Zotac ZBox HD-ID11 and Next Gen ION
Today we're going to be looking at a product that incorporates not only Intel's new generation of dual-core Atom D510 processor but also NVIDIA's latest Ion graphics core into what could very well be a capable machine for a myriad of small form-factor computing requirements, including possibly taking residence in your living room entertainment center. The Zotac Zbox is here. It's a little over 7 inches square and a little over 1.5-inches thick but don't let its diminutive size fool you... Zotac ZBox
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MSI Adds 15.6" CX500DX Notebook: Core 2 Duo Plus Discrete GPU
Another new day, another new MSI notebook! The company has really been expanding their mainstream line lately, with another new 15.6" machine being introduced today. The CX500DX is another multi-media powerhouse, equipped with a classic black outer shell, ATI's Mobility Radeon HD 545v discrete GPU (512MB) and a LED-backlit 16:9 widescreen display. The entire machine measures just 3cm thick and weighs 2.48kg, and the exterior Color Film Print means that the paint changes color in the light. Spiffy! Other specifications
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HP Designs Data Center Fueled By Cow Manure: Smells Like Productivity!
You've probably turned your nose up just after reading the headline. We can't blame you. We're doing the same. And in fact, we probably would have brushed this off as a hoax if it weren't coming straight from HP's own farm of press releases, so it's pretty much impossible to deny the legitimacy. HP Labs, the company's primary research arm, has just made public this week research that shows how "the manure output of cows and the heat output of data centers can be combined to create an economically and environmentally
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HP CEO Confirms: WebOS Slates And Printers On The Way
It's still sinking in that Hewlett-Packard (of all companies) acquired Palm, and while the finalization has yet to occur, it's assumed that the paperwork will be only a formality. Once the companies came out about the news, the biggest question people had was about the future of WebOS, Palm's own mobile OS. WebOS was one of the first major mobile operating systems to support native multi-tasking (using a "cards" approach), and the Palm Pre was actually a fairly important phone for the company. Some say the exclusive
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AT&T Tethering Option Spotted In iPhone OS 4.0 Beta 4 Software
It wasn't even a month ago that we heard AT&T confess that while iPhone tethering was still on their roadmap, it really wasn't anywhere near the implementation stage. The carrier has been furiously working to build out their network in order to keep up with demand, and that task alone has been quite the challenge. It makes sense to think that tethering--which allows users to connect their phones to computers and allow the computer to leech off of the phone's Internet connection--would be a low priority for
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Intel-Micron Flash Technologies Ships 25nm NAND Flash: Bigger USB Keys, SSDs Coming
Process technologies continue to shrink at an alarming rate. It wasn't long ago that 65nm seemed tiny, and now Intel is shipping out NAND Flash based around 25nm. In short, shrinking the production size enables manufacturers to squeeze more memory, power, etc. onto an existing form factor. In other words, CPU sockets and DIMM slots won't change sizes very often, so the goal is to simply put more onto the modules we have. IM Flash Technologies, which is a joint venture between Intel and Micron that is targeted
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Best Buy Launches CinemaNow, Gives Users Instant Access To New Release Movies & Shows
Best Buy is launching a new digital video service called CinemaNow that will provide customers with same-day, instant access to new release movies and TV shows. Initially, the service will be accessible through select connected Blu-ray Disc players and HDTVs. It will also be available on most PCs via www.cinemanow.com. The service will be available starting this month on all new connected Blu-ray Disc players and home theater systems from LG Electronics. Later this year, CinemaNow is expected to make its debut
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Target Announces Plans To Upgrade Electronics Offerings
Not long ago, we learned about Walmart's plan to expand its consumer electronics offerings. The big-box retailer is not alone. Target also has a system-wide plan to upgrade its TV, gaming, and digital imaging sections and product offerings. The rollout began last month and should be completed by June. With the new CE department design, Target stores will get an updated TV wall that should make it easier for consumers to compare TVs across brands. Along with the display, Target plans to offer clear signs
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Amazon Introduces Kindle For Android
Android devices will soon be the latest to get a free application that gives customers the ability to read over 540,000 Kindle books. Amazon currently offers similar Kindle apps for the iPhone, iPod touch, iPad, Mac, PC, and BlackBerry. Like other Kindle apps, Kindle for Android will offer Amazon's Whispersync technology, which will save and synchronize your bookmarks across Kindle, Kindle DX, iPhone, iPod touch, iPad, PC, Mac, and BlackBerry devices.The Kindle for Android application will be available sometime
