Windows 7 YES, Windows 7

[ScarabEpic22]

Im with Wolfie, within 2 weeks of getting my HP dv7 laptop I installed W7 Ultimate beta on a separate partition. Been running EFILive on it since, its nice because I can keep Vista up to date with the latest installs but if there's ever a problem I can boot into W7 and tune using an older version of EFILive. Basically 2 PCs in one!

[Chevy366]

odd, I am currently running Windows 7 on two laptops,
HP ZD8000, and DV9000.
I didn't have some drivers on first install, but after doing a windows
update, drivers were automatically installed, even the TV tuners.
I have had no problems with any software installed, other than the initial
install, although after some complaining, were still installed. They said(MS)
that most older computers (the ones that still had XP on them) probably
would not run vista, let alone 7.

THIS thread wasn't started to get into a Microsoft bashing contest,
It was only to say the EFILive was happily running on it.
No more - No less...

I mean the thing you describe about the driver install other OSs have done for years , MS just now getting around to it , so new an innovative .
Ok I give , Microsoft is God , I worship Microsoft , Microsoft has never ever sold a OS that was anything other than perfect .
There , no bashing , just praise !

[GMPX]

odd, I am currently running Windows 7 on two laptops,
HP ZD8000, and DV9000.

Mine is one of the DV9xxx series, do you find it painfully slow with Vista?

[Wolfie]

Terrible. I had removed the 64bit version of vista because it wouldn't run
most of my software (Ham Radio Stuff), and installed the 32bit version.
After installing W7, it was like night and day. Although I am using the
32bit version of that as well. I'm not sure of the exact model of DV9000
I have because I ordered it to my specs, loaded with everything that
would fit in the case, and they put a sticker on it that just said DV9000CTO. (Sometimes I miss the good ole DOS4... ah the good 'ole days!)

Mine is one of the DV9xxx series, do you find it painfully slow with Vista?

[GMPX]

I just figured the DV9 series were junk after the way it runs with Vista, Windows 7 has restored some confidence back in me that I didn't waste my money on this HP.

Cheers,
Ross

[ScarabEpic22]

Ross I hear ya, my old HP dv9575 was pretty much a dog with Vista x64 Ultimate. When I had to get this HP dv7 over xmas, Vista x64 Home Prem. was still a dog. Installed Ubuntu and W7, both are much faster than Vista. Restored some of my faith in HP, still looking at the newer Dells as exploding time bombs, I really do not like their new designs and the cheap feeling they inspire.

[Wolfie]

After tossing the 64 bit version of vista and going with the 32 bit one,
the computer definatly was faster and more reliable.
With W 7, it is way better... time will tell...
I have to say this about hp though...
I buy a new notebook every two years for keeping in my van.
I also but the extra warranty with it , which, in my opinion is a joke
because thay sell you a three year warranty... but this replaces the
original 1 year warranty, so you are actually paying three years for two.
Anyway... I am on my third HP, a 4000. 8000, and now a 9000.
EACH one has failed after two years, and needeng as well as pop-ins,
a new mainboard. To me this does not say much for HP, although,
I DO keep buying them. I'll be getting a new one in a couple weeks,
and am looking hard for another manufaturer. By the way... my 9000
is now two years old, and I just got it back from the shop... New
mainboard, new drive... go figure...

[Tordne]

The download of Windows 7 Beta has been pulled by Microsoft. I believe the RC1 release (expected to be the only RC) is due pretty soon.

[Cougar281]

Do yourself a favor and look at the business class HP notebooks. I have a TC4400 that has served me very well, and came with a 3ry warranty (It surviced a 6' fall to a hardwood floor while it was going into hibernation without so much as a ding). I'd stay away from the "Home" notbooks like you have and can find in BestBuy. The Business notebooks are more robust, and I've seen relatively few problems with them. My company has about half a dozen customers that each have at least a dozen HP notebooks.

After tossing the 64 bit version of vista and going with the 32 bit one,
the computer definatly was faster and more reliable.
With W 7, it is way better... time will tell...
I have to say this about hp though...
I buy a new notebook every two years for keeping in my van.
I also but the extra warranty with it , which, in my opinion is a joke
because thay sell you a three year warranty... but this replaces the
original 1 year warranty, so you are actually paying three years for two.
Anyway... I am on my third HP, a 4000. 8000, and now a 9000.
EACH one has failed after two years, and needeng as well as pop-ins,
a new mainboard. To me this does not say much for HP, although,
I DO keep buying them. I'll be getting a new one in a couple weeks,
and am looking hard for another manufaturer. By the way... my 9000
is now two years old, and I just got it back from the shop... New
mainboard, new drive... go figure...

[Chevy366]

How many get surveys from MS about Windows 7 ?
Lenovo (IBM) has been very good to me , have had Compaq and HP , never again , the Alienware has been sweet as well .