With the real estate market being like it is, sellers and agents are using every trick in the book to sell property. The few that are on the market seem to be moving steadily, but with many would-be movers staying put for now, or not able to get the credit, things are still in the doldrums. MLS or Multiple Listing Service inventory is tight, with fewer properties than usual available, and those that are aren’t selling at all, or very quickly.
The newest trick to sell homes is a step along from home staging, and it’s called “Occupied to sell.” Home staging is an old trick where an interior designer or professional stager will present a home in the best possible light, using props, rented furniture and other accessories to make the house look like a home a buyer wants. It’s well known that vacant homes take longer to sell, and don’t fetch as much as a fully furnished, lived in one.
To solve this problem, enterprising people are offering a home staging, and occupation service to home sellers. The company will stage the home as required, then have one of their home managers “live” there while it’s being viewed or shown. The manager is responsible for keeping the home pristine and ready to show at any time.
This not only increases the security of a vacant property, but it also creates the illusion of a family home, rather than an empty lot. This allows the seller to achieve a more realistic price and hopefully a quicker sale. In return the seller pays a monthly fee to the company until the home is sold and a “success fee” once it is. The fees are around a quarter of a percent, and the success fee around three quarters.
This service isn’t for everyone. Typically homes over the $400,000 mark are ripe for occupied staging, as they will see the most benefit. Even a couple of percent increase in price more than makes up for what the staging company would charge, and the home gets looked after while it’s not being lived in.
The selection of a home manager is important, but something that quite a few people seem interested in. Many people would like to live in a luxury home in a gated community, even for a couple of weeks. The catch being that they have to be fastidiously clean and have the house prepared for viewing at all times. Other than that, it’s a breeze.
In return for a small monthly fee, a seller can be happy in the knowledge that their home is occupied and ready to sell to the right buyer. The home has been staged to within an inch of its life and there are people there to paint the picture of the lifestyle that will achieve the highest price.
It’s been a long time coming, and the writing was on the wall, but it’s still sad to hear that as of today, Miramax is officially closed for business.
The news comes to us from The Wrap, which informs us that the end of Miramax will leave 80 people without work and six movies, that had been awaiting distribution, on the shelves.
Despite years at the top and countless hitmaking releases — think Reservoir Dogs, The Piano, Pulp Fiction and countless other groundbreaking flicks — Miramax did have its share of flops and lackluster releases in recent years.
But most troubling was this past October, when Disney announced that it would reduce both Miramax’s staff and the number of films on its roster.
Though there has been talk that the Weinsten Brothers, who originally founded Miramax and made it the powerhouse that it was for three decades, wanted to buy the name of the studio back, the price ($1.5 billion) looks to be a bit too high for them and anyone else.
R.I.P. to the indie film studio that could and did.
Let’s take this time to remember the Miramax Films that we fell in love with and good luck to everyone at Miramax.
The taxicab gets its name from the “taximeter” which was the instrument used to measure the distance and time a vehicle has traveled. Still in use today, in a slightly more sophisticated form than its original, which was invented in 1891.
Cab comes from the horse driven carriage called a cabriolet. These were used during the 19th and 20th centuries as taxis. Cabriolet is now a term used by some car manufacturers to describe convertibles. The carriage had a soft roof that could be folded down in good weather. The last cabriolet to be licensed was in 1946, then surrendered in 1947.
In Morocco smaller taxis are used for inner city runs and are metered for such. There are also larger taxis that are used for longer journeys outside the city. These can be shared between travelers and have been known to stop and pick up other passengers on the way. It’s a great way of meeting the locals or new people.
In 1999 241 million passengers traveled in New York taxis, amounting to a total revenue of over a billion dollars. The average number of fares the average cabbie gets in a 12 hour shift is around 30, with an average fare of $6. In that 12 hours, the average mileage for a cab is a mere 180 miles, much less if the taxi works a metropolitan area.
The first motorized taxis appeared in Paris, France in 1899, then made their way to London in 1903 then New York in 1907. Since then, petrol cabs have dominated the market to this day. There are slow moves toward more environmentally friendly methods of combustion such as bio-diesel, which is slowly gaining ground here in America. In California you can get a Prius taxi if you want to do your bit to save the world.
The two-way radio first appeared in taxis in the 1940’s. It allowed better co-ordination between drivers and their dispatchers, meaning a better service for the customer. Despite leaps in other technologies, the basic mechanics of the two-way remain the same. It is illegal in many states to operate a taxi while using a cell phone, but not to use the two-way radio.
Around 26% of taxicab license applications are from immigrants from Bangladesh, India or Pakistan. Only 10% of applications were made by American born people. This is a thorny issue and one we aren’t going to touch here, suffice to say it is the opinion of many passengers that the service has suffered because of this.
On the subject of demographics, in the 1960’s around 10% of taxi drivers were women, now it’s less than 1%. We don’t really know the reasons why, but it is something that should be evened out if possible. Women passengers would feel much safer with a woman driver, not necessarily because of the driving either.
