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Latest News - March 2009
- Nintendo Sells 100 Million DS Handhelds Globally
- Palm, Sprint Marginally Update Media on the Pre
- VIA's VX855 Media System Processor Does 1080p
- CyberPower Announces New Gamer Xtreme 3D Systems
- MSI Unveils 14.1" AMD-Powered VR430 Notebook
- Win an ASUS Eee Top PC
- A-DATA Announces SATAII SSD 300 Plus
- Lightning Flash Charging, Courtesy of MIT
- OWC Offers Upgrades for Mac Pro Nehalem Models
- Habey's Mini HTPC Can Handle 1080p and Blu-ray
- Sirius XM Planning iPhone and iPod Touch App
- Google voice: Like Gmail for your phone
- OCZ Apex Series 120GB SATA II SSD
- Dell's Studio One System Launched
- The Lines Between Maps and Security Blur
- Google Launches "Interest-Based" Ads
- Hardware Roundup
- Microsoft Outlines Windows Marketplace Details
- Spread Loads of Hope and Help Those in Need
- MSI Introduces VX600 Multimedia Notebook
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All News for March 2009
It's tough to fathom that it was 2004 when we were drooling over Nintendo's cutest, if not a touch bulky, handheld ever: the DS. Originally hailed for its groundbreaking usage of dual screens (one of which was touch-friendly), the system was a runaway hit from day one. Here we are, nearly five...
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On Thursday, Palm and Sprint had a webcast to go over --- what else? --- the Palm Pre. Unfortunately, the information we all wanted to hear, meaning pricing and availability, was not revealed. What they did dish on were the service plans. Individuals can choose from 450 minutes ($69.99), 900...
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Not satisfied with simply introducing a new platform that's more diminutive than the already tiny Mini-ITX, VIA has stepped in with an all new media system processor that aims to bring power efficiency to 1080p-capable systems. The VX855 MSP offers up hardware-based H.264 video acceleration in...
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CyberPower is now bundling NVIDIA's GeForce 3D stereo glasses with their Gamer Xtreme 3D Series high-end gaming PC. The Gamer Xtreme 3D 1000 is an AMD Phenom II X3 720 Black Edition Triple-Core system, while the Gamer Xtreme 3D 2000 features Intel’s Core i7-920. The systems also come with a...
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Another weekday, another MSI notebook. After detailing a new line of gaming and multimedia laptops at CeBIT this month, the company seems to be trickling out even more as the month of March marches on. Yesterday it was the bargain-minded VX600; today it's the stylish and nimble VR430.MSI's...
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Do you remember that cool ASUS Eee Top PC we showed you last month? Now, ASUS is giving US and Canada residents a chance to win one of two Eee Top PCs. In order to be eligible for the giveaway, you’ll need to subscribe to ASUS’ YouTube page and be a member of The Official ASUS Eee PC Group on Facebook or ASUS_TEK MySpace. Here’s how the contest...
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A-DATA has been on a surefire roll of late with new introductions in its flash memory family, and it seems that roll isn't stopping today. Shortly after delivering a 512GB 2.5" XPG SSD, the company has now introduced a slightly less high-end model that's half as roomy but still exceptionally fast. The 2.5" SATAII SSD 300 Plus features an all...
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A group of MIT engineers have developed a new way of building lithium-ion batteries that could lead to smaller, lighter, and more efficient power packs. What’s really exciting is that these new li-ion batteries can charge in a matter of seconds rather than hours. We all use li-ion powered...
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OWC OFFERS FIRST MEMORY UPGRADES UP TO 32GB FOR NEW APPLE MAC PRO "NEHALEM” MODELS OWC Offers Savings up to $1,620 vs. Factory Installed Internal Hard Drive Upgrades Savings up to $540 vs. Factory Installed OWC Continues First-to-Market Streak with Memory Upgrades for Most Powerful Mac Ever...
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During our recent time with Asus' Eee PC 1000HE, we tried playing back a 1080p movie trailer just for kicks. To our surprise, it did manage to stutter along and get through it, but it was far from "watchable." And that was with an Atom N280 within. Now, we're seeing a diminutive new media PC...
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It's kind of funny, really. Not even a month ago, we didn't know if Sirius would actually be a company come mid-March. Now, we're looking at an outfit with real potential for growth and success. Interesting how a perfect suitor and a good move to partner with a hot-as-fire device can change...
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Google Voice, which some are calling Gmail for phones, is being rolled out.For now, it will be available only to users of GrandCentral, which Google acquired all the way back in 2007.GrandCentral basically consolidates all your phones, giving you a single number to ring on your home, work and mobile phones and a voicemail box you can access...
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The solid state drive, or SSD, market is incredibly hot at the moment, with a constant influx of new products that seem to leapfrog previous offerings at every turn. No one has been able to overtake Intel's X25 series of SSDs in terms of overall performance just yet, but the SSDs available from many other companies today are clearly superior...
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Combining the latest computing experience with a contemporary look, the Dell Studio One 19's beautiful design and features take shared computing to a new level. Dell today announced the Studio One 19, a beautiful all-in-one computer that looks just as good in the living room as it does the kitchen. The optional touch capability provides...
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California Assemblyman Joel Anderson (R-El Cajon) has proposed legislation that would probably make people look askance at California again. Seriously, he has proposed AB-255, a bill that would require online mapping services such as Google Earth to blur satellite images of schools, hospitals, churches, and government buildings, all in the...
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On Wednesday, Google unveiled what it called "interest-based" advertising. In reality, what they really unveiled was behaviorally targeted ads. And that has some privacy advocates crying foul. The "interest-based" ads will initially appear on YouTube and other Google partner sites. Here's the reason behind the initiative; it's all about the...
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Motherboards and Chipsets:Asus M4A78T-E (AM3) Motherboard @ CPU3DASRock AOD790GX/128M AM2+ Motherboard @ Benchmark ReviewsAsus P6T Review @ OCCProcessors:Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550S Processor Review @ Legit ReviewsMemory and Storage:aWestern Digital 2TB Caviar Green Review @ PC PerspectiveSuper Talent Godfather 8GB Rubber Flash Drive Review @...
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We’ve known for a little while that Microsoft was working on its own application store for Windows Mobile-powered devices. However, details surrounding the store have been pretty vague until now. Thanks to some new information from Microsoft, we now know more about its application store, which...
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Tide and their Loads of Hope campaign have reached out to us for help. We, in turn, are reaching out to you, our readers. Loads of Hope provides relief for disaster victims. Here's the deal, it's a really short campaign. In reality, Loads of Hope is a long-term relief...
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Frankly, it's getting difficult to even keep track of all the new notebooks coming from the assembly lines at MSI. After introducing a new crop at CeBIT last week, the company has issued today the VX600, a bargain-minded machine that aims to provide decent everyday performance and enough power...
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The other day, we told you about some research from Informa Telecoms & Media that claimed Android-powered devices would surpass iPhone devices by 2012. Thanks to a sale at Amazon.com on the T-Mobile G1 (the only Android device currently on the market) that statistic is one step closer to becoming reality. Amazon.com is currently offering...
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It's not like Hitachi Displays really needs any bad news considering just how poorly LCD sales are going right now, but regardless of that, it's still facing a fine that none of us would be fond of facing. The Japanese electronics manufacturer has just agreed (begrudgingly we're sure) to pay a...
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