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

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, 32-bit, 64-bit CPU, device driver, hardware maker, Apple Computer, memory, Microsoft Windows Vista, operating system, notebook computer, PC, Microsoft Corp., Apple Macintosh, Microsoft Windows

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, Microsoft Windows Vista, battery life, battery, Richard Shim, notebook computer, HP, laptop computer, Microsoft Windows XP, Lenovo, setting, operating system, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows, PC

Acer laptop hot to jot with digital pen

September 9, 2003 The company's new notebook PC runs on Microsoft's Windows XP Tablet PC operating system and allows consumers to write, file and store notes using digital pens. TAGS: Acer Inc., pen, Microsoft Windows XP Tablet PC, tablet PC, notebook computer, Intel Centrino, tablet, operating system, Microsoft Windows XP, laptop computer, Intel, PC, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows

Macs do Windows with no streaks, tests show

April 7, 2006 Benchmarking by CNET shows that running Windows applications on an Intel Mac with Boot Camp is just like using any other Windows PC. TAGS: Acer Inc., Apple MacBook, Apple Computer, Apple MacBook Pro, Apple Macintosh, Apple iMac, Intel Core Duo, Windows application, Microsoft Windows XP, operating system, notebook computer, Microsoft Windows, memory, Intel, PC

Lindows mobilizes Centrino support

February 19, 2004 Desktop Linux software maker Lindows.com releases a version of its operating system that supports the Intel chip for wireless notebooks. TAGS: Linspire, Intel Centrino, Linspire Inc., Intel, Linux, notebook computer, open source, software company, laptop computer, operating system, 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: Microsoft Windows Vista, retailer, notebook computer, PC, Microsoft Corp., operating system, Microsoft Windows

Microsoft launches 64-bit preview OS

February 4, 2004 Athlon 64 and Opteron computer owners can now get a free look at a new version of Windows XP 64-bit Edition. TAGS: AMD Opteron, AMD Athlon 64, AMD Athlon, 64-bit, Extended Systems, AMD, 32-bit, Microsoft Windows XP, operating system, IBM Corp., notebook computer, Linux, Microsoft Corp., HP, server, Microsoft Windows

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, Microsoft Windows Vista, battery, hardware maker, PC company, Microsoft Corp., notebook computer, operating system, laptop computer, hard drive, 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: Samsung Electronics, flash memory, NAND, hard drive, notebook computer, memory, Microsoft Windows Vista, battery, operating system, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows

Microsoft buffs up its Media Center

September 29, 2003 With an upgrade to the Windows XP variant due Tuesday, the software maker aims to address critiques from its earliest customers. Dell, Sony and other PC makers are standing by. TAGS: HP Photosmart PC, Media Center PC, Gateway Inc., Toshiba, notebook computer, HP, laptop computer, Europe, Sony Corp., operating system, PC, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Corp., Intel, camera, Microsoft Windows

Phoenix toughens up BIOS

November 26, 2003 The software that sits between the OS and a PC's hardware hasn't changed much in decades. Phoenix Technologies wants to introduce greater security and copy protection. TAGS: Phoenix Technologies, BIOS, copy protection, utility computing, digital-rights management, blade, operating system, information technology, notebook computer, PC, server, security, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows

PC makers give Media Center a head start

September 30, 2003 Dell, HP, Gateway and Toshiba offer a multitude of Media Center PCs with the official launch of the latest version of Microsoft's entertainment-oriented OS. TAGS: Media Center PC, Intel Pentium 4, CD burner/DVD-ROM, PC company, CD burner, HP Media Center, Intel Pentium, Microsoft Windows XP Media Center, Gateway Inc., HP, hard drive, combination, Toshiba, CD, operating system, notebook computer

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, Microsoft Windows Vista, mouse, headset, keyboard, notebook computer, Microsoft Corp., Windows Media, battery, VoIP, multimedia, IP, Bluetooth, button, operating system

Toshiba unveils second tablet PC

November 18, 2003 The company releases its Portege M200, a new Windows XP tablet with a higher resolution, 12.1-inch screen and a faster Intel Pentium M processor. TAGS: tablet, Toshiba, Toshiba Portege, ViewSonic Corp., Gateway Inc., Microsoft Windows XP Tablet PC, tablet PC, Intel Pentium M, Intel Pentium, health care, insurance, Microsoft Windows XP, notebook computer, resolution, Intel, health
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