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macbook battery calibration: MacBook battery calibrationBattery Replacement Program.I had a similar problem with my MBP. It was shutting down with 30% power left, even after I re-calibrated it. A quick call to Apple confirmed it was part of their battery replacement program and it was replaced for free. My MBP...; Tags: Engineering, battery, MacBook Battery, Apple MacBook; Discussion threads 2008-04-21
macbook battery firmware fix reveals flaws, recall: MacBook battery firmware fix reveals flaws, recallI keep hearingApple has the best hardware in the best form factor available, but I keep reading about major problems and recalls. Several major hardware defects in just the last year and they just keep on a coming. I believe I can come to...; Tags: Engineering, Notebooks, Desktops, Apple Inc., battery, Apple MacBook, Apple Macintosh, hardware, battery firmware, firmware; Discussion threads 2007-10-10

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Electrical outages make you appreciate mobile technology: I awoke this morning to the crackle and thunderous crash of a 100-year-old oak tree snapping and falling in my next-door neighbor's yard (iPhone picture above). We're lucky that no people or property were damaged, but the tree fell on a power line knocking out service for my...; Tags: Mobile, Apple MacBook, Battery, Outage, Engineering, Modems, Notebooks, RSS, Hardware, Components, Notebooks & Tablets, Internet, Jason D. O\'Grady; Blog posts 2008-05-12
All USB ports aren't created equal: All USB ports aren't created equalPretty much convincedGood grief. What has happened to journalism today? Never mind. I already know.Point is, you don't need to be pretty much convinced. There's this radical concept that's been floating around for about 400 years called the scientific method. It's key element is experiment....; Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), USB port, Microsoft Windows Vista, hardware; Discussion threads 2008-05-10
Nyko Kama Wireless Nunchuk (Wii): Even though the Nintendo Wii makes use of wireless technology, you still need a wire to attach the nunchuk accessory to the Wii remote for selected games that require it. While many gamers agree the cord length is ample, there are a few situations where you may feel constrained. ...; Tags: Games, Nintendo Wii, Kama Wireless Nunchuk, nunchuk, Nyko, Wii Remote, wireless; Product reviews 2008-05-09

All USB ports aren't created equal: Remember my theory about 10.5.2 causing poor audio quality in Skype? I pretty much convinced that 10.5.2 is the culprit, but there's another theory floating around out there – that it's related to USB ports. The problem manifested itself most recently in the...; Tags: USB Port, Jason D. O\'Grady; Blog posts 2008-05-09
Philips DCP851 portable DVD player w/ iPod dock: While the DCP750 and DCP850 weren't the first portable DVD players to include built-in iPod docks, the Philips brand ensured that they made a bigger splash than earlier models from the likes of iLuv. For 2008, Philips has overhauled the design, opting for a tablet configuration instead of the standard...; Tags: Digital music, Digital media, Consumer electronics, Media players, DVD player, Philips DCP851, Apple iPod, Philips Electronics N.V., DVD; Product reviews 2008-05-09
Why do Macs need so much fixing?: Last weekend, in the course of a column about Steve Ballmer, my colleague Larry Dignan tossed an offhand shout-out in my general direction: When Ed Bott has a series on how to fix–or at least cope with Vista–you know this OS isn't so hot. Why should this thing need...; Tags: Apple Macintosh, Operating System, Apple Inc., Apple Mac OS, Desktops, Operating Systems, Software, Hardware, Ed Bott; Blog posts 2008-05-09
Oil's superspike may make telecommuting the norm: Oil's superspike may make telecommuting the normUnlike the Music Industry - Never heard of "oil payola"Superspike? Really. It's interesting that we have so much of the stuff that why don't the companies start paying us to use their fuel? I guess that would probably be "illegal" at...; Tags: Gas Prices, telecommuting; Discussion threads 2008-05-09
Psystar: Just how loud is it?: Psystar: Just how loud is it?Oh, and the puck mouse,a perfect complement...Can you restore it?Are you provided with any restore DVD? Do you get any instructions for what to do if you can't boot?I believe Nvidia video cards work well but I think you need a driver to get quartz...; Tags: C-scale, Psystar; Discussion threads 2008-05-09
