[TechRepublic] Acer's long-awaited tablets: 7-in, 10-in, and dual-screen

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Editor's note: Today we've got my round-up of the Acer 2011 tablets. Click into the article and watch a clip of the new dual-screen tablet/laptop. Don't miss the list of the top IT certifications for 2011 and the news on newspaper subscriptions coming to the iPad. -Jason Acer's big guns: 10-in, 7-inch and dual-screen tablets After lots of tablet promises, Acer has finally unveiled its line of 2011 tablets, including 7-inch, 10-inch, Windows, Android, and dual screen tablets. Read more Slide show of Acer's 2011 tablets: 7-in, 10-in, and dual-screen Resource of the day Increase innovation with Google Apps Businesses see Google Apps as an affordable solution for effective business communication and collaboration. Join this TechRepublic Webcast to learn why IT and business decision makers are making transition to Google Apps. 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But, frankly, the decision didn't really surprise me all that much because energy efficiency, space optimization, infrastructure consolidation, and proper... Read more Apple TV's AirPlay video--not quite fully baked AirPlay video has finally arrived. It allows you to stream video from your iOS device to your Apple TV, but isn't fully integrated with all of the iOS apps yet. Read more More Best Buy Black Friday HDTV deals unveiled -- don't believe the hype Best Buy likes to hide the later pages of its Black Friday ad --viewable only online -- until it's closer to the actual day, and BlackFriday.Info has just posted a scan of those "missing" pages. It includes several more HDTV sales, but none is worth getting excited over. That's... Read more Featured multimedia   iPad's big upgrade: The top iOS 4.2 features Apple has released the first major software update for the iPad. This slide show offers a peek at the most important new features. 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The Presentation Secrets of Steve Jobs While you might not have an iPad to unveil, you can still learn a lot from Steve Jobs's presentation style. Download this new eBook to discover the strategies used by Apple CEO Steve Jobs to deliver powerful presentations that inform, educate, and entertain. Discover the ten secret tactics that will have you presenting like a pro. Check out these additional resources: Aberdeen Report: Enterprise Resources Planning (ERP) for SMBs Discover how the right ERP system can help your small to mid-size business strike a balance between business drivers, growth and customer service. Read more   Keys to Hypervisor Management and Operation All hypervisors essentially do the same job, but they don't all do it the same way. Learn the differences between the three top hypervisors and the specific management tactics required by each in this white paper. Learn more   Improving Hyper-V Performance and Scalability If you run a datacenter based on Microsoft technology and you aren't considering Hyper-V as part of your strategic plan, then get started. Get important advice and answers to pressing questions on Improving Hyper-V Performance and Scalability. Watch Now

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10 easy steps to building a Windows Server in the Rackspace Cloud Colin Smith takes you step-by-step through building a Windows Server in the Rackspace Cloud. Read more Resource of the day Virtualization Essentials for Maximum IT Efficiency Now's the time to consider virtualization. To help you get started, listen to this TechRepublic webcast and take a look at the most important considerations for planning, implementing, and managing a virtualized server and storage solution. Determine a processor's SPECint2006 Rate Value with this Exchange tool Microsoft's Exchange Processor Query Tool helps you quickly find your processor's SPECint2006 Rate Value. This saves you from performing a manual search for the value on the SPEC website. Read more Remove virtual machine swap space on disk VMware vSphere virtual machines have a number of memory management technologies, including hypervisor swapping. Learn how to remove the swap file for a VM. Read more Additional TechRepublic resources   How do I create a reliable backup with Acronis? Jack Wallen taps into his experience as a consultant to show you how to create a reliable backup using Acronis. Read more You are probably breaking at least one law with your computer right now Legislation that affects the use of Internet-connected computers continues to grow in its reach and its complexity. To help you avoid any infractions, we've revised this list to include new and pending laws and recent rulings. Read more Spamfighter Exchange Module: Is it better than the built-in tools? Jack Wallen takes a look at the add-on Spamfighter Exchange Module. Is it worth the extra cost, or are the built-in tools sufficient for spam reduction? Read more Disk wiping tools that securely delete data Rick Vanover recently profiled two disk-wiping solutions and detailed how they work with a series of screenshots. Which tools would you like to know more about? Read more Featured multimedia   How to create a resource mailbox in Exchange 2010 Scott Lowe provides step-by-step instructions on creating a resource mailbox in Microsoft Exchange 2010. View on site Step-by-step: Installing ESXi as a virtual machine VMware's ESXi hypervisor offers a very important lab and training feature. Virtualization pro Rick Vanover shows how to set up nested ESXi. View on site Today's recommended downloads Save Money and Increase Collaboration with Google Apps (Google) State of Virtualization (Dell, Inc., Intel, Inc. & Citrix Systems) Is Your Network Ready for IP Telephony? (ShoreTel) Are Your Smart Phones Tough Enough? (Intermec Technologies) Estimating a Data Center's Electrical Carbon Footprint (American Power Conversion (APC)) Samsung Galaxy Tab: The ultimate slide show of photos and screenshots The Samsung Galaxy Tab is one of the most anticipated tech products of 2010 and the early flag-bearer of the Android tablet movement. Here's an extensive slide show of the Galaxy Tab hardware and software from the Verizon, Sprint, and T-Mobile versions. TechRepublic newsletters   Get smartphones news, product reviews, and need-to-know lists in the following TechRepublic newsletters. Automatically sign up today! Smartphones Product Spotlight Five Tips 10 Things Dinosaur Sightings galleries Computers from the 1970s Computers from 1980-1983 Computers from 1984-1989 Photo memories of 18 first computers Vintage Computer Festival showcases technology from the 1970s and 1980s Featured training courses   Configuring, Managing, and Maintaining Server 2008 MCITP: Server and Enterprise Administrator Combo Boot Camp Configuring Windows Server 2008 Active Directory Domain Services Implementing and Administering Windows 7 in the Enterprise Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 Browse all training courses Presented by Global Knowledge

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