Will I be able to downgrade from W8 to W7?

I've been contemplating buying a new Thinkpad in the next year or so, but I might expedite my decision to buy depending on the answer to this question.
If I wait and buy a laptop that comes loaded with Windows 8, will I be able to "downgrade" to Windows 7?
My concern is that I won't like Windows 8, particularly after having had a tinker with the preview, and would really like to keep the option to install Windows 7 instead.
So, should I buy a Windows 7 Thinkpad now, or should I wait, buy a Windows 8 Thinkpad later, and give Windows 8 a chance?

Hello,
I think it is too early to hear about downgrade rights for Windows 8. Perhaps when the operating system is closer to shipping more information will be made available.
Regards,
Aryeh Goretsky
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