Intel Smart Connect and Rapid Start technologies unveiled, coming by the holidays

May 31, 2011 No Comments

As part of its keynote at Computex today, Intel unveiled a pair of new sleep-related technologies, though funnily enough, neither of them is particularly boring. Smart Connect checks up periodically on web apps you have open while your computer is in sleep mode — meaning that email clients and in-browser web apps like Twitter and [...]

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Intel reveals skinny Ivy Bridge ‘Ultrabooks,’ Moore’s Law-defying Atoms

May 30, 2011 No Comments

Intel took the opportunity at Computex to update the tech-loving world on its processor plans, and it looks like those whispers we heard about low power and an accelerated Atom roadmap were spot on. Executive VP Sean Maloney didn’t divulge specific TDPs but did confirm that we could look forward to reduced power consumption and [...]

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ViewSonic ViewPad 10Pro boots an Intel Oak Trail CPU into either Android or Windows 7 Pro

May 30, 2011 No Comments

The ViewPad 10 era is over, here comes the epoch of the ViewPad 10Pro. Beyond the introduction of Intel’s Oak Trail Z670 1.5GHz processor, the new Windows 7 Pro / Android 2.2 dual-boot tablet throws in a 3G radio, 32GB of onboard storage (expandable via MicroSD or USB), and a 3500mAh battery that’s rated to [...]

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Gigabyte bolts an SSD to a motherboard (so you don’t have to)

May 28, 2011 No Comments

Gigabyte has decided to simplify matters for those who want the power of an SSD in their desktop, but don’t want to deal with the hassle of buying and connecting one. The company’s new Z68XP-UD3-iSSD (catchy, no?) motherboard comes with a 20GB Intel SSD 311 mounted right on it, which should sound somewhat familiar… Tweet [...]

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MeeGo Conference 2011 sights and sounds (video)

May 25, 2011 No Comments

So the MeeGo Conference is winding down here in San Francisco and we have prowled the exhibitor area over the past couple of days to bring you a taste of what’s stimulated our eyes and ears at the event so far… Tweet This Post

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Why Apple is trademarking Thunderbolt and why Sony might be left out

May 21, 2011 No Comments

Thunderbolt (formerly known as Light Peak) may have been developed by Intel, but it’s Apple that’s been snatching up all the trademark glory. The company first filed in November of 2010 in Jamaica, then followed up in February of this year by securing the rights to the name in Canada, before registering similar claims in [...]

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Droid X2, Intel Tablets, YouTube Debate Channel: This Morning’s Top Stories

May 18, 2011 No Comments

Welcome to this morning’s edition of “First To Know,” a series in which we keep you in the know on what’s happening in the digital world. We’re keeping our eyes on three particular stories of interest today… Tweet This Post

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Ten New Intel-Based Tablets to Be Unveiled at Computex

May 18, 2011 No Comments

Intel plans to introduce more than 10 new tablets at the Computex trade show, which is held from May 31 to June 4 in Taipei, the Wall Street Journal reports.Furthermore, Intel’s general manager for Asia-Pacific, Navin Shenoy, said we can expect to see more than 35 tablets based on Intel chips in 2011… Tweet This [...]

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Pioneer’s Discussion Table gets a thumping $37,000 price tag, taken for a spin (video)

May 12, 2011 No Comments

We thought the latest version of Microsoft’s Surface was pricey at $7,600, but it’s cheapo IKEA compared to Pioneer’s WWS-DT101 Discussion Table. We just reported that this beast is due to hit the Japanese market in July, but now we discover you might need as much as ¥3million (around $37,000) plus van hire before you [...]

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ASUS Eee PC 1015PX netbook now shipping, Atom N570 included

May 09, 2011 No Comments

Heads up, netbook enthusiasts: the ASUS Eee PC 1015PX is now available for stateside delivery. Essentially an upgrade to last year’s 1015PEM, this puppy rocks a 10.1-inch, 1024 x 600 display and houses a 1… Tweet This Post

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Apple iMac (spring 2011) review

May 09, 2011 No Comments

The heaviest of heavyweights in the all-in-one field has seen another update, another batch of new internals to liven up the aging (but still classy) chassis. Apple unveiled its latest iMac refresh last week, surprising nobody with a new selection of AMD Radeon HD graphics cards, quad-core Intel Sandy Bridge processors, and solid-state storage options, [...]

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HP unveils the Pavilion dv4, Envy 14 with Sandy Bridge, and a redesigned Mini 210

May 08, 2011 No Comments

With a Sandy Bridge refresh, a new 14-inch mainstream laptop, and a redesigned netbook, HP’s latest crop of consumer systems offers a little something for everyone. First up, there’s the 14-inch Pavilion dv4 (not to be confused with the metal-clad dm4), which bears the same Imprint finish and CoolSense technology as its siblings and ushers [...]

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