Dell Shows Off Nail Polish Studio Designs for Women

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If the baseball team logos are for the guys at the Dell Design Studio, these new colors based on OPI nail polish are certainly for the girls. Dell has announced that it will be offering 26 colors on its laptops that are from the OPI nail polish collection.

These colors are called red or purple, they get names that are like “I’m Not Really a Waitress,” “Big Apple Red,” “Strawberry Margarita,” “Rosy Future” and “Kyoto Pearl." The lids of the notebooks aren’t just the color either; it appears that the nail polish color was swirled around in a big vat as a photo was snapped. Read more

Posted on Thu, 8 Oct 2009 08:00:00 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Dell Adds Baseball Laptops to Design Studio

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The Dell Design Studio has been around for a while now and lets users choose colors and finishes for their laptops along with the hardware inside the machines. The thing that has always struck me about the Design Studio is that most of the colors and designs are really more suited to women than men.

Yesterday Dell unveiled a new MLB logo series of designs for the Design Studio that allows you to pick the logo of your favorite team to adorn the lid of your notebook. There are logos and designs for all 30 MLB teams available. Read more

Posted on Thu, 8 Oct 2009 07:00:00 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

My Book Elite & Studio: Portable Hard Drive+E-Ink Display

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It looks like Western Digital hopes to be one of the big names in efficient, portable storage. According to Engadget their new My Book series of portable hard drives will come with a front facing E-Ink display that shows their label, and the amount of free space left on the drive. This way you'll be able to see how much space your drive has at a glance, without wasting power on an inefficient display.

Both the My Book Elite and the My Book Studio offer 256-bit hardware based encryption. Both are available in sizes ranging from 500 GB to 2 TB. The Studio, which is Mac formatted and has FireWire 800, costs between $150 and $300, depending on size. The Elite costs between $170 and $280.

Posted on Tue, 6 Oct 2009 10:01:38 CDT | by Robert Evans

Sony Shows Off Their Network Of Game Developer Studios

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Sony has launched a new site that shows of its game developer studios. The Computer Entertainment Worldwide Studios [SCE WWS] is an attempt to show off the broad range and rather famous game studios under the Sony umbrella.

SCE WWS span the globe representing fourteen internal game development studios and a wide network of First Party commissioned external studios responsible hot PlayStation franchises including Killzone, MotorStorm, SingStar, LittleBigPlanet, Uncharted, Gran Turismo, LocoRoco and God of War. Read more

Posted on Mon, 21 Sep 2009 06:32:20 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

New Dell Studio XPS 8000 and XPS 9000 Run On Core i5 And Core i7

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Dell today launched the new Studio XPS 8000 and Studio XPS 9000 desktop computers based on Intel’s powerful new desktop processors, the Core i5 Quad Core and Core i7 Quad Core.

The new Dell Studio XPS 8000 is starting at $799 and you can configure them of course with all kinds of bells and whistles including Blu-ray Disc, Blu-ray Disc burner and 3D capabilities. Read more

Posted on Tue, 8 Sep 2009 12:55:27 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

ChickenBrick Studios Developing MMO For Android.

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The concept of smartphone-based MMORPGs is the most dire threat to office productivity in the modern world. As we speak, ChickenBrick Studios is hard at work designing the first entrant to this terrifying category for the Android OS. The game is currently titled ProjectInf, although that is only a code-name at this point.

ChickenBrick is also the studio that created Cestos, the first multiplayer game for Android. While Cestos only handled 2-4 people at a time, ProjectInf will be able to support dozens, if not hundreds, of people in the same area at once. ChickenBrick promises “massive” games that are persistent, and endless war on your smartphone. There will be team-based and individual gameplay, as well as some social features.

Posted on Sat, 25 Jul 2009 08:00:00 CDT | by Robert Evans

Dell Studio 14z Notebook Announced

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Dell announced its latest notebook yesterday called the Dell Studio 14z. The notebook is available in six different colors including Black Chain Link, Midnight Blue, Spring Green, Plum Purple, Ruby Red, and Promise Pink. The pink notebook is only available in the US.

The notebook can be equipped with up to 500G B of storage and offers optional FailSafe technology to allow the user to lock the laptop down and delete data if it's lost or stolen. The machine has a 14-inch LED backlit LCD supporting 720p and 900p HD resolutions. Read more

Posted on Fri, 29 May 2009 06:01:46 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Dell Studio Offers New Designs and Goes Global

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Dell has announced an updated design studio that gives customers even more choices for customizing their Studio 15 and Studio 17 notebooks. The newly updated studio now offers 120 additional choices based on inspirations and themes drawn from different cultures.

