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Microsoft Windows 8

CNET Rating8.0

User Rating5.0

August 20th, 2012 - Microsoft makes an aggressive, forward-thinking and bold statement for the future of PCs with Windows 8, and the vast security and speed improvements more than justify the US$40 upgrade price. 11
Android Jelly Bean (4.1)

CNET Rating8.0

July 2nd, 2012 - You won't be left too far behind without it, but Android 4.1 Jelly Bean is a worthy update that brings improved voice search, notifications and sharing. 7
Windows Phone 7.5 (Mango)

September 28th, 2011 - Microsoft has promised 500 enhancements in Windows Phone 7.5, with a focus on communications, apps and internet. We take a close look to see how much has changed, and how far Microsoft has taken these changes. 2
Apple Mac OS X Lion for Mac

CNET Rating9.0

July 22nd, 2011 - Mac OS X Lion is definitely a worthy upgrade for all Intel Mac users. Featuring several interface enhancements and useful new features across all the core apps, Mac OS X Lion is an excellent update for the price. 2
Windows Phone 7

User Rating5.9

October 21st, 2010 - Windows Phone 7 is a fresh start, and if previous Microsoft-powered phones have left a bad taste in your mouth, then it's time to let go of the grudge and take another look. 19
Snow Leopard (Mac OS X 10.6)

CNET Rating8.2

User Rating7.9

August 27th, 2009 - Intel Mac users will like Snow Leopard's smartly designed interface enhancements, and its Exchange support is a must-have (especially with Outlook for Mac on the way). With a ton of technological improvements, Snow Leopard is worth the AU$39 upgrade fee. 16
Microsoft Windows 7 (Home Premium)

CNET Rating9.0

User Rating7.2

August 18th, 2009 - Windows 7 is more than what Vista should have been — it's where Microsoft needed to go. How much damage Vista did and whether Windows 7 is enough for people to finally abandon Windows XP are questions that nobody has the answers to right now. 24
Microsoft Windows 7 (Professional)

CNET Rating9.0

User Rating6.8

August 18th, 2009 - Windows 7 looks like the operating system that we've all been waiting for. Despite its imperfections, it shows a lot of promise for the future while presenting a stable platform that can compete comfortably with OS X. 16
Microsoft Windows 7 (Ultimate)

CNET Rating9.0

User Rating9.2

July 9th, 2009 - Windows 7 looks like the operating system that we've all been waiting for. Despite its imperfections, it shows a lot of promise for the future while presenting a stable platform that can compete comfortably with OS X. 15
Windows 7 pre-beta (build 6801)

User Rating6.4

October 29th, 2008 - At first glance, Windows 7 appears to be an advanced iteration of Windows Vista, but more consumer-friendly, with many user interface enhancements. 21