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Hands-on with the AMD Spider - Phenom 9700, 790 chipset and Radeon 3850 graphics: Hands-on with the AMD Spider - Phenom 9700, 790 chipset and Radeon 3850 graphicsOh, that's right. I did forget. Thanks Adrian! ;)How come such a 'slow' drive? What? Only 10,000 rpm? ;)Seriously, spin that puppy up. Rock and Roll.I'll be waiting for a 65w Quad-Core...; Tags: Chipsets, Semiconductors, Games, Processors, 64-bit, Network technology, 64-bit computing, Advanced Micro Devices Inc., Phenom 9700, GPU, Radeon 3850, Hands-On, Radeon, chipset, graphics; Discussion threads 2008-01-08

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eMachines T5274: The eMachines T5274 is eMachines' higher-end budget desktop for the back to school season. While it seems like a good deal for $400, the fact is that the low-end PC market has become increasingly competitive this year, which makes it hard for systems such as this one that straddle two...; Tags: DVD, Consumer electronics, eMachines Inc., eMachines T5274; Product reviews 2008-07-21
Toshiba Satellite L355D-S7815: 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.By virtue of its broad, 17.1-inch display, the $699 Toshiba Satellite L355D-S7815 stands out among budget back-to-school laptops (most of which feature 15.4-inch displays). But that feature is...; Tags: Notebooks, Network technology, Toshiba Corp., Satellite L355D-S7815, satellite, laptop computer, Toshiba Satellite; Product reviews 2008-07-18
ZT Affinity 7221Xa: The $600 ZT Affinity 7221Xa is the cheaper sibling of the recently reviewed ZT Affinity 7225Xi-35. Its fixed configuration includes most of what we expect to find in a system in this price range. Like the 7225Xi-35, the 7221Xa is geared toward those who need a simple desktop with basic...; Tags: Desktops, DVD, Flash memory, Memory, Consumer electronics, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), ZT Affinity 7221Xa, ZT Affinity 7225Xi-35; Product reviews 2008-07-17
Sony's Centrino 2 laptop lineup: Details of Sony's new laptops have been trickling out for several weeks, but Sony held off on an official announcement to coincide with Intel's Centrino 2 launch this week. Sony introduced four new VAIO lines ranging from the 3-pound Z-series ultraportable with a 13.1-inch display to the...; Tags: Sony Corp., IBM zSeries, Hard Drive, Sony Vaio, Intel Centrino, Memory, Microsoft Windows Vista, Intel Core 2 Duo, Series, Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium, Graphics, Laptop Computer, Intel Corp., SP1, SR Series, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Desktops, Processors, Operating Systems, Software, Hardware, Semiconductors, Components, John Morris; Blog posts 2008-07-16

ZT Affinity 7225Xi-35: The $750 ZT Affinity 7225Xi-35 is a fairly ambitious lower-midrange PC. This fixed configuration includes a lower-end quad-core chip, 4GB of memory, and a discrete graphics card. The result is solid everyday performance, and if you need a basic, capable desktop, this system will serve. Its lack of 64-bit Windows...; Tags: Desktops, Processors, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Network technology, ZT Affinity 7225Xi-35, Velocity Micro Vector; Product reviews 2008-07-14
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
News to know: Midori; Yahoo; iPhone; VMware: Notable headlines: Mary Jo Foley: On the road to Midori: RedHawk, MinSafe and Sapphire Next Microsoft enterprise instant messaging/VOIP server: Think 2009 Microsoft to push XP SP3 via Auto Update on July 10 Microsoft to deliver SQL Server 2008 in August...; Tags: Apple iPhone, Google Inc., Open Source, Information Technology, Yahoo! Inc., VMware Inc., Phishing, 3G, Cyberthreats, Hardware Upgrade, Spam, Strategy, Viruses And Worms, Security, Spam And Phishing, Cellular Phones, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Hardware, Management, Larry Dignan; Blog posts 2008-07-10
NVIDIA stock ... Good buy or goodbye?: NVIDIA stock ... Good buy or goodbye?They said that of Applethose many years ago. Thankfully, I held onto my stock which is doing quite well.I have a feeling that Nvidia will recover over time as well.I will remain loyal to nVidia.Of course, I only use desktops but I've found their...; Tags: Investment, Financial accounting, NVidia Corp., stock; Discussion threads 2008-07-09
NVIDIA helping to bring PhysX to the Radeon GPU: NVIDIA helping to bring PhysX to the Radeon GPUTom's Hardware ReportsThat AMD has sent the requested documents to Badit. So effectively, AMD is cooperating with both Badit and Nvidia on porting CUDA and PhysX to Radeon cards.This was printed yesterday so you might want to update your blog to reflect...; Tags: Tom, Badit, PhysX, Radeon, Radeon GPU, NVidia Corp., Advanced Micro Devices Inc., GPU; Discussion threads 2008-07-09
