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New dual/quad core CPUs enter Intel price list, AMD drops prices

A quick look through Intel's updated price list which was released over the weekend, shows a few bargain bucket additions to the list. by Adrian Kingsley-Hughes

Tags: Intel Celeron, AMD Athlon, Advanced Micro Devices Inc., CPU, Intel Corp., L2, Processors, Semiconductors, Hardware, Components, Adrian Kingsley-Hughes

Blog posts 2008-09-03

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HP Pavilion dv4-2045dx

Great in all the features.If anyone's looking for a great relation in performance, cost and design, this laptop from Hp it's a wonderful choice to consider. It's very portable. It's not as light as i thought it would be, but against any others, this is great, also the size makes...

Tags: Keyboards, Wi-Fi, Hewlett-Packard Co., Bluetooth, multimedia, HP Pavilion

Discussion threads 2009-12-03

Best Buy adds $197 HP laptop to Black Friday lineup

I hate agreeing with linuxbut alas I must do it this time :( He's right, this is some cheap hardware. Intel celeron? Who uses that anymore? I guess its good for kids, but any power user will not want this laptop. I'm holding out for a...

Tags: Notebooks, Processors, Black Friday lineup, laptop computer, Intel Celeron, Best Buy Co. Inc., Black Friday, HP Laptop, Hewlett-Packard Co.

Discussion threads 2009-11-24

"Most, if not all" Sidekick data recovered

Well this is going to be interesting...So they had a catastrophic screw up and it looks like they worked their tales off to get it fixed.So that got a big black eye but at the same time it looks like they got it fixed. Whoever fixed this just got...

Tags: Backups, backup

Discussion threads 2009-10-15

Gadget Gal's daily deals: RCA sport media player, Dell Inspiron desktop, Sony digital photo frame

An RCA sport media player, a Dell desktop computer, and a Sony digital picture frame. Here are your daily deals for Monday, October 5, straight from the Gadget Gal: 1. Get the RCA S2001 Jet 1GB Rechargeable Sport Media Player from Woot.com today for only $7.99....

Tags: Sony Corp., Dell Computer Corp., Digital Photograph, Photograph, Dell Inspiron, Media Player, Digital Cameras, Digital Photography, Desktops, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Hardware, Jennifer Bergen

Blog posts 2009-10-05

HP Envy 13

Symantec Norton Antivirus 2010 Review[pre]It's still 2009, but Norton couldn't wait for the New Year to release Norton Antivirus 2010. Is this really a security application ahead of its time, or is Norton 2010 just an average A/V suite released a few months too soon? Read our full review for...

Tags: Cyberthreats, Viruses and worms, Hewlett-Packard Co., Norton Co., Symantec Norton AntiVirus, virus, security

Discussion threads 2009-10-02

Hordes of owners complain of problems with HP Elite Pavilion PCs using Core i7

What this should teach you....is to look at the support forums before buying!RE: Hordes of owners complain of problems with HP Elite Pavilion PCs using Core i7Thank you for publishing this. I'm on this PC right now trying to decide whether I should get a replacement or return it...

Tags: Desktops, Mice, Hewlett-Packard Co., PC

Discussion threads 2009-09-27

MSI X340 might be the best laptop you've never heard of

Glossy LCD? No thanksA Lenovo X300 from the Lenovo Outlet for about $1100 seems to be the best deal to me. For an extra $400 beyond the MSI you get a fast SSD, higher resolution non-glossy display though the viewing angle and contrast is rather disappointing, a second processing core,...

Tags: Notebooks, MSI web site, MSI, laptop computer, MSI X340

Discussion threads 2009-09-24

AMD, Intel battle for the mainstream - how low can quad-core go?

$126 is way too much to pay for...512k L2 cache, even if it is a quad core. At this price, AMD could have given its customer a full 1MB of L2 cache per core and delivered an awesome CPU. If this was done to keep their line up square then...

Tags: Corporate governance, Processors, Games, Advanced Micro Devices Inc., HTPC, quad-core, Intel Corp.

Discussion threads 2009-09-17

Quad-core CPU for $99 ... from AMD

The Athlon II X2 comes with 1MB...L2 per core. It's too bad they didn't use 1MB per core for the X4.2M divided by 4 is 512KNope, it comes with 2MB of L2, divided by 4 cores gives us 512K per core.Adrian has it right.BradDid you read his Post?He said "Too...

Tags: Network technology, money saving, quad-core CPU, Adrian, DDR3, motherboard, Advanced Micro Devices Inc., chip, HyperTransport, DDR3 RAM, CPU

Discussion threads 2009-09-16

CPU-Z 1.52.2 (Windows)

Find out everything about your computer you ever wanted to know with this program that gives you information such as processor name and vendor, core stepping and process, processor package, internal and external clocks, clock multiplier, partial overclock detection, and processor features including supported instructions sets. This program supports detection...

