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For PCs coming out of sleep mode, Windows XP is faster at common tasks than its successor, Vista; the roles were reversed when the computer had just been booted, according to tests commissioned by Microsoft.

Torrie Dorrell has a confession. 'I'm a full-on gamer, and my husband hates me.' More and more, husbands and boyfriends are playing second fiddle to computers and consoles as 38 percent of gamers are female, spending an average of 7.4 hours a week playing.

Time Capsule, the wireless hard drive you can use to back up multiple Mac computers using Time Machine in Mac OS X Leopard, has begun shipping. 'Notifications of the shipments began reaching customers that pre-ordered the device early this morning,' according to Jim Dalrymple (macworld.com).

Designed to help manage large amounts of data, HP StorageWorks 4400 Enterprise Virtual Array (EVA4400) reduces complexity of implementing SAN virtualization capabilities. Dual-redundant hardware architecture supports local and remote replication software, eliminating single points of failure to promote maximum uptime. Also included, storage provisioning via HP StorageWorks EVA Dynamic Capacity Management (DCM) software allows efficient resource management.This story is related to the following:SoftwareComputer Hardware and PeripheralsSearch for suppliers of: Data Storage Products | Database Management Software

Offered in short card and mezzanine card form factors, OSS-wanPMC-CxT1E1 and OSS-wanPCI-CxT1E1 integrate onto host CPU PMC and PCI sites to build processing solutions addressing high-density wireless, wireline, SS7, and network convergence applications. Boards offer one, 2, or 4 front panel T1/E1/J1 ports, accessible through shielded RJ-48c connectors. Both 128-channel communications controllers offer SS7, HDLC, and transparent mode protocol support and onboard CSU/DSU functionality.This story is related to the following:Computer Hardware and PeripheralsTest and Measuring Instruments Sponsored by: Thermo Fisher Scientific Air Quailty Instruments Division - Simplicity of Design- Mercury Monitoring made easyControls and ControllersSearch for suppliers of: Interface Boards | Central Processing Unit (CPU) Boards | Communications Boards | Communications Controllers

Designed to SATA 2.6 specification, 120 GB MK1216GSG and 80 GB MK8016GSG 5,400 rpm 1.8-in. HDDs suit ultra-thin and light PC applications. Drives weigh 62 g and include 8 MB cache to optimize read and write performance and utilize 489 Mbps data transfer rate. Other features include native command queuing, staggered spin-up, and hot-plug capability as well as shock performance of 500 G while operating and 1,500 G while not operating.This story is related to the following:Computer Hardware and PeripheralsSearch for suppliers of: Hard Disk Drives

Designed for use in sub-freezing temperatures down to -30°C, handheld, wireless Model MX7CS come voice-ready with ToughTalk(TM) voice-recognition technology, enabling both voice logistics and barcode scanning applications on same unit. Built-in heaters eliminate fogging and frosting, while specialized battery promotes free-flowing power, and conformal coating limits condensation. Ruggedized display and backlit keyboard withstand rigors of industrial operations.This story is related to the following:Computer Hardware and PeripheralsTest and Measuring Instruments Sponsored by: Thermo Fisher Scientific Air Quailty Instruments Division - Simplicity of Design- Mercury Monitoring made easySearch for suppliers of: Hand-Held Terminals | Data Collection Terminals | Data Collection Systems | Wireless Computers | Ruggedized Computers | Hand-Held Computers

Included within 16FX family of microcontrollers suited for automotive and industrial applications, 16-bit MB96F338U integrates USB full-speed interface and MiniHost functionality. It runs up to operating frequency of 48 MHz, generated by on-chip PLL, and offers 544 kB embedded Flash memory with read-out protection as well as 32 kB RAM. Communications and networking are made possible via 3 channels of C-CAN interfaces, 2 channels of I²C, and 8 channels of combined LIN-USART-SPI interface.This story is related to the following:Computer Hardware and PeripheralsSearch for suppliers of: Microcontrollers (MCU's)

Able to analyze and act on gate level in real-time, Model IM3240 enables nanosecond accuracy and can sustain almost 20 Mbit/s of IP dataflow while running IEEE 1588 precision time protocol. Part of DK4-3240 development kit, unit embeds complete software platform including IEEE 1588 protocol, real-time operating system, flash file system, TCP/IP stack, FTP, and web server. This story is related to the following:Computer Hardware and PeripheralsSearch for suppliers of: Microcontrollers (MCU's)

Combining Datalight Reliance file system and FlashFX Pro intelligent flash media manager, modular Datalight Flash File System Platform for Linux includes out-of-the-box support for more than 200 flash parts. It also comes with Windows driver that makes system fully exchangeable with computers using Microsoft Windows OS.This story is related to the following:Computer Hardware and PeripheralsSoftwareSearch for suppliers of: Data Storage Products | Operating Systems Software