Lenovo to ship Windows Live on PCs (InfoWorld)

Lenovo to ship Windows Live on PCs (InfoWorld)

InfoWorld - In a modest win for Microsoft's struggling online services business, Microsoft said late Tuesday that computer maker Lenovo will pre-load Windows Live services on its ThinkPad notebooks, ThinkCentre desktops, and Lenovo-branded PCs.



Fujitsu Gambles on SSDs for Ultra-Portable Laptops (PC Magazine)

PC Magazine - Although expensive, Fujitsu believes that there is a market for these notebooks, which will now have the option of either a 16GB or 32GB solid state drive.



Flash drives being used in bigger devices (USATODAY.com)

USATODAY.com - SAN FRANCISCO - Go ahead - drop that laptop. If it has a new flash memory drive inside, there's a good chance it won't break. Flash memory, the type of computer memory in digital cameras and other small electronics, is finding its way into bigger, more powerful devices.



Dell Polls PC Users on Favorite Linux Varieties (PC World)

PC World - Dell Inc. began polling customers about their software preferences on Tuesday as part of an effort by the struggling PC vendor to meet a popular request for desktops and notebooks that run on Linux instead of Windows.



Fujitsu offers flash-based notebooks (InfoWorld)

InfoWorld - Fujitsu Computer Systems is fortifying two models in its notebook line by offering the option of solid state drives for rugged applications like health care and aviation, the company said Monday.



Apple Could Use Flash Memory in Mini-notebooks (PC World)

PC World - A new mini-notebook design from Apple Inc. could use fast-booting flash memory instead of traditional hard discs, according to an analyst report.