19:43 03.01.2006
D-Link and Skype are joining forces in Internet calling. The two companies have announced their cooperative effort in developing the DPH-50U USB adapter which allows consumers to plug any regular home phone into your computer to make free VoIP phone calls using Skype. Here are just a few of the features you can expect from the...
Acer aims to stand out from the crowd with their new TravelMate C200 convertible Tablet PC. Instead of the simple folding screen of traditional laptops or the swivel screen of modern Tablet PCs, the C200 using a sliding mechanism: The 12.1" TravelMate C200 features Intel's Centrino technology that combines the Pentium M processor,...
Trusted Reviews has posted their look at Matrox's latest video product, the DualHead2Go. DualHead2Go allows you to connect two external monitors to a single video source. Although I am quite content with the real estate afforded to me by my laptop's 1680x1050 screen, I can see where this could come in handy for users wanting...
The successor to the 915 chipset has been recognized by Intel as the 946 series. This addition to the Broadwater family will be built on a 90 nanometer processor and feature the ICH7 southbridge: Intel is scheduled to launch the 946-chipset family in conjunction with the ICH7 southbridge in the second quarter of 2006, the same time...
Well, it was only a matter of time before the complaints starting rolling in about Microsoft's Xbox 360. I mean, what Microsoft product release would be complete without a few software crashes here and there ;) One reasonable gamer lays it out like this: "Between my friends and I, we bought six machines at the Zero Hour event. Of the six, my...
We all know that Microsoft is selling the new Xbox 360 well below cost in order to help its install base grow, but we weren't quite sure what the price gap was. iSuppli and Portelligent peg the actual cost of the Xbox 360 Premium at $525: iSuppli lists the costs for the integrated circuits of the Xbox 360 Premium at US$340, with the IBM designed...
ATI has a new flagship on the way (R580) that is scheduled to debut early next year. ATI also has a new entry-level lineup in the works built on a 80 nanometer process: The R580 will be ATI's latest offering in its flagship GPU line, following the launch of the Radeon X1800 series in early October. The new chip, which entered the...
When it comes to servers, Microsoft is fighting back with a vengeance. ComputerWorld reports that Microsoft for the first time led the pack for server OS sales during the third quarter. Unix was in a close second with Linus bringing up the rear: Sales of Windows systems accounted for 36.9 percent of all server revenue...
- VeriSign Completes Sale of Payment Gateway Business to eBay - Intel Brings Home Extreme Multicore Gaming For The Holidays - SiS Fuels Xbox 360 Storm with Powerful Multimedia Chipset - Apple Announces Long-Term Supply Agreements for Flash Memory ...
Laptop Logic has posted a Black Friday Buyer's Guide for laptop computers. This year, the hottest deal on the block appears to be the HP Pavilion ze2108wm laptop from Wal-Mart for a smokin' hot $378 with no rebates: This machine has a lot to offer for the money. Its biggest advantage is the AMD Sempron processor, with PowerNow!...
One of the founding fathers of ATI Technologies has stepped down from his position as Chairman. K.Y. Ho was there from ATI's humble beginnings in 1985, but has chosen to spend more time with his family and persue other interests. His presence will surely be missed: MARKHAM, Ontario, Nov 22, 2005 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- ATI...
