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1 Eylül 2015 Salı
Acer introduces new Windows 10 laptops in India
The Acer Aspire E5-573 notebooks has two models based on screen sizes - 14-inch and 15.6-inch. It is powered by fifth-generation Intel Core Processor and can be configures with up to Nvidia GeForce 920M series graphics with dedicated DDR3 VRAM. Users have the options to add up to 16GB RAM and 1TB HDD. It features Acer's TrueHarmony Audio technology which has been optimised to work with Windows 10's Cortana voice assistant. Connectivity options include WiFi, Bluetooth, USB and other regular suite.Other features of these notebooks include BlueLightShield that decreases eye strain, Acer’s Precision Touchpad technology, Accidental Contact Mitigation tech. They are Skype-certified and comes with a textile pattern on the A-cover and D-cover, which are manufactured using 3D scanning of fabric samples.
The Acer V Nitro Black Edition is a gaming laptop. It sports 15-inch 4K resolution IPS display with Acer ComfyView non-glare technology. Under the hood there is fifth generation Intel Core i5 processor clubbed with up to 2GB/4GBNvidia GeForce GTX960M GPU from handling high-end games and 8GB or 12GB RAM and comes with 1TB HDD. It houses DustDefender technology, which removes the internal buildup of dust using the metal-fan. There is also CoolBoost technology that enables users to enable faster fan speed and set lower GPU/CPU temperatures. Also there is Dolby Digital Plus Home Theatre with four speakers. The laptop sports patterned covers that are produced using Nano Imprint Lithography technology.
The Acer Aspire E5-573 notebooks will be available at a starting price tag of Rs 26,499. The Acer Aspire V Nitro Black Edition and Aspire R13 will be available starting at Rs 1,10,000 and Rs 89,999 respectively.
Windows 10 Home and Pro editions will cost Rs. 7,999 and Rs. 14,999 respectively in India
Just a day ago, Microsoft started the global rollout of Windows 10 in 190 countries as a free upgrade for Windows 7 / 8 / 8.1 users.
Now Microsoft has announced the Windows 10 pricing for users who are not eligible for the free upgrade. The Windows 10 Home Edition has been priced at Rs. 7,999 while Windows 10 Pro has been priced Rs. 14,999. The Windows 10 Home and Windows 10 Pro SKUs is now avaulable from Microsoft Store in India. It will also be available to buy online and via retail stores.
There is no information about the pricing of Windows 10 Pro Pack (priced $99 in the U.S). It is meant to enable Windows 10 Home users to upgrade to Windows 10 Pro.
Windows 10 is being called the "most secure Windows ever" by Microsoft, and the Redmond giant says the operating system will be "delivered as a service and kept automatically up-to-date with innovations and security updates." It is also calling Windows 10 the last version of Windows.
New features in Microsoft Windows 10
Commenting on the launch of Windows 10, Bhaskar Pramanik, Chairman, Microsoft India said, "Windows 10 is the best Windows ever. Today, Windows 10 will be available across 190 countries as a free upgrade or with new PCs and tablets. It is more personal and more productive. It's safer and more secure. And it's familiar and always up to date. In India, more than 1500 retail stores across the country will help consumers move up to Windows 10."
- Continuum optimizes your apps and experience beautifully across touch and desktop modes.
- New Microsoft Edge browser allows you to quickly browse, read, and even mark up and share the web.
- The integrated Xbox App delivers the Xbox experience to Windows 10, bringing together your friends, games, and accomplishments across Xbox One and Windows 10 devices
- Cortana is your personal digital assistant making it easy to find the right information at the right time.
- The Companion Phone app lets you set up your iPhone, Android or Windows phone to work seamlessly with your Windows device.
- Built-in apps including Photos, Maps, Microsoft’s new music app Groove, and Movies & TV, offer entertainment and productivity options.
- Windows 10 is designed to run Office and Skype perfectly to increase your productivity. New Office Mobile apps on Windows 10 – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneNote
- You can easily switch between apps and stay organized with Snap and Task View.
