HP makes new G62t budget laptop available starting at $599.99 Feb 6, 2010
"Without much fanfare, HP has put up the new G62t laptop for sale on its Website. For $599.99, you get a system with a new Intel Core i3-330M processor, 3GB of DDR3 RAM, 160GB hard drive, DVD burner, 15.6-inch LED-backlit display, and Windows 7 Home Premium. You can upgrade it all the way up to a Core i7-620M CPU, 4GB of memory, 500GB hard drive, and a Blu-ray reader/DVD writer combo drive, though maybe you want a different laptop if you re going to all that trouble. Regardless, you re stuck... (SmallBusinessComputing)
Intel Introduces Core vPro Family, Aims to Woo SMBs Feb 5, 2010
The vPro update also includes support for AES encryption, support for which Intel added as a standard feature of the Westmere CPU.. Another new addition, PC Alarm Clock, can wake up a system at a predetermined time to perform maintenance, security and other tasks on its own. (SmallBusinessComputing)
EA's Groundbreaking Franchise The Sims Turns Ten Feb 5, 2010
Minimum Requirements:Sims 3 Requirements for XP w/ service pack 2 CPU: Pentium IV 2 ... Sims 3 Requirements for Vista w/ service pack 1 CPU: Pentium IV 2 ... Sims 3 - Minimum Requirements for Laptop: Sims 3 Requirements for XP w/ service pack 2 CPU: Pentium IV 2. (IGN PC Games)
Return to Ostagar Re-Released Feb 5, 2010
Minimum Requirements: Windows XP: OS: Windows XP with SP3 CPU: Intel Core 2 (or equivalent) running at 1 ... 8Ghz or greater RAM: 1GB or more Video: ATI Radeon X850 128MB or greater NVIDIA GeForce 6600 GT 128MB or greater DVD ROM (Physical copy) 20 GB HD space Windows Vista: OS: Windows Vista with SP1 CPU: Intel Core 2 (or equivalent) running at 1 ... Recommended Requirements:CPU: Intel Core 2 Quad 2. (IGN PC Games)
More Free Content Coming Feb 5, 2010
Minimum Requirements:OS: Windows XP SP3/Windows Vista SP1/Windows 7 CPU: 1 ... Recommended Requirements:CPU: 2 ... 6+ GHz Cure 2 Duo Intel or equivalent AMD CPU RAM: 2 GB Video: ATI Radeon HD 2900 XT, NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GT, or better recommended. (IGN PC Games)
First Look at Emulex iSCSI 10Gb UCNA Feb 5, 2010
Because the Emulex iSCSI UCNA has full iSCSI and TCP/IP offload, we expected some performance and host CPU efficiency gains when compared to other 10Gb adapters in this environment. We also expected that this adapter would be known to the host system as a storage rather than a network adapter, as has been our experience in the past with 1Gb iSCSI offload adapters. (EnterpriseStorageForum)
I/O Bottlenecks: Biggest Threat to Data Storage Feb 5, 2010
The problem is simple: Memory bandwidth and CPU performance continue to grow much faster than disk and bus performance and disk channel speed, and combined with a limited I/O interface (), the result is in an I/O bottleneck that only gets worse with time ... CPU performance: Using Moore's Law that transistor count doubles every 18 months, I will assume that this translates to performance (which it does not) for a greater than tenfold performance improvement ... As you can see, disk channel speed... (EnterpriseStorageForum)
ASU Wrestling Set to Face #16 Cal Poly, #2 Iowa State Feb 4, 2010
That match will come at 165 pounds as No. 4 faces No. 5 Steven Vasquez of CPU. ... Here are the rematches: (125) is 2-0 against Micah Ferguson of CPU, winning both matches with 16-0 technical falls, including in the Pac-10 quarterfinals last year (157) lost, 6-2, to No. 14 Chase Pami of CPU last year at home (157) lost by fall (4:06) to No. 6 Pami this year in Reno (165) lost a 16-7 major to No. 3 Jon Reader of ISU on the road last year (174) is 1-1 against Ryan DesRoches of CPU, winning 6-4 sv... (Thesundevils.com)
Marvell debuts passive optical network chips Feb 3, 2010
Marvell has shipped about 10,000 developer kits for the Armada CPU. ... "Teknovus does not have the resources to develop the complete client platform including a CPU, Ethernet chip, Wi-Fi, and etc.," he added. (EETimes)
Air Force to Build a $2M Supercomputer Using PlayStations Feb 3, 2010
Sony has begun considering designs for the and is reportedly considering commodity parts, like an x86 CPU and GPU from either AMD or Nvidia. In the meantime, the Air Force's continued use of the platform for a decidedly non-gaming purpose isn't the first. (CIO Information Network)
