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Cheap Big Tech Stocks May Stay That Way - Breakingviews Saturday, June 25, 2011 @ 8:59PMPast cycles suggest that big technology stocks, now cheap, may need some time before they climb again. Also, Hulu, the joint-venture TV service, might do better on its own.
This Just In: Upgrades and Downgrades Friday, June 17, 2011 @ 1:24PMFBR turns coat on Intel.
Apple iCloud vs Google vs Amazon Cloud Drive vs Dropbox vs Microsoft SkyDrive Tuesday, June 14, 2011 @ 4:52AMWhere should you be keeping your content?
One city's move to open source Tuesday, May 24, 2011 @ 8:12PMMannheim, Germany, says its switch to Linux apps won't be fast or cheap--but that's just fine.
Samsung unveils details of Chromebook Wednesday, May 11, 2011 @ 5:15PMSamsung hosts event after Google I/O that provides further details about the new Chrome-based laptop announced at the Google developer conference today. Originally posted at Signal Strength
Sony Handycam HDR-CX130 (silver) Monday, May 9, 2011 @ 4:33PMTypical for their price class, the no-frills Sony Handycam HDR-CX130, CX160, and XR160 produce generally subpar HD video, but if you're not picky you'll probably be fine. The CX130 is the best buy of the three, as long as you go cheap on the memory card.
Telework worth exploring before rail work jams roads Tuesday, May 3, 2011 @ 6:46AMA recent Star-Advertiser headline proclaimed, “Rail work ramps up this week — relocation of utility lines could disrupt traffic flow along Farrington Highway.”
Atlantis promises to flush out VDI I/O bottlenecks Thursday, April 28, 2011 @ 8:04AMSays ILIO will stop your virtual desktop sinking A company called Atlantis has come up with a new wheeze on how to deal with VDI-crippling I/O bottlenecks: detect and delete dud I/Os at the NTFS level.…
Intel Corporation (INTC): Zacks Rank Buy Thursday, April 28, 2011 @ 12:00AMThis tech titan is cheap, trading at just 9.9x forward estimates.
Blu Speed - violet (unlocked) Friday, April 22, 2011 @ 5:12AMDespite its bland and cheap appearance, the Speed has an impressive array of features that belie its affordable price.
Blu Speed - red (unlocked) Friday, April 22, 2011 @ 5:12AMDespite its bland and cheap appearance, the Speed has an impressive array of features that belie its affordable price.
Blu Speed - blue (unlocked) Friday, April 22, 2011 @ 5:12AMDespite its bland and cheap appearance, the Speed has an impressive array of features that belie its affordable price.
Blu Speed - grey (unlocked) Friday, April 22, 2011 @ 5:12AMDespite its bland and cheap appearance, the Speed has an impressive array of features that belie its affordable price.
Blu Speed - black (unlocked) Thursday, April 21, 2011 @ 7:57PMDespite its bland and cheap appearance, the Speed has an impressive array of features that belie its affordable price.
Intel, AMD Talk USB 3.0 Chipset Support Thursday, April 14, 2011 @ 10:36AMIntel support coming next year, AMD support much sooner
Google confirms Chrome OS tablet code Monday, April 11, 2011 @ 11:06AMGoogle is baking specifications for a tablet based on its Chrome OS into its open source Linux code, the company confirmed.
Commodore 64 is Revamped as an Intel-Based All-In-One Thursday, April 7, 2011 @ 12:03PMThe Commodore 64, the first computer of geeks everywhere, is being reissued. Hiding inside the giant keyboard this time will be an Intel Atom processor and Blu-ray drive.
Mobile Search in BRIC: Tips and Tricks Wednesday, March 30, 2011 @ 6:35AMWord is spreading about the rapid rise of the mobile Internet across the world, and nowhere more so than in the BRIC countries (the emerging markets of Brazil, Russia, India and China). ...
Review: Kingston HyperX Max 3.0 Sunday, March 20, 2011 @ 8:54PMSo you feel the need for speed? Kingston's HyperX Max 3.0 USB will deliver it, but you'll pay a premium for all that velocity.
