Gmail now has quick and easy to use tasks integrated into the Gmail interface much like your chat client. Usable? Yes. Functional? Mostly yes.
This obviously being inspired by another large company who has been accused of taking over the world market seems like it would have come sooner. Still, better late than never and it comes with features we would want like in email ‘add to tasks’ options, print options, etc. Give them a try if you are a gmail user and let us know what you think.
Yes. If you thought your Emperor Workstation was complete you may have forgotten one tiny 15 ton addition. These guys have created the most awesome–or at least largest–WiiMote mod I have ever seen. Control of two 15 ton crane arms is yours with nothing more than your Wii remotes. Just make sure you have the right remote when you go to play tennis.
As of yesterday Windows 7 has now been Released To Manufactures. Everything is on schedule for the October release however there is still alot that has to happen before then. Manufacturers still need to test OEM copies on their hardware to make sure it will work with their configurations, language packs still need to be created an all kinds of other operating system involved activities.
For those who have missed it Windows 7 is going to have the free upgrade for new PC buyers from now until release just like they did with Vista. It isn’t going to apply to every new system but most manufacturers are jumping on the band wagon. When you purchase a new system at your local retailer that comes with Vista Home Premium, Business or Ultimate come October you will get a free upgrade to Windows 7 for your respective version.
The official Windows 7 prices are as follows:
Windows 7 Home Premium: $120 for upgrade; $200 for full version
Windows 7 Professional: $200 for upgrade; $300 for full version
Windows 7 Ultimate: $220 for upgrade; $320 for full version
Microsoft WAS offering a discounted upgrade for pre-orders but you have already missed out on that. You can preorder for full price now or wait to see if some other deal comes along.
Rumors have been bouncing around about a Windows 7 ‘family pack’ bundle with 3 licenses for $137. Again this is just a rumor so we will just have to keep an eye out.
Oh and those who jumped on the Release Candidate are in luck–kind of. You will not have to reinstall Windows 7 when it is released. The bad news? This is just like upgrading from XP where all of your files get bundled into a folder called Windows.OLD. So this means you have to reinstall all of your programs, set up all of your preferences and migrate all of your files back to their correct locations. Turns out I don’t really feel like this is good news.
[UPDATE]: So in a wave of anticipatory man-drool the rumors have been flying all over the place about whether or not build 7600 is going to be RTM. Per the official Microsoft blog the RTM is not complete yet but who knows! They could just be upset that it has leaked to the usual places already and that the less than legal market has stolen their thunder. As soon as we get some legit information we will let you know.
