Has Anybody Installed Windows 7 on this Samsung? I don't want to put the Starter version of 7 on here, but maybe Home. I have upgraded the RAM to 2 GB. How does Windows 7 run on this netbook (if at all?). Any performance pros or cons when compared to XP SP3? Has Anybody Installed Windows 7 on this Samsung? I don't want to put the Starter version of 7 on here, but maybe Home. I have upgraded the RAM to 2 GB. How does Windows 7 run on this netbook... » Read More Has Anybody Installed Windows 7 on this Samsung? I don't want to put the Starter version of 7 on here, but maybe Home. I have upgraded the RAM to 2 GB. How does Windows 7 run on this netbook (if at all?). Any performance pros or cons when compared to XP SP3? « Show Less
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i have windows 7, runs fine but I stopped the desktop window manager functions to preserve battery life and enhance performance. otherwise, everything runs slowly. I also didn't upgrade the RAM so maybe that's why things are slower with the desktop manager on.
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Nevermind - I've since put Windows 7 Home Premium on this computer and it runs like a champ. No slow-downs, slightly better battery life and quick boot up/shut-down times. I'm happy!
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Personally I'm running Windows 7, but that was one of the reasons I liked this board. It was upgradeable to the newest AMD apu and I could run Windows 8 if I wanted to (I'm not really a fan of 8 on machines without a touch screen) . If you want to run Windows 8 you have to download the latest drivers from the Gigabyte website. All in all, I love the board. I would definitely recommend it.
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Yes, I have Win7 installed. I did upgrade the memory to I believe 6gb, but you could probably install with just 1gb. It would run slower, though.
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I had one of these and 2gb was the most it can handle. It came with 1 and I upgraded to 2. I used Windows XP and it was designed to use XP , XP professional or Vista. I am not so sure it has the processor speed or ram to use windows 7,,buy the time 7 came out these were pretty obsolete. Good machine though.
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Don't do it. I read a post from Cnet.com that reviewed a Atom 1.6 / 1.8 processor powered netbook with Vista and 1 GB of RAM and it was a slug. If memory serves me right it was a Dell. I have XP Pro on the MSI Wind with 1 GB or RAM and it has worked fine so far. But this is a loaner and I've only had it for 48 hours. So far I very impressed. I'm going to turn it loose in my middle school this week and see how it fairs with students and staff.As for Vista, it would make these little books to slow for their designed purpose of being netbooks. Though I have Vista on my personal laptop and love it, I just think it is too much for them. But someone might find a way to make it work. Don't do it. I read a post from Cnet.com that reviewed a Atom 1.6 / 1.8 processor powered netbook with Vista and 1 GB of RAM and it was a slug. If memory serves me right it was a Dell. I have XP Pro on the MSI Wind with 1 GB or RAM and it has worked fine so far. But this is a loaner and I've only had it for 48 hours. So far I very impressed. I'm going to turn it loose in my middle school this week and see how it fairs with students and staff.As for Vista, it would make these little books to slow for their designed purpose of being netbooks. Though I have Vista on my personal... » Read More Don't do it. I read a post from Cnet.com that reviewed a Atom 1.6 / 1.8 processor powered netbook with Vista and 1 GB of RAM and it was a slug. If memory serves me right it was a Dell. I have XP Pro on the MSI Wind with 1 GB or RAM and it has worked fine so far. But this is a loaner and I've only had it for 48 hours. So far I very impressed. I'm going to turn it loose in my middle school this week and see how it fairs with students and staff.As for Vista, it would make these little books to slow for their designed purpose of being netbooks. Though I have Vista on my personal laptop and love it, I just think it is too much for them. But someone might find a way to make it work. « Show Less
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Does anyone know if there is more than one slot? I currently have 2 matching SODIMM's at home, and want to know if this netbook supports 2x1GB, or if there is only 1 slot, and I would have to purchase the 2GB memory SODIMM?
