Dell and Google collaborate on Chromebox designed for meetings

Google and Dell are working on a Chromebox for meetings that will include a high-definition camera, a combined microphone and speaker unit and a remote control to enable users to quickly connect to a display in a conference room, and recreate the ‘in room’ meeting experience regardless of all participants’ location.

As part of its growing relationship with Google, Dell is developing Dell Chromebox for meetings, an integrated solution designed to help geographically dispersed teams conduct meetings from a large variety of devices, from nearly anywhere, and collaborate ‘face-to-face’ in a virtual environment.

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Contest!: Win a Dell Venue 8 Pro Windows 8.1 tablet from Intel Canada

We've got another awesome contest and this time it is for the stunning Dell Venue 8 Pro tablet 32 GB model plus a PNY 32GB microSD card from our friends at Intel Canada. The Dell Venue 8 Pro runs the desktop version of Windows 8.1 and it has a 1.8 GHz quad core Intel Atom processor, 32GB of storage, 2GB of RAM and a 5 megapixel camera.

To win, just get on Twitter and tweet, "I'd love to win the Dell Venue 8 Pro Windows tablet from @intelcanada and @Creviewer." We'll pick a winner on Friday December 20, 2013. Good luck to everyone who participates.

Dell introduces loyalty program in Canada

Dell is bringing its value-added program to our shores. The Dell Advantage is a rewards program for customers who buy directly from Dell online. You can register for free and receive five percent back through Dell ePromotional Card about 30 to 35 days after your Dell product has been shipped and after invoice date. It expires after 90 days. 

You are also eligible for no interest payment for 12 months on Dell PC purchases that cost over $899. Dell Advantage members also receive notices on special offers and discounts.

Dell refreshes XPS 13, debuts 2-in-1 laptop

Dell XPS 11

Dell updates its 13.3-inch XPS 13 with the new 4^th-generation Intel Core processors, Intel HD 4400 graphics, and improved battery life. The tech company also introduced a new thin and light 2-in-1 Ultrabook named the XPS 11. It features what Dell calls a “tablet-first design will laptop functionality.” The XPS 11 switches from tablet to laptop with its 360-degree rotating hinge design. It has a Quad HD (2560 x 1440) display with True Color for its 11.6-inch screen. The XPS 13 and XPS 11 both retail for $999.99.