PC shopping? Finding a device for your lifestyle is easy

Posted: Wednesday, March 20, 2013 12:00 am | Updated: 2:33 am, Fri Mar 22, 2013.

Not unlike a car or home, a computer purchase is an incredibly personal decision. A shopper in the market for a new computer is after a product that will not simply perform basic functions but also support his or her lifestyle by making every day easier. The computer shopper’s decision must factor in price and availability, but also the critical details that will make a new PC or tablet a perfect fit for their way of life, including how powerful and mobile it is and the physical form the device takes.

Fortunately, a new breed of devices powered by the Windows 8 operating system is on store shelves to meet the needs of a wide variety of lifestyles. In fact, there are more than 1,800 Windows 8-certified devices on the market, and new devices that offer a range of computing options for every personality are continually being introduced across the country. Since its launch in October, consumers and businesses have shared overwhelmingly positive feedback about their experiences with Windows 8 features that marry the usability and interface of a tablet with the computing power of a PC.