Asus Promotion with Teases Transformer Video Technology

Asus Teases Transformer Technology in Video for Computex 2012. Computer maker Asus has released a YouTube teaser video for its Transformer family of products, though the video offers few hints at to what sort of Transformer offerings it is preparing us for, save for a vague refererence to “the shape of the cloud”, which the video describes as “ever-changing beyond time and boundaries. This has led to some speculation that the company is preparing to launch a cloud-based storage or file synching service during the Computex 2012 conference in Taipei.

The video may also be related to new hardware in the company’s Transformers line of Android-based tablets, or perhaps a Transformer tablet running Microsoft’s Windows 8 operating system. At the end of the video, which half-mimics the music and visuals of a Hollywood blockbuster’s teaser trailer (complete with gravelly-voiced narrator) Asus suggests further announcements will be made on May 31, in advance of the conference, which runs from June 5 to June 9. Three additional videos are in the works, judging by a landing page for the video on Techinstyle.tv.

While the company is playing coy at the moment, Asus has yet to reveal release dates for its Eee Pad Transformer Infinity, first shown back in February at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) convention in Barcelona, or the PadFone, an Android device that snaps inside a PadFone Station tablet, also first shown at MWC. The next three videos may give viewers a bigger clue as to what Asus is up to.

The PadFone features a 1.5GHz dual-core Snapdragon S processor, an 8-megapixel rear camera, a front-facing camera and a quarter-high-definition (qHD) 960 by 540 Super AMOLED (active-matrix organic LED) display with a capacitive multi-touch panel and Gorilla Glass. The PadFone was expected to begin shipping in April, but pricing and other details have not yet been revealed. The Infinity is a cross-platform combination of tablet and notebook, which features full QWERTY keyboard dock and a high-definition touchscreen tablet component.

As it focuses more attention and resources on tablet devices, Asus is reportedly planning to streamline its family of notebooks and netbooks in 2012, consolidating the number of computer models it offers (Asus has around 50 notebook designs), such as the Eee PC line, which will be cut down to five models from 10 models. Meanwhile, a report last week from Taiwanese tech news publication DigiTimes sent the rumor mill into high gear with news that Google and Asus are working on a 7-inch tablet for release in July, with an initial shipment of 600,000 units starting in June, according to unnamed sources “in the supply chain”. The tablet would certainly run on the latest version of Google’s open-source Android operating system, Ice Cream Sandwich 4.0, or the upcoming operating system, "Jelly Bean."

Get Now! GameStop pitches Android Tablet

GameStop Pitches Android Tablets to Gamers. As gamers are slowly abandoning their portable consoles in favor of smartphones and tablets, it might come as no surprise that GameStop, the top U.S. games retailer, is now turning to Android tablets to boost sales. The retailer announced a variety of tablets running on Google’s mobile OS are on sale at more than 1,600 of its U.S. stores, from manufacturers such as Acer, Asus and Toshiba.

There aren’t as many games and apps for Android tablets compared to the iPad, so GameStop will pre-load a bunch of free games with each tablet sold, including Sonic CD, Riptide, a free issue of GameStop’s gaming mag, Game Informer, and the Kongregate Arcade gaming app that GameStop acquired. GameStop’s Android tablets offer starts from $230 for a 7-inch Acer Iconia 8GB tablet, all the way up to $400 for a Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 16GB and to $500 for an Asus Transformer Prime 32GB. The Toshiba Excite 10 should be available later for $450 and GameStop also stocks pre-owned iPads, starting at $300.

If you’re short on cash but have a pile of old games you’re not playing anymore, you can buy one of these tablets from GameStop with trades of games, consoles and even an old iPod, iPhone or iPad, or use the trade-ins as credit toward the purchase. Last year, GameStop president Tony Bartel said in an interview the company is considering making its own tablet if it can’t find an Android tablet that is great for gaming. Later in 2011 the company began trialing selling a limited number of Android tablets at some 200 stores, leading up to the latest push of several models across most of its stores. Is an Android tablet better at gaming than an iPad? Sound off in the comments.

Most Pupolar: HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE Phone

Most Pupolar: HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE Phone. Released for Verizon, the HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE is the fastest Droid to date - running on Verizon's LTE network for speedy downloads. Sporting an aluminum frame with an anodized black finish, the device offers a thin and distinctive style. 

