The 404 740: Where your mom hates The 404 (podcast)
Apologies for skipping yesterday's show, but Jeff and Wilson were at a Nintendo event where the company revealed big news: the Nintendo 3DS will be available on March 27 for $250.DragCloseThis content is rated TV-MA, and is for viewers 18 years or older. Are you of age?YesNoSorry, you are not old enough to view this content.Nintendo also showed off 10 games for the 3DS that will be for sale at the release, all developed specifically for a 3D environment, like Steel Diver, Kid Icarus Uprising, Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D, and Super Street Fighter IV 3D.CNET's Scott Stein's impression of the device involved taking issue with the 3D effect breaking as you engage the accelerometer and tilt the unit, but we'll have a more thorough examination for you when it finally launches on March 27.In more video game news, a clever viral ad for Dead Space 2, banking on the idea that gamers love what their mothers hate, shows a group of mothers reacting to the intense gameplay. The outer space horror game will be available on January 25.Good news for select Google Voice users: the search giant is offering the ability to port your phone number to Google Voice. Prior to this new feature, you had to memorize a unique number to give out to friends and family, but now you can pay $20 to give your number over to Google; then all you have to do is sign up for a new contract and you'll never have to send out the classic "hey this is my new number" message again.CNET's Jessica Dolcourt also adds this tip: "Just keep in mind that jumping ship on any current mobile contract will incur your carrier's wrath in the form of early termination fees. Therefore, port wisely, young Googlers." Thanks Jessica!Episode 740PodcastYour browser does not support the audio element. Subscribe in iTunes audio | Subscribe in iTunes video |Subscribe in RSS audio | Subscribe in RSS video  Follow us on Twitter!The 404Jeff BakalarJustin YuWilson TangAdd us on Facebook!The 404 Fan PageThe 404 GroupJustin YuJeff BakalarWilson Tang
Parallels remote desktop app arrives on Android and iPhone
Parallels remote desktop app arrives on Android and iPhone
Remote desktop access company Parallels has stretched its services to cover Android devices and Apple's iPhone, giving smartphone owners the chance to log in to their home PC or Mac on the move. The company's mobile software, which is dubbed Parallels Access, was previously only available to iPad owners, but the 2.0 update makes that app more broadly available. The Access app uses an Internet connection to let you get at your home computer's software on a mobile device, letting you do things like -- for instance -- edit a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet from your Android tablet. To use the new version, which is now live oniTunes and Google Play, you'll need an iPhone 4S or a more recent iPhone, and you must be running iOS 7. As for Android, Parallels claims that "most tablets and phones running Android 4.0 and later" will be supported. Your computer will also need to be either running Windows 7 or a more recent version of Windows, or Mac OS X Lion (10.7) or a more recent version of Mac OS X. Splashing outThe bad news is that Parallels isn't free. While there's a two-week free trial, subscriptions will cost you $20 in the US, £14 in the UK and AU$25 in Australia for one year, and $35, £24 or AU$38 for two years. To lure new subscribers, those who sign up to Parallels Access before 30 June can get a two-year subscription for $30 (roughly £21 or AU$32). These subscriptions let you access up to five remote computers from an unlimited number of Android and iOS devices.In last year's CNET review, my colleague Jason Parkerawarded Parallels Access for iPad four stars, praising the clean and simple touch-friendly interface, but noting that there is a slight delay between touching a button and the reaction.Parallels has plenty of competition when it comes to remote access on smartphones, from services such as LogMeIn or GoToMyPC, as well as from Microsoft, which offers its own Remote Desktop app for connecting to a PC from iOSor Android. There are also a few free alternatives for those of you who don't like the thought of paying for remote access to your PC.