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ViewSonic Ships $499 VOT125 PC Mini: Ultra Green, Ultra Tiny
ViewSonic aren't really known in the industry for their PC making. Mostly, they're known for accessories and LCD panels. But the small form factor PC sector has been sagging lately, and new competition is always welcome. The new VOT125 PC Mini is more mini than it is mighty, but it should suit casual PC users who value space over power just fine. The machine was originally revealed at CES, but it has just now shipped to consumers in the U.S. It boasts a "green-centric" design, using up to 90% less plastic and
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U.S. Wireless Carriers Prepare For Faster Networks
If you've been anxiously awaiting the arrival of faster mobile broadband networks and gadgets, we have some good news for you. The next generation of high-speed Internet services and devices could arrive faster than initially expected. AT&T and Verizon Wireless are ramping up plans to speed up their networks and deliver more advanced devices as early as the end of this year, possibly in time for the holiday season. Since there aren't a lot of new customers that are looking to get a cell phone, most wireless
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ZOTAC ZBox HD-ID11 and Next Gen ION
Nettop PCs are sort of a re-purposing of a product category that was popularized in the business world, formerly known as "thin clients." Though thin client PCs are relatively "dumb" machines that rely on enterprise intranet services and servers to run applications, nettops need to have a bit more capability and operate autonomously. Regardless, both species of machine are targeted with some of the same fundamentals in mind, low profile, low power consumption computing with at least a semi-stylish
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HP Designs Data Center Fueled By Cow Manure: Smells Like Productivity!
You've probably turned your nose up just after reading the headline. We can't blame you. We're doing the same. And in fact, we probably would have brushed this off as a hoax if it weren't coming straight from HP's own farm of press releases, so it's pretty much impossible to deny the legitimacy. HP Labs, the company's primary research arm, has just made public this week research that shows how "the manure output of cows and the heat output of data centers can be combined to create an economically and environmentally sustainable operation." Shocking? Yes. Gross? Yes. Reasonable? Definitely.The paper describes how 10000 dairy cows could fulfill the power requirements of a 1-megawatt (MW) data center – the equivalent of a medium-sized data center – with power left over to support other needs on the farm. You shouldn't have to open your imagination very far to understand what's really going on here, but here's a nice, politically correct explanation:
"In this process, the heat generated by the data center can be used to increase the efficiency of the anaerobic digestion of animal waste. This results in the production of methane, which can be used to generate power for the data center. This symbiotic relationship allows the waste problems faced by dairy farms and the energy demands of the modern data center to be addressed in a sustainable manner."
Hope we didn't just ruin your appetite. Here are some more highlights if you've got the stomach for it:
Dairy farms and data centers may appearto be unexpected partners; however, HP Labs has shown that the specificneedsand challenges of both can be aligned to create a sustainable lifecycle, usingtechnologies readily available today.
- The average dairy cow produces about 55 kg (120 pounds) of manure per day, and approximately 20 metric tons per year – roughly equivalent to the weight of four adult elephants.
- The manure that one dairy cow produces in a day can generate 3.0 kilowatt-hours (kWh) of electrical energy, which is enough to power television usage in three U.S. households per day.(1)
- A medium-sized dairy farm with 10,000 cows produces about 200,000 metric tons of manure per year. Approximately 70 percent of the energy in the methane generated via anaerobic digestion could be used for data center power and cooling, thus reducing the impact on natural resources.
- Pollutants from unmanaged livestock waste degrade the environment and can lead to groundwater contamination and air pollution. Methane is 21 times more damaging to the environment than carbon dioxide, which means that in addition to being an inefficient use of energy, disposal of manure through flaring can result in steep greenhouse gas emission taxes.
- In addition to benefiting the environment, using manure to generate power for data centers could provide financial benefit to farmers. HP researchers estimate that dairy farmers would break even in costs within the first two years of using a system like this and then earn roughly $2 million annually in revenue from selling waste-derived power to data center customers.Â
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Zotac ZBox HD-ID11 and Next Gen ION
Today we're going to be looking at a product that incorporates not only Intel's new generation of dual-core Atom D510 processor but also NVIDIA's latest Ion graphics core into what could very well be a capable machine for a myriad of small form-factor computing requirements, including possibly taking residence in your living room entertainment center. The Zotac Zbox is here. It's a little over 7 inches square and a little over 1.5-inches thick but don't let its diminutive size fool you...