Martin Luther King, Jr., said, “Life’s most persistent and urgent question is: What are you doing for others?” On Monday, in his honor, we’re asked to lift our sights beyond our immediate circle of family and friends, and help contribute to something larger than our own lives.
Here is a comprehensive list of links to donate and get involved in relief efforts for victims of Tuesday’s devastating earthquake. You can also go to The Goods: Help Send Relief To Haiti, an online store by Causecast and HuffPost Impact, where you can purchase products for organizations that will be directly used on the ground in Haiti.
The U.S. State Department Operations Center has set up the following number for Americans seeking information about family members in Haiti: 1-888-407-4747
NOTE: We will continually be updating this page. The best way for you to help right now is to give through one of the organizations below.
The American Red Cross is pledging an initial $200,000 to assist communities impacted by this earthquake. They expect to provide immediate needs for food, water, temporary shelter, medical services and emotional support. They are accepting donations through their International Response Fund.
Clinton Bush Haiti Fund is being run by former Presidents George W. Bush and Bill Clinton and was created at the behest of President Obama. They oversee the CBHF through their respective nonprofit organizations, the William J. Clinton Foundation and Communities Foundation of Texas. One hundred percent of the donations made to the Clinton Foundation go directly to relief efforts. Ninety-nine percent of the donations made to the Communities Foundation of Texas go directly to relief efforts.
Haitian-born musician Wyclef Jean is raising funds for emergency earthquake relief through his nonprofit organization Yele Haiti. Text YELE to 501501 to give $5 to the fund. Yele Haiti came under scrutiny this week for potential improper allocation of funds. Wyclef Jean responded to these accusations on Saturday.
UNICEF has issued a statement that “Children are always the most vulnerable population in any natural disaster, and UNICEF is there for them.” UNICEF requests donations for relief for children in Haiti via their Haiti Earthquake Fund. You can also call 1-800-4UNICEF.
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Operation USA is appealing for donations of funds from the public and corporate donations in bulk of health care materials, water purification supplies and food supplements which it will ship to the region from its base in the Port of Los Angeles. Donate online at www.opusa.org, by phone at 1-800-678-7255 or, by check made out to Operation USA, 3617 Hayden Ave, Suite A, Culver City, CA 90232.
Save The Children has launched an emergency relief effort for Haiti. Donate to their fund to provide medical attention and clean water to children and families.
International Medical Corps is assembling a team of first responders and resources to provide lifesaving medical care and other emergency services to survivors of the earthquake. The IMC previously helped recovery efforts after September 2009’s earthquake in Sumatra, Indonesia, and the massive 2005 earthquake in Pakistan. Donate to the International Medical Corps through their 24-hour hotline at 800-481-4462
Ben Stiller’s Stillerstrong campaign will be temporarily diverting all donations to support the Haiti relief effort.
Partners In Health reports its Port-au-Prince clinical director , Louise Ivers, has appealed for assistance: “Port-au-Prince is devastated, lot of deaths. SOS. SOS… Temporary field hospital by us at UNDP needs supplies, pain meds, bandages. Please help us.” Donate to their Haiti earthquake fund.
As a UN Special Envoy to Haiti, Bill Clinton appeared on CNN on Wednesday to ask for further assistance in bringing relief to populations on the ground. You can donate through the Clinton Foundation or text HAITI to 20222 to donate $10.
Mercy Corps is sending a team of emergency responders to assess damage, and seek to fulfill immediate needs of quake survivors. The agency aided families after earthquakes in Peru in 2007, China and Pakistan in 2008, and Indonesia last year. Donate online, call 1-888-256-1900 or send checks to Mercy Corps Haiti Earthquake Fund; Dept NR; PO Box 2669; Portland, OR 97208.
Direct Relief is committing up to $1 million in aid for the response and is coordinating with its other in-country partners and colleague organizations. Their partners in Haiti include Partners in Health, St. Damien Children’s Hospital, and the Visitation Hospital, which are particularly active in emergency response. Donate to Direct Relief online.
Oxfam is rushing in teams from around the region to respond to the situation to provide clean water, shelter, sanitation and help people recover. Donate to Oxfam America online.
The UN World Food Programme is gathering all available resources to deliver food to the recently homeless and impoverished in Haiti. Donate now to help bring food to those affected as quickly and efficiently as possible.
The Baptist Haiti Mission is operating an 82-bed hospital that is “overflowing with injured.” Donate online to BHM and 100% of your donation will go to the relief effort.
International Medical Corps is assembling a team of first responders and resources to provide lifesaving medical care and other emergency services to survivors of the earthquake. Donate online.
Following the earthquake, Catholic Relief Services made an immediate commitment of $5 million for emergency supplies. They are distributing food and relief supplies, and importing plastic sheeting, mosquito nets and water purification tablets from the Domincan Republic. Donate to Catholic Relief Services to assist in these efforts.
CARE is deploying emergency team members to Port-au-Prince to assist in recovery efforts. They’re focusing their efforts on the health of children, distributing water sanitation tablets, food, hygiene kits and emergency healthcare. Donate to CARE.
