Vista Battery Problems and Microsoft Security Updates (NewsFactor)

Vista Battery Problems and Microsoft Security Updates (NewsFactor)

NewsFactor - Several computer manufacturers have reportedly indicated that Vista, Microsoft's newest operating system, is consuming more battery power in laptop computers than anticipated. Since laptop users want to be able to use their PCs as long as possible without being tethered to an electrical outlet, the added drain that Vista puts on battery power can be a definite disadvantage for them.



Danish consumer agency finds design flaw in Apple iBook (InfoWorld)

InfoWorld - The Danish Consumer Complaints Board has published evidence of a manufacturing defect resulting in power failures in some of Apple's iBook G4 notebook computers. The board has already ordered the company to refund one Danish customer, and expects its findings to influence cases elsewhere, a spokesman said on Friday.



Smaller Intel reaches for new chip markets (InfoWorld)

InfoWorld - Intel's new generation of processors with 45-nanometer features will help it earn profits from rising demand for notebook PCs and enter a nascent market segment called mobile Internet devices, the company's CEO said Thursday.



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