VIA is releasing a new offering called the AMOS-3001. Is it an industrial PC, or is it more? It’s designed to take a beating in extreme temperatures, but it’s a bit more nifty than that. Here’s the scoop on something VARs might want to keep there eyes on.
Open source appliance maker Vyatta has unveiled the 3500 networking appliance family, which combines routing, firewall and VPN functionality. Vyatta claims the appliance offers 10 Gbps networking capability at 1/20th the cost other ‘name-brand’ networking appliances. But are solutions providers and their customers really ready for open source network?
Everyone is looking to integrate touch these days, and HP is no slacker. Their new AP5000 is looking to be an all-in-one point of sale device. But is it the right move for VARs that promote POS offerings? Read on for the details on the new system and a little speculation about the future of computerized sales.
Yet again, Lenovo is busting down the gates of boring consumer electronics and pushing the envelope here with the LePhone. It’s not officially launched yet (just in China), but it has the potential to shake up the way we look at phones, especially Android offerings. Not convinced it’s something different? Read on.
We already heard rumors about Apple entering the point of sale (POS) arena, but now there are whispers that Apple is looking to break into the health care vertical. With what? Why, none other than their alleged tablet, of course.
Amid the pomp and circumstance of tablets and hybrid netbooks from CES 2010, there’s a few notable introductions that slipped under the radar. The HP Mini 5102 — backed by a SUSE Linux option — is one of those devices. Coming soon from HP, the Mini 5102 is shipping with some interesting features. Here’s the deal.
If you think storage and server virtualization is the end of the line for the VM world, you’d best rethink that. Virtensys asserts virtualization goes another layer deep. In theory, Input/Output virtualization means you’ll never have to plug in more than a few cables to get your network up and running. Plus, they’re launching a channel program with Promark. Got your attention? Read on.
Touch-based user interfaces continue to generate buzz. The latest example: According to some ex-Apple employees, Apple has been working on some interesting multi-touch applications that extend beyond the realm you’d come to expect. In fact, there may be multi-touch going into Apple’s iWork productivity applications — perhaps for Apple’s alleged iSlate tablet.
Here’s another sign that Apple iPhones and iPod touch devices could become point of sale (POS) solutions for VARs and their end-customers. Mophie, an iPhone accessory creator, is releasing a new product called the Mophie Marketplace. It features a magnetic strip reader and some software that could transform the iPhone into a point of sale device. But Apple has already made a similar point of sale move.
If you thought the market wasn’t crowed enough with Linux netbooks, here comes another contender: MSI is launching the first netbook to be shipped with Novell’s SUSE’s Moblin operating system. Moblin is designed to deliver a mobile computing experience that’s easier to use, and suitable for smaller screens. Here’s the deal.
If it’s not official yet, it should be. Netbooks and Tablets are the CES 2010 show stoppers, and ever since the buzz about an alleged Apple tablet started, every consumer electronic maker has been rushing to beat Apple at its own game. HP was one of the first out of the gate this year at […]
Media center startup Boxee and networking veteran D-link have teamed up to launch the Boxee Box, a home media center. But they’re not alone; interestingly enough, there’s been a lot of interest in big corporate networking companies trying to break in the the home, so to speak. Here’s the latest on some interesting offerings.
Sorry if I sound like a fan, but Lenovo is really firing on all cylinders this year. Introducing the IdeaPad U1 hybrid notebook, Lenovo is touting it as the first PC in the industry that is essentially two devices in one. It’s not just one device with separate functions, it’s actually two computers. Here’s the deal.
Yes, Google has launched its own phone; the Google Nexus One. It’s sexy, stylish and sleek, and everything you’d come to expect in a post-iPhone world. It’s also sporting Android 2.1, a step up from what the Droid had when it launched. Read on for some price points and pontificating if your interest is piqued.
First, the goods; hardware.
Distribution behemoth Ingram Micro is transforming their DBL Distributing acquisition into a formal Consumer Electronics Division. Here’s a few quick things you should know.
It’s been 3 years since the last iteration of Microsoft Office, so that means it’s only natural for Microsoft release a new version. The 2010 version is promising a few different flavors and price points. Here’s the skinny on the Redmond cash-cow that is Office 2010.
The Netbook. Once considered a toy, it now seems like the preferred device for many productivity-driven workhorse travelers. And even if you’re not a mobile workaholic, there’s something simplistically perfect about sofa-browsing while watching TV and catching up on some e-mail. With a small form factor, there comes caveats at the expense of size and portability.
Iomega, of ZipDisk fame, is trying to write a new chapter in mobile computing. If you get really attached to your working environment, you might wish you could drag your PC with you, but that’s not always practical. VPN is nice, but not always available. And sometimes… even a laptop doesn’t meet your needs. You’re just looking for something easier.
Lenovo is looking to shake things up with their consumer products. From a newly redesigned All-In-One IdeaCentre to some notebooks and a Linux netbook, Lenovo is looking to steal the spotlight at CES 2010. But similar to their business brand counterparts, one can’t help but wonder if Lenovo is taking cues from Apple. Here’s the latest on the snazzy new introductions from Lenovo…
There’s plenty of buzz about tablet computing in 2010, and we’re only 4 days in. Admittedly, the buzz about tablets has been going on for quite some time, but with the 2010 Consumer Electronic Show just around the corner, there’s reason to get excited. And there’s reason to believe that 2010 is going to be the year of the tablet. Seriously. Here’s why:
