Dell has recently added multi-touch capabilities to the Latitude XT Tablet PC via a free software upgrade.
The new capabilities of the 12.1-inch convertible laptop include scroll, zoom, and double-tap gestures.
Windows Vista
The Microsoft’s latest operating system for personal computers.
Dell Latitude XT Now Supports Multi-Touch
StreamMyGame Enables Crysis, Quake 4 on Netbooks, UMPCs
StreamMyGame.com announced recently that their streaming software now enables users to play intense 3D games on netbooks and ultra-mobile PCs, such as the Asus Eee PC, HP 2133, or Samsung Q1 Ultra.
Community website’s staff explains that the PC game’s video and audio are captured in real-time and sent over the Internet to a remote device, while the keyboard input at the remote device is sent back to the PC and used to control the game.
Origami Experience 2.0 Available for Download
Microsoft’s Origami Experience 2.0, a new pack of software applications designed specifically for the Ultra Mobile PC (UMPC) running Windows Vista, is now available for download.
Origami Experience 2.0 includes 3 applications: Origami Central for web-browsing and quick access to music, photos and videos, Origami Now for weather information, email, RSS, and more, and Origami Picture Password to login to your UMPC.
Microsoft Releases Service Pack 1 for Windows Vista
Microsoft officially released today Service Pack 1 for Windows Vista operating system.
“In addition to previously released updates, SP1 will contain changes focused on addressing specific reliability, performance, and compatibility issues; supporting new types of hardware; and adding support for several emerging standards. SP1 also will continue to make it easier for IT administrators to deploy and manage Windows Vista,” Microsoft says.
Microsoft Extends Windows XP Sales
Microsoft Corporation announced it will keep selling Windows XP operating system until the end of June 2008, delaying plan to phase out its sales by January 30th 2008. The software maker decided to extend XP sales in response to feedback from computer manufacturers who said there were customers who still wanted to buy the older operating system, instead of newer Windows Vista, Reuters reports.
“Some customers have voiced displeasure with Vista due to a lack of compatibility with existing software programs and devices. The hardware requirements needed to run Vista also are a significant upgrade from many older computers. The company downplayed any dissatisfaction with Vista, saying it is the fastest-selling operating system in the history of Microsoft,” the report says.
Windows Vista SP1 Due in Q1 2008
The final version of the Microsoft’s Windows Vista Service Pack 1 will be released in the first quarter of next year, the software maker officially announced.
The Service Pack 1 for Vista will include updates strictly to fix bugs and enhance the performance, reliability, and application compatibility of the Microsoft’s latest operating system. Vista SP1 will not break any applications already running on the OS, according to David Zipkin, senior product manager for Microsoft.
Beta Version of Windows Vista Service Pack 1 Coming Next Week
Microsoft will release the Beta 1 version of the Service Pack 1 for Windows Vista operating system next week, while the final version will be delivered most likely in November 2007, according to Mary Jo Foley’s Blog.
“Microsoft is expected to emphasize that SP1 is more about fixes than new features. Most of the elements of SP1 are expected to enhance or supplment features that are already part of Vista”, Mary Jo Foley’s sources said.
USB Flash Drive Worm LiarVB-A Spreads Aids Info
Sophos’ security experts have disclosed details of a worm called LiarVB-A that copies itself onto removable drives, such as USB Flash memory and optical devices, and also spreads itself via network shares.
The worm is not designed to generate income, contrary to the most of the malware. Instead, LiarVB-A attempts to spread information about Aids and HIV reportedly.
Sony: Windows Vista Does Not Support Intel Turbo Memory
Sony will not include Intel Turbo Memory technology in their line of VAIO notebooks scheduled for release this summer, because Microsoft’s Windows Vista operating system is not currently Turbo Memory compatible, the computer maker’s representative announced. On the other side, Microsoft has denied Sony’s claims.
Dell Brings Back Windows XP on Laptops, Desktops
Dell has brought back Microsoft’s Windows XP operating system option to its Inspiron laptops, as well as to Dimension desktop PCs, after the visitors of Dell IdeaStorm Blog voted for that idea.
“We heard you loud and clear on bringing the Windows XP option back to our Dell consumer PC offerings. Based on your feedback, the following Dell consumer systems with Windows XP are now immediately available on Dell.com: Inspiron: 1405, 1705, 1505, 1501 and Dell Dimension: E520, E521,” Company announced.
Sony to Preload LocationFree Player on Vaio Laptops
Sony Electronics today announced that its LocationFree (LF) Player software will be pre-installed on all of the summer line of VAIO laptops. The software will enable Sony VAIO notebook users to access content from their home entertainment devices virtually anywhere in the world, as long as they have either a LF-B10 or LF-B20 Base Station.
Most Laptop PC Buyers Go for Vista Home Premium Systems
US retailers received a big PC sales boost during the first week of Windows Vista launch, while the most of laptop PC buyers purchased the Vista Home Premium preloaded systems, according to Current Analysis market researcher.
“PC unit sales soared 173 per cent at US retail stores during the week ending 3 February, compared with PC sales in the previous week, according to the report. Current Analysis also noted that during Vista’s debut week PC unit sales rose 67 per cent compared with the same period a year ago. Computers loaded with Microsoft’s new operating system, Vista, made their debut on 30 January, but initial reports found interest paled in comparison with launches of previous versions of Windows,” CNet reports.
Windows Vista and Office 2007 Launched
Microsoft’s Windows Vista operating system and Office 2007 suite, the company’s two flagship products, are available starting today for consumers worldwide.
Major laptop PC vendors such as HP, Dell, Lenovo and Toshiba have already started to sell Vista-powered computers. The purchase of a laptop with Microsoft’s new OS may increase the unit’s overall price when compared to the same notebook with Windows XP. However, the impact of preloading Vista on a system’s price vary depending on particular vendor.
Retailers Offer Windows Vista Discounts
As Windows Vista debut in retail stores on Thursday approaches, the online retailers offer discounts on Microsoft’s new operating system, along with other related deals. We have checked and found Vista deals at BestBuy, Amazon, Buy, CompUSA, Wal-Mart and NewEgg.
If you purchase Windows Vista at Best Buy, you can get Kingston’s 512MB DDR memory for free, as same as H&R Block TaxCut Premium Federal + State software or Microsoft Live OneCare software. BestBuy also offers discounts on some graphics cards and consumer electronics products, if you order Vista. There is also a free shipping on select notebook and desktop PCs with Vista OS preinstalled.
HP and Dell Offer Notebooks with Windows Vista
Computer vendors HP and Dell start to sell notebooks with Windows Vista operating system this weekend.
HP includes Windows Vista Home Premium Edition in Pavilion notebook’s price, while Business and Ultimate will increase the computer’s price for $40 and $115, respectively. Select Pavilion models include Home Basic Edition, which decreases the overall price for $35 when compared to same laptops with Home Premium.
