August 13, 2009
Windows 7 Starter edition introduces genuine “Microsoft tax”
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Adrian Kingsley-Hughes writes that according to Microsoft CEO, Steve Ballmer, the Starter edition of Windows 7 will be limited to the types of devices it works with..
“The Starter edition of Windows 7 would be limited to devices with small screens, small keyboards and low-power processors. Say hello to the ‘Microsoft tax.’ (Steve Ballmer said) ‘We want people to be able to get the advantages of lightweight performance and be able to spend more money with us, with Intel, with HP, with Dell and with many, many others.’”
Dell debuts three new entry-level laptops
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John Morris writes that Dell has introduced three new PC products to its Vostro small business portfolio.
“The company is rolling out three new additions to its small business line, the 14.1-inch Vostro 1014 and Vostro 1088, and a 15.6-inch model, the Vostro 1015. These are entry-level laptops and the features are pretty standard. All three Vostro laptops are currently available in Europe, Asia-Pacific and Japan. Dell said they will be shipping in the U.S., as well as in Canada in Latin America, ‘over the next several months.’”
Microsoft and Nokia announce partnership to bring Microsoft products to Nokia smartphones
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Matthew Miller writes that Microsoft and Nokia have struck an agreement to bring Office Mobile and other Microsoft products to Nokia smartphones.
“The Eseries (from Nokia) will be the first product line to integrate the Microsoft products, which makes sense since the Eseries is targeted to the business user.”