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HP Pavilion Elite m9100t

HP's Pavilion Elite m9100t is a well intentioned, expensive do-it-all desktop. Go down its spec sheet and you'll likely come away with the idea that there's very little this system can't do. We just wish it did more to distinguish itself from its competition, particularly from Dell. Dell's two most...

Tags: Desktops, Hewlett-Packard Co., HP Pavilion, HP Pavilion Elite, Pavilion Elite, Dell Computer Corp.

Product reviews 2008-03-14

HP Pavilion Elite m9040n

HP's Pavilion Elite m9040n frustrates us because, but for a seemingly greedy design decision, we actually like it quite a bit. This $1,190 desktop comes with a quad core chip and a cleaner profile than older HP desktops, thanks to its integrated remote-control receiver and wireless networking antenna. Our issue...

Tags: Desktops, HP Pavilion, Hewlett-Packard Co., HP Pavilion Elite, TV

Product reviews 2007-09-07

Additional Resources

Do college degrees get you anywhere?

Do college degrees get you anywhere?Just another thought...In the sector of work I'm in, I think IT is losing it's "elite" status as a job. With basic IT skills being aquirable with just a few certifications it is becoming less elite and more like a tradeskill not unlike an...

Tags: Recruitment & Selection, payroll solutions, Benefits, Development tools, salary, job, IT IS, worker

Discussion threads 2008-07-23

Apache's open source governance model

Apache's open source governance modelI give Murph a 10 on this onentMike Cox couldn't beat this one...NTIIS dominates the market, of courseThough Apache has almost half the web servers in use, the more important number is the Fortune 1000 result. There Microsoft has 55% vs Apache's 25%, with Microsoft...

Tags: open source, Microsoft IIS Server, Apache Software Foundation

Discussion threads 2008-07-22

HP Compaq CQ50-115NR

Note: This review is part of our Back-to-School 2008 roundup, covering specific configurations of popular laptops that can be found in retail stores.We were excited when HP announced the revival of the Compaq Presario brand earlier this year. Here was the promise of a family of basic, entertainment-oriented laptops at...

Tags: Desktops, Compaq Presario, Compaq Computer Corp., Hewlett-Packard Co.

Product reviews 2008-07-21

Pioneer Kuro PDP-5020FD

When it comes to black levels, you apparently get what you pay for. Pioneer's PDP-5020FD is the company's cheapest flat-panel plasma HDTV for 2008, yet it still costs significantly more than the poshest plasmas produced by Panasonic. We really liked the Panasonic TH-50PZ800U we reviewed earlier this year, and despite...

Tags: TV & Home Theater, TVs, PDP-5020FD

Product reviews 2008-07-18

Windows Update versus Ubuntu Update

Windows Update versus Ubuntu UpdateAnd you will find some reason why Linux is worse.Just watch and enjoy the spin.They'll find some reason why Windows is worse.Just watch and enjoy their spin.RE: Windows Update versus Ubuntu UpdateI always did find it amusing at how the Ubuntu crowd simultaneously defend the sudo...

Tags: Operating systems, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), OPEN SOURCE, Microsoft Windows Update, Microsoft Windows, operating system, Microsoft Windows Vista, Ubuntu, Linux

Discussion threads 2008-07-15

Toshiba Satellite A305D-S6848

Note: This review is part of our Back to School 2008 roundup, covering specific configurations of popular laptops that can be found in retail stores. With a shiny black case and smart silver pinstripes, the $749 Toshiba Satellite A305D-S6848 features the upscale design found on the more-expensive 13-inch Satellite we...

Tags: Notebooks, Toshiba Satellite A305D-S6848, Toshiba Corp., laptop computer, Toshiba Satellite

Product reviews 2008-07-14

Microsoft to cut Xbox 360 price tag

Microsoft to cut Xbox 360 price tagGet your facts right, please"...and $100 less than the HDMI-equipped 120GB Elite model."Just to point out that the Pro version also comes equipped with an HDMI port.Anyway, about HD disc formats: don't forget that the 360 is almost a year older than the...

Tags: Game players, Sales strategy, Blu-Ray 360, Sony PlayStation 3, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Xbox 360, Microsoft Xbox

Discussion threads 2008-07-11

Microsoft to cut Xbox 360 price tag

After weeks of rumors and leaked retailer adverts, it now appears as if official confirmation has arrived for a price cut to Microsoft's Xbox 360 Pro. After weeks of rumors and leaked retailer adverts, it now appears as if official confirmation has arrived for a $50 price cut to...

