Reasons to buy Microsoft Windows 7

1. An operating system that works the way your customers want.
Windows 7 is fast, stable and compatible with third-party applications and devices. It lets users keep working with the applications and devices they use today.

2. A cost-effective, simple installation process.
Windows 7 will be delivered as a single image; separate images are not needed for each edition or SKU. This simplifies installation and can speed up order fulfilment.

3. Partner opportunities for offering Windows XP Mode.
Windows XP Mode provides the flexibility to run older Windows XP productivity applications in a virtual Windows XP environment. Windows XP Mode is only in Windows 7 Professional and above, and is only available either through OEM pre-installation or post-purchase installation.

4. Works on a wide set of P.C's.
PCsWindows 7 is optimised to work on many hardware specifications, thus offering customers a range of PCs according totheir business needs and budgets.

5. Increased flexibility in meeting customers’ needs.
Windows 7 offers prominent placement for value-added software and hardware – a feature not available in Windows XP.

6. A modern operating system for today’s businesses.
More features including: fundamentals of performance and longer battery life; fast startup, shutdown and resume from standby; advanced search and indexing; and sophisticated networking capabilities.

7. A product worth having.
Windows 7 has received high praise from industry experts, top-name bloggers and everyday users.

Why choose Windows 7 over XP or vista ?

Why is Windows 7 better than Windows XP ?

• Windows 7 is easier to use, more reliable, more secure and faster than Windows XP.

• Windows XP is nearly a decade old, with limited support for new hardware and software, while Windows 7 has been specifically designed to meet the growing expectations of users, with more sophisticated networking, mobility, entertainment, data protection and compatibility features.

• Windows XP mode in Windows 7Ultimate, Professional and Enterprise still gives the compatibility.

Why is Windows 7 better than Windows Vista ?

• Increased performance, reliability and security.

• Improved user interface and wireless networking, and more comprehensive troubleshooting.

• Easier transition between work and home with features like Location-Aware Printing

Why invest in Windows 7 ?

• Bring long-term value to your business, while helping your workers be more productive at home, at work and on the road.

• Faster, more reliable, more secure and easier to use than older PCs running Windows XP or Windows Vista®.

• More sophisticated networking and mobility features help workers access their programs, files and resources away from the office.

• PCs with Windows 7 can do more to protect your valuable business and customer data
• Compatibility features let you run many of the applications and devices you use today.

I’m going to wait for Service Pack 1 before installing.

We’re aware many customers waited for Service Pack 1 with Windows Vista, for various security patches and fixes. With the robust and earlier testing of Windows 7, this release is very stable and therefore we advise you to deploy now.

Any required patches and fixes are automatically updated through Windows Update in real time. With Windows 7 being faster, more reliable, more secure and more productive, the benefits are available to you now.

Windows 7 Upgrade Offer

Windows 7 was released last week and to mark the event West Coast Solutions is launching its Microsoft Widows 7 Upgrade offer !

Upgrade to Windows 7 Home Premium for just £199 !

included in that price is the following:

Your own Genuine copy of Windows 7 Home Premium.

Back of all existing data from current operating system and restore onto new windows 7 platform.

Setup and configure PC to the exisitng broadband or wifi connection.

backup and restore any current emails and setup email client.

N.B/ If you want to upgrade to Windows 7 Professional price is £240, package includes all of the above but with a copy Windows 7 Professional..

Scarlets Player Sponsorship

West Coast Solutions are proud to sponsor the Scarlets player Aaron Shingler for the forthcoming season.

Aaron had an outstanding season last year. Crowed Principality Premiership most promising player, as well as scoring a 50 meter Try in the Swalec Cup final, the Hendy product has a bright future ahead of him and we wish him and the Scarlets a successfull season.

Using Twitter to Enhance and Promote your Website

Many websites have already been taking advantage of Twitter and a little time and effort you can grow your followers on Twitter who might find every update or link posted through your profile useful, but the fact that they subscribed shows that they have an interest in the topic (product or service) your website covers and they will certainly click through to topics that grab their interest.

