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- Sound Blaster
- A very popular family of sound cards from Creative Labs. In the days of DOS, Sound Blaster was the de facto interface for gaming sounds. Monaural Sound Blaster...
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- Report: Intel's Atom chip, Netbooks demand strong
- Demand appears to be stronger than expected for Intel's Atom chip and the netbooks that they power, according to a Citi report. In a research note, analyst Glen Yeung said: Field checks from Japan suggest Intel has ordered 20M Atom flip-chip packages for 3Q08 and 25M...
- Tags: intel atom, intel corp., chip, semiconductors, network technology, processors, hardware, networking, components, larry dignan
- Blog posts 2008-08-07
- The social media corporate identity crisis
- The recent "hijacking" of the ExxonMobil brand for Twitter use made a whoosh as the news traveled around the socialsphere. It also brought into view a lot of questions around brand validity and responsibility in terms of social networking. Joel Postman, principal of Socialized, authored this guest piece on the...
- Tags: brand, social media, twitter, joel postman, popeyes chicken, q., branding, social networking, marketing, online communications, advertising & promotion, jennifer leggio
- Blog posts 2008-08-06
- Yes, Macs are expensive ... so what?
- Yes, Macs are expensive ... so what?I'm telling you whatBuy a pc twice as fast as a mac in hardware performance terms.RE: Yes, Macs are expensive ... so what?I can agree with him. I wouldn't want to pay out that much money for a desktop or laptop when they will...
- Tags: desktops, microsoft windows vista (longhorn), microsoft windows, low-end pc, apple macintosh, macs are, microsoft windows vista, apple inc., pc, adrian
- Discussion threads 2008-08-06
- It's not good for everything, therefore it's not good for anything
- It's not good for everything, therefore it's not good for anythingScientific vs. Data Processing: Did you just switch sides?Even in a research institute, most of the people will use boring finance and word processing applications that are well supported on all the major computing platforms. On the other hand, niches...
- Tags: internet, desktops, operating systems, nich, sun ray, mission critical, institute, pc, sun microsystems inc., research institute
- Discussion threads 2008-08-06
- Apple: Shut down MobileMe immediately
- Apple: Shut down MobileMe immediatelyWhat about .Mac?I'd have been happy with them waiting to release it until it was perfect, but in it's current state it's exactly like .Mac with a flashier interface. I don't see how it's really a detriment to keep it going. MobileMe's sync actually...
- Tags: recruitment & selection, mme, apple inc., shut-down mobileme, mobileme, shut-down, job, apple macintosh
- Discussion threads 2008-08-05
- Why x86 is perfectly fine for now
- I, and most people use, a 32-bit (x86) version of Windows. "So what?" you may think, and rightly so. I've been looking into 64-bit (x64) Windows for a while now and I cannot see any advantages. Ed can, and his article has certainly made me think twice, but I can't...
- Tags: 32-bit, intel x86, ram, x64, 64-bit, microsoft windows, network technology, processors, semiconductors, hardware, components, operating systems, software, networking, zack whittaker
- Blog posts 2008-08-05
- Motorola Adventure V750 (Verizon Wireless)
- Despite the naysayers who have predicted the company's demise, Motorola's recent cell phone releases have won high marks. Its inventive Rokr E8 stands as one of the better music phones on the market, its Q9c is a quality smartphone, and its Z9 and W755 are reliable handsets with solid call...
- Tags: cellular phones, motorola inc., verizon wireless, v750, moto
- Product reviews 2008-08-04
- Are lower oil prices the death knell for cleantech energy?
- We've been watching oil prices drops during recent weeks. You and I and our fellow Americans are drivng fewer miles. And then the Chinese shut down many of the Beijing-area industries to keep from choking Olympic athletes on particulates. They are even rationing auto driving: odd license plates...
- Tags: clean technology, natural gas, energy, natural gas production, telecom & utilities, harry fuller
- Blog posts 2008-08-04
- Panasonic Viera TC-32LX85
- Coming from a company known more for its plasma HDTVs, the Panasonic TC-32LX85 is a pleasant surprise in the 32-inch LCD category. Attractively designed and well appointed with generous connectivity, it is also a good performer overall, although by no means perfect. I was particularly impressed with the set's color...