Make your donation count double through Razoo.com. The online fundraising site has offered to match all donations made to organizations, up to a pre-set, un-posted amount.
Orphans International America reports that they have been able to make contact with their program director in the town of Jacmel, a city about 20 miles southwest of Port-au-Prince that houses OI’s hospitals and schools. Orphans International America is attempting to gather food, clean water and emergency medical supplies to Jacmel. You can contribute to them through PayPal.
The International Rescue Committee is deploying an emergency response team to Haiti to deliver urgent assistance to earthquake survivors and to help overwhelmed local aid groups struggling to meet the immense emergency needs. They will focus on critical medical, water and sanitation assistance. Donate to the IRC Haiti Crisis Fund.
NetHope is coordinating its response with its NGO member agencies and with the UN’s Emergency Telecom Cluster to establish connectivity in Haiti. Seventeen of NetHope’s members are already providing aid and deploying resources on the ground. Donate online.
World Vision has more 370 staff in the country. Staff members from less-affected regions of Haiti are mobilizing, and World Vision’s global experts are expected to arrive in the disaster zone as soon as possible. Donate to World Vision.
Friends of the Orphans will use donations to meet the needs of first responders such as first aid supplies, shipping of necessary materials to assist in efforts, and treating the injured. Those interested in helping the relief effort can visit www.friendsoftheorphans.org, or call 888-201-8880 to make a donation.
World Concern’s staff is almost entirely composed of Haitian nationals and will be tapping into private as well as U.S. government supplies to help in the relief effort it hopes will soon be supplemented by cargo ships. Donate to World Concern.
Merlin USA is sending an emergency response team out to the region and have subsequently launched an emergency appeal to bring urgent medical aid and assistance to those affected. Donate to Merlin USA.
The Salvation Army has staff on the ground and already the organization has set aside $50,000 in direct aid to the country but the organization is in need of additional donations. Donations can be made online or by calling 1-800-SAL-ARMY.
AmeriCares has pledged $5 million in aid in the wake of the catastrophe and is sending an emergency shipment with $3 million worth of medicines and supplies for earthquake survivors. Donate online or call 1-800-486-HELP.
Handicap International will provide care to those injured by the earthquake and its aftershocks, including support to hospitals for essential post-surgery and rehabilitation care, as well as emergency shelter, emergency basic needs and food distribution for at least 5,000 people initially. Donate online.
Episcopal Relief & Development has committed to providing Haiti both long and short-term support in the wake of the disaster. Donate to the Haiti Fund or call 1-800-334-7626, ext. 5129. Gifts can be mailed to Episcopal Relief & Development, PO Box 7058, Merrifield, VA 22116-7058.
If you’re crazy, or addicted enough to still want to invest in real estate right now, there are a few things to help you on your way. We are going to discuss the best ways of bagging a bargain to get you on the ladder, or further up it even in a difficult market.
Finding real estate deals, especially somewhere like Naples, is an art form. It takes skill and practice, but almost anyone can do it with the right mentor, and application. Finding a motivated seller is the key here. The seller has to want to do a deal for you to be able to make any money, and finding one is all about research, advertising, marketing and who you know.
Finding the motivated seller is easier once you know what can motivate them to sell. The main reasons are emotional ones, those who get emotional about property fail to see things clearly, and fails to see the property clearly, which makes them ripe for doing deals. Such reasons can be divorce, time, bereavement, job relocation, financial problems or perceived property or neighborhood problems.
Those are just some of the motives behind a motivated seller and you will notice that none of them are insurmountable to the investor. A bad neighborhood might give you pause, but if other people live there already, you should be able to rent it out no problem.
The application of time and money can solve almost any real estate problem, you just have to bear that in mind when dealing with an emotionally motivated seller.
Finding available properties is all about getting your nose to the ground. Newspapers, websites and other traditional methods are well enough, but all investors use those. To get the edge, and the deal you have to do more.
Get in the car and drive around. Target desirable neighborhoods and see what’s around, choose one and stick with it for a while. Learn the areas, prices, types of families, job prospects and any other pertinent information. This is called farming, and the more you know about a particular area, the more aware you will become of potential deals in your farming area.
Look for vacant, ugly or properties needing renovation. If you find some, knock on the door, or the neighbors door and get information. Ask them if they want to sell, or who the landlord is. Neighbors don’t want to live next door to a wreck so they can be quite forthcoming.
Get the word out that you’re an investor looking for property. Visit open houses, meet people and hand out your card. Meet agents, other investors and generally make yourself known. Even if you don’t make contacts at an open house, you will get to know the style and layout of particular properties, and their worth, which is all good ground work.
It takes work and dedication to make it in real estate. It always has, but even more so now. It takes research, work, time and effort to get anywhere but if it’s for you there is no feeling like it when you pick up a bargain.
The Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) has warned against regulators over reacting in the wake of the recent terrorist attempt on a Delta Air Lines passenger aircraft bound for the USA.
