Microsoft chief executive Steve Ballmer officially unveiled the company’s new Windows 7 operating system at a Thursday launch event in Manhattan. “I’m Steve Ballmer and I’m a Windows 7 PC,” he announced. The idea behind the new OS is to make computing “simpler, faster, more responsive,” he said. That was possible thanks to an “intense [...]
Is the World Ready for 3D Laptops? Ask Acer
October 27, 2009 By Leave a Comment
I’m all for technology advancements–a new OS, a slicker smartphone, Tang, whatever. Now Acer’s making an odd-but-interesting bet with its new Aspire 5738DG laptop: a 3D display. Yep, the future is now–watch out for flying DeLoreans! Before I crack any more jokes, let me explain what goes into Acer’s 3D technology. Ray Sawall, senior manager [...]
IBM and Canonical team up against Windows 7
October 27, 2009 By Leave a Comment
IBM and Canonical, the commercial entity behind Ubuntu Linux, on Tuesday are launching a combined cloud and Linux desktop package designed for Netbooks and low-end PCs. For those of us still waiting for Linux to hit the desktop, this type of packaging may be exactly how the move from Windows starts to pick up steam. [...]
Nokia’s Booklet 3G Netbook Is A Winner
October 14, 2009 By Leave a Comment
By Steven Burke, ChannelWeb Nokia (NYSE:NOK)’s first netbook, the Nokia Booklet 3G, is the equivalent of four aces. There is simply no other product that packs as much cutting-edge technology into a 2.5-pound Windows 7 package for less than $300. By working closely with Microsoft (NSDQ:MSFT), Best Buy (NYSE:BBY) and AT&T (NYSE:T), Nokia has delivered [...]
HP Unveils Windows 7 PC Line-Up
October 14, 2009 By Leave a Comment
HP’s new desktops and laptops include multi-touch screens, tilting Webcams, and improved power management. In advance of the consumer release of Windows 7 next week, HP on Tuesday announced 11 new desktop and laptop computers loaded with new features such as multi-touch, tilting Webcams, new keypad designs, improved power management, the ability to connect to [...]
