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Weekend Open Forum: Have you upgraded to Windows 7 yet? What is there to like/not?
techspot.com — Inevitably the past few weeks have been a lot about Windows 7. We have contributed our fair share of information and resources in the process, from nifty tips and tricks for those of you coming as far back as the first public beta, to a complete round-up of information to get you up to speed if ... (more) Weekend Open Forum: Have you upgraded to Windows 7 yet? ...
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techarp.com — ED#113 : Microsoft Windows 7 Installation Woes! Amidst the many favourable reports of Windows 7 beta, many techies were eager to upgrade from Windows Vista to Windows 7. After all, those who tested it were enthusiastic enough to label it as "the ... (more) " + Title + "
Windows 7 Boxed Software Sales Surpass Vista Launch, According to NPD
npd.com — Top-Selling Windows 7 SKUs (based on units week ending 10/24) Average Selling Price 1 Windows 7 Home Premium Upgrade $76 2 Windows 7 Pro Upgrade $147 3 Windows 7 Home Premium Family Pack 3 User Upgrade $149 (more) Windows 7 Boxed Software Sales Surpass Vista Launch, ...
Windows 7 Launch Did Not Grow PC Sales as Hoped
maximumpc.com — PC vendors were hoping that the launch of the much anticipated Windows 7 would result in a sales boost. The first reports from those vendors, however, are not painting a very rosy picture . Most vendors report only modest increases in sales. We know that sales of standalone upgrade licenses ... (more) Windows 7 Launch Did Not Grow PC Sales as Hoped
PC demand did not grow significantly after Windows 7 launch, say PC vendors
digitimes.com — Monica Chen, Taipei; Joseph Tsai, DIGITIMES [Friday 6 November 2009] Demand for PCs and hardware did not turn strong after the launch of Windows 7 in late October and is unlikely to do so in 2009 due to most Windows Vista users not needing to ... (more) PC demand did not grow significantly after Windows 7 ...
Windows 7 sales exceed Vista sales by 234%
windowsteamblog.com — It has been quite amazing to watch the global excitement build around Windows 7, especially during a tough economic climate. It was just a few short weeks ago that we learned about Windows 7 outselling the UK's "own" Harry Potter. In Japan, anxious ... (more) Windows 7 sales exceed Vista sales by 234%
SophosLabs Sets Out to Prove Windows 7 Has Some Vulnerabilities
SophosLabs Sets Out to Prove Windows 7 Has Some Vulnerabilities
maximumpc.com — Security firm Sophos recently took it upon itself to run some tests on Windows 7 sans anti-virus software. Sophos used ten unique viruses found in circulation and attempted to infect Windows 7. While many may have thought this would be a foregone conclusion, they wanted to make a point. ... (more) SophosLabs Sets Out to Prove Windows 7 Has Some ...
Windows 7 crushed Vista in early launch sales
techspot.com — By now, nearly everyone can agree that Windows 7 is at the very least a marginal improvement over Windows Vista, so its success comes as no surprise. According to research by NPD Group, Microsoft sold 234% more boxed versions of Windows 7 than it did Vista during the first couple days of sales. ... (more) Windows 7 crushed Vista in early launch sales
12 common Windows 7 problems solved
12 common Windows 7 problems solved
techradar.com — We like Windows 7: it's faster than Vista, makes better use of your system resources, is packed with interesting features, and looks great, too. But that doesn't mean it's perfect, of course. If you've moved to Windows 7 recently then you might have ... (more) 12 common Windows 7 problems solved
Windows 7 boosts PC sales by 40%
techspot.com — As many predicted, the debut of Windows 7 has prompted a surge in PC sales -- for now, at least. During the first week of general availability, Windows 7 boosted computer sales by some 40% year-over-year, according to Morgan Stanley analyst Katheryn Huberty. (more) Windows 7 boosts PC sales by 40%
Do Your Part to Save the Economy - Buy Windows 7
Do Your Part to Save the Economy - Buy Windows 7
maximumpc.com — We can think of several reasons to invest in Windows 7. It's faster than Vista and more secure than XP. The new taskbar rocks. UAC is much less intrusive than it was in Vista. And did we mention it's fast? But if you're still not convinced Windows 7 should be your next OS, consider that you ... (more) Do Your Part to Save the Economy - Buy Windows 7
Natural user interface is future of PC industry, says Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer
digitimes.com — Marvin Ma, Taipei; Adam Hwang, DIGITIMES [Thursday 5 November 2009] While the PC industry has seen many improvements and developments in innovation over the past 20 years, the focus of development over the next 20 years for the industry will focus ... (more) Natural user interface is future of PC industry, says ...
