The 1 Thunderbolt computer without Apple

Sony has presented its new ultra portable, the VAIO Z, which has the particularity to have a Variant owner of the Thunderbolt that connects the computer to Power Media Dock containing external graphics and a Blu - ray player. The Mini Display Port port, it uses a modified USB port, but the firm explains well that it is the architecture code-named Light Peak which allows to pass four lines PCI-Express (cf. "Thunderbolt: 10 gigabits/s, 10 W, Light...

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Google and Facebook should change servers

Google and Facebook should proceed with an update of their servers at the end of the year which will coincide with the release of the Interlagos of AMD and the Romley, the new Sandy Bridge for Intel Server using a Socket LGA 2011. According to DigiTimes, who allegedly received information from manufacturers of servers, this should create a wave of renewal of machines and related products, such as storage or network devices.Romley will integrate eight...

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Shuttle XG41: 775 socket is not dead

No, the platform LGA775 yet said its last word. Shuttle has indeed launched in Europe the XG41, a compact barebone (242 x 200 x 73 mm) based on a card mother G41 and therefore able to accommodate any Core 2 Duo, Pentium Dual Core, Celeron Dual-Core or Celeron 4xx in socket LGA775, provided that the TDP of the processor exceed not 65W.With two connectors DDR3-1066 (for a maximum of 8 GB of memory), three ports SATA 3 Gbps, located 3.5 inches (which...

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ThunderBolt Sony, it's optical

The Sony Vaio Z is definitely an impressive machine. Not only this notebook is thinner than the MacBook Air from Apple and offers a significantly higher power through its Core i7, but it is also the first machine of the market to have a Light Peak optical port.Where Apple has chosen a hybrid implementation of Light Peak, with a copper cable and connector owner, Sony took over the original design of Intel: a USB connector and an optical interface....

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Samsung NC215S: solar netbook

Solar energy is the energy of the future. It is all that need to think of Samsung engineers who have developed the NC215S.Based on Intel's Atom platform, this netbook is indeed the peculiarity to be equipped with photovoltaic cells. Not enough to happen completely battery (energy produced is undoubtedly well less than that consumed by the machine), but this will slightly increase the autonomy of the netbook, subject of course that you do not use...

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Nexus Prime: smartphone Google under Android 4.0

The next smartphone Google will take the name of Nexus premium. This will be the official motive for reference under Ice Cream Sandwich, the supposed Android 4.0.This new version of the system of Google will mark a turning point. It should be the Android of the unification, the erasing the barriers between tablets and smartphones. One version will continue for two types of devices. Nexus Prime will demonstrate.Compatible with 4 G networks, the premium...

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HTC Eternity: the giant Windows Phone 7 smartphone

HTC continues to inundate all mobile operating systems with new models. Today, we learn about the upcoming release of HTC Eternity, a new rotating smartphone Windows Phone 7. This giant model will offer a screen 4.7 inches, a processor 1.5 GHz, an 8 megapixel camera LCD on the back and a further 1.3 megapixel front.Video recording in 720 p, support of the standard DLNA, 16 GB of internal storage and battery 1 650 mAh are also mentioned by the HTC...

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Tom's Hardware: OCZ RevoDrive 3, the ultimate SSD?

Still only little spread, DSS already reached its limits of transfer. In Sata, manufacturers do not exceed the 6 GB/s. This is why that OCZ has decided to interface a SSD in PCIexpress. Therefore, performance is significantly better with 8 GB/s transfer rate, or 1 GB/s. Here is the RevoDrive 3.OCZ RevoDrive 3: the ultimate S...

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Apple: 15 million iPhone 5 ordered

While the France of the iPhone release date 5 (the iPhone 5 will be released September 1st) we were blown in exclusivity, Apple is preparing the marketing of the fifth version of its smartphone. According to the site DigiTimes, the Cupertino firm reportedly spent 15 million iPhone order 5 from the Chinese manufacturer Pegatron Technologies.Pegatron is a regular provider of Apple, having worked on the construction of the iPhone 4. For the moment,...

