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Dual-core desktops as cheap as iPhones

Dual core desktops are getting cheaper and cheaper. Gateway, today, unveiled a new eMachines lineup that offers a dual-core eMachines T5230 Desktop PC for $449 after a mail-in rebate of $50.The machine comes with Advanced Micro Devices’ Athlon 64 X2 4400+, a dual-core 2.3GHz processor. It’s also got 1GB of...

Tags: semiconductors, dual-core processors, Desktops, Dell, AMD

Blog posts 2007-06-29

AMD's new chip a Phenom

Why is AMD changing the name of its high-end desktop processor line from Athlon to Phenom? It’s a metaphor for the companys expectations for the chips, due out later this year. AMD is aiming for its Phenom to be just that; a marvel of performance and unit sales, representing a...

Tags: dual-core processors, Desktops, AMD, multicore processors, semiconductors, Uncategorized

Blog posts 2007-05-14

Another take on AMD's debts

I have been looking at AMD’s cash flow situation, recently. While it’s true that the company will have a relatively high amount of debt after it issues its $2 billion in senior notes—that’s $2 billion, as you can see here (link: here) , plus extra $200 million set aside to...

Tags: AMD, Desktops, dual-core processors, notebooks, semiconductors, Servers, Uncategorized

Blog posts 2007-05-01

Who is worth more, you or AMD?

Im not sure how affluent ChipLand readers are. But I assume you are well off, since you can afford a computer and some form of Internet access. But, according to News.coms Michael Kanellos, its possible that youve made more money in your career than AMD has in its lifetime. Mr....

Tags: Uncategorized, Servers, semiconductors, quad-core processors, multicore processors, Intel, dual-core processors, Desktops, AMD

Blog posts 2007-04-23

Adventures in wireless

This is a blog about hardware. But sometimes it’s the software that really gets in the way. I spent time last night setting up a wireless router for a friend who recently purchased two shiny new computers. One, his machine, is a MacBook Pro. The other—which we’ll call “hers”—is a...

Tags: Uncategorized, semiconductors, notebooks, Intel, Hewlett-Packard, dual-core processors, Apple, AMD

Blog posts 2007-04-02

Warning signals tough going for AMD

Advanced Micro Devices is learning that growing up is sometimes hard. The company said today that it has had difficulty reacting to a slowdown in purchases from its PC maker customers during the early part of the first quarter. Thus it has lowered its revenue expectation for the period. AMD...

Tags: dual-core processors, processor price cuts, quad-core processors, consumer electronics, Hewlett-Packard, semiconductors, multicore processors, notebooks, Dell, Semiconductor architecture, Desktops, AMD, Servers, Uncategorized, Intel

Blog posts 2007-03-05

More information for quad-core shoppers

Quad-core processor shopping? Theres a saying among automotive enthusiasts that goes something like, “How fast do you want to go? Well, how much do you want to spend?” I dont think anyone would argue that it applies to high-end computers as well. When it comes to configuring a multi-thousand-dollar, high-end...

Tags: Processors, quad-core, processor

Blog posts 2007-03-05

Additional Resources

Canon introduces EOS-1D Mark IV Digital SLR Camera

Canon has just announced its newest EOS-1D series model: the Mark IV Digital SLR Camera. The two prime highlights of this 16.1-megapixel CMOS sensor camera are improved its AF system and full HD video capability. Professional event photographers (especially those at sporting...

Tags: Video, Canon Inc., Mark IV, Corporate Communications, Marketing, Rachel King

Blog posts 2009-10-20

Android opens doors for Google's next-gen search, ads and tools

Current problem with Android devicesI am Android fan, but nevertheless my next mobile phone will be HTC HD2 - i.e. Windows device. And the reason: all Andorid devices currently available have relatively small screen size and resolution. I am wandernig why Google doesn't urge on phone makers to offer...

Tags: INTERNET, Operating systems, Microsoft Windows, Cellular phones, Smart phones, advertisement, tool, Android Devices, phone, smart phone, Linux, operating system, Google Inc.

Discussion threads 2009-10-16

First Look: Ubuntu 9.10 beta "Karmic Koala"

wow... seriously?NOTE: This was supposed to be in response to the "good for poor people" comment, but I screwed up:Do you have any basis for your claims? Have you even used Linux, let alone this version of Ubuntu which is still just a Beta? Why does cost/money...

Tags: Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows, Operating systems, Microsoft Office, Ubuntu

Discussion threads 2009-10-02

How much do desktops matter?

How much do desktops matter?The desktop/laptop will be around longer than that.Laptops continue to grow more prevalent than desktops, but a workstation computer will be a very long standing fixture in the lives of those in the developed world. No one is going to write term papers on a...

