http://apcmag.com/ APC Magazine covers the latest in computing with a critical, independent eye to help you make the most of your tech dollar. http://apcmag.com//toshiba_announces_amdbased_laptops.htm http://apcmag.com//toshiba_announces_amdbased_laptops.htm

Intel's now no longer the only one playing tumble with one of the world's largest sellers of notebook PCs -- AMD has got a foot in the door with Toshiba.]]> Fri, 01 Jun 2007 02:31:47 +1000 http://apcmag.com//minority_report_screen_for_all.htm http://apcmag.com//minority_report_screen_for_all.htm

Microsoft has unveiled 'Surface.' It's futuristic touch screen computing like you've never seen before, or an Apple iPhone that's the size of a table and costs $10K, depending on your angle.]]> Thu, 31 May 2007 08:54:19 +1000 http://apcmag.com//could_ibms_power6_tech_be_used_in_gpus.htm http://apcmag.com//could_ibms_power6_tech_be_used_in_gpus.htm

Launching the fastest microprocessor ever built, IBM says it's discovered a way to double the speed of a processor while still using the same amount of power. Will tomorrow's electricity-gluttonous graphics cards use this same technology?]]> Thu, 24 May 2007 09:38:58 +1000 http://apcmag.com//large_laptop_hdds_not_for_australia.htm http://apcmag.com//large_laptop_hdds_not_for_australia.htm

Laptops are slowly increasing in storage capacity and 250GB HDDs are now on the market. But Aussies can't get one, it seems.]]> Mon, 07 May 2007 10:33:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//seagate_in_stink_with_hitachi_over_worlds_first_1tb_drive.htm http://apcmag.com//seagate_in_stink_with_hitachi_over_worlds_first_1tb_drive.htm

One of Hitachi's distributors has unveiled the 'world's first' 1TB hard drive, but Seagate is seeing red, and is adamant that it will be first.]]> Tue, 01 May 2007 06:29:53 +1000 http://apcmag.com//4gb_on_one_stick_of_ram.htm http://apcmag.com//4gb_on_one_stick_of_ram.htm

Samsung announces it has created one gloriously gigantic stick of system memory thanks to a newly developed technology. It involves lasers.]]> Mon, 23 Apr 2007 15:29:47 +1000 http://apcmag.com//new_sata_standard_unveiled_pata_turns_in_grave_emits_small_whimper.htm http://apcmag.com//new_sata_standard_unveiled_pata_turns_in_grave_emits_small_whimper.htm

Will the new revision of SATA finally do away with separate power and data cables? We went straight to the top of SATA-IO and asked the tough questions.]]> Tue, 10 Apr 2007 21:34:25 +1000 http://apcmag.com//ati_to_include_hd_audio_on_hdmi_radeon_cards.htm http://apcmag.com//ati_to_include_hd_audio_on_hdmi_radeon_cards.htm

It seems everyone now wants a slice of Creative's almost exclusively-held discreet sound card pie. ATI's next graphics card features a fully-blown HD audio processor.]]> Sat, 07 Apr 2007 14:34:09 +1000 http://apcmag.com//world_first_28_lcd_ticks_at_3ms.htm http://apcmag.com//world_first_28_lcd_ticks_at_3ms.htm

Beaming at the sides, Viewsonic today launches what it calls the world's first 28-inch LCD monitor, and it features a tasty response time.]]> Mon, 02 Apr 2007 07:08:59 +1000 http://apcmag.com//gigabyte_hunts_shoots_fox_claim.htm http://apcmag.com//gigabyte_hunts_shoots_fox_claim.htm

Almost as soon as we'd published our look at the bust-up between ASUS and Gigabyte, Gigabyte has shot through its belated explanation.]]> Mon, 02 Apr 2007 02:31:27 +1000 http://apcmag.com//gigabyteasus_joint_venture_dumped_is_foxconn_behind_the_whole_thing.htm http://apcmag.com//gigabyteasus_joint_venture_dumped_is_foxconn_behind_the_whole_thing.htm

Gigabyte has pulled the plug on its unusual joint venture with ASUS, providing empty reasons for doing so. What's the real reason? It's a juicy one...]]> Thu, 29 Mar 2007 09:12:53 +1000 http://apcmag.com//fingersized_projector_for_phones.htm http://apcmag.com//fingersized_projector_for_phones.htm