Remote desktop access company Parallels has stretched its services to cover Android devices and Apple's iPhone, giving smartphone owners the chance to log in to their home PC or Mac on the move. The company's mobile software, which is dubbed Parallels Access, was previously only available to iPad owners, but the 2.0 update makes that app more broadly available. The Access app uses an Internet connection to let you get at your home computer's software on a mobile device, letting you do things like -- for instance -- edit a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet from your Android tablet. To use the new version, which is now live oniTunes and Google Play, you'll need an iPhone 4S or a more recent iPhone, and you must be running iOS 7. As for Android, Parallels claims that "most tablets and phones running Android 4.0 and later" will be supported. Your computer will also need to be either running Windows 7 or a more recent version of Windows, or Mac OS X Lion (10.7) or a more recent version of Mac OS X. Splashing outThe bad news is that Parallels isn't free. While there's a two-week free trial, subscriptions will cost you $20 in the US, £14 in the UK and AU$25 in Australia for one year, and $35, £24 or AU$38 for two years. To lure new subscribers, those who sign up to Parallels Access before 30 June can get a two-year subscription for $30 (roughly £21 or AU$32). These subscriptions let you access up to five remote computers from an unlimited number of Android and iOS devices.In last year's CNET review, my colleague Jason Parkerawarded Parallels Access for iPad four stars, praising the clean and simple touch-friendly interface, but noting that there is a slight delay between touching a button and the reaction.Parallels has plenty of competition when it comes to remote access on smartphones, from services such as LogMeIn or GoToMyPC, as well as from Microsoft, which offers its own Remote Desktop app for connecting to a PC from iOSor Android. There are also a few free alternatives for those of you who don't like the thought of paying for remote access to your PC.
From headphones to earbuds- quiet is the new loud
From headphones to earbuds: quiet is the new loud
Rob Walker, the author of the just-released "Buying in," is a marketing connoisseur, an expert in reading the cultural underpinnings of commerce. In his Consumed column for the New York Times Magazine, he examines how technology shapes consumer culture and vice versa. In tomorrow's piece he elaborates on the history of headphones, and how their role evolved in modern society, from the first Bose set to the Sony Walkman to the iPod earbuds. With the miniaturization of devices, the public exposure of personal space increased. I remember that when I was 14, I came home from school, had lunch, and didn't wait a second to lie down on my bed, put my clunky Sennheiser headphones on, and listen to an album I had just bought. Thomas Dolby's "Aliens Ate My Buick" or Prince's "Sign of the Times." I closed my eyes and forgot the world around me. It was a moment of total immersion and uncompromising intimacy, both with the artist and myself. I wasn't ready to share the music with anyone else until I had fully experienced and vetted every single note through the immediacy of the headphone connection. Looking back, headphones seem to have anticipated the era of performance-enhancing body extensions that we may be entering soon, but at the same time they now appear like a nostalgic relict of a time when the supply of attention among young consumers was still excessive. Having their social function shifted from providing excessive to expressive intimacy, headphones have become a status symbol for consumers who want to consume in between or parallel to other activities, and who want do that on their own terms -- in public, alone; in a perfect manifestation of what psychoanalyst Jacques Lacan coined "extimacy." The album has dissolved into 99-cent units on iTunes, and the headphone experience has been succeeded by portable soundtracks for permanent distraction.Rob Walker will read from his new book "Buying In" at the frog Design Mind speaker series in New York on June 11.
Rob Walker, the author of the just-released "Buying in," is a marketing connoisseur, an expert in reading the cultural underpinnings of commerce. In his Consumed column for the New York Times Magazine, he examines how technology shapes consumer culture and vice versa. In tomorrow's piece he elaborates on the history of headphones, and how their role evolved in modern society, from the first Bose set to the Sony Walkman to the iPod earbuds. With the miniaturization of devices, the public exposure of personal space increased. I remember that when I was 14, I came home from school, had lunch, and didn't wait a second to lie down on my bed, put my clunky Sennheiser headphones on, and listen to an album I had just bought. Thomas Dolby's "Aliens Ate My Buick" or Prince's "Sign of the Times." I closed my eyes and forgot the world around me. It was a moment of total immersion and uncompromising intimacy, both with the artist and myself. I wasn't ready to share the music with anyone else until I had fully experienced and vetted every single note through the immediacy of the headphone connection. Looking back, headphones seem to have anticipated the era of performance-enhancing body extensions that we may be entering soon, but at the same time they now appear like a nostalgic relict of a time when the supply of attention among young consumers was still excessive. Having their social function shifted from providing excessive to expressive intimacy, headphones have become a status symbol for consumers who want to consume in between or parallel to other activities, and who want do that on their own terms -- in public, alone; in a perfect manifestation of what psychoanalyst Jacques Lacan coined "extimacy." The album has dissolved into 99-cent units on iTunes, and the headphone experience has been succeeded by portable soundtracks for permanent distraction.Rob Walker will read from his new book "Buying In" at the frog Design Mind speaker series in New York on June 11.
Friday Poll- Are you happy with iOS 8 so far-
Friday Poll: Are you happy with iOS 8 so far?
