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Fix this already, D-Link!

Published On: Nov 9, 2009

When it comes to some aspects of maintaining my computing hardware, I do take my sweet time in getting around to them. One of them is when I do firmware upgrades for my router. If you aren't familiar with firmware, it is the software that is used to handle ...

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Sony finally faces reality

Published On: Aug 18, 2009

All I can say is that it's about time! The company that said "never" now says "well...ok" What I am talking about is Sony FINALLY cutting the price for the Playstation 3. Effective immediately, the 80GB PS3 will retail for $299. If you wait a month, you can ...

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Dell no longer offering Mini 12 netbooks

Published On: Aug 10, 2009

Say goodbye to Dell's 12" Mini netbook. The PC manufacturer announced an end to this line of netbooks, opting instead to stick with the 10" and 10.1" versions of the PC.  According to Dell, the 10" version of netbooks is the so-called sweet spot for this type of ...

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Netbook Sales rise

Published On: Jul 14, 2009

Many, even some companies that are now making them, mocked the concept of a netbook. It was said that they were too small, underpowered and, basically, a joke. However, that didn't stop me and millions of other folks from buying one. Sure, they don't replace a desktop or ...

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Is a price cut finally in the PS3's future?

Published On: Jun 29, 2009

Rumors of a PS3 price cut are like sightings of Bigfoot -- some people claim that they exists but few are ever able to corroborate its existence. So, once again, we hear that a price cut for the Playstation 3 is coming soon. This time around, it is coming from retailer ...

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For goodness' sake, it's a netbook!

Published On: Jun 24, 2009

A few months ago, I purchased an Asus EEEPC, something that is commonly referred to as a netbook. I already had a desktop, an HP notebook and an older PC that I use as a test web server. The reason I bought a netbook was that I can do quick ...

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