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    Infotainment  Jul 3, 2009
    YouTube, in a blog post, said the size limit for uploads to the site was being doubled - from one gigabyte to two gigabytes. The. (Daily Times, Pakistan)

    Wolfenstein System Specs Announce...  Jul 2, 2009
    2 GHz or AMD Athlon 64 3400+ processor, 1 gigabyte of RAM, and 8 gigs of hard drive space, plus an extra 800 megs for Windows swap files). You'll also need a DVD-ROM drive, 256MB Nvidia GeForce 6800 GT or ATI Radeon X800, a DirectX 9. (New York Post -- Entertainment)

    The search for a bargain PC  Jun 26, 2009
    Had we been building just one budget PC for our own use, we would have considered the $133 Gigabyte 73PVM-S2H motherboard recommended by GTO-Pontiac in his monthly "What Should I Buy?" posts in the forum area of the Bleeding Edge blog (bleedingedge. com. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)

    Moblin Center Seeks to Popularize Software in Taiwan, China  Jun 24, 2009
    Taiwanese manufacturer BenQ, for example, made the , which has already been launched by Italian mobile carrier TIM, while Gigabyte Technology created the , which is being sold by Chunghwa Telecom in Taiwan. Product Categories. (Yahoo News -- Technology)

    Tech Live: Phanfare gives up on social networking  Jun 24, 2009
    So in a bid to increase market share, Phanfare began last year offering a free service, with storage of up to 1 gigabyte of photos -- hoping users would love the service so much they would sign up for the upgrade. It didnt happen. (USA Today -- Tech)

    Crowds Turn Out for Newest Version of iPhone  Jun 20, 2009
    The iPhone 3G S is priced at $199 for 16 gigabytes of memory and $299 for 32 gigabytes ... The 48-year-old went with the 16 gigabyte version because he wanted to have enough memory for video and music. (SmartMoney)

    Hey Microsoft, How About an Xbox 360 Hard Drive Upgrade?  Jun 19, 2009
    25 per gigabyte) Xbox 360 hard drive upgrade late last year--just in time for the company's. So let's see here. (Yahoo News -- Technology)

    Acer shifts gears, launches 5 phones  Jun 19, 2009
    The urgency to move towards the mobile form factor has been shown by a number of other PC and peripherals vendors in recent past, most notable among them being the motherboard companies AsusTek and Gigabyte, and Indian peripherals manufacturer-retailer Intex among others. The smartphones launched by Acer on Thursday are designed to cater to the demands of increasingly sophisticated handheld users, and signal the companys continued ambition to break down the barrier between technology and... (India Times)

    Upgrade makes great iPhone even better  Jun 18, 2009
    Previously, the company said you'd have to wait a full year after purchasing an iPhone 3G before you'd be eligible for the upgrade (or new customer) price on the latest device -- $199 for a 16 gigabyte version or $299 for the 32 GB version ... But you'll appreciate the extra storage on the 32-gigabyte 3G S, and you'll have to upgrade if you want the video camera, voice controls and a new screen reader that describes what's on the device for those who are visually impaired. (USA Today -- Tech)

    Disney, Asus team up on netbook  Jun 17, 2009
    Parents can choose a configuration with a 16 gigabyte solid state hard drive or opt for a 160 GB hard drive that adds extra storage but is less sturdy. It weighs between 2. (USA Today -- Tech)

    Keep your backups online  Jun 16, 2009
    Jungle Disk's strength is that I only pay for the storage I use - US 10c for each gigabyte uploaded and then 15c per gigabyte per month to store it. Jungle Disk works with Mac, Windows and Linux - so I can install it on all of my computers. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)

    COMPUTEX TAIPEI Wraps-up with Record Size, Scale & Turn-out; Top ICT Event Shifts into a Multi-industry Info-hub  Jun 6, 2009
    The power savers introduced by Compucase and Gigabyte as well as SSD by A-Data, Apacer, and Transcend all reflect the green concept. Also, solar power products, fuel cells and LED applications are also going green. (JCN Network, Japan)

