Apple to open new retail store in Quebec City

Continuing its commitment to establish a more prominent Canadian retail presence, Apple is slated to open its 19th store in Canada and third in Quebec.

Apple retail stores have generated $2.58 billion in revenue, averaging $9 million for each of the 287 stores open at the end of the previous quarter. The Apple Store Place Ste Foy will open to the public on Saturday, November 13, 2010 at 9:30 a.m. EST.

Review: Motorola i1 Android powered Push-to-Talk phone

Text and photos by Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

The Motorola i1 is more rugged that your average celfone, it is clad in tough plastic and the screen is the same industrial grade scratch-proof Gorilla Glass that we’ve seen on premium smartphones. It is  also a military spec handset certified to withstand dust, shock, vibration and blowing rain. All this and it is powered by the Google Android OS.

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Review: Toshiba Tecra R700 thin and light notebook

Text and photos by Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

Toshiba's Tecra R700 is an uncompromising thin and light notebook that packs the power of Intel's i7 Core processor, a bright 13-inch LED screen and includes a DVD-burning optical drive that makes it a true power-focused ultraportable for the executive class.

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Nokia launches N8 imaging smartphone on Rogers

Text and photos by Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

Nokia unveiled its highly anticipated N8 Symbian smartphone during a packed event at downtown Toronto's Bang and Olufsen store. Movie magic and imaging were the themes of the night with a film screening and demos of the new device's multimedia capabilities and 12Megapixel camera.

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