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- TI targets Linux and open source with new OMAP chips
- TI targets Linux and open source with new OMAP chipsPerfect example: Nokia N800/810My Nokia N95 and N800 (same innards as N810 sans GPS) share the same [url=http://focus.ti.com/general/docs/wtbu/wtbuproductcontent.tsp?contentId=4671&navigationId=11990&templateId=6123]TI OMAP multi-core chip set[/url].The N95 runs Symbian S60.The N800 runs Internet Tablet OS 2008 (Debian-based Linux).These TI OMAP ARM processors will fuel the...
- Tags: Ultramobile PCs (UMPCs), INTERNET, Operating systems, Processors, open source, chip, Texas Instruments Inc., Nokia Corp., TI OMAP, ultramobile PC, Linux
- Discussion threads 2008-03-06
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- The $200 web tablet ... dream on!
- The $200 web tablet ... dream on!Reinventing the wheelIt's been done albeit not quite $200 but the technology has been here--The Nokia N800/810. I've got an 800. The 800 shares the same multi-core TI ARM processor as the 810, except the 810 has a slide out keyboard. ...
- Tags: Notebooks, Channel management, Keyboards, Operating systems, OS 2008, web tablet, laptop computer, Web, Nokia Corp., Linux
- Discussion threads 2008-07-23
- Pioneer Kuro PDP-5020FD
- When it comes to black levels, you apparently get what you pay for. Pioneer's PDP-5020FD is the company's cheapest flat-panel plasma HDTV for 2008, yet it still costs significantly more than the poshest plasmas produced by Panasonic. We really liked the Panasonic TH-50PZ800U we reviewed earlier this year, and despite...
- Tags: TV & Home Theater, TVs, PDP-5020FD
- Product reviews 2008-07-18
- Texas Instruments pulls power management efforts under new division
- Quick update on Texas Instruments TI, which looks at power management from the guts of the chip level. Here's the blog I wrote last week describing some of those efforts. I wasn't all that surprised to hear that the company has pulled all its power management and...
- Tags: Power Management, Texas Instruments Inc., Heather Clancy
- Blog posts 2008-07-05
- I'm done with the MacBook Air (for now)
- I'm done with the MacBook Air for nowSince your MBA will just be lying around...So, since you're done with your MBA, can I have it?Must agreeI must agree with you. I also have MBA and MBP. The performance is a bit of an issue. But I think the portability overcomes...
- Tags: Notebooks, AirBook, MacBook Air, Apple MacBook, MBA
- Discussion threads 2008-06-24
- Windows Mobile 7 phones coming in Q1 2009?
- Windows Mobile 7 phones coming in Q1 2009?Again, just in time to miss the holidays.Note to MS, Timing is everything...Yes,Windows Mobile 7 devices will be out in Q1 2009 and a beta in Nov-Dec 2008.3D chip by NVidia to power Windows Mobile and ZuneNVidia announced a new mobile 3D chip...
- Tags: Operating systems, Handhelds, Semiconductors, Microsoft Windows Mobile, Windows Mobile 7, Q1 2009, chip, phone, Microsoft Windows, NVidia Corp., mobile, 3D
- Discussion threads 2008-06-20
- iPhones, PPC, and DLC
- iPhones, PPC, and DLCheh.http://www.virtual-laser-keyboard.com/is offline.Ever considered warning people before you link their site into a blog that sees heavy traffic?Apple designs the chips...... but doesn't make them and the PA Semi acquisition doesn't change that. Apparently from the linked article Samsung provided the manufacturing. That could mean Applehas...
- Tags: Leadership, Telecom & Utilities, Apple Inc., Apple iPhone, phone, innovation
- Discussion threads 2008-06-19
- iPhones, PPC, and DLC
- PA Semi is a fabless shop with an established relationship with TI - so one direction Apple's commitment to using PA Semi's engineering expertise to apply SoC ideas to the iPhone, is leading the company is towards TI's DLC screen projection technology. by Paul Murphy
- Tags: Apple iPhone, Apple Inc., Plug-in, Chip, Freescale, Paul Murphy
- Blog posts 2008-06-19
- About those Windows XP 'upgrades' from Vista ...
- About those Windows XP 'upgrades' from Vista ...Windows Xp a hero now?It's weird how everyone thinks of Windows XP as that damn good. I guess no one remembers the Blaster virus and it's variants that were so deadly and did cost millions to business. Plus a lots of other bugs...
- Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Operating systems, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows
- Discussion threads 2008-06-11
- Programming in 6th or 7th grade algebra?
- I wrote about my interview with CSTA Executive Director, Chris Stephenson, yesterday and mentioned their emphasis on teaching algorithmic approaches to problem solving as early as primary school. Interestingly, a reader on Slashdot asked a related question about the need for some programming skill (no particular language, just flow...
