Cy CybertronPC Caliber XV9040 Intel Tower Server
Thursday, July 30, 2009

Need an already powerful system that can grow with your needs? The Caliber Series has the right system for you!Caliber series servers are not only made to grow with your company... they're made to help your company grow! This CybertronPC Caliber XV9040 Intel Tower Server features an Intel Xeon X3220 2.4GHz quad core processor and 4GB of DDR2-800 memory running in a real server mobo: the Supermicro PDSML-LN2. The CybertronPC Caliber XV9040 Intel Tower Server also comes with three 500GB RAID Edition Hard Drives in a RAID 5 array, DVDRW, and dual gigabit LAN. The handsome and easy to upgrade case is carrying a 460 watt power supply. This CybertronPC Caliber XV9040 Intel Tower Server is a great small business or small office server.

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Intel's new 34nm solid-state drive
Wednesday, July 29, 2009

The chipmaker announced last Tuesday that it had started shipping its first SSDs made using the 34nm manufacturing process — a shift that should make the drives faster and cheaper. However, on Friday a US custom computer maker said the Bios defect had forced it and other online retailers to pull the first batch of 34nm SSDs from their sites.
"There was a lot of confusion, but it was clear that something was wrong with these first units — enough so that Newegg and other online vendors had also pulled them entirely from their sites," blogged William George, the customer service lead at Puget Systems. "We too stopped listing them, and began contacting our customers who were expecting us to ship them out this afternoon." Intel confirmed the flaw on Monday. "If a user has set a Bios drive password on the 34nm SSD, then upon disabling or changing the Bios drive password, followed by powering off/on the computer, the SSD becomes inoperable," the company said in a statement.
George said Intel had initially told Puget that the drives might require a complete reworking. However, the chipmaker said it has come up with a firmware fix that it expects to deliver in about two weeks. "The root cause has been identified and a new fix is under validation," the company said. It suggested that users who have not yet enabled a Bios drive password should refrain from doing so until the firmware update comes through.

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Inspiron 1420-Pink - Refurbished
Tuesday, July 28, 2009

Are you a college student who needs to gather information on net and stay up to date about the world? Or are you a business man who always needs a handy machine to handle and keep the records of your business and other statistical data? If your answer is 'yes', the Dell laptops provide you a perfect solution. We offer you the ultimate all new Inspiron 1420 refurbished pink color laptops for your personal or business needs.
Internal Capabilities:-
Dual Core T2390 1.86GHz is the processing speed of Inspiron 1420 refurbished pink color laptops which have a memory capacity of around 3072 MB. The memory accessories make them best opted for the personal use. Win vista home premium is the operating system of the Inspiron 1420 refurbished pink color laptops.
Providing a display of 14.1" Inspiron 1420 refurbished laptops has 128MB NVIDIA GeForce 8400M GS of system graphics. Memory of the hard disk is drive is about 250 GB having an optical drive of DVDRW.
Physical Features:-
Inspiron 1420 refurbished laptops have Lithium ion batteries which can be recharged and a keyboard which is standard. With a stereo sound system and having touch pad as the pointing device, Inspiron 1420 has express card 54 mm slot as the expansion slot.
Coming with a warranty period of 1 year, Inspiron 1420 refurbished laptops have 56k modem and a network of 10/100 Ethernet, 802.11b/g wireless connection.
Input and Output Ports:-
USB 2.0 Ports
Audio: stereo in, headphone/speaker out and Dual digital mikes
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VGA Video Output & S-Video
Specifications:-
Processor Dual Core T2390 1.86GHz
Memory 3072MB
Operating System Win Vista Home Premium
Display 14.1"
System Graphics 128MB NVIDIA GeForce 8400M GS
Hard Disk Drive 250GB
Optical Drive DVDRW
Dimensions 13.1" x 9.6" x 1.5"
Weight 5.5 lbs.
Color Options Pink
I/O Ports 4 USB 2.0 Ports
Audio:- stereo in, headphone/speaker out and dual digital mics
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8-in-1 Memory Card Reader
VGA Video Output & S-Video
Modem 56K
Network 10/100 Ethernet, 802.11b/g Wireless
Sound Stereo
Keyboard Standard
Pointing Device TouchPad
Expansion Slots ExpressCard 54mm slot
Battery Li-Ion
Warranty 1 Year Warranty
Condition Refurbished

