Intel delays CULV refresh until third quarter or later

"Notebook players" cited by DigiTimes say that Intel has decided to hold off on launching new ultrathin notebook chips until the third quarter. The move was reportedly prompted in part by Acer's decision to reject the CULV chips in favor of Calpella-series processor for their TimelineX laptops. Intel may push the new CPUs back even further, depending on demand, which was lower than expected last year. The company declined to comment on unannounced products.

Ultrathins only accounted for about 10 to 15% of most notebook makers' total shipments in 2009 -- substantially lower than original predictions of 20 to 30%. For example, while ultrathins currently represent 40% of Asus' shipments in Taiwan, and demand is also strong in China, the range only accounts for 15% of the company's global sales. As such, companies are reducing orders to clear out existing stock, and sources expect prices to fall $32 to $95 in Taiwan during the second quarter.

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Sharp shows 3D screen likely used in DS successor

Like it or not, 3D technology is being rolled out this year, and it's not just destined for big screen TVs. Nintendo last month revealed plans to incorporate the technology in a new handset, the 3DS. Today, Sharp unveiled what could possibly be the display Nintendo is using in its DS successor.

Aimed at small devices, the display measures 3.4 inches (480x854), is touch-sensitive, and doesn't require special glasses to view 3D imagery. Looking past its 3D capabilities, the screen can be toggled to 2D, which has better-than-average specs, such as a 500cd/m2 brightness and a 1000:1 contrast.


Having a 3D-ready, glasses-free device in your pocket sounds fantastic, but the technology isn't perfect. Some folks point out that the screen must be viewed head-on and held around 30cm away for optimal 3D effects -- and images are a bit blurry regardless.

Naturally, people don't use handhelds at fixed distances or viewing angles, so using the display could become frustrating.

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Facebook is everywhere

Facebook expands its influence of the Internet through the integration of social services allover the Facebook website.

Speaking at the third annual Conference for developers, California, Zoykermpergk reported that today the Web is like a series of unstructured links between pages. The vision, which called it "open chart ', brings users at the Centre of the World Wide Web.

The example of a member of Facebook who visits the site of CNN, reads a story and then can be seen in a context by which your friends network read and comments on the news. Similarly, a user could visit an online radio station and automatically share the musical preference with the other members of the network.

Essentially, the open chart converts any Web page on the Web in a page of Facebook, he explained. According to the Vice-President of the company, Mike Srepfer, it could make the Web a place where everyone knows, or "like a restaurant that you visit regularly and knows your name. It is a better experience ".

The new Facebook tools enable developers to integrate essential functions relating to the interests of users and to automatically share with friends on other websites.' With such links, many nice things will be possible then", said Zoykermpergk. "People will be able to have direct social and personalized experiences wherever found.

Representatives of the online film database, IMDb, and Microsoft, who owns a small share of Facebook were among the seventy representatives plus other website owners controlling and studying the new tools.

The movement of the Facebook has the potential to bring the service center increasingly personal experiences, but also to divert traffic from other companies on the Internet for users ' attention and of course advertising for money.

Zoykermpergk stated that Facebook is not planning to use the new tools in order to undermine the revenue, but seeks to strengthen ties of human service within Facebook."The more they use Facebook, so it would be the strongest link", he explained.

Toshiba New TV Series

The Intersys S.A., the official representative of household products, Toshiba Entertainment announced today the release of new LCD television series METEOROLOGICAL.

The RV733 series is intended for consumers who value the experience of high-quality images, great usability and extensive connectivity products with an affordable price.The series includes three METEOROLOGICAL models 32RV733, 37RV733 and 40RV733, in dimensions 32, 37 and 40 inch respectively.

Toshiba TVs with screen series RV733 full HD 16: 9 ratio and 1920Ch1080, covering the consumer demands for high quality reproduction of images.The use of technology is feasible Resolution + with MetaBrain Toshiba and allows the label material from sources standard definition (SD) on quality that approximates the high definition, with an improved level of detail in outlines and texture images.

The realistic reproduction of color according to the film standards and high dynamic contrast ratio of 1: 50000 strengthens the feeling that accrues to the Viewer, which is close to the level of quality of high definition (HD), with vibrant images of exceptional clarity.

