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Friday, November 24, 2006

KICKSTART YOUR METABOLISM?

Strength and Conditioning Specialist Reveals...
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Dear Friend

If you'd like to have the aerobic capacity of a gazelle without killing yourself by running 50 miles every week and looking like an emaciated cadaver... then sit up straight because this is the most important letter you'll ever read...

Here's why: The greatest American myth is that you need to run long slow distance to get fit.

The people who believe this hype fall into two camps:

1. The skinny, skeleton-like, Dachau-looking people and ...

2. The fat people that run themselves into the ground without ever getting any results.

But, the good news is that there is a solution. There is a way to do cardio workouts in under 15 total minutes per day and instead of looking like a wasted corpse, your body will be sleek and muscular. And, you'll have boundless energy, explosive power and feel 10 or 15 years younger.

How do I know this? My name is Tim Kauppinen and I have coached strength and conditioning, track and field and football for the past 13 years.

Back in high school in Wisconsin, I was a champion sprinter and powerlifter... and played some football and soccer on the side... all sports where I did a lot of high intensity, low volume training ... including running sprints.

During those years I could eat and drink pretty much anything I wanted and stay lean, strong and full of energy.

This continued when I went to college at the University of Wisconsin. College life gave me plenty of time to work out - powerlifting, playing sports and running sprints...

But this all changed after I graduated... I got married, got a job and eventually had five kids. As my life got busier and busier, I exercises less and less and the intensity of the exercise that I did do got lower and lower... Tim Kauppinen - Coach KCoach Tim Kauppinen demonstrates the effectiveness of uphill training.

One day, I looked at myself in some photos from a vacation to Virginia Beach. I could barely recognize myself... I had gotten soft and out of shape. Those couple of extra pounds a year had caught up with me and made me look pathetic, fat and old beyond my years...

I had become the person I swore that I would never be and it scared the hell out of me...
My Family History Threw Up a Big Red Flag
Now, I knew that diabetes and high blood pressure ran in my family - both leading causes of heart attack. You've probably heard that more and more people are dying each year from these diseases.

In fact, both of my grandparents and my aunt had died in their early fifties from heart disease. Not only that but my dad had had a total of 10 heart bypasses and my cousin suffered a massive heart attack in his 40's. I did not want to follow their lead...

Like I said, I did not want any of those things to happen to me. I started looking for a way to get fit fast. What I found was that the quickest and easiest way to get into shape was by adding high intensity back into my workouts. I immediately developed a training program for myself that I now call Uphill Fitness Training. Tim Kauppinen coaching uphill training.
Within Two Weeks...
7 pounds of disgusting body fat had been blasted from my frame...

Here is how this amazingly effective combination of old school training and state of the art exercise science changed my life for the better...

* My bodyweight dropped from 195 pounds to 188 in just 14 days


* My heart and lung power and endurance ramped up to unheard of levels


* I regained the self-confidence I had lost while getting older and out of shape


* I had boundless energy - I felt 20 years younger... like I was back in high school again


* I ran and recovered faster than I had in decades


* My muscles turned rock hard from the surge of natural growth hormones brought on by hill sprints


* I saw immediate gains in the strength and power of my legs


* I had more free time to do what I wanted - workouts took as little as 15 minutes per day


* All without the overuse injuries like those from high volume distance running - no shin splints or aching knees and feet


* My back and legs felt flexible and pain-free again


* And This Can Happen For You Too...

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Wednesday, November 22, 2006

A good article on real estate investing

creative real estate investing by Joe Crump.
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Tuesday, November 21, 2006

WALMART FOR YOUR NEXT TELEVISION

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The Visco 32" LCD HDTV makes a beautiful addition to your home theater. The built-in ATSC/NTSC tuner eliminates the need for a separate set top box, and allows you to receive both standard analog and high definition broadcasts over the air. Plus, the versatile swivel base features cord management to keep your cords tidy and out of sight so they don't distract from the beautiful piano black finish. Settle in and enjoy the show.
Key Features & Benefits:
Bright, crisp LCD HDTV display
Enjoy movies, sports and programs in rich color with life-like detail
32" screen
Adds an impressively large touch to your home theater
1366x768 resolution
High resolution ensures the picture is always crisp with the finest detail.
Built-in digital ATSC / NTSC tuner
Receive both standard analog broadcasts as well as digital and HD broadcasts without the need for a separate set top box
500 cd/m2 panel brightness and 1000:1 contrast ratio
With high contrast and brightness, you'll get blacker blacks and whiter whites as well as the ability to easily see the screen image in a brightly lit room
HDMI inputs
HDMI provides the highest quality and easiest single-cable connection between a digital audio/video source such as a DVD player, HDTV Cable Box, or Satellite Receiver
Touch-sensitive front bezel controls
LCD panel is easily wall-mounted
Contrast Ratio - 1000:1
Component Inputs 2x
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Built in bottom speakers
Dimensions - 31.7 w x 25.0 h x 11.3d inch
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Monday, November 20, 2006

