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Hands on with a Web-based SIS: I've talked a fair amount about Web-based vs. client-server student information systems. Both have their advantages and disadvantages, but as regular readers know, we made the move to the Web-based X2 Aspen SIS about a year and a half ago, after a miserable experience with Chancery's (now Pearson School...; Tags: Aspen Technology Inc., Web, Client-server, SiS, X2, Channel Management, Servers, Marketing, Hardware, Christopher Dawson; Blog posts 2008-03-24
Hands on with x2's Aspen SIS: Screenshots from X2's Aspen web-based student information system by Christopher Dawson; Tags: SIS, X2; Image galleries 2008-03-24

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Could "not so high end" gaming systems tarnish Alienware's reputation?: Just as it seems that Dell is exiting the high-end gaming PC market by ditching the XPS line, Alienware announced its entry into the "not so high end" gaming market. Is this a good move for Alienware or could it dilute a brand considered to represent extreme gaming? ...; Tags: Alienware, Games, Personal Technology, Adrian Kingsley-Hughes; Blog posts 2008-05-13
Microsoft not pulling XP SP3 again (so far): Microsoft not pulling XP SP3 again (so far)They shouldFor but another reason why they need to can this mofo, try read my comments on Adrian's 'Minimizing XP SP3 woes' blog chip. How else can I put it? SP3 sucks. The butterfly is down, the apple is rotten. I'll be weeping...; Tags: XP SP3, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Corp.; Discussion threads 2008-05-09
How long can AMD continue to blame Intel for its failures?: How long can AMD continue to blame Intel for its failures?Could not agree moreI think AMD relied upon "evil Intel" marketing far too much and as you suggest, even AMD fans have switched back to Intel because thats where the bang for the buck is at.Buying ATI seems to have...; Tags: Processors, Marketing research, Games, Intel Corp., Advanced Micro Devices Inc., marketing, ATI Technologies Inc.; Discussion threads 2008-05-07

Averatec 2575: Since we reviewed the Averatec 2371 last year, the company has taken its laptops in a whole new direction. Gone are the cheap-looking plastic cases and rock-bottom prices; in their place, the company offers a new minimalist design and slightly higher--though still competitive--prices. The new ultraportable in the company's lineup,...; Tags: Notebooks, Averatec, Averatec 2575; Product reviews 2008-05-05
HARDiNFO 2008 Professional (zip): HARDiNFO 2008 is a All-in-one System Information, Diagnostic and Benchmark application designed to be used by Small Business to Large Business and Professionals. HARDiNFO 2008 displays the hardware information in well organized categories with high quality graphical representation of each hardware component for fast and easy understanding. HARDiNFO 2008 is...; Tags: Enterprise Edition, Information, CPU, Ultimate Systems, HARDiNFO 2008, Processors, Semiconductors, Hardware, Components; Software downloads 2008-05-05
The 31 Days of the Dragon contest starts today, win an HP laptop valued at over $5,000: While the giveaway I am going to talk about doesn't relate to a mobile device, my fellow MobileTechRoundup podcast co-hosts are a part of the contest and I think it is such a MAJOR contest that my readers here would enjoy entering for a chance to win. Today is the...; Tags: Contest, Hewlett-Packard Co., Corel Corp., Laptop Computer, RSS, Serial ATA, Tools & Techniques, Advertising & Promotion, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Notebooks, Internet, Storage, Hardware, Management, Marketing, Operating Systems, Microsoft Windows, Software, Notebooks & Tablets, Matthew Miller; Blog posts 2008-05-02
Poll of the Day - How old is your main computer?: Poll of the Day - How old is your main computer?Had to checkTime passes so quickly- I answered 1 year, but then had to check my Newegg confirmation email, and yep- 6/18/07=CPU COOLER TT|CI-P0374 R - Retail (Qty=1, Price=$19.99)KB&MS MS|BASIC BLK VALUE PK PS2/US% - OEM (Qty=1, Price=$16.99)CASE FAN|SS 120MM...; Tags: Operating systems, UNIX, PRODUCTIVITY, OPEN SOURCE, Processors, Desktops, Most Linux user, computer, Qty=1, Linux; Discussion threads 2008-05-01
Dell XPS 730 H2C: Dell's brand-new XPS 730 H2C high-end gaming PC ticks off all the right boxes and even manages to pull off a few new tricks, at least for Dell. It's the first PC that Dell will ship with a factory-overclocked CPU and memory. Our $6,747 review unit features the latest quad-core...; Tags: Video cards, Processors, Dell Computer Corp., Maingear Ephex, XPS 730, XPS 730 H2C, hard drive; Product reviews 2008-05-01