The processor also offers the operation MetaBrain AutoView ™, which automatically selects the optimal settings for brightness, contrast, gamma, sharpen and saturation of the colors of the image in its original configuration, while continuously adjusts the settings according to the ambient lighting and material displayed on the screen. This allows auto-configure even reducing power consumption.The leveling function of audio Dolby ® Volume ensures constant volume, chosen by the user, even during the advertising breaks or when changing channels.

To meet the increasing requirements for connectivity for consumer electronics, Toshiba has equipped models of series RV733 communication interfaces with numerous: all televisions series RV733 have built-in support for Wi-Fi wireless connection with WLAN USB port via stik.Support WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup allows you to easily add WLAN connections on the home network with a keystroke. Thanks to the certification DLNA (digital Living Network Alliance), the RV733 series devices can be used to share hardware with other digital devices to an existing home network.

In addition to wireless networking, all models of the series is equipped with two USB ports and two Scart, one PC, LAN port for connecting output jack for audio, digital audio output ports, component video input and DVB common interface slot. To receive uncompressed signals from a source, the television series RV733 is equipped with HDMI slots 1.4 (high definition Multimedia Interface).Finally, welcome CI + (common Interface) lets users track subscription channels.

Toshiba effectively reduces negative effects on the environment by restricting the use of lead, mercury and other hazardous substances.15% of plastic accessories made from recycled plastic.The packaging of products made from recycled and recyclable materials.The full disable models of RV733 series allows users to disable fully their televisions instead put into standby mode.The special construction of Toshiba Eco Panel ensures reduced energy consumption, even in a cold cathode tubes (CCFL).

The LCD Panel high semitransparency is lost of reduces by half the required light intensity for the rear lighting, compared with conventional panels.For this reason, the ECO panel works using fewer cold cathode tubes (CCFL) for the rear lighting from conventional LCD Panel.Because of all these efforts to integrate environmentally friendly technology, television series RV733 have the European eco-labelling Eco flower for sustainable products.

Characteristics

• Full HD LCD with 16: 9 aspect ratio and 1920 x 1080 pixels
• Processor MetaBrain
• Resolution + signal upgrade Technology
• Operation for optimized image settings AutoView
• Operation of Dolby Volume
• Sound Navi Mode
•: 4 X HDMI, USB, 2 × 2 × Scart, Component Video, LAN port
• Operation of REGZA Link (HDMI-CEC)
• Instaport
• DVB-T, DVB-C
• Welcome CI +
• Direct connectivity with wireless WiFi network and support WPS for easy configuration
• Support to the wall or placement at a fixed or rotating basis
• Full disable Option

Super Talent launches budget SSD line starting at $65

Super Talent has launched a new budget line of solid state drives that will compete against similar offerings from Intel, Kingston and OCZ. Starting at $65, the new VSSD range promises an affordable way into the flash storage world with "no compromise in performance" -- but before you get too excited we should note that there will be a compromise in capacity. That price will get you 8GB of storage, or half the minimum required for a 32-bit installation of Windows 7.


It won't exactly deliver on the performance promise either, with sequential read and write speeds of 90MB/s and 30MB/s respectively. A 16GB model will offer the same read and write speeds as the 8GB unit, while the larger 32GB drive will raise them to 150MB/s and 60MB/s, and a range-topping 64GB model offers 150MB/s and 100MB/s. You can expect to pay $175 for the latter, which puts the drive up against Kingston's equivalent SSDNow series offering.

Unfortunately, no specific pricing is mentioned for the models in-between. For your reference, Intel is offering the 40GB X25-V with read and write speeds of 170MB/s and 35MB/s for around $120, while OCZ has the 32GB Onyx delivering 125MB/s and 70MB/s speeds with a price tag of just under $100.

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Growth of 13% for IBM

Analysts estimate that Challenged IBM is presenting increased sales and profits which are more than expected, and despite the crisis.

Sales in the business sector in hardware and software went unexpectedly positive with the result that the net profit of IBM to experience enhanced 2.6 billion USD or $ 1.97 per share, from 2.3 billion USD or $ 1.70 per share for the corresponding period last year.

The company recorded revenue growth of 5%, reaching to 22.9 billion dollars. The gross margin stood at 43.6% from 43.4%. The Administration has upgraded the IBM estimates for the entire year by reason for profits which will reach the 11,20 dollars per share. The analysts in a poll of Thomson Reuters expected net profit of $ 1.93 per share revenues amounting to EUR 22.8 billion.dollars.