Onward iOSAre you happy with iOS 8 so far? Hot on the heels of the iPhone 6 and Apple Watch announcement comes the wide availability of Apple's latest mobile operating system, iOS 8. Download day is often full of early upgraders rushing to be the first to try out the new system. It also means some people run into speed bumps during the upgrade or discover hiccups in the software. For starters, iOS 8 is only good for certain devices, including the iPhone 4S and later and the iPad 2 and later. Early-generation Apple device owners have reached the end of the line for iOS updates. Actually getting the update may involve cleaning up space on your gadget and backing up your data, just in case something goes wonky. Check out CNET's full iOS 8 upgrade guide. Related storiesHow to use iOS 8, the complete guideHow to prepare your iPhone or iPad for iOS 8iOS 8 also comes with bucket of security fixes Assuming everything went well and you're running the latest system, you now have access to the new bells and whistles. This list includes custom keyboards, a revamped Camera app, a new widgets feature, battery-usage information, location privacy and interactive notifications. Another big move is Apple's new Health app, which is designed to keep an eye on your physical activity. There's quite a bit going on with this upgrade, but not everyone has been eager to embrace it. Some users are still gun-shy over issues that cropped up during the iOS 7 upgrade. That experience may be partly to blame for why iOS 8 adoption is lagging a bit behind iOS 7. As to be expected with any new offering, there are some mixed opinions floating around. CNET user cange30 falls on the side of the fans, writing, "I love the updated iOS. I see a difference subtly but an update that is effective but doesn't take away the overall platform." On the other side of the equation, reader jagreenwoddjr--2008 calls the update "bloatware." Now it's your turn to share your iOS 8 experience. Has it been smooth sailing or a bumpy ride? Vote in our poll and talk it out in the comments.
Onward iOSAre you happy with iOS 8 so far? Hot on the heels of the iPhone 6 and Apple Watch announcement comes the wide availability of Apple's latest mobile operating system, iOS 8. Download day is often full of early upgraders rushing to be the first to try out the new system. It also means some people run into speed bumps during the upgrade or discover hiccups in the software. For starters, iOS 8 is only good for certain devices, including the iPhone 4S and later and the iPad 2 and later. Early-generation Apple device owners have reached the end of the line for iOS updates. Actually getting the update may involve cleaning up space on your gadget and backing up your data, just in case something goes wonky. Check out CNET's full iOS 8 upgrade guide. Related storiesHow to use iOS 8, the complete guideHow to prepare your iPhone or iPad for iOS 8iOS 8 also comes with bucket of security fixes Assuming everything went well and you're running the latest system, you now have access to the new bells and whistles. This list includes custom keyboards, a revamped Camera app, a new widgets feature, battery-usage information, location privacy and interactive notifications. Another big move is Apple's new Health app, which is designed to keep an eye on your physical activity. There's quite a bit going on with this upgrade, but not everyone has been eager to embrace it. Some users are still gun-shy over issues that cropped up during the iOS 7 upgrade. That experience may be partly to blame for why iOS 8 adoption is lagging a bit behind iOS 7. As to be expected with any new offering, there are some mixed opinions floating around. CNET user cange30 falls on the side of the fans, writing, "I love the updated iOS. I see a difference subtly but an update that is effective but doesn't take away the overall platform." On the other side of the equation, reader jagreenwoddjr--2008 calls the update "bloatware." Now it's your turn to share your iOS 8 experience. Has it been smooth sailing or a bumpy ride? Vote in our poll and talk it out in the comments.
