http://www.internet.com Thu, 18 Mar 2010 09:20:11 +0100 en-us Copyright 2010 Internet.com. http://www.pdastreet.com/articles/2009/12/2009-12-23-Gartner-Says-Mobile.html But research firm sees tremendous upside in 2010. Where will it come from? Wed, 23 Dec 2009 05:00:00 +0100 http://www.pdastreet.com/articles/2009/12/2009-12-23-AMD-Sets-May.html AMD has its biggest collection of mobile CPUs ever planned for late spring 2010. Wed, 23 Dec 2009 05:00:00 +0100 http://www.pdastreet.com/articles/2009/12/2009-12-23-Bing-Makes-Its.html Microsoft reaches out to Apple's iPhone to extend Bing's reach. Wed, 23 Dec 2009 05:00:00 +0100 http://www.pdastreet.com/articles/2009/12/2009-12-23-AT-T-Ready.html The telecom giant has been rather rigid in its opposition but now it's softening its stance slightly by offering a concession to the FCC. Wed, 23 Dec 2009 05:00:00 +0100 http://www.pdastreet.com/articles/2009/12/2009-12-23-CTIA-Looks-Ahead.html Spectrum and Net Neutrality fights will be top of mind for CTIA executives. Wed, 23 Dec 2009 05:00:00 +0100 http://www.pdastreet.com/articles/2009/12/2009-12-23-Intel-Merges-GPU.html The move to integrated CPU and GPU continues as Intel brings the technology down to the low-end netbook segment. Wed, 23 Dec 2009 05:00:00 +0100 http://www.pdastreet.com/articles/2009/12/2009-12-23-Blackberry-Email-Snafu.html Outage affected individual consumers and small businesses rather than major corporate orenterprise customers. Wed, 23 Dec 2009 05:00:00 +0100 http://www.pdastreet.com/articles/2009/12/2009-12-22-RIM-Unfazed-by.html The maker of the BlackBerry line has its best quarter yet. What does it expect for the fourth quarter? Wed, 23 Dec 2009 05:00:00 +0100 http://www.pdastreet.com/articles/2009/12/2009-12-23-Android-Passes-the.html Milestone for the mobile platform backed by Google but the iPhone still has quite a lead. Wed, 23 Dec 2009 05:00:00 +0100 http://www.pdastreet.com/articles/2009/12/2009-12-23-Windows-Mobile-7.html A Microsoft executive says the future mobile OS is aimed at taking on the iPhone, but that it won't ship for another year. Wed, 23 Dec 2009 05:00:00 +0100 http://www.pdastreet.com/articles/2009/12/2009-12-15-Rumor-Google-s.html The first honest-to-goodness 'gPhone' may become available to AT&amp;T subscribers as well, but as an unlocked handset. Tue, 15 Dec 2009 05:00:00 +0100 http://www.pdastreet.com/articles/2009/12/2009-12-15-T-Mobile-Planning.html Touch Pro2 and Dash 3G may get updates to Microsoft's latest smartphone platform early next month. Tue, 15 Dec 2009 05:00:00 +0100 http://www.pdastreet.com/articles/2009/12/2009-12-15-SPB-Delivers-Weather.html Combines detailed everyday forecasts for 10,000 cities worldwide with up-to-date satellite images on a 3D Globe for Nokia smartphones. Tue, 15 Dec 2009 05:00:00 +0100 http://www.pdastreet.com/articles/2009/12/2009-12-15-Webinar-Speech-Mobility.html Online event to provide insight into the shift from touch to text input. Tue, 15 Dec 2009 05:00:00 +0100 http://www.pdastreet.com/articles/2009/12/2009-12-15-Skyfire-Updates-Windows.html Aims to bridge the gap between PC-based and mobile browsing by processing Web content on its own servers. Tue, 15 Dec 2009 05:00:00 +0100 http://www.pdastreet.com/articles/2009/12/2009-12-15-Samsung-Mobile-Charging.html Cell phone vendor's installed mobile-device charging stations in airports across the country and is now in the process of doing the same at colleges and universities. Tue, 15 Dec 2009 05:00:00 +0100 http://www.pdastreet.com/articles/2009/12/2009-12-15-UPS-to-Deliver.html Program all but turns a BlackBerry into a handheld shipping center. Tue, 15 Dec 2009 05:00:00 +0100 http://www.pdastreet.com/articles/2009/12/2009-12-15-Orion-Launches-Privacy.html Allows users to report telemarketing violations, block unwanted calls, and indentify unknown numbers. Tue, 15 Dec 2009 05:00:00 +0100 http://www.pdastreet.com/articles/2009/12/2009-12-15-Keep-Lithium-Batteries.html