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Black Friday '08: Deals, steals & specials guide

Black Friday '08: Deals, steals & specials guideA different take on Black FridayI read an article a couple of weeks ago about Black Friday. The interesting thing is it's proven to be accurate so far.If anyone is interested, it's on http://www.uberi.comThe specific article is titled "What About Black Friday?"...

Tags: Notebooks, MicroCenter, Black Friday

Discussion threads 2008-11-24

Is CompUSA.com poised to become the Crazy Eddie of Linux?

Is CompUSA.com poised to become the Crazy Eddie of Linux?MicroCenter is the better alternativeMicrocenter exists in NY and Northern NJ and is better than CompUSA.http://www.microcenter.com/at_the_stores/index.htmlCompUSA is deadJust thought some one should clarify that CompUSA as it was once now is no longer around. They went out of business and tigerdirect...

Tags: UNIX, Operating systems, CompUSA Inc., MicroCenter, Linux

Discussion threads 2008-10-19

Microsoft releases Windows Home Server SDK

Microsoft releases Windows Home Server SDKSooooo Exciting, yawn!ZZZZZZ...Yes it IS exciting...Anyone that doesn't think so is demonstrating their lack of imagination.The downside...The APIs can only be used with C#... ughReminds me of Small Business ServerA clunky collection of dumb-downed tools for home users. *yawn* Every day Microsoft...

Tags: PRODUCTIVITY, Operating systems, Linux, Desktops, MicroCenter, Microsoft Windows, Windows Home, Microsoft Windows Home Server, Microsoft Corp., computer, Apple Macintosh, server, desktop, SDK

Discussion threads 2007-04-06

NOW I get why CompUSA is closing so many stores

NOW I get why CompUSA is closing so many storesCompUSA - overextended adsI stopped trying to buy at CompUSA after three specific attempts to buy advertised products that they didn't have. I was looking for full desktop computers each time and each time they had "just sold the last...

Tags: PRODUCTIVITY, Sales strategy, Consumer electronics, CompUSA Inc., MicroCenter, computer

Discussion threads 2007-03-06

Additional Resources

Intel: SSDs are coming

A MisnomerThe term "solid-state" is actually slightly off, if the intent is to distinguish a unit with no moving parts from one with moving parts. The term "solid-state", although it can be used informally to mean "no-moving-parts", actually refers to lack of vacuum or gas-based tubes, thereby implying the...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Microsoft Visual Studio, Storage, Intel Corp., SSD

Discussion threads 2009-09-24

Intel shakes up mid-range CPUs with Lynnfield Core i5 750, Core i7 860 and Core i7 870

Business Class PCs to get Core i5Last winter when the Core i7 was released, it was pretty much placed in high level consumer gaming PCs. Even the lower end Core i7 did not find its way into business class PCs.I would certainly like to see Lenovo and HP get working...

Tags: cloud computing, Storage management, Utility computing, Processors, CPU, Virtualization Technology, Core i7, virtualization, Intel Corp., Advanced Micro Devices Inc., socket, processor

Discussion threads 2009-09-08

A CIO's take on the home PC support dilemma

A CIO's take on the home PC support dilemmaGood ArticleYou're right. It's a slippery slope with personal computer repair. Even if you tell people that you don't have liability, it is assumed that you do. Many people also treat the job of repairing strangers' computers as if...

Tags: Desktops, PC, home PC, laptop computer

Discussion threads 2009-07-16

Compaq CQ2009F - Atom 230 1.6 GHz

Compaq CQ2009F - Atom 230 1.6 GHzGreat general purpose machineThe form factor is perfect, the machine is near silent, and while it really isn't designed for games, I was able to use it for a linux server AND have my kids use it to play Spore.If you're looking for a...

Tags: OPEN SOURCE, Servers, Compaq Computer Corp.

Discussion threads 2009-07-04

Microsoft may rename 'netbooks' to longer, less catchy term

Microsoft may rename 'netbooks' to longer, less catchy termMicrosoft may rename 'netbooks' to longer, less catchy termThe new name won't catch on. Netbooks is a lot easier to say. The only time you will see it listed as ?low cost small notebook PC" is when Microsoft describes the hardware...

Tags: Netbooks, nettops & MIDs, Notebooks, netbook, Microsoft Corp., catchy term, PC, notebook

Discussion threads 2009-06-03

Windows 7: The incentives are coming

Windows 7: The incentives are comingIncentivesI don't think Microsoft has to offer any great incentives. If they want people to move to Windows 7, they just need to sell it for a reasonable price. No more then ?100 for Home Premium, and it will be worth the upgrade. Im all...

Tags: Sales force management, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Operating systems, computing history, Microsoft Windows 7, incentive, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows

Discussion threads 2009-06-02

Acer Aspire Timeline: A thin-and-light notebook with 8 hour battery, gestures for $598

The world's second-largest laptop manufacturer, Acer, today introduced the U.S. availability of its Aspire Timeline series of business notebooks that average more than 8 hours of battery life, the company says. The Aspire Timeline is a thin and light mainstream notebook that combines...

