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HP TouchSmart IQ506: Hewlett-Packard's redesigned TouchSmart PC solves at least one of the problems of the original. The new look stays much truer to that of a traditional all-in-one, leaving behind last year's clunky hinged design that we admit we kind of liked. The $1,499 TouchSmart PC IQ506 also shares an issue with...; Tags: Processors, TouchSmart PC, Intel Core 2 Duo, Hewlett-Packard Co.; Product reviews 2008-06-26
Averatec All-in-One: Averatec's new, self-describing All-in-One offers yet another Windows-based take on the iMac. Compared with similar systems from Dell and Gateway, the $1,300 All-in-One actually has the most aggressive price, as well as the largest screen. In general, and as with those others, Averatec's new PC is less compelling than the...; Tags: Microsoft Windows, Desktops, Network technology, Processors, Averatec, Apple iMac, Averatec All-in-One, Intel Core 2 Duo; Product reviews 2008-06-20
Alienware Area-51 (Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9770): From its chrome trim to its customizable case lighting, Alienware's Area-51 ALX high-end gaming desktop bears all the visual hallmarks of a luxury-class gaming PC. Our $7,738 review model came configured with Intel's highest-end Core 2 Extreme CPU, overclocked, no less, and a quad-graphics card set up, which give it...; Tags: Games, Intel Core 2 Duo, Intel Corp., Alienware, Area-51 ALX; Product reviews 2008-06-05
AMD officially unveils next-generation "Puma" notebook platform: With notebook sales being strong, AMD is hoping that its third-generation "Puma" platform will position the company to take advantage of this growing market. So what is at the core of a Puma system? Here's a quick run down of the technologies involved: Turion...; Tags: AMD Turion, Performance, AMD Turion X2, Advanced Micro Devices Inc., Intel Core 2 Duo, Intel Corp., Puma, Notebooks, Performance Management, Processors, Hardware, Notebooks & Tablets, Human Resources, Workforce Management, Semiconductors, Components, Adrian Kingsley-Hughes; Blog posts 2008-06-03
Falcon Northwest Mach V (Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9770): Falcon Northwest's latest Mach V ($6,957, as reviewed) remains true to the company's reputation of high performance and best-of-breed craftsmanship. But for a few exceptions, its parts offerings remain on the cutting edge, and its smart system building philosophy results in outstanding performance. If your goal is to build the...; Tags: Processors, Memory, Intel Corp., Falcon Northwest, Mach V, Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9770, Intel Core 2 Extreme, Intel Core 2 Duo; Product reviews 2008-05-29

Intel to revamp processor lineup for Q3 08: Intel to revamp processor lineup for Q3 08And the long, slow death of AMD continuesBut hey, at least they've got one thing Intel doesn't. What is it, a 3 core processor? Guffaw; Tags: Q3 08, processor lineup, processor, Intel Corp.; Discussion threads 2008-05-20
Intel to revamp processor lineup for Q3 08: I'm hearing rumors from a number of sources that suggest that Intel is planning another round of price cuts for existing CPUs and also the introduction of new processors for Q3 08. Price drops Here are some of the highlights from the rumored price...; Tags: Price, Intel Core 2 Duo, Intel Corp., Processors, Semiconductors, Hardware, Components, Adrian Kingsley-Hughes; Blog posts 2008-05-20
Dell Inspiron desktop now $300: Dell Inspiron desktop now $300Those lower-end dual-core Intel Core 2 based machines run around 50 wattsThose lower-end dual-core Intel Core 2 based machines run around 50 watts idle http://blogs.zdnet.com/Ou/?p=934. A Sempron single-core machine idles at around 70 watts and performs much slower.Two weeks only?So, they are offering this price...; Tags: Notebooks, Processors, Dell Computer Corp., Dell Inspiron, Intel Core 2 Duo, Intel Corp., desktop; Discussion threads 2008-05-14
Apple MacBook Pro EFI Firmware (dmg): This update improves the performance and reliability of Intel Core 2 Duo processors and fixes issues with Boot Camp for MacBook Pro computers. After the firmware is successfully applied to your computer, your BootROM Version will be one of the following: MBP21.00A5.B07, MBP22.00A5.B07, and MBP31.0070.B03. Version 1.5.1 includes unspecified updates.; Tags: Apple MacBook, Apple Inc., Intel Core 2 Duo, Firmware, Apple MacBook Pro, Notebooks, Processors, Hardware, Notebooks & Tablets, Semiconductors, Components; Software downloads 2008-04-29
Apple bumps top iMac to 3.06GHz: Apple usually announces things on Tuesdays, but instead today announced new speed-bumped iMacs. The new all-in-one Macs feature up to 3.06GHz processors, more RAM, larger hard drives and more powerful graphics processors. The top-of-the-line 24-inch model gets a 3.06GHz Intel Core 2 Duo, 2GB RAM...; Tags: Hard Drive, ATI Radeon, Apple iMac, Apple Inc., ATI Technologies Inc., Intel Core 2 Duo, GPU, Processors, Semiconductors, Hardware, Components, Jason D. O\'Grady; Blog posts 2008-04-28
