bit-tech.net - 10/22/2009
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Manufacturer: Microsoft UK Pricing (Full Version): US Pricing (Full Version): Ever since Microsoft released the first and only Windows 7 beta, there’s been a lot of hype around the new operating system - we had an early look at Windows 7 shortly after the beta came out back in January and came ...
hothardware.com - 10/22/2009
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hothardware.com —
This week may be as big a week
in the company's history as Microsoft has ever had....
We know, that's a pretty bold statement, but there's a lot of evidence to back that up. Microsoft has been drowning in negative press and negative vibes for most of ...
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Top Windows 7 Features That Vista Should Have Had
techreviewsource.com - 10/22/2009
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techreviewsource.com —
The culmination of our Windows 7 coverage is
upon us, today is the day Windows 7 is...
publicly available in retail stores and pre-installed on new computers. Microsoft is hoping Windows 7 will wash away all the prejudices consumers now have of the ...
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Windows 7: The Final Verdict
anandtech.com - 10/26/2009
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anandtech.com —
After nearly a year of serious waiting, the
next Windows is here. Its arrival puts a stake...
in Vista, and may finally be what Microsoft needs to put XP to bed....
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Windows 7 Performance Guide
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The Tech Report: News —
... gaming HardwareZone: Are you ready for Windows 7 ? Windows 7: SuperSite is live from the launch Was Windows 7 totally your idea ? Windows 7 engineers: Ars describes how feedback shaped the final release Microsoft to ease Windows 7 upgrades to netbooks with USB key solution HotHardware on top Windows 7 features that Vista should have had Windows 7 'PlayTo' demonstration TechFlash posts a Windows 7 resource guide bit-tech and TechReviewSource review Windows 7 Hexus.net's Windows 7 review part ...
AMD Athlon II X4 620 CPU Review
bit-tech.net Hardware Feed —
... most part the clock speeds are comparative to the other AMD parts and Intel competition at 2.6GHz and 2.8GHz, although the Atlhon II X2 250 CPU has 1MB of L2 cache compared to the Athlon II X4's 512KB, not to mention a higher core clock speed. Another thing to note is that neither Intel CPU supports Virtualisation technology whereas AMD has made it a standard feature from top to bottom. While for many this is of no consequence, for those interested in running the legacy XP mode in Windows 7 , it is obviously a feature to remember. The 6 to 8MB of L3 cache on the Phenoms takes ...
Kingston SSDNow V Series 40GB: Intel X25-X
bit-tech.net Hardware Feed —
... is why its performance is so much less than that of the faster X25 drives as it’s simply able to address fewer flash modules simultaneously, reducing read and write speeds sharply. However, the use of the new X25-M drive controller bodes well in terms of feature support. Intel was the first to introduce true Windows 7 TRIM support with its 34m drives and the 40GB V series benefits from this, keeping the drive in tip top condition in the face of extended performance if you’re using Microsoft’s newest OS . Those using Vista and XP are less fortunate though, with no hardware ...
Viewsonic VOT 132 Atom+Ion Nettop Review
bit-tech.net Hardware Feed —
... disappointing. HD Video was troublesome to accelerate on the GPU with sporadic file support and 3D gaming was, despite Nvidia’s claims, not really playable by anyone but Chuggy McChuggerson, lover of unplayably low frame rates at even the lowest of detail settings. It was all a bit disappointing really, but there have since been two very notable improvements in the world of ultra portable and ultra-tiny computers since; the use of dual core Atom processors and the recent release of Windows 7 . Both offer significant benefits to this burgeoning market with the dual core Atom ...
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Microsoft alters Windows 7 pricing for Europe
news.cnet.com 8/24/2009 —
Microsoft said Monday that it plans in a week to end an offer that allowed those buying Windows 7 in Europe to get the full version of the operating system for the price normally charged for the upgrade version.
Those who want to pre-order the ...
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maximumpc.com 10/20/2009 —
In just a few days, Microsoft at long last will officially release Windows 7 to an eager public ready to put the Vista saga behind them. It's a been a long wait, particularly for those who opted to stick with XP until something better came ...
Windows 7—what's the rush?
arstechnica.com 2/3/2009 —
Steven Sinofsky this week reaffirmed that Windows 7 would only have a single public beta release— build 7000 , still available for download for a few more days. The current expectation is that there will be a single Release ...
Windows 7 Beta Review
overclockersclub.com 2/24/2009 — Introduction We all know that just about every computer is different. Some are built for gaming, some for word processing, others are just designed for watching movies. However, there is one thing that all computers have in common; an operating ...
Microsoft confirms Windows 7 coming this year
news.cnet.com 5/11/2009 — Microsoft confirmed on Monday that it is planning to release Windows 7 this year , in time for the holiday shopping season.
"We are tracking well to a Windows 7 holiday," Microsoft Senior Vice President Bill Veghte said in an interview. Veghte ...
Introducing the Microsoft Touch Pack for Windows 7
windowsteamblog.com 5/27/2009 — At Wall Street Journal's D: All Things Digital conference about a year ago today, Julie Larson-Green first introduced Walt Mossberg to Windows 7 and its multi-touch capabilities, which we call Windows Touch . While we’ve been working on bringing ...
Windows 7 to launch October 22
news.cnet.com 6/2/2009 —
Microsoft confirmed on Tuesday that it is planning for Windows 7 to hit retail shelves and start showing up on new PCs on October 22.
To reach that milestone, Microsoft plans to wrap up development of the operating system by the middle or end of ...
Do You Think Microsoft Can Release Windows 7 By Oct 22
netnetblog.com 6/5/2009 —
©2009 Net-Net Editor.Sure. What do you think? Microsoft has a poor track record releasing anything. That is not to say this will continue, but I am not going to put any faith into it. Windows XP...
Microsoft’s Windows 7 May Not Cure Netbook Headache (Update2)
bloomberg.com 3/10/2009 — March 4 (Bloomberg) -- Microsoft Corp. , already suffering from netbook makers using older and cheaper versions of Windows, probably won’t find a remedy with Windows 7. Microsoft is planning to offer several editions of Windows 7 for netbooks, ...
Steve Ballmer's Windows 7 dance party —
The Register 10/22/2009
Hopping on the grave of Windows Vista October 22 has arrived, which means Microsoft can stop defending Windows Vista and start pretending it never happened. Eyes have now turned to Windows 7, while Windows Vista joins Microsoft Bob and Windows Me ...
First telcos commit to Windows 7 netbooks —
The Register 10/22/2009
International coverage Six US and European telcos have become the first carriers to announce they're selling netbooks running Microsoft's Windows 7, launched today.… Offloading malware protection to the cloud
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