????雖然兩大平臺不大一樣，但它們都提供了類似的計算機體驗——只是會有一些局限。西摩稱：“Windows 8是非常成熟的操作系統，將成為全功能平臺，能夠完成任何人們期待計算機所能完成的工作。而Windows RT和其它平板操作系統將繼續關注易用性等用戶體驗。它們能瞬間開機、續航一整天，是很好的移動平臺。”

????到2016年，這兩大產品將互相融合得更加緊密。平板電腦將深受筆記本電腦的影響。西摩表示，這意味著多處理器、高分辨率顯示屏，甚至是鍵盤都會出現在平板電腦上。微軟已經發布了Windows 8和Windows RT兩大系統，此舉將推動筆記本和平板電腦市場的增長。艾普斯稱：“每次新操作系統的發布都會刺激（設備）銷量增長。不過，目前很難預測Windows 8能否重新激發消費者的熱情？更大的問題在于Windows 8究竟是針對PC設備還是后PC設備。不過這有關系嗎？”

????也許只有那些希望電腦大賣特賣的人才會關心這些問題吧。

????譯者：項航

????The platforms will be different but offer similar computing experiences -- with some limitations. "Windows 8 is the fully fledged OS and it is your all around performance platform, and it will do everything you expect a computer to do," said Shim. "Whereas Windows RT and other tablet like OS will continue to be geared towards convenience based experience. These can turn on instantly, last all day and be an extreme mobile platform."

????By 2016 the two could also move closer towards each other. The tablet is going to be influenced by the notebook. This means multiple processors, higher resolution and even the adoption of a keyboard interface, Shim says. Microsoft is bringing out two new operating systems with Windows 8 and Windows RT, this will increase sales of notebooks and tablets respectively. "Every time there is a new OS that will spur sales," said Epps. "Will Windows 8 renew consumer interest, but that's a different question. The bigger question is Windows 8 a PC or a post-PC device. But does it matter?"

????Likely only to those hoping to sell lots of computers.