Microsoft launches Windows 7 with new hardware and massive PC World discounts

Microsoft has launched Windows 7 in London, showing off the sparkly new OS on Sony, HP and Toshiba laptops and desktops

Richard Trenholm

Richard Trenholm was CNET's film and TV editor, covering the big screen, small screen and streaming. A member of the Film Critic's Circle, he's covered technology and culture from London's tech scene to Europe's refugee camps to the Sundance film festival.

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Oct. 21, 2009 9:41 a.m. PT

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Windows 7 launches tomorrow, and Microsoft has been showing off its new OS on a range of laptops and desktops at a swanky London launch.

Although most of the kit isn't brand-spanking-new, it was our first opportunity to get hands-on with many of the new models. First up is the Sony Vaio L11S1E/S, a high-definition all-in-one. With its 3GHz Intel Core Duo E8400 chip, the Vaio's multi-touch touchscreen is supersnappy.

We got our first glimpse of Windows 7 on the Toshiba Satellite T130 too. The T series charge your gadgets while they sleep, and boast 11 hours of battery life. We also saw the HP Pavilion dm3. The keyboard is well-spaced and easy to use.

PC World and Currys parent company DSGi has also announced a whopping £150 off assorted Toshiba and Dell laptops. Anyone trading in their old PC gets £100 off a Windows 7 machine.

Click continue for more windows on the world of Windows 7, including prices for the new hardware.