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Have you tried the beta version of Internet Explorer 9 (IE9) from Microsoft? If not, here are five reasons why the browser is worth a try.
IE9 Fast Enough
When compared to IE8 or Firefox 3.6, IE9 indeed ‘run’ faster. Based on the SunSpider JavaScript benchmark test, Microsoft’s latest browser is running about six times faster than rival Firefox 3.6. IE9 has a speed of 432 ms. While the rival Firefox 4 beta, only has a speed of 535 ms. Unfortunately IE9 still slower than Safari (387 ms), Opera (343 ms), and Chrome (322 ms).
IE9 Looks More Interesting
In the initial view, IE9 little like Google Chrome or Opera with initial tabs had. Also IE9 also equipped the new download manager. Unlike previous versions that are full of options, IE9 look cleaner now. This is because the URL field is parallel to the browser tab. In addition, a new notification IE9 that appears at the bottom of the browser with more presentable. Just like Google Chrome, users can also directly perform a search on the url column toolbar Bing IE9 when ignited. If you get bored toolbar that can be replaced with other search sites like Google. Read the rest of this entry »
For normal use Bing will find something different on Microsoft’s search engines display this. Since yesterday, Microsoft put a small ad Internet Explorer 8 (IE8) on page Bing.
Apparently this is the way in promoting Microsoft’s new IE8. Microsoft all the way done, including mobilizing Bing ensure that more people are migrating to the newest version of your browser.
Occurrences Bing is bringing a unique concept, namely the search engine that displays the new photos as background images front page every day.
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Microsoft has opened the curtain on the game who will continue a series of Age of Empires strategy game. Yes, the game was none other than Age of Empires Online. Age of Empires Microsoft Online will be presented in 2011. Currently the game is still in Closed Beta period and will soon enter the Open Beta period.
This game will feature the theme of strategy, just like its predecessor, but with a much different view.
“When we want to continue the series (Age of Empires), we see how people play games now, and apparently they are still hungry for the experience of playing a social and connected,” said Microsoft’s statement.
Age of Empires Online is developed by the Robot Entertainment and Microsoft Game Studios. Game with the code name Project S was developed by a team consisting of many ex-Ensemble, Age of Empires developer studio that has been disbanded. Read the rest of this entry »
Microsoft finally patenting Kinect motion sensor technology for the Xbox 360 console. In addition to playing games, Kinect sensors can also be used to read hand gestures like pattern of deaf communication. This latest game controller basically uses technology that can capture (capture) a user’s hand movement patterns through the camera on the Xbox 360. Each specific hand movements will be read as a letter like writing on the keyboard.
With the ability of the sensor technology that serves as a substitute for a keyboard, it can certainly make the Xbox 360 is more advanced than other gaming consoles currently available. feature named “Gesture Keyboarding” is unfortunately only able to read the gestures of American Sign Language (ASL) only. Read the rest of this entry »
For those of you gamers are not necessarily familiar with the Xbox and the Halo games. Microsoft issued in limited editions, the Xbox 360 – Halo. Yes, certainly with knick-knacks and custom tailored to the game Halo tersebut.Xbox with Halo edition is designed by Bungie. Bundled for sale with one Xbox 360 console, 250GB HDD, Wi-Fi. Bundle is available with a number of trbatas and while supplies are still there. For any fans who want to have part of mitologo Hello, mengordernya soon. Xbox 360 Limited Edition Halo was given a price of $ 399 USD, and will be available on September 14, 2010 which will come.