It turns out that even Apple and Google tried to buy Palm, despite the wails and moans about the bleak outlook of the company, even with its new webOS and phones. I still think this was a good buy for HP. They’ll be able to take and use webOS in more ways than the other… Continue reading Apple tried to buy Palm
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HP says no to Windows 7 slates
HP has decided to nuke its plan to create a Windows 7-based tablet computer (or ‘slate’ as the new term being thrown around for devices in this form factor). This really indicates they’re serious about putting Palm’s webOS onto these devices, and of course, saving themselves some money in the process. via Techcrunch
Palm acquired by HP
Palm has been saved, purchased by HP for $1.2 billion, which was a premium on the stock price. This is a good deal for both companies. Palm was in serious trouble, with its new Pre and Pixi smartphones not selling very well, and its stock price tanking. HP on the other hand did not have… Continue reading Palm acquired by HP
Memristors could take over from Transistors, increase # and power of chips
Transistors may make way for a new type of switch for computer chips. Called a memristor (short for memory resistor), they are simpler than transistors and can store information even without an electric current. At the speed at which technology normally moves, it’s a bit surprising that this device first conceived of in 1971 by… Continue reading Memristors could take over from Transistors, increase # and power of chips
HP MV2120 500GB Media Vault
Remember the days when you just bought (or built) a computer with however much storage you needed/wanted? Nowadays, your computer is more brains and less brawn, at least in the storage department, as detached storage, typically on the network becomes more popular for the home. Here’s another such example – the HP Media Vault. We’re… Continue reading HP MV2120 500GB Media Vault