Memristors could make CPUs and RAM obsolete

Dubbed the "memory of the future," a new type of integrated circuit combining resistors with memory capabilities was recently shown off by HP and touted as a possible alternative to transistors in both computation and storage devices. Today, these functions are handled by separate chips, meaning data must be transferred between them, slowing down the computation and wasting energy. Could this new tech mean the unification of memory and CPU?


In simplest terms, transistors are the on/off mechanisms which allow CPUs to compute and memory to store data. CPUs are often made with tens or even hundreds of millions of transistors. As the performance and capacity of devices increase, so do the number of transistors. Memristors have the potential to fundamentally change circuitry by performing the same duties as the transistor, but more efficiently and occupying far less space.

They also provide some unique properties such as three-dimensional stacking, faster switching, retention of off/on states without power and a proven durability which exceeds hundreds of thousands of reads/writes.

Little more than theory in 1971, the development of actual memristors didn't become reality until 2008 by an HP Labs research team led by Professor Stan Williams. The idea may have been floating around for some time, but finding the processes and materials to physically engineer memristors have remained elusive. A detailed article on the subject can be found here, explaining some of the principles behind how memristors work. If the technology proves viable, it will no doubt become a hugely important breakthrough for our increasingly digital lives -- perhaps in as little as three years.

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NEC incorporates NEC Philips activities

NEC Corporation Announces the full integration of the former NEC Philips Unified Solutions in business, while the name changed to NEC Unified Solutions.

As someone who is no longer 100% in the NEC Group, the new company is the cornerstone of the strategy for the development of the activities of the communications and networking, as well as for the increase in market share in the region of Europe, Middle East & Africa (EMEA).

Global development Strategy
NEC Unified Solutions leverages the powerful product mix UNIVERGE cater the needs of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to improve the infrastructure of communications, with a view to adopting solutions based on unified communications.

Smooth transition
Regional and domestic sales organizations are expected to benefit from common solutions and synergy is the One NEC ”, around the globe use of Mobility and unified communications applications developed in Europe, such as the IP DECT and Business ConneCT.Also, research and development of the NEC Unified Solutions in line with those of NEC worldwide, forming a world development with land from Japan to Australia, the USA and Europe.

The integration of the former consortium of NEC Philips in the NEC Group was the intention of NEC Corporation and Royal Philips Electronics since its creation in 2006.Since then, the Consortium has been consolidated within the wider group of NEC that activities, the wider range of products and the long-term evolution to comply fully with the strategy and plans of NEC.The headquarters of the company remain in Hilversum, the Netherlands, while there were no changes at the level of administration.

Gateway FX 6831-03 Gaming Desktop PC Review

While many hardcore gamers and hardware enthusiasts will tell you it's better to build your own rig, some still choose to go with a custom-built model from a recognized brand name. These often come attached to higher premiums, but also to comprehensive customer support and warranties covering the entire system, plus the peace of mind of not having to deal with any troubles that may occur while assembling it piece by piece.

The Gateway FX 6831-03 on our test bed today features an Intel Core i7 860 processor operating at 2.8 GHz (up to 3.46 GHz with Turbo Boost), a whopping 16GB of DDR3 memory, 1.5 TB 7200 RPM SATA hard drive and an ATI Radeon HD 5850 graphics card with 1 GB of onboard memory.


Priced at around $1,650, the Gateway FX6831-03 is aimed at those who want a very capable gaming system that doesn't cost an arm and a leg. It is more of a "budget" system in the larger arena of gaming rigs, which can cost you upwards of $5,000, but its hardware should be able to deliver enough performance to handle any game you throw at it with little effort. Read on as we put this system through its paces and explore its features inside and out.

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New Sony headset for iPod/iPhone

Sony gives you the ability to choose between four high quality headphone models, which are specially designed for your iPod or iPhone.

Sony MDR-E 10ip

New models DR V150iP, MDR-E 10iP and MDR-ex 38iP, offer a major upgrade in sound quality when you listen music by headphones that came with your music player.

Additionally, all models have control over the connection cable (in-line) so you can have the main functions of iPod or iPhone literally at your fingertips, while you are jogging, you're on the road or resting. The small and discreet controller makes it easy to adjust the volume, play/pause functionality, skipping (skip track) and controls the unique operation VoiceOver of iPod shuffle. All this is complemented by a built-in microphone, you can use as a hands-free for you, if you have connected your iPhone.

