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1sockchuck writes "Microsoft and Google have opened a new front in their battle for global domination: data center energy efficiency. Just weeks after Google published data on the extreme efficiency of its previously secret data centers, Microsoft says it has achieved similar results with shipping containers (despite Google's patent) packed with up to 2,500 servers. The geeky benchmark for the battle is Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE), a green data-center metric advanced by The Green Grid. Microsoft says its containers tested at a PUE of 1.22, while Google reported an average PUE of 1.21 for its data centers, which apparently are also now using containers."Read more of this story at Slashdot.

Enabling USB peripherals such as keyboards, mice, and graphics tablets to be extended up to 165 ft from computer, AdderLink X50-MS delivers video quality at up to 1,920 x 1,200 with 44.1 kHz digital stereo audio over single CATx cable. It incledes second video and high speed RS232 connection, operating up to baud rates of 19,200, and allows for extension of computers with dual monitors. Unit provides Display Data Channel emulation and is shelf or rack mountable. This story is related to the following:Computer Hardware and PeripheralsSearch for suppliers of: Link Extenders | Channel Extenders

Able to produce finely detailed RealWax(TM) patterns from digital data for direct investment casting, ProJet(TM) CPX 3000 3D Printing System suits high-volume, high-resolution applications. It uses Multi-Jet Modeling technology combined with VisiJet® CPX200 wax build material and VisiJet S200 dissolvable wax support material. In addition to 2 selectable build modes, system offers part nesting and stacking capabilities as well as single-pass printhead design. This story is related to the following:Materials and Material ProcessingComputer Hardware and PeripheralsSearch for suppliers of: Casting Machinery | Specialty Printers

Suited for students and traveling professionals, 3-Port USB 2.0 Mobile Hub Model GUH276 features 3 evenly spaced, upward-facing USB ports that prevent blockage to other outlets when user connects dongle or flash drive to another port. Built-in mini-USB cable enables mobile users to charge and transfer content from cell phones, MP3 players, and other USB devices without extra cord. This story is related to the following:Computer Hardware and PeripheralsSearch for suppliers of: Univeral Serial Bus (UBS) Hubs

ocularb0b writes "Cray has announced the CX1 desktop supercomputer. Cray teamed with Microsoft and Intel to build the new machine that supports up to 8 nodes, a total of 64 cores and 64Gb of memory per node. CX1 can be ordered online with starting prices of $25k, and a choice of Linux or Windows HPC. This should be a pretty big deal for smaller schools and scientists waiting in line for time on the world's big computing centers, as well as 3d and VFX shops."Read more of this story at Slashdot.

Technologizer writes "Apple's new MacBook is a significantly different machine than its predecessor — a slicker laptop at a higher price point. But does it carry a large price premium over similar Windows PCs? I did a painstaking spec-by-spec comparison versus three roughly comparably-configured Windows machines, and came to the conclusion that the value it offers for price paid is not out of whack with the Windows world." The article uses the phrase "Mac tax," which one commenter points out is a recent Microsoft marketing canard.Read more of this story at Slashdot.

FREMONT, Calif. and ROMANEL-SUR-MORGES, Switzerland - Logitech International (SIX: LOGN) (Nasdaq: LOGI) today announced financial results for the second quarter of Fiscal Year 2009. Sales for Q2 were ... [WebWire - Tuesday, October 21, 2008]

Newport, Shropshire, UK, October 20, 2008 - Paragon Matrix Limited., - - How do you reduce the cost of inkjet toner cartridges in your schools computer consumables budget is the vexing question many U... [WebWire - Tuesday, October 21, 2008]

Cougar 3310 includes 5 cores and offers 285 MB/sec read throughput and 240 MB/sec write throughput, while Cougar 3510, incorporating 7 cores, is able to read at 370 MB/sec and write at 300 MB/sec. In addition to multicore storage network processors, both 1U systems include EverScale redundant modular architecture and heterogeneous storage virtualization. They have 8 GB memory, require 160 W power, and can be used with existing SAN storage. This story is related to the following:Computer Hardware and PeripheralsSearch for suppliers of: Gateways | Network Storage Systems | Data Storage & Retrieval Systems

Taiwan's Asustek Computer aims to increase its notebook output by 77 percent in 2009 as it rides growing demand for its low-cost laptops, local media reported on Tuesday.