Texas Instruments demonstrates the prototype of a tiny next-generation DLP projector that can easily fit in a mobile phone.]]> Thu, 29 Mar 2007 00:16:28 +1000 http://apcmag.com//seagate_takes_a_dip_in_data_recovery.htm http://apcmag.com//seagate_takes_a_dip_in_data_recovery.htm

Seagate has opened up its first Australian data recovery wing. It can recoveranything. That's nice, but could you please repeat the price again?]]> Tue, 27 Mar 2007 05:57:11 +1000 http://apcmag.com//msi_sings_twinkle_little_xfi.htm http://apcmag.com//msi_sings_twinkle_little_xfi.htm

Micro-Star International (MSI) shows off its new gem, the P6N Diamond. It's the first of many to include Creative's X-Fi audio chip onboard.]]> Thu, 22 Mar 2007 21:32:48 +1000 http://apcmag.com//asus_makes_noise_with_sound_card.htm http://apcmag.com//asus_makes_noise_with_sound_card.htm

ASUS has dropped a bombshell. It's making a gaming sound card and it's doing so in direct competition with Creative.]]> Mon, 19 Mar 2007 06:08:28 +1000 http://apcmag.com//directx_10_power_supply_emerges.htm http://apcmag.com//directx_10_power_supply_emerges.htm

In Australia, Enermax has just launched a new series of power supplies it says are the world's first DX10-ready power supplies. Oh really now?]]> Fri, 16 Mar 2007 03:36:43 +1000 http://apcmag.com//dell_offers_free_hardware_upgrades.htm http://apcmag.com//dell_offers_free_hardware_upgrades.htm

Dell is offering owners of its infamous XPS 700 enthusiast system free motherboard upgrades and even the option to upgrade to quad-core, complete with free on-site installation. Is it the beginning of the new, upgrade-friendly Dell?]]> Mon, 12 Mar 2007 03:46:26 +1000 http://apcmag.com//dell_relents_on_dodgy_insurance_policy.htm http://apcmag.com//dell_relents_on_dodgy_insurance_policy.htm

Remember Adam Bolte, the Dell owner who discovered Dell's CompleteCover insurance policy didn't cover his laptop -- even though Dell sold it to him with the laptop? He's had a win against the computer giant.]]> Fri, 09 Mar 2007 09:31:56 +1000 http://apcmag.com//new_wd_external_drive_packs_esata__as_fast_outside_your_computer_as_it_is_inside.htm http://apcmag.com//new_wd_external_drive_packs_esata__as_fast_outside_your_computer_as_it_is_inside.htm

A new external hard drive from Western Digital now features an extremely fast eSATA port. But is it enough to rip USB storage a new one?]]> Thu, 08 Mar 2007 05:20:55 +1000 http://apcmag.com//amd_promises_intel_cpu_chipsets.htm http://apcmag.com//amd_promises_intel_cpu_chipsets.htm

AMD will soon produce motherboard chipsets for Intel CPUs. However don't expect AMDtrino any time soon: a Centrino-like platform is not a very good strategy for AMD, apparently.]]> Sun, 04 Mar 2007 14:19:39 +1000 http://apcmag.com//160gb_solid_state_hdds_steal_thunder.htm http://apcmag.com//160gb_solid_state_hdds_steal_thunder.htm

A new range of solid state hard drives were recently unveiled in the laptop-friendly 2.5-inch form factor. Top capacity? 160GB, and not a single spinning platter in sight.]]> Thu, 01 Mar 2007 00:58:28 +1000 http://apcmag.com//pirated_mac_app_deletes_files.htm http://apcmag.com//pirated_mac_app_deletes_files.htm

An anti-piracy measure has completely backfired on a developer who was tired of people pirating his software. Want your home directory deleted?]]> Sun, 25 Feb 2007 22:23:44 +1000 http://apcmag.com//dells_daylight_robbery.htm http://apcmag.com//dells_daylight_robbery.htm

When one purchases 'theft cover' for a product, one might assume that it 'covers theft.' But what if the company has done the dodgy in the fine print? What if that company is Dell?]]> Sun, 25 Feb 2007 07:57:21 +1000 http://apcmag.com//in_soviet_russia_software_pirates_you.htm http://apcmag.com//in_soviet_russia_software_pirates_you.htm