Now there is a pair of headphones ‘ made for iPod ’ that matches exactly with the requirements of each lover of music, with in-ear design or over-the-ear and in a variety of colors. All models are compatible with: iPod shuffle (3rd generation), iPod Nano (4th and 5th generation), iPod classic 120/160GB (2009), iPod touch (2nd generation) and iPhone 3GS.

MDR-ex 38iP
The model MDR-EX 38iP in white or black color allows you to enjoy your favorite music with more style. The high-quality headphones with in-ear design and Neodymioy units of 9 mm. for rich, deep bass. The three levels of covers from hybrid Silicon pairs are of different sizes and ensure the safe and comfortable ear headset application.

Dr-V 150iP Sony MDR-v 150ip

Specially designed for DJ 's, Dr-V 150ip is a pair of headphones, dual-use items that return a lucid and striking sound when using them for mixing music tracks for possible Club.Away from the club have equally high-quality sound when connect with your iPod or iPhone.The unit of ferrite 30 mm. guarantee ample power and deep bass.There is a wide adjustable head for RESTful bracket using even boring appearance, while rotating DJ Headphones allow the use of a single unit when you're behind the decks.

MDR-E 10iP
Audible MDR-E 10iP, style, and in many colors, maintain excellent value for money, while enabling young filomoysoys to express their personal tastes, listening to their favorite music.There are four modern colors from which to choose (pink, Purple, blue and green) to match your iPod or iPhone.The unit Neodymioy of 13.5 mm. will your spare crisp sound, while the soft cushions for ears – designed to fit smaller ears – will enable you to have a very comfortable listening.

The new headset Dr-V 150iP, MDR-E 10iP and MDR-ex 38iP from Sony will be available on the market in May 2010.

Nokia offers free music

Noki will offer free music via their mobile phones in China, in an attempt to compete with the popular iTunes Apple in emerging markets.

The largest mobile phone company in the world offers free downloads of music, with a view to enhance sales of devices in the market of China and to support the prices of mobile phones.

However, the Finnish group is likely to be paying an amount in music distribution companies. With more than 700 million subscribers, China is the largest mobile phone market by users.

Apple iPhone OS 4.0 to finally enable multitasking

It's official: Multitasking is finally coming to the iPhone with an upcoming firmware update -- and therefore to the iPad and iPod touch as well. Speaking at their scheduled iPhone OS 4.0 event this morning, Apple's CEO Steve Jobs announced the long sought feature and acknowledged customer demands saying: "we weren't the first to this party, but we're gonna be the best. Just like cut and paste." Unlike other devices, their implementation will supposedly enable users to do more than one task at once without hurting battery life or performance.

Basically they are providing background services to applications for seven specific actions or areas: audio, voice over IP, location services, push notifications, local notifications, task completion and fast app switching. Although the method is not considered 100% true multitasking, it will enable things like streaming music through Pandora on the background while checking your mail, or receive calls from services like Skype even when they are not actively running.


Turn by turn navigation apps can use background location to provide directions, while continuing to perform other tasks, and location-aware social networking applications like Loopt won't require GPS to be always-on. A fourth and fifth enhancement relates to the company's existing push notification service and a new "local notifications" service that bypasses Apple's servers. Task completion will enable an app to start a job and finish it after the user has closed the app, and fast app switching allows an app to save its state, stop running, and then restart instantly where you left it.

For users, multitasking will reportedly work transparently and fast -- simply double-click the home button and a tray showing all running applications will open. The functionality was highlighted by Apple's chief executive as just one of the top seven "tent pole" features of the new release, along with hundreds of other user features and 1,500 new APIs for developers to leverage in their apps. Multitasking will work only in the iPhone 3GS, iPad and third-gen iPod touch.

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The new Twitter home page

The old home of Twitter, recently gave way to a new page, more dynamically designed and ready to attract more users.

While the previous design made it understandable what Twitter is, the new page in the form of a horizontal scroll with current discussion topics, recent tweets of best-rated users, and a description for the operation of the micro-blogging service is even better.

Nevertheless, there are few people who consider that the new theme looks a little strange: Twitter is a rich source of instant information. Stay informed. Keep informed with others. It is not a complex thing. You select and modify any part of the service. 'Many people. We would be happy if you join us … '.

