How to install Windows 7
Starting October 22nd, many people will start the process of upgrading from previous versions of Windows to Windows 7 RTM. After spending a long while with Windows 7 as my main OS since January 7th, I am excited about this major release that introduces many benefits to daily experiences on the PC at home and work. I want to take a look at installing Windows 7 and I will also be doing an Upgrade Story in a future post, just to get an idea of what its like. Let’s get started!
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HP’s TouchSmart tx2 is the first consumer Tablet PC with a multi-touch display, which enables users to control the computer using gestures. The TouchSmart tx2 is available for order starting today for $1,149.
Toshiba Portégé A605 Notebook Introduced
Toshiba’s introduced the Portégé A605 notebook, a lightweight consumer notebook that borrows some features from the Portege R500 , but isn’t quite as thin or light. The Portege A605 does have some sweet features, including an aluminum enclosure and 6.9 hours of battery life.
HP dv4 and dv5 Pavilion Special Edition Notebooks Released
HP’s introduced two new special edition series that feature new imprint designs. The dv4 Special edition and dv5 Special edition notebooks look great and if worth a look if you want something beyond basic black.
HP Pavilion dv3500t: HP’s First 13.3-inch Notebook
HP’s introduced the Pavilion dv3500t, the company’s first 13.3-inch notebook. HP was nice enough to give me an early preview of the dv3500t about a month ago and I liked what I saw. The Pavilion dv3500t is very similar to its bigger brothers, the dv4 and dv5, but it has a couple of features that I really like.
HP EliteBook 2530p Announced (video)
HP’s introduced the EliteBook 2530p, a thin and light 12-inch business notebook that can be configured with dual hard drives and either ULV or LV processors. I sat down with HP’s Kyle Thorton to take a close look at the 2530p last week.
HP 2730p: HP Tablet Updated (video)
HP’s officially introduced the 2730p business tablet in the U.S. The 2730p improves on the 2710p, with faster processors and more friendly user controls. HP’s Kyle Thorton gives a quick demo of the 2730p in the following video.
HP EliteBook 8730w: DreamColor Goes Mobile (video)
HP’s new EliteBook 8730w is a performance powerhouse with a drop-dead gorgeous 17-inch display. The DreamColor display (optional) is capable of 16,000,000 colors and is incredibly life-like compared to standard business notebook fare.
ThinkPad W700: Lenovo Intros Biggest ThinkPad Yet (videos)
Lenovo’s making a serious first-splash into the mobile workstation market with the ThinkPad W700, a 17-inch workstation that can be configured with an integrated Wacom digitizer and an integrated color calibration system. The ThinkPad W700 is an impressive piece of engineering and offers the notebook market some much-needed innovation.
Dell Inspiron 13, Affordable 13-inch Notebook
Dell’s expanding its line of consumer notebooks with the Inspiron 13, an affordable 13-inch notebook that will start at just $699. The Dell Inspiron 13 weighs just under five pounds and is a welcome addition to the Inspiron lineup.
