Teresa in MO Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 I need to buy a new laptop. You can still find a few laptops with Windows 7 on them, but they would not be my first choice. I read the previous thread about the dislike of Windows 8. So would you buy your first choice with Windows 8 or a scond or third choice with Windows 7. Would it make a difference to know that I am not too computer literate! LOL. Also, I usually buy Toshiba laptops and have been very happy with them. I cannot find one with Windows 7. The ones I found with Windows 7 are Dell and Asus. Any experiences with these brands? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homebody2k Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 I have a new Windows 8 computer - hate it - many programs such as wordly wise and others I can't think of - aren't really set up for Windows 8 yet so you have to revert to desktop mode to make it work - which is frustrating to me. Also I have a touch screen but a friend of my husbands does not and he says that a lot of the Windows 8 features don't work well with the keyboard. I do find myself using the touchscreen a lot because it is easier for me than trying to remember the function keys. Windows 8 is different enough from Windows 7 that even if a program says it is compatible for 7 and up - I still have to use a workaround (desktop) to make it work. If my husband wasn't an IT guy I would have probably thrown it out the window by now. and I don't know why, but I can't hit enter to start a new paragraph in this thread so add that to my list of complaints. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Um_2_4 Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 I bought a refurbished (with warranty) hp from tigerdirect.com with Win7 and it is great! Looks new...runs great...Might want to check it out.. I will not touch Win8 and I love HP..It is what DH has too for work. I used to repair laptops as a summer job in college and I will not touch Dell. DH had a couple for work and well, let's just say they didn't last long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hikin' Mama Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 To answer your first question: we just got a new laptop for our business and all that was available on the one we wanted was Windows 8. I decided I would take it home and try it and if I didn't like it I would take it back and have them install 7 on it. I can get around on a computer, but I' m kind of a techno-dummy, and I've had no problems with it. It takes a little getting used to, but so far, so good. To answer your second question: I don't have experience with the two brands you mentioned. However, our friends own a computer store and their opinion is that Toshiba and Lenova (an IBM product) make the best laptops. In fact, that is all they sell. We've had both and have never had a problem. I have a Toshiba that is around 11 years old that still works well and I've never had a problem with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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sheryl Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 I need to buy a new laptop. You can still find a few laptops with Windows 7 on them, but they would not be my first choice. I read the previous thread about the dislike of Windows 8. So would you buy your first choice with Windows 8 or a scond or third choice with Windows 7. Would it make a difference to know that I am not too computer literate! LOL. Also, I usually buy Toshiba laptops and have been very happy with them. I cannot find one with Windows 7. The ones I found with Windows 7 are Dell and Asus. Any experiences with these brands? That was my thread you are referencing. Well, if you're not computer literate, I would not choose 8. My dh bought me 8. If I would have known about 8 BEFORE the purchase, we would not have bought one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Girl Power Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 I just bought and returned this one http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00B3PLPEQ/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Like some of the reviews stated, it kept crashing. And I LOATHE windows 8. Hate, hate, hate it. I just bought a refurbished Gateway with windows 7. Hopefully I will have better luck with that. Beck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mergath Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 Mac. Yes, I know that wasn't one of the options. :p My dh has an Asus. He has about as many issues with it as you'd expect with any PC. Which is a lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trlt Posted March 27, 2013 Share Posted March 27, 2013 I would either get the one with 7 or if you really don't like the ones with 7 get the one with 8 and then get rid of 8 and install 7. My Dh bought a new laptop with 8, wiped it and installed 7. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom2bee Posted March 27, 2013 Share Posted March 27, 2013 I was disgusted with Windows 8. Hated it. Yuck! Took that horrible thing back to the store from whence it came! NEW Windows 7 PCS can be found here at Newegg.com. They also have refurbished PCs and different varieties of Windows 7. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wapiti Posted March 27, 2013 Share Posted March 27, 2013 and I don't know why, but I can't hit enter to start a new paragraph in this thread so add that to my list of complaints. FWIW, I started having this problem when my computer received automatic updates to Windows 7, recently (like in the past week or two). I did a System Restore to a point prior to that round of updates, and that corrected the problem, for now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
besroma Posted March 27, 2013 Share Posted March 27, 2013 Windows 7, definitely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizzie in Ma Posted March 27, 2013 Share Posted March 27, 2013 I keep getting refurbished ones with XP, I love it and I won't change until I have to choice. Vaio has been fantastic for us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Delirium Posted March 27, 2013 Share Posted March 27, 2013 Go with Windows 7. Windows 8 is ultimately intended for use with a touch screen and can be overly complicated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PinkyandtheBrains. Posted March 27, 2013 Share Posted March 27, 2013 I'd vote Mac if it were an option. But Win 7 is much more user friendly. You will learn Win 8 though so really I'd decide based on the computers other features. We have all 3 options. Mac > 7 > 8. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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