Questions (and Answers) About the iPad's Shortcomings Feb 2, 2010
But these arguments no longer make sense when you're talking about a computing platform with 10 hours of battery life, a blisteringly fast CPU and ambitions to replace your laptop. It's fine for Apple to be secretive when it talks about the future of its products. (Time.com)
What makes a migration to Linux attractive? Feb 2, 2010
That enables you to run with fewer CPU cores, which can dramatically increase cost savings. ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Ken Milberg is the President and Managing consultant of (formerly known as Unix-Linux Solutions); a NY based IBM Business Partner. (Search Enterprise Linux)
FTC denies Intel bid Feb 2, 2010
"Intel carried out its anticompetitive campaign using threats and rewards aimed at the world's largest computer manufacturers, including Dell, Hewlett-Packard, and IBM, to coerce them not to buy rival computer CPU chips," the FTC at that time. In response, Intel denied the charges, calling the FTC case "misguided and unwarranted.". (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
Flashpoint as Jobs takes aim at Adobe Feb 2, 2010
8:20PM Tue February 02, 2010. Apple CEO Steve Jobs holds up the iPad and, inset, some examples of web content that won't work on the iPad and iPhone. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
Rumor mill: B'com, Cavium eye Teknovus acquisition Feb 2, 2010
"Teknovus does not have the resources to develop the complete client platform including a CPU, Ethernet chip, Wi-Fi, and etc.," he added. Marvell does have that breadth of silicon IP and is expected this week to roll out a new product line, the F6500. (EETimes)
Post a Comment Feb 1, 2010
Minimum Requirements:OS: Windows XP / Vista / Windows 7 CPU: AMD Athlon 64 3800+ 2 ... Recommended Requirements:CPU: AMD Athlon 64 X2 5200+ Dual Core 2. (IGN PC Games)
Half-Life 2 Review Feb 1, 2010
2 GHz CPU 256MB RAM 3 ... 4GHz CPU or equivalent 512MB RAM 6GB hard drive space (for additional Steam games) Radeon 9700 Pro or GeForce FX 5600 Broadband Internet connection. (IGN PC Games)
Sun Deal Complete, Oracle Says 'We're Hiring' Jan 31, 2010
While espousing the opportunities that having the entire stack from CPU to applications can offer he said things like encryption can be moved to the CPU and some features from the database can move to the operating system Ellison said he expects his relationships with other vendors to remain the same. "The largest reseller of Oracle database software is SAP. The largest integrator of Oracle database is IBM. I don't think SAP picked it because they like me personally. Maybe, but I don't think... (Datamation)
Tropico 3 Review Jan 31, 2010
4 GHz Single Core CPU 1 GB RAM 4 GB disc space Graphics card 256 MB DirectX9c graphics adapter, Shader Model 3 (Geforce 6 series, Radeon X1300) DVD-ROM drive. Contribute. (IGN PC Games)
Apple makes $208 on each $499 iPad Jan 30, 2010
"I'm betting it's not off-the-shelf components," he said, talking about the A4's CPU and graphics processor, "but instead that it's a customized version from standard building blocks.". Gregg Keizer covers Microsoft, security issues, Apple, Web browsers and general technology breaking news for Computerworld. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)
Video: Our take, and others, on the Apple iPad Jan 30, 2010
Given time-to-market pressures, the CPU is probably little more than a speed upgrade of the single-core 600 MHz iPhone 3GS processor, perhaps with an additional or upgraded silicon block or two. Veteran analyst Tim Bajarin of Creative Strategies is more bullish on the iPad. (EETimes)
Supercomputer shares universe simulations Jan 30, 2010
The University of Tennessee's Kraken supercomputer spent the equivalent of 4 million CPU hours crunching the numbers, before it could pass on the data to the Eureka computer at ANL. Eureka then took care of the visual rendering that transformed the simulation into a 3-D model. Slideshow. (MSNBC -- Technology)
HardwareCentral's CPU Price Watch for January 29, 2010 Jan 30, 2010
