Speaking at an Intel sponsored event promoting the latest range of Intel Core i5 and i7 processors, a BMW IT Manager said the car giant had begun migrating its 85,000 Windows desktops from XP to Windows 7.
The fact that anyone is upgrading XP to anything is somewhat remarkable.
Windows XP was launched 10 years ago, and [...]

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In January Intel launched its flagship Core i5-5xx and i7-6xx series processors. Based on the new 32nm Nehalem architecture, these chips are Intel’s current state of the art products.
No doubt the Core i7-6xx series will be a popular choice in server systems and with people looking for the very highest performance workstations for video editing [...]

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Today Microsoft finally launched the consumer versions of its Windows 7 operating system. While the software ushers in several new features like a much improved Task Bar, the most ground breaking is new support for Touch Screen devices.
Experts say it will take time before software such as office tools and consumer titles will be updated [...]

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Fitted with a touch screen and weighing just 2.91 lbs (1.32 kg), the Dell Latitude 2100 is an ultra-portable with a difference. Originally designed for kids in college, the 2100 has a tough rubberised exterior and sturdy screen hinges. You shouldn’t throw it off a building but it is probably stronger than many laptops.
But don’t [...]

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Windows 7 has yet to appear in shops but the software can now be purchased by corporate buyers. A quirk of Windows 7 license conditions means Windows XP Professional now costs business buyers around £140 + VAT compared to a price tag of £280 for the same software last month. The new low price is [...]

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