Windows 7 is just around the corner

We’ve got word tonight from Engadget that some lucky retail outlets in Chicago have started receiving their shipments of Windows 7 from Microsoft.  We’ve been using the new operating system for months now and it’s hard to reign in the excitement.  There really is no good reason anymore to stick with Windows XP, and we’re willing to bet a good number of Vista users will be jumping ship as well.  Windows 7 is downright snappy, and much more user friendly than past versions of Windows.

It’s time for Windows 7

As of August 6th you’ll be able to customize your netbook, laptop, or desktop pc with Windows 7.  With that date fast approaching all of us here at TechMinds are proud to announce that we’re ready to help you make the leap into what we believe is the best operating system to come out of Microsoft since Windows 95.  We’ve been teting it on older computers and netbooks and have found it (admittedly non-scientifically) faster than both Vista and XP.  So, if you still have Windows XP now is the time to upgrade.  Windows 7 is faster, more secure, easier to use, and much more fun to play with!  Email us or call anytime to ask about what specials we have going on which will save you time and money.  We’re here to help.

Why buy a netbook?

For most people, a netbook isn’t something you’d even consider purchasing until someone could sufficiently explain their purpose in life.  After all, they just look like little laptops.  Wouldn’t they just be hard to type on? And make you squint at a tiny screen?  If you had been an early adopter when this new category of devices debuted in October 2007 that would have been the case, but comfortable keyboards and easy to read screens are plentiful now.  Add to that all-day battery life and you have a solid case for getting your work done anywhere.  Did you know that netbooks are currently dominating Amazon’s “Bestsellers” list? We’ve all seen the “coffee shop office,” someone with a big 15″ to 17″ laptop tied to the wall with a power cord.  All that gear isn’t just cumbersome; it’s heavy to lug around with you and is far more computing power than what’s needed for web browsing, document creation, and even sneaking in a video or two.  On top of that, prices are averaging less than $400 for top of the line netbook models, and with Windows 7 just around the corner, now is a great time to see why these devices are so poular.

Windows 7 Family Pack

It’s looking likely that when Windows 7 is released on October 22, you’ll have several options to upgrade at a reasonable price.  Since TechMinds is an Official Microsoft Partner, any upgrade package you purchase through us will include the lowest price available for the new operating system.  However, if you’d like to try this one on your own, Microsoft may be releasing a “family pack” of 3 licenses to upgrade all the computers in your house for under $200.  We’ll let you know just as soon as this becomes official.