News Briefs[SIZE=-1]Here are some interesting consumer electronics and computer technology news headlines that caught our eyes this morning:
Apple iPhone 3.0
Today, Apple is expected to hold an ?invitation-only event? to give select media groups ?an advanced peek? at what the Cupertino, Calif.-based company is building?including a new operating system software for the iPhone. But other news sources are noting a variety of other developments could also be unveiled?including a tablet computer.
The take away: Since we bought and tested the iPhone last year, like many users we have a list of things we'd like to see in the new iPhone. We'll be monitoring what develops out of today's Apple-fest. But what would you like to see Apple develop next? Weigh in below.
Dell launches a notebook to love?
Dell is taking pre-orders for its new Adamo (Latin for ?to fall in love with?) notebook computer. Based on Adamo's specs, it may be one of the thinnest notebooks Dell has ever sold. Could Dell have a Macbook Air killer on its hands?
The take away: Adamo could be the PC world's latest reply to the MacBook Air. But such lightness will also lighten your wallet of $2,000?a very hard sell in these tough economic times. We'll be testing the Adamo after we buy one (it's available on March 26) and add it to laptop Ratings (available to subscribers). In the meantime, for help in deciding what to look for in a laptop or desktop, check out our free Computer Buying Guide.
After the megapixel wars
Over at NewScientist's new Innovation tech column, a camera industry insider is claiming an end to the numbers game. In other words, expect more advertisements on other digital camera features instead of focusing on just the digital camera's megapixel, a numbers manufacturers love to tout.
The take away: For a while, we've advised consumers not to focus on megapixels when shopping for a digital camera. (Yes, 6-megapixels is all most consumers really need.) For more shopping tips, see our free Buying Guide to digital cameras.
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