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My W530 arrives in a few days. It is pre-configured for Win 7 Pro, but comes with a Win 8 Pro installation DVD.
I know Win-7 reasonably well. I've installed Win-8 on several laptops, keeping what's good (the updated OS), adding the "start" button, and rarely, if ever, dealing with the "Metro" screen.
For those of you who have used both, is the W530 equally useful with either OS, or is there a good reason to use one other than the other?
I assume all the future development from Microsoft will be going towards Win-8, the new "Windows Blue" that will be available sometime soon, and that Win-7 will eventually get much less attention. I think that's a good reason to start out with Windows 8 now, unless the W530 works better with the older OS.
Any advice from people who have used both?

Hi mikemyers
If you are still using some legacy applications or games, it is better to use Windows 7. (Some of the current games are still not compatible for Windows 8)
If you are only using new applications, it is better to use Windows 8 as it provides better overall and much better startup performance.
Personally, with the start button with "StartIsBack", I would prefer Windows 8 for better performance and battery life.
Peter
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