Archive for August, 2007

TiVo Refocusing on High-Def DVRs

Friday, August 31st, 2007

TiVo Refocusing on High-Def DVRs Digital video recorder maker TiVo Inc on Wednesday posted a loss that reflected an inventory writeoff made necessary by the rapid shift by retailers to sell newer, high-definition recorders.

TiVo quarterly loss […]

Nokia to replace batteries

Friday, August 31st, 2007

Nokia to replace batteries Purchasing.com - In August 2006, Tokyo-based Sony Corp. began replacing 9.6 million notebook computer batteries. Dell also recalled notebook computer batteries. In March 2007, Chinese personal computer maker Lenovo recalled about 205,000 lithium-ion laptop computer

Bootcamp 491: TV on your PC - Telegraph.co.uk

Thursday, August 30th, 2007

Bootcamp 491: TV on your PC - Telegraph.co.uk

Bootcamp 491: TV on your PCTelegraph.co.uk, United Kingdom - Aug 29, 2007… for a relatively small outlay, and a fraction of the cost of a digital video recorder you can turn your computer into a fully fledged multimedia device.

FRISCO POLICE BLOTTER - Dallas Morning News (subscription)

Thursday, August 30th, 2007

FRISCO POLICE BLOTTER - Dallas Morning News (subscription)

FRISCO POLICE BLOTTERDallas Morning News (subscription), TX - 4 hours ago17: Burglar took a laptop computer, a digital camera, a portable media player and a personal navigation system valued at $3660 from a vehicle. 6:45 am Aug. …

DVRs, digital storage threaten film, TV revenues

Wednesday, August 29th, 2007

DVRs, digital storage threaten film, TV revenuesXinhua News Agency - There’s no question that the DVR with its ability to fast-forward through commercials has shaken up advertisers and content providers,” said Cynthia Brumfield, founder and president of media consultancy Emerging Media Dynamics and a contributor

Preoccupations: Minding the Meeting, or Your Computer?

Wednesday, August 29th, 2007

Preoccupations: Minding the Meeting, or Your Computer? When it comes to laptops in business meetings, a whole etiquette has formed around issues of passing electronic notes and Web surfing.

Laptops spark Apple sales boom

Wednesday, August 29th, 2007

Laptops spark Apple sales boom Sales of Apple computers, buoyed by demand for its laptops, are on the rise, despite the distraction of the iPhone.
Asustek to launch low-price computer (AP) […]

Dell Laptops Still Exploding - Slashdot

Tuesday, August 28th, 2007

Dell Laptops Still Exploding - Slashdot

Dell Laptops Still ExplodingSlashdot - 17 hours agoBrown, a Network Administrator, called 911 last week when the Dell 9200 laptop burst into flames in his house. Emergency response units included two pumpers …

Wang Quits Quanta Computer - Forbes

Monday, August 27th, 2007

Wang Quits Quanta Computer - Forbes

Wang Quits Quanta ComputerForbes, NY - 5 hours agoThe world’s largest notebook computer contract manufacturer, Quanta Computer, has lost its top man, Chief Executive Michael Wang, in a shakeout that could …Quanta's board picks new president Taipei TimesQuanta Computer's Wang Resigns Wall Street Journal* What: Quanta and Hon Hai Q2 earnings Reuters.ukFinancial […]

Stylish Men's Computer Bags

Sunday, August 26th, 2007

Stylish Men's Computer Bags Laptop Computer Bags - Stylish Mens Laptop Computer Bags - Whether you travel by foot pedal plane train or automobile it seems everybody these days carries a laptop around. Unfortunately until recently laptop bags have never been very attractive or fashionable. […]