Archive for: Windows 7
The Dell Streak 5″ tablet/gigantor phone will soon have some larger siblings to play around with. A freshly leaked roadmap via Android Central shows three new tablets — two Windows 7 tablets and one Android offering.
The Android tablet will go by the name “Dell Streak Pro” and carry a 10″ 1200 x 800 display powered by an Nvidia Tegra T25 processor. Currently, the Streak Pro will be WiFi-only. Dell will reportedly overlay their Stage 1.5 UI on top of Android and provide various corporate oriented apps and features.
The two Windows 7 tablets — Latitude ST and Latitude XT-3 — will come in both tablet (former) and convertible tablet/laptop (latter) form factors. The tablet-esque ST will run an Intel Atom Z6xx Oak Trail platform with processors ~1.5GHz, 2GB of RAM and 128GB of SSD storage. The more traditional XT-3 will feature normal-voltage Sandy Bridge processors, 4GB of RAM, as well as stylus input support.
Pricing and release information for the trio of tablets is not known at the time of writing, though past rumors said June-Fall. Also not known — why Dell is continuing with Windows 7-based tablets when the market has clearly shown thus far that desktop tablets do not sell. Common sense would have Dell focusing exclusive on Android tablets. Nevertheless, we’ll keep you posted…
If the countless millions of reported iOS devices sold ever puts the notion into your head that iOS rules the internet, think again. In the grand scheme of things, iOS web presence is a paltry 1.69% (December) according to the latest Netmarketshare study. Compare that to another big mover, Windows 7, and it’s 20.87% and you can see just how far Apple has to go to conquer the world. But if you look a little deeper, you’ll discover that Apple’s added market share came from mostly new iOS devices thanks in part to the Christmas season. Microsoft’s Windows 7 on the other hand is enjoying increased web presence and marketshare at the expense of previous version of Windows. Granted, the same scenario will eventually play out for Apple and older iDevices too.
As we move further along into 2011, expect to see Android continue its own growth surge as well as more smartphones and the tablet explosion continue.
In recent years, Microsoft hasn’t been known to be exceptionally talented when it comes to design. Sure, Windows 7 is pretty slick and a big step up from Windows XP, but there’s just something about it. It lacks a certain eye candy. Perhaps that’s part of my OS X/Apple-loving side poking through. Nevertheless, theming and skinning can go quite a ways to help.
If you were staring at your desktop, desperately seeking a freshened look, let me run something by you. Microsoft has had a themes gallery available on their website since Windows 7 was released. There are many, many different options to choose from. And now for Halloween, it appears that Microsoft is getting all festive.
A new theme called “Eerie Autumn” is available in the themes gallery and consists of plenty of dark tones and spooky wallpapers. As usual, you’re free to swap out the wallpapers and window border coloring according to your own taste. But honestly, the dark look is just so cool.
Windows 7 Themes Gallery
The JooJoo has faired a bit better overseas than here in the states. It just hasn’t seemed to catch on here. Then again, when facing a $400+ debit going towards your finances, which would you rather have — honestly? In the U.S. it’s unanimously been the iPad. But maybe a little hackery fun can change your views, hmm? In the JooJoo forums, some talented folks have managed to put together the necessary code to get Windows 7 up and running over the JooJoo’s stock UI. Windows 7 isn’t as finger friendly as even the JooJoo’s stock goods, but then again, it’s a full blown desktop OS on a relatively capable tablet.
In other news, if you’re in need of a space heater, word is that the JooJoo strains itself considerably running Redmond’s OS of choice. Better get out those oven mitts if you’re going to play ball. Hop inside for a video of the Windows 7-on-JooJoo action…
Feeling like getting your hands (and inner computer parts) dirty this late late evening/early morning and just so happen to run Redmond’s latest and greatest OS? Then you may want to stop that non-stop clicking for just a moment so you can take in this in: Windows 7 Service Pack 1 has been leaked. Right. So what’s so great about it that we all need to stop drop and download? Nothing really. At least nothing immediately noticeable. I know, big let down.
