http://www.hardwaregeeks.com/index.php/site/index/ HardwareGeeks.com offers users tech news and reviews on the latest products from some of the biggest tech companies, like AMD, ATI, Intel, Microsoft and more. en Michael@hardwaregeeks.com Copyright 2009 2009-07-01T16:22:00-05:00 http://www.hardwaregeeks.com/index.php/site/win_a_dx9000_business_touchsmart_pc_developer_contest/ http://www.hardwaregeeks.com/index.php/site/win_a_dx9000_business_touchsmart_pc_developer_contest/#When:06:36:00Z HardwareGeeks.com along with Ask The Admin, Absolute Windows and HP are giving away 3 (1 on each site) dx9000 TouchSmart PCs. All you have to do is create an application that will work on the dx9000 or other TouchSmart PC’s from HP.  The application can be of anything, I personally would like to see an app designed for hospitals where you can pull up a patients chart and view their files and even x-rays and are able to zoom in and out using your fingers. But your application does not have to do that, it can do anything. It can be like the Time 100 Application for the TouchSmart, or something similar to what is set up at O’Hare airport in Chicago. Just create something useful and fun and have fun doing it. Click here for the Developers Guidelines for the TouchSmart systems. If you do not own a dx9000 or a TouchSmart PC do not worry, HP has partnered with Micro Center to allow you to test your application on the TouchSmart PC’s they have on Display on Sun., Aug. 16 and Sun., Sept. 20. I am even thinking about dropping by the Long Island Micro Center here in NY on the 16th of August just to see who shows up there to test their Apps out. The rules are simple, impress me. If I like your App you get the dx9000. If not it really isn’t the end of the world as two other sites are giving one away and your App may impress them. How to enter? Well easy just submit your App to me Michael (A) hardwaregeeks.com and I’ll judge it, entries must be received by October 3rd 2009. Just note if you win one of the other two dx9000 systems you won’t win ours. The other two sites are AbsoluteVista.com and AsktheAdmin.com. Good Luck and Happy Coding! Just a note the dx9000 starts at $1499 USD. HP dx9000 2009-06-30T06:36:00-05:00 http://www.hardwaregeeks.com/index.php/site/up_to_12_processor_cores_available_on_hp_xw9400_workstation/ http://www.hardwaregeeks.com/index.php/site/up_to_12_processor_cores_available_on_hp_xw9400_workstation/#When:16:22:00Z HP today announced that their xw9400 workstation is now available with dual Opteron 2400 Series Processors giving it up to 12 cores. The HP xw9400 is also the first professional workstation according to HP that will provide you with up to 12 cores, and with that many cores the system is perfect for digital content creation and other processor hungry task. “HP understands the immense pressure its customers are under to deliver more return on investment in a shorter period of time,” said Jeff Wood, director, Worldwide Marketing, Workstations, HP. “By providing the most extreme combination of technologies – up to 12 cores in one workstation – HP continues its commitment to bringing customers leading-edge technologies.” The HP xw9400 Workstation starts at a U.S. list price of $1,899 and is available for purchase at http://www.hp.com/go/workstations AMD 2009-07-01T16:22:00-05:00 http://www.hardwaregeeks.com/index.php/site/pre_order_windows_7_on_amazoncom_for_4999_upgrade/ http://www.hardwaregeeks.com/index.php/site/pre_order_windows_7_on_amazoncom_for_4999_upgrade/#When:05:38:00Z The Upgrade for WIndows 7 is available on Amazon.com for Pre-Order and it will only cost you $49.99 for Home Premium a savings of $70 from the suggested $120 or $99.99 a savings of $100 for Professional. From my understanding the upgrades available for pre-order on Amazon.com are for both 32bit and 64bit versions of Vista. So if you feel like ordering your copy upgrade of Windows 7 now visit Amazon.com. You may also notice that the Microsoft store is down as well, we can only assume it is being updated. (may be live and updated when you read this post) Update 2:07 am EST: Microsoft has updated their store, and are offering Windows 7 at 50 and 58% off. Visit the Microsoft Windows 7 Section here. Microsoft 2009-06-26T05:38:00-05:00 http://www.hardwaregeeks.com/index.php/site/called_sprint_tech_support_got_transfered_to_porn_ad/ http://www.hardwaregeeks.com/index.php/site/called_sprint_tech_support_got_transfered_to_porn_ad/#When:03:05:00Z So my Blackberry Curve 8350i for the second time in the 5 months I have had it is not getting service, the first time they swapped my phone and told me if it happens again to call Tech Support that they may have a fix for the issue in the future since it was an unknown issue then. I call Tech Support and was told they will call me back in an hour, after 8 hours I call back and get transfered to a porn ad several times. I have multiple videos to post if you guys don’t believe me but I just posted one. Sprint 2009-06-23T03:05:00-05:00 http://www.hardwaregeeks.com/index.php/site/for_every_download_of_ie8_microsoft_will_donate_8_meals_to_feed_the_hungry/ http://www.hardwaregeeks.com/index.php/site/for_every_download_of_ie8_microsoft_will_donate_8_meals_to_feed_the_hungry/#When:19:30:00Z Microsoft on June 8th started a somewhat admirable thing, for every complete download of IE 8 from Browseforthebetter.com Microsoft will donate 8 meals to feeding America. The promotion will run until August 8th 2009. However what is confusing is Microsofts Math. They claim they will donate 8 meals per download, however their fine print reads “ Microsoft® is donating $1.15 per download to Feeding America® up to a maximum of $1,000,000” While I could never afford to give 1 