http://slashdot.org/firehose.pl News for nerds, stuff that matters en-us Copyright 1997-2009, Geeknet, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 2009-12-28T12:53:11+00:00 Geeknet, Inc. help@slashdot.org Technology hourly 1 1970-01-01T00:00+00:00 http://a.fsdn.com/sd/topics/topicslashdot.gif http://slashdot.org/firehose.pl //slashdot.org/firehose.pl?op=view&id=8138660&from=rss We've already seen that early builds of Google's Chromium OS can be hacked onto existing machines, but those Chrome OS netbooks that the software giant has planned for next year have remained curiously elusive until now. According to both IBTimes and Netbook News, the company is in talks with a number of outfits in order to bring at least a few sub-$300 options to the market that are well suited to power through its first non-mobile operating system. For starters, we're told that the 10.1-inch machine will be ARM-based, while NVIDIA's Tegra platform (likely the second generation) steers the graphical ship. There's also promise of a multitouch panel (1,280 x 720 resolution), 64GB SSD, WiFi, 2GB of RAM, integrated 3G connectivity, Bluetooth, an Ethernet jack, an undisclosed amount of USB sockets, webcam, 3.5mm audio jack, a multi-card reader, a 4- or 6-cell battery and optional GPS. Wilder still, a $200 configuration could very well pop up, and it looks as if (at least initially) Google will sell the device(s) directly through its own website -- much like Fusion Garage has done with the Joojoo tablet. 'Course, it'll still take some arm twisting to get the low-end crowd to try anything not labeled "Windows," but if anyone can do it, it's the company that inexplicably kept Gmail in "beta" for over five years. Google's Chrome OS-based netbook specs leak out, look good originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 28 Dec 2009 07:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. PermalinkNetbook News | IBTimes |Email this|Comments engfeed 2009-12-28T12:52:26+00:00 //slashdot.org/firehose.pl?op=view&id=8138654&from=rss Boasting a wealth of features and mirrored RAID 1 reliability, the StorCenter ix2-200 network-attached storage device brings Iomega’s signature usability to a high-end business environment. macworldfeed 2009-12-28T12:52:11+00:00 //slashdot.org/submission/1141178/Concord-Travel-Georgia?from=rss Gudauri, Tour Operator, Georgia, Hotels, Tbilisi, Bakuriani, Batumi, Kobuleti, Gonio, Extreme Tours, Youth Tours, Rent Car concordtravel 2009-12-28T12:43:32+00:00 //slashdot.org/submission/1141176/HDD-manufacturers-moving-to-4096-byte-sectors?from=rss As previously discussed on Slashdot, according to AnandTech and The Tech Report, hard disk drive manufacturers are now ready to bump the size of the disk sector from 512 to 4096 bytes, in order to minimize storage lost to ECC and sync. This may not be a smooth transition, because some OSes do not align partitions on 4K boundaries. Luminous Coward 2009-12-28T12:29:06+00:00 //slashdot.org/submission/1141174/Polaroid-TDX-03211C-32-LCD-TV-with-built-in-DVD?from=rss PRODUCT FEATURES:Built-in slot-type DVD playerBuilt-in SD card readerBuilt-in USB connectorThe built-in TV tuner to receive HD ATSCHigh Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI)HDTV component video inputs3D digital noise reductionFilm-mode detection (3:2 reverse pull down) favoritetvstore 2009-12-28T12:20:36+00:00 //slashdot.org/firehose.pl?op=view&id=8137718&from=rss From space storms to vampires to porn, here's a countdown of the year's most-read articles. Warning: contains sex stories. A lot of them nsfeed 2009-12-28T12:13:01+00:00 //slashdot.org/firehose.pl?op=view&id=8137710&from=rss Lots of folks have sent in various versions of Amazon's hyped up press release about how it sold more ebooks on Christmas than physical books. While this ought to make some publishers reconsider their hatred of ebooks, there are two points that make this rather meaningless. First, how many physical books are usually sold on Amazon on Christmas day? My guess is not very many. Books are purchased before Christmas day. However, I'm sure plenty of people did get new Kindles on Christmas, and quite a few then went and "purchased" an ebook or two to test it out. But, again, since this is the Kindle we're talking