Unofficial iMessage app for Android appears, likely unsafe
Unofficial iMessage app for Android appears, likely unsafe
A functional version of Apple's iMessage has arrived on Google's Android platform, though not with Apple's blessing, or without potential security risks.The software is called iMessage Chat and was created by developer Daniel Zweigart. Users enter their Apple ID and password credentials and can text with registered iMessage phone numbers and e-mail addresses freely.CNET has tested the software with dummy accounts and confirmed it works.Per iOS developer Adam Bell, the service appears to be tricking Apple's iMessage server into thinking it's a Mac Mini -- Apple's entry level Mac desktop -- in order to send and receive the messages. Jay Freeman, the creator of the third-party App Store alternative Cydia believes the app is piping the data through Chinese servers as well. "This not only means that Apple can't just block them by IP address, but also that they get to keep the 'secret sauce' on their servers," Freeman wrote in a post on Google Plus. To that end, users should not install this software or offer their Apple ID account credentials. Apple introduced iMessage alongside iOS 5 in 2011. The messaging service lets users on iOS devices and Macs chat with one another like they would send a text message. The service is not tied to any carriers and has been designed to work on non-cellular devices like Wi-Fi-only iPods and iPads. The protocol has remained exclusive to Apple devices since its debut, and served as way to keep users locked into Apple's ecosystem of devices. BlackBerry used a similar tactic with its BBM service, which was set to arrive on iOS and Android devices this past weekend, but now faces a delay. (via 9to5Mac)
A functional version of Apple's iMessage has arrived on Google's Android platform, though not with Apple's blessing, or without potential security risks.The software is called iMessage Chat and was created by developer Daniel Zweigart. Users enter their Apple ID and password credentials and can text with registered iMessage phone numbers and e-mail addresses freely.CNET has tested the software with dummy accounts and confirmed it works.Per iOS developer Adam Bell, the service appears to be tricking Apple's iMessage server into thinking it's a Mac Mini -- Apple's entry level Mac desktop -- in order to send and receive the messages. Jay Freeman, the creator of the third-party App Store alternative Cydia believes the app is piping the data through Chinese servers as well. "This not only means that Apple can't just block them by IP address, but also that they get to keep the 'secret sauce' on their servers," Freeman wrote in a post on Google Plus. To that end, users should not install this software or offer their Apple ID account credentials. Apple introduced iMessage alongside iOS 5 in 2011. The messaging service lets users on iOS devices and Macs chat with one another like they would send a text message. The service is not tied to any carriers and has been designed to work on non-cellular devices like Wi-Fi-only iPods and iPads. The protocol has remained exclusive to Apple devices since its debut, and served as way to keep users locked into Apple's ecosystem of devices. BlackBerry used a similar tactic with its BBM service, which was set to arrive on iOS and Android devices this past weekend, but now faces a delay. (via 9to5Mac)
Unlocked iPhone 5 prices leak on Apple's site
Unlocked iPhone 5 prices leak on Apple's site
Apple's Web site may have unintentionally leaked yet another detail about the iPhone 5: the prices for the unlocked version. A search on Apple's Web site for "iPhone 5 factory unlocked" initially comes up empty, but a sidebar shows results for the iPhone 5 with prices that would fall in line with past unlocked prices. Apple Insider reader Dhaval Dinani first spotted the results.The prices range from $649 and $849, depending on the amount of memory space, and the Apple page lists both the GSM and CDMA and the white and black versions of the smartphone. Screenshot taken by Roger Cheng/CNETWhile the iPhone is sold unlocked early on in other countries, Apple typically releases the unlocked version in the U.S. after the device debuts with the various carriers, giving the carriers some window of exclusivity with the iPhone. Consumers who don't want to get stuck in a contract often will prefer to spend the extra money upfront to get the unlocked version.The GSM version of the iPhone 5, for instance, can work on T-Mobile USA's network, although in many places the network connection is still slow. T-Mobile actually welcomes the iPhone 5 to its network, and has demonstration models in its stores. It's unclear when Apple will sell the unlocked version of the iPhone 5; supply issues continue to keep the company from getting phones immediately into the hands of its customers. CNET has contacted Apple for comment on when the unlocked iPhone 5 would be available in the U.S., and we'll update the story when the company responds.
Apple's Web site may have unintentionally leaked yet another detail about the iPhone 5: the prices for the unlocked version. A search on Apple's Web site for "iPhone 5 factory unlocked" initially comes up empty, but a sidebar shows results for the iPhone 5 with prices that would fall in line with past unlocked prices. Apple Insider reader Dhaval Dinani first spotted the results.The prices range from $649 and $849, depending on the amount of memory space, and the Apple page lists both the GSM and CDMA and the white and black versions of the smartphone. Screenshot taken by Roger Cheng/CNETWhile the iPhone is sold unlocked early on in other countries, Apple typically releases the unlocked version in the U.S. after the device debuts with the various carriers, giving the carriers some window of exclusivity with the iPhone. Consumers who don't want to get stuck in a contract often will prefer to spend the extra money upfront to get the unlocked version.The GSM version of the iPhone 5, for instance, can work on T-Mobile USA's network, although in many places the network connection is still slow. T-Mobile actually welcomes the iPhone 5 to its network, and has demonstration models in its stores. It's unclear when Apple will sell the unlocked version of the iPhone 5; supply issues continue to keep the company from getting phones immediately into the hands of its customers. CNET has contacted Apple for comment on when the unlocked iPhone 5 would be available in the U.S., and we'll update the story when the company responds.