million dollars to any charity, I for one have no idea how $1.15 equals 8 meals unless they consider a meal a piece of bread and water. But never the less the donation itself is admirable, but I wish companies were a bit more honest when it came to these types of contributions. Microsoft 2009-06-12T19:30:00-05:00 http://www.hardwaregeeks.com/index.php/site/e3_half_the_size_of_what_i_remember_but_double_the_fun/ http://www.hardwaregeeks.com/index.php/site/e3_half_the_size_of_what_i_remember_but_double_the_fun/#When:14:37:01Z E3 is half the size from what I remember the last E3 at the Los Angeles Convention center was, but it is more fun this time around than last, and I am not sure if its because its smaller and we feel (Radiris and Nina from CuteGeek.com are with me) we can conquer the entire floor while we are here, or because it’s just that so much fun. We have yet to see everything at E3 yet and I promise you guys we will have pictures and videos up soon we just have really bad internet in our hotel, and combine that with Youtube having issues last night we weren’t able to get some videos up that we recorded. We did meet some famouse people while we have been here, Radiris even got to take a picture with Barry Bonds. Anyway I will try to update you guys with more E3 info tonight. Gaming 2009-06-03T14:37:01-05:00 http://www.hardwaregeeks.com/index.php/site/no_program_run_limit_on_windows_7_starter/ http://www.hardwaregeeks.com/index.php/site/no_program_run_limit_on_windows_7_starter/#When:01:40:00Z On Windows XP and Vista Starter Edition a version of the OS mainly sold to developing countries, you could only run three programs at a time, but on Windows 7 Microsoft has removed that limit for the Starter Edition. Microsoft confirmed the removal of the limit today in a blog posting on the Windows Team Blog. Windows 7 Starter Edition again will only be available in developing countries. Microsoft 2009-05-30T01:40:00-05:00 http://www.hardwaregeeks.com/index.php/site/new_hp_thin_clients/ http://www.hardwaregeeks.com/index.php/site/new_hp_thin_clients/#When:11:40:00Z HP Today announced the addition of a new Thin Client which looks similar to their new Probook line. The new HP 4410t Mobile Thin client has a starting price of $549 and is an affordable option for any business. The new 4410t has enhanced security access to server-based computing which should reduce the work load of your IT department. “We’re offering businesses a highly secure, manageable and easy-to-deploy virtualization solution that combines HP’s industry-leading thin client and notebook technologies,” said Carol Hess-Nickels, director, Worldwide Business Notebook Marketing, Personal Systems Group, HP. “The new HP 4410t Mobile Thin Client leverages HP engineering and design expertise to deliver true notebook performance that customers can deploy in the office or in the field.” The HP 4410 also delivers an improved multimedia experience and according to HP should increase productivity when using their HP Virtual Client Essential software. As I mentioned earlier the 4410t has a similar design as the new Probooks, as it also has a stylish look and the chick-let keyboard, the 4410t also features a battery that can be charged up to 90% in 90 minutes. The 4410t also only weighs 4.3 pounds and has a 14 inch widescree LED display. The 4410t is also 90% recyclable and they expect it to meet Energy Star 5.0 specs in July. For more information and availability visit: http://www.hp.com/go/clientvirtualization News 2009-05-27T11:40:00-05:00 http://www.hardwaregeeks.com/index.php/site/cisco_completes_aquisition_of_flip_maker/ http://www.hardwaregeeks.com/index.php/site/cisco_completes_aquisition_of_flip_maker/#When:00:16:00Z Today Cisco announced that it had completed the purchase of Pure Digital Technologies the maker of the popluar Flip Camera. “The acquisition of Pure Digital is key to Cisco’s strategy to expand its momentum in the media-enabled home and capture the consumer market transition to visual networking. The acquisition will take Cisco’s consumer business to the next level as the company develops new video capabilities and drives the next generation of entertainment and communication experiences.” Pure Digitals Team will become apart of the Cisco Consumer Business Group which includes linksys. News 2009-05-22T00:16:00-05:00 http://www.hardwaregeeks.com/index.php/site/kodak_ink_not_up_to_par/ http://www.hardwaregeeks.com/index.php/site/kodak_ink_not_up_to_par/#When:20:09:00Z So as I mentioned last week, I saw a commercial from Kodak about how they can save me hundreds of dollars a year in ink if I used their product. So I got their ESP7. But anyway the first thing wrong with that claim after I thought about it was that I nor anyone I know for that matter who isn’t running a business does not use enough ink in one year to have any savings that add up to over a $100 dollars, reminds me of the Fuzzy Math Al Gore had during his presidential run. Also the Kodak ink comes in a multi color carriage and if one runs out I am required to replace all my ink with the exception of the black that right there is money down the drain. At least with other printers I have like the HP Photosmart each color is in an individual cartridge so I but what I need. But anyway, so I just got back from San Francisco and I decided to print out some pictures I took while I was there. The print quality sucks on the Kodak printer and so does the ink! The print quality is nowhere as good as my other printer. I haven’t finished testing both printers yet, but Kodak claims their photo prints are 13 cents each and well I guess you get what you are paying for because the quality in my opinion isn’t there. News 2009-05-18T20:09:00-05:00