Microsoft has officially launched the new version of Windows Operating System - the Windows 8, and many users of Windows have experienced and still more are experiencing the feeling of the OS.

But for users who haven't tried Windows 7 and are still using Windows XP, is it really worth the shift with all the changes in the interface, menus, and even the addition of gestures? Windows 8 still offers a lot of great things after its sudden change of interface and has added up innovations for the new generation of Windows.

Upgrade Benefits of Windows 8

Most PC users still use Windows XP in different countries, the other large population uses Windows 7 and the last few have used Windows 8 with their new tablets and notebooks. So what are the benefits upgrading to the new Windows 8?

1. Speed is one of the most important things when buying a new computer, and it also helps the device to cope up with the advancement in computer technology. Windows 8 has greatly improved in this area due to its design with mobile devices which challenge the element of speed. Boot up time, loading time, and even its new Metro Style menu without the lag show the improvements it brought.

2. Memory Management is another thing which makes every single Operating System for mobile devices or computers a key to application and program handling. Windows 8 is intelligent enough to keep memory footprints with applications running and recently used ones. So loading programs again is at ease compared to Windows 7.

3. Power efficiency in laptops using standalone by battery generation has improved compared with previous Windows version. Two features which affect battery life are Sleep mode which effectively suspend Metro apps and desktop programs when the PC is put into sleep and the Connected Standby mode that allows certain apps to receive updates even if the device is technically asleep.

4. Better tools like the Task Manager which works all the way even the network settings which list the problem of programs if they have any. Resources are more monitored with specific numbers for each application in percentage, bandwidth counters for Wi-Fi and mobile networks, and the Airplane is now usually to toggle. This airplane mode is best for laptops and tablets with mobile access for battery efficiency.

5. Windows Explorer this time has made its change with the ability to monitor multiple file transfers from a single dialogue instead of separate ones, pauses during transferring, improve copy dialogues, and Office 2010-inspired common function Ribbon and the integration like File History. As a whole, new users will see almost the same look but will feel it more useful and functional.

6. Device support improves as well with taskbar ability to display different backgrounds across multiple monitors with the need for third-party apps. USB 3.0 is now native in Windows 8, which is being used by latest mobile devices and computers.

7. Recovery options include now PC to restore in a clean install state, factory reset is now present, but all installed apps are kept. Bootable OS disc aren't much of a need any more with system recovery. Fixing Windows 8 via its system is more convenient.

8. Other additional improvement includes better backup of files which allows to use it with intuitive interface, Windows Store that allows the user to download applications online, syncing with devices using Windows 8 natively, and future effect with the latest technology that goes with future devices.

Why hold off from obtaining or using Windows 8?

With all these improvements, what are the reasons to delay or even hold off the shift to Windows 8

1. Metro Style for desktop is something unusual for most Windows users. The interface has completely changed in the desktop and too bad this cannot be changed in the normal system options. For those who cannot adapt, this may be a problem

2. Start Menu missing? Actually it is not, but basically hiding unless you pass by it via mouse pointer. This may be inconvenient for users who hit the Start button all the time.

3. Ads targeting which may cause the user to be bombarded with ads from several apps in the Metro apps like Video app, Music app, and a lot more. This thing happens as well with other operating system which is irritating.

4. Not essential across the board because Windows XP and 7 are still very usable and virtually compatible with tons of programs needed for the computer. So technically, Windows 8 is for those users who want more than what they have or want the latest technology coping with brand-new devices.