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- Disks: why size means performance
- OK, Smarty pants...How do I use only the outer-most sectors of my 500GB disk?Performance != reliabilitySeagate has progressively gotten worse with reliability - that's why they cut the 5-year warranty back down to 3 years. Western Digital has made great strides with reliability though. WD isn't focussing on...
- Tags: Serial ATA, SSD, SAS Institute, SAS Drives, performance, disk
- Discussion threads 2009-11-18
- Amazon Kindle Wireless Reading Device (U.S. & International Wireless, Latest Generation)
- On October 22, 2009, Amazon discontinued the U.S.-only version of the Kindle and replaced it with the international Kindle model and set the price at $259. This new model--now called the "U.S. and International Kindle"--runs on AT&T's network and can access content on cellular networks inside and outside of the...
- Tags: wireless, Amazon.com Inc., Amazon Kindle, Sprint Communications
- Product reviews 2009-11-07
- Holiday Gift Guide 2009: Laptop computers
- This year the laptop list was a tough assignment for several reasons. First, the emergence of a new class of ultra-thin laptops--spawned by lower-cost processors from Intel and AMD--has made things more complicated. Second, there's a fresh crop of Windows 7 laptops, and...
- Tags: Processor, Hard Drive, Performance, Apple MacBook, Memory, Graphics, Laptop Computer, Netbook, Computer, Intel Corp., Compaq Computer Corp., Compaq CQ61z, Timeline 1810T, Notebooks, Microsoft Windows 7, Hardware, Notebooks & Tablets, John Morris
- Blog posts 2009-11-01
- With Apple, there's a fine line between paying a premium and being a sucker
- It's no secret that I'm a Mac guy and yet I always find the need to disclose that. Therefore, I must be one of those types of people who finds value in Apple products and is willing to pay a premium for them. But that doesn't go for every product....
- Tags: Apple Macintosh, Mouse, Apple MacBook, Apple iMac, Apple Inc., Mice, Desktops, Notebooks, Hardware, Peripherals, Notebooks & Tablets, Sam Diaz
- Blog posts 2009-10-20
- Teradata unveils cloud strategy, answer for Oracle's Exadata machine
- Data warehousing giant Teradata is outlining its cloud computing strategy including an internal cloud service and a public offering via Amazon Web Services. In addition, Teradata is rolling out an appliance it claims will provide a big performance boost. The announcements, timed for Teradata's partner conference in...
- Tags: Strategy, Data Warehouse, Teradata, Oracle Corp., Performance Claim, Business Intelligence, Storage, Databases, Enterprise Software, Software, Data Management, Hardware, Larry Dignan
- Blog posts 2009-10-19
- Yahoo plots app mall, app portability through its properties
- Yahoo has been busy rolling out new features---new home page, revamped My Yahoo, Mail and Messenger overhauls---that come courtesy of its infrastructure revamp a few years in the making. Among the most promising efforts by Yahoo are its homepage applications. Open to all third parties and self...
- Tags: Yahoo! Inc., App, Mint, E-mail Providers, Strategy, Personal Finance, Financial Accounting, Internet, Management, Finance, Larry Dignan
- Blog posts 2009-10-12
- Microsoft adds an 'Office Starter' edition to its distribution plans
- Consumer PreinstallsAs a preinstall on new consumer computers, it makes a lot more sense than Microsoft Works.Family packs, payment plans, unlimited downloadsI think if MS offered family pack bundles; partial payments over periods of time until the software is fully paid for; and unlimited downloads of the software to registered...
- Tags: Groupware, starter edition, ribbon menu, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Corp., Office Starter, distribution plan, Microsoft Outlook
- Discussion threads 2009-10-08
- HTC debuts Pure, Tilt 2 smartphones; Windows Mobile 6.5 on AT&T
- About TimeIt is about time that ATT put something nice in their lineup for folks who refuse to get sucked into the Venus Fly Trap called the iPhone(a.k.a all Apple Product). I have been out of contract for over 4 months thinking about switching carriers because of my distaste of...
- Tags: Smart phones, Mobile operating systems, Handhelds, Microsoft Windows, Tilt 2, AT&T Corp., Windows Mobile 6.5, ATT, High Tech Computer Corp., smart phone, Microsoft Windows Mobile
- Discussion threads 2009-10-05
- Polycom: A potential takeover target following Cisco-Tandberg deal
- With Cisco gobbling up Tandberg for $3 billion and bolstering its video conferencing lineup all eyes turn to Polycom, another market leader that looks ripe to be acquired. If not, Polycom is expected to be able to hold its own against Cisco. Cisco's acquisition of Tandberg gives...
- Tags: Cisco Systems Inc., Polycom Inc., Tandberg, Marchetti, Larry Dignan
- Blog posts 2009-10-01
- Review: iPod nano 5th generation gives you 16 video recording modes
- Apple recently rolled out their latest iPod lineup and IMHO the most interesting device announced was the new 5th generation iPod nano. I had no plans to purchase a new Apple product, but couldn't pass up a few of the new key features of the nano, including the pedometer, FM...