“It takes real political maturity to remain calm and not fall into the trap of knee jerk reactions such as imposition of new security measures,” it says.
“Additional security measures are only justified when it can be demonstrated that the benefits outweigh the additional burdens they impose on society.” it adds.
Following the 26 December attempted bombing of a Delta Air Lines flight from Amsterdam Schiphol to Detroit, the Dutch airport announced it would be introducing full body scanners.
But the AAPA says “there is insufficient evidence regarding the effectiveness” of full body scanners, “to justify their immediate deployment”.
“Rather than focus on ever more intrusive passenger screening, the key lesson from this, and previous terrorist incidents, is the critical importance of effective intelligence gathering and analysis,” it adds.
Dell unleashed a deluge of products and information upon us today. First up is some clarification on Dell’s Mini 3 smartphone. Though Dell announced its Android-powered Mini 3 handset and AT&T announced that it was getting a Dell handset yesterday, neither company confirmed the obvious — that the Dell Mini 3 is headed for AT&T. Thankfully, Dell came to its senses and confirmed today that the Mini 3 is indeed coming to AT&T. Dell also confirmed that it is working on a prototype 5 inch tablet, which looks curiously similar to the previously leaked Dell Streak. Rounding things out, Dell refreshed its PC and notebook lineup by redesigning its Inspiron series of PCs, introducing the sweet new Alienware M11x — a netbook-sized gaming machine, debuting an updated version of its Studio 14 notebook, and replacing the older Core 2 Duo with Intel’s latest Core i3, i5, and i7 processors. Hit the jump for the full press release and a few press photos of the prototype tablet and the new Alienware M11x.
At CES Dell Unveils First “All Powerful” Ultra Mobile Gaming System, Next Generation Smart Phones, Tablet Concepts and a New Line of Design Inspired Laptops
Provides sneak peek of Mini 3 smart phone and a 5-inch tablet concept
Unveils Dell’s first ultra-mobile gaming laptop with the Alienware M11x
Announces AT&T to be next mobile operator offering the Mini 3 Android-based smart phones
Launches redesigned Inspiron, refreshed Alienware and Studio laptops featuring Intel Core i3, i5, and i7 processors
LAS VEGAS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Dell is responding to people’s desire to have mobile products that help them stay connected and leverage the latest tools and services for immersive digital experiences on the go.
Today at CES 2010, Dell showcased a broad range of new products including its first ultra-mobile gaming laptop. Additionally the company provided a peek at new products, including a 5-inch tablet concept and an Android-based smart phone for AT&T, both slated for launch in 2010. Dell also refreshed its Inspiron, Studio and Alienware systems incorporating the new Intel Core i3, i5, and i7 processors.
From a suite at the Palms Casino Resort, Dell gave bloggers, journalists and partners an early look at the upcoming devices, further illustrating how the company is using its unique relationships with people around the world to innovate consumer electronics to be more mobile, convenient and powerful.
“We are focused on technology and solutions that help people connect and share content virtually anytime and anyplace,” said Michael Tatelman, vice president of sales and marketing for Dell’s global consumer business. “Consumers are demanding enhanced mobility in high-quality devices, and want to know they have made smart choices with their purchases.”
Dell is expanding the personal-computing space with new products to respond to and best meet the expressed needs of consumers. The new products include:
The Alienware M11x, the most powerful 11-inch gaming laptop in the universe — as easy to carry as it is powerful, making high-performance gaming accessible to all.
A refreshed Studio 14 laptop for individuals who create and consume digital content, combining powerful technology with features that deliver a rich multi-media experience like enhanced audio solutions and high performance high definition displays.
New versions of the popular Inspiron PC line continue to deliver on value and personalization while incorporating Intel’s new Core i5 processors and its “smart” features such as Turbo Boost technology.
Dell expanded on Wednesday’s announcement saying that U.S. based AT&T will become the next mobile operator to offer the Mini 3 Android-based smart phone.
Dell shared interesting results from a study of more than 1,500 people about their smart phone experiences. Among highlights: 82 percent of those who own smart phones said they would not leave home without them, while more than half of those surveyed said they wanted to choose from a wider variety of smart phones options from additional providers. For more information on the survey highlights visit Dell Official Flickr page.
The News
Alienware M11x
The Alienware M11x demonstrates the graphics power of a 15-inch laptop in an 11-inch form factor
Play all of your games and media, whether at home or away, at HD 720p resolution
With the Alienware M11x, gamers can enjoy the feel of the gaming without compromise anywhere they go
Alienware OptX™ AW2310 23″ 3D Full HD Widescreen Monitor
The 23″ Alienware OptX™ AW2310 provides an immersive stereoscopic 3D experience that takes gamers to a whole new level of extreme, ultrarealistic game play*
Enable intense stereoscopic 3D effects on hundreds of PC game titles with NVIDIA® 3D Vision™ technology
Price for monitor is $499 (NVIDIA 3D Vision Kit not included)
Alienware M17x, M15x
The most powerful 17-inch and 15-inch Alienware gaming laptops ever created
The M17x, the most powerful 17-inch gaming laptop in the universe, now offers Intel Core i7 processors combined with dual graphics to deliver extreme frame rates at HD resolutions while maxing out game settings.
