Should I wait for Windows 8

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I have a Macbook pro because I like being very creative but there's still things I like which are only available on Windows. I'm want Mac OS and Windows on my Mac but was wondering if I should wait for Windows 8 or get a copy of Windows 7 now? I don't want to get 7 then 8 come out a few months later.
 
It depends. Do you really need Windows now, or are you happy to wait ~1 year for W8? Also, just because W8 gets released, doesn't mean that W7 isn't a fine OS that must be replaced immediately. OEM W7 Home Premium is £70, so it's hardly going to break the bank.
 
I'd go for Win 7 now...it's a fine OS and Win 8 might not be a great improvement. In this day and age Microsoft always has decent upgrade offers available anyway..
 
WatchTower said:
I have a Macbook pro because I like being very creative but there's still things I like which are only available on Windows. I'm want Mac OS and Windows on my Mac but was wondering if I should wait for Windows 8 or get a copy of Windows 7 now? I don't want to get 7 then 8 come out a few months later.
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You can be creative on any OS and any laptop, I've no idea why you think you need an overpriced fashion accessory to "be creative".

Windows 8 realistically won't be released to the public for at least 12 months, so you might as well get Windows 7.
 
It sounds to me like you just need Windows for compatibility reasons, for which Windows 7 will be more than fine if you need it now.

If it's not urgent then you might as well wait. You get a newer OS and it's highly likely (in my opinion) to be discounted at launch.

There's no overwhelmingly right answer.
 
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