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AMD: Vista only a tiny step to convergence

AMD: Vista only a tiny step to convergenceThe size of the OS has nothing to do with this.The roadblocks are hardware design and networking as the article stated. Windows MCE already has most of the capabilities needed for the wired home. Does Linux? Don't know and don't...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Desktops, Operating systems, roadblock, tiny step, PC, Vista ONLY, Microsoft Windows Vista, convergence, Linux, operating system, Advanced Micro Devices Inc.

Discussion threads 2006-05-24

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Vizio VO320E

Photo gallery: Vizio VO320EVizio chose to adorn its VO320E 32-inch LCD with claims of environmental consciousness, saying the little set exceeds Energy Star guidelines by 15 percent. But that's not a very high standard, and according to our tests the Vizio, while definitely no power hog, sips just...

Tags: TVs, Monitors & displays, Vizio, Vizio VO320E

Product reviews 2009-11-16

Amazon Kindle Wireless Reading Device (U.S. & International Wireless, Latest Generation)

On October 22, 2009, Amazon discontinued the U.S.-only version of the Kindle and replaced it with the international Kindle model and set the price at $259. This new model--now called the "U.S. and International Kindle"--runs on AT&T's network and can access content on cellular networks inside and outside of the...

Tags: wireless, Amazon.com Inc., Amazon Kindle, Sprint Communications

Product reviews 2009-11-07

WD TV Live HD Media Player

The first few rounds of network media streamers we tested weren't necessarily recommendable. Sure, this was partially because most of these devices depend on Windows Media Center for connectivity and content, but we also had issues with their interfaces and performance.Fast forward a year and it's safe to say that...

Tags: TVs, TV & Home Theater, Corporate communications, Advertising & Promotion, Digital media, Microsoft Windows Media Player, TV, media, HDMI, USB

Product reviews 2009-11-07

Sony Vaio X (VPC-X115KX/N Signature Collection, gold)

Sony has thus far taken a position just adjacent to Apple's when it comes to the question of Netbooks. Rather than embracing these low-cost, low-power systems that have become incredibly popular with bargain-hunting consumers, Sony stayed out of the market initially. Its subsequent entries have skirted the outer edges of...

Tags: Desktops, Sony Vaio, Vaio X, Sony Corp.

Product reviews 2009-11-02

Microsoft to drop Office Accounting product, services

DumbWhat a dumb move their Accounting software was one of the best products they had.Anyone notice a trend?Dumping Money, dumping Office Accounting, and all at a time when the Feds are increasingly regulating Financial firms. While MS is clearly not a "Financial" Company it looks alot like they are...

Tags: Operational accounting, Financial services, accounting, Office Accounting, Microsoft Corp., Intuit QuickBooks, Microsoft Office

Discussion threads 2009-10-30

Net neutrality: a faster Internet for all

If I pay my ISP for fast speeds, I should get it.If I pay my ISP for fast speeds, I should get it.I do [b]not[/b] want my internet to slow down just because some person on the [b]other[/b] end didn't pay for priority traffic.Net Neutrality had to happen in the...

Tags: Internet service providers (ISPs), Internet Service Provider, Net Neutrality, faster Internet, Toll-Free, population density, Internet

Discussion threads 2009-10-23

Netgear Digital Entertainer Live

The first few rounds of network media streamers we tested weren't necessarily recommendable. Sure, this was partially because most of these devices depend on Windows Media Center for connectivity and content, but we also had issues with their interfaces and performance. Unlike the company's previous solutions to home...

Tags: Corporate communications, PRODUCTIVITY, Storage, Digital media, Digital music, Netgear Inc., Digital Entertainer, Digital Entertainer Live

Product reviews 2009-10-08

Miniature digital cameras capture Albatross, Killer Whale moment

In strange but true news, tiny digital cameras have proven to be useful in capturing inexplicable wildlife moments, such as a killer whale and an albatross sharing a meal. Shooting every 30 seconds for a total of 10,000 photos, the 83-gram cameras were placed on...

Tags: Animal, Wired Inc., Digital Camera, Camera, Digital Cameras, Digital Photography, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Rachel King

Blog posts 2009-10-08

Why you should be glad about Gmail failures

A future that will never happen."But the way I look at it, every Gmail outage is a small investment I?m willing to make towards a future when I?ll be able to take its reliability utterly for granted."Keep dreaming.They are machines created by humans, maintained by humans, running software created by...

