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Netbooks can run Windows 7
With the launch of Windows 7, many are having high expectations for its implementation on netbooks. Unlike Vista, Windows 7 was designed to scale down in performance for small form factor computers like netbooks. Traditionally netbooks were either sold with Windows XP or different versions of Linux. Now netbooks are being sold with Windows 7 preinstalled.
Running Vista was either very difficult or next to impossible on netbooks. The netbook tier of computers typically has a set of specifications that make the systems less powerful than laptops. Most run on Intel Atom processors and have 1 gigabyte of memory. Typically most have smaller keyboards and screens than their laptop counterparts. Most netbooks come with the Intel Atom processor which is a low powered processor. It does a great job of saving electrical or battery power but leaves a great deal to be desired in processing speed.
Most netbooks also come with embedded graphic processors that are less than adequate for any type of graphics work or even gaming. Recently Nvidia launched a netbook class gpu that increases graphical processing power some netbooks. Another problem is the fact that netbooks do not come with cdrom or dvdrom drives. One has to either use a network connection, a usb drive, or an external drive to upgrade the operating system. Many of these factors have kept people either from buying netbooks or have limited their choices for operating system upgrades.
Windows 7 offers a new, refined Aero interface
Today Windows 7 is now available and many are looking into the possibility of running the new OS on their netbook. There are several choices one can make to upgrade. One can use another PC to install the dvd version of Windows 7 onto a flash usb drive, according to Matthew Graven on Microsoft Technet. Another choice might be to add on an external dvdrom drive and install the os through that route. A third option is purchase a new netbook with Windows 7 preinstalled.
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Windows 7 offers many new features that include Netbook support
For those that already have a netbook, one will need to either ensure that they have adequate storage space for the new operating system, either upgrade the operating system, or wipe the hard drive or storage medium to install a clean version of Windows 7. Installing an operating system on a usb drive is an easy process, provided one has access to a second computer. I even installed Windows 2008 Server with a usb drive (a 4 gigabyte model). A further option is to simply download Windows 7 from Microsoft and save the installation file onto a usb flash drive.
For those shopping for a new netbook, one should consider purchasing a netbook with Windows 7 preinstalled. The exception might be for those that use Linux or really love Windows XP. Many new models are now available from manufactures like Toshiba, Acer, and Asus that come with the new os installed. Many netbook models that come with Windows 7 do cost a little bit more than the most basic models. They typically have greater storage space and slightly higher specs than the bottom line netbooks. One can find a decent netbook with Windows 7 for around $350 or higher based on one's preferences or needs. To learn more about netbooks with Windows 7,check out these units below.
Here are few netbooks that are now available with Windows 7:
- Toshiba Mini NB205-N312 $378 - Amazon.com
- ASUS Eee PC Seashell 1005HA-PU17 $382 - Amazon.com
- Acer AOD250-1695 $299 - Amazon.com
- Lenovo S10-2 $349.00 - Amazon.com
- HP Mini 110-1115NR $329.00 - Amazon.com
- Sony VAIO VPC-W121AX $499.00 - Amazon.com
- Samsung N140-14R $383.00 - Amazon.com
For further reading on Windows 7:
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