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Vista draining laptop batteries, patience

May 4, 2007 Microsoft's attempt to improve power management in Windows Vista hasn't made up for the pretty but power-hungry Aero interface, causing battery life to suffer. TAGS: power management, Richard Shim, battery life, battery, Microsoft Windows Vista, notebook computer, Lenovo, HP, laptop computer, setting, Microsoft Corp., operating system, Microsoft Windows, PC, Microsoft Windows XP

Vista beta sucks up battery juice

June 2, 2006 Laptops with the Windows update drain batteries faster than with XP--a potential problem for PC makers. TAGS: battery life, battery, hardware maker, Microsoft Windows Vista, PC company, Microsoft Corp., notebook computer, hard drive, operating system, laptop computer, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows XP

Minitablets to gain considerable steam, researcher says

April 27, 2006 Once form factor backers Microsoft and Intel resolve battery issue and marketing strategy, In-Stat says millions will sell. TAGS: minitablet PC, ultramobile PC, researcher, Intel, battery, Microsoft Corp., PC

Origami: Enough of anything?

February 28, 2006 Microsoft's "ultramobile" PC will be small and light. But company had more ambitious goals in mind. TAGS: Microsoft Origami, tablet, tablet PC, battery life, Microsoft Corp., battery, PC, keyboard

Samsung minitablet debuts in U.S.

May 1, 2006 Q1 device to sell through Best Buy's online store next week, show up in some of retailer's outlets this summer. Photos: Samsung's Q1 unveiled TAGS: Samsung Q1, minitablet PC, Microsoft Origami, online store, ultramobile PC, vice president, retailer, Samsung Electronics, Best Buy Co. Inc., tablet, battery, battery life, Germany, Intel, San Francisco, U.S.

Microsoft unveils Vista-friendly peripherals

September 14, 2006 The keyboards, mice, Webcams and headsets sport features for the upcoming Vista operating system. Photos: Microsoft's new PC add-ons TAGS: webcam, peripheral, headset, wireless mouse, mouse, keyboard, VoIP, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Corp., multimedia, notebook computer, Windows Media, Bluetooth, button, IP, battery

Intel shows Origami-like device

March 7, 2006 CNET News.com gets a sneak preview of the minitablet devices that the chipmaker will show later on Tuesday. Photos: Origami mini tablets Sneak peak of small things to come TAGS: Microsoft Origami, minitablet PC, ultramobile PC, ultraportable laptop, chip company, Intel, battery life, Microsoft Corp., battery, PC, operating system, laptop computer, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows

Microsoft in deal for fuel cells

April 16, 2007 Need a light and a couple of songs? Microsoft might have just the thing for you. TAGS: fuel cell, methanol, portable device, battery, Microsoft Corp.

Week in review: Keeping watch over Web surfing

June 2, 2006 U.S. attorney general invokes fight against terrorism in bid for more data on who's using the Internet. TAGS: terrorism, Week in review, battery life, reader, battery, Internet Service Provider, Microsoft Windows Vista, backup, Microsoft Corp., laptop computer, operating system, Microsoft Windows

This week in Microsoft

March 10, 2006 After weeks of rumors, conjecture and suspense, we finally get to see what Microsoft has been tinkering with in its Origami project. TAGS: Microsoft Origami, ultramobile PC, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows, battery, Intel, operating system, PC

World of Origami still unfolding

December 22, 2006 A new round of devices using the Microsoft software will debut at CES, but the minitablet still has a way to go. TAGS: minitablet PC, Microsoft Origami, Richard Shim, Consumer Electronics Show, audience, VIA Technologies Inc., tablet, Microsoft Windows Vista, keyboard, Microsoft Corp., Intel, battery, PC, Microsoft Windows

Samsung goes commercial with hybrid hard drive

May 15, 2006 Last year, the company showed off a prototype of a drive that uses flash to cut power. Now the company will show off the finished product. TAGS: flash memory, NAND, Samsung Electronics, notebook computer, hard drive, memory, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Corp., battery, operating system, Microsoft Windows

Microsoft whispers Origami details

March 2, 2006 Unable to stay completely mum, Microsoft confirms Origami is a Windows XP-based mobile PC. TAGS: Microsoft Origami, minitablet PC, ultramobile PC, tablet, tablet PC, Bill Gates, Microsoft Corp., PC, battery, Intel, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows

Week in review: Origami unwrapped

March 10, 2006 After weeks of rumors, conjecture and suspense, we finally get to see what Microsoft has been tinkering on with its Origami project. TAGS: Microsoft Origami, Week in review, ultramobile PC, Microsoft Windows Vista, Intel, Microsoft Corp., battery, operating system, Microsoft Windows, PC

Start-up merges cell phone and PC into a handheld

December 16, 2005 Almost everyone has a cell phone and a notebook, but cPC says they will sell one box that does it all. TAGS: DualCor Technologies, smart phone, cell phone, VIA Technologies Inc., handheld, battery, start-up, notebook computer, PC, operating system, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows

Can Seagate steer hybrid-drive market?

October 8, 2007 Price and industry standardization remain barriers to widespread adoption, but the biggest hard-drive maker could force competitors to keep pace. TAGS: Seagate Technology, flash memory, Gartner Inc., notebook computer, semiconductor, hard drive, Microsoft Windows Vista, battery, PC, operating system, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows

Week in review: Hackers put heat on security

August 4, 2006 Black Hat attendees probed tech security to see what shakes out, especially from Microsoft trees. TAGS: Week in review, hacker, Black Hat, conference, Steve Jobs, rootkit, VoIP, Apple Computer, France, digital-rights management, security, McAfee Inc., Symantec Corp., Sony Corp., battery, Microsoft Corp.

Manufacturers unwrap first ultramobile PCs

March 9, 2006 At CeBit, Samsung, Asus and Founder deliver minitablets, though early models seem to have poor battery life. Photos: Origami handheld devices TAGS: ultramobile PC, CeBit, Hannover, Microsoft Origami, founder, Intel, Intel Celeron, ASUS, Germany, Samsung Electronics, PC, battery, video, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows XP

Week in review: Gates' farewell to CES troops

January 11, 2008 Bill Gates gives his "last keynote" at CES and tech is no front-runner in New Hampshire. Also: The decline of DRM. TAGS: Bill Gates, Paul Otellini, Consumer Electronics Show, keynote, concept car, Week in review, speech, reader, Apple iPod, vision, CEO, Apple Computer, TV, battery, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Corp.
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