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tablets
Should We Be Excited About the Archos9 Windows 7 Tablet Netbook?
We already knew pretty much everything about the Archos9 tablet netbook running Windows 7, but with nobody sure what kind of touchscreen the thing uses, we're left to wonder if we'd want anything to do with a resistive-touchscreen tablet. More »
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By Dan NosowitzComment by Baashar Alawneh: How can you not be sure what type of touchscreen it uses? If it responds to a stylus its resistive,... 3 Responses | Other threads
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windows 7
Windows 7 Home Premium Will Have a Family Pack
Kristian Kenney finds this M&M buried inside the horrible trail mix that is the Windows 7 Home Premium End User License Agreement: there's going to be a Family Pack. More »
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By Jason ChenComment by Xjep: Matter of fact why is Apples family pack 5; most families are made up of 4 members 15 Responses | Other threads
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windows 7
Windows 7 Beta Shutting Down Every Two Hours Now
If you still have the Windows 7 Beta installed, today is the day when it starts shutting down every two hours. You know, to annoy the hell out of you. More »
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By Jesus DiazComment by OMG! Ponies!: Yes, people - you do have to update your shit. Boo-freaking-hoo. You have to download a free operating system and... 5 Responses | Other threads
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dealzmodo
Costco Has the Lowest Prices on Windows 7 Upgrades UPDATE: NEVERMIND
It's a small savings (just $5), but if you shop at Costco anyway, they look to have the best price on Windows 7 upgrades that we've seen yet. More » -
microsoft
Microsoft's Windows 7 Tour Videos Feel, Uh, Familiar
I feel like I've seen Microsoft's video tours of Windows 7 somewhere—though I can't quite put my finger on it.
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Comment by mfischer579: Ha! seriously? Such a rip off.. "I feel like I've Microsoft's" You forgot seen.. 10 Responses | Other threads
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netbooks
Select Asus Eees to Get Free Windows 7 Upgrades...Technically
The good news: two models of Asus Eee, the 1101HA and 1005HA, are eligible for free upgrades to Windows 7. The bad news: your 1101HA needs to be preloaded with Vista Home Premium and your 1005HA needs to be preloaded with Windows XP Pro or Vista Business. As Lilliputing so eloquently put it, "I didn't even know those options were available." If you own any other type of Asus system, check the link to see the company's other Windows 7 upgrade offers. [Asus via Softpedia via Lilliputing] -
windows
Amazon's Unfortunate Windows 7 Freudian Slip
Surely this is some kind of innocent SEO-related keyword slip, right? I mean, Microsoft definitely doesn't want one of the biggest online retailers in the world billing its new OS as Windows Vista 7 Home Premium, right? Right?! More »
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By Jack LoftusComment by Kingteddybear: Finally truth in advertising. 12 Responses | Other threads
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roundup
Windows 7 Pre-Ordering: Where, What, How, Huh?
Tired of both Vista and Mac fanboy jibba-jabba? Then don't forget to pre-order your copy of Windows 7 at half price ASAP—we're hearing murmurs from the mothership that supplies may already be running out. More »
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Comment by TinaBringMeTheAx: 50% discount, but I have to purchase the 1.0 version of a Microsoft product? No, thank you. 8 Responses | Other threads
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question of the day
Are You Going To Pre-Order Windows 7?
