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Tuesday, April 23, 2013

Microsoft Surface Pro and Surface RT now shipping in more countries

Microsoft Surface Pro and Surface RT now shipping in more countries


Microsoft's Surface Pro and RT are striking out to more far flung corners of the globe. Redmond just announced this morning that its two Windows 8 tablets will be made available to even more markets, with the Surface RT being the first to branch out, shipping on April 25th to Malaysia and then soon after to Mexico, Korea and Thailand by end May / early June. When it finally hits that early summer release window, the Surface RT will be accessible to a total of 29 markets globally. As for its older sibling, the feature-packed Surface Pro, that angular slate's set to expand beyond its current limited availability (U.S., Canada and China) to 19 additional markets across Europe (including the UK), Asia and Oceania by the end of next month. And if you've been searching high and low for a 128GB Surface Pro to no avail, chin up, as Microsoft's taken note of your demand and is working with retailers to keep that model "consistently in stock."


Source: Microsoft Surface blog

Lenovo ThinkPad Helix starts shipping, Seton Hall University gets early units

Lenovo ThinkPad Helix starts shipping, Seton Hall University gets early units


Lenovo's ThinkPad Helix has had one of the rockier roads to the US market, having been promised for February only to be delayed to April. Things are getting smoother, however, as the first units of the are rolling off the production line -- and there are already customers waiting at Seton Hall University. Keeping up its recent practice of handing out gadgets to junior students, the school expects to test the dockable Windows 8 tablet within a few weeks, and then deliver about 2,000 units to newcomers starting in June. The turn toward a hybrid lets the university settle on one PC design for the fall rather than divide its attention between tablets and Ultrabooks, Seton Hall's Drew Holden says. As for the general public? Lenovo hasn't officially put the Helix on sale through its own store, but a handful of customers say they've already received theirs through other channels. In any event, keep a close watch on third-party stores if you're willing to part with $1,499 for a ThinkPad convertible.


Via: Ultrabook News


Source: The Setonian

Saturday, April 20, 2013

AT&T bumps up Galaxy S 4 shipping date to April 23rd

AT&T bumps up Galaxy S 4 ship date to April 23rd


AT&T subscribers might not have to worry that their Sprint, T-Mobile and US Cellular friends will tease them while they're waiting for their Galaxy S 4 to arrive. While Big Blue was originally promising an April 30th date for the headlining Android phone, the carrier has quietly moved up its shipping estimate to April 23rd, right on time for the initial wave of US releases. Yes, that's only a week's difference -- but first-kid-on-the-block bragging rights surely matter, don't they?


Source: AT&T

Wednesday, April 17, 2013

Panasonic Lumix GF6 announced for the US, shipping in June for $600

LUMIX GF6 - Wi-Fi® / NFC SMARTPHONE LINKED SOCIAL MEDIA DSLM CAMERA... UNWIRE YOUR CREATIVITY

Featuring 19 In-camera Creative Effects and Creative HD Video Capture

Share Your Images Using the Panasonic Image App with your Favorite Social Media

SECAUCUS, NJ (April 16, 2013) - Panasonic is proud to introduce the DMC-GF6 (GF6), a new Digital Single Lens Mirrorless Camera which is the most compact of the LUMIX G family. The new 16.00–megapixel Live MOS Sensor achieves both high-resolution and high sensitivity image and video recording. The Venus Engine was also newly developed for the GF6 to attain both high-performance signal processing and noise reduction, achieving a maximum ISO 25,600 (Extended) making the most of the new sensor.

The GF6 is more than an interchangeable lens camera...it's a creative magic box full of features including the new Self Shot, Creative Panorama, and Stop Motion Animation, in addition to the popular Creative Control mode that boasts 19 fascinating filter effects. Stop Motion Animation delivers unique stop motion video while the Clear Retouch function gives you the power to erase unwanted parts of a picture after shooting. Both of these functions occur automatically right in the camera.

