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Sony KDL-46VE5
Photo gallery: Sony KDL-VE5 seriesIn case you haven't noticed, "green" is big business. One way for HDTV makers to cash in on the public's craving for efficiency is to label a TV "eco-friendly." Sony's KDL-VE5 series does just that, but unlike a lot of so-called green electronics, this...
Tags: TVs, TV & Home Theater, Sony KDL-VE5, Sony Corp., TV
Product reviews 2009-11-06
Browser rivals to register official complaints about Microsoft's ballot screen proposal
Opera"Browser rivals to register official complaints about Microsoft's ballot screen proposal". . . and by "browser rivals" you really mean Opera, who has been whimpering and whining the whole time. A browser that barely appears on anybody's charts, but still retains a cult following.I think Microsoft is improving with IE7...
Tags: Web browsers, ballot screen, Web browser, Opera Software ASA, ballot screen proposal, Microsoft Corp., official complaint
Discussion threads 2009-11-05
Jive hits SBS 4: SharePoint in Rear View Mirror
After last week's announcement of SharePoint 2010 by Microsoft, with a scheduled arrival date of second quarter 2010, Jive Software announced their 'Social Business Software 4' yesterday at their San Francisco 'Jiveworld' event. It was interesting to contrast the huge Vegas Microsoft unveiling...
Tags: Microsoft Windows Small Business Server, Mobile, Microsoft SharePoint, Microsoft Corp., Collaboration, Groupware, Content Management, Productivity, Enterprise Software, Software, Oliver Marks
Blog posts 2009-10-28
HP's kinder, gentler stance toward printer paper
A question and a comment[i]"I am now shoving the paper that I just used to print a press release about the HP program back into my printer so that at least both sides are used."[/i]Question: For 20 years at other employers and home I did that and it worked fine....
Tags: Printers, printer, humidity, Hewlett-Packard Co., laser printer
Discussion threads 2009-10-20
Motorola Barrage (Verizon Wireless)
Photo gallery:Motorola BarrageMotorola has a long history of creating durable cell phones, but with the occasional exception, they've ended up at Nextel. As we've long encouraged Moto to spread the rugged love, we were glad to see it launch the Motorola Barrage for Verizon Wireless. So named (or so we...
Tags: Telecom & Utilities, feature set, Motorola Inc., Verizon Wireless, Motorola Barrage
Product reviews 2009-10-08
Sylvania LC320SLX
Surprisingly, it won't work with Dish or DirectTV remotesThe Sylvania LC320SLX flat-panel LCD television is a great value for the money EXCEPT for a glaring problem which should be advertised on the box - remotes for the Dish and DirectTV satellite TV systems won't operate it. If I had...
Tags: TVs, TV & Home Theater, Network technology, Sylvania, TV
Discussion threads 2009-10-04
Corel Digital Studio 2010
Photo gallery:Corel Digital Studio 2010In the brand-new Corel Digital Studio 2010, Corel has turned out a consumer-friendly suite of photo and video editing software; think Apple's iMovie and iPhoto, but for the PC. With it, you can edit photos and videos, burn your media to a variety of disks, create...
Tags: Corporate communications, Corel Corp., Corel Digital Studio 2010
Product reviews 2009-09-02
2010 Lexus HS250h
Photo gallery:2010 Lexus HS250hWhen we were introduced to Lexus' new hybrid, we were assured that the HS250h was more than just a Toyota Prius with premium price tag. For starters, this new dedicated hybrid luxury model features a larger 2.4-liter gasoline engine. Although the two hybrids have identical wheelbases, the...
Tags: Eco Mode, Normal-Mode, Lexus HS250h, Lexus, Lexus HS, gasoline engine
Product reviews 2009-08-28
EVGA InterView 1700 Dual Monitor System
The EVGA InterView is essentially two 17-inch monitors combined into a single unit at the cost of $650. Its notable amenities include an integrated Webcam, three USB ports, and a built-in microphone. The EVGA InterView looks impressive on a desk, but its performance with games, movies, and on our DisplayMate...
Tags: Monitors & displays, eVGA, monitor, footstand
Product reviews 2009-08-20
Asus G71GX-RX05
Editors' Note: This review is part of our 2009 Retail Laptop and Desktop Back-to-School roundup, covering specific fixed configurations of popular systems that can be found in retail stores. Do you want a little more flash with your computing experience, but you're on a budget? The Asus G71GX-RX05 serves...
Tags: Games, Processors, Notebooks, Asus G71GX-RX05, ASUS
Product reviews 2009-07-01
NEC MultiSync EA221WM-BK
Wide-screen LCD monitors of the same dimensions can vary greatly in price and features, which makes comparison shopping a necessary step. For example, the Dell P2210 may be found online for $100 cheaper than the NEC MultiSync EA221WM the subject of this review, but the NEC offers four-way ergonomic...
