Metered Bandwidth = Bad Idea
PC Mechanic :: Wednesday, June 04, 2008
Time-Warner is testing out a new ISP pricing schema in Beaumont TX whereas people would be given a monthly data usage cap between 5 and 40GB. Anything over that amount and the customer is charged $1 per GB. This has “bad idea” written all over it because it restricts customers as to what they can do […]
Traveling With a MacBook Air, Part 1
PC World :: Wednesday, June 04, 2008
What’s it like to take Apple’s sexy new ultraportable on a cross-country business trip?
Intel 4-Series Chipsets: G43, G45, P45
Techgage :: Wednesday, June 04, 2008
Intel’s next-generation chipset offerings in the mid-range and enterprise-level markets have arrived in the form of three mid-range offerings in Intel’s 4-Series of chipsets, including two with integrated graphics. In this article, we’ll lay out the differences, and help you understand your new options.
Sony PlayStation 3 (40GB; as Blu-ray Disc Player)
PC World :: Wednesday, June 04, 2008
Game console system doubles as a great Blu-ray Disc player, too.
Acrobat 9 Aims to Reinvent PDFs
PC World :: Wednesday, June 04, 2008
A first look at Adobe’s revamped Acrobat, featuring file grouping, document comparison, and a trio of capable versions.
Federated Identity How-To (Windows Live Domains or Google Apps)
PC Mechanic :: Wednesday, June 04, 2008
Note: This is a seriously techy article – but very useful to those that need this type of information. Question: What is a federated identity? Answer: Wikipedia describes it as “the process of a user’s authentication across multiple IT systems or even organizations.” The layman’s answer: It’s the thing that allows you to use your domain e-mail login […]
HP Officejet J6480 All-in-One Inkjet Multifunction Printer
PC World :: Wednesday, June 04, 2008
A raft of features makes this multifunction printer tempting, despite its middling performance and a few design flaws.
New ASUS Eee PC Models Arrive for 2008
Techgage :: Wednesday, June 04, 2008
At Computex 2008, ASUS has just introduced three new models into its Eee PC lineup of sub-notebook PCs, all three infused with Intel’s Atom CPU technology, as well as two with larger displays. We’ve got all the details you want right here.
Splitting The Atom: NVIDIA Tegra
Techgage :: Wednesday, June 04, 2008
NVIDIA took the opportunity at Computex to announce a brand-new chip series: Tegra. This high-performance/low power ‘system on a chip’ is set out to take on Intel’s Atom, and if all of NVIDIA’s claims are spot-on, everyone is going to want to have the chip in their mobile device once available.
Neat Receipts: Manage Business Cards and Receipts
PC World :: Wednesday, June 04, 2008
Here’s a handy little scanner for business cards and receipts, plus some games for your brain.
Lexmark X9575 Professional Inkjet Multifunction Printer
PC World :: Wednesday, June 04, 2008
Though this multifunction printer is well equipped for a small or home office, its ink costs restrict it to lower-volume use.
Microsoft TV: Too True to Be Funny!
PC World :: Wednesday, June 04, 2008
Two incompetent window installers. Scads of irate customers. Thank heavens it’s fiction!
Casual Friday: Conan Fights Four Free MMOs
PC World :: Wednesday, June 04, 2008
Who needs World of Warcraft? Discover a couple of free online games that are worth your time, and one regular MMO–Age of Conan–that’s worth your money.
Latest Blu-ray Players Add Bonus Features
PC World :: Wednesday, June 04, 2008
Philip’s unit shoots to the top thanks to its balance of price and impressive image quality. Sony’s PS3 remains a strong runner-up.
Handset Hands-On: The LG Electronics Vu
PC World :: Wednesday, June 04, 2008
How does the LG Electronics Vu stack up against the Apple iPhone? Our cell phone columnist finds out.
ASUS P5Q Deluxe – P45 Is Off to a Great Start
Techgage :: Wednesday, June 04, 2008
Intel’s P45 is due out next month, but the boards are already rolling in. Our first look is at ASUS’ P5Q Deluxe, a DDR2 offering that’s feature-packed and comes in at a great price. Features include a layman’s RAID tool, updated Splashtop, lots of connectivity, a great layout and more.
Dell 968w Inkjet Multifunction Printer
PC World :: Wednesday, June 04, 2008
A light-volume small or home office could appreciate this multifunction printer’s Wi-Fi and tolerate a few shortcomings.
