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Dell introduces XPS One 27

, May 29th 2012 Discuss [0]

Dell has today introduced a new all-in-one computer in the XPS range, the XPS One 27. As the name suggests, it features a 27-inch display, which has a 2560x1440 resolution with LED backlighting. The computer will ship with the choice of new two Ivy Bridge processors, the Core i5-3450s or the Core i7-3770s. Intel’s HD 4000 integrated GPU will come as standard, but there’s the option to add NVIDIA’s GT 640M GPU with 2GB of RAM also. Read The Full Story

VIA Technologies unveils fanless AMOS-3002 carputer

, May 17th 2012 Discuss [0]

VIA has unveiled a new and very small computer aimed at use in the in-vehicle control, digital signage, and kiosk markets. The new computer is called the AMOS-3002will and it uses a dual core processor and measures a compact 197 mm x 104 mm x 49 mm. The processor inside the machine is a 1 GHz Eden X2 combined with the VX900H MSP. Read The Full Story

Apple rumored to use Retina display in next iMac

, May 15th 2012 Discuss [6]

Apple may be gearing up to refresh its entire Mac lineup with Retina displays. The imminent MacBook Pro refresh has long been rumored to feature the new pixel-dense screen and now the next-gen iMac looks to be getting the same treatment. The new iMacs are also rumored to feature the latest Intel Ivy Bridge processors and a noticeably slimmer design. Read The Full Story

Alienware promises Ivy Bridge upgrades for current orders

, May 3rd 2012 Discuss [5]

After announcing that it was bringing Ivy Bridge to its M14X, M17X, and M18X models, Alienware is letting customers know that if they placed an order for one of these laptops before that news, and their order hasn't shipped yet, they'll be getting the new Intel CPU automatically, even though when they placed the order, it wasn't part of the product description. The company wants to avoid that feeling among customers who just barely missed out on the new upgrade. Read The Full Story

CyberpowerPC announces GeForce GTX 690 integration

, May 3rd 2012 Discuss [2]

High-end PC company Cyberpower Inc has announced that it will integrate Nvidia's powerful GeForce GTX 690 graphics card into a CyberpowerPC-branded desktop system. This is good news for enthusiasts who want to have the most up-to-date and high-end impressive graphics in their computers. It is mostly aimed toward those who spend a lot of time playing computer games, but media enthusiasts will also be able to appreciate its power. Read The Full Story

Pioneer BDR-2207 Blu-ray burner supports 3D

, May 1st 2012 Discuss [0]

If you're working on building a new computer for gaming or other uses, and you want a Blu-ray drive inside, Pioneer has a new offering you might want to check out. The new drive is called the BDR-2207, and it uses internal SATA connectivity. Pioneer says that the drive can read and write to all BDXL disc formats. Read The Full Story

Six-year-old boy may set world computer expert record

, Apr 29th 2012 Discuss [15]

There are a lot of computer whiz kids out there. We've all seen the local news stories about the teenager who's created an awesome app, or the high school student working on an ambitious robotics project. We've all met those guys. But how often do you see a six-year-old kid who's been creating video game emulators since he was four and knows computers better than most adults? Read The Full Story

Commodore founder and computer legend Jack Tramiel passes away

, Apr 9th 2012 Discuss [12]

Sad news today. Jack Tramiel, founder of Commodore International and computer legend has passed away at the age of 83, according to Forbes. After surviving imprisonment at Auschwitz during WWII Tramiel went on to lead an aspiring life. Probably best know for Commodore International, and in the gaming community at large. Read The Full Story

Raspberry Pi sees ZX Spectrum emulator port

, Mar 30th 2012 Discuss [0]

So far, everyone scrambling to get their hands on the much sought after Raspberry Pi seem to be hoping to use it as a media player. The cheap Linux computer is capable of decoding 1080p video, and its low profile makes it ideal for the living room. Clearly, everyone needs to think a little bigger. One enterprising user has managed to port a ZX Spectrum emulator to the computer for some retrotastic gaming. Read The Full Story

Dr. Fill crossword-solving computer loses to humans

, Mar 19th 2012 Discuss [1]

It was a bit of a man versus machine competition at the recent American Crossword Puzzle Tournament in New York City, and this time around, man won. More precisely, 140 humans did better than a computer program designed specifically to solve the mind-bending puzzles. It sped through some, but others, like one where competitors had to spell given words backward, threw it for a loop. Read The Full Story

Computer will compete at annual American Crossword Puzzle Tournament

, Mar 13th 2012 Discuss [0]

Its presence will be more symbolic than anything else, but it will nevertheless be interesting to watch how well a computer program can compete against the best humans when it comes to solving crossword puzzles - something that one would used to think would absolutely need a human element to solve. The program in question was developed by a developer named Matt Ginsberg. Read The Full Story

Raspberry Pi hit by manufacturing delay

, Mar 9th 2012 Discuss [2]

Last week the $35 Raspberry Pi computer went on sale, seeing strong demand and a total buyout of stock in under two hours. Those hoping to see the Linux machine hitting their doorsteps in the near future could be in for some disappointment: the Raspberry Pi foundation announced that it has suffered a production setback. Read The Full Story
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