April 7th, 2004 –
[b]NEC[/b] has developed a battery that is capable of being fully recharged in only 30 seconds. The organic radical battery can be charged to a similar level of power as nickel-hydrogen cells for portable MD players, digital cameras and other electronic devices.
[blockquote]NEC will first roll out the battery as a commercial computer emergency power source, later we will see hybrid gasoline/electric motors for cars, cell phones and just about anything else you would use a battery with.[/blockquote]
[link=http://www.mobilemag.com/content/100/102/C2691/][b]The full report[/b][/link]
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April 7th, 2004 –
[b]Intel[/b] said on Wednesday it would start shipping chips with 95 percent less lead than its current products later this year in response to global demand for more environmentally friendly electronics goods.
[blockquote]Lead-free is required for the future. This is the right time for this launch of the technology[/blockquote]
[link=http://www.forbes.com/technology/newswire/2004/04/07/rtr1325652.html][b]Read more[/b][/link]
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April 7th, 2004 –
Despite an expected short life cycle, [b]Lite-On[/b] will start to offer 12x DVD Dual burners later this month.
[blockquote]In addition to 12x DVD Dual, Lite-On IT plans to offer 8x DVD+RW DL (dual-layer) in mid-April at the earliest, with the timing hinging on the availability of compatible double-layer DVD discs, Gong noted.[/blockquote]
[link=http://www.digitimes.com/NewsShow/Article1.asp?datePublish=2004/04/06&pages=A7&seq=46][b]The full report[/b][/link]
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April 7th, 2004 –
Crucial announces DDR2 memory with [i]Faster data transfer times, lower operating voltage, higher density modules--you can expect great things from Crucial DDR2. Where current. DDR memory stops, DDR2 begins with initial data rates of 400 and 533 MHz.[/i]
[link=http://www.crucial.com/DDR2]Read More.[/link]
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April 7th, 2004 –
[b]Microsoft[/b] is set to release copy-protection software that could radically effect the burgeoning online music business. Called "Janus," the technology will add a clock function to portable music players that handle files encoded in [b]Microsoft[/b]'s [i]Windows Media Audio[/i] (WMA) format.
[blockquote]Microsoft has not officially confirmed details of Janus, which is expected to launch this summer. But the technology reportedly is being tested in beta, and manufacturers like Samsung have begun advertising Janus compatibility. [/blockquote]
[link=http://cio-today.newsfactor.com/story.xhtml?story_title=Microsoft_vs__iTunes&story_id=23606][b]The full report[/b][/link]
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April 7th, 2004 –
[b]Apple[/b] has released some security updates for its [i]Mac OS X v10.2[/i] "Jaguar" and [i]Mac OS X v10.3[/i] "Panther" operating systems.
Download: [link=http://wsidecar.apple.com/cgi-bin/nph-reg3rdpty1.pl/product=03993&platform=osx&method=sa/SecUpd2004-04-05Pan.dmg][b]Security Update 2004-04-05 for Panther[/b][/link] - [link=http://www.apple.com/support/downloads/securityupdate_2004-04-05_(10_3_3).html][i]More Info[/i][/link]
Download: [link=http://wsidecar.apple.com/cgi-bin/nph-reg3rdpty1.pl/product=03616&platform=osx&method=sa/SecUpd2004-04-05Jag.dmg][b]Security Update 2004-04-05 for Jaguar[/b][/link] - [link=http://www.apple.com/support/downloads/securityupdate_2004-04-05_(10_2_8).html][i]More Info[/i][/link]
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April 7th, 2004 –
A new version of [i]PowerDVD[/i] has been made available for download.
[blockquote]PowerDVD 5 is the latest evolution of the world acclaimed DVD software player that offers maximum video and audio playback entertainment on the PC. It comes with leading video and audio technologies to deliver the highest quality viewing and listening experience possible on the PC. As well, PowerDVD 5 offers feature-rich navigation controls, for an interactive and tailored DVD movie viewing experience. PowerDVD 5 is the obvious choice for anyone wanting to enjoy the highest-quality and most interactive DVD movie experience on the PC! [/blockquote]
[link=http://www.mpegx.com/view.php?detail=131][b]Download Trial Version[/b][/link] (6.30MB)
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April 7th, 2004 –
Here's a [i]Unreal Tournament 2004[/i] tweak guide.
