Is Windows 8 Better Than Windows &?

[briko3]

I'm looking into getting a new, faster laptop. Is Windows 8 better? I can get one a little cheaper going with Windows 7. Both are brand new. Not really too much difference in price.

What are your thoughts?

Thanks!

Carol

Microsoft said they're offering free windows 10 upgrades to windows 7 and windows 8/8.1 customers. If you think you'll be going that direction, you might as well get the cheaper one now.

 

[carol369]

Microsoft said they're offering free windows 10 upgrades to windows 7 and windows 8/8.1 customers. If you think you'll be going that direction, you might as well get the cheaper one now.

The difference is only about $50. I do like the idea of the touch screen.

Thanks for all the replies.

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Windows 8 is terrible for about a week. Then it's fine.

Was that just because you had to figure it out?

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If you get Windows 8 without a touchscreen, either make sure you upgrade to windows 8.1... or buy this start menu program for $5.

The Windows 8 Start menu returns with Start8!

Thanks. I did see that some of the laptops I was looking at had 8.1.

 

[VaDwayne]

If you get Windows 8 a touch-screen is a must have. I actually really like Windows 8. The beauty is the fact that you can use it like Windows 7 and Windows 8 at the same time.