Microsoft Windows 7 Build 7000

Like most of the big guys, I was able to get my hands on a copy of Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate x32 build 7000. I felt the best way to test this build without losing a whole lot would be to install it on my MacBook, so I can deformat the HDD after use. So far I am not impressed with this new OS at all.

Now I understand my version is locked out compared to what some users get to play with, and definately nothing close to what the final version will look like. However first impressions are the most important when it comes to new software, and especially true for Microsoft, considering Vista’s bad rap came from its first impression on the world.

So far W7 looks too much like Vista, right from installation where the menu and process was identical. Login screen is similar, and even the environment is the same, same icons, same stupid control panel, its more of a theme pack then a new OS. This I would normally prefer when upgrading from one OS to another, keeping thing similar means the transition is much easier.

Anyway, my tests so far have only contained basic stuff. Im waiting to try out file transfers which is apperently super fast now. My boot sequence was good, however I’m not sure how well it really works on this PC, considering I don’t have Vista to compare it to.

iPhone Mail Challenge

I hate getting crappy emails all throughout the day. So I’m going to play a game. A second game actually. The first one I just remembered about, my stopwatch challenge. It has been going non-stop for 822:14:53.7 right now, about a month I believe. Anyway heres what I’m going to do:

Not check my email for 1 month, unless its important. So far I have 15 mails on my iPhone. I want to see what happens when you hit 100+, and 100+. It will take about a week to hit 100 and a little while longer to get past that, but we will see how it goes. I suggest doing the stopwatch challenge at the very least, just start your iPhone stopwatch and forget about it!

Overclock Stage 3

Well, my overclock didn’t turn out as well as I had hoped. I was able to get it to run at 2.73Ghz, however it is not as stable as I want. I am barely able to get work done without BSOD. Sure I could change the settings and put it back down to a 2.71Ghz clock, but it wouldn’t be as fun. At some point I’m going to have to change it so I can run something a little more stable for Rhode Island, which is only a few short months away.

I wouldn’t suggest playing around too much with your PC if you don’t know exactly what your doing. I admit I’m not an expert on the matter, but as someone who can expend computer components, I have the luxury of trial and error, where the error is destroying hundreds of dollars of computer components.

I will post my final final settings once I get the computer running completely stable.. even though its impossible.. it’s still Windows Vista after all.

Rockin’

As I’m sure all of you remember, the last MP3 player I had the displeasure of reviewing was the iTouch, and in a grand (and smudgy) display of mediocrity, it almost entirely failed to impress me.  iriver’s SPINN, on the other hand, sends chills of anticipation down my spine every time I lay eyes on it.  Unfortunately, XTG doesn’t sign my paycheques, and the company that does doesn’t seem to understand my need for the Spinn, so instead I’ve been spending my time playing with things that are free, such as RockBox.

More after the jump.

……………soon!

OpenDNS

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