The M15x delivers exceptional HD video and audio editing, 3D animation and high-end PC gaming
M17x start at $1,799 and the M15x start at $1,399
Inspiron 14, 15, 17
Redesigned Inspiron laptops full-featured and ideal for on-the-go media consumption
Now with new, thinner chassis, 16:9 aspect HD displays, SRS Premium Sound™
Available today with new turbo-charged Intel® Core™ i5 processors starting at $849.
Systems featuring the Intel Core i3 processor will be available later this month, starting at $569.
Inspiron 580, 580s Ideal for consumers looking for great, high-value desktop computers
Best-selling desktop line gets a boost from new processors, and many models may be personalized with color choices. Prices start at $269.
Studio 14, 15, 17
Refreshed Studio laptops feature Intel Core i5 and i7 processors and are perfect for sharing photos, music and videos with friends and family.
Portable Studio 14 available in North America later this month with prices starting at $699.
Studio 15 has high-definition, 15.6-inch LED widescreen design and is rich with multimedia technology, like True HD resolutions that show off content crisply, starting at $849
Studio 17 features beautiful 17.3-inch display, with unbelievably realistic audio. Prices start at $949
Studio XPS 8100
Knock-out features for families seeking a high-performance, multi-purpose desktop computer
Replaces Studio XPS 8000 with juiced-up Intel Core i5 processor technology, new theater-quality THX® TruStudio PC™ sound and cutting-edge design. Prices start at $749
About Dell
People worldwide can buy Dell online, by phone and through more than 50,000 outlets.
*Stereoscopic 3D requires optional NVIDIA® 3D Vision™ Kit and a desktop system with Dual-Link DVI Ports and a compatible NVIDIA graphics solution. For a full list of system requirements please visit: http://www.nvidia.com/object/GeForce_3D_Vision_Requirements.html.
Tags: Alienware, AT&T, Dell, Inspiron, Mini 3, Studio
Just received Dell’s Press Release and images of their latest products for 2010. It has a wide range from the Dell Adamo series to the Desktop Series, Alienware Gaming laptops to Smartphones and even a Concept 5-inch tablet. Nice. Pictures and Press Release after the break.
Alienware M11x
Dell Smartphone Mini 3
Dell 5-inch Concept Tablet
Dell Inspiron One 19
Dell Inspiron MT Desktop
Dell Inspiron HD Desk
Dell Adamo XPS
Dell Inspiron Mini 10
Dell Studio 17
Dell Studio XPS 16 Merlot
Dell Insprion 14
Dell Inspiron 15
Dell Inspiron 15
Dell Inspiron 17
Here is the Press Release
Press Release
Dell unveils first “All Powerful” ultra Mobile gaming System, next generation smart phones, tablet concepts and a new line of design inspired laptops AT CES
Provides sneak peek of Mini 3 smart phone and a 5-inch tablet concept
Unveils Dell’s first ultra-mobile gaming laptop with the Alienware M11x
Announces AT&T to be next mobile operator offering the Mini 3 Android based smart phones
Launches redesigned Inspiron, refreshed Alienware and Studio laptops featuring Intel Core i3, i5, and i7 processors
SINGAPORE, Jan. 8, 2010 – Dell is responding to people’s desire to have mobile products that help them stay connected and leverage the latest tools and services for immersive digital experiences on the go.
Today at CES 2010, Dell showcased a broad range of new products including its first ultra-mobile gaming laptop. Additionally the company provided a peek at new products, including a 5-inch tablet concept and an Android-based smart phone for AT&T, both slated for launch in 2010. Dell also refreshed its Inspiron, Studio and Alienware systems incorporating the new Intel Core i3, i5, and i7 processors.
From a suite at the Palms Casino Resort, Dell gave bloggers, journalists and partners anearly look at the upcoming devices, further illustrating how the company is using its unique relationships with people around the world to innovate consumer electronics to be more mobile, convenient and powerful.
“We are focused on technology and solutions that help people connect and share content virtually anytime and anyplace,” said Michael Tatelman, vice president of sales and marketing for Dell’s global consumer business. “Consumers are demanding enhanced mobility in high-quality devices, and want to know they have made smart choices with their purchases.”
Dell is expanding the personal-computing space with new products to respond to and best meet the expressed needs of consumers. The new products include:
The Alienware M11x, the most powerful 11-inch gaming laptop in the universe — as easy to carry as it is powerful, making high-performance gaming accessible to all.
A refreshed Studio 14 laptop for individuals who create and consume digital content, combining powerful technology with features that deliver a rich multi-media experience like enhanced audio solutions and high performance high definition displays.
New versions of the popular Inspiron PC line continue to deliver on value and personalization while incorporating Intel’s new Core i5 processors and its “smart” features such as Turbo Boost technology.
