HP Unveils Slate21 All-in-One PC Powered by Android - Great for Families & Entertainment

HP today unveiled the HP Slate²¹ All-in-One, the company’s first All-in-One PC built with the Android^TM 4.2 operating system. The HP Slate²¹ All-in-One enables families to enjoy cloud-based entertainment features such as TV streaming and Android apps.

The HP Slate²¹ All-in-One expands upon HP’s portfolio of multi-OS products and is ideal for family activities, providing easy access to entertainment and productivity features, plus fun Android apps. Through Google Services, customers can reach shared content such as calendars, email, notes and documents, which can be created with the built-in productivity apps; users can also print wirelessly from anywhere in the house ⁽¹⁾, organize content, and connect to other devices.

“Customers are looking for technology that simplifies their lives while keeping them connected to the entertainment they enjoy and the content they need,” said Jun Kim, vice president and general manager, PC Displays and Accessories, HP. “The HP Slate²¹ allows families to easily access content through the cloud and enjoy it together on a large, interactive screen.”

Full HD touchscreen, high-quality graphics, and sound improve user experience

To further enhance productivity and entertainment, the Slate²¹ All-in-One offers a 21.5-inch Full HD ⁽²⁾ diagonal reclining IPS touchscreen with wide-viewing angles for vivid graphics and better shared viewing. With dual-band technology, users can stream music or movies and browse the web ⁽³⁾ at the same time, and built-in DTS Sound technology offers a rich concert-like experience. It comes pre-installed with an HP TrueVision HD Webcam and Wireless Direct ⁽⁴⁾ which enables users to share videos, photos and data between devices without the need for a network connection, and multi-user support with the latest Android OS Jelly Bean 4.2. Additionally, it offers speed and performance with a powerful Tegra 4 quad-core NVIDIA processor, as well as an intuitive optical touchscreen with true pinch and zoom functionality.

The HP Slate²¹ All-in-One is expected to be available in the U.S. in September, with a starting price of $399 ⁽⁵⁾ Additional information about the HP Slate²¹ All-in-One is available on The Next Bench.

About HP

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(1) Requires an internet connection to HP web-enabled printer and HP ePrint account registration (a list of eligible printers, supported documents and image types, and other HP ePrint details is available at www.hp.com/go/eprintcenter). Mobile devices require Internet connection and email capability. May require wireless access point. Separately purchased data plans or usage fees may apply. Print times and connection speeds may vary. 

(2) High-definition content is required for high-definition images.

(3) Internet service required and not included. 

(4) An app or driver may be required to use HP wireless direct. Details are available at hpconnected.com. Wireless performance is dependent upon physical environment and distance from the printer.

(5) Estimated U.S. street prices. Actual prices may vary.

Valentine's Day Came Early!!

Valentine’s Day came a little early to my home, when this beautiful arrangement of gorgeous red roses and elegant lilies arrived from 1800Flowers in a beautiful red vase.
 
This arrangement was part of the 1-800-Flowers Arrangement of the Month 12 Month Bouquet Club I won last year. I receive a new beautiful bouquet every month for a year!

Valentine’s Day is tomorrow and one of the most common gifts to give and receive is flowers. Roses are the most popular flower to give and receive but you can still be a hero when you send designer bouquets from 1800Flowers to your sweetie.

I absolutely adore 1800-FLOWERS! I have used them many times when sending flowers and not only do they have fantastic customer service, but their the flowers are always stunning, fresh and lovely! I can’t recommend them highly enough.

Disclosure: I received a free product as part of a prize I won last year. I received no monetary compensation and my opinions are my own.

1800FLOWERS.COM Brightened My Day - Product Review

The weather here has been cloudy and gloomy lately.  I don’t know about you but overcast days get me down.  

1800FLOWERS.com came to the rescue with my January delivery from my bouquet of the month.  This arrangement included lilies, alstroemeria, poms and monte casino, accented with variegated pittosporum, blue delphinium and green fillers. I also love the brilliant blue glass vase!  Not only is this arrangement beautiful, but it certainly brightened my spirits almost immediately. 

There are hundreds of reasons to send flowers like anniversaries and birthdays but the best reason to send flowers is to deliver a smile.  This arrangement delivered just that. 

By the way, Valentine’s Day is coming up so you should definitely consider sending someone you love the gift of flowers.  Don’t forget 1800FLOWERS has dozens of ways to give that special someone a warm fuzzy feeling this Valentine's  Day 1800FLOWERS.com! 

Disclaimer:  In keeping with the FTC 16 CFR Part 255 I would like to inform you that I received no financial compensation for this post.  I received an arrangement of flowers from 1800FLOWERS.com as part of a prize I won that included a delivery of flowers every month.  All thoughts and opinions expressed are my own and have not been influenced in any way.

Message From Santa!

Do your little ones still believe in Santa?  What better way to share the start of the holiday season than with a fun, fully-personalized experience from Santa for kids and young-at-heart adults!

For the past five years, Portable NorthPole has allowed parents all over the world to create personalized, downloadable video messages from Santa Claus for their children. This year, Portable North Pole has all new offerings, including customizable gifts, to send to children and loved ones for the holidays.

I was fortunate enough to get the opportunity to check out the Portable North Pole for the little ones in my life.  It was so easy to create a personalized video greeting. Just upload a few photos and some information about your child and they create a video that had my grandkids smiling from ear to ear.

Portable North Pole’s standard Santa’s Video is a FREE personalized video message from Santa Claus, filled with magic and exciting discoveries for your loved ones. It includes a brand new story and a sneak peek at never-before-seen North Pole locations!

Make Christmas even more memorable with the Personalized Premium Video package.  The Personalized Premium Video package features a personal message from Santa with exclusive video sequences, a personalized Christmas carol with your child or children’s names, photos of your children and a several surprises from Santa and his helpers!

The Interactive Letter Package includes a one-of-a-kind personalized, printed note from Santa to your child or loved one based on the customized information that you provide. Sprinkled with a great pinch of Christmas magic, the letter has an interactive webcam-enabled feature for even further Christmas delight in which your child takes a delightful virtual trip to Santa’s village post office!

Because I still believe in Santa and because the look on your little’s face when Santa says his name is priceless I give the Portable North Pole experience a holly-jolly four stars!

Disclaimer: I was provided with a free code to try Portable North Pole for review purposed. However, all thoughts and opinions expressed are my own and have not been influenced in any way.