If you’re looking to pre-order the Archos 9, you can do so now as it has just been put up for $549.99. While this is reportedly $50 more than Archos had originally said, but the specs (some what) make up for it.

This device comes with Windows 7 Starter, a 8.9-inch display, WiFi, Bluetooth and a 1.3mp camera. When exactly will we be seeing the Archos 9 ship? We’ll have to wait and find out.

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Tags: 1.3 mp, Archos 9, bluetooth, Uncategorized, WiFi, Windows 7

Acer has today shown us their brand new Aspire 8940 18.4-inch laptop, pictured above. This beast will start at $1,350 and include some very enticing specs.

Those specs include an Intel Core i7 processor, 4GB of DDR3 RAM, a 500GB HDD, 1GB Nvidia GeForce GTS 250M GPU, Blu-ray drive and 5 integrated speakers for surround sound all running on Windows 7.

Acer didn’t give us an exact day as to when this laptop will be made available but they did tell us it would be sometime this holiday season.

Full spec list, courtesy of Gizmodo, after the break.

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Tags: 8940, Acer, aspire, Blu-ray, Core i7, geforce, gts, Laptops, microsoft, Mobile News, Mobile Software, nvidia, surround sound, Windows 7

Here’s something nobody expected from Windows 7. It looks like the new Microsoft OS and the iPhone don’t really like each other. There are various syncing issues already reported but Microsoft is not to blame this time. At fault seems to be Intel’s P55 Express chipset and its USB controller. People say that the iPhone gets recognized but syncing is not possible. We’ll be waiting for an official stance on the matter and the parties involved should better find a fix for it. The iPhone is the best sold phone so far and Windows 7 is already very popular. Naturally there are quite a lot of iPhone owners out there that will be using Windows 7 soon. And let’s not forget that Apple is getting ready to ship iMacs packing Intel Core i5 and i7 processors in November. Cupertino would hate to see similar syncing problems occur especially between iMacs and iPhones. So what do you say Intel? Is a fix coming soon?

via TheRegister

Tags: Alltel, Apple, Core i5, Core i7, imac, Intel, iPhone, microsoft, microsoft, Mobile News, Windows 7

There’s no such thing as a Windows computer is it? Let alone a Microsoft made laptop! We would have surely heard about its existence already since most gadgets out there get leaked long before being officially unveiled.

However 30 Rock is clearly showing the device in question and the Windows logo is definitely recognizable. So what happened to all the Apple products on the show? Is 30 Rock celebrating the release of Windows 7 too? Whatever the case is, the computer in the picture here is definitely not a Mac wearing a Windows Logo.

What do you think? Will we see Steve Ballmer announce Microsoft computers soon?

via Hulu

Tags: 30 Rock, Apple, Logo, microsoft, microsoft, Mobile News, windows, Windows 7

Did you hear the good news folks? Kindle for PC is a new software headed to your future Windows 7 device. That means you won’t have to purchase the Kindle in order to enjoy eBooks titles. And forget about the Nook too! Instead you can save some money and get yourself one of those new netbook-like tablets. Besides Apple and Microsoft other manufacturers will launch tablets which can act very well as eBook readers thanks to this Kindle for PC solution. The software is in beta right now and you can sign up for it already. Barnes & Noble should be really annoyed right now. This Kindle for PC will surely translate into less Nook sales in the foreseeable future.

via cnet

Tags: Amazon, barnes noble, Kindle, Kindle for PC, Mobile News, netbooks, nook, tablets, Windows 7

Windows 7 has just hit store shelves but if you’re looking to run the software on a Mac you’re out of luck as Boot Camp does not officially support it.

Luckily Apple has told us that official support for Windows 7 using Boot Camp is coming before the end of the year when an update for the software will be pushed out.

But wait, if you have a Mac, that means you hate Windows, right?

via macrumors

Tags: Apple, boot camp, mac, microsoft, Mobile News, Mobile Software, Windows 7

Do you know what today is? If you’re an Apple fanboy you probably don’t but for those Windows lovers out there today is the day you can finally purchase the retail version of Windows 7.

Sure you may have been tinkering around with the betas and what not but this is the real deal, Windows 7 is now available for all to purchase (if you can afford it, that is).

Need help regarding upgrades? We got you covered.

