October 4, 2010
Panasonic Toughbook S9 claims to be the world’s lightest 12.1-inch laptop with a DVD drive, we believe it
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Joanna Stern shares some details around Panasonic’s Toughbook S9 product.
“Joining the 3.2-pound Toughbook C1, is the newest 12.1-inch Toughbook S9, which weighs just three pounds. And yes, Panny’s claiming it’s the lightest 12-incher with an optical drive, and our quick research seems to prove that claim right. Even more impressive is the power that’s packed into the featherweight chassis — it’s got a Core i5-520M processor, 2GB of RAM, and a shock-mounted 320GB hard drive. Thought that Panasonic gave up the durability for that weightage? You’d be wrong — the magnesium alloy case can still withstand a 2.5-foot operating drop, meets all the Mil Spec 810-G drop procedures, has a spill-resistant keyboard, and can take more than 220 pounds of pressure on its lid and base.”
Study: we’re keeping our mobiles longer, despite sinking prices
Engadget
Darren Murph examines the issue of how long we really hang onto our current cellphones for.
“According to new research gathered by J.D. Power and Associates, Americans are holding onto their mobiles for longer than ever these days. In fact, the study found that the length of time customers keep their traditional wireless cell phone has increased by 17 per cent from 2009, with the average customer holding onto their phone for around 20.5 months. That’s the longest period since this study began tracking the data in 1999, when the average was 17.3 months. Kirk Parsons, senior director of wireless services at the company, feels that the recent economic downturn has a lot to do with folks keeping their existing phones longer.”
Forrester: Social Networking On The Rise Worldwide, Content Creation Not So Much
TechCrunch
Robin Wauters writes about the increasing global adoption of social networking rates.
“Forrester Research claims adoption of social networking continues to rise across the globe, while other forms of social interactions, such as content creation, experienced no substantial growth in the past twelve months. Based on data from more than 275,000 consumers in Asia Pacific, Europe, and North America, the company has released a report dubbed ‘A Global Update Of Social Technographics.’”