Zotac ZBox HD-ID11 and Next Gen ION
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MSI Reveals 15.6" X620MX and 14" CX420MX Notebooks With Core 2010 CPUs
No one should ever criticize MSI for not pumping out enough notebooks; in fact, we wonder if the company isn't hurting themselves somewhat with all of these models. Then again, Asus never had trouble selling through Eee PC units, despite having dozens and dozens of variations available.Following up on a number of recent releases, MSI is bolstering their C Series of laptops with two new ones: a 15.6" X620MX and 14" CX420MX. Both of these utilize Intel's new Core 2010 line of processors, and ATI's Mobility Radeon HD 545v (512MB) GPU. So basically, the main difference between these is the screen size; one is perfect as a mainstream laptop, one is perfect as a slightly larger than usual ultraportable.
Both machines also support DDR3 RAM (2 slots), and both have a 1366x768 resolution. So the 15.6" machine won't gain you any extra screen real estate, it'll just make the icons and text a little easier to read. Finally, there's a 4-in-1 card reader, 250GB/320GB/500GB hard drive, HDMI/VGA outputs, three USB 2.0 ports, microphone input, headphone output, Ethernet, a 6-cell battery, 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi and a 1.3MP camera. No price or release details have been released just yet.
MSI CX620MX, CX420MX
Mobile Multimedia, Smart Multitasking
MSI just unveiled new members of its Classic C series. The 15.6" CX620MX and 14" CX420MX come with the all-new Intel® Core™ processor and ATI Mobility Radeon HD 545v (DDR3 512MB VRAM) discrete graphics card. Great looking machines and cinema-class movie viewing at a super value.
Taipei—The CX620MX (15.6") and CX420MX (14â€), the latest additions to MSI's C series, are equipped with ATI Mobility Radeon HD 545v discrete graphics cards with DDR3 512MB of display memory and the all-new Intel® Coreâ„¢ processor for exceptional multimedia processing performance.
MSI Marketing Director Sam Chern explains that the 15.6" CX620MX, recently added to the MSI C series of laptops, comes with MSI's own Color Film Print and chiclet keyboard. Graced with MSI's beveled edges, the CX620MX exudes quality and weighs less than 2.48kg. This light, thin NB offers exceptional film viewing on the go.
Ultimate performance, brilliant multimedia
All-new 2010 Intel® Core™ processor: The CX620MX and CX420MX come with the new 2010 Intel® Core™ processor and HM55 chipset which consume less power than previous generation processing platforms, extending battery life by 15%. The integrated graphics core performance has also been greatly enhanced and now boasts superior processing and display performance.
ATi Radeon HD 545v discrete graphics card: To provide the ultimate in visual performance, MSI employs ATi Radeon HD 545v discrete graphics card to further augment display performance in both models. Experience the high definition picture and rich colors for yourself.
Cinema-grade 16:9 LED backlit display: Both the CX620MX and CX420MX come with cinema-class 16:9 ratio LED backlit screens—ideal for film viewing. Improvements in these two NBs include low power consumption, bright, high resolution screens, and a 14% increase in display view ability, eliminating the hassle of dark, fuzzy edges when not viewing straight on.
Innovative power saving technologies
GPU Boost technology: The CX620MX and CX420MX are equipped with MSI’s own GPU Boost technolgoy which strike the ideal balance between multimedia performance and battery life. When using applications the require high performance image processing, a touch of a button and your NB immediately switches over to high performance discrete graphics mode for ultimate multimedia performance. When you need to maximize battery life, at the touch of a finger, you can cut to integrated display chip mode to squeeze out as much time per charge as possible.
ECO Engine power saving technology: The CX620MX and CX420MX come with MSI's exclusive ECO Engine power saving technology which allows you to select from among five power management levels—Gaming, Movie, Presentation, Office, and Turbo Battery, to automatically adjust display brightness, on/off switch, sleep mode, and processor performance settings, maximizing battery flexibility and use per charge.
Classy exterior, high value entertainment
Color Film Print technology: MSI's exclusive Color Film Print technology protects the CX620MX against scratching and wear, while projecting style and class and the glossy finish accentuates the 45-degree beveled edges. These NBs are highly mobile—even the large 15.6" screen CX620MX tips the scales at less than 2.5Kg. These are your perfect partners for mobile entertainment.
