Tuesday, November 20, 2007

A new $1000 Toshiba snags a high position on the all-purpose chart, while a Gateway with giddy up holds onto the top spot.

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A new model from Lenovo's budget line debuts on the ultraportables chart; it's joined by new Tablet PCs from HP Compaq and Fujitsu.

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Latest Laptop News and Reviews

Current users of the video transcoding software get a free update with bug fixes and Leopard support.

When something goes wrong with your girlfriend's computer, you're the one she calls. So here's how to impress her and have some fun doing it.

New devices from Samsung are limited to the South Korea's WiMax network, but they provide a glimpse of gadgets to come.

Microsoft and the GSM Association are hosting a contest challenging companies to design 3G mobile phone-like connectivity into easy-to-use laptops.

Nigeria's Universal Service Provision Fund wants to keep Mandriva Linux on its Classmate PCs.

Desktop replacement laptops combine portability with desktop PC power. Find out which ones are best and how to identify the right model for you.

Fujitsu Siemens plans to revamp its entire product line to improve energy efficiency, starts with new monitor.

Kansas City public schools are distributing more than 5,000 MacBooks to poor or underprivileged students who may lack a computer at home.

Freeverse's audio editing software, has been updated for the Mac's Leopard OS.

HyperSpace supports instant-on notebook computers, but Phoenix needs to lure vendors.

Monday, November 19, 2007

Our look at AMD's Spider desktop platform reveals impressive technology but disappointing results. Can AMD compete if its high-end chip is slower than a $230 Intel CPU?

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Crytek's newest game is a stunning PC-only first person shooter, but also something of a flawed masterpiece. Take a look.


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Latest News
Platform targets gamers, other video users with quad-core Pheom processors paired with graphics power. 18-Nov-2007

Our look at AMD's Spider desktop platform reveals impressive technology but disappointing results. Can AMD compete if its high-end chip is slower than a $230 Intel CPU? 18-Nov-2007

The ISP is taking a hard look at its municipal Wi-Fi business with an eye toward selling it. 18-Nov-2007

Successful October sales encourage Sony, but will Wii dominate holiday wish lists? 18-Nov-2007

Many electronic discovery tools exist, but there are questions about them, a group of e-discovery experts say. 18-Nov-2007

Mobile VoIP has a bright future, but its growth will be on cellular 3G nets, say researchers at Disruptive Analysis. 18-Nov-2007

Billing challenges hobble sale of ringtones and apps that aren't through the mobile device's standard service plan. 18-Nov-2007
Users can customize the devices for radio-style service and play downloads. 18-Nov-2007

VMWare quibbles with Oracle's performance claims for its new virtualization offering. 18-Nov-2007

Beyond Generations X and Y, the marketers gear up for the mixed demographic Generation V. 18-Nov-2007

The pair of new xVM products support several operating systems and come with a lure to developers. 18-Nov-2007

The developer community--and Sun--are examining the nonstandard virtual machine that Google built to run Java apps in Android. 18-Nov-2007

Correspondents for the Scoop08 site offer their own angle on the presidential candidates and issues. 18-Nov-2007

Analysis: With its invesment from Mubadala Development, the chipmaker gets new weapons against its longtime rival. 17-Nov-2007

Huffington Post blogger spurs new rumors of Microsoft purchase of Yahoo. 17-Nov-2007

A bill would enable victims of online identity theft schemes to seek restitution from criminals. 17-Nov-2007

Gmail 2.0 is supposed to be faster, but some users complain it's the opposite--and crashes their browsers. 17-Nov-2007

Gibson releases a high-tech Les Paul model that draws a mix of curiosity and scorn. 17-Nov-2007

AMD said Friday it will use a $622 million investment for research and manufacturing. 17-Nov-2007

Vulnerability allows malicious code into browsers, revealing users' Google accounts. 17-Nov-2007

The GPS products maker drops its bidding war with rival TomTom and ops to stick with Navteq. 17-Nov-2007

McCartney expects the Beatles catalog will be available through online services soon. 17-Nov-2007

A Web-based video distributor asks the FCC to set up rules for broadband network traffic management. 17-Nov-2007

Google may make a solo bid for frequencies to run a wireless network, but analysts say it needs a carrier partner. 17-Nov-2007

After teasing the public for a while, Dell today revealed an all-in-one computer that combines the monitor and CPU in one box. 16-Nov-2007

The GPS products maker drops its bidding war with rival TomTom and ops to stick with Navteq. 17-Nov-2007 09:00AM PST

McCartney expects the Beatles catalog will be available through online services soon. 17-Nov-2007 08:00AM PST