NVIDIA helping to bring PhysX to the Radeon GPU: Here's an interesting development. Remember last week I blogged about a third-party project that was attempting to bring PhysX support (NVIDIA-owned technology) to the Radeon GPU? Well, it now appears that the project has the support of NVIDIA. by Adrian Kingsley-Hughes; Tags: Project, NVidia Corp., Advanced Micro Devices Inc., Radeon, GPU, Hd Dvd, Public Relations, Personal Technology, DVD, Home Entertainment, Marketing, Corporate Communications, Adrian Kingsley-Hughes; Blog posts 2008-07-09
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
Nvidia whacked over defective notebook chips; Offers driver to keep processors cool: Updated: Nvidia said its fiscal second quarter revenue will fall well short of targets because of weak demand, pricing pressure from AMD's ATI and a faulty graphics processors on older notebook systems. In an SEC filing, the company said it is offering a driver that keeps fans running to relieve...; Tags: Processor, Notebook, NVidia Corp., Notebook Chip, Chip, GPU, MCP, Semiconductors, Network Technology, Hardware, Networking, Larry Dignan; Blog posts 2008-07-03
News to know: Microsoft; Yahoo; Google; IT contractors: Notable headlines: Larry Dignan: Microsoft's search plan: It's about semantics and possibly for naught. Dennis Howlett: Powerset's smarts are Microsoft's gain Paul Miller: Powerset really does go to Microsoft... but for how much? Mary Jo Foley: Confirmed: Microsoft buys Powerset natural-language search...; Tags: Google Inc., Larry Dignan, Information Technology, Yahoo! Inc., Microsoft Corp., Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA), Team Management, 3G, Web Services, Middleware, Enterprise Software, Software, Management, Cellular Phones, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology; Blog posts 2008-07-02
AMD Phenom gets (a little) faster: AMD has rounded out both the high and low ends of its desktop processor line with three new Phenoms. Though the chips have the same basic design, they are targeted at very different audiences by virtue of frequency, power consumption and price. The Phenom X4 9950 Black Edition--now AMD's fastest...; Tags: Desktop, AMD Phenom, Quad-core, Advanced Micro Devices Inc., HotHardware, 9950BE, Processors, Semiconductors, Hardware, Components, John Morris; Blog posts 2008-07-01
PhysX on the Radeon? Seems that it's possible!: PhysX on the Radeon? Seems that it's possible!Common APIWhat we need would be a common API for physics acceleration - and why not AI, 2D graphics and other domains as well ). But given the speed and opacity at which something like the Open GL is able to publish evolutions...; Tags: Radeon, PhysX; Discussion threads 2008-07-01
PhysX on the Radeon? Seems that it's possible!: Eran Badit of NGOHQ.com has been hard at work hacking away at NVIDIA's PhysX layer and claims to have it working on the Radeon HD 3870. by Adrian Kingsley-Hughes; Tags: Radeon, 64-Bit, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Hacking, Microsoft Windows XP, Network Technology, Processors, Semiconductors, Hardware, Components, Operating Systems, Microsoft Windows, Software, Security, Networking, Adrian Kingsley-Hughes; Blog posts 2008-07-01
Dell Studio 15: Parsing the intended markets for Dell's ever-shifting in-house brand names requires a bit of tea-leaf reading, although it's been easier of late, with the company stripping down its consumer brands to just the Inspiron and XPS lines. Now the company is adding a new line between the budget Inspiron and...; Tags: Notebooks, Branding, Processors, trade-off, Dell XPS, XPS, Dell Inspiron, Dell Computer Corp.; Product reviews 2008-06-26
Dell Studio laptops now available: Dell has announced its new Studio line of laptops. The Studio series includes models with 15.4-inch and 17-inch displays. Dell is in the process of expanding its retail business, and the flashier design and more compelling features of the Studio models are tailored to retail customers who would typically choose...; Tags: Dell Computer Corp., Laptop Computer, Dell Inspiron, Studio Series, Notebooks, Wireless, Processors, Hardware, Notebooks & Tablets, Semiconductors, Components, John Morris; Blog posts 2008-06-26
Diamond Viper Radeon HD 4850: As a standalone 3D graphics card, and depending on the game, AMD's new $199 ATI Radeon HD 4850 is very competitive with Nvidia's $229 GeForce 9800 GTX+. What's potentially more exciting is that the 4850 also seems to scale better in dual-card Crossfire mode than anything Nvidia has for the...; Tags: Processors, Right Now IT, Radeon HD 4850, Radeon HD, Radeon, card, Advanced Micro Devices Inc.; Product reviews 2008-06-24