The computers at Microsoft Stores don’t have the crapware that Windows PCs typically come with, but they still have an assortment of Microsoft and Adobe software. Most controversially, they include Windows Live Essentials and Microsoft Security Essentials. By Emil Protalinski | Last updated October 28, 2009 8:15 AM CT
Is the World Ready for 3D Laptops? Ask Acer
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 [...]
Consumers Won’t Pay $120 for Windows 7 Upgrade
Jeff Bertolucci Oct 18, 2009 11:44 pm I’ve just upgraded my main notebook computer to Windows 7. The process took four hours, windows 7 microsoft upgradeand despites a few minor glitches, was pretty much painless. So I’m using Win 7 now. It’s a little faster and a little prettier than Vista. (Check out PC World’s [...]