Amazon’s Results: Would You Bet The Farm On Its Long-Term Profitability?

Last quarter Amazon.com Inc’s results wrong-footed many analysts covering the stock, who had predicted just prior to the official earnings statement being disseminated that the number would meet expectations. Not quite and the shares reacted by diving up to 15% in choppy trading. So, what is prognosis now with the latest earnings almost upon us?

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HP’s Chromebook 13 Brings Premium Build To Google’s Low Cost Chrome For Work Platform

Chromebooks and Chrome OS with Google’s cloud services platform of apps, like its Docs, Sheets and Drive storage, continue to make inroads in the enterprise and other cost competitive markets like education. As a result, key computing OEMs like HP are continuing to flesh out Chromebook offerings that are more compelling with each iteration, especially considering their price points. HP took the wraps off their Chromebook 13 today, a machine that hits the sweet spot of the ultralight laptop market, with a svelte 2.86 pound brushed aluminum frame that measures just 12.9mm thick and a QHD+ display option at 3200X1800 resolution.

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HP’s new Chromebook 13 is thin and made out of brushed aluminum

HP has unveiled a new Chromebook today. It’s called HP Chromebook 13 and was apparently designed in partnership with Google. That kind of shows when you look at it, as its brushed aluminum construction and 12.9mm thinness pretty much scream “high-end”.

That said, the Chromebook 13 is more of a Chromebook Pixel for the masses, as it starts at just $499. At that price you do get the looks, but only a measly Pentium processor.

If you can pay more, then you’ll get a choice of Core m3, m5, or m7 CPU, up to 16GB of RAM, and up to 3,200×1,800 resolution for the 13.3-inch non-touch display….

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