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Palm Pre Plus Priced to Not Move at AT&T

John Paczkowski in Mobile on May 10, 2010 at 12:51 pm PT

How will Palm’s Pre Plus fare against Apple’s iPhone on the latter’s home turf? We’ll soon out. AT&T said today that it will begin peddling the Palm Pre Plus on May 16. Price: $150 after contract and mail-in rebate, which seems a bit high given the device’s bargain-basement pricing on other networks.

Apple iPad 3G Arrives in U.S. on April 30

John Paczkowski in News on April 20, 2010 at 5:50 am PT

When Apple said the 3G-enabled version of its new iPad slate would ship by “late April,” it wasn’t kidding. In a press release issued moments ago, the company said the device will arrive at market and in the hands of U.S. customers who pre-ordered it on Friday, April 30.

Apple: 300,000 Wi-Fi-Only iPads Sold on First Day

John Paczkowski in Mobile on April 5, 2010 at 5:36 am PT

Turns out, first-day sales of the iPad weren’t quite as “magical and revolutionary” as some thought. This morning, Apple said it sold over 300,000 iPads in the U.S. as of midnight Saturday, April 3–including pre-orders.

Chinese Apple Fans Twice as Likely to Purchase Future Apple Products

John Paczkowski in News on March 22, 2010 at 12:08 pm PT

“China represents Apple’s next major geographic growth opportunity.” So says Morgan Stanley analyst Katy Huberty, who believes the new retail stores the company plans to open in the country over the next few years will spike sales. In a research note issued this morning, Huberty describes a “positive correlation between Apple store expansion and Mac market share” and applies it to Apple’s plans for 25 new retail stores in China.

[UPDATED]AT&T, the iPhone and New York City’s Newly Discovered Fraud Epidemic: What Doesn’t Add Up?

Peter Kafka in Media on December 27, 2009 at 8:22 pm PT

Live in New York City? Want to buy an iPhone? Don’t try ordering one from AT&T’s Web site: The wireless carrier, at least for now, won’t sell New Yorkers a new phone online, citing “increased fraudulent activity.” Huh?

Opening a Window on the Mac

Katherine Boehret in The Mossberg Solution on December 22, 2009 at 3:13 pm PT

A quick guide for new Apple users that explains some of the ways the Mac operating system differs from Windows.

Two More Nokia Flagship Stores Sunk

John Paczkowski in News on December 10, 2009 at 11:01 am PT

Nokia’s flagship retail stores in the United States evidently haven’t done much to bolster the company’s single-digit market share in North America. Nokia said today it is shutting down stores in New York and Chicago as part of a new retail strategy that includes more cooperation with carriers and big-box retailers–and, one hopes, better sales.

Microsoft Store Overhauled to Encourage More Windows Shopping

John Paczkowski in News on October 22, 2009 at 6:24 am PT

Microsoft’s first brick-and-mortar retail store isn’t scheduled to open for another few hours, but the software giant is already selling PC hardware and third-party software titles–on the Web. This morning it unveiled an expanded online store that will better reflect its new real-world counterpart.

Microsoft "Laptop Hunters" Campaign Having No Effect Whatsoever on 13-inch MacBook Pro Sales

John Paczkowski in News on July 7, 2009 at 7:47 am PT

Looks like Apple may have another hit on its hands with the 13-inch MacBook Pro. The company is reportedly having a hard time keeping the machine in stock as it heads into the back-to-school buying season. And for good reason: It’s a significant upgrade at a lower price. Starting at $1,199, it’s $100 less than the original aluminum MacBook it replaces.

Microsoft “Laptop Hunters” Campaign Having No Effect Whatsoever on 13-inch MacBook Pro Sales

John Paczkowski in News on July 7, 2009 at 7:47 am PT

Looks like Apple may have another hit on its hands with the 13-inch MacBook Pro. The company is reportedly having a hard time keeping the machine in stock as it heads into the back-to-school buying season. And for good reason: It’s a significant upgrade at a lower price. Starting at $1,199, it’s $100 less than the original aluminum MacBook it replaces.