I was moved by the recent news about a woman being shot in her home by a police officer. Once again, I found it frustrating that people immediately jumped to apply blame before all the facts were in. Three mistakes contributed to the incident. The first was by the neighbor, who should have called the homeowner before calling the police...
After initially revealing its new Ativ Book 9 Lite ultraportable PC in June, Samsung on Monday announced that it is now accepting preorders for the device, which will be available in the U.S. on July 28 for $799.99. Weighing 3.5 lbs. and measuring less than an inch thick, the Ativ Book 9 Lite offers...
Dutch electronics giant Philips, which launched its Hue Web-connected LED home lighting system in October, released a development kit Monday in the hopes of integrating official applications -- and more possible home uses -- for its technology. Developers can use the API as they choose, and can keep...
For the last two weeks I've been talking about desktop operating systems, including why Linux is on the wrong path to be a true desktop operating system and comparing Linux to Windows Vista and Mac OS Leopard, where I concluded that Apple will have in 2008 the best opportunity in its history to grow...
Shares of Research In Motion dropped Friday after the maker of the BlackBerry e-mail reader said revenue fell short of analyst targets for the fourth quarter. The company gave a weaker-than-expected forecast, despite claiming that it has regained momentum now that its legal issues are behind it. On...
At long last, the mobile WiMAX specification, a wide-area wireless solution that extends bandwidth and connectivity, has been ratified by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), clearing the way for standard equipment that uses the technology. However, industry observers indica...
Motorola and Intel have again stressed their intentions to work toward interoperable networks and devices for next-generation, wider mobile computing via WiMax, which has yet to be ratified as a standard, but nonetheless has the weight of such major players behind it. Industry analysts, however, que...
EarthLink will attempt to make the City of Brotherly Love the city of brotherly wireless access as well, with a deal to cover America's fifth largest city with WiFi mesh connectivity over 135 square miles, the largest municipal wireless rollout to date. The undertaking, described as a lifesaver for ...
Three hardware heavyweights unveiled notebook computers capable of cellular broadband wireless service from Verizon this week, bolstering support for the wireless technology and improving its performance with plans for built-in, roaming broadband capabilities. Industry analysts indicated that Verizo...
This week, let's look ahead at changes coming in hardware over the next few years and the players driving those changes. It is certainly time for a change. In 1984 we had two PCs in the business space, Apple enjoyed 40 percent market share and had two innovative designs (the Apple II and the Mac) -...
Yes - I'm more likely to buy with flexible payment options.
Sometimes - It depends on the item and terms.
Rarely - I typically prefer paying upfront to avoid debt.
Not at All - My purchase decisions are based on need and budget.
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