- Tags: Programming, Development Tools, Software Development, Software/Web Development, Christopher Dawson
- Blog posts 2008-05-29
- Microsoft, HP ready XP SP3 endless-reboot patches
- Microsoft, HP ready XP SP3 endless-reboot patchesThen there will be...a reboot to the reboot to the reboot to the reboot to the....Well, you get the drill.The people who brought you Zune, Xbox (love those thermals?), SPOT and WinMobile (looking for a WinMobile "Killer"?) now bring you endless reboots of (ta-da:...
- Tags: Patches, XP SP3, endless-reboot patch, Microsoft Windows XP, patch management, Hewlett-Packard Co., reboot, Microsoft Corp.
- Discussion threads 2008-05-16
- Defense concerns may scuttle Apple-PA Semi deal
- Defense concerns may scuttle Apple-PA Semi dealApple for sure will want to follow through on the contracts, as if willgive them a high profile contract with the government. That will also give them and in with the government. Who knows, OSX based rugged mobile devices for soldiers running on this...
- Tags: Government, Vertical industries, Apple Inc., Apple-PA Semi
- Discussion threads 2008-04-25
- Nalgene abandons BPA products
- One suspicious plastic just lost a major supporter. Bispheonol-A BPA is suspected of having deleterious healty effects. Now Nalgene, the upscale sporting goods manufacturer says ti wil lno longer user plastics that contain BPA. Nalgene makes water bottles for atheletes, hikers, bikers, et al. ...
- Tags: Bottle, BPA, Retail, Web Site Development, Web Technology, Internet, Harry Fuller
- Blog posts 2008-04-22
- What ultra portable meets my needs for under $1000?
- What ultra portable meets my needs for under $1000?Have you checked in Windows Updates for WM 6.0?I think there should be an upgrade to Windows Mobile 6.1 from 6.0.[url=http://arstechnica.com/news.ars/post/20080401-updated-ie-mobile-to-bring-real-internet-to-windows-mobile.html]Windows Mobile 6.1 offers a desktop-grade browser.[/url]RE: What ultra portable meets my needs for under $1000?Spend $500.00 over your budget and get...
- Tags: Chipsets, Keyboards, Bluetooth, Corporate communications, Operating systems, Windows Mobile 6.1, Eee, Microsoft Windows
- Discussion threads 2008-04-18
- How to calibrate your HDTV
- How to calibrate your HDTVI don't have it in front of me right nowbut if memory serves, Windows Media Center has a utility to help calibrate an HDTV. But I don't remember the details of it and don't know how it stacks up to other methods.THX Optimizer in Pixar /...
- Tags: PRODUCTIVITY, TVs, TV & Home Theater, computer, HDTV, THX Optimizer, DVD
- Discussion threads 2008-04-15
- (Images: IBM's racetrack memory)
- (Images: IBM's racetrack memory)Can you say TI Bubble Memory?This sounds a lot like the old Texas Instruments Bubble Memory chips out of the 80's. Nice idea, but speed was an issue as was electrical spikes randomizing the data.RE: (Images: IBM's racetrack memory)Hi there Global folks and especially Stuart Parkin,I think...
- Tags: Transportation, Semiconductors, racetrack memory, IBM Corp., memory
- Discussion threads 2008-04-11
- Where are Apple's high-end gaming Macs?
- Where are Apple's high-end gaming Macs?Those that can, do!Those that can't buy a Mac! :)no way apple can do gamingThe major problem of Mac OS is the very restricted choice of harware, because of lack of support. Look at high end workstation, most workstation class graphic card are not supported,...
- Tags: Games, Desktops, game, Apple Macintosh, Apple Inc., high-end gaming
- Discussion threads 2008-04-10
- I'm really worried about AMD ...
- I'm really worried about AMD ...Couldn't agree moreI've bought a number of AMD CPU's over the years. The Athlon X2 was an amazing product. But AMD just can't keep it up long enough to make real traction.The ATI deal like you said wasn't a bad deal in and...
- Tags: Leadership, Processors, Semiconductors, Advanced Micro Devices Inc., Intel Corp.
- Discussion threads 2008-03-20
- Want Vista SP1? Here's what to expect
- Want Vista SP1? Here's what to expectSP1I just installed the big SP1 and so far, no problems in the last 45 minutes.Instalation time appeared shorter than some of the Beta versions, but I could just be getting used to it.Vista SP1 InstallDownloaded and installe dSP1 this AM. Everything went smooth...
- Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows Vista SP1, SP1
- Discussion threads 2008-03-18
- Could robots become the open source hardware target?
- Could robots become the open source hardware target?OSS on Robots is Already HereRobots that are used to defuse IEDs in Iraq and Afghanistan already run Linux:http://www.irobot.com/sp.cfm?pageid=109That's right the same company that brought you the Roomba is the exclusive contractor of SUGV Small Unmanned Ground Vehicle robots to the military.http://www.irobot.com/sp.cfm?pageid=219Hay were...
- Tags: Robots, robot, hardware, UP System, Bug Labs, open source
- Discussion threads 2008-03-07
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