Legit Reviews News History
DDR2 Contract Prices Continue To Rise
After reporting record-high sequential growth for both DDR and DDR2 contract prices in the first half of February, the growth momentum of both memory types weakened in the second half of February, but DDR2 still managed to record an almost 10% sequential price growth amid the current shortage.
DRAMeXchange notes that most DRAM makers are still bullish about contract DDR2 pricing up during the first half of March since the current shortage should persist through that period. Some PC OEMs are maintaining that a DDR adoption rate of 50-60% could also result in limited price rises, as DDR negotiates the notionally balanced supply and demand situation, the memory trading firm stated. Most system makers are willing to accept the average 10% sequential price adjustment for DDR2, DRAMeXchange stressed. However, those PC OEMs that had already secured their stocks in early February would only see limited growth. In the NAND flash segment, the firm highlighted how spot prices for 2Gbit and 8Gbit chips had reached a cross-over point with contract prices in mid February, thus pressuring contract quotes in February.
Posted by | Fri, Feb 24, 2006 - 07:11 AM
Dell?s PC shipment expected to grow 20-25% in 2006
Dell?s PC shipments are likely to grow 20-25% on-year in 2006 despite concerns about its business outlook. Good news for Dell and share holders, but now Dell has to hit the mark!
Dell is unlikely to adjust its projected order volumes to notebook contract makers in Taiwan simply due to a re-scheduling of its analyst meeting and the cancellation of its deal with Philips, the sources indicated, noting that Dell?s total notebook shipments for 2006 are expected to top 14 million units.
Posted by | Fri, Feb 24, 2006 - 07:09 AM
Thursday Reviews from Around the Web
Bona Fide Reviews posted their beginners' guide to air cooling. Find this and other reviews from around the web by visiting the Legit Forums!
Computers are getting faster and faster every week. Faster, denser CPU's, motherboards, and video cards are coming out all the time and all of these things generate more and more heat. It used to be that you could count on the little fan in your power supply to suck the hot air out and keep everything humming along just fine. Try that on some machines today and you'll end up with a heap of smoking silicon and plastic and a decidedly dull, blank monitor to stare at.
Posted by | Thu, Feb 23, 2006 - 03:00 PM
The Empire Strikes Back
The Chinese Empire that is. The desktop PC, after being all but abandoned by IBM and then its entire division sold to Chinese based Lenovo, appeared to be on its last legs, but it was not meant to be. With Lenovo in charge and equiped with its low cost manufacturing capabilities, the ThinkCentre line has been revived, and in an ironic twist of fate, making it's way back across the Pacific. Only time will tell if Lenovo's management, marketing, and manufacturing capability will help them succeed where IBM had failed.
While analysts don't see Lenovo's entry into the U.S. market as putting Dell's overall market share in serious jeopardy, it adds yet another complication for Dell, which has experienced a significant decline in its own growth rates recently. The Round Rock, Texas, computer maker is trying to boost sales in overseas markets like Asia. But the company may have to expend resources protecting its U.S. business, which is coming under increasing pressure from H-P, Taiwan's Acer, and now Lenovo.
Posted by | Thu, Feb 23, 2006 - 11:03 AM
Google Page Creator
/. has a post up on Google's newly released Page Creator. PC World also has a blurb on their blog about the service. Seems that everyone is pretty excited about this free webpage offering by google. One of our forum members even posted about it in our forums before I could get the story!
Seoulstriker writes "Google has introduced an AJAX web-publishing application called Google Page Creator. The app is great for getting whatever photos, information, files you want published, and it doesn't have to be in the typical blog format. The published site is hosted at the gmail user page. There are several templates and page formats to work from, and as far as I can tell, everything is WYSIWYG."
Posted by | Thu, Feb 23, 2006 - 07:35 AM
PlayStation 3 Prices
CNET has an article posted up that explains why the PlayStation 3 is going to cost Sony so much money. They have a nice little chart that compares the PlayStation 3 to the XBox360 part-by-part. Check out the article for the details!
The pricing disparity between the components for the two consoles comes largely because the Sony box will contain a Blu-ray drive, which supports the new high-definition Blu-ray DVD format. That could cost $200 to $300 or more per console. The processor in the PS3 also will likely cost more.
Posted by | Thu, Feb 23, 2006 - 05:53 AM
Is Intel's Viiv Marketing Flawed?
