Complete List Of Nobel Prize 2012 Winners

Every year since 1901 the Nobel Prize has been awarded for achievements in Physics, Chemistry, Physiology or Medicine, Literature and for Peace. Like previous years, the Nobel Prize winners for the year 2012 has already been announced. For the first time a Chinese man has won Nobel Prize in Literature. And the most buzzing news is the European Union (EU) has won the Nobel Prize 2012 in Peace. Get the name of the Nobel Prize winners and grab other details inside.

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Best Buy Displaying Windows 8 PCs In Stores, Taking Pre-Order

Microsoft has opened pre-order of Windows 8 Pro upgrade edition in retails, and has given a green light to OEM partners to start taking pre-order of Windows 8 devices. Several partners including Acer, Asus, Dell, HP, Samsung and Sony have already opened their Windows 8 portfolio for early birds. Among major retailers, Best Buy is the first to catch up. It is not only taking pre-orders online, but displaying Windows PCs in stores.

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HP Turns Down Gartner Report, Claims To Be The Top Global PC Maker

Three days ago, market research firm Gartner reported that HP’s long reign as the undisputed king of the PC market was over and that it had been overtaken by the Chinese firm Lenovo. HP has now responds by stating that Gartner’s figures are inaccurate, citing IDC’s report in which HP is still leading, albeit by a very marginal difference.

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Sony Introduces Wide-Ranging Windows 8 Device Portfolio

Sony has introduced its Windows 8 device portfolio. The most distinct among Sony’s new Windows 8 devices are its first Hybrid Ultrabook called VAIO Duo 11 and its first mobile Tabletop PC called VAIO Tap 20. Both of the computers are pre-loaded with Windows 8 and ensure rich responses. Apart from these two devices, Sony has also unveiled several other notebook and ultrabook models with Windows 8.

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ASUS Is Ready With Windows 8 Devices, Pre-Order Going On

Yesterday, Microsoft has announced the availability of Windows 8 Pro retail upgrade pack and as well as devices from OEM vendors. Initially, vendors including Acer, Asus, Dell,HP, Samsung and Sony are taking pre-order of Windows 8 devices. Among them, Asus seems to have the most diverse portfolio at this moment. The company is currently opened its Windows 8 portfolio to consumers with the TAICHI 21 dual-screen convertible, the VivoBook X202 touchscreen notebook and the VivoTab Rt (the listing short-lived in newegg.com before being removed for unknown reasons).

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Windows 8 OS And Device Pre-Order Now Available In Select Stores

Microsoft has opened pre-order of boxed Windows 8 devices, as well as boxed Windows 8 Pro operating system. The Windows Blog announced the new development yesterday. The blog post didn’t reveal any new information about pricing, instead a reiteration of the old pricing schemes.

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Microsoft Intends To Spend Over $1 Billion On Windows 8 Marketing

The launch of Windows 8 is probably one of the most important events in the history of Microsoft. The company is taking a radical shift by moving from desktop-centric OS versions to one that is more suited to tablets and touchscreens. And according to reports, it is planning to spend a hefty sum of over $1 billion in marketing Windows 8.

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Apple Bags Samsung’s Chip Design Maestro

Jim Mergard has worked at AMD for 16 years and is known for his extra-ordinary skills and expertise in designing chips. Mergard served at AMD in the capacities of vice president and chief engineer, but recently left to work at Samsung. However, Apple was quick to woo away the highly valued designer and bring him to Cupertino to work for Apple.

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