CES 2010: New Intel processors: 32nm Core i3/i5/i7 HD turbo CPU chips ahoy! At CES 2010 in Las Vegas, we see new, 32 nanometer Intel processors. The chip company’s been announcing updated Core i3, i5, and i7 CPUs and associated chipsets. Some with Turbo Mode and/or integrated “HD” graphics. In IT Blogwatch, bloggers look deeper. Not to mention The Known Universe …
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CES 2010: HP Slate preempts Apple Tablet, Sony gives up, and more In Las Vegas, CES 2010 is spooling up. Microsoft’s Steve Ballmer gave his opening keynote last night and we’re already seeing some interesting announcements. Clearly, the Apple tablet isn’t going to be the only game in town. In IT Blogwatch, what’s blogged in Vegas doesn’t stay in Vegas. Not to mention the Win7 Beep driver …
Microsoft Office 2010: download versions and prices Microsoft has released the planned prices for Office 2010. It’s also detailed a new method for downloading the suite and upgrading to different versions. In IT Blogwatch, bloggers delve into the details. Not to mention a useless machine …
Google Nexus One launches today: gPhone release rumors, reviews rife Google will be holding its event to release the Android-powered Nexus One later today — or so the review speculation goes. On paper, the gPhone looks interesting, but the Devil’s in the detail. In IT Blogwatch, bloggers play ‘guess the secret’. Not to mention shopping the Japanese PM …
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Apple tablet rumors fly (iTablet/iSlate: let’s call the whole thing off) Supposedly, Steve Jobs is getting ready to announce this Apple tablet device later this month. The iTablet or iSlate is supposedly an enlarged iPhone, with a 7″ or 10″ display, and Apple has ordered 10 million of them (yeah, right). In the first IT Blogwatch of 2009, bloggers argue on and on about it. Not to mention bad engagement photos …
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