How does OpenSolaris fare for Ed Tech?: In a nutshell, just fine. It's Unix, it's stable, it's robust, it's free, and includes a solid repository of free software. The real question is, does it have a place in Ed Tech? It's certainly pretty, but it's running Gnome and looks an awful lot...; Tags: OpenSolaris, Linux Distribution, Linux, Open Source, UNIX, Operating Systems, Software, Christopher Dawson; Blog posts 2008-05-08
AMD's new roadmap: Can it execute?: AMD's new roadmap: Can it execute?Is "asset smart" the new term for "fabless"?Is the term "asset smart" another way of saying, "Fabless"? I mean, "Fabless" does have a negative connotation to it. "Asset Smart" sounds new and fresh and exciting. I like it !!! Perhaps it means...; Tags: Video cards, Semiconductors, Processors, Advanced Micro Devices Inc., graphics, chip, Intel Corp., graphics chip, new roadmap, Puma, asset; Discussion threads 2008-05-08
Review: Verizon UM150 USB EV-DO modem: While Wi-Fi hot spots may be proliferating, they're not always reliable and don't help you much when you're in between coverage areas. Neither do the usurious rates carriers are charging for Wi-Fi these days. When you're in business and need Internet access while traveling there's no substitute for an EV-DO...; Tags: EVDO, Verizon Communications Inc., UM150, 3GStore, VZW BroadbandAccess Network, UM150 EV-DO Modem, Modems, Cellular Phones, Hardware, Components, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Jason D. O\'Grady; Blog posts 2008-05-07
Gallery: Verizon Wireless UM150 EV-DO modem: A gallery of photos of the Verizon Wireless UM150 EV-DO modem. Both raw and attached to a MacBook Air. by Jason O'Grady; Tags: Verizon, Wireless, UM150, EV-DO, modem, EVDO, Verizon Wireless, Modems, Cellular Phones, Hardware, Components, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Jason O\'Grady; Image galleries 2008-05-07
Etymotic EtyBLU Bluetooth headset: Etymotic is an established name in high-performance wired earbuds and is known for its flanged ear tips and "true to the ear" sound. The company made its foray into the wireless market a couple years ago with the Ety8 stereo Bluetooth earbuds, but had yet to debut a monaural Bluetooth...; Tags: volume rocker, headset, ear tip, EtyBLU, Etymotic, mic, Bluetooth headset; Product reviews 2008-05-07
Is Mac OS X Leopard, Safari 3.x too dark?: Is Mac OS X Leopard, Safari 3.x too dark?In Mac OS X all windows are grey. I don't like itIn Mac OS X all windows are grey. I don't like it. I prefer the colours of Vista and its glasses effects.I wonder.....If this might be a tactic of Apple's to...; Tags: Operating systems, Desktops, Apple Macintosh, Apple Mac OS X, Apple Mac OS, Apple Safari, Apple Mac OS X Leopard, Safari 3.x, Microsoft Windows Vista; Discussion threads 2008-05-07
Beltronics Pro RX65: Among the higher-priced echelon of radar detectors, the Beltronics Pro RX65 includes solid features and easy user programming, along with demonstrated threat detection. Its interface choices range from a simple warning to a highly technical frequency display. While its simple three button interface is easy to use, its volume control...; Tags: Aerospace & Defense, radar, Pro RX65, X-band, sensitivity, display; Product reviews 2008-05-06
HTC announces the Diamond with 3D TouchFLO: HTC announces the Diamond with 3D TouchFLOTouchFLO 3D is damn amazing!!!But I'd rather wait until I get a smartphone with QWERTY keyboard, TouchFLO 3D, microSD memory slot, and upgradable battery, so that I can upgrade to a larger battery if so desired. It's also nice to carry an additional battery...; Tags: Smart phones, Engineering, INTERNET, Handhelds, TouchFLO 3D, battery, High Tech Computer Corp., smart phone, 3D; Discussion threads 2008-05-06
'In 2008, Vista will make mobile internet fun.' (UPDATED): ...that's what HTC head Peter Chou said this morning after introducing the Diamond Touch, a slick piece of smartphone that exudes all the right iPhone notes. The one-touch phone, of course, is worth talking about: Windows Mobile® 6.1 Professional with Qualcomm MSM 7201A 528MHz processor WCDMA...; Tags: Mobile Internet, Mobile, Microsoft Windows Vista, Chou, Advertising & Promotion, Marketing, Andrew Nusca; Blog posts 2008-05-06
HTC announces the Diamond with 3D TouchFLO: It seems to be tough for Windows Mobile OEMs to keep the lid on new products and HTC has as much trouble as everyone else since all the details on the HTC Diamond were revealed online last week. That didn't stop HTC from holding a special event in London to...; Tags: 3D, High Tech Computer Corp., Diamond, Today Screen, Opera Mobile 9.5, Microsoft Windows, Advertising & Promotion, Operating Systems, Handhelds, Software, Marketing, Hardware, Matthew Miller; Blog posts 2008-05-06