iPad Mini steals Surface presale thunder
Apple teases a likely iPad Mini announcement right as Microsoft sets the price for its Surface tablet, and Boxee TV puts a new twist on DVRs.
Tuesday's CNET Update scratches beyond the Surface:
Microsoft is now taking preorders for the Surface tablet, which starts at $499. Today's tech news roundup looks at the prices and keyboard accessories for Microsoft's competitor to the iPad.
But just one hour after Surface details are released, Apple sends out a notice that it will have a media announcement on October 23, which is likely the iPad Mini. So the speculation continues for another week.
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If you like your phone screens extra large, then get excited for the Galaxy Note II. This 5.5-inch screen Android will be sold at Sprint on October 25, and has new features for the S-Pen Stylus.
Take a gander at the updated Foursquare.com. The site has a new search tool that anyone can use to find recommendations and nearby places -- no account required. Foursquare is becoming less about earning points and becoming mayor, and more about being a useful tool, like Yelp.
Boxee TV is putting a new twist on the DVR. The system has no internal storage, it saves all your television recordings in the cloud. And there are no storage limits. It costs $99 but also requires a $15 monthly subscription. Boxee TV has its own antenna for recording over-the-air TV and it can pick up some basic cable. It doesn't pause live TV like a typical DVR, but it does let you record two shows at once. Recordings can also be watched through the Boxee website. It hits stores November 1 and will launch with eight markets.
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