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Super Talent unveils HDD-interchangeable SSD drives

7. May 2008, 12:43

Super Talent rolls out its new 'HDD interchangeable' MasterDrive Flash SSD drive. Image: Super Talent.
The march of SSD continues courtesy of the tech boffins at Flash-based storage specialist Super Talent Technology, who have this week whipped the covers off a range of new MasterDrive SSD storage solutions described as being “100% interchangeable with hard disk drives (HDDs).”

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Mobile phones offer medical scanning functionality

1. May 2008, 15:21

Mobile phones aid accessible, cheap and portable medical imaging system. Image: Meyshanworld/Flickr.
The technological march of the mobile phone continues this week after a University of California professor revealed a useful, on-the-go system that can provide doctors with a portable method for scanning and sending medical images.

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HP circuit technology could lead to boot-free computers

1. May 2008, 14:58

New HP circuit technology set to give the boot to computer booting. Image: re-ality/Flickr.
Sitting patiently before your computer as it boots up could soon be a thing of the past following the discovery of a new basic type of electrical circuit by electronics heavyweight Hewlett-Packard (HP).

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Apple lights a fire beneath the iMac brand

29. Apr 2008, 13:41

Apple increases the iMac oomph factor with new Intel Core 2 Duo processors. Image: StuartFrisby/Flickr.
Tech trend-setter and renowned computer manufacturer Apple Inc. has today issued a significant graphics update to its existing iMac range with the integration of the very latest Core 2 Duo processor offerings from Intel Corporation.

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Nature video posted of Psystar Open Computer running in the wild

29. Apr 2008, 13:32

Video clip of operational Psystar Open Computer hits the Net. Image: Psystar.
Arriving as contrary evidence to accusations that Psystar’s much talked about Mac clone, the Open Computer, is little more than a hack job fronting a malicious phishing scam, a new video clip posted by gadget blog Gizmodo appears to confirm that the desktop PC is genuine and is indeed playing host to Apple’s exclusive operating system.

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NVIDIA rolls out lower-tier GeForce 9600 GSO

29. Apr 2008, 13:31

NVIDIA introduces its GeForce 9600 GSO for entry level enthusiasts. Image: NVIDIA.
Finally moving to plug the yawning gap in its product portfolio, renowned graphics specialist NVIDIA has whipped the covers off its new GeForce 9600 GSO, a new card designed specifically to cater for the low-to-mid-range section of the hardware market.

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AMD extends Phenom line with new chip trio

24. Apr 2008, 15:22

AMD rolls out three new triple-core Phenom 8000 series chips. Credit: AMD.
Whether stung into action following the recent price slashes initiated by rival chipmaker Intel Corp., or simply strengthening its own product portfolio in a timely fashion, Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) has this week revealed three new additions to its existing x86 Phenom range.

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Microsoft fails in ‘Vista Capable’ court appeal

23. Apr 2008, 13:16

Microsoft loses appeal in legal battle to prevent 'Vista Capable' class-action lawsuit. Credit: Woolennium/Flickr.
Seemingly always on the verge of having its corporate knuckles rapped by the legal system for one reason or another, American software company Microsoft Corp. is now facing yet more courtroom shenanigans in the ongoing ‘Vista Capable’ sticker controversy.

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ASUS bringing Intel Atom to its Eee PC line

22. Apr 2008, 15:49

ASUS reveals that its Eee PC line will soon sport Intel's Atom mobile processor. Credit: Roland/Flickr.
Following on from the recent unveiling of its new 9-inch Eee PC ultra-compact laptop, Taiwan-based computer maker ASUSTek has this week announced it will shortly introduce Intel’s Atom processing technology into the acclaimed Eee PC line.

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WD claims new VelociRaptor is world’s fastest SATA drive

22. Apr 2008, 14:56

WD unveils its new 300GB VelociRaptor 2.5-inch SATA HDD. Credit: WD.
Renowned hard drive manufacturer Western Digital (WD) has today confirmed the shipping of its WD VelociRaptor, a fabulously titled, next-generation SATA HDD entrant into the ‘Raptor’ series, which WD is touting as the world’s fastest SATA drive.

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UK scientists point to emergence of 500,000GB MP3 players
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IBM and partners introduce enhanced 32nm circuit technology
Toshiba injects its Portégé R500 line with 128GB of flash SSD
Shuttle launches Mini-PC with HD Combo drive
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