Tuesday, October 5, 2010

Samsung 27-inch LCD: 1ms response time [PRODUCT WATCH]

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Samsung 27-inch P2770FH LCD boasts 1ms response time

Gateway isn't alone with introducing a stellar display this morning, as Samsung has one of its own with an incredible 1ms response time.

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Two Industry-Leading IBM Conferences Combine for One Powerhouse Event

Join us in Las Vegas this October at this must-attend conference for business and IT professionals. Experience the best in technical and business education. Discover unprecedented networking opportunities. Get hands-on training. Register today.

Who needs Zune hardware? Use your Nokia N8 to play Zune Pass music

One overlooked feature on newer Nokia smartphones is the ability to connect with Windows Media Player and use DRM protected content. You can take your Zune Pass subscription music and listen to it on your new Nokia N8.

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Motorola Bravo, Flipout and Flipside phones headed to AT&T

AT&T is seriously boosting its Android-based cell phone catalog with a trio of new Motorola devices: the Bravo, Flipout and Flipside.

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iFrogz churns out Ronin and Mogul DJ-style headphones

If the Ultrasone Edition 10 headset is a little over your budget but you still want some DJ-style headphones, then iFrogz might have something for you today.

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FringOut for Android takes off with calls starting at $0.01 per minute

VoIP calling apps seem to be popping up everywhere now. Following the Skype for Android app, Fring has one of its own too.

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Skype for Android arrives; U.S. gets Wi-Fi while the world gets 3G calling

There's good news and bad news for some Skype users this morning with the awaited arrival of the Skype for Android mobile application.

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Two Industry-Leading IBM Conferences Combine for One Powerhouse Event

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Gateway rolls out trio of HD LED displays; starts at $189.99

Gateway is starting the day off beautifully with a trio of super slim and very sleek HD LED displays for us to gaze at until we just can't take the brightness any longer.

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Latest Reviews

 

Apple TV (Fall 2010)
The Apple TV's new low $99 price makes it an easy impulse buy for Apple fans looking to bring Netflix into the living room, but you may want to wait until more content--or Apple's forthcoming AirPlay update--becomes available.

 

Asus N82JV-X1
For $999, Asus' graphics-boosted 14-inch laptop lacks battery power, and has few distinguishing features that push it over similarly priced (or less expensive) alternatives.

 

Toshiba Satellite A665-3DV
Unless you're a huge 3D fan, the high price is a bit of a stretch for the 15.6-inch Toshiba Satellite A665-3DV, but we do appreciate the 3D Blu-ray playback.

 

LaCie 2big (4TB, USB 3.0)
The LaCie 2big USB 3.0 is an overall excellent external hard drive.

 

Maingear F131
Ignore the side panel. Maingear has an outstanding deal in this high-end F131 gaming desktop, which is one of the fastest PCs we've seen all year. We recommend this system without hesitation to serious PC gamers and those interested in a high-performance, high-value computer.

 

Alpine INA-W900
The Alpine INA-W900 is a solid choice for most users' in-car entertainment and navigation needs, but it will require a few upgrades to match our current favorite in functionality.

 

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Does America have a water crisis? [SMARTPLANET]

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Does America have a water crisis?

Scientists studied the state of the river system and it isn't looking so good.  Read the full story

Two scientists win Nobel Prize for graphene; thinnest, strongest material ever

Two University of Manchester scientists win the 2010 Nobel Prize for Physics for their work with graphene, the thinnest, strongest material ever discovered. Read the full story

National Semi, Suntech team up for smart solar panels

National Semiconductor and Suntech Power Holdings said they will collaborate to develop smart solar panels. Read the full story

Study calculates energy lost via wasted food

Americans discard about a third of their food. Wasted along with rotten morsels and unconsumed scraps is a heavy consumption of fuel and petrochemicals. Read the full story

Armed with smart phones, 'citizen scientists' to collect disaster data

When disaster strikes, people in the flood zone or earthquake radius have the best access to data scientists need.  Read the full story

Ford backs algae biofuel research

A Ford research scientist says algae has some of the characteristic necessary to become a viable source of renewable fuel. Read the full story

Cell phone as the lever that lifts the world?

