[trivor]

Four months in: Windows 8 adoption is almost at a standstill | ExtremeTech

I believe a lot of people thought that Windows 8 adoption "might" spur interest in the WP8 UI (Modern UI) so does the lack of Windows 8 adoption spell continuing poor sales of Windows Phone 8? It also seems that after an initial rush of Windows Store apps that there is a lack of momentum in the Windows Store. Also, a new problem that I didn't think would be an issue is that there seems to be some companies that openly dislike MS and won't develop for Windows 8/RT/WP8 regardless of market share. Interested in anyone's take on this.

[mlm1950]

I would imagine that the large number of existing computers that do not have touch capabilities might be slowing the adoption rate of Windows 8. As more and more devices are introduced with touch capabilities, the adoption rate will likely increase.

The ending of the $40 upgrade doesn't help matters either.

[rockstarzzz]

I have three non-touch laptops at home, all updated and rocking Windows 8. Anyone who realised that its 4-5 years old hardware running Windows 8, five times smoother than Windows 7, ends up upgrading. Microsoft is probably good at everything but is THE WORST company when it comes to marketing and communicating to consumers. I don't blame them, their initial monopoly was pretty much due to capturing enterprises and that's what WP needs too. Impress more and more board rooms.

[FinancialP]

I don't buy the "touch" argument. Windows 8 is great without the touch capabilities.

[conanheath]

Win8 rocks. RT rocks. Wp8 blows chunks. That's what is limiting the wp8 adoption rate. Its unfinished and never should have been brought to market. The integration of all MS products sounds great but it is off to a very pathetic start. MS rushed it and wp8 is actually a step back from wp7 in some ways. WP8 needs MAJOR updates yesterday or its going to be pathetic adoption followed by mass exodus. They really need someone in charge that understands mobile and speed.

[wpfan86]

Win8 rocks. RT rocks. Wp8 blows chunks. That's what is limiting the wp8 adoption rate. Its unfinished and never should have been brought to market. The integration of all MS products sounds great but it is off to a very pathetic start. MS rushed it and wp8 is actually a step back from wp7 in some ways. WP8 needs MAJOR updates yesterday or its going to be pathetic adoption followed by mass exodus. They really need someone in charge that understands mobile and speed.

Everyone is entitled to their opinion, but can you please explain how wp8 "blows chunks"? You say its a step back fro. Wp7, but you don't explain why you feel that way.

[Shambels]

Tried windows 8 on a touch screen laptop and loved it! Tried it on a non touch screen and hated it. So untill I get a touch screen laptop windows 7 is staying right where it is! I'm sure the decrease in XP is due to people finally upgrading.

[conanheath]

Everyone is entitled to their opinion, but can you please explain how wp8 "blows chunks"? You say its a step back fro. Wp7, but you don't explain why you feel that way.

Zune to Xbox music for one. Seperate ringer/alarm volumes, two. I honestly didn't have wp7. Just going by what I have read in wpcentral. I could rehash everything and the 8 things MS needs to fix. But, its been listed all over the place. Look, I love the idea that MS was going for. I like having all my devices tied to my MS account and talking/syncing to each other with common ui across all. Its a great idea. Realistically, its two years from being what MS promised on paper and wp8 is the reason.

[Phone Guy 4567]

I think one of the big reasons Windows 8 has the new Metro environment was to help drive WP sales. It's the same reason Windows Mobile tried to emulate the Windows desktop experience, MS is just repeating what they did in the past IMO. Heck all they have to do is look at why Windows succeeded over OS/2 to know why WP is failing. Windows had Lotus, WordPerfect & other popular software titles of the day & OS/2 didn't . OS/2 fans countered with their OS was superior and more advanced which was true, but without popular software titles it didn't matter. Sounds to me a lot like the situation WP finds itself in today.

[mlm1950]

Sure, Win8 works well on non-touch devices, but touch devices make it all that much better.

I'd give both Win8 and WP8 a year and see where they are then. I would imagine that things will look a lot better.

[Laura Knotek]

I would imagine that the large number of existing computers that do not have touch capabilities might be slowing the adoption rate of Windows 8. As more and more devices are introduced with touch capabilities, the adoption rate will likely increase.

The ending of the $40 upgrade doesn't help matters either.

I agree with you. I pulled the trigger on Windows 8 since it was only $40, and I'm liking it a lot even on 4 year old hardware.

I do plan on getting a new device with touch capability. However, the limited availability and high prices are holding me back right now. I'll probably pull the trigger on a new device when the "high school graduation/get new PC for university" sales are out in the summer.

[sentimentGX4]

I doubt its affecting sales. WP8 doesn't seem very integrated with Windows 8 and the interface doesn't look that similar to Windows 8 at all! (Windows 8 was clearly designed with WP7 in mind.) Windows Phones aren't even necessarily the best for all Microsoft services, such as Skype.

[ttsoldier]

Windows 8 now up to 2.79% market share as Windows 7 stabilizes after its first decline

[JamesDax3]

No. And who says it's poor?

[mrmdj31675]

I don't think one will hurt the other at all. Windows 8 is a different monster than Windows Phone 8. Each has their advantages, and their problem spots are far different.