Panasonic Toughbook C2 Convertible Laptop

Some people are no longer just satisfied with having a single computing device. Some now prefer having both a laptop and a tablet as well always ready for use. For those who also want a more rugged device put into the mix, they might want to consider looking into this new Panasonic Toughbook C2 Convertible Laptop. The new Panasonic Toughbook C2 is a rugged convertible notebook designed for people who use their device in challenging environments that standard notebooks may not survive. The rugged notebook can withstand drops from up to 30 inches as well as feature a spill proof keyboard.

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Microsoft reportedly testing their smartphone with their Asia suppliers

It has been suggested several times that Microsoft could be looking to create a smartphone of their own. After all, they already have their own mobile platform and with the launch of the Surface tablet, a Microsoft-made smartphone running on Windows Phone certainly wouldn't be a stretch of the imagination. Corroborating those rumors would be a recent report by the Wall Street Journal in which it has been suggested that Microsoft's smartphone is currently being tested by their Asian suppliers.

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hi-Fun hi-Call Bluetooth Gloves

As a kid, you might have imagined using your hand as a telephone by fashioning it in a way that the thumb is paced in your ear and your pinky as the mouthpiece. Even as an adult, you might have used it to signal someone far off from speaking distance to call you. This time, you do not need to imagine using it for calling, because it is now possible using the hi-Fun hi-Call Bluetooth Gloves. The hi-Call Bluetooth Gloves from hi-Fun are unique in the sense that they do not just protect your hands from the harsh cold of the upcoming winter.

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Jonathan Ive to rid skeumorphism in iOS and OS X, says report

Now that Scott Forstall is out at Apple, speculations about the future of iOS and OS X are hot as hell. With much respect to Jony Ive, we can pretty much say that the future is bright. But as to what the new Human Interface chief is planning, they are still shrouded in mystery. But according to the New York Times, a major design shift is coming. Rumor has it that Steve Jobs was a huge fan of skeuomorphism – a design element that replicates real-world objects digitally.

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Samsung: Galaxy Note II has sold 3 million units worldwide

Just over a month removed from launching its latest phablet, Samsung is reporting the Galaxy Note II has already racked up sales of 3 million units. The 5.5-inch stylus-enabled smartphone is selling at more than three times the rate of the original Note, a figure which probably won't be hurt by rolling out on multiple carriers including Sprint, Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile and US Cellular in the US.

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AT&T Locker opens its cloud to iOS users, offers 5GB of storage free

AT&T's cloud-based Locker is hardly new, having been made available to Android users since this past September. But, as of today, iOS users on the network now have the option to enjoy that freemium service as well, with 5GB offered gratis. Of course, there are subscription tiers for those of you in need of more robust server space: $3.99/mo will net you 30GB, while $9.99/mo delivers a substantial 100GB. Beyond simple remote file storage, however, subs will also have the ability to share multimedia content across email and social networks (i.e. Twitter and Facebook) using a network connection or WiFi.

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Sony NEX-7 looks set for 2013 successor

Should you be a huge fan of the Sony NEX-7 digital camera, then here is some news for you – the inevitable upgrade cycle is looming on the horizon, and it is whispered about that the Sony NEX-7 will be ousted by its successor sometime in the first half of 2013. As for the kind of specifications that the NEX-7's successor will carry, those that you hear are still rumors until something far more concrete, preferably from the horse's mouth itself, is revealed. It does seem that the NEX-7's successor will be a very different beast from the existing setup, where every aspect from EVF, sensor up to the AF will be changed.

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