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Can I use a netbook as my everyday work machine? Part II
Comment So far, the netbook was doing a fair job, but where it really comes into its own - where it shines above the rest and makes me wonder why everyone doesn't run straight out and buy one of these machines - is battery... [09 Nov 2009]
Photos: New BlackBerry Bold-ly goes for European design
Photo According to Lazaridis, the things that really matter to smartphone consumers are coverage, battery-life, reliability and security. The company claims the battery offers six hours of GSM... [21 Oct 2009]
Cheat Sheet: Windows 7
Cheat Sheet Microsoft has also been working with computer makers to improve system performance in general, including more rapid recovery from problems if they occur, and power-saving features to help extend battery... [20 Oct 2009]
Reducing the Complexity of Sub-Band ADPCM Coding to Enable High-Quality Audio Streaming From Mobile Devices
White Paper Although the consumer is increasingly demanding higher audio quality, devices such as portable media players and wireless headsets also demand low computational complexity, low power dissipation and practical transmission bit-rates to... [02 Oct 2009]
Battery Technology for Data Centers and Network Rooms: VRLA Reliability and Safety
White Paper This white paper explores how the technology affects overall battery life and system reliability. The Valve Regulated lead-Acid (VRLA) battery is the predominant choice for small and... [01 Oct 2009]
TechNet Webcast: Windows 7 Feature Overview (Level 200)
White Paper The presenter will also discuss data protection enhancements such as Bitlocker and Bitlocker To Go, core security improvements to help secure the desktop platform, and power efficiency improvements to reduce energy costs and improve... [01 Oct 2009]
Dell ditches the wires with Latitude Z for business
News The secondary processor - used mostly in smartphones - also draws much less power than a more robust desktop or notebook processor and so while it's running in the background it doesn't drain the battery as fast: using... [29 Sep 2009]
The PC is past it: Computing power is everywhere, says Intel
News Chip technology used to be focused around speed, size and improved battery life, Otellini noted. At the Intel Developer Forum (IDF) in San Francisco, chief executive Paul Otellini left attendees with a... [24 Sep 2009]
Photos: 10 of the best mini laptops
Photo It's been around for a fair while now but the 1000HE is still worth considering for your netbook cash - not least because it boasts up to nine and a half hours of battery life. There's a 10.2-inch... [21 Sep 2009]
Mobile Battery Life Solutions for Windows 7: A Guide for Portable Platform Professionals
White Paper This paper outlines issues and solutions for advancing battery life for portable computers that run the Windows 7 operating system. This paper is an updated version of the Mobile Battery... [16 Sep 2009]
Using PowerCfg to Evaluate System Energy Efficiency
White Paper Similarly, IT professionals can use these PowerCfg enhancements to diagnose and resolve end-user problems with portable computer battery life and desktop energy efficiency. This paper provides... [16 Sep 2009]
Weekend Gadget Watch: Logitech Wireless Mouse M505
Photo Notched wheel allows for vertical and horizontal scrolling; Unifying receiver pairs easily with other compatible Logitech peripherals; power button conserves battery life Considering hitting the shops at... [11 Sep 2009]
Nokia's new mobiles take aim at Facebooking music lovers
News This new, smaller N97 has a shorter battery life than the earlier device and also less memory (8GB compared to 32GB), and a smaller touchscreen display. Nokia, the world's largest maker of mobile phones,... [03 Sep 2009]
Battery life: Windows 7 leaves Vista for dust
News At a demo on Tuesday, Microsoft showed two identical laptops playing the same DVD, with the Windows 7-equipped laptop getting 20 per cent better battery life than one running Windows Vista. Microsoft and... [02 Sep 2009]
Energy-Efficient Platforms: Designing Devices Using the New Power Management Extensions for Interconnects
White Paper Consumers of mobile platforms demand the same performance as desktops but also view battery life and small form factors as very important usability factors. With Energy Star active and idle power... [30 Aug 2009]