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Inspiron 1420-Black – Refurbished
Sunday, July 26, 2009

Laptops or Notebook computers have almost replaced the desktop computer models. With sleek stylish outlook and great portable features, every other individual is opting for a laptop rather than an immobile desktop computing system. And speaking of notebook computers, there is no competition to superior Dell Laptop computers. The Inspiron 1420 Black refurbished laptop model is one such classic example of superb design and latest technological features.
Inspiron 1420 Black from Dell has a dual core T2390 processor of 1.86 GHz. With ample memory space of 3072 MB, Inspiron 1420 easily scores over other laptop models. It is endowed with Win Vista home premium operating system and a grandeur display of 14.1". All important official as well as personal files can be stored conveniently in the hard disk drive that has a capacity of 250 GB. The optical drive is compatible for DVDRW. The dimensions include 13.1" x 9.6" x 1.5" with 5.5lbs weight. The color options are limited to the color black.
Other features include I/O ports that support 4 USB ports, speakers, headphone and microphone. The 8 in 1 memory card reader helps you to store as much data you wish. The laptop also supports 56k modem and wireless network 10/100 Ethernet connection. Other key points include standard keyboard, touchpad pointing device and an express card slot of 54mm. The Li-Ion battery ensures stable computer life. Dell Inspiron 1420 Black laptop usually comes with a 1 year warranty and is available at all leading computer brand stores.
Specifications:-
Processor Dual Core T2390 1.86GHz
Memory 3072MB
Operating System Win Vista Home Premium
Display 14.1"
System Graphics 128MB NVIDIA GeForce 8400M GS
Hard Disk Drive 250GB
Optical Drive DVDRW
Dimensions 5.5 lbs.
Weight 13.1" x 9.6" x 1.5"
Color Options Black
I/O Ports 4 USB 2.0 Ports
Audio: stereo in, headphone/speaker out and dual digital mics
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8-in-1 Memory Card Reader
VGA Video Output & S-Video
Modem 56K
Network 10/100 Ethernet, 802.11b/g Wireless
Sound Stereo
Keyboard Standard
Pointing Device TouchPad
Expansion Slots ExpressCard 54mm slot
Battery Li-Ion
Warranty 1 Year Warranty
Condition Refurbished

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Software To Understand Viruses
Saturday, July 25, 2009

Computer scientists and biologists at the University of Southampton have used the combined power of computing resources within the institution to develop software which provides a better understanding of how viruses evolve. Researchers from OMII-UK, an organisation based at the University's School of Electronics and Computer Science and a team from the School of Biological Sciences worked together to try and better understand viruses using the latest e-Research techniques. Dr Richard Edwards, Head of the Bioinformatics and Molecular Evolution Group, who studies how proteins interact and is particularly interested in short, linear motifs - known as SLiMs - worked with OMII-UK to extend his successful software SLiMFinder, a system which compares viral and human proteins and allows biologists to understand both forms better.
‘A protein can be thought of as a sequence of amino acids, like beads on a string,’ explains Dr Edwards. ‘SLiMs consist of about three-to-five specific amino acids in the protein and could be responsible for the signalling pathways between many proteins, because they control the ways in which proteins interact. They are potentially useful to viruses too. They are small so it is relatively easy for a virus to evolve a structure that mimics them, and hijack the signalling pathway controlled by the SLiM.’ As a result of his studies, Dr Edwards wrote SLiMFinder which predicts the SLiMs responsible for specific protein interactions.
This collaboration focused on the creation of a workflow for SLiMFinder, which used OMII-UK’s very successful Taverna software. This allows the automation of repetitive tasks, such as data collection from databases, or data manipulation and provides a user-friendly interface. Development of the software was funded by the Engage project, which brings together the software expertise of OMII-UK and the infrastructure of the National Grid Service to help researchers around the country adopt e-Research techniques. ‘This superior ease of use, combined with faster execution times, is helping to make SLiMFinder into a tool that could be of great interest throughout biological sciences,’ said Dr Edwards.