Russian school teacher Alexander Ponosov nearly found himself consigned to a Siberian prison camp at Microsoft's lawyers' behest... until Mikhail Gorbachev stepped in.]]> Mon, 19 Feb 2007 05:51:13 +1000 http://apcmag.com//quantum_cpu_on_sale_next_year.htm http://apcmag.com//quantum_cpu_on_sale_next_year.htm

Big wigs from a private company demoed the world's first commercially viable quantum computer at the Computer History Museum.]]> Fri, 16 Feb 2007 00:56:41 +1000 http://apcmag.com//powerful_gpus_will_sit_outside_notebooks.htm http://apcmag.com//powerful_gpus_will_sit_outside_notebooks.htm

If manufacturers pick up a newly defined graphics specification, laptop and desktop computers alike are about to get their very own line of external video cards.]]> Sun, 11 Feb 2007 14:50:07 +1000 http://apcmag.com//powerline_200mbs_hits_australia.htm http://apcmag.com//powerline_200mbs_hits_australia.htm

Netgear has finally launched the 200Mb/s Ethernet-over-mains power adaptor in Australia. As convenient as they may be, however, there is an ugly catch.]]> Wed, 07 Feb 2007 21:53:26 +1000 http://apcmag.com//thanks_for_letting_us_pirate.htm http://apcmag.com//thanks_for_letting_us_pirate.htm

Some say Bill Gates is flirting more with his philanthropic side while others say 'thanks for letting us pirate your stuff.']]> Mon, 05 Feb 2007 00:43:34 +1000 http://apcmag.com//vista_upgrade_dvd_can_be_tricked_into_installing_as_a_full_install__whoops.htm http://apcmag.com//vista_upgrade_dvd_can_be_tricked_into_installing_as_a_full_install__whoops.htm

Microsoft implemented a clean-install lock down on its Vista upgrades. So, uh... we can only assume it was not supposed to do this...]]> Thu, 01 Feb 2007 00:44:54 +1000 http://apcmag.com//details_on_amds_true_quadcore_emerge.htm http://apcmag.com//details_on_amds_true_quadcore_emerge.htm

AMD is convinced that its first desktop quad-core CPU, presently dubbed 'Agena', will be a more refined processor than Intel's current quad-core offerings. But can it overcome its recent speed woes?]]> Mon, 29 Jan 2007 04:06:43 +1000 http://apcmag.com//creative_puts_eax_back_into_vista.htm http://apcmag.com//creative_puts_eax_back_into_vista.htm

Microsoft rips out a fundamental audio feature from Windows and Creative hits back with a workaround.]]> Fri, 26 Jan 2007 00:31:36 +1000 http://apcmag.com//aussie_ps3_details_unveiled.htm http://apcmag.com//aussie_ps3_details_unveiled.htm

23rd of March at $999.95. Due to customer demand Sony is only releasing the more expensive version of the PS3, with the cheaper version to come later.]]> Thu, 25 Jan 2007 05:05:49 +1000 http://apcmag.com//the_desk_that_would_do_nikola_tesla_proud_wireless_power_for_your_gadgets.htm http://apcmag.com//the_desk_that_would_do_nikola_tesla_proud_wireless_power_for_your_gadgets.htm

Imagine a desk that you plug in. Now imagine that's the only thing you plug in at your work area. Well, this might be the desk of the future, but its younger sibling is around the corner.]]> Sun, 21 Jan 2007 17:22:45 +1000 http://apcmag.com//logitech_catches_vista_fever.htm http://apcmag.com//logitech_catches_vista_fever.htm

Logitech is all over the Vista bandwagon, releasing a slather of Vista compatible hardware that features 'visual experiences'.]]> Fri, 19 Jan 2007 02:09:46 +1000 http://apcmag.com//dells_laptops_under_fire_again.htm http://apcmag.com//dells_laptops_under_fire_again.htm

A group of unhappy Dell Inspiron owners has filed a suit against the PC giant for alleged negligence in what they say is a flawed design of certain models.]]> Tue, 16 Jan 2007 07:31:48 +1000 http://apcmag.com//128gb_flash_hard_drives_announced_death_of_the_spinning_platter.htm http://apcmag.com//128gb_flash_hard_drives_announced_death_of_the_spinning_platter.htm

