hi art

I haven't had Win7 long enough to really comment on it as compared with Vista.

First impressions to me are that it is not as user friendly but that is probably because I am used to Vista and XP.
I am not considering installing Win7 on the Vista and Xp machines. Most of the stuff I have on the XP won't run on Win7 and it is a stand alone machine that will allow me to get files on to the Vista set up on the odd occasions I need them.

First impressions are that a lot of the programs I have on Vista won't run properly on Win7. eg Photoshop Elements 7 and Elements Premiere 7 etc.

For example Win7 version just does recognise any of the video clip formats that I have used on XP and Vista.

My new laptop is a Sony VPC-F12S1E/B and cost me over £1000. My first impressions are not favourable and I am considering already to try to return it.

I have other Sonys and have found them to be fantastic as have my TV and video and still camera equipment. This must be a Friday afternoon machine.

Cheers

MikeL2