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Rambus' memory DDR3
Wednesday, July 22, 2009

Rambus' memory controller interface solution for industry-standard DDR3 DRAMs features a fully integrated macro cell which provides the physical layer (PHY) interface between the controller logic and DDR3 or DDR2 DRAM devices for data rates of up to 1600 MHz. Optimized for low power and reduced silicon area, the Rambus DDR3 memory controller interface cell is designed to accommodate a broad range of applications including PC main memory, consumer electronics, servers, and workstations. To serve these applications, Rambus has architected and developed a DDR3 memory controller interface macro-cell that engineers can seamlessly integrate into their customer owned tooling (COT) or application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) timing adjustment circuits for precise on-chip data alignment with the clock
Calibrated output drivers.On-die software environment for bring-up, characterization and validation of the DDR3 interface in the end-user application.
Other key interface features include:-
800 to 1600 MHz data rates
Support for DDR3 and DDR2 signaling modes
On-chip phase-locked loop (PLL)
On-chip delay-locked loop (DLL)
Levelization support for fly-by command and address architecture
Variable data bit-widths (8-, 16-, 32-, and 64-bit) with optional ECC support
Rambus interface solutions provide a comprehensive architecture and system design, as well as design models and integration tools. Included in the solution are reference GDSII database, timing models, layout verification netlists, gate-level models, place-and-route outline, and placement guidelines. Package design and system board layout services are also available.

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Inspiron 1525-Black – Refurbished
Monday, July 20, 2009

Inspiron 1525 Black with attractive features and modular style needs no heavy introduction. It is one of the best models to hit the computing world. At 6lbs, it is comparatively light weight with a superb display of 15.4 inches. Dell Inspiron 1525 Black has Dual core T3400 processor and a strong resolute memory of 3072MB. This Win Vista premium model operating system is endowed with classic and latest features.
remium features are as follows:-
• System graphics include 4.0 Dynamic video memory and max resolution of 1280x800.
• The hard disk space consists of 160 GB, enough for all personal and professional duties.
• The optical drive is compatible for DVD usage.
• The laptop model dimensions come in 3 convenient screen sizes of 14.1" x 10.1" x 1.5".
• The color options are limited with this model Inspiron 1525 and you have to be satisfied with sleek black color.
• The Input Output ports support USB ports, 56k Modem, memory card reader VGA video output, HDMI, twin Headphone jacks and even a microphone.
• Stay connected with the outer world via wireless network connection with good speed.
Other features include memory card slots with expandable slots, SD memory card, and memory stick PRO, Multimedia card and XD picture card. The Li-ion battery ensures great consistency and life for the laptop. Inspiron 1525 black comes with a 1 year minimum warranty and at affordable price range. Price quotes are subject to change from country to country.
Specifications:-
Processor Dual Core T3400 2.16GHz
Memory 3072MB
Operating System Win Vista Home Premium
Display 15.4"
System Graphics Intel GMA X3100 Dynamic Video Memory Technology 4.0, Max resolution 1280x800
Hard Disk Drive 160GB
Optical Drive DVDRW
Dimensions 14.1" x 10.1" x 1.5"
Weight 6 lbs.
Color Options Black
I/O Ports USB 2.0 (4)
Integrated 10/100 LAN (RJ45)
56K Modem (RJ11)
IEEE1394a
8-in-1 Memory Card Reader
VGA video output
S-Video
HDMI
Dual headphone jacks
Microphone jack
Modem 56K
Network 10/100 Ethernet, 802.11b/g Wireless
Sound Stereo
Keyboard Standard
Pointing Device TouchPad
Expansion Slots 1 ExpressCard 54mm Slot, SD Memory Card, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, MultiMediaCard, xD-Picture Card
Battery Li-Ion
Warranty 1 Year Warranty
Condition Refurbished

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Dell Inspiron 1525-Red – Refurbished
Saturday, July 18, 2009