Hard drives based on as much as 128GB of flash memory are starting to appear. Will you finally lose the mechanical hard drive this year?]]> Tue, 16 Jan 2007 04:34:15 +1000 http://apcmag.com//philips_to_blow_gamers_literally.htm http://apcmag.com//philips_to_blow_gamers_literally.htm

In the future, games will have a taste, throw you around the room, and also spit on you. Starting on the PC, Philips is taking the bold step toward such a goal.]]> Thu, 11 Jan 2007 06:06:49 +1000 http://apcmag.com//terabyte_hdds_out_of_the_closet.htm http://apcmag.com//terabyte_hdds_out_of_the_closet.htm

Both Seagate and Hitachi claim they're the first with a terabyte hard drive. Forget who's first -- who's best?]]> Mon, 08 Jan 2007 05:16:08 +1000 http://apcmag.com//cars_get_connected_incar_broadband.htm http://apcmag.com//cars_get_connected_incar_broadband.htm

WiFi in the car is coming, with the early announcement of in-car 3G routers before the Las Vegas Consumer Electronics Show.]]> Thu, 04 Jan 2007 08:10:43 +1000 http://apcmag.com//sneak_peek_of_dells_27inch_lcd.htm http://apcmag.com//sneak_peek_of_dells_27inch_lcd.htm

The new Dell behemoth has the product name of a telly but the specs of a monitor. To be a telly or not to be, what is it? 27 inches, that's what.]]> Mon, 01 Jan 2007 02:48:35 +1000 http://apcmag.com//ibm_chip_technology_delays_speed_of_light.htm http://apcmag.com//ibm_chip_technology_delays_speed_of_light.htm

IBM says it can greatly increase computer performance by slowing the flow of light with a ground-breaking device the size of one square millimetre.]]> Thu, 28 Dec 2006 03:29:20 +1000 http://apcmag.com//can_you_run_vista.htm http://apcmag.com//can_you_run_vista.htm

Microsoft has spilled the beans on Vista's minimum 'Capable' specs. Curious to see where you sit on the Vista-ready scale?]]> Thu, 21 Dec 2006 04:11:07 +1000 http://apcmag.com//tough_luck_ms_on_aussie_vista.htm http://apcmag.com//tough_luck_ms_on_aussie_vista.htm

Why does Media Center suck so much, particularly for the Australian audience? We asked Microsoft and were graced with an anonymous spokesperson response.]]> Wed, 20 Dec 2006 03:10:58 +1000 http://apcmag.com//300gb_laptops_by_february.htm http://apcmag.com//300gb_laptops_by_february.htm

Get ready to offload your masses of, uh...amassed data. To your laptop, that is, as Fujitsu has just unveiled imminent availability for the world's first 300GB 2.5-inch hard drive.]]> Mon, 18 Dec 2006 02:32:14 +1000 http://apcmag.com//gpu_acceleration_for_adobe_reader.htm http://apcmag.com//gpu_acceleration_for_adobe_reader.htm

The software revolution has begun. As Adobe adds stream computing support to Acrobat Reader, accelerating applications through the graphics processor is set to become mainstream sooner than we thought.]]> Thu, 14 Dec 2006 02:59:48 +1000 http://apcmag.com//no_compatibility_list_for_vista.htm http://apcmag.com//no_compatibility_list_for_vista.htm

Microsoft has finally spilled the beans on whether it will release an application compatibility list for Windows Vista. It basically doesn't exist and probably never will.]]> Wed, 13 Dec 2006 02:21:50 +1000 http://apcmag.com//multigigabit_goes_wireless.htm http://apcmag.com//multigigabit_goes_wireless.htm

CSIRO has recently popped the lid on a new wireless technology it's been working on. The question that lingers is does this thing cook as fast as it transmits?]]> Mon, 11 Dec 2006 04:21:07 +1000 http://apcmag.com//vista_linux_and_os_x_benchmarking.htm http://apcmag.com//vista_linux_and_os_x_benchmarking.htm

