Microsoft are getting ready to release the first big update to Windows 8, which will simply be Windows 8.1. The new update brings a good few bug fixes, performance upgrades and more features. Some notable changes will be on the lock screen, wallpaper management, icon sizes in metro UI. Another and rather bigger addition is […]
Acer Aspire S3 announced: Haswell CPU’s and 13-3-inch 1080p IPS display
Acer has another Aspire for us that is launching along side the Aspire S7. The S3 itself will be a more mid-range aimed device with less specs. The device will include a 1080p IPS touchscreen, other choices from will include an Nvidia GT735M graphics, either 1TB hard drive or smaller size SSD. Availability is also […]
Acer announce the new Aspire S7 Ultrabook: 13.3-inch IPS display 2,560 x 1,440, Haswell CPU’s
Acer are pushing out their new line of Aspire Ultrabooks with the S7 getting it’s Haswell refresh. The latest version will include a 13.3-inch IPS display with 2,560 x 1,440. The new laptops will also be Haswell based give the options to the users on what one to choose from when configuring the purchase. Other […]
Windows 8 Pro Surface tablets get priced and shipping date, 64GB/128GB will cost $899/$999. Shipping in Janurary
Microsoft have finally pushed out the info on the upcoming pro version of the Surface tablets. The tablet will begin shipping this January and prices are starting at $899 for the 64GB and $999 for the 128GB version. The specs for the tablets include a full 1920 x 1080 display, an Intel core i5 processor with Intel […]
Microsoft Q1 results: $16.01 in revenue with $5.31 billion in profit
Microsoft posted their Q1 financial results with $16.01 billion in revenue with $5.31 billion in profit. The net profit is marginally lower than what has been expected for this quarter, however, with the launch of Windows 8 next week, sales would have come up slower than normal due to anticipation of the release Microsoft’s next OS. Check out the press release below for more […]
Microsoft introduce new logo after 25 years
The internet is lighting up with Microsoft news here and there and this is obviously due to the fact that Windows 8 is just months away. Microsoft have gone ahead and introduced a new logo to the entire world. The new logo is simplified with the typical Microsoft colours and is pretty much four squares Red, Green, […]
Lenovo ThinkPad Tablet 2 official, Coming October with Windows 8
Lenovo have announced their newest tablet coming to the market this October along with Windows 8 as we all know, Microsoft’s next OS will be very touch focused, so be prepared for a huge amount of new tablets coming to the market to take advantage of the new OS. The new tablet from Lenovo will pack an Intel Atom processor, […]
Microsoft confirms Windows 8 reaches RTM stage
Microsoft have announced that Windows 8 has reached the ‘release to manufacturing’ stage and the final code has officially been handed over to manufacturers to do their magic and get hardware sales out for release. The release date for Windows 8 is October 26th, There is no doubt that Windows 8 is going to be […]
Microsoft have announced that Windows 8 will drop on the October 28th
Microsoft have announced that Windows 8 will officially be released on October 28th. It was expected to be release around that time, but we didn’t have a specific date, Microsoft have made it clear now. Their next big Window OS release will drop months from now. Windows 8 brings with it more changes than any […]
Microsoft announces Windows 8 Surface tablet
Microsoft have just announced their own Windows 8 tablet which is be dubbed Surface, much like their already tablet tables. This is going to be the tablet to mark to entry of Windows 8 in to the touch realm and sure Windows has been on touch friendly before, but never touch driven. Microsoft are releasing […]