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Thursday, November 16, 2006

FORMING A NETWORK FROM HERE

WALNUTS FOR HEALTHY REASONS!

Reach for Walnuts

By Al Sears, MD

Last week, a patient asked me a question I hear all the time. Maybe you're struggling with the same problem. "Dr. Sears," he said, "I love to eat snack food - especially when I'm reading or watching TV. Is there anything better than chips?"

Well, just about anything would be better than potato chips. But if you're looking for a healthy snack, walnuts can't be beat. Walnuts are full of heart-healthy nutrients and cancer-fighting antioxidants. They're also a great source of omega-3s. Best of all, they score a perfect zero on the glycemic index, meaning you can eat as many as you like and never get fat.

You already know that omega-3 fats are important for good health. Well, walnuts have a particular kind of omega-3 called alpha-linolenic-acid (ALA). ALA naturally lowers your overall cholesterol, your LDL (bad cholesterol), and your blood pressure. ALA is also an anti-inflammatory, which can reduce joint pain and help prevent heart disease. And walnuts have more ALA than any other nut.

Walnuts are high in antioxidants, too - and they have a flavonoid called ellagic acid. This powerful nutrient (also found in several types of berries) inhibits the growth of cancer cells. If that's not enough for you, walnuts are very high in arginine. Arginine helps make more nitric oxide (NO), which helps your blood vessels dilate and, thus, increases blood flow. This is great for your heart ... and for the bedroom. (That's the basic idea behind Viagra.)

Next time you're in the grocery store, skip the chips and pick up some walnuts. Enjoy your snack time without the guilt - or the extra pounds.

Wednesday, November 15, 2006

TechnoRide Update: new review of the VW Passat Wagon

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November 15, 2006
IN THIS ISSUE
This week, Bill Howard takes the Volkswagen Passat Wagon for a test spin; find out why he thinks it's competitive with similar Audi vehicles.
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Volkswagen Passat Wagon Review: Toe to Toe with Its Upscale Sibling
Do you have enough self-confidence to drive an Audi with Volkswagen labeling? For thousands less than similar Audi vehicles, the VW Passat delivers a winning combination of style, performance, and technology--along with a couple quirks.

2007: The Open-Standards Dashboard
Automakers may want to keep the car sealed up. But once the first maker provides an interface that lets you redirect the output of a $450 portable navigation device onto the car's center-console display, others must follow or lose sales.

HD Radio: Coming Soon to a Car Near You
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A VW Concept: the Nanospyder
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Tuesday, November 14, 2006

Wasted Wii-kend; Playstation 3 Preview; Get Your Blue Screen of Death Screen Saver From an Unlikely Place

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    By Jim Louderback
   November 14 2006 Volume 5, Number 87   

