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Well better late than never, I guess. You didn't mention what version of Win7 (Or I didn't see where you did) so here's a site that has good pricing on most software.
The difference between Vista and Windows 7 is that Vista was created to make the dual core processor neccessary which is what Intel needed to out compete AMD at the time. Windows XP runs great with single core processor and DDR ram. Window Vista was made to be more dependent on cache space of processor, and demanded a faster quantity of ram to run vista smoothly. Lap tops that usually have a dual core processor, and 2 to 4 gb of ram when vista hit the market orginally. Lap tops make up 80% of the computer market now. Lap tops did not run Vista Well. What is needed to run vista well is a very good motherboard, quad core processor, and 8 gb of higher end ddr 2 ram. All of these make a lap top very warm inside. Window 7 was designed for the laptop market. It runs great on dual cores with 2 to 4 gb of ram. I have a quad core desk top system with vista 64 and 8 gb of ddr2 ram and it runs vista with no hick ups at all. I have of dual core desk top system with 4 gb of ddr2 ram with windows 7 and it runs it great. I had vista on this system before and it was slow because the dual core was not enough for vista. Vista was desinged to make us all give up our xp systems with single core processors, and move into the world of dual cores and beyond..............................Windows 7 makes your lap top run like greased lighting.
Well better late than never, I guess. You didn't mention what version of Win7 (Or I didn't see where you did) so here's a site that has good pricing on most software.
Ahhh yeah, I forgot to mention the version. Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit running on my Toshiba Satellite A205 w/ Duo Core 2 processor 1.67 Ghz and 2gigs of DDR2 PC2-5300 RAM (soon to be 4 gigs). It runs very smooth. Compatibility with components is flawless. It detected my printer in seconds and had it up and ready to go in about two minutes.
If you're a student, you can get Win 7 Pro for $65. It's called The Ultimate Steal. Even if you're only taking 1 class at a community college, you can qualify for it. I got it and just did a clean install, though it says it's an upgrade.
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