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Microsoft sees Windows 8 as ‘rebirth’

Microsoft sees Windows 8 as ‘rebirth’


Microsoft Windows 8 Steve Ballmer

Microsoft is betting big on its upcoming Windows 8 operating system, which looks to bridge the gap between smartphones, tablets and desktop computers. Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer on Tuesday called the operating system a “rebirth” of the Windows brand and described it as the ”deepest, broadest and most impactful” Windows software ever created, Agence France-Presse reported. “It’s really, in some senses, a dawning of the rebirth of MS Windows… It’s certainly the most important piece of work we’ve done,” he said at a forum in Seoul, South Korea, adding that an estimated 500 million users will have Windows 8 on next year. The CEO went on to promise the “best economic opportunity” for device makers and app developers who adopt the company’s newest operating system. Microsoft’s Windows 8 is rumored to launch in October, and BGR reviewed Microsoft’s Windows 8 Consumer Preview earlier this year.

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Windows 8 boots ‘too quickly’ to be interrupted, Microsoft adding a new ‘boot options’ menu

Windows 8 boots ‘too quickly’ to be interrupted, Microsoft adding a new ‘boot options’ menu

Windows 8 Consumer Preview

Did you know that an SSD-equipped Windows 8 PC can boot up in under seven seconds? Watch the video below if you don’t believe it, Microsoft has really optimized the hell out of the startup operations of its next OS — although that has come at a somewhat amusing cost: you no longer get enough time to interrupt the boot process. The current ability to press F8 while your PC is powering up and the ever-familiar BIOS menu prompt of “Press F2 to enter setup” will both be missing from Windows 8 computers, simply because the hardware and software have advanced to such an extent as to leave users with too little time to access them.

Chris Clark, program manager at Microsoft’s User Experience team, notes in a Building Windows 8 blog post that…

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Dell sees 33 percent drop in Q1 profits, says touchscreen Windows 8 products will cost more

Dell sees 33 percent drop in Q1 profits, says touchscreen Windows 8 products will cost more

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Dell announced disappointing Q1 results this week, posting profits that were down 33 percent from Q1 2011, along with revenues that dipped four percent over the same period. CFO Brian Gladden attributed some of the decline to today’s uncertain economic climate, which has forced many companies and public sector organizations to curtail spending. Such corporate equivocation has apparently taken its toll on Dell, which earlier this year announced that it would be shifting its focus away from the consumer market, and toward enterprise.

The company’s PC revenue fell by six percent overall last quarter, with consumer sales dropping by 12 percent. According to Dell, some of this decline could be explained by supply chain disruptions caused by…

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Microsoft says 350 million Windows 7 devices will ship by the end of 2012

Microsoft says 350 million Windows 7 devices will ship by the end of 2012


Microsoft Windows 7 Sales Estimates

Despite the fact that Windows 8 is expected to launch in October, Microsoft still has high hopes for its Windows 7 operating system. The software giant predicts that 350 million Windows 7 devices will ship by the end of 2012, Bloomberg reported. “It makes Windows the most popular single system,” Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer said at a forum in Seoul, South Korea, although he didn’t provide any figures for comparison. Windows 7 was released in October 2009 and within two years, the operating system surpassed Windows XP to become the world’s most popular OS.

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Steve Ballmer calls Windows 8 a ‘rebirth,’ estimates big sales numbers

Steve Ballmer calls Windows 8 a ‘rebirth,’ estimates big sales numbers

Microsoft Windows 7 launch Steve Ballmer

Speaking in Seoul, Korea, Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer waxed ecstatic about Windows 8 and its importance to the company. Calling it the “dawning of the rebirth of Microsoft Windows,” Ballmer said, adding that it was the “deepest, broadest and most impactful” version of Windows to date. Effusive praise of Windows products is obviously a common theme with Ballmer, but he also reportedly floated an estimate that 400 to 500 million users would “have” Windows 8 next year — presumably referring to a combination of upgrades and sales of both PC and WinRT tablets. Ballmer also estimated that 350 million devices running Windows 7 will ship by the end of 2012.

