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FreeHugeMovies · 12-30-2013, 09:30 AM

Should I buy a Windows 7 or a Windows 8 machine and then download the start button?

AaronM · 12-30-2013, 09:41 AM

Responding from my Macbook Pro.

Just sayin.....

FreeHugeMovies · 12-30-2013, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by AaronM

Responding from my Macbook Pro.

Just sayin.....

Won't ever go Mac, sorry

Lykos · 12-30-2013, 09:46 AM

Windows 8 is pretty good to me !

brassmonkey · 12-30-2013, 09:47 AM

im getting a chromebook and a new desktop. so many options and the prices are low.

FreeHugeMovies · 12-30-2013, 10:00 AM

From what I have been reading, I can remove a lot of Windows 8 BS, like add a start button and that Windows 8 is a better OS.

brassmonkey · 12-30-2013, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by FreeHugeMovies

From what I have been reading, I can remove a lot of Windows 8 BS, like add a start button and that Windows 8 is a better OS.

id go to best buy and have them customize it

Antonio · 12-30-2013, 10:03 AM

Listed below are all the reasons you should get Windows 8 instead of 7:

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AaronM · 12-30-2013, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by FreeHugeMovies

Won't ever go Mac, sorry

No need to apologize to me. It's your loss.

FYI, I used to tell people the very same. My Wife wanted one so I bought it. Turned out to be more solid than any PC I've ever had so I bought myself one. Never been happier to be proven wrong.

FreeHugeMovies · 12-30-2013, 10:07 AM

I am reading more, Windows 8 doesn't even come with a VIDEO player. WTF. You have to BUY it.

Scott McD · 12-30-2013, 10:15 AM

Fucking hate Windows 8.

1 word. Avoid...

MaDalton · 12-30-2013, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by FreeHugeMovies

I am reading more, Windows 8 doesn't even come with a VIDEO player. WTF. You have to BUY it.

there are better (and free) options anyways but yeah, i was also surprised they took out the ability to play DVDs for example

but at this point i'd stick with 8.1 and Classic Shell

whOaKemosabe · 12-30-2013, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Scott McD

Fucking hate Windows 8.

1 word. Avoid...

dezmondel · 12-30-2013, 10:18 AM

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windows NT - good

windows 95 - bad

windows 2000 - good

windows ME - horrible

windows XP - good

windows Vista - bad

windows 7 - good

windows 8 - bad

see the pattern? win 7 for sure if you can find a laptop with that OS.
otherwise wait for win 9, hopefully it will have a start button

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dezmondel · 12-30-2013, 10:22 AM

there is always the option to get a win 8 system and install win 7, just gotta make sure that the laptop you choose has win 7 drivers.

MediumPimpin · 12-30-2013, 10:27 AM

I use Windows 8 with Stardock for the start button, works just like Win 7 no issues it's fine, go get it.

madko · 12-30-2013, 10:29 AM

I like w7 .. i need to many words to explain why i hate w8

DigiNige · 12-30-2013, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by AaronM

No need to apologize to me. It's your loss.

FYI, I used to tell people the very same. My Wife wanted one so I bought it. Turned out to be more solid than any PC I've ever had so I bought myself one. Never been happier to be proven wrong.

I used to be hardcore against Apple but I gotta say, they make the best laptops. Recently got a MacBook Pro with Retina display and now I can't look at anything else. Plus, with all the USEFUL software that you get for free, (iPhoto, iMovie, Numbers, Pages, Keynote) it really is a better value than any Windows equivalent. Plus for $80, you just install Windows if you want.

thumbuilderic · 12-30-2013, 11:04 AM

I am a MacBook Pro user, but if I were in your position, I'd look at an off-lease Windows 7 business unit from TigerDirect. You can avoid a lot of the nonsense/adware bullshit that comes preinstalled on most new systems. And between the 500-1000$ range you can get them with 8-16 GB RAM and SSD hard drives.

*Edit* - a lot of these systems will have warranties too.

As far as Windows 8 goes, I have heard too much (very lucid) negative feedback from experienced users. I don't like the idea of downloading a third-party program to modify the GUI either, that seems like it could pose for issues down the road.

