Acer reveals Windows 8 Tablets

Taiwaneese Computer  giant Acer today unveiled two new products running on Microsoft's much-anticipated Windows 8 operating system .

Acer unveiled two tablets W510 and W700 on the occasion of Computex-Asia`s largest computer fair which is held in Taipe 

"Windows 8 is a historic moment for the worldwide Windows eco-system," 

Said  J. T. Wang ,Chairman,Acer 


The company also unveiled acer aspire S7 a small Laptop that runs on Windows 8

Microsoft releases Windows 8 Release preview

Microsoft today released the release preview version of the newly coming operating system Windows 8.They recently made changes in the UI of the Operating system to make it.
Just like the Consumer Preview, you can download the Windows 8 Upgrade Assistant that analyzes your computer and provides a smaller download or you can download the full 32-bit or 64-bit ISO files

The biggest change that is made into the OS is that the Flash player is not just a plugin for the Internet Explorer 10 but it it built into it.The Mail, Photos and People apps have also been updated


Microsoft will also be rolling out a Windows Upgrade Offer in 131 markets for consumers who purchase a Windows 7 PC between June 2, 2012 to January 31, 2013, who will be able to upgrade to Windows 8 Pro when it comes out for just $14.99.
The Windows Release Preview can be downloaded from here

Microsoft makes changes in desktop look to match with Metro UI

Microsoft is known for its habbit of always experimenting with looks and experience of Windows UI to make the end-user experience better .Ne it the Superbar or the Windows Aero experience or the latest Metro UI found in Windows 8.

Now Microsoft has come up with an interesting step.They have opted to skip the Aero experience for the next release of Windows for the sake of Simple UI and long battery life.
Instead of the regular Glass borders which we were habitual of in Windows Vista and Windows 7 there will the regular borders along windows

Windows 8 Tablets to be launched in October

We are about six months away from seeing the first Windows 8 tablets and personal computers hit the shelves now. Sources close to the matter were quoted by Bloomberg as saying that the next edition of the Windows 8 platform development will be complete by this summer and the first devices carrying it will hit the market in October.

Microsoft’s goal is to ship the x86 and the ARM versions of Windows 8 simultaneously and the company already confirmed there will be devices running both at launch day. Of course personal computers running on the Intel silicone will be much more numerous – over 40 versus “less than five” ARM-powered slates.

Microsoft plans on holding an event with its Windows 8 partners in April, where it will spell out its release strategy for Windows 8, giving more details on timing and marketing. It should help coordinate efforts and make Windows 8 more competitive, especially in the tablet market.

Source | Via