Windows 7 E the imaginative European name for Windows 7, is getting a massive reduction in a pre-orders sale in the UK that will start at 00:01 tonight and run through till August 9th.

Some retailers are cutting prices by up to 70%, both home and office versions of Windows 7 E are getting their prices slashed. Windows 7 Home Premium E will be available for just £49.99, while Windows 7 Professional E will be going for £99.99.

Microsoft have been having trouble as of late with the EU concerning Internet Explorer 8, as a result of this neither of the European versions of Windows 7 will ship with IE 8. It is believed however that most retailers will supply customers with a separate IE 8 disc or a alternative browser.

Windows 7 is promising to blow Vista out of the water, Microsoft have been raving about it for ages now. It would seem that they may have got it right with Windows 7 E as even the critics had a hard time picking at the new OS.

Even though it will be possible to pre-order Windows 7 E, people will still have to wait until October 22nd to get their mitts on it. So save yourself a bucket load, to order Windows 7 Premium E  go Amazon and save up to 70%. Business customers go through to Amazon and order Windows 7 E for just £99.99.

The latest entrant of the Vaio family is the NW series, Sony Vaio VGN-NW11Z offers easy and quick access to the Web without a full PC boot-up. Designed for easy computing and loads of entertainment at home or on the move, ‘Quick Web Access’ is a special feature of Sony Vaio VGN-NW11Z. It offers a full PC boot-up and one cable connection to an HDTV via HDMI(TM), thus making HD entertainment simple with HDMI output. Styled uniquely, the notebook discreetly blends into the everyday setting harmoniously and complements your lifestyle. It offers a tactile and visual experience and has been designed keeping in mind the environment. Eco-friendly, it meets the latest industry energy efficiency standard, ENERGY STAR 5.0. Also, it has constructed using recycled as well as recyclable material in the body and packaging to minimise the amount of waste. It has an impressive storage capacity of 500GB and is an ideal multimedia note book with a 4GB memory. It allows rapid file access and easy multi-tasking. It is equipped with Sony’s X-black LCD and 15.5 inch true 16:9 widescreen that delivers vibrant colours and crystal sharp details.

Design-wise, the note book has a unique and subtle texture and the special visual and tactile experience is the same with the touchpad. The keys on the keyboard are responsive and well-spaced. Above the keyboard, there is a set of handy functions like the “WEB” button for quick access to the bespoke super-fast Internet browser. Another one-touch button is the “DISPLAY OFF” button, which instantly turns off the screen and helps conserve energy. The VAIO NW notebook comes with intuitive entertainment software applications. It has 3 USB ports, slots for SD Card, Memory Stick(TM) and Express Card, iLINK port, Wireless LAN, Bluetooth and so on. It also features a Blu-ray Disc Combo Drive with the latest ATI Mobility Radeon(TM) HD 4570 graphics card.

A balanced combination of reliable technology and exciting features, DELL Vostro A860 is an ideal machine for everyday business computing. Affordable and optimised for increased productivity, the notebook from major computer Manufacturer Dell is a good choice for a price-conscious user. It has a 15.6 inch anti-glare widescreen that allows easy viewing and offers sharp and vivid images. It allows the user to work fast and efficiently. High on mobility, the computer helps in easy transition from a desktop to a laptop. Ideal for executives who need to stay connected while on the move, the computer has features optimised for everyday office computing. It is equipped with onboard wireless, 10/100 Ethernet interface and v.92 data/fax modem. It also has an optional Bluetooth capability that allows the user to connect to personal area networks and synchronise with other Bluetooth-enabled devices.

Designed for an active lifestyle, the computer can easily handle the rigours of daily business. Robust and durable, it has been made with reliable and superior components. The Dell Vostro A860 has an exterior coating that helps protect the system from scratches while a sealed keyboard helps guard against dust and spills. The computer has 2GB Dual-channel DDR2 SDRAM and a 160GB hard drive that can store ample data in the form of music, media, photos, videos and files. The Dell laptop has a 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive and 8Xmax DVD+/-RW Drive with DVD+R double layer write capability as its optical device. Also, the computer has Intel Integrated Graphics Media Accelerator X3100 for a graphics card and an Internal 10/100 Fast Ethernet as its network card.

Operating on the familiar Genuine Windows Vista Business with Genuine Windows XP Professional as its operating system makes the user feel at home. Powered by Intel Core 2 Duo SU9300 1.2GHz ULV processor, Samsung X360-SU9300 is an efficient and reliable laptop. It has a system memory of 2GB (1×2GB) DDR3 which runs at a speed of 1066MHz. Its has an LCD 13.3 inch WXGA SuperBright Gloss LED display screen with a resolution of 1280×800, that offers sharp and vivid images. Weighing a mere 1.29kg, the laptop has set a new standard in mobile computing. The X360 offers all features required for extensive communication and data sharing functionality. A fully loaded laptop from Samsung, it offers all features a busy executive demands. It has Intel GMA X4500 graphics card and a Intel GMA X4500 as its graphics processor.

