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Microsoft Store PC’s won’t have bloatware
crunchgear.com - 10/29/2009
Microsoft Store PC’s won’t have bloatware
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In an ironic twist, it’s coming to light that computers purchased from the Microsoft retail stores will not contain the ‘trialware’ that was typically included in new PC’s. This answers one of the criticisms that Apple users typically had about new PC’s. This has ...
Microsoft's 'Signature PCs' show its vision of computing perfection
techflash.com - 10/27/2009
Microsoft's 'Signature PCs' show its vision of computing perfection
— techflash.com — People visiting Microsoft's new store in Scottsdale, Ariz., have started noticing something interesting, apart from its shameless... similarities to Apple's retail outlets . The computers on display in the Microsoft Store come without any run-of-the-mill ... (more) Microsoft's 'Signature PCs' show its vision of computing ...

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Microsoft store PCs come without trialware
electronista.com - 10/28/2009
Microsoft store PCs come without trialware
— electronista.com — The Windows PCs at Microsoft's first retail stores are deliberately purged of the third-party apps they would... normally carry, employees and eyewitnesses have confirmed. Product Advisor Jared Marino explains these systems, regardless of the brand, are ... (more) Microsoft store PCs come without trialware

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store.microsoft.com - 10/27/2009
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— store.microsoft.com — Now is the time to get a new PC from the Microsoft Store because we’ve got some... terrific offers going—but they won’t last. Buy any PC and get a great deal on Office Home & Student—just $69.99! See the details here . Also when you buy a qualifying PC, ... (more) Asus Eee PC 1005HA Black

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Gizmodo:  Microsoft Retail Store PCs Will Be Crapware-Free, But I'm Still Unsatisfied [Microsoft Stores]

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Microsoft Retail Store PCs Will Be Crapware-Free, But I'm Still Unsatisfied [Microsoft Stores]
Gizmodo — ... This is an incredible move by Microsoft, and it must've taken quite some balls for someone to propose actually going through with it. Only trouble is that we'll still see bloatware on PCs purchased from other retailers or through direct channels from makers. So, dear Microsoft, you're doing something wonderful in your retail stores, but it needs to go one step further. Please cajole everyone else to sell PCs without the crapware, too. Pretty please. [Electronista via Crunchgear] ...

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