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1. The Design Differences Aren’t Major
1. The Design Differences Aren’t Major Apple’s iPad 2 is certainly a nice-looking device. And the best part is, it’s thinner and features a lighter weight than its predecessor. But the difference is negligible, since chances are, most folks aren’t going to notice the difference between 1.5 pounds and 1.3 pounds. Mobility is undoubtedly important,…
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Lenovo ThinkPad X220, Convertible Tablet PC Debut
Computer maker Lenovo announced the launch of the ThinkPad X220 laptop and X220 convertible tablet PC equipped with second-generation Intel Core i7 processors. Both also feature a 12.5-inch HD screen and self-closing hinges that shut the PCs, allowing a 45 percent larger touch pad. Prices for the models start at approximately $899 for the ThinkPad…
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Businesses Increasingly Purchase PCs Through Retail Channel: Report
In 2010, 27 percent of PCs purchased by U.S.-based SMBs were through the retail channel, according to a report from IT research firm Techaisle. In overall market terms, including consumers and large enterprises, almost 50 percent of PCs were purchased through retail in the United States, the report found. "In 2010, although a consumer-led year,…
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The Cloud Is No Big Deal, Right?
As the cloud looms larger over the IT channel, some solution providers may rightfully wonder what exactly is the big deal. After all, many of you for years have been offering hosted software applications to customers that essentially are cloud services under a different name. And as such, you already know the benefits of cloud…
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McAfee Opens Fifth Cloud Data Center
Just a week after Intel completed its acquisition of McAfee, it’s back to business as usual as the security company expands its cloud footprint with a new data center to power its security software as a service business. McAfee has activated its fifth cloud data center in the past 12 months, and another center is…
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Avaya Adds IP Office Development Partners
Avaya DevConnect provides a range of developer-oriented resources, including access to application program interfaces, developer tools and technical support. Its membership has grown by over 16 percent in the last year, and there are more than 1,400 Avaya compliance tested solutions, with 30 to 40 new solutions added per month, according to the company. For…