The folks at the INQ seem to think so with their opinion article titled, "Intel Viiv is stupid and broken." In this article, they explain why enthusiasts will never be able to legally build an official Viiv platform PC. Mainly because Viiv depends on Microsoft"s Media Center which you can not buy without an OEM PC.
Let's start off with the stupid, the logo program. We told you about the sillyness that you need to get the logo. Basically you need Microsoft, and only MS Media Center Intel cut Linux out as they promised not to, an all Intel platform, chip, chipset, and drivers, and then get it certified. You will see the logo cropping up all over the place, Intel is putting a lot of money behind it.
Posted by | Wed, Feb 22, 2006 - 10:19 AM
Google, Earthlink Bid on San Francisco's WiFi Project
Techdirt has a blurb on the headline that Google and Earthlink have put a combined bid proposal together to build San Francisco's municipal WiFi network. They indicate that Google's interest in the SF WiFi network would be to test out new ideas since SF is just a few minutes from their Headquarters in Mountain View, CA.
Google and Earthlink have submitted a combined proposal to build San Francisco's municipal WiFi network. It's a pairing that makes sense: Earthlink is emerging as a leader in the municipal wireless network space with its win in Philadelphia and in other places, while Google's interest in running a municipal network wasn't necessarily in being an access provider, but in having a network on which it could test out new ideas and products.
Posted by | Wed, Feb 22, 2006 - 10:06 AM
Yahoo! CEO Sells Off $13 Million In Shares
Yahoo! CEO Terry Semel sold $13 million worth of company stock last week, as Yahoo!'s stock price decline continued. The stock is down 17% for 2006, as investors reassess the growth prospects of big Internet players from Google to Microsoft on down. On Tuesday, Yahoo! dropped 37 cents to $32.39, but is up for the day today.
Semel, who has been CEO of the most popular Web site since 2001, sold 400,000 shares on Feb. 15 through an options exercise for an average price of $33.21, according to a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. InsiderScore estimates that Semel has received more than $380 million from stock sales in the past 18 months, though last week's was his first transaction since October. Unlike other Internet CEOs, including Google's Eric Schmidt, Semel doesn't have a preplanned schedule for his stock sales. Semel owns about 1.8 million shares of Yahoo! and has held his ownership at around that level for several years.
Posted by | Wed, Feb 22, 2006 - 07:23 AM
ASUS's ATI RD580 Motherboard Available In Sweden
The guys over at The Inq. are reporting that the ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE motherboard can be found in Sweden and maybe in a store near you! I know many computer shops in America already have partner boards and the leaks are unlike anything I've seen before on any product launch. If you have been waiting for the RD580 to come out you might want to call your local PC shop and ask if the A8R32-MVP DELUXE is in stock.
How the world has changed. Thanks to our reader Bo Olsson, we managed to find out that you can actually buy an Asus RD580 based motherboard today, and that 13 boards were in stock in time of writing this story. A8R32-MVP DELUXE features a top bundle, which usually includes bunch of Asus related software and goodies, such as a Wi-Fi adaptor. The board of course, combines an ATI RD580 NorthBridge chip with the ULI M1575 SouthBridge.
Posted by | Wed, Feb 22, 2006 - 07:19 AM
VIA Announces Vinal VT1708 HD Audio Codec
VIA Technologies today announced the VIA Vinyl VT1708 High Definition (HD Audio Codec with premium quality and features for expanding PC audio requirements.
The VIA Vinyl VT1708 HD Audio Codec delivers to the market a solution with high fidelity audio playback featuring four premium quality stereo DACs enabling 8 channel support, and 2 stereo ADCs, all of which support the latest 24-bit, 192KHz audio standards. The VIA Vinyl VT1708 HD Audio Codec additionally supports features that further tweak the audio experience, such as a high quality headphone amplifier, enhanced recording features, and advanced connectivity.
Posted by | Wed, Feb 22, 2006 - 07:13 AM
Micron Uses the RICO Act on Rambus
Memory maker Micron has accused Rambus of foul play after being sued by the memory technology developer last month. In a lawsuit filed with the US District Court of Eastern Virginia, Micron claims Rambus ?engaged in a pattern of destruction of evidence, false testimony and other improper activities designed to mislead courts and Micron and to extract unjust patent licensing fees or damages from Micron". Looks like this battle will go on for some time!
