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Stories by: Tom Mainelli

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    Antec's quiet, top-notch PC chassis 31 August, 2005 15:11:44

    Most do-it-yourself PC builders spend a load on high-end components - and then unwisely skimp on the case. For those willing to spend a bit more, Antec offers its new P180 Advanced Super Mid Tower.
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    Shuttle system powerful but noisy 06 July, 2005 13:35:15

    Shuttle's new bare-bones system, the XPC SN25P, lets do-it-yourselfers build a small PC with all the power and technology typically found in a full-size tower. Unfortunately, the end result is too noisy.
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    BTX gives motherboards a makeover 01 March, 2005 12:05:14

    Intel's new BTX (Balanced Technology Extended) specification gives motherboards a makeover. The company says that the new motherboard and chassis spec uses fewer fans, resulting in PCs that run more quietly, and possibly at a lower temperature, than those based on the aging ATX (Advanced Technology Extended) standard found in most of today\'s PCs. To that end, BTX boards sport significant changes in component layout and thermal engineering.
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    Sony, Nintendo unveil game handhelds 19 May, 2004 11:23:22

    Games are going small in a big way, with both Sony and Nintendo announcing powerful new handheld gaming devices on the eve of last week’s E3 (Electronic Entertainment Expo).
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    E3 - Xbox gears up to challenge PlayStation 12 May, 2004 09:10:34

    Microsoft announced an expanded Xbox Live service and a long list of new games--including titles from gaming giant Electronic Arts--at an event Monday night preceding the kick off of the Electronic Entertainment Expo.
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    Analyst: Expect a 64-Bit desktop by 2006 07 May, 2004 09:36:23

    The transition from 32-bit to 64-bit desktop computers will happen dramatically faster than most experts have predicted, with many users switching within the next two years, one industry analyst says.
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    IBM, Stanford craft next-generation chips 28 April, 2004 07:24:13

    IBM and Stanford University have announced a new research group dedicated to the emerging science of spintronics, with the goal of creating prototype CPUs that complete computations through magnetism instead of today's electrical charge.
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    ITunes comes to Windows 17 October, 2003 10:37:25

    Apple has announced immediate availability of its ITunes Jukebox software and the second generation of its related music service to all computer users--not just Mac fans. Also new are a handful of features and accessories, plus plans to distribute up to 100 million free songs early next year.
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    First tests of Athlon 64 PCs: Fastest yet 01 October, 2003 17:27:13

    Tests undertaken by IDG indicate that new systems featuring Advanced Micro Devices’ Athlon 64 CPU are producing some of the fastest benchmark scores yet.
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    Symantec raises subscription rates 10 September, 2003 12:06:02

    Symantec quietly increased subscription renewal rates for its entire line of security products at the end of last month, citing the rising cost of fighting viruses and other malicious code worldwide.
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    Symantec embraces product activation 28 August, 2003 12:10:00

    Software giant, Symantec, is adding product activation technology to all of its upcoming consumer products, starting with Norton Antivirus 2004.
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