Archive for November, 2008
Whistler Works Out a Few More Details
Microsoft has been showing off Whistler, the next-generation of its consumer-level Windows operating system, for a few months now. PC Mechanic takes a look at what’s new in Whistler beta build 2296.
New! Plasticmine and Plasticbird Processors?
Processors made out of plastic? That’s right: Made out of a material that everybody knows does not conduct electricity. But everybody may be wrong. Business 2.0 looks at new research aimed at developing throwaway plastic semiconductor chips equal in speed and power to silicon circuits now used to run laptop displays.
When a PC Equals a Playstation
Connectix’s Virtual Game Station gives a PC the power to run Playstation games. Tech Extreme find that it works flawlessly — until you ask the PC to multitask, that is.
Great Idea, But Not-So-Great Windows Security
The Siemens ID Mouse is a great idea — adding biometric security to Windows. But poor software implementation of a solid hardware fingerprint reader makes the ID Mouse little more than a novelty.
Flourescent Disc Technology Inches Closer
The bitchin’ transparent CDs with fluorescent liquid in their pits are one step closer to becoming reality, as drive maker Lite-On has inked a deal to produce the high capacity drives. Lite-On has signed a letter of intent to license the Flourescent Multilayer Drive (FMD) technology from New York-based Constellation 3D, meaning the two companies will collaborate on plans to bring products to market.
AOpen Sounds Off with New Audio Offerings
AOpen cranked up the volume on a new line of audio cards the company announced yesterday, blaring, ‘you really need to hear it to appreciate what is now possible.’
FIFA 2001 Shoots, Scores Another One
Tech Extreme says the FIFA series is simply the best Soccer simulation. EA Sports released its yearly update to the franchise, FIFA 2001, and it’s crammed with new animations and player models, better stadium reproductions, and even more solid gameplay than last year’s incarnation.
Yahama Ups the Tempo on CD Burners
Yahama breaks the CD-R speed barrier with a new line of drives that burn at 16X, rewrite at 10X and read at 40X.
Maximum Comdex, Maximum Throughput
Monkey Boy’s Comdex magnum opus takes on Las Vegas in style for Maximum PC’s streaming audio coverage of the computer convention. The wicked webmaster’s week of work also delivers power-packed looks at technologies and trends from Maximum PC magazine editors.
