Details of what to expect from Microsoft's Windows 8 have apparently been leaked by a blogger, with next generation connectivity, Kinect like webcam use and 'instant on' functionality headlining.
So what can we expect from Windows 8? Some interesting functionality (see the other posts in Windows 8 RUMORS Board as well).
That includes USB 3.0, and Bluetooth 3.0 support, video recognition and 'instant on' booting – which will obviously be seen as a response to Google's Chrome OS.
One of Chrome OS' big selling points is the speed of boot-up, and Microsoft is keen to bring the functionality to Windows.
"Windows 8 PC's turn on fast, nearly instantly in some cases, and are ready to work without any long or unexpected delays," said the document
"When customers want to check e-mail, sports scores, or play media they love to reach for their PCs because they can get to what they want quickly."
Kinect
Another key addition will be a feature that apes Kinect – the next generation motion sensor video technology that is being brought to the Xbox 360 in the near future.
"Windows 8 could detect my presence and log me automatically," adds the document.
This latter nugget of information is intriguing – with person recognition one of the well-appreciated functions of Kinect.
Microsoft has long talked up the fact that Kinect tech could be brought to Windows – and there will now be hope that it will be arriving as soon as the next generation of the operating system.
