Microsoft says Windows Blue to help PC users a smooth transition

Microsoft Windows chief marketing officer and CFO Tammy Lerner, today accepted an exclusive interview with U.S. tech site TheNextWeb writer Alex Wilhelm. In the interview, he confirmed that Microsoft will launch this year Code "Windows Blue," the new Windows 8 upgrade, it will help "in transition" PC users to adapt to the new operating system, create new opportunities for the Microsoft ecosystem.

The Win8 granted billions of dollars

Windows 8 current license sales have exceeded 100 million copies. Microsoft says Windows 8 the number of licenses as of early January this year, 60 million copies. Lerner said the "vast majority" of the 40 million new licenses, together with the new PC shipments, after the end of the last upgrade, Microsoft has stopped on the promotion of Windows 8.

In fact, 100 million copies of the authorized number is not surprising. Before in the Majorelle accept TNW interview, I had in January and the end of April, the market share data comparison, and to make inferences based on early sales data, the final estimates that day in May 1, Windows 8 sales reached 95 million copies . Microsoft also announced today that its cloud storage service SkyDrive number of active users has exceeded 250 million.

Windows Blue upcoming release, and Windows 8 also really need this upgrade. Microsoft Windows 8 high hopes, but it is still an elusive operating system, some of the new user interface factors difficult to achieve perfectly compatible; This not only brings friction, also let the user know what to do.

To help PC users transition

According to the Majorelle estimates, Windows Blue "will continue the vision of Windows 8," "In order to solve the problem of user feedback." In addition, Windows Blue will help in a transition period "PC users, the transition to the new operating system. Microsoft's so-called "new user" should be referring to those who have not used in a touch environment of Windows 8 users.

As we all know, Windows 8 combined with touch technology, its performance can be further demonstrated fullest. Mouse and keyboard environment, or in a non-touch laptop, "Start" screen is difficult to operate. Lerner said, "all the creative passed through the mainstream media, have been considered in advance."

Microsoft is closely watching the reaction of the users of Windows 8. The Windows Blue shoulder Another important mission is to help users better understand the "learning curve" has confused many people. Lerner said, Windows 8 will help the user to accept the new operating system more quickly. "

Microsoft said that, since the release of Windows 8, 793 upgrade, this figure make it feel more proud. Although I do not know how Microsoft is calculated this figure, but Microsoft apparently want to allow users to understand that it is real-time action to improve its operating system. Finally, Lerner expressly Windows Blue is not a Windows 8 upgrade "the end". Lerner also confirmed the Windows Blue will be released in 2013.

Provide more choices

The Windows Blue will have a "skills": provide more equipment selection. In other words, Windows 8 eyeing the low-end market, a 7-inch and 8-inch device. How many of these devices cost? I estimate that the price will publish them in the $ 300 range, similar to the price of the Apple iPad Mini.

I estimate that over time, the price will be a modest decline, but the rate will not be too big; Windows 8 has become a burden for OEM (original equipment manufacturer). As far as I know, Microsoft certainly in the development of the next generation of Surface - Majorelle naturally not told me the news in this regard - but there are indications that Microsoft is not currently in the development of size smaller devices.

Lerner said in an interview, "consumer touch features of Windows 8 very satisfied" In view of this, Microsoft decided to launch more support for touch devices. Microsoft said "consumer Surface hardware performance has always been very satisfied" with the new hardware, but still need to be supplemented, "Surface and touch capabilities too little compatibility" need "further enhance".

Lerner pointed out that Microsoft must improve sales experience to help consumers buy the right equipment. Obviously, this approach is right, supporters, Microsoft is committed to solve the problem of repeated criticism sales channels, is indeed exciting thing.

The Win8 Application surge in the number of

Microsoft Surface Tablet PC is still large-scale investment, this device at the same time expanding into new markets have the "confidence"; if we think that Microsoft's entry into the OEM's time is too short, it would be wrong. Majorelle Surface Pro each landing a new market, a surge in sales will continue to Surface product line impetus.

