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Tuesday, April 8, 2008
Following H-P announcement, Dell promised new ultra-portable PC
Dell responded quickly after Hewlett-Packard announced that it would sell an ultra-portable PC.
On Tuesday, H-P said in statement that it will sell its Mini-Note — a 2.63-pound machine with an 8.9-inch screen. It’ll cost $499 for the Linux model or $599 if it comes loaded with Windows.
Michael Dell, CEO and founder of Dell Inc., responded quickly, according to a report by Bloomberg News.
“We will introduce a similar laptop,” he said at a Tel Aviv press conference today. “We do see opportunities for very interesting products that are smaller and lighter and address the more mobile users in a very cost-effective way.”
Ultra-portable PCs are generally marketed to schools and school children.
In the Bloomberg report, Dell wasn’t specific about the forthcoming computers that are expected to be smaller than a textbook.
“Stay tuned,” Dell said. “We will have some interesting products coming in that space over the next two quarters.”
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Windows Mobile 6.1 has better home page functionality
The Windows Mobile 6.1 operating system has launched in the AT&T Tilt and Samsung Blackjack II, while Sprint expects to put it in four of its models shortly.
PCMag.com’s review of it says the home page is improved, with a “Getting Started” application that quickly helps you set up date and time and e-mail, connect your Bluetooth headset and set ringtones, wallpaper and music choices. It also uses modular themed blocks, bringing groupings of content to the front of the device.
The review also lauded it for how it integrates with Windows Media Player, Outlook and other Microsoft applications.
On the negative side, it calls for Microsoft to make additional improvements to Pocket Internet Explorer and the system’s user interface. Both could be a little smoother if this OS is going to compete with what Apple is doing with the iPhone and what’s expected from Google’s Android.
If you try it, let us know what you think.
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Dell talks about “strategic initiatives” with Dubai firm
Dell Inc. is in talks about “strategic initiatives” with Tecom Investments in Dubai, Bloomberg News reported..
Dell CEO and founder Michael Dell and Abdullatif al- Mulla, CEO of Tecom Investments, and held a press briefing in Dubai to announce the discussions.
Dell didn’t elaborate about the talks, but he said he’d welcome investment from the oil-rich emirate, Bloomberg said.
According to Bloomberg, Tecom Investments is owned by Dubai Holding LLC and Dubai International Capital. It manages business parks in Dubai and owns stakes in some technology and communications companies.