August 24, 2011
10 reasons NOT to buy an Android and why I’m waiting for the iPhone 5
ZDNet
David Gewirtz gives his reasons for waiting.
“So, I need a new phone. And I’ve decided to wait for the iPhone 5. You might think I could easily get rid of the iPhone 3G pain now by buying one of the many Android devices, but I’m not going to. You might also think that since I really dislike the iPhone, I might be a perfect candidate for the Android.”
Dell tells HP partners: We’re stable and committed to PCs
The VAR Guy
The VAR Guy previews Dell’s message to HP partners.
“I think we’ve proven in the past three or four years that Dell can be a stable business partner for the channel. The PC business is strategic to Dell, the channel and for my business [Davis’s partner organization]. We intend to be in the PC market, and we intend to grow it.”
Facebook looks to gobble seven more companies this year
The Register
Kelly Fiveash reports on the social networking giant’s acquisition strategy.
“In recent months, Facebook has bought a number of small-fry startups such as Netherlands-based outfit Sofa, which had previously developed Apple Mac software and design projects. It also recently acquired ebook firm Push Pop Press and Snaptu, which develops smartphone-like mobile applications for users of low-end handsets.”
