SLIDESHOW: Windows 8's Best Features - Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT)

Based on the deluge of blogger headlines, some consumers may be under the impression that Windows 8 has taken a few steps back in terms of OS innovation.

On the contrary, Windows 8 simply does things differently. Underneath those differences (such as the removal of the surprisingly popular Start button) is an OS that is more stable than

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previous iterations. Best of all, consumers who actually take the time to investigate Windows 8 (that is, those who sit down and use it for a day or two -- preferably with a touch screen) will be pleasantly surprised. Read on to find out why. Disclosure:

At the time of this writing, Louis Bedigian had no position in the equities mentioned in this slideshow.Louis Bedigian is the Senior Tech Analyst and Features Writer of Benzinga. You can reach him at 248-636-1322 or louis(at)benzingapro(dot)com. Follow him @LouisBedigianBZ

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