Whos switching to Windows 7? (POLL AND DISCUSS)

With the release of Windows 7 only a few weeks away, who here is planning on upgrading OR who allready has it?

I definitely am.

Feel free to use this thread to discuss Windows 7.

A few reviews:

http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/12/windows-7-review/

http://www.pcadvisor.co.uk/reviews/index.cfm?reviewid=106237

Already switched. 64-bit Ulitmate. Works like a champ.

I'm staying with Win XP as long as the games still support it. I did the same with Win 98 SE, didn't switch until 2004.

I already have it and i like it.

well im gonna need an os for my new computer next year may as well be 7

I know this is a games forum, but judging by the responses, do some people only use their computer for games? I don't think so.dont-read-this

I have two older computers that I keep around solely for playing older games on them. But.. I don't that counts since I still use my main PC to do all kinds of other stuff.

How much is it going to be? 200-400?

How long will it take for there to be a price drop on the professional version?

[QUOTE="dont-read-this"]I know this is a games forum, but judging by the responses, do some people only use their computer for games? I don't think so.HenriH-42

I have two older computers that I keep around solely for playing older games on them. But.. I don't that counts since I still use my main PC to do all kinds of other stuff.

Yep, I've pre-ordered it from Amazon.

Looking forward to getting rid of XP.

Already switched :D

Already have it dual booted, just need to get some programs from home and I'll be able to switch.

I am gonna switch.

I would, but I only use Business/Professional/Ultimate versions of MS OS's... And I don't feel like paying $200 to upgrade when Vista Business is working fine for me right now...

Maybe a little later when DX11 comes full circle and I have my new GT300 series card I may swap out a new SSD and Windows 7 at that time... But for right now, I am fine with what I have...

I will switch it in few week.

I'm not upgrading anytime soon. Windows 7 might be great, but my Vista setup is working fine so there's not really a reason to go out and buy a new OS. Plus, I'd rather wait til Service Pack 1 anyway.zomglolcats

This. It will also depend on how difficult it is to upgrade from Vista. I think I heard that you don't have to reformat to upgrade from Vista, if that then most likely down the road.

I'm switching, but can anyone tell me what the differences in the versions like Home Premium, Professional, and Ultimate? I assume Ultimate would have every feature.

I'm switching, but can anyone tell me what the differences in the versions like Home Premium, Professional, and Ultimate? I assume Ultimate would have every feature.

snowmanman7

Here's a summary:

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows7/products/compare

I'm switching, but can anyone tell me what the differences in the versions like Home Premium, Professional, and Ultimate? I assume Ultimate would have every feature.

snowmanman7

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I'm switching, but can anyone tell me what the differences in the versions like Home Premium, Professional, and Ultimate? I assume Ultimate would have every feature.

broken_bass_bin

Here's a summary:

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows7/products/compare

Thanks, just what I wanted. Do you guys think Ultimate is really worth getting?

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I'm switching, but can anyone tell me what the differences in the versions like Home Premium, Professional, and Ultimate? I assume Ultimate would have every feature.

broken_bass_bin

Here's a summary:

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows7/products/compare

Hmm, I was wondering about this as well since, being a college student, I was planning on getting the deal on 7 Home Premium. It looks sufficient enough for me. (I guess XP mode would be nice, though.)

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yea when Christmas comes andI get a wee bit of cash I am going to buy myself Windows 7,some more memory, and a new processor...my C2D E6300 is hamstringing the hell out of me.

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I'm switching, but can anyone tell me what the differences in the versions like Home Premium, Professional, and Ultimate? I assume Ultimate would have every feature.

quijeros

Here's a summary:

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows7/products/compare

Hmm, I was wondering about this as well since, being a college student, I was planning on getting the deal on 7 Home Premium. It looks sufficient enough for me. (I guess XP mode would be nice, though.)

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yea same (not a student though), Home Premium seems like the only one really suitable considering I would not use any of that other stuff.

Though that Windows XP compatability thing might come in handy, but not fo an extrar 80 dollars lol

i dual boot with xp and v64 but avoid the latter as much as possible so will replace it with win7 and see how i go on.

I already have the beta on my main computer. Hopefully my brother gets a job at Microsoft before my beta runs out because I want to get it cheap.

I want to see what benefits the Final Version has.

Some people say that the BETA version proved to show that Windows 7 had more stability and better performance than Vista. Considering the statement, it does sound good for a person like me who needs to use up the computer resources on necessary programs like Adobe, Autodesk etc, and also less of a problem for gaming.

How much is it going to be? 200-400?

How long will it take for there to be a price drop on the professional version?

I-WoKeN-I

OEM around $100 for Home. Windows hardly ever goes down in price, one of the perks of a monopoly.

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How much is it going to be? 200-400?

How long will it take for there to be a price drop on the professional version?

Captain__Tripps

OEM around $100 for Home. Windows hardly ever goes down in price, one of the perks of a monopoly.

how is OEM different from retail? Im just curious

iirc I was considering Vista at one point, the OEM disk, and someone mentioned that you can only install it like once or something. Is that true? Or is it just the same as retail, only you get the disk and thats it (no fancy box lol)?

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How much is it going to be? 200-400?

How long will it take for there to be a price drop on the professional version?

mrbojangles25

OEM around $100 for Home. Windows hardly ever goes down in price, one of the perks of a monopoly.

how is OEM different from retail? Im just curious

iirc I was considering Vista at one point, the OEM disk, and someone mentioned that you can only install it like once or something. Is that true? Or is it just the same as retail, only you get the disk and thats it (no fancy box lol)?

Pretty much. No box, and there is no option to get alternate media (64-bit) Also, OEM is supposed to be used on new computers only, but there is no enforcement of that. I think one reason for that personally, is if there was no OEM option, piracy would be higher than it already is...

Definitely not, i'm not wasting my money on it after that horrible experience i had with Vista. XP forever !

i preordered it a good while ago. should arrive by the end of the month. xp is getting old, tho it is great.

I have no need to switch right now, maybe if I get a new PC in a year or so... Vista 64 bit is working great for me and I have no problems.

I'm running the RC right now, so I'll have to upgrade before May.