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Seagate debuts first consumer NAS with FreeAgent DockStar

Doesn't that seem expensive?$99 for a fancy drive adapter? Who would want to trust their data to a device that looks like it is just waiting to get knocked on the floor? The SATA connectors are not that robust, I would much rather have a solid enclosure to...

Tags: Network-attached storage (NAS), Serial ATA, SATA Connector, NAS, Seagate Technology LLC

Discussion threads 2009-09-16

SATA Revision 3.0 paves way for 6Gb/s devices

SATA Revision 3.0 paves way for 6Gb/s devicesSATA Connectors *are* crap - agreed.Unbelievable that the old molex 4-pin power connector was better than the new one. I never had a molex pop out, but I've have several SATA power connectors disconnect, especially in fold-together desktops like Dells and small form...

Tags: PCI, SATA Connector, Serial ATA, PCI Express, solid state disk, SATA Revision 3.0

Discussion threads 2009-05-28

The end of the road for Parallel ATA

The end of the road for Parallel ATAThere's nothing holding you back nowI'm building a new PC this week with an Intel 945 board and all SATA drives. I'm sure I'm not the first.It's about darned time. sheesh....Should have happened years ago.I guess CD/DVD was holding things back. ...

Tags: Serial ATA, Plextor, SATA Connector

Discussion threads 2006-06-06

Additional Resources

Intel's Light Peak to cut the cables

ExceptThe hardware to interface to this would be the same for all devices. The cost to connect a lower end communication device would be as high as the higher end devices. This will be cost prohibitive.I don't think my mouse needs 10 Gb/s communication... well, okay maybe during some of...

Tags: Network technology, Light Peak, cable, Intel Corp., cell phone

Discussion threads 2009-09-24

HP's new 13" ProBook 4310s offers Core 2 Duo, discrete GPU; starts $799

In addition to its diminutive mini netbook, HP on Wednesday also announced the 4.34-lb., 13.3-in. ProBook 4310s laptop for small and midsize businesses and mobile professionals. Given its professional audience, the ProBook 4310s has features to match: a full-size keyboard; glossy "noir" or...

Tags: Hewlett-Packard Co., Mobile, Intel Core 2 Duo, Intel Corp., GPU, Serial ATA, Chipsets, Advertising & Promotion, Processors, Storage, Hardware, Semiconductors, Components, Marketing, Andrew Nusca

Blog posts 2009-06-24

Voyager Q

Available from online retailers for less than $100, the Voyager Q makes a great addition to your desktop if you frequently work with various internal hard drives. The device supports both 2.5-inch and 3.5-inch SATA hard drives and is compatible with all the existing external storage connections. It's also simple...

Tags: FireWire, Voyager, hard drive

Product reviews 2009-05-11

When things actually go right â€" Technology that works as advertised

A Small Scale Success - Big Lessons Fellow ZDNet blogger Michael Krigsman writes a lot about project failures. He and I communicate frequently as these failures almost always involve package software and/or a systems integrator. Both of us wish we could find more success stories. ...

Tags: Software, Hard Drive, Product, Hardware, Laptop Computer, Tools & Techniques, Management, Brian Sommer

Blog posts 2009-02-16

Leak: the new Mac mini?

Leak: the new Mac mini?never seen the attraction of cheap macswhy would you? It's not like you are going to save space with a small case when the alternative is no case at all on an iMac. Price? Are Mac users really all that price conscious?iFloppy DriveI'm pretty sure the...

Tags: Desktops, Minis, Apple Intel Mac Mini, Apple Macintosh, new Mac Mini, Mac-user

Discussion threads 2008-12-21

Apple vs. Dell: Battle of the 13-inch notebooks

Since my last comparison, Apple and Dell have both come out with even smaller notebook computers to tempt you away from your old fashioned desk-bound workstation. How do they stack up? Today I look at the low end MacBook White and Dell Inspiron 13 to find out. ...

Tags: Dell Computer Corp., Battery, Apple Inc., Centimeter, MacBook White, Engineering, Serial ATA, Notebooks, Storage, Hardware, Notebooks & Tablets, Ed Burnette

Blog posts 2008-10-15

FireWire 1600, 3200 approved: Now, USB 3.0 or FireWire?

FireWire 1600, 3200 approved: Now, USB 3.0 or FireWire?My choice: USB 3.0At least for mainstream computing.USB has used a single main interface since it was first introduced. Being able to use an old-but-still-functional USB device like a mouse, webcam, or cable to a digital camera in a USB 3.0...

