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Microsoft posts preview versions of server bundles

John Fontana — 2008-05-13T00:00:00Z

Microsoft Tuesday released a preview version of its Essential Business Server bundle aimed at small and midsize businesses and said a preview of its revamped Small Business Server 2008 would come in the next few weeks.

Pioneer to end Plasma display production

Martyn Williams — 2008-05-13T00:00:00Z

Japan's Pioneer plans to end production of plasma display panels as part of a restructuring program to return its operations to profit, it said Tuesday.

Apple to take iPhone nonexclusive in Australia and India

Sumner Lemon — 2008-05-12T00:00:00Z

Apple's iPhone will be available from more than one mobile operator in Australia and India later this year, further signs that Apple is breaking with its history of exclusive iPhone distribution agreements with operators in other markets.

iPod case roundup: classic mashup

2008-05-09T00:00:00Z

Although we usually group our iPod case reviews based on the type of case--leather, waterproof, exercise, and the like--when the dust settled and the teams were chosen, there were a few stray eggs...rebels without a category, if you will. I've taken these renegade cases for the iPod classic and lumped them into a group of their own. Here, we take a look at representatives from a variety of case types: an iPod pouch, a leather covering, a silicone wrap, and a protective shell. All four cases fit both the 80GB and 160GB iPod classic.

Toshiba eyes fuel cells, Cell-based TV by 2009

Martyn Williams — 2008-05-09T00:00:00Z

Toshiba plans to begin mass production of Direct Methanol Fuel Cells by March next year and to have a television based on the powerful Cell microprocessor on sale before the end of the same year, it said Thursday.

Gran Turismo series shipments hit 50 million

Martyn Williams — 2008-05-09T00:00:00Z

Shipments of the Gran Turismo series of car racing games edged past the 50 million unit mark at the end of April, Sony said Friday.

RIM BlackBerry Pearl 8120 (T-Mobile) PDA phone

2008-05-09T00:00:00Z

T-Mobile isn't the first U.S. carrier to offer the Wi-Fi-equipped BlackBerry Pearl 8120 (AT&T Wireless launched its 8120 earlier this year), but T-Mobile's version has a decidedly consumer spin. Thanks to T-Mobile's innovative HotSpot@Home technology, this Pearl also lets you make VoIP calls over Wi-Fi.

Samsung launches HD flash camcorder with slow-motion video

Martyn Williams — 2008-05-09T00:00:00Z

Samsung has launched a high-definition (HD) video camera that can also snap high-resolution digital photos and take smooth slow-motion video.

Shuttle KPC K4500 Compact PC

2008-05-08T00:00:00Z

Shuttle's $199 KPC K4500 is a testament to ever-improving computer production techniques and design. With its skin on, it looks like a standard breadbox-size system--a type of PC whose interior tends to be a rat's nest of cables, riser cards, and support members. But the K45 manages to combine a small exterior with a roomy interior.

First look: Samsung's Glyde phone

2008-05-08T00:00:00Z

An admitted fan of touch screen interfaces, I've found a lot like about the new Samsung Glyde SCH-u940 for Verizon, and I've found a lot to like. The phone--Samsung's first touch screen phone for consumers--has an array of features. And, it feels lightweight and comfortable in the hand (not surprising given that it weighs just 4.1 ounces and measures 4.1 by 2 by .7 inches).

Is your data center ready for tomorrow's applications?

2004-04-12T00:00:00Z

Click here to see what Gartner, Network World and other experts say about the new data center.