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Broadcom Company, a global leader in wired and wireless communications, announced at the 2010 CES Wednesday that they have successfully ported Android to run on the company’s advanced navigation processor (the Broadcom® BCM4760).  The advanced processor integrates bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and provides a single-chip solution, minimizes footprint size, and extends battery.  

According to Broadcom, “this will allow for a new generation of location-aware mobile internet devices (MIDs) and personal navigation devices (PNDs) which will be attractive to both developers, as well as users.”  What does this mean for Android fans in the future?  Essentially, that mapping, navigation, and location based application will be better and more tightly integrated with both bluetooth and Wi-Fi. EXCITING!

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Kate’s eight children are her top priority though, “I’ve got to get my kids back on track, my career back on track and my family back on track,” she said.

Kate said the kids are “really struggling” with their father Jon Gosselin being gone.

“They start counseling in the next two weeks,” she said. “I’m definitely seeing signs that it’s a major need at this point.”

Kate is looking forward to a fresh start in 2010.

“Short hair was easy,” she tells People, in the issue out Friday. “I could shower in less than three minutes.” What wasn’t easy was the 20 hours celeb hairstylist Ted Gibson spent giving Gosselin the blond hair extensions. With her new hair comes a new name, she jokes: “It’s hyphenated. I am now Kate Clean-Slate.”

Yet her extreme makeover evidently doesn’t include avoiding the media limelight. In Kate’s world, changing your hair doesn’t mean you change your approach.

She’s here to stay, people. What do you think?
New love: “I’m not going to rule it out… But right now it’s not my focus. Being alone at the end of every day, I’m not liking that — it’s been a long time, and I feel that loneliness. But I’m not going to go running in the direction of finding someone.”

Her kids in counseling: “I’ve got to get my kids back on track, my career back on track and my family back on track… They start counseling in the next two weeks. I’m definitely seeing signs that it’s a major need at this point.”

On her debt: “I have a lot of debt to crawl out of. Debt that shouldn’t be there. I have a lot of anger about that. But it’s nothing that good, hard work won’t fix.”

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Seems a little random since it runs Google’s Android, is all. And we know how Ballmer feels about Google.

Kate’s eight children are her top priority though, “I’ve got to get my kids back on track, my career back on track and my family back on track,” she said.

Kate said the kids are “really struggling” with their father Jon Gosselin being gone.

“They start counseling in the next two weeks,” she said. “I’m definitely seeing signs that it’s a major need at this point.”

Kate is looking forward to a fresh start in 2010.

“Short hair was easy,” she tells People, in the issue out Friday. “I could shower in less than three minutes.” What wasn’t easy was the 20 hours celeb hairstylist Ted Gibson spent giving Gosselin the blond hair extensions. With her new hair comes a new name, she jokes: “It’s hyphenated. I am now Kate Clean-Slate.”

Yet her extreme makeover evidently doesn’t include avoiding the media limelight. In Kate’s world, changing your hair doesn’t mean you change your approach.

She’s here to stay, people. What do you think?
New love: “I’m not going to rule it out… But right now it’s not my focus. Being alone at the end of every day, I’m not liking that — it’s been a long time, and I feel that loneliness. But I’m not going to go running in the direction of finding someone.”

Her kids in counseling: “I’ve got to get my kids back on track, my career back on track and my family back on track… They start counseling in the next two weeks. I’m definitely seeing signs that it’s a major need at this point.”

On her debt: “I have a lot of debt to crawl out of. Debt that shouldn’t be there. I have a lot of anger about that. But it’s nothing that good, hard work won’t fix.”

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I smelled him before I saw him.
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This is the legendary biggest baddest mortgage banker skitrip ever –  read on – BC

Hello Boys and Girls – It’s Show Time,

Bad Santa here – and I have been checking the only list that matters – particularly, if you plan to join us for some skiing in Utah during arguably one of the best winters in recent decades.  And sorry for those fans of his, but we have not invited Al Gore who has proven to be one of the better contra-indicators for Global Warming.  How can we make that statement?  2/3rds of the country is presently ensconced in ice and Utah in powder.  We can debate all that later…

There are only 56 days until first tracks on Wednesday the 3rd of March.  Sadly for many of you, there are only 23 shopping days left to commit to this year’s trip.  Fortunately many of you made the right decision weeks ago to come to Hurt Me Mor, when the Asset Securitization Forum decided to punt on Las Vegas for 2010 in favor of Washington, DC (actually PG County for the DC locals).  Trust us, DC is no Vegas any time of the year, especially the first week of February.  At this time of year, there are not a lot of tee times at Congressional and it’s still at least 3 hours to find any good skiing.