ASUS Xonar DX 7.1 Sound Card
Techgage :: Wednesday, June 04, 2008
ASUS finally antes up to the bang-for-the-buck table with a value-priced product in their Xonar family of performance audio cards. It’s got a solid feature set, and debuts with ASUS’ new DS3D GX 2.0 environmental DSP, but does it break new ground in the price/performance department?
Traveling With a MacBook Air, Part 2
PC World :: Wednesday, June 04, 2008
Apple’s much-hyped ultra-thin laptop can be an ideal traveling companion–but it’s not for everyone.
Now Playing: High-Def Movies
PC World :: Wednesday, June 04, 2008
Whether you choose a Blu-ray Disc player or opt to access your video from the Web, here are the best options for watching high-definition movies on your TV.
The Icrontic-style Team Fortress 2 Ultimate Pyro guide
Icrontic :: Wednesday, June 04, 2008
Greg “fatcat” Jones gives us his thoughts on becoming the ultimate Pyro in Team Fortress 2.
The 10 Most Annoying Habits of Technology Companies
PC World :: Wednesday, June 04, 2008
Fed up with rebate hassles, nagging software, and skimpy support? So are we! The everyday practices of hardware, software, and Web firms can drive their customers bonkers. Here’s how to fight back.
Asus Eee PC 900 Mini-Notebook
PC World :: Wednesday, June 04, 2008
This $549 mini-notebook is one of the first Windows laptops to offer a multitouch pad.
Alienware Area 51 m15x Power Laptop
PC World :: Wednesday, June 04, 2008
One of the most powerful laptops yet invaded the PC World Test Center–and provided unearthly performance.
Paglo Taps Community Expertise for Managing PCs and Networks
PC World :: Wednesday, June 04, 2008
Highly customizable beta service lets you monitor systems, receive problem alerts, and more.
LG W2452T 24-Inch Wide-Screen LCD Display
PC World :: Wednesday, June 04, 2008
Attractive industrial design doesn?t make up for this model?s lack of basic features.
Canon Pixma MX7600 Inkjet Multifunction Printer
PC World :: Wednesday, June 04, 2008
If you can afford it, this fast, full-featured multifunction inkjet printer will suit any small business or home office.
MediaGate MG-450HD
PC World :: Wednesday, June 04, 2008
Reasonably priced media streamer has good file support but a poor user interface and remote.
V7 D24W33 24-Inch Wide-Screen LCD Display
PC World :: Wednesday, June 04, 2008
Despite a bevy of features and a low price, but this monitor fails to impress, due to indifferent image quality.
Sharp BD-HP20U Blu-ray Disc Player
PC World :: Wednesday, June 04, 2008
This Blu-ray player delivers video that looks and sounds great.
Pioneer Elite BDP-95FD Blu-ray Disc Player
PC World :: Wednesday, June 04, 2008
This Blu-ray player’s built-in media server doesn’t justify its high price.
Links to Reviews for June 1-3
PC Mechanic :: Wednesday, June 04, 2008
ASUS P5Q Motherboards “The ASUS P5Q Deluxe motherboard will be available in the first week of June, together with the P5Q Pro and the P5Q motherboards. The other models, the P5Q3 Deluxe, the P5QC and P5Q Premium, will be launched later. Here’s the breakdown of their features and prices.” Dell UltraSharp 2408WFP “While most early adopters and Gen […]
Firefox 3 Hogs Memory Like Crazy
PC Mechanic :: Wednesday, June 04, 2008
When Mozilla released Firefox 3 as a public release candidate, it was supposed to fix a bunch of memory leaks and use less memory. In fact, it reads: Memory usage: Several new technologies work together to reduce the amount of memory used by Firefox 3 over a web browsing session. Memory cycles are broken and collected […]
From Apple: Go Refurb, Save A Buck Or Two
PC Mechanic :: Wednesday, June 04, 2008
Is a new Mac too expensive? Not to worry, you can always go refurb (or as Apple puts it: “Apple Certified Refurbished Mac”). You can see all the current offers from Apple here. Here’s the listings that stood out to me as the best values: Refurbished iMac 20-inch 2.0GHz Intel Core 2 DuoPrice: $949 The 20-inch is a decent […]
Desktop Linux Face-Off: Ubuntu 8.04 vs. Fedora 9
PC World :: Wednesday, June 04, 2008
New versions of two of the world?s biggest Linux distributions have hit the street. How do they match up?
Inside a Classic: The TRS-80 Model 100
PC World :: Wednesday, June 04, 2008
Instant-on, with a comfortable keyboard and 20 hours of battery life: Little wonder this Radio Shack model is one of the most popular portables of all time. We offer a look at the guts of this featherweight champion.
