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The quad-core laptops are here . . . sort of

The quad-core laptops are here . . . sort ofOh yeh, I have one of these. It's ok.ntWe only need 1.6 processorsOtherwise, having more cpu means slower speed for most programs.

Tags: Processors, quad-core laptop, quad-core

Discussion threads 2008-10-03

The quad-core laptops are here . . . sort of

Back in August Dell, HP and Lenovo all announced mobile workstations that offer Intel's first quad-core chip for laptops. Those systems are now available for order and reviews of at least one model--the Lenovo ThinkPad W700--are giving a glimpse of the performance you can expect from these 17-inch powerhouses. ...

Tags: Mobile, Mobile Workstation, Lenovo Group Ltd., Quad-core, Laptop Computer, Quad-core Laptop, Core 2 Quad Extreme, Workstations, Processors, Semiconductors, Hardware, Components, John Morris

Blog posts 2008-10-03

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Hands-on with the HTC HD2, most impressive Windows Mobile device to date

I like what HTC is doingYou've got the Hero and the HD2. I'd like to see what the difference is in performance between the two, but the Hero has a slower processor. Personally, I like the Windows Mobile platform, and it is the best option for Windows-based IT...

Tags: Smart phones, Notebooks, Operating systems, mobile device, Apple iPhone, HTC HD2, High Tech Computer Corp., Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Mobile

Discussion threads 2009-11-19

BlackBerry Curve 8520 marks consumer, business power play for RIM [hands-on review]

The first thought that springs from your mind when you pick up the RIM BlackBerry Curve 8520 is, "You know, I could get the hang of this." That's what Research in Motion, BlackBerry's maker, is hoping. The new Curve...

Tags: Research In Motion Ltd., BlackBerry Curve, RIM BlackBerry, Curve 8520, Lithium-cell Battery, Multimedia Menu, Handhelds, Hardware, Andrew Nusca

Blog posts 2009-08-06

Gadget Gal's daily deals: HP Mini, Western Digital hard drive, Sharp Blu-ray player

A 320GB Western Digital external hard drive, an HP Mini notebook, and a Sharp Blu-ray player. Here are your deals for Wednesday, June 3, straight from the Gadget Gal: 1. Get the Western Digital My Book Studio Edition 320GB External Hard Drive Quad...

Tags: Hard Drive, Hewlett-Packard Co., Western Digital Corp., Sharp Corp., Blu-ray, Microsoft Windows XP, Serial ATA, Operating Systems, Microsoft Windows, Software, Storage, Hardware, Jennifer Bergen

Blog posts 2009-06-03

Windows 7 on older hardware: A Catch 22 for Microsoft

Windows 7 on older hardware: A Catch 22 for MicrosoftI hope....Dell is the WORST at getting a 64-bit edition out of, not sure why either - its much more stable than 32-bit..just requires signed hardware drivers. Hell my uncle who bought an HP at best buy got Vista Home Premium...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Operating systems, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows, hardware, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Corp.

Discussion threads 2009-01-14

Windows bit-rot - fact or fiction?

Windows bit-rot - fact or fiction?A fix which does not involve "nuking the system" is best.If the problem is coming from residue in the registry, 5 minutes with a registry cleaner will suffice. Try the registry cleaner in CCleaner as a first step. That should be sufficient. ...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Operating systems, fiction, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows, hard drive

Discussion threads 2009-01-12

How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Windows Vista

The Mother-in-law versus Vista battle cold war never ends. Every week, it's something different that goes wrong that brings us to the brink of annihilation, and I have to swoop in on the weekends to fix the inevitable new problem that comes up. Fortunately, I have the system more or...

Tags: Internet, Jason Perlow, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Microsoft Windows XP, Mozilla Firefox, Operating Systems, Software, Web Browsers

Blog posts 2008-08-04

Microsoft as the gate keeper of video analytics

Microsoft as the gate keeper of video analyticsNBC Olympics and TVTonic[b]Wavexpress to Provide Internet Video Download Service for NBC's Coverage of the Beijing Olympic Games[/b]Free Service to Allow Media Center Users the Ability to Download Content During NBC's Coverage of the Beijing Olympics, August 8-24, 2008http://www.tvtonic.com/news/?p=133NEW YORK - June 23,...

Tags: analytics, Microsoft Corp., NBC Olympic, NBC Universal Inc., video, Wavexpress, wtf

Discussion threads 2008-07-14

HP iPAQ 910c Business Messenger

Though more well-known for its laptops and desktop PCs, HP is no stranger to smartphones. The company has released several models in the past, including the HP iPaq hw6945 Mobile Messenger and the HP iPaq 510 Voice Messenger, both of which have garnered some good user reviews, and now...

