Happy Windows 7 Day!

We wish you a Happy Windows 7 Day! Here are some insights from the supply chain to the consumer, from DisplaySearch and NPD Group analysts.

Windows 7 Launch Starts Here!
By Stephen Baker, Vice President, Industry Analysis, The NPD Group
As Windows 7 begins its assault on the consumer retail marketplace today, so far, despite a few questionable decisions, the marketing, merchandising, and retail preparation appear to be clicking on all cylinders…. Read this blog post

All-in-One PCs Moving to Capitalize on Windows 7, Including Touch Interfaces
By Chris Connery - Vice President, PC and Large Format Commercial Displays, DisplaySearch
On the eve of the Windows 7 launch, there has been a surge of new all-in-one (AIO) PC announcements by traditional PC vendors and monitor brands-most recently Apple’s two new iMacs. AIOs have been around for many years, but many in this new crop of products address entry-level price points, while others promote the use of touch as a new interface for personal computing…. Read more on these research findings