Why no one buys xps 13 model?

I am not even sure why dell continues to sell xps 13 model when people have choice to buy xps 14 model which has 3rd generation latest processor with base clock speed of 2.6 GHz and definite 3 MB cache memory. The xps 13 doesn't even have 3 MB cache memory. Odd but true, the price of 13 model is Rs. 1K or so more than 14 model ! xps 13 comes in sandy bridge processors while 14 has an option of 2 processors, one of 3 MB cache while other of 4 MB cache, both from Core i5 UVL chip.

The wireless in xps 13 is from Intel centrino Advanced N 6230. Sirish here says that Intel's R&D budget is more than whole of AMD's annual research budget. Plus there is more to customize in xps 14 than 13 as you can have a Nvidia GPU or additional 4 GB RAM. Both have the same chassis made from aluminium and carbon fibre body which make it much lighter.

Both come around Rs. 80K here in India if you buy from a verified dell store. The in stock items in store can save you 4-5K tax money also.

Chiclet keypad from dell inspiron models

I just love the feel of these key's used in dell laptops, specifically inspiron models. They are so cosy and comfortable that you feel like resting your hands on them for a while. They are well rounded and perfectly spaced. Although i am used to compact keypads, the one's used earlier in lenovo models, when thinkpad used to be popular known brand of it.

Some new laptops have been launched in india by dell which have v. good specs, Intel's processors and graphics card too. Price is like around Rs. 40-45 k for a decent spec model. Inspiron's new models like 14R or 15R have latest 3rd generation ivy bridge core processors and good thing is that you can always modify your requirements in terms of peripherals from dell shop.

Alienware gaming ones have one of the best fancy keyboards ever, they got a pattern of backlit light, let's say some part of keyboard in an orderly fashion is red lit while other is blue lit, some other parts is green lit. Although they are quietly costly, above 1 lac or so. But they got great GPU's.

Google to start owning hardware business, completes Motorola Mobility

As per latest news, Google has finally completed the acquisition process of Motorola Mobility Inc., the major arm of Motorola that produces Smartphones, tablets, bluetooth accessories and various other products for reportedly US$ 12.5 billion. This has been an big unusual acquisition for google because it is has never forayed so large in hardware producer market, generally it has forayed into software or online services market. Although this was obvious after Google fully acquired open source platform OS Android in 2005. Android was initially built from C, C++ and Java programming languages. With acquisition of Motorola Mobility, it will appease and further stronghold android based smartphone market. I am not sure whether this hand-over includes transfer of copyrights of various Motorola patents which is one large asset of Motorola. Also current CEO Sanjay Jha will step down once all legal formalities and nod from US and Canada government have been obtained.

USB 3.0 is backward compatible

USB 3.0 which is the successor of USB 2.0 in coming months, it is noteworthy to note that USB 3.0 really power much high transfer rate than its legacy USB 2.0. Although USB 3.0 has maximum of 5 GB/sec transfer rate and USB 2.0 480MBps, you don't actually get 10 times speed when you try doing it practically. You get about 3-4 times faster speed in USB 3.0 . USB 3.0 is rumored to be used on latest MacBook Pro which will be featuring 15 inch Retina display and 2 USB 3.0 ports.

The USB 3.0 ports are backward compatible so it supports legacy accessories and plugs, quite necessary in this fast pace changing technology times. Backward compatibility of USB 3.0 gives us great speed with no additional hassle at our end.

HP gets EDS

So finally the murmured deal of HP gets final with outsourcer EDS for $25/share amounting to total of $13.9 million dollar. The deal has been finally signed between them by board of directors. HP, Hewlett packard claims that it will make the service revenue twice of current by buying EDS , an IT outsourcer. IT outsourcing has catch ed up fast in past few months with operational costs increasing along with market competition rising. Also we noticed several job cuts lately in march in US, recently badly hit by financial, credit and house loan crisis. India has been a major hub for various IT MNC's to outsource as India has quality HR at cheap rate compared to other low currency Asian countries. Stay on for latest tech news.

Microsoft doesnt like open source

Sure Microsoft doesn't like Linux or Unix and it wants to ban from PC's having windows OS. Microsoft is surely jealous of open source as it will be a threat to Microsoft's existence in near future, maybe 5-6 years. Open source is such a thing which wont get outdated till its says. The problem with windows is that it will stay for few years and then you again need something better as it would get outdated. So the cycle of keep spending money continues. while once you get Linux, there is no need to update and its useful life time. Also Linux doesn't get infected with viruses as windows get. I really love Linux but many software's don't support it and that's why i am not using it.

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