Computer industry

TechRadar Choice: DirectX 11 cards that won't break the bank

TechRadar (Free subscription) | 9 hours ago

AMD is on top of the graphics world right now. Its 48xx series has redefined gaming on a budget, while the brand new ATI Radeon HD 5870 is shredding all comers in the benchmarks stakes. Is AMD unbeatable? Not quite. The Radeon HD 5870 may be an incredible force of silicon-backed nature, but it costs considerably more than AMD's previous offerings. This is surprising given that AMD's recent successes...

EU extends review of Oracle’s Sun deal

Financial Times (Free subscription) | 9 hours ago

The European Commission, the EU’s main competition watchdog, has extended the deadline for approval of Oracle’s proposed $7.4bn merger with rival Sun Microsystems

• EU extends Oracle/Sun review deadline until Jan 27 - San Fransisco Chronicle
• EU extends Oracle/Sun review deadline until Jan 27 - Seattle Times
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About Rental Insurance

neilsamsung | 6 hours ago

Many renters don’t stop to think about what happens if there is a fire, someone breaks in and steals their new TV or stereo, or a visitor slips and falls on their property. The sad truth is; you will be responsible! While your landlord has insurance that covers the actual building, that coverage does not include your personal property or liability for injuries which occur in the space you rent

Good Hair Review

Film Junk (Free subscription) | 6 hours ago

Good Hair Directed by: Jeff Stilson Starring: Chris Rock, Nia Long, Ice-T, Al Sharpton, Maya Angelou, Eve, Tracie Thoms I have more rap albums than I have black friends on Facebook, and I don't have that many rap albums. There is and has always been a lot of black culture that I can only understand so much, but I never really thought about hair's role. It seems so simple - you grow it, you dye it,...

Asus Eee PC 1201N Netbook: Specs, Price and Availability

Product Reviews Net (Free subscription) | 9 hours ago

Asus has just announced and unveiled their latest lineup to their popular Eee PC range. The 1201N Netbook is set to be tailored around its ‘great’ performance and will be available next year in the UK. As reported from Pocket-Lint, Asus has claimed that the 1201N netbook will ”break the boundaries of what is possible [...]

Q&A: Gerrard Dennis of Simply Group on e-commerce

Econsultancy blog (Free subscription) | 12 hours ago

The Simply Group operates seven e-commerce sites in the UK, from SimplyScuba , to the recently relaunched SimplyBeach . I've been talking to founder Gerrard Dennis about the challenges if running seven separate sites... How long have you been operating? We started out in 1995 with the Scuba shop and, around 2000, we decided to branch out into other avenues, feeling that specialising in just scuba gear...

Dell announces 54% fall in quarterly profit

Finance Markets (Free subscription) | 13 hours ago

US computer giant Dell today posted a 54% fall in quarterly profit. Net profit at the company was $337 million (£202 million) in the three months to October, compared with $727 million in the same period a year earlier. The news sent shares in the company down 6% as the company continues to lose market share [...]

Dell Studio 17 Multitouch Notebook

Geeky-Gadgets (Free subscription) | 13 hours ago

Dell has released a new version of its Studio 17 laptop, the new model now features a 1,600 x 800 17.3 inch LCD with full multitouch capabilities. Other specifications include a range of Intel processors, which include Intel Core i7 processors, the option to have up to 8GB of DDR3 RAM and up to 1TB of [...] This is a post from Geeky Gadgets , who bring you the latest cool Gadgets. Dell Studio 17 Multitouch...

• Dell Studio 17 Touch adds multitouch to monster notebook - SlashGear

Dell shares fall on weaker-than-expected 3Q profit, revenue as turnaround attempts falter

Simple Thoughts - Java and Web Blog (Free subscription) | 8 hours ago

more images more images Ahead of the Bell: Dell shares fall on weak 3Q PHILADELPHIA — Shares of Dell Inc. fell Friday after it reported weaker-than-expected revenue and profit for the third quarter as the computer maker missed out on a fledgling rebound in technology spending. The stock was down $1.27, or 8 percent, to $14.60 in premarket trading. Kaufman ... Original source on Gaea Times at...

• Ahead of the Bell: Dell shares fall on weak 3Q - Seattle Post-Intelligencer
• Ahead of the Bell: Dell shares fall on weak 3Q - Seattle Times
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Fire engine fleet goes 'green'

BBC News (Free subscription) | 9 hours ago

A fleet of specially designed, semi-recyclable appliances is unveiled by Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue.

Dell’s profit, stock drop on signs company isn’t fully benefiting from industry recovery

Simple Thoughts - Java and Web Blog (Free subscription) | 17 hours ago

more images more images Dell's profit, stock drop on weak quarterly report SAN FRANCISCO — Some of the computer-industry's biggest players — such as IBM Corp., Intel Corp. and Hewlett-Packard Co. — have wowed Wall Street this fall with stronger-than-expected profits. Dell Inc. didn't join them Thursday. The company reported a 54 percent drop in net income and a 15 [...]

• Dell’s profit, stock drop on weak quarterly report (AP) - WiredNews
• Dell profit falls 54 percent amid PC slump - MSNBC.com
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Peak Oil Files: Why Is Saudi Aramco Building Supercomputers?

Peak Energy (Free subscription) | 11 hours ago

The WSJ's Environmental capital blog has an interesting post on Saudi Arabia's interest in supercomputers - Peak Oil Files: Why Is Saudi Aramco Building Supercomputers? . So, what to make then of Aramco’s recent interest in supercomputers? The biannual list of the world’s 500 fastest computers was released on Tuesday and Aramco had two new entries at No. 119 and No. 134. Both are Dell clusters,...

Mohammed Bin Rashid meets Jerry Yang of Yahoo!

UAEinteract.com - News (Free subscription) | 9 hours ago

Vice President and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, in the presence of Dubai Crown Prince Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, received here yesterday Co-founder, Former CEO and Chief

Computer glitch scrambles U.S. flights

The Washington Times (Free subscription) | 11 hours ago

ATLANTA (AP) | Air travelers nationwide scrambled to revise their plans Thursday after an FAA computer glitch caused widespread cancellations and delays for the second time in 15 months. The Federal Aviation Administration said the problem, which lasted about four hours, was fixed about 9 a.m., but it was not clear how long flights would be affected. It started when a single circuit board in a piece...

Article - Gi Fashion

Slidey's Training Log (Free subscription) | 12 hours ago

Article #4, by Can Sönmez [ FAQ Entry ] As I mention every time I see yet another "what gi should I buy" thread on BJJ forums, my first set of rolling pyjamas was a £20 judogi. The material around the knees is beginning to get a little frayed, but the gi is still going strong after four years: my £25 Black Eagle judogi is in similarly good condition. So, why is it that so...

About Rental Insurance

neilsamsung | 6 hours ago

Many renters don’t stop to think about what happens if there is a fire, someone breaks in and steals their new TV or stereo, or a visitor slips and falls on their property. The sad truth is; you will be responsible! While your landlord has insurance that covers the actual building, that coverage does not include your personal property or liability for injuries which occur in the space you rent ~ be...

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