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Say hello to the $99 iPhone

Say hello to the $99 iPhoneNOT the iPhone 3G? YES, the 3G.Remember folks this is NOT the new iPhone with 3G support, its the old one... isnt it?EDIT: my mistake, it is indeed the 3G version with 4Gb RAM.All These Profits and IPhone SalesYet they lay off 12,000 workers.Merry Christmas.RE:...

Tags: Digital music, Digital media, Cellular phones, Telecom & Utilities, WIRELESS, Apple iPhone, 3G, Apple iTunes, worker, phone

Discussion threads 2008-12-04

Wal-Mart plays Black Friday spoilsport

Wal-Mart plays Black Friday spoilsportNope, just WordsThat is where the NDAs come into play. Don't ask why this is. I don't like it and don't believe it would happen.Look at what happened to Apple with the case of a blogger getting details to an Apple product early.So do...

Tags: Taxes, Benefits, Sam Walton, Wally World, Wal-Mart Stores Inc.

Discussion threads 2007-10-23

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Walmart unveils 15.6" HP Pavilion G60 laptop for $298

hmmfor once, i agree with you. why are they still making the celeron...? shouldn't the atom replace that?Intel Celeron?is Inhel still making this 10 year old crap?surplus maybe? ntnti feel 298 is bad for celron processor..but still good option for ppl who r new to these creepy labtops..RE: Walmart unveils...

Tags: Notebooks, Desktops, Processors, HP Pavilion, Wal-Mart Stores Inc., laptop computer, Hewlett-Packard Co.

Discussion threads 2009-11-04

Windows 7 hourly tracking

?won't it be better to check at the end of every week instead? If you check every day you won't see any big changes but at the end of every week the increase will be more obvious.I'll say it before others do"look, it already has a larger market share than...

Tags: Linux, Operating systems, Desktops, Microsoft Windows 7, operating system, Microsoft Windows

Discussion threads 2009-10-26

Microsoft starts selling PC hardware, third-party software via its online store

Wow, 90 days of technical support.Because nothing ever goes wrong with a computer after 90 days!Seriously, Microsoft. Get a better service plan.RE: Microsoft starts selling PC hardware, third-party software via its online storeThey have to be kidding. So who do you go to if something goes wrong with...

Tags: PC, online store, software, Microsoft Corp., hardware

Discussion threads 2009-10-22

Apple hints at lower prices as iPod, notebook refresh on tap

Apple hints at lower prices as iPod, notebook refresh on tapWinner if they don't sacrifice qualityThis move would be a winner as long as Apple doesn't sacrifice quality. If they lower prices by making lower quality products, game over. If they just shave off price overhead, that's great. If they...

Tags: Notebooks, Desktops, Apple Inc., Apple Macintosh, Apple iPod, notebook

Discussion threads 2008-07-22

Images: A bit of technology in a world of magic

TechRepublic contributor Wally Bahny takes you through World of Warcraft's Engineering Profession, a world of Steam Tonks, Dimensional Rippers, and Khorium Destroyers. by CNET News.com

Tags: World Of Warcraft, CNET News.com

Image galleries 2008-06-06

Jerry Yang is busy...Writing email

Jerry Yang is busy...Writing emailSounds like a robot in his communicationsBoy he says the same things over and over! Not too much info there. Kinda like the moose out front of Wally World!and in all lower-case no lessnt

Tags: Jerry Yang, e-mail

Discussion threads 2008-05-16

New Microsoft copyright education initiative sounds neat-o!

New Microsoft copyright education initiative sounds neat-o!WorthlessAbout a month ago we had some friends over for dinner. Two of the guys were talking about iPods. One said that his kid had something like 3000 songs on his iPod.I asked the guy if his kid had bought them from iTunes...

Tags: music

Discussion threads 2008-02-14

Wal-Mart PC was a sell-out

Wal-Mart PC was a sell-outI want one , I want one !Just thinking about a CloudBook is making me salivate .The comments on the Wal-Mart Siteabout the gOS PC have been for the most part, really good.I think the only place it will really get its most negative responses, is...

Tags: Notebooks, Taxes, UNIX, OPEN SOURCE, PC, Dana, GLOCH, Wal-Mart Stores Inc., gOS PC, Wal-Mart PC, sell-out, laptop computer, Linux

Discussion threads 2007-12-13

Zero Days: How to protect yourself

Zero Days: How to protect yourselfMy take...if it's so dangerous and all... then stop using the internet all together. Come on let's be real here. I mean as much as I dislike Microsoft even I will admit that the last couple years have been pretty quiet on the scale of...