The suit alleges that Rambus violated sections of the Federal Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act and Virginia conspiracy laws through a "pattern of illegal conduct". Micron's allegation has been made before, by South Korean memory maker Hynix. Last year, it asked the Eastern Virginia District Court to throw out a patent infringement case brought against it by Rambus. It too alleged Rambus has messed with the evidence - a so-called "unclean hands" case.
Posted by | Wed, Feb 22, 2006 - 07:06 AM
NVIDIA Completes Acquisition of ULi Electronics
NVIDIA Corporation announced that it has completed the acquisition of ULi Electronics, Inc., a leading developer of core logic technology. It will be interesting to see what NVIDIA does with ULi and if they continue to work with ATI on their future chipsets.
The acquisition represents the Company's ongoing investment in its platform solution strategy and is expected to strengthen its sales, marketing, and customer engineering presence in Taiwan and China.
Posted by | Wed, Feb 22, 2006 - 07:02 AM
Nvidia To Be Unaffected By Possible Sony PS3 Delay
Sales of Nvidia graphics chips should not be affected by a possible delay in the launch of Sony?s PlayStation 3 game console since the company is only licensing graphics technology to Sony instead of producing silicon. Shares of nVidia (NVDA) are down $1.16 this second and trading at $45.30 per share.
Nvidia CEO Jen-Hsun Hwang, however, admitted in a conference call that the company would not receive any royalty payments during the current quarter (ending April) from Sony, despite the fact that Nvidia?s RSX graphics chip, the PS3?s graphics engine, is ready, according to a February 17 report by Realm Media Networks. Sony is likely to outsource production of RSX chips to IBM or Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), according to sources at Taiwan contract makers.
Posted by | Wed, Feb 22, 2006 - 06:55 AM
More security problems bite Apple
It seems there is another security "flaw" in Apple's OSX operating system according to the BBC. The new security bug can be exploited via a malicious website. Initially it was thought that the flaw only affected .zip files, but now it may affect any type of file. Earlier this week Apple reported there was three other viri which can infect thie OS. That virus is called "Inqtana" and is spread via bluetooth. The current security bug does not make the avgerage user too vulnerable according to the BBC as the bug has only been exploited as "proof of concept."
Experts have uncovered a serious security bug in the way Apple software handles downloaded files. Although no attackers were known to be exploiting the bug, experts said it was easy to write code to take advantage of the flaw. The risk to users from the virus is almost non-existent because the variants are only proof-of-concept bugs and none have been released to the wild.
Posted by | Wed, Feb 22, 2006 - 06:10 AM
Wednesday Reviews from Around the Web
The Tech Report checks out Shuttle's XPC SN21G5 barebones system. Find this and other reviews by visiting the Legit Forums!
Shuttle hasn't completely forgotten about do-it-yourself PC builders. In fact, the company has just launched a new addition to its small form factor barebones lineup. The XPC SN21G5 packs NVIDIA's GeForce 6100 integrated graphics chipset, a carefully massaged ICE cooler, and room for a GeForce 7800 GTX into Shuttle's proven G5 chassis.
Posted by | Wed, Feb 22, 2006 - 05:51 AM
Hynix to start pilot run at 8-inch China fab in March
Hynix and ST Microelectronics will be openning a new FAB in China according to Digitimes. They are looking to start their pilot run in March, with a view to increasing their monthly production to 30,000 wafers by the end of the year. China is qucikly becoming a key player in the IC business, but Taiwanese companies are still banned from entering China.
Hynix has also started constructing a 12-inch wafer production line and is scheduled to start wafer in from July with monthly capacity reaching 20,000 wafers during the first half of 2007, the report noted.
Posted by | Wed, Feb 22, 2006 - 05:48 AM
Bye bye master cards, you will not be missed.
No, not the credit card, ATi's master cards. Quoting internal ATi memos and roadmaps, the guys at AT have found that the next generation 80nm RV570 and RV560 GPUs will have CrossFire capability built-in. The cards will very likely require a bridging connector, an implementation very similar to nVidia's SLi.
These memos also reveal to us that due to the on-chip Crossfire will allow the possibility of multi-GPU dice and packaging. Several manufacturers attempted multiple GPUs on a single card over the last couple years with very minimal success.
Posted by | Tue, Feb 21, 2006 - 10:54 AM
Tuesday Reviews from Around the Web
HEXUS posted their review of the ATI All-In-Wonder Radeon X1900 today. Find this and other reviews by visiting the Legit Forums!
