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One problem with the new iMacs was that there was no easy way to mount the all-in-one to the wall, since they didn’t support a standard VESA mount. A lot of users like to save desk space and stick their displays to the wall, but there was really no easy way to go about that with the new iMac, unless you could do a bit of clever hacking. However, Apple has released an option specifically for that niche and is now offering iMacs with a built-in VESA wall mount adapter.

The new iMacs with the built-in VESA adapter will cost $40 more than a regular iMac, and they don’t come with the stand, but you have the option to select a desk mount during checkout if you want starting at $140. The wall-mountable iMacs don’t actually come with a wall mount, so you’ll have to go out and buy your own on top of the $40 premium for the adapter that Apple slaps on.

Apple seems to have quietly rolled these new models out, and they’re not actively promoting them either, but a link at the bottom of the iMac configuration page will take you to the main page where the wall-mountable iMacs are advertised, where you can then select one to purchase starting at $1,339 for the 21.5-inch model.

However, the new wall-mountable iMac options show a ship date of 7-10 business days, while standard iMacs ship within 24 hours, so if you need an iMac fast, it may be best to get the standard one, but if you’re absolutely dying to have a wall-mountable option, be prepared to wait a couple of weeks.

[via AppleInsider]

Apple now selling wall-mountable iMacs for $40 extra is written by Craig Lloyd & originally posted on SlashGear.
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The world of social networking is a breeding ground for very interesting stories, and today, you would be able to read about one of them. Who would have thought that your good friend is actually your relative? Yes sir, a certain Paula O’Brien explained to the world over a Facebook post that she had, for the longest time, wondered what had happened to her niece who was adopted 29 years ago, and was born on September 19th.

It so happened that Abbey Donohoe, one of her 29-year-old friends, actually realized that the birthdate mentioned was that of her own, and figured out that the circumstances shared by Paula was actually a story of her life, reuniting the niece and aunt along the way. What are some of the other heartwarming stories that you have heard because of a Facebook connection? I know someone who has a grudge against Google’s Street View though (granted, that is no social network) as it blew the cover of a cheating fiance. Do share your stories and experiences of serendipity in the comments below.

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Earlier this evening, the entire RSS world was hit with quite a tsunami of a news, that Google will be shutting down their Google Reader service from the beginning of July 2013. Clearly, there are millions of Google Reader users out there who are still numb from the announcement, but it is nice to see some folks taking up the pro-active approach and creating online petitions to ask the Internet search giant to reconsidering their decision, and let Google Reader maintain its status quo. Heck, it ain’t even April 1 just yet, so this is no joke either.

There is a petition over at Change.org, that has been titled Google: Keep Google Reader Running, and it has picked up a few thousand signatures already, so you might want to add to it. Daniel Lewis, who hails from New York, launched the petition and claimed that Reader’s declining usage as the reason behind Google’s decision. What do you think of this decision from Google that will certainly disrupt our lives? Perhaps Google has something better to take over Reader when July rolls around? Stay tuned to find out more as news develops on the situation.

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Mouse Computer is bringing you their latest gaming PC, the NEXTGEAR i620PA8-BIO6. This Resident Evil 6 certified gaming PC sports a 3.50GHz Intel Core i7-3770K processor, an Intel Z77 Express Chipset, a GeForce GTX 680 2GB graphics card, a 16GB DDR3 RAM, a 2TB hard drive, a DVD Super Multi Drive, a multi-card reader, a 700W 80PLUS GOLD power supply and runs on Windows 8 64-bit OS. The NEXTGEAR i620PA8-BIO6 retails for 139,860 Yen (about $1,456). [Product Page]

Dell has announced its Dell XPS 18 at SXSW, and we got a chance to get our hands on it. Dell’s goal with the XP 18 all-in-one (AIO) computer is to design a beautiful and functional “ultimate” home computer. Secondly, the company wants to make sure that the PC performs well, and that the design aspect does not compromise the overall performance and user experience of the product. This is reflected in the hardware options that go all the way to the powerful Intel Core i7 processor and 8GB of RAM.

In terms of design, the Dell XPS 18 is an ultra-thin 18.4″ AIO computer with that is basically built like a 18.4″ Windows 8 tablet with an internal battery and all, although Dell points out that they did not intend users to perceive this (and judge it) as a tablet. This is truly meant to be a PC that you can move around if you want to, but is not designed to be a “mobile” computer in the sense that you would carry it outside or travel with it. [Photos credit: Karsten Lemm] (more…)

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