Is Windows 7 really worth it?

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  1. sundara
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    Vista
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    Is Windows 7 really worth it?


    Is Windows 7 really worth it to fork out 134€ compared to Vista? Or should I just stay with my old operating system (Vista)? I just use the PC for the Net and e-mail and messenger.
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  3. zigzag3143
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    sundara said:
    I sWindows 7 really worth it to fork out 134€ compared to Vista? Or should I just stay with my operating system?
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    Sundara

    depends on how your vista feels to you. win 7 is without a doubt better but they are built on the same foundation. win 7 is more stabile, faster, and has better battery life for laptops.

    You have to decide if it is worth the money

    I think it is

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  4. Minotar
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    Windows 7 Ultimate 64bit
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    What version are you going from and to?
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  6. sundara
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    Windows Vista 32 bit portuguese version hoeme edition to Windows 7 home edition.
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  7. Dark Nova Gamer
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    Windows 7 Ultimate, OS X 10.7, Ubuntu 11.04
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    sundara said:
    Windows Vista 32 bit portuguese version hoeme edition to Windows 7 home edition.
    I'll assume by home you mean home premium (as basic wasn't entirely common on computers).

    If you are happy with Windows Vista then you should stay with it, I personally recommend people should move to Windows 7, not only to have the latest, greatest, and prettiest, but to keep up with the times as well as have a more stable system.

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  8. Nikolay
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    Windows 7 Ultimate x64 | Windows XP Pro x86 | Windows Vista Ultimate x86
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    Is this home edition home basic or home premium?

    I think Win7 is worth it, but if Vista works fine for you, stay with Vista.
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  10. Katherine
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    Windows 7 HP 64 Bit
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    18 months of flawless function with Vista HP 32 bit. Since 'upgrading' to 7, nothing but crashes and lockups. All the right drivers bios etc, etc. Will be moving back to Vista this weekend and hope the service pack or such like might improve things.
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  11. Dark Nova Gamer
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    Katherine said:
    18 months of flawless function with Vista HP 32 bit. Since 'upgrading' to 7, nothing but crashes and lockups. All the right drivers bios etc, etc. Will be moving back to Vista this weekend and hope the service pack or such like might improve things.
    I'm sorry to hear you've been having problems, you are free to post questions here (create a new thread though) to see if the problems can be resolved.
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  12. CoconutGroveGuy
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    I am in love with Windows 7. It just 'feels' right. As someone mentioned up top, it is faster, more reliable, prettier, and more user friendly. I can't express how much I love it.

    If you're in a position asking other people whether or not it's worth it, or don't have an aversion to the current OS you're using, then I think it's better to keep what you have and spend that money on something else, especially if all you do is surf and send emails.

    Windows 7, though, is without a doubt my favorite OS, as I've always had problems/things I dislike about XP and Vista.

    It kinda feels like when I got my supra..."just right"
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  13. joel406
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    Windows 7 Ultimate x64/x86 Windows 7 Pro x64/x86 Windows 7 Home Premium x64/x86
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    I can't get Win7 to crash even on a old Toshiba satellite.

    How old?

    It's a A46-S150

    P4 1gig RAM, 60gig HD. Runs amazing. I am actually freaked its running so well.

    If your crashing you got something configured wrong, bad driver or bad hardware.

    As for changing to Win 7 worth it?

    HELL YA!!!!
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