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'7 Days of Windows 7' Means Hardware DealsWith the big launch just a day a way, Microsoft is trying to make moving to Windows just that more enticing, and more importantly, affordable. The week following the launch will comprise what the company is calling 7 Days of Windows 7, with deals on netbooks, laptops, and desktops.
PC Magazine Thursday, October 22, 2009Upgrade Your New PC to Windows 7 for FreeCouldn't wait for Windows 7 before buying a new PC? Never fear, we show you how to (and if you can) get a free Windows 7 upgrade for your desktop or laptop.
PC Magazine Thursday, October 22, 2009Windows 7's Mangled Mobile OpportunityMicrosoft's new OS leaves Windows Mobileand mobile users in generalout in the cold
PC Magazine Thursday, October 22, 2009Windows 7 May Raise PC PricesWill Windows 7 drive a wave of PC purchases during the fourth quarter? For the tech industry, that's the multi-billion-dollar question. But remember, increased demand brings higher prices, and component vendors are already raising the specter of shortages.
PC Magazine Thursday, October 22, 2009The Risks and Rewards of Warmer Data Centers1sockchuck writes "The risks and rewards of raising the temperature in the data center were debated last week in several new studies based on real-world testing in Silicon Valley facilities. The verdict: companies can indeed save big money on power costs by running warmer. Cisco Systems expects to save $2 million a year by raising the temperature in its San Jose research labs. But nudge the thermostat too high, and the energy savings can evaporate in a flurry of server fan activity. The new studies added some practical guidance on a trend that has
become a hot topic as companies focus on rising power bills in the data center."Read more of this story at Slashdot.
Slashdot Thursday, October 22, 2009Symantec Helps Customers Move to Windows 7 With ConfidenceSymantec's updated products provide comprehensive protection for Microsoft customers and enable seamless migration to Windows 7 - - MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. – Symantec Corp. (Nasdaq: SYMC) today announced...
Wugnet Thursday, October 22, 2009Robot Controlled By Human Brain Cellsdestinyland writes "There's a new experiment from the British researchers who created a robot controlled by cultured rat neurons. They're now using a line of human brain neurons to control robots. The neurons are placed onto a multi-electrode dish that registers the neurons' electric signals. 'Every time the robot nears an object, the electrodes generate signals to stimulate the brain. In response, the brain's output is used to drive the wheels of the robot left and right so that it avoids hitting objects. The robot has no additional control from a human or a computer — its sole means of control is from its own brain.'"Read more of this story at Slashdot.
Wugnet Thursday, October 22, 2009Toshiba Satellite T135-S1310Toshiba's slick entry into the thin-and-light laptop world is timed for Windows 7, but if you're going to get one, make sure it's the dual-core T135-S1310, and not its single-core cousin.
CNET Thursday, October 22, 2009Fujitsu Announces Comprehensive Windows 7-Ready Product LineupFujitsu's LIFEBOOK tablet PCs provide fast and responsive multiple-touch screen with Windows 7 technology - - Munich, Fujitsu today announces a comprehensive range of desktop, notebook and thin client ...
Wugnet Thursday, October 22, 2009Logitech Announces Financial Results for Q2 FY 2010Company Exceeds Outlook, Expects Return to Profit Growth in Q3 - - FREMONT, Calif., ROMANEL-SUR-MORGES, Switzerland — Logitech International (SIX: LOGN) (Nasdaq: LOGI) today announced financial results...
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