Tags: microsoft, microsoft, Mobile News, Mobile Software, operating system, release date, software, Windows 7

Back in September we told you that Microsoft was planning on opening a Windows Cafe in the heart of Paris, France. Well it seems that Windows Cafe is very real and open today in Paris serving up drinks, giving customers free WiFi access and of course showcasing all things Windows.

You can head over to Le Journal du Geek to take a look at the inside of the store here.

Tags: france, microsoft, Mobile News, Mobile Software, Paris, retail, WiFi, Windows 7, windows cafe

In honor of Windows 7 day, I just felt that I had to report about one Windows 7 compatible device. The LG X-Note T380 has that new operating system, and is ultrathin with a 13.3 inch screen. It also has a Core 2 Duo SU3700 with 4GB of DDR2 RAM, a GMA 4500MHD graphics, 500GB of hard drive space, and 802.11a/g/n WiFi. The price and release date are not determined on this guy, but I’m surprised it isn’t out already with it being October 22nd and all.

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Tags: Laptops, LG, LG X-Note T380, T380, Windows 7, X-Note, X-Note T380

After we’ve seen Apple refresh some of its laptops and desktops lines yesterday, we now have some new Viewsonic laptops to show you. The new ViewBooks and ViewBook Pro run Windows 7 and they have been announced just in time considering that tomorrow Microsoft will unveil the new OS.

The ViewBook Pro will offer you an aluminum chassis, a 13.3-inch display, a low-voltage Core 2 Duo processor and an interesting interchangeable optical drive / second battery feature. The ViewBook Pro will get you up to 12 hours of battery life when using two batteries at once and in case you don’t want the extra battery you’re still left with 8 hours of autonomy.

Viewsonic also has three new ViewBooks, the 120, 130 and the 140. They will be 12-, 13.3- and 14-inch laptops coming with features like a Celeron or Core 2 Duo processor, 2GB of RAM, 250GB / 320GB hard drives and Windows 7 running in the background. The ViewBooks will cost you well under $1,000 while the ViewBook Pro will be priced anywhere between $999 and $1,099.

via tweaktown

Tags: Laptops, Laptops, microsoft, Portable Devices, ViewBook, ViewBook Pro, ViewSonic, Windows 7

We’re already used to see Apple set trends in various areas so we’re not exactly surprised to see this MacBook-like laptop in the picture here. The iiView A2 is naturally not a machine invented by Cupertino minds but it’s still an interesting PC. This Windows 7 monster will come with an Intel Atom N270 1.6GHz processor, 2GB of DDR2 RAM, 320GB hard drive, a 12.1-inch display, 802.11 a/b/g/n WiFi and HDMI connectivity. The netbook will be available on October 22, as soon as Windows 7 gets released and it will cost you just $399. What do you think? Are you ready for a MacBook-like iiView A2?

via ChipChick

Tags: A2, iiView, MacBook, netbook, netbooks, Windows 7

The worldwide economic crisis is not over yet so I am not surprised at all to see a family guy trying to sell Windows 7 for a living. But I am surprised to see the Family Guy selling Microsoft’s latest OS. Seth MacFarlane and Co will dedicate a full episode to Windows 7. The special feature will air on November 8 and it will be completely free of any commercials. Well the episode is a 30-minute long commercial itself but it might be funny.

Apple on the other hand will launch some new “Get a Mac” videos soon and they will take hit after hit after hit at Windows 7. But Windows 7 looks stable so far, so maybe Apple should consider cutting Microsoft some slack at least this once! What do you guys think?

via Ars Technica

Tags: Apple, Commercial, family guy, Get a Mac, microsoft, microsoft, Seth MacFarlane, Windows 7

Acer is finally ready to send the first Android netbook your way. The Aspire One D250 is available for Pre-order on Amazon and it will cost you $349 to get it. The netbook will offer you both Android and Windows XP under the hood so you’ll be able to choose which OS is better suited for your needs. Don’t hurry up to get it just yet as Acer is bound to unveil another version of the D250 capable of running Windows 7. The Windows 7 version will be announced at some point next week in Japan after Microsoft will finally launch its latest OS. It would be very interesting to see a netbook coming with both Windows 7 and Android on board but that might not happen anytime soon.

via Amazon

Tags: Acer, Acer, Amazon, Aspire one, D250, microsoft, microsoft, netbooks, netbooks, pre-order, Windows 7

Take a gander at this new Windows Phone ad that has been going around. Yes, it is disturbing to see gigantic humanoid versions of apps in this poor guy’s home, and I’m certain that if I saw those, I would run from my home screaming. The last thing I would be doing is holding up my Windows enabled Mobile phone and have them jubilantly come with me.