- Offering enhanced Windows Defender and Smart Screen to help safeguard against viruses, malware and phishing.
- Windows Hello greets you by name, providing a fast, secured, password-free way to log in.
Microsoft to sell Windows 10 on USB flash Drives
Last month a that Microsoft is planning to sell its Windows 10 Home and Windows 10 Pro SKUs in retail stores via bootable USB flash drives. Now, Microsoft has confirmed that Windows 10 OS will be available on bootable USB drives.
Amazon has started taking pre-orders for Windows 10 Home and Windows 10 Pro on USB flash drives at $119.99 (Rs. 7,600) and $199.99 (Rs. 12,000) accordingly. Amazon has listed Microsoft as the seller of the USB flash drives. Amazon will ship the device on August 30.
A Microsoft spokesperson confirmed that the company plans to sell Windows 10 on USB sticks, without needing a DVD Drive. "Windows 10 will be available on USB drives for purchase in retail channels shortly after launch. The suggested retail prices for Windows 10 in the US are the same as Windows 8.1." the spokesperson said. It will also be available via other retailers including the Microsoft store.
Microsoft is rolling out Windows 10 on July 29, so why the Amazon shipment date is set to August 30? Microsoft's Gabriel Aul, Engineering General Manager for Operating System Group, earlier said that though Windows 10 would be hitting the market on July 29 in phases and not everyone will be able to download the OS on that day. This indicates that the new machine with pre-loaded with Windows 10 and the USB flash drives will be available shortly after the launch.
Check out Windows 10 Home ($119.99) and Windows 10 Pro ($199.99) on Amazon
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Cortana for Windows 10 is coming to India, Canada, Australia, Japan, and more
Earlier this year Microsoft announced that its Cortana digital assistant for Windows 10 will debut in seven countries, the U.S, UK, China, France, Italy, Germany and Spain on July 29. Now Microsoft has announced that Cortana will support more markets in the coming months.
Over the coming months Cortana will be made available in Japan, Australia, Canada, India, Brazil and Mexico. In these countries it will be available under the Windows Insider Program. Cortana has been customized to reflect the languages, speech patterns, idioms and more of each country.
Microsoft has assembled a local team of creative writers, editors, programmers and voice talent to build a relevant, tailor experienced Cortana for each market. Microsoft has considered Voice talent carefully for each market by focusing on key attributes that helps the right voice talent for Cortana.
in the Chinese market, the feedback requested a personal assistant whose voice sounded like she was smiling. And in UK, customers described their personal assistant as an “English Rose,” which translated to a voice that sounds easy-going, with slightly self-deprecating modesty.Marcus Ash, Group Product Manager for Cortana at Microsoft in a blog post stated that the company wants Cortana to under the humor and speech patterns of every country. Cortana is positive, confident, intelligent and transparent, he added.
Cortana understands how highly the UK values self-deprecating humor. Dryness and irony are traits that filter subtly into her personality, and she uses playful sarcasm in her responses if she senses you’re fooling around.
In Italy, Cortana is proud of national identity. Cortana will use words like “our” in responses to customers, and even sings the national anthem when asked to sing a song.
Cortana is also aware of important cultural touchstones in each market. In France, Cortana celebrates the Cannes Film Festival. In Canada, Cortana loves hockey, and in India, Cortana celebrates cricket star and national hero Sachin Tendulkar.
And in Japan, a high level of politeness is valued; Cortana will bow by default.To prove that Cortana understands local humor, Microsoft posted screenshot of an Indian joke that reads "What did the half eaten nan say? I wish I was puri"
Source: Microsoft
Windows 10 upgrade now available in 190 countries
Microsoft has started rolling out Windows 10 in 190 countries as a free upgrade for existing Windows 7, 8 and 8.1 PC and tablet users. The update will be rolling out in waves.
Microsoft calls Windows 10 as the "most secure Windows ever" and the OS will be "delivered as a service and kept automatically up-to-date with innovations and security updates." It is also the last version of Windows.
