CONFIRMED: No restrictions in Windows 7 for netbooks – Plus what features you will miss in Windows 7 starter and basic versions

Netbook manufactures won’t be forced to cut down version of Windows 7 as Microsoft has allowed the netbook manufactures to install any version of Windows 7 in the netbooks as per their wish.

“OEMs and ODMs have the choice to install any version of Windows on a netbook,” said a Microsoft UK spokespersont to tgdaily. “[But] Starter is an entry version and doesn’t have many of the consumer or business features. The three application limit isn’t there anymore.”

I still expect most of the netbook manufactures going after the Windows 7 starter or Windows 7 Basic version to keep the costs as low as possible.

Click on read more to know what features you would missing in Starter and Basic versions

Acer and Asus won’t be releasing any netbook anytime soon

Asus and Acer both have decided not to release any new model soon. Asus recently released 1005HA, 1008HA, 1004DN. Acer has also announced that they will be revealing HD version of their popular D250 model that will feature a 720p display.

According to a recent ‘survey’ done by Acer, they have found that Android demand is not ‘strong enough’ and they have come to the conclusion that they would postpone the launch of their Android netbook.