The arrival of iWork 11 has been teased in a leaked Best Buy Mexico website ad. According to the page which has since been bounced off the Best Buy website, Apple’s work-happy software suite will be outed on Feb 19. That’s a Saturday which seems an odd time to out a new version of iWork. However, iWork 11 is due and we wouldn’t be surprised to see it revealed soon.
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Last week, the iPad 2 screen resolution and camera smarts seemed to be spilled in the latest iPad SDK but other clues have popped up at Best Buy. A series of three listening popped up briefly on the retailer’s website but have subsequently pulled. They appeared to reveal details on three iPad 2 models with two priced at $599 and packing WiFi and a third at $699…
While Google TV has not yet swum the Atlantic to hit UK shores, the news from our American cousins is not good. Google TV devices are already having their prices slashed. That may be part Black Friday/Cyber Monday related but the rune do not read well. Both Best Buy and Sony stores have slashed over $100 on Google TV devices. It is a little early to start cutting the cost of Google TV kit…
Best Buy is opening the digital doors of its online store in the UK tomorrow, for UK techheads to get their hands on Best Buy gadgets online. It also includes a “TechXpert” platform, where gadget geeks can post their own product reviews, and earn the chance to be a Best Buy product tester. Delivery costs start at zero, and there’s also the option to reserve and pick up in store.
Open 4 November | BestBuy.co.uk
You’re likely to be hearing a lot more about 3D TV this week as both Sky and Virgin Media begin rolling out their extra dimensional packages, and Best Buy is sensing a craze on the way. With this in mind, it’s just announced it’s going to be stocking 3D TVs from no fewer than six different gadget giants here in the UK. The question is, do you want to buy one, really?
Those stellar iPad sales are fast turning the laptop into an endangered species according to Best Buy CEO Brian Dunn. He’s been gabbing to the Wall Street Journal about sales trends at the big yellow gadget seller and claims the iPad has cut the chain’s laptop sales in half. Dunn says Best Buy is reorganising its stores to respond to the iPad effect – expect to see more ebook readers, rival tablets and smartphones stacked up while laptops and netbooks go the way of the red squirrel. Best Buy is also introducing new dedicated demo zones for Kinect and the Playstation Move. Still wondering if you should pick the latter up today? Try out PlayStation Move guide and PlayStation Move review!
Out now | From £429 | Apple (via Wall Street Journal)
Best Buy is opening its second UK store on Friday in Southhampton. While it is isn’t going for an Apple Store-style early morning opening like it did with the first Best Buy UK store in Essex, it’s promising a similar batch of first day gadget bargains. So what savings will swinging over to Southampton net you?
Best Buy flings opens the doors of its first UK store tomorrow so if you’re after a gadget bargain you’d better set your alarm clock. The Best Buy store at West Thurrock Retail Park in Essex is going for an Apple-style early morning opening with a 7am start. But what savings will you make if you race down there at the crack of dawn?