Dell expanded on Wednesday’s announcement saying that U.S. based AT&T will become the next mobile operator to offer the Mini 3 Android based smart phone.
Dell shared interesting results from a study of more than 1,500 people about their smart phone experiences. Among highlights: 82 percent of those who own smart phones said they would not leave home without them, while more than half of those surveyed said they wanted to choose from a wider variety of smart phones options from additional providers. For more information on the survey highlights visit Dell Official Flickr page.
The News
Alienware M11x
The Alienware M11x demonstrates the graphics power of a 15-inch laptop in an 11-inch form factor
Play all of your games and media, whether at home or away, at HD 720p resolution
With the Alienware M11x, gamers can enjoy the feel of the gaming without compromise anywhere they go
Alienware OptX™ AW2310 23″ 3D Full HD Widescreen Monitor
The 23” Alienware OptX™ AW2310 provides an immersive stereoscopic 3D experience that takes gamers to a whole new level of extreme, ultrarealistic game play*
Enable intense stereoscopic 3D effects on hundreds of PC game titles with NVIDIA® 3D Vision™ technology
Price for monitor is $499 (NVIDIA 3D Vision Kit not included)
Alienware M17x, M15x
The most powerful 17-inch and 15-inch Alienware gaming laptops ever created
The M17x, the most powerful 17-inch gaming laptop in the universe, now offers Intel Core i7 processors combined with dual graphics to deliver extreme frame rates at HD resolutions while maxing out game settings.
The M15x delivers exceptional HD video and audio editing, 3D animation and high-end PC gaming
M17x start at $1,799 and the M15x start at $1,399
Inspiron 14, 15, 17
Redesigned Inspiron laptops full-featured and ideal for on-the-go media consumption
Now with new, thinner chassis, 16:9 aspect HD displays, SRS Premium Sound™
Available today with new turbo-charged Intel® Core™ i5 processors starting at $849.
Systems featuring the Intel Core i3 processor will be available later this month, starting at $569.
Inspiron 580, 580s
Ideal for consumers looking for great, high-value desktop computers
Best-selling desktop line gets a boost from new processors, and many models may be personalized with color choices. Prices start at $269.
Studio 14, 15, 17
Refreshed Studio laptops feature Intel Core i5 and i7 processors and are perfect for sharing photos, music and videos with friends and family.
Portable Studio 14 available in North America later this month with prices starting at $699.
Studio 15 has high-definition, 15.6-inch LED widescreen design and is rich with multimedia technology, like True HD resolutions that show off content crisply, starting at $849
Studio 17 features beautiful 17.3-inch display, with unbelievably realistic audio. Prices start at $949
Studio XPS 8100
Knock-out features for families seeking a high-performance, multi-purpose desktop computer
Replaces Studio XPS 8000 with juiced-up Intel Core i5 processor technology, new theater-quality THX® TruStudio PC™ sound and cutting-edge design. Prices start at $749
Related Links
www.dell.com
www.direct2dell.com
www.flickr.com/photos/dellphotos
www.facebook.com/dell
www.dell.com/home/laptops
www.dell.com/home/desktops
www.dell.com/mini
About Dell
People worldwide can buy Dell online, by phone and through more than 50,000 outlets.
*Stereoscopic 3D requires optional NVIDIA® 3D Vision™ Kit and a desktop system with Dual-Link DVI Ports and a compatible NVIDIA graphics solution. For a full list of system requirements please visit: http://www.nvidia.com/object/GeForce_3D_Vision_Requirements.html.
It's almost 2010 and time to get some “home office” equipment to write off next tax season: Students can score the new MacBook on the cheap, and if you still don't have an HDTV, check out the 37″ LG.
Top Deals:
• 23″ Dell ST2310 LCD for $158.00 plus free next day shipping (normally $258 – use coupon code 2DNHT11?TTJRT9).
• 37″ LG 720p LCD TV for $479.99 plus free shipping (normally $645).
• Wild West Pinball (iPhone/iPod Touch) for $0 (normally $.99).
Computing and Peripherals:
• Dell Studio XPS 9000 Core i7 2.66GHz Desktop for $879 with free shipping (normally $899.99 – use coupon code BQ?GSVLT3DNGVC)
• Dell Studio XPS 8000 Core i5 2.66GHz Desktop PC for $679 with free shipping (normally $699 – use coupon code BQ?GSVLT3DNGVC)
• 15.6″ HP Pavilion DV6-1350US 2.2GHz Intel Laptop for $599.99 plus free shipping (normally $749 – use this form).
• 15.6″ Gateway NV5820u Laptop for $560 plus free shipping (normally $650).
• 15.6″ Lenovo G550 Laptop for $549.99 + $9.99 shipping (normally $620).
• 15.6″ Lenovo Y550 Laptop for $529 plus free shipping (normally $998).
• 13.4″ Dell Adamo Ultrathin Laptop for $1,124.25 plus free shipping (normally $1,499).
