Top 10 articles, 14 August 09

Speculation that an Apple tablet device would be worth billions for the firm has caused the biggest flurry of excitement among readers this week. According to research firm Piper Jaffray, the device will arrive in 2010, will cost $600 (£362), and will serve as a mid-point between the iPod Touch and the MacBook.

V3.co.uk’s review of Microsoft's server operating system update Windows Server 2008 R2 has also been popular with readers and earned the product a five-star rating.

Elsewhere, Microsoft has a new legal battle on its plate this week after a judge ruled that the firm is infringing on an XML patent held by vendor i4i with its Office Word application, while a new report has indicated that upgrading to Windows 7 is going to prove trickier than first thought.

Mac Tablet touted as billion-dollar device
Touch system could bring big bucks to Cupertino, says analyst

Review: Windows Server 2008 R2
Microsoft’s new server release could be equally significant to the coming of Windows 7

Microsoft banned from selling Word
i4i wins legal battle over patent covering a document formatting system

Windows 7 upgrade path looks rocky
Users will not find it easy to upgrade

Toshiba signs up to Blu-ray
HD-DVD pioneer relents

Palm criticised for snooping on users
Phone maker collects data on the whereabouts of its users and their use of apps

Firefox 3.6 Alpha 1 available for download
New release offers developer tweaks

Review: Sony Vaio P-Series
The Sony Vaio P-Series proves that dynamite really does come in small packages

American users pay more for their mobiles
Europe leads the way on low cost

Russian hackers took down Twitter
Attack may have been attempt to silence pro-Georgian blogger