Wednesday, May 30, 2012

Dell announces Inspiron One 23 and One 20 all-in-ones

Dell announces Inspiron One 23 and One 20 all-in-ones

In addition to the XPS One 27, Dell just unveiled a pair of Inspiron all-in-ones that will launch in the US in the coming weeks. First up, there's the One 23, the larger version of the two with more robust internals, and then there's the One 20, which has a 20-inch display and a more budget-friendly price. Starting at $749, the Inspiron One 23 is available with either second- or third-generation Intel CPUs, ranging from a 3.3GHz Core i3-2120 processor at the entry level to a Core i7-3770s in top-of-the-line models. It comes standard with 500GB of storage, though that can be upped to 2TB.
Dell announces Inspiron One 23 and One 20 all-in-ones

Dell announces Inspiron One 23 and One 20 all-in-ones

Dell announces Inspiron One 23 and One 20 all-in-ones

Dell announces Inspiron One 23 and One 20 all-in-ones


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PayPal mobile payments hit the UK, filling your closet just went wireless (video)

PayPal mobile payments hit the UK, filling your closet just went wireless (video)

PayPal's mobile payments have been on a whirlwind American tour this year, but they haven't had a chance to cross the border so far. Someone must have finally stamped the company's passport, since it's now an option for UK residents to pay using the InStore app for Android or iOS. A trio of fashion outlets - Coast, Oasis and Warehouse - can soon scan an on-screen barcode to take payment for that posh new shirt instead of requiring ye olde wallet.

Engadget, PayPal mobile payments hit the UK, filling your closet just went wireless (video)

Archos Arnova Child Pad unveiled

Archos Arnova Child Pad unveiled

I have watched Alvin and the Chipmunks in cartoon form back when I was a wee lad – and for those who read this and wonder just what this old geezer is talking about, claiming that Alvin and the Chipmunks started off as a motion picture, all I can say is, there is still plenty for you to learn, young padawan. Back to Alvin and his merry Chipmunks – strange to see how they have made a relatively successful re-entry into today's culture, where their three movies actually grossed over a billion dollars in the process.

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Apple to acquire Italian music editing startup

Apple to acquire Italian music editing startup

. Apple has reportedly purchased Redmatica, an Italian startup that specializes in digital music editing apps, according to Fanpage. The Italian blog cites a weekly bulletin from Italy's antitrust regulatory agency, AGCM, who has approved the purchase. Redmatica is the creator of four Mac-specific music editing applications, including Keymap Pro, AutoSampler, ProManager, and GBSampler Manager. The company's revenue last year was less than €100,000, with an income of €26,000, meaning an Apple buyout would not be costly.

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Dark Knight Nokia Lumia 900 priced, only 900 to ever exist

Dark Knight Nokia Lumia 900 priced, only 900 to ever exist

The Batman-themed Nokia Lumia 900 was announced just yesterday and there were rumors we'll see its market release in a couple of weeks, but Phones4U begs to differ. The UK retailer has posted more information on the limited edition Lumia 900, announcing it's going to offer the smartphone exclusively across the United Kingdom. In fact, the phone itself is going to be super exclusive as only 900 units will ever be put into production.

GSM Arena, Dark Knight Nokia Lumia 900 priced, only 900 to ever exist

States asking Congress for the right to add toll roads to close budget gaps

States asking Congress for the right to add toll roads to close budget gaps

Governments need to pay for things, and when traditional sources of revenue decline, other sources are found. To deal with the urgent needs of the highway infrastructure system and, if possible, add capacity, states need a lot more money than they currently have. Unable to get more from Congress, since Congress remains opposed to raising the gas tax, states are asking for the right to skip the gas-pump middleman and go straight to your wallet in the form of toll roads.

Autoblog, States asking Congress for the right to add toll roads to close budget gaps

Jeep to push for more sales in China

Jeep to push for more sales in China

. Jeep is one of the most famous brands in the world, and that recognition helps fuel sales and make the marque one of the shiniest gems in the Chrysler crown of brands. The world's most voracious car market, China, knows and loves Jeep vehicles well enough to fuel a sales boom that's got the company looking to add dealers and re-fire local production.
Chinese buyers snap up Jeep branded merchandise wherever they can find it, but the actual Jeep dealer network in China is only 120 strong. Still, sales were up 63 percent last year, and Jeep CEO Mike Manley is sure that could rise even further with better availability.

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