What are People saying About the Windows 7 Beta?

[z3r010]

There are a lot of really good comments from folks using the Windows 7 Beta all over the web –and I thought I’d take a moment to share some favorites with you. These quotes are just some of what is being said about the Windows 7 Beta:

Preston Gralla from Computerworld

This first beta of Windows 7 is a polished piece of work, with few apparent kinks to be worked out. Windows 7 is much further along at this beta stage than Windows Vista was at a similar point.

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Peter Bright from ArsTechnica

All in all, Windows 7 is shaping up well. It's a far more modest release than Vista was, but it's no worse for that. The new OS introduces a compelling combination of welcome innovations and much-needed polish, and that's exactly what Microsoft needs right now. Vista's foundation was solid, and Windows 7 just makes it better.

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Dwight Silverman from the Houston Chronicle

I’ve been working with the Windows 7 beta for several weeks, and I like it a lot. It feels snappier and more responsive than Windows Vista.

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Andrew Garcia from eWEEK

Without a doubt, the first beta edition of the Windows 7 operation system indicates that Microsoft is on the right track to shore up many of the perceived flaws of Windows Vista… And at its heart, Windows 7’s greatly improved emphasis on workflow and organization makes the operating system much more palatable for heavy-duty users used to operating with a large number of open windows and applications.

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Paul Thurrott from the Supersite for Windows

As for performance, I think Microsoft is going to surprise people. And if you're working for an enterprise that hasn't upgraded to Vista because it won't run acceptably on your existing PCs, you'll want to look again at Windows 7.

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Jason Chen from Gizmodo

We mentioned the Problem Steps Recorder blackbox error reporting app back in our Win 7 Giz Explains, but it wasn't until I tried it for myself that I saw just how amazing it is.

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Joe Wilcox from Microsoft Watch

I'm actually having fun using Seven, something I haven't said about a Microsoft operating system since Windows 95.

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Chandran Chakkaradeep from Neowin

Windows 7 seems to be much improved than Windows Vista in lots of areas and the beta clearly shows that Microsoft has indeed taken users feedback on Vista seriously.

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Mary Branscomb from the Financial Times

Microsoft has taken a disciplined approach to planning, building and delivering Windows 7 (and planning is already underway for Windows 8); this may lack the flamboyance of previous versions but if Microsoft can maintain the quality of the beta, Windows 7 could indeed be the best version of Windows yet.

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Remember, if you want to try out the Windows 7 Beta for yourself head on over to Windows.com and register to download the beta.

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[echrada]

"I'm actually having fun using Seven, something I haven't said about a Microsoft operating system since Windows 95."

He hasn't read the amount of fun we have been having. It is good to see so many positives.

Thanks z3r010.

 

[Joan Archer]

Just shows they can get it right and it's good to see so many votes in it's favour

 

[garysgold]

He hasn't read the amount of fun we have been having.

:sarc: No fun around here. John is such a slave driver (ducks). :sarc:

Thanks John. Good news.

Gary

 

[Joe]

Thanks for the post John

My own experience with Windows 7 has been a good one, minus a few minor issues (one involving the new IE8). It is definately the best Microsoft OS I've used, and I've had them all going back to the DOS days

The best news. It's still a beta. So I'm sure the minor issues that some may be experiencing will be resolved by the time it's released.

 

[johngalt]

I wholeheartedly agree.

 

[Joan Archer]

The more I read the more brave I start to feel about installing this, I have my DVD and product key just have to make a new partition and go for it

 

[thegr8anand]

Yup couldn't agree more. A lot of people find this unexpected and it is good thing for MS as well as all its users. Great job done MS. I am loving 7.

 

[garysgold]

Go for it Joan. Only downside is when it expires you'll want to buy the final release.

Gary

 

[Joan Archer]

I know Gary the only problem with that is I wont be able to afford to pay out for a new system even the upgrade would probably be more than I could afford

 

[eurosport360]

This, I think, has been the best beta that Microsoft has released in a while, gratz.

 

[Romulinx2]

I must agree about the best OS microsoft has released so far. From DOS all the way up till now.
One of the better betas..........

 

[4tthieves]

I agree, Windows 7 is without a doubt the best operating system Microsoft has put out. Cannot wait until the rest of my i7 parts arrive from newegg for my new windows 7 baby monster.