New laptop???

[RetiredRR]

If I could explain it technically, I would..........but, since I can't, I won't. I had never tried 7, but did try 8 and did not like it at all. Windows 7 is more like XP Pro and
I'm told Windows 7 Ultimate is the cats meow. I'll vouch for Windows 7 Ultimate, but not Windows 8. Then again, I'll stand on my not so sophisticated soap box and tell
it the best I can. When you can't dazzle 'em with your brilliance, you got to baffle 'em with your B.S. I just love your flag (signature).......still.

[Cane Pole]

If I could explain it technically, I would..........but, since I can't, I won't. I had never tried 7, but did try 8 and did not like it at all. Windows 7 is more like XP Pro and
I'm told Windows 7 Ultimate is the cats meow. I'll vouch for Windows 7 Ultimate, but not Windows 8. Then again, I'll stand on my not so sophisticated soap box and tell
it the best I can. When you can't dazzle 'em with your brilliance, you got to baffle 'em with your B.S. I just love your flag (signature).......still.

"BIG SLAB" ha

[Fatman]

I'm looking at a new Toshiba with Win7 on it, did tests with 8 at work and it bites!!!!!!!!!! I'm using Vista now, and we use 7 at work. Tried the new IE9 and dumped it!!!!!!! and back to 8.

[Cane Pole]

I finally got a laptop yestiddy. Viao in a metal case on sale (ultra book). I7 Intel proc, 8gig ram, 1T hdd, Win 8.1, Touchscreen. I configured sys to boot to desktop just like XP. I made a folder for shortcuts on the desktop. Until I get use to 8.1, I will just put common stuff used in the shortcut folder after I fill the taskbar with shortcut icons. No windows 7 systems available. If I get too pizzed, I will take it back. Have to Jan 25.

[Barnacle Bill]

My new puter runs Win 8 and I am just about to the point of doing a "format C" and buying a copy of Win 7.

[strmwalker]

My new puter runs Win 8 and I am just about to the point of doing a "format C" and buying a copy of Win 7.

if you do go to window 7 make sure you go window 7 ultimate !!!here's some info on it !!!

Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate is the most versatile and powerful edition of Windows 7. It combines remarkable ease-of-use with the entertainment features of Home Premium and the business capabilities of Professional, including the ability to run many Windows XP productivity programs in Windows XP Mode. For added security, you can encrypt your data with BitLocker and BitLocker To Go. And for extra flexibility, you can work in any of 35 languages. Get it all with Windows 7 Ultimate.

• Make the things you do every day easier with improved desktop navigation
• Start programs faster and more easily, and quickly find the documents you use most often
• Make your web experience faster, easier and safer than ever with Internet Explorer 8
• Watch, pause, rewind, and record TV on your PC
• Easily create a home network and connect your PCs to a printer with HomeGroup
• Run many Windows XP productivity programs in Windows XP Mode
• Connect to company networks easily and more securely with Domain Join
• In addition to full-system Backup and Restore found in all editions, you can back up to a home or business network
• Help protect data on your PF and portable storage devices against loss or theft with BitLocker
• Work in the language of your choice and switch between 35 languages

[Cane Pole]

My new puter runs Win 8 and I am just about to the point of doing a "format C" and buying a copy of Win 7.

What are the big issues to be aware of Bill?

[Scrapper]

I'm wondering how long they will keep updates and patches for 7...they just pulled the rug out from under XP. I'm sure trying to push everyone to 8. I hope they keep updating 7 as I REALLY do not like 8. Does ANYONE out there like 8?? If so tell me why. My wife is needing a new laptop and I'm really trying to find 7, but like CP said, you can't find 7 anymore.

[strmwalker]

I'm wondering how long they will keep updates and patches for 7...they just pulled the rug out from under XP. I'm sure trying to push everyone to 8. I hope they keep updating 7 as I REALLY do not like 8. Does ANYONE out there like 8?? If so tell me why. My wife is needing a new laptop and I'm really trying to find 7, but like CP said, you can't find 7 anymore.

have you looked here ?

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Acer-Black...emium/29416592

[Badgerloader]

I am (was) using XP. So why not 8? I don't know 7, so I shouldn't hate 8 too much. Maybe. The only reason I am getting windows is because MAC want run my CAD programs. Sucks.

Going to Best Buy tomorrow and look see.

If you know XP you will pick up Windows 7 quickly. Windows 8 is NOT an easy transition from XP. I replaced my old PC w/ XP with a new one running 7 and am VERY happy.