Back to Bad Santa – Jeff and I need to know ASAP if you are coming, and by letting us know, you will need to follow with a check or call to Credit Card Dave, lest you be reading the Après Ski Trip newsletter in April.  We have attached the invite just in case, you nuked your original transmission in early December.  Before pushing your permanently delete email option, PLEASE call us or send us an e-mail to let us know whether you are coming or not.  Then forward the necessary $$$’s to either Dave or Jeff at the below addresses.

The next notification will be coming from your old friends Dwayne and Guido.  They have an entirely different perspective towards ‘Combat Servicing’

Dave and Jeff      click here for contact information  or look below for details.

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Before that, Chen served as news anchor of The Early Show and anchor of the CBS Morning News, the CBS Television Network’s early-morning broadcast, since Nov. 1, 1999, when The Early Show debuted under that title.

I should also mention that Julie is not only a busy journalist and producer, but she’s also a new mom! Julie and husband Leslie Moonves (president and CEO of CBS Television) had their first child, Charlie, in September.

Congrats, Julie and happy birthday!

Julie Chen, who is co-host on “The Early Show” (7 a.m. weekdays on CBS), turns 40 today.
She also hosts the CBS reality series “Big Brother” (Season 12 starts in summer). And she spent a day working at a yogurt shop for the new CBS special “I Get That A Lot” premiering at 7 p.m. today (Jan. 6) on CBS.
Her first TV apperance was as an anchor on “The CBS Morning News” (1987). She was 32.
Best wishes to Julie and everybody who shares this special day with her.
–Penny TV

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Microsoft big boss Steve Ballmer is just now taking the stage here in Las Vegas to kick off CES 2010. What’s he gonna do and say? Here, I’ll tell you. UPDATING THROUGH THE KEYNOTE

Update: The keynote began with a testimony on the benefits of technology from SNL’s Seth Myers. He thanks technology for all of the wondrous humiliations he can now participate in, such as worldwide publication of Halloween images, buying tobacco-store Indians on eBay, and having his grandma tell him he looks too fat or too thin from 1200 miles away.

Seth Myers as drunken smurf:

Says Ballmer: “We Bing and we Bing and we Bing. Bing! Bing! Bing!”

Steve doesn’t have a whole lot of breaking news today. The company has already confirmed that the Xbox 360 motion-sensing technology codenamed Natal would be available in time for the holidays. Also, that that sexy Windows Phone the HTC HD2 will be coming to the US, via T-Mobile, sometime this spring.

He does have one trick up his sleeve, one that people have been buzzing about. But mostly, Steve and Robbie Bach, the head of the Entertainment & Devices division, will be talking about 2009.

And why not? 2009 was the year of Microsoft, and Ballmer & Bach are going to confirm it with facts from NPD and others, citing for instance that Windows 7 boosted PC sales in a huge way, with 50% growth over the previous holiday sales season. (Ballmer won’t get too detailed though, as the real numbers are set to come out during their quarterly earnings report on January 28.)

They will brag about how awesome Xbox is, how in its 10 year existence, it has accounted for $20 billion in retail sales (games and hardware) and accrued 39 million Xbox Live members worldwide.

Ballmer will say that Bing, with 11 million users, is already a success (though there’s no market share data to speak of yet), and that HP will use it as the default search engine and homepage on browsers in systems shipping in 42 countries.

They will talk about Ford Sync, and a new in-car experience they’ve developed with Kia. The 2011 Kia Sorrento will feature a service like Sync, called UVO. It may not look like Sync, but it will be similarly functional.