From a strategic perspective, Microsoft is seeking to narrow the difference between the touch and non-touch devices, so those accustomed to budget-conscious consumers willing to buy support for touch system, not just Windows 8 experience. Today, there are about 2400 system for Windows 8 certification, where "a large portion" is touch devices. Windows 8 the number of applications is six times that of the time of publication, the Windows Store application downloads to reach 250 million, exceeded 537 million visits.

Overall, Windows 8 performance in line with our expectations, similar to any other version of Windows. Microsoft has apparently realized that Windows 8 Problems and deficiencies, and concentrate to be addressed. In fact, Blue upgrade like a "shot in the arm, designed to further improve the Windows 8 features, to enhance its sales in the Christmas holidays.
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$ 200 laptop is Intel says with Android

Intel the past two years have been efforts to promote ultra-extreme, but relative to the higher price of a regular laptop makes products difficult to spread, most consumers still want to lower laptop prices. Recently, Intel many executives have claimed that the $ 200 laptop will soon appear.

Intel CEO Paul Otellini said first $ 200 touch-screen notebook will appear after a few months, but the other did not disclose specific details. Shortly thereafter, Intel executive vice president and chief product officer Dathy Perlmutter said in an interview the $ 200 low-cost laptops will be equipped with the Android system.

Perlmutter said Intel Atom processor can reduce the cost of the notebook, coupled with the Android operating system can reach $ 200 notebook. Commonly used Windows 8 operating system cost is relatively high, if Microsoft is able to reduce pricing, may be expected to occur the Wintel $ 200 laptop.

In addition, Perlmutter pointed out that a laptop equipped with a mainstream Intel Core processor price will decline, the area can be reduced to 399-499 U.S. dollars. Intel Android notebook may also deformation design.

According to a number of market research data, the global PC shipments have been four consecutive quarters of year-on-year decline in shipments in the first quarter of 2013, and even record the largest decline in 20 years, the entire PC market is very depressed. Perlmutter, with the $ 200 Android notebooks and other new products to market, is expected to drive the growth in PC sales.
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Lithium battery maintenance methods: mild, quick release fast charge

Calculate your side the number of mobile devices? Mobile phones, MP3 players, tablet computers, notebook computers, digital cameras, handheld, navigation systems, etc., these devices are using mobile battery-powered, the battery life is the most worrying problem.

Mobile phone, for example, in addition to the system power consumption factors affect the battery life, the knowledge of how to care for the battery also must understand, in fact, with this phone like the iPhone battery can not be replaced unless you can bear to replace the backup battery or external Dell Inspiron 15R N5010 battery .

Maintenance of the battery may have little effect on a single charge and discharge cycles, but after a long time there is contrast, lithium-ion battery in use after a year or more, the battery capacity loss, and better maintenance of battery wear and tear will be much better.

Also spread before the Internet there are many methods on the maintenance of the lithium-ion Dell Latitude D620 Battery, but different opinions. For example, after a new battery to get it back to full 12 hours and then vented to activate the maximum capacity of three times in a row, also say that every month there must be a complete charge and discharge process is conducive to maintenance.

Foreign Battery University website recently released an article on How to prolong lithium battery life, new conclusions on the use of the battery.

They claim that, after the experimental results show that the best maintenance of the lithium-ion battery is mild use, quick release fast charge, which is similar to the use of machinery and equipment, the greater the frequency, the more the number, the loss of the battery will be more fast. The smaller the degree of depth of discharge lithium Dell Inspiron 6400 battery, use the longer, if possible, try to avoid frequent full charge and discharge.

Users, your battery by 10%, 20% charge is the best, the remaining battery charge in 50% of the time can, but try to avoid the phone prompts for low battery starts to charge, no matter what the conditions are not run out of battery power. If you're out, try to use a larger capacity battery or mobile power.

Samsung Galaxy S4 evaluation: many new features, but flashy

Samsung Galaxy S4 technology news site Gizmodo recently started evaluation. The site that the the Galaxy S4 design is the same as the previous generation, people feel outdated and boring. Continue to adopt the plastic housing, but also to the Galaxy S4 feel very cheap. Samsung Galaxy S4 add a large number of functions such as Smart Scroll and touch suspended, but these features may seem innovative, actually flashy, consumers may never actually use.