Rarely does a laptop look as good as the cherry red colored Inspiron 1525 and when it works even better than what it looks, what more could anyone ask for. With an Intel Dual Core 3200 processor, which I more than sufficient for your business and home needs and a huge 4 Gb memory, the Inspiron 1525 is definitely going to make your work simpler, easier and faster.
Storing all your relevant as well as irrelevant data and information will also be easier with the 320 GB hard disk that is provided with the system. There is a DVD RW drive for watching your favorite movies along with a 15.4" screen and integrated stereo speakers. It also has an Intel graphics card, the Intel GMA x3100 Dynamic Video Memory Technology 4.0 with a maximum resolution of 1280 x 800.
This red colored beauty weighs 6lbs and has dimensions of 14.1" x 10.1" x 1.5". It also has an inbuilt 56 Kbps modem with a 10/100 Ethernet and 802.11 b/g wireless card for WiFi. It has one Express Card 54mm slot that can transfer data from SD cards, Memory stick and a few other memory storage devices.
The Inspiron 1525 laptop comes with a standard touchpad and keyboard. It also has a Li-Ion battery and a 1 year warranty that will guarantee your peace of mind. The hardware is also bundled with the Windows Vista operating system that will make all your tasks so much easier to complete.
The bottom line is that if you want to buy a laptop that you can use and not worry about Specifications:-
Processor Dual Core T3400 2.16GHz
Memory 4096MB
Operating System Win Vista Home Premium
Display 15.4"
System Graphics Intel GMA X3100 Dynamic Video Memory Technology 4.0, Max resolution 1280x800
Hard Disk Drive 320GB
Optical Drive DVDRW
Web Cam
Dimensions 14.1" x 10.1" x 1.5"
Weight 6 lbs.
Color Options Red
I/O Ports 1 ExpressCard 54mm Slot, SD Memory Card, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, MultiMediaCard, xD-Picture Card
Modem 56K
Network 10/100 Ethernet, 802.11b/g Wireless
Sound Stereo
Keyboard Standard
Pointing Device TouchPad
Expansion Slots USB 2.0 (4) Integrated 10/100 LAN (RJ45) and 56K Modem (RJ11) IEEE1394a 8-in-1 Memory Card Reader VGA video output & S-Video HDMI high definition video output Integrated dual digital mics Dual headphone jacks Microphone jack
Battery Li-Ion
Warranty 1 Year Warranty
Condition Refurbished
at a lower price, go for the red colored refurbished Dell Inspiron 1525.

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Inspiron 1526-Black – Refurbished
Friday, July 17, 2009

A good laptop is not just a handy tool to use. It is also your bridge to the world. It is a style statement that talks about your choice and your persona. The black colored Inspiron 1526 with its striking looks is surely going to take your breath away. The refurbished model lets you enjoy all the features at a low cost. With an AMD Athlon x2 processor that reaches clock speeds up to 1.9 GHz, its performance too is sure to take your breath away, apart from the pennies you save. The Dell Inspiron 1526 has a huge dual channel main memory of 4 Gb and a hard drive of 250 Gb. Coupled with the AMD processor and its killer looks, this laptop will make a great buy for any business person. For the business person who needs to transfer data frequently, the laptop has 4 high speed USB 2.0 ports and a DVD RW drive that will help write the CDs and DVDs if required. The Dell Inspiron 1526 also possesses an inbuilt 56kbps modem and a network card that is compatible with the 10/100 ethernet as also with the 802.11 b/g wireless protocols. In spite of having a screen size of 14.1” the laptop is very light weight weighing just 6.2 lbs. It has the standard speakers with stereo sound, a very easy to use touchpad and an express card slot for further data transfer needs. The Li Ion battery of the Dell Inspiron gives you a battery life of more than 2 hours. The whole package comes bundled with the Windows Vista operating system and a 1 year warranty. With its famed quality and even better service, there can be no better buy than this Inspiron 1526 from Dell. Specifications:-
Processor :- AMD Athlon 64 X2 1.9GHz
Memory :- 4096MB
Operating System :- Win Vista Home Premium
Display :- 15.4"
Hard Disk Drive :- 250GB
Optical Drive DVDRW
Dimensions :- 14.1" x 10.1" x 1.5"
Weight :- 6.2 lbs.
Color Options :- Black
I/O Ports :- 4 USB 2.0 Ports
Audio:- stereo in, headphone/speaker out and dual digital mics
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8-in-1 Memory Card Reader
VGA Video Output & S-Video
Modem:- 56K
Network :- 10/100 Ethernet, 802.11b/g Wireless
Sound :- Stereo
Keyboard :- Standard
Pointing Device :- TouchPad
Expansion Slots :- 1 ExpressCard/54
Battery :- Li-Ion
Warranty :- 1 Year Warranty
Condition :- Refurbished

