I agree. Even the computer geeks are saying windows 8 failed the test. I also love windows 7. I searched and searched for a laptop. I decided and just purchased an i5 3230m 2.6G Lenovo laptop with windows 7 from amazon for $549.99. I think it is a good buy. The closest thing I found was an Acer with about the same specs with less USB ports for $585. You may want to check out the Lenovo B590 laptop at amazon 59410449. I will be getting mine in a few days and can let you know. The reviewers are saying the Lenovo has good quality and better than the Acer and Toshiba. JMHO from all of my searches on the internet.