Wasted Wii-kend
That's what I had this past weekend. I returned back home late Friday to find that Nintendo had finally shipped an evaluation version of the Wii to me! So I spent virtually every waking hour between 6am Saturday morning and 8am Monday morning playing all the cool games, checking out the neat new features, and getting all my friends involved with the innovative remote controllers. What's my verdict? You'll have to read my detailed review, complete with images, for more on the Wii. But I can guarantee you one thing: A Wii is definitely going to be under the tree this holiday season.
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Get Your Blue Screen of Death Screen Saver From an Unlikely Place
Programmers have such a great sense of humor. And the guys at Sysinternals were some of the funniest. Luckily, even though Microsoft bought them, there piece de resistance is still available for free on the web. What is it? A great screensaver that simulates BSOD - and even makes it look like the disk is running! Our story details where you can find this free piece of code, and how to get it and start fooling your friends and co workers today!
Telephony Updates Include New Phones for Cingular, Sprint, VOIP and More
There's so much going on in the world of telephony, I hardly know where to start. Let's start with the latest story, which comes from Sprint. Sprint purchased Nextel for its customers and iDen technology and now finally they are merging the two together. Check out our story detailing the when's and why's of a new handset that relies on the Sprint network for voice, and Nextel for push-to-talk. Samsung and Cingular are in the news with a nifty new slim phone with full-on keyboard, called "BlackJack". Read our in-depth review here. And Yahoo and Linksys are teaming up to offer a VOIP cordless phone for home and small offices. It's dual mode - and our story has all the details.
Motorola Buys Good Technology
But the biggest news in the cellphone world? Motorola has purchased Good Technology, the biggest direct competitor to RIM. Now Motorola is in direct competition with the company responsible for the Blackberry. What does this mean? We'll certainly see more Good-based phones from Moto (the Q is the only one now). But it also means that Motorola will avoid NTP patent problems, like those plaguing Palm and Rim. What else? Our story has all the details, including updated information hot off the presses.
10 Ways to Slack Off at Work
Your workplace is probably not that much different from mine - except mine includes about 8 flat panel TVs, an Xbox 360, PS3 and Nintendo Wii. But you can slack off at work thanks to technology too - and you won't have to hide in the bathroom with your DS either. We've just posted our favorite ten devices that will help you waste time until the closing bell, for not a lot of money. Our story details the USB-powered missle launcher, a finger playing drum set, and a mini-candy grabber that echos the three-clawed vending machine immortalized in Toy Story as "The Claaaw". Don't miss our hilarious story for ideas and more.


Java Headed to Open Source
In the "Jeez, what took 'em so long" category, we have this week's announcement that Java is finally going open source, and will be released into the wild freely. It's probably too late for the popular cross platform language, which coulda been a contender for world domination. Now it's just one of many. Our story has details on how and when it's going free. Better late than never, I suppose.
Volkswagen's New Passat Delivers a Ton of Tech
I've wanted an Audi for years. I know I could save money buy buying a VW, but for some reason it never seemed attractive. Until now. According to our hands-on review, the Passat delivers all the great tech that made the Audi famous, from the multi-information display in the middle to the advanced paddle shifters. And it costs thousands less too. Now I know what car to buy - when it's available used in about 3 years! Read our review for all the details.
Laptop Rage Sweeps Through Hollywood
OK, it's a slow news day, and I'm tired from testing the Wii all weekend. But I did find it amusing that actress Denise Richards hurled a photographer's notebook off of the balcony of her hotel in Richmond, BC Canada. Why did she do such a thing? What happened to the laptop? Some questions are unanswerable, but our shocking story details what we know now. Are no laptops safe from these pampered stars?

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Monday, November 13, 2006

PC Magazine's Holiday Gift Ideas


Preparations for Thanksgiving may still be in full swing (guest arrangements, bulk cranberry-sauce shipments, and maximum-occupancy capacity issues), but they say that the holiday shopping season starts a little earlier every year. Gone are the days where we could sit idly by and wait until Black Friday to get our shopping thinking caps (Santa hats?) on. Thankfully, PC Magazine is there to support you from start to finish in deciding how to fulfill all your holiday wish lists. We supply you with all the best high-tech gift ideas and reviews so you can ?jingle all the way? to the store.

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Tao Digital Picture KeychainWhat better way to show off your children or grandchildren than with a digital picture keychain? Forget those wallets with the fold-out accordion placeholders; digital is the way to go. Tao's updated 1.4-inch Digital Picture Keychain now stores up to 56 images with its 8MB flashmemory. What's more, you can display your photos in slide-show mode. Visit our Holiday Gift Guide section for more suggestions.

An Upgrade from the Usual CoalSony Cyber-shot DSC-T5

Nothing captures great holiday memories quite like a barrage of digital photos. Enhance those mental images of eggnog, half-eaten fruitcake, and pinched cheeks with pictures from the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T50. This camera also comes in deep crimson for that extra holiday hue. Take a look at our review and decide whether the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T50 is perfect for someone who needs an upgrade from the usual coal.

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What Not to Buy in 2006

Panasonic DVD PlayerKnowing what not to buy is just as important as knowing what you should buy. And just as he did last year, PC Mag editor of reviews Lance Ulanoff is offering guidelines for which products you'll want to consider or ignore as you're strolling down the store aisles. You've probably heard of those Blu-ray and HD DVD players. Well, stay clear of them. But if you're ready for an HDTV-ready display, you may want to whip out your credit card for one. Read on for his helpful buying advice.



