Filed under: Desktops, Laptops
We, along with a number of other publications, just got tipped off to HP’s plans to launch a new desktop called the HP Blackbird 002 next week. (Sorry, no, we think it’s separate from the HP Virtus we already saw.) The email’s after the break, but the long and short of it […]
Entries from August 2007
HP Blackbird 002 coming on Monday?
August 31, 2007
Fujitsu Siemens’ new AMILO Xi laptops go consumer-friendly
August 31, 2007
Filed under: Laptops
Fujitsu Siemens loves to court the business set, but deep within that suited exterior is a heart for the consumer, as shown by this mildly interesting pair of AMILO Xi laptops. The AMILO Xi 2428 runs a 15.4-inch screen and weighs 6.6 pounds, while big brother Xi 2528 goes for 17-inches and a […]
Dell XPS M1730 slips, now launching September 21st
August 31, 2007
Filed under: Laptops
We can’t ever guarantee launch dates on an unannounced product, but it looks like Dell’s internal shipment date for the new XPS M1730 just slipped, and has been pushed back to September 21st for the US, Europe, and Asia. Here’s the latest specs list (sorry, not much there has changed since before):
Intel Core […]
Microsoft lays down smack on AutoPatcher service, users not pleased
August 31, 2007
Filed under: Desktops, Laptops
Let’s face it, even those who do like using Windows (us included) aren’t too fond of Windows Update — and don’t even get us started on what sysadmins have to go through keeping Windows boxes up to date (yeah, we used to do that too). Which is why we’re so glad there’s […]
HP and Compaq unveil new AMD-powered laptops
August 31, 2007
Filed under: Laptops
Shortly after loosing a slew of AMD-based desktops, HP and Compaq have now unleashed a trio of Pavilion and Presario laptops powered by Advanced Micro Devices. The 17-inch Pavilion dv9500z series offers up a nice selection of AMD Turion 64 X2 processors, Windows Vista, up to 4GB of DDR2 RAM, an NVIDIA GeForce […]
Sierra Wireless intros AirCard 880U / 881U USB modems
August 30, 2007
Filed under: Cellphones, Laptops, Wireless
Hot on the heels of the AirCard 595U, Sierra Wireless is expanding its HSUPA offerings with a new duo of USB modems. The AirCard 880U and 881U both connect to your Windows or OS X-based computer via USB, sport the company’s TRU design features, and offer up a “theoretical maximum [upload] […]
California to bar teens from using mobiles, laptops whilst driving
August 30, 2007
Filed under: Cellphones, Handhelds, Laptops
California certainly won’t go down as the first place to ban cellphones whilst driving, but if Governor Schwarzenegger signs a new bill into law, mobiles won’t be the only thing teens can’t operate while behind the wheel after July 1, 2008. The bill, which was overwhelmingly approved by the Assembly, prevents […]
Palm’s Foleo in the wild?
August 30, 2007
Filed under: Cellphones, Laptops
We’re still of the opinion that Palm should just abandon the whole Foleo concept and work on making the Treo competitive again, but despite our pleas, the company appears to be proceeding towards launch — manufacturing delays or not. Our tipster spotted the gentlemen pictured rocking what certainly appears to be a […]
Ageia’s mobile PhysX PPU headed for Dell’s laptop line
August 29, 2007
Filed under: Gaming, Laptops
John Carmack may not believe in dedicated PPUs, but it seems that Dell certainly does, as IGN recently reported that the company is set to add Ageia’s new mobile PhysX PPU to its laptop line, a move that now appears to be all but confirmed by the above image residing on Ageia’s […]
Microsoft: Vista SP1 beta in September, due in Q108
August 29, 2007
Filed under: Desktops, Laptops
Looks like Microsoft is finally ready to tell people what the hell is going on with the first Vista service pack: chock full o’ bug fixes, performance optimizations, and improved reliability, Microsoft is shooting the beta to between 10,000 - 15,000 people in September (which means it’ll be about 10 minutes after […]
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