Tags: Hard Drive, Console, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Xbox 360, Microsoft Xbox, Game Players, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Microsoft, Xbox 360, games, Tom Magrino, GameSpot

News items 2008-07-11

HP Pavilion dv2915nr

Note: This review is part of our Back to School 2008 roundup, covering specific configurations of popular laptops that can be found in retail stores. Designed for multimedia users, HP's Pavilion laptops have always combined eye-catching looks with such entertainment-oriented features as touch-sensitive media controls and dual headphone jacks. Those...

Tags: Desktops, Engineering, dv2915nr, HP Pavilion, battery, Hewlett-Packard Co.

Product reviews 2008-07-10

Virtual e-learning: the end of university?

University places are increasing more and more as the years go by, whilst e-learning and "in-house training" becomes the norm within business. Universities UK has reported that 70% of all incoming undergraduate students make up of 18-20 year olds, and is expected to drop dramatically from the beginning of the...

Tags: University Place, E-learning, Training And Certification, Enterprise Software, Software, Zack Whittaker

Blog posts 2008-07-10

Are all-in-one desktops a decent deal?

Averatec, the O.C.'s other computer maker after Gateway, has released a new all-in-one desktop. The design doesn't break any new ground in this category, but it is simple, compact and reasonably attractive. And with a 22-inch LCD, Nvidia GeForce 8400 graphics and an integrated TV tuner, at first glance it...

Tags: Desktop, Microsoft Windows Vista, LCD, Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium, Graphics, Monitors & Displays, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Hardware, Components, Operating Systems, Microsoft Windows, Software, John Morris

Blog posts 2008-07-08

News to know: Linux; iPhone; Gmail; Insecure antivirus software; SAP

Notable headlines: Phil Wainewright: SaaS star leaves SAP for Salesforce.com Dennis Howlett: Ticking bombs in enterprise land Garett Rogers: Your Gmail is now a lot more secure Dancho Danchev: Approximately 800 vulnerabilities discovered in antivirus products ...

Tags: Software, Apple iPhone, Linux, Google Gmail, SAP AG, Antivirus Software, Microsoft Corp., Twitter, 3G, Cellular Phones, Wireless, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Larry Dignan

Blog posts 2008-07-08

Gateway T-6836

Note: This review is part of our Back to School 2008 roundup, covering specific configurations of popular laptops that can be found in retail stores. Most budget-friendly midsize laptops feature 15.4-inch screens that, while good for watching movies, can be a burden to schlep around campus. For the truly mobile...

Tags: Notebooks, Gateway T-6836, Gateway Inc.

Product reviews 2008-07-07

Hardcore math at the speed of the Net

From its inception, the Internet has been about connecting researchers and research institutions to each other (and, of course, about national defense). As the Web continues to explode, though, it's interesting to see how new generations of researchers work, collaborate, and criticize online. A particular example...

Tags: Proof, Mathematician, Li, Web 2.0, Wiki, Blogging, Channel Management, Internet, Online Communications, Marketing, Christopher Dawson

Blog posts 2008-07-07

HP Pavilion dv6915nr

We've long been fans of HP's Pavilion line of laptops, which combine an attractive design with media-friendly features at a fair price. By those criteria the Pavilion dv6915nr, a configuration available only in retail stores, is a no exception. It features the familiar glossy black case, light-touch media controls, and...

Tags: Desktops, HP Pavilion, dv6915nr, Hewlett-Packard Co.

Product reviews 2008-07-03

Phillips DC912

When it comes to iPod speaker systems, there are at least three criteria for most shoppers: compatibility it needs to work with your particular iPod model; form factor (it needs to fit into a given space, be it a spacious shelf or tiny nightstand); and value (good sound for the...

Tags: Digital music, Digital media, Phillips DC912, Apple iPod

Product reviews 2008-07-03

Is an Xbox 360 price cut inbound?

Is an Xbox 360 price cut inbound?This would put a hurting on SonyConsidering the PS3 has cost Sony billions in losses that it is still hoping to make up for in software sales this would put them in a bind. MS can afford to drop the price since they are...

Tags: Game players, Microsoft Xbox 360, Microsoft Xbox, BluRay, Sony Corp., Sony PlayStation 3, Microsoft Corp.

Discussion threads 2008-07-01

iHome ZN9 Clock Radio for Zune

The iHome ZN9 ($99) is a welcome addition to the short list of Zune MP3 player accessories. With dual alarms, battery backup, AM/FM radio, and a time zone indicator, it's also simply one of the best clock radios we've come across at this price. DesignThe iHome ZN9 is created for...

Tags: Advertising & Promotion, Media players, Game players, Digital music, iHome ZN9, Microsoft Zune

Product reviews 2008-06-27