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Have no clue. Would NEVER purchase this product or anything from this seller again. Item was for a friend who has a Netbook, running Windows XP. Item would not run at all, NO customer svc from Manufacturer. Seller just told me to download the driver from Windows, (which never worked). Returned item. Item was advertised as being compatible with Windows XP, which means it should not have needed any updated drivers, or if there was a newer one, Netbook/XP would get an automatic update as soon as item was hooked up to Netbook (plug & play). But I have had bad experiences with Acer products, too. Would never buy anything of theirs again, either. Sorry I couldn't help you. Have no clue. Would NEVER purchase this product or anything from this seller again. Item was for a friend who has a Netbook, running Windows XP. Item would not run at all, NO customer svc from Manufacturer. Seller just told me to download the driver from Windows, (which never worked). Returned item. Item was advertised as being compatible with Windows XP, which means it should not have needed any updated drivers, or if there was a newer one, Netbook/XP would get an automatic update as soon as item was hooked up to Netbook (plug & play). But I have had bad experiences with Acer products,... » Read More Have no clue. Would NEVER purchase this product or anything from this seller again. Item was for a friend who has a Netbook, running Windows XP. Item would not run at all, NO customer svc from Manufacturer. Seller just told me to download the driver from Windows, (which never worked). Returned item. Item was advertised as being compatible with Windows XP, which means it should not have needed any updated drivers, or if there was a newer one, Netbook/XP would get an automatic update as soon as item was hooked up to Netbook (plug & play). But I have had bad experiences with Acer products, too. Would never buy anything of theirs again, either. Sorry I couldn't help you. « Show Less
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Yes, I did install windows 7 on this computer, after a complete wipe of the HDD. Windows 8 was for some reason very unstable (at least one BSOD a day). All the drivers you can get from the Acer web site. Despite the fact that they are listed as windows 8 drivers, all the installation files worked fine in windows 7. Only driver that is not listed on Acer website is USB 3.0 driver, because windows 8 comes with one by default. If you do a search on web by Hardware ID, you should be able to find the correct one with no problems. I had used the windows 7 for two weeks now and it is completely stable - no BSODs at all. Yes, I did install windows 7 on this computer, after a complete wipe of the HDD. Windows 8 was for some reason very unstable (at least one BSOD a day). All the drivers you can get from the Acer web site. Despite the fact that they are listed as windows 8 drivers, all the installation files worked fine in windows 7. Only driver that is not listed on Acer website is USB 3.0 driver, because windows 8 comes with one by default. If you do a search on web by Hardware ID, you should be able to find the correct one with no problems. I had used the windows 7 for two weeks now and it is completely... » Read More Yes, I did install windows 7 on this computer, after a complete wipe of the HDD. Windows 8 was for some reason very unstable (at least one BSOD a day). All the drivers you can get from the Acer web site. Despite the fact that they are listed as windows 8 drivers, all the installation files worked fine in windows 7. Only driver that is not listed on Acer website is USB 3.0 driver, because windows 8 comes with one by default. If you do a search on web by Hardware ID, you should be able to find the correct one with no problems. I had used the windows 7 for two weeks now and it is completely stable - no BSODs at all. « Show Less
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What operating system do you plan on using? Windows 7 64 Bit= probably not, unless you are playing high end games or using CAD related programs. Windows 8= it would be worth the investment. I'm running 16 Gb of RAM with a Sabertooth on a high demand CAD machine with Windows 7, and the performance is outstanding. I'm also running 8 Gb of RAM on a Sabertooth with Windows 8 in a Premiere/After Effects/Photoshop environment and I'm purchasing 8 more Gb's to improve the performance.
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I run mine on my laptop but did not buy a special version. I have Windows 7 but found that it works better on a previous version.For most things I run my laptop as a pc.
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Windows 8 works very well for me. I have 2 laptops both run 8 I have not had a problem with them or software issues. 8 does take some getting use to and I think that is the biggest thing- people don't like change. Mine do not have touch screen and work fine. I do recommended a wireless mouse for ease of navigation.
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HiReally depends on the age of your machine. This version is for system builders, meaning you'd have to wipe windows xp and install win7 fresh. This won't upgrade an existing windows installation.If your machine is older than 4 years, I'd suggest a new machine.The install took 15gb of my hard disk
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Hello Mr. Tissier, you said that you didn't have any problems with Windows 7 as long as I get an A-B Y cable with 2 USB plugs. I order one from Cables to Go and plan to use it with my Dell Inspiron Netbook. Should I be okay with that? I would appreciate your response. Thank you.
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Is the general consensus that this is going to be a good to very good machine? I like most of the specs, but you never know until you have it in your hands...would love to hear thoughts of those considering purchasing this netbook.
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Give up now. This notebook has no place for a hard drive. It only has solid-state memory. That's it. If you want more use an SD card in the provided slot. You're only reasonable operating system options are as follows: Either you choose to use the Chrome OS provided on it. Or you replace the operating system with CHRUBUNTU, as I intend to. Both Chrome OS and open to one run well on small computers with low amounts of RAM and small processors. Windows seven is a memory hog and will completely die on the notebook if you ever manage to install it which I doubt you will.
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This laptop runs Windows 7. I just unpacked mine and booted it up. If you are trying to avoid dealing with Windows 8 feel confident purchasing this Dell.
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For one mine only has 6GB RAM where as yours has 8GB. The style on the bottom looks different. Yours has a faster harddrive, mine is only 5400RPM whereas yours is 7200RPM. You have Windows 7 whereas mine has Windows 8 but don't let Windows 8 suck you in. I just found out that the manufacturers build the Windows Key Code into the bios so you don't have access to the key code. These are just a few differences I noticed. Hope this helpsIs this the computer you purchased: Samsung Series 7 DP700A3B-A02US 23-Inch All-in-One Desktop (Silver/Black) For one mine only has 6GB RAM where as yours has 8GB. The style on the bottom looks different. Yours has a faster harddrive, mine is only 5400RPM whereas yours is 7200RPM. You have Windows 7 whereas mine has Windows 8 but don't let Windows 8 suck you in. I just found out that the manufacturers build the Windows Key Code into the bios so you don't have access to the key code. These are just a few differences I noticed. Hope this helpsIs this the computer you purchased: Samsung Series 7 DP700A3B-A02US 23-Inch All-in-One Desktop... » Read More For one mine only has 6GB RAM where as yours has 8GB. The style on the bottom looks different. Yours has a faster harddrive, mine is only 5400RPM whereas yours is 7200RPM. You have Windows 7 whereas mine has Windows 8 but don't let Windows 8 suck you in. I just found out that the manufacturers build the Windows Key Code into the bios so you don't have access to the key code. These are just a few differences I noticed. Hope this helpsIs this the computer you purchased: Samsung Series 7 DP700A3B-A02US 23-Inch All-in-One Desktop (Silver/Black) « Show Less