Finally, Steve will show off a bunch of sweet Windows 7 machines, many we’ve already seen, such as the Sony Vaio L touchscreen all-in-one, the Lenovo A300 and the Asus NX90.

Update: They were going to show off a TV with a PC built in, but the technical difficulties that delayed the show apparently screwed up the computer. To quote Steve: “It blew the tube.” Didn’t know they had tubes, but I get the picture. There it is, lurking in the back:

At some point during the hardware fondling, he’s going to hold aloft a pretty sweet “slate” device from HP. This is not speculation, it is confirmed. It’s not the Courier of bloggy lore. But it is a product with great battery life and a Windows 7 touch experience, not a prototype but a product that Microsoft says HP will be releasing. [Microsoft]

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ViewSonic has released a bevy of new gear including monitors, media players, HDTVs and, of course, computers, including this adorable VOT125 Mini PC.

On the TV front, ViewSonic is debuting four ViewLED HDTVs from 42″ to 18.5″ with prices ranging from $1,199 to $299. The big boy will be launching in Q2 but the rest will be available in the coming weeks.

In computer monitors, an entire new line of EcoView screens will be available with energy efficient options at all the expected sizes. PMP offerings include the ViewSonic MovieBook line, the best of which offers touch-screen, 1080p HD with HDMI out, and 8GB of memory expandable via SD slot. That model, the VPD550T, has a 5″, though smaller, less beefy models are available with 4.3″ screens.

But the bulk of the action comes in the form of nine new laptops and desktops. There are laptops, like the 13.3″ VNB131—and all-in-one desktops, like the 18.5″ VPC190. The little guy hanging on for dear life above is the VOT125 Mini PC which packs a big punch for a small package: 160 GB HD, Windows 7, 4 USB 2.0 ports, and a 3-1 card reader. For the full specs on all the machines, check out the press release below.

ViewLED HDTVs:

ViewSonic® Leaps Into CES with New ViewLED™ TV Lineup

ViewSonic announces four new LED eco-friendly panel TVs for consumers to enjoy a brilliant full HD experience in any room in the home

LAS VEGAS – 2010 International CES, MGM Signature Suites, January 7, 2010 – ViewSonic® Corp., a leading global provider of visual display, computing and digital content solutions, today introduced its new ViewLED™ eco-friendly LED TV offerings. From 19″ to 42″, these latest solutions are ideal for connecting consumers to the Full HD, dynamic entertainment experience in any room of the home.

Industry leading LED panel technology
The market for packaged LEDs in LCD TV backlights will snowball at a compound average growth rate (CAGR) of 148% to reach $7.5B through 2013, according to a recent Strategy Analytics report. With energy savings of 30-50% over traditional LCD backlit panels, these mercury-free LED TVs feature industry leading picture quality for more natural skin tones, vibrant colors, more pure whites and excellent detail. The result is a high definition visual experience that is as true to life as it is eco-friendly.

“LED technology takes the television viewing experience to the next level,” said Jeff Volpe, vice president and general manager of ViewSonic Americas. “Our new ViewLED™ TVs offer optimal picture and video quality, while saving customers money on their electricity bills. It’s a winning combination.”

Available in multiple sizes to provide consumers with a dynamic HD entertainment experience anywhere in the home, ViewSonic today launched four sleek and lightweight ViewLED TVs. For those in need of a large format Full HD home theater viewing solution, ViewSonic launched the 42″ VT4200LED TV. Featuring 120Hz, Full HD 1080p resolution, a fast 4ms response time and 100,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio, this big screen provides the ultimate visual experience for Internet streamed entertainment, movies, TV shows, gaming or computer applications. Teamed with five HDMI inputs, a USB connection and RS232 for home automation, the VT4200LED offers versatile connectivity options for nearly any entertainment solution.

The 32″ VT3200LED is Energy Star® 5.0 compliant and offers up to 720p resolution, a 5ms response time and multiple HDMI connections for an interactive HDTV viewing experience. For the kitchen, desktop or anywhere that space is limited, ViewSonic offers the 23″ VT2300LED and 18.5″ VT1900LED. The VT2300LED features Full HD 1080p resolution and a fast 5ms response time, while the VT1900LED comes with 720p and multiple HDMI and RCA® audio in connections, both ideal for enjoying rich colors and the ultimate HD entertainment experience.

