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HP aims for multimedia mesh
HP released a host of TV, laptop PC and digital camera models today at CES, underlining the company's work to ease the sharing of videos, music and photographs between devices and the internet.
>> Wednesday, Jan 04, 2006
Attempts to exploit WMF flaw by IM multiply
More than 70 variations
Next Sober worm on the way
But it may not do any harm, experts say
Google denies low-cost PC claims
No truth in rumours, it says
BlackBerry users exposed to attacks
Beware geeks bearing Tiffs
AMD goes live with digital home strategy
Live! brand set to rival Viiv
Sony names first Blu-ray Disc movies
Announced at CES
>> Tuesday, Jan 03, 2006
Cornice to launch 8GB, 10GB small hard drives
Smaller, higher-capacity drives for mobiles
Microsoft urges patience as WMF threat climbs
Warns against use of unofficial patch
Sony to compensate for DRM software fiasco
But still not in the clear
MP3 spec gets new surround-sound features
Demo software available
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Canon MVX4i
The digital stills capability of camcorders is finally starting to be more than just a gimmick; a number of manufacturers are now exceeding the 3Mp (megapixel) level with their premium models. But Canon has been relatively slow to bring its camcorders up to this level. With the MVX4i, the firm hopes to redress the balance.
>> Tuesday, Jan 03, 2006
F.E.A.R.
Despite glowing critical appraisal, Monolith's games have never really caught the imagination of buying punters. Its No One Lives Forever series served more wit and charisma than me after two babychams, but nary an eyelid was batted by Joe Public.
>> Monday, Jan 02, 2006
Sapphire ATI Radeon X1800 XL
ATI looks to be teeing up its latest batch of graphics chips just in time for our major card round-up in our March issue of PC Advisor. But until then, here’s a little glimpse of what the new-look Radeons promise to deliver. Enter the X1800 XL, which opens the door to an entirely new ATI architecture.
NEC ND-4550A
NEC's ND-3540A drive was lauded for its dual-layer writing, but it fell short of perfection on overall performance. With the ND-4550A, NEC has upped its game in single-layer writing, while dual-layer facilities remain, well, emphatic.
>> Friday, Dec 30, 2005
Palm Z22 Handheld
Palm's Z22 is a cute, lightweight and inexpensive PDA, or personal digital assistant. Like a super-slim packet of fags, it will slip into your pocket - if there's any space left there. After all, at a mere £80 the Palm is hardly going to drain your trousers of cash.
Mesh X-treme Essential PCA
The selling point of the X-treme Essential PCA from Mesh is the beautiful 732 case designed for the firm by Coolermaster. Add a quality 20.1in flat-panel, the best consumer sound card money can buy and a good warranty and you have a great buy - if you've got £1,699 to spare.
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