November 6, 2009
Dell details ‘world’s thinnest’ laptop
Register Hardware
James Sherwood provides some details around Dell’s new Adamo XPS notebook.
“The Adamo XPS – actually the third machine in the Adamo series – is, judging by its looks, designed to compete with the likes of Apple’s MacBook Air. Next will be the Adamo XPS’ super-thin format. It measures just 9.7mm at its thinnest part and weighs in at class-typical 1.4kg. Despite its slim profile, the PC still manages to cram in a removable battery and a 128GB solid-state drive.”
Telepresence: The Value ofFace-to-Face
Network World
Robin Gareiss shares how to develop a business case around telepresence.
“Executives perceive a great deal of value in meeting via telepresence versus room-based, desktop, or audio conferences.Telepresence, unlike other meeting technologies is perceived as suitable replacement for in-person meetings, especially for senior executives. Organizations should develop a business case for telepresence (or any form of video conferencing) that focuses on potential to reduce travel, as well as measurable benefits from better internal and external interaction.”
Cisco blows away Q1 expectations
NetworkWorld
Cisco Subnet shares Cisco’s Q1 financial results.
“Sales for the first quarter ended Oct. 24, 2009, were $9 billion.Analysts queried by Thomson Reuters were expecting $8.74 billion in revenue. Likewise, earnings for the quarter came in $.05 better per share on a non-GAAP basis than expected. Non-GAAP earnings per share were $.36 vs. Street estimates of $.31.”