A cacophony of clients Thursday, March 17, 2011 @ 6:05AMVirtual desktops can run on tablets and phones - but should they? DV There was a time when technology was only sexy for a narrow subset of people. These were the folks, like me, who spent their weekends programming sprites in 68000 assembly language. Then, consumerisation happened, and the world was never the same again. Suddenly, everyone was a geek, and the IT department was in serious trouble.…
Seagate ships 3TB Barracuda XT internal hard drive that plays nice with Windows XP, PC BIOS Thursday, March 3, 2011 @ 5:37AMSeagate new Barracuda XT isn’t the first internal hard drive to reach the 3TB plateau, but it does make it easier to access all of that storage if you are still using Windows XP or have a system with a PC BIOS controller.The problem for those with such legacy technology is that they don’t natively [...]
The OpenPC project: Ready-made GNU/Linux Machines Wednesday, February 23, 2011 @ 2:53PMFree Software Magazine: "The Open Desktop communities Open-PC project is now offering three different models of open computers with turn-key GNU/Linux and KDE installations based on OpenSUSE (or Ubuntu). These systems could provide real competition with pre-installed Windows or Mac computers"
iiNet’s BoB Lite: Review Sunday, February 20, 2011 @ 4:23PMCan iiNet's first in-house developed device compete with the big boys -- Linksys, Belkin, NETGEAR, and even the FRITZ!Box being marketed by Internode, or is this first effort from the Australian company a lemon?
Dell XPS 8300: High on Features, Low on Price Tuesday, February 15, 2011 @ 11:37PMDell’s inexpensive XPS 8300 is a true force to be reckoned with for its speeds, connections, and do-no-wrong attitude.
The Optical Drive: Appendix of the Modern PC Tuesday, February 15, 2011 @ 9:29PMOnce a core component of every laptop and desktop PC, the silver spinning disc is rapidly going the way of the floppy.
Are traditional desktop tools - PC, laptop and fixed phones - under threat from mobile substitution? Friday, February 11, 2011 @ 1:51AMFew can have failed to notice the business and consumer appetite for mobile devices; first laptops, PDAs and mobile phones, then netbooks, smartphones and now tablets—lots of them.
Cricket TXTM8 3G (Cricket Wireless) Thursday, February 10, 2011 @ 7:52PMThe Cricket TXTM8 3G is a decidedly average messaging phone with a few good features, and you do get what you pay for.
H-P's Big Week Wednesday, February 9, 2011 @ 1:25PMThe company's growth path depends on how products released this week fare.
Four things that hurt Microsoft at CES 2011 Wednesday, February 9, 2011 @ 10:25AMCES 2011 was one of the biggest and most bullish shows in years, but it was not a good one for Microsoft. See the four bad trends that conspired against Microsoft at this year's CES.
Dell unveils 10-inch Windows 7 tablet Tuesday, February 8, 2011 @ 1:00PMAt Dell Means Business event in San Francisco, company unleashes 39 new products, including a new Windows tablet aimed at businesses.
Dell XPS 8300: High on Features, Low on Price Wednesday, February 2, 2011 @ 4:20PMDell’s inexpensive XPS 8300 is a true force to be reckoned with for its speeds, connections, and do-no-wrong attitude.
What happens when Apple’s iPad outsells the Mac Monday, January 24, 2011 @ 10:47AMThe iPad, we can all agree by now, has been a hearty addition...
Simple clear advice in plain English Tuesday, January 18, 2011 @ 4:28AMThe Foxconn NT330i, available from Maplin, is designed to be a cut-price home-entertainment device for sitting under the TV and playing movies and video files.
Global PC Shipments Post Weak 4Q Gains, Hurt Partly By Tablets Wednesday, January 12, 2011 @ 6:03PMSAN FRANCISCO -(Dow Jones)- Global shipments of personal computers posted weaker-than-expected growth in the fourth quarter as consumer sales softened and interest in touchscreen tablets picked up, a pair of industry data trackers said Wednesday.
