Windows 8 was released back in 2012 and since October 2014, Microsoft no longer distributes licenses for Windows 7 Home editions. If you prefer Windows 7 and you are in the market for a new laptop, you will be pleased to know that you can still choose from many Windows 7 Professional laptops.
It’s not yet known when Windows 7 Professional
will stop being available as a pre-installation, but with Microsoft retiring
the operating system completely and with Windows 10 on the horizon,
it probably won’t be much longer.
Here we have created a run-down of some of the best places that you
can still buy a Windows 7 laptop from. If you think we have missed any, be sure
to head into the comments to share your finds.
Dell
Dell offers a number of laptops available
with Windows 7 Professional. The main draw here is their Inspiration 15 and 17
series. Although they do offer their Alien ware laptops, these
are generally considered overpriced for what they are; you can get better bang
for your buck elsewhere.
The Inspiration systems vary in
price, depending on how powerful you want it to be. They all have large
screens, starting from 15″ and above, and the majority of them come with a
sizeable 1TB hard drive and plentiful 8GB of RAM.
Apart from the Alien ware gaming laptops, they all have integrated graphics cards, which is not
ideal if gaming is your jam. However, there is a good variety of Intel
processors on offer, meaning you can still get a relatively high-end Windows 7
laptop for a decent price.
HP
HP is still very much supporting Windows 7 laptops. In
fact, when you visit HP’s operating system overview, the section for
Windows 7 is front and centre. They have a whole range of different laptops
available, including Elite Books, ENVY, and Pavilion series.
Whichever you go for depends on a variety of factors, including
the appearance of the laptops and the performance they offer. If you are
looking for something light, thin, and powerful, then check out the Elite Book
laptops, but bear in mind nearly all of these will set you back over $1000.
If you are after a laptop that is more affordable, but still has
a bit of pompom, head for the Pavilions. The great thing about HP is that you
can customize most of the laptops to upgrade the components. You can add in a
dedicated graphics card, for example, or double the size of the hard drive. It
is worth playing around with the customization options so you can create the
perfect laptop for you.
Toshiba
At time of writing, Toshiba has 41 Windows 7 laptops available.
Actually, some of them come with Windows 8 by default, but the great thing is
that all of the systems are customizable, meaning you can switch out the
operating system for what you prefer.
Although other manufacturers only offer Windows 7 Professional
by default, Toshiba actually has a pre-built laptop that comes with Home
Premium. The Satellite C50-BST2N02 has an i3 processor, 500GB of storage, and 4GB of RAM, all currently for the great price of $399.99. There is also a webcam and HDMI
port, making this a great choice for those after an affordable laptop.
Elsewhere, there are laptops with
a variety of screen sizes and designs, some with dedicated graphics cards and SSDs for quicker data access. There
is certainly no limit on choice. However, be careful with some of the higher
priced systems because they are definitely overpriced for what they are,
especially when compared to other manufacturers.
Best Buy
Of course, there is no obligation to go directly to a
manufacturer. You may find better deals at a retail store like Best Buy, which
offers laptops from companies like Lenovo, Acer, and Panasonic (among others),
so be sure to shop around. With over 1000, Windows 7 laptops available at Best buy
alone, some actually refurbished or available from third parties, you can
certainly strike a deal.
There is so much choice on offer; you will likely want to use
the filters down the left-hand side to narrow the results down to what you are
after. You can specify the screen size, color, price tag, and more.
Before buying the laptop, be sure to check out the reviews on
Best Buy and elsewhere on the web to ensure you are going for a reliable
system. In addition, do not forget to hunt around for the best price, too. Best
Buy offers a price match guarantee on some of their laptops and you might be
able to get the price down even more.
At the end
If you find a
great deal on a Windows 8 Professional laptop, note that you have the option to downgrade to Windows 7
Professional on those devices. How-To GO explains how to
downgrade to Windows 7. 
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