Monday, May 17, 2010

Gadgetophilia (Gadgets) – Weekly Newsletter for May 10-17, 2010

Monday, May 17, 2010


Summary Box: Toyota wins loyalists with deals, but what happens without incentives?

Summary Box: Toyota’s deals face summer challenge

GOOD DEALS: After recalling 8 million vehicles, Toyota Motor Corp. lured buyers in March and April with unprecedented incentives, including zero-percent financing and two years of free maintenance. The company has extended those deals until June 1.
BUT ONLY FOR SO LONG: Toyota’s sales fell 16 percent between March and … Read more : Summary Box: Toyota wins loyalists with deals, but what happens without incentives?.

Nokia Latest Mobiles Create A Splash

NEW DELHI, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com)- Desperate to reclaim the status that it used to enjoy in the Indian sub continent even a few years back, Finnish mobile handset maker Nokia has resorted to aggressive price cut in the high end segment and it has also introduced number of new models in its lineup in recent …. Original source  : Nokia Latest Mobiles Create A Splash.

Barack Obama’s warning against iPod, Xbox

LONDON – US President Barack Obama has criticized new forms of technology, such as the iPod and the Xbox.

The leader, while addressing students at Hampton University, Virginia, also pointed out that journalists and news outlets these days have become obsessed with superficial coverage.

“You’re …. Read the original article  : Barack Obama’s warning against iPod, Xbox.

Survey shows consumers see improving quality for Ford; perception of Toyota drops

Survey shows Ford gains in perceived quality
DETROIT – Ford posted the biggest increase in an automotive research group survey measuring consumer perceptions of vehicle quality.
The report released Friday by the Automotive Lease Guide, or ALG, showed that consumers gave Ford’s line of cars higher scores for quality in the spring than in a … Read more »».

Electronic Arts Chief Operating Officer John Schappert answers question on Facebook

On the Call: Electronic Arts COO John Schappert
NEW YORK – Video game publisher Electronic Arts Inc. posted better-than-expected results for its fiscal fourth quarter Tuesday, but it left its guidance for the current quarter and for fiscal 2011 intact. That sent shares lower in after-hours trading, as some investors had expected EA to …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Electronic Arts Chief Operating Officer John Schappert answers question on Facebook.

Report says Toyota sought to attack credibility of witnesses testifying before Congress

Report: Toyota sought to discredit witnesses

NEW YORK – Toyota officials were looking to attack the credibility of witnesses who testified before Congress about sudden acceleration problems in the automaker’s vehicles, according to a report in Washington Post.
The Post says it obtained documents that show Toyota sought to create a public relations campaign based in part …. Source  : Report says Toyota sought to attack credibility of witnesses testifying before Congress.

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