AMD CPU Prices January 29, 2010. Welcome to the HardwareCentral Weekly CPU Prices ... This is a weekly update on CPU prices we find around the net. (HardwareCentral)
Intel Takes the Fast Train to Clarkdale Jan 30, 2010
The dual-core "Clarkdale" Core i3 and Core i5 desktop CPUs not only make the old Core 2 Duos effectively obsolete, but make some significant changes to the formula introduced with the Core i7 "Nehalem." ... 0 16-lane controllers to shift off the CPU core and onto the secondary die with the GPU. ... Why that single CPU gets a graphics speed boost is a real mystery, especially as the higher-end Core i5-670 is relegated to 733MHz as well. (HardwareCentral)
Lenovo's One-Piece PC/LCD Jan 30, 2010
But its 320GB, 7,200-rpm hard disk is a solid performer, and its CPU, though not one of Intel's newest, has considerable clout -- a Core 2 Duo E7500, a 2. 93GHz dual-core with a 1066MHz front-side bus and 3MB of Level 2 cache. (HardwareCentral)
Cloud computing in 2010: Be ready for risk management challenges Jan 29, 2010
Security software that doesn't kill either the battery or the CPU will become essential. 3) Finally, as the uptake of VoIP continues to grow, so will the number of attacks by organized criminals. (Search Security, MA)
New simulation tool could shorten manufacturing design process Jan 29, 2010
The CUDA execution model differs from the more commonly known central processing unit (CPU) based execution in terms of how the threads are scheduled. With CUDA, it is possible to have all of the threads execute simultaneously on separate processor cores and intermittently converge on the same path, thus increasing the efficiency. (EurekAlert!)
Apple iPad Hands-OnWe got our mitts on Apple's highly anticipated tablet device. Jan 28, 2010
While not exactly a high-powered CPU for a full-fledged computer, the Apple A4 processor works great with the iPad and its optimized apps. Browsing media, web pages, and home screen interfaces was smooth and quick ; no drops in frame rates or freezing. (IGN Gear)
What's Next for Firefox? Electrolysis Jan 28, 2010
"It tells you things like which preferences you've changed. Eventually we'll be able to put things like how much memory and CPU you're plugins are using.". The general idea behind about:support is to provide browser metrics to help Firefox users troubleshoot issues. (Datamation)
Fujitsu Debuts Single-Socket Clarkdale Servers Jan 28, 2010
Yesterday's Two- or Four-Way Workload Now Doable By Single CPU. January 26, 2010. (HardwareCentral)
Will you consider buying the new iPad? Jan 28, 2010
Are you considering buying the new iPad. Will you consider buying the new iPad. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Campaign Multiplayer Jan 27, 2010
Minimum Requirements:XP/Vista/Windows 7 CPU: 2. 3 GHz CPU with SSE2 (Streaming SIMD Extensions 2) RAM: 1 GB RAM (XP), 2 GB RAM (Vista/Windows 7) Video: 256 MB DirectX 9 ... Recommended Requirements:CPU: 2. (IGN PC Games)
Is Microsoft's Office 2010 'a Couple of Months' Away? Jan 26, 2010
"We're comfortable with a 500 MHz CPU and 256 MB of RAM as appropriate minimum requirements for Office 2010," the post said. "Our footprint has gotten larger since Office 2007, but we're proud to say that we've succeeded in keeping the CPU and RAM requirements the same as for Office 2007," the post continued. (SmallBusinessComputing)
Part 2: What's inside Apple's media pad? Jan 26, 2010
Our channel checks suggest that while the CPU is likely supplied by Samsung based on design from Apple, the DRAM is likely to be procured from Samsung and Hynix. Samsung for the CPU is an interesting choice, as it reveals that the CPU is likely made at 45-nm,'' Muse said in a report. (EETimes)
Technobuddy: Easy steps prolong PC's life Jan 26, 2010
4 478 pin cpu on a circa 2002 motherboard with XP Home. Have USB 2. (The Palm Beach Post)
7 Top Netbooks: the Eight Best Netbooks Compared Jan 26, 2010
CNET s pronounces the ASUS 1000HE very good, noting that it s an overdue overhaul that offers a new CPU and great battery life. Specs: Intel Atom N280; 160 GB hard drive; comes with 10 GB of file-encrypted Eee Online Storage; 1 GM RAM: 1024 x 600 resolution; keyboard is 92% the size of full-size notebooks; six cell battery; Wi-Fi 802. (Datamation)