Chiclet keyboard: The CX620MX comes with the latest chiclet keyboard, so when you perform word processing or instant messaging, you will enjoy the solid touch of the keys, while making fewer typos. The cross-hatch design of the color film print coating is just one more factor that makes these unassumingly tasteful laptops stand out from the crowd.Â
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MSI Adds 15.6" CX500DX Notebook: Core 2 Duo Plus Discrete GPU
Another new day, another new MSI notebook! The company has really been expanding their mainstream line lately, with another new 15.6" machine being introduced today. The CX500DX is another multi-media powerhouse, equipped with a classic black outer shell, ATI's Mobility Radeon HD 545v discrete GPU (512MB) and a LED-backlit 16:9 widescreen display.The entire machine measures just 3cm thick and weighs 2.48kg, and the exterior Color Film Print means that the paint changes color in the light. Spiffy! Other specifications include an Intel Core 2 Duo CPU, up to 4GB of DDR2 memory, a 250GB/320GB/500GB SATA hard drive, DVD Super-Multi drive, a 4-in-1 card reader, VGA output, three USB 2.0 ports, audio in/out, 6- or 9-cell battery 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi, Ethernet and a 1.3MP camera. Of course, MSI also tosses in their ECO Engine for saving power when you don't need everything jacked, and the 1366x768 resolution panel is about average for a lower-end machine such as this.
No price or release information is given, but the Core 2 Duo chip signals that this will be a bargain machine. The discrete GPU is a great addition, though, and we certainly wish more lower-end machines would provide the ability to play back 720p/1080p movie clips like this one presumably will.
MSI CX500DX - Outstanding Performance at Super Value
The CX500DX is equipped with the high end ATi Mobility Radeon HD545v discrete graphics card (512MB VRAM) and cinema-class 16:9 ratio LED display for crisp, rich pictures.
Taipei—MSl recently unveiled the 15.6" CX500DX designed to provide high end multimedia entertainment at super value. It comes with the souped-up ATi Mobility Radeon HD545v discrete graphics card (512MB of display memory) with theater-class 16:9 ratio LED backlit display for clear, crisp multimedia viewing. The CX500DX is graced with strong, flowing lines epitomized in the 45-degree beveled edges. It is less than 3cm thin and tips the scales at a mere 2.48kg with the battery.
MSI Marketing Director Sam Chern points out, "MSI meticulously crafted the edges of the CX500DX, giving it the beveled edges that characterize our C series notebook computers. In addition, the body is sheathed in MSI's exclusive Color Film Print, exuding layers of color which shift with changes in lighting. The resulting shimmering surface gives the CX500DX a classy, unassuming, and stylishness taste and puts it in a class all its own."
Beautiful, elegant, and built for mobility
Uniquely beveled edges: The CX500DX continues the tradition of elegant design that marks MSI’s Classic series of laptops, employing distinctive beveled edges for a more aerodynamic feel. The I/O ports, DVD-ROM, heat ventilation openings, and even the 6 cell high capacity are all made of one piece, giving this laptop a strong, clean profile. The CX500DX is less than 3cm and weighs in at only 2.48kg—truly a highly stylish, mobile machine. Color Film Print: MSI’s unique Color Film Print technology gives the CX500DX a luster that highlights the baked enamel protecting the wrist rest areas from scratching, the high tech brush finish of the touchpad buttons, and the integrated LED halo indicator lights, giving the elegantly stylish CX500DX a high tech feel.
High performance equipment
ATi Mobility Radeon HD545v discrete graphics card: MSI's CX500DX comes equipped with the high end ATi Mobility Radeon HD545v discrete graphics card (with 512MB of display memory) that supports UVD 2 and ATi Stream technologies for enhanced display performance. Not only do you get richer colors and crisper resolution, it plays HD films in all formats, including Blu-ray. Prepare to enjoy an all-new visual and acoustic feast. Cinema-grade 16:9 HD LED backlit display: The CX500DX comes with a cinema-class 16:9 ratio wide angle, HD (1366×768) LED backlit display to maximize the cinematic experience, while maximizing battery power.
1.3 million HD pixel webcam: The CX500DX comes with a 1.3 million pixel high definition webcam for crisp, high resolution images. Now, you can easily update friends and family about what’s happening in your life, using instant messaging or conference calls.
Intelligent power saving technology
ECO Engine power saving technology : The CX500DX comes equipped with MSI’s own ECO Engine power saving technology, which allows you to select from among five power management levels—Gaming, Movie, Presentation, Office, and Turbo Battery, which adjust on/off switch, sleep mode, and processor performance settings, giving your battery more flexibility and maximizing per charge battery power.Â
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How to convert English WinXP to display Chinese
Detail on mu bao hiem Hi folks, Win XP 32 bit (English version) Can I change the captioned OS displaying Chinese on tool bars, icons etc. 