If you have been keeping up, you know that Windows 7 pre-ordering has already begun, and that there's seriously discounted pricing if you do it. So I am wondering—how many of you are taking advantage of this deal? More »
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By Sean FallonComment by OGHowie: Got 2 at Amazon. You guys better be right about it being awesome. I didn't try the beta. 7 Responses | Other threads
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windows 7
Windows 7 Anytime Upgrade Retail Packaging Is a Waste
We already knew that companies ship hardware in the most ridiculous and oversized boxes, but come on Microsoft, shrink-wrapped retail boxes to sell a numeric key? I understand your desire to sell, but this is a total waste. More » -
windows 7
Microsoft Might Sell Windows 7 On Flash Drives, Spare Netbook Owners Needless Pain
CNET has a source saying Microsoft is considering selling Windows 7 on flash drives, making installation on netbooks—a declared target for the OS—much simpler. In case you were wondering, Microsoft, this would be greatly appreciated. [CNET]
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By John HerrmanComment by Tolgak: It probably wont happen as it would be too easy to copy the OS. 6 Responses | Other threads
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microsoft
How to Pre-Order Windows 7 Tonight (and How To Cut The Line)
If you want Windows 7 Home Premium for $50, or Pro for $100, you'll have to pre-order it. Here's a list of places where you can find it, starting at 12 midnight Eastern, 9pm Pacific tonight! More »
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Comment by rossismyname: Yeah! Pre-Order your virus-prone, error-filled, over-priced crap tonight! 41 Responses | Other threads
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microsoft
Windows 7: Cheaper Than Vista (and Every Other Windows OS)
It turns out, even if you don't weigh in all the slightly confusing Windows 7 upgrade deals, Microsoft's latest OS is its least expensive to date, and a real bargain compared to Vista. More »
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Comment by ian.nai: I haven't used Windows since when XP first came out. I've been using Linux and Mac OS since then. Having... 5 Responses | Other threads
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windows 7
Windows 7 Pricing: Good News, Mostly
We finally received the official word on Windows 7 pricing. For the most part, people itching to upgrade immediately or buy a new Win 7 machine are in luck. More »
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Comment by pexton: I've never paid for a copy of Windows and I'm not about to start doing so 22 Responses | Other threads
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windows
Windows 7 Packaging Is Plain, But With Subtle Flair (and Flare)
The Windows Blog just started to show off Windows 7's reduced-waste easy-open disc packaging. At a distance, it looks like it couldn't be more plain-Jane, but when you look closely, you can see it's got some wacky touches. More »
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Comment by cipotefello: I dont care if it comes wrapped in a turd, give us a damn price already!! 10 Responses | Other threads
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windows
Microsoft Security Essentials Antivirus Software (Codename: Morro) Available on June 23rd
Microsoft has supplied details on its plans for Microsoft Security Essentials (formerly referred to as Morro)—a free antivirus service for Windows. Do Symantec and McAfee really have anything to worry about? More »
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By Sean FallonComment by OMG! Ponies!: Symantec and McAfee have plenty to worry about. From Avira and AVG which both make better, cheaper, less resource-heavy software. 12 Responses | Other threads
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windows 7
Windows 7 Starter Edition Could Be Priced Into Oblivion
The stripped-down, reduced-cost Windows 7 Starter Edition has already done its part to squander the public's recent good will for the new OS, but an ultra-low price could turn things around. Unfortunately, early signs aren't overly promising. More »
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By John HerrmanComment by Noobs-R-Us: With Snow Leopard at $29, MSFT is going to get raped. 17 Responses | Other threads
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microsoft
Microsoft Volunteers IE Removal From Windows 7 To Appease EU
As part of an effort to alleviate its current European Union-sized headache across the Atlantic, Microsoft has volunteered to remove Internet Explorer from Windows 7. The move is an about face for the company, which had previously testified such a removal was impossible. More »
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By Jack LoftusComment by Dilpickle1: Why? IE8 is a fine browser. Granted, It just now got features that i've been using on FF3 and Chrome... 12 Responses | Other threads
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rumor
Buy Vista PC After June 26, Get Windows 7 Upgrade for Free (or At Least Cheaper)
We already heard about this on the Best Buy front, but it looks like several computer makers will let you upgrade to Windows 7 for free—or at least cheaply—if you buy a Vista computer after June 26. [InfoWorld]
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Comment by jonthomasdesigns: Upgrades suck ... Just because i do a Fresh install every so often ... I bought Vista Ult.. And let... 10 Responses | Other threads
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windows 7
Nearly Final Windows 7 Build 7229 Now Available at Your Local Pirate Bay
A new post-release candidate 1 build of Windows 7—specifically, build 7229—has creeped onto BitTorrent. This is supposedly one of the last builds before Windows 7 is released to manufacturing. As always, grab at your own risk. [Thanks Bouke!]
