Dell explains XPS m1330 delays, discontinues Pearl White models
Dell looked to have a sure winner on its hands with the sexy XPS m1330 laptop, but customers have been complaining of shipping delays ever since the machines were made available to order. A new post on the official Direct2Dell blog tries to explain some of the issues causing the delays and provide some insight into why some orders have shipped and others have been severely postponed — although no time frame was given for clearing out the queue and getting back on track. While supply of those oh-so-hot LED backlit displays is definitely affecting production, the major problem appears to be the m1330’s colors — Dell says that painting these lids is much more difficult than anticipated, and that only Tuxedo Black units are coming off the line with acceptable results. As a result of these difficulties, the company is discontinuing Pearl White as an available choice — customers who’ve already ordered Pearl White units will still receive them, but that’ll be it. While we’re not certain how an issue like that slipped through during development, we’re definitely wondering why no one at Dell has just called up Colorware and asked them how they do it.
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Logitech unveils the new Wave Keyboards
To offer computer users more comfort, Logitech today unveiled a groundbreaking keyboard design that is a significant evolution of the familiar straight keyboard, yet doesn’t require people to relearn how to type. The new Logitech® Cordless Desktop Wave™ and the Logitech® Wave Keyboard™ feature the innovative Logitech Comfort Wave Design, which increases keyboard comfort for Mac and PC users who want to do more, more comfortably.The Cordless Desktop Wave keyboard / laser mouse combo is expected to be available worldwide late next month for $89.99, while the corded Wave keyboard will be out on its lonesome for $49.99 this October.
Here are some of the features of the keyboard-
One-touch controls give you direct access to many of the new features in Windows Vista™, including Flip 3D, Zoom, Photo Gallery, and Gadgets. Programmable F-keys add instant access to favorite applications, games, folders, and Web pages. A cushioned palm rest encourages a relaxed position for typing.
Comfort
Wave key design: Contoured wave-shaped key design conforms naturally to your fingers. - Constant Curve design: A curved profile and uniform-size keys promote an ergonomically correct, more comfortable hand position. Start enjoying the benefits instantly, without having to re-learn typing on a different keyboard layout.
- Cushioned, contoured palm rest: The soft surface encourages a relaxed position for long typing sessions.
- Adjustable keyboard height: Use the three-way tilt legs to set the height to suit your personal style.
- Audio cable management: Keep headphone cords out of the way by routing them through the channel on the underside of the keyboard.
Control and Convenience
Easy access to Windows Vista™: Large, one-touch controls give you direct access to key Windows Vista™ features, including Flip 3D, Zoom, Photo Gallery, and Gadgets. - Instant media access: Use the convenient one-touch controls for volume and media playback. A dedicated button starts Media Center and Front Row.
- Programmable F-keys: Get instant access to favorite applications, games, folders, and Web pages with customizable F-keys.
Microsoft cuts Xbox DVD player to $179 in U.S.
Microsoft Corp. said on Thursday it would lower the price of the high-definition DVD player accessory for its Xbox 360 game console in the United States to $179 from $199, and add five free movies to anyone who buys the machine in August or September.
HD DVD is a next-generation technology developed by Toshiba Corp. and backed by Microsoft and film studios including Warner Bros. It competes with Blu-ray, a DVD system from Sony Corp., which is built into its PlayStation 3 game console, an Xbox rival.
Attaching the players to popular game consoles is seen by both camps as a way to get the technology into millions of homes, and pique consumers’ interest.
A mass market for high-definition video is still some way off, due in part to the high price of the devices. Blu-ray and HD DVD are battling for domination in a war reminiscent of the VHS-Betamax battle of the 1970s and 1980s. That war was won by VHS after about a decade.
Rival Sony cut the price of its PS3 game console earlier this month to ignite demand. Sony and Microsoft are in a three-way battle with Nintendo Co. Ltd. for control of a $30 billion video game market.
source- Yahoo news
Apple Record June Quarter Revenue and Profits revealed
Apple® today announced financial results for its fiscal 2007 third quarter ended June 30, 2007. The Company posted revenue of $5.41 billion and net quarterly profit of $818 million, or $.92 per diluted share. These results compare to revenue of $4.37 billion and net quarterly profit of $472 million, or $.54 per diluted share, in the year-ago quarter. Gross margin was 36.9 percent, up from 30.3 percent in the year-ago quarter. International sales accounted for 40 percent of the quarter’s revenue.