To find out how you could use Twitter to improve your website listing and drive sales, contact us at West Coast Solutions.

Either ring us on 0800 055 5073 or email us at info@westcoastsolutions.co.uk

What is Twitter ?

Twitter is a free social networking and micro-blogging service, that allows its users to send and read other users' updates (otherwise known as tweets), which are text-based posts of up to 140 characters in length.
Updates are displayed on the user's profile page and delivered to other users who have signed up to receive them. The sender can restrict delivery to those in his or her circle of friends (delivery to everyone being the default). Users can receive updates via the Twitter website, SMS, RSS, email or through an application such as Tweetie, TwitterFon, Twitterrific, Feedalizr or Facebook. For SMS, four gateway numbers are currently available: short codes for the United States, Canada, and India, as well as a United Kingdom-based number for international use. Several third parties offer posting and receiving updates via email. Twitter had by one measure over 3 million accounts and by another, well over 5 million visitors in September 2008 which was a fivefold increase in a month.

To find out how you could use Twitter to improve your website listing and drive sales, contact us at West Coast Solutions.

Either ring us on 0800 055 5073 or email us at info@westcoastsolutions.co.uk

Also for more information go to the Twitter website at: http:twitter.com

Whats new in Microsoft Windows 7 !

Improved taskbar and full-screen previews
The taskbar at the bottom of your screen is what you use to switch between the applications you've got open. In Windows 7 you can set the order in which the icons appear and they'll stay put. They're easier to see, too. Click once on the new large icons or bigger preview thumbnails and you're ready to go. You can even see a full screen preview before switching to the window.

Jump Lists
With Windows 7, we focused on keeping the things you use most right in front of you. One example: The new Jump List feature. It's a handy way to quickly reach the files you've been working with. To see the files you've used recently, just right click on the icon on your taskbar. So right-clicking on the Word icon will show your most recent Word documents. Plus, if there are other files you want to keep handy, you can just pin them to the Jump List.

New ways to work with Windows
Windows 7 simplifies how you work with the windows on your desktop. You'll have more intuitive ways to open, close, resize, and arrange them. You can drag open windows to screen borders, so you'll no longer have to click on tiny objects in the corner of a window to make it do what you want.
Maximize a window by dragging its border to the top of the screen, and return the window to its original size by dragging it away from the top of the screen. Drag the bottom border of a window to expand it vertically.
It's easy to copy files or compare the contents of two windows by dragging the windows to opposite sides of the screen. As your cursor touches the edge, the window will resize to fill that half of the screen.
To see all your desktop gadgets, just drag your mouse to the lower right corner of your desktop. That'll make all the open Windows transparent—making your desktop, and the gadgets on it, immediately visible. Want to minimize all your windows? One click and it's done.

Internet Explorer 8
Available now, Internet Explorer 8 Beta 2 helps you do what you want online, faster. With innovations to the address bar, search, tabs, and the Favorites bar, Internet Explorer 8 brings you more information, with less effort.
Instant Search
To start, as you type a search request you'll immediately start seeing relevant suggestions from your chosen search provider, complete with images when available. The twist: search will also use your browsing history to narrow the suggestions. You'll start seeing search results while you're typing. If you see what you're looking for, you can go right to the list without finishing the request.

Better device management
One of the great things about PCs is how they let us use such a wide array of devices. In the past, you had to use several different screens to manage different types of devices. But With Windows 7, you'll use a single Devices and Printers screen to connect, manage, and use whatever printers, phones, and other devices you have on-hand.

HomeGroup
Setting up a home network can be complicated. With PCs running Windows 7, a home network will be easier to setup and a lot more useful. HomeGroup makes it easier to connect to other computers and devices on a wireless home network, so you can share files, photos, music, and printers throughout your home. To use HomeGroup, you’ll need to have at least two PCs running Windows 7. Once you've set up a homegroup, you can use the Network and Sharing Center to choose what you share with other homegroup members.