(CNN) — Longtime Democratic Rep. Charles Rangel of New York will be the subject of the House ethics committee’s first corruption trial in almost a decade unless his attorneys reach an agreement to settle his charges.
The House ethics committee on Thursday will make public a report of Rangel’s alleged violations. After a nearly two-year investigation of Rangel, the committee’s report could bring a trial by a panel subcommittee in September.
A formal hearing would be a trial-like session involving formal charges with lawyers for the House acting as prosecutors and Rangel’s attorneys defending him, but some experts don’t foresee Rangel making it to the trial stage.
“I think all sides are going to be motivated to reach some kind of resolution short of the public hearings,” said Robert Walker, former chief counsel and staff director of both the Senate and House ethics committees.
Rangel said he welcomes the trial. He has said that “sunshine will pierce the cloud of serious allegations.”
The outcome of the hearing could range from dropping all charges to reprimand to expulsion from the House of Representatives.
As a result of his 2002 corruption trial, former Rep. James Traficant, an Ohio Democrat, became the second member of Congress to be kicked out since the Civil War.
Charles Tiefer, a professor at the University of Baltimore School of Law, said Traficant’s case “hardly even counts as a serious precedent.”
At the time of his ethics hearing, Traficant already had been convicted of taking bribes and other charges in a court of law. He spent seven years in prison and was released last year.
“A trial, particularly of a senior congressman, on charges that have been headline news, would be one of the most striking committee proceedings the House can have,” said Tiefer, who was solicitor and deputy general counsel of the House for 11 years.
Rangel temporarily stepped down as Ways and Means Committee chairman following the announcement of an ethics investigation of several allegations, including failure to pay taxes on a home in the Dominican Republic.
The congressman has also admitted a failure to report several hundred thousand dollars in assets on federal disclosure forms. In addition, he is under scrutiny for the purported misuse of a rent-controlled apartment for political purposes, as well as for allegedly preserving tax benefits for an oil-drilling company in exchange for donations to a project he supported at the City College of New York.
The House ethics committee previously admonished Rangel for violating rules on receiving gifts. Specifically, the committee found that Rangel violated House gift rules by accepting reimbursement payments for travel to conferences in the Caribbean in 2007 and 2008.
Should Rangel face a trial, it would play out in what Walker described as a cross between a courtroom trial and a congressional hearing.
Both sides would deliver opening statements and present their cases. They could also call witnesses, who could be cross-examined by the other side.
In a public hearing, there is more leeway given to the committee in terms of admissibility of evidence, Walker said.
Following the evidentiary part of the process, there would be closing arguments, and the case would go back to the jury.
In a House ethics trial, the “jury” is made up of an eight-member adjudicatory subcommittee whose members are allowed to question witnesses.
The subcommittee that would consider Rangel’s case comprises four Democrats and four Republicans, according to the ethics committee document.
It said Rep. Zoe Lofgren, D-California, is the panel’s chair. Other Democratic members are Reps. G.K. Butterfield of North Carolina, Kathy Castor of Florida and Peter Welch of Vermont. The four Republicans are Reps. Michael McCaul of Texas, Mike Conaway of Texas, Charlie Dent of Pennsylvania and Gregg Harper of Mississippi.
The jury then would have to determine whether each charge was proven by the standard of “clear and convincing evidence.”
“That is less than ‘proof beyond a reasonable a doubt,’ which would be the standard at a criminal trial, but it’s more than the standard of just ‘preponderance of the evidence, which would be the standard at a civil trial,” Walker said.
Despite the outcome, the trial phase could be detrimental to Rangel, Tiefer said.
“It hurts his public image to parade a sequence of witnesses who testify that he is guilty of receiving favors and so forth, and it also arguably hurts the image of those connected with him in his party delegation,” he said.
If he adequately disputes the facts, he could persuade the committee to moderate or even drop all of the charges, Tiefer added.
The whole matter could be dismissed with no further action if the subcommittee decides that no wrongdoing was proven, but if members decide punishment is warranted, they would then have to decide whether to sanction Rangel.
“If they determine that it was a technical violation, the committee could then issue what’s called a letter of reproval, which is not an actual sanction,” Walker said.
If the committee decides more serious punishment is in order, such as reprimand, censure or expulsion, the full House must vote on the issue.
A simple majority vote is required to reprimand or censure a member of Congress, while a two-thirds majority is required for an expulsion.
The House has expelled only five members of Congress. A number of members, however, have resigned before the House took formal action, according to the Congressional Research Service.
Rangel has served 20 consecutive terms in the House. He’s facing a September 14 Democratic contest with Adam Clayton Powell IV, the son of the late scandal-plagued congressman Adam Clayton Powell Jr., who was ousted by Rangel 40 years ago.
