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- An electronic circuit that maintains one of two states. See flip-flop.
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- Dell Adamo XPS heat-sensing latch in action; is it worth it?
- Dell's 9.99mm thin Adamo XPS ultrathin laptop has a heat-sensing latch that opens the computer by gliding your finger over a strip on the edge of its lid. by Andrew Nusca
- Blog posts 2009-10-22
- Torture Testing - The big case test - Part 3
- Conclusions and closing thoughtsOK, time to draw a few conclusions. Overall, I've been impressed with how much abuse some of these cases can take, and some seem capable of absorbing and shrugging off extreme levels of abuse. Let's start with the Storm Case iM2050.  Everything about this case is designed with robustness in...
- Blog posts 2007-07-26
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- Dell Adamo XPS heat-sensing latch in action; is it worth it?
- Good Anti-Zombie featureI guess in keeping with the season, this security latch will keep the undead from accessing your laptop...;)
- Discussion threads 2009-10-23
- News to know: Windows 7, Net Neutrality, Nokia-Apple; Kindle
- Here are today's notable headlines. You can get News To Know via email alert and RSS daily. For continuous updates see BNET's around-the-Web tech coverage. Windows 7 Coverage Andrew Nusca: Liveblog: Microsoft CEO Ballmer kicks off Windows 7 availability Adrian Kingsley-Hughes:...
- Blog posts 2009-10-23
- Apple Magic Mouse
- Apple's latest pointer, the Magic Mouse, is included with its new iMac desktops, but you can purchase it separately for $69. Just don't confuse it with the Mighty Mouse, because although they're the same price, the differences end there. The Magic Mouse gets an aerodynamic face-lift and also supports...
- Product reviews 2009-10-21
- News to know: Apple; Alex; Microhoo; Droid; FCC
- Here are today's notable headlines. You can get News To Know via email alert and RSS daily. For continuous updates see BNET's around-the-Web tech coverage. Sam Diaz: Another strong quarter for Apple; credit strong iPhone, Mac sales Jason D. O'Grady: Apple announces most profitable...
- Blog posts 2009-10-20
- Dell Adamo XPS to have 'heat-sensing' automatic cover latch
- sounds hot! /punbooo for puns!Correction - Feels Hot!! ntnt
- Discussion threads 2009-10-19
- Dell Adamo XPS to have 'heat-sensing' automatic cover latch
- Just when you thought you knew everything about Dell's razor-thin Adamo XPS ultrathin premium laptop, news arrives that the new system will have a heat-sensing latch on its lid. by Andrew Nusca
- Blog posts 2009-10-19
- Argus Bean 5 Megapixel Carabiner Digital Camera - digital camera
- Argus should focus on quality not size of photosSince I'm training for a marathon and blogging as I go, I was in the market for a light camera to carry with me, so I can take pictures to enhance my online content. The camera was so light, I hardly...
- Discussion threads 2009-09-18
- QNAP TS-239 Pro dual-bay NAS server
- If you want to get a lot out of your NAS server, the QNAP TS-239 Pro may be the right choice for you, provided you don't mind getting your own hard drives and you possess a decent amount of networking knowhow. The QNAP TS-239 Pro supports an Ajax-based Webinterface...
- Product reviews 2009-09-17
- 20 hour to upgrade Windows 7 ... maybe, but it's a fringe case
- A typical engineerChris Hernandez is obviously a typical engineer who observed, measured and duly logged everything he did, for the purpose of being precise.When the data showed that they had indeed reached their stated goals he proudly publisized his findings on the net.In a typical engineer fashion he did not...
- Discussion threads 2009-09-14
- Logitech Notebook Riser N110 - notebook stand
- Once you make the move to putting a laptop on your desk for full-time use, a new set of issues and concerns pop up, as any laptop used long enough is going to present ergonomic challenges, particularly because of the flat keyboard designs and placement of the display. If you...
- Product reviews 2009-09-11
- Analysts: Sales of Palm Pre have slowed, could drag down company
- Ah, nothing like leveraging one monopoly to destroy the competition!!!Ah, good old Apple! By leveraging its PMP / downloadable media monopoly to destroy the competition in the cell phone market, they are able to increase their profits at the expense of consumers. This is highly abusive, highly illegal, and I'm...
- Discussion threads 2009-08-13
- Cloud Security Panel: Is cloud computing more or less secure than on-premises IT?
- I'm sure hackers will let you know.:)Sadly, so true..With the exception of possibly Howard, i think most the others at the EAP Conference are stuck on the proverbial "Cloud 9" about ... well ... the Cloud / SaaS.Honestly, this is the problem when you get all the "so called" experts...
- Discussion threads 2009-08-13
- RantWatch: Shoddy AppleCare - arrogant Apple
- RantWatch: Shoddy AppleCare - arrogant AppleThanks for the tip[i]My advice is that it?s better to save the several hundred dollars on AppleCare and insure it yourself.[/i]I declined the applecare extended warranty and put it on my Visa card that doubled the manufacturer warranty to 2 years. Looks like I made...
- Discussion threads 2009-07-24
- Illinois researchers create fastest LED ever; aid computing efficiency
- Illinois researchers create fastest LED ever; aid computing efficiencySupercomputers"cheaper, faster, and more energy-efficient computing, and a step in the direction of bringing supercomputers down to briefcase size."We did that already :P. Today's computers run circles around supercomputers of the past.Of course, supercomputers will latch onto the technology as well, and...
- Discussion threads 2009-07-10
- Apple issues "common sense" heat advice for iPhone 3G/3G S
- Apple issues "common sense" heat advice for iPhone 3G/3G SJust like Apple to blame the users and not take responsibility. nt:-(RE: Apple issues My 3GS gets very hot. But am still at a loss why Apple denied this for so longto clarify:some seem to have pink discoloration on their white...
- Discussion threads 2009-07-02
- HP Officejet 6000
- The Officejet 6000 is HP's latest offering in the single function inkjet printer category. It doesn't have many of the bells and whistles of the popular all-in-ones, but what it lacks in features, it makes up for in print quality and speed. Topping out at a competitive 0.46 full color...
- Product reviews 2009-06-15
- 5 tips for better photos with point-and-shoot cameras
- Â [caption id="attachment_776" align="aligncenter" width="475" caption="Taken using a Canon PowerShot SD550, lying on its back with 10-sec timer without flash."][/caption] We all want to be better photographers, but we don't always have the equipment for it. It's a misconception, however, that you need an...
- Blog posts 2009-06-09
- SATA Revision 3.0 paves way for 6Gb/s devices
- SATA Revision 3.0 paves way for 6Gb/s devicesSATA Connectors *are* crap - agreed.Unbelievable that the old molex 4-pin power connector was better than the new one. I never had a molex pop out, but I've have several SATA power connectors disconnect, especially in fold-together desktops like Dells and small form...
- Discussion threads 2009-05-28
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