Equipped with a hard disk capacity of 120GB, it can store all your photos, files, music, media and other stuff with ease. The Samsung X360 – SU9300 (NP-X360-AA02UK) laptop also has 3 watts stereo speakers (1.5 watt x2), wireless LAN and Bluetooth. For expansion it has 3 USB 2.0 ports and 7-in-1 card reader (MS, MS Pro, SD, SDHC, MMC, MMC plus, xD). This feature helps enhance connectivity of the laptop to a great extent. Ideal for corporate use and small businesses, the ultra portable laptop also has an integrated video camera. As for security of the laptop, Kensington Lock Slot, Finger Print Sensor, HDD Password, Security Chip (TPM), System Password and BIOS Password keep your precious files safe and secure by preventing unauthorised access. The anti-bacterial keyboard has 83 keys with Silver Nano technology while input is provided by Touch Pad and Touch Screen.

Offering the user unique computing experience, Asus Eee PC 1000H-WHI066X in pearl white colour has 7 hours of battery life. Its exclusive Super Hybrid Engine ensures that the battery lasts long while its Super Hybrid Engine offers performance and power consumption modes that allow easy adjustments in accordance to various needs. Ideal for travelling, the netbook from Taiwanese manufacturer Asus comes with an exclusive 10GB Eee Storage. The file-encrypted Eee Storage with 5GB worth of downloads has easy accessibility from both Windows and Linux platforms. An exciting machine, it has a large 10 inch screen that allows comfortable viewing of documents and web pages. Its keyboard is almost the same size as standard keyboard size and is very convenient to use. You can choose from a total of 4 custom-coloured designs to suit your personality. The Eee PC’s surface has inlaid motifs that are beautiful and do not fade with time. A robust machine, it has a scratch-resistant surface.

Weighing a mere 1.45kg, it is truly a portable notebook with an Intel Atom N270 processor that runs at a speed of 1.6 GHz. The Asus Eee PC 1000H-WHI066X Pearl White netbook has high speed connectivity with Wi-Fi 802.11n and built-in Bluetooth that allows easy data transfers between devices. It comes loaded with a full range of applications that enhance communication and computing experiences. Its built-in devices include stereo speakers, wireless LAN aerial and Bluetooth aerial. It has a card reader and a 160GB hard drive, which can store all your data, files, music and other media. Equipped with a 1GB RAM, it also has a Sound card and an integrated 1.3 mega pixel camera. With Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition as its operating system, it comes with a 2 year warranty.

An impressive netbook which is reasonably well priced, offers portability, comfort and is loaded with many useful features. Created withtoday’s fast-paced and digitally interconnected life in mind; Samsung NC10 looks stylish and at the same time, helps you work more efficiently. One of the lightest netbooks in the world, the NC10 weighs a mere 1.33kg and runs on a 6-cell battery. It has an attractive 10.2″ SuperBright LED screen and a normal-size, ergonomic notebook PC style keyboard, which is a pleasure to use. The TFT active matrix screen has a resolution of 1024×640 and displays vibrant and sharp images.

Its Intel Atom N270 processor enables the NC10 to deliver real computing power despite being a low weight machine and that too at a reasonable cost. Its operating system is Microsoft Windows XP Home and has a 160GB hard disk storage, which offers ample storage space for all your storage needs. Setting a new standard in performance for net books, the NC 10 comes in an ultra durable Protect-o-Edge casing that can withstand the rough-tough daily life. An ideal travelling companion, the Samsung NC10 (NP-NC10-KA04UK) offers maximum freedom and mobility to the executive on the go. One can stay connected to the world and share information, music, photos and so on and stay connected to the Internet at the same time and work efficiently. Designed to attract attention, it is powerhouse that can cater to the most demanding executive. Moreover, it is Bluetooth enabled and has an integrated 1.3 mega pixel camera. Practical and versatile, the Samsung netbook is extremely user-friendly.

ASUS, the Taiwanese manufacturer which is known worldwide for providing total solutions in computing, communications, and consumer electronics, has come up with the ASUS Eee PC 900 12GB WinXP. This Eee PC is designed to be your constant companion and will make your personal computing easier as well as affordable. Its portability as well as compactness exactly matches the requirement of the people who want lightweight and elegant computing solution. This new Eee PC is a product of a joint venture between Intel and Asus, and it incorporates features like an Intel CPU and chip-set, 512MB of memory, WLAN, a built-in camera, a 10/100 Ethernet port, and more. This innovative mobility product offers the system of choice for the users who don’t want to go for large sized notebooks available in the market today.