Toshiba Satellite L355D: The Toshiba Satellite L355D is a tough laptop to critique. One the one hand, its feature set is merely adequate, its battery life below average, and (thanks to the inclusion of an AMD processor) its performance--while sufficient for such basic computing tasks as Web surfing, watching movies, and word processing--can't...; Tags: Notebooks, laptop computer, Toshiba Corp., satellite, Toshiba Satellite L355D, Satellite L355D, Toshiba Satellite; Product reviews 2008-04-30
Know when to say when on open source: My librarian and I spent quite a bit of time evaluating open source replacements for our ancient Follett library software. We both liked what Koha had to offer and would obviously rather use something free than something, well, not free. However, with both of us in...; Tags: Open Source, Christopher Dawson; Blog posts 2008-04-30
AMD launches 'business class' Phenom, Athlon chips: AMD on Monday announced "business class" versions of its Phenom and Athlon processors for the commercial markets. The big pitch: PC manufacturers will maintain AMD's business class systems for 24 months to ensure that systems aren't phased out before they are deployed. The chipmaker (all AMD resources)...; Tags: AMD Athlon, Advanced Micro Devices Inc., Chip, Chipsets, Desktops, Processors, Semiconductors, Hardware, Components, Larry Dignan; Blog posts 2008-04-27
Reviews of the AMD Phenom X3 8750: Following my post yesterday on the AMD Phenom X3s, you asked for some performance numbers on the X3 8750. Below is a roundup of reviews that have been posted in the past 24 hours. The verdict is mixed. The Phenom X3 is a nice upgrade for those...; Tags: AMD Phenom, Performance, AMD Athlon, Advanced Micro Devices Inc., Intel Core 2 Duo, Phenom X3, Processors, Performance Management, Semiconductors, Hardware, Components, Human Resources, Workforce Management, John Morris; Blog posts 2008-04-24
AMD releases new triple-core Phenoms: As expected, AMD rounded out today its new line of triple-core Phenom processsors. The three new chips include the 2.4GHz Phenom X3 8750 ($195), 2.3GHz Phenom X3 8650 ($165), and the 2.1GHz Phenom X3 8450 ($145). The prices overlap with some of AMD's fastest Athlon dual-core...; Tags: AMD Athlon, Advanced Micro Devices Inc., Chip, Processors, Semiconductors, Network Technology, Hardware, Components, Networking, John Morris; Blog posts 2008-04-23
eMachines T5254: The eMachines T5254 is a little less powerful than its last system in this price range, but it's also a bit less expensive. For $400, we're willing to accept a slightly slower CPU and a slightly smaller hard drive, especially when the alternatives from Dell and HP can't come close...; Tags: DVD, Consumer electronics, Processors, Desktops, eMachines Inc., eMachines T5254; Product reviews 2008-04-21
Fixing Windows Vista, one machine at a time: If the "Vista sucks" movement has a public face, it's the Sony Vaio. No one knows that better than my new friend Jeremy Toeman. In May 2007, this 15-year Windows veteran replaced his old, beloved, XP-powered Vaio with a newer Vaio that came with Windows Vista Business installed. Practically overnight,...; Tags: Sony Corp., Sony Vaio, Clean Install, Installation, Driver, Microsoft Windows Vista, Machine, Recovery Partition, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Operating Systems, Software, Ed Bott; Blog posts 2008-04-21
AMD/ATi release Catalyst 8.4, adds support for new cards under Linux: For those of you running AMD/ATi graphics cards, you might be interested in knowing that Catalyst 8.4 driver suite has been released. For Windows users this is pretty much the usual fayre of bug fixes and performance improvements (release notes here). Here are some of the highlights:...; Tags: Cisco Catalyst, Card, Linux, Radeon, Catalyst 8.4, Topic Number, Games, Personal Technology, Adrian Kingsley-Hughes; Blog posts 2008-04-17
The poverty of enterprise 2.0 and social media: Over the last few months I've been listening with growing alarm at the claims made for enterprise 2.0 and social media. Or rather the lack of claims coupled to an incredible amount of posturing. What concerns me greatly is that in the mad rush to all things X2.0, we seem...; Tags: DNA, Network, Social Media, Enterprise 2.0, CXO, Social Networking, Biotechnology, Online Communications, Marketing, Advertising & Promotion, Dennis Howlett; Blog posts 2008-04-16
Microsoft: Vista feature designed to 'annoy users': Microsoft: Vista feature designed to 'annoy users'Statistics...About real people and statistics - my son was firstly complaining about UAC in Vista, then he upgraded to Windows XP.A friends of mine bought new computer with Vista which was SUPER slow with 1GB of RAM and Core Duo (2.4 GHz). I...; Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Operating systems, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows Vista, UAC, Microsoft Windows; Discussion threads 2008-04-11