    COMPUTEX TAIPEI Shows Influences on Global Hi-Tech Industry  Jun 6, 2009
    In particular, in line with the introducing of MICORSOFT's Windows 7, which supports touch screen function, many companies, such as ACER, BENQ, ASUS, ECS, MSI, and GIGABYTE, display various Windows 7-enabled new products, in a bid to grab the long-expecting replacement market opportunities. And in traditional NB market, many local companies showcase series of ULV (ultra-low voltage) models, echoing the requirements of ultra-portable, power-saving, and affordable price. (JCN Network, Japan)

    Small wonders  Jun 6, 2009
    Taiwanese manufacturer Gigabyte showed off a motherboard with a Bluetooth chip that could by synced to a user's mobile phone and only allow you to see or access certain files when the phone was within range of the PC.. This would be ideal for protecting sensitive data from co-workers or even, we were told with a cheeky grin by the spokesperson, adult files from spouses. (BBC News -- Technology)

    COMPUTEX TAIPEI Moves into the New Ear with Green Technology and Precision Design  Jun 6, 2009
    Leading brands such as ACER, ASUS, MSI and GIGABYTE all introduce a number of CULV NB ranges ... The GIGABYTE ODIN Plus serial deploys ultra durable solid capacitor technology as well as 80PLUS Bronze ready ... Moreover, GIGABYTE ODIN GT power supply range also presents software controlled PSU which allows users to adjust suitable wattage, current, voltage, temperature and fan speed. (JCN Network, Japan)

    TV Choice and Competition Near for Residents of Wrentham, Mass.  Jun 5, 2009
    2 GB (gigabyte) DVD in about eight minutes. And, unlike some cable providers, Verizon doesn't penalize subscribers for using all the speed they need. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    PC makers turn to netbooks in slump  Jun 5, 2009
    For instance, Gigabyte has just introduced its first motherboard based on the Intel Atom 230 processor, says Intel South Asia director (marketing) Prakash Bagri. AOC (the house brand of world largest computer monitor manufacturer, TPV) now offers a 15-inch monitor which will be the display for these net-tops. (India Times)

    Pioneer Reaches Pinnacle of Video Performance with New Line of Blu-Ray Disc Players Now Available at Retail Stores  Jun 5, 2009
    Alleviating the consumer need to purchase memory for BD-Live interactive enjoyment, Pioneer incorporates one gigabyte (GB) of internal on-board memory with its top two models, while the entry-level BDP-120 model comes packaged with a Sandisk 1GB USB flash drive. All three players feature an integrated USB port for use with compatible flash drives and hard disk drives to provide further storage capacity for BD-Live entertainment, thereby easily accommodating many more downloaded movie trailers... (Multichannel News)

    Lines between netbooks, laptops keep blurring  Jun 4, 2009
    4-inch widescreen Toshiba laptop with a 160-gigabyte hard drive for $349 ... 6-inch widescreen laptop, also with a 160-gigabyte hard drive, for $449 ... Still, "they all look pretty similar: the 10-inch screen, a gigabyte of RAM, a 120-GB hard drive, two or three USB ports, Intel's Atom processor and Windows XP operating system." (Msnbc. (MSNBC -- Technology)

    Sony Unveils PSP Go to Challenge Nintendo DS, Meet Threat of Apple IPhone  Jun 3, 2009
    The product will have 16 gigabytes of memory ... Apple sells two versions of the iPhone, starting with an 8- gigabyte model for $199 ... There are 8-gigabyte, 16-gigabyte and 32-gigabyte versions of the iPod Touch, with prices ranging from $229 to $399. (Bloomberg -- US)