Having played around on "Regional and Language Options" without result. I found I can't "tick" "Apply all settings to the current user account and to the default user profile" permanently. After -> Apply -> OK -> reboot, it unticked this item. IIRC it is possible. I did it about 9 years ago when WinXP was first released. Any advice? TIA B.R. satimis
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Intel-Micron Flash Technologies Ships 25nm NAND Flash: Bigger USB Keys, SSDs Coming
Process technologies continue to shrink at an alarming rate. It wasn't long ago that 65nm seemed tiny, and now Intel is shipping out NAND Flash based around 25nm. In short, shrinking the production size enables manufacturers to squeeze more memory, power, etc. onto an existing form factor. In other words, CPU sockets and DIMM slots won't change sizes very often, so the goal is to simply put more onto the modules we have.IM Flash Technologies, which is a joint venture between Intel and Micron that is targeted for producing NAND flash memory, announced in late January that they were working hard to develop 25 nanometer Flash memory. It was neat, but easy to brush off, since nothing new was actually shipping to consumers. Companies make these wild breakthrough claims all the time, but this one's different. Just a few months after the debut, Intel has now declared that same 25 nanometer memory ready for shipment, meaning that it's ready to make an impact in the market. Larger capacity memory products, here we come.
Starting this week, Intel-Micron Flash Technologes are in mass production of the 25 nanometer NAND Flash, and volume shipments have commenced. That makes IMFT the first to "sample, and now to ship in production, 25nm NAND using the world's smallest, most advanced manufacturing process technology." The 8GB 25 nanometer memory chip measures just 167mm2 and can hold up to 2,000 songs, 7,000 photos or 8 hours of video, and it should be showing up in USB keys, SD cards, Flash drives in camcorders and even SSDs soon.
Intel announced today that Intel-Micron Flash Technologies are in mass production of their breakthrough 25-nanometer (nm) NAND flash memory and Intel is shipping in volume to customers. Announced in February, IMFT was the first to sample, and now to ship in production, 25nm NAND using the world's smallest, most advanced manufacturing process technology. The 8 gigabyte (GB) 25nm NAND flash memory chip measures just 167mm2 and can hold up to 2,000 songs, 7,000 photos or 8 hours of video. NAND Flash memory is used in USB memory keys and SD cards for data storage in digital camcorders and cameras, as well as in smart phones, personal music players and solid-state drives.Â
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HP CEO Confirms: WebOS Slates And Printers On The Way
It's still sinking in that Hewlett-Packard (of all companies) acquired Palm, and while the finalization has yet to occur, it's assumed that the paperwork will be only a formality. Once the companies came out about the news, the biggest question people had was about the future of WebOS, Palm's own mobile OS. WebOS was one of the first major mobile operating systems to support native multi-tasking (using a "cards" approach), and the Palm Pre was actually a fairly important phone for the company.Some say the exclusive deal with Sprint really killed all hopes of the phone ever truly taking off, but that's all water under the bridge at this point. Now, on HP's first conference call regarding financials since the news of the acquisition broke, we learned a couple of important things regarding that very question. First, HP had thrown out a vague promise to "double down" on WebOS, but no one really knew or understood what exactly that meant. Speculation raged about a WebOS tablet, but that was about all it ever was: speculation.
Now, HP CEO Mark Hurd is making it easier on everyone to speculate even harder. During the time of the quarterly call, he Tweeted that consumers could "expect [HP] to leverage WebOS beyond smart phones into form factors such as slated and web-connected printers." And that's straight from the big man's mouse. So these two points are certainly intriguing. First off, we're super excited to hear the HP CEO confirm that a WebOS slate is in the plans. That HP Hurricane that was rumored earlier in the month may indeed be what's on the drawing board, and something like that may provide real, needed competition for the iPad. Second, the printer announcement is odd. Not unexpected, given just how powerful HP is in the printer business, but strange still. You wouldn't ever think of putting Android or iPhone OS onto a printer, so shoe-horning a mobile OS like WebOS onto one just feels like squeezing a square into a round hole. But maybe, just maybe, it'll work. Connected printers have the possibility to really revive an older technology, and being able to always print remotely or from the Web itself could get people in the habit of printing once again.
So, the wait is officially on. When will the first WebOS tablet and WebOS printer hit the market? Hopefully prior to the 2010 holiday shopping season, if only because we're impatient.
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AT&T Tethering Option Spotted In iPhone OS 4.0 Beta 4 Software
It wasn't even a month ago that we heard AT&T confess that while iPhone tethering was still on their roadmap, it really wasn't anywhere near the implementation stage. The carrier has been furiously working to build out their network in order to keep up with demand, and that task alone has been quite the challenge. It makes sense to think that tethering--which allows users to connect their phones to computers and allow the computer to leech off of the phone's Internet connection--would be a low priority for AT&T. Call/mobile service first, tethering second. We get it.We don't necessarily like it, but we get it. As far back as a year ago, Apple has stated that tethering would be coming to the iPhone, and even AT&T admitted that plans were in place to make it happen. iPhone OS 3.0 brought tethering to quite a bunch of nations around the globe, and even today some users are legally tethering their phones via iPhone OS 3.0. But in America, the only way to tether an iPhone is to jailbreak it, mess with the carrier settings and use other workarounds in order to make it work. It's not supported, and it's not exactly easy.
