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New Macbook Air 2013 Models Hinted From Short Stock

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People in the market for a MacBook Air might have noticed that it’s a bit difficult to get a unit of the popular 13-inch laptop. The supplies for the laptop have been drying up and while this might be alarming to some, those who’ve been following Apple through the years know that this might herald the release of a new and revamped line, especially with the company’s World Wide Developer Conference (WWDC) just several weeks away.

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The 13-inch MacBook Air is one of Apple’s fast shifting models, with its 1.8 GHz processor and 256 GB drive. Most shops have listed the product as out of stock and the only retailer still selling the model is Best Buy. However, resellers appear to have ample supplies of the 11-inch version of the MacBook Air.

The fact that units of a popular device are running low at a time when Apple is slated to host a big conference has fueled rumours that a new MacBook Air will soon be unveiled next month. Reports have pegged the new model to be powered by Intel’s new Haswell processors, which are touted to be more energy efficient, will create less heat and have a longer battery life. The chips also boast of a 50% improved performance due to its new graphics processor. Stay tuned.

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Surface Tablet 2G to Release With 7-inch Models

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The PC industry isn’t as hot as it used to be. Some believe that the emergence of tablets have caused the decline while others are placing the blame solely on Windows 8. Despite the criticisms, Microsoft is starting a new line of surface tablets that includes a 7” model that the company hopes to mass produce by the end of the year.

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An IDC report stated that more than half the tablets purchased in the last quarter were 8” and under. Ironically, Microsoft worked with several hardware vendors like Acer and Asus and came out with 7” ultra mobile portable computers (UMPC) years ago. However, these were chunky and only ran for 3 hours at the most. So it’s a bitter realization on Microsoft’s part that this time around, the company doesn’t have a slate that could compete against the affordable 7” tablets released by companies like Google and Apple. It probably didn’t help that the gadgets Microsoft pushed were 10” or bigger and were more expensive.

However, Microsoft is now in a unique position to improve what it started and maximize the potential Windows 8 carries. The new operating system has been designed with touch screens in mind so the shift to smaller and cheaper devices can be a big boon to the company’s ailing sales. There are also talks that Microsoft is still working and testing its own line of smart phones, but it’ still unclear whether this project will ever see the light of day.

BLU Life Phones: Prices and Models Revealed

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Android fans will now have access to affordable quad-core handsets courtesy of BLU Products.

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The company has been known for introducing quality devices for a cheaper price. A trio of Android handsets are introduced to comprise the BLU Life Series ensemble: Life View, Life One and Life Play. The handsets are powered by a 1.2 GHz quad-core MediaTek MT6589 processor, PowerVR Series 5XT GPU, Android 4.2 Jelly Bean OS and a 1GB RAM.

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For individual specs first let’s take a look at the biggest of the bunch, the Life View. It has a 5.7-inch HD IPS display with Gorilla Glass 2, 16GB internal storage, microSD support, 12MP rear camera, 5MP front-facing shooter, quad-band GSM, tri-band HSPA, dual-SIM, 2600mAh battery unit and compact body at just 8.9mm thin. Next is the Life One with 5-inch HD display (also donning Gorilla Glass 2), 16GB storage, microSD expansion slot, 13MP rear camera, 5MP front camera, quad-GSM support, Tri-band HSPA, dual-SIM, 8.9mm thick body and a smaller battery unit at just 2000mAh.

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And last but certainly not the least is the BLU Life Play. It’s equipped with a 4.7-inch HD IPS display with One-Glass-Solution technology, smaller 4GB internal storage, microSD support, 8MP rear camera, 2MP front-facing camera, GSM, HSPA support, more compact body at 7.9mm thin and 1800mAh battery unit.

The BLU Life trio will be available through various websites in the US unlocked with both the Life View and One priced at $ 299 while Life Play is selling at $ 229.

Porsche 911 Recall For 2013: List of Models Affected

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Attention to some Porsche car owners! The German automaker is recalling its – said to be the Car of the Year- Porsche 911 models manufactured from March 7 through Nov. 12, 2012. The recall affects some 2,263 911 Carrera and Carrera 4 coupes and convertibles.

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The retraction is due to the problem with the cars’ tailpipes. Reports claimed that if the car has the 3.4-liter six-cylinder engine and the standard exhaust system, the tailpipe could fracture and fall off the rear muffler.

This problem- which can be very dangerous and may cause serious accidents- was determined through the company’s test of its cars with higher mileages, those with greater than 25,000 miles.

Dubbed to be the highest-rated sporty car, Porsche 911 costs about $ 85 000 to more than $ 100 000, with the more expensive model Carerra 4 selling as expensive as $ 140,000.

As of the moment, the automaker hasn’t announced provided a notification schedule but vows to notify owners and dealers soon. The company will then replace the rear mufflers free of charge.

For more information, car owners may contact Porsche at (800) 767-7243 or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at (888) 327-4236 (TTY 800-424-9153), or go to safercar.gov. In addition, the company’s safety recall number is AD01.

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Thunderbolt Display in Short Supply at 3rd-Party Resellers – New Models Coming Soon?

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Apple’s Thunderbolt Display is currently seeing significant supply shortages at a number of major Apple resellers, suggesting that Apple may be clearing inventory in preparation to release an updated model of the display. AppleInsider notes that MacConnection and J&R currently list the device as out of stock. Meanwhile, Amazon only has a few units in stock at the moment.

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Other retailers, including MacMall and B&H, currently list the Thunderbolt Display as in stock, as does Best Buy (although a number of Best Buy retail stores are currently out of stock). The supply constraints come even as Apple is beginning to catch up on demand for their new ultra-thin iMacs. Prolonged supply constraints are often one of the first clues that Apple is preparing to discontinue a product or release a new model.

Supplies for the Thunderbolt Display have dipped extremely low several times in the past few months, suggesting that Apple may be building only a limited number of the displays as the launch of a new model draws nearer. The Thunderbolt Display is overdue for a refresh – it has been about a year and a half since the last version was released, and according to the MacRumors Buyer’s Guide, new displays are released every 399 days on average. As of today, it’s been 532 days since Apple updated their displays.

An updated Thunderbolt Display will most likely take design cues from the new thinner iMac lineup recently introduced by Apple. The display has historically borrowed technology form Apple’s popular all-in-one computer line. The iMac’s new display technology was re-engineered to be thinner, and reduce glare by 75%.  The current-generation Thunderbolt Display uses the same screen as the previous generation 27-inch iMacs, a TFT active-matrix LCD panel built by LG. It’s also likely that Apple will add USB 3.0 ports and a second Thunderbolt port to any new model released from this point forward.

At this point, this is still all speculation – but considering Apple’s release pattern, and considering that the current Thunderbolt display weights more than the latest 27-inch iMac, I wouldn’t surprised if new models arrived sooner rather than later.

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