Twitter gives rather less emphasis on dimensions of service as a social networking site. While the slogan is ' share and discover what happens here, now and throughout the world', with this communication they want to stress out that the status updates are not ' spearhead '. It is noted that the new homepage has links which refer to section frequently asked questions (FAQ) for entrepreneurs.

Reduction of the market share of Google

ComScore has released statistics data for traffic and usage of search engines for the month of March in the United States.

The total volume of searches for the specified period increased by 7.6%, reduced by 10.4% from traffic occurred in February. In addition, the overall growth in the first quarter of year decreased compared with the fourth quarter of 2009, from 15,8% to 10.1%.

The most important element resulting from the latest data from ComScore, is that Google's domestic market share declined from 65.5% in February, to 65.1% in March, despite an increase of total searches. Google however continues to grow at double-digit rates.

Next was the lost in Google's market share which is transferred to the two predominant competitors, Bing and Yahoo. The first saw the market share of it increased by 11.5% in February to 11.7% in March, while the second won 0.1% over the same period, reaching 16.9%.

From the other search engines, network Ask increased its market share to 3.8%, from 3.7% in February, while AOL's search engine remained stable at 2.5%.

EVGA unveils water cooled GeForce GTX 480 and 470

After a long wait and repeated delays Nvidia finally launched its next-generation Fermi architecture last week with the GeForce GTX 470 and 480 graphics cards. But while the company was able to regain the single-GPU performance crown, it came at the cost of a very high operating temperature. Therefore looking to protect your investment and help you avoid any hardware damage from overheating, EVGA is releasing a pair of water cooled solutions.


The GTX 470 and GTX 480 Hydro Copper FTW drop the large heatsink with the loud fan and will instead hook up to your liquid cooling system, while still featuring a rather high factory overclock -- and a premium price tag to go with it. Both cards get a 50MHz speed boost to achieve 650MHz and 750MHz core clock speeds, respectively. Shaders and memory have also been bumped to 1300/3402MHz on the GTX 470, and 1500/3800MHz on the higher end GTX 480.

It's interesting to see these cards announced already given that Nvidia said only models based on the reference design would be available at launch. In any case, the GTX 480 Hydro Copper FTW is set to sell for $650, while the GTX 470 HC FTW is $499 -- which is actually not too bad considering water blocks can easily reach prices around $70-100.

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Lenovo ThinkPad T510 Notebook Review

Today we have something a little more serious on the table for those seeking a more powerful mobile workstation. The ThinkPad T510 is part of Lenovo's classic T series which saw a complete refresh this January along with the popular W series laptops. Our T510 sample came equipped with a dual core Arrandale chip also known as the Intel Core i7 620M that operates at 2.66GHz with 4MB of L3 cache.

Discrete graphics come courtesy of Nvidia's NVS 3100m chip with 512MB DDR3 memory. There's also a 250GB hard drive spinning at 5,400 RPM, 2GB PC3-8500 DDR3, Bluetooth, Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6200 Wi-Fi and a 15.6-inch HD+ anti-glare display with a 1600 x 900 native resolution.


The matte display and added real estate compared to the ultraportables and netbooks we've been looking at over the last few months will surely be appreciated by those more interested in a desktop-replacement type of machine.

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Kaspersky Lab delivers securelist.com

Kaspersky Labs introduces the securelist.com, a website that offers access to information for protection against electronic threats.

The new website is available in English, so that users from around the world can be informed about the latest trends in the landscape of online security.

The securelist.com includes the most recent information about the threats of the Internet, but also advice for visitors. Among other things, the site offers access to extensive articles and blogs of Kaspersky Lab experts, while also includes an online encyclopedia for security, malware programs descriptions, but in relative terms and glossary. The leader of the team that caters to the material of securelist.com is Alexander Gostev, head of Global research & Analysis Team of Kaspersky Lab.

The new portal of Kaspersky Lab is the evolution of another site with analytical information of the company's viruslist.com. Featuring an advanced engine blog, the new site enables users to assess the content. Still, securelist.com features an automatic update system, which contains descriptions of new threats detected by Kaspersky Lab experts. Finally, the new site includes module Internal Threats, which is expected to be one of the most popular websites, discussing the threats that hinder the safety of users and of information systems.

For more information, please visit the new Kaspersky Lab portal at www.securelist.com.

Gmail intrusion alert

Google intrusion alert has been implemented for Gmail, which will notify the user about suspicious activity due to any breach of the account.

