Tag Archives: Windows 8

LAPTOP TRENDS
From Windows 8 to 10, Positive Changes to Be Made

Tuesday, Microsoft announced it will be launching Windows 10, which means yes, it will be completely skipping over Windows 9. In lieu of Windows 8 being perceived so poorly, Microsoft had to show a significant gain in improvement in its … Continue reading →

 

THE RED-HEADED GEEK SHOW
E64- Moon Wi-Fi, Mario On TV, Star Trek Skype Translator, Google Self-Driving Car | Redheaded Geek Show

Do you like the moon? What about Wi-Fi? Remember when complimentary Wi-Fi spots used to be a nice commodity? Whereas now if a business advertises its “hotspot” in the window you roll your eyes? What if i told you the … Continue reading →

 

DELL
Hurry! Microsoft’s Dell Venue 8 Pro On Sale Today for $99 Both Online and In-Store

Thinking of buying a tablet this holiday season? Well, due to another ’12 Days of Deals’ promotion this year, the Microsoft Store decided to aggressively slash prices. Today, and today only, that $299 beaut brought to you by Dell will … Continue reading →

 

CONVERGENCE & CONVERTIBLE HYBRID PCS
ASUS Brings Windows 8 and Android Together in Their New Transformer Book Trio

Don't be fooled by that last statement, however, as both types of software are touch screen compatible, even when in laptop mode. A rarity for Android, the tablet's 11.6 inch, 1080p screen runs Android on Intel's Atom Z2760 platform. The tablet and screen also pack 2GB of LP DDR2 RAM, ranging from 16 to 64 GB of storage.

 

LAPTOPS & ULTRATHIN ULTRABOOKS
Windows 8.1 Reached the RTM Milestone, Consumers Patiently Wait For Final Release in October

Advances since Windows 8 are highly anticipated, with countless new functions and features in favor of making the operating system more palatable for desktop and notebooks. Great news for those who raised their hands regarding Windows 8 issues, the awaited return of the Start button for 8.1 is expected.

 

GADGETS & PERIPHERALS
Microsoft’s Sculpt Ergonomic Keyboard Lives up to is “Type”

The Sculpt Ergonomic Desktop bundle consists of a full keyboard, mouse and number pad. The keyboard itself is split down the middle, with a two-piece space bar and a convenient row of keys for common Windows 8 tasks. The numeric keypad is a separate wireless piece, allowing you to move it out of the way and therefore place the mouse closer to the center of your body, a position which aids in shoulder comfort while working.

 

DELL
Dell Latitude 10 Tablet Pulls a Win in Classrooms

Dell recently rolled out a 5-step blueprint geared towards a personalized learning experience in the classroom, and it seems that the marketing and development team for that project has hit a home run. Several schools across the country have recently signed contracts with Dell to integrate tablet learning into their classrooms with Dell’s Latitude 10.

 

GADGETS & PERIPHERALS
Microsoft Explorer Touch Mouse Gets Tactile for Windows 8

The Microsoft Explorer Touch Mouse has a large touch-sensitive strip which replaces the traditional scroll wheel-button, and is used for vertical and horizontal, four-way touch scrolling.

 

CONVERGENCE & CONVERTIBLE HYBRID PCS
Driving Convertibles & Merging Laptops + Tablets = Hybrids

Ultimately, many businesses and consumers will find convertible, hybrid, laptop-tablets to be "simply irresistible" to quote a song's lyrics, and resistance will be futile (credit the Borg).

 

APPLE
Microsoft Windows 8 Release Date & New Austin Retail Store

Microsoft will open 75 retail stores, and number 16 is coming to Austin. Windows 8 release date is expected in October; and that OS can support a maximum screen resolution higher than the new iPad's "retina" display.

 

DELL
Dell Computers Technology News & Developments – Silicon Hills

The bright spot for all computer manufacturers is an IDC report that: ...."end user surveys tell us that few people consider media tablets as replacements for their PCs, so later this year when there is a new Microsoft operating system, available in sleek new PC form factors, we believe consumer interest in PCs will begin to rebound".

 

MICROSOFT
Windows 8 Features vs Windows 7 – Executive Guide Release

Investors will notice, this probably guarantees entrenching Microsoft throughout most of eternity. However, if they break the desktop experience they're in trouble, because no one wants to waste money fixing what Microsoft should have gotten right in the first place.