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Apple iPod nano

Music and the holidays are two things that often bring people together. What better way to spread joy and cheer than with the latest 8GB Apple iPod nano? Small enough to fit into a stocking, the iPod nano is a popular, yet classy gift to let your loved ones listen to holiday classics. We can?t pick out a playlist for you, but we can tell you all about the new nano.

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If your son or daughter likes to dabble in photography or video editing, or just loves watching movies, then the Dell Inspiron E1505 laptop may be the ideal holiday gift. It has an Intel Core Duo processor, 1GB of RAM, and discrete 3D graphics from ATI. The best part is its $699 price tag! Translation: More spending money for you!

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What do you do when your computer won't boot, your most recent backup is three months old, and you don't have an emergency CD? What if you're using a laptop that doesn't even have a CD drive? Kiss your data goodbye—or read today's tip for another answer.

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Thursday, November 09, 2006

Vista is Done, Heading to Manufacturing; nVidia Reinvents 3D Graphics World; Review of the First GeForce 8 Card

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   November 9 2006 Volume 5, Number 86   

Vista is Done, Heading to Manufacturing
Wow, it's been a long slog. But finally Windows Vista is done, the last known bugs have been wrung out, and it is ready for you and I to buy. Well, maybe not completely. It is done, but there are still problems. Check out our detailed analysis of what was sent to manufacturing, and our first impressions. We've got tons of screen shots, including details on things that have changed since RC2. Vista's here, and we've got the goods.
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nVidia Reinvents 3D Graphics World
Dedicated pixel pipelines are dead. That's the message from nVidia, as the company releases the GeForce 8 series architecture, and line of graphics chips. Instead, the company has built a chip that consists of a giant pool of floating point engines, each of which can be allocated to any graphics processing task on an as-needed basis. This results in better usage of those engines, and a far faster product as a result. The new architecture is also designed specifically for DirectX 10 - the Vista-only Direct3D interface that's changing the world of graphics and gaming. We've got an in-depth look at the architecture behind the new 8800, including the details behind "early Z culling", and the new image quality enhancers found in the "Lumenex" subsystem.
Review of the First GeForce 8 Card
Credit graphics card vendor PNY with the prize - they were first to deliver us an 8800-based card that actually worked. We put the new GeForce 8800 GTX to the test, to see how fast it runs, how well it works, and generally whether you should buy it. The verdict? Well you'll have to read the story for all the details, but you know you want one. Find out how great it really is in our story.
Apple MacBook Pro Review
Dual Core makes all the difference inside Apple's 15" Macbook Pro. This elite notebook computer stands up favorably against the competition with a speedy, attractive and easy to use package. Find out why our notebook expert gave it the coveted Editor's Choice award, and why we think this is the notebook to beat in the 15" market.
Intel Delivers Web-based Office Suite
First Google, now Intel. The big chip company has just announced a web-based set of office applications, called SuiteTwo, designed for small and large businesses. The software combines RSS, wikis and blogging, and will be sold through Intel's existing channel. What's in the package? How much will it cost? Our story has all the details.
NTP Goes After Palm Too
Their charges are "dubious", says Palm. But NTP - the patent licensing company that almost brought down RIM, now has Palm and its Treo line of smartphones directly in its sights. It's all about transmitting email wirelessly, and we might be looking at yet another battle where the users lose. Check out our story for the details, but it looks like NTP is up to their old, hated, tricks.


