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  • 11 January 2008

  • News: IBM pushes to ban Asustek from the US

    IBM's patent complaint against Taiwanese computer vendor Asustek Computer took a step forward recently. Last week the US International Trade Commission voted to investigate IBM's claim that Asustek Computer violated three patents and should be barred from importing equipment into the US.

  • 10 January 2008

  • News: OLPC defector plans $75 laptop

    A laptop under $100 could reach desks if a new venture formed by former chief technology officer of One Laptop Per Child, Mary Lou Jepsen, can deliver on its promises.

  • News: Vista users warned of malicious 'gadgets'

    Windows Vista users have been urged to download a new security tool that automatically disables suspicious or malicious 'gadgets', the small applets that mimic the 'widgets' popular on Mac OS X.

  • 09 January 2008

  • News: RM develops Windows-based RM Asus miniBook

    RM today announced two additions to its range of RM Asus miniBooks. RM will now sell a a 1GB RAM model, with an 8GB hard drive and a choice of either Windows XP or the Linux operating system currently used.

  • News: CES: OLPC, Microsoft build dual-boot Windows, Linux OS

    One Laptop Per Child Project (OLPC) and Microsoft are developing a dual-boot system to put both Linux and Windows on laptops.

  • News: OLPC: come back Intel, all is forgiven

    The head of the One Laptop Per Child Project (OLPC) said yesterday that it would welcome Intel back if the chip maker returned to the group.

  • 08 January 2008

  • News: CES: Lenovo, Toshiba unveil Intel Menlow UMPCs

    Intel is showing four ultramobile PCs (UMPCs) designed around its Menlow chips at the International Consumer Electronics Show (CES). Two of the UMPCs are highly anticipated devices from Lenovo and Toshiba.

  • News: Intel to upgrade low-cost Classmate laptop

    Intel updating its Classmate PC designed for schoolchildren in developing countries. Intel's work forms part of a wider effort to spur demand for low-cost laptops.

  • News: CES: Intel to add WiMax to Menlow platform

    Intel may include WiMax as an option for ultramobile devices based on the company's Menlow platform, according to an Intel executive.

  • 07 January 2008

  • News: CES: Intel shows Penryn dual-core laptop chips

    Intel has warned laptop users they may have to wait for the release of mobile quad-core chips, despite launching Penryn-based dual-core processors for laptops at the Consumer Electronics Show today.

  • News: CES: AMD announces details of Puma platform

    AMD today revealed details of its next-generation Puma platform for notebook PCs. AMD Puma is designed to maximise battery life despite the heavy graphics performance demanded by the Windows Vista OS.

  • News: OLPC to extend 'give one, get one' deal to UK

    People in the UK and mainland Europe may soon have the chance to purchase a One Laptop Per Child (OLPC) XO £100 laptop through a "give one, get one" offer similar to that offered in the US and Canada last year.

  • News: Demand for hard drives increases in 2007

    The hard-drive business rebounded on both consumer and enterprise demand in the third quarter of 2007.

  • 05 January 2008

  • News: AMD Phenom vs Intel Penryn - the verdict

    Can AMD remain competitive if its latest high-end processor isn't much faster than a year-old Intel CPU? AMD's new CPU may well boast impressive technology, but it turns in disappointing performance.

  • News: Top tips for returning technology goods

    Getting a retailer to accept electronics returns can quickly develop into a saga. Know your rights! Here are some tips to help you navigate the tricky world of returns, exchanges, and warranties.

  • News: Apple patent sparks rumours of Apple ultramobile PC

    A US patent granted to Apple on Thursday seems to support reports that the company is working on an ultramobile PC to compete with Microsoft and its hardware partners in that market. The patent adds weight to rumours that Apple is set to launch such a product at Macworld San Francisco on Tuesday 15 January, 2008.

  • 04 January 2008

  • News: OLPC: Good riddance to 'half-hearted' Intel

    Intel's resignation from the One Laptop Per Child Project (OLPC) board of directors will have "no impact" on the group's operations. Indeed, OLPC president Walter Bender said in an interview that Intel contributed little to the project since joining last year.

  • News: CES: HP announces Pavilion tx2000 tablet PC

    Hewlett Packard (HP) yesterday introduced the Pavilion tx2000 tablet PC, a portable laptop targeted at students and professionals. Users can rotate the screen 180 degrees and use a stylus to capture handwriting or surf the internet, according to HP.

  • News: CES: HP announces HD multimedia notebook

    Hewlett-Packard (HP) yesterday introduced the HP Pavilion HDX - a multimedia notebook packed with high-definition features, including a screen that allows users to watch full HDTV movies.

  • News: Intel won't kill Classmate PC, quits OLPC

    Intel has resigned from the One Laptop Per Child (OLPC) project's board of directors. Intel was asked to abandon its Classmate PC program, which was seen as being too similar to the OLPC mission, but refused to do so - according to a source familiar with the situation.

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