Tags: Microsoft Windows, Operating systems, SECURITY, Zero-Day

Discussion threads 2007-11-28

Friday Rant - It's new technology stupid, you should expect problems!

Friday Rant - It's new technology stupid, you should expect problems!Discount?![i]did you get some kind of discount for being an early adopter?[/i]In fact, you are expected to pay a hefty premium. The iPhone is perhaps the most blatant example of this, but lets not pretend this isnt the norm.RE: Friday...

Tags: Friday Rant, Microsoft Windows Vista

Discussion threads 2007-11-16

$200 Linux PC selling out is another reason Wal-Mart is good for America

$200 Linux PC selling out is another reason Wal-Mart is good for AmericaI disagree...[B]"I've shopped at Wal-Mart most of my life, and think that by and large, Wal-Mart is a positive force in our society."[/B]I haven't shopped in a Wal-Mart in years. The overall quality of many of their goods...

Tags: Quality, OPEN SOURCE, PC, Linux, Linux PC, Wal-Mart Stores Inc.

Discussion threads 2007-11-13

Why spam can only be managed, not ended

Why spam can only be managed, not endedGates/Microsoft sued a lot of spammersGates/Microsoft sued a lot of spammers. That annoyed a few of the big dogs, but it didn't make much of a dent. The Russians murdered a few spammers no tear here, but that didn't make too...

Tags: Cyberthreats, spam, spammer

Discussion threads 2007-10-26

Employers crack down on 'Facebook addicts'

Employers crack down on 'Facebook addicts'Why notJust disallow Internet in the work place!!!!!!!!! Come on you fools!!! You know how much money you loose because of employes waisting time on-line while their supposed to be working? The ¨work place¨ is for WORKING!!!! Not checking your personal e-mail, writing jokes to...

Tags: PRODUCTIVITY, INTERNET, Recruitment & Selection, Facebook

Discussion threads 2007-09-14

Rootkit-like behavior found on Sony fingerprint reader

Rootkit-like behavior found on Sony fingerprint readerOnce a Crook Always a CrookGame Over Sony (RiP 2005) so why continue?Here we go again!What in the world are the developers at SONY thinking?Looks like $ony found something to do with all those unused rootkits.n/tDid they think nobody would noticeWill this one have...

Tags: Rootkits, fingerprint reader, Sony Corp., rootkit

Discussion threads 2007-08-27

The secret of Vizio's success

The secret of Vizio's successBe aware: some features missingI like Vizio's low-price strategy. But buyers should be aware that they achieve low cost by cutting features. Nothing wrong with that -- but you need to know.When you compare say Sony to Vizio in the store, showing HDTV content...

Tags: TVs, TV & Home Theater, Cable, Strategy, Vizio

Discussion threads 2007-08-21

Wal-Mart hops on anti-DRM bandwagon

Wal-Mart hops on anti-DRM bandwagonI dont get it...The record companies were crying about Apple's 99 cent songs, now they have agreed to Walmart for 94 cents.DRM free but how about the 'watermark'The article is not clear about this issue.Also it does not mention the format for 256kbs.Walmart is trying to...

Tags: Benefits, HEALTHCARE, Vertical industries, anti-DRM, salary, Wal-Mart Stores Inc.

Discussion threads 2007-08-21

Wal-Mart to start selling Dells?

Wal-Mart to start selling Dells?Awwwww, Dell and Wal-mart....like two peas in a pod, how cute!Wal-Mart, Dell & ChinaA marriage made in Heaven, now you can shop at China-Mart, buy your China made Dell pc and other 'Made in China' products.Wal-Mart & Google need to join hands, that way they can...

Tags: PRODUCTIVITY, Vertical industries, Desktops, profit margin, Wal-Mart Stores Inc., Dell Computer Corp., computer

Discussion threads 2007-05-24

Teachers' top technology picks

With the growing numbers of technological devices that can be utilized in the classroom, teachers often feel overwhelmed and undereducated on the best way to maximize their usefulness.Education World asked a number of experienced teachers to suggest the best ways to use these tools, including hardware, software, programs,...

Tags: teacher

Blog posts 2006-10-11