You're speaking as if there is a large distinction between the two. There really isn't anymore. Android uses the same kernel as every other Linux distribution. Windows, Windows Phone, and Xbox all run on the same kernel now.You could say the same about Apple but to me a OS is just as much about the philosophy. The same is true with game consoles. I want a OS dedicated to the dsktop, not a mobile OS edited to work on a desktop.
Not really. I have a Dell Venue 8, which is Android on an Intel Atom. I haven't encountered any issues with any apps. In fact, that's kind of the point of a Java Virtual Machine. Further, it's not like there aren't any ARM Chromebooks....Exactly and lets be blunt, Android x86 kinda sucks. There are plenty of good apps that just wont run on it.
They said they were going to do an overhaul of Windows update, which is long overdue. What improvements have you noticed?From experience Windows 8 works fantastic on tablets bar a couple of issues. I recently went to Win 10 on my tablet (tech savvy only, bring an otg for emergencies) and all those problems are gone, yay! The system maintenance was a little off in win 8.
Also, staying on topic, I have an Asus Chromebox - the one with the Intel Celeron processor. I've actually converted it into a OpenELEC HTPC. Running great so far!