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Will we finally see an Apple ultra-portable PC in 2008?: Will we finally see an Apple ultra-portable PC in 2008?Bring it on baby!If you think Apple is a cult, you should meet the cult within the cult, the 12-in PowerBook users group. We've been clamoring for a replacement to the 12-in ever since Apple discontinued it over a year...; Tags: Desktops, Advertising & Promotion, Handhelds, Keyboards, Notebooks, murderer, Apple Inc., Newton, Palm Inc., ultra-portable PC, PC, mobile; Discussion threads 2007-09-26

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Photos: A look at HP's portable data center: One of the more busy areas of the expo floor at the Gartner Symposium ITxpo this week was a walkthrough of HP's "Performance-Optimized Data Center." These portable data centers, also known as PODs, went on sale a little less than a month ago, according to HP representatives....; Tags: Data Center, Hewlett-Packard Co., Photograph, Data Centers, Storage, Hardware, Data Management, Larry Dignan; Blog posts 2008-10-15
News to know: Gartner, Firefox 3.1, Apple notebook event, Intel: Here are today's notable headlines. You can get News To Know via email alert and RSS daily: Jason Hiner: Gartner: Top 10 technologies to watch over the next three years Larry Dignan: IT's challenges: The end of device charging; ROI; Super programmers ...; Tags: Richard Koman, Mozilla Firefox, Apple MacBook, Gartner Inc., Apple Inc., Intel Corp., Notebook Event, Notebooks, Hardware, Notebooks & Tablets, Sam Diaz; Blog posts 2008-10-15
Secunia: popular security suites failing to block exploits: Secunia: popular security suites failing to block exploitsPatch your applications...And don't run your browser with administrative rights (in case you forget to patch those applications, e.g., WinAmp, QuickTime, etc).If you're on Windows XP/2000 or Vista and you've foolishly turned off UAC, you can use this tool:http://www.download.com/RemoveAdmin/3000-2381_4-10824971.html?tag=lst-1&cdlPid=10835515Thing is, RemoveAdmin is a...; Tags: Microsoft Windows, Secunia, popular security suite, exploit, security suite, Kaspersky, security; Discussion threads 2008-10-14
Fake Microsoft Patch Tuesday malware campaign spreading: Malicious attackers are once again taking advantage of event-based social engineering attacks, and are currently mass mailing fake notifications for Microsoft's Patch Tuesday, attaching a copy of Trojan.Backdoor.Haxdoor, next to a legitimately looking PGP signature which is, of course, fake too : "We received some questions from customers about...; Tags: Malware, Microsoft Corp., PGP Corp., Spyware, Adware & Malware, Cyberthreats, E-mail, Viruses And Worms, Security, Online Communications, Dancho Danchev; Blog posts 2008-10-14

Thoughts on Apple's new products: Thoughts on Apple's new productsExcept the rest of the market didn't hold an event......announcing new products.The reasons to not buy anything always outweighthe reasons to buy.When you switch to a MacBook Air, you can't believe how you just don't care about what connectivity you don't have. With wi-fi everywhere...; Tags: FireWire, Notebooks, GO PC, Apple Inc., Apple MacBook; Discussion threads 2008-10-14
More on Apple's new Mini DisplayPort: More on Apple's new Mini DisplayPortDisplayPort is fine...but include the VGA port too so we don't have to carry around an extra cord....duh. It doesn't take up much space and EVERY windows laptop has a VGA port.30"!It's nice that it finally works with 30" even on MacBook (non-Pro).I just...; Tags: Corporate communications, Notebooks, Network technology, DisplayPort, Mini DisplayPort, Mini, Apple Inc., adapter; Discussion threads 2008-10-14
IT's challenges: The end of device charging; ROI; Super programmers: Gartner on Tuesday outlined its grand IT challenges from 2008 to 2033 and it includes a world where you'll never have to charge your device. That was one of the futurama type predictions outlined by Gartner analyst Ken McGhee at the firm's Symposium ITxpo. These prediction presentations...; Tags: Device, Information Technology, Gesture, ROI, Programmer, Programming, Wireless, Roi/Tco, Strategy, Development Tools, Finance, Managerial Accounting, Management, Software Development, Software/Web Development, Larry Dignan; Blog posts 2008-10-14
Intel barely beats for Q3: Intel reported net income of $2 billion, or 35 cents per share, for the third quarter, up from $1.8 billion and 30 cents a year ago. Revenue was $10.2 billion for its third quarter, up 1 percent over the same quarter a year ago. statement Analysts had expected the company...; Tags: Intel Corp., Notebooks, Hardware, Notebooks & Tablets, Sam Diaz; Blog posts 2008-10-14
'I'm a PC. A $999 MacBook still doesn't tempt me' (or does it?): 'I'm a PC. A $999 MacBook still doesn't tempt me' (or does it?)MS will have nothing exciting on the OS front for Christmas this year.If you want to do something exciting, you will have to buy a Mac. And, it only gets worse for MS on the MID/NetBook front. That...; Tags: Desktops, Notebooks, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Laptop sale, Desktop sale, PC, Apple Inc., Apple MacBook, laptop computer, Apple Macintosh, Microsoft Windows Vista; Discussion threads 2008-10-14
