[Latest CPU] - - New Merom-based MacBooks to boost orders at Asustek and Quanta, says paper

New Merom-based MacBooks to boost orders at Asustek and Quanta, says paper
Digi Times - Aug 10 10:09 PM
Sources at PC and notebook component makers indicated that Apple will launch its MacBook laptops using Intel's new 64-bit Merom CPU in September, with associated OEM makers, such as Asustek and Quanta Computer, expected to benefit from that, according to a Chinese-language Commercial Times report.Save to My Web

AMD Athlon 64 X2 3600+ in channel for US$149, price cut to follow
Digi Times - Aug 09 9:41 PM
As earlier expected, AMD started shipping its Socket AM2 Athlon 64 X2 3600+ dual-core CPU to channel partners ahead of the original schedule. The processor is priced at US$149 in the channel, but the price is subject to change, according to distributors.Save to My Web

Osram to focus R&D on OLEDs for lighting
EETimes - Aug 10 11:54 AM
Osram GmbH said Thursday (Aug. 10) it would concentrate its research and development work on organic light emitting diodes (OLEDs) with the aim of applying this technology also to general illumination.Save to My Web

Manage your movie with Celtx
NewsForge - Aug 11 10:14 AM
Add Celtx to your software toolbox, then get ready to sign the standard "rich and famous" contract. Celtx is media pre-production software for writing screenplays and keeping track of all the details that make up the production of a movie, theatrical production, or animation project.Save to My Web

AMD Athlon 64 X2 3600+ in channel for $149, price cut to follow
TG Daily - Aug 11 8:25 AM
As earlier expected, AMD started shipping its Socket AM2 Athlon 64 X2 3600+ dual-core CPU to channel partners ahead of the original schedule. Save to My Web

Blue Pill Myth Debunked
Slashdot - Aug 12 6:43 AM
njyoder writes "As previously posted about, Joanna Rutkowska claimed to have discovered an allegedly undetectable vulnerability in Vista that takes advantage of AMD cpu's virtualization capabilities. a virtualization professional (Anthony Liguori of the Xen project) has now voiced his opinion to state this is bunkum. There are two parts two this the ability to take over the machine and Save to My Web

Review: Zalman Reserator 1 Plus Passive Computer Water Cooli
Overclockers Club - Aug 10 9:25 PM
Tweaknews - "The Reserator 1 Plus from Zalman is a niche product, aimed at the silent computing crowd. As such, this product does an excellent job. It's silent, has adequate cooling performance and comes complete with CPU and VGA cooling solutions.Save to My Web

Dell faces fraud allegations in China
AFP via Yahoo! News - Aug 11 5:59 AM
Dell, the world's leading personal computer maker, could be hit with multiple lawsuits in China for alleged false advertising of its popular laptop computers, state press has reported.Save to My Web

Sales Tax Holiday begins Friday
Selma Times-Journal - Aug 13 10:37 PM
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AMD's CTO appointed to On Semi's board
EETimes - Aug 11 4:06 PM
Phil Hester, chief technology officer at Advanced Micro Devices, has joined the board of directors of On Semiconductor.Save to My Web