Win-Fanatics, bored Vista/Xp users — newbies who are looking for a new OS. Look no further, the Windows 7 official suite has been unveiled today! (October 22, 2009)
As promised by Microsoft, the new OS will bring wonders to your old Windows Operating System. A “liquefied” aero-interface, faster I/O loading of applications, a new “look and feel” desktop schemes, DX 11- (DirectX) ready system are just some of the new features, this marvelous creation can give.
It has been predicted that this day will be another BIG-LEAP for Microsoft Corporation. From getting the biggest sales on pre-order history of Amazon UK (beating Harry Potter) , to the hundreds of thousands of beta-testers who embrace the unpolished Windows 7; Up to becoming one of the most trendy-topics on Twittter. Even Burger King outlets in Japan are not spared!
No wonder, the unveiling of this beast is now the talk of social-media and news around the world.
Like us, many of you have questions about Windows 7. So to give you a quick pitch. Here are the official requirements for Windows 7 to run on your PC. We keep it summarized for your eyes to handle :D
Windows 7 Requirements:
- 1 gigahertz (GHz) or faster 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor
- 1 gigabyte (GB) RAM (32-bit) or 2 GB RAM (64-bit)
- 16 GB available hard disk space (32-bit) or 20 GB (64-bit)
- DirectX 9 graphics device with WDDM 1.0 or higher driver
There are additional requirements if you want to utilize win 7′s bonus features. See it all here.
Top 10 reasons why you should upgrade your old Vista to Windows 7 (click to enlarge)
Other improvements that might interest you:
The irritating UAC (User Account Control) now fixed –The automatic-popping of UAC now comes with a feature to customize it in 4 levels.
Taskbar - The go-to spot for launching programs and switching windows, the taskbar has been completely redesigned to help users work smarter, cut clutter, and get more done, with features such as thumbnail previews of Web pages, documents — even running video.
Snap - Users can drag an open window to the screen’s border to automatically re-size it. Snap two different windows to the left and right borders for a perfect comparison.
Shake - Users can click on a window pane and shake the mouse to minimize all other open windows, then shake the pane again to restore the windows to their original sizes.
Windows Touch - Users can interact with the PC with a touch-screen monitor, using their fingers and multitouch gestures.
Windows Basic Application Improved – The old applications you know for email, video editing, calendar, parental controls, instant messenger and photo browsing (aside from the basic Windows Explorer implementation) are now part of a suite called Windows Live Essentials — A free download that pops conveniently on your Windows Update’s screen.
Price: If you can’t wait to buy the suite then get ready to shell-out $319 for Windows 7 Ultimate, and $299 for the Professional version ($219 and $199 for the upgrade, respectively). Windows 7 Home Premium will set you back $199, and an upgrade from either Vista or XP will cost you $119.
Did I hear you say “I will wait this on Torrent” ? :D
Wrap-up:
Clearly, windows 7 has been the “improved version” of Xp and Vista. Some tech-geeks even call Windows 7 as the combination of the two. For what it’s worth, it has been 8 years since the release of XP on 2001. I think its time that Microsoft released the “next big-thing” on Windows.
In case you will ask us, “Is Windows 7 is better than Mac’s Snow Leopard?” then you better find “Nostradamus” for some answers :D because no one in this world can give you a straight-reply –Trust us on that. It really depends on how you will use “it”. Experience will tell you, that each application has its own flaws but doesn’t mean its worse than the other pair of shoes.
So far, all we hear are positive reviews about Win 7. Just check the twitter widget embedded on Windows 7’s official site. Only time can tell if Windows 7 can live up to the expectations of its users. Glitches will surely be found – - but that’s what service packs are for, right?
As for now, let us give Microsoft that well-deserve round of applause for giving us this truly-amazing product. Again, kudos to the team!
October 23, 2009 Update: It seems apple made a “teasing” reply about windows 7 release. Watch the clip thoroughly.
“This time its gonna be different… Trust me“. I bet Mac is doing some ad-mockery today, now that their iphone got ridiculed by Motorolla Droid.
Also, don’t you think the “man in brown suite” has a resemblance with Microsoft’s Founder and CEO Bill Gates? :mrgreen:
(sources: Official Microsoft Windows Website, dailymail, technews)
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