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Dell xps 730 reviews: A Ferrari stuck in traffic: Dell has released a new version of its top-of-the-line gaming desktop, and it is a major update. The XPS 730 series is the company's first gaming rig to come--in some configurations--factory over-clocked, and Dell says it is capable of playing Crysis, a notoriously demanding first-person shooter, at a resolution of...; Tags: Dell Computer Corp., ATI Radeon, Memory, Ferrari, Hardware, XPS 730, XPS 730 Series, H2C, Games, Personal Technology, John Morris; Blog posts 2008-05-02
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

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Dell: We're greener than HP: Dell: We're greener than HPHP Laptops and low battery lengthI have had 3 HP laptops and 1 Dell. The HP with a 12 cell NEVER beat the Dell with a 9 cell. This makes no sense to me. I know Vista is a pig, but I know someone with a...; Tags: Notebooks, Hewlett-Packard Co., Dell Computer Corp.; Discussion threads 2008-05-14
Dell Inspiron desktop now $300: Dell has cut the price of its budget Inspiron 530 by $140. The $300 configuration includes a 2.0GHz Pentium E2180 dual-core processor, 1GB of memory, a 320GB hard drive, Intel GMA 3100 graphics, and Windows XP. The deal is part of a Dell tax rebate marketing gambit...; Tags: Desktop, Hard Drive, Dell Computer Corp., Memory, Microsoft Windows Vista, Rebate, Graphics, Dell Inspiron, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Notebooks, Processors, Operating Systems, Software, Hardware, Notebooks & Tablets, Semiconductors, Components, John Morris; Blog posts 2008-05-14
Could "not so high end" gaming systems tarnish Alienware's reputation?: Could "not so high end" gaming systems tarnish Alienware's reputation?Processor Assumption, yes, GPU... NO.Actually while I agree with your point that the Phenom CPU is not the fastest Quad Core CPU on the market at all, the ATI Graphics card (the X2 model mentioned) is indeed the fastest current single...; Tags: Games, Alienware, game; Discussion threads 2008-05-13

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's plan to block Linux on laptops: Microsoft's plan to block Linux on laptopsHow in the heck did you reach that conclusion?Somehow I missed how MS will "block" Linux on laptops from the writeup. I assume you're implying that XP is so desirable over Linux that charging less than $30 is a slam dunk. ...; Tags: UNIX, Operating systems, OPEN SOURCE, Notebooks, Microsoft Corp., Linux, laptop computer, Microsoft Windows XP; Discussion threads 2008-05-13
Fixing Windows Vista, Part 3: Top Troubleshooting Tools: Fixing Windows Vista, Part 3: Top Troubleshooting ToolsVery InformativeThanks Ed.1 question: My machine performs fineit is fast and reliable, I have had no major or even minor issues, 0 BSOD since it arrived last October. Do I still download the latest drivers. There is a bios update available. I always...; Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), acer, Microsoft Windows Vista; Discussion threads 2008-05-06
News to know: MicroNoHoo, OpenSolaris, 10 reasons for IT failure; Apple: Notable headlines: Larry Dignan: Microsoft walks away from Yahoo: Assessing winners, losers and Plan Bs Microsoft walks: Five reasons why it's a good move Mary Jo Foley: Microsoft takes its ball and leaves Yahoo on the Web 2.0 playground Dan Farber: Yang...; Tags: Apple iPhone, Web, OpenSolaris, Information Technology, Yahoo! Inc., Apple Inc., Enomaly, Channel Management, Web 2.0, Microsoft Windows, Sales Strategy, Strategy, Open Source, Marketing, Internet, Operating Systems, Software, Sales, Management, Larry Dignan; Blog posts 2008-05-05
Dell xps 730 reviews: A Ferrari stuck in traffic: Dell XPS 730 reviews: A Ferrari stuck in trafficA Mac Pro might be a better dealJust run Windows in Boot Camp, and play your games.Cost vs Performance for Mac ProThat $4K base price would get you dual-quad Xeons, and a cooling system based on well engineered multiple cooling zones, plus...; Tags: Performance management, Games, Processors, MAC Pro, Dell XPS 730, Dell XPS, Ferrari, Dell Computer Corp.; Discussion threads 2008-05-04
News to know: Sun; Microhoo; Vista; Linux security; Spigit: Notable headlines: Larry Dignan: Sun plans layoffs following weak quarter; Blames U.S. economy Nate McFeters: Multiple Linux flaws show that Linux also has kernel issues More bad news for McAfee, HackerSafe certification Steve Ballmer's defining hour Mary...; Tags: Security, Adobe Systems Inc., Larry Dignan, Sun Microsystems Inc., Microsoft Windows Vista, Apple Inc., Linux, Virtualization, UNIX, Operating Systems, Software, Hardware; Blog posts 2008-05-02
