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Apple Should Offer Mavericks For Free
Apple Now Holds 10% of All U.S. Corporate Cash - Moodys
Dell Introduces New Line of Tablets and Updated XPS Laptops
FileMaker Announces FileMaker Pro Buy One Get One Promotion
DEVONtechnologies Updates Its Web Research Assistant DEVONagent to 3.5.2
Apple Should Offer Mavericks For Free
AppleDailyReport's Dennis Sellers says he's not sure how much Apple will charge for OS X Mavericks, but he's love to see the company offer it for free to provide more impetus to go Mac for companies and individuals who may be wavering between Microsoft and Apple computer products. He notes that offering Mavericks for free isnt so far-fetched, since Apple already does it with iOS for their iDevices.
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Apple Now Holds 10% of All U.S. Corporate Cash - Moodys
WSJ's Emily Chasan reports that Apple's $147 billion cash kitty now counts for nearly 10% of all corporate cash held by nonfinancial U.S. companies, according to an analysis by Moodys, and that the companies with the five largest cash holdings are Apple, Microsoft Corp., Google Inc., Cisco Systems Inc. and pharmaceuticals giant Pfizer Inc., which among them hold more than one quarter of corporate cash hoards. However, she notes that Apple has nearly double the cash hoard of its next closest rival, Microsoft with its second-largest cash stockpile at $77 billion.
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Dell Introduces New Line of Tablets and Updated XPS Laptops
Dell on Wednesday took a bold step in unveiling a new family of tablets and new laptops, including a 2-in-1 Ultrabook. The Dell Venue line of tablets is comprised of four new ultrathin models designed to address the changing way people live and work today. "Dell's damned sexy tablets," as described by leading Enderle Group analyst, Rob Enderle, are backed by Intel processing technology.
In addition to the new Dell Venue tablets, Dell is introducing new XPS laptops, each with high-res displays in any available screen size. The new XPS 11, claimed to be the thinnest, most compact 2-in-1 in the world, also features the first Quad HD (2560 x 1440) display on an 11.6-inch 2-in-1. The XPS 15 multimedia model boasts a thin design, and offers as an option the first 15.6-inch Quad HD+ (3200 x 1800) display in the world, which is the highest resolution available on a laptop of that size. Dell is also refreshing its XPS 13 Ultrabook with faster processors, touch Full HD (1920 x 1080) display and improved battery life.
"People today expect the best experience possible from their technology they are counting on it to keep them connected and move with them, wherever they are," says Sam Burd, vice president Dell Personal Computing Group. "The new Dell Venue tablets and XPS laptops give customers the stellar experience they expect from us, with performance that allows them to work how they want, when they want, in a design theyll be proud to show off and own."
Dell Venue tablets are designed to give people on-the-go a wide-selection of sizes and options to meet their varying needs. From 8 and 11-inch Windows-based tablets complete with keyboard and stylus options, to the 7 and 8-inch Android tablets, Dell has created a dedicated brand of tablets to meet the needs of customers in the evolving workforce.
The Dell Venue 8 Pro and Dell Venue 11 Pro Windows 8.1-based tablets combine the ability to integrate into an existing corporate environment with full compatibility with current Windows applications and Microsoft Office integration. Both tablets feature optional advanced security features and services such as TPM and Dell Enterprise Services.
The lightweight Dell Venue 8 Pro runs Windows 8.1, has a bright HD IPS display, advanced connectivity options and provides long battery life so range anxiety is no longer an issue. People can also stay productive with Office 2013 Home & Student, included with the device, and the optional Dell Active Stylus.
The Dell Venue 11 Pro, also based on Windows 8.1, provides 2-in-1 flexibility with the power of an Ultrabook, convenience of a detachable keyboard and experience of a desktop. Unlike Apple's iPad tablets, it has a user removable/replaceable battery, and its large, Full HD display with wide viewing angles makes it easy to read and create content while staying mobile. It is also available with a variety of keyboard and stylus options:
Dell Active Stylus makes it easy to annotate, draw or take notes.
Dell Slim Keyboard, designed for travel, also serves as a cover for the screen when folded up.
Dell Mobile Keyboard with integrated battery provides all day productivity with a full-sized keyboard while extending the battery life.
Dell Tablet Desktop Dock delivers full productivity on a desk with USB 3.0 ports, and dual display out ports for display extension.
The Dell Venue 7 and Dell Venue 8 Android-based tablets are affordable, feature-rich tablets for people who want to be constantly connected wherever they are.
All Dell Venue tablets are based on Intel processing power for speed, responsiveness, and battery efficiency. The Dell Venue 7 and Dell Venue 8 feature Intel Atom Z2760 (Clover Trail) processors, while the Dell Venue 8 Pro and Dell Venue 11 Pro feature the new Intel Atom quad-core processors, code named Bay Trail. The Venue 11 Pro offers up to 4th Generation Intel Core i3 and i5 processor options and Intel vPro for manageability.
Dell XPS Laptops and 2-in-1: The Ultimate Experience with Gorgeous Displays
Dell's award-winning XPS laptop line gets even better with the new XPS 15 powerhouse laptop, the introduction of the XPS 11 2-in-1, and an update to the flagship XPS 13 Ultrabook. In keeping with the XPS tradition, the XPS laptops and 2-in-1 feature machined aluminum, carbon fiber, bright, high-res displays, and Corning Gorilla Glass NBT for performance and durability.
Starting at 2.5lbs. and just 11-15mm thin, the XPS 11 is the worlds thinnest, lightest and most compact 2-in-1 Ultrabook available today, offering a tablet-first design with laptop functionality. It easily transitions from tablet to laptop with a 360 degree rotating hinge design, and an innovative solid surface backlit touch keyboard that provides a superb experience from lap to bag. With a Quad HD (2560 x 1440) display, the highest resolution display in an 11.6-inch 2-in-1 today, the XPS 11 has a bright, crisp viewing experience. The display also features True Color viewing powered by eeColor, which enables customers to enjoy true, rich consistent color in nearly any lighting environment.