The GF6 boasts high-speed, high precision Light Speed AF (auto focus) including practical full-time AF and tracking AF is available for video recording. The newly integrated Low Light AF enables accurate focusing on the subject even in low-lit situations. It is ready to shoot in only 0.5 seconds after start-up saving the end-user from missing a shooting opportunity.

The GF6 might just be the smartphone's next BFF. With the Wi-Fi® connectivity featuring NFC (Near Field Communication) technology, users can connect the camera to their smartphone/tablet anywhere with one-touch, which makes sharing images much easier. It is also possible to use a smartphone/tablet as a multi-capable remote shutter with a monitor. With the Instant Transfer function, photos are automatically sent to the smartphone/tablet immediately after shooting. In addition, both images and video can be archived to the registered digital equipment such as a PC automatically via the wireless access point (router) at home.

The GF6 records 1920 x 1080 at 60i (60 Hz) full-HD video in AVCHD with high quality stereo sound. The P/A/S/M mode in video recording is also available for more expressive creation of motion picture footage. Despite its sleek, compact profile, the GF6 touts a built-in flash (GN6.3 ISO160?m / GN5.0 ISO100?m) and 3.0-inch large approx.180° tiltable monitor.

1. New 16.00-Megapixel Live MOS Sensor and Venus Engine for Superb Picture Quality

The GF6 integrates a new 16.00-megapixel Live MOS sensor which enables high resolution and high sensitivity image recording while minimizing noise. The image processor Venus Engine is also newly developed to feature advanced noise reduction systems so that every part of the image – from shadow to highlight – is faithfully reproduced.

2. Pursuing Even Higher Speed Response and Mobility
It takes only approximately 0.5 sec to capture a photo after startup. Not only does the rear monitor have touch control but the layout of the devices makes the camera control smooth and easy.
With the Full-area Touch AF, it is possible to set focus on any point in the field of view which yields quick and intuitive focusing operation with free frame composition. In addition, the newly adopted Touch AE (Auto Exposure) function allows the user to set focus and exposure with a single touch on the subject displayed on the monitor.

3. A Variety of Shooting Functions for Artwork Creation
The GF6 is not just a high quality camera but an advanced photographic tool enhancing the shooting experience with a wide variety of options. With the new Self Shot mode, users can shoot their own portraits by stretching an arm to hold the camera with the rear monitor flipped approximately180°vertically to frame the shot properly. A variety of options such as Creative Control can be applied on this self-portrait as well.
The popular Creative Control mode is upgraded by increasing its filter option from 14 (for GF5) to 19 (for GF6) adding new Old Days, Sunshine*, Bleach Bypass, Toy Pop and Fantasy in addition to the conventional Expressive, Retro, High Key, Sepia, High Dynamic, Soft Focus*, Dynamic Monochrome, Impressive Art, One Point Color, Cross Process, Low Key, Toy Effect and Star Filter* and Miniature Effect** mode.
The new Stop Motion Animation function enables producing a stop motion (stop frame) video in camera with pictures that are sequentially shot while moving the object by degrees. This effect makes the object appear as if it is moving by itself.
Another new in-camera function is Clear Retouch, which makes it possible to erase unwanted objects or figures in an image by just tracing over them on monitor with a fingertip. They naturally disappear without hurting the image.
* For photo only
** Sound will not be recorded with [MINIATURE EFFECT] in Creative Control Mode and approximately 1/10 of the time period is recorded. (If you record for 10 minutes, the resulting motion picture recording will be approximately 1 minute long)

