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Decisions, Decisions

Decisions, DecisionsLets have the UNEDITED version shall weI couldn't believe you of all people were using Vista yesterday. Great isn't it? You mean showing the video? that was my wife's old Powerbook - remember: Steve Jobs is really a time traveler, that's how he copies Microsoft's stuff years before...

Tags: Notebooks, G4 iMac, Apple MacBook, Wintel, Apple PowerBook

Discussion threads 2007-02-22

Reading the Times - about Intel

Reading the Times - about IntelGiga-hurts[i]Now, in reality, Intel concentrated on selling megahertz, not processing performance - a 3.0Ghz dual core "woodcrest" is a blinding 18% faster than its 2Ghz counterpart - more comparisons here - but the really important point everyone missed is that Intel's announcement was about manufacturing,...

Tags: Notebooks, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Processors, G4 iMac, Intel Corp., Apple PowerBook, clock speed

Discussion threads 2007-02-06

Additional Resources

Psystar Open(Q)

If nothing else, Psystar's OpenQ should serve as a message to Apple that it's long overdue in bringing quad-core CPUs to its mainstream desktops. Because as much as the OpenQ lacks Apple's design polish, this $799, illicitly OS X-based midtower runs circles around Apple's $1,499 24-inch iMac on our benchmarks....

Tags: Apple Mac OS X, PRODUCTIVITY, Desktops, Processors, Psystar, Snow Leopard, Apple Inc.

Product reviews 2009-10-09

What do you want to see in Apple's new iMac; MacBook?

RE: What do you want to see in Apple's new iMac; MacBook?USB 3.0, an included game (got an iBook G4 years ago, came with Tony Hawk 3 preinstalled), wireless A/V support would be awesome. And LOWER PRICES.Absolutely nothing.Keeping them away from my sight should be enough to make me happy.I'm...

Tags: Desktops, Notebooks, CD Eject, Psychotherapist, Apple iMac, Apple MacBook, Apple Inc., CD

Discussion threads 2009-09-25

Thwarted by technology

I have a devicethat is still using a serial connection! I finally found a quality serial to USB converter... but I am waiting for it to get here before I pass verdict on it's reliability.Still have two applications that are Windows only... makes it difficult since I have to maintain...

Tags: Consumer electronics, Media players, Microsoft Windows, DVD, DVD player

Discussion threads 2009-08-11

eMachines ET1810-03

If you're shopping for a light-duty computer on a budget but still crave the performance benefits of a full-size desktop, the $370 eMachines ET1810-03 budget desktop might be the answer. It doesn't have the eMachines EL1300G-01w's slim-tower profile, but it makes a dramatic improvement in performance with a fast Intel...

Tags: Ethernet, Modems, Fax, DVD, Consumer electronics, Desktops, eMachines ET1810-03, eMachines Inc.

Product reviews 2009-07-31

How many PCs are enough? 5? 10?

How many PCs are enough? 5? 10?My Count ...8 PC's, 1 Laptop, 2 servers ...But I run my business out of my house ...LudoI want in on this1 RS 60003 Macs2 Laptops2 HP Netservers LH3s4 Desktops.I have been trying to get that number down for years though. Let's See1...

Tags: Notebooks, Desktops, laptop computer, PC

Discussion threads 2009-07-22

Mac users suffer Safari 4 woes

Mac users suffer Safari 4 woesNo Mac issues hereIt works well.Now on Windows, Safari is a PIG - memory, CPU, etc.Works great on my MacNo issues to report here. Nice and fast. The new UI changes here and there take a little getting used to. Overall, I'm very satisfied.RE: Mac...

Tags: Microsoft Windows, Desktops, Web browsers, Safari 4, Apple Safari, Safari 4 woe, Mac-user, Apple Macintosh

Discussion threads 2009-06-26

HP Pavilion Slimline s3710t Customizable Desktop PC

We've been fans of HP's Pavilion Slimline desktops for a few years now. With the right combination of components, they can tackle both general productivity and home entertainment chores with aplomb. The $869 Pavilion Slimline S7310t is no different from its predecessors, offering a Blu-ray drive, wireless networking, and speedy...

Tags: Desktops, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Video cards, Processors, desktop computer, PC, HP Pavilion, home entertainment, Intel Core 2 Duo, Pavilion Slimline, HP Pavilion Slimline, graphics, Hewlett-Packard Co.

Product reviews 2009-05-22

Sony Vaio LV250B

Sony's new Vaio LV250B all-in-one remains just as feature-rich and versatile as the debut version, the LV100 series. This new model features a new CPU, generally better specs, and a lower price than the LV180J we reviewed back in September, all of which is great. Even better, Sony stays true...

