Hardware

Top 5 gaming smartphones – in.news.yahoo.com

In terms of basic hardware, the Apple iPhone 4S packs a great graphics muscle but the 3.7-inch Retina Display is simply great to enjoy high-quality 3D visuals. This display may look small when compared to the 4-inch or higher display … Continue reading

Microsoft invests big in Barnes & Noble’s Nook, which may be spun off – Seattle Post Intelligencer

Microsoft said today that it’s investing $300 million in the digital division of Barnes & Noble, which produces the Nook line of hardware e-readers … that is now dominated by Amazon.com, Apple and Barnes & Noble. It’s telling that the … Continue reading

There will be no new phones announced at BlackBerry World – CNET Asia

“We are not unveiling any BlackBerry 10 hardware,” a company representative confirmed to … His strategy isn’t unique; Google’s Android and Apple’s iOS both power multiple types of mobile devices, while Microsoft’s Windows 8 will be extended to PCs …

Dell Says XPS 13 Ultrabook Selling Well Above Expectations – Forbes

Burd said sales were nearly 3x expected demand for the laptop, which is thin and light – 0.71 inches, 3 pounds – and aimed at taking on Apple’s MacBook Air. Driven by microprocessor maker Intel, Dell and other PC makers … Continue reading

Microsoft To Invest $300 Mln In Barnes & Noble’s Nook Unit – RTT News

The company reportedly plans to finish work on the new Windows 8 operating system this summer and debut it in October, enabling it to better compete with Apple’s (AAPL: News ) new iPad. The new software focuses on optimization for … Continue reading

Apple defends its taxes after report says it legally avoids paying billions – The Business Journal

Apple Inc. Apple Inc. Latest from The Business Journals Intel makes 0M push for ‘ultrabook’ concept Microsoft backing Barnes & Noble’s Nook with 0M Apple defends legally avoiding billions in taxes Follow this company defended its tax record on …

Highest Operating Margin in the Computer Hardware Industry Detected for Apple (AAPL, SSYS, DBD) – comcast.net

Apr 30, 2012 (Fast Lane via COMTEX News Network) — Below are the three companies in the Computer Hardware industry with the highest operating margin. A healthy operating margin is required for a company to pay for its fixed costs … Continue reading

Apple and Samsung stole all Q1 mobile phone profits – YAHOO!

“With essentially all of the other hardware vendors besides Apple and Samsung struggling to find profits to reinvest into R&D, Microsoft and Google have to be wondering who their hardware partners will ultimately be,” McCourt continued. “Neither …

New iPad owners pay big ‘halo’ dividends for Apple – IT World

“As these consumers consider additional electronics purchases, seamless access to the content they already own is likely to factor in to the hardware purchase decision more heavily,” Arnold wrote today. By NPD’s one-in-four estimate, Apple has attracted …

Velocity Micro Announces the Immediate Availability of Desktop PCs Powered by 3rd Generation Intel® Core® Processors – YAHOO!

“Intel’s 3rd Generation Core Processors are a perfect fit … Another Great Case from Acase(TM) for Apple New iPad 3rd Generation (iPad 3) … Full Story »CTCStore Introduces the Acase iPad 3 Case – The New iPad 3rd Generation Premium … Continue reading