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    Quick question about OS choice for X220

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by bonoz, Sep 16, 2011.

  1. bonoz

    bonoz Notebook Guru

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    I'm buying a new x220 tablet. I want to save as much money as possible. I already have a copy at home of Windows 7 Professional 64-bit. Can I buy the laptop with Windows 7 Home Premium option to save money, and then later install Windows 7 Professional on it? Can I still get all the same software/settings that Lenovo comes with?

    Thanks
     
    bonoz, Sep 16, 2011
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  2. takeabyte

    takeabyte Notebook Evangelist

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    The downgrade to home premium (when I bought mine) saved me $50...I put in a 128gb ssd and reinstalled all lenovo software and it looks as it did when I bought it now. Some say that the original factory image will provide better battery life though.
     
    takeabyte, Sep 16, 2011
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    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    If it's x64 Home Premium, which it should be, then you should be able to upgrade. I bought Home Premium and it was x64.
     
    ZaZ, Sep 16, 2011
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  4. bonoz

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    Great. I'll do that then. Worry about SSD imaging later. Thanks!
     
    bonoz, Sep 16, 2011
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  5. harbin

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    windows 8 Preview is another consideration. It's free and x220 with it has 10% more battery time.
     
    harbin, Sep 16, 2011
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