Tags: Desktops, OPEN SOURCE, Operating systems, mobile world, desktop, Linux

Discussion threads 2009-06-19

Microsoft fumbles the digital TV transition

Microsoft fumbles the digital TV transitionHas the ATSC glitch affected you?If you?re a Media Center user, has this issue affected you? Leave a comment as a reply here. (If you have another coment to make, please start a new thread) I?ll be following up with Microsoft to see if I...

Tags: TVs, TV & Home Theater, Media Center PCs, digital television, digital TV transition, TV, Microsoft Corp.

Discussion threads 2009-06-15

Performance Report PRIMERGY RX600 S4

The PRIMERGY RX600 S4 is a space-saving 4-socket rack server which takes up just 4 height units. It has the Intel 7300 chip set, Intel Xeon processors, 4-way interleaved registered enhanced ECC PC2-5300F DDR2-SDRAM, a front-side bus with 1067 MHz timing, an 8-port SAS RAID controller with 512 MB cache,...

Tags: Performance, Fujitsu Siemens Primergy, SAS Institute, Fujitsu Ltd., Intel Xeon, PCI Express, PRIMERGY RX600 S4, PCI, Chipsets, Processors, Servers, Storage, Hardware, Semiconductors, Components

White papers 2009-06-01

Windows 7 "XP Mode" system requirements

Windows 7 "XP Mode" system requirementsAnother limitation: Chip-set virtualizationMany PCs don't have that support (Intel-VT, AMD-V).Wow...I'm glad I have a Mac!More Reasons For Not UpgradingIf you are a regular, non business consumer, you get this:1) Non business users can't download this for Windows 72) Have to check to...

Tags: Operating systems, Desktops, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows XP, hardware, Microsoft Corp.

Discussion threads 2009-04-29

Intel Atom processors hit 2.0GHz

Intel Atom processors hit 2.0GHzGMA 500 is crapTotal crap. Ask any unlucky Sony Vaio P owner.Intel had better make better chipset/video drivers or re-engineer the thing.RE: Intel Atom processors hit 2.0GHz2GB Max? You kidding right? With memory being so cheap now, it should support 4GB at least.If that's...

Tags: Chipsets, Semiconductors, Processors, GMA 500, graphics, Intel Corp., chipset, Intel Atom, processor

Discussion threads 2009-03-20

Open source share growing in netbook market

Open source share growing in netbook marketOpen source share growing in netbook marketI don't see linux growing in any market. The reports as you stated say linux is on the decline. I'm not a fan of the netbooks and think its a fad that will pass. You personally don't...

Tags: Netbooks, nettops & MIDs, Echo Chamber, netbook, netbook market, open source, Microsoft Corp.

Discussion threads 2009-03-19

Simple cost/benefit and the systems upgrade

Simple cost/benefit and the systems upgradeAnecdotal evidenceThis is the Nth time you use this particular setup of the two 690s as a basis for comparison between AIX/Power and Solaris/Whatever. As stated in another post the problems with that system has nothing to do with AIX but with design.I can counter...

Tags: Blade servers, Databases, Enterprise software, Recruitment & Selection, Storage, PCI, P690, T5440, Oracle Real Application Cluster

Discussion threads 2009-03-04

Give your system a mid-life kicker

Give your system a mid-life kickerDRAM/RAM/MemoryIt appears that the article doesn't point out that the amount of memory you can "address"/use depends on your Operating System, not just your motherboard. Windows 2000/XP/Vista 32-bit only support upto 4Gb of RAM. If you are going to go above that, then...

Tags: Flash memory, Processors, memory, mid-life kicker, kicker, RAM, processor, DDR2

Discussion threads 2009-02-09

Monster NVIDIA GTX 295 caught on camera

Monster NVIDIA GTX 295 caught on cameraAMD/ATI already have-Don't you follow the hardware news?http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814121294I would like to know...If this card has an effective 1792MB of memory(1792 for each GPU) or is it just cloned (892 for each GPU)? Also any other specs would be welcome.RE: Monster NVIDIA GTX 295 caught...

Tags: GPU, Monster NVIDIA GTX 295, cross-fire, Monster, camera

Discussion threads 2008-12-11

Forget about the name - The real question is how many flavors will Windows 7 come in?

Forget about the name - The real question is how many flavors will Windows 7 come in?They'll all be bitter.Don't get me wrong. I'm what passes for a happy Microsoft user, but all the "flavors" have and shall continue to leave a bitter taste and confused consumers. Another plus for...

Tags: Home entertainment, 64-bit, Operating systems, Games, SKU, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft NEEDS, real question, home theater

Discussion threads 2008-10-08