Transport any spare lithiums in carry-on baggage only, for safety's sake and to avoid possible confiscation by the Transportation Security Administration. Tue, 15 Dec 2009 05:00:00 +0100 http://www.pdastreet.com/articles/2009/12/2009-12-15-Zenprise-MobileManager-Now.html Mobile device management platform gains automated checklist to help IT more efficiently add smartphones to the enterprise. Tue, 15 Dec 2009 05:00:00 +0100 http://www.pdastreet.com/articles/2009/12/2009-12-15-Text-a-Child.html Texting service sends personalized SMS messages to kids for a fee to benefit the March of Dimes. Tue, 15 Dec 2009 05:00:00 +0100 http://www.pdastreet.com/articles/2009/12/2009-12-15-Yfrog-Share-Videos.html Service, already iPhone compatible, now supports RIM's BlackBerry and Google's Android platforms. Tue, 15 Dec 2009 05:00:00 +0100 http://www.pdastreet.com/articles/2009/12/2009-12-14-FTC-reviewing-Google.html Federal antitrust regulators are reportedly looking into Google's $750 million acquisition of mobile advertising network AdMob. Mon, 14 Dec 2009 05:00:00 +0100 http://www.pdastreet.com/articles/2009/12/2009-12-14-Apple-Nokia-Patent.html The iPhone maker fires back. Mon, 14 Dec 2009 05:00:00 +0100 http://www.pdastreet.com/articles/2009/12/2009-12-14-Apple-Passing-on.html Reports suggest the MacBook maker is asking for a custom design instead. But that might prove complicated. Mon, 14 Dec 2009 05:00:00 +0100 http://www.serverwatch.com/hreviews/article.php/3871131 The classic brand is reborn as a super-dense, all-in-one x86 server with an integrated SAN, while larger siblings will sport more than 1,000 cores for virtualized environments. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +0100 http://www.serverwatch.com/hreviews/article.php/3870956 Dell wants to help admins spend less time keeping x86 servers running. A new crop of Westmere-processor-based, self-healing machines are designed for to be deployed and ignored. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +0100 http://www.serverwatch.com/hreviews/article.php/3868681 As UNIX- and RISC-based servers lose ground to x86, should you consider making the switch? Is it the beginning of the end for UNIX servers? Thu, 04 Mar 2010 05:00:00 +0100 http://www.serverwatch.com/hreviews/article.php/3867156 After a year of spiraling toward the ground, server sales may be pulling out of the dive, with x86 servers leading the pack. Revenue continued to fall, yet it's still progress. Thu, 25 Feb 2010 05:00:00 +0100 http://www.serverwatch.com/hreviews/article.php/3866086 With Sun now part of Oracle, how much has its server line up changed? Not at all -- at least not yet. We look down the road to evaluate the changes likely to have an impact on server room management decisions. Fri, 19 Feb 2010 05:00:00 +0100 http://www.serverwatch.com/hreviews/article.php/3865971 With virtual servers on almost every enterprise's road map, backup-related issues are increasingly on the radar. Thu, 18 Feb 2010 05:00:00 +0100 http://www.serverwatch.com/hreviews/article.php/3863056 Sure, Intel is inside the box, but did you know sometimes Intel is the box? Here are five servers that the company best known for its chips sells to OEMs and other resellers. Is one of these right for you? Thu, 04 Feb 2010 05:00:00 +0100 http://www.serverwatch.com/hreviews/article.php/3860196 Two new single-socket servers from Fujitsu are aimed at two very different markets. Fri, 22 Jan 2010 05:00:00 +0100 http://www.serverwatch.com/hreviews/article.php/3857431 Cisco entered the server market in 2009 with its Unified Computing System, a series of blades and a chassis designed to simplify deployment, particularly for virtualized environments. See how its offerings compare to those of the more established players. Fri, 08 Jan 2010 05:00:00 +0100 http://www.serverwatch.com/hreviews/article.php/3856101 Many lessons in managing computer centers the size of a football field were learned this year. How much