Tags: Manufacturing, E-mail providers, Perfection, outage, Google Inc., Google Gmail

Discussion threads 2009-09-24

Sony STR-DN1000

Photo gallery:Sony STR-DN1000Last year, Sony's STR-DG920 was our top midrange AV receiver pick. Its graphical user interface was a step above the text-based displays of competitors and its analog video upconversion featured solid image quality--a rarity among AV receivers. The STR-DN1000 is the STR-DG920's successor, featuring a new sleek design...

Tags: Sony STR-DN1000, Sony STR-DG920, Sony Corp.

Product reviews 2009-09-18

Windows Mobile 6.5 phones coming October 6

Will definately upgrade my Touch Pro 2...... but the real wait is for Windows Mobile 7. I'm still a bit baffled about what will be in 6.5 though, since we seem to be getting almost daily leaks (http://search.twitter.com/search?q=windows+mobile+6.5+build) of new builds for it that adds new functionality - strange...

Tags: Telecom & Utilities, Mobile operating systems, Operating systems, Wireless and Mobility, Re:What, Win Mobile 6.5, phone, Microsoft Windows Mobile, Windows Mobile 6.5, Microsoft Windows

Discussion threads 2009-09-01

Toshiba 55SV670U

At the high end of the LCD TV cost spectrum sits models equipped with LED backlighting. Whether edge-lit or local dimming, these sets command a price premium and deliver somewhat better energy efficiency and markedly better black level performance than standard LCD TVs. But with black levels on par with...

Tags: Monitors & displays, TVs, TV & Home Theater, Toshiba SV670U, Toshiba Corp.

Product reviews 2009-08-27

Toshiba 46SV670U

At the high end of the LCD TV cost spectrum sits models equipped with LED backlighting. Whether edge-lit or local dimming, these sets command a price premium and deliver somewhat better energy efficiency and markedly better black level performance than standard LCD TVs. But with black levels on par with...

Tags: Monitors & displays, TVs, TV & Home Theater, Toshiba SV670U, Toshiba Corp.

Product reviews 2009-08-27

Samsung HT-BD1250

Photo gallery:Samsung HT-BD1250DVD home-theater-in-box systems seem to offer a lot of value from the spec sheet, but are often seriously disappointing in use, with lackluster audio and video being the norm. So far our experience with Blu-ray HTIBs has been the exact opposite; almost all of the systems we've tested...

Tags: TV & Home Theater, subwoofer, center channel, Samsung HT-BD1250, Blu-ray HTIB, Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., speaker

Product reviews 2009-08-14

'Flight simulator' for flies sheds light on visual processing

Despite its tiny limited brain, a blowfly performs difficult aerial maneuvers with speed and precision with the help of eyes that can perceive 100 images per second as discrete sense impressions, compared to about a maximum of 25 for human eyes. [caption id="attachment_1694" align="alignleft" width="213" caption="Specific...

Tags: Fly, Flux Field, Chris Jablonski

Blog posts 2009-08-04

Philips Streamium NP2500

Digital audio streamers generally come two ways: cheap solutions like the Airport Express that lack convenience, or expensive systems like Sonos that put all your music at your fingertips. Philips has always tried to find a middle ground; last year's NP1100 offered much of the performance of the Squeezebox Classic...

Tags: Monitors & displays, TV & Home Theater, TVs, Philips Electronics N.V., NP2500, Squeezebox Classic

Product reviews 2009-07-31

Sonos Bundle BU250

Photo gallery:Sonos Bundle BU250Sonos is back for 2009 with a new version of its signature Digital Audio System. Like earlier iterations of the Sonos product, the new "Bundle 250" allows you to wirelessly access your computer's digital music collection as well as a wide range of Internet radio and streaming-audio...

Tags: Keyboards, Digital music, Digital media, ZonePlayer ZP120, Sonos, ZP120 ZonePlayers

Product reviews 2009-07-28

Easy ClickBank Cash 1.0 (Windows)

First of all, if you've never heard of Clickbank before and haven't earned a cent online in your entire life, then this isn't for you. This 6 step approach may be easy as pie to follow but unless you're dedicated. This e-Book is the only guaranteed, foolproof, super-effective system designed...

Tags: Microsoft Windows, Scott Hansen, E-books, ATM, Personal Technology, Networking

Software downloads 2009-07-15

Motorola Clutch has QWERTY smartphone style, PTT, military-grade toughness, no contract [review]

The Motorola Clutch is a fascinating hybrid of a phone. At first glance, it looks much like a BlackBerry smartphone: it's got a full QWERTY keyboard and its profile is a bit of a hybrid between that and a candybar phone -- meaning...

Tags: Phone, Smart Phone, Camera, Motorola Inc., Motorola Clutch, User Experience, Telecom & Utilities, Andrew Nusca

Blog posts 2009-07-10