about, shouldn't Amazon make the distinction between purchased and rented? When someone buys a physical book from Amazon, they then own that book and can do pretty much what they want with it, including reselling it or giving it away. When they "purchase" an ebook from Amazon, that's not the case at all. They're quite limited in what they can do with it. They can't resell it. They can't share it with a friend (unless they give up their entire Kindle and all the books on it). And, of course, Amazon can make the ebook disappear at will -- though, it insists it will never do this again. Even though it can. So, congrats to Amazon, for renting more books on a day when such rentals are to be expected and when physical book sales are probably at their very lowest. Permalink | Comments | Email This Story techdirtfeed 2009-12-28T12:12:49+00:00 //slashdot.org/firehose.pl?op=view&id=8137704&from=rss CNET's James Martin takes a walk through downtown San Francisco to test out Google's new visual search, currently running on Android devices. cnetfeed 2009-12-28T12:12:34+00:00 //slashdot.org/firehose.pl?op=view&id=8137698&from=rss Considering the present date, it's no longer a mystery that Fermi won't be seeing the glaring lights of store shelves this year, but now DigiTimes reports that the delay might be even longer than feared. Sources from within board manufacturers have been informed by NVIDIA that the launch of the 40nm GPU will be pushed back to March 2010. Though NVIDIA's flagship DirectX 11 card has yet to get out of the starting blocks, ATI -- already the proud papa of a litter of DX 11 parts -- is said to be preparing a renewed onslaught on the mainstream market with two new releases slated for late January or early February. The HD 5670 (Redwood) and HD 5450 (Cedar) will slot in alongside the unannounced HD 5570 and HD 5350 to flesh out the lower and middle portions of ATI's Evergreen refresh. So that's one whole family of DirectX 11 parts from ATI, and one long wait from NVIDIA. NVIDIA Fermi pushed back to March, ATI prepping midrange refresh for early Q1? originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 28 Dec 2009 07:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | DigiTimes |Email this|Comments engfeed 2009-12-28T12:12:20+00:00 //slashdot.org/firehose.pl?op=view&id=8137690&from=rss Mac clone maker Psystar has indefinitely suspended sales of Rebel EFI, a $50 utility that lets customers install Apple's Snow Leopard operating system on generic Intel-based PCs. macworldfeed 2009-12-28T12:12:04+00:00 //slashdot.org/submission/1141170/CCTV-India?from=rss Closed Circuit Television Cameras are the major protector in the field of security. CCTV India is an India based security solutions provider company. The CCTV cameras offered by CCTV India are based on highly developed technology. cctvcamerapromo 2009-12-28T11:53:18+00:00 //slashdot.org/submission/1141168/Credit-Card-Debt-Relief?from=rss we offer you the best debt relief program with an innovative solution for consumers stressed having a large debt burdens and who are looking for debt help Anonymous Coward 2009-12-28T11:52:26+00:00 //slashdot.org/firehose.pl?op=view&id=8137358&from=rss The slow steady drip of details from the yet to be announced Nexus One continues today with a pair of accessories for the HTC / Google mashup. Above we've got a wireframe of the portrait-mode Desktop Dock to be known as model CR B410. What's unusual here is the inclusion of Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR in the dock when the Nexus One is already Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR capable. After all, we've heard that the handset includes a docking connector at its base so what additional functionality would the second Bluetooth radio provide? That mystery aside, the FCC test report also shows a configuration where the dock is tethered via an AV-jack to a DVD player to help pull your multimedia off the slate and into the living room. We've also grabbed a shot of the Nexus One navigating inside a car with the help of a dashboard clip mount -- check it after the break along side a few more FCC pics. [Thanks, elli8ness] Continue reading Nexus One Bluetooth desktop dock clears the FCC, car clip spotted in the wilds Nexus One Bluetooth desktop