Here’s one of my team, Bob Pearson, chatting all about social media…

Zinio just got some cool new features. I’m a big fan. According to Rubel “The service, called Zinio Inside, opens up 50,000 back issues of popular magazines and newspapers from around the world to full text indexing. Once you find what you’re looking for, many of these magazines archived articles can be previewed for free, with individual digital downloads available for purchase in many cases starting at 99 cents. Zinio is also offering free magazine subscription this month through their Read Green program.”

And wondering why so many just suck. Stumbled onto these two posts over at MiniMicrosoft and ProudlyServing which are thoughtful perspectives from employees…

First… “Our mission statement: “Create experiences that combine the magic of software with the power of Internet services across a world of devices.” Ba-roo? Everytime I think of it, all I see is a grinning Doug Henning tossing a handful of confetti sparkles into the air, gasping, “…the magic of software!” and conjuring up a glittering world full of devices. Mr. Adam Barr works over the mission statement and comes up with something far more direct.”

Then… “So what do I think the vision statement should be? I like something that describes how often somebody interacts with Microsoft software. If we make the time frame short enough, we will have to cover all devices, because the person has to be within reach of a Microsoft device that often. Of course it has to involve the Internet, no duh…. So let’s start with a vision statement like “Every person on earth will have an interaction with Microsoft software every TIME-PERIOD.”

Some more good thoughts over here…

A few folks have been asking me about Dell’s Xmas line-up. The background here is that the WSJ ran a story – which is now doing the rounds in the regional pubs that somehow suggested that we are a little light on products this Xmas. Not letting the facts stand in the way of a good story, they chose to motor ahead. They couldn’t be more wrong.

So, to those that have been dropping me emails on this, here is the rub. This year we have launched more new products than any competitor and have more consumer products (and more on the way) than ever. This includes the really cool Studio brand and Studio Hybrid.

Those shopping at dell.com will find that Dell has 38 different laptops and about 54 desktops for sale – all available in countless configurations. These include Inspiron desktops and mini’s to Alienware gaming powerhouse machines. In retail stores worldwide where Dell systems can be found, look for laptops like the Inspiron and XPS M1330 (Most Dell Awards ever); Studio slim desktops, XPS All-in-ones (my fave at home). Also, Alienware Auora desktops are now available at Best Buy.

Every day during the holidays Dell is featuring certain laptop and desktop systems at www.dell.com/everyday and for those interested in gifts, but not sure what, we have a selection of gifts for family and friends at www.dell.com/gifts.

Ok – so that’s the rub. While I’m not going to turn this into a Dell blog I will do as a few of you have suggested and use my little printing press to correct the haze delivered by those with a big printing press.

We’ve just launched a web TV channel for UK small businesses called smallbusinessadvice.tv. We carried out some research earlier in the year and learned that the small business community is disappointed with current business TV programmes like The Apprentice. So we got together with British Chambers of Commerce and Intel to launch our own show. smallbusinessadvice.tv is in a nutshell:

• Expert advice and commentary from industry experts on a wide range of key topics
• Hosted by former CNBC anchor Sean Walsh
• Episodes broadcast live with content available on demand
• Downloadable ‘How To’ videos, successful case studies and opportunity for community conversations with other small businesses
• Aim is to help give UK small businesses the edge

Our first episode airs live on Friday at 1pm UK time.