    * Microsoft to unveil four OSs  Jun 1, 2009
    PC makers in collaboration with Microsoft include Acer Inc (), Asustek Computer Inc (), Gigabyte Technology Corp (), BenQ Corp (), Dell Inc, Hewlett-Packard Co, Lenovo Group Ltd (pQ), MiTAC International Corp (F), Micro-Star International Co (LP), Sharp Corp and Toshiba Corp, the paper said. Global PC shipments are likely to surpass 322 million units by 2011 from 282 million units this year, the International Data Corp (IDC) forecast early last month, with shipments of... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)

    * Android plays catch-up in Japan  May 30, 2009
    Softbank, which released the iPhone in Japan to a media blitz last July, in February offered the 8 gigabyte model free for customers signing a two-year contract and slashed the 16-gigabyte models price 67 percent to attract buyers. The iPhone was innovative in the US market because it met a pent-up demand for mobile Internet, while in Japan sending e-mails and surfing the Web on a handset are nothing new, Nishimura said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)

    But it's not Google  May 30, 2009
    Zune HD will cost around US$200 for the 16 gigabyte version and $300 for 32GB.. Apple aficionados are expecting a redesign of the iPod Touch to come in timely fashion. (Asia Times Online)

    Google Android Phones Must Play `Catch-Up' in Japan's Wireless Wonderland  May 28, 2009
    Softbank, which released the iPhone in Japan to a media blitz last July, in February offered the 8 gigabyte model free for customers signing a two-year contract and slashed the 16- gigabyte models price 67 percent to attract buyers. The iPhone was innovative in the U.S. market because it met a pent-up demand for mobile Internet, while in Japan sending emails and surfing the web on a handset are nothing new, Nishimura said. (Bloomberg -- Asia)

    Interead's Cool-er e-book reader is cool, but it's no Kindle  May 28, 2009
    It has 1 gigabyte of memory for storing hundreds of books, half the memory of Kindle 2. But it comes with a slot for an SD memory card to bolster storage, which Kindle doesn't have. (USA Today -- Tech)

    * Computer show hands out awards  May 27, 2009
    Asustek Computer Inc (q) walked away with three awards this year, while VIA Technologies Inc (ql), Micro-Star International Co (MSI, LP), and Gigabyte Technology Co () each won two awards. Other local winners include Acer Inc (), AMIT Inc (v), Elan Microelectronics Corp (qql) and DFI Inc (qT). (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)

    Is Your Fiber-Optic Hookup for Real?  May 27, 2009
    In my opinion, 1 gigabyte is an absolute minimum for Vista, and should be higher. Memory can also be an issue of there is something wrong with existing memory. (Fox News)

    Getting connected while on the road  May 25, 2009
    You don't even have to resize it, because YouTube accepts files as large as 1 gigabyte (but no longer than 10 minutes). Finally, you could just burn a DVD or video CD and send it through the good old mail. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)

    Save money with a netbook  May 22, 2009
    Microsoft limits XP netbooks to 1 gigabyte of memory ... Unfortunately, netbooks often start with 8-gigabyte SSDs. (USA Today -- Tech)

    Apple overhauls entire iPod line  May 22, 2009
    The touch screen iPod comes in two versions that have 8 or 16 gigabytes of memory ... Apple also announced that the full-sized iPod will now only be available in 80 or 160 gigabyte versions ... The price of the iPhone with eight gigabytes of storage is being cut by $200 to $399. (Yahoo News -- Apple Computer)

    Anatomy of a laptop  May 19, 2009
    RAMOne gigabyte (1GB) of random access memory (RAM) is contained on the four small chips shown here,with slot above them for either an extra 2GB or 4GB module. Central processorAn Intel SU9400 Core 2 Duo Processor (3M Cache, 1. (Accounting Web, UK)

    Bits of thought in a terabyte world  May 18, 2009
    A "gigabyte" is roughly one billion bytes (1,073,741,824 bytes) ... Well, based on typical file sizes for documents, uncompressed music files, digital photo files and uncompressed movie DVDs, one gigabyte can hold about 256 music files, 341 digital photos or 178,000 pages of documents ... Just a year ago, a 500 gigabyte external storage drive was the biggest I could get for home use, and it set me back several hundred dollars. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)

