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In conjunction with two other sites, John Obeto is giving away an HP dx9000 TouchSmart PC over at AbsolutelyWindows. What do you have to do to get your mitts on this ~$1400 piece of kit?
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Posted by Judie Lipsett in Diary Entries
Last weekend I had the opportunity to be part of a small group of tech bloggers invited to attend several Windows 7 launch events in New York and Washington DC. I wasn’t totally clear on exactly what we would be doing on this trip before going, but I figured no matter what, it would be fun and the food would be good. I was right…
Posted by Judie Lipsett in Deals
Posted by Judie Lipsett in Deals
Posted by Wayne Schulz in Diary Entries
Posted by Judie Lipsett in Diary Entries
A little bit later this morning I’ll be on a plane, headed north for a whirlwind round of Windows 7 launch activities in NYC and Washington DC as Microsoft’s and HP’s guest.
Wayne and Dan will be on their way into NYC as well, to attend Engadget Live, as the show engages in a “frank and unscripted one-on-one conversation” with Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer.
We’ll meet up later in the evening for dinner, and I’m sure that we’ll have plenty to share. Be sure to check Wayne and Dan’s twitter streams for updates throughout the day, as well as mine tonight and over the weekend; it should be fun!
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Yesterday our Gearsponsor Logicbuy featured an HP dv8t for $1,269. If that price is too rich for your budget – then save up to $219 on 13-inch, 4.2 lbs. HP Pavilion dm3t Laptop with Intel Ultra Low Voltage (optional Core 2 Duo ULV) for only $619. Features up to 2.26GHz Core 2 Duo processor, 512MB NVIDIA GeForce G 105M, optional Mobile Broadband, low-light webcam and lightweight, brushed aluminum chassis in Modern Argento gray. Free upgrade to 3GB DDR3 memory – pre-installed Windows 7 OS & Free 2nd day shipping. If you’re in the market for a loptop – buying a new model with Windows 7 already installed is the easy way to upgrade to the newest Windows version.
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Talk about a powerhouse… the HP Envy 15 is sporting a 2.8GHz Intel Core i7 quad-core processor, ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4830 graphics and 15″ HD display at 1920×1080 pixels. It can take up to 16GB of RAM and has a glass trackpad that supports gestures. The magnesium alloy case is 1 inch thick and weighs in at just over 5 lbs. I mean… this thing looks AWESOME!
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HP announced a new set of notebooks and netbooks to their lineup today, including the new ENVY series of premium notebooks.
Posted by Judie Lipsett in Diary Entries
It seems like only yesterday that I was New York City for the release of the first Vivienne Tam Digital Clutch, the MiniNote netbook that she had personally worked with HP to design, and now there is already an update. Last night Vivienne Tam’s new digital clutch was unveiled on the catwalk of her Spring 2010 fashion show.
The HP Vivienne Tam digital clutch features an original butterfly design inspired by the classic Chinese love story “Butterfly Lovers.” Beautiful butterflies are brought to life on a champagne gold backdrop.
“To me, butterflies symbolize love, freedom, independence and transformation,” said Vivienne Tam. “I love working with HP because they are also inspired by nature. Together we bring life, color and personality to the computer world, creating fashionable technology for modern women.”
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In celebration of the long weekend our GearSponsor Logicbuy has uncovered this high-def screened HP laptop for half off the normal list price. Includes Core 2 Duo T6600 2.2 GHZ processor, 4GB RAM upgrade, 1080p high-def monitor, blu-ray drive, 320 gb 7200 rpm HDD, free HP Deskjet D2680 printer, Vista Home Premium operating system, fingerprint reader. Expires 9/5/09.
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- Update: As of midnight CST 09/09: this giveaway is now closed, and a winner will be announced shortly. Thank you for entering!!
- Update at noon CST 09/10: the first email has been sent out. The recipient has 24 hours to respond.
- Update at 9:51pm 09/10: Still haven’t heard from the winner. And to the person that keeps emailing me saying that they think they won? Not likely. The real winner will have an email that I sent them first, which they will be replying directly to. Nice try, though! ![]()
- Update 6:44am 09/11: Still haven’t heard from the winner; you have less than 6 hours to write back before you lose your chance and we contact the second name chosen! ![]()
- Update 2:00pm 09/11: first winner has lost their shot. Ouch! The second email has just been sent – please check your spam filter people…!!!
- Update 7:00pm 09/11: the winner has claimed her prize! Please join me in congratulating purplelover04! ![]()
Today is day twenty-five the of HP and Microsoft’s ‘Back to School and Better Together’ Giveaway, which means that it’s finally our turn to begin our giveaway.
Up for grabs is a computer combo containing an HP dv6, an HP Mini 110 and Syncables software – which allows you to keep the larger laptop at home but carry the smaller netbook (synced and carrying all of your data!) when on the go. The Winner will also get a customized Gear Diary Timbuk2 bag to carry their loot!
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Today is day twenty-four of HP and Microsoft’s ‘Back to School and Better Together’ Giveaway, which means that Zen College Life will begin theirs. Up for grabs is a computer combo containing an HP dv6, an HP Mini 110 and Syncables software – which allows you to keep the larger laptop at home but carry the smaller netbook (synced and carrying all of your data!) when on the go. The Winner will also get a customized Zen College Life Timbuk2 bag to carry their loot!
Don’t forget that OUR contest will start tomorrow!
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Today is day twenty-three of HP and Microsoft’s ‘Back to School and Better Together’ Giveaway, which means that ClintonFitch.com! will begin theirs. Up for grabs is a computer combo containing an HP dv6, an HP Mini 110 and Syncables software – which allows you to keep the larger laptop at home but carry the smaller netbook (synced and carrying all of your data!) when on the go. The Winner will also get a customized ClintonFitch.com! Timbuk2 bag to carry their loot!
Posted by Judie Lipsett in Diary Entries
Today is day twenty-two of HP and Microsoft’s ‘Back to School and Better Together’ Giveaway, which means that Daddy Forever will begin theirs. Up for grabs is a computer combo containing an HP dv6, an HP Mini 110 and Syncables software – which allows you to keep the larger laptop at home but carry the smaller netbook (synced and carrying all of your data!) when on the go. The Winner will also get a customized Daddy Forever Timbuk2 bag to carry their loot!