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Steve Ballmer discusses the failure of Windows Phone 7

 Is Steve Ballmer himself who said: Windows Phone 7, in which Microsoft placed great hopes to stand up to the iPhone and Android, is display the expected numbers.It is at the Worldwide Partner Conference, which began July 10 and will be until 14 July, that Microsoft took the opportunity to take stock of Windows Phone 7, among others, by the voice of Steve Ballmer. " We have progressed very little in... very little ", says the CEO of Microsoft....

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Touch Mouse: Microsoft puts the touch in his mouse

The next Microsoft mouse are tactile. Touch Mouse plays in the field of the Magic Mouse from Apple. No clickable button appears on the surface. Nevertheless, they are present through a few gestures the finger. In addition to the two selection buttons and wheel, it is possible to use the "next" and "previous" functions by sliding the fingers on one side or the other. Of course, it also has "Blue Track" of Microsoft technology. For recall, it allows...

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Galaxy S2: update Android 2.3.4

  Samsung has not yet announced it, the update in the Galaxy S2 2.3.4 is already available on the Web.It is the Samfirmware site that hosts the update. This version, already present on the Nexus, brings video chat native from Google Talk. Android is also a greater fluidity in 2.3.4 and optimizes the battery of the device for a lower consumption. Note that this update is not officially available. Therefore, if it is installed, the S2 Galaxy...

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"appstore" is no longer exclusive to Apple

 Amazon will be able to use the "appstore" name for its store of terminals under Android applications.It is the judge Phyllis Hamilton ruled on this matter between Amazon and Apple. According to the Cupertino firm, the name "Amazon Appstore for Android" that uses Amazon since March 2011 was confusing.Nevertheless, the American judge does not heard it this ear. According to it, the term AppStore is not to Apple. "This name is known." However,...

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Sony KDL46HX820 test: a high-quality TV

 With its HX820 series, Sony plays in the top of range. As specified in our brothers of EreNumérique, "need to pass in front of the family commission". Nevertheless, the model 46 inches of this series is a safe value. The entry ticket is high, but this led 3D TV worth.Sony KDL46HX820: mirror my beautiful mir...

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Wii U: streaming, 3D and online innovative

In an interview with Forbes magazine, Reggie Fils-Aimé, President of the American division of Nintendo, gave more detailed information on the next Wii U.Nothing would prevent the next Nintendo console display video content streamed on the shelf that will serve as her joystick. Thus, it will not be a game accessory, but could also pass the stage of touchscreen tablet with audio and video player and perhaps even a browser. In the State, it is closer...

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Samsung Galaxy S II: 3 million in less than two months

The Galaxy S II of Samsung is already sold more than three million copies within two months of marketing.55 days, to be exact, will be enough to hoist this Android to the rank of record sales for its Korean Designer. It is the equivalent of 55 000 pieces per day. In the best of times, it was selling a Galaxy S II all the 1.5 second, i.e. 57 600 a day.It is a real bomb just touching the smartphone market. It is also and especially a Samsung product...

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iPhone, iPad and iPod banned in the USA? The new application for Samsung

Samsung wants to be banned in the United States by the iPhone and the iPad. In this sense, the Korean firm relies on the breach of multiple patents.This is the escalation continues between Apple and Samsung. Already at war violated patents on part of both parties, the two giants continue judicial combat. Today, it is therefore Samsung provides oil on the fire by asking the international trade of the United States Commission to ban Apple products...

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iPhone 5: finer and lighter

         Expected it to September 1, but its characteristics are totally unknown. IPhone 5 will no doubt sank much ink in the next two months, every day his new batch of rumours. Today, the very serious and often knowledgeable Wall Street Journal understands that the fifth generation of iPhone will be lighter and finer than the current iPhone 4.The American newspaper confirms the rumor of a sensor 8 Megapixels...

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High-tech sales fall 2011

 The economic environment is still not very good high-tech products sales fall 4% on the first five months.According to data from the GfK Institute, technology sales declined by 4.1% in January to may France. Socio-economic conditions "tense that leads to reports in consumer purchases decisions" is the main reason for this decline. Thus, the overall turnover rose from 9,66 EUR 9,26 billion.In detail, it is especially the television market is...

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Dell and IBM plancheraient chip ARM servers

Dell and IBM, two of the leading manufacturers of servers in the world, ?tudieraient currently the design of unit?s in which fleas bas?es on the ARM architecture would replace processors x 86 employ?s traditionally in this universe. If they get a satisfactory r?sultats, new servers low consumption could make their appearance on the march?.Paul Prince, in charge of the technological d?veloppement in the business division of Dell, thus indicates site...

