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Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 Released

Friday 1 April 2011

Microsoft have released Service Pack 1 for their latest popular consumer Operating System (OS), Windows 7.

Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 helps keep your PCs and servers on the latest support level. It also provides ongoing improvements to the Windows Operating System, by including previous updates delivered over Windows Update as well as continuing incremental updates to the Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 platforms based on customer and partner feedback. This enables organizations to deploy a single set of updates.

Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 will help you:

  • Keep your PCs supported and up-to-date
  • Get ongoing updates to the Windows 7 platform
  • Easily deploy cumulative updates at a single time
  • Meet your users’ demands for greater business mobility
  • Provide a comprehensive set of virtualisation innovations
  • Provide an easier Service Pack deployment model for better IT efficiency

Read more about the Service Pack and download it directly from the Microsoft website.

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Google Announces Chrome OS

Wednesday 8 July 2009

Google Chrome Logo

Google Chrome Logo

Google is working on releasing a brand new operating system, called Chrome OS, that is based on its Chrome browser. Initially, the small OS will be aimed at low-cost and low-power netbooks, but will eventually head towards PCs.

Chrome OS will be capable of running on an x86 machine (normal Intel & AMD processors) and ARM chips. Google is currently working with OEMs to ship Chrome OS with some new netbooks starting in the second half of 2010.

Via BBC News article.
Read the Google blog.

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Acer Timeline 1810T: The First Mature Netbook

Wednesday 8 July 2009

Acer Timeline 1810T

Acer Timeline 1810T

There has been a new leak of an upcoming netbook from Acer, the Timeline 1810T. This netbook will share the same laptop-like chassis of the Acer One 751, but the internals are bumped up for a much more solid performance.

  • 11.6-inch display (1,366 x 768 resolution)
  • Intel 1.4GHz ULV SU3500 processor
  • GMA 4500MHD graphics
  • hardware-accelerated HD video decoding
  • up to 4GB of RAM
  • HDMI socket
  • gigabit Ethernet
  • WiFi
  • optional 3G
  • Bluetooth 2.1+EDR
  • 8-hour battery
  • Windows Vista Home Premium
  • FREE upgrade to Windows 7 included

The free upgrade to Windows 7 ensures that we would recommend this to any buyers looking for a netbook in the near future. Unfortunately, we don’t have a release date or price yet.

Via macles blog.

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HP Mini 5101 Brings Netbooks Into Fashion

Wednesday 24 June 2009

HP Mini 5101 Netbook

HP Mini 5101 Netbook

All computer manufacturers seem to be producing netbooks at the moment, but none of them seem to have a real-laptop-like feel to them suitable for the mobile professional. Cue HP’s new Mini 5101. This new netbook will be available to consumers starting in the US in July for $449, with the usual expected specs, with a 10.1″ screen and 2MP webcam.

View the Engadget article and hands on photo gallery.

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