[AT] OT - computer advice

[Mike]

Hi guys, our youngest is heading off to college this fall, and my wife 
and I are getting her a new laptop to get her started. From everything I 
read Windows 8 is a real clunker, and most like Windows 7 better. 
Although I'm still running two XP machines, the laptop that we use daily 
has Windows 7, and we have no problems with it. Should I look for a 
machine that comes with Windows 7, or is 8 not as bad as people are 
making it out to be. Thanks for any advice. And no Dave, Apple isn't in 
our budget :)

Thanks,
Mike M