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#Dell announced the world’s first 4K UHD high-brightness ultra-short throw laser projector, the #DellAdvanced 4K Laser Projector (S718QL). This new projector is ideal for a boardroom or classroom that needs a good picture even in bright light. The projector provides 8.3 million pixels and only need 4 inches between it and the wall. Dell is also announcing a new 38-inch curved UltraSharp monitor (U3818DW). This ultra-wide monitor is ideal for financial customers, engineering, or any customer that needs room to multitask.

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Microsoft cuts Xbox One price to $249

#Microsoft is cutting the price of its #XboxOne console to $249. The new price marks the third price cut in less than two months, ahead of the new Xbox One S launch on August 2nd. 500GB versions of the Xbox One are now $249, and this includes bundles with games like Gears of War: Ultimate Edition, Quantum Break, Forza Motorsport 6, Rise of the Tomb Raider, and Rare Replay. Retailers like Best Buy and Amazon will be selling Microsoft's Xbox One console at the new $249 price point immediately, and the software giant says the consoles will be available at $249 "while supplies last." Microsoft's aggressive Xbox One pricing follows a sales gap between its console and Sony's PlayStation 4. Sony has sold more than 40 million PS4s, but it's not clear exactly how many Xbox Ones have been sold as Microsoft hasn't provided sales figures for quite some time. EA previously revealed Microsoft had sold 19 million Xbox One consoles back in January.
http://www.theverge.com/2016/7/24/12266322/microsoft-cuts-xbox-one-price-to-249