PriceGrabber.com released its first Consumer Behavior Report of the year, this one focusing on netbook and solid state drive trends and forecasts. Data collected from sales and a survey conducted in the first two weeks of January mirror what we’ve been hearing from other sources about netbooks: they’re popular, the popularity is driven by innovation and price, it’s only going to get better from here.
Of the top 25 laptops on PriceGrabber.com, 48% are netbooks. The most popular of them all? The Acer Aspire One. (It actually shows up several times on the list under slightly different configurations.) The rest of the list is no surprise — the HP Mini 1000, Samsung NC10, and Lenovo S10 make a good showing.
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One In Ten Online Shoppers Owns Netbook And A Bunch Of Them Own Aspire Ones
Apple Issues Nvidia Graphics Update
Apple has released an Nvidia graphics update which, according to the release notes, is designed to improve cursor movement when using the Apple Mini DisplayPort to Dual-Link DVI adapter with the latest MacBook Air, MacBook, or MacBook Pro computers. Additionally, the 3.2MB update should also improve playback of HD video on the new unibody MacBook Pros with GeForce 9600M graphics cards, as well as older Mac systems using Nvidia’s GeForce 7300 GT chip – namely the original Mac Pro and late 2006 24-inch iMac model.
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G.Skill TITAN 256GB 2.5-Inch MLC Solid State Disk
The SSD market is on fire, burning faster than even the most optimistic analysts could have predicted. G.Skill has played a large role in the solid state transition with their above average products at below average costs. Not only that, but we are really starting to see SSDs become user friendly as far as capacity goes. Last year we were talking about 32GB SSDs and how the speed was very impressive, but the capacity left room for doubt. Here we are a year later and we are already seeing close to a 10x increase in capacity for drives costing the same as the 32GB drives last year.
Introduction
Specifications, Availability and Pricing
The Packaging
The G.Skill TITAN
Test System Setup
Benchmarks - EVEREST Random Access Time
Benchmarks - PCMark Vantage Hard Disk Tests
Benchmarks - Passmark
Final Thoughts
T-Mobile Blackberry Curve 8900 Review
Along with the Pearl, the Curve series represents the kinder, gentler side of BlackBerry; it’s the side that appeals to consumers without sacrificing power, and from time to time, it’s the side that’s even been known to show some sex appeal.
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ASUS M4A79T Deluxe Motherboard Pictures - AMD Socket AM3
During the 2009 Consumer Electronics Show ASUS launched the brand new M4 Series of motherboards to fully support the AMD next generation AM3 processors. The upcoming Phenom II AM3 processors are able to support up to DDR3 1600MHz memory speed, which means that AMD has finally started to shift away from DDR2 memory. This will be the first memory architecture change that AMD has made since launching the Socket AM2 platform back in 2006, so this is a major change that has been long coming. It will boost performance and lower power consumption, which are two improvements that will be welcomed with open arms.
AMD Finally Moves To DDR3 Memory
The ASUS M4A79T MotherboardReview - Zagg Z.Buds - iPhone Headphones
I recently received a pair of Zagg Z.Buds in the post, so rather than have them sitting on my desk gathering dust, I thought it was about time to try them out and see how they perform.
The Zagg Z.Budds are designed to be used with the iPhone, some of their features include a premium length tangle free cord, In-line volume control, and a built in mic so that you can make and receive calls on your iPhone whilst using them.
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Asus P5Q-EM Intel G45 Express Motherboard Review
Asus’ P5Q-EM motherboard combines an extensive feature set matched up with Intel’s popular integrated graphics G45 Express chipset. The spec sheet for the P5Q-EM certainly reads like an enthusiast motherboard, but with the added benefit an Intel GMA X4500HD graphics processor at its core. In addition to its basic screen display capabilities, the GMA X4500HD graphics component promises support for high definition video playback, and full 1080p Blu-ray decoding without any hitches or slowdowns.
Asus P5q-Em Intel G45 Express Motherboard Review
Intel G45 Express Chipset
High Definition Video Playback
Total System Power Draw Comparisons
Asus P5q-Em Motherboard Highlights
Overclocking Test Report, Test System Specs
Motherboard Benchmarks: Sysmark 2007 Preview
Motherboard Benchmarks: Sisoft Sandra 2008 - Processor
Motherboard Benchmarks: Sandra - Memory
Motherboard Igp Benchmarks: 3dmark06
Motherboard Igp Benchmarks: 3dmark Vantage, Fear
Dx10 Motherboard Igp Benchmarks: Call Of Juarez, Crysis
Intel X4500hd Graphics - Smooth Hd Playback?
Details For Intel E8700 Processor Showed Up
Yesterday on Intel website appeared details of a new Core 2 Duo processor E8700. Unfortunately the page is now pulled down, but guys from TechTree managed to download specifications for this processor. The E8700 belongs to the Wolfdale family, the Conroe successors and it is built in 45nm technology.
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Jetway Offers Upgrade-Friendly Am3 Board
Motherboard maker Jetway has become the first to offer an AMD AM3 based motherboard with both DDR2 and DDR3 memory support, making for a very attractive upgrade option should you not want to move to DDR3 memry just yet.
The MA3-79GDG COMBO features two DDR2-1066 slots and two DDR3-1066 slots. It is a micro-ATX offering, making use of the 790GX and SB750 chipset combo.
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GIGABYTE Releases New Entry-Level Chassis
GIGABYTE has extended its entry level chassis lineup this week with three new models, the GZ-X7, GZ-X8 and GZ-X9. Whilst being at the low-end of their lineup, these cases still include an attractive set of features for their price with tool-less installation, cable management, drive locks, easy access front I/O and 12cm exhaust fan.
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