Now that Windows 7 has officially launched on Thursday, October 22, there's a perceived frenzy to rush to the new OS. Granted, many XP (and Vista) users are eager to upgrade, but others aren't convinced that they really need the new features and are wary about losing some of their old ones.

Even if you like the look of Windows 7 and have no qualms about getting used to a new interface, now may not be the ideal time - from an economic perspective - to make the switch. After all, even if your hardware will support Windows 7, you'll still have to buy the OS itself, at a price as high as $319.99 if you pay the full package retail price for Windows 7 Ultimate to as little as $29.99, the
students-only price for one copy of Windows 7 Home Premium and Pro editions through the promotional offer here:
http://www.wxpnews.com/6UEDML/091027-Win7-Registration

So if you can afford it I would upgrade from Vista to 7 but if your nor
nor having issues with your XP machine I would wait it out a little
longer.