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Dell Studio Hybrid: Desktop PC’s get smaller

Tuesday, July 29th, 2008


It seems like Dell try to give us a little piece of news everyday on their Dell Studio Hybrid. At one stage I must admit it was getting a little boring, as I thought that we knew all there was to know about this small desktop PC.

When the Dell Studio Hybrid Desktop PC was first introduced we just saw the bamboo clad version, now there is a range of them.

The starting price for these smaller desktop PC’s is $499. These computers come with a range of interchangeable sleeves, these range from Bamboo, Emerald, Quartz, Ruby, Sapphire, Slate and Topaz.

The Dell Studio Hybrid can be stood vertically or horizontally and come packed with a host of features. There is an HDMI port as standard, optional extras available are WiFi, a wireless keyboard and mouse, Blu-ray and a TV tuner.

The Dell Studio Hybrid should be available from today, visit: Dell

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U.S. auto sales hits 15 year low: more fuel-efficient cars needed

Wednesday, July 2nd, 2008


It looks as though the current price of a barrel of oil is now having a profound affect on U.S. auto sales, which have now hit a 15 year low. The rest of 2008 does not like it will be any better, now automakers are working hard to meet the demand for smaller fuel-efficient cars. So it now shows that the current credit crisis is not just causing problems for the housing market.

Many automakers in the U.S. are now cutting the production of trucks; they are now scrambling to increase production of fuel-efficient cars as it is these that are now showing more sales strength. Auto sales for North America are down 18.3 percent from June 2007, this is now the worst half year sales performance since 1993. Autodata Corp has released some data stating that U.S. consumers purchased just 7.41 million vehicles in the first half of 2008.

According to Freep, some automakers are having worse sales figures than others, Chrysler LLC is 35.9% down, Ford Motor Co. is down by 27.8%, and Toyota Motor Corp. is down by 21.4%. Also down is Nissan Motor Co. by 17.7% as well as General Motors Corp. who are down 18.2%.

However Honda Motor Co. has bucked the market by reporting a 1.1% sales increase; this is a result of their more affordable, fuel-efficient vehicles.

It is not just in the U.S that people are wanting more fuel-efficient cars, in the UK they have to pay £5.40 a liter, that about $10.69. Also they are being taxed for having larger cars, so more people want to sell their larger cars and swap them for smaller cars.

Written by Peter for Product Reviews
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Mercedes and BMW interested in Magna MILA Alpin concept

Monday, April 14th, 2008


German carmakers Mercedes and BMW have registered their interest with Magna over their MILA Alpin concept car. This vehicle of the future is capable of using a variety of fuel sources and can also reach speed of up to 120mph.

The Magna MILA Alpin is able to climb 45-degree angles, which is superb for a car of this type. Mercedes is already working on a 4-wheel-drive A-Class sedan and BMW are in talks with MILA so that they can work on a sound platform for a BMW version of an electric car.

Source - AutoBlog

Written by Peter for Product Reviews
In Sections: Autos, Concept Cars, Green
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