MSI starts shipping two 12.1-inch, AMD-powered Wind12 U230 netbooksTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 9:51PMIt sure took 'em long enough -- just over four months if you're keeping score -- but MSI has finally shipped its next-generation netbook. The AMD-powered Wind12 U230 has left the docks today in two distinct flavors (the U230-033 and U230-040), with both touting Windows 7 Home Premium, a 12.1-inch WXGA (1,366 x 768) display, ATI's Radeon HD3200 graphics, 2GB of RAM, 802.11b/g/n WiFi, a 6-cell ...
Mayor's tactic rejectedTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 12:50PMSt. Catharines Mayor Brian McMullan's attempt to cut this year's tax increase in half failed Monday night, when his plan to dip into reserves was defeated. City councillors voted 9--4 to reject McMullan's effort to use the city's $613,000 working reserve to reduce this year's tax increase.[...]
Four reasons to beware fake Intel CPUsMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 7:37PMReports have been circulating that online retailer Newegg sold as many as 300 counterfeit Intel Core i7 processors . The inferior packaging, blatant spelling errors, and blank product manual were major red flags for observant customers in this case, but the issue highlights the fact that fake CPU's are out there.
Four Reasons to Beware Fake Intel CPU'sMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 1:18PMIntel is investigating reports that Newegg sold as many as 300 fake Core i7 processors. Here are four reasons to be extra cautious about counterfeit hardware.
Four Reasons to Beware Fake Intel CPU'sMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 11:27AMReports have been circulating that online retailer Newegg sold as many as 300 counterfeit Intel Core i7 processors. The inferior packaging, blatant spelling errors, and blank product manual were major red flags for observant customers in this case, but the issue highlights the fact that fake CPU's are out there. You might think your computer is "Intel Inside", but is it?
You want 64-bit Office 2010? You can't handle 64-bit!!!Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 6:26AMWindows 7 bought with it the increased popularity of 64-bit operating systems on the desktop, replacing the older, memory-constrained 32-bit platform. But just because your system can handle a 64-bit OS doesn't mean that you're ready for 64-bit Office 2010. by Adrian Kingsley-Hughes
ARM upgrades AMBA spec for on-chip commsMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 5:21AMProcessor intellectual property licensor ARM Holdings plc (Cambridge, England) has announced the availability of phase one of the AMBA-4 specification for on-chip communication. intellectualproperty - Law - ARM Holdings - Services - Lawyers and Law Firms
ARM upgrades AMBA spec for on-chip commsMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 5:14AMProcessor intellectual property licensor ARM Holdings plc (Cambridge, England) has announced the availability of phase one of the AMBA-4 specification for on-chip communication.
Incentives increase heating, cooling upgradesSunday, March 7, 2010 @ 11:35PMFor the Carrolls, the time was right to replace the loud, outdated equipment that supplied their Ridge Point subdivision home with heat and cooling.
YWCA project to create housing for Stark's homelessSunday, March 7, 2010 @ 10:55PMHousing for the homeless is one of the missions of the YWCA of Canton. Construction work has started on the agency’s Gateway House II project on Walnut Avenue NE, which will provide permanent supportive housing for the homeless population in Stark County, or those facing homelessness. Local, state and federal funds are making the project possible. A family shelter is also planned as part of ...
Wall Street Beat: Expectations Rise for Hardware, ChipsThursday, March 4, 2010 @ 4:40PMThough the recession still casts a shadow over the technology market, some upbeat reports about chips, PCs and mobile devices helped strengthen confidence in the sector this week.
Know when to say: 'Buy'Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 1:33PMQ: I've been looking for my first home for several months now. In my price range, it seems like there are fewer and fewer good homes available. When I first started looking, there were lots of houses, although they were hard to get because so many buyers would be trying to get them.
Neighborhoods gird for city cuts as capital budget vote nearsThursday, March 4, 2010 @ 7:26AMPlywood boards scrawled with graffiti cover the doors and windows of more than half the homes in the 2700 block of Tivoly Ave. Drug dealers move along the street, lingering on the porches of vacant houses, residents say. Jagged bottles, mangled plastic chairs and broken toys are heaped in a vacant lot.
TI new MSP430 MCU Value Line gives 8-bit developers up to 10X performance and 10X battery lifeThursday, March 4, 2010 @ 3:26AMDALLAS, March 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Committed to solving the growing performance and efficiency challenges of the 8-bit market, Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) (NYSE: TXN) today announced the MSP430 microcontroller (MCU) Value Line that offers superior 16-bit MCU performance and industry leading ultra-low power consumption at ultra-low 8-bit MCU prices.
EDGEMERE MAKES $5,000 DONATION TO SENIOR ADULT SERVICESWednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 6:43PMEdgemere senior living community, in conjunction with the Senior Quality Lifestyles Corporation (SQLC) Charitable Foundation , recently honored the Senior Adult Services with a $5,000 donation.
Crackdown 2 – updated impressionsWednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 2:48PMTrue breaths of fresh air are a rare thing in videogames, but Crackdown was a genuine belter. Three years on, it’s tricky to recall a single release – let alone a rival sandboxer – that’s felt quite so joyously, triumphantly gamey.
Dell: Appeal of vertically integrated IT stack vastly overblownWednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 12:41PMTwo Dell executives said that there's a minority of customers that want a big integrated stack of technology from enterprise vendors, but most companies are wary of consolidating with one supplier.
TI unveils MCU Value LineWednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 7:51AMBANGALORE, INDIA: Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) today announced the India launch of MSP430 microcontroller (MCU) Value Line, which the company claims, offers superior 16-bit MCU performance and ultra-low power consumption at 8-bit microcontroller prices.