Niggles aside, for just under Ł300 when it finally makes its way to retail, you'll get GeForce 7800 GTX performance for less money with the AIW feature set and software to boot. It's that which makes the AIW great, and peerless, in the world of consumer graphics and multimedia technology. No other product offers the same mix for the same cash, and with R580 ATI get to move that game on even further. The best value graphics board currently in production? It's hard to say no.
Posted by | Tue, Feb 21, 2006 - 07:15 AM
BFG 7900GTX 512 to launch on March 9th?
Seems that the folks at the INQ have found out when BFGs 7900GTX solution is going to be launched. Whether it will be available or not on that day, there will be the new standard high price tag, but with a little light at the end of the tunnel...
We know that 7900 GTX 512 is set to have a MSRP of $599 we don?t know why Nvidia priced this product cheaper, it makes us happy for the consumers but it also makes us wonder about the performance. The last flagship card was MSRP at $649. 99 resulting with at least 699.99 retail price at most of the etailers.
Posted by | Tue, Feb 21, 2006 - 05:48 AM
Chicago planning for citywide Wi-Fi
Chicago is launching an effort to offer wireless broadband, city officials said Friday, jumping on the Wi-Fi bandwagon as similar initiatives proceed in Philadelphia, San Francisco and smaller cities. I wish St. Louis would do something like this in their ''new'' downtown area!
Chicago has hundreds of Wi-Fi hotspots in places like coffee shops, bookstores and libraries, where anyone can walk in, sit down and connect to the Web. Hoping to extend that wireless blanket to all 228 square miles, the city plans to ask technology companies this spring to submit proposals for the project. While it's too soon to say how the system would operate, the goal is to make Internet access "broad and affordable" for residents and heighten Chicago's appeal for businesses and tourists alike, according to Chris O'Brien, the city's chief information officer.
Posted by | Tue, Feb 21, 2006 - 04:18 AM
IBM Uses Deep-Ultraviolet Optical Lithography To Increase Circuit Counts
Researchers at IBM have discovered a way of getting more out of the current method used to make computer chips also known as deep-ultraviolet optical lithography.
The methods used by the scientists at IBM's Almaden Research Center in San Jose, California, uses a method called deep-ultraviolet optical lithography. This is essentially the method used to etch circuits on chips. The IBM team said they were able to "print" circuits that are 29.9 nanometres wide. This is about one-third of the width of the smallest computer circuits in mass production today. One nanometre is a billionth of a metre.
Posted by | Tue, Feb 21, 2006 - 04:16 AM
Intel to Slash Yonah Notebook CPU Prices in May
Today's Chinese-language Commercial Times reported that Intel would decrease prices for its Yonah CPUs 17%-32% by the end of May. Now we just need DIY whitebook notebooks to arrive on the market so we can use these processors!
Prices for Intel's T2600 CPUs are expected to drop to US$423 in May, down from US$632 in January. The chipmaker will also offer its T2500 and T2400 at US$294 and US$241, respectively, during late May, a respective 30% and 17% reduction from January.
Posted by | Tue, Feb 21, 2006 - 04:13 AM
nVidia bids 7800 adieu
nVidia partners have confirmed that they have just ordered their last batches of nVidia's G70 chip and are moving on to the newer G71. The G70 7800 line of products have been incredibly successful and popular and I know many of us will be sad to see it go, but as they say: In with the new, out with the old! The G71 based 7900 series cards promise better performance as well as cheaper prices than their predecessors. There have been talks about the G71 requiring a two slot cooler, so if you're running an SFF or fairly cramped case and have been considering a 7800 card for a while, now might be a good time to grab one before supply starts running short and prices start rising.
Posted by | Mon, Feb 20, 2006 - 08:54 PM
Fire up your floppies! The X1800GTO is coming to town!
In recent years, unlocking of disabled shaders via special software or BIOS modding of graphics cards has become quite common among tech communities. With more recent cards such as the X800GTO^2 and 6800GS AGP being able to achieve significant performance boosts over their stock settings. The lower end parts which usually did not completely meet quality control requirements to be placed on higher clocked cards have proven very popular among gamers on a budget, and there seems to be even more coming down the line. ATi's upcoming X1800GTO to be priced at $249 will simply be an X1800XL with 12 pipes as opposed to 16. It may only be a matter of hours or days upon release that we could be hearing news of the new value king, though there is still the mystery that is the GeForce 7600.
