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Scientists take images of atomic spin for the first time

, Apr 28th 2010 Discuss [0]

Computer processors today are so much faster than the processors of only a few years ago that it is amazing when you stop and think about it. In the future computers will need to use different technology to be able to continue to advance at the rate we see today. Read The Full Story

Lenovo ThinkCentre A70z Review

, Apr 7th 2010 Discuss [0]

Lenovo’s attempts at all-in-one PCs have so far been confined to their consumer-centric lines, but with the ThinkCentre A70z they’re pushing for your office (or at least your home-office). A sober black monolith with a surprisingly affordable price tag, Lenovo have paired the A70z with ambitious boot-time promises; is that enough to score a place on your desk? Check out the full SlashGear review after the cut.

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iBUYPOWER Paladin F Series Desktop Review

, Mar 22nd 2010 Discuss [1]

With the arrival of Intel’s Core i7-980X hexacore processor, we’re told we can expect even greater extremes of performance; several gaming and workstation manufacturers have already announced new models using the desktop CPU. Custom desktop builder iBuyPower sent over their latest machine, the Paladin F Series Desktop, pairing the i7-980X with dual ATI graphics and liquid-cooling. Could this be the fastest desktop we’ve ever tested? Read on for the full SlashGear review.

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Microsoft computing pioneer wins Turing Award [Video]

, Mar 10th 2010 Discuss [0]

Computing pioneer and Microsoft technical fellow Chuck Thacker was honored today with the Turing Award; widely considered as the highest distinction in the field of computing, and dubbed the "Nobel Prize of computing".  The Association of Computing Machinery (ACM) lauded his work in pioneering the networked personal computer, and for his involvement as the co-creator of the Alto personal computer. Read The Full Story

Habey unveils tiny BIS-6620 HTPC

, Feb 23rd 2010 Discuss [1]

Small is good when it comes to trying to find a way to fit a desktop computer on your desk or into your entertainment center for use as a HTPC. A company called Habey has unveiled its latest tiny computer that is called the BIS-6620. Read The Full Story

Stream modular computing concept Locus OS video

, Feb 8th 2010 Discuss [1]

Industrial designer Barton Smith's Stream modular computing concept isn't especially new - though we're still yet to see truly modular PCs as he envisages - but what we he hasn't shown us until now is the Locus OS that would run on it.  Designed, Barton Smith says, prior to webOS, Android and iPhone OS 3.0, Locus OS is an activity-based platform which organizes widgetized desktops around locations (such as the kitchen or office) and activities (such as travel), flicking between them based on GPS and WiFi mapping.  What we like about it, though, is just how clean, slick and natural the whole thing looks. Video demo after the cut Read The Full Story

AirMouse aims to prevent repetitive stress injuries

, Feb 1st 2010 Discuss [1]

I have seen some strange mice over the years with different shapes and gobs of buttons. Most of them all have a specific purpose in mind be it letting gamers bind a gazillion commands to the mouse or preventing injuries like carpal tunnel for workers who spend lots of time working on a computer each day. Read The Full Story

Apple 27-inch iMac orders face three week delay

, Jan 21st 2010 Discuss [0]

Apple have unexpectedly delayed shipments of new 27-inch iMac orders, extending the anticipated wait-time to three weeks.  Earlier this week, the company had been fulfilling new orders in under a week; similarly, the 21.5-inch iMac is shipping in just 24hrs. Read The Full Story

NEC unveils new line of PCs in Japan

, Jan 18th 2010 Discuss [0]

NEC is mostly known here in America for its line of LCDs and monitors for computer users and some other gear. The company isn’t known in America for computers, but it offers several new computers in Japan that were just announced. The new line includes notebooks, netbooks, and all-in-one machines. Read The Full Story

Recompute cardboard computer now in production

, Jan 13th 2010 Discuss [2]

PC manufacturers often treat environmental friendliness as something that begins and ends with using recycled materials for the packaging, but what about the average desktop PC casing itself?  Recompute's "sustainable computer" concept has been making the rounds since last year, but the company have just announced that the first of the cardboard-chassis PCs are now going into production. Read The Full Story

MSI demoes 1080P Projector PC concept

, Jan 8th 2010 Discuss [0]

MSI’s new projector concept isn't only just a projector.  Demoing at CES, MSI is “combing the brilliance of a projector with the versatility of a PC”.  That’s right – it’s a projector with a built-in PC, and cam project up to of 60 glorified inches of HD video on to any white screen, wall, or if rotated 90 degrees (with help from the attachable stand), even the ceiling. Read The Full Story

CyberPower drops Gamer Xtreme 1000 and 6000 gaming desktops

, Jan 7th 2010 Discuss [0]

Gaming desktops are built for the enthusiast that wants to play video games and doesn't mind power for the extra power to get the best quality they can. CyberPower has unveiled two new gaming desktops powered by Intel Core i3 CPUs at CES called the Gamer Xtreme 1000 and the Gamer Xtreme 6000. Read The Full Story
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