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Sixth straight quarterly loss for AMD: Sixth straight quarterly loss for AMDReport DateUmmm, the report date in the link states "19th April 2007". Either this isn't the correct link, or we have some insight into AMD's problems...Truth, things do not look good for AMDand all the good wishes amount to very little.Two wordsCore 2Right when it...; Tags: Processors, AMD CPU, quarterly loss, Advanced Micro Devices Inc., Intel Corp.; Discussion threads 2008-04-18
Attack code puts Windows PCs at risk: Attack code puts Windows PCs at riskThis is a moot point...... as California and Silicon Valley melts in the summer heat, there won't be any computers left to hack!Oh dear!!! :-(First one is dangerousIt is pretty important for cable modem users who don't use a non-Windows router to apply the...; Tags: PRODUCTIVITY, Operating systems, Patches, Processors, PC, AMD CPU, CPU, Microsoft Corp., Advanced Micro Devices Inc., Linux, computer, operating system, Microsoft Windows, Windows PC; Discussion threads 2006-07-25
AMD stock downgraded to 'sell': AMD stock downgraded to 'sell'Analyst... what a JOKE !These friggin morons couldn't BUY a CLUE when it comes to tech stocks. Rumors and gossip rule Wall Street and few if any analyst ever do their homework. It's the clueless leading the blind, as they fleece investors.Contradictions? Vested interests?How do...; Tags: Network technology, Processors, 64-bit, stock, AMD CPU, Advanced Micro Devices Inc., Intel Corp., Int-hell FUD; Discussion threads 2006-03-13
Intel: Friend or foe?: Intel: Friend or foe?AMD has a pointIntel implies that AMD can't compete. I find that to be disingenuous at best. AMD CPU's out-perform Intel and do it for less money. If it were about true competition then AMD would be killing Intel. However when Intel corrupts the capitailst system through...; Tags: Processors, Microsoft Corp., AMD CPU, Intel Corp., Advanced Micro Devices Inc.; Discussion threads 2005-09-07
Intel to shelve new desktop, server chips: Intel to shelve new desktop, server chipsThis ought to be interestingWill it be "64-bits Everywhere"? or some kind of improved heat reduction? or an Itanium bail-out?I'll be watching with great interest.Translation, we got caught with our pants down.I think Intel was convinced they could roll out one more 32-bit version...; Tags: Network technology, Semiconductors, Processors, Now IT, server, AMD CPU, desktop, Intel Corp., chip, Advanced Micro Devices Inc., 64-bit; Discussion threads 2004-05-07

AMD compatibility no problem for Intel chip: AMD compatibility no problem for Intel chipGreatjust come up with a socket 754 P4. Then we can use P4s with the next AMD Hypertransport specification.DDR II. Update the BIOS to use 'hyperthreading.Sure really. Jolly roger that. PCI-express {burp}. Right whats next ? Oh Windows 64 -bit. This will be good....; Tags: Semiconductors, Network technology, Processors, AMD CPU, Advanced Micro Devices Inc., Intel Corp., chip; Discussion threads 2004-02-13

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Acer announces $499 home theater-friendly mini PC: If your geek tendencies have ever desired to shoehorn a computer into your home theater, now's the time to give in. Acer introduced the Aspire X1200 this morning, which for $450 includes on-board NVIDIA GeForce 8200 graphics, an AMD Athlon (remember those?) X2 2850e processor and, thankfully,...; Tags: Acer Inc., mini-PC, Serial ATA, Home Entertainment, Digital Video, Processors, Storage, Hardware, Personal Technology, Semiconductors, Components, Andrew Nusca; Blog posts 2008-07-08
Kiwi Application Monitor (zip): Kiwi Application Monitor is a small program which lets you monitor your applications/processes. It collects data about their running time, memory usage and cpu time usage. It also monitors your computer's memory load RAM. It also has an process viewer included. This version is the first release on CNET Download.com.; Tags: Monitor, KozMos, Kiwi Application Monitor, Monitors & Displays, Hardware, Components; Software downloads 2008-07-08
Flash Player and Pentium 2 CPUs don't play nice together: Flash Player and Pentium 2 CPUs don't play nice togetherNot just flash and not just P2Pentium II cpu's are not the only one's that might still be out there that don't support SSE. The AMD K-6 series which was contemporary with the P2 and the early Athlon's (contemporary with...; Tags: Processors, Pentium II CPU, CPU, Intel Pentium, Pentium 2 CPU, Macromedia Flash Player, Pentium 2, SSE; Discussion threads 2008-07-07
What's next for the MacBook Air?: Brook Crothers at CNet's nanotech blog has posted an interesting piece about what upgrade options might be coming for the MacBook Air. Drives Apple dropped the price of the 64GB Solid State Disk SSD option by US$400 on Thursday but Crothers points to higher capacity, 128GB...; Tags: Processor, Disk, MBA, Apple MacBook, Battery, Apple Inc., Solid State Disk, Intel Corp., MLC, Engineering, Notebooks, Hardware, Notebooks & Tablets, Jason D. O\'Grady; Blog posts 2008-07-07
