SourceCode: Intel struggles in wake of lower demand for PCs as mobile surges

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

The dramatic shift in demand from PCs to mobile devices like tablets and smartphones is taking its toll on the industry and leading processor manufacturer Intel is feeling the squeeze.

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iPad mini launch event is confirmed via media invites

Just as was reported a few days ago. Apple is planning a media event taking place on October 23rd at 10am PST/1pm EST at the California Center in San Jose.  Parsing the invitation, which reads "We've got a little more to show you," the 'little' pertains to the much awaited iPad mini. Also rumoured to make an appearance at the event are new Mac minis and quite possibly a new 13-inch MacBook Pro with a Retina Display. We'll know soon enough a week from today.

Microsoft thinks $499 for a Windows RT Surface tablet is a good deal

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

You can now pre-order a Microsoft Surface tablet with Windows RT for US $499 ( CAN $519). If you want to get the cool magnetic cover with a built-in keyboard, it will cost you US $ 119 extra (CAN $129). “We’re pretty darn excited about the price, the value,” Microsoft's Windows head Steven Sinofsky explained to select reporters on Monday during an exclusive preview. “When you think about everything you are getting, this is a terrific deal.” 

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Toshiba's U920T Ultrabook leads double-life as a tablet

Who says you can't have it all? Toshiba announced the U920T Windows 8 Ultrabook Convertible device. Combining the performance and form factor of an Ultrabook with the ease-of-use of a tablet. Its unique sliding hinge allows it to be used as a touch screen tablet or Ultrabook with a keyboard. No pricing has been released but the U920T  should be available once Windows 8 is formally launched on October 26.

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