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Saturday, October 20, 2012 News   |   Commentary   |   Slideshows   |   Reports   |   Videos   |   TechCenters   |   Events   |   RSS Feeds   Tom LaSusa     To borrow somewhat from the annals of history: "The Mini is coming...the Mini is coming!*" But you know, I just don't understand why. Granted, I know what the point of an iPad Mini is to the folks at Apple: to get a slice of that tasty market pie that Amazon and Google have been enjoying with the Kindle Fire and Nexus 7. Still, ever since the rumors of the device began circulating, I couldn't help thinking that Apple risks shooting themselves in the foot--or in this case--the bigger iPad. The folks over at BYTE.com share the same opinion. In their recent article, they cite analysts who are confident iPad Mini will cannibalize as many as 1 million current-gen iPad sales during the fourth quarter. Byte Editor Larry Seltzer opines, "Apple neither makes nor loses money when someone buys a Kindle Fire. But if the [cannibalization] is true, and they're losing iPad 'Biggie' sales then it's a matter of which is more profitable to Apple." But perhaps for Apple, a sale is a sale, as long as it's not the other guy's mini tablets. So Mini is coming, whether we want it or not. Since we're getting it, we have a wishlist of 8 features we'd most like to see--from a powerful battery to optional 4G LTE service. Are you looking forward to the iPad Mini's debut? What features would you like it to have? Or do you think Apple could stumble with this one? Drop me a line @ tlasusa@techweb.com *(Editor's Note: Yes I know, Paul Revere never shouted 'The British are coming.' Though he probably did shout "The Regulars [or the Redcoats] are coming!" So there's your history lesson for the weekend!) Tom LaSusa Community Manager InformationWeek.com QUOTE OF THE DAY "Of all ghosts the ghosts of our old loves are the worst." -- Sir Arthur Conan Doyle JOIN THE CONVERSATION Posted By GAProgrammer: "I don't understand all the angst -- the Live Tiles are really nothing more than big icons that you already click on. I have used Win8 and the interface is a dramatic change, but nothing that can't be overcome in a few hours of usage." In reply to: "Windows 8: Are PC People Out Of Touch?" View Entire Response | Post Your Own Reply       DOWNLOAD INFORMATIONWEEK'S LATEST 'MUST READ' DIGITAL ISSUE Download the new issue of 'InformationWeek Must Reads,' a compendium of our best recent coverage on IT As A Service. It includes articles on cloud computing myths, how to build an IT service catalog, security problems, and more. DOWNLOAD NOW FREE (Registration Required)     NEXT VALLEY VIEW: OCTOBER 24 Join us on October 24 for Valley View, our exciting live video show. In addition to chats with Cisco CEO John Chambers & Oracle President Mark Hurd, we'll take deep dive into an exclusive report on how technology companies spent economic stimulus money (and what the outcome of that spending was). We'll also feature our Elevator Pitch session, a rapid-fire deluge of information about new technology approaches. One company's elevator pitch we'll be highlighting: Hearsay Social. The social enterprise space is littered with exciting companies. Stop me if you've heard this pitch: "We're like Facebook, but for the enterprise." So it's often hard to sort out the differences between all of these companies, and which is in the best position to help your organization reach its goals. Hearsay Social is firmly rooted in enterprise social, and it is also firmly rooted in helping sales organizations and other business entities engage with customers using traditional, public-facing social media, with the typical controls you'd expect in the enterprise. Indeed, Hearsay counts many household names, including some financial services companies, as customers. Don't Forget To Register For Prizes   MOST POPULAR THIS WEEK Windows 8 Beats The Mac, Appsolutely Microsoft's new operating system looks how a modern OS should--big, bold, and centered around apps. Suddenly, it's Apple's turn to catch up. Windows 8: Are PC People Out Of Touch? Keyboard and mouse users have little reason to celebrate when Microsoft's new OS rolls out. Does that make me a dinosaur? Google Reveals Data Center Secrets Street View imagery and a gallery of photos provide a previously unseen glimpse into Google's closely guarded data centers. Google Looks To Steal Microsoft's Windows Phone Thunder Google will host an Android-themed event on October 29--the same day Microsoft plans to launch Windows Phone 8. Likely on tap: New Nexus hardware. How One Midsize Bank Protects Against Hacks In light of ongoing hacktivist attacks on major banks, Lake Trust Credit Union information security pro shares insights on how a smaller bank stays secure without too-big-to-fail resources. Ashamed To Be Seen With Your BlackBerry? Malarkey RIM's handsets are increasingly seen as relics of days gone by, leading to deep personal shame, users tell the New York Times. Oh please. LinkedIn Profiles: Not Just For Resumes Anymore Profiles update makes the platform less resume-focused and more like a true social network. But users are still griping about LinkedIn Endorsements. MORE NEWS   EYE CANDY: IMAGE GALLERIES iPad Mini: 8 Things We Want Which features would you like to see in Apple's iPad Mini, expected to debut on Oct. 23? 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MSFT: 4 Reasons To Buy Microsoft On The Recent Dip

4 Reasons To Buy Microsoft On The Recent Dip
by Hawkinvest

Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) shares were recently making new 52-week highs at nearly $33. However, the stock has seen a pullback due to a recent correction in tech stocks over earnings concerns and weak PC sales. The stock now trades just under $29 per share, providing investors with another buying opportunity. Here are four reasons to consider buying Microsoft on the recent dip: read more »

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