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Toshiba satellite l355d: The Toshiba Satellite L355D is a tough laptop to critique. One the one hand, its feature set is merely adequate, its battery life below average, and thanks to the inclusion of an AMD processor its performance--while sufficient for such basic computing tasks as Web surfing, watching movies, and word processing--can't...; Tags: Notebooks, laptop computer, Toshiba Corp., satellite, Toshiba Satellite L355D, Satellite L355D, Toshiba Satellite; Product reviews 2008-04-30

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News to know: Comcast-Plaxo; Icahn-Yahoo; Linux; Microsoft: Notable headlines: Larry Dignan: Comcast buys Plaxo: Will social networking and TV fly? Dennis Howlett: Comcast scoops up Plaxo: good move Dan Farber: Comcast goes social with Plaxo acquisition Techmeme EIC podcast: HP-EDS; Google; SaaS Adrian...; Tags: Plaxo Inc., Google Inc., Larry Dignan, Comcast Corp., Workday, Microsoft Corp., Zoho, Linux, Microsoft Windows, Desktops, Rootkits, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Operating Systems, UNIX, Software, Hardware, Security, Spyware, Adware & Malware; Blog posts 2008-05-15
Using satellite imagery to explore ancient Mexico: An interdisciplinary team of researchers at the Rochester Institute of Technology RIT is using satellite imagery to peer into the ancient Mexican past. Bill Middleton, an archeologist, is teaming up with computer scientists to build the most detailed landscape map of the southern state of Oaxaca in order to learn...; Tags: NASA, Scientist, Satellite, Satellite Imagery, Bill Middleton, ScienceDaily, Network Technology, Networking, Roland Piquepaille; Blog posts 2008-05-14
Big Steve to keynote WWDC: Big Steve to keynote WWDCI have ideas on what will be announced[i]Anyone have any idea about what might be announced?[/i]The iPhone will come with a revolutionary technology that will communicate with satellites and tell the user exactly where they are on a little map. Jobs will call it iGPS and...; Tags: WWDC, Apple iPhone, developer; Discussion threads 2008-05-13
Satellites seeing clearly despite clouds: Two researchers at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory PNNL have developed a mathematical tweak which dramatically improves air pollution detection on cloudy days. They've found a way to reduce cloud-induced glare when satellites measure blue skies on cloudy days, by as much as ten-fold in some cases. 'Because clouds represent one...; Tags: Wavelength, Pollution, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Satellite, Network Technology, Networking, Roland Piquepaille; Blog posts 2008-05-13

2008 Chevrolet Malibu LTZ: Photo gallery:2008 Chevrolet Malibu LTZWith the 2008 Chevrolet Malibu LTZ, Chevrolet makes its strongest bid yet to unseat the Toyota Camry as America's most popular car. For cabin quality, the Malibu LTZ equals the Camry and even the Honda Accord. The Malibu features the most modern powertrain we've yet seen...; Tags: Telecom & Utilities, cabin electronic, OnStar, phone, Chevrolet Malibu, cell phone, Chevrolet; Product reviews 2008-05-12
Toshiba Satellite M305-S4826: With a lineup of perfectly serviceable, but not exactly standout mainstream laptops, Toshiba's Satellite brand has long played second fiddle to the company's excellent Qosmio multimedia systems. Aiming to correct this, Toshiba has a whole new look and feel for its mainstream consumer products, with a shiny metallic sheen and...; Tags: Notebooks, Network technology, Toshiba Corp., satellite, Toshiba Satellite; Product reviews 2008-05-12
Toshiba Satellite A305D-S6835: Toshiba's Satellite brand has long played second-fiddle to the company's excellent Qosmio multimedia systems. But the updated Satellite line has a whole new look and feel, with a shiny metallic sheen and a clever new Sleep-and-Charge feature, which lets you charge USB devices even if the laptop is powered off....; Tags: Network technology, Notebooks, Toshiba Satellite brand, satellite, Toshiba Corp., Toshiba Satellite; Product reviews 2008-05-12
News to know: Facebook; OpenOffice; Firefox; RIM: Notable headlines: Paula Rooney: Firefox 3 RC1 code complete, due in late May Joe McKendrick: Is anyone ready to process a trillion events per day? Tom Foremski: Informatica is on the block say senior sources Michael Krigsman: Hosted...; Tags: Apple iPhone, Google Inc., Facebook, OpenOffice, Research In Motion Ltd., Mozilla Firefox, Health Care, Microsoft Corp., Vertical Industries, Benefits, Healthcare, Microsoft Windows XP, Enterprise Software, Software, Human Resources, Operating Systems, Microsoft Windows, Larry Dignan; Blog posts 2008-05-12
