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The popularity of netbooks is not falling sales of PCs and laptops

Sean Maloney, director of global sales and marketing for Intel, said that the ultra is not to replace the demand for larger capacity equipment.

More netbooks to be sold does not mean that they are selling less portable and desktop computers. This is the clear message that wished to Sean Maloney, director of global sales and marketing for Intel.

The management has assured that whoever you are buying your first home computer was not in favor of a NETBOOK but these teams are the second or third option for those who already have a personal computer, either laptop or desktop.

“I do not think that buying a computer for the first time a NETBOOK prefer,” he said Sean Maloney. “The first time you buy something you want something really powerful,” he admitted, while ensuring that no cree that the trend will change in coming years.

However, the manager has admitted that sales of ‘netbooks’ will continue to grow at a pace similar to the current as second computers or even as an option for children.

“Now there’s a new product category in the market, and is maturing,” he concludes.

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Apple, Google Voice investigated by blocking

The FCC is investigating the reasons for the inclusion of voice tools into the Google App Store.

The FCC (Federal Communications Commission U.S.) investigates the reasons that push Apple to block the implementation of voice Google, Google Voice, in its popular iPhone and Application Store, App Store.

The Cupertino company systematically blocked the use of this tool in your smartphone, without offering a clear explanation of the reasons that led him to this.

Google had recently pointed out this situation, bearing in mind that six months waiting for the approval of listing application in the virtual store from Apple, published as The Wall Street Journal.

The Federal Commission has referred inquiries to Apple and Google, as well as the operator to distribute the smart phone in United States, AT & T.

The latter part of the request met the terms of the agreement between Cupertino and telecoms operator, a major hurt by a possible massive incorporation of voice applications.

According to Forbes reflects the specific questions that will be required to answer several. First, Apple will be obliged to give reasons that led him to reject the application. In addition, you must disclose whether you do it alone or if AT & T has influenced the decision.

Likewise, Cupertino will be forced to reveal that standards are based, to reject or approve applications.

The deadline for providing these answers is the next August 21. Forbes says, the secrets of the popular smartphone are closer to being revealed.

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How to choose the best Mini Netbook

The first step to select a Mini Netbook or minilaptop is to identify with certainty what they offer and check if their skills match the particular requirements of the user.

As its name suggests, these are small and lightweight devices that perform the same basic functions that any regular-sized laptop, such as: ability to access email, browse the web, using word processors, spreadsheets, programs to prepare for presentations to clients and deploy images, but are non-optical reading unit (DVD or CD).

Although it is becoming less marked dependence on the popularity of discs for USB sticks and flash memory, and there are currently minilaptops including USB ports to allow the integration of an external CD / DVD.

Are appropriate to carry out simple routine visit clients and taking notes, presentations no longer than 45 or 60 minutes, transfer from one customer to another, checking emails without being connected to the electrical current through the high performance your battery. , However, have limited computing power, as well as their ability to grow in memory up to 2GB.

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The goal of Google Chrome OS

“The goal of Google Chrome OS is to unify all the Google services on the same computer”

More than half the internet is waiting for what may come to Google with its new operating system, which will be released later this year. Following the success and the success of Chrome, its browser, Google Operating System Chron will be the platform through which the company is inserted into the operating system market.

In Baquia.com we spoke with Xoxe Garcia, assistant principal YouTube Aid, which believes that, although “it is too early to analyze in detail the operation and monitoring of Google Chrome OS” as it is still being developed, will to be a hit in terms of how we see an operating system. ” “Until now we can not differentiate an Operating System which means use it, use storage devices such as hard drives, pendrive, DVD’s, etc”. That is why Google is betting that by doing things differently “increasingly focuses on integration of equipment into the cloud, to have your files, contacts, documents and multimedia from anywhere, without restraint, without having to carry a portable hard drive or a notebook, knowing that you can have your stuff from any computer connected to the network. ”

The goal of Google Chrome OS is therefore “unify all Google services on one computer and that instead of needing a browser like Chrome, it is integrated throughout the system.” Still, however, is not intended to Google Chrome OS is the responsibility of anyone, “is a good alternative to existing operating systems, not competitor, due to entirely different fields covered, which is a fully integrated team with the cloud .

With good prospects and great curiosity on the part of users, Chrome Google Operating System is still under development. If all goes well, the end of this year and early next and we can test the platform and see if the new services will mark a trend and will set the agenda of other developers.

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Lenovo launched on the market and Internet solution for Mobile Broadband

Along with Intel and Microsoft, Digitel and manufacturer Lenovo launches a novel solution for mobile broadband Internet in order to close the technology gap and improve the quality of life of Venezuelans
Digitel and its allies Lenovo, Intel and Microsoft join to launch on the Venezuelan market with an unprecedented bid to boost Internet penetration in the country. This is the device’s commercial launch of Mobile Broadband 3G BAM Digitel with the Lenovo IdeaPad S10 Netbook Intel ATOM processor and Windows XP Home Edition.

