Windows 7 Up Close and Personal
Final Thoughts
As our preliminary tests indicate, Windows Beta 1 does show a noticeable performance improvement over Windows Vista SP1 especially in areas related to multimedia. The gaming tests did not yield noticeable gains, but since our testing platform was meant for general use and not gaming this is really not a factor considered heavily in this first look preview.
All factors considered, Microsoft has the beginnings of a solid, streamlined, higher performing operating system that is sure to receive a warmer reception than Vista initially did. The public has spoken and Microsoft must be listening and applying this valuable input into the development of Windows 7. As the development cycle continues, additional features and improvements will likely be rolled in. We look forward to trying out future beta versions and release candidates of Windows 7, so stay tuned for continuing coverage here at HotHardware.
