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WinBook PowerSpec T470

By itself, WinBook's new PowerSpec T470 looks like a strong-enough machine for Windows Vista Home Premium. If it came in around $800 or so, we'd be happy with its overall price performance, too. The problem is that at $999, it's too close in price to the faster Dell Dimension E521....

Tags: Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Performance management, Processors, WinBook, PowerSpec T470, PowerSpec, Dell Dimension E521, Dell Computer Corp., Dell Dimension, Intel Core 2 Duo, performance

Product reviews 2007-02-02

Dell Dimension E521

Most of the hardware behind Dell's midrange Dimension E521 isn't that new. What is exciting is that Dell now offers it with Windows Vista Home Premium. The Dimension E521 in general is a typically customizable Dell PC, and the $1,029 configuration we received demonstrates that if you pick the right...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Desktops, Dell Computer Corp., Dimension E521, Microsoft Windows Vista, Dell Dimension E521, Dell Dimension

Product reviews 2007-01-30

Dell Dimension C521

After so much buildup, you might think that the Dell Dimension C521 would make a more dramatic entrance. It is, after all, one of the first two Dell consumer desktops to include a processor from AMD. But rather than rolling out the new partnership at the top of the desktop...

Tags: Desktops, Video cards, Processors, Dell Dimension, Dimension C521, Dell Computer Corp.

Product reviews 2006-09-18

From a 386 PC to a Dell Dimension XPS

The ever-changing, evolving PCCNET News.com's Tom Krazit talks with Dell's Brian Zucker about the evolution of the personal computer in the last 25 years and how consumer demands will further the growth and direction of the PC.

Tags: PC

Videos 2006-08-03

Dell Dimension E310

Entry-level PCs usually scrape the bottom of the barrel in terms of components and performance; they're good for Web surfing, e-mailing, and word processing--and not much else. With the Dimension E310, Dell is raising the bar and the price. Dell calls the E310 ($957 with monitor and speakers) an entry-level...

Tags: Chipsets, PCI, Processors, Dell Dimension, Dimension E310, Dell Computer Corp.

Product reviews 2006-02-14

Additional Resources

Microsoft buys DATAllegro

Microsoft on Thursday said that it will acquire DATAllegro, which makes data warehouse appliances. The purchase is expected to "extend the capabilities of Microsoft's mission critical platform," according to a statement. DATAllegro will ride shotgun with other software to manage data and give the software giant one...

Tags: Data Warehouse, Server, Microsoft Corp., DATAllegro, Business Intelligence, Storage, Databases, Enterprise Software, Software, Data Management, Hardware, Larry Dignan

Blog posts 2008-07-24

Can Ubuntu win the OS beauty pageant?

Can Ubuntu win the OS beauty pageant?Sure it canIf you are using gnome (Ubuntu's default desktop envrionment) just go to gnomelook.org and look at the screen shots people have posted. There are a lot of creative folks out there. It's pretty easy to make gnome look and act like auqa....

Tags: Apple Mac OS, Operating systems, OPEN SOURCE, Desktops, Compiz-fusion, Even Linux, Ubuntu, operating system

Discussion threads 2008-07-23

Can Ubuntu win the OS beauty pageant?

Mark Shuttleworth, founder of Canonical, the company behind Ubuntu, has thrown down the gauntlet to his merry band of open source followers: Make Ubuntu as pretty and ultimately better looking than Apple's Mac OS. eWeek's Darryl Taft quotes Shuttleworth Techmeme: "The great task in front of...

Tags: Ubuntu, Mark Shuttleworth, Operating System, Linux, Open Source, Operating Systems, Desktops, Software, Hardware, Larry Dignan

Blog posts 2008-07-23

Survey: Corporations hold out on Vista

Sixty percent of IT administrators have no plans to deploy Vista despite service pack 1, which fixed the operating systems problems, according to a survey of 1,100 IT managers. The survey, conducted by KACE, which makes systems management appliances, found that there are 10 percent more holdouts...

Tags: Operating System, Microsoft Windows Vista, Kace, Survey, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Marketing Research, Operating Systems, Microsoft Windows, Software, Marketing, Larry Dignan

Blog posts 2008-07-23

Acer P241W

The Acer P241w can be found for as cheap as $380--a very fair price for a 24-inch LCD--and boasts a unique look and very bright image. Of the five 24-inch displays we've reviewed this year, we'd rank it fourth, but it still does some things better than its higher ranked...