FreeHugeMovies · 12-30-2013, 11:06 AM

Thanks for the responses. It's funny how you can get ppl to respond to issues they are passionate about. Meaning, ppl who hate Windows 8 are going to post in this thread bc. they REALLY hate Windows 8. =]

MediumPimpin · 12-30-2013, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by thumbuilderic

I am a MacBook Pro user, but if I were in your position, I'd look at an off-lease Windows 7 business unit from TigerDirect. You can avoid a lot of the nonsense/adware bullshit that comes preinstalled on most new systems. And between the 500-1000$ range you can get them with 8-16 GB RAM and SSD hard drives.

*Edit* - a lot of these systems will have warranties too.

As far as Windows 8 goes, I have heard too much (very lucid) negative feedback from experienced users. I don't like the idea of downloading a third-party program to modify the GUI either, that seems like it could pose for issues down the road.

Windows 8.1 has a start bar feature added in now.

Link

AllAboutCams · 12-30-2013, 11:10 AM

Win 7 for the win

mineistaken · 12-30-2013, 11:27 AM

Choose hardware, not version of windows... And if you found same hardware model with win7 and win8 then simply go with the cheaper one.

2MuchMark · 12-30-2013, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by FreeHugeMovies

Won't ever go Mac, sorry

Your loss! MacBooks are fucking amazing.

Rumbledog · 12-30-2013, 06:29 PM

Mac book pro! .....I have both, windows 7 ultimate on a bad ass ASUS gaming laptop and the Mac is simply built much better.

As far as performance, the windows laptop is a little ahead of the curve. I like build quality so the Mac wins.

mineistaken · 12-30-2013, 06:42 PM

Op clearly stated that he is not apple brainwashing victim, yet sheep continue to offer that

pamon · 12-30-2013, 07:10 PM

Windows 8.1 has the start button back if that matters. Can boot to desktop as well vs tiles.

FreeHugeMovies · 12-30-2013, 09:40 PM

Ordered the Windows 7 laptop. Only will be used a few times a year.

brassmonkey · 12-30-2013, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by FreeHugeMovies

Ordered the Windows 7 laptop. Only will be used a few times a year.

for your bunker??

franck-affil4you · 12-30-2013, 10:25 PM

Buy notebook instead.
Happy Holidays

em_wister · 12-30-2013, 10:38 PM

Definitely WINDOWS 8!

Jgarcia · 12-30-2013, 10:42 PM

There are a lot of options. Don't know which is which.

FreeHugeMovies · 12-31-2013, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by brassmonkey

for your bunker??

Traveling

wazap · 12-31-2013, 11:14 AM

Windows 8 comes to mind!!!!

Clay · 12-31-2013, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by **********

Your loss! MacBooks are fucking amazing.

I used a mac once because my friend needed help with his, very frustrating experience with no right clicking. Couldnt create a folder, couldnt organize his messy desktop, couldnt write email. awful. he hated his mac too. It took me an hour and a half to do something that would have taken me under 5 minutes on a windows machine.
I guess Mac is all "Gestures" to do things, but without right clicking I couldnt figure anything out

dezmondel · 12-31-2013, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Clay

I used a mac once because my friend needed help with his, very frustrating experience with no right clicking. Couldnt create a folder, couldnt organize his messy desktop, couldnt write email. awful. he hated his mac too. It took me an hour and a half to do something that would have taken me under 5 minutes on a windows machine.
I guess Mac is all "Gestures" to do things, but without right clicking I couldnt figure anything out

mac-win... slightly different flavors of the same shrimp-taco.
mac users will swear by Apple, and win users will swear by the rest, the only difference is the price tag... and the virus treat... win being more susceptible.
but judging by the level of expertise around here, most GFY members don't have much to worry about viruses.

if it's within your budget, go for a mac, at least they look good.
otherwise there is no difference, especially for a travel system.

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XXXHangover · 01-01-2014, 04:41 AM

Yes, Mac is first choice!