It also runs on Google's latest Android 4.0 software and HTC's Sense interface for advanced and easy-to-use software. The Incredibel LTE also comes with a 1.2-gigahertz chip, a large 4.0-inch display - with a kickstand on the back - that's made for smooth video watching. Not to be outdone, Beats Audio offers a realistic music experience. 

And two camera lenses - an 8.0-megapixel one with 1080p HD video recording, and a second VGA lens for video chat.

Main Features

• Crafted from aluminum in an anodized black finish for a thin and distinctive style
• Brilliant 4.0-inch HD display with a kickstand built into the back to prop up the device to watch videos
• Built on Android 4.0, dubbed 'Ice Cream Sandwich', with HTC's Sense 4 interface for the latest Google features and an easy-to-use platform
• Advanced 8-megapixel camera offers 1080p HD video recording and a fast start-up and auto-focus time to stay with a moving objects and take numerous pictures by holding down the shutter button
• HTC's Beats Audio provides an improved sound experience, so you hear music the way the artist intended with audio tuning that delivers better bass, midrange and high notes
• Speedy 1.2-gigahertz processor with a 1700 mAh embedded battery to ensure smooth and long-lasting performance
• LTE technology delivers faster download speeds to browse the web and watch streaming video

New Netbook: Lenovo Ideapad S205s

New Lenovo IdeaPad S205s netbook with up to date 4G wireless technology and you aren’t too concerned with a 2-year contract stipulation, Sprint has got the deal that you want. The deal is for the Lenovo IdeaPad S205s.

Lenovo IdeaPad S205s has 3G and 4G WiMAX potential and costs just around $200 if you sign-up for the 2-year service plan. That is an incredible deal whatever way you slice it, and even with paying for the data plan you’re still getting a great deal on the netbook.

Full specs for the S205s include an 11.6-inch, 1366 x 768 pixel display, 1.33 GHz Intel Pentium dual core U5600 processor, 2GB of DDR3 memory, and a 250GB hard drive. Software-wise, it comes with Windows 7 Home Premium 32-bit. Fully charged, it holds  about five hours of battery life, so that’s plenty of time for many of your non-plugged in tasks.

And for those of you concerned about weight, it slides in at an easy 3.3 lbs. The S205 line came out in 2011 for $500 from Lenovo, but the new Sprint version has a slightly different makeup as it has an Intel processor and mobile broadband connectivity.

You should always consider data plan costs when purchasing a laptop/wireless combo, and this situation is no different. The cheapest data plan you can buy to get this deal is $49.99/month, so the full price tag for the whole two years is around $1,400. Maybe just a $299 netbook with wifi and 3G tethering will suffice.

2.000 RIM's workforce (11%) terminated

RIM 'to cut 2,000 jobs'. Research in Motion, the maker of BlackBerry phones, is preparing for a major restructuring that will see it eliminate at least 2,000 jobs worldwide from its roster of 16,500, Canada's Globe and Mail newspaper says. The newspaper cited several people close to the company saying that the next round is layoffs is planned for around Friday 1 June – a day before the smartphone maker's first financial quarter ends – though some expect the announcement even earlier. One source close to the company told Reuters that the impending layoffs could hit as many as 6,000 people and affect legal, marketing, sales, operations, and HR operations.

"The strategic question is: are you accelerating into a better future or shrinking to a niche operation?" said the source.

A string of high-level employees have departed RIM recently, including global head of sales Patrick Spence, who is set to take a senior job at networked audio company Sonos. Several sources close to the company told Reuters that RIM had been letting more junior staff go for several months in what has come to be known internally as "Goodbye Thursdays", because the cuts typically occurred on that day of the week.

A RIM spokeswoman contacted by Reuters declined to comment on the report. RIM and its new chief executive, Thorsten Heins, are struggling with what looks like a perfect storm of problems.

The BBX 10 software to power a new generation of BlackBerry phones is not expected until autumn, while existing users are abandoning BlackBerry phones for models from Apple or those using Android more quickly than new ones are coming aboard. Added to that, price competition – also driven by the burgeoning number of Android smartphones – is eroding the prices that RIM can charge, putting extra pressure on its finances.

