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Google Kills Off Motorola Webtop, Grabs Defeat from Jaws of Victory - Verizon Fire Sales Lapdocks

Google Kills Off Motorola Webtop, Grabs Defeat from Jaws of Victory – Verizon Fire Sales Lapdocks

By Christopher Price on September 9, 2012

Just when Motorola Mobility got Webtop working, word from sources is that Google ordered its demise. With the RAZR HD lacking Webtop, Verizon is selling off Lapdock 100’s for $50 out the door. We’ll explain why.

Posted in Android, Deals, Editorials, Google, Motorola, Verizon | Tagged Android, chrome os, Google, LapDock, lapdock 100, Microsoft, Motorola, PC, Verizon, webtop, Windows 8 | 28 Responses

Follow-up: Microsoft-Fedora Pact Has Dire Unanswered Questions

Follow-up: Microsoft-Fedora Pact Has Dire Unanswered Questions

By Christopher Price on July 17, 2012

We take a second look at the Fedora-Microsoft agreement for Windows 8 Secure Boot. And, the unanswered questions about ARM, Windows RT… that you should forward to your nearest regulator.

Posted in Microsoft, Windows Phone | Tagged Apple, ARM, bootloader, efi, fedora, GPL, Microsoft, netbook, notebook, PC, red hat, secure boot, tablet, uefi, windows, Windows 8, windows rt, x86 | 7 Responses

Microsoft To Offer $40 Windows 8 Pro Upgrade for XP/Vista/7 Users

Microsoft To Offer $40 Windows 8 Pro Upgrade for XP/Vista/7 Users

By Humberto Saabedra on July 2, 2012

Microsoft gets smart about Windows 8 upgrade pricing and follows Apple’s lead in the process.

Posted in General News, Microsoft | Tagged Microsoft, Windows 8

Microsoft Inks Pact with Fedora Over Windows 8 / Secure Boot

Microsoft Inks Pact with Fedora Over Windows 8 / Secure Boot

By Christopher Price on June 4, 2012

After massive outcry from the open source community, regarding a controversial, and possibly illegal lockdown of ARM-based PCs and tablets from Microsoft, the company has inked a new deal.

Posted in Microsoft | Tagged Android, bootloader, canonical, fedora, jailbreak, linux, Microsoft, sideloading, ubuntu, VeriSign, Windows 8, windows rt | 4 Responses

Report: Microsoft PR Rep Confirms Windows Phone 8 for Current Devices

Report: Microsoft PR Rep Confirms Windows Phone 8 for Current Devices

By Humberto Saabedra on May 24, 2012

A new report surfaces claiming that Microsoft’s PR firm will be confirming the status of Windows Phone Apollo for current devices in the coming weeks

Posted in Microsoft, Nokia | Tagged ARM, Microsoft, Windows 8

HP Resumes Tablet Production, Focused on Windows 8

HP Resumes Tablet Production, Focused on Windows 8

By Humberto Saabedra on May 14, 2012

HP CEO Meg Whitman confirms HP resuming production of tablet hardware, with Windows 8 as its new focus after the calamity of webOS.

Posted in HP, Microsoft | Tagged HP, Windows 8 | 1 Response

Deal: AOC 18.5 Widescreen Monitor (Refurb) - $49.99 with Free Shipping to Store

Deal: AOC 18.5 Widescreen Monitor (Refurb) – $49.99 with Free Shipping to Store

By Humberto Saabedra on May 9, 2012

Sears is offering the lowest price ever on refurb 18.5 inch LCD monitors compliant for use on Windows 8

Posted in Deals | Tagged AOC, Sears, Windows 8

Noted Windows Commentator Claims No Windows 8 on Windows Phone 7 Hardware

Noted Windows Commentator Claims No Windows 8 on Windows Phone 7 Hardware

By Humberto Saabedra on April 23, 2012

Noted Microsoft commentator weighs in on Windows Phone update confusion saga.

Posted in General News | Tagged Apollo, AT&T, Microsoft, Nokia, Windows 8, Windows Phone, windows phone 7 | 1 Response

On Windows Phone 7 and Apollo Updates: Microsoft's Opposing Ideas Surface Again

On Windows Phone 7 and Apollo Updates: Microsoft’s Opposing Ideas Surface Again

By Humberto Saabedra on April 18, 2012

On two opposing Windows Phone 7/Apollo update reports and how both of them will affect perception of the platform.

Posted in Microsoft, Windows Phone | Tagged Apollo, Lumia, Microsoft, Nokia, Windows 8, Windows Phone, windows phone 7

Microsoft Releases Windows 8 Consumer Preview

Microsoft Releases Windows 8 Consumer Preview

By Humberto Saabedra on February 29, 2012

As expected on this Leap Day, Microsoft has gone ahead and released the next milestone version of Windows 8 in the Consumer Preview version for free on its website with a few key differences.

Posted in Microsoft | Tagged Microsoft, Windows 8 | 2 Responses

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