Archos Android tablets to compete with iPad
Less than a month prior to when the Apple iPad is expected to reach retail stores, Archos, the Denver based company which introduced the first portable video player in 2003, has announced two new Android-based tablet computers.
Global computer sales expected to rise 20% in 2010
The number of personal computers sold worldwide in 2101 is expected to increase 19.7 percent in 2010 to 366.1 million, from 305.8 million units shipped in 2009, according to a revised forecast from Gartner.
WD ships new line of solid state drives
Western Digital, the world’s second largest maker of computer hard drives, today announced that it’s now shipping its WD SiliconEdge Blue family of solid state drives.
Solid state drives are flash memory drives which use significantly less power than traditional computer hard drives while offering greater reliability and performance.
Olympic communications network delivers record numbers
Canadians are well aware of the tremendous achievements by our Olympic athletes but another incredible achievement is the telecommunications network put into place the Vancouver Olympic organization.
SanDisk now shipping 64GB SDXC Memory Card
SanDisk Corporation, the world’s largest producer of flash memory cards, today announced that it has begun shipping its SanDisk Ultra SDXC (eXtended Capacity) for use in compatible digital cameras and camcorders.
Logitech wireless desktop features longer battery life
To address a common complaint of wireless keyboards and mice eating batteries, Logitech has announced its wireless desktop MK710 which the company claims is the first keyboard-and-mouse combination to feature up to three years of battery life for both the keyboard and mouse.
SideWinder X4 keyboard contains anti-ghosting technology
Microsoft Hardware has announced the SideWinder X4 keyboard which the company promises will provider PC gamers more control over their gaming experience thanks to “anti-ghosting” technology.
Ghosting occurs when a key is held down for a prolonged period of time while playing a game and when the button is released the function the key performs continues to be executed.
Strong Global computer sales reported in the fourth quarter
Worldwide PC shipments surpassed 90 million units in the fourth quarter of 2009, a 22.1% increase over the period in 2008, according to Gartner, Inc.
The research firm says it was the strongest year over year growth rate the worldwide PC market has experienced in the last seven years.
