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Apple Files 10 Claims Against Psystar
July 18, 2008
on Desktop Computers
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Jane McEntegart
Details of the suit filed by Apple against Mac cloner Psystar are doing the rounds and it doesn’t look good for those of you who actually purchased the computer. Read more
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One Billion PCs In Use Worldwide - Gartner
June 24, 2008
on Desktop Computers
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DigiTimes
The number of installed PCs worldwide has surpassed one billion units, according to Gartner. Read more
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Microsoft Deals Office Service Pack For Mac
May 13, 2008
on Desktop Computers
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Mark Raby
Redmond (WA) - Microsoft has unveiled its first Service Pack for the Mac version of Office 2008, adding new features and security enhancements to the Apple-specific release of the productivity software suite. Read more
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Microsoft Limits Capabilities of Low Cost PCs
May 12, 2008
on Notebooks and Laptops
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Kevin Tu
Microsoft will be offering steep discounts to PC manufactures that will use Windows XP in ultra low-cost desktops and notebooks. However, the discount comes with limitations, as Microsoft will be placing hardware restrictions for these manufacturers. In Read more
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Microsoft Windows XP SP3 Delayed Due to Bug
April 29, 2008
on Desktop Computers
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Kevin Tu
Microsoft announced today that it will be delaying the release of Windows XP Service Pack 3. Compatibility issues linked between the new service pack and Microsoft Dynamics Retail Management System, a retail chain management application, is cited as the Read more
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AMD Targets Small and Medium Businesses With AMD Branded PCs
April 28, 2008
on Desktop Computers
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Kevin Tu
AMD launches a new PC brand for corporate users with longer life cycles. Read more
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Apple's Boot Camp Adds Support For XP SP3
April 25, 2008
on Desktop Computers
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Mark Raby
Cupertino (CA) - Apple has updated its "Boot Camp" software, which allows users to run Windows operating systems on Intel-based Mac computers, to version 2. Read more
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Apple Mac Clones Now Available
April 14, 2008
on Desktop Computers
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Tuan Nguyen in Los Angeles
Computer system integrator Pystar announced its Mac clone platform called OpenMac. Essentially a PC with Apple’s OS X operating system, Psytar claims that its systems will offer customers the full experience of a Mac, performance and all, without the App Read more
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The Visual Computing Clash: NVIDIA CEO Opens A Can Of Whoop-ass For Intel
April 10, 2008
on Desktop Computers
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Theo Valich
Santa Clara (CA) - Nvidia and Intel are on a crash course: With Nvidia moving its GPUs into potential CPU territory and Intel tuning CPUs to take over GPU territory, you have a classic scenario for a confrontation between two industry giants that have the same goal - to shape the era of visual computing. Read more
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Apple Says AirPort Extreme With USB Drives Will Not Receive Support
April 8, 2008
on Desktop Computers
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Tuan Nguyen in Los Angeles
Apple this week told some of its AirPort Extreme customers that they will not receive official support for using external USB hard drives with Leopard’s Time Machine. With users up in arms, Apple is not moving from its decision, saying that it is not res Read more
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Blu-ray Reaches 60% Awareness In Two Years
April 3, 2008
on Desktop Computers
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Mark Raby
Santa Monica (CA) - More than 10 million households in the US now have a high-def disc player and more than half of the country is aware of the Blu-ray Disc format, according to a new study from Interpret. Read more
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Lite-On IT Reportedly Lands Blu-ray Disc OEM Orders From Dell
April 1, 2008
on Desktop Computers
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DigiTimes
Lite-On IT, the largest Taiwan-based maker of half-height optical disc drives (ODDs), has secured OEM orders for Blu-ray Disc (BD) ROM drives from Dell with a monthly shipment volume of 20,000-30,000 drives, according to suppliers of chipsets and other key components of ODDs in Taiwan. Read more
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Hynix To Cut NAND Flash Production
April 1, 2008
on Desktop Computers
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DigiTimes
Hynix Semiconductor has decided to cut production of NAND flash amid an industry-wide over-supply and fast falling prices, according to sources within the memory industry. Read more
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Outrage Over Creative's Decision To Remove User-modded Vista Driver
March 31, 2008
on Desktop Computers
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Theo Valich
Mountain House (CA) - There is a storm developing around Creative Labs, as the company is opening fire against rivals and users on multiple fronts. Read more
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Apple Considered World's Best Brand
March 31, 2008
on Notebooks and Laptops
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Tuan Nguyen in Los Angeles
Apple is the brand with the biggest impact on consumers world wide. According to a survey conducted by brandchannel.com, consumers all around the world are keeping their eyes most closely on Apple. The computer and music company gained top reviews in vir Read more