Apple shipped 1,764,000 Macintosh® computers, representing 33 percent growth over the year-ago quarter and exceeding the previous company record for quarterly Mac® shipments by over 150,000. The Company also sold 9,815,000 iPods during the quarter, representing 21 percent growth over the year-ago quarter.
More news about it can be found here
Microsoft Expression Media Reader (Mac)
Expression Media Reader is a free application that enables you to share Expression Media catalogs with anyone on the Macintosh or Windows platform who may not own Expression Media.
Expression Media users create catalogs that they can subsequently save and distribute, along with the original images, if they choose. Users who do not own Expression Media can then use Expression Media Reader to view, label, rate, and add comments to the distributed catalogs. Expression Media Reader opens catalogs written by Expression Media, iView Media, and MediaPro 1.5, 2.x or 3.x. and is also compatible with all the files that Expression Media can open. In addition, Expression Media Reader features the Slide Show function included in Expression Media.
For more information about Expression Media, visit the Microsoft Expression website.
Safari 3.0.2 Beta
Safari has always been the fastest browser on the Mac and now it’s the fastest browser on Windows, loading and drawing web pages up to twice as fast as Microsoft Internet Explorer 7 and up to 1.6 times faster than Mozilla Firefox 2.
Why you’ll love Safari:
* Blazing Performance2x Faster - Safari is the fastest web browser on any platform.
* Elegant User Interface - Safari’s clean look lets you focus on the web — not your browser.
* Easy Bookmarks - Organize your bookmarks just like you organize music in iTunes.
* Pop-up Blocking - Say goodbye to annoying pop-up ads and pop-under windows.
* Inline Find - Search any text on any website with the integrated Find banner.
* Tabbed Browsing - Open and switch between multiple web pages in a single window.
* SnapBackSnapback - Instantly snap back to search results or the top level of a website.
* Forms AutoFill - Let Safari complete online forms for you, automatically and securely.
* RSSBuilt-in RSS - RSS tells you when new content is added to your favorite sites.
* Resizable Text Fields - Resize text fields on any website: Just grab the corner and drag.
* Private Browsing - Keep your online activities private with a single click.
* Security - Apple engineers designed Safari to be secure from day one.
Download: Safari 3.0.2 Beta
View: Change log
Link: Safari Home Page
Windows Vista Most Secure OS
Microsoft has applauded Vista from the get go as the most secure Windows platform, but according to a comparison put together by Jeff Jones, Security Strategy Director in Microsoft’s Trustworthy Computing group, the status quo is also valid for rival operating systems. Windows XP, Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4 Workstation, Ubuntu 6.06 LTS, Novell Suse Linux Enterprise Desktop 10, Apple Mac OS X v10.4 Tiger and Windows Vista are the operating systems evaluated by Jones. At the bottom of this article, you will be able to find graphics with details of t he comparison. Additionally, you can also access the .pdf version of the Windows Vista 6-Month Vulnerability Report authored by Jeff Jones.
“Windows Vista holds up well in this comparison, showing a significantly improved vulnerability profile over its first 180 days of availability compared to Windows XP and the other operating systems that were examined. It’s interesting to note that Windows Vista is being subjected to a greater level of scrutiny than its predecessor, as tools used by security researchers have become significantly more sophisticated since Windows XP was released,” revealed Austin Wilson of Microsoft’s Windows Client Group.
Source: MSFN
Joost invitation Giveaway
This time the Tech Today has decided to give its readers the Joost invitations after the Wallop invitation giveaway which was a great success.Joost which most of U may not be familiar with is a new way of watching TV on the Internet. With Joost, you get all the things you love about TV, including a high-quality full-screen picture, hundreds of full-length shows and easy channel-flipping.
You get great Internet features too, such as search, chat and instant messaging, built right into the program - so you find shows quickly and talk to your friends while you watch. And with no schedules to worry about, you can watch whatever you want, whenever you like - as often as you want. Joost is completely free, and works with most modern PCs and Intel Mac-based computers with a broadband connection.
Free TV- Now showing at Joost: hundreds of full-screen shows from your favorite channels.
Exciting extras-Chat, instant messaging, search and more - baked right into the TV experience.
Complete control-With Joost, you’re in charge. No more schedules - watch what you want, as often as you like.
U can know more about Joost here- http://joost.com
To get this invitation U just have to reply along with Ur name and E-Mail and we will send you the JOOST invitation within a day most probably earlier than that and also stay tuned for more fantastic giveaways,