Unboxing meets Pinterest meets the iPad
Unboxing meets Pinterest meets the iPad
With the launch of every Apple product comes the excitement and drama of the unboxing. It's like waking up on Christmas morning and ripping, carefully, the wrapping off presents and reverently exploring the contents, documenting every step in the process with a video or still camera to share the experience with the world via social networks. Today, fresh from taking receipt of their new iPads, regular users and professional reviewers across America, and other parts of the world, shared their unboxing experiences. The new, fastest-growing network Pinterest (see Sree Sreenivasan's take on the service), has become a home to unboxers, who "pin" their unboxings to "boards." Related storiesSpeedy, pretty new iPad leads tablet packEverything you need to know about the new iPadPhotos: Apple's new iPad goes on saleThe unboxings are like the unveiling, or undressing, of sacred objects, and they are destined to become an art form. Well, perhaps not. The iPad unboxings begin with an examination of the white box, detailing its serial numbers, bar codes, logos, and drawings, before peeling off the plastic from the device and illuminating its features and the other contents included in the box. Unboxing won't supplant foodspotting, planking, or other activities shared online, but the term "unboxing" will enter respected dictionaries in the very near future.For a taste of the art of unboxing, check out the videos below. The first is four minutes of unbridled unboxing from reviewers in Vietnam, which started selling iPads ahead of the U.S. The unboxing has received nearly 900,000 views to date. The second is CNET's shorter, less ornate unboxing.
With the launch of every Apple product comes the excitement and drama of the unboxing. It's like waking up on Christmas morning and ripping, carefully, the wrapping off presents and reverently exploring the contents, documenting every step in the process with a video or still camera to share the experience with the world via social networks. Today, fresh from taking receipt of their new iPads, regular users and professional reviewers across America, and other parts of the world, shared their unboxing experiences. The new, fastest-growing network Pinterest (see Sree Sreenivasan's take on the service), has become a home to unboxers, who "pin" their unboxings to "boards." Related storiesSpeedy, pretty new iPad leads tablet packEverything you need to know about the new iPadPhotos: Apple's new iPad goes on saleThe unboxings are like the unveiling, or undressing, of sacred objects, and they are destined to become an art form. Well, perhaps not. The iPad unboxings begin with an examination of the white box, detailing its serial numbers, bar codes, logos, and drawings, before peeling off the plastic from the device and illuminating its features and the other contents included in the box. Unboxing won't supplant foodspotting, planking, or other activities shared online, but the term "unboxing" will enter respected dictionaries in the very near future.For a taste of the art of unboxing, check out the videos below. The first is four minutes of unbridled unboxing from reviewers in Vietnam, which started selling iPads ahead of the U.S. The unboxing has received nearly 900,000 views to date. The second is CNET's shorter, less ornate unboxing.
Universal search reportedly vanishes from Galaxy S3
Universal search reportedly vanishes from Galaxy S3
As Apple and Samsung spar over universal search in the new Galaxy Nexus, it appears Samsung has quietly removed the feature from the Galaxy S3 in an effort to keep the new smartphones on retailers' shelves.Soon after a U.S. judge denied Samsung's request earlier this month to suspend a ban on U.S. sales of its Galaxy Nexus phone over a patent spat with Apple, Google said it was already working on a patch to address the issue. However, while that patch hasn't materialized, it appears Google has gone on the defensive by removing the offending feature with an over-the-air software update, Android Central reports.CNET has contacted Google and Samsung for comment and will update this report when we learn more.U.S. District Court Judge Lucy Koh in June granted Apple's request for the preliminary injunction against the Galaxy Nexus and later said there was insufficient evidence to stay the injunction for the duration of a Samsung appeal. A federal appeals court ruled Friday that the injunction could be lifted temporarily while it considers eliminating the injunction altogether.Google began selling Samsung's Galaxy Nexus directly to consumers in April. The device, which now costs $349, originally debuted at a Google-hosted event last October in hand with Android 4.0, code-named Ice Cream Sandwich. The Galaxy S3, which offers a dual-core processor, a 4.8-inch HD Super AMOLED display with a 1,280x720-pixel resolution, has also been the target of an Apple injunction attempt, but that effort was tabled last month when Koh ruled there were already too many issues to consider.