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The Mini DisplayPort/HDMI cables are not legal!

Here's a news which might embarrass some builders. HDMI Org, the body in charge of the HDMI standard, request the withdrawal of the sale of the cable to convert Mini DisplayPort to HDMI. Indeed, HDMI Org estimated thatthey are not licensed and therefore illegal."The HDMI specification defines a HDMI cable as having only a HDMI connectors at the ends." "All the rest does not use a licensee of the specification and is, therefore, not allowed", says...

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The Minitel (still alive) reports still 200,000 euros

The French ancestor of the Internet, understand the Minitel, generates more 200,000 euros of turnover on 2011. A result that still grant him a stay of one year.Although it is less and less used, this system of remote connection is still verbose. A year ago, it learned that two million French still used the Minitel. However, when one speaks of Minitel, is the service that is called and the device. Thus, half of the faithful of the Minitel consult...

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HTC will offer a tool for unblocking of its smartphones

Would manufacturers now regain control on the release of their terminals? This is what suggests a release of the HTC brand on his Facebook page. The constructor of smartphones will soon offer its own tool for unblocking on his latest models. The idea is not to make HTC phones available with all operators, but to allow developers to install different versions of Android, to test compatibility and stability of their applications on these devices.For...

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Tom's Hardware: the best configurations of the month of July

Tom's Hardware has updated its configurations for the month of July. 13 configurations have been developed. They each reflect a particular use of the computer. Players, professionals and film lovers will not struggle to find their happiness in this selection of components.The best configurations of the month of J...

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Samsung: soon a Galaxy S2 on Windows Phone 7?

And if smartphones were available on several OS? Here's an idea which seems to work Samsung. The Korean manufacturer would seriously think about wearing his Galaxy S2, running on Android, Windows Phone 7. A terminal code-named GHS-i937, close to that of the Galaxy S2 (GHS-i927) appeared from the Bluetooth SIG test organization.This machine could host the latest version of Windows Phone 7, Mango, expected this fall. The WMpoweruser.com site also...

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Tom's Hardware: The most beautiful "mods" of laptops

 Some like code on computers, others simply edit the design of these machines. Our colleagues from Tom's Hardware thus grouped 20 Visual changes of laptops, which one of their own!The most beautiful "mods" of lapt...

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Tom's Hardware: comparison of 5 mechanical keyboards

Often neglected when buying a computer, keyboard is an important device. Fans say that mechanical keyboard remains by far the best. Tom's hardware has therefore established a comparison of 5 models while recalling a few points, as the difference between USB and the PS2 or even different switches.5 mechanical keyboards: the happiness for your ha...

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Test the E6 Nokia: the latest Symbian?

 After an E7 halftone, Nokia completes its range with a new smartphone with physical keyboard. Always under Symbian, dying system of the Finnish mark, the E6 has qualities that merit that it is interested.Nokia E6: telephone long-t...

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Chromebook: test of the Google PC, Google and Google

The Chromebook is not one computer like the others. It works on Chrome OS. This new Google operating system puts all the data in the clouds, on remote servers. Therefore, nothing remains on the computer. Indeed, it has no Office. For any interface, it simply for the Chrome browser. That is worth this dematerialization advocated by Google?Chromebook: a PC in the cloud to better do the wi...

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Rumor: iPhone 3GS soon free?

And if the third-generation iPhone became free? With the arrival of the iPhone 5, fall, rumors flourish. RBC Capital Markets analysis firm is is planned a few months forward to advance the opportunity for Apple to offer iPhone 3GS for free, in exchange for a two year subscription. Single, released in 2009, the aircraft would be available for $399 (about €275).A marketing operation to stem a little more growth of Android, particularly in the area...

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NVIDIA: The new GeForce 9 soon

           Several manufacturers of graphics cards, the firm to the Chameleon should propose us its new cards as soon as the month of February 2008. Stamped GeForce 9, its new models would be in the same way as the Radeon HD 3800, compatible DirectX10.1, and although obviously incur 4.1 shaders.All we hope is that the AMD firm with its future chip R700 arrives to return to the Summit and thus...

