To celebrate the launch of Windows 7 in Japan, Microsoft has partnered with Burger King to unveil a massive Whopper, which consists of 7 beef patties and just 2 buns, unfortunately. It's available now (until October 28th), priced at $8.50USD.
[via Akihabaranews]
In Microsoft's latest Windows 7 commercial, "the happy words just keep on coming as Kylie creates another slideshow to share even more good news about Windows 7 with her friends." You can see Kylie's previous Windows 7 commercial here. Video after the break.
Microsoft's new "Your PC, Your Life" commercial touts that when it's time to get some work done on any Windows 7-powered computer, its "new features help you cruise through your PC like a pro." Video after the break.
[via Tech World]
The Phoenix Instant Boot BIOS basically uses "a highly optimized UEFI implementation that can start loading an OS in just under a second." Continue reading for a video demonstration.
Combined with Windows 7's optimized startup procedure, that means you're looking at incredibly short boot times.[via Engadget]
Microsoft may have received some praise for its Laptop Hunters commercials, but this Windows 7 launch video just might be the worst campaign that we've seen yet. Continue reading to watch.
Either Microsoft's sense of humor has gotten almost British in its sophistication and dryness, or this is the worst promotional video I've ever seen in my life.[via Crunchgear]
In this new Microsoft commercial, "Kylie takes all the happy words about Windows 7 and makes them happier in her very own slideshow." Continue reading for the video.
Microsoft has just released a series of videos where "Latika, a Microsoft engineer, guides you through an interactive tour of Windows 7." Continue reading to watch.
I feel like I've Microsoft's video tours of Windows 7 somewhere - though I can't quite put my finger on it.[via Gizmodo]
Amazon is selling the Windows 7 Home Premium Upgrade pre-order for just $49.99 shipped, originally priced at $119.99. This version "makes it easy to create a home network and share all of your favorite photos, videos, and music -- you can even watch, pause, rewind, and record TV." Product page.
[via Amazon]
Similar to Microsoft's Vista packaging, the new Windows 7 boxes still feature a clamshell design, but apparently, it's "37 percent lighter and has a 50 percent better econometrics score" compared to its predecessor. Click here for first picture in gallery.
We could swear we've seen this before, but nonetheless, Microsoft's Windows blog has unveiled what it's calling the official Windows 7's packaging -- as in, this it what we'll be seeing in stores when it launches this fall.[via Engadget]
User interface designer Cullen Dudas shows us what Windows 7 should be like, "but from the looks of this stunning demo of his Copenhagen User Experience design concept, Microsoft might want to hire him before someone else does." Video after the break.
When Cullen first began working on Copenhagen, he started with a question: "How could one reenergize, reinvigorate the very essence and soul of Windows?"[via Dvice]