Dell reports that the content and artwork in the design studio will be refreshed regularly and arranged into themes by a curator who selects the artists and contributions. The first theme is called "Today" and is modern art expressions picked by Ed Boyd. Read more

Posted on Fri, 1 May 2009 10:00:00 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Dell Unveils Studio 15 Notebook

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Dell has introduced a new laptop called the Studio 15 that packs features like HD technology and backlit LED display for battery life into a machine that starts at $649. The machine has a 15.6-inch LED backlit display in HD resolutions of 720p/900p/1080p and can be configured with optional discrete graphics.

The graphics cards available include the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4570 with 245MB or 512MB of RAM. A 2MP webcam is integrated along with dual digital array microphones. The machine is available in several colors including black chainlink, ruby red, midnight blue, plum purple, spring green, and promise pink. Read more

Posted on Wed, 22 Apr 2009 07:00:00 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Dell Unveils Studio 19 All-in-One PC

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Last week Dell introduced a new all-in-one computer called the Studio One 19 that wraps all of the stuff a modern computer needs into the LCD display. The machine uses glass, aluminum and fabric in its design and construction according to Dell and it says the computer is perfect for shared environments in the home or office.

The system comes in white, red, navy, pink, and charcoal colors. Features of the machine include many CPU options from Celeron to Core 2 Quad processors. Graphics can be NVIDIA 9200 or 9400 integrated and the machine can have up to 4GB of RAM. Read more

Posted on Mon, 16 Mar 2009 09:00:00 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Dell Studio XPS 435 Desktop based on Core i7 unveiled

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Dell today launched the new Studio XPS 435 Core i7 Desktop PC.
The stylish Dell Studio XPS 435 is targeted to digital content creators looking for power potential and for tech enthusiasts who demand the latest and greatest at an outstanding price when compared to most other 'prosumer' performance systems.

The Dell XPS 435 features Intel Core i7 processors with Intel Turbo Boost Technology, up to 24GB DDR3 1066MHz Tri-Channel Memory, performance graphics up to ATI Radeon HD4870 1GB GDDR5 graphics and a 475W power supply. Read more

Posted on Thu, 26 Feb 2009 10:04:21 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Printies Design Studio Lets Kids Create Stuffed Toys at Home

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A new toy kit that allows kids to design and print their own stuffed toys is now available called Printies Design Studio. The Design Studio kit and refill packs are designed to be an affordable activity to help kid's creature their own creatures.

The system uses a PC and a normal ink jet printer with special Printies fabric sheets. Once printed the design can be removed from the dual sided sheet and stuffed. The system works with no gluing, the sheets are pre-sewn, and no mess is associated with the project. Read more

Posted on Mon, 16 Feb 2009 11:00:00 CST | by Shane McGlaun

New Dell Studio XPS 16 and Dell Studio XPS 13 unveiled

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Dell today unveiled the Dell Studio XPS 16 and Dell Studio XPS 13 laptops at the CES 2009.
Both the Dell Studio XPS 16 and Dell Studio XPS 13 feature beautifully crafted genuine leather and anodized aluminum accents on top of a high-gloss Obsidian Black finish.

The Dell Studio XPS 16 delivers advanced performance and entertainment capabilities, including 16-inch 16:9 HD WLED display and 7-watt Dolby 5.1 audio with subwoofer, Intel Centrino 2, and 512 MB ATI Mobility Radeon HD 3670 graphics. Read more

Posted on Thu, 8 Jan 2009 10:00:00 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Ultimate Ears Studio-Quality Headphones for iPhone

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Ultimate Ears has announced what may be the ultimate set of earphones for the iPhone or BlackBerry smartphone. The new TripleFi 10vi may also be the most expensive earphones ever created for a mobile phone with a MSRP of $419.99.

The 10vi earphones use Ultimate Ears' proprietary triple-speaker configuration and a built-in passive-crossover circuit to direct low and mid-range frequencies. The headphones use a pair of dedicated speakers for warm bass and a smooth mid-range and the third speaker channel is for hi-frequency sound. Read more

Posted on Wed, 10 Dec 2008 09:00:00 CST | by Shane McGlaun

Dell Announces Studio Designs with 100 Options

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Dell has announced its new Design Studio exclusive for its Studio 15 and 17 laptop models. The studio offers more than 100 different creative and color options that make it easy for shoppers to see the design on the laptop they want and see it from all angles before ordering.