    Soldiers attach themselves to social media  May 17, 2009
    They are, as the late comedian George Carlin once put it, uplinking, downloading, cutting-edge multi-taskers who can give you a gigabyte in a nanosecond. And they're fueling a revolution in how the Pentagon connects with troops and the public. (AZCentral -- News)

    Could Solid State Spell the End for Hard Drives?  May 15, 2009
    Right now, SSDs are significantly more expensive per gigabyte than HDDs, and while they offer very fast read speeds, they suffer from slower write speeds, and from the limited number of times flash cells can be written to before they wear out ... But Peters warns against looking at storage media such as FC drives and SSDs solely on a price per gigabyte basis ... "If you have a 500GB FC disk and you are only using 200GB, then what is the price per gigabyte? Your effective price per gigabyte is... (EnterpriseStorageForum)

    Abandon Lifts Off, Introduces Fre...  May 6, 2009
    The Freaky Creatures experience begins with a starter pack that includes two action figures and a one gigabyte reusable flash drive that unlocks the Freaky Creatures universe. The initial creatures come with 50 different parts, 20 powers and four objects that can be placed into the creature's lair. (New York Post -- Entertainment)

    Windows 7 inches closer  May 2, 2009
    The discs, composed of microholographic material, will be able to hold 500 gigabytes of data; the company hopes to eventually develop one that can store a full terabyte ... This leaves the consumer with more choice than ever and cheaper costs per gigabyte to store data. (Asia Times Online)

    Securing business  Apr 30, 2009
    Users can choose from versions with either 160 gigabyte, 320 gigabyte and 500 gigabyte storage capacity. Aimed at businesses and government departments, it has been available since January. (BBC News -- Technology)

    Cablevision To Blast Out 101-Mbps Internet Service  Apr 28, 2009
    Optimum Online Ultra provides business-oriented features that are also offered with the operator's 30 down / 5 up Boost tier, including up to 15 e-mail addresses with 1 Gigabyte of storage per address and up to 12 Gbytes of Web hosting space. Cablevision claims that Optimum Online has more than 75% market share among broadband services in its service area. (Multichannel News)

    Tech.view: Down the tubes  Apr 28, 2009
    With its roomy 250 gigabyte hard-drive, it can even provide high-definition films in full 1080p glory, just like a Blu-ray disc player. At $100, the Roku box lacks a hard-drive but is simplicity itself to set up and use, while offering a treasure trove of content thanks to arrangements with Netflix and Amazon. (The Economist)

    Cache-A Announces New Prime-Cache Archive Appliance for Professional Video File-Based Workflows  Apr 18, 2009
    A low-cost means of archiving video assets, the Prime-Cache data tape deck writes data on secure, portable, reliable and interchangeable LTO-4 cartridges using a standard TAR format at a cost of approximately 6 cents per gigabyte (GB). With a single Prime-Cache system, a user could manage a 200 terabyte (TB) archive for a total cost of less than $20,000 including media -- and with an archive life of 30 years. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    Computer Memory - Recession Shopping: 10 Things to Buy Right Now - TIME  Apr 18, 2009
    "We're at lows we've never seen before." Standard PCs bought more than 18 months ago typically came with less than a gigabyte of RAM; they may be running painfully slow with today's more demanding programs ... To upgrade to two gigabytes may cost as little as $30 down from $100 two years ago and could double your computer's speed ... Get up to four gigabytes for $50 down from $200 two years ago. (Time.com)

    Time Warner Cable shelves bandwidth usage billing  Apr 17, 2009
    The test of billing subscribers for actual broadband usage by the gigabyte instead of charging a flat monthly fee met with protests from members of the public and the US Congress, including New York Senator Charles Schumer. In the statement, Time Warner Cable said it is working to make "measurement tools available as quickly as possible.". (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)

    1080p Comes To DirecTV (UPDATED!)  Apr 17, 2009
    99 a month customers can download up to 5 Gigabytes a month ... 99 a month customers can download up to 10 Gigabytes a month ... 99 a month customers can download up to 20 Gigabytes a month. (Multichannel News)

