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AMD Saves Energy With Five New Server Processors

May 12, 2008

Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) unveiled five new quad-core Opteron processors on Monday.  All five processors are energy-efficient, consuming around 55-watts on average.Boston (dbTechno) - Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) unveiled five new quad-core Opteron processors on Monday. All five processors are energy-efficient, consuming around 55-watts on average.

The server processors are designed to work with two, four, as well as eight-way rack servers and blades. Read more

FBI Investigates Counterfeit Chinese Computer Parts

May 11, 2008

The FBI and Pentagon are concerned over the fact that many U.S. computer systems may be functioning on counterfeit computer partsWashington (dbTechno) - The FBI and Pentagon are concerned over the fact that many U.S. computer systems may be functioning on counterfeit computer parts.

The FBI carried out an investigation for a period of 2-years called Operation Cisco Raider. Read more

Climate Counts Slaps Apple For Lacking In Climate Change Policy

May 10, 2008

Climate Counts has called out Apple, stating that they have not done enough to go green and fight global warming.  The report released by the organization shows that Apple is lagging in terms of climate change and going green..Washington (dbTechno) - Climate Counts has called out Apple, stating that they have not done enough to go green and fight global warming. The report released by the organization shows that Apple is lagging in terms of climate change and going green.

The non-profit group Climate Counts released their second-annual report which rates how well companies are doing to fight global climate change. Read more

Stolen Laptop Recovered, Victim Catches Thieves With Web Camera

May 10, 2008

A woman from Westchester, NY had her laptop stolen, but managed to catch the thieves thanks to a camera built-in on the computer...Boston (dbTechno) - A woman from Westchester, NY had her laptop stolen, but managed to catch the thieves thanks to a camera built-in on the computer.

The victim got a phone call from a friend asking if she was online, as it showed her being on the Internet. Read more

Microsoft Releasing Office 2007 SP1 Via Auto Update In June

May 10, 2008

Microsoft has announced that they will release the Office 2007 Service Pack 1 via automatic update this June.  This comes five months after Office 2007 SP1 was made available to customers..Washington (dbTechno) - Microsoft has announced that they will release the Office 2007 Service Pack 1 via automatic update this June. This comes five months after Office 2007 SP1 was made available to customers.

Microsoft has been waiting nearly a half-year to put Office 2007 SP1 as an automatic download over their update service. Read more

Gates Happy About Rapid Sales Of Windows Vista

May 9, 2008

Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates has come out and stated that he is extremely happy about the Las Vegas (dbTechno) - Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates has come out and stated that he is extremely happy about the “rapid sales rate” that Windows Vista has experienced since it launched.

Gates made a speech on Thursday in Tokyo, stating that sales of Vista are now up to and above the 140 million mark. Read more

Review: Kensington Ci70 Keyboard With USB Ports

May 6, 2008

dbTechno reviews the Kensington Ci70 Keyboard With USB PortsKensington Ci70 Keyboard With USB Ports

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Manufacturer: Kensington
MSRP: $49.99

A keyboard is a keyboard when you really get down to it. Some of them feel great, some don’t, but in the end it is still a keyboard. The high-quality keyboards out there really do not have much to differentiate themselves from each other, until now. Kensington has come out with a new keyboard with some innovative features which set it apart from the rest. Say hello to the Kensington Ci70 Keyboard with USB Ports.

The CI70 feels great if you are someone who types a lot. The keys are very quiet and soft, feeling great for long-hours sitting at the computer. Read more

Review: Kensington Contour Balance Notebook Case

May 6, 2008

dbTechno reviews the Kensington Contour Balance Notebook CaseKensington Contour Balance Notebook Case

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Manufacturer: Kensington
MSRP: $79.99

We got the privilege to test out a new notebook bag from Kensington called the Contour Balance Notebook Case. This bag is geared towards women and according to Kensington, “Fits like your favorite pair of shoes.” So are they lying or are they telling the truth?

The Contour Balance Notebook Case is an extremely stylish bag which certainly looks great. It comes in brown or black in terms of color choices and has a very elegant design to it. It is simple but looks extremely classy, more like a high-priced pocket book than a notebook case. Read more

Review: Kensington Contour Balance Notebook Backpack

May 6, 2008

dbTechno reviews the Kensington Contour Balance Notebook BackpackKensington Contour Balance Notebook Backpack

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Manufacturer: Kensington
MSRP: $69.99

Let’s face it, for the majority of women out there, it is hard to find a nice backpack for your notebook. Many of the most secure backpacks lack a lot of style, while the ones that do have style do not do much to protect your expensive investment. Kensington has stepped into fix this with the Contour Balance Notebook Backpack.

The Contour Balance Notebook Backpack is pegged as the backpack that is “made for a women both in fit and style.” Read more

Consumer Reports Says Apple Still King of Customer Support

May 6, 2008

Consumer Reports released the personal computer support ratings on Monday, putting Apple Inc. at the top of the list as the king of customer support for personal computers yet again.Boston (dbTechno) - Consumer Reports released the personal computer support ratings on Monday, putting Apple Inc. at the top of the list as the king of customer support for personal computers yet again.

Consumer Reports magazine stated that yet again, consumer personal computers ranked as the products which posed the most trouble to people. Read more

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