Netbook specialist Acer is apparently pleased with the idea that it was the first to introduce a netbook that lets users run either Windows 7 or Android. The company announced yesterday that it will continue this strategy and use the dual-boot feature on all upcoming dual-core netbooks.

Regardless of whether or not Windows Phone 7 becomes a huge success among the average Joes, Microsoft has already written the next step in its playbook, trying to woo the nearly impenetrable enterprise market. With its social media integration and the ability to connect to Xbox Live, it is being geared toward everyday consumers more than any Microsoft mobile platform before it.

According to Eedoo CEO Jack Luo, the Ebox is expected to feature an integrated controller-free platform similar to Kinect, along with 30 pre-installed games when it launches in Q1 2011.

Retail giant Best Buy is offering the T-Mobile G2 Smartphone powered by Froyo (Android OS 2.2) and even better it will have full access to the blazing speed of the 4G mobile network.  The phone's price is set at a surprisingly low $199.99 and will start shipping phones to pre-ordered customers by the end of October.  Powered by the Google platform, G2 will have the abilities and functionality of a full blown smartphone with access to all your favorite apps via the marketplace, send/receive email, photos, navigation, GPS, access to YouTube and online media streaming, all on the blazing 4G network. 

               YouTube is now in talks with Hollywood Studios to offer streamed pay per view to their site.  Seems as if YouTube is now taking a shot at Apple and Netflix as Internet streaming video is becoming more and more popular, especially as the next generation of Wi-Fi enabled televisions begin hitting the marketplace.  In what appears to be efforts to combine cable TV, streamed media, and search all into one product, Google and YouTube are heavy hitters when compared to cable or satellite providers, so this could be a huge turn in the way we watch TV and movies in the near future.

Samsung has just introduced a portable Blu-Ray player capable of rendering 1080p HD video and very smooth 3D playback. This $500 DVD player features a 10.1-inch screen, integrated Wi-fi, and 2 HDMI outputs. Perfect for the traveling person or for the kids.

If you’re already an owner or potential future owner of one of Apple’s popular products like the iPhone, iTouch, or newly released iPad then pay attention!  From experience, I know how frustrating it was before when you downloaded an app and it turned out to be a totally dud, especially when you’re purchasing them. 

Well now Apple is launching a “buy before you try” campaign which allows you to download the app and use it BEFORE you buy it.  With some limitations on apps, and less functionality between the “preview” app and the full version, this should be a great addition for Apples marketplace. 

Thanks to a quadruple-layer Blu-ray disc, 128GB of data can now be stored on a single disc, which is about 27x more than your standard DVD!  Thanks to the new Blu-ray standard "BDXL" which allows for the quadruple layer disc, but also has pushed the limits on their triple layer discs, which can now exceed up over 100GB of a single disc.  As of right now, you won't find any BDXL compliant players on the market for home users, this standard has really been developed, and will be used for professional applications such as media imaging and archiving.  As more data intensive 3D animations become more popular, we will eventually see the BDXL standard move towards the home market, but that is still a ways down the road.

Vodburner is an application that can record your Skype video chats and conferences, with the added benefit to edit the recorded video. You can save all of those important business teleconferences or personal conversations for future reference.

Eric Kintz, VP of Logitech, spoke on a lineup of webcams for the ultimate experience for video calls with "crystal-clear" stereo audio.  The HD Pro C910 records with a two mic system, and allows you to record a video in full HD 1080p.  Feeling like pictures?  The HD Pro snaps them with an impressive 10-megapixel camera designed for clarity and high resolution shots.  Good news is the HD Pro C910 is fairly priced at $99.  These are the perfect addition for those who use the popular VOIP services slike Skype to video chat with your friends and family.  Logitech will also be releasing three other models starting at $40 for the C270 (3 megapixel - 720p video calling - 1080p video recording), the C310 or $50 (5 megapixel camera - 720p video calling - 1080p video recording), and the C510 for $60 (Portable HD video calling and recording - 1080p). (www.logitech.com)