February 23, 2011

Dell brings "New Levels of Performance" updates XPS 15 and 17 laptops


If you were at the Consumer Electronics Show 2011 in Las Vegas last month you might have seen these laptops being showcased by Dell, the Dell XPS 15 and 17. Dell have announced that the two models are now available packed with 2nd generations Intel Core chips. The laptops is currently available in the North American, Latin American and the European markets and other markets should expect it in the coming weeks.

Windows 7 Service Pack 1 hits Windows Update


Hours ago Microsoft have already released the download links for the Windows 7 Service Pack 1 update and it is now available via Windows Update. Anyway, you can now update your Windows 7 machines to the first service pack via Windows Update or you can download it manually from those download links. Hit after the break for the links.


2012 London Olympics the most expensive Olympic Game ever


I know this is very out of topic and is not about technology or gadgets but forgive me for posting this, I love the Olympics, specially when cities bid to host the games (Rio 2016!). Anyway, I think you would agree with me that the 2008 Beijing Olympics really set standards. They really blew everyone away during the event with a stadium that rocks (Bird's Nest) and an Aquatic Center that is eye popping. Well, the next city to host the Olympics is London this will be the city's 3rd time to host the modern Olympic Games. 


Confirmed, official, and announced! Motorola Xoom to launch in Feb 24th


Verizon Wireless finally announced when this tablet will be launched. The rumors, leaks, and whatnots are true! February 24th is the date that all of you interested on this tablet is waiting for. Aside from the date, the network carrier confirms the price to be at $599.99 with a 2-year contract or for $799.99 without contracts. As for the 3G data service it starts at $20 per month with 1GB of data. Verizon also said that the tablet will be upgradeable to 4G LTE for free in the 2nd quarter of 2011 but no details on the 4G data pricing yet. Presser after the break.

Sony updates Vaio S Series with new design, Intel Core i5-2410M processor, and Radeon HD 6470M GPU


Sony have updated their Vaio S Series notebook with a new design and a rocking Intel Core i5-2410M processor plus a Radeon HD 6470M GPU. The notebook was showcased during CES 2011 but this is the time that they have made it official. Specs after the break.


February 22, 2011

Adobe Flash 10.2 will come to the Motorola Xoom "within a few weeks"


Verizon announced that the Motorola Xoom will be launched without Flash 10.1 preinstalled into the device but Adobe did not let prospective Motorola Xoom buyers down. They have posted on their blog that instead of porting Flash 10.1 into the Xoom they will be making the 10.2 version of the software available for the tablet.

Motorola Atrix 4G now available


Another device launching that is right on time! The Motorola Atrix 4G is now available over at AT&T, Amazon, and RadioShack. AT&T is offering the handset for $199.99 with a 2-year contract "in the range of $39.99 per month for the Nation 450 on up to $69.99 for the Nation Unlimited with another $15 per month for a 200MB DataPlus plan or $45 per month for a Data Pro 4GB + tethering plan" (Endgadget). If you think the $199.99 AT&T offer is a bit steep then RadioShack and Amazon is offering the device for a lesser $149.99 price tag.




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Samsung Galaxy Ace now available at Three UK


Three UK have announced this device back in January. Today, they have the devices already. The Galaxy Ace is a mid-range device but it is is meant to be just like a Samsung Galaxy S plus it will be shipped with Android 2.2.1 Froyo plus on board.