The build number of this particular package is 7601.16543.100403-1630 v.159 highlighting a birth date of April 3rd, 2010 for those geeky enough to care. But one leaked build of Service Pack 1 isn’t the only news for the night. A second, slightly older (than shown above) build compiled on March 27th and going by the build number 6.1.7601.16537.amd64fre.win7.100327-0053 is said to be well on it’s way to a “mass leak” of it’s own — this according to GeekSmack.
All in all, if you’re a Windows 7 junkie or simply one who loves to live life on the edge, drive without a seat belt, fly blindfolded, yada yada yada, perhaps you’ll want to get in on this sweet action, no? Get those torrents primed and ready. If you’re of the daring type, let us know which build you get and how it goes.
RedmondPie > GeekSmack
The Windows 7 Family Guy episode while a complete disaster for Family Guy, would have been a high point in Microsoft marketing. Even though the Windows 7 verbiage was blatant and lacked any kind of flow, having Microsoft even mentioned inside something with the coolness of Family Guy would certainly have earned them at least a point in the consumer space. Whatever points may or may not have been awarded will forever be unknown as those at Microsoft responsible for this whole get together in the first place apparently never watched a single episode of the epic comedy. After a few senior executives from Microsoft saw the early preview of the episode, they became “quickly aware” (read: Oh hell, we’re not this cool) that Family Guy and Microsoft/Windows 7 weren’t a compatible duo. Those eager to see the fail that Microsoft hath wrought can still do so on November 8th as the episode is still scheduled to air with Windows 7 cracks included, albeit with a new sponsor. Who is going to sponsor such an episode? Well, that little morsel of information is still unknown. If you had the money, would you want to?
Engadget
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Eagle eyes by Chris from MobileWhack caught a seemingly average laptop being used on the show 30 Rock. On closer inspection however we can see what appears to be a glowing Windows logo. Microsoft doesn’t make hardware in regards to actual computers. So what is it? A simple one-off made for the show or some slick skin/sticker? Most likely.
I’ve noticed myself that Macs, particularly Macbook Pro’s are becoming increasingly more common in TV commercials. Is Microsoft following Apple’s lead by leveraging the popularity of 30 Rock as well as making use of product placement in order to sell us Windows and Microsoft products in general?
Meh, in the spirit of everything that drives our little geeky hearts, what do you think this little mystery gadget is?
MobileWack
- October 23, 2009 10:13 am
With so many of your precious memories and important files stored in digital only form, having a back up is always a good idea. Much the same way, having a way to quickly and easily re-install your OS in the event of a catastrophic meltdown is again, something worth acquiring. Students often get some pretty good tech deals due to the fact manufacturers realize the cash strapped state students often find themselves in. The bone they throw however small is often well received. Microsoft’s latest Windows 7 student upgrade is a pretty good bone at only $30 for the full OS. Only problem is you get a download link without anyway to make a backup disc in case of an OS stroke. Transferring the downloaded file to a disc for backup/restore purposes can’t be that hard can it?
Nope! Many users should be able to handle this one as it’s about as bare bones as it’ll get — a mere three step process.
- One command line entry
- One program download
- Copy file to CD
See, an easy three step process. Hit up LifeHacker
Reports out of Cupertino are showing that Windows 7 junkies looking to have the latest and greatest dual-booting machine will have to wait until dear old Saint Nick pays them a visit. According to Apple, current versions of Boot Camp do not support Windows 7. Instead, dual-booting hopefuls will have to wait until “the end of this year” as well as sport a Snow Leopard equipped computer.
One other stinging realization is that first gen Intel machines spanning 9 actual machines and 3 product lines won’t be eligible for Windows 7 support either. If you need a rough guide, any 1st gen Intel iMac, MacBook Pro, or Mac Pro are can be pretty much ruled out of Boot Camp assisted Windows 7 usage.
A folly sure to sadden a hefty chunk of Mac users indeed. Again, while I won’t be dual-booting Win7 on my Macbook Pro, I can feel your pain. Getting a new gadget or piece of software only to find out an extended version of the waiting game is in order is never pleasant. How are you going to cope? Forget Windows 7 or buy a new Mac?
Macworld
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