The Home Shopping Network (HSN) has two Gateway Windows 8 laptops for sale, and at an attractive price too. One can pick up a 15.6" model for just $649.95, or $699.95 for the 17.3" version. Both laptops sport an Intel Core i5 processor, and come with 4GB RAM accompanied by a 500GB hard drive. While both are identical with regards to specifications, neither sports a touch screen.
It's rather odd seeing a special offer being promoted on television for Windows 8 laptops, especially since the operating system hasn't officially launched yet. While no shipping details are provided, there's no indication that any delays are present. Should you be interested in making full use of Windows 8, you may wish to hold off for laptops that sport touch screens, but at this price it's not a bad deal if one's tight on cash.
The offer ends in just under nine hours, so be sure to get in quick should you wish to make a purchase. Remember that we've not had the opportunity to relay pricing for Windows 8 hardware that'll be released once the platform is in the wild, so take this how you will. The real question is: Windows 8 laptop or tablet?
Source: HSN (17.3" / 15.6"); thanks, MrVol84, for the tip!
Here's why Microsoft just dropped nearly $20 billion on Nuance
Microsoft now owns Nuance Communications. Here's an analysis of the deal's big-picture implications, including what it means for Microsoft's cloud competition.
From success to success, Mojang Studios still feels like an indie studio
Mojang Studios is the developer behind one of the most popular and successful franchises in the world: Minecraft. Despite the undeniable power of Minecraft and their acquisition in 2014 by gaming powerhouse Microsoft, Mojang Studios sometimes still feels like an underfunded indie studio.
I became a Halo war journalist in ArmA 3
Halo is often characterized by its supersoldier-focused perspectives with characters like Master Chief and Spartan Locke. But what's it like to be a regular human on 26th-century battlefields? I signed myself up for a "war journalist" roleplay session in Halo-themed Arma 3 to find out.
These are the absolute best USB flash drives you can buy
USB drives remain the best way to physically migrate data to and from devices. Best of all, transfer speeds are generally very good and can even give external SSDs a run for their money. Here's a quick look at some of the best USB drives available.