Tags: Monitors & displays, Performance management, NEC Corp., Dell P2210, NEC Multisync EA221WM, monitor, bezel
Product reviews 2009-06-25
LG W2053TQ-PF - LCD display - TFT - 20"
The LG Flatron W2053TQ can be found priced from $150 to $180. The monitor includes a couple of useful eco-friendly options, and it has decent movie and game performance. Its matte screen also allows dark details to be seen more easily than the HP 2009m's glossy and reflective screen....
Tags: Monitors & displays, TFT, LCD, display, LG Electronics Inc., bezel, Autoset, LG Flatron W2053TQ, brightness, monitor, OSD, Hewlett-Packard Co.
Product reviews 2009-06-19
F.A.S.T.: Fleet Air Superiority Training 1.5 (Mobile)
War is coming to your part of the world in the summer of 2009, will you be ready?! Get ready with F.A.S.T.: Fleet Air Superiority Training. Fly skirmishes against simulated pilots to build flying and dogfighting skills, and then put those skills to the test in live head-to-head combat against...
Tags: Skill, Mobile, Training, Social Gaming Network, Wireless LANs, Wi-Fi, Performance Management, Wireless And Mobility, Human Resources, Workforce Management
Software downloads 2009-06-18
Acer G24
The 24-inch Acer G24 is an LCD computer monitor that costs about $399, with an expected street price of $359. If you're looking for a gaming-friendly monitor, you've come to the right place. Thanks to its high-gloss, TN+Film panel, the colors on the G24 look vibrant and smooth and high-speed...
Tags: Monitors & displays, Games, footstand, Different Categories, Acer G24, Dell Computer Corp., brightness, monitor, Acer Inc., display, game
Product reviews 2009-06-16
Fuel Efficiency Adviser
A typical car's trip computer shows information like average miles per gallon, range to empty, and distance traveled, but if you want to know more about your car's performance--a lot more--then the Fuel Efficiency Adviser deserves a place on your dashboard. Billed as a device to help you drive more...
Tags: Investment, Fuel Efficiency Adviser, Fuel Efficiency, advisor, car
Product reviews 2009-06-11
2009 Toyota Camry Hybrid
Photo gallery:2009 Toyota Camry HybridThe Prius may stand out as the iconic hybrid, but for those not needing to broadcast their green credentials to such a degree, Toyota also has the Camry Hybrid. Other than hybrid badges on sides and rear, the 2009 Toyota Camry Hybrid looks just like any...
Tags: Toyota Camry, Camry Hybrid, Toyota Camry Hybrid, Toyota Motor Corp.
Product reviews 2009-06-04
Microsoft adds some multi-touch glitz to Windows 7
Microsoft adds some multi-touch glitz to Windows 7another blog about ithere's another blog about it:http://windowsteamblog.com/blogs/windows7/rss.aspx..Another stab at Tablet PCsI hope MS does crucial design and engineering work to ensure that Tablet PCs take off this time. I think multitouch and the multitouch onscreen keyboard will be key to making this...
Tags: Tablets, Keyboards, Notebooks, multitouch, Microsoft Windows, tablet, multi-touch, backend service, keyboard, tablet PC, Apple Inc., Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows 7
Discussion threads 2009-05-27
Linux and the channel
Linux and the channelRE: Linux and the channelThere is a company called System 76. I have a Pangolin Laptop and I am posting with it now. I love it. The support is great. The hardware was tested by the company to work so I don't have to worry about my...
Tags: UNIX, OPEN SOURCE, ice cream, Linux, foreclosure
Discussion threads 2009-05-18
Xbox 360 to challenge Wii with motion-sensing camera?
Xbox 360 to challenge Wii with motion-sensing camera?Wii isn't successful because of technologyIt's the games, stupid. More mainstream appeal. The average person isn't interested in playing games to kill people or work on quests that take weeks to finish, they just want to have fun.This failed on the PS2 alreadyI...
Tags: Games, Microsoft Xbox 360, game, Microsoft Corp., Nintendo Wii, camera, Microsoft Xbox
Discussion threads 2009-05-13
2009 BMW 650i Convertible
Photo gallery:2009 BMW 650i ConvertibleFrom its active suspension to its cabin tech, the 2009 BMW 650i Convertible is the quintessential tech car, so we should be in love with this example of German engineering. But two design elements ruin what could be the beginning of a beautiful relationship: the 650i's...
Tags: BMW AG, car, suspension
Product reviews 2009-04-30
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