I've ordered an HP Mini (netbook) with Windows 7.
http://h20195.www2.hp.com/v2/GetDocument.aspx?docname=c01863757&doctype=data%20sheet&doclang=EN_GB&searchquery=&cc=uk&lc=en
QVC had a 250GB HD version as the TSV yesterday, and I couldn't resist the combination of the LED/LCD display, the extra HD space and HP's instant web, which boots the machine in about 5 seconds into what I suspect is Linux.
However, as it comes with Win7, all tips on 'adjusting' from XP gratefully received...
You had me worried there for a minute. I thought you were going to say you'd bought a Mac!
Wouldn't it have been easier to to put Windows 7 on the Samsung?
I couldn't resist a new toy... ;D
I like they way they include a "Recovery CD/DVD Creation tool" on a netbook with no CD/DVD drive :evil:
Obviously an upsell. ;D
Like, Simon, I thought you'd bought a Mac. :phew:
Quote from: Simon on Dec 06, 2009, 12:27:28
You had me worried there for a minute. I thought you were going to say you'd bought a Mac!
The day will come ;D
Quote from: bobleslie on Dec 06, 2009, 13:26:23
Like, Simon, I thought you'd bought a Mac. :phew:
Naah, wrong section. :)
Right decision, though. >:D
;D
Rik you will find windows 7 easier to use than XP once you've used it for a few hours.
I take it you chose the "Pink Chic" colour option ;D
Quote from: bobleslie on Dec 06, 2009, 15:32:14
Right decision, though. >:D
Now how did I know you would say that ::) ;)
Well, Gary, as I have a Mac as well, I'm strictly neutral nowadays. ;)
Have you tried Win 7 yet?
Quote from: kinmel on Dec 07, 2009, 08:21:42
I take it you chose the "Pink Chic" colour option ;D
Now that
would be going too far. :lol:
Quote from: bobleslie on Dec 07, 2009, 10:51:50
Well, Gary, as I have a Mac as well, I'm strictly neutral nowadays. ;)
Have you tried Win 7 yet?
Yes I have, my friend gave me her laptop to "mend" over the weekend it needed reinstalling, she is awful with any pc like equipment, its pretty good, lower ram usage, don't like the new taskbar, very OSX like but not done so well. I'm not keen personally on Live mail mail either.
Its a lot like Vista with some tweaks and far less in your face with UAC, which never really bothered me anyway. At least you can use 7 on smaller machines with better power usage now. I still prefer on a day to day basis the iMac but there is nothing wrong with Windows 7 at all, but its more an evolutionary step than providing anything new, a lot like Snow Leopard really, but since that is new to me it feels very different. I guess I just like OSX over Windows now, but I would happily use a windows 7 machine, but I would miss quite a few OSX features now.
In the end it all depends on your needs. I don't miss windows explorer though ;)
Let us know how it compares to the Samsung, Rik. :)
Quote from: bobleslie on Dec 06, 2009, 15:32:14
Right decision, though. >:D
Care to explain? ;D
Remember any mention about Macs are banned unless in their own thread :whistle: ;D
Quote from: Den on Dec 07, 2009, 14:00:46
Remember any mention about Macs are banned unless in their own thread :whistle: ;D
including big macs? :eat:
Quote from: Sebby on Dec 07, 2009, 13:07:33
Let us know how it compares to the Samsung, Rik. :)
Will do. Unless I can see a specific benefit, it will go back, one of the useful things about QVC. :)
Quote from: psp83 on Dec 07, 2009, 14:48:12
including big macs? :eat:
They go in the pantry...
Quote from: Den on Dec 07, 2009, 14:00:46
Remember any mention about Macs are banned unless in their own thread :whistle: ;D
I don't recall seeing that rule. :)
And we write them, eh Seb. ;D
Exactly. ;D
Is that why they are broken so often ? ;)
I'm pleased to say that, other than a handful of spammers, we've never needed to invoke the rules since I joined the staff, Den. When you're friends, you don't do anything bad towards each other. :)
Speak for your self Rik >:D I'm just popping across to the Mac thread to tell them how wonderfull Windows 7 is. :whistle: ;D
:hehe:
I'm on the fence by the way, I have laptops running OS X and Windows 7
Quote from: Den on Dec 07, 2009, 19:14:29
Speak for your self Rik >:D I'm just popping across to the Mac thread to tell them how wonderfull Windows 7 is. :whistle: ;D
:lol:
I'll tell them about the sheep. ;D
Quote from: Glenn on Dec 07, 2009, 19:18:05
:hehe:
I'm on the fence by the way, I have laptops running OS X and Windows 7
How do you balance? ;D :out:
I don't I keep falling in to the windows
Well if its raining wear your Mac ;) What sheep? :blush:
Quote from: Glenn on Dec 07, 2009, 19:29:49
I don't I keep falling in to the windows
Cue Blondie. ;)
Quote from: Den on Dec 07, 2009, 19:31:25
Well if its raining wear your Mac ;) What sheep? :blush:
The Welsh ones, Den. ;D
Oh those, don't worry they are just good friends. What are you bleating on about, keep that up and I'll give you a good shearing >:D
I've got this new Welsh computer, plenty of Ram and hard drive to Dai for. ;D
Quote from: Den on Dec 07, 2009, 19:45:41
Oh those, don't worry they are just good friends. What are you bleating on about, keep that up and I'll give you a good shearing >:D
I've got this new Welsh computer, plenty of Ram and hard drive to Dai for. ;D
:clever: :hehe:
Quote from: Den on Dec 07, 2009, 19:45:41
Oh those, don't worry they are just good friends. What are you bleating on about, keep that up and I'll give you a good shearing >:D
I've got this new Welsh computer, plenty of Ram and hard drive to Dai for. ;D
:grn: :karmic:
Quote from: Glenn on Dec 07, 2009, 19:46:27
Hanging on a telephone ;D
I was thinking more of glass. ;)
I know ;D
I love the sound of a working phone ::)
Not 'breaking glass' - Hazel O'Connor
Quote from: Den on Dec 07, 2009, 19:14:29
Speak for your self Rik >:D I'm just popping across to the Mac thread to tell them how wonderfull Windows 7 is. :whistle: ;D
That would be pretty immature though, don't you think?
Yep :iagree: :ok:
;D