A Web-based video distributor asks the FCC to set up rules for broadband network traffic management. 17-Nov-2007 07:00AM PST

Google may make a solo bid for frequencies to run a wireless network, but analysts say it needs a carrier partner. 17-Nov-2007 06:00AM PST

"Will Xbox Originals have additional functionality like Achievements and Gamer score? The answer apparently is no. 16-Nov-2007 06:00PM PST

After teasing the public for a while, Dell today revealed an all-in-one computer that combines the monitor and CPU in one box. 16-Nov-2007 06:00PM PST

A second sophisticated Web-based attack against eBay and its users is being investigated by a Tel Aviv-based security vendor that discovered a recent similar attack. 16-Nov-2007 05:00PM PST

Storm, the botnet-building Trojan horse, has come up with another twist to dupe users into infecting their PCs with malware, a security researcher said today. 16-Nov-2007 05:00PM PST

If you're dreading crowded malls this holiday season, Brookstone is offering a compromise--a 3-D virtual store that it says looks just like its physical stores. 16-Nov-2007 05:00PM PST

Google has made it easier for companies to migrate any e-mail system to Gmail by offering an E-mail Migration API targeted at corporate developers and e-mail administrators. 16-Nov-2007 04:00PM PST

Google is preparing to make a run at buying wireless spectrum in a Federal Communications Commission auction in January. 16-Nov-2007 08:00AM PST

Amazon.com plans to introduce its highly anticipated electronic book device at a New York event Monday, the Wall Street Journal reported. 16-Nov-2007 08:00AM PST

Sony is celebrating the first anniversary of the release of the PlayStation 3. 16-Nov-2007 08:00AM PST

Microsoft is delaying its annual conference for hardware engineers, where it reveals its upcoming software plans to PC makers and other system builders. 16-Nov-2007 07:00AM PST

Microsoft aims to be one of the top two players in the online advertising market in three to five years. 16-Nov-2007 07:00AM PST

Baidu.com is working with some of China's leading telephone network operators to ready new mobile search applications for the launch of 3G services in China. 16-Nov-2007 06:00AM PST

Open source enterprise content management company Alfresco has integrated its application to enable its users to communicate more effectively with customers and partners. 16-Nov-2007 06:00AM PST

In addition to updating Mac OS X Leopard client, Apple also released the first update for Mac OS X Leopard Server. 16-Nov-2007 06:00AM PST

Samsung and LG showed off over 50 mobile phones being readied for the launch of China's 3G network, an important step in ensuring a smooth launch of mobile services next year. 16-Nov-2007 06:00AM PST

AMD said it has received a $622 million investment from an investment company based in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates. 16-Nov-2007 06:00AM PST

Saturday, November 17, 2007

Top Products

MP3 PlayersToday's mp3 players do a lot more than just play music. They play video, photo slideshows--some of them on a large 3-inch screen--and offer novel ways to acquire new music through online services.
Digital CamcordersIf you want something for uploading to a video-sharing website, consider a model that uses flash memory. The video they capture won't look so hot on a TV, but it'll look pretty good in a browser window.
GPSThe boom in GPS devices has sent prices crashing below $150, but before you go for the lowest-price model, consider that you can get many useful safety features if you're willing to spend a bit more.
Cell Phones/Smart PhonesApple's iPhone may be generating a lot of buzz, but it's certainly not the only smart phone around. These days, nearly all cell phones do more than simply make calls: they let you check e-mail, surf the Web, play MP3s, and--in some cases--edit documents.
DesktopsToday, even the lowest-of-the-low-end system can perform everyday tasks like browsing the Web, e-mail and word processing; so $1000 or less will buy a Value Desktop that suits most people's needs.
NotebooksWith the wide variety of laptops available, your lifestyle -- or the person you're shopping for -- should be the starting point in determining what you buy. Do you travel a lot? Are you rough with your stuff?
Digital CamerasThis year many pocket-size point-and-shoot models are available in snazzy colors--red, black, pink, blue, and purple, so you don't have to settle for a boring old silver one.
PrintersFor snap happy families interested in producing 4-by-6 photos away from the PC, new snapshot models include surprising features like 3.6-inch displays and tempting prices starting at $100.
Gadgets, Gear & Games Looking for cool gear? You've come to the right place. We've assembled some of the snazziest gear around, from the useful to the gee-whiz gadgets that the tech fiend on your shopping list is clamoring for.
MonitorsHave you been holding out for the right LCD monitor, particularly a big stylish new widescreen? You can now buy a no-frills 22-incher for as little as $250 and decked-out ones are tempting, too, at less than $400.