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Microsoft Gambles It All, On Windows 8,... No More Start Button

Submitted by News Desk 2 on Thu, 10/25/2012 - 12:16

Microsoft has been betting big on its new operating system, Windows 8, and the release of its new tablet, the Surface.

Last year Apple sold more iPads than any single PC maker sold in computers, desktops and laptops combined. Microsoft used to dominate the market, with nearly 90% of all devices that connected to the internet running some version of Windows, but that is down sharply with the proliferation of smartphones and tablets.

Google Announces Its New Chromebook For Everyone At $249

Submitted by News Desk 2 on Fri, 10/19/2012 - 09:41

Google has announced that its new Chromebook is now available for pre-order from Amazon, Best Buy and some other retailers.

The new Chromebook is just .8" inches think, and claims to run for hours on a single charge and Google says its "the computer for everyone".

It will come with ARM Cortex-A15 processor, 2GB of RAM and 16GB of flash storage, but no massive onboard hard drive.

Microsoft To Launch Windows 8 On Oct 26 Along With Surface Tablet

Submitted by News Desk 2 on Thu, 07/19/2012 - 12:15

Save the date... Says Microsoft in an announcement during its recent annual sales meeting that it will indeed be launching its newest Windows 8 operating system on October 26, and its new Surface Tablet will also be launched in conjunction with the event.

Microsoft also said its new Windows Phone 8 will launch on or about Oct 26 also.

Microsoft's Steven Sinofsky, president of Windows also said Windows 8 will work with touch-screen devices, mice, keyboard and styluses too.

Until now, the company had not given any exact dates, instead saying sometime in October.

Electronics: What Breaks, What Doesn't And What Holds Its Value; List Of Best And Worst

Submitted by News Desk 2 on Thu, 05/10/2012 - 10:51

In the age of consumerism, and a disposable lifestyle, do you ever wonder if the electronic gizmo your about to buy will work after a few years? Or how much it will be worth if you try to sell it used or broken?

Well Consumer Reports has come out with its list of "What Breaks, What Doesn't?" in a report released recently.