Recently there have been some enquiries about the difference between US and Australian pricing for Microsoft products given the current foreign exchange rates. We do not believe it serves our customers or partners well for there to be frequent changes in recommended retail pricing based on fluctuating...

Today we’re launching the latest version of the world’s most used browser - Internet Explorer 9. Many of you may already have been using Internet Explorer 9. With over 40 million Beta downloads, it is the most downloaded Beta version for an Internet Explorer release ever. Thank you...

In support of young Australian talent, Microsoft is giving University, College and TAFE students the chance to win some incredible industry opportunities! All the students have to do in return is make a short film, no longer than 7-minutes, using the theme 7, that impresses our panel of judges. Simple...

You’re an individual? We know that! PC or Mac is here to prove it! Think you're pretty good at telling people apart? Let's see how you go... Visit www.pcormac.com.au and try to pick the PC user! Why not upload your own photo & profile for people to guess where your allegiences lie...

Technical expert Charlie Brown from Cybershack meets up with Microsoft Evangelist Micahel Kordahi and talks to him about the benefits of Windows 7, and how he and his family use it in the home. Check out our Youtube clips that take you through each interview: - Introduction - Snap, Media Centre, Homegroup...

With students across the country going back to Uni over the last few weeks, we at Microsoft have been busy pulling together some plans that we think will help make their school year just that little bit sweeter. To celebrate how the new features of Windows 7 help students share more stuff with their...

So … we’ve been busy working with our PC manufacturing partners, Dell, HP, Sony and Toshiba, on the next phase of our “My Idea” ad campaign and wanted to share the results. Keep your eyes peeled on Channel 9, Channel 7 and Channel GO! and you’ll see our new series of “My Idea – Hero PC” ads showcasing...

You may recall a few weeks back the challenge for The Apprentice contestants was to create and present a Windows 7 TV commercial in the lead up to the global launch. It was very interesting to see the features and benefits of Windows 7 come alive in their hands. As part of the episode, Microsoft...

Alright … so … you asked for it, we listened and now it’s here! Many of you will be pleased to find out that this morning we announced the availability of a limited pilot of Windows 7 Family Pack in Australia. At launch I asked you to ‘watch this space’ … and now, following your feedback we are...

We’ve received a few enquiries as to the difference between US and Australian pricing for Windows 7, so I wanted to explain some of the factors involved in local pricing. First, every market is different and Microsoft prices vary by region and are determined based on a variety of location-specific...

Last Thursday, we announced that Windows 7 will be available for $49.95 for Australian uni and TAFE students. The offer gives students with an eligible .edu.au email address, the opportunity to download an upgrade to Windows 7 Home Premium or Windows 7 Professional (32 or 64 bit) at the sweet $49.95...

After much anticipation Windows 7 launched into the Australian retail market at midnight on Wednesday 21 October for those avid PC supporters. 24 hours on and stock continues to fly off the shelves across leading retailers nationally. In preparation for the launch at retail, more than 1,200 stores...

Every now and then, a new feature comes along in our lives that really does change the way we do things. For cars, it was the cup holder, for TVs it was the remote control and for kitchens it was the microwave oven. We are presented with a new way to do things that just feels right and we look back afterwards...

Windows 7 is the net result of a lot of user feedback, including a staggering number of Beta testers and, of course, some extremely hardworking Microsoft engineers. In Australia we will see the culmination of all that effort at the Australian launch event on October 22 2009. By virtue of Sydney’s geography...