HP Pavilion dv6915nr: We've long been fans of HP's Pavilion line of laptops, which combine an attractive design with media-friendly features at a fair price. By those criteria the Pavilion dv6915nr, a configuration available only in retail stores, is a no exception. It features the familiar glossy black case, light-touch media controls, and...; Tags: Desktops, HP Pavilion, dv6915nr, Hewlett-Packard Co.; Product reviews 2008-07-03
Dell 1525-122B: Note: This review is part of our Back to School 2008 roundup, covering specific configurations of popular laptops that can be found in retail stores.As middle-of-the-road as a laptop gets, Dell's Inspiron 1525 is an excellent go-to choice for basic computing, especially if you take the time to configure a...; Tags: Notebooks, Processors, Dell Inspiron, Dell Computer Corp., Intel Core 2 Duo, laptop computer; Product reviews 2008-07-03
Dell 1420-123B: Note: This review is part of our Back to School 2008 roundup, covering specific configurations of popular laptops that can be found in retail stores.We were very fond of Dell's 14-inch Inspiron 1420 laptop when Dell launched it in the spring of 2007, as we find that 14-inch models offer...; Tags: Notebooks, Dell Computer Corp., Dell Inspiron, laptop computer; Product reviews 2008-07-03
NVIDIA hit by faulty mobile GPU disclosure: NVIDIA hit by faulty mobile GPU disclosureNvidia ain't what they used to be.AMD has made ATI the place to be today. I think Nvidia's attitude has caused them more problems than anything. At one time I wouldn't have considered anything but Nvidia for my GPU. Now I try to stay...; Tags: NVidia Corp., GPU disclosure, faulty mobile, GPU, mobile; Discussion threads 2008-07-03
Nvidia whacked over defective notebook chips; Offers driver to keep processors cool: Nvidia whacked over defective notebook chips; Offers driver to keep processors coolCustomer use patterns...Translated, "We didn't plan for customers to actually turn their notebooks on."What a crock!I think this article......uses "impacted" far too many times. The correct word is "affected".RE: Nvidia whacked over defective notebook chips; Offers driver to keep...; Tags: Semiconductors, Network technology, Notebooks, Processors, processor, NVidia Corp., chip, notebook, defective notebook chip, Offers driver, notebook chip; Discussion threads 2008-07-03
Nvidia whacked over defective notebook chips; Offers driver to keep processors cool: Updated: Nvidia said its fiscal second quarter revenue will fall well short of targets because of weak demand, pricing pressure from AMD's ATI and a faulty graphics processors on older notebook systems. In an SEC filing, the company said it is offering a driver that keeps fans running to relieve...; Tags: Processor, Notebook, NVidia Corp., Notebook Chip, Chip, GPU, MCP, Semiconductors, Network Technology, Hardware, Networking, Larry Dignan; Blog posts 2008-07-03
Helpdesks and productivity: Helpdesks and productivityGood start, and then...You lost it.1980 CalledThey want their mainframes back. :DWhy don't you explain your present value...calculation. Do you even know what present value means? What time period are we talking?Huh?You imply that on a Sun Ray platform the only problems are the applications or how they...; Tags: Call centers, help desk, Sun Microsystems Inc., Sun Ray, PC; Discussion threads 2008-07-03
AVADirect Core 2 SLI DDR3 Gaming System: If you consider this upper midrange $3,220 AVADirect's Core 2 SLI DDR3 Gaming System representative of the value and build quality available from this small custom builder, we can report that we were mostly happy with this PC, even if we found it loud and its gaming performance a bit...; Tags: Games, AVADirect Core 2 SLI DDR3 Gaming System; Product reviews 2008-07-02
AMD Phenom gets (a little) faster: AMD Phenom gets a little fasterAMD strikes back!Hi, soon as the 45nm part gets out with DDR3 memory support look out, we will see AMD lead again!!!Even right now the Phenom is the best gamer cpu with any UT3 engine based games!!!; Tags: Games, AMD Phenom, Advanced Micro Devices Inc.; Discussion threads 2008-07-02
News to know: Microsoft; Yahoo; Google; IT contractors: Notable headlines: Larry Dignan: Microsoft's search plan: It's about semantics and possibly for naught. Dennis Howlett: Powerset's smarts are Microsoft's gain Paul Miller: Powerset really does go to Microsoft... but for how much? Mary Jo Foley: Confirmed: Microsoft buys Powerset natural-language search...; Tags: Google Inc., Larry Dignan, Information Technology, Yahoo! Inc., Microsoft Corp., Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA), Team Management, 3G, Web Services, Middleware, Enterprise Software, Software, Management, Cellular Phones, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology; Blog posts 2008-07-02