First Review of Microsoft's Zune
Could it unseat Apple? Is there enough new and different about Microsoft's upcoming Zune media player to sway devotees away? Based on our first detailed preview of the Zune, the answer, is, surprisingly, yes. With a great design, easy to use features, wireless and more, this player really delivers a good experience. Check out our detailed review, with tons of pictures, for more on this cool new device. Maybe Apple really does have something to worry about.
What not to Buy in 2006
Choices, choices, choices. As we enter the holiday buying season, you'll be presented with a wide range of things to buy. Some you'll be extremely happy with, and others are better left on the shelf. We've compiled a list of those products that you really shouldn't buy this year, for any amount of money - along with alternatives that'll do the trick. Find out why we're down on Blu-Ray, HD DVD, SD televisions and much more. Don't say we didn't warn you!
All About Power, Chips and Computing
A few years ago we didn't worry about how much power our CPUs consumed, or how to cool them. But that's all changed today, as power consumption is as important as raw throughput - especially if you're using a notebook or building a server farm. In fact, I was talking with some folks from UPS-vendor APC, and they said that soon it'll cost more to power and cool a server than the original purchase price! Check out our detailed explainer, analysis and primer on how CPUs now manage power, and the interactions between the battery, plug, OS and chip to save energy. Ever wonder why movie-playback kills a Celeron M, but works great on a Penium M? All that and more, inside. It's an eye-opener, and will help you buy smart when it comes time to upgrade.
Dell Releases Low Power Desktops
It's not all theory. Low power consumption has become a requirement for many businesses and individuals. And Dell has jumped on the bandwagon with a new line of "Energy Smart" desktops. We've got chapter and verse on these new OptiPlex systems, including photos and how much power customers could have saved. Check out the story, and our analysis of why it's about time, for more.
Xbox 360 Becomes Downloadable Video Hub for Living Room
In a push to replace TiVo and other media servers in the living room, Microsoft has just teamed up with CBS, Viacom, Warner and more to sell and deliver movies, TV shows and other video from the internet to an Xbox 360 console. The programs will be available in both HD and SD, and over 1,000 hours will be available to download by the end of the year. Find out more about this on-demand video server development in our story. Plus we have details on Microsoft's rosy Xbox shipment forecast for the rest of the year. and for next year too. Can you say 15 million units? Read our story for more.

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Make Your Own Personal Stamps
Did you ever want your face on a stamp? Or maybe your dog's? Well now you can do it, courtesy of a new service from Stamps.com - and it's legal too! We put it to the test, and ended up calling it one of our "Cheerlog" picks of the season! Check out how you can create personalized stamps, and get 'em quick before you send out those holiday cards. And don't miss all the "Cheerlog" gear choices at Gearlog.com

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Laptop-to-HDTV Image Quality

If you've ever connected your PC to your TV monitor, you might be a little disappointed in the image quality. Is there anything you can do to improve it? Read today's tip to find out.

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Tuesday, November 07, 2006

A Great Time to Buy a PC; Better Get Your LCDs Soon Too; Spyware Firm Gets Fined 3 Million Bucks

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    By Jim Louderback
   Volume 5, Number 85   

A Great Time to Buy a PC
Walt Mossberg of the Wall Street Journal may think it's a bad time to buy a PC, but I disagree. And a new forecast of PC Sales this holiday season bears me out. It's not good for the companies that make and sell computers, but what's bad for them is good for you and me. Let me explain: our story details how PC sales may falter in the fourth quarter, as many uninformed (or, presumably, informed by the Wall Street Journal) put off purchases. That means climbing inventory, particularly at the high end. But if you're reading this newsletter you are, by definition, smarter than the average PC user. While they wait like lemmings for Microsoft's Vista OS, you can swoop in, buy a wicked fast new PC, and save hundreds during the fire sales coming up over the next 60 days. Check out our story for details on the sales forecasts, and which machines are likely to offer the best deals. And remember when you buy, look for a PC that'll support Vista, and a free upgrade to the new OS. Happy hunting!
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Better Get Your LCDs Soon Too
That's the word from Samsung, who says that a shortage of flat panels might reduce availability and perhaps even drive up prices next year. Our story has comments from Samsung execs, and details on how larger panels are continuing to drive the market.
Spyware Firm Gets Fined 3 Million Bucks
Formerly called 180Solutions, Zango is now poorer 3 million dollars. The company was found guilty of installing nasty software on PCs without permission, and then making it virtually impossible for that software to be removed. The company must do more than just pay up, it has to also make it easier for people to remove the spyware, and can't install software again without permission. Finally, the FTC is getting serious about spyware. Took 'em long enough! Our story has the details.
Cool Pictures From Annual PhotoPlus Show
All the new cameras were there (well, most of them, at least). But software and accessories took center stage at this year's PhotoPlus Expo. We sent our camera analyst, Terry Sullivan, down to check out what was new, and he came back with 14 sweet items that any photographer or camera nut just has to check out. Don't miss his reporter notebook, slideshow and more, right from the show floor.
Car Fans Get Theirs Too
Prefer cars to cameras? No problem, we've got you covered too. DLTV host Patrick Norton stopped by the specialty equipment show in Las Vegas to see all the cool new gear that's integrating PCs and Cars. His slideshow and reporters notebook uncovers all sorts of digital wizardry that will turn your car into a rolling office, entertainment center, high-test hot rod, or rolling node on the information superhighway. Don't miss it!
Office 2007 Finally Done
It's done, says Microsoft, as the company ships the final set of Office 2007 bits off to the manufacturing plants, where it can be burned, packaged and shipped out to the world. I like Office 2007 a lot - the new interface is very usable, and everything works better together. Our story has details on when you can actually get your own copy, and don't miss our full-on review, which explains exactly what we like - and don't like - in the new system.


