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PC World calls iPad buyers “Idiots”
PC World writer, Galen Gruman, called out iPad pre-order buyers on Saturday, calling them names in his post, “iPad Pre-Orders: For Idiots Only.” Apple’s iPad went on pre-order Friday and is rumored to have 120,000 devices sold as a result. Even at the cheapest model, that’s $60 million, not a bad day in my book. Gruman puts forth a logical argument, “... we’ve all seen promising product demonstrations that resulted in major letdown when we…
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Asus going “environment-friendly” and ditching the in-box recovery DVD’s
Those planning to purchase an Asus notebook or netbook in the future can expect to see a few less items included in the box. That…
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Today, Apple iPad does one thing the iPhone never has
At 8:30 this morning, Apple is expected to give the iPad an advantage the iPhone never saw, pre-order. In fact, the Apple Store is down…
MSI Wind12 U230 notebook now shipping
MSI has recently introduced yet another notebook/netbook, it is the Wind12 U230 and is powered by an AMD processor and available in two versions—the U230-033 and U230-040. To begin with, this gets that notebook/netbook description because it falls right in the middle with a 12.1-inch WXGA (1,366 x 768) display.… Continue Reading »
Adobe fires against iPad: HP Slate is where it is at
Adobe has come out swinging in support of the HP Slate, that other tablet we’ve been seeing since January. The HP Slate runs Windows 7 and handles Flash, a common slag against Apple’s tablet, the iPad. In a new video by Adobe, the HP Slate is shown off doing some… Continue Reading »
MSI Wind U160 now available, retailing for $379.99
Another netbook coming courtesy of MSI is now available, this time its the Wind U160 and it can be found with Amazon and Newegg as well as many other online retailers. First things first, spec wise the MSI Wind U160 features a 10.1-inch (1024 x 600 resolution) glossy display, a… Continue Reading »
Google to release a “business version” of Chrome OS in 2011?
Many know, and many are waiting for Google to release Chrome OS, which is expected to be available towards the end of the year. But now it seems as if that version of Google’s Chrome OS is not the only one in the pipeline. According to Will Drewry, who is… Continue Reading »
Final Jolicloud “Robby Release” announced, coming later this month with lots of improvements
Some may be sitting back and waiting for Google Chrome OS, but that is not to say we do not currently have a nice alternative already available with Jolicloud. Now, thanks to a recent post over on the official Jolicloud Blog that good alternative is about to get even better.… Continue Reading »
HP’s butterfly loving Mini 210 Vivienne Tam Edition netbook available for pre-order
HP has recently unveiled its latest Vivienne Tam Edition netbook, which is also known as the Mini 210 and is sporting the “Butterfly Lovers” design. As for the design, the netbook features a specially designed lid and includes matching desktop wallpaper. Additionally, if you are looking to complete the Butterfly… Continue Reading »
Sony Vaio M netbook revealed, just not by Sony
It looks like the Sony Vaio M netbook has been revealed, and unfortunately for Sony it was not revealed by them. But putting that aside, its out in the open and with that comes a complete set of specs. Overall the Sony Vaio M netbook is pretty close to the… Continue Reading »
Averatec intro’s the N1200, a 2.2 pound 10-inch netbook
Averatec has recently unveiled a new netbook, its the N1200 and it is being billed as the “thinnest, lightest 10-inch netbook on the market.” Given that it seems the measurements are important and the N1200 is noted as being “less than one-inch thick” and weighing in at 2.2 pounds. Other… Continue Reading »
Intel introduces next generation Classmate PC
It only makes sense that soon after Intel releases the new Atom CPUs that it would at least show off the next generation of it’s netbook, the Classmate PC. The Classmate is a netbook targeted at young children, Intel’s version of the OLPC XO. We don’t know much about the… Continue Reading »
Better than a iPad? Mobile Surface could reshape mobile tech landscape
This week, Microsoft will show off some projects in development to employees at the Microsoft Research showcase in Redmond. The employee-only event will show off new directions for the company that the rest of us may see in the years to come. One such project involves Microsoft’s fun Surface product… Continue Reading »
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