Windows 7 logo program is 6,000-strong, leaves most Atom netbooks out in the cold

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September 30, 2009

The Windows Ecosystem Team has gone official with the new ‘Compatible with Windows 7′ sticker, which we sincerely hope won’t be as laughably misapplied as its Vista-related predecessor. Set to appear on both hardware and peripherals, the label is intended to reassure customers that they’ll have the “optimal Windows 7 experience” thanks to “robust testing requirements” and a longer testing cycle. That’s good to hear, as is the fact that already over 6,000 products have been given a passing grade, meaning that — surprise, surprise — when you get your Windows 7 machine, it will most likely be compatible with everything you own or intend to buy. An intriguing tidbit is that one logo will cover all flavors, including 64-bit, meaning that you’ll have to wait for Intel’s Pineview chips to come around the turn of the year if you want to get a certified Atom-based Windows 7 netbook.

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