of that will stick in 2010? Thu, 31 Dec 2009 05:00:00 +0100 http://www.serverwatch.com/hreviews/article.php/3854426 <b>Server Snapshot:</b> Dell has pushed Sun out of the No. 3 server spot. Given the OEM's new array of products, will it be long before Dell's ascendancy places it at IBM's and HP's backs? Fri, 18 Dec 2009 05:00:00 +0100 http://www.serverwatch.com/hreviews/article.php/3851256 <b>Hard-Core Hardware:</b> Cisco Unified Computing System and HP BladeSystem currently lead in the all-in-one box market, but they may soon face stiff competition from upstart Liquid Computing. Fri, 04 Dec 2009 05:00:00 +0100 http://www.serverwatch.com/hreviews/article.php/3848676 Like a tenant who refuses to be evicted from an area earmarked for redevelopment, tape is alive and kicking. When it comes to long-term backup retention and archiving, it is holding its own against dedupe &amp;#151; especially among large enterprises. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 05:00:00 +0100 http://www.serverwatch.com/hreviews/article.php/3847411 <b>Hard-Core Hardware:</b> The age of solar power is fast arriving, and it may be keeping the lights on in a data center near you. The former downsides, chiefly cost constraints, no longer apply. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 05:00:00 +0100 http://www.serverwatch.com/hreviews/article.php/3845291 <b>Hard-Core Hardware:</b> Disk fragmentation is a significant problem for many data centers. Virtualization only makes it worse. Find out what steps you can take to mitigate it. Fri, 23 Oct 2009 04:00:00 +0100 http://www.serverwatch.com/hreviews/article.php/3844201 <b>Server Snapshot:</b> Penguin Computing has always, as its name implies, focused on developing best practices for Linux-based systems, software and services, particularly in the HPC space. Fri, 16 Oct 2009 04:00:00 +0100 http://www.serverwatch.com/hreviews/article.php/3842986 <b>Hard-Core Hardware:</b> Can NEC make the economic case for its new fault-tolerant servers? Thu, 08 Oct 2009 04:00:00 +0100 http://www.serverwatch.com/hreviews/article.php/3842436 Few technologies last 30 years, let alone become more dominant with each passing one, but the x86 architecture has done just that. Tue, 06 Oct 2009 04:00:00 +0100 http://www.serverwatch.com/hreviews/article.php/3842071 Too hot makes for better reliability than too cold, brand new disks should be kept away from disks already in production and three other tips that may surprise you. Fri, 02 Oct 2009 04:00:00 +0100 http://www.serverwatch.com/hreviews/article.php/3841006 <b>Server Snapshot:</b> Appro has always been about HPC. But HPC is not what it used to be, and Appro has changed to meet the needs of more mainstream enterprises with its revamped product lines built around a Scalable Unit architecture. Fri, 25 Sep 2009 04:00:00 +0100 http://www.serverwatch.com/hreviews/article.php/3839906 <b>Hard-Core Hardware:</b> Fragmentation may not cut it as a big screen villain, but it remains a threat and handicap to optimal server performance. In this era of massive hard drives and virtualization, minimizing fragmentation is more critical than ever. Fri, 18 Sep 2009 04:00:00 +0100 http://www.serverwatch.com/hreviews/article.php/3838726 <b>Server Snapshot:</b> Stratus' fault-tolerant servers are designed to fill a clearly defined niche. Its positioning as the "availability company" has set it apart from the OEM Rat Pack and resulted in steady growth. Fri, 11 Sep 2009 04:00:00 +0100 http://www.serverwatch.com/hreviews/article.php/3836781 <b>Server Snapshot:</b> Verari continues to feature x86 high-density blade configurations, but its offerings now include storage blades and a data-center-in-a-box for IT shops on the move. Fri, 28 Aug 2009 04:00:00 +0100 http://www.serverwatch.com/hreviews/article.php/3835706 Building a data center from scratch doesn't just mean getting the latest in gear. It also brings with it the latest power, cooling and data