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Phoronix: Linux, Food, Social Networks & Economics | Posted on: 24/07/2009 @ 23:30

Before you head on over to our latest articles or news stories to read about the Intel Celeron E1400, the features of Phoronix Test Suite 2.0, or to request a beta key for a new Linux game, we have a few reminders we would like to get across before the weekend. First off, if you enjoy the content we produce, all of the Linux benchmarking that we carry out, and all of the work that goes into the ...

Review: Panasonic Toughbook CF-F8 | Posted on: 20/07/2009 @ 10:00

The CF-F8 ToughBook is in the lowest of Panasonic's four categories: it's a 'business rugged' model. This means that it can take a tumble from a rather modest 30cm, and it's also spill-proof. Panasonic claims that if you spill a glass of water on the keyboard not a single drop will penetrate the interior of the laptop. It must be said, though, that since none of the connectors or slots have ...

Virgin Media’s Next Generation Network Makes UK Broadband History | Posted on: 18/07/2009 @ 23:00

Virgin Media’s Next Generation Network Makes UK Broadband History UK’s first high-speed network complete New 50Mb pricing now below £30 Virgin Media trials higher upstream speeds Launch of first Virgin Media branded laptop Virgin Media [...]

Virgin Media’s Next Generation Network Makes UK Broadband History | Posted on: 17/07/2009 @ 9:10

Virgin Media’s Next Generation Network Makes UK Broadband History UK’s first high-speed network complete New 50Mb pricing now below £30 Virgin Media trials higher upstream speeds Launch of first Virgin Media branded laptop Virgin Media [...]

NASA Space Shuttle Endeavour Attempts Launch Again Today | Posted on: 13/07/2009 @ 14:00

NASA Space Shuttle Endeavour which was originally planned to launch in June, and then got grounded time after time because of a gas leak, was unable to launch again this Saturday even after the gas leak was resolved. This time, mother nature was to blame as bad storms rolled into Kennedy Space Center forcing NASA to delay another 24 hours.

QNAP TS-809 Pro 8-Bay SATA NAS | Posted on: 10/07/2009 @ 16:46

QNAP TS-809 Pro 8-Bay SATA NAS Not every enterprise needs a file server to fit their needs; sometimes storage is the primary concern. Network Attached Storage (NAS) servers have helped corporate IT professionals delivery massive storage capacity at a price more in touch with a basic workstation. QNAP, a pioneer in NAS products, is the first to offer a an unmatched level of network storage. The ...

Review: Panasonic TX-P42V10 | Posted on: 08/07/2009 @ 11:40

Panasonic's widget TV platform is VieraCast, in line with its range of Viera LCD and plasma screens. The TX-PV42V10 is a classy-looking 42in plasma using Panasonic's NeoPDP panel – a new technology that reduces the thickness, weight and energy consumption of the panel but retains brightness. Besides an Ethernet port for networking, the TV has four HDMI ports (one side mounted), SD card ...

Synology DS209 Network Attached Storage | Posted on: 08/07/2009 @ 11:11

Synology has been in the network attached storage business for nearly a decade and they are often regarded as one of the best at what they do. Don't let the simple look of the DS209 fool you, this baby packs a very powerful punch.

EVGA Killer Xeno Pro: The Impact of Network Offloading | Posted on: 03/07/2009 @ 9:30

Bigfoot Networks has a new generation of more affordable high performance network cards. These add some features beyond the original, but are they worth it?...

NASA Begins Filling Space Shuttle With Fuel for Leak Testing | Posted on: 01/07/2009 @ 13:31

NASA today began filling the space shuttle Endeavour's fuel tank to perform leak tests to make sure the shuttle is finally ready to launch on July 11th.NASA crew began filling a half-million gallons of the liquid hydrogen and oxygen into the main external fuel tank this morning in preparations for the tests.During the shuttle launch attempts last month, gas leaked from a plate on the fuel tank ...