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.
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.
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.