center design. Here's what one company did. Fri, 21 Aug 2009 04:00:00 +0100 http://www.serverwatch.com/hreviews/article.php/3833571 <b>Hard-Core Hardware:</b> It isn't often a data center gets to install the latest in servers, blades, storage and networking gear from Day One. Yet the Emerson data center in St. Louis, Missouri had just that opportunity. Thu, 06 Aug 2009 04:00:00 +0100 http://www.hardwarecentral.com/hardwarecentral/reviews/article.php/3870701 The world of computer peripherals moves almost as fast as a busy business traveler. Fujitsu keeps up with both with its new portable scanner complete with automatic document feeder and business card import to Outlook. Mon, 15 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +0100 http://www.hardwarecentral.com/hardwarecentral/reviews/article.php/3870176 A notebook computer with desktop performance isn't unprecedented, but it's rare to see one in such a trim (14.1 inches, five pounds) package. We explore the elegant engineering of Lenovo's mainstream enterprise laptop. Thu, 11 Mar 2010 05:00:00 +0100 http://www.hardwarecentral.com/hardwarecentral/reviews/article.php/3868731 With an HD display and an HDMI port, HP's $400 netbook is all about the video -- at least until we try it and find that an 11.6- rather than the usual 10.1-inch screen is irresistible for everyday productivity, too. Thu, 04 Mar 2010 05:00:00 +0100 http://www.hardwarecentral.com/hardwarecentral/reviews/article.php/3867811 Tired of weak and wimpy WiFi? This clip-on replacement for your laptop's 802.11b/g adapter promises up to triple the range, plus finding wireless networks you couldn't access before. Is it the best $59 a road warrior ever spent? Mon, 01 Mar 2010 05:00:00 +0100 http://www.hardwarecentral.com/hardwarecentral/reviews/article.php/3867221 IT hardware doesn't get much greener than this -- Lenovo's deluxe LCD monitor draws fewer watts (21) than its screen size in inches (22), and is smart enough to turn its power down when you're away from your desk. Thu, 25 Feb 2010 05:00:00 +0100 http://www.hardwarecentral.com/hardwarecentral/reviews/article.php/3865821 Fujitsu's newest convertible not only flips from laptop PC to tablet mode, but the tablet accepts both pen input and freehand multitouch gestures for everything from jotting notes to zooming and rotating photos. Is this 4.5-pounder the best tablet to date? Thu, 18 Feb 2010 05:00:00 +0100 http://www.hardwarecentral.com/hardwarecentral/reviews/article.php/3865266 Seeking secure storage? This portable hard drive combines hardware encryption with hardware protection -- a built-in numeric keypad and PIN that stop unauthorized data access dead. Tue, 16 Feb 2010 05:00:00 +0100 http://www.hardwarecentral.com/hardwarecentral/reviews/article.php/3864546 Energy savings -- with an on-screen cost meter to show exactly how much savings -- are just part of the appeal of NEC's latest LED-backlit 22-inch monitor. We put the stylish desktop display to the test. Thu, 11 Feb 2010 05:00:00 +0100 http://www.hardwarecentral.com/hardwarecentral/reviews/article.php/3863256 Acer's new business notebook is not too big, not too small (14.1 inches), not too heavy (just 4.4 pounds), and not too short on battery life (six hours plus). It's a machine not to miss. Fri, 05 Feb 2010 05:00:00 +0100 http://www.hardwarecentral.com/hardwarecentral/reviews/article.php/3861411 Lenovo's newest commercial desktop combines a Core 2 Duo PC and 19-inch LCD monitor in one sleek package. We put the 2.4-inch-slim system to the test. Thu, 28 Jan 2010 05:00:00 +0100 http://www.hardwarecentral.com/hardwarecentral/reviews/article.php/3859951 Remember when the phrase "desktop replacement" was a fib? It's not any more, as Toshiba fits dual-core power and a stunning 17.3-inch screen into a surprisingly portable seven-pound package. Thu, 21 Jan 2010 05:00:00 +0100 http://www.hardwarecentral.com/hardwarecentral/reviews/article.php/3857161 HP ships a Windows 7 Professional