- Thu Nov 19 2:30 PM PST 2009 Google has its own plan for Netbooks
No, the search giant isn't saying it will build a Netbook. But it sure knows what it would like one running Chrome OS to resemble, and that's a little different from the Netbook of today.
- Wed Nov 18 5:00 PM PST 2009 Asus packs an Eee PC Netbook with Nvidia Ion and a dual-core Intel Atom
Hot on the heels of the well-regarded HP Mini 311, Asus has moved the Netbook bar forward by taking a 12-inch Netbooks chassis and including both Nvidia's Ion graphics and a dual-core version of Intel's Atom processor.
- Thu Nov 5 1:57 PM PST 2009 The Real Deal 186: Essential software for a new PC (or Mac)
Tom and Rafe discuss the apps they put on first thing when they get a new computer.
- Thu Oct 22 7:06 AM PDT 2009 To complete your day, the Windows 7 Whopper
And you thought you'd seen every Windows 7 promotion...
- Thu Oct 22 4:00 AM PDT 2009 Windows 7 born from Vista's frustrations
After a release that caused headaches for computer makers and customers alike, a humbled Microsoft set about doing things differently.
- Tue Oct 20 3:27 PM PDT 2009 Which Windows 7 is right for you?
Windows 7's versions are more streamlined than they were for Vista, but if there's still any confusion between Starter, Home Premium, Professional, and Ultimate, this chart should put those problems to rest.
- Mon Oct 19 1:40 PM PDT 2009 CNET's Quick Guide to Netbooks
The low-cost, low-power family of laptop computers known as Netbooks have become a tempting choice, offering access to basic PC tasks for a fraction of the price of traditional laptop or desktop.
- Mon Oct 5 12:01 AM PDT 2009 Transcript of CNET Conversation with Steve Ballmer
On October 1, CNET's Ina Fried and Molly Wood interviewed Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer as part of our ongoing CNET Conversations series. This is a transcript of their interview.
- Tue Aug 25 8:32 AM PDT 2009 No free Win 7 upgrade for most Netbooks -- a good reason to wait until October 22?
One important exception to the free Windows 7 upgrade fest deserves a closer look -- and that's anyone buying a Netbook with Windows XP (and judging from recent sales numbers, that's a lot of you).
- Fri Jul 31 9:00 AM PDT 2009 Microsoft prices Windows 7 family pack
For $149, users can upgrade up to three machines to Windows 7 Home Premium. Software maker also details cost to upgrade from one version of Windows 7 to a higher-end edition.
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