Microsoft’s not going to be happy with this. After skillfully hiding the actual release date of its upcoming OS, Acer UK’s MD, Bobby Watkins has spilled the beans. 23rd October, 2009 – mark it – is the day when Windows 7 will be available, he said. Actually he was talking about Acer’s Z5600 AIO […]
Microsoft to release Windows 7 RC in May
Microsoft’s Partner Program page spilled out few details regarding Windows 7’s release candidate. The page which has now has been taken off had revealed the public release date for RC, starting from May 5. Though it says TechNet/MSDN subscribers can get their hands on the release now, Neowin confirms that the RC is being […]
Windows 7 will be a savior to dipping SSD demand
SSD makers are banking heavily on Windows 7 to drive consumers to go for SSDs when they are out to buy a PC with the Windows 7 OS. Manufacturers think Windows 7’s better optimization with SSDs will make the consumers opt for non-spinning drives and increase the demand. However, we think it’s the price […]
IE8 now removable in Windows 7
Owing to the pressure for curbing monopolistic practices and also many disgruntled IE users, Microsoft has now added an option to remove IE8. The option was discovered in the Windows 7 build 7048, which means that this option could be very much present in the upcoming RC release. However, this won’t be a complete […]
Windows 7 pricing surfaces
Alright, this is not official but German website, Windows Secrets claims to have got their hands on prices of Windows 7 variants. The pricing starts from $199.95 for the Starter Edition and goes up to $319.95 for Ultimate. The Starter Edition which is aimed at netbook users will be available worldwide via OEM partners […]
Microsoft has confirmed different SKUs for Windows 7
The dreaded nightmare for many has turned out to be true. Microsoft has confirmed that Windows 7 will be available in different flavors, so as to target different audiences. In all, there will be 6 variants – Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Home Basic (for emerging markets), Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Professional, […]
Microsoft Windows 7 Beta coming this Friday
Steve Ballmer in his keynote at the CES announced the availability of the beta version of Windows 7. While MSDN, TechBeta and TechNet subscribers are eligible to get their hands on Vista successor from today, users like you and me will be able to download the beta from January 9 i.e. Friday. Having used […]