Does this machine do everything well and if not what are the cons? E.G. Windows 7 vs. 8.1
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It runs very well super fast if you have any issues there customer service is really good as well
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I have had the unit for a year with no complaints at all! windows 8.1 stay clear 7 is the way until the bugs get worked out on 8.1.
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The speed of this computer is incredible. It is quiet, boots fast, and plays games with no problems.
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I love mine. I use it for business. It''s been a real work horse. It runs all my business programs, etc. I use my ipad mini to remote into it from the field and with the exception of a smaller HDD - upgrade to a bigger one if you are able - I can't complain. I HATE Windows 8 and refuse to support it. When Microsoft no longer supports Win 7 I will be getting a Mac. I'll never use 8 - ugh!
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I have Windows 8.1 and it works great. Windows found the drivers and installed them without the need for intervention.
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It has for me and I love it. When I installed it I had Windows 7 on my PC and I upgraded to 8 and have used it several times and have had no problems. Good luck to you&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;Peace
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This is very good laptop overall, just Windows 7 are slowing it down quite a bit ( despite 3 GB of RAM installed).If you gonna use this I recommend replacing Windows w/ Linux ( I use Lubuntu very light & efficient free OS).
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I have been thinking about it but after reading everything I can find it doesn't appear to be anything I would tackle myself. The cost of hiring an expert and buying Windows 7 would come close to buying another computer. I am using this Windows 8 machine and hating it every minute. As soon as I can afford it I am trashing it and buying something else. The actual hardware seems good. It is just the operating system that is trash. I would not buy it. I would search for an older computer with Windows 7 on it. I have Windows 7 on my laptop and love it. I hope this helps. Charles
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I dual boot win 7 and 8.1 and haven't experienced any issues. I find 8.1 to boot up fastest and overall better performance. Win 7 works great though!
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You could check out the hp stream 7 by Microsoft.Runs windows 8.1 and looks pretty decent
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Yes, this is a full Windows machine. You will need to grab the Windows 8.1 update in the Windows Store.
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I would not characterize Windows 8 as "bad". I am using both and I guess that my preference is Windows 7, probably because I am more familiar with it. I have experienced a few more glitches with Windows 8, especially when loading software....but again I think it comes down to mere preferences and time spent using each operating system. I have the Cybertron Computer by the way...and it is a great value for the money.
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For the price you will get solid performance. All the specs are listed on the amazon page. The only problem I ran is with 64bit operating systems
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No buyers remorse here. Got and love it. It does everything and a little more for me. I've tried Windows Vista, Windows 7 (7048), Ubuntu, Backtrack 3, and it all runs pretty snappy. I can play most of my games on it too. I still keep my big laptop around for the heavy lifting: video editing, gaming, and to play with my virtual pc's. I charge the 1000HE at night and make it through the next day (obviously I don't use it constantly), so I can say I am completely satisfied. Heck, I can even check my auctions of World of Warcraft.
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I did not get the Windows 8.1 as several people I talked to said they had some difficulty with it. All of the PC's at my company have Windows 7 installed and my unit does as well. All operate without difficulty and easy to operate.
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You're gpu would be the main facter in performence, but you should be fine. I run Windows 8 and there are no problems for me
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Should run fine, graphics may be a little "off", as in detail/resolution. Would recommend a check with MS's website to see if any "patches" are required for Win 8.1.
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It can I have 1 Windows 8 machine it worked a couple of times now I'm having difficulty with it. I think it a a windows problem however I'm not impressed with 8!
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Yes, we are running Windows 8.1 and I haven't had any issues. Granted, I use the wifi portion, but it works fine.