Windows 7 RTM reviewed

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	Laura K. Cucullu Features editor, CNET.com Windows 7 RTM reviewed Windows Vista's setbacks left the folks in Redmond, Wash., a little red-faced, so the tech community has definitely been a tad skeptical about how Windows 7 will fare. CNET Download.com's Seth Rosenblatt put the manufacturer's release to the test for our full review, and he says it's the successor to XP that Vista should have been. Plus, he says Windows 7's multitouch features are well positioned to address the growing market for touch-screen capabilities. Check out our resource guide for all angles of Windows 7. Read more As seen on CNET TV Maingear Pulse But despite its visual charm, Maingear's Pulse requires too many speed compromises to entice PC gamers, and too few benefits over a competing system from HP. Watch this video Today on CNET CNET Prizefight Sony X-Series Walkman vs. Cowon S9 If you're in the market for a high-end iPod alternative, these two touch-screen beauties should be at the top of your list (at least until the Zune HD arrives). Read more CNET TV Apple's Netbook-killer feature? Interactive albums might be coming soon to an Apple tablet. Also, Brian Tong pledges his allegiance to Canada for its iPhone service, and we're dishing out another Bad Apple. Read more CNET Reviews Blu-ray HTIB, less than $500 Panasonic's SC-BT200 is a 7.1 home theater system with built-in Blu-ray and solid sonics for the price, but it doesn't have the Netflix streaming found on some of its similarly priced competitors. Read more CNET News Hackers talk shop Read the latest from Black Hat and Defcon. These gatherings in Las Vegas are for those who know how to hack--and for those who want to stop them. Read more What's new on CNET Panasonic SC-BT300 Panasonic's SC-BT300 is a 7.1 home theater system with built-in Blu-ray, and its tall-boy speakers help deliver very good sound quality, but it doesn't have the Netflix streaming found on some similarly priced competitors. Read more  Check prices HP Pavilion dv4-1465DX If you're the restless type, or are simply away from electrical outlets for the majority of your day, you'll love the long battery life of the HP Pavilion dv4-1465dx. Be warned: such battery life requires you to tote a laptop that's roughly a pound heavier than its 14-inch competitors. Read more  Check prices Dell s1440-022B If you can forgo a DVD burner on your laptop, the Dell Studio S1440-022B offers a ton of features and a slick design that should make it a front-runner for any student doing back-to-school shopping. Read more  Check prices Crave corner Our Apple tablet hardware, software wish list Dan Ackerman Senior Editor As long as everyone's speculating blindly, we took the initiative to work up a wish list of hardware and software for when or if the Apple tablet is ever released. Read more Six cars for your clunker dollars 1. 2010 Honda Insight EX 2. 2010 Mercury Milan Hybrid 3. 2009 Mini Cooper Convertible 4. 2009 Nissan Altima Hybrid 5. 2009 Toyota Camry Hybrid 6. 2010 Toyota Prius   Related Newsletters Stay informed on the tech topics that matter to you most CNET offers a wide variety of newsletters on everything from tech industry news to the latest games and gear. Browse the entire list now. Manage newsletters Other CNET resources  CNET.com  Latest CNET reviews  CNET Tips and Tricks  CNET Living With Technology  Top 10 must-have gadgets  CNET Editors' Choice winners
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