    Internet providers want to meter usage  Apr 17, 2009
    Time Warner, the nation's third-largest Internet service provider, in its five experimental markets is offering 5 gigabytes of downloaded Internet content for $29 ... Usage exceeding those caps is charged at $1 per gigabyte ... 95) and 150GB ($65) per month depending on connection speed, with excess usage charged at $1 per gigabyte. (MSNBC -- Crime)

    New Pioneer Blu-ray Disc Computer Writer Delivers Full Potential of HD Disc Format  Apr 16, 2009
    With the new writer, users can take advantage of the substantial 50 gigabyte (GB) storage capacity from Blu-ray Discs to ensure fast and successful preservation of standard and high definition data content along with the confidence that comes with using a Pioneer optical disc product. The multi-format BDR-2203 comes packaged with specialized software to fulfill the array of creative and professional needs of PC users. (Multichannel News)

    Phone company shelves Internet cap plan  Apr 16, 2009
    The cable company started testing metered billing in Beaumont, Texas, last year, offering plans with 5 gigabytes to 40 gigabytes of monthly traffic, then charging $1 extra for each gigabyte over that. Many ISPs cap their subscribers' monthly traffic usage, but the thresholds are usually much higher at Comcast Corp., it's 250 gigabytes ... By charging by the gigabyte, the cable company said it hoped to shift the cost of providing Internet service, and the cost of upgrading the network, from... (MSNBC -- Technology)

    IGN's Guide to Data Capping  Apr 16, 2009
    Internet data usage is measured in the same denominations as computer data, such as kilobytes (KBs), megabytes (MBs), and gigabytes (GBs). Similarly, when you visit a website, send/receive emails, or stream/download media to your computer, kilobytes, megabytes, and gigabytes of data are transmitted to your computer, either temporarily or permanently ... As it stands, all current data capping policies are in the measure of gigabytes, ranging from 40GBs to 250GBs a month per-subscriber. (IGN Gear)

    * Hundreds register for annual east coast cycling event  Apr 15, 2009
    Meanwhile, cycling clubs from Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company and Gigabyte Technology are registered to take part in the 380km ride. Ho said all the hotels in Taitung were booked because of the 300km race, so they had decided to extend the more challenging ride to 380km so that participants could stay in hotels in Chihpen. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)

    State universities see housing boom  Apr 14, 2009
    So each Century Park resident will be able to connect to the Internet at speeds of up to one gigabyte. "With video games and streaming video, that's the kind of thing that students need these days," Crenshaw said. (The Clarion-Ledger)

    Time Warner Cable Tweaks Bandwidth-Billing Plans  Apr 10, 2009
    The MSO on Thursday announced several new terms and plans for the trials, including a cap on overage charges at $75 per month and a $15-per-month tier for subscribers who use less than 1 Gigabyte per month ... The tier will be capped at 1 Gigabyte per month with speeds of 768 Kbps down and 128 Kbps up, and overage charges for this plan will be $2 per Gigabyte ... Time Warner Cable's usage data shows that about 30% of customers use less than 1 Gigabyte per month, Hobbs said. (Multichannel News)

    Abandon Interactive Entertainment Launches New Cross-Platform MMO Game Freaky Creatures  Apr 10, 2009
    The Freaky Creatures experience begins with a starter pack that includes two action figures and a one gigabyte reusable flash drive that unlocks the Freaky Creatures universe. Each starter pack also comes with 50 different parts, 20 powers and four objects that can be placed into the creatures lair. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    Pols Blast Time Warner Cable's Bandwidth Metering  Apr 9, 2009
    Time Warner Cable has raised the ire of politicians in New York and North Carolina over plans to impose monthly usage limits on broadband subscribers -- and charge them $1 per Gigabyte if they exceed the caps ... 90 per month with maximum usage capped at 5, 10, 20 and 40 Gigabytes per month ... Users who go over their caps are billed at $1 per Gigabyte in overage fees. (Multichannel News)