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Dell Laptops Models
Thursday, July 16, 2009

Different Dell Laptops Models are :-
Dell Inspiron :- The Dell Inspiron is a laptop brand of Dell computers targeted at the consumer markets with different specification models, and its current modules are B130, E1405, E1505 and E1705. First-generation Dell Inspirion XPS and Dell Inspiration 9100, both share the same option in processors with Intel Pentium 4 HT "Prescott", RAM of DDR 400 MHz, hard-drives with Ultra-ATA 5400/7200 RPM, wireless cards, LCD screens at 15.4-inches, WXGA, WSXGA+, WUXGA, along with graphical cards of ATI Mobility, Redeon 9700 64MB/128MB. It marked XPS as an "ultimate gaming machine", and 9100 as "desktop replacement".
Inspiron e1505 :- The Inspiron e1505 is a one with Core Duo PCMAG, just based on 15.4 inch widescreen and supported with 1.67GHz Intel Core Duo, 1GB DDR2 SDRAM, 80GB (5400rpm) disk, 802.11b/g, dual-layer DVD burner, and ATI Mobility Radion X1300 graphics. It is a perfect one for the people who appreciate technology on a budget. The battery only manages for about 3 hours. While ordering you have to enter a goofy of E-Value code "E1505PC", if you expect your kit to ring-up with that sub-grand price tag. Righteous pricing indeed for this full featured and powerful kit. The E1505 is available with familiar arctic-silver chassis and white edges. At a cost of 6.6 pounds, it is little lighter than the 7-pound Inspiron 6000. The keyboard is comfortable to use, and especially doesn't heat up after extensive typing, as many do. And the user will be pleased as Dell has fixed the noisy mouse buttons.
Inspiron e1705 :- The Inspiron e1705 is available either with an Intel Core Duo or Solo processor, this machine features a 17-inch XGA (or WUXGA) wide-screen LCD. Options also include a Vidia GeForce Go7900 GS, ATI Radeon x1600 with 256mb of RAM or an Intel GMA 950. This model uses 533 MHz or 667 MHz of DDR2 memory. In Dell Laptops Inspiron e1705 has connectivity options in plentiful, with six USB ports, one FireWire port, a 5-in-1 card reader, and a DVI-D port for sending content to a high-end display. On the other hand, the 80GB hard drive installed in our test machine is probably not enough for an avid video editor.
Inspiron e1405 :- The Inspiron e1405 is a 14 inches notebook configurable with components similar to the E1505 excluding the dedicated GPU options but a bit smaller in total size. At the time Inspiron e1405 was released, it was known for its excellent battery life with under optimum conditions exceeding five hours with a six-cell battery and over eight hours for a slightly more expensive .
Insprion B130 :- The Inspiron B130 is a budget notebook and mainly constructed in a manner to keep costs down. Its body casing is entirely plastic, no fancy aluminum or magnesium protection. The plastic used is not flimsy tough, it is actually quite sturdy. Operating of the Dell Laptops of Inspiron B130 will be easier to the user.
XPS M2010 :- The XPS M2010 is the system having a 20.1 inches LCD screen with a 1680x1050 resolution and it can be transported easier than a desktop computer system, but much of XPS M2010 components are still based upon notebook technology, only in a larger format. The system weighs an astounding 18.5 lbs. It is not known to many people who would really want to carry around this with them for any extended period of time. It has base measures as 19.3 x 8.3 x 2 inches.
XPS M1210 :- The Dell XPS M1210 ultramobile notebook offers superior value. It sports a revolutionary design that turns the display supports into a system handle when the system is closed. The Dell XPS M1210 model weighs just 4.37 pound with a durable magnesium alloy frame. We can add A/V package that includes an integrated webcam, video chat software, Skype Internet communication software, noise-isolation earbuds and optional embedded mobile broadband. This complete communication solution includes a built-in 1.3 mega pixel camera, an integrated omni-directional microphone and an integrated mobile broadband antenna.
XPS M1710 :- The XPS M1710 designing is nearly identical to the previous model, the Dell XPS M170 and it is very similar to the more multimedia-focused Inspiron E1705. It has stylish magnesium alloy and it measures 15.5 inches wide, 11.3 inches deep and 1.6 inches thick. The XPS M1710 includes a full-size keyboard, though it has a separate number pad.

