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Nowadays, fast-developing communication and information technologies trigger an explosion of data on a scale millions of times larger year-to-year, yet your effort and strain on data management also rises. So you might need to find ways to make your computer both more powerful and easier to use. That is what Microsoft's new Windows 7 Operating System was designed to do.
Windows 7 has better ways to find and manage files—like Jump Lists and improved taskbar previews—to help you speed through everyday tasks. It's designed for faster and more reliable performance, so your PC just works the way you want it to. With 64-bit support, you can take full advantage of the latest, most powerful processors. Great features like HomeGroup, Windows Media Center, and Windows Touch make new things possible.
Build a Windows 7 Professional system, and explore all the great features today!
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Its almost a no-brainer
- Pros: Includes both 32 and 64 bit editions. Has everything Home Premium has plus XP mode (which is VERY useful). Ships with DirectX 11. Windows Media Center (with ClearQAM support). Fast, snappy, and responsive. Nothing beats it.
Also, I haven't had one BSoD and I've been using the RTM since September (through MSDNAA)
- Cons: Now that I think about it, there is nothing I'd really change about Windows 7. RAM usage is moderate with 700-900mb idle and usually 1.4-1.7 under moderate multitasking (7 IE8 tabs, WMP, and 3 MS word documents gives you 1.3 GB).
- Other Thoughts: Windows 7 is the best OS to be released by Microsoft so far. I believe that it has topped XP mainly because it can do everything XP can do (with XP mode) plus everything that Vista could do. Not only can Windows 7 do everything, but it does it very well. The new taskbar is great and so are the jumplists. Theres nothing I'd change about it at all.
I will be using Windows 7 x64 for a very long time and I hope you all will too!
ps.
Windows 7 Professional doesn't turn on the games (like Solitare) automatically. You need to turn them on yourself. To do this, go to Control Panel > Programs > Turn Windows Features On & Off. Now select games and you're all set! Enjoy!
Windows 7 runs absolutely perfect under both of these specs:
Desktop:
Windows 7 Professional x64
Gigabyte GA-EG45M-UD2H mobo
Intel Core 2 Quad Q9400 @ 2.6GHz
4 GB RAM DDR2-800
MSi HD4650 (DX10)
Laptop:
Windows 7 Professional x86
Intel Core 2 Duo T7250 @ 2.0GHz
2 GB DDR2-667
Intel GMA X3100 (DX9)
Best OS... ever
- Pros: Absolutely beautiful interface, no more ugly XP stuff for me. Almost all drivers are taken care of, very speedy install. Aero Snap is amazing, performance is blazing. This installs easily onto my cutting edge rig, and onto my aging(2002) dell laptop. Runs equally well on both.
- Cons: Some manufacturers/tech providers drivers aren't available through windows update just yet, but not Microsofts fault.
- Other Thoughts: I have been using the beta, RC1, and RTM. No problems with any of them. Do wish more game makers would go 64bit to utilize all of my ram instead of crashing out... *cough-wow-cough*
| Model | FQC-00129 |
| Version | Professional |
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Vista done right!
- Pros: I have had RTM for awhile which explains for my 1 month to 1 year ownership. I bought windows 7 pro retail because I knew I would not have any problems with it. I fell in love with RTM so I knew windows 7 pro was gonna be the exact same.
All in all I am glad I purchased it! Its a wonderful operating system.
- Cons: None!
- Other Thoughts: Just like the tag line says on this review. It is vista done right! Win 7 has the stability of XP with the eye candy of vista. It is the next successor to windows XP. It has wonderful memory management and even HDD management. Pick this up as soon as possible you won't regret it!
Not so good - at all
- Pros: windows xp emulator.
driver issues are a lot less of a problem than when vista launched.
Installation was easier than Vista.
- Cons: Too many to list all of them....
control panel is almost non existent - windows 7 has been dumbed down to the point of being near useless.
still a resource hog. better than vista, but that is like comparing hepatitis and Ebola.
good luck finding the run menu and brining up a command prompt.
Still has the stupid pop up user "allow or deny", though it is easily turned off.
GUI is fisher price worthy.
Stupid expensive. After gouging us for XP and Vista they have the nerve to keep gouging us.
The XP pro that i bought had a license for 2 desktops and a Laptop. W7 only allows for 1 pc on the user agreement.
