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HP EliteBook Folio 9470m Ultrabook Review

, Jan 3rd 2013 Discuss [0]

What we’ve got here is the HP EliteBook Folio 9470m Ultrabook, a business-oriented notebook made to work in the Windows 8 environment with an amalgamation of hardware that’s precision-tuned to suit your in- and out-of-office needs. At first glance, this machine doesn’t strike one as the most unique piece of machinery on the planet – it’s a silver laptop, after all. But what it lacks in unique aesthetics, it more than makes up for in details that we’d consider suggesting this device to friends for on their own.

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Department of Justice opens investigation of the HP and Autonomy acquisition

, Dec 28th 2012 Discuss [0]

HP acquired Autonomy for $11.1 billion, only to take an $8.8 billion writedown due to alleged fraud on Autonomy's part. HP states that Autonomy is guilty of "serious accounting improprieties," and that it fraudulently inflated its apparent worth to make HP bid accordingly. Now the U.S. Department of Justice has gotten involved, opening an investigation in the matter. Read The Full Story

Dell and HP tablets delayed: Intel chip test trouble blamed

, Dec 19th 2012 Discuss [0]

Dell and other Windows 8 tablet manufacturers are apparently experiencing unexpected problems with drivers for their new touchscreen slates, insiders claim, forcing delays of certain models into early 2013. The Dell Latitude 10 and other Intel Atom Z2760 based tablets are now not expected until late January, with sources telling InformationWeek that the problem is in getting sufficiently stable drivers for the power-frugal Clover Trail processors to meet Microsoft's licensing standards. Read The Full Story

HP adds EliteBook Revolve to its business tablet lineup

, Dec 5th 2012 Discuss [0]

HP has announced the addition of the EliteBook Revolve, a tablet/laptop hybrid, to its business tablet offerings. Like many touch-enabled laptops appearing on the market, the EliteBook Revolve has a touchscreen that can be rotated and laid flat, effectively turning the notebook into a tablet. The device is slated for launch in March 2013 with an MSRP of $499. Read The Full Story

HP launches all-in-one printer with built-in WiFi hotspot

, Dec 4th 2012 Discuss [0]

Most all-in-one printers these days usually only come with print, copy, scan, and fax capabilities, which is more than what most users need usually, but HP launched a new printer today in India that also has a built-in WiFi hotspot capable of hosting up to eight devices. Apart from that, the new printer also supports Apple AirPrint, along with HP's ePrint for wireless printing. Read The Full Story

HP shareholder lawsuit names audit firms that worked on the Autonomy deal

, Nov 29th 2012 Discuss [0]

HP is currently fighting a massive shareholder backlash over the huge $8.8 billion write-down it was forced to take on its acquisition of Autonomy. HP has alleged that there were "serious accounting improprieties" that led it to overpay massively for the company. HP's shareholders have filed suit in the matter and named the major auditing firms that worked on the deal for HP as defendants. Read The Full Story

SlashGear Evening Wrap-Up: November 27, 2012

, Nov 27th 2012 Discuss [0]

Welcome to Tuesday evening everyone! This afternoon we heard that Apple's Richard Williamson has been ousted in an iOS Maps switch-up, while Nintendo confirmed the rumored Wii Mini - but it's only coming to Canada and won't have Internet capabilities. Microsoft has sold 40 million Windows 8 licenses since the OS launched last month, and even managed to sell 750,000 Xbox 360s during the week of Black Friday, despite the fact that the console is viewed as aging hardware by many. Read The Full Story

HP and Nomadix settle patent lawsuit

, Nov 27th 2012 Discuss [0]

HP and network gateway hardware developer Nomadix have settled a patent infringement lawsuit that dates back to 2009, where Nomadix sued HP, as well as a handful of other, smaller companies, for unauthorized use of the company's patents. Nomadix said they were seeking damages and injunctions over use of their "fundamental innovations" in mobile computing and network access technology. Read The Full Story

SlashGear Evening Wrap-Up: November 20, 2012

, Nov 20th 2012 Discuss [0]

Welcome to Tuesday evening everyone! Today we found out that shipping times for the iPhone 5 have gone down to two weeks, which should be good news for those who have been waiting to get their hands on one. HP announced that Autonomy's "serious accounting improprieties" have left it with a whopping $8.8 billion bill, while afterward insiders were saying that HP never wanted to close on the Autonomy deal in the first place. Read The Full Story

HP wanted out of the Autonomy deal but lacked an excuse tips insider

, Nov 20th 2012 Discuss [0]

HP got cold feet in the run up to the Autonomy acquisition but could find no accounting evidence to extricate itself, insiders claim, in the aftermath of an $8.8bn hit for alleged "irregularities" by senior execs. Rumors had circulated prior to the deal closing that Autonomy's growth was partly the result of creative accounting, the WSJ reports, and sources suggest HP's internal team dealing with the acquisition was aware of the allegations. Read The Full Story

HP: Autonomy overinflated its accounts and we have to foot the $8.8bn bill

, Nov 20th 2012 Discuss [0]

HP has reported its Q4 and full-year 2012 results, and there’s an unpleasant $8.8bn hit on the balance sheet over alleged “serious accounting improprieties” at Autonomy prior to its acquisition. The writedown has been blamed on claims that Autonomy execs inflated the value of the firm so as to drive up HP’s bid, and has referred the case to the US SEC’s Enforcement Division and the UK’s Serious Fraud Office for civil and criminal investigation.

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Emirates adopts HP ElitePad 900 Windows 8 tablets for flight crew

, Nov 19th 2012 Discuss [0]

Windows 8 might not see a lot of adoption from businesses, but Emirates, the Dubai-based airline, has announced that it plans to equip its flight crew with 1,000 HP ElitePad 900 tablets running Windows 8, and the company has developed a Windows 8-based app for the HP tablet to help its crews provide better in-flight service. Read The Full Story
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