Are PC games dying a slow death? Jan 25, 2010
Are PC games dying a slow death. Are PC games dying a slow death. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
Intel Previews Newest vPro Remote Management Jan 25, 2010
These are 32-nanometer-process "Westmere" CPUs based on Intel's (NASDAQ: INTC) Nehalem architecture, and sport a number of built-in features -- most notably Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) encryption. AES is one of the most secure standards available and making it a part of the CPU ensures speedy encryption and decryption. (HardwareCentral)
Lenovo Accelerates Adobe for Workstations Jan 24, 2010
Taking advantage of the CUDA parallel computing architecture of Quadro GPUs, the Adobe Media Encoder plug-in accelerates the rendering of both Premiere Pro and After Effects sequences and projects while freeing CPU resources to perform other tasks. The ThinkStation S20 and D20 are powered by single and dual Intel Xeon processors, respectively, and available with Nvidia graphics starting at $799. (HardwareCentral)
DOCOMO to Launch Xperia Handset in Japanese Market Jan 22, 2010
Built on the open Android operating system and powered by a fast 1GHz CPU, the docomo Smartphone Xperia with 4. 0-inch touchscreen is a brand-new entertainment machine for enjoying intelligent mobile communication, web browsing, music and other media. (JCN Network, Japan)
EeeBox PC EB1501 Jan 22, 2010
OS: Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium CPU: Intel Atom N330 Dual Core. Hard drive. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Haiti survivor 'saved by first-aid iPhone app' Jan 21, 2010
Haiti survivor 'saved by first-aid iPhone app. Haiti survivor 'saved by first-aid iPhone app. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
School's in for summer - books win out over beach Jan 21, 2010
Increase in students taking summer-school classes. Leisurely university holidays may be a thing of the past with more and more students taking summer-school classes so they can finish their degrees more quickly. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Build a Private Cloud with Ubuntu: An Overview Jan 21, 2010
One for the front-end server (cloud or cluster controller) with a minimum 1GHz CPU, 512MB of memory, CD-ROM, 40GB of disk space, and an Ethernet network adapter. One or more for the node controller(s) with a CPU that supports Virtualization Technology (VT) extensions, 1GB of memory, CD-ROM, 40GB of disk space and an Ethernet network adapter ... You can also check in Linux if a computer supports VT by seeing if "vmx" or "svm" is listed in the /proc/cpuinfo file. (Datamation)
Nuplex lifts profit guidance Jan 21, 2010
January 21, 2010 - 5:54PM. New Zealand-based industrial resins maker Nuplex Industries Ltd said on Thursday it expects its first half results for the 2009/2010 financial year will be stronger than anticipated. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Prep wrestling: Durant rebounds with pair of dual wins Jan 21, 2010
103 Chase Exline (D) won by forfeit; 112 Aaron Bartenhagen (D) pinned Austin Erger 1:42; 119 Konner Krummel (D) won by forfeit; 125 Alex Wright (D) pinned Cody Lloyd 0:47; 130 Nic Lansdown (CPU) won by forfeit; 135 Kris Miller (CPU) won by forfeit; 140 Al Kram (CPU) pinned Kris Bland 0:43; 145 Anthony Clinton (CPU) won by forfeit; 152 Austin Kessler (D) won by forfeit; 160 Austin Sickles (CPU) won by forfeit; 171 Cody Brown (CPU) pinned Alex Metcalf 2:56; 189 Colton Reynolds (CPU) won by... (Muscatine Journal, IO)
McCain's wife in pro-gay movement Jan 21, 2010
McCain's wife, daughter back gay marriage movement. January 21, 2010 - 11:27AM. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
McCain family at odds over gay marriage Jan 21, 2010
McCain household at odds over gay marriage. January 21, 2010 - 4:05PM. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Anticipating Apple's 'Arrandale' MacBook Jan 21, 2010
Arrandale is a Core i3 or i5 central processing unit (CPU) package that includes graphics silicon. Until Arrandale, Intel graphics was in a separate package--referred to as the chipset. (HardwareCentral)
