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This site primarily covers the following topics: Windows 8 PC's, Windows 8 Tablets, Windows 8 Notebooks and Laptops, Windows 8 Ultrabooks, Windows Phone and Windows Server 8.
In addition, we perform reviews of the most current Windows 8 PC's, Laptops & Ultrabooks and Windows 8 Tablets. This site does all that and much more.
Have a look around and once again, welcome - Onuora Amobi
Microsoft pays Nokia 250 million dollars to push Windows Phone 7
According to Nokia's fourth quarter earnings report - Microsoft paid Nokia $250 million in the quarter for... Read more
New Windows 8 Release Date Rumor: Possible Summer 2012 Release?
We just got wind of a rumor from a somewhat reliable source about the Windows 8 release date. The gist of... Read more
Microsoft pushing ahead with Kinect hardware integration for Windows 8
Microsoft are continuing to push the Kinect into new hardware platforms. The push seems to correspond with... Read more
Windows 8 Tablet Review: HP TouchSmart TM2T Convertible Tablet
While convertible notebook computers aren't exactly 'all the rage', they aren't bad for those that are looking... Read more
Windows 8 Tablet Review: ViewPad 10 Pro
In a world where Windows tablets aren't exactly a precious commodity, we've certainly seen a slow down of... Read more
Windows 8 News
- 01/27 Microsoft pays Nokia 250 million dollars to push Windows Phone 7
- 01/27 New Windows 8 Release Date Rumor: Possible Summer 2012 Release?
- 01/27 Microsoft pushing ahead with Kinect hardware integration for Windows 8
- 01/27 Windows 8 Tablet Review: HP TouchSmart TM2T Convertible Tablet
- 01/27 Windows 8 Tablet Review: ViewPad 10 Pro
- 01/26 Windows 8 Ultrabook Review: HP Folio 13
- 01/26 Windows 8 Tablet Review: Lenovo X220 Tablet Convertible
- 01/26 More evidence that Windows 8 Beta may be called “Windows 8 Consumer Preview”
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Windows 8 Ultrabook Review: Samsung Series 9 -
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Windows 8 Video: Qualcomm looking forward to Windows 8 -
Microsoft Q2 2012 numbers – Windows revenue falls 6% and Operating income declines by 11% -
Father of NT Makes The Move Over to Xbox -
Apple introduces iBooks 2 e-Textbook program
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Architecture
Microsoft pushing ahead with Kinect hardware integration for Windows 8
Microsoft are continuing to push the Kinect into new hardware platforms. The push seems to correspond with the upcoming release of Windows 8. You may remember that a year ago,... Read more
Will Windows 8 Beta be called the Windows 8 Consumer Preview?
Building upon something noticed by Paul Thurrott a while ago, Mary Jo Foley has a really interesting post out today. In it, she speculates that Windows 8 Beta might end... Read more
A Deeper Look At Microsoft’s New ReFS Format
As early back as 2003, Microsoft has been promising a new file system to replace NTFS, originally known as WinFS. Now, in 2012 a new file system finally is coming.... Read more
Microsoft share more details about upcoming Windows Store
Microsoft have updated their Windows Store Development blog. This time, they are sharing more about the Windows Store. The new post details more about the following: The Store’s landing page... Read more
Architecture
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Microsoft pushing ahead with Kinect hardware integration for Windows 8
Microsoft are continuing to push the Kinect into new hardware platforms. The push seems to correspond with the upcoming release of Windows 8. You may remember that a year ago,... Read more
- Will Windows 8 Beta be called the Windows 8 Consumer Preview?
- A Deeper Look At Microsoft's New ReFS Format
- Microsoft share more details about upcoming Windows Store
- Father of NT Makes The Move Over to Xbox
- Windows Server 8 - Microsoft introduce a new file system ReFS - Resilient File System
Enterprise
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Microsoft pays Nokia 250 million dollars to push Windows Phone 7
According to Nokia's fourth quarter earnings report - Microsoft paid Nokia $250 million in the quarter for "platform support payments". Here's the quote: Our broad strategic agreement with Microsoft includes... Read more
- Apple have openly declared war on the PC
- Windows 8 Ultrabook Review: Samsung Series 9
- Pantech And Microsoft Working Towards Android-Patent Agreement
- Windows 8 Video: Qualcomm looking forward to Windows 8
- Microsoft Q2 2012 numbers - Windows revenue falls 6% and Operating income declines by 11%
Hardware
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Windows Touch Monitor Review: Planar 22-inch PX2230MW
Windows 8 is set to take the PC world by storm in just a little under a year by changing the way we interact with our computers. A big part... Read more
- Windows Touch Monitor Review: ViewSonic VX2450WM
- Window - Touch Screen Monitor Review: WinTouch 18.5" TouchScreen Kit
- Windows Touch Monitor Review: Compaq L2105tm LCD Touch Monitor
- Windows 8 Tablet Minimum Requirements
- Microsoft release the Windows 8 Hardware Certification Requirements for Client and Server Systems
News
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New Windows 8 Release Date Rumor: Possible Summer 2012 Release?
