Is windows 7 that much better than vista?
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I don't know if your laptop comes with Vista but either way, Windows 7 is going to run much better on a laptop. It depends on $$. For a $100 upgrade from Vista I think it would be worth the price. Vista is over. Windows 7 is so much better that it will kill Vista.
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hi hp7Windows, and welcome to sevenforums,
7 is better than vista in many ways, but you would know that having read the reviews.
i've never seen a negative review yet, and would be interested to see one...
7 is better than vista in many ways, but you would know that having read the reviews.
i've never seen a negative review yet, and would be interested to see one...
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It is faster than Vista and easier in some areas. In terms of functions I have not seen a big difference yet. If you are used to Vista, you have to learn a little bit. If you are used to XP, you'll have to learn a lot.
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Steve Balmer says it is Vista, but better.
That's about right.
Is it worth upgrading?
Depends - on my machine , Vista is just as fast and responsive as 7.
On an average laptop - 7 will likely be slicker and snappier.
If you can get it cheaply - that helps.
That's about right.
Is it worth upgrading?
Depends - on my machine , Vista is just as fast and responsive as 7.
On an average laptop - 7 will likely be slicker and snappier.
If you can get it cheaply - that helps.
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Short answer, YES.
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Thanks for the replies guys. Well, i had ordered a laptop before the release of windows 7, but I qualify for the free upgrade to windows 7 home premium, so I guess it will be alright. But im sure if i install it immidiately after activating my vista its almost like performing a clean install, or not? thanks. I ordered a laptop with vista home premium (with the upgrade), Core 2 duo P8700 2.53Ghz, 512mb 9600M Gt, 320gb 7200rpm HHD, 4gb RAM. U think it would work?
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