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HP reworks the Z Workstations

Tuesday, March 31st, 2009

HP has given their Z Workstation line for demanding applications an overhaul, coming out with three new models hot off the factory. The HP Z800, Z600 and Z400 Workstations have slim, angular shells made of brushed aluminum, while their insides allow various components to slide in and out easily with a cable-less design. All three are powered by an Intel Xeon processor with integrated memory controllers and Intel Turbo Boost Technology. They all have high-end Nvidia Quadro graphics, high definition (HD) audio, up to 7.5TB of storage and optional solid state drives.

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Firefox 3.0.8 update is out

Monday, March 30th, 2009

Mozilla has released Firefox 3’s latest update, which fixes two security issues from 3.0.7. The first fixes code that resulted in browser crashes when attempting to access a previously destroyed object, and the second fixes a problem with XSL stylesheets that also caused crashes. Both issues also open up space for malicious attacks.

Firefox 3.0.8 is a free download, and it should automatically update from earlier versions. If you’re looking to download the newest version, click here.

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Samsung brings the Propel Pro, Impression and Magnet phones to AT&T

Monday, March 30th, 2009

Samsung has released a bunch of very different mobile phones to AT&T. The metallic blue Samsung Impression (pictured above) is an AMOLED (active-matrix organic light-emitting diode) model, meaning it has an extremely bright and clear 3.2-inch screen. A full QWERTY keyboard slides out from underneath it, and its brilliant 3.2-inch display is also a touch screen.

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Nintendo Wii Menu update adds support for SDHC

Monday, March 30th, 2009

Nintendo has recently offered a new update for the company’s Wii console that enhances the console’s storage options. The Wii Menu 4.0 update will now allow the SD card slot to accept SDHC cards up to 32GB—a significant improvement over the old SD card slot’s 2GB ceiling. Wii Menu 4.0 will now also allow users to download content from the Wii shop channel directly to an SD or SDHC card and run them from the card slot using the SD Card Menu. Downloadable content includes WiiWare titles, Virtual Console Games and additional Wii Channels.

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Philips brings three new GoGear porta-players to the US

Monday, March 30th, 2009

Philips has announced that they’ll be bringing three new portable media players to the US market. Previously launched in Europe, the GoGear Aria and GoGear Opus will be pushed into the US shores by April, along with an affordable new media player called the GoGear ViBE.

The GoGear ViBE is a compact player that sports a 1.5-inch screen and a pretty hardy battery that’s listed to give you 25 hours for music playback and four hours of video. It supports Audible and Rhapsody services, an FM radio that can hold 20 station presets, and a voice recorder feature for taking down notes and reminders. Available in Black and White, the ViBE will be available this April for $49.99 (4GB) and $59.99 for the 8GB model.

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T-Mobile G1 gets a huge price drop on Amazon

Monday, March 30th, 2009

One of the iPhone’s closest touchscreen contenders, the Google Android-powered T-Mobile G1, is currently on sale at Amazon for $97.99 for a new two-year contract. That’s a little disheartening if you just got your G1 through T-Mobile’s site for the regular price, but if you’re looking to get a new G1 now, the price cut nets you $82 off the provider’s regular two-year deal.

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Google inches towards the semantic web with new search updates

Friday, March 27th, 2009

Google has taken a step towards the proverbial semantic Web with new refinements on its search leg. This, as the Internet giant has announced on its official blog, would usher in better search results to guide users more effectively to the correct information they need. (more…)

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Acer Veriton X270 business desktop guards your data

Friday, March 27th, 2009

Acer’s Veriton X270 business desktop is now available in the US, offering data security and high performance. This PC allows for remote computer reboots, diagnosis and repair, large file backups and interface password protection. Acer’s Empowering Technology management suite also enhances system performance and has a user-friendly interface for system tweaks, ensuring your data is safe and sound.

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The Sony Ericsson T707 unveiled

Friday, March 27th, 2009

Sony Ericsson has unveiled the latest addition to their stable of mobile phones, the lustrous and multimedia-friendly T707. And to complement its uber classy sleekness, the company also welcomes tennis star and class icon Maria Sharapova aboard its marketing trails.

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Samsung announces three mono laser printers

Friday, March 27th, 2009

There are some workplaces that only need black and white text printing. If your small office or home office is one of those, you might find Samsung’s new monochrome laser printers interesting. The company is introducing two new multifunction models, the SCX-5835FN and the SCX-4826FN, plus one basic unit, the ML-2855ND.

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