Finally the Vista is out and the launch by Bill Gates touting it as the next best thing was done while the Microsoft Office 2007 seemed to have got the backseat in the fanfare!

Microsoft’s Bill Gates ushered his company’s new Vista OS and Office 2007 software suite into Europe, near the end of a round-the-world event that brings the software to 70 countries in 19 languages.

Gates was keen to present Vista as a milestone for the company, but also a cornerstone OS for manipulating video and photos, conducting e-commerce transactions, and using Voice over IP functions.

GPS systems are all the rage nowadays but you could be in for a surprise if you picked up a TomTom GPS device. TomTom International confirmed on Monday that some of its latest Go 910 devices have shipped with a virus preinstalled. The infected systems were all manufactured during a one-week period around October 2006, TomTom said in a statement posted to its Web site on Monday. The affected systems are running version 6.51 of the TomTom software.

The iPod shuffle is now available in pink, green, blue and orange but it still costs the same: $79. The tiny 1GB player is still available in its original silver color, too. Apple sent out press releases this morning detaling the 5 colors and how it would still run native on both systems. There would be no problem, just more choice for people to have. In seeing them, I have to admit… they are sexy.

Source - Apple Press Release

A coalition of rivals charged on Friday that Microsoft Corp.’s new Vista operating system coming out next week will perpetuate practices found illegal in the European Union nearly three years ago.The group, which includes IBM, Nokia , Sun Microsystems, Adobe, Oracle and Red Hat, said its complaints made last year are yet to be addressed just days before Vista is due for release.

The European Commission found in 2004 that Microsoft used its dominance to muscle out RealNetworks and other makers of audio and video streaming software and that it made its desktop Windows deliberately incompatible with rivals’ server software.

Everyonce in a while someone tries to reinvent the wheel when it comes to a gadget. Some excel, and some fail. This particular product fails at everything it attempts.

This new mouse stands on it’s side, the company says that it is a more natural way for someone to use their hand. I, for one beg to differ. Using my scroll wheel like a trigger isn’t something I need, and dragging the side of my hand doesn’t seem more benficial. I don’t have a clue how this thing helps me. I’d rather need a handcast than ever be caught using this. However, if you like wrist joints in tact, it comes in at $63

Apple always likes being the next big thing. With each passing computer season they seem to up the bar of making the home network a little closer

This season will be no different. The 802.11n Airport Extreme doubles the range, and speeds up the ability for upload and download. They have MIMO (multiple input, multiple output) capability. Where old routers wold send out everyones information at one time, the Apple new router sends out each persons individually, to make speeds more efficient.

Rumor around computer circles is that the new Extreme looks to not hit shelves until the release of leopard. It will have the same price point at the original Aiport extreme at launch.

Laser Printers have always been an office staple, since prices were so high. They became such an aid to print lots of copies at a high rate, and less crumple on the paper. However, as the prices drop, should you be in the market for a laser printer? Here is a few questions to ask yourself.

Do I print a large volume of pages? Some people don’t print often, but when they do it’s a large amount of paper. Sitting next to the old inkjet for an hour just isn’t fun. You can’t leave due to paper jams. Lasers also print 2 sided effortlessly, so they look much more professional.

Panasonic has always been a figure in the TV industry. Their 50″ TV series was a step to take them from a figure to a powerhouse in the new Slimline TV models.

Overall this TV is a good TV. The TV allows users to watch their digital images, provided they have an SD card. This will also hold true for TV firmware updates. You will be able to update your TV to better resolution, or capabilites if you have a big enough card.

Hot laptops have always been a pain, sitting making your legs sweat. And if not that, Your house is a madhouse, and connecting wires across it becomes a pain and the fear of dropping your computer greatly increases. Belkin has fixed this problems. The visual designers of the Xbox 360, made the Cushtop. It’s a sleek, stylish case that is drop resistant. It’s thick walls can really take a beating. They also offer a comfortable base, for sitting on your lap keeping your legs nice and cool.

The TIMO Intelligent Oven is ready to take over from your spouse (in the area of cooking at least), featuring both cooking and refrigeration elements that are controlled over the internet remotely. This means you can now start the cooking process when you’re driving back via a cellphone, PDA, or if you live just 10 minutes away from your house, just send the signal from your office computer. This doesn’t mean you’re let off the hook from all the tedious preparation work involved, but at least you are guaranteed of a piping hot meal the moment you step into home sweet home. No nagging spouse involved!