Windows 7, Droid, Nook and Apple gear
24/10/2009Quite a few big announcements this week, such as the Nook e-reader, new Macs, a cool Google Android phone from Motorola and Windows 7 launch jazz. Here are my articles from the Today@PCWorld section this week.
Apple slams Windows 7 in ads
Not only Microsoft is celebrating the launch of Windows 7 with some new ads, but Apple is also taking a stab at the introduction of the new OS, in its usual deprecating manner.
Windows 7: what the reviews say
Microsoft unleashed Windows 7 to the masses on Thursday, and momentum for the new operating system has even put it ahead of Harry Potter pre-orders on Amazon UK this week, set to break retail records.
Google to launch ‘Google Audio’ music service and phone
Is Google gunning to become the next Apple? Google is reportedly set to unveil its own music service and is also working with a smartphone manufacturer on an own-brand Android phone.
Barnes & Noble Nook e-reader pricing and specs leaked
The dual screen (e-ink + capacitive touchscreen) reader from Barnes and Noble that runs on Android and can lend books for up to two weeks.
Can Verizon’s Motorola ‘Droid’ live up to the hype?
Verizon cranked up its hype machine, preparing the launch of the Droid, Motorola’s Android-powered competitor to the iPhone. But will it be good enough to trump the iPhone?

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