How a small handheld device is bringing five billion people into the global marketplace, one micro-task at a time.  Read the full story

Responding to recalls, Toyota equips new vehicles with 'smart stop' tech, black box recorders

In the wake of substantial vehicle recalls, Toyota says it is using smarter technology in new models to avoid repeats of its previous tech mishaps. Read the full story

Researchers design intelligent maritime surveillance system

Spanish researchers have designed an "intelligent" application for maritime surveillance that uses sensors and a pinch of artificial intelligence. Read the full story

Dubuque 2.0: IBM kicks off water conservation pilot in Iowa town

IBM and the City of Dubuque, Iowa are launching a four-month study to better understand water consumption and conservation by the city and its residents. Read the full story

GE, Miahona partner on sustainable water reuse tech in Saudi Arabia

GE partners with Miahona in its latest move to bring its water conservation technology to the increasingly populous but water-hungry Middle East. Read the full story

The French Secret

There is a devil behind many Parisiens' thin bodies. It comes in a paper tube, and you light the end of it. Then you inhale.  Read the full story

What we're reading...

Face research for autism; New Orleans blight; General Motors design; high-speed rail; machine that teaches itself.  Read the full story

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Friday, October 1, 2010

Your next laptop might not have Intel inside [PRODUCT WATCH]

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ARM's Race: Why your next laptop might not have Intel inside

The performance margin between smartphones and netbooks could soon disappear altogether. Over the last few weeks ARM and its customers have announced new products that promise to not only power a wave of "super-phones," but also push into tablets, netbooks, laptops, and even servers.

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Best of the Best: CPU and GPU roundup

For those of you who are agnostic when it comes to choosing components from Intel, AMD or NVIDIA, then here is the fruits of the past four posts in the "Best of the Best" series in a single post!

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Go hands and eyes free with StartTalking Android application

People spend too much time interacting with their smartphones while driving and in many States it is illegal. StartTalking solves this problem for Android owners with a hands and eyes free solution available now for free.

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Nokia N8 shipments start today

It looks like Nokia proved it can meet shipping deadlines and the rumors of October delays was wrong. The Nokia N8 is now shipping to buyers.

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Borders announces their $140 Kobo Wireless eReader

Borders started out with the lowest cost ebook reader with the Kobo, but then others came back with ones at lower prices with WiFi. They have now fired back with their own WiFi model to get back in the game.

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A desktop orange: Two new Predator PCs

For the two latest additions to the lineup, the company has kept adical design for one model and added a tamer version that just uses orange as an accent color.

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Gateway unveils NV59C66u notebook with integrated WiMAX card

Gateway's latest notebook release of the day is the NV59C66u, which stands out given that it has an an integrated WiMAX card.

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Toshiba rolls out Satellite C660, Pro C660 laptops for everyday use

Toshiba Europe has announced a pair of notebook computers intended for getting everyday computing needs done, including one with a professional slant.

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Latest Reviews

 

Yamaha RX-V667
Yamaha's RX-V667 is one of the best midrange AV receivers of 2010, with excellent sound quality, a best-in-class user interface, and more connectivity than its competitors, but it may be more AV receiver than you need.

 

Apple LED Cinema Display (27-inch, 2010)
As a desktop display and USB extender, the 27-inch Apple LED Cinema Display works wonderfully; however, for $1,000, there are better monitors that offer more options, including PC and Mac compatibility.

 

LG Infinia 55LX9500
Loads of features, a nearly frameless design, and excellent overall 2D performance increase the appeal of the LG LX9500 series LED-based LCD TV, but its 3D picture needs work.

 

Olympus Stylus Tough 8010
The Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 is rugged on the outside, but average on the inside.

 

Seagate FreeAgent GoFlex Ultra-portable (1.5TB)
Even with the slightly low USB 3.0 performance, the GoFlex Ultra still makes an excellent portable external hard drive.

 

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