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TT-Hardware tackles the Radeon HD 3800

It is now the turn of our colleague TT-Hardware we propose its own new firm AMD Radeon HD test: "In November 2006, NVIDIA has launched its first DirectX 10 GPU". ATI which now belongs to AMD has experienced some difficulties before retaliating. The Radeon HD 2900 XT made their appearance in May 2007, i.e. six months more tard… In addition, they have experienced only considers primarily success with fans of the Canadian ex-constructeur. Indeed, their...

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The new 8800 GTS according to Gigabyte!

 Gigabyte pulls the first and we unveiled its new GeForce 8800 GTS. GV-NX88S512H-B code name, the new GTS is based on the G92 chip that reminder already animates the current 8800 GT.The frequency of the core will be 650 MHz, the 512 MB of GDDR3 memory are processors at a frequency of 970 MHz, in addition, this new model will have 128 Shaders Processors. Unfortunately no price or availability date have been communicated for the moment. &nb...

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First test of the 8800 GTS 512!

           Nvidia, key words associated with: none Tweaktown has published the first test of the new geforce 8800 GTS with 512 MB of memory. This new version brings about 10 FPS more than 8800 GT 512.Pour callback has map of 128 pipeline instead of 96 for the old 8800 GTS 640/320. The test of the Geforce 8800 GTS 5...

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The next integrated graphics cards?

 It is not only independent graphics cards in the world of personal computers, and that the future of integrated cardsAlready nVidia will replace its MCP73 (GeForce 7150) by a MCP78.It will be compatible DirectX10 and support hybrid Sli (it allows to use its graphics integrated office automation and switch on the pci-express when needs are felt).The rest will be classic, namely: two ports PCI-Express x 16, Serial - ATA 3 Gb/s...Side at Amd,...

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New drivers GeForce 197.75 for series 400

Pending output drivers GeForce g?n?ration 256, an output which is d?cid?ment d?sirer, the firm to the cam?l?on has online version 197.75 of its drivers. It has pass?e Microsoft's WHQL testing and is aimed at the GeForce GTX 470 and GeForce GTX 480 graphics cards. The nouveaut?s of this version are minimal with the support of the 4 - Way SLI (Quad-SLI) for the GeForce GTX 480 and support of the PC PDB game in Beta version. In the m?me time, these...

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The AMD A8-3500M APU Review: Llano Is Unleashed

Code-named Llano, AMD’s first desktop-class APU arrives today. This single-chip combination of the Stars CPU architecture and Radeon graphics brings unique strengths (and weaknesses) to the table, and we’re here to compare them to Intel's Sandy Bridge.Just after the turn of the century, AMD took a big gamble on K8—better known as Athlon 64—and gave up the pursuit of clock speed in the interest of successfully executing more instructions per clock,...

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Web Browser Grand Prix 5: Opera 11.50, Firefox 5, And Chrome 12

Three major released have landed since our last impromptu Web Browser Grand Prix (WBGP4): Chrome 12, Firefox 5, and Opera 11.50. Can Chrome or Opera regain the WBGP championship? Will Mozilla Firefox ever overtake Microsoft's IE9 in the rankings?If it seems like it was only weeks ago when we were compelled to test the then-new Mozilla Firefox 4 against the reigning Web Browser Grand Prix champion Microsoft Internet Explorer 9 in Web Browser Grand...

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Five Mechanical-Switch Keyboards: Only The Best For Your Hands

Today's we're venturing into the world of mechanical-switch keyboards, which are oh-so-satisfying to use. We'll present five different models and offer an educational exploration of the technology. At the end of the day, these are all a pleasure to use.Keyboards, along with mice, are the most important input devices on a PC, and should therefore be chosen carefully. Like a good pair of shoes, the ideal keyboard is well-made, comfortable, and suited...

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Ubuntu 11.04 (Natty Narwhal), Reviewed In Depth

Ubuntu 11.04 (Natty Narwhal) has arrived, and we have the scoop on everything you need to know about Canonical's latest Linux, along with the usual review and benchmarks. Is this the change we've been waiting for, or is the Natty Narwhal a fail whale?A couple of weeks ago, Canonical, the company behind Ubuntu, launched Ubuntu 11.04 'Natty Narwhal', one of the most highly anticipated and controversial desktop Linux distributions ever introduced....

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