Another look at Forrester's security recommendations Friday, January 7, 2011 @ 7:06AMAfter writing somewhat disparagingly about Forrester’s recent paper "Twelve Recommendations For Your 2011 Security Strategy" ("Watch out for identity management obfuscators"), I heard from their PR chief, Phil LeClare. And he did include a copy of the report in his note to me. So I read it.
Has ASUS discovered the strategy to take down the iPad? Wednesday, January 5, 2011 @ 10:50AMASUS has a different tablet strategy than most of the vendors trotting out tablets at CES 2011. Learn it's two-pronged strategy for beating the iPad and get the details on its four tablets.
CES 2011 preview: Tablets, TVs and more Monday, January 3, 2011 @ 4:37PM(Today's column is a look ahead at CES ...)
Consumer Electronics Show comes to Las Vegas this week Monday, January 3, 2011 @ 12:04AMAt CES, more than 2,500 companies are presenting new electronics and tech products. At least 120,000 attendees from 130 countries are expected to peruse the show floor.
Sales of tablet computers such as iPad outshine netbooks Wednesday, December 29, 2010 @ 9:44AMThe surging popularity of the tablet computer — popularized by Apple's iPad and Samsung's Galaxy Tab — has put the kibosh on sales of netbooks.
Always Have the Latest Gadgets—Without Going Broke [Howto] Wednesday, December 1, 2010 @ 10:09AM# howto You've tried the good enough movement . It never is. But succumbing to your inner early adopter can be a risky (and costly) decision . Here's how to stay current without going hobo. More »
[VIDEO] Indian tech firms taking on Western brands Wednesday, December 1, 2010 @ 8:07AMNew Indian brands are launching thick and fast, determined to take on established Western names with help from cheap Chinese factories.
Indian tech firms link with China to take on Western brands Tuesday, November 30, 2010 @ 12:22PMNEW DELHI (AFP) - Indian technology companies are growing in confidence.
Indian tech firms link with China to take on Western brands Tuesday, November 30, 2010 @ 11:22AMIndian technology companies are growing in confidence. New brands are launching thick and fast, determined to take on established Western names with help from cheap Chinese factories.
Gartner: PC industry blew it Monday, November 29, 2010 @ 2:10PMThe chickens are coming to roost for manufacturers that failed to innovate.
ARM celebrates its 20th birthday Friday, November 26, 2010 @ 2:24AMTHE INQUIRER Feature TWENTY YEARS AGO Britain's computer industry looked like a has-been. The global IT industry, desperate for a standard platform for its software, had gravitated to the IBM PC architecture and most UK companies that had built computers to their own designs during the 1980s had either disappeared or were on their way out.
Windows 7 migration: Calculating the costs Monday, November 22, 2010 @ 9:54AMPlanning, the most important part of a Windows 7 migration, involves an inventory of what you have, a clear vision of what you need, and accurate information on the costs involved ( ZDNet UK - IT At Work )
Shopping for tech suppliers Monday, November 22, 2010 @ 9:32AMBig companies are spending on IT again. Who will be the winners in the new replacement cycle?
Get a Windows 7 Family Pack for $119.99 shipped Tuesday, November 16, 2010 @ 10:30AMDesigned for multi-PC families, the bundle lets you upgrade three XP and/or Vista systems to Windows 7 Home Premium (32 bit or 64 bit). That works out to $40 per PC. Originally posted at The Cheapskate
Get a Windows 7 Family Pack for $119.99 shipped Tuesday, November 16, 2010 @ 9:09AMDesigned for multi-PC families, the bundle lets you upgrade three XP and/or Vista systems to Windows 7 Home Premium (32 bit or 64 bit). That works out to $40 per PC.
Acer Aspire Z5700-U3112 Thursday, November 4, 2010 @ 1:57PMAcer's Aspire Z5700 is a fast, media-friendly all-in-one that would serve well as a media hub in a dorm or a den. We'd like to see a bit more polish in its design, and a Blu-ray drive would make it a home run, but on balance we can recommend this system for its speed, its large screen, and its digital media versatility.