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Cost: Time
Synopsis: It looks like the Sony scare is not over. Toshiba has announced today that they will be recalling more laptops, including those listed below. To some this is good news, "yay! free batteries"; for those with IT departments to run...not so much. Please see the list below, and replace batteries as needed. Visit the recall page to place your order.
| Computer Models | Accessory Batteries |
| Satellite A100/A105 Tecra A7 |
PA3399U-2BRS PA3451U-1BRS |
Cost: Time
Synopsis: WindowsConnected has been helping Microsoft spread the word that SP1 is not slated for release in 2008. They however did say that it was "in testing", with a limited beta that will release within the year. The words from Microsoft are as follows.
“There will be a Windows Vista service pack and our current expectation is that a beta will be made available sometime this year. Service packs are part of the traditional software lifecycle — they’re something we do for all Microsoft products as part of our commitment to continuous improvement, and providing early test builds is a standard practice that helps us incorporate customer feedback and improve the overall quality of the product.
Service packs are just one example of the work we do to constantly improve the Windows experience. We also deliver improvements to Windows via Windows Update, which is an excellent channel for providing our customers with the most significant updates as they happen. And, since Windows Vista launched, we have continued working with partners to improve overall device coverage and application compatibility. There are now more than 2.1 million supported devices and more than 2,000 logoed applications for Windows Vista. We think customers will have a great experience using Windows Vista today.”
Cost: $1-$100,000+
Synopsis: The summer is typically slow for many technology companies as well as their resellers. There a number of incentive promotions out there. If your project plans fall in line with the Q3 time frame, one should be sure to leverage the various programs. For Softchoice we are running the following.
Between July 1st to September 28th, 2007, for all hardware orders Softchoice is offering:
1. A tank of gas (value of $50) when you place any order over $15,000*
2. Oakley Sunglasses (value of $150) when you place any order over $30,000*
3. A Nintendo Wii (value of $250) when you place any order over $70,000*
Details after the jump...
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Cost: $0 for today (07/10/07)...normally $99.95
Synopsis: 10-Strike LANState is a network mapping, monitoring, management, and administration software solution for corporate Microsoft Windows networks.
LANState Standard a network mapping, monitoring, and management solution, which has built-in Windows remote administration features. It is recommended for usage in corporate Microsoft Windows networks.