    Multichannel Newswire  Apr 9, 2009
    Time Warner Cable has raised the ire of politicians in New York and North Carolina over plans to impose monthly usage limits on broadband subscribers -- and charge them $1 per Gigabyte if they exceed the caps. San Marcos, Texas-based overbuilder Grande Communications could be moving closer to a sale, hinting in a Securities and Exchange Commission filing that a third party may be trying to raise money for a bid. (Multichannel News)

    Regional Australians left out in the cold yet again  Apr 8, 2009
    She pays $67 a month for one gigabyte of downloads on a satellite internet plan because the wireless Next G service offered by Telstra went down too often, leaving users without internet, fax, phone or mobile service over a 120-kilometre area. Even with an improvement in bandwidth, delivery problems out west would still need to be sorted out, she said. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)

    Server blade group debuts six specs  Apr 8, 2009
    So far, the group has 32 members under its new structure including AMI, Dawning, Gigabyte, Intel, Mellanox, Samsung and Supermicro. Related Links. (EETimes)

    Newsweek: Why Microsoft's anti-Apple ads hit the mark  Apr 8, 2009
    Try real time editing high def video while rendering high def graphic 3d animations at the same time, with out crashing I have two PCs that are "state of the art" that can't hold a candle to my 8 processor / 128 Gigabyte RAM mac when doing real world work like this. Reply. (MSNBC -- Technology)

    Zetta Moves Primary Storage to the Cloud  Apr 7, 2009
    That technology includes a proprietary file system, encryption and security, compliance, guaranteed performance, and data integrity and protection, all for 25 cents a gigabyte per month with pricing declining based on volume and bandwidth charges that come in at about 20 percent of the data storage charges. The company calls its variation RAIN6 N+3, which stripes data across computers instead of drives and includes three parity nodes. (EnterpriseStorageForum)

    Bring an old PC back up to speed  Apr 3, 2009
    If you have Windows XP, 1 gigabyte of memory should handle everything ... At the least, you need a gigabyte of free space. (USA Today -- Tech)

    Buying used Macs in tough times  Apr 1, 2009
    4 Gigahertz Intel Core 2 Duo process, 13 inch monitor, 2 Gigabyte (GB) RAM, 160 GB hard drive, SuperDrive and Webcam was recently available on the Apple home page for $960. "We look at the device very carefully. The customers ultimately expect it to be in very good condition, even for used Macs," Albrecht says. (India Times)

    TECH TIPS:  Ask Kim  Mar 28, 2009
    Picasa will give you 1 gigabyte of free storage. This isn't very much. (USA Today -- Tech)

    Streaming games: Bane or boon for ISPs?  Mar 26, 2009
    Data usage for OnLive is under a gigabyte per hour of high-def gaming ... The company puts the data usage at just under a gigabyte per hour of high-definition gaming ... For instance, Comcast Corp., the second-largest U.S. ISP, limits usage to 250 gigabytes per month, and cuts off repeat violators. (MSNBC -- Technology)

    State of the Art: When laptops go light  Mar 26, 2009
    In general, these four have identical specs: Windows XP ;1 gigabyte of memory; 1. 6-gigahertz Intel Atom processor; 160-gigabyte hard drive; Wi-Fi wireless; 3 U.S.B. jacks; a webcam above the screen; video output and Ethernet jacks; and a memory-card slot. (International Herald Tribune)

    Microblogging firm makes freelance connections  Mar 26, 2009
    Freelancers of all types, ranging from writers to construction workers, can post their resumes and create groups via the online site for as little as $5 per month which also buys them one gigabyte of storage space. Companies can list available positions on the site s job board for $24. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)

    Netbooks all about weighing pros, cons  Mar 26, 2009
    In general, these four have identical specs: Windows XP; 1 gigabyte of memory; 1. 6-gigahertz Intel Atom processor; 160-gigabyte hard drive; Wi-Fi wireless; three USB jacks; a webcam above the screen; video output and Ethernet jacks; and a memory-card slot. (Fresno Bee -- Business)