Tags: Microsoft Windows, CPUID, Processors, Semiconductors, Hardware, Components

Software downloads 2009-08-27

CPU-Z 1.52.1 (Windows)

Find out everything about your computer you ever wanted to know with this program that gives you information such as processor name and vendor, core stepping and process, processor package, internal and external clocks, clock multiplier, partial overclock detection, and processor features including supported instructions sets. This program supports detection...

Tags: Microsoft Windows, CPUID, Processors, Semiconductors, Hardware, Components

Software downloads 2009-07-28

What do you want from your next computer?

What do you want from your next computer?I am happy with my laptop but battery too smallI have a Acer 5315-2715 which is really nice. I however hate to run this on the battery because I only have 2 hours or less depending on what I am doing.It would be...

Tags: Notebooks, Engineering, PRODUCTIVITY, Processors, GPU, laptop computer, CPU, RAM, battery, computer, desktop

Discussion threads 2009-07-17

Stylish eMachines EZ1601 all-in-one PC for family; $399

eMachines on Tuesday announced the EZ16-01 all-in-one PC, a $399.99 nettop system intended to address a family's basic computing needs in a fairly affordable, space-saving format. Sized for the kitchen or another room as a quick-access digital media terminal,...

Tags: PC, Nettop, eMachines Inc., Netbooks, Nettops & MIDs, Digital Media, Hardware, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Andrew Nusca

Blog posts 2009-07-14

How green is your DSL? Alcatel-Lucent sez theirs is brightest green

Green publication Environmental Leader is reporting that Alcatel-Lucent has introduced a high-capacity digital subscriber line DSL platform that uses up to 25 percent less power than conventional platforms. The vendor has achieved this power-savings by combining its latest DSL and DSLAM DSL Active Multiplexer technology with its Intelligent Services Access...

Tags: Lucent Technologies Inc., Alcatel, DSL, Broadband Internet, Network Technology, Telecommunications, Personal Technology, Networking, Heather Clancy

Blog posts 2009-07-08

Demand for 13-in. Apple MacBook Pro outpacing supply

Demand for 13-in. Apple MacBook Pro outpacing supplyMine arrived yesterdayOrdered it on 6/30 and it came yesterday.The "free" iPod touch arrived on Friday - I had it engraved:"Enjoy your wonderful Apple StuffLove, Non-Zealot" Design professionals should look before they leaphttp://mantia.me/blog/macbook-pro-thousands-of-colors/That is what happens when you set yourmanufacturing limits artificially low.The...

Tags: Notebooks, Apple Inc., Apple MacBook, Apple MacBook Pro

Discussion threads 2009-07-07

The correct way to use your MacBook's battery

The correct way to use your MacBook's batteryOkay, so having this thing plugged into AC all the timeIs not how it is 'supposed to be used'? LAWSUIT TIME APPLE!I swear, it is stupid things like this that make me wonder if Apple is even THINKING THESE THINGS THROUGH.The fact is...

Tags: Engineering, Notebooks, Apple Guy, battery, Apple MacBook

Discussion threads 2009-07-02

eMachines introduces trio of ET mini-tower desktop PCs; $299 to $449

eMachines on Wednesday introduced three new mini-tower PCs priced from $299 to $449, reminding budget-conscious consumers everywhere that bargains on desktops are greater than ever. The eMachines ET1300-02, ET1810-01 and ET1810-03 desktop PCs stand in gleaming white regalia accented by green LED lighting,...

Tags: Desktop, Rear, USB 2.0, Hard Drive, PC, Memory, Microsoft Windows Vista, eMachines Inc., Desktop Computer, Serial ATA, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Processors, Storage, Hardware, Operating Systems, Microsoft Windows, Software, Semiconductors, Components, Andrew Nusca

Blog posts 2009-07-01

Gateway NV series offers dual-core, 320GB HDD, 4GB RAM; $499

Gateway on Thursday debuted its new Gateway NV Series notebook, an entertainment-minded laptop that packs a dual-core processor, 320GB hard drive and 4GB of RAM starting at $499. The 15.6-in. NV series touts a 16:9, 1366 by 768 resolution display for HD video...

Tags: Hard Drive, Dual-core, Gateway Inc., Memory Stick, RAM, NV Series, Example Configuration, Memory, Flash Memory, Processors, Semiconductors, Hardware, Components, Andrew Nusca

Blog posts 2009-06-30

Netbook or notebook? Confusion reigns at 12 inches

Market researcher NPD says that consumers are confused about the difference between a netbook and a notebook. It's no wonder. In the world according to Wintel, the distinction would be fairly clear: Netbooks have 10-inch or smaller displays, use Atom processors and 1GB of memory, and run...

Tags: Memory, Microsoft Windows, Advanced Micro Devices Inc., Laptop Computer, Netbook, Gateway LT3100, Dell Mini 12, Notebook Price, Netbooks, Nettops & MIDs, Notebooks, Processors, Hardware, Notebooks & Tablets, Semiconductors, Components, John Morris

Blog posts 2009-06-25