New! Maximum Hardware Specifications For Small Notebook PCs

For marketing purposes, Microsoft is restricting the following SKUs to certain hardware specifications :

• Windows 7 Starter
• Windows 7 Starter for Small Notebook PC
• Windows 7 Home Basic For Small Notebook PCs (China only)

This is similar in scope to the Microsoft Windows XP Home Ultra Low Cost PC (ULCPC) program. However, Microsoft has made several critical changes to the maximum hardware specifications allowed for Windows 7 Start / Home Basic editions, as well as the Windows XP and Windows Vista Small Notebook PC program.

   1. Hardware limitations have been simplified, with the following key changes :

• A greatly simplified and universal CPU criterion designed for easy understanding and management.
• Removal of the graphics and touch limitations.
• Limiting screen size to a maximum of 10.2 inches (measured diagonally) as the defining boundary between a Small Notebook PC and a full-featured laptop.
• Expanding storage options.

    2. Windows XP and Windows Vista Small Notebook PC (commonly known as netbook) or Nettop device class hardware requirements will be updated on a calender quarterly cadence until the date of Windows 7 general availability. At that point, they will no longer be updated.

New! New Hardware Limitations & Comparison

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