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Microsoft Windows 7 Special Report

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Windows 7 Ultimate review

9.0

Editors' Rating

Spectacular

Typical price:£ 230

Verdict

Windows 7 is more than what Vista should have been: it's where Microsoft needs to go. How much damage Vista did, and whether Windows 7 will persuade people to finally abandon Windows XP, remains to be seen... Read Full Review.

Pros

  • The new taskbar and Aero Peek are a pleasure to use once you get used to them

Cons

  • Performance is still hit-or-miss in Windows 7: seven-year-old Windows XP still performs better in some categories


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