Mar 14
At launch, Apple’s new iMac was incompatible with VESA’s well-known and much-loved wall mounting systems. Fret no longer, space savers, because now you can buy the new iMacs with a built-in VESA wall adapter from the Apple store. More »
Mar 13
The desktop computer market is pretty much stagnant as more and more consumers move to notebooks, tablets, and smartphones as their primary devices. One of the bright spots in the desktop computer market continues to be the all-in-one computer or AIO. Most people are probably familiar with this sort machine that packs all the computer hardware in the same case as the display.
Dell has announced a new all-in-one computer that will be shipping on April 16 called the XPS 18. Dell claims the computer is their thinnest, lightest, and most versatile all-in-one ever offered. The computer will run Windows 8 and has an 18.4-inch capacitive touchscreen. That means users will be able to take advantage of all of the fancy touch-interaction that Windows 8 offers. It’s also designed to be portable – weighing in under 5 pounds – so you can lug it around your house and run it off of battery power if you’d like.
That 18.4-inch screen supports full 1080p HD resolution, and the machine will use Intel Core processors – of an as yet unspecified flavor. Dell says that the XPS 18 will be available in the US and select countries in Europe starting at $899.99(USD). It’s too bad the computer maker doesn’t say exactly what processor you get, how much RAM, and how much storage the base model offers. Those are rather key details, but we can assume will learn more closer to the launch date.
Mar 08
[CeBIT 2013] Fujitsu launched its new LIFEBOOK E-Series at CeBIT and I had the opportunity to get my hands on the devices. The new lineup comes in three flavors: the E733 features a 13-inch 1366×768 display, the E743 gets a 14-inch 1600×900 display and you can get the 15.6-inch either with a 1366×768 or a Full HD (920×1080) screen.
The new E-series has been built using the same motherboard for the three models, that’s why, as you can see in the picture, all the connectors are located at similar spots on all versions. The unique feature of these notebooks is the modular bay where you can either place a DVD drive, an extra battery, another HDD or the Fujitsu patented bay projector (see picture of the accessory below after the jump). The projector is certainly a convenient option for business travelers who need to perform presentations while on the road.
By Ubergizmo. Related articles: Intel Ultrabook Prototype with Haswell Spoted at CeBIT, YouTube One Channel Available Across The Board,
Mar 07
From time to time, I’ve had a comfortable office chair. Though when you move, change jobs, etc., chairs seem to get a lower priority than more essential things. That being said, there’s something good about having a well-designed chair, which will let you sit for hours without feeling uncomfortable.
While there are plenty of ergonomic chairs designed for working at a desk or computer, the Steelcase Gesture Chair was designed to be used comfortably with tablets and smartphones. The chair has got articulated arms that will adjust to support your arms and back, whether you’re holding your phone, tablet or laptop.
It will support a wide variety of different postures and sitting positions, whilst always giving the right amount of support. This should work whether you’re touch-typing on your keyboard or browsing sites on your iPad.
The Steelcase Gesture Chair will be available this fall.
Mar 07
BAT Levitating Mouse: Impractical, Probably Impossible, But Awesome All the Same
Posted in: Today's ChiliWhile Leap Motion and Google Glass are real products, the BAT Levitating Mouse is unfortunately just a concept. That doesn’t mean it can’t be real in the future, but unlike the previous concepts mentioned which have a range of uses, what would people get from having a levitating mouse aside from the coolness factor?
Could it perhaps offer better usability that will reduced the likelihood of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome? I’m skeptical, but that’s basically the premise that KIBARDINDESIGN Studio worked with when they came up with this concept.
As you can see, the BAT levitating mouse is made up of two parts: the base (which is basically its fancy mouse pad), and the actual mouse which is fitted with a magnetic ring.
As is often the case with prototypes and concept designs, there’s no word on an actual production run of the BAT mouse. However, its designer does have a history of actually bringing his design concepts to market, like the cool White & White Clock, so there may be hope for floating mice in our futures.
Mar 05
I’ve heard of corrugated cardboard being used to house computers, but this project takes cardboard computing to a whole new level. Niklas Roy used rubber bands, rope and cardboard to create a functional, mechanical computer and plotter.
Niklas Roy taught an electronic media class at Germany’s School of Art and Design Offenbach. The goal was to create a series of mechanical cardboard computers from scratch. Shown here is one of those machines. This fully operational NAND gate and plotter were designed out of Finnish cardboard. The complete system was assembled using super glue, adhesive tape and tie wraps and rubber bands.
The plotter has axles and slide rails made out of welding rods. There are two rotary dials and a switch, which move in a plane, controlling the movement of a pen as it “vectors” to produce low resolution graphics on a sheet of paper.
Be sure to check out Niklas’ blog for more of the contraptions built by the class. This is definitely an awesome project, and it makes you wonder what you could do at home, given enough time and ingenuity.
