Microsoft’s Courier Tablet Appears Again; This Time It’s Running Windows 7

It looks like Microsoft is willing to leak as much info as possible about its future tablet. The Courier has been spotted again and it looks like the hot tablet is running Windows 7. We were certainly waiting for the Courier to run Windows 7. It’s not like Redmond has more OS ready to power up a tablet computer.

Microsoft is responsible for designing its own hardware just as it did with the Zune HD and the Xbox 360. The Courier will hit resellers sometime in mid 2010 which is probably when Apple’s future tablet will also be available in stores. Remember though that this is all based on speculation, rumors and leaked information. Microsoft will not comment on anything yet which is a clever move in order to keep us buzzing about the tablet.

via ZDNet

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Microsoft Courier Tablet Concept Gets Leaked

Even the most faithful Apple fan should be interested in these renderings of the Microsoft Courier Tablet concept. The tablet has been leaked and it looks just great. At this point we’re curious to see what tablet is Apple going to launch but if what we see in these pictures here will come true then Cupertino should expect a fierce fight from Microsoft in this new tablet market.

Getting back to the Curier we can’t but notice the generous display made by two 7-inch hinged multitouch display. You can interact with the screens by using your fingers or a stylus and you can use both screens at once as the user interface permits various movements and actions from screen to screen. We don’t have all the specs but so far we know the Courier comes with a home button on the hinge, status LEDs on one side and an impressive 3 megapixel camera with flash and 4x digital zoom. Can Apple top all of that?

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Microsoft Turtle and Pure Phones Get Leaked

Is it just me or has Microsoft started to look better and better all of a sudden? Let’s forget for a second about the countless times we hated and cursed various Windows versions and think about some products made by Redmond that we really like. Obviously there’s the Xbox 360 and its upcoming upgrade called Project Natal, there’s the Zune HD and the recently unveiled Courier tablet concept and the list will not stop there. Apparently the Project Pink we’ve talked about yesterday is being developed at full throttle. This Microsoft initiative that will bring the first Microsoft phones to the public has produced two phones so far, which could become quite popular in various markets.
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Microsoft opening Windows 7 cafe in Paris?

We’ve heard a lot about Microsoft’s retail locations but what we haven’t heard is a Windows 7 cafe right smack in the middle of Paris. Lucky for those of you who happen to love Windows and cafes, it was recently announced that on October 22nd Microsoft will be opening just that, a Windows 7 cafe on 47 Boulevard Sebastopol in Paris.

Of course, if you want to get down on the coffee, pastries, Xbox and Windows action, you better do so soon after October 22nd as it will only be open for a few weeks after

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HTC Leo all but confirmed for O2 UK release

Rumors surfaced yesterday that we would possibly be seeing the HTC Leo appear on O2 UK as the HTC HD2. Well, it seems part of those rumors are to be believed as Engadget has recently gotten their hands on the above photograph that shows that the handset will in fact be dropping on the carrier.

What’s even more interesting is that if you sign up for the correct 18-month contract you will be given the HTC Leo for free. Now all we need to do is hear of a North American carrier that will pick up the device as it is every Windows Mobile fanboy’s dream (if such a person exists).

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Microsoft Zune HD Available on eBay

The Zune HD is a hit product so far. Most resellers have run out of it so maybe you should check eBay’s auctions to see if people are selling any Zune HD. And if you do, you’ll be pleasantly surprised to find out that there’s a special Zune waiting for you. The auction for this 32GB “Atomic” Zune HD starts at $265 but the price will probably go way up. In case you’re not willing to pay extra for a Zune HD then you should probably wait for the guys at Redmond to release this version too. Which I’m sure they will do at some point in the near future.

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Google Sync updated to support Gmail

Currently, Google Sync is only able to keep your Calender and Contacts updated, effectively leaving Gmail in the dark. Luckily, it was recently announced that the service will now allow for Gmail syncing as well, if you have an iPhone or Windows Mobile handset, that is.

To read more about the update including how you can activate Gmail syncing, head here.

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Flash 10 Beta for Smartphones to be Available in October

You have been probably waiting for Adobe to finish its Flash 10 for smartphones already but the company doesn’t have a final version just yet. Good news though, that Flash 10 is going to be available by the end of the year, at least in beta. According to its latest earnings presentation Flash 10 beta for smartphone will be available sometime in October. The software will be available for smartphones made by Nokia and Palm or running Google and Microsoft OS.

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