- Tags: Apple iPod, Apple iPod Nano, Video Camera, Video, Corporate Communications, Digital Music, Digital Media, Marketing, Personal Technology, Consumer Electronics, Matthew Miller
- Blog posts 2009-09-21
- HP bolsters networking lineup
- Does HP offer its ownor just re-package others?RE: HP bolsters networking lineupI need to find more info on the firmware update on Virtual Connect, our customers love it so far. Glad to see a ProCurve module for the blade as well ProCurve is a solid product line and has not...
- Tags: Hewlett-Packard Co., network
- Discussion threads 2009-09-16
- HP bolsters networking lineup
- HP on Wednesday rolled out new ProCurve networking gear, including new switches and a firmware upgrade. The product additions, part of HP's duel with Cisco Systems, are integrated into HP's BladeSystem architecture. Many vendors are jockeying for position as enterprises build out next-generation data centers. ...
- Tags: Hewlett-Packard Co., Network, HP ProCurve, Utility Computing, Larry Dignan
- Blog posts 2009-09-16
- HP: New Quicklook, revamped Media Smart Server top fall product news
- HP is making some fall announcements today - some new business desktops, some notebook and netbook lineup upgrades and some pretty cool design features, as well. But during a recent preview of the products, there were a couple that really stuck with me. One of them was...
- Tags: Hewlett-Packard Co., Media, Server, 1TB Version, Netbooks, Nettops & MIDs, Microsoft Outlook, E-mail, Corporate Communications, Smart Phones, Notebooks, Hardware, Microsoft Office, Office Suites, Software, Online Communications, Marketing, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Notebooks & Tablets, Sam Diaz
- Blog posts 2009-09-14
- Five reasons Apple botched its new iPod lineup
- So Apple announced a new iPod lineup on Wednesday. I think they botched it, and in doing so, they showed very un-Apple-like cracks in the product lineup. Here's why. by Andrew Nusca
- Tags: Apple iPod, Lineup, Apple Inc., Digital Music, Digital Media, Personal Technology, Consumer Electronics, Andrew Nusca
- Blog posts 2009-09-09
- News to know: Windows 7; Verizon; RightNow; Salesforce; Palm; HP
- 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. Ryan Naraine: Windows 7, Vista exposed to 'teardrop attack' Microsoft patches gaping Windows worm holes Firefox to run...
- Tags: Salesforce.com Inc., Larry Dignan, Patent, Hewlett-Packard Co., Palm Inc., Verizon Communications Inc., Microsoft Corp., RightNow Technologies, Sam Diaz, Microsoft Windows, Linux, Microsoft Windows 7, Cable, Operating Systems, Open Source, Software, Telecommunications, Personal Technology
- Blog posts 2009-09-09
- Apple TV as cable box concept 'killed,' exec says
- Ignore the rumors: Apple TV will not have cable box-like functionality, a company executive said. Analysts from Caris & Company recently met with Apple CFO Peter Oppenheimer, and said in a note to investors on Tuesday that the Apple TV will not have long-rumored cable box-like functionality,...
- Tags: Cable Box, Apple Inc., Apple TV, Cable, TVs, Network Technology, Tv & Home Theater, Telecommunications, Personal Technology, Home Entertainment, Networking, Andrew Nusca
- Blog posts 2009-09-08
- iPod touch camera modules failing?
- Apple camera problemsThe rumors are definitely true. Shipments are going to be delayed until after christmas, there is a bigger problem than with just the camera unfortunately. There will be a fresh new lineup of the ipod Made in China crapTop dollar product made in China by dirt-cheap suppliers and...
- Tags: Notebooks, iPod touch camera module, camera, camera module, Apple iPod Touch, Apple iPod
- Discussion threads 2009-09-08
- Twelve South BookArc Desktop stand for MacBook
- Apple has created a monster. No, we're not talking about growing iPhone sales or the success of its imposing chain of retail stores. We're talking about the almost oppressively beautiful design of the product packaging and marketing of Apple products. In addition to the acclaimed look of Apple products themselves,...
- Tags: Notebooks, desktop, Apple MacBook, laptop computer, BookArc Desktop Stand, Apple Inc., MACBOOKS
- Product reviews 2009-09-03
- SBI Sumishin Net Bank: A Full-Banking Service, Internet-Only Bank
- Headquartered in Tokyo, SBI Sumishin Net Bank is an "Internet-only" bank established as a joint venture between SBI Holdings and Sumitomo Trust & Banking. In Japan, competition in the Internet banking business has been intensifying. In this environment, SBI Sumishin Net Bank, Ltd. aimed to bring to market a broad...
- Tags: Bank, Internet Banking, SOA, Accounting System, Internet, Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA), Banking, Financial Services, Web Services, Enterprise Software, Software, Finance
- Case studies 2009-08-31
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