The latest gladiator in the tablet wars is essentially the first inexpensive tablet we ever saw, but now Barnes and Noble is making it official. No more rooting the Nook Color and side-loading Android on to it to create a Frankenstinian e-reader/tablet hybrid. More budget high-tech gear from HP, which continues to put out new PCs while it is allegedly trying to quit putting out new PCs. Somebody get these guys a new 12-step program, please? Tomorrow a new $300 3D monitor goes on sale from HP, and next week it’s a full-blown 3D desktop PC–the TouchSmart 620 3D. It comes with some pretty meaty specs and a screen that can tilt until nearly flat for stand-up computing or use as a nifty interactive coaster. If this 3D trend continues, I’m betting it won’t be long until we start to see 3D objects not just on screens, but in the real world, too. And finally, the wait is over – Google has thrown open the doors to Google+ with the creation of Pages, allowing brands, businesses, places and various Occupy demonstrations to have their own presence on the burgeoning social network. Let the lame, spammy promotions begin! Yes, I will Plus One your crappy app’s page for a chance to win Miranda Lambert concert tickets! That’s all for today, I’ve gotta go get busy building a Google+ page for the Ranting Roundup! Meanwhile, check out the video from Google on Pages below:
I don’t believe millions will buy this particular Nook Tablet as launched today at this price with these specs. Wait till the next generation : ) Nah–the nook is just last ditch effort to buck the inevitable and go down like its buddy Borders… Comment Name * Email *
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