Adding artwork to one of the laptops adds $75 to the price of the machine. The art is permanently embedded in the lid of the laptop for durability. Studio artwork options are arranged in different categories including Dell's (PRODUCT)RED offerings, and works from artists Jason Bacon, Brittany Waldner, Derek Welch, and Guillaume Wolf join images by Joseph Amedokpo, Tristan Eaton, Siobhan Gunning, Bruce Mau, and Mike Ming. Read more

Posted on Wed, 3 Dec 2008 07:07:57 CST | by Shane McGlaun

Breaking: $250 Off Coupon for Dell Studio XPS Core i7 PC available

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Dell just emailed us a coupon code that gets you $250 off the Intel Core i7 powered Studio XPS Desktop.
The Dell Studio XPS Core i7 PC is features as on of the I4U Top 100 Gifts.
To get this offer you need to enter this code: VXQ7R9SJ5Z39LT at checkout o the Dell site. Code expires after already after 150 redemptions or December 30th.
Read more

Posted on Mon, 24 Nov 2008 23:55:39 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Dell Studio XPS Core i7 PC is is I4U Gift Idea #93

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One of the most affordable ways (besides building it yourself) to get your hands on a solid Intel Core i7 PC is the new Dell Studio XPS line.
Intel makes it easy (for a short while anyway) to recognize what the fastest CPUs are on the planet are. It is one with Core i7 in the name.
There are 3 Core i7 CPUs: 920, 940 and the unaffordable 965XE (over $1,000).
Dell offers the Dell Studio XPS PC line with the choice of the Core i7 920 and Core i7 940. Read more

Posted on Wed, 19 Nov 2008 11:00:00 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Dell Core i7 Studio XPS PC with free 20 inch Monitor on sale for $999

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Dell is launching the Intel Core i7 platform in style with a special offer on a Intel Core i7 Studio XPS Desktop PC selling for $999. Dell is throwing in a free 20 inch LCD Monitor valued at $290. The offer ends on the 19th.
The Core i7 Dell Studio XPS base configuration is comprised of Intel Core i7-920 CPU at 2.6Ghz, 4GB RAM, 500GB SATA HDD, 256MB ATI Radeon HD 3450, Dell keyboard and Dell Laser Mouse. Read more

Posted on Mon, 17 Nov 2008 09:28:44 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Microsoft Robotics Developer Studio 2008 unveiled

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At the RoboDevelopment Conference and Expo in Santa Clara, Calif., Microsoft Corp. today announced the general availability of Microsoft Robotics Developer Studio 2008 (Microsoft RDS), the newest version of its robotics programming platform. In April Microsoft unvieled the first version of the Robotics Developer Studio.
The new release version now costs money. The new release offers new licensing options by replacing its formal noncommercial and commercial licenses with three editions: a Standard Edition for professional developers, an Academic Edition for students and educational researchers, and an Express Edition for hobbyists and casual users.
While with previous versions, the user was allowed to distribute only 200 copies of the Concurrency and Coordination Runtime (CCR) and Decentralized Software Services (DSS) runtimes, each license of the new Standard and Academic editions permits the user to distribute an unlimited number of copies of the CCR and DSS runtimes. Microsoft Robotics Developer Studio 2008 Standard Edition is available for $499.95. Read more

Posted on Mon, 17 Nov 2008 02:00:00 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Microsoft reveals Visual Studio 2010 Details

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Microsoft's Ed Zander revealed some details at the Tech Ed EMEA 2008 Developers conference about the next generation Visual Studio 2010 supporting Windows 7 development.
Microsoft is promising of course again that Visual Studio 2010 will simplify programming even more.
Visual Studio 2010 will deliver Windows 7 support, Microsoft Office Business Applications support, WPF-based editor and further C++ investments. Read more

Posted on Tue, 11 Nov 2008 04:00:00 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Girl Tech Stylin' Studio Review

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Today we are checking out the Girl Tech Stylin' Studio from Mattel. The system allows girls to upload their own picture and perform digital makeovers with makeup, clothes, and accessories.

The system includes software and a pen enabled drawing pad that connects to your PC or notebook via USB. Read more

Posted on Mon, 10 Nov 2008 12:30:23 CST | by Shane McGlaun