News tagged with drive system

MacBook Air a lovely, pricey machine

I didn't dwell a lot on the MacBook Air when Apple first unveiled it in January 2008. Its thin profile and light weight were definitely impressive. But with an $1,800 price tag for the base model, slow processors, ...

Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets

created Nov 05, 2010 | popularity not rated yet | comments 2

Gadgets: Western Digital's portable hard drive displays vital info

Storage is one of the most neglected areas for most digital users, so anything to make that job easier is welcome.

Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets

created Mar 25, 2010 | popularity 3 / 5 (2) | comments 0

The internet of cars

(PhysOrg.com) -- An internet of cars promises a road system designed around cooperative technology enabling each element of the traffic system -- cars, drivers, traffic lights, signs -- to cooperate proactively ...

Technology / Engineering

created Mar 22, 2010 | popularity 4 / 5 (6) | comments 8 | with audio podcast

IBM Research Sets New Record in Magnetic Tape Data Density (w/ Video)

IBM researchers today announced they have demonstrated a world record in areal data density on linear magnetic tape - a significant update to one of the computer industry's most resilient, reliable and affordable data storage ...

Technology / Hi Tech & Innovation

created Jan 22, 2010 | popularity 4.8 / 5 (9) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Tech resolutions for the new year

It's time to take stock of the year that was and figure out how to make the next one better.

Technology / Other

created Jan 02, 2010 | popularity 1 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Review: Windows 7 strong, but don't pay to upgrade

(AP) -- Next week, Microsoft is releasing Windows 7, a slick, much improved operating system that should go a long way toward erasing the bad impression left by its previous effort, Vista.

Technology / Software

created Oct 14, 2009 | popularity 1.9 / 5 (19) | comments 7

Hitachi Ships First Two Terabyte 7200 RPM Desktop Hard Disk Drive

Hitachi today announced that it is now shipping the world's first, two terabyte (2TB), 7200 RPM hard disk drive (HDD). The new 2TB Deskstar 7K2000 blends high performance and high capacity with low power and ...

Electronics / Hardware

created Aug 10, 2009 | popularity 2 / 5 (2) | comments 3

Behind the scenes with Windows 7

(AP) -- To design Windows 7, Microsoft analyzed billions of pieces of data. It studied exactly what PC users do in front of their screens. It tallied hundreds of thousands of Windows surveys. It got feedback from people ...

Technology / Software

created Apr 19, 2009 | popularity 2 / 5 (7) | comments 3

How much netbook can you get for $400?

The hottest segment of the computer market right now is not fancy new Apple laptops or PC gaming machines. It's tiny laptops with older operating systems, cramped keyboards and designs that look like they ...

Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets

created Apr 09, 2009 | popularity 4.8 / 5 (4) | comments 0

TomTom to pay Microsoft to end patent fight

(AP) -- Microsoft Corp., the world's largest software maker, on Monday said it settled a patent dispute over car navigation technology with TomTom NV for an undisclosed amount.

Technology / Business

created Mar 30, 2009 | popularity 1.5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Saving on fuel and safeguarding the environment with smart driving

(PhysOrg.com) -- A new system is using satellite navigation data to help car drivers develop smart, smooth and safe driving techniques that can help save an average of 15-25% in fuel, as well as contribute ...

Space & Earth / Environment

created Feb 16, 2009 | popularity 2 / 5 (2) | comments 1


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