HP revamps ProBook line of business focused notebooks for 2013

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

Focused on value-pricing with rugged and functional business-oriented features, the ProBook line from HP is seeing a huge refresh with various models across the line.

Announced today were the The ProBook 430, 440, 455 and 470 models which run the gamut in terms of screen-size and features from 13.3-inches to 17.3-inches. Thinner and lighter than their predecessors, the ProBooks feature aluminum construction, spillproof keyboards and enterprise-ready security features such as fingerprint scanners. HP is touting universal design elements across the line and a range of chipsets Starting at $499, the ProBooks, which are ideal for the SMB setting, will ship with 1,366 x 768 matte displays (non-touch) but can emulate the gestures particular to Windows 8 on trackpads. Choice of processors range from Intel's Ivy Bridge chips to lower cost AMD Richland processors.

Acer on innovation overdrive, launches Aspire R7 convertible

Acer unveiled the Aspire R7, a unique 15.6-inch notebook that will redefine the touch and type computing experience. 

Featuring a Full HD 1920x1080 touch screen, the Acer R7 was made for the new computing 

lifestyle, which increasingly combines touching and typing. With a repositioned keyboard and a 

revolutionary “Ezel Hinge” that moves the display forwardand into different positions, the R7

makes the combination of touching the screen andusing the keyboard more intuitive and natural. 

Its ergonomic design allows users to explore anddetermine their own preferred way to interact 

with technology.

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Staples New Windows 8 app enhances shopping for Small Businesses

Staples announces the launch of its own Windows Store app for Staples.com, which provides customers with access to Staples Rewards and features tools that make it easier for small businesses to research and shop for everything they need for their business or home office.

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Official Twitter app for Windows 8 now available

In addition to familiar Twitter features, the recently launched official Twitter app introduces new functionality that takes advantage of unique Windows 8 features. We've set it up on our Surface RT tablet and are trying it out. Below are some of the features of this much awaited app. Hit the Microsoft Store on your device to download Twitter.

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