Video Card Benchmarking – Goodbye Vista and XP, Hello Windows 7
revhardware.com — It’s really been ages since I’ve done an editorial. I think what kind of happened is what always happens; you end up busy for a few weeks and don’t get a chance to do it and by the time you finally have time to get back into it, you feel that so much time has [...] Related ... (more) Video Card Benchmarking – Goodbye Vista and XP, Hello ...
Google CEO: Hopefully we won't repeat Microsoft's past mistakes
techflash.com — Eric Schmidt appeared on Fox Business Network tonight for an extensive interview with host Neil Cavuto, who pressed the Google CEO a couple times over whether the company has the potential to become the next Microsoft when it comes to antitrust issues ... (more) Google CEO: Hopefully we won't repeat Microsoft's past ...
Google CEO: "We Won't Repeat Microsoft's Mistakes"
Google CEO: "We Won't Repeat Microsoft's Mistakes"
maximumpc.com — During an interview with the Fox Business Network, Google CEO Eric Schmidt said his company has learned from Microsoft's past follies in terms of antitrust issues and letting the competition catch up. "Hopefully we won't repeat the mistakes that Microsoft made 10 years ago that ... (more) Google CEO: "We Won't Repeat Microsoft's Mistakes"
Microsoft Revamps Pricing for Online Business Suite
Microsoft Revamps Pricing for Online Business Suite
maximumpc.com — Microsoft's Business Productivity Online Suite , the company's cloud-based communication and collaboration SaaS, now sports a new pricing model, more storage, and an international expansion that adds 15 additional countries and regions, according to TechCrunchIT. That's great news for the ... (more) Microsoft Revamps Pricing for Online Business Suite
Microsoft Mobile Mouse 4000
Microsoft Mobile Mouse 4000
maximumcpu.net — With the the recent flood of smaller, cheaper laptops and netbooks hitting the market, it only makes sense that companies would want to make mobile accessories smaller as well. Today we will be taking a look at one of Microsoft's newest products, ... (more) Microsoft Mobile Mouse 4000
Microsoft Eliminates 800 More Positions
Microsoft Eliminates 800 More Positions
maximumpc.com — Microsoft may have been a little conservative earlier this year when it said it would eliminate up to 5,000 jobs in response to falling sales and profits. Now in its third round of layoffs since Janary, the software company plans to cut 800 jobs , which would put the total number somewhere ... (more) Microsoft Eliminates 800 More Positions
NVIDIA Reports Financial Results for Third Quarter Fiscal Year 2010
nvidia.com — SANTA CLARA, Calif.—Nov. 5, 2009—NVIDIA Corp. (Nasdaq: NVDA) today reported revenue of $903.2 million for the third quarter of fiscal 2010 ended Oct. 25, 2009, up 16 percent from the previous quarter and up slightly from $897.7 million reported in the ... (more) NVIDIA Reports Financial Results for Third Quarter ...
Pantech C790 Reveal
Pantech C790 Reveal
testfreaks.com — It’s been a while since I’ve taken a look at any cell phones hasn’t it? Well today I’ve got the new Pantech C790 Reveal for you. The Reveal is for AT&T and it’s considered a messaging phone, it features a full slide out QWERTY ... (more) Pantech C790 Reveal
Microsoft security bulletin summary for November 2009
microsoft.com — Read the security bulletin advance notification for an overview of the November 10, 2009 security bulletin release. Posted on Thu, November 05 2009 (more) Microsoft security bulletin summary for November 2009
Patch Tuesday to bring six security bulletins
techspot.com — Microsoft has detailed next week's Patch Tuesday in a post at the Microsoft Security Response Center. This time around, Redmond will issue six security bulletins -- far less than last month's record breaking 13 bulletins. Three of the six bulletins listed are rated critical -- the highest ... (more) Patch Tuesday to bring six security bulletins
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