Windows 8 on i7 256GB MBA w/bootcamp

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joe1946

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I have the two 64bit versions of Windows 8 Dev Preview on DVD & DL DVD and wonder if it's worth trying on my MBA. I have Windows 7 on my Mac Mini and wonder if it's as easy to get Windows 8 and drivers to install on the MBA. What would be the minimum partition size for W8 ? I wonder if I should wait for at least a beta version W8.
 
I suggest you post this on the windows on a mac. They have more windows on a mac users there. the Macbook air area is fine but more specific hardware questions and such. You can find this under the forums menu.
 
I'd wait for at least a beta. Since it's pretty different than 7, you may have driver issues early on.
 
joe1946 said:
I have the two 64bit versions of Windows 8 Dev Preview on DVD & DL DVD and wonder if it's worth trying on my MBA. I have Windows 7 on my Mac Mini and wonder if it's as easy to get Windows 8 and drivers to install on the MBA. What would be the minimum partition size for W8 ? I wonder if I should wait for at least a beta version W8.
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Worked okay for me, there are some guides around to sort out the bootcamp drivers and then you're all set. Only issue I had was that up/down on the Metro menu scrolled left/right, but thats it.

I'd probably wait for a beta though, I didn't keep Windows 8 on my MBA for long.
 
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