Windows 7

ViewSonic this week announced details on how ViewPad 10 owners can update their dual OS solution to Android 2.2!

The 10.1-inch ViewPad 10 comes packed with the Intel Atom 1.66GHz processor, 2GB of memory (expandable), built-in Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR and 1.3 megapixel built-in front camera. Including both Windows 7 and Google Android within the same device, you can use Flash-based programs like Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Adobe Acrobat, along with all the fun entertainment apps offered on the Android 2.2 platform.

"The ViewPad 10 allows business users to take their desktops with them, running the same Windows-based apps they are used to on a tablet form factor," said Adam Hanin, vice president of marketing for ViewSonic Americas. "We responded to customer feedback and made available a free and easy-to-install Android 2.2 update. As additional supported code is available, we will share further updates to continue delivering on our promise of offering the best of both worlds."Read more

ViewSonic on Monday announced that the ViewPad 10, a 10.1-inch dual-boot tablet that supports both Windows 7 and Android, is now available. It features a capacitive multi-touch 1024x600 LCD screen, high speed Intel Atom 1.66GHz processor, 2GB of memory, and a 1.3 megapixel webcam.

Use the Windows 7 option to access Flash-based content and programs like Word, Excel, Powerpoint, and Adobe Acrobat. Switch to Android 1.6 for applications like Facebook, Twitter, fast web surfing and more. Connectivity options include built-in Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR, mini VGA port and Micro SD slot (for up to 32GB expandable memory).

The ViewPad 10 is now available, running Android 1.6 and either Windows 7 Home Premium (with a 16GB SSD hard drive - $599) or Windows 7 Professional (with a 32GB SSD hard drive - $679). Visit ViewSonic.com for more information.

WD this week announced that the WD TV Live HD media player is the first network media player compatible with Windows 7. Using the Windows 7 Play To feature, the WD TV Live HD media player allows you to stream music, view videos and pictures stored on USB and your home network PC on your big screen TV.

Any compatible media file accessible from the PC can be played to the WD TV Live by right clicking on the file name in the folder or directly from within Windows Media Player 12 and choosing the WD TV Live HD media player as the playback device. Read more

Denon today announced that several of its advanced A/V receivers are now compatible with Windows 7.

Models include:

• AVR-4310CI - 7.1 channel multi-source/zone A/V receiver with networking ($1,999)
• AVR-3310CI - 7.1 channel multi-source/zone A/V receiver with networking ($1,499)
• AVR-990 - 7.1 channel multi-source/zone A/V receiver with networking ($1,499)
• AVR-4810CI - 9.3 channel multi-zone A/V receiver ($2,999)
• ASD-51W - Network Enabled iPod Dock ($299)
• ASD-51N - Network Enabled iPod Dock ($249)

In addition to the models above, all upcoming 2010 models will sport the "Compatible with Windows 7" logo. Read more

You knew it was coming. Today at Mobile World Congress, Microsoft announced the Windows Phone 7 Series. The new Windows Phone 7 Series will offer Xbox LIVE games, Zune music and videos, Microsoft Office, a dedicated "Bing" button and more.

On the Start screen, "live tiles" show you real-time content allowing you to create a tile of a friend, and get up-to-date pictures and posts from your friend, just by glancing at Start.

Microsoft is currently working with mobile phone partners from all around the world, with availability planned for holiday 2010.Read more

With Windows 7 becoming available later this month, many will be buying a new PC. If you're planning on purchasing a new computer, Belkin makes it easy to transfer all your files, music, photos, user accounts and more from your old PC to a new computer running Windows 7.

Belkin's Easy Transfer Cable was designed specifically for the Windows Easy Transfer utility from Microsoft. The uninterrupted transfer process is simple and a post-migration report gives you all the details on what files were transferred. Please note that the device does not support the transfer of software programs.

Setup is easy too. All you have to do is install the software, connect the cable, then follow the on-screen prompts. You're then ready to move files between the two PCs at speeds of up to 480Mbps. You can estimate the transfer time of about 7,500 songs per hour to your new computer.

The Easy Transfer Cable will be available on October 23, 2009 for $39.99.

Are you going to upgrade from Windows Vista or XP to Windows 7 when it becomes available on October 22? If so, Best Buy's Geek Squad can do it for you for just $39.99. That's a deal, considering the standard Geek Squad Operating System Install price is $129.99!

Also, if you purchased a qualifying PC from Best Buy between June 26, 2009 and October 21, 2009, you don't have to wait for the mail (visit www.bestbuy.com/windows7upgrade to see if you qualify). Simply bring the PC and receipt to the nearest Best Buy Geek Squad location and receive a free Windows 7 upgrade instantly when the $39.99 upgrade service is purchased on or after October 22. Read more