Under 7 seconds. That’s how long an SSD-equipped Windows 8 PC takes to boot. It’s something that is unheard of in most light-weight mobile operating systems, let alone a full PC OS. The new-found speed has a comical drawback: one would need gamer reflexes to interrupt the boot process and enter setup or BIOS mode, so the features have been removed.
There is currently a 200ms window in which to let the PC know you want to interrupt and enter boot setup. It’s not enough time to flash, so trying to enter these modes means doing so after it’s already booted. Here’s a video that shows the intense speed.
Related articles
- Microsoft redesigns advanced boot options for Windows 8 (liliputing.com)
- Windows 8′s Boot Experience Will Be Different (ghacks.net)
- Microsoft details Windows 8′s pre-boot world, helps you skip the F8 F8 F8 routine (engadget.com)
- The Seven Things I Hate About Windows 8 (lockergnome.com)
- Windows 8 China Release Preview SKU screenshots leaked (neowin.net)
that’s awesome, but it comes years too late