Gmail displays information at the bottom of your Inbox messages about the time the last activity and if it is open in another location.However, users do not control the information often, as Gmail announced.

So, Google makes the step above, displaying warning messages to users in the form of a large banner, which indicate the point at which it becomes the second access to the account. So if the user is always from the same country and suddenly found entry from another country, it is marked as suspicious and the user is notified.

Weekend Open Forum: Time for a graphics card upgrade?

With the arrival of Fermi-based graphics cards later this month we have run out of major GPU launches for the months to come, at least that we are aware of. The most important part is that we now know how Nvidia's last generation products will perform, and based on that you can make an informed decision on your next graphics card upgrade.

On the budget and mid-range levels things were dictated a bit earlier. ATI bombarded the market with new releases in the sub-$200 segment that not always lived up to expectations. Nvidia had nothing new to show here and instead relied on product refreshes and a price cutting strategy that nonetheless has served the gamer on a budget really well so far. On a recent tech tip we summarized what's hot in the market of budget graphics cards.


The upper mainstream and high-end segments could be considered complete with the new GeForce GTX 480 and 470. Unfortunately these cards have not challenged any positions held by competing Radeon HD 5000 products and instead have slotted in-between ATI products both in terms of performance and price. ATI still has the availability upper hand and from what we recently saw while testing a Fermi board, the Radeons are also more efficient.

With all this in mind - not to mention that Crysis 2 is on its way - are you considering a graphics card upgrade in the near future? Or perhaps you didn't wait around for Nvidia and have already grabbed an existing Radeon offering? Tell us about your GPU pick, and what graphics card you are upgrading from. Moreover, was there a gaming title in particular that inspired the upgrade?

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SAP New Collaboration with 3M

3 M will progress in the implementation of SAP Business Suite solutions suite; in the context of the consolidation of individual systems.

The implementation is intended to replace legacy systems and third party solutions providers already scattered in various areas of 3 M over the next few years.

After a series of acquisitions of companies, 3M broadened its broad portfolio of innovative products with solutions such as pharmaceuticals, and abrasive and adhesive substance. Apart from the enlargement of its portfolio, 3M was invited to manage and the fact that these companies are using different software solutions for procedures relating to various operational levels, from shops to supply chain and reporting procedures. Thus, the company decided to unify the information environment, using the SAP Business Suite solutions suite; to create a single model operating procedures, and achieve a greater degree of visibility for the full range of global business.

To ensure business continuity, 3M will proceed in a gradual recovery Suite SAP Business Suite 7. The company followed by an economic approach, making over time its plans around the computer, depending on the evolution of both its own needs and those of its customers.The first implementations have already started in Europe and East Asia.

In Europe, 3M is in the process of implementing a new system for forecasting demand and supply planning process, utilizing the solution SAP ® Advanced Planning & Optimization. In the area of Eastern Asia, the company plans to replace the individual computer systems to the SAP ® ERP over the next few years.

Business intelligence software, SAP will play a key role in the implementation, allowing management of 3M to access accurate and longitudinal data about the business performance of the Organization, in order to support the decision-making process.The agreement the two companies allow 3M to integrate best practices in the region of The u.s. and those included in the Charter of the global implementation, building business intelligence solutions with the SAP ® BusinessObjects ™.

With an activity that spans several industries, 3M aims to create competitive advantage through innovative and integrated applications suite solutions offered by SAP Business Suite 7.With new applications to upgrade packages available through, the SAP Business Suite solutions suite; gives 3M able to continuously adjust the procedures adopted, without having to disrupt operations, as usually happens in cases of total upgrade systems.

Make-a-Wish: the first world day of Hope

The charitable organization was launched by a new electronic platform to support the international day is celebrated this year Hoped that for the first time on 29 April 2010.

This new interactive experience will enable all site visitors from around the world the opportunity to throw a coin into a virtual fountain and see greetings from around the world ...

The make-a-Wish joining the forces of global Day Desirable with a view to change the lives of children with life-threatening illnesses for their lives throughout the world.Part of this effort is to lead the visitors to this new global site worldwishday.org.

The make-a-Wish and each Annex of make-a-Wish worldwide, and will publish at least one vowed on 29 April, world day public symbolizontas line for each of the 35 countries with this special day.

