I have ordered this laptop, yet to receive it. I have a question for the current users - Did you upgrade to windows 8.1 ? Which is better 8 or 8.1?
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8.1 is very similar to 8. biggest difference I've noticed is the addition of a start menu button on the taskbar.
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What happened to the free Windows 7 upgrade this was sold with a few days ago?Toshiba Satellite A505-S6973 16.0-Inch Laptop - Black/Grey
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Why don't u ask Amazon if 7 still comes with the package? The computer is supposed to come with instructions on what to do to get a copy of 7. I ordered this model yesterday and expect no problems. If the box doesn't have the info I'll contact Toshiba. I think its on their website but not sure. Don't u think people would be freaking out in the review if the 7 upgrade is not included? Best Buy- Go on their site and see for yourself. People don't get the facts straight many times. If you don't see the computer forget about it.
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I ordered it on may 26. the estimated delivery date was may 28-june 3. BUT still i am waiting. i bought it from buy.com seller. i sent them email and asked "when will it be in stock" and they replied "your ordered has not yet been shipped". what a great answer and customer service!! i am a network and software engineer and my old laptop died thats why i am buying a new one.. lots of projects waiting me and i m in a big trouble because of this delay problem. i really really like and trust amazon and buy .com and order lots of things every year but this time it is totally a big disappointment !Is there anyone else ordered from buy.com and still waiting ? I ordered it on may 26. the estimated delivery date was may 28-june 3. BUT still i am waiting. i bought it from buy.com seller. i sent them email and asked "when will it be in stock" and they replied "your ordered has not yet been shipped". what a great answer and customer service!! i am a network and software engineer and my old laptop died thats why i am buying a new one.. lots of projects waiting me and i m in a big trouble because of this delay problem. i really really like and trust amazon and buy .com and order lots of things every year but this time it is totally... » Read More I ordered it on may 26. the estimated delivery date was may 28-june 3. BUT still i am waiting. i bought it from buy.com seller. i sent them email and asked "when will it be in stock" and they replied "your ordered has not yet been shipped". what a great answer and customer service!! i am a network and software engineer and my old laptop died thats why i am buying a new one.. lots of projects waiting me and i m in a big trouble because of this delay problem. i really really like and trust amazon and buy .com and order lots of things every year but this time it is totally a big disappointment !Is there anyone else ordered from buy.com and still waiting ? « Show Less
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I bought my G7-2017us and it has been a very solid performer for me. It's the best I've EVER had. I have uploaded and downloaded and upgraded everything imaginable and never got the message you got. I know my Windows if definitely genuine.
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Mine came with windows 8. I removed it and installed 7. Made the mistake of reinstalling 8.1 and still hate it.
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Mine is GeForce 610M , Intel Core i7-3630QM @ 2.40 GHZ, 8 gigs RAM 7.89 usable, Current Driver Version at this moment is 335.23 and I decided to get windows 8.1 Incidently ASUS has all there info that I mentioned and more on their website. I think amazon has so many products that descriptions have gone by the wayside these days. I think they figure if someone wants something they will but it anyways. On stuff like this I think they expect people to do their own research. Hope this helps
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It is pretty good. I am using mine right now and it has worked for me. I hate windows 8 though. Took a lot to get use to.
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Have you used Windows 8, always, on your HP's? I am FAR from being computer-savvy and I called Dell Tech Support and they had me up and running in NO TIME at all, and I was very pleased! It was very new to me, as well. I'm an older woman, so again, not a techno-person at all and I was running this computer like a pro in no time. So it's definitely easy to use. I LOVE MINE! :)
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I love dell products and love windows 7. I am concerned when the tome cones that I will have to upgrade and have to get windows 8.1! Why they had to make life so difficult is beyond me. Good Luck, just make sure whatever you purchase it is has windows 7!
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They have released it. The new description "not in stock" is probably appropriate.I received my Aspire 1810T-8679 today.
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The Acer I received came with Windows 8.0 and I had to upgrade. I doubt that means they all necessarily come that way, especially for later shipments (although I did get mine about a month ago, so pretty recently). The WiFi connection is fast, but then we have a dual band router, so can't say what it would be like without it.
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I am sure many are asking the same question! @Amazon PLEASE ANSWER...btw, did you purchase the laptop??
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My luck was poor...I ordered a Notebook with Windows 7, Core i5 and DVD-RW and received a Windows 8, Core i3 and no DVD drive. Now I can't get a RA# to return it.
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Actually I have installed 8.1 in the laptop and if your still interested let me know. It's a great laptop.
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I did it. It is free. If you don't get an upgrade offer came up when 1st initiating and Registering Windows after you start the machine the 1st time, you can Google "Windows 8.1 Upgrade" and select the download from the MS website. You can also check the list of updates in the Windows Update app in Control Panel. It takes a while to download and install.
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Windows 8 - Heads up though, I own this laptop, and it's hands down one of the worst laptops I've ever owned. Put it this way, Just 9 months after purchasing it I spent another 1,500 to buy a Toshiba because I couldn't take the non-stop flood of problems this thing had. Even after sending it back to ASUS and learning there was "nothing wrong" with the laptop - It's simply a piece of junk. I've owned two ASUS laptops, and both were a nonstop flood of problems - You can do better. My 4 year old Toshiba is a far better unit than my new ASUS was if that tells you anything. Sorry to be negative, but I'd hate to see someone spend money on a laptop that could be better spent elsewhere. Windows 8 - Heads up though, I own this laptop, and it's hands down one of the worst laptops I've ever owned. Put it this way, Just 9 months after purchasing it I spent another 1,500 to buy a Toshiba because I couldn't take the non-stop flood of problems this thing had. Even after sending it back to ASUS and learning there was "nothing wrong" with the laptop - It's simply a piece of junk. I've owned two ASUS laptops, and both were a nonstop flood of problems - You can do better. My 4 year old Toshiba is a far better unit than my new ASUS was if that tells you anything. Sorry to be... » Read More Windows 8 - Heads up though, I own this laptop, and it's hands down one of the worst laptops I've ever owned. Put it this way, Just 9 months after purchasing it I spent another 1,500 to buy a Toshiba because I couldn't take the non-stop flood of problems this thing had. Even after sending it back to ASUS and learning there was "nothing wrong" with the laptop - It's simply a piece of junk. I've owned two ASUS laptops, and both were a nonstop flood of problems - You can do better. My 4 year old Toshiba is a far better unit than my new ASUS was if that tells you anything. Sorry to be negative, but I'd hate to see someone spend money on a laptop that could be better spent elsewhere. « Show Less