MICROSOFT OPENS UP AND TALKS WIDE ON XP EXTENDED SUPPORT

Microsoft has delivered a letter to its Windows customers that detail the destiny of XP, Vista developments, and few details about Windows 7. June 30, 2008 will be the final day for Windows XP sales - it will no further be certified to key PC producers and sold at retail. Microsoft will endow with comprehensive support for XP until April of 2014. Microsoft is not wounding off the accessibility of Windows XP completely, however. Businesses will be capable to obtain Vista Business or Ultimate and have "downgrading" rights to utilize Windows XP. Downgrade rights are accessible to all businesses that accredit Windows. Windows XP Home and hors d'oeuvre version will still be obtainable on low-cost "net-books".

WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT EXTENDED WARRANTY ON A LAPTOP

When purchasing a laptop there are so many options for insurance and extended warranty. Selecting the right warranty can seem over whelming, however it doesn’t have to be like this if you have a few tips.

First you would want to know exactly what the warranty covers. For instance, does it cover the screen and the entire keyboard, or is it a limited warranty that wont replace the laptop until it has been serviced two or more times. By that time your computer could be out dated so they would have to give you a different computer altogether. Would that computer be of the same value as the original one you purchased, maybe not. Would you be prepared to let them choose a new computer for you?

Secondly you have to make sure that the maintenance people are reputable. This will insure you’re not getting a raw deal. For example; say your USB port is broken and you send off the laptop to be repaired and the maintenance company says you need a $300.00 dollar mother board. Do your home work so you don’t get taken advantage of.

Finally, balance the cost of the extended repair service over a three year period of ownership and potential risk factors to see if the value of the policy is to your benefit.