This year's world day Hoped, also marks the 30th anniversary of the realization of the first order, which inspired the creation of the non-for-profit charitable organization make-a-Wish.The day before 30 years, became the desire of a boy, Chris wanted.The objective of the day is to support the Agency's mission is to make the most profound desires of children with life-threatening illnesses for their lives, reinforcing their fight for life with joy, strength and hope.

The non-profit, charitable organization make-a-Wish ® performs like a child every 25 minutes.The Agency is now in 35 countries worldwide and has made more than 240,000 greetings from 1980.

You and you can help the Organization to bring more joy to children, supporting the world day, a Good currency in virtual fountain in worldwishday.org.

Silicon Power launches waterproof portable hard drive

If you are looking for something to carry your data around safely while you go on the harshest of environments, take a look at the new rugged Armor A70 portable drive from Silicon Power. The 139.45mm x 85.7mm x 18.1mm device is compliant with military standards IEC529 IPX7 and MIL-STD-810F 516.5, which means it'll be able to withstand drops, dust, pressure and even submersion in up to three feet of water for 30 minutes.


The Armor A70 runs at USB 2.0 speeds and can be had in black or red, with capacities ranging from 250GB to 640GB. It features a useful slot on the side for storing away the USB cable, and comes bundled with Silicon Power's SP Widget software for backups as well as a 60-day trial of Norton Internet Security. No availability or pricing details were announced, but looking at similar offerings from A-DATA and Hitachi we expect the 320GB version to sell for around $70-$80.

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Windows 7 climbs beyond 10% usage in March

It's been five months since Microsoft released Windows 7, and it's gradually carving into its predecessor's market share. Redmond's latest OS commanded 10% of the pie in March, closing with around 10.23%, according to Net Applications' latest figures. During that same period, Windows Vista claimed some 16.01% and XP still dwarfed its elders with 64.46%.

Although many folks are finding it difficult to part with the decade-old operating system, it's worth noting that much of Windows 7's growth came at the expensive of XP. In February, Windows 7 held 8.92% of the usage, while Vista had 16.51% and XP 65.49%. It seems Microsoft's newest creation is wooing some users who stuck with XP through Vista's brief reign.

Meanwhile, Mac OS X's cut jumped from 5.02% to 5.33%, Linux grew slightly but still only holds 1%, while Windows as a whole fell from 92.12% to 91.58%.

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Western Digital ships standard height 750GB notebook drive

Not to be outdone by Toshiba and its recently unveiled MK7559GSXP drive, Western Digital today announced it has begun shipping Scorpio Blue notebook hard drives in 750GB capacities. According to the company, this drive is the industry's highest capacity 2.5-inch hard disk drive to reach the market in the standard-height (9.5mm) notebook form factor, boasting a 375GB per-platter design for greater areal density and WD's Advanced Format technology.


This means the drive is a good 3mm flatter than most other large-capacity 2.5-inch notebook HDDs available. Besides offering plenty storage space in a tiny package, the new 750GB Scorpio Blue spins at 5400RPM and sports 8MB of cache, a 12ms seek time, and SATA 3Gb/s interface. The drive draws a maximum of 1.6 watts under heavy use, 0.65 watts when idle, and a minimum of 0.2 watts when a sleep or on standby.

Western Digital says the 750GB Scorpio Blue is available now through selected distributors and resellers for a suggested price of $149. A 1TB version (WD10TPVT) is expected to ship in the coming months using a 12.5mm height form factor.

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Samsung announces 40nm, 32GB DDR3 RAM for servers

Samsung has unveiled a new heavyweight DRAM module claimed to be the industry's "highest-density monolithic DDR3 device." Engineered for use in high-end servers, the 32GB stick is made with 36 dual-die 40nm 4Gb DDR3 chips. This announcement follows roughly one year after the company unveiled its 50nm 2Gb-based 16GB RDIMM, and the new 32GB module reportedly offers equal, if not more performance, with little increase in power consumption.


Samsung says that equipping a dual-processor, two-way server with its new 32GB creation, the system can have of to 384GB of memory. This effectively doubles the previous largest density of 192GB per server, but only draws 5% more power. Additionally, replacing 12 16GB modules with only six 32GB sticks would total 192GB, while the DRAM would be 33% faster, jumping from 800Mb/s to 1,066Mb/s, all while reducing power consumption by 40%.

Samsung is currently shipping samples of the new 32GB offering and plans to enter mass production in April.

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