All Inspiron laptops announced today will offer options with Intel's new 3rd Generation Core i processors (Ivy Bridge), Microsoft Windows7HomePremium operating system, and will be eligible for the Microsoft Windows 8 upgrade program.
Upgrades will be tier-for-tier, with Vista HomePremium users getting to switch up to Windows7HomePremium when the time is right, Vista Business to Windows7 Professional, and Vista Ultimate users getting an upgrade to Windows7 Ultimate.