The VT4200LED will begin shipping in early Q2 2010 for an MSRP of $1,199. The VT3200LED, VT2300LED and VT1900LED will all begin shipping in Q1 2010 at respective MSRPs of $599, $399 and $299.

HD quality content from any source
For those that demand HD quality content from any viewing experience, ViewSonic has developed the VMA50 HDMax™ HDMI Video Converter. This device improves the vibrancy and video quality of any input video stream – making SD video cable and Internet content look like HD, and HD video look even better still – for the optimal entertainment experience. Simply connect the input to any cable-box, IP-set-top box, or DVD player and the output goes to the TV for automatic adjustments to color, brightness and noise for sharpened picture quality. The ViewSonic VMA50 HDMax™ HDMI Video Converter will ship in late Q1 2010 for an MSRP of $149.

To learn more about these products, and how ViewSonic is changing the way consumers think about the connected TV experience and its strategic partnerships with Yahoo!® Inc. (NASDAQ:YHOO) DivX®, Inc. (NASDAQ: DIVX), visit www.ViewSonic.com/CES, or follow ViewSonic on Facebook®, YouTube® and Twitter®.

EcoView Monitors:

ViewSonic’s® New Smarter, Greener Displays to Drive LED Monitor Discussion at CES

ViewSonic announces 10 Eco- ViewLED™ panel technology, Full HD and 3D-ready LCD monitor solutions

LAS VEGAS – 2010 International CES, MGM Signature Suites, January 7, 2010 – ViewSonic® Corp., a leading global provider of visual display, computing and digital content solutions, today introduced 10 new consumer monitors. With brand new product categories, a broader range of monitors sizes and industry-leading technologies such as ViewLED™ backlighting and Full HD realism, ViewSonic’s monitors are the ones to watch at this year’s show.

VX50 Series – Eco-friendly Full HD, ViewLED technology
The 24″ (23.6″ Vis) VX2450wm-LED and 22″ (21.5″ Vis) VX2250wm-LED are ideal monitors for the green conscious consumer not wanting to skimp on the bells and whistles. Both monitors feature a slim, sleek design and 1920×1080 Full HD 1080p resolution for crystal clear picture quality. They also have a mercury free WLED backlight that automatically detects image signal and intelligently controls backlight brightness for blacker blacks, pure whites and more clearly defined grays. Teamed with integrated stereo speakers, SRS Premium Sound™ technology and DVI and VGA inputs, these Energy Star® compliant monitors provide the ultimate eco-friendly multimedia experience. The VX2450wm-LED and VX2250wm-LED will be available in April for MSRPs of $299 and $219, respectively.

VX39 Series – Style and performance
For those consumers looking for the ideal combination of style and performance, ViewSonic today announced the VX39 Series. Available in 22″ (21.5″ Vis), 24″ (23.6″ Vis) and 27″ viewable screen sizes, the VX39 Series packs 1920×1080 Full HD 1080p resolution, a 2ms response time and HDMI, DVI and VGA inputs into a slim, sleek frame. Teamed with integrated speakers and SRS Premium Sound technology, this Series is the perfect solution for state of the art speed and connectivity. All VX39 Series monitors will be available in for purchase in April for MSRPs of $219-$399. For further information on the VX39 Series, click here.

VA31 and VA32 Series – Cost-conscious connectivity
Also announced today are the VA31 and VA32 Series. These affordable monitors are ideal for the cost-conscious consumer or commercial owner that still wants a sleek looking monitor. With up to 1920×1080 Full HD 1080p resolution, DVI and VGA inputs and integrated speakers, these monitors offer all the connectivity consumers need. The VA31 Series comes in a 16:9 aspect ratio in 19″ (18.5″ Vis), 22″ (21.5″ Vis) and 24″ (23.6″ Vis) viewable screen sizes. The VA32 Series comes in a 16:10 aspect ratio in 19″ or 22″ viewable screen options. All VA31 and VA32 Series monitors will be available for purchase in April for MSRPs of $149-$219.

