It really isn't similar to N9, since swipe down gives you a different menu then swiping up. The N9 just closes the current application, no menu needed. Most computer 'tablets' like my HP Touchsmart have a bit of dead space around the edges, so Windows 8's methods really, really suck.

I think they should just rename the product to 'Tiles 1' since they are getting rid of actual 'windows'.

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