OK, I've succumbed

Started by Rik, Dec 06, 2009, 12:25:51

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Rik

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...
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Simon

You had me worried there for a minute. I thought you were going to say you'd bought a Mac!
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Glenn

Wouldn't it have been easier to to put Windows 7 on the Samsung?
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Rik

I couldn't resist a new toy... ;D
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Glenn

I like they way they include a "Recovery CD/DVD Creation tool" on a netbook with no CD/DVD drive :evil:
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bobleslie

Like, Simon, I thought you'd bought a Mac.  :phew:
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Gary

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
Damned, if you do damned if you don't

Rik

Quote from: bobleslie on Dec 06, 2009, 13:26:23
Like, Simon, I thought you'd bought a Mac.  :phew:

Naah, wrong section. :)
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bobleslie

Right decision, though.  >:D
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psp83

Rik you will find windows 7 easier to use than XP once you've used it for a few hours.

kinmel

I take it you chose the "Pink Chic"  colour option  ;D
Alan  ‹(•¿•)›

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Gary

Quote from: bobleslie on Dec 06, 2009, 15:32:14
Right decision, though.  >:D
Now how did I know you would say that  ::)  ;)
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bobleslie

Well, Gary, as I have a Mac as well, I'm strictly neutral nowadays.  ;)

Have you tried Win 7 yet?
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Rik

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:
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Gary

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  ;)
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Sebby

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

Den

Remember any mention about Macs are banned unless in their own thread   :whistle: ;D
Mr Music Man.

psp83

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:

Rik

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. :)
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Sebby

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. :)

Rik

And we write them, eh Seb. ;D
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