Big estimates from Microsoft should be no surprise, but it’s worth noting that the…

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GOgroove FlexSMART X2 ADVANCED Wireless In-Car Bluetooth FM Transmitter with Charging, Music Control and Hands-Free Calling for ANDROID, iPhone, Blackberry and Windows Smartphones

GOgroove FlexSMART X2 ADVANCED Wireless In-Car Bluetooth FM Transmitter with Charging, Music Control and Hands-Free Calling for ANDROID, iPhone, Blackberry and Windows Smartphones

GOgroove FlexSMART X2 ADVANCED Wireless In-Car Bluetooth FM Transmitter with Charging, Music Control and Hands-Free Calling for ANDROID, iPhone, Blackberry and Windows Smartphones

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HTC Dash / S620 / S621 (Excalibur) Black Windows WI-FI Smartphone GSM Unlocked T-mobile Cell Phone

  • Predictive text input anticipates what you're typing to make sending messages faster and easier
  • Voice-activated dialing: Call someone with simple voice commands when your hands are busy.
  • Voice Notes: Record messages as reminders or just for fun.
  • Caller ID pictures: See a photo of your caller to quickly decide whether to answer.
  • Conference calling: Talk to two people at the same time.
Exclusive to T-Mobile, the quad-band T-Mobile Dash is everything you need to stay connected. Perfect for business or leisure applications, the Dash is a slim Windows Mobile Smartphone that's comfortable to hold and provides crystal-clear calling. Send, receive, and reply to your personal and business e-mail easily with the built-in full QWERTY keyboard and the convenience of integrated Microsoft Office Outlook Mobile software. You can even browse the Web using the included Wi-Fi connectivity or

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Nokia Lumia 710 4G Windows Phone, White (T-Mobile)

Nokia Lumia 710 4G Windows Phone, White (T-Mobile)

Nokia Lumia 710 4G Windows Phone, White (T-Mobile)

  • Affordable, easy-to-use 4G-enabled Windows Phone 7 smartphone with 3.7-inch touchscreen
  • Runs Windows Phone 7.5 (Mango) OS; 1.4 GHz processor; 8 GB memory; Wi-Fi networking; access to T-Mobile TV service
  • 5-MP camera with HD 720p video; Bluetooth stereo music; GPS navigation with Nokia Drive turn-by-turn directions
  • Up to 7 hours of talk time, up to 384 hours (16 days) of standby time; released in January, 2012
  • What's in the Box: handset, rechargeable battery, charger, USB cable, quick start guide
Capable of running on T-Mobile's 4G network, the affordable Lumia 710 Windows Phone is as simple as it is smart, delivering high-performance hardware plus Nokia's best social and Internet experience. It's powered by the latest Windows Phone 7.5 (Mango) operating system, which boasts hundreds of improvements including multitasking, photo and video capture, and threaded conversations that move with you from text to Facebook and back again. You'll be able to keep yourself entertained with Xbox LIV

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HTC C110E Radar Unlocked Smartphone with Windows Phone OS 7.5, 5MP Camera, Touchscreen, Wi-Fi, GPS–No Warranty (Metal Silver)

HTC C110E Radar Unlocked Smartphone with Windows Phone OS 7.5, 5MP Camera, Touchscreen, Wi-Fi, GPS–No Warranty (Metal Silver)

HTC C110E Radar Unlocked Smartphone with Windows Phone OS 7.5, 5MP Camera, Touchscreen, Wi-Fi, GPS--No Warranty (Metal Silver)

