X5 and Windows 8??

[Brushpark]

I am looking to purchase a new computer with a better video card and have a choice between windows 7 & 8 after reading this post I still am not sure which way to go.....what would most people do if this decision was sitting in front of them?
Thanks all.

[lbuttery]

I would usually recommend going with the latest OS and getting a PC that was built for that OS

I, personnaly have some doubts about my not liking the Win 8 GUI based on all the negative reviews I have been reading

BUT.... I haven't used it yet either

so it would probably be best if you went somewhere and tried Win 8 and Win 7 and make up your own mind

I'm not in the market for a PC yet and probably won't be for another year or two - I'll decide then

Lew

[HumbleChief]

I am looking to purchase a new computer with a better video card and have a choice between windows 7 & 8 after reading this post I still am not sure which way to go.....what would most people do if this decision was sitting in front of them?
Thanks all.

To me the look and feel of an OS is of very little importance as I do my work in the software app not the OS and I can quickly adapt to any new OS interface.

For that reason I would choose Win 8 because the technology is just another notch above Win 7. Win 8 uses less resources than Win 7, is more secure and has a very clear future mapped in front of it.

The technological differences may not be dramatic in every day use but 8 will be an OS that should last for many, many years.

On the other hand if a new OS GUI is going to distract you and cause you to be less productive then Win 7 will be very familiar and comfortable despite its slightly lesser technology.

And please remember anything that will run Win7 will run Win8 with no problems, there's no good reason to get a new computer to run Win8 if the one you have now runs Win7, unless you're just more comfortable doing so and have extra money to spend on unnecessary hardware.

[lbuttery]

And please remember anything that will run Win7 will run Win8 with no problems, there's no good reason to get a new computer to run Win8 if the one you have now runs Win7, unless you're just more comfortable doing so and have extra money to spend on unnecessary hardware.



Larry:

probably so....

but for decades I have recommended a new PC when getting a new OS

I think it is usually a good idea to get a PC built for that OS

can a PC be upgraded - sure can
just depends on your tolerance for hassle
and how close the new OS is to the old OS

I would want to study Win 8 in more detail before deciding if a new PC would be "desirable"

after I finish moving this month I will study up on this issue

Lew