4. Wireless Connectivity for One-Touch Picture Sharing & Remote Shooting via Wi-Fi® / NFC with Smartphones
The GF6 integrates Wi-Fi® connectivity (IEEE 802.11 b/g/n) with NFC (Near Field Communication) technology to offer a more flexible shooting experience and instant image sharing with compatible smartphones/tablets. All these flexible shooting / browsing / sharing styles are made possible with the GF6 and Panasonic's dedicated application software Panasonic Image App for iOS / Android smartphones/tablets.
Users can connect the camera with a smartphone/tablet by just bumping them together. What is new is that the setup is extremely quick and easy, making it possible to pair the camera directly to the smartphone/tablet without going through any connection procedures to authorize information inputs.
Remote shooting of both photo and video* is available by using the smartphone/tablet for a remote shutter with a monitor which displays live at a smooth 30 fps. Not only the shutter release, but zooming**, focusing and setting the shutter speed, aperture, exposure compensation are all controllable with a smartphone/tablet.
The Instant Transfer function allows the camera to transfer the photo data to the designated electronic device automatically when the shutter is released. In playback mode, users can also touch the image displayed on the camera to transfer it directly to the smartphone/tablet. In addition, it is possible to tag the location information to the image by utilizing the GPS (Global Positioning System) log of a smartphone / tablet.
Archiving images becomes easy. GF6 transfers the data to PC or other electronic devices automatically via the wireless access point (router) at home. Also, with Panasonic's exclusive cloud service "LUMIX CLUB", the GF6 can automatically synchronize images via internet with the designated devices and web services like Facebook™, Flickr™, Picasa™, Twitter™ or YouTube™.
The Wi-Fi Direct™ function allows direct playback of images on the DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance) – compliant VIERA HDTV***.

*For remote shooting of video, start/stop recording is available over smartphone/tablet control
**With LUMIX G Power Zoom Lens H-PS14042 or H-PS45175.
*** Using [Playback on TV] of the Wi-Fi function, you can display images on a TV that supports the Digital Media Renderer (DMR) function of the DLNA standard. Please check the following website about the compatible devices for details. http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/

5. Additional Attractive Features for the GF6
High Quality 1920 x 1080 Full-HD Video with Stereo Sound
The GF6 records 1920 x 1080 at 60i (60 Hz) full HD video with full-time AF and high quality stereo sound in the AVCHD format which excels in both compression efficiency and compatibility with AV equipment for playback. With a dedicated video record button on the top, users can instantly start recording videos while shooting photos without having to make any extra setting adjustments. In addition, the P/A/S/M mode also lets users enjoy professional-like expressive video recording. Videos can also be recorded in MP4 format for playback on a PC or other portable electronic devices without having to convert the files.

- Maximum time to record motion pictures continuously with [MP4] is 29 minutes 59 seconds or up to 4 GB.
- You can check the recordable time on the screen. (For [FHD] in [MP4] format, the file size is large and so the recordable time will drop below 29 minutes 59 seconds.)

New 1040K-dot 180?Tiltable Touch Monitor
The new large, approximately 1040K-dot high resolution monitor boasts about 100% of field of view, and it tilts up roughly 180°. The front panel is directly attached to the new In Cell Touch LCD without containing an air layer in between. The result is that the reflection of external light is dramatically suppressed. Together with an increase in resolution by 13% and improved color reproduction by roughly 20%, the monitor for GF6 offers greater visibility.

Advanced iA+ (Intelligent Auto Plus Mode) and Scene Guide for Beginners
For beginners with Digital Single Lens Mirrorless cameras, iA (Intelligent Auto) mode supports capturing images with a variety of shooting-assist functions including AF Tracking, Intelligent D-range Control, Intelligent Scene Selector, Face Recognition and Intelligent ISO Control. The Intelligent Scene Selector now integrates Food Recognition mode. It detects food on the dish and captures it so it looks delicious. The iA Plus mode lets users adjust the defocusing area in the background, exposure compensation and white balance for more flexible control.
The Scene Guide* offers 23 sample pictures shot by professional photographers. Users can choose the one closest to the situation they are going to shoot and optimum parameters for shooting the scene will be automatically set. Furthermore, shooting procedures, technical advice and the recommended interchangeable lens for the scene are displayed for users to improve their photography.


