Wednesday, November 22, 2006
Make Your Next Visa a Cell Phone
BBC is reporting on a technology called near field communications (NFC) that could enable cell phone owners to make purchases using their phone as the transaction device. NFC is currently used in inventory management processes, but manufacturers are looking to expand the technology into a very ripe market of mobile phones.
Tuesday, November 21, 2006
A Weekend for Gamers
This weekend marked a milestone for gamers in North America as Sony and Nintendo launched their next generation game consoles.
A Bit of History
Nintendo once dominated the gaming industry with its NES and Super NES systems. While there was some competition from the Sega consoles, Nintendo held their domination until the Sony Playstation came out. Utilizing optical discs (CD's) instead of gaming cartridges allowed the Playstation to move into a whole new era of gaming. Nintendo decided to stick with the cartridges for the N64 console, but by that time the Playstation 2 entered the market which brought DVD-based games for better graphics. Since then Sony had their corner on the market until Microsoft decided to enter the console business. No one could have predicted that a gaming console based on Microsoft technologies called the Xbox could have been so successful being so late in the game (pun intended).
Next-generation Consoles
Microsoft decided to be the first to launch the next generation console which would eventually feature more online features and most importantly high definition gaming when they released the Xbox 360 just in time for the holidays in 2005. People stood in lines for days to get their own Xbox 360. Now a year later Nintendo and Sony have been gearing up to release the Nintendo Wii and Sony Playstation 3 just before Christmas 2006. Again desperate gamers and profiteers stood side by side for days, some in inclement weather, to purchase their own Playstation 3 for $500 and their Nintendo Wii for $250. Both consoles were sold out on the first day of availability, and both manufacturers promise another shipment in about two weeks.
See the consoles side-by-side.
The Playstation 3 and the Xbox 360 are gearing towards high-definition gaming while the Wii is focusing on whole new way of interactivity with video games using motion sensing controllers. All three companies are looking to be the device that provides you with the content you want right at your TV including video games, online content, and digital downloads.
Microsoft Xbox 360
Sony Playstation 3
Nintendo Wii
A Bit of History
Nintendo once dominated the gaming industry with its NES and Super NES systems. While there was some competition from the Sega consoles, Nintendo held their domination until the Sony Playstation came out. Utilizing optical discs (CD's) instead of gaming cartridges allowed the Playstation to move into a whole new era of gaming. Nintendo decided to stick with the cartridges for the N64 console, but by that time the Playstation 2 entered the market which brought DVD-based games for better graphics. Since then Sony had their corner on the market until Microsoft decided to enter the console business. No one could have predicted that a gaming console based on Microsoft technologies called the Xbox could have been so successful being so late in the game (pun intended).
Next-generation Consoles
Microsoft decided to be the first to launch the next generation console which would eventually feature more online features and most importantly high definition gaming when they released the Xbox 360 just in time for the holidays in 2005. People stood in lines for days to get their own Xbox 360. Now a year later Nintendo and Sony have been gearing up to release the Nintendo Wii and Sony Playstation 3 just before Christmas 2006. Again desperate gamers and profiteers stood side by side for days, some in inclement weather, to purchase their own Playstation 3 for $500 and their Nintendo Wii for $250. Both consoles were sold out on the first day of availability, and both manufacturers promise another shipment in about two weeks.
See the consoles side-by-side.
The Playstation 3 and the Xbox 360 are gearing towards high-definition gaming while the Wii is focusing on whole new way of interactivity with video games using motion sensing controllers. All three companies are looking to be the device that provides you with the content you want right at your TV including video games, online content, and digital downloads.
Microsoft Xbox 360
Sony Playstation 3
Nintendo Wii
Monday, November 06, 2006
BetaNews | Office 2007 Goes Gold
BetaNews | Office 2007 Goes Gold
Microsoft has released to manufacturing the final version of Office 2007. It is expected to be available for purchase on November 30, 2006 to corporate customers and in January for consumers.
Microsoft has released to manufacturing the final version of Office 2007. It is expected to be available for purchase on November 30, 2006 to corporate customers and in January for consumers.
Thursday, November 02, 2006
It’s official: Vista and Office 2007 to launch November 30
It’s official: Vista and Office 2007 to launch November 30
As promised by Microsoft, Windows Vista will be delivered in 2006 beginning on November 30 to corporate customers. The almost official date for consumer availability will be January 30, 2007. Microsoft's big announcement will also include the immediate availability for Microsoft Office 2007 and Microsoft Exchange 2007 on November 30th as well marking the first time Microsoft has released a new operating system and a new office suite (and email server) on the same day.
As promised by Microsoft, Windows Vista will be delivered in 2006 beginning on November 30 to corporate customers. The almost official date for consumer availability will be January 30, 2007. Microsoft's big announcement will also include the immediate availability for Microsoft Office 2007 and Microsoft Exchange 2007 on November 30th as well marking the first time Microsoft has released a new operating system and a new office suite (and email server) on the same day.
Wednesday, November 01, 2006
Dell and AMD get together for new Inspiron 1501 laptop - Engadget
Dell and AMD get together for new Inspiron 1501 laptop - Engadget
The rumors of a sub $500 notebook computer from Dell featuring their first AMD processor has almost come true today. The new Dell Inspiron 1501 sports an AMD 1.6 GHz processor, 512 MB RAM, 60 GB hard drive, and an integrated ATI Radeon Xpress 256 MB graphics. While Dell didn't break the $500 barrier, they are starting the Inspiron 1501 at $549. If you're shopping for a great laptop for the upcoming holiday season for yourself or someone else be sure to check out Dell's new Inspiron 1501.
The rumors of a sub $500 notebook computer from Dell featuring their first AMD processor has almost come true today. The new Dell Inspiron 1501 sports an AMD 1.6 GHz processor, 512 MB RAM, 60 GB hard drive, and an integrated ATI Radeon Xpress 256 MB graphics. While Dell didn't break the $500 barrier, they are starting the Inspiron 1501 at $549. If you're shopping for a great laptop for the upcoming holiday season for yourself or someone else be sure to check out Dell's new Inspiron 1501.
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