Hewlett-Packard (HP) is expected to start selling a printer-bundled tablet PC in September, Digitimes Research reported.
The device will feature a 7-inch panel, supporting a resolution of 480 by 800, an ARM-based processor from Freescale, a 512MB DRAM and 4GB of NAND flash for storage, senior analyst Luke Lin said citing upstream component makers.
Because the project was planned before HP acquired Palm, the device will adopt Android, Lin added.
Lin said the whole project is handled by HP’s printer department and is outsourced to a Taiwan-based PC maker.
The printer, which will be bundled with the device is manufactured by Wistron and will feature a dock for the connection between the device and printer.
Since the device is a project from in 2009, Lin believes shipment volumes are unlikely to be strong, but should be a good tablet PC market tester for HP.
HP shares were down 3 cents at $38.19 on the NYSE.
Via: ibtimes.com
If you pay exorbitant amounts for printer ink cartridges, you might as well make sure they go to good use, right? That’s exactly what Australia’s National Park Service has decided to do — by utilizing used cartridges to create a 347 mile (170 kilometer) bike path between Alice Springs and Simpsons Gap in the Northwest Territory. Australian company Repeat Plastics Australia is constructing the trail out of “Replas,” a branded material made from discarded plastics, like the oft-maligned printer cartridge.
As Inhabitat reports, the $330,000 path, located in West MacDonnell National Park, is part of a larger campaign by Australia’s Park officials to implement more sustainable, eco-friendly infrastructure within its facilities. It must be nice to roll leisurely or vengefully stomp all over something that was once the bane of your existence.
Via: switched.com
July 6, 2010 – July 6, 2010—Brea, CA— Tonerboss, the maker of high quality premium compatible printer cartridges, keeps its mission of manufacturing the best and most affordable compatible products for every printing need. To further experience total satisfaction in shopping from this store, it has started its Rewards Program that grants various prizes for its frequent buyers.
The Tonerboss Rewards Program uses a point system that converts every dollar spent on an order made into one point. An example would be for an HP compatible toner cartridge purchased at $50, the customer will instantly gain 50 points. The points are taken from the actual price of the Tonerboss product excluding the tax and shipping costs. Being a part of the Rewards Program is very easy and there are no additional costs or subscriptions to join. By just placing an order at Tonerboss.com, whether a first time customer or a returning one, the system will automatically provide the right points which can be viewed in the “My Rewards” section at the “My Account” page.
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Tonerboss has started this program last July 1, 2010 and all orders made after the said date are automatically covered by the Rewards Program.
Pure customer satisfaction and convenience in shopping will always be the priorities of Tonerboss. All its shoppers can be assured of high class products that are perfect for their budget. Great deals and rewards are also given to those who have switched and stayed with Tonerboss.com.
Via: i-newswire.com