When Microsoft introduced the Surface tablet in June, the company promised that the first models would be available around the same time that Windows 8 launches. Now the company has confirmed that you’ll be able to buy a Surface tablet the same day Windows 8 goes on sale. Windows 8 goes on sale October 26th, and […]
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Windows 8 launch set for October 26th
Microsoft has announced that the next version of its Windows operating system will be available starting October 26th. Windows 8 represents a major shift. The Start Menu has been replaced with a new touchscreen-friendly Start Screen which takes up the full screen. The operating system also introduces a new full-screen user interface called Metro which […]
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Next-gen Microsoft Office puts emphasis on touch, cloud (and subscriptions)
Microsoft is showing off the next version of its Microsoft Office suite. It’s due out next year, and Office 2013 is a major update from the versions of Office you may have been using for the last decade or longer. Touch First up, Microsoft is making all of its apps much more touch-friendly, allowing you […]
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Microsoft may only offer upgrade, OEM versions of Windows 8
Right now Microsoft offers several different ways to get Windows 7. You can buy a computer that comes with the operating system preloaded. You can purchase an upgrade disk to move from an earlier version of Windows to Windows 7. You can get an OEM disk that’s meant for system builders, but also often offered […]
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Fujitsu unveils Stylistic Q702 Windows tablet
Fujitsu plans to launch a new tablet aimed at business later this year. It’s called the Fujitsu Stylistic Q702, and it will ship with Windows 7 this fall, but it will be also be available with Windows 8 after Microsoft releases its next-gen operating system in a few months. The Fujitsu Stylistic Q702 features an […]
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Microsoft expects to launch Windows 8 in October
Microsoft’s next-generation operating system for desktop, notebook, and tablet computers is expected to be available in October. Windows RT for devices with ARM processors will be available at the same time. Speaking at the Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference, Microsoft told partners that the company expects to offer Windows 8 RTM in early August. RTM stands […]
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Evigroup ships dual-boot Windows 7, Windows 8 preview tablet
French tablet maker Evigroup is officially one of the first companies to ship a tablet running Windows 8. Actually, the Evigroup SmartPaddle Pro is available with Windows 8 Release Preview and Windows 7 in a dual-boot configuration. That lets users decide which operating system they prefer — and when Windows 8 is released this fall, […]
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How to get Windows 8 Pro for just $40
Want to take advantage of Microsoft’s $40 upgrade offer to get your hands on Windows 8 this fall? It turns out you don’t necessarily need a computer running Windows 7, Vista, or XP to upgrade. You can also upgrade from the Windows 8 Release Preview which was released to the public in May. Here’s why […]
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Upgrading to Windows 8 will cost just $40
Microsoft has announced that Windows XP, Vista, and 7 customers in 131 countries will be able to upgrade to Windows 8 Pro for $39.99 by purchasing it online once the new operating system is available this fall. Windows Media Center will also be available as a free add-on once you’re running Windows 8 Pro. It […]
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HP to launch Windows 8 tablets, but holds off on Windows RT
Hewlett Packard has taken a variety of approaches to the tablet space over the past few years. The company’s HP Slate 2 is a business-focused tablets with Windows 7 and digital pen input. Last year the company launched the HP TouchPad consumer tablet running webOS software… and canceled it less than two months later after a […]