8 new and radical features of Microsoft's latest operating system

The Windows 8 operating system is worlds apart from its predecessor. Microsoft says it was built from the ground up, and reviewers and consumers are talking about as more of a new system than an upgrade. After all, it features a beautiful and personalizable tiled interface, downloadable games, a host of apps and greater connectivity.

While Win 8 offers a whole spread of new features, not all users are taking to them right away. And in a market flush with rival products, it remains to be seen if consumers will be willing to re-learn how to use Windows in order to access its benefits.

We bring you eight of the most revolutionary changes to Windows. Click on the images above to see more.

Or find out about some of the laptops and tablets that will be running Windows 8.

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