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Friday, April 12, 2013

Samsung NX1100 ILC now shipping for $600 with bundled Lightroom 4

Samsung's NX1100 SMART Camera Blends Professional Image Quality, with Instant Photo Sharing and Editing

Includes Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 4 Editing Software for Photographers

RIDGEFIELD PARK, N.J. - April 11, 2013 – Samsung Electronics America, Inc., today announced that the new NX1100, compact system camera (CSC) with built-in Wi-Fi and AutoShare, is now available nationwide bundled with Adobe® Photoshop® Lightroom® 4 for a MSRP of $599.99.

"Never before has Samsung offered a SMART Camera with this level of image quality and AutoShare at this price point," said Ron Gazzola, vice president, marketing for digital imaging, Samsung Electronics America. "Bundled with Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 4, the NX1100 is a great introduction for photographers in the CSC category and ideal for consumer photographers looking to upgrade their photo taking, editing and sharing experience."

Portable, powerful fashion forward camera
Boasting a 20.3-megapixel CMOS sensor and fast shutter speeds of up to 1/4000 seconds, the sleek NX1100 captures premium photos and videos that are the standard of Samsung's NX Series. The Samsung NX1100 offers a large, bright 3.0-inch LCD screen for composing images, 1080p HD video capture, and technologies like Smart Auto 2.0, which allows even a novice photographer to take pictures like an expert.

Sharing made easier
The sleek NX1100 makes it easy to capture and share memories using Samsung SMART Camera 2.0 features. With the touch of a button, consumers can connect via Wi-Fi thanks to a dedicated Smart Link Hot Key on the top of the camera that shares photos instantly and securely between the camera and a mobile device or directly to social media sites like Facebook and YouTube.

The Samsung SMART Camera App, available for both Android and iOS, creates a secure connection with the camera. The NX1100 is able to detect and auto-connect to a mobile device wirelessly whenever any of the SMART Camera features are activated. These include AutoShare, which automatically sends full resolution images and video to your mobile device; Mobile Link, which allows users to select and transfer images or albums from the camera directly to your smartphone at their leisure; and Remote Viewfinder, which provides users the ability to control the camera from a smartphone or tablet.

Edit like a pro with Adobe Photoshop Lightroom
Adding more value to the NX1100, the camera comes bundled with Lightroom 4, the essential digital photography workflow solution, helping amateur and professional photographers quickly import, manage, enhance and showcase all their images within one application. Lightroom 4 is a $149 value and easily upgradeable once future versions are released.

Creativity is a Snap
Expression through photography is made a reality for photographers at any level with the NX1100. With the Smart Auto setting, the camera analyzes, identifies and automatically selects the most appropriate scene mode for the best results. Scene detection technology identifies the conditions and automatically adjusts settings to help achieve dynamic images-whether photos are taken at a low-light fashion event or while capturing dazzling fireworks at a summer gathering. For users seeking more control, the Smart Panel feature allows them to explore their own photography skills with Full Manual Control settings for aperture, shutter speed, flash intensity and more – all from a single, intuitive menu screen.

The NX1100 touts ten exclusive Smart Filters and a new Selective Color function, which allows users to isolate a single color in an image for a dramatic effect. Capturing an expansive scene is also a breeze, thanks to the innovative 3D Panorama feature that creates immersive shots of landscapes and scenery.

Pricing and availability

The NX1100 (MSRP: $599.99) is now available in white and black from authorized Samsung retailers nationwide and at www.samsung.com.


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Saturday, March 30, 2013

PSA: Oculus Rift development kits now shipping, some may have already arrived

PSA Oculus Rift development kits now shipping, some may have already arrived

Oculus Rift is in the mail! Development kits began shipping to customers on Wednesday, and even if you have yet to receive a tracking number of your own, a kit may very well be on its way. The Oculus team has been "tied up at GDC" this week, which explains the delay in sending out tracking info, but folks taking care of logistics have apparently been hard at work, prepping some 10,000 development kits for shipment. Of course, not every set will be on its way to a developer right away -- it does take time to get that many kits out the door -- but if you're expecting one at your front porch, it's likely to arrive very soon. In the meantime, the Developer Center has opened up to devs, with access to the SDK, Unity and Unreal Engine integrations, forums, wiki and other documentation. The team also published a video of its SXSW panel in full for your enjoyment -- you can catch it just past the break.



