Despite the fact that in 2010 will smartbook processor-based ARM, a company Microsoft intends to continue its strategic partnership with Intel and has no plans to allow the installation of the operating system Windows 7 at smartbook. It said Mike Nash (Mike Nash), vice president of Microsoft, which is responsible for the Microsoft platform strategy for Windows.

Nash pointed out that, although some analysts believe the netbook manufacturers may consider the use of netbooks less expensive operating systems, the market reaction showed that an increasing number of netbook users are willing to pay more for the availability of Windows 7.

Furthermore, from the viewpoint of Microsoft, according to Nash, the key point is that, offering a range of devices, it is necessary to show the difference in terms of functionality. In any case, manufacturers can produce smartbuki under Windows CE, which supports the ARM.