I chatted with the lead developer behind the popular 3DMark and PCMark benchmarking utilities to find out about their latest Vista-compatible speed testing suites.]]> Sat, 09 Dec 2006 12:35:08 +1000 http://apcmag.com//100gb_hdd_size_of_sliced_cheddar.htm http://apcmag.com//100gb_hdd_size_of_sliced_cheddar.htm

Smaller than a credit card, this record-breaking hard drive will no doubt soon find its way in a portable media play near you.]]> Fri, 08 Dec 2006 03:00:45 +1000 http://apcmag.com//dell_27_monitor_real_or_bull.htm http://apcmag.com//dell_27_monitor_real_or_bull.htm

Is Dell about to release a smaller, yet still behemoth-esque 27-inch LCD monitor or are we being led astray by some crazy vying for attention?]]> Mon, 04 Dec 2006 04:43:18 +1000 http://apcmag.com//optimus_keyboard_staggeringly_expensive.htm http://apcmag.com//optimus_keyboard_staggeringly_expensive.htm

The initial pre-orders are about to be taken in for the first edition of the Optimus keyboard. Guess how much it'll set you back. Guess again.]]> Thu, 30 Nov 2006 00:35:54 +1000 http://apcmag.com//vista_to_exorcise_sata_dvd_demons.htm http://apcmag.com//vista_to_exorcise_sata_dvd_demons.htm

Taiwan manufacturers are banging out more noise about their unpopular SATA optical drives, labeling Windows Vista as their ultimate saviour. But why, exactly, will Vista help them?]]> Wed, 29 Nov 2006 05:07:07 +1000 http://apcmag.com//can_a_sheet_of_paper_really_store_450gb.htm http://apcmag.com//can_a_sheet_of_paper_really_store_450gb.htm

A fellow from India reckons he can store 100 movie-length DVDs on a single A4 sheet of paper.]]> Mon, 27 Nov 2006 03:16:47 +1000 http://apcmag.com//amd_thanks_self_for_awesome_wii.htm http://apcmag.com//amd_thanks_self_for_awesome_wii.htm

Apparently, Nintendo's Wii is silent and beautiful. Like a tiger. Meanwhile, AMD is prancing around like a school girl, taking all the credit by handing out backhanded compliments.]]> Fri, 24 Nov 2006 00:39:35 +1000 http://apcmag.com//lots_missing_in_vistas_media_center.htm http://apcmag.com//lots_missing_in_vistas_media_center.htm

Vista has gone gold, technically, but I'd describe the Media Centre features as being a particular shade of brown. Here's are the top 5 features you won't be getting.]]> Wed, 22 Nov 2006 04:58:14 +1000 http://apcmag.com//hold_your_horses_creative_has_vista_drivers_coming_some_time_next_year.htm http://apcmag.com//hold_your_horses_creative_has_vista_drivers_coming_some_time_next_year.htm

The giant awakes and we finally received a response from Creative regarding its largely lacking driver support for its sound cards on Windows Vista.]]> Tue, 21 Nov 2006 07:35:53 +1000 http://apcmag.com//is_dualcore_better_than_quadcore.htm http://apcmag.com//is_dualcore_better_than_quadcore.htm

My previous story on quad-core being overkill kicked up quite a storm. It was aimed at the current desktop user, which was conveniently overlooked by some. However, with benchmark results in, head for the bomb shelter -- I maintain my claim that quad-core remains excessive.]]> Mon, 20 Nov 2006 06:48:53 +1000 http://apcmag.com//intel_sets_loose_quadcore.htm http://apcmag.com//intel_sets_loose_quadcore.htm

A world first, and quite happy to lovingly spit in AMD's face as always, Intel flaunts its quad-core beast for enthusiasts and puts it on the shelves. It is, literally, however, one hot chip.]]> Wed, 15 Nov 2006 01:17:21 +1000 http://apcmag.com//bluray__hddvd_hybrid_chip_unveiled.htm http://apcmag.com//bluray__hddvd_hybrid_chip_unveiled.htm

Another company claims a first by creating a chip that can decode both Blu-ray and HD-DVD standards. It could be just what we're waiting for, but hang on, haven't we seen this somewhere before?]]> Mon, 13 Nov 2006 00:36:20 +1000 http://apcmag.com//microsoft_to_make_cpus_tomorrows_apple.htm http://apcmag.com//microsoft_to_make_cpus_tomorrows_apple.htm

