Tech Hardware News

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NuVJ video controller introduced
ArKaos and Numark have teamed up to create a new tool for visual performance artists and DJs called the NuVJ. A video mixer for DJs, NuVJ is a combination hardware/software interface that's Mac and PC-compatible. A price was not announced.
4/3/2006 4:31:10 AM

Is your PC "Vista Capable?"
Ok, so maybe there was a little confusion on the part of Microsoft. Yeah, their hardware requirements for Vista seem are a little obscure -- and don't even get us started on that system analysis thing of theirs.
4/2/2006 1:58:41 PM

Intel Sets Out to Discover New Worlds for the PC
The chip maker's Discover the PC project will help build low-price hardware for emerging markets.
3/31/2006 12:52:13 PM

Intel Debuts Ruggedized PC Platform for Rural India
Intel has launched a new platform with the goal of bridging the gap between the technology haves and have-nots. The chip giant developed the platform, named the Community PC, after the company conducted studies that indicated a clear desire for technology access exists in remote communities in India.
3/30/2006 4:30:31 PM

WD Wins Three Tom's Hardware Guide 2005 Readers' Choice Awards
Western Digital Corp. again has been named "Best Storage Product Manufacturer" in the hard drive industry by the readers of Tom's Hardware Guide , a leading Web reviewer of PC and consumer electronics hardware components.
3/28/2006 6:44:00 PM

Vista delay may hurt PC sales
Buy a PC sooner -- or later? That's the question facing consumers this year. Last week, Microsoft announced that it won't begin selling its much-anticipated new operating system, Windows Vista, to consumers until early next year. Vista previously was expected in the second half of 2005.
3/28/2006 5:27:38 AM

Techno News - UMPC's and Origami, Kensington and Bluetooth In-Car Radio
A look at some of the latest gizmos, software and hardware in the technology and this time we look at a new iPod speaker system, an in-car radio with the latest Bluetooth technology and Microsoft's Origami for Ultra Mobile PC's, with a few words from their GM Otto Berkes.
3/28/2006 5:26:23 AM

Report: Vista Delay Won't Impact PC Sales Much
PC shipments will not be affected by Vista's delay, IDC said Monday in a report.
3/27/2006 11:34:33 AM

Looking for answers With delay of Micrsoft's Vista, consumers are rethinking their PC-buying plans
Buy a PC sooner -- or later? That's the question facing consumers this year. Last week, Microsoft announced that it won't begin selling its much-anticipated new operating system, Windows Vista, to consumers until early next year. Vista previously was expected in the second half of 2005.
3/27/2006 5:11:26 AM

Vista Delay Could Put Damper on PC Industry's Holiday Plans
Microsoft has again postponed the highly anticipated release of the consumer version of Windows Vista, dealing a blow to PC makers who had hoped to ride a wave of upgrades to stronger sales and causing a sell-off of Microsoft stock. The software giant now says Windows Vista should be widely available in January of 2007 rather than during the fourth quarter of this year.
3/26/2006 3:16:18 PM

Finally! Apple hardware can now run Windows
Well, that didn't take long. It's been only a couple of months since Apple released its new line of computers running on Intel processors, the same processors that run many Windows-based computers. At that time, pundits said, it would be only a matter of time before Apple hardware would run Windows.
3/26/2006 3:10:45 AM

Condemned: Criminal Origins for PC - New Screenshots
10 PC Screenshots posted, from Monolith Productions
3/25/2006 3:40:03 PM

Price guides for building your own PC
GotFrag has published a few guides for DIY computer enthusiasts out there intended to help you get the most bang for your buck when building your own PC. The guides cover building your own budget,...
3/24/2006 3:14:39 PM

Novell and PC makers mull bundled SUSE
Novell is talking to a number of PC OEMs about getting its upcoming SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 10 preinstalled on the hardware systems they ship.
3/23/2006 7:31:26 PM

Hands on Hardware: Update Windows XP Media Center
In past Hardware columns, we've explained how to build your own Media PC running Microsoftâ€™s Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 software.
3/23/2006 12:03:36 PM

Ageia Takes PC Game Physics to New Level
Developer of hardware-accelerated physics for PC games unveils a processor geared towards enhancing real-time physics in PC gaming.
3/22/2006 12:53:07 PM

Vista Delay Could Harm PC Sales
Microsoft's announcement that its major operating system would be pushed back until after the holidays has caused concern about how the news will affect PC sales.
3/22/2006 9:37:10 AM

PC Upgrade Planning: 2006 Edition
Build It: Planning your next PC upgrade or new system build? We survey the landscape for memory, chipsets, graphics hardware, and CPUs. AMD moves to DDR2, Intel readies its new architecture, and DirectX 10 shifts the graphics landscape. We tell you what to expect--and when.
3/21/2006 9:20:20 AM

How To Keep Your PC Up To Speed
Even if you treat your computer with the utmost reverence, it may slow down with time. But it doesn't have to, at least not in the early years of your relationship. CBS' Larry Magid has tips on easy, inexpensive PC maintenance.
3/21/2006 3:24:39 AM

SunRocket Weighs PC-To-PC VOIP
VOIP company SunRocket is exploring the concept of adding PC-to-PC communication, its new chief executive said late last week.
3/20/2006 10:50:20 AM

Media PC adds music, video, TV to home network
With enough hardware horsepower to deliver movielike graphics and high-quality sound, Microsoft Corp.'s Xbox 360 is setting a new standard for video games. But the console isn't just about shoot'em-ups and virtual sports.
3/20/2006 4:15:17 AM

Software Notebook: Microsoft's other secret hardware project
Transmeta Corp., which specializes in microprocessors for handheld computers and other machines, is working on a "proprietary Microsoft project" -- but neither company will say what it is.
3/19/2006 9:35:30 PM

Samsung Banking on Vista-Driven Hardware Upgrades
PC hardware upgrades ushered in with Microsoft's forthcoming Vista operating system should deliver a bump in year-end shipments and revenue for vendors, according to Samsung. The electronics giant stressed the advantage for users of making a $100 to $250 upgrade of flash memory and other hardware versus incurring the expense of a new computer.
3/16/2006 2:08:29 PM

Atari Revs Its Engine Harder With 'Test Drive: Unlimited' for PC
the ultimate online automotive gaming experience for Xbox 360 and PC gamers.
3/16/2006 11:33:25 AM

Gates mocks Negroponte's poor peoples' PC
Bill Gates has mocked the USD100 Linux-based, wind-up powered PC which is being pitched by MIT Media Lab co-founder Nicholas Negroponte for developing markets.
3/16/2006 5:06:09 AM

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