Uncle Bob,
Yes, I know Windows-8 works with touch-screen tablets and functions similar to tablet PC's but then, tablets don't have hard drives, printers or other internal and external devices.
I also understand that Window-8 does not include the Windows Media Player. You have to buy the Media Player as an optional software upgrade? That might be OK if you can download a free Media Player from 3rd party software vendors like you can for Android tablets and smartphones.
...Rich