Users who have reserved their place for the update will be notified about the Windows 10 upgrade when available on you Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 powered devices. Those who have not signed up for the update can click the Windows 10 upgrade icon on task bar to reserve it. If you can't find the Windows 10 update icon, enable 'Windows Update' in Control panel.
Windows 10 will also be available to buy for new users via online and offline stores. The pricing details for India is not available, but it in the U.S, Windows 10 Home is priced $119 (Rs. 7,500) and Windows 10 Pro is priced $199 (Rs. 12,600). Microsoft is also offering a $99 (Rs. 6,300) Windows 10 Pro pack that enables Windows 10 Home users to upgrade to Windows 10 Pro.
Microsoft has also released ISO files for Windows 10 on its website, but you will need to buy a Windows product key to install it.
Windows 10 bring new features like Cortana integration, Microsoft's new Edge browser, Continuum, Microsoft Phone Companion app, new office mobile apps and more. Cortana is available only in select regions, with India to get it in the coming months. Windows 10 also offers enhanced Windows defender and smart screen to help safeguard against viruses, malware and phishing. The Windows Hello greets yhou be name, providing a fast, secured, password free way to log in.
Microsoft Edge browser replaces Internet Explorer, and lets you browse, read, bookmark and share much faster that IE. The integrated Xbox App delivers the Xbox experience to Windows 10, bringing together your friends, games, and accomplishments across Xbox One and Windows 10 devices. The Companion Phone app lets you set up your iPhone, Android or Windows phone to work seamlessly with your Windows device. Continuum optimizes your apps and experience across touch and desktop modes. Windows 10 comes with new built-in applications including Microsoft’s new music app Groove, Photos, Maps, Movies & TV, OneDrive, and more. In addition, new Office Mobile apps – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneNote – are available today in the Windows Store.
Archos Flip Convertible Notebook announced
French brand Archos introduced a new Hybrid laptop that can also be used as a tablet, Archos Flip that sports a similar design to Lenovo Yoga. It runs Windows 10 OS and can be flipped 360 degrees until the notebook transforms to a tablet.
Archos Flip features 11.6-inch HD touchscreen display with 1366 x 768 pixels and is equipped with Intel Atom X5-Z8300 Cherry Trail processor with 2GB RAM and 32GB storage. There is a 2-megapixel front facing camera for video calling. On the connectivity front it supports Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, USB 3.0 and GPS. It is fueled by 8000mAh battery.
Archos Flip is priced at €249 ($280) and will hit the market in November. The company will present the Archos Flip at the IFA trade show in Berlin in September alongside Archos 50 Cesium Windows 10 phone and Archos Diamond S, 50e Helium Android phones.
Source: ARCHOS (French)
Windows 10 now running on more than 75 million devices
Microsoft has revealed that Windows 10 is now running on more than 75 million devices since its launch and that those installs cover 90,000 unique PCs and tablet model, including some that date back to the year 2007, Microsoft's corporate vice president of marketing for Windows and devices, Yusuf Mehdi, said in a series of tweets.
Mehdi also shared some other related stats:
Microsoft released the Windows 10 on June 29 in 190 countries worldwide. 24 hours after the roll out Windows 10 was running on more than 14 million PCs which Microsoft touted as an "overwhelmingly positive" debut.
- In response to “tell me a joke”, Cortana has told over half a million jokes since launch
- More than 122 years of gameplay have streamed from Xbox One to Windows 10 devices
- 10 million achievements unlocked: Microsoft Solitaire Collection, Minecraft: Windows 10 Edition Beta
- Windows Store for Windows 10 has seen 6X more app downloads per device than Windows 8.
Windows 10 combines some of the best features from Windows 7 and 8 and adds new features including Cortana, Edge web browser, support for Universal Windows apps and Xbox game streaming. It also allows for voice, pen and gesture input, and in some cases biometric identification for improved security.
Windows 10 is a free upgrade for existing users of Windows 7,8 or 8.1 till June 29 2016.
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