Rangel’s other primary challengers include banker Vince Morgan, liberal activist Jonathan Tasini and Joyce Johnson, a field director for President Obama’s 2008 campaign.
Rangel said last week that he hoped the matter could be concluded in time for the September contest.
Washington (CNN) — Former Vice President Dick Cheney recently underwent heart surgery and is recovering in a Virginia hospital, said a statement issued by Cheney on Wednesday.
During the operation last week at the Inova Fairfax Heart and Vascular Institute, doctors implanted a small pump that “improves heart function and will enable me to resume an active life,” Cheney’s statement said.
“The operation went very well and I am now recuperating,” the statement said.
Dr. Tim Gardner, former president of the American Heart Association, told CNN that such implants indicate severe heart failure.
“These devices are put in patients whose heart failure is so bad that they need a mechanical pump to keep their circulation going,” said Gardner, who is the medical director of the Center for Heart and Vascular Health at Christiana Care in Wilmington, Delaware.
Gardner was not involved in Cheney’s treatment.
Cheney has a history of heart problems, including five heart attacks dating back to the first one he suffered in 1978 at age 37.
“A few weeks ago, it became clear that I was entering a new phase of the disease when I began to experience increasing congestive heart failure,” Cheney’s statement said. “After a series of recent tests and discussions with my doctors, I decided to take advantage of one of the new technologies available and have a Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD) implanted.”
Cheney also suffered heart attacks in 1984 and 1988, and underwent a quadruple bypass surgery to unblock his arteries. Shortly after Cheney was elected vice president in November 2000, he had a fourth heart attack and received a stent to open an artery.
In February, Cheney suffered his fifth heart attack.
He was released from a Washington, D.C., hospital on June 28 after suffering from “progressive retention of fluid related to his coronary artery disease,” his office said at the time.
Washington (CNN) — One of the most famous veterans of the “Greatest Generation” has joined the ranks of recently injured members of the military at the Walter Reed Army Medical Center.
Former Sen. Bob Dole was so badly wounded 65 years ago that he almost didn’t make it off the battlefield. Now, he is recovering from surgery alongside troops injured in Iraq and Afghanistan.
“I’m just sort of one of the group. We show up at 10 o’clock and do our stuff,” Dole said as he pedaled a stationary bike during a morning physical therapy session.
Dole, who turns 87 this month, is at Walter Reed for rehabilitation connected to knee replacement surgery. A bout with pneumonia lengthened his post-op recuperation, so he’s been with the young troops since they arrived from the battlefield.
“I’ve been here long enough to watch when they first came in, and then to see them today. Whether it’s Lee or Chris or Levi, it’s amazing,” Dole said, as he watches Army Spc. Levi Crawford do a step exercise. “He couldn’t stand up on that step yesterday.”
As a veteran-turned-lawmaker, Dole has advocated for the nation’s veterans throughout his career, including serving as co-chair of a 2007 presidential commission that investigated shoddy conditions at Walter Reed, but he has nothing but praise for the medical care he has seen.
He marvels at the stark contrast between treatment today and his own experience in 1945, which left his right arm paralyzed.
“These modern medical miracles, you see them every day here,” he said. “If they’re wounded on one day, they can be in Walter Reed the third day. It took me nine hours to get off a battlefield. It took me weeks to get home.”
Dole sympathizes with Air Force Sgt. Christopher Curtis, 32, who was in dire shape after his CV-22 Osprey crashed in Afghanistan back in April.
“I couldn’t move. I was in a body cast,” Dole said. “That’s all behind me, but it does give you pause. I think about, ‘Jiminy – was I ever in as bad as shape as Chris?’”
Curtis said recovering alongside Dole has inspired him.
“Knowing that I’m going through what (Dole) went through…I’m not in a full body cast or anything like that,” he said. “They’ve basically eliminated that factor and here I am already in rehab (thanks to) surgeries and advanced technologies.”
The servicemembers said that when Dole comes to physical therapy, he always talks to everyone in the room, including family members who are always by their side — just like his mother was there for him 65 years ago.
While opinions about wars may change, Dole said, a family’s support is “one of those values that never changes.”
Everyone welcomes the former senator’s wise-cracking sense of humor.
“He’s a very funny guy, so he keeps everybody around him laughing and in good spirits,” Curtis said.
Dole is even willing to take a few jabs at himself and his failed run for president in 1996.
After Curtis told him he voted for him for president, Dole called him “a smart fella,” then deadpanned, “I finally found somebody that voted for me.”
Dole said he doesn’t dwell on how close he came to becoming president.
“You’ve got to move on, you know. Life’s short you got to keep pushing and realize we live in a great country,” he said. “One chapter ends and another chapter starts. You keep going.”
Army Sgt. Lee Langley, 26, said knowing how much Dole has accomplished after being seriously wounded on the battlefield gives him, and troops with more severe injuries than his, hope.