But with iPhone OS 4.0 on the way to users this summer/fall (depending on device), various new betas have been floating out to developers. These builds are helping the development community prepare for the final release, and each new beta usually presents something new to end-users. The beta 4, which was released in the past 24 hours, has delivered a real whopper: an option to establish a tethering setup over AT&T. A legal, seemingly supported method to tether over AT&T's network. Users have found a pop-up pane that suggests an iPhone owner contact AT&T or visit their website to set up tethering, which is an option that wasn't even there in beta 3.
Is this the sign of impending tethering on AT&T? It's a certainty that it'll cost an extra $30/month when it does launch, making it a far less attractive option, but if the option arrives at all it will surely cause a stir. Wonder what surprises wait in beta 5...
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Dell's New Inspiron Mini 9 Netbook Debuts Early
The tech industry just can't seem to keep any secrets anymore. Conspiracy theorists will tell you that is exactly how companies like it, as it builds up plenty of viral buzz before a hotly-anticipated product is ever officially unveiled. The latest product to prove the rumor mill right is Dell's entry into the netbook market, the Inspiron Mini 9. (Of course, it did show up a day earlier than was predicted. )The Dell Inspiron Mini 9 is a 1.07x1.25x6.77-inch (HxWxD) netbook with a starting weight of 2.28 pounds, and a glossy 8.9-inch LED display with a native resolution of 1024x600. Pricing starts at $399 ($439 minus $40 "instant savings") for the basic configuration, which includes:
- Processor: Intel Atom Processor N270 (1.6GHz/533Mhz FSB/512K cache)
- Memory: 512MB2 DDR2 at 533MHz
- HDD: 8GB Solid State Drive (SSD)
- Graphics: Intel GMA 950
- Operating system: Windows XP Home Edition
- Wireless: 802.11g
- Battery: 32WHr, 4-cell
- Webcam: Integrated 0.3 megapixel webcam
- Ports: Three USB 2.0, one 10/100 Mbps Ethernet RJ45, one 15-pin VGA, one audio line-in and one audio-line out, one 3-in-1 media card reader
- Warranty: One year limited warranty and mail-in service
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Dell is also taking pre-orders for the Dell Inspiron Mini 9 running Ubuntu instead of Windows XP. The $349 base Ubuntu config is identical to the base Windows XP configuration listed above, except for that the Ubuntu base config comes with a 4GB SSD. (With an 8GB SSD, the Ubuntu version's price comes up to $384.)
On Dell's blog, Jay Pinkert, Director of Marketing Programs & Communications for Dell, announced that for a limited time (from September 5 at 6 a.m. Central time to September 9 at 6 a.m. Central time) in the U.S. only, you can purchase an Inspiron Mini 9 "for only $99 with the purchase of a Studio 15, XPS M1530 or XPS M1330 laptop."
As to how Dell is marketing the Inspiron Mini 9, here is a snippet from today's press release:
"This small, easy-to-carry device stands ready to connect teens, tweens, travelers and 'Tweeters' to their online world be it surfing the Web, chatting with friends, blogging, streaming content, uploading photos or enjoying favorite online videos, music and games... The Inspiron Mini is an affordable Internet companion that can be fine-tuned to fit users' specific needs and deeds."
Dell is also marketing the Inspiron Mini 9 as coming with a virtual tether to the cloud: Dell states that it "has teamed up with Box.net to offer exclusive web-based file storage, access and sharing to Inspiron Mini users, including a free Basic plan with 2GB of remote storage space, expandable to 25GB." Users can upgrade to 10GB for $59.99 per year or 25GB for $99.99 per year. Unfortunately, there is no real deal here that we can see as this is the exact same offer and price structure that Box.net offers to non-"exclusive" customers.
The folks over at CNET got their hands on a unit and appear to find it well suited for basic online tasks. They were still getting used to the cramped keyboard, but were surprised at how loud the speakers could get. In their anecdotal use, they were seeing three to four hours of battery life and a relatively quick boot up time. We plan on getting a unit in house here at HotHardware and putting it through the paces. Check back soon!
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17 buttons on a mouse
Greetings fellow gamers.
I'm new here.
I hope I'm in the right forum section.
I decided to stop lurking and post my question.
I'm using the Logitech MX518 mouse and don't get me wrong, I love it. But... It's time for a new mouse. I've had the 518 for years and it's starting to fade and tear in some spots.
