Windows 7 Coming in October?

Windows 7 RC is just out for MSDN and TechNet users and we have fresh rumors that Windows 7 final release will be coming in October 2009. Acer has confirmed that it will be shipping the new all-in-one Z5600 PC preloaded with Windows 7 on October 23, 2009. This is much earlier than the expected date of Jan 2010 from Microsoft, 3 years after the public release of Windows Vista.

Acer also confirmed that any Vista-based models purchased in the 30 days prior to this date will be eligible for Microsoft’s free upgrade program. Acer Z5600 is a touch screen PC specifically made for Windows 7 and features 24’ LCD screen touch screen, built-in TV tuner card, Blu-ray recorder, a 2 TB hard drive. Aspire Z5600 can be used like a general mouse and keyboard PC.

There is no official word from Microsoft on the release date of Window 7 yet. Meanwhile the RC of Windows 7 would be available for download on May 5th.

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