Source: Oculus VR

Razer begins shipping Edge units to those who pre-ordered this month

Razer begins shipping Edge units to those who preordered this month


Back when the Razer Edge pre-orders kicked off, on March 1st, the company wasn't quite clear as to when exactly the device would commence shipping to early adopters, only going as far as saying it would be later that very month. Well, the good news is today Razer took to its own Facebook page to announce that its new-era gaming PC is now on its way to folks who put in a pre-order "from the March batch." Meanwhile, Razer's hoping other gamers will also shell out the hefty amount of $999-plus for its novel piece of hardware, urging potential buyers on the social network to snag a unit (or two) before they go out of stock -- just don't expect to get a keyboard dock with your order, as the previously reported Q3 availability for this add-on remains intact. Above all, however, it's a great thing to see that what was once just a project, is now getting ready to arrive at consumers' doorsteps.


Source: Razer (Facebook)

Tuesday, March 26, 2013

Jabra's Revo, Revo Wireless and Vox headphones get priced, now shipping

Jabra's Revo, Revo Wireless and Vox headphones get priced, now shipping


Jabra's fresh batch of stereo headphones were first trotted out at CES, and now they've just been graced with price tags and are up for grabs. The Revo Wireless over-ear headphone rings up at $249, while the wired flavor will set folks back $199. Jabra's in-ear Vox hardware hits wallets with a little less force thanks to a $99 asking price. If you're in need a refresher, the gear was designed with durability in mind, sports Dolby Digital Plus tech and works with its manufacturer's Sound App for iOS and Android, which promises souped-up audio quality. Pining for a set of the cans? You'll have to head over to Amazon or Dell's online storefront to pick one up.

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Jabra ships Vox / Revo / Revo Wireless headphones


Jabra is excited to announce that the company's highly anticipated line of stereo headphones - Jabra Revo Wireless, Jabra Revo (corded) and Jabra Vox - are now available for purchase. Following the successful launch of the Jabra Solemate portable Bluetooth speaker, these three new products take the music-listening experience to greater heights with excellent durability and design.

Beginning today, all three products will be available at Amazon.com and Dell.com for the following retail prices:

Jabra Revo Wireless ($249)
Jabra Revo ($199)
Jabra Vox ($99)

Jabra has partnered with Dolby® to provide powerful, mobile sound enhanced by Dolby Digital Plus. With Jabra's exclusive Sound App, Dolby Digital Plus provides rich, full-spectrum sound that brings your device to life and adds extra depth and dimension to your music. In addition, the Jabra Revo Wireless and Jabra Vox have recently been honored with the prestigious, international Red Dot Design Award.

Tags: headphones, in-ear, Jabra, over-ear, Revo, RevoWireless, Vox

Saturday, February 16, 2013

Belkin's $299 Thunderbolt Express dock now up for pre-order, shipping next week

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Unless there's any more last-minute tweaks, those fussy perfectionists at Belkin are ready to lift the cloche on the Thunderbolt Express dock. We'd originally seen the unit at last year's CES, but the company postponed the launch after adding a trio of USB 3.0 ports and eSATA to the hardware. If you didn't give up and shell out for the Matrox DS1 in the meantime, you can pre-order the Thunderbolt Express today for shipping next week.


Update: eSATA, which was added to the roster last summer, was ultimately dropped from the final production version.


