http://www.clubedorock.org Just another WordPress weblog Sat, 04 Sep 2010 05:03:17 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Yeah, I know, I know: Blu-ray. "The answer is yes, if you're asking, 'Are these the prices we're going with this Christmas?'" Hirai told the Financial Times. "When you really compare apples to apples, then I think we have a very good value proposition." Do I get enough out of my Playstation ... http://www.clubedorock.org/index.php/2010/09/04/sony-must-drop-ps3-pricing-for-christmas/ The Google Apps Connector promises to push Gmail messages within 60 seconds, and sync in-box actions like assigning labels and archiving messages. You'll also be able to search contacts from the company's global address list, a huge bonus for mobile workers. Synchronization between the Google Calendar and the BlackBerry calendar ... http://www.clubedorock.org/index.php/2010/08/29/corporate-blackberrys-to-get-google-apps-syncing/ The U.S. PC market is beginning to have less influence on the global market, according to IDC's Worldwide Quarterly PC Tracker. "The main issue is the economic situation in the U.S.," said Doug Bell, PC analyst for IDC. "It was the only region really impacted by the recession scare." Corporate IT ... http://www.clubedorock.org/index.php/2010/08/24/pc-shipment-growth-in-u-s-slow-healthy-everywher/ And, clearly, many of Microsoft and Yahoo's businesses would benefit from greater scale a point Johnson brought up frequently in the interview and on a conference call with financial analysts. The companies already have instant messaging that is interoperable, but a single product would doubtlessly be more attractive. In search, ... http://www.clubedorock.org/index.php/2010/08/23/cultural-differences-loom-large-in-microsoft-yahoo/ The Nokia 6131 always seemed liked a decent cell phone. I never got the chance to actually review it, but when I examined its AT&T cousin, the 6126, I gave it a "very good" rating. For the first few days, the 6126 worked fine. Though it's not the fanciest handset around, ... http://www.clubedorock.org/index.php/2010/08/23/when-good-cell-phones-go-bad/ Key features of the Panasonic DMP-BD35: While the step-up features on the DMP-BD55 look pretty minor, we're happy to see this kind of product differentiation on Blu-ray players. The majority of home theater fans don't need 7.1 analog outputs--and can opt for the cheaper DMP-BD35--while the few people that do need ... http://www.clubedorock.org/index.php/2010/08/23/panasonic-announces-dmp-bd35-dmp-bd55-blu-ray-pla/ In an internal e-mail obtained by CNET News.com, Denton explained the sale: "To be blunt: they each had their editorial successes; but someone else will have better luck selling the advertising than we did." New York blog czar Nick Denton, founder and publisher of Gawker Media, is selling three of the ... http://www.clubedorock.org/index.php/2010/08/23/gawker-media-slims-its-blog-network/ The point is that these computers need to be uniquely human; they need to act as extensions of our five senses, present us with information, and be usable in a way that naturally makes sense. The point-and-click menu-driven environment of desktop or notebook applications is not going to fly ... http://www.clubedorock.org/index.php/2010/08/23/computers-for-the-people/ Who said nerds eat onlyjunk, never exercise, and rack up 1-900 bills while living in their parents' pool houses? Well, now we know at least one of those isn't true. (Credit: Odyssey) Pro BMX rider Aaron Ross partnered with Odyssey to produce this signature BMX set that features a clever keyboard pattern ... http://www.clubedorock.org/index.php/2010/08/23/odyssey-bikes-teams-up-with-aaron-ross-rolls-out/ (Credit: Candace Lombardi/CNET Networks) "Rod has been an integral part of iRobot over the years, playing a large role in the company's success. We are fortunate that he will continue to be a part of the company, lending his expertise and knowledge to our roadmap forward," Angle said in a statement. iRobot will ... http://www.clubedorock.org/index.php/2010/08/23/irobot-co-founder-to-step-down/