- Tags: monitors & displays, tvs, tv & home theater, panasonic, lcd, 1080p
- Product reviews 2008-08-04
- HP Pavilion dv5-1002nr
- Editors' 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.The HP Pavilion dv5 is a member of the company's new Pavilion lineup, introduced in June. The ID of the product doesn't differ very much from previous...
- Tags: hewlett-packard co., hp pavilion
- Product reviews 2008-08-04
- Intel Larrabee - Will it be AMD/ATI or NVIDIA that gets squeezed the most?
- Intel Larrabee - Will it be AMD/ATI or NVIDIA that gets squeezed the most?Intel will have to prove their metal...in the video arena. I find it hard to believe they can cut it there.Definitely nVidia.AMD has their own platform in terms of processor and GPU. nVidia does not....
- Tags: chipsets, intel graphics, nvidia corp., intel corp., intel larrabee, amd/ati
- Discussion threads 2008-08-04
- NYPD recruit victims of crime, to fight crime
- I think it's fair to say, many will agree with me, that some law enforcement agencies, departments and organisations are a mere haemorrhoid, dangling from the arse of our societies. Strong statement indeed, but what can be done about it? Policy shift, cabinet change, elect a new leader, revolution? ...
- Tags: crime, corporate communications, identity theft, homeland security, marketing, security, government, zack whittaker
- Blog posts 2008-08-04
- Security is everyone's domain
- Guest editorial by George Stathakopoulos In the first half of 2008, Microsoft Corp. released its latest Security Intelligence Report. One of the most interesting statistics involved the results from Microsoft's Malicious Software Removal Tool MSRT. Each second Tuesday of every month, the tool...
- Tags: industry, domain, malware, microsoft corp., security, ryan naraine
- Blog posts 2008-08-04
- Linux laptop, make or buy?
- Linux laptop, make or buy?The answer may simply be[i]I sort of expected a vendor representative to write and offer a unit, but that did not happen. This may tell more about the state of this market than anything else[/i].Maybe they simply had not read your blog? :)RE: Linux laptop, make...
- Tags: operating systems, open source, linux laptop, linux, laptop computer
- Discussion threads 2008-08-04
- Would you give the Feds your computers?
- Would you give the Feds your computers?knee-jerkI completely agree. It's nice to see some sane responses, rather than knee-jerk reactions only.Why should a government entity require a warrant?Why should the library have any desire or need to protect it's users' privacy? I'd bet they have signs at the computer...
- Tags: productivity, real estate, advertising & promotion, warrant, computer
- Discussion threads 2008-08-04
- Intel takes aim at Nvidia, AMD's ATI
- Intel takes aim at Nvidia, AMD's ATIGood for LinuxThis is very good news for Linux users. Intel makes excellent open source Linux drivers, that are part of the Linux kernel by default.RE: Intel takes aim at Nvidia, AMD's ATII have no doubt that Intel's move will cause ripples, but don't...
- Tags: corporate communications, linux, video cards, games, open source, intel corp., intel takes, ati technologies inc., nvidia corp., advanced micro devices inc., video
- Discussion threads 2008-08-04
- DGenR8 VST (exe)
- DGenR8 VST uses virtual analog synthesis to re-create the sound of classic beat boxes such as the Roland TR series. It has 11 tweakable voices: Bass Drum, Snare Drum, Rim Shot, Clap, Ride Cymbal, Crash Cymbal, Open and Closed Hi Hats, and Low, Mid, and High Toms. This version is...
- Tags: experimentalscene, telecommunications
- Software downloads 2008-08-04
- Amplifier-Loudspeaker Matching Formula (xls)
- In terms of power, we compare the power of amplifier watts by the power handling capacity watts of the loudspeaker. Power capacity of the loudspeaker is measured by watts but actually the power of a speaker is measured by sound production capacity, which is measured by decibel dB. dB does...
- Tags: speaker, loudspeaker, watt, nonamehifi high end audio, db
- Software downloads 2008-08-04
- Falco Corners (exe)
- This 3D game can be played as a stand-alone game, over the Internet. Features: 3 Levels of smart engine power; Playing via Internet or local Network; Amazing 3D OpenGL Graphics and Animation; Music and Sound effects; and Undo/Redo. This version is the first release on CNET Download.com.
- Tags: 3d, falco software, internet, games, personal technology
- Software downloads 2008-08-04
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