Category Archives: OS – Windows 7

Acer Aspire AS1410-2285 – Best Value in a Shipping Netbook?

Posted on October 22, 2009 by Chad O.

If you are looking for the best value in a shipping netbook, today is your day. For around $400 plus shipping, you can get the Acer Aspire AS1410-2285 shipped from Amazon, and if you’re willing to spend extra, you could … Continue reading →

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Windows 7 Selling Like Crazy in the UK

Posted on October 21, 2009 by Chad O.

Microsoft’s Windows 7 is selling like crazy in the UK – the Windows 7 Home Premium Upgrade Family Pack for XP or Vista is selling particularly well (constantly jumping up and down on the best seller list), as is the … Continue reading →

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Microsoft Windows 7, the Starter Edition

Posted on April 21, 2009 by Chad O.

Channel Insider has an article up discussing the pros and cons of Microsoft’s plans as far as netbooks and the upcoming Windows 7. Specifically, they discuss the Windows 7 Starter Edition, which is going to be a stripped-down version of … Continue reading →

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Windows XP Available Through 2010 for New PCs?

Posted on April 5, 2009 by Chad O.

AppleInsider claims that a source at Hewlett-Packard has told them that Microsoft has agreed to allow Windows XP as an option on new PCs/laptops through at least April 30, 2010. They reference an internal memo/email discussing Microsoft’s plans in regards … Continue reading →

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Microsoft Talks Touch and Gestures in Windows 7

Posted on March 26, 2009 by Chad O.

The Windows Touch Team at Microsoft has posted a very comprehensive look at touchscreen interfaces and interaction with Tablet PCs in regards to the upcoming

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