ASUS Eee PC 900 12GB WinXP weighs only 2 pounds and has a compact and highly readable seven-inch display with 800 x 480 pixel resolutions. It offers two types of intuitive interface to let you choose how you want to use it and with its full desktop mode you can use the built-in WLAN connectivity to communicate on the run or do almost anything else online. Its Flash storage functionality keeps the weight as low as 0.89 kilograms that is less than even two pounds! The ASUS Eee PC 900 12GB WinXP also offers wifi b/g, a memory card reader, three USB 2.0 ports, Ethernet LAN and a VGA out. It is highly compatible with Windows XP and even its response time is quick. So, it seems completely a win-win proposition for the customers.

Motion Computing, a world leading mobile computing and wireless communications solution provider, has recently expanded its rugged tablet PC range by adding J3400 Tablet PC to it. According to the company the J3400 is targeted towards increasing flexibility and maximizing performance. It is been designed in a way to assist mobile workers in their day to day tasks and has been blessed with latest technologies that makes the device fit for use in different work environments.

The J3400 is expected to offer unprecedented battery life with superior performance on the go. It is among those rugged tablet PCs that serves the mobile users across various verticals such as healthcare, construction, field sales, service and government. However, it’s not directly solely at the healthcare industry like its mobile clinical assistant sibling the Motion Computing C5 tablet PC. Instead, the J3400 has much wider applications and uses. According to David Altounian, president and CEO of Motion Computing, “The J3400 was developed based on more than seven years of tablet PC experience, and feedback from customers across industries. It is a mobile computing device with the capabilities our customers are demanding – a powerful processor with a compact rugged design that supports users who must be productive whether in the field or in the office.”

This tablet is highly rugged. It’s IP-52 rated and meets MIL-STD-810F specifications. It implies that the tablet can endure hard bumps and drops, moisture and dust. Below are the main tech specs of the J3400:

• Powered via Intel Core 2 Duo processor
• Shock mounted display and 1.8 inch hard disk drive
• Option for 64GB SSD
• 2.0 MP camera
• Smart card reader and biometric fingerprint reader
• GPS, location tracking and geo-tagging
• J-Series Work Anywhere kit and Motion’s View Anywhere technology with Hydis AFFS+ wide screen display offering outdoor viewing
• Other goodies include Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Speak Anywhere technology and other integrated tools and applications

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In this modern era most of us prefer computing on the go. Our computing gadgets are getting more diminutive day by day and they are smarter too. Data usage is also increasing. An average mobile device user maintains gigabytes of data which is crucial for his work and entertainment. So, it’s imperative to have a good backup solution that not only saves the user from data loss but also offers data retrieval on the go.

Thus, Microsoft is going to launch a new service called My Phone that will enable Windows Mobile users to synchronise and store data from their mobile device to web. It’s an online data back up and storage solution that will update and maintain data in real time. The My Phone service will host space for storing photos, videos, text messages and calendar items. That way it is no problem if you are running out of space on a smartphone like the Samsung SGH-i900 Omnia 8GB, because the My Phone service gives you practically unlimited storage space. Apart from using it as a real time back up service the users will also be able to share their data among each other.

My Phone was initially named Skybox. It will be a great service to use as it will not only offer data backup and data sharing but also enable the users to access their mobile information via PC also.

Scott Rockfeld, Director in the Windows Mobile group at the Microsoft Corp. commented, “This new Microsoft cloud service syncs critical information (e.g., contacts, calendar appointments, tasks, text messages, photos, video, etc) on a user’s mobile phone to a password protected Web site. Once synchronized, people can easily back-up and restore mobile phone data. My Phone provides an easy to use Web portal where people can access and manage content on the phone, and share that information with others.”

It is confirmed that Samsung Electronics is going to release the NC20 laptop in the UK today. The company’s NC20 model is very popular abroad and it based on Via Technologies’ Nano processor. It will officially hit the UK’s consumer markets on Monday, i.e. 9th Feb 2009. British Telecom has already started accepting pre-orders over the weekend for the new netbook.

NC20 will offer a 1.3GHz Nano processor, 12 inches of widescreen display, 1GB high speed RAM, one 120GB hard disk and will be running on Windows XP Home edition operating system. According to BT’s portal, the initial NC20 models will sport a white coloured case. For those who prefer black will have to wait till 9th March as the company will release the second version of NC20 that time, or simply content themselves with a black Samsung NC10. The Samsung NC netbook product line fits in between Intel Atom powered netbooks and some other more powerful systems. It brings the consumers a stellar combination of performance, style and productivity.

Via Nano has got an 800MHz front side bus and is embedded on the Via’s VX800 chipset. Via VX800 has got integrated hardware video decoders for high-definition video playback. This ensures great performance but still if you are aiming for more then the Intel Atom is the ideal one.