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Windows 7 means new laptops

While most vendors are simply installing Windows 7 across their existing range, a number of new laptops will be available for purchase now that Microsoft's new operating system has hit the market.

Should I buy a laptop now or wait for Windows 7?

There's a key question being asked by students, parents and anyone in the market for a new laptop: if I buy a laptop now, can I get Windows 7 for free?

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Reviews

  • Dell Studio 17

    The Dell Studio 1735 is a decent laptop which is best for multimedia and casual gaming, but the glossy, hi-res screen isn't suited to general usage.

  • Alienware Area-51 m9750

    Alienware's flagship gaming laptop, the Area-51 m9750, has plenty of appeal for high-end gamers, but the alien head aesthetic seems dated, and newer components are right around the corner.

  • HP Pavilion dv2040TX

    HP's new line of entertainment notebooks not only delivers in features, but also goes the extra mile in redesigning the chassis to appeal to those with unconventional tastes.

  • Dell Inspiron 700m

    Small, thin, and perfect for working on the go, Dell's Inspiron 700m packs the essentials, along with several digital creature comforts.

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Features

  • Can I still buy a laptop with Windows XP?

    Not ready for a Vista laptop? Simply want to stick to good old XP? Here are your options on the market.

  • Top 10 notebooks of March

    Dell went on a rampage in March, snagging four of the ten spots in our most popular list. Desktop replacement and mid-sized notebooks continue to rate well, as do cheaper entry-level offerings.

  • Top 10 notebooks of February

    January had budget offerings ruling the notebook roost, but in February desktop replacements snagged our top two spots, while ultra-portables also faired well.

  • Top 10 notebooks of January

    January's 10 most popular notebooks prove once and for all that people aren't only interested in the most exorbitant, high-end notebooks available.

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