Tags: Battery, Acer Inc., Intel Corp., Aspire Timeline, AS3810, AS4810, AS5810, W, Serial ATA, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Engineering, Notebooks, Processors, Storage, Hardware, Operating Systems, Microsoft Windows, Software, Notebooks & Tablets, Semiconductors, Components, Andrew Nusca

Blog posts 2009-06-02

AMD Istanbul: Field Upgrade Only If Your Hands are Nimble

AMD Istanbul: Field Upgrade Only If Your Hands are NimbleIf you can't plug a CPU into a socket....you can't call yourself a computer guy. Seriously. Who the heck can't rotate the CPU to match the alignment marker and drop it right in?Bravo, for owning up tosomething everyone does, and that...

Tags: Processors, Advanced Micro Devices Inc., pin, CPU, AMD Athlon, socket

Discussion threads 2009-06-01

Put together a solid barebones system for $350

Put together a solid barebones system for $350Put together a solid barebones system for $350[i]Solid motherboard for the Intel AMD.[/i]Intel makes AMD chips now? I'm kidding of course but still fun to bust your chiggity chops.RE: Put together a solid barebones system for $350While I think your choices are...

Tags: Games, Microsoft Windows XP, system-for $350, system-For, hard drive

Discussion threads 2009-05-19

Core i5 details leaked

Core i5 details leakedYes, certainly expensive for a crippled i7 derivativeIt makes the 920 seem like a bargain at $290.RE: Core i5 details leakedMost people use there computers for basic office applications, email and facebook. This is why netbooks are becoming so popular. ...

Tags: Corporate governance, Chipsets, Semiconductors, Processors, Core i7, Core i5

Discussion threads 2009-04-20

Gadget Gal's daily deals: Mac mini, Garmin nüvi GPS, Acer widescreen monitor

A Mac mini, a Garmin nüvi 250 GPS Navigator, and an Acer widescreen LCD monitor. Here are your deals for Tuesday, March 31, straight from the Gadget Gal. 1. Save a whopping 76 percent off of the Garmin nüvi 250 3.5-Inch Portable GPS Navigator in...

Tags: Monitor, Apple Macintosh, Apple Intel Mac Mini, Garmin Ltd., Acer Inc., Monitors & Displays, GPS, Hardware, Components, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Jennifer Bergen

Blog posts 2009-03-31

Quickfire Deal: Apple 13-in. MacBook for only $799

Quickfire Deal: For a limited time you can get a white 13.3-inch MacBook for just $799 with a $200 mail-in-rebate. And no, it's not the outdated old version, it's the new MacBook with Nvidia graphics. The rebate says it's valid until April 12, but you never...

Tags: Apple MacBook, Apple Inc., Notebooks, Hardware, Notebooks & Tablets, Jennifer Bergen

Blog posts 2009-03-30

Holiday Gift Guide 2008: Bargain Apples

Holiday Gift Guide 2008: Bargain ApplesYawn!Don't worry! I'll eventually warm up to ???I bought a SATA dock....like the NewerTech Voyager at Microcenter for $29. Made by Inland. Piece of junk in terms of construction, but it works just fine.RE: Bargain? ApplesApple seems to be on...

Tags: Digital music, Digital media, Cellular phones, WIRELESS, Bargain Apples, Apple iPod Touch, Holiday Gift Guide 2008, Apple iPod

Discussion threads 2008-11-20

(The $2,000 build-it-yourself gaming/video editing/photo editing PC)

(The $2,000 build-it-yourself gaming/video editing/photo editing PC)$2000 build-it-yourself PCGreat article would do it if I didn't already have a pretty good PC. How about a build-it-yourself gaming laptop?RE: (The $2,000 build-it-yourself gaming/video editing/photo editing PC)I have a similar system with only 4Gb of cheaper ram , 2 Tb...

Tags: Corporate communications, Games, Desktops, PC, video, game

Discussion threads 2008-09-12

The $2,000 build-it-yourself gaming/video editing/photo editing PC

The $2,000 build-it-yourself gaming/video editing/photo editing PCWhy such an expensive processor?Surely you can cut a couple of hundred dollars off the price and not lose too much performance by getting a lower spec processor.That way you could keep both hard drives (great for keeping the data separate from the...

Tags: Corporate communications, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), video, PC, game

Discussion threads 2008-09-12

Would you buy a Linux desktop?

Would you buy a Linux desktop?Would you buy a Linux desktop?Absolutely not! There is no place for linux on the desktop, especially in education. It can't even run Reader Rabbit or Lemonade Stand! How are these kids going to have fun learning if the system doesn't run...

Tags: UNIX, OPEN SOURCE, Operating systems, Desktops, Linux, desktop, Linux desktop

Discussion threads 2008-09-09