Is Windows 7 worth it? This collection of Windows 7 reviews highlight what's new in Windows 7 along with the pro's, con's and interesting new Windows 7 features.
Microsoft Windows History
Windows 7 is a desktop operating system developed by Microsoft. It is the most recent version of Windows and has been created to solve many of the problems that have given Windows Vista a bad name.
Gizmodo, a popular gadget blog along with many other end users have commented that, "Windows 7 is what Vista should have been".http://gizmodo.com/5070219/giz-explains-why-windows-7-will-smash-vista
Windows 7 was released on October 22nd, 2009 and has received favorable reviews from Windows fans and Vista haters alike.http://news.cnet.com/8301-13860_3-10253924-56.html Microsoft is hoping that this operating system will help the company grow and regain the market share that Apple has gained as a result of Vista's inadequacies.
Windows 7 Discounts and Deals
To promote Windows 7, Microsoft is currently running a sale titled, 7 days of Windows 7.
This sale is updated every day with new hardware and software that highlights the improved functionality of Windows 7.http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/microsoft/2009/20091022_microsoft_launches_seven_days_of_windows_7_deals.htm The sale ends on October 28, 2009.
Each day has a different theme. Example themes include: Simplify My Life, More Media More Places, Power Gaming, Work From Anywhere, and Safegaurd Your Work.
In addition to the 7 days of Windows 7 deals, Microsoft will be encouraging retail sales through discounts and bundles on new desktops and laptops.
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Fast Facts
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Introduced in
October, 2009
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Developed by
Microsoft
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Price range
From $119 to $219
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Common uses
