One has windows 7 the other windows 8.
I have been using windows eight for a few months now.. and still I dislike it..
basically windows seven is pretty much like the rest of the windows formats.. if you like them you can easily adjust to an upgrade..
basically eight is like the new smart phones format.. since i don't really like the smart phones format.. and the apps crap.. I guess it is why I don't like 8..
it doesn't even have solitaire.. well it does but you have to "buy" it.. or buy it for free with ads..
I had thought I had downloaded some of the programs such as solitaire but a loss of internet proved me wrong..
mu biggest pet peeve was shutting it down. that alone was enough to turn me off.. :shock:
I bought a copy of 7 and am switching back..
so the real choice is deciding which you like better.. the old familiar 7 style or the new 8 format.. I would say have someone show you 8 first to see if you can get the hang of it ..