Tags: Desktops, Processors, Sony Corp., HDMI, Sony Vaio, Vaio LV250B, home entertainment, Intel Core 2 Duo

Product reviews 2009-05-13

Sony Vaio JS250J

It might lack a touch interface, and it's certainly not a Nettop, but nonetheless, Sony's $1,099 20-inch Vaio JS250J reignites our enthusiasm for Sony's line of Windows Vista-based all-in-one desktops. No other Windows vendor offers an all-in-one with as many features for a comparable price, and although it can't surpass...

Tags: Desktops, Processors, Sony Vaio, Vaio JS250J, Sony Corp., Intel Core 2 Duo

Product reviews 2009-05-07

Runcore Pro IV SSD benchmarks

Runcore Pro IV SSD benchmarkssomething's up with your WD drive!53 seconds to open mail? that's insane. 26 for firefox? i have the same system with the 7200 rpm drive, and though i would expect it to be faster than the 5400, it opens firefox in a couple seconds.yes, the SSD...

Tags: Web browsers, Runcore Pro IV SSD, SSD, Mozilla Firefox

Discussion threads 2009-05-05

Velocity Micro Edge Z-5 (Intel Core 2 Quad Q9400 Overclocked)

Velocity Micro's $999 Edge Z5 is a worthy sub-$1,000 desktop, in particular for those looking for a capable--but affordable--gaming PC. Rather than relying on the off-the-shelf parts for this system, Velocity has applied its savvy as a performance PC vendor to this system, overclocking where appropriate and eschewing most nonessential...

Tags: PCI, Network technology, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Intel Corp., Intel Core 2 Duo, Velocity, Velocity Micro, Edge Z5

Product reviews 2009-03-26

Dell Studio XPS-122B

Dell's fixed-configuration Studio XPS-122B is essentially a showcase for Intel's relatively new Core i7 desktop processors. This $999 Dell provides all of the features we expect to find at this price, as well as very aggressive multitasking and multithreaded application performance. The Studio XPS-122B has few frills, but anyone looking...

Tags: DVD, Consumer electronics, Network technology, Dell Computer Corp., Studio XPS-122B, Velocity Micro, Velocity

Product reviews 2009-03-16

Apple iMac (20-inch, 2.66GHz Intel Core 2 Duo, Winter 2009)

One of the things we appreciate the most about Apple's new 20-inch iMac is that it has almost the same core components as the more expensive 24-inch model. Sure the screen is smaller, and the $1,199 default configuration reviewed here has a smaller hard drive and less memory than its...

Tags: Desktops, Processors, Intel Corp., Apple iMac, Intel Core 2 Duo, Apple Inc.

Product reviews 2009-03-10

Will you be upgrading to Snow Leopard this summer?

Will you be upgrading to Snow Leopard this summer?There were a lot of architectual changes in Vista and......the Mac advocates still claimed Vista wasn't a compelling upgrade to XP. We'll see their hypocrisy continue as they flock to Snow Leopard using the architectual changes as justification.To answer Chris' question: Unlikely...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Operating systems, Snow Leopard

Discussion threads 2009-03-09

Apple iMac (24-inch, 2.66GHz Intel Core 2 Duo, Winter 2009)

You may find Apple's new $1,499 iMac attractive, if only because it's one of the most affordable 24-inch all-in-one PCs on the market. Otherwise, Apple's latest update to the iMac line mostly serves to keep it competitive with its Windows-based competition. As usual, you get more flexibility for your money...

Tags: Desktops, Intel Corp., Intel Core 2 Duo, Apple iMac, Apple Inc., Mini DisplayPort, Mini

Product reviews 2009-03-05

Who buys a Mac mini?

Who buys a Mac mini?some good sense in your article, alsoThe new Mac minis are also good for graphics people as they now have a reasonable graphics chip.Many graphics people, photo editors etc. are fussy with their monitors and would like to use their monitor of choice (some graphics people...

Tags: Desktops, Apple Intel Mac Mini, Apple Macintosh, graphics

Discussion threads 2009-03-03

Thoughts on migrating to a new Mac

Thoughts on migrating to a new MacOne caveat about migrationThe new 15 inch MBP has only a Firewire 800 cable, so you are likely to need a FW400 to FW800 cable (which you'll be using later as you connect external storage, etc.)Migration may be done over the network, but I...

Tags: Operating systems, Desktops, Network technology, Apple Mac OS X, Apple Macintosh, new MAC, Jason, Migration Assistant, Ethernet

Discussion threads 2009-02-15

Apple to go back to user-replaceable batteries?

Apple to go back to user-replaceable batteries?That is innovative[i]technology where host devices would communicate wirelessly with mobile devices to monitor battery levels[/i]What about the experimental implantable insulin pump that has that technology at the moment? Did the go forward in time and steal that idea from Apple?I think you're confused..about...

Tags: Engineering, Apple Inc., battery

Discussion threads 2009-02-06