Windows 7 on a non-Aero system?

Se7en kbs

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My computer dosent do Aero, probably due to the crappy integrated graphics.

Anyway, the question is; what will Seven look like on my computer when I run it without Aero compatible hardware?
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Apple MacBook
OS
OS X Leopard, Vista Basic and Windows 7 Ultimate
CPU
2.1GHz Penryn Intel Core 2 Duo
Motherboard
Not sure
Memory
4GB 667MHz DDR2 SDRAM
Graphics Card(s)
Crappy integrated one
Sound Card
Not sure
Monitor(s) Displays
Built in one, it's a laptop
Screen Resolution
1280x800
Hard Drives
120GB HD, 100GB OS X Leopard partition and 20GB Vista Home Basic partition
PSU
Not sure
Cooling
Fans
Keyboard
Apple laptop one with the annoying caps lock button
Mouse
No, it's a trackpad
Internet Speed
8 meg (or so the ISP tells me)
Other Info
I accidentally whacked the side of it against a door this morning.
it will be the same as vista basic just no aero glass ...

i believe you cant use aero peek either

someone else can check...
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Tx2500z Tablet Pc/Homemade Server
OS
Windows 7 Ult x64(x2), HomePrem x32(x4), Server 08 (+VM), 08 R2 (VM) , SuSe 11.2 (VM), XP 32 (VM)
CPU
Turion X2 ultra (oh well came with laptop)/P4 @3.2 (yes P4)
Motherboard
IDK HP Motherboard / Intel DG965SS
Memory
OCZ Dual Channel 4GB kit/ 1gb Dual Channel
Graphics Card(s)
HD 3200 graphics /GMA x3100 (yay for intergrated!!)
Sound Card
Realtek HD Audio(mic working, well sort of)/Siig IC-70012
Monitor(s) Displays
built-in Hp 12" laptop screen/ Acer 19"
Screen Resolution
1280x800 /1440x900
Cooling
All Air Cooled
Mouse
Logi MX Rev. /MS Wheel Optical 1.1A /Logitech Optical Mouse
Internet Speed
College baby but its still routed through vpn to 1536k...
Other Info
love my wacom pen and pressure sensitivity...
wished it worked in 7, SUSE for that matter though
Will I get the new menubar or will it be exactly like Vista Basic?
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Apple MacBook
OS
OS X Leopard, Vista Basic and Windows 7 Ultimate
CPU
2.1GHz Penryn Intel Core 2 Duo
Motherboard
Not sure
Memory
4GB 667MHz DDR2 SDRAM
Graphics Card(s)
Crappy integrated one
Sound Card
Not sure
Monitor(s) Displays
Built in one, it's a laptop
Screen Resolution
1280x800
Hard Drives
120GB HD, 100GB OS X Leopard partition and 20GB Vista Home Basic partition
PSU
Not sure
Cooling
Fans
Keyboard
Apple laptop one with the annoying caps lock button
Mouse
No, it's a trackpad
Internet Speed
8 meg (or so the ISP tells me)
Other Info
I accidentally whacked the side of it against a door this morning.
here you go

pictures speak louder than words...
 

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My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Tx2500z Tablet Pc/Homemade Server
OS
Windows 7 Ult x64(x2), HomePrem x32(x4), Server 08 (+VM), 08 R2 (VM) , SuSe 11.2 (VM), XP 32 (VM)
CPU
Turion X2 ultra (oh well came with laptop)/P4 @3.2 (yes P4)
Motherboard
IDK HP Motherboard / Intel DG965SS
Memory
OCZ Dual Channel 4GB kit/ 1gb Dual Channel
Graphics Card(s)
HD 3200 graphics /GMA x3100 (yay for intergrated!!)
Sound Card
Realtek HD Audio(mic working, well sort of)/Siig IC-70012
Monitor(s) Displays
built-in Hp 12" laptop screen/ Acer 19"
Screen Resolution
1280x800 /1440x900
Cooling
All Air Cooled
Mouse
Logi MX Rev. /MS Wheel Optical 1.1A /Logitech Optical Mouse
Internet Speed
College baby but its still routed through vpn to 1536k...
Other Info
love my wacom pen and pressure sensitivity...
wished it worked in 7, SUSE for that matter though
That dosent look so bad.

Thanks! :)
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Apple MacBook
OS
OS X Leopard, Vista Basic and Windows 7 Ultimate
CPU
2.1GHz Penryn Intel Core 2 Duo
Motherboard
Not sure
Memory
4GB 667MHz DDR2 SDRAM
Graphics Card(s)
Crappy integrated one
Sound Card
Not sure
Monitor(s) Displays
Built in one, it's a laptop
Screen Resolution
1280x800
Hard Drives
120GB HD, 100GB OS X Leopard partition and 20GB Vista Home Basic partition
PSU
Not sure
Cooling
Fans
Keyboard
Apple laptop one with the annoying caps lock button
Mouse
No, it's a trackpad
Internet Speed
8 meg (or so the ISP tells me)
Other Info
I accidentally whacked the side of it against a door this morning.
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