And its PlayBook tablet, launched a year ago, has sold slowly while costing the company billions first in inventory and then in writedowns. As a result, RIM's stock has plummeted so that on Thursday it touched $10.59 (£6.75) – an eight-year low. Though it recovered to $11 on Friday, the company's value has dropped steadily from $60 in February 2011

A RIM spokeswoman pointed to comments that Heins and chief financial officer Brian Bidulka made on RIM's last earnings call about plans to streamline operations and save $1bn in the financial year. RIM reported a fourth-quarter loss in March, when the new chief executive announced the initial steps in a strategic overhaul. Heins took over from longtime co-CEOs Mike Lazaridis and Jim Balsillie in January.

Horace Dediu, who runs the consultancy Asmyco, has repeatedly observed that mobile phone companies that fall into loss – even once – never recover their former position.

He restated the point on Sunday night on Twitter, pointing out that Motorola Mobility had become the latest to fulfil that trend after being acquired by Google. RIM has already been through one round of restructuring. Last July it announced plans to cut about 11% of its workforce, or 2,000 jobs.

All-In-One Dell Inspiron One 2320 with Optional Touch Screen

All-In-One Dell Inspiron One 2320 with Optional Touch Screen. 23" HD display with HD webcam and speed with 2nd Gen Intel® Core™ processors. Also includes wireless keyboard and mouse and 90 days of getting started Premium Phone Support.

Design is everything
The streamlined and uncluttered all-in-one design brings simplicity and sleekness to any room in your home. There’s a lot to love about the slender all-in-one design of the Inspiron One 2320:

• The thin, glossy bezel keeps all the attention on the dramatic 23" HD screen.
• It fits easily in any room in the house, and in almost any décor.
• Its slender profile is simple, appealing and saves valuable space.
• Create even more space and mount your Inspiron One 2320 right on the wall with the VESA mount (sold separately).

One stellar screen
Enjoy the vivid colors and sharp images of optional discrete graphics on an impressive 23" HD LCD WLED backlighting. All eyes will be focused on this irresistible 23" high-definition 1080p LCD with WLED backlighting,

• Choose the optional 23" touchscreen and start a whole new interactive adventure.
• Immerse yourself in vivid, in-the-action visuals with optional discrete graphics.
• Opt for Blu-Ray and the whole family will enjoy a Full HD entertainment experience.

The perfect fit
The wireless keyboard fits perfectly under the display, creating a clean, clutter-free area. And there’s only one power cord. It’s that simple.The wireless keyboard & mouse fit perfectly under the Inspiron One 2320, and also coordinate well with this sleek desktop’s glossy design. And with just one power cord for all your interactive adventures, you’ll relish its clean and streamlined presence in any office, family or play area in your home.

Interactive is the name of the game
With the optional touch screen the kids can explore their creative side and use their fingers on touch apps such as YouPaint. Fun abounds with the interactive touchscreen. Explore touch applications like Sticky Notes, which lets you write onscreen messages for all to see. Two kids can play touch-optimized games like Dodge, YouPaint or Bug Garden at once. You can also:

• Web conference with family and friends with the HD webcam and enhanced audio.
• Swiftly transfer photos and videos to the Inspiron One with the built-in media card reader.
• Listen to your favorite music playlists on the awesome high-fidelity JBL® speakers.

Easy access to your world
Get fast, easy access to photos, music and videos with Dell™ Stage software. Then keep this content updated across all your supported devices with SyncUP powered by Nero. Opt for the touchscreen and grab all that matters most to you with the touch of a finger:

• Dell Stage offers one-touch access to your photo library, music playlists and video collection.
• Your most recent content is always front and center and looks fabulous on this impressive 23" HD display.
• Social networkers in the family will find it easy to edit and share photos.

You can even keep your files up-to-date on all supported devices on your home network with SyncUP powered by Nero. It detects all new photos, music and videos across the family’s network of supported smartphones and tablets and syncs them to your Inspiron One 2320. So all your latest content is updated effortlessly.

Performance everyone will enjoy
Feel the power of high performance right at your fingertips with Intel® Core™ processors on your Inspiron™ One 2320. Feel the power of high performance and enjoy excellent productivity with Intel® Core™ i processors, up to 8GB* DDR3 memory and up to Genuine Windows® 7 Professional, 64Bit . That means faster photo and video editing, stunning movie watching, seamless multitasking and enjoying a smooth experience as everyone in the family runs their favorite applications and interactive games. *GB means 1 billion bytes and TB equals 1 trillion bytes; significant system memory may be used to support graphics, depending on system memory size and other factors.