Tags: FireWire, USB

Discussion threads 2008-07-31

HP rolls out laptop armada; Voodoo Envy targets MacBook Air

Hewlett-Packard unveiled a new laptop lineup that includes an ultra mobile Voodoo model to compete with the MacBook Air. The Voodoo Envy is 0.70 inches thin and weighs less than 3.4 pounds and starts at $2,099. Judging from the technical specs, however, the Envy isn't much of...

Tags: Voodoo, Hewlett-Packard Co., Apple MacBook, Laptop Computer, Voodoo Envy, Notebooks, Hardware, Notebooks & Tablets, Larry Dignan

Blog posts 2008-06-10

Another take on Vista vs. XP benchmarks

Another take on Vista vs. XP benchmarksbenchmarkswell, i do agree with you about the difference in times to copy a file. i've never really had issues with vista performance. i've used either dual core or quad core cpu's during the beta.what i have problems with are the ui changes in...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows XP

Discussion threads 2008-02-19

MacBook Air: Observations on its technical note

Apple recently posted the MacBook Air's technical notes on its Developer Connection site. While comparing and contrasting the new ultralight notebook with the MacBook Pro isn't fair, the differences between the two machines makes for interesting reading. Both the MacBook Air and the 15-inch MacBook Pro...

Tags: Apple MacBook, Apple MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, Air, Notebooks, Hardware, Notebooks & Tablets, David Morgenstern

Blog posts 2008-01-24

Apple walks on water and WiMax Mobile

Apple walks on water and WiMax MobileDongleAs I Cringley observes in the [url=http://www.pbs.org/cringely/pulpit/2008/pulpit_20080111_003899.html]End Game[/url] article, Apple hardware is a dongle.You can only run their software applications on their hardware, with only a few exceptions.They need to diversify because with recent changes to expanded drm-free music availability (e.g, SONY to sell...

Tags: Advertising & Promotion, Wi-Fi, WIRELESS, Apple iPhone, Apple Inc., WiMAX, WiMax Mobile, mobile, IPHONE IS

Discussion threads 2008-01-11

Building a Windows Home Server - the easy way!

So, you're thinking about building your own home server based on Microsoft's latest OS, Windows Home Server and want some pointers as to the best hardware to use.  You've come to the right place!  Here I'm going to take a look at the components that you'll need to put together...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Home Server, Server, CPU, RAM, Home Server, PSU, Microsoft Windows, Servers, Operating Systems, Processors, Software, Hardware, Semiconductors, Components, Adrian Kingsley-Hughes

Blog posts 2007-11-19

HP's new home server is small, smart, and impressively simple

Earlier this year, I looked at a beta release of Windows Home Server and called it a “home run� for Microsoft. This week, Hewlett Packard announced that it would begin taking orders for its new MediaSmart servers, which are built on the Windows Home Server platform, with actual shipments set to...

Tags: Hewlett-Packard Co., PC, Storage, Backup, Microsoft Windows Home Server, Server, Microsoft Corp., David, MediaSmart Hardware, Velocity Micro, Microsoft Windows, Backups, Desktops, Servers, Operating Systems, Software, Hardware, Ed Bott

Blog posts 2007-11-08

Build a $50 DVD burner

Tired of your slow notebook burner? Want to rip a lot of CDs - as I have in the last week? Or maybe you've decided that, really and truly, you are going to get serious about backing up important data? Adding an external burner -...

Tags: ATA, Pin, Headphone, Audio, DVD Burner, Burner, Connector, Video, Computer, DVD, Audio Connector, Robin Harris

Blog posts 2007-09-12

50 ways to lose your data

Apologies to Paul SimonDisk drives are marvelous devices. Especially when they go "clunk" and stop working. I'm not kidding: at least you know your data is hosed. I prefer that to the silent data corruption you don't find out about until you can't access a file or your OS starts...

Tags: Disk, Data, Robin Harris

Blog posts 2007-08-07

Drobo

Drobo will let you sleep at night. Drobo will make your headache go away. Drobo will put a smile on your face. Drobo is not a drug. Drobo can affect you in the aforementioned ways, however, if you worry about keeping your troves of digital data safe. Drobo is an...

Tags: Serial ATA, Robots, Microsoft Windows, RAID, Backups, Storage, Drobo

Product reviews 2007-06-19

Three motherboards for Intel and AMD CPUs: June 2007

It's June 2007 and we have a whole new generation of motherboards for AMD and Intel.  If you're looking to buy or build a new computer, you'll want to read on.  See more images of these motherboards at higher resolution.Intel 3-Series ChipsetIntel launched a new set of motherboard chipsets called...

Tags: Vista, Storage, Servers, Processors, Intel, Hardware, Fun Stuff, Energy efficiency, Desktop, Consumer electronics, AMD

Blog posts 2007-06-12