    Dell Offers Solid State Drives, New EMC Storage Array  Mar 25, 2009
    50 per gigabyte is well below the $200 to $300 per GB that competitive enterprise solid state offerings typically cost ... "Thus, in real-world performance, EqualLogic can guarantee your SSD performance without contention and scale that performance by adding additional nodes while at the same time coming in at one-third the dollars per gigabyte.". (EnterpriseStorageForum)

    New databases break all the old rules  Mar 25, 2009
    Thereafter, pricing starts at 14 cents per machine hour, 10 cents per gigabyte of data transferred, and 25 cents per gigabyte of data stored per month ... It accepts key-value pairs through a well-crafted API, provides a relatively sophisticated set of querying capabilities, and bills you by the gigabyte. (InfoWorld)

    The Planet bundles hosted NAS, cloud storage  Mar 25, 2009
    25 per downloaded gigabyte, per month, for storage on one node. Replication to each additional node also costs $0. (InfoWorld)

    NAND prices on the rebound, analyst says  Mar 24, 2009
    SAN FRANCISCO Average selling prices for NAND flash memory parts have rebounded from a low of about 80 cents per gigabyte in the fourth quarter of 2008 and are currently close to covering cash costs, according to a memory industry analyst who cited cuts in capacity and fab utilization. Gregory Wong, an analyst with Forward Insights, said capital expenditures for NAND flash are expected to fall by 69 percent in 2009 and is primarily directed at technology migration. (EETimes)

    Executive Chic by HP  Mar 24, 2009
    One gigabyte of DDR2 memory is standard; the system maximum of 2GB is a $50 option, and also requires a change from Win XP Home to another operating system HP offers Windows Vista, Vista with a "downgrade" to Windows XP Professional, and SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 10. The McAfee online security suite and trial version of Microsoft Office 2007 are preinstalled. (HardwareCentral)

    A PC that's at home in the kitchen (or any other room)  Mar 19, 2009
    6GHz Intel Atom processor, a gigabyte of memory and a 160-gigabyte hard drive. Asus bundles a built-in Web camera for videos or video calls using Skype, which comes preloaded. (International Herald Tribune -- Technology)

    'Super-fast' game download launch  Mar 18, 2009
    With file sizes in the gigabyte range, downloading can take a significant amount of time, especially on broadband with limited bandwidth. Users need less than 10% of Tomb Raider Legend before they can play. (BBC News -- Technology)

    Abandon Interactive Entertainment...  Mar 14, 2009
    Starter packs include two collectible action figures and a one gigabyte reusable flash drive that opens up a rich and engaging online world. While starter packs will be available on March 24 for $19. (New York Post -- Entertainment)

    Four Alternatives to Google Docs  Mar 13, 2009
    io, if you want more room, you can get upgraded for $10 a gigabyte per year or if you want more management for $20 a month plan for 20 GB of storage. Yammer has a paid version if you want a managed private shared space that starts at $1 per person per month. (Datamation)

    New Apple iPod Shuffle Speaks Names of Songs  Mar 12, 2009
    The new 4 gigabyte Shuffle is priced at $79 and carries up to 1,000 songs, twice as many as the last generation of Shuffles ... He said the company will continue to sell the second generation version of the 1 gigabyte, 240-song Shuffle for $49 but phase out the 2 gigabyte Shuffle, which currently sells for $69. (Fox News)

    Apple unveils tiny talking iPod shuffle  Mar 12, 2009
    The new 4 gigabyte device which costs $10 more than the second-generation model it replaces, which had half the capacity will give a small boost to the company s bottom line, Piper Jaffray analyst Gene Munster said in a note to investors. The high-margin shuffle could nudge iPod sales for the current quarter from 9. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)