Look who's planning its own processors. Is Microsoft about to form its own proprietary platform?]]> Fri, 10 Nov 2006 02:22:18 +1000 http://apcmag.com//nvidia_lands_cuda_100x_faster.htm http://apcmag.com//nvidia_lands_cuda_100x_faster.htm

nVIDIA goes fishing and reels in its very own edition of stream computing by saying it can do better. Stream computing is for lamers, apparently -- unified shaders that can communicate with each other are where it's at. nVIDIA also unveils its new digitally-female mascot...]]> Thu, 09 Nov 2006 04:05:20 +1000 http://apcmag.com//tough_new_rules_on_vista_oem.htm http://apcmag.com//tough_new_rules_on_vista_oem.htm

Another bastard clause of the Vista EULA has hit the spotlight. Microsoft has significantly tightened the restrictions on the sale of OEM copies of Vista -- say goodbye to the days of I'd like to buy a hard drive and an OEM copy of Windows, thanks.]]> Wed, 08 Nov 2006 04:51:56 +1000 http://apcmag.com//a_glimpse_at_nextgen_cooling.htm http://apcmag.com//a_glimpse_at_nextgen_cooling.htm

Researchers from IBM have unleashed some interesting tid bits on their plans for the future of cooling processors. Comparisons were made with the human vascular system. Soylent cooling, anyone?]]> Mon, 06 Nov 2006 03:53:42 +1000 http://apcmag.com//another_wireless_hd_standard_emerges.htm http://apcmag.com//another_wireless_hd_standard_emerges.htm

Wireless, high-definition media streaming between your local A/V devices could be hitting your hands early next year.]]> Thu, 02 Nov 2006 03:24:11 +1000 http://apcmag.com//creative_mute_on_vista_soundblaster_drivers.htm http://apcmag.com//creative_mute_on_vista_soundblaster_drivers.htm

Judging by Creative's almost total lack of Vista drivers, it seems the next-gen OS has crept up on Creative and taken it by surprise. That is, in itself, surprising, since the company was at the recent WinHEC conference in Seattle spouting off about how great its commitment to Vista was.]]> Wed, 01 Nov 2006 03:05:30 +1000 http://apcmag.com//amdati_merge_cpugpu_processor_next.htm http://apcmag.com//amdati_merge_cpugpu_processor_next.htm

AMD has announced its complete acquisition of ATI. During the announcement it also unveiled some tasty information about a future CPU/GPU processor it calls Fusion.]]> Mon, 30 Oct 2006 23:30:22 +1000 http://apcmag.com//foil_stores_data_in_nextgen_hdd.htm http://apcmag.com//foil_stores_data_in_nextgen_hdd.htm

Hard drives that use flexible metal foil sheets as platters look set to hit town in the near future. The technology reportedly makes hard drives significantly faster, cheaper, and more reliable.]]> Sun, 29 Oct 2006 03:46:59 +1000 http://apcmag.com//vista_desktop_search_google_flukes_yahoo_fails.htm http://apcmag.com//vista_desktop_search_google_flukes_yahoo_fails.htm

Aside from Vista's inbuilt desktop search engine, there are other third party applications out there. The challenge, it seems, is in finding one that supports Vista.]]> Wed, 25 Oct 2006 03:21:56 +1000 http://apcmag.com//optimus_keyboard_nears_its_prime_upravlator_surfaces.htm http://apcmag.com//optimus_keyboard_nears_its_prime_upravlator_surfaces.htm

As the vaunted Optimus keyboard nears completion, its creator announces yet another input device. It plugs into your video card.]]> Thu, 19 Oct 2006 03:30:24 +1000 http://apcmag.com//vista_still_lacks_full_nvidia_support.htm http://apcmag.com//vista_still_lacks_full_nvidia_support.htm

Want to run Vista on a RAID hard drive configuration using nVIDIA's popular nForce chipset? You can forget about it with official drivers. There is a way to get it running, however.]]> Wed, 18 Oct 2006 03:01:48 +1000 http://apcmag.com//physx_tries_on_pciexpress_arouses_nvidia.htm http://apcmag.com//physx_tries_on_pciexpress_arouses_nvidia.htm