dock clears the FCC, car clip spotted in the wilds originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 28 Dec 2009 06:16:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. PermalinkAndroid Forums | FCC, Picasa |Email this|Comments engfeed 2009-12-28T11:52:09+00:00 //slashdot.org/submission/1141166/Star-Wars-Posters--Star-Trek?from=rss I was looking at a star wars character collage poster online today, it has every major character in the saga, plus George Lucas.Read more here: http://www.iryspace.com/star-wars-posters/ matthias72 2009-12-28T11:50:05+00:00 //slashdot.org/submission/1141164/Rubber-Products?from=rss Anonymous Coward 2009-12-28T11:46:36+00:00 //slashdot.org/submission/1141162/Capital-Market-Private-Equity-and-Fund-Market?from=rss Capital Market, Private Equity and Fund — singhania.com global law firms offerings in the market, drafting Documents for ipo, adr etc, due diligence, compliance with listing requirements, raising of debts, issuance of Equity, fund and funds investment mukeshkumar99 2009-12-28T11:44:22+00:00 //slashdot.org/submission/1141160/Option-Calculator?from=rss Derivative Engines is an Option Pricing Calculator for Currency Options. 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SKL010 2009-12-28T11:30:04+00:00 //slashdot.org/submission/1141150/Dental-Implants-Louisville--Mini-Implant-Dentures?from=rss Louisville Kentucky Dental Implants. The Best Denture Implant in Louisville Kentucky. Advanced Implant Dentistry, Mini Implant Dentures. louisvillekent 2009-12-28T11:25:33+00:00 //slashdot.org/firehose.pl?op=view&id=8136694&from=rss It would seem somebody over at Archos HQ was sipping a little too much of the Chardonnay over the holidays, as the company's latest firmware update for the 5-inch Internet Tablet has suffered something of a false start. Intended to bring the onboard Android up to the civilized ways of version 1.6 and to fix a few outstanding bugs, the update has been yanked due to the above "last-minute major issue." Mind you, when the non-toxic version does hit, you should still be wary -- it appears the latest firmware disables the hack that allowed users to re-install some Google apps missing from the default software on the device. Ah well, a shambling but active updating regimen is better than none at all. Archos 5 says hello, goodbye to Android 1.6 originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 28 Dec 2009 05:37:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | pocketables |Email this|Comments engfeed 2009-12-28T11:12:13+00:00 //slashdot.org/submission/1141144/Need-a-pressure-sensor--Here-it-is-I-pen-digital?from=rss One of very first question that people always ask when i write about smartpen was “Is it has a pressure sensor for use with adobe photoshop or adobe illustrator?” and most of the time the answer is no ! If you use smartpen you have to accept that it is for quick sketch on a paper. Not for a computer. But I’ve seen some mouse pen that maybe can satisfy people who needs a pressure sensor with out carry a tablet with you all the time. Anonymous Coward 2009-12-28T11:00:28+00:00 //slashdot.org/submission/1141132/Xmas-Day-terrorist-used-PETN-to-destroy-airplane?from=rss A report just issued by the "Wall Street Journal" provides new information about the failed attempt by Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab, an African terrorist, to destroy an in-flight passenger jet. The most disturbing detail is that the explosive device was not a firecracker (which several news organizations erroneously reported). The explosive device is PETN. It is an extremely powerful explosive; according to an investigative report by guardian.co.uk, "[a] little more than 100g of PETN could destroy a car. The device allegedly used by Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab involved a syringe and a soft plastic container filled, reportedly, with 80g of PETN. The remnants of the bomb are being analysed in an FBI laboratory." The implication is profound. If Abdulmutallab had succeeded in detonating the explosive at high altitude and, hence, creating a hole in the fuselage of the aircraft, "the decompression would tear the aircraft apart", and all 300 passengers on that jet would have died. reporter 2009-12-28T10:40:59+00:00