Via: Pocket-lint


Source: Belkin

Wednesday, February 13, 2013

Microsoft starts shipping Surface Pros again, promises more to market 'quickly'

Microsoft starts shipping


Microsoft's trying to address the recent shortfall of Surface Pro models, and has vowed via its Surface Pro blog to get more into the market "as quickly as we can." As such, it's begun dispatching 64GB SKUs to Best Buy, Staples and its own Microsoft Store in the US, with Canada to follow in a few days. 128GB SKUs will ship "later this week" to retailers, according to Redmond, "with some units available by the end of the week." All flavors of the tablet-cum-laptop disappeared from shelves shortly after they arrived in retail stores and online, both stateside and north of the border. The company said it'll fulfill orders for customers who made a reservation first, but that your local retailer "should have (stock) soon," too.


Source: Microsoft Surface Blog

Saturday, December 29, 2012

Another new wave of Nexus 4s shipping

Nexus 4

Nary a moment too soon, word in our Nexus 4 forums is that another batch of the hard-to-buy (and harder-to-ship, apparently) smartphone is on its way to the good boys and girls. The phone's still sold out on Google Play, both in the 8- and 16-gigabyte versions, as are the rubber bumpers. (Interesting, though, is that it's saying we've reached our limit for bumper purchases, not that they're sold out. Apparently we're consider bumper horders or something.)

Anyhoo. Be on the lookout for a shipping e-mail if you haven't gotten on already.

More: Nexus 4 forums


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Friday, December 28, 2012

PSA: Ouya developer consoles now shipping to qualified backers

DNP PSA Ouya developer consoles now shipping to qualified backers

Did you pony up $699 or more to the Kickstarter-famed Ouya in hopes of an early hands-on with the unreleased gaming platform? If so, you may want to keep an eye on your email's inbox, because orders for the developer version of the Android-powered console are starting to ship out. As for the package itself, early adopters can expect a dev unit console, two controllers and a copy of the system's "ODK" software development kit. If you went all-in on Ouya and have received your order or notification email, we'd love to hear about it via the comments below.

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Wednesday, December 19, 2012

Mobile Radeon HD 8000M GPUs announced, shipping now

AMD has extended its line-up of mobile GPUs with a few brand-new models filed under its latest class of Radeon: the HD 8000M-series. The new chips deliver better performance, but are expected to do so with reduced power consumption, lower thermals and prices similar to their HD 7000M-based predecessors.


A Radeon HD 8700M trounces a GeForce 650M G5 in a variety
of internal (i.e. possibly somewhat exaggerated) AMD benchmarks.

The new line-up will feature an entirely 28nm-based Graphics Core Next (GCN) architecture. It's interesting to note this is not exactly a die shrink, as AMD's highest-end 7000M offerings were already 28nm; however, most of its 7000M line-up remains 40nm. Being GCN-based means all HD 8000M models will feature full Direct X 11.1 support and utilize ZeroCore, a technology which essentially powers down unused cores in an effort to save energy.

Equipped with a Radeon HD 8555M GPU, the Asus Vivobook U38DT currently being sold in Germany is the first notebook to see 8000M-series silicon. The 8500 series features an "up to" 650MHz core with 384 stream processors and the option of either GDDR3 @1125MHz or DDR3 @1000MHz.

Other GPUs set to be released soon include 8600M series models (384 stream processors, 725/1125MHz), 8700 series models (384 stream processors, 850/1125MHz) and a higher-end 8700M series which boasts 640 stream processors, 700MHz core and exclusively uses GDDR5.

The highest-end models are likely to turn up in Q2, which will take aim at uncompromising gamers and enthusiasts.


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Tuesday, December 18, 2012

Free holiday shipping specials end Monday: Watch out for the gotchas!

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Attention procrastinators hoping to save money on Xmas-related shipping, this is your last warning before it's too late. As the window for buying and shipping holiday gifts draws to close, retailers Best Buy, Walmart, and many others are enticing shoppers to buy from them with free shipping offers that expire Monday.

According to promoters of so-called Free Shipping Day, 1600 online retailers will offer free shipping on select electronics, clothes, and toys Monday. While the promotion is generally a boon to shoppers, offers vary from retailer to retailer and come with important caveats. For example, some "free shipping" offers restrict the items they will mail for free and others will only ship items at no charge if you spend beyond a certain threshold. It's also important to remember many online shops already offer free online shipping throughout the year.