'I'm a PC. A $999 MacBook still doesn't tempt me' (or does it?): Apple didn't end up fielding an $800 MacBook this week, as many had been expecting. But the company did cut the price of its entry-level MacBook to just under $1,000 at its October 14 notebook rollout. But will Microsoft's PC partners, already offering a number of lower-priced Vista laptops, still...; Tags: Apple Macintosh, Microsoft Windows 7, PC, Apple MacBook, Apple Inc., Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows, Desktops, Operating Systems, Software, Hardware, Mary Jo Foley; Blog posts 2008-10-14
Details on Apple's MacBook and MacBook Pro updates: After weeks of news leaks, there weren't many surprises left for Apple's event today, but the company gave its entire notebook line a badly-needed update. Major changes across the line included a stiffer, "unibody" aluminum case similar to the one used in the MacBook Air; LED-backlit displays; Nvidia graphics; faster...; Tags: Keyboard, Hard Drive, Nvidia GeForce, NVidia Corp., Apple MacBook, Apple Inc., Intel Core 2 Duo, Graphics, Intel Corp., Apple MacBook Pro, Notebooks, Processors, Hardware, Notebooks & Tablets, Semiconductors, Components, John Morris; Blog posts 2008-10-14
Apple's new MacBook line: Affordable enough?: Apple's new MacBook line: Affordable enough?What are the specsI haven't seen the specs yet (are they published?) but I don't think it's going to be enough. They either need to compete with Windows PC's or not. Don't half ass it. My guess is the lower price will still not match...; Tags: Notebooks, Desktops, Apple Inc., Apple MacBook, new MacBook line, MacBook line; Discussion threads 2008-10-14
Apple gadget lust for me, but anything for Ed Tech?: Apple gadget lust for me, but anything for Ed Tech?Your Mac Lust borders on Creepy....Geez... that article is just a little bit scary. The kid on the eTrade commercials is in my head..."I seriously underestimated the creepiness factor"... he says this about a clown and I am applying it...; Tags: Corporate communications, Desktops, DVD, Consumer electronics, Notebooks, Apple Inc., video; Discussion threads 2008-10-14
Apple's new MacBook line: Affordable enough?: Apple on Tuesday moved to address a weakened consumer and its statement on a its refreshed MacBook lineup is telling. Since when does a premium brand like Apple worry about price and making its notebooks "far more affordable?" The company's latest MacBook lineup (live blog, Techmeme and...; Tags: Apple MacBook, Apple Inc., Notebooks, Hardware, Notebooks & Tablets, Larry Dignan; Blog posts 2008-10-14
LiveBlog: Apple's notebook event: LiveBlog: Apple's notebook eventThat Jobs fellow always looking out for us![i]Jobs said the licensing for Blu-Ray technology is still too complex to burden customers with the costs associated with it.[/i]Thanks Jobs! I'll be thinking of you while watching Blu-Ray movies on my HTPC Vista machine that cost me ~$60...; Tags: Notebooks, Desktops, TVs, TV & Home Theater, Apple Inc., LiveBlog, notebook event, notebook; Discussion threads 2008-10-14
Poll: Best personal finance software?: Poll: Best personal finance software?MoneydanceMoneydance - moneydance.comSplashMoneyGreat little app originating for the Palm OS. Has been ported to Windows and iPhone worlds. I can keep track of my expenses on my iPhone and sync it via wireless connection with my desktop. Good tool set and it is a darn sight...; Tags: INTERNET, Financial accounting, personal finance software, personal finance, Moneydance; Discussion threads 2008-10-14
LiveBlog: Apple's notebook event: update: (Editor's note: The updates of this entry appear in reverse order.) 11:03 a.m. - The event is over. Steve thanks us for coming and we're done. 10:54 a.m. Answers questions about relationship with Nvidia, as well as integration of Blu-Ray. Jobs said...; Tags: Job, Apple Macintosh, Apple MacBook, Apple Inc., Graphics, Apple MacBook Pro, Tim Cook, Notebooks, Hardware, Notebooks & Tablets, Sam Diaz; Blog posts 2008-10-14
NVIDIA problems spread to desktop PCs: HP has identified 38 different models in its slimline PC range that are suffering from problems relating to NVIDIA chips. by Adrian Kingsley-Hughes; Tags: Hewlett-Packard Co., PC, NVidia Corp., Desktop Computer, Support Page, Desktops, Hardware, Adrian Kingsley-Hughes; Blog posts 2008-10-14
Microsoft pushes idea of "Apple tax": Microsoft pushes idea of "Apple tax"upgrade tax?all the mac laptops are upgradable in terms of ram and hard disk. what else do you need to upgrade on a laptop?I think MS should push for Apple salesThe first piece of software that gets installed on a Mac is Windows and at...; Tags: Taxes, Free trade, Apple Inc., tax, Microsoft Corp.; Discussion threads 2008-10-14