The card will cost as much as Nvidia charges for the 6800 GS now. Its suggested retail price is set to $249 and we believe that Nvidia's Geforce 7600 should be priced about the same. We don’t know which of the two will be faster. We expect to see these cards at CeBIT and they will ship in the second half of March.
Posted by | Mon, Feb 20, 2006 - 08:42 PM
7900GTX numbers revealed
While not quite 700mhz, nVidia's 7900GTX which will be clocked at 650mhz will be a considerable adversary to ATi's X1900XT. While it's speculated that the 7900GTX will not be able to beat the X1900XT in raw power, nVidia seems to be leaning towards a more high-end value oriented launch by pricing the 7900GTX at only $499.
The cards should be sampled by the end of the month or at CeBIT. Nvidia will invite its loyal press, to Satan Clara to show them its new part. There will also be lower clocked G70 90 nanometre parts branded as Geforce 7800 GT and priced even less. Nvidia also plans to attack X1600 generation with its new 7600 GT, GS cards all scheduled for Cebit launch.
Posted by | Mon, Feb 20, 2006 - 08:29 PM
Are you letting the government Google through your files?
Google Desktop 3, the latest iteration of Google's all-in-one search and utility suite offers a new feature that may compromise your sensitive data. While Google has tried to include warnings in their privacy policy as to what happens to data once loaded up to Google's servers, and how it's handled, one can't help but feel there should be a more direct and clearly stated warning right next to the checkbox.
EFF staff attorney Kevin Bankston says that files on a service provider's computers, such as those stored by Google, would be easier for law enforcement to access because a subpoena would be issued to the provider, rather than the user. In some circumstances, as with Patriot Act requests, Google would not even be required to notify the user that their files were being turned over. Because of the secrecy of such investigations, it's impossible to know how many such subpoenas have actually been issued. However, says Bankston, "It's fair to assume that Google -- and all the other search engines -- have received and complied with this kind of request in the past."
Posted by | Sat, Feb 18, 2006 - 08:34 PM
Turion Inside
So you've finally had it with your loud obnoxious beige monster and just want some peace and quiet. Pentium Ms have been around for quite some time and you've heard wonderful things and read raving reviews. The problem? Socket479 motherboards are rarer than hens teeth, limiting you to a list you can count off on your hands, and of the ones available, you'll pay a pretty penny. Enter Turion. AMD's mobile solution offers almost everything Intel's does and more such as 64-bit capability. Turion does however lack a Centrino like technology, but hey, you're running a desktop here right?
When it comes to availability, Intel's market presence is tough to beat. Everybody knows Intel, so everybody sells it. What's more, the Pentium M has been on the market a lot longer and is available in a retail box, which makes it easier for retailers to get hold of. On the other hand, getting a Turion will cost you a whole lot less — if you can find one for sale. Not only are the processors themselves cheaper, but, thanks to the compatibility with Socket 754, a compatible motherboard can be had for acorns. Compare that to the Pentium M, which requires a special motherboard that comes at a high premium. And, unlike the Pentium M boards, Socket 754 boards are readily available — you might even own one already!
Posted by | Sat, Feb 18, 2006 - 08:10 PM
Saturday Reviews from Around the Web
Gamepyre posted their review on the Evga 6800GS CO/SE Superclocked Edition. Find this and other reviews by visiting the Legit Forums!
Posted by | Sat, Feb 18, 2006 - 07:28 AM
Report: Itanium servers to grow 35 percent a year
Intels Itanium processor is getting momentum. According to the IDC Itanium servers will grow by ~$6.6 Billion by 2009. The reports sites that "high customer satisfaction and solid intent-to-purchase ratings for Itanium-based servers" are the main reasons. It also mentions that alot of the current HP PA-RISC customers plan to migrate to Itanium, which isn't much of a supprise considering HP's involvement with Intel.
MANHASSET, N.Y. ? The Intel Itanium processor-based server market is slated grow at a compound annual growth rate of 35 percent over the next five years, according to market research firm IDC
Posted by | Fri, Feb 17, 2006 - 10:32 AM
Microsoft Vista Deployment Tools Enters Beta Phase
Rumor has it that the Vista February Community Technology Preview test build and a first beta of new Vista deployment tools are both expected to be sent out to beta testers next week.