“Continuing our commitment to the future of digital entertainment, we believe bringing the latest in ViewLED™ technology to our monitors is key for our continued industry leadership,” said Jeff Volpe, vice president and general manager of ViewSonic Americas. “Our more than 20 year standard of innovation, quality and expertise can clearly be seen in our new visual display products. We are proud to continue to push the industry standard on new technologies that are as innovative as they are affordable for the everyday consumer.”

ViewSonic’s eco-friendly monitors can be easily partnered with the company’s PC mini devices to create custom, all-in-one computing solutions. To learn more about these products and ViewSonic’s news at the show, visit www.ViewSonic.com/CES, or follow ViewSonic on Facebook®, YouTube® and Twitter®.

MovieBook PMPs:

ViewSonic® Puts Consumers in Touch with New 1080p
Portable Media Players at CES

New MovieBooks™ offer touch-enabled enjoyment of Full HD 1080p digital content

LAS VEGAS – 2010 International CES, MGM Signature Suites, January 7, 2010 – ViewSonic® Corp., a leading global provider of visual display, computing and digital content solutions, today enhanced its MovieBook™ lineup with six new portable media players. ViewSonic has mobilized the connected entertainment experience by partnering touch capabilities and versatile video output performance of up to Full HD 1080p with extensive storage and complete digital content support.

“Consumers want limitless access to all their preferred media,” said Jeff Volpe, vice president and general manager of ViewSonic Americas. “Our MovieBook products are the ideal portable entertainment solution. From Full HD 1080p performance to HDMI connectivity and touch technology in a variety of sizes, ViewSonic is offering our customers a fun, easy to use way to mobilize their digital content experience.”

Touch-enabled Full HD in the palm of your hand
The VPD550T features a 5″ 800×480 high-resolution LCD touchscreen with HDMI output, making for super easy content interaction. Full HD 1080p viewing enables consumers to enjoy a full range of video and audio formats, including HD movies, photo albums, digital books, music – even view a calendar / clock, use the handy stopwatch feature or record a voice memo while on the go.

With 8GB of internal memory, a Micro SD card slot and OTG support, this device provides a convenient way to consume programming while traveling or relaxing at home. For sharing a full-sized entertainment experience with friends and family at home, the VPD550T easily plugs into any PC or TV via its HDMI output.

Both the VPD550T and the touch-enabled 720p VPD513T will be shipping in Q1 2010 in silver and black color options for respective MSRPs of $199.99 and $189.99.

The 4.3″ VPD422T is ideal for consumers who want to enjoy touch-enabled content on a super high-resolution screen. Features a 15:9 format, 800×480 resolution screen and Full HD 1080p video output performance, audio and video media is crystal clear. With an extensive 8GB of internal memory, OTG USB support, Micro SD card slot for expanded storage and a palm-sized form factor, the VPD422T is the ideal portable entertainment device – just slip in a pocket or purse and go. With a screen resolution of 480×272, the touch-enabled 4.3″ VPD421T also extends the 1080p Full HD video output performance to consumers that prefer 4GB of internal memory.

The VPD422T and VPD421T will be available in Q2 2010 in black, pink and white for respective MSRPs of $189.99 and $179.99.

Making multimedia mobile
For a more compact screen, ViewSonic also launched the 3″ touch-enabled VPD313T. This player offers a 480×272 resolution, 480p screen, 4GB of internal memory and supports a full range of video and audio formats, with useful features including audio recording and a stopwatch function. The VPD313T will be available in Q1 2010 for an MSRP of $149.99.

ViewSonic also launched the VPD403 MovieBook today. With a 4.3″, 480×272 high-resolution screen, video output support of up to 720p, 4GB of internal memory and user intuitive buttons, this device is great for enjoying favorite videos, music, photos or eBooks. The VPD403 will be available in Q1 2010 for an estimated MSRP of $139.99.

For further information on ViewSonic news and product announcements from the show, visit www.ViewSonic.com/CES, or follow ViewSonic on Facebook®, YouTube® and Twitter®.

