Apple's iPad and other tablets continue to cut into Windows based PC sales. With its touch interface, high resolution 1024 x 768 screen at 132 pixels per inch (ppi), WIFI capabilities, connectivity options and feather weight, the iPad has made a dramatic impact in market sales.
According to research group IDC, U.S. PC sales fell 4.8 percent in the 4th quarter of 2010 to 20 million units, while researchers at Gartner cite a 6.6 percent drop in sales, to 19.1 million units.
In addition to the overall popularity of tablets and integration into the business environment, most models run Apple iOS, developed originally for the iPhone, or Google Android on ARM processors. This represents a threat to Microsoft and Intel's long-standing dominance of the personal computing market.
At last week's Consumer Electronics Show, Microsoft announced plans to develop a version of Windows that will be compatible with ARM's tablet chips. The timing is slated after the release of Windows 8, which is over a year away.
Saturday, January 15, 2011
Friday, January 14, 2011
Dangdang..The "Amazon.com" of China...Perhaps.
Dangdang, the recent Chinese IPO E-Commerce has attracted more than a passing glance from Fidelity...let's try a stake in the company for starters.
More details:
http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2011/01/14/follow-fidelity-into-china-dangdang/
More details:
http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2011/01/14/follow-fidelity-into-china-dangdang/
Thursday, January 13, 2011
Microsoft Evangelist Brilliantly Slams Google’s Decision To Drop H.264 Support
A lot has been written about Google’s decision to no longer support H.264 HTML5 video playback in Chrome, and we haven’t seen the end of opinions about it (here’s MG’s take).
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
Nintendo Reiterates Under Six 3DS Warning
Nintendo, the company which builds the Wii and the DS gaming platforms and also creates and publishes video games for them, has said that it is maintaining its message that the upcoming 3DS gaming handheld should not be used with the three dimensional effect on when children under the age of six are involved.
According to Andrei Dumitrescu, the editor of news.softpedia.com, the warning was launched by the company earlier in the year but quickly after that the American Optometrist Association jumped in to say that the warning has no actual value and that all healthy children, no matter their age, can safely watch a three-dimensional powered experience.
Satoru Iwata, Chief Executive Officer of Nintendo, has chosen to reiterate the warning to parents in a new interview, saying that the company has chosen to make the announcement mainly because it will keep the company safe if anyone decides to launch a lawsuit because of the effect of the 3DS.
The AOA says that those who have problems linked to the three dimensional element of the 3DS probably have health issues that are also affecting other elements of their life and should see a specialist in order to receive a diagnostic and treatment.
Both the packaging of the Nintendo 3DS and the instruction manuals included in the game package will offer warnings about six-year-old kids and three dimensional gaming.
The Nintendo 3DS actually has a dial which allows players to quickly change the intensity of the 3D effect.
It's not clear whether the warnings and the public statements will actually be able to protect the company from lawsuits if a parent is decided that the long-term use of Nintendo made hardware has affected eyesight.
The 3DS is a revolution in the world of gaming, mainly because it allows those who game on the go to have access to a three dimensional experience without glasses. This is not currently available to those who play at home on the PC, the Xbox 360, the PlayStation 3 or the Wii.
According to Andrei Dumitrescu, the editor of news.softpedia.com, the warning was launched by the company earlier in the year but quickly after that the American Optometrist Association jumped in to say that the warning has no actual value and that all healthy children, no matter their age, can safely watch a three-dimensional powered experience.
Satoru Iwata, Chief Executive Officer of Nintendo, has chosen to reiterate the warning to parents in a new interview, saying that the company has chosen to make the announcement mainly because it will keep the company safe if anyone decides to launch a lawsuit because of the effect of the 3DS.
The AOA says that those who have problems linked to the three dimensional element of the 3DS probably have health issues that are also affecting other elements of their life and should see a specialist in order to receive a diagnostic and treatment.
Both the packaging of the Nintendo 3DS and the instruction manuals included in the game package will offer warnings about six-year-old kids and three dimensional gaming.
The Nintendo 3DS actually has a dial which allows players to quickly change the intensity of the 3D effect.
It's not clear whether the warnings and the public statements will actually be able to protect the company from lawsuits if a parent is decided that the long-term use of Nintendo made hardware has affected eyesight.
The 3DS is a revolution in the world of gaming, mainly because it allows those who game on the go to have access to a three dimensional experience without glasses. This is not currently available to those who play at home on the PC, the Xbox 360, the PlayStation 3 or the Wii.
FAO Schwarz Joins Other Brands on eBay
Upscale FAO retailer launched an FAO online store venue on Ebay. Consumers will be able to find some of the same FAO's products such as Radio Flyer Retro Rocket listed on the FAO website for $61.99 and free shipping available for sale on the FAO Schwarz eBay Store for $49.99 plus $6.91 for standard shipping.
According to Auction Bytes, FAO Schwarz set up an eBay store in August of 2010 and received more than 300 feedback ratings in December. So far, the store has a 99.2 percent positive feedback rating. The FAO Schwarz eBay store joins other brands such as Timberland, Brooks Brothers, Calvin Klein, and Aldo, which also sell directly on eBay.
The FAO eBay store, found at stores.ebay.com/fao, is powered by ChannelAdvisor, TrueAction (GSI Commerce), and Frooition, reports Auction Bytes.
In the interest of broadening this segment of its business model, eBay has been encouraging larger retailers and designer brands to sell on its site, offering them special pricing and marketing perks such as exclusive email marketing campaigns.
FAO Schwarz joins brands such as Timberland, Brooks Brothers, Calvin Klein and Aldo in selling directly on the eBay website.
According to Auction Bytes, FAO Schwarz set up an eBay store in August of 2010 and received more than 300 feedback ratings in December. So far, the store has a 99.2 percent positive feedback rating. The FAO Schwarz eBay store joins other brands such as Timberland, Brooks Brothers, Calvin Klein, and Aldo, which also sell directly on eBay.
The FAO eBay store, found at stores.ebay.com/fao, is powered by ChannelAdvisor, TrueAction (GSI Commerce), and Frooition, reports Auction Bytes.
In the interest of broadening this segment of its business model, eBay has been encouraging larger retailers and designer brands to sell on its site, offering them special pricing and marketing perks such as exclusive email marketing campaigns.
FAO Schwarz joins brands such as Timberland, Brooks Brothers, Calvin Klein and Aldo in selling directly on the eBay website.
Recession at a Double-Dip, or Not?
Warren Buffett: "I am a huge bull on this country...We will not have a double-dip recession at all. I see our businesses coming back almost across the board..."
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