I just came across this on the internet a few days ago and I would like some reviews on it from true gamers because I am, thus far, planning on getting one.
It's called the Naga. The video below is the best example of it that I've found so far.
http://www.razerzone.com/getimba-share-n-win/uc7nf7m
It's a 17 button mouse. Mainly for avid MMORPG players, but could be used for photoshop and other games.
It looks incredible! Glows blue. Tangle free mesh cord which is suppose to be LOOOONG.
The video does a great job showing you everything about it in a short amount of time. Check it out if you want. I have a feeling this Razr gamer gear might change how we play PC games in the future.
I'm getting ahead of myself though, I really want some opinions. Good or bad.
Sorry if I'm intruding with such an extensive post for a newcomer.
Thanks for your time!
- Bedrokk
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Target Announces Plans To Upgrade Electronics Offerings
Not long ago, we learned about Walmart's plan to expand its consumer electronics offerings. The big-box retailer is not alone. Target also has a system-wide plan to upgrade its TV, gaming, and digital imaging sections and product offerings. The rollout began last month and should be completed by June.
With the new CE department design, Target stores will get an updated TV wall that should make it easier for consumers to compare TVs across brands. Along with the display, Target plans to offer clear signs that highlight product features, making it even easier to compare models. The display also will present models in "a more realistic in-home presentation."
In addition to a change in display and department design, Target plans to add additional electronic offerings. Among the new additions are edge-lit LED TVs, IPTVs, and larger screen sizes. The video game section will also be expanded by 30 percent and will have a more open design. There will be new product-accessible fixtures that are organized by platform and game genre. Many stores will also offer video game learning centers and trial stations. In the digital imaging section, Target will now offer SLR cameras in store.
Target's plan to revamp and improve its consumer electronics offerings comes on the heels of the joint announcement from Amazon and Target that the retailer will carry the Kindle e-book reader. Currently, 104 Target stores carry the popular e-book reader, and more stores are expected to offer the Kindle later this year.
"Target is committed to creating an intuitive and easy shopping experience for our guests," said Mark Schindele, senior vice president, Target. "The electronics and video game reinvention was designed with the wants and needs of our guests as our top priority. They've asked for additional product diversity and better access to games and information, and our new layout offers them just that."
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Best Buy Launches CinemaNow, Gives Users Instant Access To New Release Movies & Shows
Best Buy is launching a new digital video service called CinemaNow that will provide customers with same-day, instant access to new release movies and TV shows. Initially, the service will be accessible through select connected Blu-ray Disc players and HDTVs. It will also be available on most PCs via www.cinemanow.com. The service will be available starting this month on all new connected Blu-ray Disc players and home theater systems from LG Electronics. Later this year, CinemaNow is expected to make its debut on an array of other devices from various manufacturers.
Best Buy Provides Customers Same-Day Instant Access to New Release Movies and TV Shows with Launch of CinemaNowâ„¢
Digital Entertainment Platform Debuts on Devices This Month
MINNEAPOLIS--Best Buy Co. Inc (NYSE:BBY) today announced the availability of its new digital video service CinemaNow which will provide customers same-day instant access to new release movies and TV shows.
The service will initially be accessible through select connected Blu-ray Disc players and HDTVs, and on most PCs via the web at www.cinemanow.com. Beginning this month, the service will be available on all new connected Blu-ray Disc players and home theater systems from LG Electronics. CinemaNow is also expected to launch on an array of other devices from various manufacturers, including Insignia, later this year.
CinemaNow, the result of the previously announced strategic relationship between Sonic Solutions® and Best Buy, will be powered by the RoxioNow™ technology platform. Best Buy owns the legal rights to the CinemaNow trademark, and will use it going forward to market the service to consumers who will have the ability to buy or rent from an extensive library of premium content, including new release movies and TV shows, with no subscription required.
The platform will also allow customers to seamlessly access their premium content on a wide range of Internet-connected devices from multiple manufacturers. The initial product launch, which is expected to be followed by an improved and updated version later this year, will allow customers to easily browse, search and purchase premium content through a highly-functional, straightforward user interface, and will deliver a high-quality viewing experience through enhanced playback technology.