Apple beefs up iMac line: Apple on Monday updated its iMac lineup with the latest Intel Core 2 Duo processors and NVIDIA GeForce graphics. Among the tweaks to the iMac line: The iMac has 2GB of memory standard on most models and offers a 3.06 GHz Intel processor on the 24-inch iMac...; Tags: built-In, Apple iMac, Apple Inc., Intel Core 2 Duo, Serial ATA, Desktops, Wi-Fi, Processors, Wireless, Storage, Hardware, Semiconductors, Components, Larry Dignan; Blog posts 2008-04-28
Reviews of the AMD Phenom X3 8750: Following my post yesterday on the AMD Phenom X3s, you asked for some performance numbers on the X3 8750. Below is a roundup of reviews that have been posted in the past 24 hours. The verdict is mixed. The Phenom X3 is a nice upgrade for those...; Tags: AMD Phenom, Performance, AMD Athlon, Advanced Micro Devices Inc., Intel Core 2 Duo, Phenom X3, Processors, Performance Management, Semiconductors, Hardware, Components, Human Resources, Workforce Management, John Morris; Blog posts 2008-04-24
Gateway P-172X FX: Gateway's current laptop line offers something for gamers with widely varying budgets, without sacrificing too much in terms of components or features. We were previously very impressed with the high-end $3,000 P-171XL-FX and the low-end $1,249 P-6831FX. Both include Nvidia's GeForce 8800 graphics card, making the P-6831FX the best gaming...; Tags: Games, Processors, Gateway Inc., P-6831FX, Intel Core 2 Duo; Product reviews 2008-04-21
Intel cuts quad-core prices: Over the weekend, Intel cut prices on its high-volume quad-core desktop processors. Intel trimmed the price of the 2.40GHz Core 2 Quad Q6600 by 16% from $266 to $224, and chopped the price of the 2.66GHz Core 2 Quad Q6700 by a whopping 50% from $530 to $266. ...; Tags: Quad-core, Intel Core 2 Duo, Intel Corp., Processors, Semiconductors, Hardware, Components, John Morris; Blog posts 2008-04-21
Apple MacBook EFI Firmware Update (dmg): This update improves the performance and reliability of Intel Core 2 Duo processors and fixes issues with Boot Camp for MacBook computers. After the firmware is successfully applied to your computer, your BootROM Version will be: MB21.00A5.B07. Version 1.2 includes unspecified updates.; Tags: Firmware Update, Apple MacBook, Apple Inc., Intel Core 2 Duo, Notebooks, Productivity, Processors, Hardware, Notebooks & Tablets, Semiconductors, Components; Software downloads 2008-04-14
Apple iMac EFI Firmware Update (dmg): This update improves the performance and reliability of Intel Core 2 Duo processors and fixes issues with Boot Camp for iMac computers. After the firmware is successfully applied to your computer, your BootROM Version will be one of the following: IM51.0090.B09, IM52.0090.B09, and IM61.0093.B07. Version 1.3 includes unspecified updates.; Tags: Firmware Update, Apple iMac, Apple Inc., Intel Core 2 Duo, Desktops, Productivity, Processors, Hardware, Semiconductors, Components; Software downloads 2008-04-14
Puget Deluge-i L2: If we've learned anything about the first part of this year, it's that you can get an outstanding gaming PC for about $1,500. That's why we're so stymied by Puget Systems' Deluge-i L2. For $4,877, this system only barely edges out its midrange competition. It also can't compete with a...; Tags: Processors, Deluge-i L2, Puget Systems, Intel Core 2 Duo, Maingear, hard drive, PC; Product reviews 2008-04-08
Falcon Northwest FragBox 2 (Intel Core 2 Duo E8400): Falcon Northwest's FragBox line has always been quirky, even among other gaming PCs. This newest iteration of the FragBox 2 is no exception. By introducing a preconfigured approach to selling its small form factor desktop, Falcon Northwest is able to make this $1,499 gaming system an awfully compelling bargain. As...; Tags: Processors, Games, Network technology, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Intel Corp., Falcon Northwest, FragBox 2, Intel Core 2 Duo; Product reviews 2008-04-02
Laptops are bringing the Blu-ray: With HD-DVD dead and buried, computer makers are moving to Blu-ray. Dell is now offering 15.4-inch laptop with a Blu-ray drive for less than $900--impressive since some standalone Blu-ray players still cost nearly as much. HP, Acer and Asus are also offering laptops with Blu-ray drives. The...; Tags: Intel Core 2 Duo, Graphics, Laptop Computer, Blu-ray Drive, Inspiron 1525, Blu-Ray, Personal Technology, DVD, Home Entertainment, John Morris; Blog posts 2008-04-01
Hardware 2.0 "Best Kit List" for Apr 08/May 08: OK, it's time once again for ... drum roll please ... The Hardware 2.0 "Best Kit List" for Apr 08/May 08. Here I've put together a list of the best high-end and mid-range components currently available, with some decent budget parts listed too, along with a few honorable mentions. These components are on...; Tags: ASUS, Card, Video Card, Performance, Board, Motherboard, CPU, List, Intel Core 2 Duo, RAM, Graphics, Intel Corp., LGA775, AM2, ASUS Maximus Extreme, Maximus Extreme, DDR3, PSU, Corporate Governance, Performance Management, Processors, Business Operations, Corporate Law, Human Resources, Workforce Management, Semiconductors, Hardware, Components, Adrian Kingsley-Hughes; Blog posts 2008-03-28