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Apple-1 Auctioned for $213,600 at Christie'sBy Harry Newton The first Apple computer created, Apple-1 was auctioned by Christie’s London on for $213,600. The winning bid was made by an Italian businessman and art collector, Marco Boglione, via phone. The device costed a $666.66 back in 1976 when it was first created. MacBook Air Reviews Are Out: What's The Verdict?Apple CEO Steve Jobs unveiled the company’s two new MacBook Air models -- an 11.6-inch and a 13.3-inch during a special event on October 20. Although the new MacBook Air is not as breathtaking as the original one, which was released in January 2008 but it is bound to find many takers. We know that the customers are now hooked to iPad and in the age of iPad even the slender laptops would find it tough to take your breath away. Apple TV Vs Google TV: A Step-By-Step ComparisonFollowing Apple’s attempt in the TV vertical, Google has launched its TV service on the Logitech Revue. With some exceptional web features like the built-in Google Chrome search engine, Twitter app, Flash , will the Google TV embarrass the 99 dollar Apple TV is something incredible to be hooked on to in the coming months. Microsoft to Launch Tablet PC By Christmas : BallmerMicrosoft has announced its entry into the market of the tablet PC. The market has been filled with a variety of players but only two major operating systems in iOS and Android. Now they will have competition from Windows OS come Christmas. Laptops Can Toast Skin : ResearchA new study conducted by Swiss researchers has shown that working with a laptop on your lap could lead to "toasted skin syndrome." The researchers recommended placing a heat shield under the laptops to prevent this syndrome. According to medical reports, "toasted skin syndrome" is characterized by discolored sponge-patterned skin caused by long-term heat exposure. |
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