Gaming Laptops Jan 21, 2010
Gaming Laptop Buyer's Guide - Gear feature - at IGN. Browse Xbox 360 Games. (IGN Gear)
Drowned Joe 'sacrificed everything for his family' Jan 21, 2010
Drowned Joe 'sacrificed everything for his family. Drowned Joe 'sacrificed everything for his family. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Drowned parents' self-sacrifice for their kids Jan 21, 2010
NICK RALSTON AND SAFFRON HOWDEN. Carole and Joseph Sherry lived for their three children. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Sydney restaurateur reels from second major blaze Jan 21, 2010
January 21, 2010 - 12:44PM. A Sydney restaurateur says he is devastated by the second major fire in just over a year to tear through one of his businesses. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Filmmaker fears Southern Cross becoming a swastika Jan 21, 2010
Search brisbanetimes. Warwick Thornton with one of his AFI awards for Samson and Delilah. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
How Willie Wombat charmed the Block Jan 20, 2010
" IT'S a royal safari with a difference. Not because the quarry in question is Prince William himself. These days the royals know no other life. 19 Jan Prince William has arrived at Redfern to thousands of cheering well-wishers waving flags, clapping and cheering. 19 Jan Prince William has arrived in Sydney for a hectic three-day visit to Australia - his first since he was a baby. Prince William's arrival yesterday reminds us of our constitutional future. After his father, he will be our king.... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Mother might have died to save children caught in fatal rip Jan 20, 2010
Children watch on beach as parents drown in rip off Ballina. January 20, 2010 - 1:35PM. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Shake-up to merge children's hospitals Jan 20, 2010
KATE BENSON AND JULIE ROBOTHAM. THE state's two biggest children's hospitals are expected to merge within six months in a sweeping shake-up of health services that could end more than a decade of fierce rivalry over funding, resources and recognition. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Aussie airlines reject obesity policy Jan 20, 2010
January 20, 2010 - 5:59PM. Australia's main domestic airlines won't force obese people to pay for two seats despite a similar policy being adopted by international air giant Air France-KLM.. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Children watch in horror as parents drown in rip Jan 20, 2010
Children watch in horror as parents drown in rip. Video will begin in 5 seconds. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Boom-time spending has put strain on budget, Rudd says Jan 20, 2010
KEVIN RUDD has accused his predecessor of undue largesse and exacerbating the financial strain on Australia as it deals with an ageing population. On day two of a whistlestop tour of the nation, the Prime Minister said overspending in boom times under John Howard had set an unsustainable pattern of spending. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Girl critical after large TV falls on her Jan 20, 2010
January 20, 2010 - 3:37PM. A four-year-old girl has been treated for serious head injuries after a television fell on her in Melbourne's east. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Gunman kills eight, brings down helicopter Jan 20, 2010
January 20, 2010 - 3:22PM. Video will begin in 5 seconds. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
BHP moves away from benchmark ore prices Jan 20, 2010
January 20, 2010 - 5:49PM. Mining giant BHP Billiton is continuing to move away from selling its iron ore at benchmark rates, in favour of more flexible prices. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Parents drown in beach rip Jan 20, 2010
Search brisbanetimes. January 20, 2010 - 12:59PM. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Surgery waiting lists blow out: Skinner Jan 20, 2010
January 20, 2010 - 4:29PM. Waiting times for surgery in public hospitals are blowing out as operating theatres close during the school holidays, the NSW opposition says. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)