Amazon, which doesn't officially participate in Free Shipping Day, regularly offers Free Super Saver Shipping on orders over $25. Others, such as Best Buy, are offering free shipping as a special on Monday, but the big box retailer also has a long list of exclusions.

As those that live in Alaska and Hawaii likely already know, the holiday shipping offers and guarantees only apply only those located in the continental U.S.

Bottom line: the real difference between free shipping offers on Monday versus any other day of the year is that you have only days left to get items shipped for free in time for Christmas.

Here is a list of major electronics retailers, including ones that don't officially participate in Free Shipping Day, and their current free holiday shipping offers. If details were available we've also included cutoffs for holiday shipments in time for Christmas.

Best Buy

At Best Buy no minimum purchase is required, but the list of excluded items is more extensive than other retailers. You won't get free shipping on Marketplace items where third-party sellers offer their wares on Best Buy's site. The offer also excludes large items such as major appliances, HDTVs over 40 inches, furniture, or anything else for which Best Buy requires scheduled delivery.

Other excluded items include special order products, ship-to-store items, mobile device orders that cannot be validated online, and items marked as “in-store only.” The really bad news is items purchased on Free Shipping Day aren't guaranteed for Christmas delivery , but the retailer says it will do its best to get it there on time. So you may find some great deals at Best Buy on Monday, but you're taking a risk if you're hoping for Christmas delivery.

Best Buy's last day for guaranteed Christmas delivery (not including Monday) is Wednesday, December 19 before 1 p.m. ET.

Walmart

Walmart will ship online items marked as “homefree” for free on orders of $45 or more. The retailer says it has more than 10,000 items available for free shipping. You can find all of Walmart's electronics shipping for free here . Walmart will not ship for free to P.O. boxes or remote addresses. If you can't shop today, Tuesday, December 18 will be your last day to take advantage of Walmart's “homefree” offer.

Radio Shack

Get free shipping on purchases over $25 at Radio Shack today with a maximum three orders per person. The retailer did not specify any limitations on products or product sizes.

TigerDirect

The online retailer is offering free shipping Monday, but not if you pay with Google Checkout.

Amazon

Monday is the last day to get Amazon's Free Super Saver Shipping today on orders over $25 in time for Christmas. Eligible items will show an “eligible for FREE Super Saver Shipping” label next to them. All purchased items must ship to a single U.S. address, you have to select the option at checkout to “group my items into as few shipments as possible,” and you have to select Super Saver Shipping as your shipping speed. You can find more details on Amazon's site.

Amazon's holiday cutoff is Saturday, December 22 at 3 p.m. ET for one-day shipping (not free). Free shipping ends Monday for regular customers and on Thursday for Amazon Prime members.

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MacMall

Apple buyers can get free Fed Ex two-day shipping on orders over $300 that weigh less than 25 pounds combined. This offer ends Monday at midnight.

Mac Mall will ship anywhere in the country with 2-day delivery until Thursday December 20th at 9 p.m. ET and overnight shipping until Saturday, December 22 at 3 p.m. ET. The holiday cutoff for ground shipping varies by region; you can find holiday shiping details on MacMall's site.

Dell

Until December 19 at 4 p.m. ET, you can get free 2nd day shipping at Dell.com. Just be sure to select 2nd day shipping as your shipping method at checkout.

BJ's

BJ's Wholesale Club is offering free shipping on all TVs, home theaters, computers, and cameras on Monday. There didn't appear to be any restrictions, but make sure any items you purchase are marked with “shipping included” just to be sure.

Guaranteed Christmas delivery ends Monday and only on select items.

Office Max

Free shipping on all orders over $20. No apparent restrictions. The holiday cutoff is December 19 at 4 p.m. Eastern.