[blockquote]Following up on my UT2003 Tweak Guide, I've written this guide to provide you with everything you need to know to improve your UT2004 experience. As a compilation of detailed setting descriptions, recommendations, tweaks and links to important resources it guarantees something for every fan of this great game.
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[link=http://www.tweakguides.com/UT2004_2.html][b]Check it out[/b][/link]
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April 7th, 2004 –
[b]Microsoft[/b] has launched three new special edition mice with an original design. [b]Microsoft[/b] says that these mice were created to help consumers to personalize their desktops.
[center][img]http://www.short-media.com/images/news_images/2004/apr/microsoftmice.jpg[/img][/center]
[blockquote]People want their personal spaces to reflect their individual styles," said Ken Fry, industrial design group director for Microsoft Hardware. "The days of boring beige are over. Our new special-edition mice illustrate our approach to providing consumers with the latest technical innovations combined with world-class design, offering products that give people an exciting new way to express their personality.[/blockquote]
[link=http://www.dvhardware.net/article2524.html][b]Read more[/b][/link]
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April 7th, 2004 –
[i]AnandTech[/i] thinks they have nailed down retail availability dates for [b]ATI[/b] and [b]NVIDIA[/b]'s next-generation graphics parts.
[blockquote]R420 will apparently be available as the Radeon X800 Pro as early as April 26, which is right around when NV40 is expected on shelves as the GeForce 6800. The Radeon X800 Pro will reportedly be followed by a Radeon X800 XT as early as May 31, suggesting that ATI may not be altogether confident that the X800 can hold the graphics performance crown without a quick refresh. Of course, NVIDIA may have a GeForce 6800 Ultra waiting in the wings, too.
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[link=http://www.anandtech.com/video/showdoc.html?i=2018][b]Read more[/b][/link]
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April 7th, 2004 –
It has been reported that after investigating the instruction sets used by 64-bit chips from [b]AMD[/b] and [b]Intel[/b], an industry analyst has concluded that [b]Intel[/b] reverse-engineered the [i]AMD64[/i] instruction set to create its own 64-bit microprocessor architecture.
[blockquote]Tom Halfhill, an analyst at In-Stat/MDR in San Jose, said Monday that he had compared the instruction sets of AMD's 64-bit chips, called AMD64, with the 64-bit extensions to be used in the Intel Xeon processor and future desktop chips. The smoking gun, Halfhill said, was Intel's choice to mimic a decision AMD made in its early Opteron designs, and later reversed.
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[link=http://www.extremetech.com/article2/0,3973,1561875,00.asp?kc=ETRSS02129TX1K0000532][b]Read more[/b][/link]
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April 6th, 2004 –
You may want to think twice before signing up for your free [i]GMail[/i] account from [b]Google[/b].
[blockquote]Privacy International, says Gmail violates European privacy laws because it stores messages on its system long after users have deleted them from their mailbox.
