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3 Surefire Technology Prediction For 2008
After listening to the technology predictions eppisode from Buzz Out Loud (#631) I decided to write down a few of my own technology predictions for 2008. I think 2008 will be the year that high-definition really takes hold. With over-the-air broadcasts going away, the price of LCD televisions dropping, and the crazy amount of press both HD-DVD and Blu-ray are trying to give their formats the consumer population will finally catch on and start appreciating the better quality content. Along with high-def taking hold, I think we’ll see further advancement in the online console gaming market.My predictions include a tasty mix of high-definition addoption, online console gaming, and a surprise from the fanboy favorite: Apple. Read more »
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7 Things To Love About the New MacBook Pro
I purchased a new MacBook Pro on Tuesday, June 5th, 2007. The day the new models can out. It was shiny. It was new. It was like Christmas in June.I was impressed from day one. The battery life was good, the suspend mode worked, and software was easier to find that I thought. Over the last several weeks I’ve been jotting down all the things I love about my new laptop. This weekend I decided it was time to put those notes on paper, and came up with the following list. Read more »
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Performance Gains From Solid State Drives
Solid state drives are becoming increasingly popular. Everyone’s raving about them. Everyone wants them, but are they worth it? Just how much can we expect to gain from these new hard drives?
Several companies (including Dell, Fujitsu, Samsung, and Sony) have announced laptops offering these new solid state drives. They all boast similar claims of improved durability, better battery life, and faster boot times, but what does that mean to the average consumer? Read more »
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Should I Wait to Buy a MacBook Pro?
This question gets repeated on forums almost every day. The typical answer I see is “Buy it now, if you need a laptop now. If you don’t, then wait.” I always think to myself, “thanks for the help.”
The posed question really hinges on when Apple plans on releasing a new hardware revision of its professional-grade laptop. A few pieces of information have bubbled to the surface in the past few weeks that might help us answer the question at hand. Read more »
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Is AMD Really “Better by Design”?
AMD’s latest press program is called “Better by Design”. Everyone must be wondering: well, are they?
Intel got a jump on the market with their latest update to the Centrino package nick named Santa Rosa. The new package includes a faster, more battery-friendly processor, faster wireless access, and better graphics performance. AMD followed suit with similar features last week with a press conference announcing their new Turion notebook processor. Read more »
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