We just got wind of a rumor from a somewhat reliable source about the Windows 8 release date. The gist of it is that Microsoft are internally considering releasing Windows... Read more
- New post on the Microsoft Windows 8 Development Blog - Engineering Windows 8 for mobile networks
- Windows Server 8 - Microsoft introduce a new file system ReFS - Resilient File System
- New Windows 8 Rumor - Windows 8 Beta Release Date
- Windows 8 on ARM could be delayed
- Businessweek did a very balanced job describing Microsoft and Steve Ballmer
Software
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More evidence that Windows 8 Beta may be called “Windows 8 Consumer Preview”
Interesting post from the blog of one Darren W Baker that seems to back up Paul Thurrotts theory about the new name for the Windows 8 Beta - "Windows 8... Read more
- Will Windows 8 Beta be called the Windows 8 Consumer Preview?
- Microsoft share more details about upcoming Windows Store
- New post on the Microsoft Windows 8 Development Blog - Engineering Windows 8 for mobile networks
- Windows 8 Update FREE Software giveaway - EaseUS Todo Backup Server 4
- Windows 8 current build is allegedly at 8184.0.winmain.120113-1850
Themes
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Free Windows 8 Infographic for you to share
We have been getting a lot of questions about Windows 8. People are asking about the new features and the new look and feel etc etc. In response to that... Read more
- Top 3 Windows 8 Halloween Themes
- New Windows 8 wallpapers from Deviant Art - Part 5
- New Windows 8 wallpapers from Deviant Art - Part 4
- New Windows 8 wallpapers from Deviant Art - Part 3
- New Windows 8 wallpapers from Deviant Art - Part 2
Training
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Windows 8 Training Video: Introducing the Windows libraries for JavaScript
Another Windows 8 Training video from Microsoft. This one introduces the Windows libraries for JavaScript for Windows 8. Video description In this session, you'll see the Windows libraries for JavaScript,... Read more
- Windows 8 Training Video: Introduction to the Boot Performance Assessment
- Windows 8 Training Video: Improving battery life and efficiency
- AT&T's Developer Summit 2012 will cover Windows 8 as well
- Windows Video - Using cloud storage from Windows apps
- Windows Video - Testing mobile broadband devices
Videos
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Windows 8 Video: Qualcomm looking forward to Windows 8
Interesting video from Qualcomm's CEO Dr. Paul E. Jacobs. He talks a little bit about Windows 8 and the enthusiasm that Qualcomm have for the coming Windows 8 devices and form... Read more
- Windows 8 Training Video: Introducing the Windows libraries for JavaScript
- Windows 8 Training Video: Introduction to the Boot Performance Assessment
- Windows 8 Training Video: Improving battery life and efficiency
- New Windows Phone commercials from Nokia
- CES 2012 Steve Ballmer keynote video
Windows 8 Desktop
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Microsoft pushing ahead with Kinect hardware integration for Windows 8
Microsoft are continuing to push the Kinect into new hardware platforms. The push seems to correspond with the upcoming release of Windows 8. You may remember that a year ago,... Read more
- Windows 8 Tablet Review: HP TouchSmart TM2T Convertible Tablet
- Windows 8 Ultrabook Review: HP Folio 13
- Windows 8 Ultrabook Review: Asus Zenbook UX31
- Windows 8 Ultrabook Review: Samsung Series 9
- Windows - Ultrabook Review: Lenovo IdeaPad U300
Windows 8 Tablets
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Windows 8 Tablet Review: HP TouchSmart TM2T Convertible Tablet
While convertible notebook computers aren't exactly 'all the rage', they aren't bad for those that are looking for a little bit of everything. There are actually quite a few different... Read more
- Windows 8 Tablet Review: ViewPad 10 Pro
- Windows 8 Tablet Review: Lenovo X220 Tablet Convertible
- Apple have openly declared war on the PC
- Windows 8 Tablet Review: Motion LE1700
- Windows - Tablet Review: Kupa Lux X11
Windows Phone 8
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Microsoft pays Nokia 250 million dollars to push Windows Phone 7
According to Nokia's fourth quarter earnings report - Microsoft paid Nokia $250 million in the quarter for "platform support payments". Here's the quote: Our broad strategic agreement with Microsoft includes... Read more
- Sprint cautious about Windows Phone adoption
- Windows Phone Video: demo of the Nokia Lumia 900
- New T-Mobile videos show Nokia Lumia 710 features
- New Windows Phone commercials from Nokia
- Microsoft's "beat Windows Phone's speed" competition backfires
Windows Server 8
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Microsoft release the Windows 8 Hardware Certification Requirements for Client and Server Systems
Microsoft have just released the Windows 8 Hardware Certification Requirements for Client and Server Systems. The device begins with: Certified Devices in Systems A Windows Certified System is composed of Windows... Read more
- Windows Server 8 - Microsoft introduce a new file system ReFS - Resilient File System
- Windows Server 8 has hit build 8180
- Impressive - Office 365 is compliant with both EU and U.S. Standards for Data Protection and Security
- Windows Video - Building social games for Windows 8 with Windows Azure
- Windows Video - Building scalable web applications with Windows Azure
