It is not enough that Apple (AAPL) is getting more aggressive with prices on its iPhone to take market share from the likes of Nokia (NOK) and Motorola (MOT). Now, Hewlett-Packard (HPQ) want a piece of the smartphone market.
It has introduced a new 3G enabled device called the iPAQ 600 Series Business Navigator will compete with high-end offerings from firms like Palm (PALM).
The market is too crowded, so this venture may be one of HP’s few failures. The business market, where the product is aimed, already has RIMM and PALM. Rumors are that Apple will introduce a business version of the iPhone.
HP should spend its efforts elsewhere.
Douglas A. McIntyre
Credit Card Companies Are Doing Something Nuts
Credit card companies are at war. The biggest issuers are handing out free rewards and benefits to win the best customers.
It’s possible to find cards paying unlimited 1.5%, 2%, and even more today. That’s free money for qualified borrowers, and the type of thing that would be crazy to pass up. Those rewards can add up to thousands of dollars every year in free money, and include other benefits as well.
We’ve assembled some of the best credit cards for users today. Don’t miss these offers because they won’t be this good forever.
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