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Dell Laptops
Monday, July 13, 2009

Dell Inc., is an American computer hardware company based in Round Rock, Texas, Formed by Michael Dell, while he was a student at the University of Texas at Austin. He founded the company as "PC" Limited with just $1000, in his room, an off campus dorm, in 1984 to sell IBM-compatible computers built from stock components.
The company has been formed on the principle that by selling computer systems directly to the customers, it could best understand their needs and provide them the most effective computing solutions. The solutions can be for a wide range of personal computer, servers, data storages devices, network switches, personal digital assistance for software, computer peripherals and so on.
Dell Laptops computers bring the ease of convenience and high performance machine together, at affordable prices. Dell laptops bring integrated high-speed 3G connectivity and high performance in form factors, both small and large. Dell meets your need for higher performance, excellent value or a lightweight travel notebook. Dell laptops span a wide range of sizes from 12 inches to 20 inches; these are powerful but pricey laptops featuring an Intel Core Duo processor and Microsoft’s Media Center OS. The display resolutions of the dell laptops are 855/865/815 and 1400 * 1050 chipset.

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Sony may begin selling a netbook computer as early as next month
Wednesday, July 8, 2009

Sony may begin selling a netbook computer as early as next month.
The company will begin selling netbooks in Japan and parts of Europe, but not in North America yet. Sony are more recognized for their entertainment line, therefore it is hard to know what to expect from their very first netbook. Their netbook, dubbed Vaio W, comes with a 1.66GHz Intel Atom N280 processor, a 10-inch monitor, and comes with a higher resolution.
According to Sony the high resolution screen, 1,366 by 768 allows for more of a web site to fit onto the screen, resulting in less scrolling. Netbooks continue to be the only field of computer sales overall that have continued to flurrish throughout the current economic downturn.

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Now Sony entering netbook PC market with new Vaio

Sony Corp said on Tuesday it plans to launch a new Vaio laptop that will sell for around 60,000 yen ($629) in Japan in August, making its entry into the fast-growing netbook market. Netbook PCs are smaller and cheaper than traditional notebook computers and optimised for simpler computing tasks such as Web browsing and email. Pioneered by Taiwan's Asustek in 2007, other global brands such as Acer Inc, Hewlett-Packard Co and Dell Inc have pushed out their own lines since then.
The new Sony machine is equipped with Microsoft Corp's Windows XP operating system and Intel Corp's Atom processor. Shares in Sony were down 2.1 percent at 2,360 yen, underperforming the Tokyo stock market's electrical machinery index , which fell 1.3 percent.

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Dell slings its "blade" server line
Tuesday, July 7, 2009

