Wednesday, September 29, 2010

IT News HeadLines (AnandTech) 28/09/2010


AnandTech
Apple 27-inch LED Cinema Display Review

I've wanted a higher density, more compact alternative to the 30-inch 2560 x 1600 panels that I've seen for the past 6 years. Apple was the first to intrigue me with the 27-inch iMac, however I didn't need another computer, I just wanted a monitor. Earlier this year we reviewed Dell's U2711, a 27-inch CCFL backlit LCD display with a 2560 x 1440 resolution and loved it.
Recently Apple presented us with an alternative. An LED backlit, 27-inch Cinema Display similar to what's used in the new iMac but without the Mac part. Priced at $999 it's actually $100 cheaper than the Dell, but lacks the input flexibility of the U2711. What Apple does give you is an integrated MagSafe power adapter useful for charging your MacBook Pro in a very sleek package. But how well does it do as a monitor? Read on for our full review.

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Acer Launches Fall Desktops
Acer is revving up their fall lineup, with the launch of several new desktop computers aimed at three very distinct markets. At the affordable end is the Acer AspireRevo AR3700 nettop computer featuring an Intel Atom D525 dual-core processor and NVIDIA’s ION graphics to provide it with genuine HD media performance. New to the midrange is a pair of all-in-one computers. The Acer Aspire AZ3100 has a 21.5” HD display, while the AZ5700 features a multi-touch capable 23” display, along with a TV tuner. Finally, Acer has also launched two new gaming machines. The Acer Predator AG5900 is a mainstream model with an Intel Core i7 and AMD Radeon HD 5850 graphics. Meanwhile, the AG7750 aims at the enthusiast with an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 470 and the option for SLI down the road.

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Infiniti Unveils M35h Hybrid Sports Sedan
M35h hybrid is the fastest accelerating Infinity on sale in Europe
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Study Indicates Evolution Disbelief is Fueled by Fear of the Uncertain
Personal experiences may drive disbelief in evolution, as much or more so than religious beliefs
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Report: AMD x7xx Mid-range GPUs to Get Performance Bump
Upcoming 40 nm GPU will offer some sweet gains, if leaked specs are to be believed
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Sony Ericsson LiveView is a Remote Control for Your Android
You can wear it on your wrist and pretend to shoot lasers at the robots in your head
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Meet Verizon's New Android World Phone
Another full-QWERTY Android device joins the Droid 2
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Test Driving Ford's Fuel Efficient Fiesta: Our Impressions
We hope to share some interesting insight about our week-long experience with this compact vehicle
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RIM Announces 7" Dual-core PlayBook Tablet
RIM will join Apple, Samsung with a fresh tablet
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Report: Obama Administration to Spy on Citizens Online to Fight "Terror"
Big brother will soon have an easy window to watch you online, so don't step out of line
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Volvo Pedestrian Avoidance Test Goes Wrong, Company Blames Dummy
Volvo blames collisions on improperly setup dummies
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9/27/2010 Daily Hardware Reviews
DailyTech's roundup of hardware reviews from around the web for Monday
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Volvo Plans to Insert EV Batteries Into Body Panels
Carbon-fiber batteries could reduce vehicle weight by 15 percent
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Israel Suspected in Worm Sabotage of Iran's First Nuclear Plant
Attack has since spread to plants and computers in the U.S. and elsewhere, posing serious threat
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Apple Grows Market Share in Advertising as Others Decline
Apple network grows to match Google's
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