Velocity Micro Edge E2250: The Velocity Micro Edge E2250 is a well-rounded $1,999 midrange performance PC. What it is not is the best gaming PC at this price, as much as its overclocked quad-core chip and SLI-capable motherboard want you to believe otherwise. The overclocked chip especially helps this system's multimedia performance, but its...; Tags: Processors, Games, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Network technology, Velocity Micro, Velocity, Velocity Micro Edge E2250, Edge E2250, Dell Computer Corp., quad-core; Product reviews 2008-05-01
Apple iMac (24-inch, 2.8GHz): A bump to the frontside bus and a smidge more L2 cache can safely be classified as a minor update. But even slightly improved specifications, when they come at a lower price than those they replace, are appreciated. Last September, we tested the highest-end 24-inch model, which carried a baseline...; Tags: Desktops, Apple Inc., Apple iMac; Product reviews 2008-05-01
Top 10 Web categories in March 2008: Feb-08 Mar-08 Growth, % Total Internet 185,017 188,010 2 Entertainment - Radio 48,508 61,786 27 Gay/Lesbian 2,479 3,114 26 Online Gambling 11,082 12,592 14 Retail - Health Care 23,596 26,318 12 Teens 27,824 30,738...; Tags: Web, Health Care, Vertical Industries, Benefits, Healthcare, Internet, Enterprise Software, Software, Human Resources, NB; Blog posts 2008-05-01
Lenovo parodies MacBook Air commercial: Lenovo parodies MacBook Air commercialThat is AWESOME!!And oh so true! HILARIOUS!!! :)Very well done spot...This is an excellent piece of marketing from Lenovo. They should be commended, maybe handed an award or something.I am certainly going to share this with all of my Apple loving, black turtleneck wearing friends.Great advertisement.A...; Tags: Notebooks, MacBook Air, Apple MacBook, Lenovo Group Ltd., MacBook Air commercial, MacBookAir; Discussion threads 2008-04-29
HP, Lenovo join Dell in extending Windows XP: Rumors of Windows XP's demise have been greatly exaggerated. I wrote about Dell's downgrade program in a post earlier this week (Windows Vista just can't catch a break). It looks like Dell may have started something. Both HP and Lenovo now plan to offer Windows XP to...; Tags: Dell Computer Corp., Hewlett-Packard Co., Lenovo Group Ltd., Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Operating Systems, Software, John Morris; Blog posts 2008-04-26
Microsoft's Security Intelligence Report looks interesting if you could only download it: Microsoft's Security Intelligence Report looks interesting if you could only download itI just clicked 'download'in Firefox, and both opened up within the browser.WinXP SP2, .Net installed, FF 3beta5However, I don't think .Net makes a difference, since I am in FireFox.RE: Microsoft's Security Intelligence Report looks interesting if you could only...; Tags: Web browsers, .NET, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Security Intelligence Report, Microsoft Security, XPS, Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft .NET, anti-MS; Discussion threads 2008-04-22
Asustek to launch 10-inch Eee laptop: Asustek to launch 10-inch Eee laptopI find it interesting...That these are being touted as "low cost" laptops. $550 for a machine that doesn't even have an optical drive is NOT low-cost; it's much more expensive than the "laptop deal of the week" from Best Buy or Circuit City, which are...; Tags: Keyboards, Notebooks, laptop computer, Eee, keyboard, AsusTek Computer; Discussion threads 2008-04-21
Dell rolls out premium consumer support: Dell said Monday that it is launching a premium support service for consumers. Under the arrangement, consumers would be able to contact a dedicated team for their Dell product issues--for a fee. In a statement, Dell didn't disclose the fee structure. I have calls and emails in...; Tags: Dell Computer Corp., Service, Team Management, Home Entertainment, Tv & Home Theater, TVs, Management, Personal Technology, Larry Dignan; Blog posts 2008-04-21
Enpower ENP780: This is one desktop replacement that might actually find itself leaving the house from time to time. The Enpower ENP780 is the thinnest and lightest 17-inch laptop we've laid hands on to date. Where most laptops in this class hover around the 9-pound mark (and Dell's XPS M1730 breaks the...; Tags: Processors, Semiconductors, Enpower ENP780; Product reviews 2008-04-17