Windows 8
Windows Store opens for developers
With the upcoming global launch of Windows 8 on October 26, Microsoft has opened up its built-in application marketplace – Windows Store – to an additional 82 markets around the world.
Fujitsu Stylistic Q550 Tablet: Impressive, but sluggish
Whilst iPads and Android devices are great products, neither platform can be seriously considered for business use as they cannot be used with Microsoft Office, which is the official bearer of business software. You don’t have much choice other than to go for the few Windows-based tablets, like the Fujitsu Stylistic Q550 Tablet, but are they worth it?
Asia Pacific PC shipments down, Singapore hardest hit
Asia Pacific personal computer shipments totaled 30.3 million units in the second quarter of 2012, a 2.6% decline compared with the same quarter in 2011, according to Gartner. The most notable decline came from China’s PC market at 5.4%, marking its first year-on-year negative growth ever.
The ‘hidden’ Microsoft comes to the Surface
Last week, Microsoft unveiled two tablets powered by its upcoming Windows 8 OS that largely wowed a skeptical tech audience, throwing the gauntlet not only at Apple and Google, but also at its own OEM partners.
Windows 8 upgrade offer, plus special deal for SMBs
Microsoft has announced the availability of the Windows Upgrade Offer for consumers purchasing a new Windows 7 PC, where they have the option to purchase a downloadable upgrade to Windows 8 Pro for an estimated retail price of US$14.99. In Malaysia, the company also announced that SMB customers who upgrade to Windows 7 on Open License with Software Assurance will enjoy a 30% discount.
