Archive for October, 2007
The fastest Vista laptop is a MACBOOK Pro…WTF?
Oct 31st
So get this one PCWorld does a lot of laptop testing and they have concluded that The Macbook Pro runs Vista better then any other machine!
The fastest Windows Vista notebook we’ve tested this year is a Mac. Try that again: The fastest Windows Vista notebook we’ve tested this year–or for that matter, ever–is a Mac. Not a Dell, not a Toshiba, not even an Alienware.
The $2419 (plus the price of a copy of Windows Vista, of course) MacBook Pro’s PC WorldBench 6 Beta 2 score of 88 beats Gateway’s E-265M by a single point, but the MacBook’s score is far more impressive simply because Apple couldn’t care less whether you run Windows. Full Review.
Why does this give me the creeps? I know I know it is Halloween and all but this sent a chill up my spine. Apple makes better Windows hardware than any PC manufacturer – how can that be? Say it ain’t so guys… With the way things are going my next laptop might just well be a MBP! Wow I never thought I would say that let alone post it.
The dark side is calling… Actually I can never remember is Apple the dark side or is it Windows? Meh! They are all evil.
Happy Halloween From Everyone @ AskTheAdmin!
Is this the Google gPhone?
Oct 31st
So apparently the rumor mill is cranking again and this time it’s Google that has everyone running their mouths…
We found this picture over @ theindiastreet.com and they are reporting that China’s E28 will be Google’s official manufacturer of their coveted gPhone (Now that just doesn’t look right).
I think it is a lot more possible that
- E28 is looking for a little attention
- E28 wants you to know their name. Oh wait…
- IndiaStreet made up the information then got the scoop on the blogosphere…
What do you think?
A reader writes to us with this shot of a different phone:
From their site:
we’ve just confirmed a tip from an industry insider that China’s e28 is going to be Google’s Gphone software and handset manufacturer (this is from one source only – not two as we usually receive). We have not been able to confirm whether the Chinese smart phone manufacturer will have the exclusive Gphone software and handset rights. E28 is a leading provider of mobile Linux convergence technology and will fit the Google mantra of keeping everything open.
e28’s road map includes a statement about the “Era of Convergence” where converged media, converged networks, and converged devices all interact seamlessly. They also plan to implement a robust wireless VoIP system that will reshape the entire mobile industry. One has to wonder how Verizon will react to a VOIP phone unless they are receiving a cut.
e28 and partner NewStep recently completed testing of a seamless handoff of GSM/VoIP interoperability over WLAN and cellular networks and may be another reason Google chose e28 as their manufacturer. In a recent press release, NewStep Network announced their solution for fixed-mobile convergence (FMC) can now provide customers with a fully-VCC (Voice Call Continuity) compliant handset running on a Linux open source operating system from E28.
Roger Kung, chairman and CEO of E28 Limited said, “We recognize the value of assured interoperability between NewStep’s leading FMC solution and our advanced open source handsets optimized for price/performance and deployment flexibility.” NewStep currently offers its’ patented, carrier-class CSN server-based software platform in two versions—the CSN30 for enterprises and small carriers, and the CSN1000 for large carriers. Both platforms converge services across diverse networks to enable subscribers to have a single number, single voicemail, simultaneous ringing across multiple phones and other features like corporate extension dialing, from a single handset. [Continue Reading]
Is this the Google gPhone?
Oct 31st
So apparently the rumor mill is cranking again and this time it’s Google that has everyone running their mouths…
We found this picture over @ theindiastreet.com and they are reporting that China’s E28 will be Google’s official manufacturer of their coveted gPhone (Now that just doesn’t look right).
I think it is a lot more possible that
- E28 is looking for a little attention
- E28 wants you to know their name. Oh wait…
- IndiaStreet made up the information then got the scoop on the blogosphere…
What do you think?
A reader writes to us with this shot of a different phone:
From their site:
we’ve just confirmed a tip from an industry insider that China’s e28 is going to be Google’s Gphone software and handset manufacturer (this is from one source only – not two as we usually receive). We have not been able to confirm whether the Chinese smart phone manufacturer will have the exclusive Gphone software and handset rights. E28 is a leading provider of mobile Linux convergence technology and will fit the Google mantra of keeping everything open.
e28’s road map includes a statement about the “Era of Convergence” where converged media, converged networks, and converged devices all interact seamlessly. They also plan to implement a robust wireless VoIP system that will reshape the entire mobile industry. One has to wonder how Verizon will react to a VOIP phone unless they are receiving a cut.
e28 and partner NewStep recently completed testing of a seamless handoff of GSM/VoIP interoperability over WLAN and cellular networks and may be another reason Google chose e28 as their manufacturer. In a recent press release, NewStep Network announced their solution for fixed-mobile convergence (FMC) can now provide customers with a fully-VCC (Voice Call Continuity) compliant handset running on a Linux open source operating system from E28.
Roger Kung, chairman and CEO of E28 Limited said, “We recognize the value of assured interoperability between NewStep’s leading FMC solution and our advanced open source handsets optimized for price/performance and deployment flexibility.” NewStep currently offers its’ patented, carrier-class CSN server-based software platform in two versions—the CSN30 for enterprises and small carriers, and the CSN1000 for large carriers. Both platforms converge services across diverse networks to enable subscribers to have a single number, single voicemail, simultaneous ringing across multiple phones and other features like corporate extension dialing, from a single handset. [Continue Reading]
Top 10 Geeky Costumes for Halloween 2007
Oct 31st
Compiled from AtA writers Halloween past – We bring you the top ten geeky costume awards. Sadly more than a few were worn by yours truly (no, not Cat-5 Woman).
How do you geek out? What are you going as this year?
- Pop Up Blocker Man
- Cat-5e Woman or for a couple Network Jack Plate Woman and Cat-6 Man. For extra geek points be able to connect.
- I have one word for you – Lumbergh.
- SPAM! C’mon spam is pretty scary.
- A Raid Array with hot swappable pants (aka breakaway pants).
- A Pirate bay pirate… (Arrrrrrr where me bit-torrents?)
- The human 24-in-1 card reader. (Beware of people wanting to put things in your slots…)
- Router Boy (You can wear your TiVo antennas outside – FINALLY!)
- RIAA Henchman / Henchwoman
- A working iPhone – go ahead touch me with two fingers.
And this one is a bonus and easily my favorite -
- Be your favorite Nigerian business man who wants to make you rich! Just suit up and when someone asks you who you are go into your rant:
Hello Sir and thank you for asking me about my situation. My name is Mr.Moses Odiaka.I work in the credit and accounts department of Union Bank of NigeriaPlc,Lagos, Nigeria. I speak to you in respect of a foreign customer with a Domicilliary account. His name is Engineer Manfred Becker. He was among those who died in a plane crash here in Nigeria during the reign of late General Sani Abacha. I need your helps in getting this money into the United States. For your trouble I will give you 10% of the account in excess of 11 million u.s. dollars. If they let you get that far – follow up with trick or treat :)
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