February 10, 2011
Dell junks Adamo ultra-skinny
Register Hardware
Hard Reg writes that Dell has scrapped its Dell Adamo ultra-thin laptop product.
“Last month, the PC press reported big price cuts for the Dell Adamo, an ultra-thin Macbook Air lookalike. With online prices slashed to as low as $799, some publications wondered if Dell was gearing up for a head-to-head fight with Apple. The answer has come soon enough. Nope. Dell had embarked on a fire sale, not a price war, to clear stocks. With this accomplished, the company ditched the entire line (Tuesday).”
Retail Vertical Market: Big Opportunities Await VARs
The VAR Guy
Michael Houghton describes the retail vertical market opportunity that partners can play in.
“The retail market is estimated to be a $40B opportunity in North America-typically broken down into specialty retail, hospitality, and convenience and grocery store segments. One of the truly interesting aspects of the retail market is its growing integration with mobility. Mobile commerce is set to be the fastest growing area in mobility, fueled by-among other things-the growing popularity of comparing prices online before or during a trip to the store. Cross-channel marketing is becoming the norm for many retailers, and it’s a prime opportunity for savvy solution providers.”
Report: iPad 2 in production, no Retina display
The Loop
Jim Dalrymple writes that reports say Apple’s iPad 2 tablet device is now in production.
“Apple’s iPad 2 is now in production and will have a number of new features, including a front facing camera. Citing ‘people familiar with the matter,’ the Wall Street Journal on Tuesday said the new iPad will also include a faster processor. The report said that with the camera and more powerful hardware, the iPad will have features like video conferencing included. One of the features that many people wanted in a new iPad was a high-resolution or Retina display. According to WSJ sources, that won’t happen with this version.”