Microsoft still is expected to deliver the next Windows Vista milestone, the February Community Technology Preview release, next week ? most likely on Feb. 21, according to testers briefed last month by Microsoft. While beta testers contacted this week said they had received no updated information as to when to expect the so-called February Community Technology Preview, most said they were still expecting it to arrive on February 21, as Microsoft privately told testers a month ago.
Posted by | Fri, Feb 17, 2006 - 07:29 AM
Nvidia's Profit Doubles While Gamers Ammo Up With GFX Cards
Go nVidia Go! Net income for the fiscal year ended January 29, 2006 was $302.6 million, or $1.65 per diluted share, compared to net income of $100.4 million, or $0.57 per diluted share, for the fiscal year ended January 30, 2005, a net income increase of 202 percent. Great results from nVidia (NVDA) shares are trading above $50 for the first time since 2002!
Revenue for the fiscal year ended January 29, 2006 was a record $2.38 billion, compared to revenue of $2.01 billion for the fiscal year ended January 30, 2005. Net income for the fiscal year ended January 29, 2006 was $302.6 million, or $1.65 per diluted share, compared to net income of $100.4 million, or $0.57 per diluted share, for the fiscal year ended January 30, 2005, a net income increase of 202 percent.
Posted by | Fri, Feb 17, 2006 - 06:59 AM
Mac OS X's First Real Virus Threat: OSX/Leap-A
The worm is called OSX/Leap-A and is spread via instant messaging programs. The worm attempts to spread via Apple's iChat instant messaging program, which is compatible with America Online's popular AIM instant messaging program.
The vast majority of malicious hacks are aimed at Microsoft Corp.'s Windows operating system and some of its products, largely because Microsoft has more than 90 percent of the market for computer operating systems. "This first Macintosh OS X threat is an example of the continuing spread of malicious code on to other platforms," said Vincent Weafer, senior director at Symantec Security Response, in a statement.
Posted by | Fri, Feb 17, 2006 - 06:49 AM
Hidden Meaning? AMD's Next Launch Date Is 666
Fudo puts some humor into the morning by reporting that AMD might have secretly planned their launch around the 666 date. Fudo claims that AMD plans to introduce socket AM2, Liver and some new CPUs on the 6th of the sixth of the year 2006.
666 - The Number of the Beast (from Revelations in the Bible)
Posted by | Fri, Feb 17, 2006 - 06:44 AM
Intel Trims 35W Off the 65nm Intel Pentium D Processor
Intel is to add its Enhanced SpeedStep Technology (EIST) to its 65nm dual-core Pentium D 950 processor in order to allow the chip to operate within design guidelines for motherboards, with a maximum power consumption of 95W rather than 130W. This is great news for Intel and consumers as the new Intel Pentium D 950 processor will work on more boards. This means you can build an Intel 950 system for less money! It's about time!
The change arises from Intel's decision to equip the chip with its Pentium D 9xx series C-1 core update. Late last month, it told customers it would be upgrading the chip family from its current, B-1 core. As a result, it said, the 3.2GHz 940 would run on a 95W 'mainstream' mobo rather than the originally specified 130W 'performance' boards.
Posted by | Fri, Feb 17, 2006 - 06:41 AM
Sony Claims The PS3 Will Launch In 2006
Sony will definitely launch its new PlayStation 3 (PS3) game console this year, though the company still has not decided on a launch date nor pricing for the console, said Tetsuhiko Yasuda, managing director of Sony Computer Entertainment Asia, on February 16 at the Taipei Game Show.
Accumulated global shipments for the PS3 are expected to exceed 100 million units, a record that was set by Sony?s earlier games consoles, the PS and PS2, despite the fact that the PS3 will be priced higher than the PS2, Yasuda said. The PS3 will lag the Xbox 360 more in market share if Sony delays launch of the PS3 to the end of 2006, the sources said, noting that Microsoft predicted global shipments of its Xbox 360 will reach 4.5-5.5 million units by the end of June.
Posted by | Fri, Feb 17, 2006 - 06:38 AM
F.E.A.R. 1.03 Patch Released For Download
The folks over at Vivendi Universal Games have released a new update to the popular first person shooter (FPS) F.E.A.R. today. This patch updates F.E.A.R. to version 1.03. It includes Punkbuster support, voting options, 3 new maps, and other changes. This is a required update.