Gone berserk in downtown New YorkMonday, March 1, 2010 @ 7:43PMNew York City is a war zone. From Times Square to Central Park to Harlem and Manhattan, even Penn Station, where it all began. You’re Alex Mercer, and your life will never be the same.
GlobalSCAPE Announces Product Enhancements, AMD Customer Deployment, and CoreTrace Reseller AgreementMonday, March 1, 2010 @ 6:00AMSAN FRANCISCO----GlobalSCAPE, Inc. , a leading developer of secure information exchange solutions, today announced enhancements to its enterprise MFT solution, Enhanced File Transfer Server™; a new customer deployment at Advanced Micro Devices ; and that GlobalSCAPE will become a worldwide reseller of BOUNCER by CoreTrace™, the most tamper-proof and automated application whitelisting solution in ...
Lambton program provides rebuilt computersSunday, February 28, 2010 @ 3:44PMTYLER KULA The Observer Students in Lambton College's Information Technology program are donating 16 refurbished computers to local agencies as part of a hands-on business project.[...]
Crucial launches 'world's fastest SSD'Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 8:39AMCrucial continues its move into the SSD market with the new C300 SSD drive. Mark Hattersley chats with the company about its claim of "the world's fastest hard drive."
Community updateSaturday, February 27, 2010 @ 7:12AMMayors and officials representing Cullman County municipalities gathered Friday at the All-Steak to trade stories of happenings in their respective towns.
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PLAY: Just plain bewitchingFriday, February 26, 2010 @ 9:52AMLatch on to an amnesiac 500-year-old sexy witch who sets out to destroy ‘evil’ and you’re onto Bayonetta, a fabulously exciting game. FAIZUL AZIM SAIFUL jumps in.
Mini Barebone PC supports mini-ITX standard.Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 7:49AMBased on Intel's G41 Express chipset, XPC Barebone SG41J1 includes DirectX 10 Intel GMA X4500 GPU with DVI port. System is powered by 250 W power supply and features array of USB 2.0, PS/2, parallel, and serial ports. One PCI-Express x16 slot and one 32-bit PCI slot are available for further expansion. With linear controlled fans and large ventilation holes, XPC Barebone SG41J1 can be fitted ...
ASUS EeeBox PC EB1501: Stylish Entertainment Mini-PC Stumbles on SpeedThursday, February 25, 2010 @ 11:19PMThe EeeBox 1501 is a compact PC that could do well next to your TV, or in the dorm room--anywhere space is at a premium. And unlike most mini-PCs its size, it has an optical drive (a DVD writer/reader). That puts it in direct competition with Dell's Zino HD, so let's see how the two compare.
The Gallery has reframed itselfTuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 9:35AMHONOLULU — One Sunday last month at The Gallery at Ward Centre, artists armed with hammers, sledges, saws and wheelbarrows decided it was time for a major gallery makeover. Co-op members are still exchanging celebratory hugs and high-fives, and a reception Thursday will celebrate the project.
The Gallery has reframed itselfTuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 9:35AMHONOLULU — One Sunday last month at The Gallery at Ward Centre, artists armed with hammers, sledges, saws and wheelbarrows decided it was time for a major gallery makeover. Co-op members are still exchanging celebratory hugs and high-fives, and a reception Thursday will celebrate the project.
Print EditionTuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 7:18AMMonday, February 22, 2010 2:13 PM CST Area women, and a few girls, attended Midwinter High Tea at the Breckenridge Senior Center Saturday afternoon. They enjoyed tea or coffee, bars, sandwiches, cheesecake and other goodies.
Print EditionTuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 7:18AMMonday, February 22, 2010 2:13 PM CST Area women, and a few girls, attended Midwinter High Tea at the Breckenridge Senior Center Saturday afternoon. They enjoyed tea or coffee, bars, sandwiches, cheesecake and other goodies.
Aster upgrades data warehouse in three key areasTuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 4:16AMWhen Gartner Inc. placed Aster Data Systems Inc. firmly in the "Visionaries" section of its data warehousing "Magic Quadrant" last month, it seemed like faint praise.
Aster upgrades data warehouse in three key areasTuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 4:16AMWhen Gartner Inc. placed Aster Data Systems Inc. firmly in the "Visionaries" section of its data warehousing "Magic Quadrant" last month, it seemed like faint praise.
PROMISE Technology and PMC-Sierra Announce Commercial Availability of High-Performance SuperTrak 6G RAID SolutionTuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 4:00AMMILPITAS, CA and TAIPEI, TAIWAN--(Marketwire - 02/23/10) - PROMISE Technology, Inc ., a leading supplier of versatile RAID storage solutions catering to customers from enterprise to consumer, announced today commercial availability of its SuperTrak 6G SAS RAID controller cards with enterprise-level features for use in the entry, SMB and OEM markets. The SuperTrak 6G is available in production ...
PROMISE Technology and PMC-Sierra Announce Commercial Availability of High-Performance SuperTrak 6G RAID SolutionTuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 4:00AMMILPITAS, CA and TAIPEI, TAIWAN--(Marketwire - 02/23/10) - PROMISE Technology, Inc ., a leading supplier of versatile RAID storage solutions catering to customers from enterprise to consumer, announced today commercial availability of its SuperTrak 6G SAS RAID controller cards with enterprise-level features for use in the entry, SMB and OEM markets. The SuperTrak 6G is available in production ...
Ray McNulty: Dodgertown looking good, waiting for teamsTuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 12:04AMVERO BEACH — On George Washington’s birthday, I crossed the Indian River County line and embarked on what has become an annual pilgrimage to a once-hallowed patch of baseball ground that remains a nostalgic piece of Americana.I was on my way to Dodgertown.Historic Dodgertown.The only Dodgertown, really.And as I made the turn from Tommy Lasorda Lane onto Walt Alston Court on this sun-splashed ...