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Microsoft brings back the Ultimate Steal, students can get Office 2007 Ultimate for $59.95

Once again Microsoft has come back with the Ultimate Steal for Office Ultimate 2007. The offer will allow current students (of a registered school) that have a valid .edu email address to pick up a copy of Office Ultimate 2007 for just $59.95. For the purpose of this offer, the copy of Office Ultimate 2007 more »

Rumor: Windows 7 pricing to begin at $199

The latest rumor surrounding Windows 7 deals with the pricing, and in this case I am not sure I can believe the numbers. To begin with, they have come courtesy of an “anonymous tip and is not from a trusted source.” Also on top of that, the prices seem to be a little high, especially more »

Microsoft confirms the many flavors of Windows 7

Despite what we hoped in thinking that Microsoft may have learned a lesson with the many available versions for Windows Vista, it seems they are determined to make the same mistake with Windows 7. So, just how many versions are we talking about? Six in total, and if you ask me, that is about three or four more than we need. Of course, it may not be all that terrible considering most consumers will only have to choose between Home Premium, Professional and possibly Starter. All-in-all, here are the versions will see and a little glimpse into what each will offer:

  • Windows 7 Starter: Ability to run three concurrent applications, improved taskbar, JumpLists and the ability to join a Home Group.
  • Windows 7 Home Basic: Available only in emerging markets.
  • Windows 7 Home Premium: Aero Glass, advanced windows navigation, handwriting recognition, multi-touch and Windows Media Center.
  • Windows 7 Professional: Ability to join a managed network, advanced network backup and Location Aware Printing.
  • Windows 7 Enterprise: bitLocker, DirectAccess and AppLocker. Limited to bulk business sales.
  • Windows 7 Ultimate: Includes everything from the lower versions.

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Microsoft once again offering Office Ultimate 2007 for just $59.95

Microsoft has once again brought back their “Ultimate Steal” deal for Office Ultimate 2007, which allows students to purchase the full retail version for just $59.95. Keep in mind this is the regular version and not the normal student edition, this version includes Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access, Accounting Express, Groove, InfoPath, OneNote and Publisher. more »

Das Keyboard is good, yes?

Recently, a company known as Das Keyboard, who made a name for themselves back in 2005 for introducing completely blank keyboards, introduced two new keyboard models.

The first is the Professional model, which include some terrific gold-plated mechanical key switches. They have also added some new blue LEDs that are “Darth Vader approved.” I took that from the Das Keyboard website, honest.

The Ultimate is, of course, the ultimate. All the keys have that Das Keyboard blank look. That is, all the keys are unlabeled. The company says that it is “easy” for a typist to get used to these blank things.

Save $620 on Microsoft Office Ultimate with your .edu address

Microsoft has brought back their “Ultimate Steal” promotion, and once again are offering a great deal on Office Ultimate. Microsoft is currently running the promotion for students which will allow them to save $620, which is 91% off the retail price of Microsoft Office Ultimate. The office suite normally retails for $680, however up until more »

Microsoft lowers Vista pricing

In a move that can only be described as shocking, Microsoft has announced price cuts on Windows Vista. The price cuts affect the higher versions and will lower price for the full version of Vista Ultimate from $399 to $319, with the upgrade price dropping from $259 to $219. Vista Home Premium will drop from more »