Luis Bernardo PĂ©rez, Commercial Vice President of Digitel said: “Digitel is again a pioneer in telecommunications services in Venezuela. Today incorporates this mini notebook to its range of products with the aim of responding to the needs of the Venezuelan market. We want to reach where other operators have failed to offer an alternative and the Internet not only offers higher speeds but also provides mobility and highly competitive prices. ”

“This initiative is to put at the disposal of the Venezuelan art technology and a team of high performance and quality to meet the needs of broadband Internet is now the country. For this we have the backing of leading companies in their respective fields such as Lenovo, Intel and Microsoft. We are very pleased to pursue this partnership we will improve the quality of life of Venezuelans, “noted Perez.

For its part, Alberto Paiva, CEO of Lenovo Venezuela, highlighted the innovative nature of this alliance in the Venezuelan market. “This initiative involving industry-leading brands of personal computing and communications, opening a new chapter in providing connectivity solutions for the extreme end of our users. Digitel integrating with more options for our customers seeking to be connected from a solid and stable platform based on proven technology from Intel, which does not sacrifice computing power to provide light weight and versatility, “noted Paiva.

Lenovo S10 mini laptop is the first model in the manufacturer’s IdeaPad family. This Netbook incorporates only 10.2 and 1.4 kg of weight integrated video camera, high definition audio, WiFi and Bluetooth connectivity.

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Microsoft challenge to the EU: “Windows 7 E”

Microsoft has decided not to market its new operating system without a browser in Europe, challenging European antitrust authorities.

Microsoft has finally decided not to launch a special version of Windows 7 in Europe in the not to include any default browser, as announced last week to avoid sanctions over the European antitrust authorities.

“Windows 7 E”, as the version is popularly known, had been welcomed by the EU are optimistic but cautiously, waiting for a new content analysis method. However, that analysis is not necessary since the software ‘without browser’ will not see the light.

Users had also hosted optimistic that the special edition for Europe include a special window, a ‘ballot screen’ that allows to install the software to choose between Internet Explorer or another browser.

In fact there have been many requests to include the possibility that Microsoft not only in the programs distributed in Europe but also in other markets. But now everything is in hot air.

According to Microsoft, has made this decision “because the computer manufacturers have complained that Windows without a browser cause panic with many users.”

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No Windows 7 for Europe

Definitely not Microsoft will launch Windows 7 “E”, a version of its next operating system without a browser for the European countries.

Microsoft announced last Friday not to launch Windows 7 “E”, a special edition for Europe, even though the authorities have not yet given the go-ahead with its plan of the operating system has a window, a ballot screen, allowing the user to choose whether you want Internet Explorer or another browser.

Initially, the software manufacturer had proposed to launch a Europe without Windows 7 browser, named Windows 7 “E”, while European authorities were quick to point out that this did not satisfy their concerns regarding the abuse of dominant position of accusing the company.

Last week Microsoft announced its’ ballot screen ‘, so well received by users who have asked not only appears in Windows 7 to reach Europe, but those around the world. The software maker said on Friday that it has decided to launch the same version of Windows 7 for Europe than for the rest of the world, available the next October 22, after the computer manufacturers complained that having to use a version Windows without a browser would create panic among many users.

In addition to please authorities, and rival manufacturers, the new plan is also a relief to European users of Windows Vista that the previous plan, they would have opted for an installation from scratch to move to Windows 7 and not a mere update , as is now the case.

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CrunchPad for $ 400 could be launched in autumn

crunchpad-tabletbookDespite the famous Tablet / NETBOOK CrunchPad not even have a release date nor an official fixed price, and begin to filter information from the first two questions.

Although unconfirmed, could be launched in autumn (in the U.S. means) for about $ 499. Remember that this is a “WebTablet of 12 inches, including USB, WiFi and will appear to directly include a 3G modem.

Inside there is not really much difference with a NETBOOK has an Intel Atom 1.6GHz processor, 1GB of RAM and a total thickness of 16 millimeters. Apparently, the internal memory will be used exclusively for the operating system, a Linux distribution, you will need an SD card for use as storage.

Despite rumors that this CrunchPad starts to take shape, if the rumor is true of the launch, which will appear just before the Christmas season where the credit cards seem to have a life of its own.

The big question is whether this CrunchPad will be able to find a place on the shelves, especially now that laptops come down in price, the netbooks are flooding the stores and buyers look every penny they spend.

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Windows 7 will not have European version

Microsoft bid to allow installation of other browsers first against the idea of creating a Windows 7adaptado to Europe.

Windows 7 is the same everywhere. Microsoft has announced that it will not release the E, the latest edition of its popular operating system, one of the ideas that were discussed and it seemed the most appropriate to respond to requests from the European Commission.

Redmond had chosen to launch Windows without a browser until last week when the possibility emerged to offer multiple browsers on users, then published as Silicon News.

This is the latest venture that will launch a global version of the OS, which in Europe include the option to install other browsers.

Thus, Microsoft could please both Europe and the equipment manufacturers, who complained of the expense that they would include two different versions of the operating system depending on the market you would get the computer.

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