The next 11 days will be busy as the Big 3 computer giants release a plethora of new toys and software. On October 23, Apple will presumably introduce us to the new iPad Mini, their new 7” tablet designed to compete with the Nexus 7 and the Kindle Fire.
Then on the 26th, Microsoft will unleash Windows 8 on the world, along with their new Surface tablets running Windows RT (their watered-down version of Windows 8). I can see the lines forming now around the new Microsoft Pop-Up stores around the country.
On the 29th, we have two events scheduled…First Microsoft will introduce us all to their new Windows Phone 8. Then, Google is holding a major press conference to introduce us to…? It is probably centered around Android devices like a new phone or two and a new tablet. But it’s all guesswork at this point.
Actually I am interested in all the products coming out. Specifically, I am morbidly fascinated by Windows 8 and Windows RT and am anxious to see how the general public accepts them. I am personally torn…1/2 of me wants Microsoft to succeed and the other half wants them to fail miserably for trying to dictate how we use our computers. And with their pricing so high on the Surface tablet, how will they succeed going head-to-head with the iPad?
What is my best advice to you concerning the new Microsoft products? The same as always…wait. No need to rush out and get it. Let’s see what problems arise when people get their hands on them…and what all the reviewers say. We’ve got plenty of time. -JRC
How Microsoft Surface stacks up against competing tablets
Microsoft’s Surface tablet lands amidst an increasingly crowded and diverse tablet market, one with a dominant leader in Apple’s iPad, fractured app ecosystems, and a wide range of sizes and prices.
Microsoft Surface Price Too High, Says Sterne Agee
With Microsoft charging $499 for an intro level Surface without cover, and $599 for the Surface with its keyboard cover, Microsoft is going to be fighting Apple at the high end, while leaving room for Google and Amazon to clean up on the low end.
Will 'normal' Windows users want a Start button for Windows 8?
SweetLabs joins a handful of other companies offering to bring the more familiar Start menu/Button back to Windows 8.
How to skip Windows 8 and continue using Windows 7
If you're perfectly happy with Windows 7 and skeptical about Windows 8, I have good news for you. You've got seven more years before you have to give it up. Here are the facts, figures, and dates to know.
Newsweek turns to digital-only publication
Newsweek will end its US print run on December 31st, after 80 years in print...future editions will be released under the moniker Newsweek Global, a subscription-based online magazine for tablets and browsers.
Price War! Best Buy and Target to Match Amazon's Prices
With the holiday season fast approaching, brick-and-mortar retailers Best Buy and Target pledge to match Amazon's prices. Get ready shoppers ... It's bargain time.
The All New iTunes 11 Is Almost Here
Within the next few weeks iTunes on your computer will be getting a long overdue makeover. The final piece of the puzzle should be out any day now. This major upgrade will help simplify what has always been a rather confusing and cluttered application.
Dropbox makes the easiest way to send photos
E-mail, Facebook, texting, etc. are all good ways to share new digital stills and videos; but they’re typically an image-by-image, select-and-send process. Dropbox can eliminate those extra steps with its Camera Upload option, available on Android and iOS devices.
Best Free Online Backup Sites
Do you know when the absolute worst time to think about backups is? It’s the moment when the tech support guy tells you your hard drive has died and your data is lost.
Password Manager Roundup
This week, I took a look at three password-manager apps for consumers: LastPass, by a company of the same name; 1Password , by AgileBits; and RoboForm, by Siber Systems. Each app stores all of your various information in one central place, where it’s protected by a single master passcode. Includes a video.
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