Windows 7 or vista..?

[sammypetter]

Hi to all
I am planning to buy new laptop.But confused little which system to buy.So please share your experience so i can get some ideas.which one is better..?

 

[markhtly]

There's loads of places giving discount on PC's and laptops that use Vista as the operating system.I think that tells it's own story.

That said,I haven't used Windows 7 yet.I still use XP which I'm happy with.

I did try Vista though and had problems with it,though I'm far from a PC geek

 

[m4tty]

My 18month old boy broke my old laptop (XP) and i had to replace with Windows 7 and its unbelievably good, even drivers for my old printer werent available and windows 7 lets you run xp drivers in compatability mode which is pukka.

I know enough people who have upgraded to Vista then gone back to XP and Vista has so many problems with patches etc.

I love XP and Windows 7 but would avoid Vista at all costs IMO

HTH

 

[Darkwood]

Been on vista years and its full of problems etc now on W7 and its already a better system smoother running and so far no compatability issues

 

[acat]

Windows 7 gets my vote next in line windows XP as for vista its needs an ASBO slapped on it having used it if that was the only system I wouldnt bother with a computer.


Chris

 

[Darkwood]

It seems a bit of a p... take that any other product you buy has an expectation to work or you can get a refund or replacement if your not satisfied but a computer program once bought is none returnable whatever problems you find and you have to wait for a patch to repair it if you issue a complaint to microsoft . Is this the only product that works in this way???

 

[Spudnik]

MAC OSx FTW

 

[tizbad]

get a mac, you'll never go back!

 

[Guest123]

W7...

 

[Nifty]

Win XP works fine for me, Vista had problems.

 

[smithy]

Got to go for Windows 7... if not Windows XP. Avoid Vista like the plague (worst OS ever in my opinion). Had 7 for a while now and it is smooth - no probs whatsoever.

 

[Goody]

A Laptop with Windows 7 would be a wise choice!

 

[Amp David]

Windows XP Pro still for me. Prefer to let all the techno junkies try out 7 first because theres bound to be something wrong with it. HA HA

 

[SirKit Breaker]

get a mac, you'll never go back!

I did and i'll never go back to a PC......never never never.

 

[D80]

Vista is absolutely terrible, avoid it at all costs

 

[Doomed]

Windows 7 all the way, forget windoze vista, windows XP is still good, but its time is numbered.
Don't get ripped off with a Mac, yes, good kit, but very overpriced and not as customizable as a PC (yes, I am a geek).

 

[Steve_P]

Linux?

 

[Spudnik]

Windows 7 all the way, forget windoze vista, windows XP is still good, but its time is numbered.
Don't get ripped off with a Mac, yes, good kit, but very overpriced and not as customizable as a PC (yes, I am a geek).

You dunno what your talkin about

MAC's are expensive, and yes, you are paying for the 'designer' look etc, but, i have had a MAC laptop for over 5 years and NEVER had a software /driver issue.

However, they are what they are and there isnt much "tuning" you can do with them.

I dunno, maybe its because they dont need it???

Anyhoo, only reason a bought a new one is coz i loved the look

Friend of mine has a year old pc laptop and he has spent more time rebooting it than using it

 

[pennywise]

I've got a macbook and now have just converted my dad he's got the 27in imac says it's the best thing he's ever bought, he runs both windows 7 and the mac operating system in two separate windows on the main screen. Build quality is top notch my macbook is 3-4 years old no problems yet.

 

[adam.h]

mac all the way.
I've had a macbook for about 2 years. Hate having o use a pc now. Yes they cost more. But the feel from a mac book is quality. not like a pc laptop that just feels cheap, imo! very stable os and you can do everything a pc does on a mac and so much more.