Computers:

ViewSonic® Promotes Eco-friendly, Smarter, Greener Computing Initiative at CES with the Launch of Nine New PCs

Announces range of new mobile and desktop PC solutions to meet every computing need

LAS VEGAS – 2010 International CES, MGM Signature Suites, January 7, 2010 – ViewSonic® Corp., a leading global provider of visual display, computing and digital content solutions, today enhanced its PC offerings with the announcement of nine new mobile and desktop PC products in a range of sizes and functionalities to meet every individual’s computing needs.

“We are taking our smarter, greener computing initiative to a new level with today’s announcement,” said Jeff Volpe, vice president and general manager of ViewSonic Americas. “With our three-pronged approach, we enable our customers to truly pick the products appropriate to their lifestyle – from all-in-one PCs for keeping a clean desktop workspace, to PC minis for compact home computing and entertainment, to ultra-portable ViewBook™ netbooks and full-featured ViewBook™ Pro ULV notebooks for mobile computing needs.”

ViewSonic ViewBook and ViewBook Pro family – All the power you need, to go
The 13.3″ VNB131 ViewBook Pro notebook offers fast and powerful computing with the latest ULV SU7300 Intel® Core 2 Duo processor and Windows® 7 Home Premium operating system. At only an inch thick, this thin, lightweight ViewBook Pro packs a 320GB hard drive, 2GB internal memory and a removable DVD RW Super Multi ODD into a sleek, aluminum alloy casing. Perfect for professional mobile warriors needing performance in a light format, this notebook features integrated 802.11b/g/n wireless, two USB 2.0 ports, a 7-in-1 card reader, HDMI and VGA connections and a 6 cell battery for up to eight hours of computing at a time. It even comes with an extra 3 cell battery for an additional four hours of battery life.

Additional ULV notebooks announced today include the 13.3″ VNB132 and 14″ VNB141 ViewBooks. Both feature the latest Windows 7 Home Premium operating system, 2GB RAM and integrated 802.11b/g/n wireless connectivity and VGA and HDMI outputs. The VNB132 features the latest Intel ULV SU2300 Celeron processor and a 320GB hard drive, while the VNB141 features the latest ULV SU7300 Core 2 Duo processor and 320GB hard drive. For enhanced multimedia capabilities, the VNB141 also includes a 1.3MB built-in webcam, integrated DVD RW Super Multi ODD and a long-lasting 6 cell battery.

The VNB105 ViewBook netbook is the latest generation portable computing solution for the mobile warrior or student. This 10″ netbook comes standard with the latest N450 Intel Atom® processor, Windows 7 Starter operating system, 1GB of internal memory and a 160GB hard drive. A floating keyboard provides for a smooth ergonomic feel, while preventing dust and dirt from falling into the keyboard base. Perfect for those always on the move, this device features integrated 802.11b/g/n wireless, three USB 2.0 ports and a 6 cell battery that goes up to eight hours off a single charge.

The ViewSonic VNB131 ViewBook Pro will be available in February for an MSRP of $949. The VNB132 and VNB141 notebooks and VNB105 netbook will be available in March for respective MSRPs of $649, $829 and $399. For more information about ViewSonic’s ViewBook and ViewBook Pro mobile computing solutions, click here.

ViewSonic VPC190 All-in-One – The smarter desktop PC
With a clean, space-saving design that compliments any work environment, the eco-friendly 18.5″ VPC190 All-in-One PC is the perfect second home computer and is also ideal for corporate knowledge workers or students. The VPC190 features the latest Intel Atom D510 Dual Core processor with Windows 7 Home Premium operating system and 2GB of internal memory provide a complete desktop computing solution, while the bright, 1366×768 screen and built-in 1.3MB webcam provide an enjoyable viewing experience. The VPC190 also features integrated 10/100 Ethernet and 802.11b/g wireless, six USB 2.0 ports, a 4-in-1 card reader and built-in DVD RW Super Multi drive for full multimedia capability.

The ViewSonic VPC190 All-in-One PC will be available in March for an MSRP of $599. For more information about ViewSonic’s All-in-One PC solutions, click here.

