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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, Microsoft Windows XP, PC

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, operating system, hard drive, Microsoft Windows, laptop computer, Microsoft Windows XP

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., operating system, Microsoft Windows, Intel, battery, PC

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: peripheral, webcam, headset, mouse, wireless mouse, keyboard, Microsoft Windows Vista, VoIP, Microsoft Corp., multimedia, notebook computer, Windows Media, IP, button, Bluetooth, battery

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

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

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, Gartner Inc., flash memory, notebook computer, semiconductor, hard drive, Microsoft Windows Vista, battery, PC, operating system, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows

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, Richard Shim, Microsoft Origami, Consumer Electronics Show, VIA Technologies Inc., audience, tablet, Microsoft Windows Vista, keyboard, Microsoft Corp., Intel, battery, Microsoft Windows, PC

Samsung: This Q1 goes one better

 May 7, 2007 After predecessor met with disappointing reviews, Samsung says it has responded to feedback and created a better ultramobile PC. Photos: Test-driving the Q1 Ultra Photos: Take two for Origami and t... TAGS: ultramobile PC, press conference, Samsung Electronics, improvement, battery, Microsoft Windows Vista, keyboard, Intel, PC, Microsoft Windows XP, 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, battery, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows Vista, operating system, Microsoft Windows

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, battery, Apple Computer, TV, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Corp.
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