AGEIA is launching its PhysX card into the present with a PCI-Express incarnation. Will this be enough to drive up its popularity? Plus, nVIDIA was caught with its pants down, cheating on Havok.]]> Mon, 16 Oct 2006 03:29:54 +1000 http://apcmag.com//samsung_has_a_30inch_monitor_too.htm http://apcmag.com//samsung_has_a_30inch_monitor_too.htm

Samsung has unveiled its flash 30-inch monitor and as one might expect, it's looking rather tasty. How do its specs fare against those already on the market?]]> Thu, 12 Oct 2006 07:59:31 +1000 http://apcmag.com//vistas_security_incompatible_with_humans.htm http://apcmag.com//vistas_security_incompatible_with_humans.htm

The final version of Vista is soon to be upon us, however it is completely, utterly fundamentally flawed in the way it handles security. It involves zombies.]]> Wed, 11 Oct 2006 01:48:59 +1000 http://apcmag.com//cheap_nvidia_geforce_7900gto_is_a_damn_highend_gtx_in_disguise.htm http://apcmag.com//cheap_nvidia_geforce_7900gto_is_a_damn_highend_gtx_in_disguise.htm

What runs and tastes like a GeForce 7900GTX but isn't? No, it isn't chicken. Introducing the new overclocker's dream card...]]> Mon, 09 Oct 2006 04:21:16 +1000 http://apcmag.com//will_intel_really_buy_nvidia.htm http://apcmag.com//will_intel_really_buy_nvidia.htm

I will eat a whole eggplant raw if the Intel+nVIDIA deal really does go through. I'm calling it as pure fluff.]]> Thu, 05 Oct 2006 10:14:05 +1000 http://apcmag.com//optical_drive_makers_hail_sata.htm http://apcmag.com//optical_drive_makers_hail_sata.htm

According to sources in Taiwan, we may soon see a greater availability and uptake of SATA optical drives, ridding ourselves once and for all of the curse of the fat, grey ribbon cable that is Parallel ATA.]]> Thu, 05 Oct 2006 05:00:57 +1000 http://apcmag.com//how_to_install_nero_7_on_vista.htm http://apcmag.com//how_to_install_nero_7_on_vista.htm

With Vista lacking decent optical burning abilities, it's in dire need of a third-party application. Unfortunately, if Nero is your app of choice, it refuses to run. Until now...]]> Wed, 04 Oct 2006 01:03:12 +1000 http://apcmag.com//ati_power_of_forty_cpus_in_one_gpu.htm http://apcmag.com//ati_power_of_forty_cpus_in_one_gpu.htm

ATI has finally unveiled what its 'stream computing' initiative is all about. It's looking mighty powerful and you, yourself, just might be able to benefit from it within a day.]]> Sun, 01 Oct 2006 14:50:53 +1000 http://apcmag.com//tripledisplay_monitor_with_a_twist.htm http://apcmag.com//tripledisplay_monitor_with_a_twist.htm

Sharp has announced a monitor that can display three different images, all at once, at three separate angles. This could have its benefits, but we can see it being a tad strange when it comes to the lounge room.]]> Thu, 28 Sep 2006 01:29:17 +1000 http://apcmag.com//vista_the_antivirus_headache_part_2.htm http://apcmag.com//vista_the_antivirus_headache_part_2.htm

Here's another look at the state of antivirus software on Vista. I've also tracked down several more functional antivirus suites for use on Vista RC1, including one which is open source.]]> Wed, 27 Sep 2006 03:53:31 +1000 http://apcmag.com//macs_too_hip_for_pc_users.htm http://apcmag.com//macs_too_hip_for_pc_users.htm

I believe I may have uncovered one of the main reasons Apple isn't more rapidly expanding in popularity in the computer department. And it's a right doozie.]]> Tue, 26 Sep 2006 06:58:40 +1000 http://apcmag.com//ati_touts_stream_computing.htm http://apcmag.com//ati_touts_stream_computing.htm

Graphic chip giant ATI is to announce a new class of processing Friday week called 'stream computing'. This is big news, as we may see the graphics processor grow into a more general purpose processor -- and a powerful one at that.]]> Fri, 22 Sep 2006 10:08:05 +1000 http://apcmag.com//symantec_blasts_microsoft_over_vista_antivirus_support.htm http://apcmag.com//symantec_blasts_microsoft_over_vista_antivirus_support.htm