The group, which has offices in Britain and the United States, also opposes Google's plans to scan users' e-mail in order to paste appropriate advertising into messages.[/blockquote]
[link=http://edition.cnn.com/2004/TECH/internet/04/06/google.email/index.html][b]The full report[/b][/link] - [i]Submitted by[/i] Dexter
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April 6th, 2004 –
[link=http://iamnotageek.com/articles.php?aid=10&page=1]Win XP Tweaking guide updated @ IANAG[/link]
[link=http://www.bigbruin.com/html/snapserver1100.htm]80GB Snap Appliance Snap Server 1100 Review at BigBruin[/link]
[link=http://reviews.designtechnica.com/review1500.html]Samsung SyncMaster 173P @ DesignTechnica[/link]
[link=www.extremeoverclocking.com/reviews/cases/Enermax_EG475AX-VE_1.html]Enermax EG475AX-VE(W) Noisetaker[/link]
[link=http://www.overclockercafe.com/Reviews/cooling/Dr.Thermal-A8736N_&_RV108N/index.htm]Thermal Integration P4 cooler pair[/link]
[link=http://www.ocia.net/reviews/logitech_mx510/logitech_mx510.shtml]Logitech MX510 Mouse Review @ OCIA.net[/link]
[link=http://www.a1-electronics.net/Heatsinks/2004/Evercool_CUW8-715_Apr.shtml]EverCool CUW8-715 heatsink @ A1[/link]
[link=http://www.trustedreviews.com/article.aspx?art=373]Biostar iDEQ 200N @ TrustedReviews[/link]
[link=http://www.trustedreviews.com/article.aspx?art=377]Chaintech SA5900XT @ TrustedReviews[/link]
[link=http://www.hardwarezoom.com/viewcontent.jsp?ArticleID=166]Seven new digital cameras from Canon @ HardwareZoom[/link]
[link=http://www.hardware-pacers.com/pages.php?pid=270&catType=r]Microsoft Wireless Intellimouse Explorer (Night Vision) @hardware-pacers.com[/link]
[link=http://www.motherboards.org/articlesd/hardware-reviews/1371_1.html]The Asetek Waterchill @ Motherboards.org[/link]
[link=http://www.madshrimps.be/gotoartik.php?articID=165]Super Flower SF-609F Fan Controller @ Madshrimps[/link]
[link=http://www.pcstats.com/articleview.cfm?articleID=853]AOpen EZ65 XCcube SFF PC @ PC stats[/link]
[link=http://www.hardwarezone.com/articles/control.php?cid=26&id=1022&src=3rd]Shuttle Zen XPC ST62K @ hardwareZone[/link]
[link=http://www.amdreview.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=15039]Modding contest soon to close in 10 days @ AMD Review[/link]
[link=http://www.atruereview.com/wc201/index.php]Evercool WC-201 Water Cooling Kit @ A True Review[/link]
[link=http://www.viperlair.com/articles/editorials/misc/interviews/corsair/]Interview with Corsair @ Viper Lair[/link]
[link=http://www.tweaknews.net/reviews/albacant/]Albatron PX875P Pro Canterwood Motherboard Review @ Tweaknews[/link]
[link=http://www.modsynergy.com/Review%20132.htm]Startech “Mutant Mods” Lighting Products Review @ ModSynergy[/link]
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April 5th, 2004 –
[link=http://www.themodfathers.jolt.co.uk/?page=&action=show&id=8669]Desert Rats VS Afrika Korps @ The Modfathers[/link]
[link=http://www.3dcenter.org/artikel/r9800xt_vs_gffx5950u/]ATi Radeon 9800XT vs. nVidia GeForceFX 5950 Ultra[/link]
[link=http://www.monster-hardware.com/modules.php?name=Reviews&rop=showcontent&id=111]Steelpad 4D @ MHW[/link]
[link=http://www.bytesector.com/data/bs-article.asp?ID=261]File Sharing Lives on in Canada @ ByteSector[/link]
[link=http://envynews.com/index.php?ID=639#start]Lite-On SOHW-812S DVD±R/RW @ Envy News[/link]
[link=http://www.icrontic.com/articles.php?fetch=reviews&id=9]Icrontic Reviews the Leadtek WinFAST A350[/link]
[link=http://www.gruntville.com/reviews/video/pc_9800xt/index.php]PowerColor Radeon9800XT Video Card Review @ GruntvillE[/link]
[link=http://www.voidedwarranty.com/modules.php?name=Reviews&op=viewarticle&artid=96]VPC-1000 DVD/MP3/CD/FM Multimedia Hub @ voidedwarranty[/link]
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April 4th, 2004 –
It has been reported that [b]Gateway[/b] is to close all of its retail stores, cutting 2,500 jobs.
[blockquote]The company has posted only one profitable quarter over the past three-plus years and has gradually cut its store count from a peak of 322. Gateway has slashed its work force from nearly 25,000 in 2000, and will have about 4,000 employees after the cuts take effect.
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[link=http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,115913,00.html][b]The full story[/b][/link] - [i]Submitted by[/i] profdlp
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April 4th, 2004 –
[b]Infineon Technologies[/b] will reduce its DDR supply by around 50% in April from 50 million 256Mbit-equivalent units in March, according to sources in the industry. If true, supply in the global DRAM market is set to tighten even further.
