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Windows 7 Battery Problems Continue

Posted Wed, 02/03/2010 - 09:11 by tux

Microsoft is continuing to look into battery problems that have cropped up on laptops running their latest OS, Windows 7.  Users posting to Microsoft's support site say that they're experiencing less-than-stellar battery life since installing Windows 7, one user reporting a drop from 7 hours down to less than 3.  Other issues reported include an inability to charge, and premature reports of batteries being bad.

Microsoft is working with laptop manufacturers to come up with a solution.  One suspected source of the problem is faulty communication between certain BIOS's and the operating system, which is resulting in the OS handling the battery incorrectly.

Look for more information at ComputerWorld.com.

HP Expands Their Line of Notebooks and Minis, Touch-Enabled

Posted Wed, 01/13/2010 - 13:19 by tux

HP has expanded their lineup of notebooks and netbooks with the new HP TouchSmart tm2, the Mini 5102, and the Mini 210 and 2102.  The TouchSmart tm2 and the Mini 5102 are both touch-enabled, and feature multitouch and gestures.  The Mini 210 and 2102 are HP's latest in their "companion PC" lineup, weigh in at around 2.7 pounds, and are less than 1 inch thick.  They carry a 10.1-inch screen and feature HP's latest designs.

For more information, check out the HP website and their announcement here.