The next wave of small computers is set to hit the market place, with tens of millions being sold during the last half of 2008. But the computer industry is not excited about these new devices, since they view these smaller systems will cut into their already slim profit margins. Since some of these units […]
Just when you thought we would be getting away from more ‘crapware’ on new computers, Microsoft and HP strike up a deal to install more gunk. Microsoft has announced that HP computers will come with Microsoft Live Search Toolbar which will take advantage of Microsoft’s wonderful new Silverlight technology.
According to this press release which states:
Microsoft […]
A reader responded to an article from back in March 24, 2007 [here], and stated they were having issues with their HP system using Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate edition. This jogged my memory and made me wonder how many others are suffering slow performance because of what we call ‘crapware’. Most notable of the freebie […]
During the past week or so, it has become apparent that there is a rebooting problem for some users who have chosen to install SP3 for Windows XP. The problem appears to occur on some HP machines which Microsoft claims used an image install of Windows XP for both AMD and Intel systems. HP has […]
If you belong to any of the online forums, or even visit any of the tech blogs, you may have noticed comments from visitors that are actually advocates for some of the major OEM’s. With the Internet being the most popular way for some of us to vent our anger when we have a problem, […]
It is getting interesting. HP and Lenovo are joining Dell and will continue to offer Microsoft Windows XP as an option to Microsoft Windows Vista. But Microsoft has stated that all XP installs must cease on June 30, 2008. So what’s happening? Well the OEM’s seem to be using Microsoft’s own ‘downgrade rights’ to circumvent […]
We appear to be entering into an era in which the lines between small, medium and standard laptops may start to blur. Yesterday I was looking at a specific HP model #2133 that was supposed to be a mini-notebook. Yet this mini looked more like a standard laptop. In the review it states:
The HP 2133 […]
Let’s see, it is being called a Netbook, mini-laptop, MID, and now a pint sized, but no matter what the name maight be these little lappys are becoming tha latest craze. Now HP is jumping onboard with their own version of the mini and expected release date is the end of this month. Over at […]
Mark over at the Lean Blog has a different view on what Dell’s closing of their Austin plant really means. Though he confesses it is a emotional time for him due to his previous connection with Dell, he believes that the company is ‘crapping’ on the folks in the Austin area. He states that:
So what […]