[blockquote]Rumors suggest that Dell and Hewlett-Packard (HP) have been buying large amounts of DRAM chips in Taiwan. Sources at companies that buy from Infineon pointed out that some of the DRAM supplier’s salespersons have been taking early Easter holidays because of the lack of DRAM chips.
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[link=http://www.digitimes.com/NewsShow/Article.asp?datePublish=2004/04/02&pages=A5&seq=20][b]The full report[/b][/link] - [i]Submitted by[/i] mmonnin
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April 4th, 2004 –
[b]Sun Microsystems[/b] and [b]Microsoft[/b] resolved their legal issues in a $1.6 billion settlement announced Friday that calls for the two companies to work together over the next 10 years.
[blockquote]Sun, obviously not satisfied with the results of the settlement in its first lawsuit against Microsoft, filed suit again in 2002, this time leading to a settlement that will include Microsoft continuing to support its Java Virtual Machine and payments of $700 million to Sun by Microsoft to resolve pending antitrust issues and $900 million to resolve patent issues. Meanwhile, Sun and Microsoft have agreed to pay royalties for use of each other's technology, with Microsoft making an upfront payment of $350 million and Sun making payments when this technology is incorporated into its server products
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[link=http://www.eweek.com/article2/0,1759,1560645,00.asp?kc=EWNWS040204DTX1K0000599][b]The full report[/b][/link] - [i]Submitted by[/i] Ageek
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April 4th, 2004 –
[link=http://www.neowin.net][i]Neowin[/i][/link] has posted a review of the latest update for [i]Messenger Plus[/i] which is due for release later this month.
[center][img]http://short-media.com/images/news_images/2004/apr/msgplus3.gif[/img][/center]
[blockquote]Messenger Plus! is the most popular add-on for Windows/MSN Messenger, which started as a small add-on for enthusiasts and is now used by millions. There are pages and pages of new improvements in this build, so let's get started! Follow the link below to see Neowin's review of Messenger Plus! 3.
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[link=http://www.neowin.net/comments.php?category=main&id=18757][b]Check it out[/b][/link]
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April 4th, 2004 –
It has been reported that [b]Intel[/b] is determined to work with the industry first and is in no hurry to enable the 64-bit capability of it's [i]Prescott[/i] processors.
[blockquote]According to our sources, Intel feels the need for 64-bit computing in the desktop enviornment but they don't want to do experiments with the consumers at this point. The current 64-bit technology from Intel is being used for high-end databases and transactions. Intel is currently focusing on their Itanium processors, which are designed for high-end, enterprise level tasks, sources claim.
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[link=http://www.cooltechzone.com/reviews/cpu/itwbu64p_001.php][b]The full report[/b][/link]
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April 4th, 2004 –
A new version of the popular [i]ATITool[/i] has been released.
[blockquote]As the name implies ATITool is an overclocking utility designed for ATI video cards. Design target is to write a light-weight application for the enthusiast - so no questionable registry tweaks. Sorry. [/blockquote]
[link=http://atitool.ocfaq.com/][b]Download[/b][/link] (1.39MB)
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April 4th, 2004 –
It has been reported that [b]Microsoft[/b] doesn't plan to ship [i]XP Reloaded[/i] as an interim OS release. Instead, the company is still wrestling with how to market and package an OS that's changed dramatically in the 3 years since the company first released it.
[blockquote]Before that can happen, however, Microsoft has to release XP SP2, which will ship in June. Plans for distributing SP2 to customers are still up in the air, however. For example, will the company replace the current XP retail boxes with XP SP2 boxes? I think so, although most XP licenses are sold with new computers. The plans for XP SP2 will affect XP Reloaded, and no one knows how Microsoft will spin XP as we get closer to the 2004 holiday season.
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[link=http://www.winnetmag.com/Article/ArticleID/42245/42245.html][b]Read more[/b][/link] - [link=http://www.short-media.com/comment.php?1022][i]Related news[/i][/link]
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