Microsoft Cuts Linux Deal, Less Evil Than Ever
That's the conclusion of ExtremeTech editor Loyd Case, after he heard of two different moves by the big software company. First, it cut a deal with Novell to enable easier interoperability between Linux and Windows. Our news story has the details on that one. Then Microsoft relaxed its Vista licensing terms. Wow! Read Loyd's analysis of all this, and how Microsoft might be waking up to market realities!
Dvorak Sees Only Tears in Microsoft/Linux Agreement
It's not peace, it's war! That's John C. Dvorak's assessment of the surprise link-up between Novell and Microsoft. Why does he see brickbats in the bordello? It all comes back to Larry Ellison, and the outsize war between Microsoft and Oracle. Read his analysis for a better understanding of how a "shim" lets Microsoft get around the GPL, and produce a "proprietary" Linux version. It's scary reading, but he could be on to something.
Cingular's High Speed PDA/Phone Reviewed
It's a high-speed mobile office, and also a pretty sharp looking phone too. The new 8525 from Cingular (again, who names these things???), includes HSDPA high-speed networking, a fast processor and stereo sound over a Bluetooth headset. It's even got a large querty keyboard although it's not as good as it could be. Check out our review of this nifty new device, along with our slideshow of images, to find out why we gave it an Editors Choice award. It's no Q - but it gets the job done with more power.
Changing of the Guard at Webroot
The popular anti-spyware and malware company has a new chief. Founder David Moll has decided to step down, and will be replaced by the former top exec of McAfee. What's the problem? I talked with David on Friday, and he said it was simple - he's good at startups, but not at growing a company from a billion dollars to enterprise size. He'll be on the board, while the new CEO moves from the board to the hot seat. Our story has the details on the transition, which hopefully will enable the company to not miss a beat.
New Consoles Could Win War of Living Room
This is the month that we finally get to see the new Playstation 3 and Nintendo Wii! These new consoles promise great game play, but they can do so much more. I'm particularly bullish about their ability to serve as the living room entertainment hub. We took a close look at the Wii, PS3 and the Xbox 360 to see how well they serve that need. Should the Media Center PC be afraid? Our story has the details. Plus we just got our hands on the refreshed Xbox 360, which adds 1080p and other neat features. How did it work? Check out our hands on analysis for details.

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Pleo Dinosaur Replaces Aibo as Cutest Robot Ever
I saw this for the first time back in February, when it still looked like it would ship this holiday season. Alas, the rubbery, cuddly Pleo dinosaur won't make it, but it has come a long way. Created by a former Furby inventor, it has a wide range of emotions and actions, and is the exact opposite of the RoboRaptor. For pictures, analysis, and when you can buy one, check out our story. If only they released it this year, you'd forget all about those consoles!
See Me On DL.TV
While Patrick was at Sema, I had a chance to co-host the DL.TV show with Robert Heron. Reviews on the web were decidedly mixed - some loved it, others wished me a speedy return back to the land of the printed word. You can decide for yourself, by stopping by www.dl.tv, and checking out episode 109. Watch it, and decide for yourself if it's interesting, or just plain dull! Oh, and let me put in another plug for the weekly What's New Now podcast, where I go behind the key stories of the week - with Patrick Norton and Roger Chang - to help make sense of all this craziness. Listen to it today, or subscribe via itunes.
Voting Day
One last comment that doesn't involve technology at all. If you're reading this in the US, it's Election Day! And that means you need to get out and vote. Republican, Democrat, Libertarian, Independent, it all doesn't matter. The only thing that matters is that you head to your polling place and cast that vote! Oh, and because I just can't help myself, here's a story with lots of details on where to find voting results on the web. Go vote, and then have fun watching the returns!

