Mobility is the future

The mobile computing market experienced significant growth last year, with desktop PCs and laptop prices moving down, says Express Computer reporter Megha Banduni.

This growth is due a number of factors; affordability, increase in demand for mobile computing, growth of wireless telephony, and adoption of new technology among them.

"Mobility has become one of the main concerns for enterprises. To remain competitive, an enterprise must constantly improve its communication abilities by enhancing contact tools for its workforce, customers and partners, says Banduni.

Dell has agreed to purchase PC maker Alienware, in a rare acquisition designed to improve Alienware`s supply chain and boost Dell`s standing among PC enthusiasts reports zdnet.co.uk.

Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. "Alienware will operate as a wholly owned subsidiary of the world`s largest PC maker," says Nelson Gonzalez, Alienware CEO.

Although a Dell representative in Australia downplayed the possibility of a deal earlier this month, the transaction should be finalised 30 to 45 days after regulatory hurdles are cleared.

LG has selected AuthenTec`s Entr'ePad 2501A sensor for its M1, P1, S1 and tT1 Express Dual notebook models. The Entr'ePad sensor supports LG`s security solution for its new range of notebook computers.

A fingerprint sensor replaces the need for passwords and PIN numbers, and reduces the risk of fraud and identity theft. It allows only authorised users to access information stored on the computer, reports Ame Info.

"Biometrics is moving quickly from fiction to reality and is being widely incorporated in many electronic devices," says LG Electronics, Middle East and Africa operations president KW Kim.

HP India has introduced the HP Pavilion m7382IN model, enabled with a wireless LAN, reports Sys-Con.

Commenting on the launch, P Krishnakumar, HP country manager says, "Enhanced with revolutionary new Avivo technology, the new HP Pavilion Media Centre PC, can be connected wirelessly with your home entertainment devices for digital convergence."

He says a TV tuner card with a remote control and speakers with sub-woofer will enable users to watch movies and play songs in theatre-quality sound.