Toshiba Direct

Free shipping on prebuilt laptops marked with the “RapidShip” label until December 19 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern (this is also the holiday shipping cutoff). You can't put TVs, tablets, All-in-one PCs, or customized laptops in the same order. Accessories could ship separately, and you have to select “FREE 2-day air shipping” at checkout.

Apple

The Apple Store is currently offering free 2-3 day shipping on everything in the store. Holiday cutoffs vary by product and whether you want engraving. You can find Apple's holiday shipping deadlines online.

Microsoft Store

Microsoft's online shop on Monday was offering free 2nd day shipping. The software giant's shop did not specify holiday cutoff times.


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Friday, December 14, 2012

Verizon's Samsung Galaxy Note II starts shipping

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Verizon's Samsung Galaxy Note II starts shipping

If you've pre-ordered a Verizon flavor of Samsung's Galaxy Note II, it's high time you check your email for a shipping confirmation, as we just received a notice of our own. With two-day shipping on the package carrying our smartphone behemoth, it's estimated to arrive on November 29th. Presumably, it'll be available at Big Red's brick-and-mortar establishments on that same day, but we've reached out to Verizon and Samsung for confirmation. In the meantime, you can peep inside your inboxes and let us know in the comments if your hulking handset is on its way as well.

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Saturday, November 10, 2012

FedEx makes shipping packages to Facebook friends easier with new 'Ship to Friends' app

FedEx Keeps Friends Connected with the Launch of an Innovative, New Facebook Shipping App

November 08 2012 -


MEMPHIS, Tenn., Nov. 8, 2012-As Facebook tops one billion active users per month, experts predict it will increasingly become a fully integrated part of how we do everything from chat to shop. In fact, experts at Booz & Company expect the market for social commerce-a subset of e-commerce that uses social media to buy and sell goods-to explode to $30 billion USD in just three years. FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) is ahead of that innovation curve, today launching the FedEx® Ship to Friends app that allows people who use Facebook to prepare and pay for a U.S. domestic shipment without ever leaving Facebook.

FedEx Ship to Friends is designed for the tech-savvy, social-media hungry generation that's never known a world without FedEx. The intuitive online shipping app can be found at https://apps.facebook.com/fedexshipping. To use, Facebook members:

Select the app from the menu and click "Start Shipping"
Populate the fields with basic details on the package's origin, destination, dimensions and estimated weight
Choose the speed of service desired-from "Premium Choice" to "Best Deal"-and compare the estimated rates
Enter credit card payment information via the secure payment platform
Once the transaction is complete, an email with a PDF of the shipping label and tracking number will be emailed directly to the shipper
Simply print the label, affix it to the package and drop it off at the most convenient FedEx location
The app allows people to easily share with friends to let them know about packages they've shipped. Once a shipment is complete, people have the option to post to their friend's timeline that they're shipping a package to them and can include a customized message. The app also provides a drop-down menu of Facebook friends to select from as the recipient of the package, making it even easier to ship a package quickly. The app is available on desktop as well as mobile devices.

"From the introduction of tracking numbers to mobile shipping solutions, FedEx has a long legacy of industry-leading innovations that make the process of shipping and receiving simpler for our customers across the globe," said Charlie Ciaramitaro, director of Marketing for FedEx Services. "With FedEx Ship to Friends, we're connecting with customers in the networks and communities they enjoy, while positioning our company to maximize the transition to social commerce."

Facebook® is a registered trademark of Facebook Inc.

About FedEx Corp.

FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) provides customers and businesses worldwide with a broad portfolio of transportation, e-commerce and business services. With annual revenues of $43 billion, the company offers integrated business applications through operating companies competing collectively and managed collaboratively, under the respected FedEx brand. Consistently ranked among the world's most admired and trusted employers, FedEx inspires its more than 300,000 team members to remain "absolutely, positively" focused on safety, the highest ethical and professional standards and the needs of their customers and communities. For more information, visit news.fedex.com.


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