Posted by | Thu, Feb 16, 2006 - 12:14 PM
Dell To Report Fiscal Fourth-Quarter Results Today
Later today after the bell closes Dell will report their fiscal fourth-quarter results to the World. The past couple quarters have been rough, but a few articles might think Dell may hit the mark because they set it so low. Interesting read if you want to look into the power house of computer systems.
For two straight quarters now, Dell has fallen short of the Street's expectations. But few investors are expecting a third strike when the Round Rock, Texas, computer maker reports fiscal fourth-quarter results after the bell Thursday. Of course, meeting expectations shouldn't be too difficult, given how low Dell has set the bar. Its guidance of $14.6 billion to $15 billion in revenue represents 9% to 11% growth, a far cry from the 17% growth investors once expected.
Posted by | Thu, Feb 16, 2006 - 08:14 AM
Kingston 2005 YTD Sales Skyrocket to $3 Billion
Kingston Technology had their 2005 product revenue increase 22% from 2004 and for the first time ever broke the $3 billion mark. Kingston continues to be the leader in the memory industry and we expect 2006 to be no different than years past. Right now Kingston has a $25 rebate on select modules, which means you can get a 1GB kit of PC-3200 HyperX memory for just $79! With offers like this it's no wonder Kingston pulls in $3 billion!
Kingston Technology Corporation, the world's largest independent memory module manufacturer, today announced total product revenue for 2005 increased by over 22% (from 2004), rising to $3 billion and marking the highest revenue the company has attained since its founding in 1987. After exceeding its first $1 billion in sales in 1995, Kingston surpassed original estimations of reaching its first $2 billion in sales for 2004 finishing instead at $2.45 billion. Going beyond initial expectations for 2005, Kingston achieved $3 billion in year-to-date sales. Key factors in hitting the $3 billion milestone so quickly include continued performance increases in several key business areas and stronger focus on developing memory market segments for global production expansion.
Posted by | Thu, Feb 16, 2006 - 08:04 AM
SWOP-USA (Prostitutes) boycott Grand Theft Auto
The Sex Workers Outreach Project (SWOP) USA website has put a post on their main page calling for the boycott of the popular video game GTA. I personally think they are a day late and a buck short, but to each their own. I have played violent video games for 10+ years and I've yet to murder, rape, or get in fights. The game allows you to pick up prostitutes and if you want you can beat them up to get your money back. Sounds like real life to me!
Although SWOP-USA will always be adamantly opposed to any and all forms of censorship, as concerned parents ourselves, we wish to inform other parents of the potential danger extremely violent video games pose to children. And in the interest of furthering sex worker?s human and civil rights to life and personal safety, we object to any media which represents sex workers as legitimate targets of violence, rape and murder. Since the video game Grand Theft Auto accrues points to players for the depiction of the rape and murder of prostitutes, SWOP-USA calls on all parents and all gamers to boycott Grand Theft Auto.
Posted by | Thu, Feb 16, 2006 - 07:57 AM
PREVIOUS | NEXT
Search
News History
- November 2009
- October 2009
- September 2009
- August 2009
- July 2009
- June 2009
- May 2009
- April 2009
- March 2009
- February 2009
- January 2009
- December 2008
- November 2008
- October 2008
- September 2008
- August 2008
- July 2008
- June 2008
- May 2008
- April 2008
- March 2008
- February 2008
- January 2008
- December 2007
- November 2007
- October 2007
- September 2007
- August 2007
- July 2007
- June 2007
- May 2007
- April 2007
- March 2007
- February 2007
- January 2007
- December 2006
- November 2006
- October 2006
- September 2006
- August 2006
- July 2006
- June 2006
- May 2006
- April 2006
- March 2006
- February 2006
- January 2006
- December 2005
- November 2005
- October 2005
- September 2005
- August 2005
- July 2005
- June 2005
- May 2005
- April 2005
- March 2005
- February 2005
- January 2005
- December 2004
- November 2004
- October 2004
- 0000
Hot Topics
- Nvidia Tools
- What would be the max recomended video card for e8500
- Nvidia's fermi
- How to print my daughters’cell phone text messages out?
- friend needs help
- How to convert and edit video/audio files for iPod
- Problem installing XP
- Logitech MX 1100 Cordless Laser Mouse $19.99 after MIR
- Pick-A-Proc
- 63% of U.S. Shoppers Will Spend Less this Holiday Season