Originally Posted by EddyTheDog

I would say that Windows 8 is a 'Power User' upgrade. It has pretty low hardware reqs compared to other upgrades but as an example if I put it in front of my mum so she could buy cheap handbags on EBay I doubt she would know where to start (excuse the pun).

It runs faster on low spec machines (for me anyway) than Win 7, just use the normal Desk Top.

If you use Metro then its a different story, it is SO slow it hurts.

Sorry about the random thoughts - Had a few beers !