Symantec has launched a blistering attack on Microsoft, saying it isn't cooperating with third party Vista anti-virus developers. But some of its competitors already have their software working, casting doubts on the claims.]]> Thu, 21 Sep 2006 04:30:45 +1000 http://apcmag.com//1tb_drives_early_2007_25tb_in_2009.htm http://apcmag.com//1tb_drives_early_2007_25tb_in_2009.htm

Hard drives will see a massive jump in available storage space in the next few years, thanks to new breakthroughs - and a new world record - in magnetic areal storage density from Seagate.]]> Mon, 18 Sep 2006 23:48:18 +1000 http://apcmag.com//did_hddvd_win_the_war_against_bluray_this_week.htm http://apcmag.com//did_hddvd_win_the_war_against_bluray_this_week.htm

According to many armchair experts, HD-DVD won the format war, with the introduction of a triple-layer disc which can play in regular DVD players too. This is about where I laugh intensely and pull the forgotten rabbit out of the hat. Some of you may wish to sit down for this...]]> Fri, 15 Sep 2006 03:25:02 +1000 http://apcmag.com//high_definition_without_the_wires_wireless_hdmi_makes_its_debut.htm http://apcmag.com//high_definition_without_the_wires_wireless_hdmi_makes_its_debut.htm

Are we about to see a storm of high definition, wireless-enabled devices? If this piece of hardware gets its way, it certainly is likely.]]> Tue, 12 Sep 2006 04:26:28 +1000 http://apcmag.com//the_unfeasible_ai_gaming_processor.htm http://apcmag.com//the_unfeasible_ai_gaming_processor.htm

News is buzzing of yet another specialised processor aimed at the gaming market. It's full of potential, but here are all the reasons youwouldn'twant one.]]> Fri, 08 Sep 2006 03:13:54 +1000 http://apcmag.com//bigfoots_deadly_network_card.htm http://apcmag.com//bigfoots_deadly_network_card.htm

What card has an Ethernet port, a 400MHz CPU, and looks like a melee weapon? Anextremelyexpensive network card.]]> Mon, 04 Sep 2006 06:05:21 +1000 http://apcmag.com//symantec_plays_down_cpu_virus_hyperbole.htm http://apcmag.com//symantec_plays_down_cpu_virus_hyperbole.htm

We have an interesting QA session with Symantec's Vincent Weafer and discover that the new proof-of-concept CPU virus isn't all it was cracked up to be.]]> Tue, 29 Aug 2006 06:21:36 +1000 http://apcmag.com//cpu_virus_can_attack_amd_intel_cpus.htm http://apcmag.com//cpu_virus_can_attack_amd_intel_cpus.htm

A new proof-of-concept virus targeted at a certain architectural flaw in most modern CPUs can take almost complete, low-level control of a system.]]> Mon, 28 Aug 2006 12:09:23 +1000 http://apcmag.com//wake_up_quadcore_is_overkill.htm http://apcmag.com//wake_up_quadcore_is_overkill.htm

Quad-core processors are on their way but the current new offerings are better than ever. Is now a good time to play the waiting game? The answer is a resounding no.]]> Fri, 25 Aug 2006 01:57:12 +1000 http://apcmag.com//quadcore_what_we_know_so_far.htm http://apcmag.com//quadcore_what_we_know_so_far.htm

Dual-core shmual-shmore. Desktop quad-core processors from both AMD and Intel are on the immediate horizon. Both companies are being tight-lipped about their products but small fact leaks and analysis have revealed some conundrums in the quad-core architectures.]]> Wed, 23 Aug 2006 01:03:19 +1000 http://apcmag.com//intel_pcs_to_cease_using_ati_chips.htm http://apcmag.com//intel_pcs_to_cease_using_ati_chips.htm

AMD won't do anything to block Intel PC makers to stop using ATI graphics chips following its merger, but AMD's Chief Financial Officer Robert Rivet admits he expects sales of ATI GPUs to be lost to certain partisan Intel box builders.]]> Tue, 25 Jul 2006 01:20:47 +1000