Microsoft Encouraging More Tablets

Several hardware makers are teaming up with Microsoft, in an attempt to give Apple a run for its money. They're looking to release a number of Windows-based tablet computers that can compete with Apple's iPad. At least 21 manufacturers were mentioned, including Fujitsu, Hewlett-Packard, Dell, Asus, Toshiba, Sony, Lenovo, and Panasonic.

The news was announced by Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer on Monday, July 12, at the Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference, "This year one of the most important things that we will do in the smart device category is really push forward with Windows 7-based slates and Windows 7 phones. Over the course of the next several months, you will see a range of Windows 7-based slates that I think you'll find quite impressive. This is a terribly important area for us. We are hardcore about this."

He added, "They'll come with keyboards, they'll come without keyboards, they'll be dockable, there'll be many form factors, many price points, many sizes, but they will all run Windows 7. They will run Windows 7 applications. They will run Office."

Ballmer did admit Microsoft failed with Windows Mobile and is unable to compete with iPhone, Droids, and Blackberrys. On the other hand, he says Windows Phone 7 has received, "great reviews, really quite remarkable reviews." The company's mobile phone partners were listed to include Samsung, Dell, Asus, Toshiba, Garmin, Sony Ericsson, and HTC.

Ballmer also talked at length about cloud computing - Windows Azure - and its "new opportunity." He says cloud enables Microsoft to help customers "streamline their operations and improve their agility." Ballmer also says, "The world of tomorrow is a world of a smart cloud talking to smart devices roam your information across the internet. We are at an inflection point in technology history...for customers, cloud computing creates tremendous value, which translates to massive opportunity for Microsoft and its partners."

According to Microsoft, eBay, Fujitsu, Dell, and HP will be using Windows Azure appliances. Dell says the platform will be useful for delivering cloud services to small and medium-sized businesses.

Other news from Microsoft included news that they've sold 150 million licenses for Windows 7 since its launch in October, 2009.

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Great Deal on Dell Desktop

If you are looking to buy a desktop computer this summer, Dell might just have the deal you've been looking for. The Dell Inspiron 580s Core i5 Dual Core 2.93GHz desktop is now on sale through July 31st. When you use the coupon code ?8CN$RJ?W5TQ0C you will get $199 off the original price of the computer plus free shipping.

The Inspiron 580s comes standard with a very fast i3 processor, HDMI port, 320 GB hard drive, and decent 3D performance. Also thrown in is a 15-month subscription to MacAfee Internet Security.

For merely $629.99, you can have this fast, easy to use desktop computer. The Dell Inspiron 580s is a fantastic deal that you should definitely look further into.

If a Dell just doesn’t suit you, the you should check out Gateway's ZX Series or maybe Apple's iMac.

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Dell Has a Tablet Computer Too...

For the last few months, in the tech and gadget world, the Apple iPad, has been all the rage. But Apple isn't the only company working on a tablet computer. Dell, for example, is currently working on building the Mini 5 (though the name may change). According to the company, the five-inch touchscreen will debut in "a couple of months," but they wouldn't give away any pricing information. The iPad will sell for anywhere from $500 - $830.

The Mini 5 will feature a five-megapixel camera on the back, as well a front-facing webcam-like camera that can be used for video-conferencing. In addition, it will have a standard 3.5mm headphone jack, Wi-Fi and 3G connectivity options, and a Qualcomm Snapdragon 1-GHz processor. It will run Google's Android operating system (version 2.0 or higher), and has a 16:9 aspect ratio - the iPad's is 4:3. Due to the size, it'll look more like a Sony PSP than an iPad.

Wired.com spoke to Neeraj Choubey, the general manager of the tablets division at Dell and he had this to say about the device, "It’s a device optimized for media consumption. It will offer the full web-browsing experience so you have something that you are holding in your hand that replaces everything the smartphone does and takes on quite a bit of the features of a laptop."

He also said the computer will be the first in a series. Others would have varying screen sizes, potentially creating better competition for the iPad. Most people don't realize that tablet computers have been around for years; they just aren't very popular. Many experts believe the iPad will change all that and drive up the competition. With the Mini 5 coming out, this is something Dell seems to understand.

Dell already sells some mobile products, but not in the United States. Its smartphones are available in Brazil and China. The Mini 5 would most likely take advantage of the apps that are available on the smartphones. Also, it's expected to have specialized tools, programs for business users, strong movies and music experience, web surfing, flash, and quick access to email, YouTube, Amazon's MP3 store. In addition, it will have spreadsheet, presentation maker, and documents, as well as supporting voice recognition. All of these features will set the standard for Dell's entire line of tablets.

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11.6-inch Alienware M11x gaming notebook is available for pre-order

The site of Dell an opportunity to order an ultraportable gaming notebook Alienware M11x, choose a complete set. It was presented at CES 2010, and now available for sale. Deliveries will begin approximately a month later - on March 1. Alienware M11x - a 11.6-inch notebook on the basis of energy-efficient processors Intel Pentium SU4100 Core 2 Duo SU7300. The amount of memory in such a small device can be up to 8 GB. Drives are hard drives up to 500 GB or 256 GB SSD.

The advantage of Alienware M11x is the performance graphics adapter NVIDIA GeForce GT 335M. Wireless capabilities are a standard Wi-Fi and optional Bluetooth 2.1 and 3G (Gobi chipset with GPS). Also mentioned that the battery life of this gaming notebook is 6.5 hours, although not in the mode of continuous gameplay. This ultraporativny laptop could easily serve, for example, a complementary solution for hard-core gamers, which can take on the road. Cost Alienware M11x starts at $ 799.

