Posted on 10/21/2009 2:40:21 PM PDT by Dr. Scarpetta
Windows 7 has been a long time coming. In some ways it’s what Windows Vista was supposed to be back in 2006.
It’s fast, super stable, but also clean and sleek. I love it and switch from OS X because of Windows 7.
It has restored my faith in Microsoft and it feels good to be back on a Windows system after a five year hiatus. I don’t think I’m alone either.
Reviews and previews of Windows 7 have been posted ever since the first public beta in January of 2009. Everyone seems to love it.
I haven’t seen or heard of any major bugs or flaws in the operating system. Microsoft nailed this one and should be proud.
Tomorrow, October 22, is the official launch date of Windows 7. Preorders are already shipping out from online retailers and I wouldn’t be surprised if the retail boxes are already on the shelves in some brick and mortar stores.
In fact, TG Daily is reporting that Windows 7 has dethroned Harry Potter as Amazon’s most successful preorder item of all time. It’s clear that people want Windows 7.
But do you? Seriously, I’m asking. Do you plan on purchasing Windows 7?
I’m not saying you should pay full retail for the system as there have already been a few deals for the OS including a student discount and the Signature edition found in the Windows 7 Launch Party packs landing on eBay for cheap.
Or you can snag an OEM version on the cheap too if you can manage without the retail box and documentation.
But if you do have to pay full retail, at least Windows 7 rings up at a lot lower price than previous editions of Windows 7 with the most expensive Ultimate edition costing only $319, which is slightly less painful than Vista’s $399 MSRP.
That’s still a good chunk of change though. I can tell you that Windows 7 does provide a significant usability boost over Windows Vista, but besides that, even I have a hard time justify the price.
I know Microsoft and Apple’s business model are totally different, but Apple wins people over when it prices new operating systems for $29 while Microsoft charges more than a cost of a netbook.
Apple also doesn’t have 17 different versions of the same operating system. Its K.I.S.S. strategy obviously means hardware and software.
You already know how I feel about the OS. I’m using it right now and have enjoyed the free beta versions the entire time.
I doubt anyone will actually line up at Best Buy for the chance to be the first tomorrow to purchase the OS. (Okay, maybe a few will)
There’s a good chance that savvy Windows users already have the OS either through one of the beta programs or from one of those “torrent” sites I hear about occasionally…
So what’s your plan? Is your computer getting a Windows 7 upgrade sometime soon or are you still going to live in the depths of hell that is Windows Vista.
Eventually. When I’m ready to go 64-bit, maybe next year sometime.
What exactly will it let me do that I can’t already do with XP?
I think this is Microsoft’s strategy. Roll out something crappy that everyone has to buy, then replace it in a few years with something better that everyone buys and on and on.
I need a laptop so I’ll be looking around this weekend.
It is nice to be on the Leading Edge and NOT the Bleeding Edge.
I’m getting it. My neighbor works for microsoft and he’s been raving about it. (First time he’s ever raved about a MS product in the seven years we’ve known him.)
That’s good to hear...
I’m still swearing at Vista...not ready for another round of irritation so soon.
No, it runs fine on its own but does not run your older gamez and appz. Its “compatibility” features are overrated IMO
If anyone reading just surfs the web its great , highly recommend.
Are there any significant improvements of W7 vs. XP that will be noticeable? Or is it just different eye-candy?
I’m riding on the XP horse until it won’t ride no mo’!
On my next machine, possibly. Will stay with XP as long as this one lasts. I am above the minimum requirements for 7, but not by much. In cases like that, I’ve found it’s best to wait.
That's what I want it for...
I would say I’ve been waiting for the Win7 rollout to buy my next computer...but, truth be told, I’ve actually not saved up quite enough money :)
But if I had, I still would have waited past tomorrow.
Had a Dell Inspiron 6000 that died after 6 years. Just received my Inspiron 17. It is huge. It seems to weigh less but is almost to big to be a laptop. I do love the fact that it has a number keypad, as I use it for accounting. It will take a bit of getting used to.
Yep. Want to get an upgraded gaming computer, but have been waiting for Windows 7 to come out first before taking the plunge. I already have my son’s college Vista laptop to upgrade to Windows 7 (from a couple months ago) when they send the upgrade in the mail. That one couldn’t wait. Easier to just buy it preloaded. Another day or so...
There’s a retailer doing upgrades for $30 IIRC.
That I don’t know.
I’m hoping it will speed up my machine (the Microsoft neighbor says it will), since I’d rather run the one I have ‘til it dies completely than buy a new PC.
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