Looking to rebound from its unsuccessful foray into tablet computing with its 5-inch Streak, Dell Inc. is selling a 3G/4G-capable model of the 16GB Streak with two months of free service on T-Mobile on QVC at a price point of $319.  “The QVC deal, which is being made available online ahead of TV, beats Dell’s own price and is competitive with others found on the Web.  The offer includes free, standard shipping and the QVC’s “easy pay” plan of five monthly payments of $63.80 each plus tax.  The prices above reflect the product page on QVC’s website; the source article in TabTimes linked below mentions a price of $299.  In any event, as of this morning the product is not available through QVC.

Get ready for a slew of Tablet deals on “Black Friday.”  TabTimes  Nov. 11. 2011

 

Polaroid announced last Friday a partnership with HSN that brings some of its newest products to the DRTV network during a "Polaroid Hour" show.  The first such shows took place on Sunday, July 4, from 12:00 a.m. - 2:00 a.m., and 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. ET.  Onetime HSN tech expert Katie Linendoll represents Polaroid as an expert guest during the programs.  Details about the products on offer appear after the jump in the full HSN press release.  For background on Linendoll, you may want to give a read to this myGloss.com interview. Continue reading »

 

A Sony representative opines about the value of the bedside real estate its Dream Machine, model 8FC-59 commanded in the years after its 1968 release.  But clock radios fell from favor in the 80s and 90s — only to get a boost from MP3/iPod player connectivity.  Now manufacturers hope that internet-capable clock radios will boost sales yet again.  The Chumby, DreamScreen and Dash are three of the offerings from major manufacturers in recent years that enable the Facebook-obcessed to check for status updates the moment they wake up.  Of course, there is a threat to this clock radio renaissance — the smartphone.  The New York Times Jun. 9, 2010

 

The price of the exclusive QVC offer was $559, while a model with the same configuration became available on the Dell website just a week later for $487.  That’s a 15% premium for customers buying a new but decidedly entry-level PC.  So, were the QVC shoppers willing “early adapters” or naïve dupes? PC World Feb. 26, 2009

 

Computer maker Dell will begin accepting “pre-orders” for its new Inspiron Mini 10 netbook through QVC about a week before Dell starts taking advance orders on its own Web site.  Here’s why according to a Dell spokesmann, “”Because netbooks are a new PC category, particularly with non-technical, mainstream consumers, a conversational, demonstration-centered experience like a QVC [TV] spotlight segment is an ideal venue to inform, engage, and excite.”  Say it on, brother…  Betanews Feb. 19, 2009

 
Honeywell Altura ML Series HDTV

Honeywell Altura ML Series HDTV

SOYO Inc. has signed an agreement with HSN to debut Honeywell brand HDTVs. On Saturday February 7th, HSN will feature the Honeywell Altura(tm) ML Series High-Definition LCD HDTVs in 32 and 42 inch sizes.”  Soyo Group, Inc. Press Release on Marketwatch.com Feb. 4, 2009

 

The cheeky news item on the UK’s Inquirer website is available here.  And confirmation comes from QVC’s program guide here.  Dec. 6, 2008

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