Why Windows7???

Last few days tech blogs have been buzzed with news on windows7. Be it Microsoft’s trouble in distributing installer or new features of windows7. And many bloggers seem to like it. Thats a good enough reason to try it out.

And the good news. Microsoft has extended beta downloads and product keys till Jan 24. So I headed to the windows7 download page. The download worked fine, though I still think Bit Torrent is a better and easy distribution platform.

Installing windows7

Once the download is over, burn the iso image to a DVD and create a new partition to hold windows7 (If you want to dual boot with your existing OS). Then boot the PC using DVD and windows7 will start installing. The installation was a snap. I just had to point the partition on which to install and thats it.

It took around 30 minutes and couple of restarts and there you go…. much awaited windows 7 is here.

More on features and first impressions in my next post ….

For detailed installation instructions, visit here

Has iPhone failed in India?

The expectations were huge. But is it a failure in India?

That’s what a report printed in Mint is hinting at.

IPhone’s launch in India has been dubbed the biggest failure of a top-notch brand from a well regarded company in recent times.

The 2 operators – Airtel and Vodafone – are said to be able to sell only 11,000 sets till now. What a shame for such a beautiful product !!!

So what went wrong?

For me, there were 2 dampeners:

1. High price

2. Expectation of a lower price as it was announced to be $199 in US and world wide and also expectation of     a fall in prices.

Most of the consumers felt cheated because iPhone was selling much cheaper in other countries. This is the main reason that people shy-ed away from iPhone, eventhough other mobile phone manufacturers like Nokia, Samsung and BlackBerry are able to sell even costlier smart phones.

Definitely a lost opportunity.