As expected, the new PowerEdge 1655MC server--a relatively slender modular machine designed fit into a rack with others of its kind--features dual Pentium III processors from Intel. Originally scheduled for introduction in the third quarter, it ran into a modest delay and comes to market later than blades from other hardware makers such as Hewlett-Packard. The Dell blade server is part of a larger effort by the company to expand into areas beyond the PC. Though the company has reached the No. 1 spot in industry-standard servers, machines that are based on Intel hardware and the Windows or Linux operating systems--and though it continues to grow its market share in that area and in the overall PC market--Dell wants to continue expanding into higher-margin markets.
Meanwhile, IBM also announced general availability of its own BladeCenter server, a thinner, less blocky system than Dell's product. IBM's BladeCenter takes a higher-powered approach than Dell's initial systems, with dual Xeon processors on each blade. The BladeCenter also missed a third-quarter shipping schedule. Server specialist Sun Microsystems has had trouble meeting deadlines too. Sun earlier projected that its blades would ship this year but more recently extended the deadline into the first quarter of 2003. Blade servers fit nicely into Dell's expansion plans. The company could sell a larger number of servers using the blade approach and also package them with a range of its new services, such as doing the job of migrating companies' computer networks to blades from large numbers of standalone servers. Dell can also combine the servers with its storage products and services.
Blades as a category of server were designed to be cheaper to own and maintain--a major selling point in the down economy. That is because they take up less space than standalone servers, offer neater cabling and can be managed from a central console, making them easier and less time-consuming for company IT staff to administer. Dell's servers are expected to be a little larger than some competing products, but the company argues that its machines are more powerful, less costly and easier to manage in that they use the same power supplies and network gear as its other servers. Still, the new product isn't for every company, with the benefits accruing to those who plan to buy large number of servers.
"It's at three you'll have a cost savings crossing over to the new architecture," a company representative said. "Our strategy was to immediately provide a cost benefit they'd be able to use by taking advantage of shared components." The new PowerEdge 1655MC product line allows a single rack to hold 84 servers, each equipped with up to two 1.26GHz Intel Pentium III processors and two hard drives with capacities up to 73GB each. Six servers fit in each enclosure, and 14 of the enclosures fit in a single rack. IBM's designs permit the same number of servers, 84, to be fit into a single rack. AOL Time Warner has been using IBM's blades, Big Blue said. The blade servers from Hewlett-Packard, Dell and IBM all use chips from Broadcom subsidiary ServerWorks to handle communication between CPUs and other system components as well as from one blade to another.

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AMD launches the ATI Radeon HD 4770 Graphics
Sunday, July 5, 2009

The ATI Radeon HD 4770 graphics card delivers leading technology and strong performance to the mainstream gamer for as low as $99. As the newest addition to the award-winning ATI Radeon HD 4000 series, it is the world’s first 40 nm process desktop graphics chip.

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Dell launches Energy Star certified PowerEdge servers
Saturday, July 4, 2009

Dell's new PowerEdge R610 and R710 servers are the company's first to meet the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Energy Star specifications for servers.
Dell worked with the EPA to develop the new energy-efficiency specification for servers, which were released in May, and claims to be the first major vendor to certify entire platforms under the server specification.
In addition, Dell chose the default power management settings to meet the EPA's requirements for Energy Star compliance for OptiPlex platforms, which have been available since 2003. The Round Rock, Texas-based vendor also reduced the amount of time required by the EPA for Energy Star compliance from 30 minutes of inactivity to 15 minutes for the computer to enter the low-power mode.

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HP launches 6 new models
Friday, July 3, 2009

The HP has unveiled six new models which cater to a wide price range. The new models expand its dv2, dv3, dv6, Compaq CQ 610 and Mini 110 Series.
HP's Mini 110 which comes at a low price of Rs. 22,990 is intended to be a stylish and highly mobile computer for those who have internet centric work.
Kevin Frost, vice president and general manager, Consumer Notebooks, Personal Systems Group, HP, says, “With these new HP Minis, we’re enhancing the customer experience by adding compelling features that allow users to interact with their Mini in a fun way, our broad portfolio of mini companion PCs truly offers customers choices to fit every need and every personality.”
The dv2 and dv3 series are their more compact offerings with screen sizes of 12.1” and 13.3” respectively. The compact and slim HP Pavilion dv2 series entertainment notebook starts at 38,000 while the dv3 is more featured, with a wide 16:9 screen, inbuilt webcam etc, and comes for 50,990. The dv6 is for more power hungry people and starts at 40,990. This 16” laptop is a more powerful solution for those who want something more capable of desktop functionality.
The HP Probook is their new business offering, and will be available for Rs. 40,990. The ProBook integrates some of the most powerful components, for an even better broadband experience.

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