ViewSonic VOT125 PC Mini – So mini, so powerful
The ViewSonic VOT125 PC mini ULV Series are a powerful yet extremely compact and energy efficient set of devices with four different levels of processor options so users can pick the processing power they need. Depending on the processor combination, the VOT125 is ideal for SMBs, corporate, education and government environments or consumers wanting to build their own custom AIO PC using the included VESA® mount. Standard features on the VOT125 include the latest Windows 7 Home Premium operating system, up to 2GB internal memory and a 160GB hard drive, four USB 2.0 ports, DVI-I and HDMI outputs and a 3-in-1 card reader for multiple connectivity options.

Users can choose from a Single Core SU743 Celeron ($499 MSRP), Dual Core SU2300 Celeron ($529 MSRP), Pentium SU4100 Dual Core ($629 MSRP) or Core 2 Duo SU7300 Dual Core ($679 MSRP) processor. The ViewSonic VOT125 PC mini will be available in March. For more information about ViewSonic’s PC mini offerings, click here.

For further information on ViewSonic news and product announcements from the show, visit www.ViewSonic.com/CES, or follow ViewSonic on Facebook, YouTube and Twitter.

About ViewSonic
ViewSonic® Corporation is a leading global provider of visual display and computing products. ViewSonic develops, markets and supports a broad range of innovative products, including computers, LCD monitors, projectors, LCD TVs, digital signage solutions, digital photo frames and other consumer electronics products. For further information, please contact ViewSonic Corporation at 800.888.8583 or 909.444.8888; or visit http://www.ViewSonic.com/.

The insertion of a chin implant into one’s chin may take anywhere from thirty minutes to an hour. During this surgery, the plastic surgeon will select the proper shape and size of implant to properly enhance your appearance. He or she will then proceed to insert the implant into a pocket that has been created over the front of the jawbone. The tiny incision that is used to create the implant pocket and to insert the implant is usually placed inside the mouth (along the lower lip) or in the skin just under one’s chin area.

If you’ve caught a good whiff of CES, you know it smells like tablets. And if you’re up on tablets, you know they’re supposed to save print, or something. And this, the Blio ereader software, is part of the plan.

Designed and conceptualized in part by futurist/engineer/inventor Ray Kurzweil, Blio diverges from traditional ereaders in a couple of ways: first, it’s software, intended to be loaded on a variety of devices, from tablets to iPhones to laptops; and second, it’s full-color, animated and interactive. It contains web content, video and audio embeds. It can render in a variety of ways, all of which are smoothly animated.

On both PC and iPhone, the rendering is smooth—with colorful books, like reference texts, the effect is impressive, with interactive diagrams, video and clickable text. (Though you’d be right to point out that this kind of tech already exists, and it’s called the internet.) Outside of highly visual books, magazine and newspaper are an obvious use for this thing, and though those partnerships haven’t been solidified yet, they’re coming. The iPhone app was good by iPhone ebook reader standard, but the full-page image-and-text rendering felt like a gimmick on a small screen—most of the time you’ll end up reflowing the raw text on your phone, a la the Kindle app.

But Blio the app is only part of the story—the store that its tied to is what really matters. Backed by Baker and Taylor, the world’s largest book distributor, Blio plans to launch with over a million titles; a couple hundred thousand will be newer/paid titles, while the rest will be public domain material. It’s DRMed like any other ebook store at the moment, and like the Kindle Store, can sync your purchased content—including your position in a given book—from device to device. There’s plenty of oomph behind the project, and with a few good devices—tablets, basically—I could see it working out.

That said, I’m worried about how complicated platform is, especially since there’s DRM involved. Publishers set the price, and they can sell multiple editions of the same book with different “features”: one might have an audio track or special text-to-speech voices, while another could be plain text. I can’t imagine modular ebooks taking off. And, weirdly, publishers will be embed to include content from outside the text, meaning that for some books, an active internet connection might be required to get the full experience. Score one for the awkward HTML comparison, score 0 for being sure that you can read the content you thought you purchased. But these are minor concerns.

Point is, you’re going to have to read books on your tablet in something, and it wouldn’t be a terrible thing if that something was Blio. The app will be available for PC and iPhone come late January/early February, and it will be free.