Tags: Smart phones, Handhelds, Cellular phones, Keyboards, HP iPAQ, Hewlett-Packard Co., smart phone

Product reviews 2008-07-08

I'm a dad and almost a grad...what's on my wishlist?

Technically I won't be graduating until August when I wrap up my master's thesis, but I'm pretty close. The four kids hanging around my house asking for food and money probably qualify me as a dad, too. So the question is, as a geeky guy deserving of some...

Tags: Apple MacBook, Laptop Computer, Computer, Notebooks, Productivity, Hardware, Notebooks & Tablets, Christopher Dawson

Blog posts 2008-06-08

OpenSUSE 11 RC1: The Mercedes-Benz to Ubuntu’s Volkswagen

OpenSUSE 11 RC1: The Mercedes-Benz to Ubuntu’s VolkswagenSuSE is the best distro going.Especially if your a Windows person looking for a place to start in Open Source. YAST is the very best configuration interface in the Linux world today. No other distro has anything close.If you want to make the...

Tags: OPEN SOURCE, KDE 4, YaST, SuSE, Ubuntu, distro, Novell OpenSuse, OpenSUSE 11 RC1, OpenSUSE 11, Mercedes-Benz, Volkswagen AG

Discussion threads 2008-06-03

The worst shopping experience on the web?

The worst shopping experience on the web?Be Glad...You actually got to talk to someone.. Ive made the mistake of ordering online, not getting a confirmation email, then calling every number on the website to hear.. "we're sorry, the number you have dialed is no longer in service."THAT is worse I...

Tags: Engineering, Web, battery, Dell Computer Corp.

Discussion threads 2008-05-19

Asus P527

Chances are when you hear the name Asus, you think of motherboards and computer components, or the Eee PC laptop, and probably not smartphones. However, the company is hoping to change that with its latest crop of handsets, including the subject of this review: the Asus P527. And while it...

Tags: Smart phones, Cellular phones, Handhelds, Wi-Fi, Asus P527, ASUS

Product reviews 2008-04-15

My Windows 7 "three wishes"

My Windows 7 "three wishes"How long?Whatever your wishes for Windows 7 may be, it looks like you'll have a long wait. http://www.pcretailmag.com/news/29325/Windows-7-not-likely-till-2012Keeping up with hardwareStart with the assumption that people want to buy Microsoft products. Especially a new version of Windows. Add the assumption that the hardware makers...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Operating systems, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows, wishe, hardware, software

Discussion threads 2008-01-29

Intel: Fourth quarter worries were well founded

Intel: Fourth quarter worries were well foundedWell-founded???You people are totally overstating the "bear case" on Intel!! Gross margins continue to improve...how does that happen unless the company continues to make money more and more efficiently? Mark my words - Intel will blow away these new lowball estimates and...

Tags: Intel Corp., One Laptop Per Child project, Classmate, Core2 Quad

Discussion threads 2008-01-15

What a good idea - Apple Time Capsule

What a good idea - Apple Time CapsuleI agree ...... it's a niche product.hmmmso no body has a AP and External HDD or NAS now?? you need to buy a new hardware from Apple to do the functionality that already exists??? If timemachine supported wireless backup, this device wouldnt exist,...

Tags: Backups, Storage, Apple Inc., Apple Time Capsule, wireless, backup

Discussion threads 2008-01-15

<b>Microsoft Predictions for 2008: Games group housecleaning continues</b> (Microsoft in 2008: 10 Predictions)

Microsoft Predictions for 2008: Games group housecleaning continues (Microsoft in 2008: 10 Predictions)As my rep says, 2008 will be great!!!!My rep and I are continuing our year end strategy sessions and 2008 will be another banner year. We just finished figuring out different ways to procure financing for more product...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Operating systems, game, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Predictions, Microsoft Windows Vista

Discussion threads 2007-12-18

The BIG Alienware m9750 review

The BIG Alienware m9750 reviewRe: The BIG Alienware m9750 review2" of screen space, a solid state drive, and dual graphics cards are the only thing this Alienware has over the Inspiron 1520 I just purchased.The difference in money, however, is much more prevailent. Twice as much the cost, in fact.Not...

Tags: Games, Notebooks, PC ecosystem, game, BIG Alienware m9750, BIG Alienware m9750 review, Alienware

Discussion threads 2007-11-27

Best Black Friday 2007 blockbuster deals

Best Black Friday 2007 blockbuster dealsWal Mart?If I remember the ads correctly, Wal Mart has a 42" 1080P LCD TV from Polaroid for $768 USD.They also have some decent Dell laptops.RE: Best Black Friday 2007 blockbuster dealsThis is an awesome post! Thanks, i needed something like this to help...

Tags: 1080p, Black Friday 2007, Black Friday, Black Friday 2007 blockbuster deal, blockbuster deal

Discussion threads 2007-11-21