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You gave a few machines to the world, but the Windows Club gave us dozens in many colors, sizes, shapes, brands, options of customer support, customizations. It is not just what is inside that I like to change, also what is outside.

Why be a Mac Clone? When you can be a Windows Individual. I am proud to say "I'm a PC"]]>Oct 22nd 2009 9:39AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/10/22/microsoft-online-store-now-featuring-third-party-hardware-and-so/http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/22/microsoft-online-store-now-featuring-third-party-hardware-and-so/Oct 22nd 2009 9:47AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/10/22/microsoft-online-store-now-featuring-third-party-hardware-and-so/http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/22/microsoft-online-store-now-featuring-third-party-hardware-and-so/
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I am a human like the rest of the whole world. But, there is diversity on how we look, what we do. Yes, Windows is not perfect. But, when you go to buy a Windows PC, you have many options. For some, it may not be important, but for others they are. There is competition between Windows PC vendors that gives us access to better prices, quality built, and competitive warranties and technical support.

There are many Windows PC to choose from. You end up choosing one that fits best to your particular needs. I believe the gap between Mac and Windows is over. People that complain about "malware"in PCs just need to understand that a computer is like a car - it needs maintenance, cleaning (software and hardware - clean your keyboard after eating those darn Cheese Puffs :D ). So keep software updates, have a Internet Security, and optimize it. It is not that hard and just takes like 5 clicks.]]>Oct 22nd 2009 10:01AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/10/22/microsoft-online-store-now-featuring-third-party-hardware-and-so/http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/22/microsoft-online-store-now-featuring-third-party-hardware-and-so/
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You, not as soulful.

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Well I just found out from Sony that no official drivers for my 10 month old Vaio laptop will be available.

"Windows® 7 installation is not recommended and Sony will not be providing Windows® 7 drivers for this model."

So what good are all these options you speak of on the inside and outside if every Windows upgrade requires a new PC purchase. Total BS. Now I'm left scouring Google for original chip manufacturer's drivers which may or may not work, and without driver support for preparatory buttons on my laptop, ever. Or I can stick with Vista. Love my "options" as a Windows user.]]>Oct 22nd 2009 11:06AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/10/22/microsoft-online-store-now-featuring-third-party-hardware-and-so/http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/22/microsoft-online-store-now-featuring-third-party-hardware-and-so/
That's Sony for you. Too bad though, Lenovo keeps cranking out Win7 drivers for my 1.5 year old t61p...]]>Oct 22nd 2009 11:34AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/10/22/microsoft-online-store-now-featuring-third-party-hardware-and-so/http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/22/microsoft-online-store-now-featuring-third-party-hardware-and-so/
I have an ancient DELL (that I use for beta testing) and they are giving me all the drivers. Laptop is 2 years old.
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All other Mall stores would be empty (yes apple stores included). Hell I know I let my girlfriend shop while i stay there and play games.]]>Oct 22nd 2009 9:47AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/10/22/microsoft-online-store-now-featuring-third-party-hardware-and-so/http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/22/microsoft-online-store-now-featuring-third-party-hardware-and-so/Oct 22nd 2009 9:59AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/10/22/microsoft-online-store-now-featuring-third-party-hardware-and-so/http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/22/microsoft-online-store-now-featuring-third-party-hardware-and-so/Oct 22nd 2009 10:08AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/10/22/microsoft-online-store-now-featuring-third-party-hardware-and-so/http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/22/microsoft-online-store-now-featuring-third-party-hardware-and-so/Oct 22nd 2009 10:35AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/10/22/microsoft-online-store-now-featuring-third-party-hardware-and-so/http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/22/microsoft-online-store-now-featuring-third-party-hardware-and-so/Oct 22nd 2009 10:18AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/10/22/microsoft-online-store-now-featuring-third-party-hardware-and-so/http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/22/microsoft-online-store-now-featuring-third-party-hardware-and-so/
@tikiteko

Wow, so now being a windows user is a club. Dude get a life. If being a PC user makes you an individual, say hello to the 86 percent of the population. You are not that unique. Most of them are forced to use windows because their job most likely requires it or they are forced to think that windows is the only solution for their company.

I am a mac user but I also love to use Ubuntu.

You can't call yourself "unique" unless you are using linux.

And, from the looks of your icon, you are obviously on the verizon network, which once again has more people on it than any network. And like the rest of the droid cronies, you are anti apple. Do you think Verizon will actually let you customize your phone? They will control it and cripple it with the vzw software. Verizon is where great products go to die. Plus, if you like droid, then you like google and if you like google then you obviously do not have total alligiance to Microsoft because google is gunning for microsoft by competing with windows mobile, bing etc.

People need to realize that Microsoft is only successful because they force people to use them. People do not know better]]>Oct 22nd 2009 10:26AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/10/22/microsoft-online-store-now-featuring-third-party-hardware-and-so/http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/22/microsoft-online-store-now-featuring-third-party-hardware-and-so/Oct 22nd 2009 10:30AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/10/22/microsoft-online-store-now-featuring-third-party-hardware-and-so/http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/22/microsoft-online-store-now-featuring-third-party-hardware-and-so/
Yeah, and I'm sure Microsoft will install Linux on that PC if you like, right?

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Microsoft doesn't install any OS onto a PC ... it is the OEMS who do so.

Besides, you CAN install Linux on a PC if you want to.

But can I install SL on my PC if I want to?]]>Oct 22nd 2009 10:51AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/10/22/microsoft-online-store-now-featuring-third-party-hardware-and-so/http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/22/microsoft-online-store-now-featuring-third-party-hardware-and-so/
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Microsoft has spent billions of dollars to make sure that business' use their products and in turn, the less tech savvy person feels that they have to use MS because that is what their job requires of them. MS also likes to buy out companies that have tech that can pose competition. How is this fair?



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(2nd) I address the "86% of the population" thing already

(3rd) You can install any OS that you want into any Windows-capable not-Apple-branded PC. As a proof, DELL sells PCs that have Ubuntu and Linux to Consumers.

(4rd) The connection between Windows and Verizon is pretty irrelevant. It guess you will be surprised of an Apple employee using a Verizon phone because AT&T does not cover their area - that is out of their control....]]>Oct 22nd 2009 12:32PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/10/22/microsoft-online-store-now-featuring-third-party-hardware-and-so/http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/22/microsoft-online-store-now-featuring-third-party-hardware-and-so/Oct 22nd 2009 10:35AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/10/22/microsoft-online-store-now-featuring-third-party-hardware-and-so/http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/22/microsoft-online-store-now-featuring-third-party-hardware-and-so/It seem HP is a good choice.]]>Oct 22nd 2009 10:42AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/10/22/microsoft-online-store-now-featuring-third-party-hardware-and-so/http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/22/microsoft-online-store-now-featuring-third-party-hardware-and-so/Oct 22nd 2009 11:16AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/10/22/microsoft-online-store-now-featuring-third-party-hardware-and-so/http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/22/microsoft-online-store-now-featuring-third-party-hardware-and-so/Oct 22nd 2009 11:57AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/10/22/microsoft-online-store-now-featuring-third-party-hardware-and-so/http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/22/microsoft-online-store-now-featuring-third-party-hardware-and-so/
(Yes, I still use it and it is a million times better than Word.)]]>Oct 22nd 2009 12:46PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/10/22/microsoft-online-store-now-featuring-third-party-hardware-and-so/http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/22/microsoft-online-store-now-featuring-third-party-hardware-and-so/Oct 22nd 2009 12:13PM