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Amazon's New Kindle Fire HDX

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Amazon's New Kindle Fire HDX

24/7 Live Help, A Lighter Design And A Faster Processors Are Just A Few Of The Features You Will Find With Amazon's New Kindle Fire HDX

The Kindle Fire has been one of the major surprises in the tablet market since it was first introduced. It has surpassed sales expectations, and consumers have rushed to get them. Now, Amazon has done it again with the release of the Kindle Fire HDX, which has many improvements. These improvements include a 24/7 live help feature that allows users to get help when they need any time of the day for technical issues.

Six Must Have Productivity IPad Apps

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Six Must Have Productivity IPad Apps

Getting the right iPad apps is quite straightforward; you simply need to evaluate your needs and then choose something that will satisfy those requirements best. There are thousands of iPad apps available in the market, though if you need to use your iPad for work, you should take advantage of the productivity apps to help you work more efficiently. Here are 6 iPad productivity apps you need to get hold of:

Comparing The IPhone 5 With The IPhone 5c

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Comparing The IPhone 5 With The IPhone 5c

In recent years, Apple has been able to improve the performance of every subsequent reincarnation of their iPhone, whilst simultaneously preserving (and occasionally lengthening) the battery life. The newly introduced iPhone 5c keeps up this tradition. FCC documentation has revealed that the iPhone 5c battery capacity is roughly 5% greater than that of the iPhone 5. Although FCC disclosures can be notoriously inaccurate in the reporting of battery capacities, these numbers do appear to be believable. The figures corroborate the statement made by Apple at the keynote earlier in the week, concerning the increase in size of the 5c battery.

Got A Taste For Technology Magazines?

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Got A Taste For Technology Magazines?

Modern day technology may well owe ecology a serious apology but our thirst for technology is practically unquenchable. We all love to surf the net and read the online technology magazines but many of us feel a rush of adrenalin when the latest top tech publications hit the newsagent's shelves. The best PC magazines are often the most expensive but millions of us can't wait to read the latest best tech news. Do you feel the need to read all about IT? Let's take a look at some of the best technology magazines that are still in print.

Steve Ballmer’s Impending Departure From Microsoft Opens Spot For New CEO

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Steve Ballmer’s Impending Departure From Microsoft Opens Spot For New CEO

When Bill Gates stepped down as the Microsoft CEO in 2000, it was Steve Ballmer who took over as the head of the tech giant. He was the obvious choice being the company's president at the time. Now that Ballmer has announced his intention to retire within the next 12 months, speculation is rife about who his successor might be. There are plenty of names floating about but there are no clear favorites as of yet. A selection committee that includes Gates will sift through the candidates and determine his replacement.

Gamescom 2013 Xbox One News

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Gamescom 2013 Xbox One News

The XBox One news so far from Gamescom 2013 seems to be mostly about games, a welcome change from the poorly-received reveal earlier in the year. A full slate of 23 games has been announced for release, including a handful of console exclusives and one or two legitimate surprises. The biggest launch news is certainly that Call of Duty: Ghosts is slated to have dedicated XBox One servers and will take advantage of the new system's cloud computing, but the announcement of exclusive content for the anticipated The Division is also a major feather in the cap of Microsoft.

3 Great Writing Apps For The IPad

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3 Great Writing Apps For The IPad

Writing apps for iPad allow you to easily write documents from your iPad. If you're a writer and looking for great writing apps for your iPad, this article will help you find some useful apps for your Apple device. So here are 3 of the best writing apps iPad to consider.

Surface Pro Tablet Prices Drop $100!

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Surface Pro Tablet Prices Drop $100!

Recently, the Microsoft family of surface tablets, the Surface RT and Surface Pro, have been struggling with sales. Microsoft created these two tablets with the intention to challenge the Apple iPad, but recent price drops of $100 to $150 and sale numbers have indicated that the original strategy that Microsoft planned, was not as successful as they were hoping.

Just a few weeks ago, Microsoft dropped the price of the Surface RT Tablet which was originally $500 to $350, the Surface Pro tablet prices to $799 from it's original $899, and the 128Gb which is $899, but used to be $999. A Microsoft spokesman stated that the price drops had happened to allow more people to get their hands on the beautiful, crafty, and productive tablet, but everyone is sure that is not the reason.

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