Yes, it is disturbing and confusing. Many have pointed out that there really isn’t a Windows phone, but a phone that supports Windows. The fact that it has the HTC Pure label on it is adding a little more confusion to the mix.

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Tags: Cell Phones, HTC, htc pure, microsoft, Mobile Software, windows, Windows 7, Windows Mobile, Windows Mobile 6.5, windows phone

Windows 7 is still about 2 weeks away from hitting store shelves but that hasn’t stopped an unnamed university bookstore from selling it early.

Above is a picture sent to Engadget by a lucky student who was able to pick up Microsoft’s latest operating system ahead of release.

As for the rest of us, we’ll still be stuck waiting until October 22nd.

Tags: bookstoer, leak, microsoft, Mobile News, Mobile Software, release date, software, street date, university, Windows 7

Last month we showed you HP’s brand new Envy 15 laptop. Today we show you HP’s brand new Envy 15 Beats edition notebook.

HP has yet to release exact details regarding the hardware specs of this laptop but they have said there will be a Core i7 processor and electronista hypothesizes that it will include a Mobility Radeon HD 4830 GPU.

The HP Envy 15 Beats edition notebook will be made available on October 22nd and start at $2,299.

Tags: beats, Core i7, edition, envy 15, HP, Laptops, microsoft, Mobile News, Mobile Software, mobility radeon hd 4830, Windows 7

What do you know; it seems that Gateway has a new machine ready to be launched! This time it’s not just a simple netbook, it’s the EC18T tablet. The new tablet hasn’t been announced yet but we do have hot pictures and specs for you. The EC18T will offer you an 11.6-inch touchscreen display, an Intel Core 2 Duo processor, up to 4GB of DDR3 SDRAM memory, a Mobile Intel GS45 Express graphics chipset and your choice between Windows 7 Home Premium or Windows 7 Basic. How much would you pay for this Windows 7 tablet? The prices haven’t been leaked yet, of course!

via Engadget

Tags: EC18T, Gateway, Mobile News, netbook, netbooks, tablet, Windows 7

It looks like Microsoft is willing to leak as much info as possible about its future tablet. The Courier has been spotted again and it looks like the hot tablet is running Windows 7. We were certainly waiting for the Courier to run Windows 7. It’s not like Redmond has more OS ready to power up a tablet computer.

Microsoft is responsible for designing its own hardware just as it did with the Zune HD and the Xbox 360. The Courier will hit resellers sometime in mid 2010 which is probably when Apple’s future tablet will also be available in stores. Remember though that this is all based on speculation, rumors and leaked information. Microsoft will not comment on anything yet which is a clever move in order to keep us buzzing about the tablet.

via ZDNet

Tags: Apple, Courier, microsoft, microsoft, Mobile News, Portable Devices, tablet, Windows 7, Xbox 360, Zune HD

It was just announced that all versions of Microsoft’s latest operating system, Windows 7, will be used by OEMs on Intel Atom powered netbook offerings. This comes to us as news after Microsoft lifted the ban they previously had on Windows 7 on such devices.

When the ban was in effect, only the Windows 7 Starter Edition was expected to be run on netbooks which had a 3-applications-running limit. Thankfully, Microsoft scrapped this idea and decided to allow manufactures, as said above, to use all of Windows 7’s versions.

via engadget

Tags: Atom, Laptops, Mobile News, Mobile Software, netbooks, Portable Devices, starter edition, Windows 7

Lenovo has today announced that they have put their IdeaCenter Q110, pictured above, up for sale. This nettop is powered by NVIDIA’s Ion platform and features either Windows 7 (when it comes out)or Vista, 2GB of RAM and a 160GB hard drive for $399.

Of course, if you opt for Windows Vista you will be given a free upgrade disc when Windows 7 is made available so there is no need to wait until the operating system’s release date.

via netbooked

Tags: ideacenter, Lenovo, Mobile News, nettop, nvidia ion, q110, Windows 7, windows vista