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ViewSonic Offers Dual OS Intel Atom Processor-Based Tablet
ViewSonic announced its latest 10.1-inch Windows and Google Android dual OS tablet—the ViewPad 10pro, which is powered by the 1.5GHz Z670 Intel Atom processor. Designed specifically for tablets, this new CPU minimizes power consumption, while enabling smaller and thinner product designs. Users of the ViewPad 10pro, which boasts a 1,024-by-600 capacitive multitouch panel, can employ…
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10 Reasons Why Smartphones Are Better Than Tablets
10 Reasons Smartphones Are Better Than Tablets 1. Ultimate MobilityTablets and smartphones both offer mobility. However, smartphones deliver even more mobility, making them an ideal option for road warriors and others who spend time away from home. No Title 2. No OS AdvantageOne of the key reasons many people opt for tablets over lightweight computers…
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IT Skills, Pay Premiums Decline in Value: Report
The average market value for 265 noncertified skills dipped slightly (-0.2 percent) from April to June following consistent gains in the previous five calendar quarters, while pay premiums for 237 IT certifications continued their abysmal performance for the 18th time in the last 19 quarters, posting an overall loss in market value of nearly 2…
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Hackers Taking Aim at Bigger Targets
Cyber-attacks have dominated headlines this summer as government agencies, large organizations and small businesses have been hit by malware, distributed-denial-of-service attacks and network intrusions. On the personal front, individuals’ email and social networking accounts have been hijacked. Most cyber-attackers are motivated by money, whether it’s by looting bank accounts or selling stolen information to other…
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Google to Acquire Motorola Mobility for $12.5 Billion in Cash
Google (NASDAQ:GOOG) stunned the high-tech world Aug. 15 with an offer to buy Motorola Mobility (NYSE:MMI) for $12.5 billion. The company’s largest purchase ever should give the search engine much-needed patent protection. Google agreed to pay $40.00 per share in cash, a premium of 63 percent over Motorola Mobility’s Aug. 12 closing price. Ending regulatory…
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Android Holds 20 Percent of Tablet Market: Report
Despite some high-profile underperformers, Android-based tablets may occupy some 20 percent of the market, according to new data from ABI Research. That being said, Apple’s iPad continues its domination of the space. “Many vendors have introduced media tablets, but none are separating themselves from the pack to pose a serious threat to Apple,” ABI Research…