The XPS 15 pffers the highest resolution in its class, and an ultra-thin, light wedge design, starting at 4.44lbsi. The XPS 15 is the first 15.6-inch laptop in the world to feature a Quad HD+ display, and also available with a touch option, boasts over 5.7 million pixels five times the amount of standard HD resolution. The XPS 15 packs 4th Generation Intel Core i5 and i7 quad core processor options and NVIDIA discrete graphics options. Every XPS 15 boots and resumes within seconds with hard drive configuration options from 500GB to 1TB[ii], both with a 32GB mSATA SSD, to a 512GB solid state drive, all including Intel Rapid Start Technology[iii].
The award-winning XPS 13, with its 13.3-inch, edge-to-edge display that fits into a footprint similar to an 11-inch laptop, is razor thin and light, starting at under 3lbsi. It is now even faster with 4th generation Intel Core processors, Intel HD 4400 graphics, and has longer battery life for the mobile professional who values a sleek design, responsiveness and ultimate mobility. Its Full HD display provides a brilliant viewing experience and is now even more versatile with a touch option.
In addition to the Dell Limited Hardware Warranty, consumers can elect to include additional protection such as Accidental Damage Service[iv], Premium Phone Support and Rapid Return for Repair after Remote Diagnosis[v], which means that their system will be repaired and returned to them within 3-5 business days after remote diagnosis. Likewise, business customers can be rest assured that their devices will fit seamlessly and securely into their corporate IT environment with Dell Enterprise Services like ProSupport[vi] on the Dell Venue 8 Pro and Venue 11 Pro tablets.
The Dell Venue 7, Venue 8, Venue 8 Pro, and new XPS 15 will be available from October 18 on http://www.dell.com in the United States and select countries around the world. The Venue 11 Pro, XPS 11 and the updated XPS 13 with touch will be available in November. Starting prices are as follows:
Venue 7: $149.99
Venue 8: $179.99
Venue 8 Pro: $299.99
Venue 11 Pro: $499.99
New XPS 15: $1,499.99
XPS 11: $999.99
New XPS 13: $999.99
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FileMaker Announces FileMaker Pro Buy One Get One Promotion
FileMaker has announced a Buy One FileMaker, Give One Free, a limited-time offer that allows those who purchase FileMaker Pro 12 (US$299) or FileMaker Pro 12 Advanced (US$499) to receive a second downloadable copy for free. Participants can use the free copy within their organizations or give it to a friend, colleague, client or charity.
FileMaker Pro 12 and FileMaker Pro 12 Advanced let you easily create and use custom business solutions that run on iPads, iPhones, Windows, Macs and the web. Both products offer built-in user-friendly themes, Starter Solutions and easy design tools to quickly build solutions that help make everyone more productive.
Buyers will also receive the FileMaker Training Series, an easy way to master the essentials of the FileMaker 12 product line with self-paced learning materials, at no additional cost.
The offer applies only to FileMaker Pro 12 or FileMaker Pro 12 Advanced and is limited to one gift request per person, per household and per company between now and Oct. 23, 2013. The promotion is valid for the downloadable versions of these products purchased from the FileMaker Store and applies only to new versions of these products. The free version is a fully working, not-for-resale version of FileMaker Pro 12 or FileMaker Pro 12 Advanced for Windows or Mac. The offer is not valid in connection with any other rebates, discounts or promotions. Click here for full offer details and other restrictions.
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DEVONtechnologies Updates Its Web Research Assistant DEVONagent to 3.5.2
DEVONtechnologies, LLC releases maintenance updates for all editions of DEVONagent, its pro-grade Internet research assistant for OS X. DEVONagent helps you search more efficiently on the web. It searches multiple sources for relevant results, and gives you power tools for your research. Both DEVONagent Pro and Express 3.5.2 come with an updated "Tube" scanner which scans webpages for embedded media. The update also fixes known issues and improves overall performance and reliability.
DEVONagent Pro 3.5.2, DEVONtechnologies' web research assistant for information workers, cleans up some aspects of the user interface by hiding rarely used or unavailable options, and improves compatibility to some websites. The Download Manager adds the URL of downloaded items to their Finder/Spotlight metadata. Finally, DEVONagent Pro is finally fully sandboxed and has been updated in the Mac App Store, too.
Both DEVONagent Pro and Express 3.5.2 come with an updated "Tube" scanner which scans webpages for embedded media. All three updated editions allow you to right- or Control-click their menu icon to quickly access commonly used options and show their menu now in grey instead of blue to comply with Mac App Store regulations. Of course the update also fixes known issues and improves overall performance and reliability.
"Research on the web is a tedious task. Search engines return hundreds or even thousands of links that then need to be manually sifted. That takes time. Smart people let DEVONagent do the job for them," comments Eric Bohnisch-Volkmann, President of DEVONtechnologies.
The update is recommended for all users and can be downloaded free from the DEVONtechnologies website or obtained through the App Store.
All editions of DEVONagent require an Intel-based Mac and OS X 10.6.8 or later. In the App Store DEVONagent Pro and Express require OS X 10.8 or later. All apps can be downloaded from DEVONtechnologies online and, the commercial apps can be test-driven free of charge before they need to be properly licensed. All editions of DEVONagent are also available via the App Store.
(*) DEVONagent Pro: US $49.95 (App Store: $49.99)
(*) DEVONagent Express: US $4.95 (App Store: $4.99)
(*) DEVONagent Lite: Free
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