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   November 3, 2006
 

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HP Photosmart C3180 All-in-One

Looking for the machine that can meet all your photo printing needs, not to mention your document printing needs... and do a whole lot of other stuff, too? You can print, scan, and copy directly from your memory card, and it's $99.99..


HP Photosmart A432 Portable Photo Printer

Now you can create your own portable photo studio1: Just dock your HP Photosmart M425, M525, M527, M627, R725, R727, R827, R927, or R967 camera on the Photosmart A432 Portable Photo Printer, and you'll soon be printing beautiful, smudge- and fade- resistant 4 x 6" photos. The printer will even charge the camera. It's $129.99, with free shipping.


Garmin Forerunner 301
When you're out running, you shouldn't lose track of where you're going. That can be tough, though, when you hit the sidewalk in a new town. The Garmin Forerunner 301 is a GPS receiver and workout monitor in one.
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    Samsung SyncMaster 193P+
    The SyncMaster 193p Plus offers better-than-average image quality, auto-pivot capabilities, and conveniently located input connections, and its sleek design brings style to the desktop.
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    Logitech Wireless Headphones for MP3
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    Canon PowerShot SD550 Digital Elph
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    These Gadgets Are Runaway Hits; Apple is Still Shufflin' Along; Gmail Goes Mobile; More.

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    These Gadgets Are Runaway Hits
    Running on empty? Running against the wind? Running with the devil? Well, we can't do much for the last one, but this list of gadgets should make the first two slightly more enjoyable. Run, don't walk to PCMag.com.



    Shufflin' Along
    The second-generation iPod shuffle improves on its pack-of-gum shaped predecessor with an anodized aluminum finish, a built-in clip, and a supremely small form factor. It's ideal for working out and will make a great stocking stuffer this holiday season, and it won't hurt your wallet. Get all the details on PCMag.com.



    Gmail Goes Mobile
    We've seen a ton of mobile e-mail apps executed with varying degrees of success, so we were a bit wary about Google's Sprint-friendly entry into the field. Can the company translate the Gmail magic onto a mobile phone near you? Check out our review to find out.



    Microsoft to Support Open-Source Linux with Novell
    Microsoft makes open-source, not war, allowing users to run virtualized Linux on Windows and vice versa. We always knew the Redmond crew had a thing for penguins. Waddle on over to PCMag.com for more on the announcement.



    "Google-Bombing" Gets Political
    Is your candidate da' bomb? Well, thanks to a few zealous activists and bloggers, he or she may be. Find out how search engine algorithms may be affecting the elections over at PCMag.com.



    Cingular Launches Music Service
    The country's largest wireless carrier is rolling out a service compatible with some of the top music services, like Napster, Yahoo! Music, MobiRadio, and streaming XM Radio. So why is Sascha Segan confused? Find out at PCMag.com.



    Costa Living: Spime and the Shape of Things to Come
    You thought the end of Pop!Tech was the end of Dan Costa's Pop!Tech reporting? Friends, you can take the man out of the conference, but you can't take the blog out of the man. Costa discusses Bruce Sterling, the future, and yes, all things spime over on Gearlog.



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    Want to cut costs, improve communications, reduce paperwork, and say bye-bye to administrative headaches? In today's tip, we've got 12 technologies that can rocket your small business ahead of the competition.

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    Intel Quad-Core Arrives; Valve Redesigns Games for Quad Core; PayPal Gets Bombed

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       November 2 2006 Volume 5, Number 84   