  • Network: Quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE:850/900/1800/1900 MHz. HSPA/WCDMA: Europe/Asia: 900/2100 MHz
  • Platform: Windows® Phone OS 7.5. CPU Processing Speed: 1 GHz. Storage: Total storage: 8 GB. Available strorage: up to 6.54 GB. RAM: 512 MB.
  • Camera: 5 megapixel camera with F2.2 lens, LED flash, and BSI sensor (for better low-light captures). Front camera: VGA front camera. HD video recording: 720p HD video recording. Display: 3.8-inch touch screen with 480 x 800 resolution
  • Connectors: 3.5 mm stereo audio jack, micro-USB 2.0 (5-pin) port. Bluetooth 2.1, A2DP for wireless stereo headsets, PBAP for phonebook access from the car kit. Other supported profiles: AVRCP, HFP, HSP. Internal GPS antenna
  • Power & Battery: Rechargeable Lithium-ion battery Capacity: 1520 mAh, Talk time: WCDMA: Up to 485 minutes, GSM: Up to 600 minutes.
The HTC Radar is the intuitive phone that keeps it all on your radar and lets you get real-time close…with everything. Crafted from a single piece of metal, it offers a premium design. With People Hub, pull together your contacts and social networks into one place, so you can easily follow them and stay connected. The lively 5 megapixel camera with an F2.2 lens, LED Flash and BSI Sensor lets you capture life’s memorable moments to share instantly with your friends. The HTC Radar offers a pre

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HTC Radar 4G Windows Phone 7.5,Samsung T679 Exhibit II 4G - Black,Nokia X2

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Lg E900 Windows 7 Black Unlocked 16GB HD CAMERA 5MP Optimus 7

Lg E900 Windows 7 Black Unlocked 16GB HD CAMERA 5MP Optimus 7

Lg E900 Windows 7 Black Unlocked 16GB HD CAMERA 5MP Optimus 7

  • LG E900 Optimus 7 WINDOWS 7 UNLOCKED SMARTPHONE
2G Network GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 3G Network HSDPA 900 / 1900 / 2100 Announced 2010, October Status Available. Released 2010, November Size Dimensions 125 x 59.8 x 11.5 mm Weight - Display Type TFT capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors Size 480 x 800 pixels, 3.8 inches - Multi-touch input method - Accelerometer sensor for UI auto-rotate - Proximity sensor for auto turn-off Sound Alert types Vibration, MP3 ringtones Speakerphone Yes - 3.5 mm audio jack Memory Phonebook Practically

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HTC 7 Trophy T8686 Windows Phone 7 Unlocked GSM Smartphone with Touchscreen, 5 MP Camera, Wi-Fi and GPS – Unlocked Phone – No Warranty – Black

HTC 7 Trophy T8686 Windows Phone 7 Unlocked GSM Smartphone with Touchscreen, 5 MP Camera, Wi-Fi and GPS – Unlocked Phone – No Warranty – Black

HTC 7 Trophy T8686 Windows Phone 7 Unlocked GSM Smartphone with Touchscreen, 5 MP Camera, Wi-Fi and GPS - Unlocked Phone - No Warranty - Black

  • GSM: 850/900/1800/1900 MHz, HSPA/WCDMA: 900/2100 MHz
  • Platform: Windows Phone OS 7, CPU Processing Speed: 1 GHz, Internal phone storage: 8 GB, ROM: 512MB, RAM: 576 MB
  • 5 megapixel color camera with Auto focus and flash, 720p HD video recording, Built-in scenes include candlelight, landscape, and portrait match the environment of your subject
  • Bluetooth 2.1 with Enhanced Data Rate, Wi-Fi: IEEE 802.11 b/g/n, Internal GPS antenna
  • Battery Capacity: 1300 mAh, Talk time: GSM: Up to 405 mins, Standby time: GSM: Up to 360 hours
Enter a whole new level of gaming with the HTC 7 Trophy and the power of Xbox LIVE. With the vivid 3.8" screen, HTC 7 Trophy sits comfortably in your hand and performs perfectly in any gaming situation. A performance packed 1GHz Snapdragon processor delivers split-second responsiveness. You'll need that speed when you're zipping and dodging, shooting and flying on your quest to save mankind. Take a break from the game and tune into some tunes. The HTC 7 Trophy gives you a high fidelity sound for

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