Dell Gives Trialware the Heave-Ho (PC World)

Dell Gives Trialware the Heave-Ho (PC World)
PC World - Not interested in all of the trial software that clutters up new PCs? You're not alone: According to Dell's recent research in both focus groups and broader surveys, small-business users overwhelmingly view trialware as an irritant, not a benefit. That research has led Dell to axe the extras from its new Vostro line of small-business desktop PCs and laptops. Eliminating demo applications is a major step for Dell, which has caught flack for the quantity of trialware on its consumer PCs. (One frustrated customer went so far as to develop a "Decrapifier" utility. ...

My New Laptop
Hey Guys, Continuing the current trend of new laptops, thought I'd post mine ;) I ordered it on wednesday, but I wont have it until around the 14th

Fujitsu Laptop with Biodegradable Chassis (PC World)
PC World - Fujitsu is offering a laptop with a biodegradable chassis made out of plastic derived from cornstarch.

HTC Tempts iPhone Fans With 'Unlocked' Mobile Computer (TechWeb)
TechWeb - The Taiwanese firm will sell its expanded smartphone and ultra-mini notebook in the U.S. for $900 without being tethered to a specific carrier.

School Time Chalking Up Laptop Sales (Investor's Business Daily)
Investor's Business Daily - The back-to-school shopping season typically gives a nice boost to PC sales, especially notebooks. Retailers, though, also focus nowadays on selling a bunch of electronics and accessories.