THE FUTURE OF HOME TECH

Jan 10, 2003 | audio, computers, hardware, video

There’s exciting stuff being developed that will change the way your home entertainment system works. It will take a couple of years for it all to come to fruition, but the devices in the pipeline look very appealing. Here’s an article that sums up some of the trends....

CHEAP COMPUTERS – REVIEW

Dec 4, 2002 | computers

PC Magazine has written a review of a few of the computers on the market now for under $500. It’s already out of date – Dell is selling sub-$500 systems, the HP models in the stores aren’t quite the same as the reviewed model – but it will give you an idea of what to...

MAC VS. PC: HYPE VERSUS REALITY

Nov 15, 2002 | Adobe, Apple, computers

I hear it from people all the time: PCs might have some advantages, but boy, there’s nothing like a Mac for graphics and video work, especially if you’re a professional. Well, nonsense. The Adobe programs are identical on either platform, and PCs have long...

DELL COMPUTERS AT COSTCO

Nov 3, 2002 | computers

Here’s an unexpected announcement. Dell Computers is going to sell computers through Costco’s web site at www.costco.com. The announcement is unclear about whether to expect Dell-branded computers at Costco stores as well. Gives an indication of just how popular the...

CHEAP COMPUTERS

Nov 1, 2002 | computers

Gateway, HP, and EMachines all have $399 computers in the stores for Christmas. Here’s an article about Gateway’s announcement today. The Gateway configuration is typical – 1.8GHz Celeron processor, 128Mb RAM, 40Gb hard drive, Windows XP Home Edition, and a CD...

CHEAP COMPUTERS

Sep 24, 2002 | computers

Look for cheap Emachines and Compaq Presarios in the stores for your Christmas shopping pleasure. They’ll each have systems at various price points – $399, $499, $599, $750 – with remarkable specs. Here’s an article with details on the lineups. Example: The...