12-30-2013, 09:30 AM	#1
FreeHugeMovies Too lazy to set a custom title Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 14,137	I need to buy a laptop before years end... Should I buy a Windows 7 or a Windows 8 machine and then download the start button?

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dezmondel 3D animator Industry Role: Join Date: May 2012 Location: emerald city Posts: 141	. windows NT - good windows 95 - bad windows 2000 - good windows ME - horrible windows XP - good windows Vista - bad windows 7 - good windows 8 - bad see the pattern? win 7 for sure if you can find a laptop with that OS. otherwise wait for win 9, hopefully it will have a start button . __________________ ♠ Stone-Sorceress.com ♠ On Patreon ♠

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AaronM Too lazy to set a custom title Industry Role: Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: ┌∩┐ ◣_◢ ┌∩┐ Posts: 46,909	Responding from my Macbook Pro. Just sayin.....

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FreeHugeMovies Too lazy to set a custom title Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 14,137	From what I have been reading, I can remove a lot of Windows 8 BS, like add a start button and that Windows 8 is a better OS.

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Antonio Too lazy to set a custom title Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Spartaaaaaaaaa Posts: 14,136	Listed below are all the reasons you should get Windows 8 instead of 7: .

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FreeHugeMovies Too lazy to set a custom title Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 14,137	I am reading more, Windows 8 doesn't even come with a VIDEO player. WTF. You have to BUY it.

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dezmondel 3D animator Industry Role: Join Date: May 2012 Location: emerald city Posts: 141	there is always the option to get a win 8 system and install win 7, just gotta make sure that the laptop you choose has win 7 drivers. __________________ ♠ Stone-Sorceress.com ♠ On Patreon ♠

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thumbuilderic Just some porn guy Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: LA Posts: 365	I am a MacBook Pro user, but if I were in your position, I'd look at an off-lease Windows 7 business unit from TigerDirect. You can avoid a lot of the nonsense/adware bullshit that comes preinstalled on most new systems. And between the 500-1000$ range you can get them with 8-16 GB RAM and SSD hard drives. Edit - a lot of these systems will have warranties too. As far as Windows 8 goes, I have heard too much (very lucid) negative feedback from experienced users. I don't like the idea of downloading a third-party program to modify the GUI either, that seems like it could pose for issues down the road. Last edited by thumbuilderic; 12-30-2013 at 11:04 AM.. Reason: addendum: warranty blurb

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FreeHugeMovies Too lazy to set a custom title Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 14,137	Thanks for the responses. It's funny how you can get ppl to respond to issues they are passionate about. Meaning, ppl who hate Windows 8 are going to post in this thread bc. they REALLY hate Windows 8. =]

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mineistaken See signature :) Industry Role: Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: ICQ 363 097 773 Posts: 29,656	Choose hardware, not version of windows... And if you found same hardware model with win7 and win8 then simply go with the cheaper one.

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Rumbledog So Fucking Banned Industry Role: Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 299	Mac book pro! .....I have both, windows 7 ultimate on a bad ass ASUS gaming laptop and the Mac is simply built much better. As far as performance, the windows laptop is a little ahead of the curve. I like build quality so the Mac wins. Last edited by Rumbledog; 12-30-2013 at 06:33 PM..

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mineistaken See signature :) Industry Role: Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: ICQ 363 097 773 Posts: 29,656	Op clearly stated that he is not apple brainwashing victim, yet sheep continue to offer that

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12-30-2013, 09:40 PM	#28
FreeHugeMovies Too lazy to set a custom title Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 14,137	Ordered the Windows 7 laptop. Only will be used a few times a year.

12-30-2013, 10:25 PM	#30
franck-affil4you Registered User Industry Role: Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 41	Buy notebook instead. Happy Holidays

12-30-2013, 10:38 PM	#31
em_wister Registered User Industry Role: Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 40	Definitely WINDOWS 8!

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Jgarcia Registered User Industry Role: Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 38	There are a lot of options. Don't know which is which.

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wazap Registered User Industry Role: Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 36	Windows 8 comes to mind!!!!

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XXXHangover Registered User Industry Role: Join Date: Nov 2013 Posts: 34	Yes, Mac is first choice!