With the iPad poised to be another money making device for Apple, you might be interested in a few of their devices that did not do so great.
Fox News has a pictorial history of Apple’s not so popular devices. Click here.
How many did you own?
I admit it. I am totally geeking out today and following the Apple announcement of the new tablet device live on the internet. Leo Laport is there live with his phone, laptop and Skype broadcasting on Ustream. I am also following on Engadget.com to get a breakdown in pictures. It fells like I was watching a news broadcast from the 50’s or 60’s when the announcer would describe the event while random pictures flashed on the screen.
Looking forward to bringing you details later.
The above photo is an artist’s concept. NOT A REAL MAC!
Media outlets are buzzing about the idea of a new Apple tablet computing device. Rumors have increased that Apple will release this new gadget at the end of January. The Wall Street Journal reported that it could start shipping as early as March. Here is a link to one of the WSJ articles. Here is an AP article.
The idea of an Apple tablet device has been around for a while. The image above is just one artist’s idea. Here are some more cool concepts.
I enjoy Twitter just as much as the next person. In fact, you can follow me at twitter.com/jjhelp or click on the tab to the left. But would I buy a device that does nothing but send and receive tweets? No!
If you’re interested in picking up a TwitterPeek, you can buy it exclusively on Amazon.com for $99 or $199, depending on your desired service plan.
Click here to read more about the device.
Below you can watch Engadget.com Editor-in-chief Josh Topolsky preview the TwitterPeek mobile device on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon.
Today, October 22, 2009, Microsoft officially releases Windows version 7. While it has been out for a while in beta, the official release marks the first major OS release by MS in years.
The company is hoping that this new version will help get rid of the bad taste that many users have fromVista.
The recession has also led businesses to delay spending on PCs and other technologies. Because of those tight budgets and the lack of enthusiasm for Vista, more than 80 percent of new computers installed in offices still run Windows XP, which is now 8 years old, according to Forrester Research. A year from now, Forrester expects most new business PCs to be using Windows 7, but that won’t necessarily translate into a huge boost for the PC industry. Click here for the AP story.
Barnes & Noble’s has just introduced the “nook,” a new e-book reader to go alongside Amazon’s Kindle and Sony’s Reader. This new device sports a 6 inch E-ink screen and a color touchscreen to navigate content. According to preliminary information, the “nook” weighs 1 ounce more than a Kindle and has a battery life less than that of the Amazon device. However, it does offer the ability to play MP3 files through its built-in speaker.
The one feature that Barnes & Noble’s is touting most, is the ability of “nook” owners to share e-books based purchased. Copies of purchased books can be sent to friends who have installed the “nook” eReader software on their PC, Mac, iPhone, iPod or other selected device.
Yesterday’s post talked about how technology companies might lead the economy out of the economic recession. And in line with that, Apple computers (APPL) reported higher than expected earnings. Much like IBM and AMD, these better than expected returns are due to higher demand for laptop computers, iPods and iPhones.
Surprisingly, the number of iPhone’s was lower than expected. However, analysts say that is due to the fact that Apple could not keep up with demand for a large portion of the quarter.
Many on Wall Street think that Apple is poised to do even better over the coming year. This is based on the opening of China to the iPhone and anticipated new products such as a netbook and tablet computer
A review of this morning’s headlines indicates that recovery in the technology sector may be underway. After a stellar third-quarter, Google stock prices are soaring again and it looks like the company will be investing in new hires as well as new technology. Read the article.
IBM has also indicated that it sees a bright future on the horizon for technology despite a slump in tech sales. The company reported a 7% drop in sales for July through September, but a 14% increase in profits has made IBM revise its 2009 outlook for the second time. Read the article.
AMD, the chip manufacture, has also announced that sales were better than anticipated. The company produces 20% of the worlds microprocessors. It said that shipments rose due to an increase in the demand for laptop computers. Read the article.
While many pundents have announced that the economic recovery is upon us, and some indicators like those listed in the articles above seem to agree, many Americans are waiting to see it for themselves. What do you think?
According to an article in the New York Times, computers cause a significant number of injuries. One 13 year study reported over 78,000 acute computer related emergency room injuries. Injuries aren’t limited to young gamers or office workers. The report recorded injuries to individuals from 1 month to 89 years old. Children under the age of 5 have the highest injury rate. Researchers believe that this is due to the weight of the equipment, sharp edges, large chairs and the tangle of wires often associated with work stations.
Sprint and BestBuy have teamed up to sell the Compaq Mini Netbook for 99¢ if you sign a two year service contract. BestBuy plans to sell the same computer for $199.99 if you purchase a two year contract from AT&T or Verizon.
Netbooks are becoming a hot business for carriers that are looking to get consumers using their wireless data services. The wireless operators are taking a page out of their old playbooks by subsidizing the devices to spur adoption.
But it’s unclear so far if the plan will work. Already consumers are being asked to pay more per month for regular cell phone service. And the expensive data plans could deter some consumers who do the math and realize they don’t actually need to be spending over a $1,000 for one of these mini-laptops when these devices and laptops can be used for a very low cost or even free when using Wi-Fi hot spots.
Click here for the story from c|net news.