“It just means that I have all the opportunities in the world,” Langley said. “A lot of people are paralyzed, a lot of people don’t have legs or arms, but they can still have a good life afterwards.”
Surrounded by his young friends at the end of physical therapy, Dole makes a few wisecracks about age with Crawford, Curtis, and Langley like he’s one of the group.
“This is what America is all about, right here,” Dole said, pointing to the young troops.
Articles describing why you should use Twitter for your small company should number within the thousands, but I never tire of reading them. Nevertheless, most of them are concerned with what to complete, not how to complete it, so that’s what we’re going to cover in this article. You will find two easy points anyone can do to dramatically improve their Twitter presence, be real and be expert.
Twitter is really a busy place, full of individuals all vying for the limelight. Like any kind of crowded venue, you’ve to fight for attention. Fortunately, it is a lot much more about how you do points rather than how a lot you do.
The greatest way to obtain followers on Twitter is to show personality. It does not even need to be your own. Tweets that amuse, intrigue or invoke curiosity are a lot much more most likely to pique interest than bland advertising statements.
For instance:
“Check out the blog entry we made about our bike new widget. It is adds safety to riding and you ought to purchase it.”
or
“Dave fell off a cliff on his bike yesterday and nearly died. A small piece of plastic saved his life, check out his bruises here.”
Which of those two statements is most most likely to obtain a response? To obtain the most out of Twitter and any social networking tool, you’ve to provide something and give individuals a reason to follow you. Displaying humor, expertise, niche abilities or anything that will interest your intended audience is the greatest way of obtaining followers. Then it is up for your advertising abilities to turn them into new clients for your company. The vast majority of tweets are dull and will eventually fall on deaf ears. If you would like to create Twitter function for you personally, don’t be boring.
Too as being interesting, be topical and update frequently. That does not mean each and every five minutes, but at least once each and every couple of days. Each tweet shouldn’t be considered a blog post or advertising material. Think about the effect, the content and what you would like it to achieve. While the platform may seem frivolous most with the time, it’s an essential, and helpful, advertising tool.
Brand your Twitter presence. A cohesive brand is vital to advertising any company, and Twitter ought to be no various. Step away from the defaults as soon as feasible, use a background, change the default picture, complete the bio and get your Twitter identity looking expert. You will find tons of businesses out there who can build you a custom Twitter background. Whatever the size with the company, having a polished façade will give the impression that you’re expert, even if you’re running around like a headless chicken behind the scenes.
It isn’t hard to create Twitter function for you personally, it just takes a small effort. With an audience within the millions it is a mistake to discount the platform as a waste of time. Converting even the tiniest fraction of users for your cause and you could be launching your company into the large leagues.
Dell Company floated by its doyen Michael Dell is a purely entrepreneurial multinational company, which has worked very hard over the years to earn reputation and recognition to the company. The pioneer of Dell Company, Michael Dell is a very successful businessman, who has captured a huge market in computer hardware industry all over the world and has earmarked its performance by quoting huge profits for the past several years.
For any multinational company, expansion of its products is its resource for growth and profits. With this view, as an established company, Dell Company has launched its mobile phone to give more benefits to its customers and this is definitely in the interest of Dell Company.
Another important point is, Dell customers have always been happy with its products and its services with the several number of models in Dell computers. The prices of Dell computers are very moderate and there are also discount prices for specific models. Purchase of a Dell computer is very easy from its web site and after you make an on line purchase, your chosen desktop or laptop is shipped to your home or office. This once again reinstates a fact that, Dell is recognized as a very good brand all over the world, and the marketing strategies of the company are very unique and special with professional approach.
Dell with its perfect quality and functioning has always been recognized by the customers both on Internet and in retail stores. This reiterates a necessity and need to meet the growing demand of mobiles in the consumer market and taking this as a stance, Dell company has launched its models of mobile phones into the market and would like to give benefits and uses to the customers. Apart from giving good services to the customers, Dell Company would also like to bring the latest technology to the customers through its products which is a very good marketing strategy. UK, Europe, Asia and America offer huge consumer market for Dell products and there are many other parts of the world which will receive Dell computers including Asia and Africa.
With the present and prevailing reputation in the market, Dell company can always look forward for a good market in the days to come for its mobile phones. Surely Dell company will achieve its targets of sales and profits. But in order to receive this, it has to develop several models of marketing techniques to enjoy the world wide market.
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.
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• 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).
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• Avatar the Game (360/PS3) for $39.99 plus free shipping (normally $56).
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• Batman Arkham Asylum Collector's Edition (360) for $59.99 plus free shipping (normally $89.99).
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• Torchlight (PC download) for $9.95 (normally $20).
• Majesty 2: The Fantasy Kingdom Sim (PC download) for $7.50 (normally $30).
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• 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).
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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).
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• 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).
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• 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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