A quick look around the just opened Flatbush, Brooklyn location of
Taipei, Taiwan — Acer began its Computex Taipei product rollout by introducing an 8-inch Windows 8 tablet and two upgraded Ultrabooks.
Two versions of the W3 tablet are on sale for pre-order starting today. The 64GB version is priced at $429 and the 32GB model at $379. Both will ship within a few weeks, the company said.
Ridgefield Park, N.J. – Samsung Electronics today reorganized its computer business unifying all its Windows-based products under the Ativ brand.
The company also rolled out two new laptops and a new USB-based interface for connecting smartphones and computers.
Ativ, previously the company’s brand for convertible PC devices, will now be used for all laptops, tablets and all-in-on PCs. Samsung said the new naming configuration will give consumers a consistent experience across the company’s computer product lines.
New York — Samsung Electronics America today started shipping its Samsung Series 9 Ultrabook.
The Series 9 is a 13.3-inch model shipping with a $1,399 suggested retail.
The model has a FullHD display with 1,920 by 1,080 resolution. It runs an Intel Core i7 2GHz processor, with 4GB of memory and a 128GB solid-state drive. The Ultrabook also has Intel HD Graphics 4000 and a 1.3-megapixel camera, and it weighs 2.56 pounds.
Samsung stated the laptop will last almost six hours on a single charge.
New York —PC gaming is alive, performing well and growing, according to a report from the PC Gaming Alliance (PCGA).
The PCGA commissioned the report, which was compiled by Jon Peddie Research (JPR) and DFC Intelligence, called the PCGA Pinnacle Report that contained data on hardware, software, player spending habits and system preferences.
Santa Clara, Calif. – The Ultrabook and ultra-thin notebook categories are being hindered by a lack of ultra-slim and touch-capable panels, according to an NPD DisplaySearch report.
Richard Shim, a senior analyst for NPD DisplaySearch, said design demands for the super-thin panels tied to unproven consumer desires for touch on notebooks is forcing panel makers to shy away from manufacturing large amounts of this specialized glass. Instead these factories are maintaining their focus on creating touchscreens for the tablet and smartphone markets.

Dell's XPS Duo 12

The Acer S7

The Acer W700 slider tablet

The Asus Taichi, dual screen tablet/Ulrabook hybrid.

ViewSonic's TouchSmart all-in-one PC.

Norton has updated all its security software so it is optimized to work with Windows 8.

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The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) held its 2012
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In 1969, McIntosh engineers were instrumental in creating the sound system the Dead and other groups
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BrandSource unveiled its own mobile app via iTunes to help consumers and retailers alike, during its
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ORLANDO, FLA. - The Nationwide Marketing Group held its PrimeTime! convention at the Gaylord Palms R
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Ingram Micro's consumer electronics division (IMCE)
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The PRO Group, members of the BrandSource and Home Entertainment Source staff and executives with ov
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Accessories supplier Griffin Technology has opened its first‐ever Griffin retail store, a 1,500-squa
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Microsoft has opened its first two retail stores in the Northeast.
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Orlando, Fla. - Brand Source held its 2011 Summit at the Marriott World Center, here, Feb. 20-22, 20
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A record 4,000 attendees, including 900 retail companies and 100 vendors, helped celebrate the Natio
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Trevose, Pa. - National CE and majap distributor Almo Corp. celebrated its 65th anniversary at the f
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The Nationwide Marketing Group held its best-attended PrimeTime! buying show and conference Aug. 21-
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New York - The Anti-Defamation League's (ADL) National Consumer Technology Industry honored Tim
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HTSA's Annual Fall Pump Up Meeting this month at The Ritz-Carlton in St. Louis.
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The CEA Industry Forum also honored the Class of 2010 CE Hall of Fame with a dinner and awards ce |