All the stories tagged with: Computers
Skype introduces Skype 2.5 beta
05/05/2006, Skype 2.5 beta is out, offering even more features and functionality. This freeware comes with a simpler registration process for new Skype customers, offering a more intuitive dialling system. The conference calling feature has been improved tremendously, offering excellent voice [...]
Toshiba UK offers 66% off notebooks
05/04/2006, Toshiba and Intel are offering up to 66% in rebates on certain Intel Core Duo notebooks with a caveat – England must win the World Cup that will be held in Germany this summer. U.S. customers will be disappointed to [...]
Hotplate doubles as USB hub
05/04/2006, This USB hotplate is no ordinary hotplate, it acts as a 4-port hub as well. For around $25, you can now keep your morning cup of joe warm beside your PC with the satisfying knowledge that you still have 4 [...]
Sotec WinBook WS334
05/04/2006, Sotec’s new WinBook WS334 weighs a mere 1.58kg. This lightweight notebook measures 274mm x 232mm x 34mm and comes with a lovely 12.1″ XGA (1024 x 768) display, an Intel Celeron M380 (1.60GHz) processor, 256MB RAM, a 40GB hard drive, [...]
Belkin MIMO USB Network Adapter
05/03/2006, The Belkin MIMO USB Network Adapter offers 802.11b/g connectivity, wireless encryption standards for greater security, and can be plugged into USB 1.0, 1.1, and 2.0 ports to offer up to 1,000 feet of wireless coverage. Since it uses Airgo chips, [...]
Samsung develops 7" WVGA screen
05/03/2006, Samsung has developed a 7″ WVGA, single-chip LCD screen that will be used in mobile devices such as Portable Media Players and GPS systems for automobiles. Offering a 400:1 contrast ratio, a brightness level of 450 nits, and a high [...]
Buffalo introduces new DriveStation
05/02/2006, Buffalo’s new DriveStation line of SATA USB 2.0 hard drive solutions are available in capacities ranging from the 160GB model ($159) to the massive 500GB version ($449). The Windows and Mac-compatible DriveStation is useful to store and manage important digital [...]
BW1000 Triple Blu-ray Burner from BenQ
05/01/2006, If you’re looking for a device that writes Blu-ray, DVD, and CD formats, then the BW1000 Triple Blu-ray Burner from BenQ fits the bill. All Blu-ray disc formats are supported, offering 2X read and write in Serial ATA interface that [...]
French company develops new UMPC
04/28/2006, French company It’s Label has developed a new UMPC specifically for the French market. It is a convenient marriage of both form and function, featuring a 1.0GHz VIA C7M NaNo processor and runs on the Windows XP Tablet PC OS. [...]
USB MyPet Webcam cranks the cuteness factor
04/28/2006, MyPet webcams are hidden within an adorable stuffed animal, making them the ideal gift for your girlfriend whom you cannot bear to part with even for a second. Choose from MyMonkey or MyPuppy models – both of them come with [...]
Rangemax NEXT Wireless Router from Netgear
04/28/2006, The Rangemax NEXT Wireless Router is the first 802.11n model to be shipped from Netgear. If you’re looking for something that will not end up in the vortex of obsolescence anytime soon, this router can offer that and more. It [...]
Yahoo! Go PVR software is going for…free
04/27/2006, Yahoo!’s Go software transforms a PC into a TV-centric, connected appliance. Being completely free, it is a good place to start for the maiden experience of dealing with PVR software. Yahoo! Go is actually a rebranded version of the vaunted [...]
U201 USB phone from Soyo
04/27/2006, The U201 USB phone from Soyo ships with a headset jack, a mute button, and a hands-free speaker for hassle-free conversations. It also features a personalized ringtone, caller ID, call history, and Skypeout balance display amongst others. A built-in 16-bit [...]