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Comment by slinky317: Why does everyone keep the large default size of the taskbar? It looks so... ugly. The smaller size that you... 17 Responses | Other threads
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archos
Archos 9 Windows 7 Touch Tablet Poked, Prodded, Discussed on Video
The Archos 9 Windows 7 touch tablet has made it through its first round of show floor pageantry, briefly falling into the the expectant hands of the guy(s) from ArchosFans. The mildly romantic encounter was captured on video, for posterity. More »
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By John HerrmanComment by K-SO: I was unaware that Archos is pronounce AH-Kus 7 Responses | Other threads
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microsoft
European Windows 7 Will Ship Without IE
Not that half of you will care, but Microsoft's going to ship Windows 7 in Europe without IE8 bundled. That doesn't mean Europeans won't be able to get IE8—OEMs can shove them into their installs if they want, and end users can download IE8 themselves as well. [Ars Technica]
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By Jason ChenComment by Dustin Hess: so. if it ships without a browser, how are people going to be able to get on the internet and... 32 Responses | Other threads
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giz explains
OS X Snow Leopard vs. Windows 7: The Final Countdown
It's easier than ever to pit Windows 7 and OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard head-to-head: They're launching soon, both within a month of each other—and both are basically glorified service packs of the current OS. More » -
archos
Archos' Latest Touch Tablet, the Archos9, Runs Windows 7
Although we have yet to hear anything about an Android MID from their event today, Archos has announced the Archos9—a UMPC that runs Windows 7. More »
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By Andi WangComment by Lukasz Fabis: UMPCs are still being developed? And here I thought Origami flopped big time. Unless Archos includes multitouch, slims down Windows 7,... 10 Responses | Other threads
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windows 7
Reminder: Windows 7 Beta Will Start Shutting Down on You on 7/1
If you're still using the Windows 7 beta Instead of the Windows 7 RC1, you should get on upgrading. As of July 1st, it'll start shutting down every two hours. As of August 1st, it's game over completely. [Windows Blog]
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By Adam FrucciComment by robot-shmobot: Honest question from a naive, yet respectful mac user: what's the difference between the beta and the RC1 that people... 14 Responses | Other threads
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windows
Microsoft Morro Free Antivirus Service: Don't Laugh Too Hard
Microsoft's Morro antivirus service—no, not Live OneCare, their other soon-to-be-terminated antivirus deal—is hitting beta "soon," before it launches at the end of the year for free. You and I are laughing. Symantec and McAfee, not so much. More »
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Comment by Andre Ondre: After all these years Microsoft still cant bring out a secure Operating System without the virus's, Trojans, botnets, malware Linux and... 28 Responses | Other threads
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netbooks
Convertible Asus Eee PC T91 Netbook Gets Multitouch, Windows 7 (Eventually)
The Asus Eee PC T91, which we fondled fondly at CES, has a few new tricks up its sleeve in the multitouch and Windows 7 department, but sadly these features won't make it in time for launch this month. More »
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By Jack LoftusComment by .- -. --- -. -.-- -- --- ..- ... / .. ... / .-.. . --. .. --- -.: T91... Should've called em T51b... 3 Responses | Other threads
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best buy
Best Buy: Windows 7 Isn't Just "Vista That Works" (Also: Free Upgrades)
Oops! A leaked Best Buy memo manages to both trash-talk Vista as well as give out the details of Best Buy's Windows 7 upgrade plans. More » -
microsoft
Windows 7 To Be Released October 22
Microsoft announced that Windows 7 would be "generally available" on October 22, according to a Dow Jones news report. UPDATED with confirmation by Microsoft. More »
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Comment by decapitor: microsoft, i'm willing to pay about $100-120 for home premium oem, otherwise I'm hitting the torrents. listening? 9 Responses | Other threads
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flame war
Windows 7 Kills Snow Leopard and Eats It
OK people, it's over. Clearly, Windows 7 will kill and eat Snow Leopard. Apparently, people don't give a damn about the kitten, but are drooling over Steve B's beast. At least, that's what Google Trends says: More »