- Other Thoughts: by trying to make a product simple enough for everyone to use, MS made a heap of uselessness no one can use.
with time i may come to like this, but right now i want to punch a babies in the head just to make sure they don't grow up to build a software empire.
my biggest complaint is the 1 pc user agreement. when i spent the money on XP, i was allowed to install on a laptop and 2 pcs (all of which were mine) which helped to offset the cost....
I am hoping that this will grow on me and i will become less bitter for having spent the money
not all fun and games
- Pros: workes great and easier to move around.
- Cons: some hardware or software aren't able to run on windows 7.
- Other Thoughts: make sure you write eveything down that you have on your old computer so you won't have a problem adding them later. oh yea !! back up your music and pic's. its always good to partion your hard drive. one for programs and other for pic's and music.
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Microsoft |
| Model |
FQC-00129 |
| Spec |
| Name |
Windows 7 Professional Full |
| Version |
Professional |
| System Requirements |
If you want to run Windows 7 on your PC, here's what it takes:
1 gigahertz (GHz) or faster 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor
1 gigabyte (GB) RAM (32-bit) or 2 GB RAM (64-bit)
16 GB available hard disk space (32-bit) or 20 GB (64-bit)
DirectX 9 graphics device with WDDM 1.0 or higher driver
Additional requirements to use certain features:
Internet access (fees may apply)
Depending on resolution, video playback may require additional memory and advanced graphics hardware
For some Windows Media Center functionality a TV tuner and additional hardware may be required
Windows Touch and Tablet PCs require specific hardware
HomeGroup requires a network and PCs running Windows 7
DVD/CD authoring requires a compatible optical drive
Windows XP Mode requires an additional 1 GB of RAM, an additional 15 GB of available hard disk space, and a processor capable of hardware virtualization with Intel VT or AMD-V turned on
Music and sound require audio output |
| Packaging |
Retail |
| Features |
| Features |
Easier to use
Simplify your PC with new navigation features like Aero Shake, Jump Lists, and Snap.
Customize Windows to look and feel the way you like by changing themes and taskbar programs.
Easy to network (with or without a server).
Back up your complete system over a network.
Faster and more flexible
Designed to make your PC sleep and resume quicker.
Takes full advantage of 64-bit PC hardware and memory.
Windows XP Mode gives you the business flexibility you need.
Best PC entertainment experience
Watch, pause, rewind, and record TV with Windows Media Center.
Watch your favorite DVD movies.
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Introduction
Nowadays, fast-developing communication and information technologies trigger an explosion of data on a scale millions of times larger year-to-year, yet your effort and strain on data management also rises. So you might need to find ways to make your computer both more powerful and easier to use. That is what Microsoft's new Windows 7 Operating System was designed to do.
Windows 7 has better ways to find and manage files—like Jump Lists and improved taskbar previews—to help you speed through everyday tasks. It's designed for faster and more reliable performance, so your PC just works the way you want it to. With 64-bit support, you can take full advantage of the latest, most powerful processors. Great features like HomeGroup, Windows Media Center, and Windows Touch make new things possible.
Build a Windows 7 Professional system, and explore all the great features today!
Highlights
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Windows XP Mode
Run many existing productivity and business programs designed for Windows XP – additional necessary software is available for download, free-of-charge from Microsoft.
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Save Time and Money Resolving IT Issues
Take advantage of the powerful diagnostics and troubleshooters built into Action Center to resolve many computer problems on your own.
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Interact with any Compatible Device Connected to Your Computer
Device Stage makes connecting and working with devices easier than ever with a single interface to manage devices and run common tasks. Plus, the new Devices and Printers folder shows you everything connected to your PC, making it a handy way to check on a printer, music player, camera, mouse, or digital picture frame (just to name a few).
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Connect Multiple PCs, with or without a Server
Use Domain Join to connect PCs quickly and more securely to your wired or wireless domain network.
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Automatically Back up Your Files
Protect your data from user error, hardware failure, and other problems. You can back up your files to an external hard drive, secondary hard drive, writable CD or DVD, or to a network location.
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Share Files across the Various PCs in Your Home
With HomeGroup, it’s simple to share music, documents, printers, and everything else with the other PCs running Windows 7 throughout your house.
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Quick Specs
| Brand | Microsoft |
| Version | Professional |
| Packaging | Retail |
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Reviewed By: streetlightman on 10/21/2009
Tech Level: high - Ownership: 1 month to 1 year