The following summary of the evaluation:

Various spy and after the first leak, the Samsung Galaxy S4 finally officially released. Galaxy S3 since last year's release since become the world's most popular Android phones, selling more than 40 million. Galaxy S4 ability to obtain excellent results predecessors? Samsung Can you give us an amazing feeling to advance into the future?

This morning to get the S4 real machine, after some evaluation, we concluded, Galaxy S4 is perhaps not the phone that you've always wanted.

Design

Get the Galaxy S4, the first thing you will notice that it looks exactly like the Galaxy S3. The S4's screen size upgrade from the previous generation 4.8-inch to 5 inches, but actually in his hand feel smaller. The the Galaxy S4 measurements size 140.1x71.8x7.7mm, slightly narrower and thinner than the S3, but only a little bit high, the weight has also been reduced. Samsung has been able to do this, because the Galaxy S4 with a narrow border design. In general, the basic shape of the Galaxy S4 Galaxy S3.

Samsung Galaxy S3 impressive sales, so Samsung S3's design can be understood in S4 follows. But to be honest, the same design once again appeared in 2013 on the new machine, it is inevitable to feel stale, outdated and boring. The Galaxy S3 plastic rear case feel very cheap, and this feeling is further amplified in S4, compared especially with competitors anodized metal fashion after the shell. Samsung Galaxy S4 no innovation in terms of appearance, that I do not have the heart to excellent phone on HTC One other exterior design with contrast.

Hardware

Although the appearance of design in general, but at least 5 inches Full HD Super AMOLED display great effect. This is a resolution up to 1080P display, PPI reached 441. In fact, the phone's screen display is very clear, and you completely with the naked eye can not distinguish between a pixel. The color display is also very lively, especially green and blue, but this is mainly because the AMOLED screen compared with other display technologies will generally bluish. Black display is very good, the brightness of the screen is bright enough, even in the sun to see the display.

The Galaxy S4 will be equipped with 2G memory and 2600mAh battery storage capacity has 16G, 32G and 64G three options. The phone also has a micro SD card slot, users can expand the storage capacity. Of course, it also supports Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0 and NFC functionality. 13 megapixel rear camera, front camera is 2.0 megapixel and supports 720P video chat. Galaxy S4 will also support the highest rate 100/50Mbps the LTE network. It also equipped with the Exynos 5410 Octa eight-core processor, equipped with PowerVR SGX 544 graphics core.
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Google hair the Chromebook Pixel touch screen notebook

February 22, according to foreign media reports, Google on Thursday released a touch-screen version of the Chromebook laptop, to strengthen it in the hardware field intensity of competition with Microsoft and Apple.

Google said on a conference held in San Francisco, the WiFi version of Pixel Chromebook will be the first to be on sale in the U.S. market today, with fares starting at $ 1,299. Google plans to launched a Pixel support LTE wireless network in April, priced at $ 1,449.

Google with its Android software has gained the leadership of the smartphone market, it intends to expand its hardware business, in order to attract more users to its network services. In June last year, Google released a touchscreen tablet Nexus 7, to compete with the Apple iPad and Microsoft Surface.

Oracle Investment Research analyst Lauren the Sibao Ritter (Laurence Balter) said: "The first is the hardware battle, then the software dispute, it is the hardware, software, browser competition and eyeballs."

Google previously has not been very good in the field of hardware development, its Chromebook notebook computers, Google TV set-top boxes and high-definition TV has been slow progress in attracting customers.

Google, Pixel by a manufacturer to manufacture, but it did not disclose the name of that vendor. The Chromebook laptop before been manufactured by Samsung Electronics and Hewlett-Packard and other manufacturers.

According to Google, the pixels on the display Pixel 12.85 inches to reach 4.3 million, about twice the ordinary high-definition TV screen and more. The notebook computer is equipped with a glass touchpad, and equipped with the Chrome operating system.

Google Chrome senior vice president guess Sandusky Pithou, (Sundar Pichai) said: "touch screen is the future direction of development, we want to design a very high-end and excellent products, users have very need this product."

In addition to Google, Best Buy will also be sold on its website Pixel Chromebook.
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