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MacBook Air

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This post is referring to Jun Ming Ou’s post on October 29, 2010. Link: http://blogs.ubc.ca/junmingo/2010/10/29/24/#respond First of all, I want to point out a few mistakes that Jun Min has made. - The new MacBook Air 11”/13” have 2 USB ports (standard), not just one. - MacBook Air is not the thinnest notebook. Mitsubishi Pedion is the thinnest notebook ever. It was released in 1998! As we all know, Apple has launched many innovative products and services such as iPod/iPhone, iTunes, and MacBook Air. The first generation MacBook Air was released back in 2008, and it went through its product life cycle in a fairly fast pace. In here, I have different opinion than Jun Min. In my opinion, I think the previous generation MacBook Air was not a successful model, and Apple only occupy a relatively small market share in thin and light weight laptop market comparing to Sony, IBM, Dell, and Fujitsu. It had to do with its high price (around US $1500), short battery life, only 1 ...
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Mini Has Gone Big

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I have been a Mini fan since 5 years ago. When Mini debuted the Mini Clubman and recent Mini Countryman, I wondered why? After studied marketing, I understand more about Mini’s product line and their intention. It’s all about fun driving experience and promoting Minis to all kinds of young people, or old people who have young spirits. Mini Cooper What happens in the Clubman Mini Countryman Commercial: Flow
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Facebook to Launch Free Email Service?

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The news article grabbed my attention when I was surfing on the Internet yesterday. This is still a rumor, we have to wait until Monday to see if it’s true. Many people are saying that Facebook’s email service will be a Gmail killer. I disagree; even Facebook has more than 500 million members. I believe it really depends on how Facebook integrate with its core service and other services. I would prefer using Gmail because I can use Google Doc, Youtube, Translate, Chrome, and more services under Google. News Article: http://www.clubfemina.com/facebook-to-challenge-gmail-with-its-own-email-service.html
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