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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, laptop computer, HP, setting, Microsoft Corp., operating system, Microsoft Windows, PC, Microsoft Windows XP

64-bit PCs: Drivers wanted

 August 3, 2007 A lack of software is holding back 64-bit PCs, but Apple and Microsoft are pushing ahead. TAGS: 64-bit, 64-bit CPU, 32-bit, hardware maker, device driver, Apple Computer, memory, Microsoft Windows Vista, PC, notebook computer, Microsoft Corp., operating system, Apple Macintosh, Microsoft Windows

PC sales jump in Vista's debut week

 February 8, 2007 Retailers experience a big bump following five weeks of slow sales, according to a report. TAGS: retailer, Microsoft Windows Vista, notebook computer, PC, Microsoft Corp., operating system, Microsoft Windows

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, Microsoft Windows Vista, VoIP, Windows Media, notebook computer, multimedia, Microsoft Corp., Bluetooth, button, IP, battery

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

Vista delay could sting PC makers

 March 22, 2006 The postponed launch of the Windows update looks bad for the whole computer industry, analysts say. TAGS: notebook company, delay, PC company, Microsoft Windows Vista, computer company, decision, AMD, Microsoft Windows Update, Microsoft Corp., notebook computer, PC, Dell, HP, Microsoft Windows, operating system

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, operating system, PC, Microsoft Corp., 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 Corp., battery, Microsoft Windows Vista, operating system, Microsoft Windows

Black Friday sales up, growth slowing

 December 4, 2006 Consumers shelled out for electronics, especially TVs, but growth over the previous year slowed. TAGS: Black Friday, Stephen Baker, NPD Group Inc., SanDisk Corp., Apple Computer, CRT, MP3 player, LCD, pricing, retailer, TV, electronics, category, MP3, Microsoft Windows Vista, notebook computer
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