• 13.3″ Apple MacBook (Unibody) White for $728 (for eligible students) or $799 (non-students) (normally $999).
• 13.3″ Lenovo ThinkPad X301 Laptop for $1,199.25 plus free shipping (normally $1,599).
• 12″ Lenovo IdeaPad S12 Netbook for $399 plus free shipping (normally $449).
• 10″ Samsung N130-13P Netbook for $295.51 plus free shipping (normally $329).
• 10″ ASUS Eee PC Seashell Atom 1.6GHz Netbook for $300 with free shipping (normally $379).
• 30″ Dell UltraSharp 3008WFP Widescreen LCD for $1,459 with free shipping (normally $1,699)
• 24″ Dell ST2410 LCD for $169 with free shipping (normally $259).
• 23″ Dell ST2310 LCD for $158.00 plus free next day shipping (normally $258 – use coupon code 2DNHT11?TTJRT9).
• 22″ Dell E2210H LCD for $134.10 plus free shipping (normally $199 – use coupon code ?3NRQ3RCF14ZLN and BBF5XCD2PK$12Q).
• 21.5″ Dell SX2210T 1080p Multi-touch LCD for $349 with free shipping (normally $469)
• Samsung ML-2851ND Laser Printer for $142.88 plus free shipping (normally $199).
• CyberPower Intelligent LCD Line Interactive UPS for $160 with free shipping (normally $200).
• 320GB Western Digital External HDD for $54.99 plus free shipping (normally $79 – use coupon code M7XFJJTHVBHLS9).
• ASUS Skype Video Phone Touch SV1TS for $149.95 plus free shipping (normally $210.14 – use this form).
• Canon MP620 Wireless Inkjet Printer for $89.99 plus free shipping (normally $121 – use coupon code EMCMNNX49).
• Brother MFC-790CW Wireless Printer for $99.98 plus free shipping (normally $149).
• Logitech Alto Cordless Notebook Stand $19.99 (normally $79 – use this form).
Gaming:
• PS3 Slim 120GB and 2 games for $349.99 plus free shipping (normally $387).
• WET Game (PS3, Xbox 360) for $29.99 plus free shipping (normally $49).
• Way of the Samurai 3 (360) for $25.70 with free shipping (normally $33)
• Dynasty Warriors 6: Empires (360) for $19.99 (normally $33).
• Bionic Commando (360) for $11.99 with free shipping (normally $17.49)
• King of Fighters XII (360) for $21.99 with free shipping (normally $33)
• Fracture (360) for $9.99 plus free shipping (normally $19).
• New Super Mario Bros (Wii) for $40 with free shipping (normally $50).
• Chicken Little: Ace in Action (Wii) for $12 with free shipping (normally $29).
• Gardening Mama (DS) for $17.99 (normally $28.99).
• A Boy and His Blob (Wii) for $19.99 (normally $38.99).
• Avatar the Game (360/PS3) for $39.99 plus free shipping (normally $56).
• Band Hero Featuring Taylor Swift Game Only (PS3) for $39.99 plus free shipping (normally $54.95).
• Batman Arkham Asylum Collector's Edition (360) for $59.99 plus free shipping (normally $89.99).
• SoulCalibur: Broken Destiny (PSP) for $23.99 (normally $38.99).
• The Beatles: Rock Band Limited Edition Premium Bundle (360) for $174.99 plus free shipping (normally $249.99).
• EA Sports Active Bundle (Wii) for $29.99 plus free shipping (normally $49.99 – use code SAVER).
• Sid Meier's Pirates!: Live the Life (PC download) for $9.99 (normally $19).
• Torchlight (PC download) for $9.95 (normally $20).
• Majesty 2: The Fantasy Kingdom Sim (PC download) for $7.50 (normally $30).
• Mirror's Edge (PC download) for $4.95 (normally $11).
• Command and Conquer Red Alert 3 (PC download) and Red Alert 3: Uprising (PC download) for $19.95 (normally $47).
• Company of Heroes: Tales of Valor (PC download) for $7.50 (normally $28).
• Section 8 (PC download) for $12.50 (normally $43).
• Need for Speed ProStreet (PC download) for $4.95 (normally $18).
• The Witcher: Enhanced Edition Director's Cut (PC download) for $19.95 (normally $29).
• Need For Speed: SHIFT (PC download) for $24.95 (normally $40).
• Prototype (PC download) for $19.95 (normally $33).
• Resident Evil 5 (PC download) for $24.95 (normally $43).
• Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II (PC download) for $19.95 (normally $34).
• Battlefield 2: Complete Collection (PC download) for $14.95 (normally $28).
Home Entertainment:
• 60″ Mitsubishi 1080p DLP Projection HDTV for $899.99 with free shipping (normally $1000).
• 55″ Samsung 1080p HDTV for $1,599.99 plus free shipping (normally $2090).
