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Comment Re:iPad vs $300 Netbook (Score 1) 756

Well that's embarrassing, I got mixed up half way down my list as to which device was which device. Its easy to only list the biggest differences that make the netbook look nice. I'm guessing you're talking about the MSI Wind. 1.6 pounds vs. 3 pounds Ability to use while you hold it in your hand vs. requiring your computer to be in your lap 9.56" x 7.47" x 0.5" v. 10.24" x 7.09" x 0.75" - 1.24" 3G vs. vs. 3G 10 hour battery (no listed reviews yet) vs. 14 hour battery (7.5 listed on review site) 1024x768 resolution vs. 1024x600 resolution The jury is still out on usability and that will be one of the most important differentiators. Sure this doesn't tilt things squarely in the iPad's favor but if you're just going to compare processing power and price you might as well throw your smart phone away and buy a netbook.

Comment Re:iPad vs $300 Netbook (Score 1) 756

Its easy to only list the biggest differences that make the netbook look nice. I'm guessing you're talking about the MSI Wind.

1.6 pounds vs. 3 pounds
Ability to use while you hold it in your hand vs. requiring your computer to be in your lap
10.24" x 7.09" x 0.75" - 1.24" vs. 9.56" x 7.47" x 0.5"
No 3G vs. 3G
14 hour battery (7.5 listed on review site) vs. 10 hour battery (no listed reviews yet)
1024x600 resolution vs. 1024x768 resolution

The jury is still out on usability and that will be one of the most important differentiators.

Sure this doesn't tilt things squarely in the iPad's favor but if you're just going to compare processing power and price you might as well throw your smart phone away and buy a netbook.

Hardware Hacking

Overclocked Memory Breaks Core i7 CPUs 267

arcticstoat writes "Overclockers looking to bolster their new Nehalem CPUs with overclocked memory may be disappointed. Intel is telling motherboard manufacturers not to encourage people to push the voltage of their DIMMs beyond 1.65V, as anything higher could damage the CPU. This will come as a blow to owners of enthusiast memory, such as Corsair's 2.133MHz DDR3 Dominator RAM, which needs 2V to run at its full speed with 9-9-9-24 timings."
Power

10 IT Power-Saving Myths Debunked 359

snydeq writes "InfoWorld examines 10 power-saving assumptions IT has been operating under in its quest to rein in energy costs vs. the permanent energy crisis. Under scrutiny, most such assumptions wither. From true CPU efficiency, to the life span effect of power-down frequency on servers, to SSD power consumption, to switching to DC in the datacenter, get the facts before setting your IT energy strategy."

Comment Do they not even understand why people are upset? (Score 1) 486

Why is it so hard for EA to understand why people are upset about an install limit? It is not at all uncommon to install a computer game at least five or ten times. There are plenty of instances where people will even install their games more often for perfectly legitimate reasons. Yes, it would be nice to not need a crack to play without the disk, but what good is that if 5 installs later I can't even play the game. It is completely unacceptable to be required to call EA and beg to be able to play what I payed for. I read an EA employee's comment that said something along the lines of Spore has only had a very small number of people need more than 3 installs. I think they're missing the point. If your game hasn't even been out a year and you already have people hitting their limit, then that should be a clue that you don't have a long term solution. Saying, "our bad, we'll update it to a max of 5 installs and you can negotiate with us for more on a case by case basis" is like trying to fix a hole in the space shuttle's insulating tiles with a layer of duct tape.

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