Ultra-slim notebook for business Dell Latitude 13

Dell is continuing line of notebook Latitude, designed for business people, by the nature of their studies are often forced to travel. Preparing to release another ultra-thin model - Dell Latitude 13, the design of which largely overlaps with the already available for sale Dell Vostro V13. New model series of Latitude in a compact body with dimensions of 330 x 19.7 x 230 mm and 13.3-inch screen with a resolution of 1366x768 pixels and LED backlight. Notebook is built on the platform Intel CULV (Processors Celeron, Pentium or Core 2 Duo). The difference from the model with the same screen Vostro series will preinstalled client Citrix, simplified visualization options, and infrastructure optimized for software updates.

RAM Laptop Dell Latitude 13 can reach 4 GB, as well as a device to store information the user can choose between a classic HDD and SSD solid state drive. Thus, regardless of the choice of type of drive it will be pre-installed encryption of data. As a graphics adapter for the model was chosen integrated chipset GMA 4500MHD. In the presence of all major communication modules: Gigabit Ethernet, WiFi, Bluetooth 2.1 and an integrated 3G modem.

In the sale of Dell Latitude 13 should do in the coming weeks, then the same will be called its value.

Game "netbook» Alienware - the most budget gaming solution

Dell is among other developments at CES 2010 and presented a model M11h series Alienware. This model is a curious fact that a product between a laptop and a netbook, and named the game netbook. Alienware M11x has a 11.6-inch screen, which is characteristic for netbooks and its weight is "only" 2 kg, which is considerably less than other gaming notebooks. This time its battery life is 6.5 hours. These specifications allow it to carry him to the class exactly netbooks. However, the graphics adapter Nvidia GT355M and Intel Core 2 ULV say that this gaming platform that can give 30 fps when playing Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2.

In announcing it was reported that the cost of this model is less than $ 1000, and the catalog page with this device is said that when ordering Alienware M11x will cost "only" $ 799. In the sale of "gaming netbook" arrive this spring.

The new Dell Inspiron notebook based on Intel Core i3

Canadian company Costco started selling notebooks based on the latest mobile processors Intel Core i3. Among them - a model of a Dell Inspiron with 15.6-inch display. We have a laptop already available at Costco, and deliveries will start from 17 January. Cost based Dell Inspiron Intel Core i3 at Costco is $ 1030 Canadian dollars, equivalent to about $ 983 U.S.. This is slightly higher than the price of laptops on the same processors from other manufacturers, for example, Gateway or Hewlett-Packard, which also is available on the website of the Canadian retailer.

of the new Dell Inspiron 15 Characteristics:

* Operating system Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium
* Processor Intel Core i3 with a frequency of 2.1 GHz
* Graphics Intel GMA X4500HD
* 15.6-inch display
* 4 GB DDR3 RAM
* Winchester 320 GB
* Optical Drive DVD-RW
* 1.3 megapixel Web camera
* Communication - 10/100 Ethernet LAN, Wi-Fi 802.11n
* Ports - ExpressCard 34, 3hUSB 2.0, RJ45, HDMI, VGA
* Card Reader 7-in-1
* Dimension - 380x248x20 mm
* Weight - 2.5 kg

Dell Inspiron Mini 10 Netbook Gets Atom N450

Dell is planning to update their netbook Inspiron Mini 10. The new model will be based on Intel Atom processors, a new generation (platform Pine Trail). Updated netbook gets the widest set of options: you can choose one of three operating systems that complement the complete set of a TV-tuner, HD-display, 3G wireless adapters, or Bluetooth module, and even Broadcom Crystal HD Media Accelerator. A 6-cell battery of the new Inspiron Mini 10 will provide more than 9 hours of battery operation. Netbook goes on sale in the U.S. on Jan. 5, 2010, and in other regions - January 7. Its cost is $ 299 and above.

Dell Inspiron Mini 10 Netbook updated Features :

• Display: 10.1-inch, 1366x768 dots or 1024h600
• Processor: Intel Atom N450 (1,66 GHz)
• Operating system: Windows 7 Starter Edition, Windows XP Home or Ubuntu 9.04
• Memory: 1 GB
• Winchester: 160/250 GB
• Adapter Wi-Fi 802.11 b / g
• Options: Bluetooth, 3G, GPS, Broadcom Crystal HD Media Accelerator, TV tuner
• Autonomy time: up to 9,5 hours
• Dimensions: 266,7 x198, 12x33 mm
• Weight: 1,25 or 1,4 kg (depending on battery)
• Color: black, white, blue, purple, red, green and pink

Dell adds cheaper Latitude On Flash module to some laptops

Dell today began offering a memory module Latitude On Flash as an option for some of its laptops. This module loads the computer for a few seconds and allows almost instantaneous access to basic functions of a laptop. For example, users can surf the, view images, or check their e-mail, as well as make IP calls through Skype.

Latitude On Flash module is inserted into the inner slot, Mini Card and uses the resources of the main x86 processor notebook, not a single OMAP ARM chip from Texas Instruments, as does the current system of fast downloads. It is reported that the module Latitude On Flash available as an option for a series of notebook Latitude E, which can also be equipped with Latitude On ARM-based processor.

However, users should remember that the use to implement the functions of the fast loading resources within the core x86 processor takes more energy than when using ARM chip. And this, in turn, negatively affects the battery life laptop. Dell offers a module of the instantaneous load Latitude On Flash as an option to notebook Latitude E4200, E4300 and Latitude Z.

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