Levovo has released the Q700, a mini sized computer with dual core and hdmi output. The price seems good at $499 and is claimed to be “ultra-quiet”. You can see some pics at Lenovo and some at engadget.
Lenovo Q700 HTPC or Desktop?
August 12, 2009
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Apple Backlash
August 12, 2009I have my fair share of Apple Envy and I do admire their products. Being a PC guy you get used to the jabs against Microsoft and the cheap shots, well.. not really.
I think Microsoft, like many large companies can have their problems but in the end they make a lot of great products. I know a lot of people like OSX and think it is great, but if you controlled every piece of hardware that was going to run on the operating system you were building, you would have an advantage too. Microsoft, on the other hand, allows their systems to run on a ton of different hardware. Because of the advantage the control of the hardware gives Apple, I don’t think OSX will ever (legally) run on anything other than Apple PCs.
That same control is in iTunes, iPod, and the iPhone. There’s an interesting read over at Calacanis.com by Jason Calacanis, who has always been a Apple fan and now he has made some good points against Apple’s current tactics. That’s not to say their products are poor or they’re a bad company but it is fun conversation.
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CEDIA 2009 and Media Center
August 10, 2009engadget HD has some interesting predictions for Windows Media Center and next month’s CEDIA show in Atlanta. With Windows 7’s improvements, the Zune HD, and the Xbox updates, it could be an opportunity for Microsoft to show them all off. engadget HD’s predictions for you Media Center fans can be found here.
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Windows 7 – Backup and Restore Guide
August 10, 2009Maximum PC has one of their thorough guides on the backup and restore features in Windows 7. Lots of screenshots and walk-thrus. Go take a look.
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Free, online app guide
August 10, 2009Techradar has a quick guide on some useful online, free apps. You probably know about most of them but still worth the read.
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Zune HD – prices and browser pics
August 10, 2009The Zune HD news just keeps getting better and better! Looks like a September 8 launch with the 16 GB going for $220 and the 32 GB for $290. Some pics of the browser have surfaced and it looks great! Check out all the details at: engadget, Cnet, and Got Zune?.
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USB mini Monitors
August 7, 2009I’ve toyed with the idea of trying out one of the few mini USB monitors out there. Using it for RSS, email monitor, social, etc… Mimo has just announced another version of their 7” model in a more portable casing. They still offer a touch screen model as well. Take a look over at the Mimo website.
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Hacking with custom firmware
August 6, 2009Maximum PC has another full featured article, this one on installing custom firmware in a variety of devices. Definitely well worth the read and a bookmark. Check it out here.
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Sony ups the ante in the eReader race
August 5, 2009Sony officially announced two new eReaders the PRS-300 for $199 and the PRS-600 for $299. They should hit stores by September. We have a Sony reader and like the flexibility of an alternative to the Amazon Kindle. These models look like improvements in both price and functionality above Sony’s current line and are competitive against the Kindle. Check out more details at Crave and engadget.
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Kodak pocket 1080p Zi8 camcorder
August 5, 2009Kodak has a follow-up to its impressive 720p camcorder, the Zi8. It shoots 1080p and has decent image stabilization. Check out engadget for a review.
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