Just a heads up to those still using the Release Candidate version of Windows 7. Windows 7 RC will automatically shutdown after every two hours till the expiry of RC in June. An easy and logical way is to of course, install a fresh retail copy of Windows 7.
Samsung releases N140 with Windows 7
Samsung has announced N140 netbook loaded with Windows 7 for the Indian market. N140 looks to be just another netbook but the differentiation comes from its curved exterior that makes it easy to carry and a whopping 11 hours of battery life. Rest of the specs are more or less at par with other […]
UK gets Windows 7 HP at half the price of US
Whatever the reason is, UK people are in luck if they’re deciding to pick Microsoft’s Windows 7 OS. The Windows 7 Home Premium retail version will sell for around £65, which is almost 50 percent less than the same retail version being sold in US. Amazon UK and Play are already taking pre-orders ranging […]
Microsoft takes a U-turn, will ship Win 7 with IE in EU
After deciding to ship IE less Windows 7 SKUs in Europe, Microsoft has backtracked and will ship Windows 7 with Internet Explorer browser. However, the shipped SKUs will carry a ballot option that will allow users to download any internet browser of their choice. The ballot will be displayed the first time a user […]
Microsoft prices Win 7 Family Pack, Anytime Upgrade Option
Microsoft has finally announced the pricing of Windows 7 Family Pack and Windows Anytime Upgrade options. Starting from October 22, users will be able to buy a Family Pack for just $149.99 that will carry three licenses of Windows 7 Home Premium OS. The pack will be in limited numbers so be sure to […]
Windows 7 RTM coming in August, Family Pack confirmed
Microsoft has unveiled the release date for users to procure the Windows 7 RTM code. They have segregated the users on the basis of when they’ll receive the RTM copy. A partner, developer or an OEM will be able to download the OS from as early as August 6. If you happen to be […]
Windows 7 E pre-orders begin in Europe
Europeans wanting to snag Windows 7 early and at a cheap price can do so now as Microsoft has started pre-ordering the OS. Remember, Microsoft will be selling Windows 7 E Editions that won’t bundle the Internet Explorer with it. You can go to your region specific Microsoft site for more details. For Britons, […]
Windows 7 Home Premium Family Pack & Anytime Upgrade prices leak
It was last week when some eagle eyed user scrutinized the Windows 7 Home Premium agreement to find mentions of a Family Pack. Now, it seems we’ve got the price of it as well, courtesy few e-tailers. Apparently, the Home Premium Family Pack goes by the product code “GFC-00236” and on searching yields fruitful […]
Microsoft to release a Family Pack for Windows 7 Home Premium
Microsoft will be offering a Family Pack of Windows 7 Home Premium for users having more than a single computer in their household. Though the announcement is yet to be confirmed, a bit a sleuthing of an agreement in recently leaked Home Premium build reveals it. Apparently, Microsoft will sell the packs to “Qualified […]
Windows 7 Beta bi-hourly shutdowns begin from today
A quick reminder to all those still running a beta copy of Windows 7: Microsoft’s way of saying to install the RC build begins from today. The bi-hourly shutdown torture is now underway and will be done till the beta expires on Aug 1, 2009. The easy and logical way out is to grab […]