Tags: foot stand, display, Acer P241W, Acer Inc., OSD, bezel

Product reviews 2008-07-22

Saying that Windows "Workstation" 2008 is faster than Vista doesn't make it so

Saying that Windows "Workstation" 2008 is faster than Vista doesn't make it soPar for the course wrt anti-Vista bashers.They believe that repeating something ad nauseum will somehow make it true.Journalism or Rant?I'm afraid you've followed suit rather than taking the high road on this issue. By even responding to...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Vista, RAM, workstation, Microsoft Windows XP

Discussion threads 2008-07-22

Apple hints at lower prices as iPod, notebook refresh on tap

Amid all the chatter about Apple's fiscal third quarter results, which were strong, most concerns about the future revolve around two words: Gross margins. The big takeaway for technology buyers: Those lower margins hint at cheaper iPods and notebooks in the not-to-distant future. Following Apple's typical strong...

Tags: Notebook, Apple iPod, Apple MacBook, Apple Inc., Peter Oppenheimer, September, Digital Music, Digital Media, Personal Technology, Consumer Electronics, Larry Dignan

Blog posts 2008-07-22

HP Compaq CQ50-115NR

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 excited when HP announced the revival of the Compaq Presario brand earlier this year. Here was the promise of a family of basic, entertainment-oriented laptops at...

Tags: Desktops, Compaq Presario, Compaq Computer Corp., Hewlett-Packard Co.

Product reviews 2008-07-21

eMachines T5274

The eMachines T5274 is eMachines' higher-end budget desktop for the back to school season. While it seems like a good deal for $400, the fact is that the low-end PC market has become increasingly competitive this year, which makes it hard for systems such as this one that straddle two...

Tags: DVD, Consumer electronics, eMachines Inc., eMachines T5274

Product reviews 2008-07-21

Apple's Mac shipments surge; Lowballs on outlook again

Apple's Mac shipments surge; Lowballs on outlook againApple on the MoveApple continues to impress both in unit sales and marketshare gains. It has taken Steve Jobs awhile to make significant inroads into PC marketshare, but you are now witnessing the fruits of his perseverance. If Apple only had a development...

Tags: Development tools, Apple Inc.

Discussion threads 2008-07-21

Dear OEM: Ditch the crapware, you'll make up the revenue elsewhere

Dear OEM: Ditch the crapware, you'll make up the revenue elsewhereSony can afford to.They aren't selling $299.00 desktops or $399.00 laptops. There systems sell for a premium. Other OEMs are forced to subsidize the hardware with these offers.Reactions"First reaction: That's great that Sony is moving the needle on...

Tags: Broadband Internet, OEM, crapware, Crapware

Discussion threads 2008-07-21

Dear OEM: Ditch the crapware, you'll make up the revenue elsewhere

Ed Bott is the picture of PC bliss. He got a crapware free Sony laptop and you'd think the guy is in heaven. Ed writes: For the past two months, I've been using an astonishingly light and agile Sony VAIO notebook and loving every minute of...

Tags: Revenue, Sony Corp., PC, PC Company, Manufacturer, Ed, Desktops, Hardware, Larry Dignan

Blog posts 2008-07-21

Sony's amazing crapware-free PC

Sony's amazing crapware-free PCWhat's really sad.......is that you didn't bother to read the part where it says Sony quickly changed its mind about charging for crap-free PCs before running your yap.WrongAs John E notes, no customer has ever been charged for this option and the decision to charge was canceled...

Tags: Desktops, Notebooks, Sony Corp., PC

Discussion threads 2008-07-21

The computer mouse set to die out in the next five years? Don't bet on it!

The computer mouse set to die out in the next five years? Don't bet on it!I've used perfect Voice Recognition--it still sucksWant to experiment with perfect VR? I did! Here's how:Have a friend (who is willing to be your input device for a full 8 hour day) type for you...

Tags: Mice, Keyboards, mouse, computer, computer mouse, keyboard

Discussion threads 2008-07-21

News to know: Amazon S3 outage; iPhone 3G; SOA debugging; Microsoft

Notable headlines: Michael Krigsman: Amazon S3: 'Elevated error rates'. Techmeme GigaOm: S3 Outage Highlights Fragility of Web Services Dana Blankenhorn: Do open source applications take security seriously? Dancho Danchev: Spam coming from free email providers increasing ...

Tags: Apple iPhone, S3 Inc., Larry Dignan, Apple Inc., SOA, Amazon.com Inc., Apple iPhone 3G, Microsoft Corp., Outage, 3G, Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA), Sales Strategy, Open Source, Cellular Phones, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Web Services, Enterprise Software, Software, Sales

Blog posts 2008-07-21