On another note, if you’re wondering why Ray Kurzweil’s involvement is a big deal, well, ask Joel Johnson, who filmed the above video:

Staples installs solar photovoltaic power on the roof of its Hanover, Maryland facility with help from SunEdison. …

… “largest single rooftop solar power installation in Maryland at Staples’ 200,200 square foot fulfillment center in Hanover. The 1.01 megawatt solar installation covers nearly 175,000 square feet of roof space, larger than three football fields. The environmental savings associated with the system will offset more than 43 million pounds of carbon dioxide (CO2) over 20 years, equivalent to removing CO2 produced by more than 4,200 automobiles driving 12,000 miles per year. The zero-emission, silent photovoltaic system will generate approximately 1.2 million kilowatt hours (kWh) of electricity per year, and 21 million kWh during the initial 20 years of the project. ” …

Via Staples: Maryland’s Largest Single Rooftop Solar Power Installation

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At least one more patient has been diagnosed with a rare, and potentially fatal brain infection after taking natalizumab (Tysabri), the hit drug for multiple sclerosis from Biogen Idec and Elan, according to Biogen CEO James Mullen.

There are now 28 confirmed cases of patients with progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML) as of the last count in mid-December. That’s one more case than I counted in a detailed summary of PML risk that we published on November 19. Mullen made his remarks in front of a group of investors today at a Goldman Sachs conference titled “Healthcare CEOs Unscripted: A View From the Top.”

Mullen talked about the hit drug’s difficult history with PML as part of a wide-ranging and candid conversation with Goldman analyst May-Kin Ho in New York. These were the first public remarks Mullen, 51, has made since the Cambridge, MA-based company (NASDAQ: BIIB) announced this week he is stepping down in June as CEO, after a decade at the helm. He offered his thoughts on how to mitigate the risk for multiple sclerosis patients, his reflections on what worked and what didn’t in the 2003 merger with San Diego-based Idec Pharmaceuticals, and how the industry needs to change its ways to keep innovation alive. Here are the highlights that I picked up from the webcast.

On how Biogen Idec plans to keep doctors, patients, and investors informed about PML risk:

Biogen Idec says it plans to offer monthly updates to physicians about the latest statistics on PML cases, and infection rates. It will also staff a hotline for physicians who want to gather detailed, updated information and context from the company’s medical staff. The company plans to lay out the numbers in a more detailed fashion, with rates on incidence of infection, numbers showing how long certain groups of patients have been on the drug, combined with data on how many total patients are receiving treatment. “That’s the best way for people to visualize what’s going on,” Mullen says.

“The whole communications strategy around that has been challenging,” Mullen said. “We’ve gotten lots of feedback. Pretty much whatever we’ve done, someone won’t like it.”

On why he’s leaving the company in June:

Mullen noted that the Tysabri risk-management situation has stabilized during the past year. A new patent that lasts until 2026 has extended the lifespan of pegylated interferon beta (Avonex) which may help it fend off cheaper “follow-on” biologic competitors. And the product pipeline looks encouraging as well, he said.

“There are a lot of good prospects out there for Tysabri, and there aren’t, if you will, a lot of huge, thorny issues to be wrestled to the ground here in the short term. It’s a good time for a transition.”

From a personal perspective, he added: “If you’re going to have a mid-life crisis, you can do one of two or three things, right? Sports cars I’m too big for. Mistresses are not approved at home. Maybe a career change is what’s in order. I decided to go with Number 3. I think it’s a good time, for, you know, a transition. We’ve also got a new chairman with Bill Young. We’ve got some new board members. We’ll have a few more new board members. It’s a good time for people to sort of re-think …Next Page »

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Finally giving in to the floor of rumours, T-Mobile USA have finally made the HTC HD2 official for the network by putting up a page where subscribers can register interest.

The handset, which is expected to arrive in Windows Mobile 7 upgrade-ready from on the network, should be available with Windows Mobile 6.5 in Spring.

See the page at T-Mobile here.

The Microsoft keynote begins at 6:30pm PT/9:30pm ET (click here to see when the event will happen in your own timezone). Read more about the tablet device that Microsoft is rumored to announce tonight called the “Zeen” and produced in conjunction with HP.

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