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Review: Windows 7 strong, but don't pay to upgrade

Discussion in 'Trucking Electronics, Gadgets and Software Forum' started by Baack, Oct 14, 2009.

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Next week, Microsoft is releasing Windows 7, a slick, much improved operating system that should go a long way toward erasing the bad impression left by its previous effort, Vista.
If you've been holding off on buying a new computer, Windows 7 will be a good excuse to get back into the game. And if you've been weighing a Mac versus a Windows PC, then you should know that "7" makes Windows more attractive, though not a clear-cut choice for everyone. Windows is now easier to use and better looking than it was before, while maintaining its core advantage of cheaper, more diverse hardware.
However, most PC users should not take the release of Windows 7 as a call to action, or feel that they have to run out and buy the software for use on a computer they're planning on keeping. The upgrade will most likely not be worth the time or money, much less the effort of hosting a Windows 7 "launch party" as Microsoft suggests.
Windows 7 will come in several versions. The one aimed at U.S. consumers is Home Premium, which will cost $120 if bought as an upgrade to XP or Vista. You can buy it as a download or on a disc. Beginning on Oct. 22, it will come installed on new PCs.
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http://tech.yahoo.com/news/ap/20091014/ap_on_hi_te/us_tec_digital_life_tech_test_windows7

Baack, Oct 14, 2009

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Sure it is, especially if you got in on the $49.99 Pre-order.........its all over now, but that is what I payed for my copy of Windows 7 Home Premium from Amazon.com.

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I may have to get that, some programs just don't seem to run right with 64-bit XP....

lowbudget, Oct 15, 2009

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I may have to get that, some programs just don't seem to run right with 64-bit XP....
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WinXP 64-bit was Microsofts 1st attempt at a 64-bit OS.........at 1st it was a disaster compatibility wise, but after numerous updates and fixes has gotten better. It is still nowhere near as good as Vista 64-bit. Vista 64-bit is the 1st true 64-bit OS, and Windows 7 64-bit will immprove upon that even more. Im really looking forward to Win7, Vista seems still to be a Ford Mustang with a 4 banger under the hood.

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Now I am in NO way a computer techy-type...I call my youngest son whenever anything goes awry..he told me not to bother with the "7" upgrade (I have vista now) since the "7" is just an upgrade OF Vista....

From the mouths of babes maybe(((

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otherhalftw said: ↑

Now I am in NO way a computer techy-type...I call my youngest son whenever anything goes awry..he told me not to bother with the "7" upgrade (I have vista now) since the "7" is just an upgrade OF Vista....

From the mouths of babes maybe(((
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Windows 7 will be a improvement over Vista, but does that mean you have to rush out and upgrade, the answer is no. Vista and even XP are both good operating systems that are more then capable of getting the job done. Unless you get some kind of discount like I did, I see no necessity to rush to upgrade to Win7 though, especially if you already have Vista.

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kilroy2963 said: ↑

Windows 7 will be a improvement over Vista, but does that mean you have to rush out and upgrade, the answer is no. Vista and even XP are both good operating systems that are more then capable of getting the job done. Unless you get some kind of discount like I did, I see no necessity to rush to upgrade to Win7 though, especially if you already have Vista.
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I will be upgrading one machine to "7" right away because I have to be able to do tech support on it for the drivers who will soon be using it on their laptops out there, and to test compatibity with these various trucking GPS and Log software programs. Same as when Vista came out. So now I'll have 3 laptops on my desk

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a good excuse to not answer your phone....

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i have been running the IT 90 day version of windows 7 enterprise for close to two months and have to say it is 1000 % better then vista ever was. takes less resources to run then XP and is much faster then any of the windows OS's so far

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Ive been considering 7 but this thing needs more ram maybe i'll just do a dual boot so i can run xp and 7.

Luis, Oct 17, 2009

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