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By Jesus DiazComment by King of Snark Con Seannery: I prefer 7, but only because I'd rather have my computer be a real computer instead of a toy to... 37 Responses | Other threads
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windows 7
Microsoft Confirms Windows 7 Starter Won't Have 3-App Limit, But It Still Sucks
Microsoft confirms that the 3-apps-at-a-time limit has been indeed been removed from Windows 7 Starter. But it's missing Aero, you still can't change the desktop background or sounds or window colors or use Windows Media Center, so you still don't want it. [Windows Team Blog]
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Comment by cardboredbox: sounds and window color MAYBE, but desktop background... really? Who's that suppose to help? 8 Responses | Other threads
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windows 7
Windows 7 vs. Windows Vista, SSD Edition
A lot of the hype around Windows 7 is predicated on how well it'll run on modest hardware, especially SSD-equipped netbooks. It certainly feels faster than Vista, but HotHardware's battery of disk benchmarks confirms: it really, really is. More » -
windows 7
Windows 7 Touch Pack Multitouch Apps Let You Fondle the Globe or Play Death Pong
Microsoft's expanding Windows 7's multitouch powers with the Touch Pack for Windows 7, a pretty sweet collection of multitouch apps. Three are Surface apps, like the Virtual Earth 3D Surface Globe (guess what it does?) and Surface Collage. The other three are awesome-looking games. More »
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windows 7
Windows 7: The Complete Guide (Now With RC1!)
We've covered Windows 7 from rumor to release candidate, which you can currently download and install for free. Now, it's enchilada time: Here's everything of value that we learned about Win 7, packed in a complete, easy-to-read guide. More »
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Comment by Act Now and get a 4th Celebrity Death Free!: Lite: Congratulations on your purchase of Windows Vista SP3, er Windows 7. First things first, return this and go purchase... 31 Responses | Other threads
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unconfirmed
Windows 7 Starter Edition for Netbooks Might Ditch 3 App Limit
Paul Thurrott's reporting that Microsoft's going to drop the three-app-at-a-time limitation from Windows 7 Starter—the cheaper Windows 7 geared toward netbooks. He doesn't know if they're going let you change your wallpaper with Starter though. No, really. [WinSuperSite]
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Comment by Nick: i am really enjoying win 7 so far, but i can't find anywhere on giz or lifehacker on how to... 12 Responses | Other threads
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rumor
Microsoft's "Maximum" Windows 7 Netbook Specs Kinda Suck
Hoping that netbooks will get dramatically better as technology marches on? Not if Microsoft has anything to say about it. TechARP has apparently dug up their "maximum specs" for netbooks, and they ain't pretty. More »
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Comment by AmericanMouth: This just makes me like netbooks even less. Although, I guess I can't blame netbooks. Revised - This makes me hate... 13 Responses | Other threads
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windows 7
Rumor: Windows 7 Will Be Priced In June, More Expensive Than Vista
Being temporarily free and, most importantly, good has done wonders for Windows 7. The one thing that could temper everyone's excitement? Bad pricing. TechARP says it'll be announced in June, and CNET says it'll be steep. More »
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By John HerrmanComment by Erebus56: This would be par for the course for Microsoft. Good job guys. 12 Responses | Other threads
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windows
Microsoft Wins Patent for Crippling Your Computer Until You Pay Up
Oh ho ho. Microsoft just got a patent for crippling your computer until you pay them dammit. More »
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Comment by SJRNWT: Meh, I see nothing wrong with this. If you're illegitimately using Windows, you shouldn't be able to use it-- simple... 13 Responses | Other threads
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botnet
Those Pirated Versions of Windows 7 RC Are Building a Botnet
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wi-fi
Windows 7's Virtual Wi-Fi Turns One Wireless Adapter Into Many for Easy Sharing, Hotspot Double-Tapping
Windows 7's native Virtual Wi-Fi sounds complicated—it virtualizes your wireless adapater into as many wireless adapters as you want—but making your machine think it has more than one wireless adapter is pretty useful: More »
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Comment by Lukasz Fabis: Am I dreaming, or did Microsoft seriously invent something useful before other players in the industry concieved it? 8 Responses | Other threads
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