18% of US consumers have listened to an audio podcast: 18% of consumers have ever listened to an audio podcast; up from 13% in 2007. 9% have listened to an audio podcast in the past month (an estimated 23 mln) , according to Edison Media Research. For the third straight year, awareness of XM and Sirius hovers around 60%. 16%...; Tags: Audio Podcast, Satellite Radio, Podcasts, Digital Music, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Internet, NB; Blog posts 2008-05-10
Images: Satellites follow killer cyclone: Satellite images from NASA track a cyclone and the flooding it caused--which may end up killing over 100,000 residents of Myanmar formerly Burma.The government of Myanmar formerly known as Burma has reported that over 22,000 people have died so far, due to the effects of Tropical Cyclone Nargis which hit...; Tags: Myanmar, Satellite, Image, Government, Network Technology, Networking, CNET News.com; Image galleries 2008-05-09
Gallery: Satellite images of killer cyclone: Satellite images from NASA show the track of a cyclone and the resulting flooding that may end up killing over 100,000 residents of Myanmar formerly Burma. by Andy Smith; Tags: Satellite Image, Network Technology, Networking, Andy Smith, cylcone, storm, satellite, NASA; Image galleries 2008-05-09
WatchTVPro Ex (exe): WatchTVPro is an alternative software to watch tv channels and radio via satellite, cable or terrestrial reception. It's developed since 2001. A digital DVB reception hardware is needed to use the software. WatchTVPro has regularly updates. This version is the first release on CNET Download.com.; Tags: Digital Video Broadcasting, Michael Hepp, WatchTVPro, DVB Reception Hardware; Software downloads 2008-05-09
Comcast considering bandwidth caps, surcharges: Comcast considering bandwidth caps, surchargesBackdoor rate increase, time for regulators to step in!I can see how this is going to play out in several jurisdictions: Comcast quietly enacts this rate increase, then customers start getting whopper monthly broadband bills because they don't realize that using Comcast for web gaming, Youtubing,...; Tags: Internet service providers (ISPs), Regulations, Channel management, Network technology, TELECOMMUNICATIONS, Broadband Internet, Comcast Corp., bandwidth cap; Discussion threads 2008-05-08
HP Officejet J6480: The Officejet J6480 is Hewlett-Packard's newest all-in-one printer with a host of features designed to appeal to small-to-midsize businesses that want a low-cost, feature-rich device capable of handling projects across the board. This $200 multifunction printer certainly delivers everything you want in an AIO: Autoduplexing, photo finishing, one-touch faxing, a...; Tags: Printers, Fax, Officejet J6480, printer, Hewlett-Packard Co.; Product reviews 2008-05-08
Review: Verizon UM150 USB EV-DO modem: Review: Verizon UM150 USB EV-DO modemEvDO can work with Linux tooNot sure if any work-arounds are available for this device but I have the old Sierra 595 card running on my laptop with Ubuntu.Works GREAT with Cradlepoint routers!When attached to a Cradlepoint cellular router, the UM150's EVDO connection can be...; Tags: Modems, Cellular phones, EVDO, CradlePoint, Verizon UM150 USB EV-DO, modem, Verizon Communications Inc.; Discussion threads 2008-05-07
Beltronics Pro RX65: Among the higher-priced echelon of radar detectors, the Beltronics Pro RX65 includes solid features and easy user programming, along with demonstrated threat detection. Its interface choices range from a simple warning to a highly technical frequency display. While its simple three button interface is easy to use, its volume control...; Tags: Aerospace & Defense, radar, Pro RX65, X-band, sensitivity, display; Product reviews 2008-05-06
2008 BMW 135i Coupe: Photo gallery:2008 BMW 135i CoupeBMW's announcement of the 135i hit us like Pavlov's bell, the one he used to make his dog salivate. Once we got into the 2008 BMW 135i Coupe, all of our expectations were met, and more. BMW threw its best engine into its smallest car, leading...; Tags: BMW AG, Mph, Laguna Seca; Product reviews 2008-05-05
Brain waves used for faster image sorting: Computers are fast for many tasks, but humans are faster for identifying objects or people in images. But is it possible to combine the speed of a computer with the sensitivity of the human brain? According to a IEEE Spectrum Online article, 'A Brainy Approach to Image Sorting,' several teams...; Tags: Team, Analyst, DARPA, Image, Computer, Productivity, Team Management, Management, Roland Piquepaille; Blog posts 2008-05-04
Is Google reliable enough?: Is Google reliable enough?Good Enough?That almost sounds like marketing doublespeak designed to sell web 2.0 in spite of the shortcomings that programmers and network engineers can't fix."It's interesting and good enough, so sign up now!" ... what a nice tagline.I would think as a programmer you would strive for a...; Tags: PRODUCTIVITY, Google Inc., Internet; Discussion threads 2008-05-03