As Apple and Samsung spar over universal search in the new Galaxy Nexus, it appears Samsung has quietly removed the feature from the Galaxy S3 in an effort to keep the new smartphones on retailers' shelves.Soon after a U.S. judge denied Samsung's request earlier this month to suspend a ban on U.S. sales of its Galaxy Nexus phone over a patent spat with Apple, Google said it was already working on a patch to address the issue. However, while that patch hasn't materialized, it appears Google has gone on the defensive by removing the offending feature with an over-the-air software update, Android Central reports.CNET has contacted Google and Samsung for comment and will update this report when we learn more.U.S. District Court Judge Lucy Koh in June granted Apple's request for the preliminary injunction against the Galaxy Nexus and later said there was insufficient evidence to stay the injunction for the duration of a Samsung appeal. A federal appeals court ruled Friday that the injunction could be lifted temporarily while it considers eliminating the injunction altogether.Google began selling Samsung's Galaxy Nexus directly to consumers in April. The device, which now costs $349, originally debuted at a Google-hosted event last October in hand with Android 4.0, code-named Ice Cream Sandwich. The Galaxy S3, which offers a dual-core processor, a 4.8-inch HD Super AMOLED display with a 1,280x720-pixel resolution, has also been the target of an Apple injunction attempt, but that effort was tabled last month when Koh ruled there were already too many issues to consider.
Ultrabooks, 'every screen' eventually touch, says Intel
Ultrabooks, 'every screen' eventually touch, says Intel
Apple take note. An Intel executive says everything is going the way of touch. "Intel has put its money where its conviction is" and invested heavily in touch screens, Rob DeLine, director of Ultrabook product marketing at Intel, said in an interview. DeLine pointed out that although there are plenty of touch screens that are 10 inches and smaller avaialable, that isn't the case for larger sizes. The larger-screen ecosystem "really didn't exist," he said. "The ecosystem for 10-inch and below for tablets is pretty mature. So, we've made investments to ensure that there is capacity [for larger touch screens]." Touch screen-related companies that Intel has invested in "to make sure capacity is not an issue" include Cando, HannsTouch, TPK, and Wintek. And every ultrabook, laptop, all-in-one (AIO) desktop will eventually have some touch capability, DeLine said.Related storiesIntel invests in ultrabook touch displays"Every screen in the future is going to have some level of touch. We're looking for a pretty aggressive ramp" in 2013, he said.Apple indicated earlier this year that touch isn't suitable for a MacBook-like device. But Microsoft is pushing PC makers to include this capability on all kinds of Windows 8 computers because of Windows 8's touch-centric interface. DeLine also talked about ultrabook pricing. He pointed to Dell's $599 ultrabook, the Inspiron 14z and said that a number of ultrabooks priced around $699 can be found on Amazon. "There will be more and more [models] at $699," he said.And what kind of premium will consumers pay for touch? "Touch adds maybe $100," he said. So, until touch-panel pricing comes down, ultrabooks with that capability will be more expensive.
Apple take note. An Intel executive says everything is going the way of touch. "Intel has put its money where its conviction is" and invested heavily in touch screens, Rob DeLine, director of Ultrabook product marketing at Intel, said in an interview. DeLine pointed out that although there are plenty of touch screens that are 10 inches and smaller avaialable, that isn't the case for larger sizes. The larger-screen ecosystem "really didn't exist," he said. "The ecosystem for 10-inch and below for tablets is pretty mature. So, we've made investments to ensure that there is capacity [for larger touch screens]." Touch screen-related companies that Intel has invested in "to make sure capacity is not an issue" include Cando, HannsTouch, TPK, and Wintek. And every ultrabook, laptop, all-in-one (AIO) desktop will eventually have some touch capability, DeLine said.Related storiesIntel invests in ultrabook touch displays"Every screen in the future is going to have some level of touch. We're looking for a pretty aggressive ramp" in 2013, he said.Apple indicated earlier this year that touch isn't suitable for a MacBook-like device. But Microsoft is pushing PC makers to include this capability on all kinds of Windows 8 computers because of Windows 8's touch-centric interface. DeLine also talked about ultrabook pricing. He pointed to Dell's $599 ultrabook, the Inspiron 14z and said that a number of ultrabooks priced around $699 can be found on Amazon. "There will be more and more [models] at $699," he said.And what kind of premium will consumers pay for touch? "Touch adds maybe $100," he said. So, until touch-panel pricing comes down, ultrabooks with that capability will be more expensive.
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