    Latest Blu-ray with Net connection falls short on delivery  Mar 5, 2009
    Last year saw the introduction of Profile 2, a player architecture that adds an Internet connection and a gigabyte of memory for storing downloaded data. You've got to have a Profile 2 player to take advantage of the BD Live features you'll find on a number of Blu-ray movie releases. (Boston Globe)

    Apple unveils new MacPro, upgrades iMac  Mar 4, 2009
    The 24-inch iMac comes with 640GB (gigabyte) hard drive and four GB of RAM expandable to eight GB, and can be upgraded with faster processing speeds for up to $2,199. The Cupertino, Calif. (Puget Sound Business Journal, WA)

    TV Channels Putting RRSat Into Their Picture • Netbooks Are Not Speedy, But OK For Web Browsing  Mar 3, 2009
    6GHz Intel Atom CPU, 512 megabytes or 1 gigabyte of memory, and either a notebook hard drive or solid-state disk for data storage ... Except for the premium-priced AsusTek N10, each of these netbooks came with roughly the same specs and price tags around $450 for 1 gigabyte of memory, 160 gigabytes of hard disk storage ... As you would expect from its $700 price, AsusTek's N10 is a bit fancier than the Eee, with an attractive bronze case, 2 gigabytes of memory and a 320-gigabyte hard disk drive.... (Investors Business Daily)

    Freaky Creatures Gets Open BETA  Feb 27, 2009
    "There are a lot of eager players who want to get their hands on this exciting, new MMO game, and we are delighted to give them the first look."The Freaky Creatures experience begins with a starter pack that includes two action figures and a one gigabyte reusable flash drive. Once players have created their unique creature they can jump straight into battle or build a lair in which they can care for their creature and hang out with friends. (New York Post -- Entertainment)

    Google sets billing rates for App Engine  Feb 25, 2009
    On top of the free services, developers can pay 10 cents per CPU core hour for application processing, 10 cents per gigabyte of data transferred into the application, 12 cents per gigabyte of data transferred out of the application, and 15 cents per gigabyte per month of storage. The storage capabilities cover static files served by the application as well as structured data using the Google Datastore API.. (InfoWorld)

    Internode FTTH speed offensive in greenfield estates  Feb 25, 2009
    trent is taking the piss and nothing more or have i got it all wrong. Next time, use low cost human translation like in proz. (iT News)

    Data Deduplication Powers Software Firm CommVault• Shoot, Edit, Upload: Online Videos Snap, Crackle, Pop  Feb 24, 2009
    Be aware of two important caveats: Your clip can't be longer than 10 minutes or larger than a gigabyte in file size. Depending on how large the video file is, the upload could take several minutes. (Investors Business Daily)

    A BlackBerry to make touch screens envious  Feb 20, 2009
    It includes a 256-megabyte memory card and supports high-capacity microSD cards for expansion up to 16 gigabytes ... In addition to its 6-ounce weight and 640-by-480-pixel resolution, the P1 offers 1 gigabyte of memory, a microSD slot and an onboard media player, which means the P1 can decode most media formats and play them straight from the projector. (Globe and Mail -- Technology)

    Zmanda Brings Open Source Backup to the Cloud  Feb 20, 2009
    Pricing consists of a one-time $50 charge for each Windows server protected and an additional charge of 20 cents per gigabyte a month for storage used and data transferred. Kant said that "Amazon S3 provides raw storage. We provide management of that storage as a backup destination. ... Also, note that Amazon S3 is accessible via an API. Our software develops on top of that API, and links up your on-premises data with your backup pool stored on S3.". (EnterpriseStorageForum)

    GADGETS OF THE WEEK: A sleeker BlackBerry Curve  Feb 19, 2009
    It includes a 256-megabyte memory card and supports high capacity microSD cards for expansion to 16 gigabytes ... In addition to its 6-ounce weight and 640-by-480 pixel resolution, the P1 offers 1 gigabyte of memory, a microSD slot and an onboard media player, which means the P1 can decode most media formats and play them straight from the projector. (International Herald Tribune)

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