[via designboom]
Mar 04
Raspberry Pi coming in limited edition blue, you’ll have to win it to own it
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The Raspberry Pi has been on sale for just over a year. Key distributor RS Components wants to celebrate the tiny computer’s first birthday with more than just a greeting card, though. It’s producing a limited edition Model B, the Blue Pi, with a blue circuit board and a suitably-hued case. The mini PC is guaranteed to stand out in any hobbyist project, provided it’s not hidden in a box. There’s only one catch: you can’t buy one. RSC is donating a batch to good causes, and only 1,000 are up for grabs in giveaways running between now and June. Those who make a convincing argument for Blue Pi ownership will accordingly be part of an exclusive club — and the envy of any Raspberry Pi owner who’s been bored with plain green.
Filed under: Misc
Via: Raspberry Pi
Source: RS Components
Feb 20
Jerry Yang, one of the co-founders of Yahoo Inc., is now part of Lenovo’s board of directors. His new position is called the “plum” position, because the only thing he has to do is sit in on the meetings and offer his views. He has no voting rights, or any rights at all. For just being on the board and offering his two cents, he will be paid nearly $200,000. He will be paid $61,875 in cash and be given $135,000 in equity rights.
Lenovo wants to dive into the mobile market, and is gearing up to invest $800 million into a new facility whose prime focus will be producing mobile products. The company feels that having someone as influential as Jerry Yang on board will help give Lenovo’s reputation the boost it needs. Yang Yuanqing, Lenovo’s Chief Executive said, “Jerry’s perspective, experience, and proven entrepreneurial spirit will help us continue to drive growth and expand our business.”
Jerry Yang left Yahoo last year in January. He was under pressure from his many positions, including being the co-founder, direct, former chief executive, and a large shareholder of the company. Many of Yahoo’s investors were pressuring Yang to improve the company’s performance. Before Yang left, he hired Scott Thompson, former president of PayPal, to be the new CEO of Yahoo. Yang left by saying, “the time has come for me to pursue other interests outside of Yahoo.”
Lenovo wants to be a major competitor in the global technology world. While it has much influence in China, it wants more influence internationally. With the help of Jerry Yang, it hopes to drive innovation in all sectors of its business. Lenovo also has plans of bringing in more directors from Western technology companies, because currently 7 out of its 11 board members are foreign.
[via The Wall Street Journal]
Yahoo co-founder joins Lenovo’s board of directors is written by Brian Sin & originally posted on SlashGear.
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Feb 19
Dell has posted its 2013 financial results for both Q4 as well as the full fiscal year. In the fourth quarter, Dell’s revenue totaled $14.3 billion, which is an 11% decrease from 2012. Its revenue for the entire year was $56.9 billion, an 8% decrease from last year. Revenue from Dell’s enterprise solutions and services grew 6% in Q4 to $5.2 billion. The revenue for the full year totaled 34%, or $19.4 billion, of Dell’s total revenue. This was a 4% increase from fiscal year 2012.
GAAP earnings were $0.30 per share for Q4, and $1.35 per share for the whole year. The GAAP earnings were down 30% from Q4 2012, and down 28% for the fiscal year. Its non-GAAP earnings totaled $0.40 a share in the quarter, and $1.72 per share for the full year. The non-GAAP earnings were down 22% from Q4 2012, and 19% for the fiscal year. Dell’s GAAP operating income was $698 million, 4.9% of Dell’s revenue, and its operating income for the entire year was $3 billion. The non-GAAP operating income was $954 million, 6.7% of Dell’s revenue. The non-GAAP operating income for the year was $4 billion.
Dell ended Q4 with $15.3 billion in cash and investments, with $3.3 billion for the entire year. Dell’s server revenue increased 5%, and it’s networking products and solutions saw a 42% revenue increase. Dell’s Quest software brought in revenue that went well over Dell’s expected $180-$200 million mark for the quarter. Unfortunately, Dell’s desktop and mobile sector revenue decreased 20% in the quarter.
Dell wasn’t able to provide an outlook for Q1 2014 or for the full fiscal year due to its pending merger agreement to make the company private. The company will be buying back its stock for $24 billion, with a $2 billion loan from Microsoft. While Dell’s consumer revenue fell 24% in Q4 to $2.8 billion, and its operating income saw an 87% decrease to $8 million, Dell’s financial results are much higher than they had expected.
[via Business Wire]
Dell posts its financial results for Q4 and full fiscal year is written by Brian Sin & originally posted on SlashGear.
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Feb 19
EU Apple Online Stores list Mac Pro as unavailable prior to March 1st cutoff
Posted in: Today's Chili 
We already knew the current line of Mac Pros would be discontinued in Europe due to new regulatory standards come March 1st, but we didn’t think Apple would pull the plug on its tower desktop this early. According to 9to5Mac, several European Apple Online Stores now show its Mac Pros as “currently unavailable” a couple of weeks before the computers are to be sunsetted. We’re not sure if this is the case with machines in brick-and-mortar locales, but Europeans keen on the existing Mac Pro should get to their nearest reseller before it’s completely out of stock. Either that or you can choose to sit tight and wait for that impending Mac Pro refresh, whenever the folks in Cupertino get around to it.
Source: 9to5Mac, Apple Store (UK)
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