    Intel Quad-Core Arrives
    If you thought two cores were good, then what about four? That's the question, and Intel, today, has the answer. The company has just released the first Quad-Core chips, and of course we have chapter, verse, and reviews of the first systems. So how well do these new four-on-the-floor chips perform? Our story has the chip architecture details, and explores the quad-controversy - are these really true quad-cores? Plus we've got reviews of the first two systems - from Dell and Gateway -- running that super-fast chip. Read all about it here first!
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    Valve Redesigns Games for Quad Core
    There will be many reasons to adopt a Quad Core CPU, but it looks like gaming will be the first killer application. Valve Software, the makers of Half Life 2 and the Steam online distribution engine sees big benefits in Quad Core, calling it "more than twice as interesting as Dual Core." We've got an in-depth look at what Valve is doing, and why they think this is "the most significant development since 3D cards." Heady words, but Valve is backing it up. We've got the details on their approach, and why they love it.
    PayPal Gets Bombed
    Yes, literally. Someone lit off a bomb outside of PayPal's San Jose headquarters, and it's turned into a real scare inside Silicon Valley. Luckily no one was hurt, but the company has put a gag order on all employees, so details are trickling out like taffy. Our story has the details we've got today, but the authorities are on the case, and claim to have some good leads. We'll keep you up to date on the story!
    Google Buys JotSpot
    So did they buy the technology, or did they just want to "acquire" Excite and JotSpot founder Joe Kraus? That's the big question in the latest Google purchase, of programmable Wiki vendor JotSpot. I visited JotSpot in its early days, and was impressed with the beginnings - it was like marrying the early dBase language with a Wiki core. I felt (and still do) that JotSpot needs easier-to-use development tools, but the concept was sound. Why did Google buy them? Our story has the details on that. How much did they pay? The principals are mum, but rumor has it that the cost was about 50 million - a rounding error for Google.
    Secret Wiki Used to Spy on World
    The Defense Department likes Wikipedia and the whole wiki concept so much, it just launched its own super-secret version, called Intellipedia. It includes 28,000 pages, and 3600 registered users from 16 different intelligence agencies in the US. What's inside? The State Department's annual country reports on terrorism, details on national security risks, and probably details on where you had dinner last night. Our story has the details, but unfortunately we don't have a log in for you to try. But I wish we did!
    Cingular Launches Mobile Music Service
    So much for the rumors of Cingular hooking up with iTunes. The big US cellphone provider has decided to go it alone, developing its own music service. Well, not completely alone - they've teamed up with satellite radio provider XM to deliver music channels to cell phones, along with Napster and Yahoo. Just no Apple. Is this a good idea? Our story has the details, but perhaps the phone really will become the all-in-one device after all.


    Symantec Launches Security for Smart Phones
    Somewhere, in a box in my basement, I have a copy of Norton's first anti-virus product for mobile phones. It never took off. But now the company is trying again, this time with a product focused on Microsoft Smartphones. The new Windows Mobile security software is now available - although so far the flood of cell phone malware hasn't materialized. Product looking for market? Prescient software? Read our story, and then you decide.
    Grammy Awards Group Comes Up With Seven Music Downloading Tips
    Don't be evil. That's the general gist of the seven rules developed by a group of music industry vets. Designed as a kinder, gentler version of the RIAA's tough love, the seven rules are designed to find a middle ground between the combative music industry and the embittered music consuming public. It'll probably fail, but at least they are trying. Check out our story on the seven rules, along with the new website that tries to make a difference. My favorite is rule number six: "Offer What Piracy Doesn't" - gee, if it was that easy, they'd have already figured it out, right?
    Dvorak Misses the GPS Point
    John hates GPS devices. That much is clear from his recent tirade. But in amidst the ridicule and scorn are some surprisingly good ideas, including replacing the lame turn-by-turn voice with Homer Simpson or his uber-boss Montgomery Burns. But he's really down on the technology. Check out his diatribe to find out why, and then leave your own comments for him in the forum.
    Building a Fun Gaming System
    Looking for a little spice in your PC life? Check out our latest build it project, which aims to put together an SLI gaming system that's not too expensive, but has a wide range of interesting capabilities. It's not expensive, but it does deliver some really good performance at a great price. It also includes some nifty, fun extras. Read the story for details on the system, and how to build it yourself.

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    Free Online Seminar Focuses on Delivering Tech Support
    If you provide consulting services to others, you will definitely enjoy this free online seminar we're having next week. It focuses on how one consulting company made a boatload of money using remote support and remote sales tools. Word of caution, the event is sponsored by the company that makes the tool - but as long as you take that grain of salt with your attendance you'll likely get a lot out of it. At the very least, you can see what a leading IT consulting firm is doing to help drive revenue and reduce costs. You can find out more about the free event, and sign up, here.


    Car Personality Affects How You Drive
    It's called "Auto-anthropomorphism", or the tendency of drivers to think of their cars as living, breathing beings. And that internalization of a car's personality affects how you drive. So if you think your car is a friendly sort, like my own "silver bullet", you drive better than if you think it's a nasty, hulking brute. Check out our story for the details, but that car personality may be driving you to distraction.

    That's it for today's What's New Now. Remember, you can always read the same stuff online at the blog--www.whatsnewnow.com. Or subscribe to the RSS feed.

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