• 47″ LG 47LH50 1080p LCD HDTV for $999 with free shipping (normally $1,248)
• 46″ Sharp AQUOS 1080p HDTV for $1,177.95 with free shipping (normally $1,279.95 – use coupon code BONUSBUY)
• 46″ Toshiba 1080p LCD HDTV for $799.99 with free shipping (normally $899
• 42″ Vizio 1080p LCD HDTV for $827 with free shipping (normally $850).
• 37″ LG 720p LCD TV for $479.99 plus free shipping (normally $645).
• 26″ Auria 720pLCD HDTV for $249.99 plus free shipping (normally $392).
• Klipsch F-2 Synergy speaker + $150 Gift Card for $374.99 plus free shipping (normally $525).
• Logitech Harmony 890 Advanced Universal Remote Control for $174.97 plus free shipping (normally $312).
• Up – Limited Edition Luxo Jr. Collectible Lamp Pack (Blu Ray) for $117.99 (normally $179.99).
• Veronica Mars – The Complete First Three Seasons (DVD) for $60.99 plus free shipping (normally $112.33).
• The Complete Monty Python's 16 Ton Megaset: Flying Circus (DVD) for $34.99 plus free shipping (normally $53).
• That '70s Show: Complete Series Giftset for $79.99 plus free shipping (normally $106).
• 70s TV series on DVD: Good Times, What's Happening, Soap, Sanford and Son for $29.99 plus free shipping (normally $36-39).
• Newsradio: Complete Series (DVD) for $29.99 plus free shipping (normally $38).
Personal Portables and Peripherals:
• La Crosse Technology Atomic Digital Wall Clock for $21 with free shipping (normally $31).
• Earpollution Custom Headphones for $12.25 with free shipping (normally $35 – use coupon code:shoppingbargains).
• Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 Digital Camera for $215 with free shipping (normally $240).
• Kodak EasyShare M863 8.2MP Digital Camera Bundle for $86 shipped (normally $130).
• Panasonic RP-HJE900 Zirconia In-Ear Headphones for $109 with free shipping (normally $171.95)
• Etymotic Research ER6i Isolator In-Ear Earphones for $59.97 with free shipping (normally $71.99)
• 6″ Sony PRS-600BC Digital E-Book Touch Edition for $267.99 with free shipping (normally $279)
• Nextar MA588 2GB MP3 Player for $15.99 plus free shipping (normally $25).
• Nokia 5800 XpressMusic Cell Phone for $189.99 plus free shipping (normally $259 – use coupon code: 2SPF2G8VDV8R38).
• Asus Videophone SV1TS for Skype Video Chat Device for $149.99 plus free shipping (normally $209 – use this form).
• GARMIN nuvi 1350T GPS for $179.99 plus free shipping (normally $198).
• Magellan SE4 Portable GPS Navigation for $80.99 (normally $99).
• Samsung SL420 10MP Digital Camera for $98.00 plus free shipping (normally $119).
• iFrogz Nerve Pipe Headphones for $12.25 plus free shipping (normally $25 – use coupon code shoppingbargains).
Hobomodo:
• Nature Made TripleFlex Liquid Softgel Sample for $0 (use this form).
• 1 YR Subscription to Motor Trend for $0 (use this form).
• Sample of Prilosec OTC for $0 (use this form).
• The Science Of Staying Young for $0 (use this form).
• Fresco Taco at Taco Bell for $0.
• Wild West Pinball (iPhone/iPod Touch) for $0 (normally $.99).
• 14 Track Summer Compilation 2009 for $0 (download here).
• 15 Days Carbonite Online Backup for $0
If a deal looks too good to be true, investigate the store and see if it's a good, reputable place to buy. Safe shopping!
[Thanks TechDealDigger, Dealzon, Logic Buy, GamerHotline, Cheap College Gamers, CheapStingyBargains and TechBargains.]
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Yesterday, we saw Dell's Slate concept for the first time. Today, we got to actually play with it. And it's called the Mini 5.
(Btw, if you want to read yesterday's stories on the slate, check here.) Specs that we know: custom Android, SIM (it makes calls), Wi-Fi, Bluetooth. And the 5-inch screen supports full multitouch. In your hand, it's very light and comfortable to use. The screen is responsive, and Dell's icon interface makes for intuitive presentation of Android. It feels a bit more like plastic than, say, the iPod touch. But it was perfectly solid from what we could tell. Making a phone call turns the Mini 5 into a gigantic phone, almost like a handset out of a Carrot Top routine, but Dell expects most consumers will opt to use a headset. The unexpectedly awesome feature? The 5MP camera. The Dell Mini 5 has a 5-inch screen, and your subject fills the entire frame. It's an oddly satisfying implementation of a camera, in a super sizing kind of way. My model wasn't connected to the web, so I didn't get to test the browser. And my hands-on time was more than limited (and frankly, a bit frantic), so I can't really speak sincerely on much else. But let me say this: I like the Mini 5. And I dare say that Dell's software—their version of Android onboard—may be equally or more impressive than the hardware itself. I'm not sure I have a need for this or any 5-inch tablet, but you know what? I'm going to give em a shot all the same.
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