“With the introduction of CinemaNow, Best Buy continues our commitment to evolve with our customers as their demand for digital entertainment grows,†said Chris Homeister, senior vice president of entertainment for Best Buy. “The convenience, selection and flexibility of the CinemaNow service offers customers more freedom in the way they choose to consume entertainment from Best Buy. This service, which complements our existing suite of digital entertainment brands, will be available to customers in their homes and on-the-go through a broad array of devices and will be brought to life in store with the help of our Blue Shirts and Geek Squad Agents.â€
“At LG, we’re committed to enriching in-home entertainment by delivering the ultimate HD viewing experience and limitless content options,†said Peter Reiner, senior vice president, marketing, LG Electronics USA, Inc. “Best Buy, through its compelling CinemaNow service, will provide customers with one of the most interactive entertainment options available making it easy for people to access their favorite content using LG’s NetCast Entertainment Access feature simply from the remote.â€
“With a track record for bringing innovative technologies to a broad audience, Best Buy is in a great position to expand the market for on-demand home entertainment,†said Mike Dunn, Fox Home Entertainment worldwide president. “We are thrilled to partner with them and provide a wide selection of entertainment that can be accessed across many popular devices.â€
The first update to the CinemaNow service is expected to release on select devices later this year and will include an advanced user interface and expanded video playback features aimed at further improving the video entertainment experience.
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computer tech / college classes
wasnt sure where to put this but i know someone in this section can ancer my question.
im fresh out of high school, and started getting into building my own computer. now im looking into doing it as a profession. the geek squad style, fixing computer problems but also the screwdrivers and solder gun part of it to.
im in florida so im looking threw irsc book of classes and wasnt sure what to look for because i dont know the title of that type career. they her information have a degree called computer information technology which includes this A+ certification training (1&2) is this kinda what i should be looking at?
i don't want to make or design anything i just want to repair computers on screen and parts and stuff.
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Amazon Introduces Kindle For Android
Android devices will soon be the latest to get a free application that gives customers the ability to read over 540,000 Kindle books. Amazon currently offers similar Kindle apps for the iPhone, iPod touch, iPad, Mac, PC, and BlackBerry. Like other Kindle apps, Kindle for Android will offer Amazon's Whispersync technology, which will save and synchronize your bookmarks across Kindle, Kindle DX, iPhone, iPod touch, iPad, PC, Mac, and BlackBerry devices.The Kindle for Android application will be available sometime this summer. You can sign up to receive an email when the app is available by visiting www.amazon.com/kindleforandroid.
Introducing Kindle for Android
Free Android app for reading allows customers to enjoy over 540,000 Kindle books on Android phones; Amazon offers Kindle apps for the iPhone, iPod touch, iPad, Mac, PC, BlackBerry and, soon, Android
SEATTLE--Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) today announced that Kindle for Android, the free application that lets readers around the world enjoy Kindle books on their Android phones, is coming this summer. Kindle for Android enables customers to discover and read from over 540,000 books in the Kindle Store -- the largest selection of the most popular books that people want to read -- including New York Times Bestsellers and New Releases from $9.99. Like all Kindle apps, Kindle for Android will include Amazon's Whispersync technology, which saves and synchronizes a customer's bookmarks across their Kindle, Kindle DX, iPhone, iPod touch, iPad, PC, Mac, BlackBerry and, soon, Android, so customers always have their reading material with them and never lose their place. Kindle is the most wished for, most gifted and #1 bestselling product on Amazon.com.
"Kindle for Android is the perfect companion application for Kindle and Kindle DX owners, and is also a great way for customers to enjoy over 540,000 books in the Kindle Store even if they don’t yet have a Kindle,†said Jay Marine, director, Amazon Kindle. “We think customers are going to love the convenience and simplicity of having instant access to a massive selection of books from Amazon on their Droid, Nexus, Incredible and many more Android devices.â€
Android owners can take advantage of the features that customers love about Kindle and Kindle app experience, including:
- Search more than 540,000 books, including 96 of 110 New York Times Bestsellers, plus tens of thousands of the most popular classics for free directly from their Android device. Bestsellers such as “Backlash†by Aaron Allston, “Big Girl†by Danielle Steel, “The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks†by Rebecca Skloot, and “The Lost Symbol†by Dan Brown, and hundreds of thousands of other popular books are $9.99 or less in the Kindle Store
- Browse by genre or author, and take advantage of all the features that customers enjoy in the Kindle Store, including Amazon.com customer reviews, personalized recommendations and editorial reviews
- Access their library of previously purchased Kindle books stored on Amazon’s servers for free
- Synchronize last page read between their Kindle, Kindle DX, iPhone, iPod touch, iPad, PC, Mac, BlackBerry and, soon, Android
- Choose from five different font sizes
- Read the beginning of books for free before they decide to buy
- Read in portrait or landscape mode, tap on either side of the screen or flick to turn pages
Customers can see a sneak peak and sign up to receive an e-mail when Kindle for Android is available at www.amazon.com/kindleforandroid.
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