version of its consumer PC/monitor combo. Does it have the right stuff for office productivity? Thu, 07 Jan 2010 05:00:00 +0100 http://www.hardwarecentral.com/hardwarecentral/reviews/article.php/3855621 Is that a paperweight on your desk? Oops, sorry, it's a PC -- a space- and energy-saving desktop hardly bigger than a VHS cassette, priced at just $449, but with a dual-core Intel Atom CPU and all the power that office productivity workers need. Tue, 29 Dec 2009 05:00:00 +0100 http://www.hardwarecentral.com/hardwarecentral/reviews/article.php/3851571 Weighing under four pounds and under one inch thick, HP's new business notebook is easily mistaken for one of those $1,500-plus executive status symbols. It's also easily purchased for $899. Mon, 07 Dec 2009 05:00:00 +0100 http://www.hardwarecentral.com/hardwarecentral/reviews/article.php/3849801 Xerox's new $399 color laser printer is fast, attractive and versatile. But is it eclipsed by Xerox's latest discount on a slightly older step-up model? Tue, 24 Nov 2009 05:00:00 +0100 http://www.hardwarecentral.com/hardwarecentral/reviews/article.php/3846121 Storage and data backup for small businesses just keeps getting easier and more affordable. Iomega's StorCenter offers big capacity, features and peace of mind at great price. Thu, 29 Oct 2009 04:00:00 +0100 http://www.hardwarecentral.com/hardwarecentral/reviews/article.php/3844636 Think multifunction devices have killed off the color scanner market? Think again. Epson's latest offering proves there's still room on the desktop for a standalone scanner. Tue, 20 Oct 2009 04:00:00 +0100 http://www.hardwarecentral.com/hardwarecentral/reviews/article.php/3843996 HP's new $150 inkjet puts the emphasis on convenience with an extra-friendly touch-screen interface and separate letter and photo paper trays, plus output quality good enough to satisfy business users. Thu, 15 Oct 2009 04:00:00 +0100 http://www.hardwarecentral.com/hardwarecentral/reviews/article.php/3843536 Portable USB hard drives are not a new concept, but this SimpleTech storage device offers some new twists. Tue, 13 Oct 2009 04:00:00 +0100 http://www.hardwarecentral.com/hardwarecentral/reviews/article.php/3841426 The glass-topped desk -- which has stymied optical and laser mice for years -- has been conquered at last by Logitech's ultimate tracking technology. The annoyance of needing separate USB receivers for your cordless mouse and keyboard is history, too. Tue, 29 Sep 2009 04:00:00 +0100 http://www.hardwarecentral.com/hardwarecentral/reviews/article.php/3839101 Lenovo's all-in-one desktop shakes up the nettop segment, bundling Intel's Atom CPU and other netbook hardware (plus a DVD&amp;#177;RW burner) into a spiffy 20-inch screen. Tue, 15 Sep 2009 04:00:00 +0100 http://www.hardwarecentral.com/hardwarecentral/reviews/article.php/3837701 Microsoft's newest desktop command center combines an ergonomically friendly curved keyboard layout with the company's go-anywhere BlueTrack mouse technology and a battery of customizable keys and buttons. Thu, 03 Sep 2009 04:00:00 +0100 http://www.hardwarecentral.com/hardwarecentral/reviews/article.php/3836161 Lenovo unveils a lighter, slimmer netbook, with features ranging from face recognition to almost-instant-on Web and IM access. Can it compete with models offering slightly larger keyboards and slightly lower prices? Tue, 25 Aug 2009 04:00:00 +0100 http://www.hardwarecentral.com/hardwarecentral/reviews/article.php/3835386 Logitech's newest portable mouse is good enough to justify the purchase of a Bluetooth-equipped notebook. Wed, 19 Aug 2009 04:00:00 +0100 http://www.hardwarecentral.com/hardwarecentral/reviews/article.php/3834106 With a slim and stylish all-in-one design and an 18.5-inch widescreen monitor, Acer's brand-new desktop looks like it should cost more than $400. We put the elegant little nettop to the test and wind up just one DIMM short of falling in love. Tue, 11 Aug 2009 04:00:00 +0100