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Google's Chrome OS just a week away from launch? {Engadget}
Nov 13th 2009 9:20AM true, but this is Google... what if Google talked with Blizzard and convinced them to release a native World of Warcraft client? In one shot, 11+ million potential gamers have an option. Other companies might decide Linux needs a second look. Wishful thinking probably.
Intel purportedly fast-tracking Pine Trail platform, forgetting all about N270 / N280 at CES {Engadget}
Nov 9th 2009 10:59AM Odd pricing:
# Intel Atom N450: single-core with Hyper-Threading support, 1.66GHz, 512KB cache, x86-64, BGA437 package, $63 price-point;
# Intel Atom D510: dual-core with Hyper-Threading support, 1.66GHz, 1MB cache, x86-64, BGA437 package, $63 price-point;
Why would anyone opt for the single core, when the dual core with larger cache is the same price? Unless it is a simple typo and the prices should be $43, $53 and $63.
SEMA 2009: Meguiars Wraptivo brings vinyl car wraps to the masses {Autoblog}
Nov 6th 2009 1:59PM Only problem I see it that it looks like..... vinyl. After a bit I am sure the layer will look like those do-it-yourself window tinting deals with the bubbles everywhere.
AT&T sues Verizon over 'there's a map for that' ads {Engadget}
Nov 3rd 2009 4:29PM Verizon: 'We understand and sympathize with facts that AT&T does not understand the term 'coverage'. Therefore, we happily will provide the AT&T executives with Verizon phone which they can use to learn about it."
AT&T: 'We fully understand what 'coverage' means, and we sure don't need your phones...... our execs already have them...."
REPORT: Mad Max emerges from Thunderdome on Fury Road {Autoblog}
Oct 28th 2009 9:10AM The original had a 'feel' about it, which made it fun to watch. I think Death Race 2000 had the same 'feel' -- it's reboot was just an action flick with explosions and guns. I fear for Mad Max.
Onkyo's tiny ION-based P3 nettop has an even tinier removable DVD-ROM {Engadget}
Oct 19th 2009 10:20AM I still hope to build (or just buy) an Atom based media PC for my house. I have hopes for them after this weekend. A friend of mine built a new computer for his mother and we had it over hooked up to my 42" LCD TV (via VGA, no HDMI output). Atom 330, 2 gig ram and a terabyte drive. No ION, just the basic Atom system.
Running Windows 7 with VLC installed. First thing we tried was Youtube - ran several videos in normal and 'HD' mode, windowed and full screen. Ran quite nicely, not perfect in full screen but far better than I would have thought. Then we ran a XVID encoded movie and a ISO of another movie. The only time there were hiccups was in Full screen when the overlay would come up.
Impressed me by a lot. I think I'll go with an ION myself, but I think I could be satisfied with a plain vanilla Atom 330 system.
Verizon plans to support Google Voice, will launch two 'game-changing' Android devices in coming weeks {Engadget}
Oct 6th 2009 10:59AM game changing? Announce a reasonable "one price for unlimited everything" plan. THAT would be game changing.
VIDEO: 2012 Trailer - When Cali crumbles into the sea, you want a Lincoln Town Car {Autoblog}
Oct 6th 2009 9:12AM The worst thing about your post is that someone out there will cut/paste it into an email to some Hollywood bigwig, who will think...."That..... just.... might.... work!"
Missed the Google Wave beta? We've got hands-on! {Engadget}
Sep 30th 2009 2:59PM You misspelled 'first'.
Swordfish Net 102 Dual: the first netbook with twin Atom CPUs {Engadget}
Sep 30th 2009 10:30AM Indeed, I have located what I presume to be the recharging socket, but for some strange reason it doesn't appear to have the standard three-pin adaption. Now, do I have to use some kind of special adaptor? because, no matter what do, the lead just keeps falling out.
- Kryten
