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Computer unit expected to take spotlight when Apple discloses third-quarter financial results

In a tale of sales success breeding resentment, computer firms are worried the new breed of computers' low price could threaten already thin profit margins.

CherryPal's cloud computer offers 2 watts of power, a 4GB SSD, a Firefox browser, apps, and 50GB of storage in the 'cloud,' all for $249. What more do you need?

Supporting Intel® Core(TM) 2 Duo/Core(TM) Duo/Celeron® M processors up to 2.16 GHz and 533/667 MHz FSB, EPIC-9456 Express Board features 200-pin DDR II SODIMM up to 2 GB system memory and Intel 945GME + ICH7-M chipset. It has dual Gigabit LAN ports onboard for transcendent network connecting, and deploys 1 EIDE, 2 SATA II, and one Type II CompactFlash(TM) for storage, and 8 USB 2.0 ports, 5 COM ports, and 8-bit digital I/O for flexible I/O expansion.This story is related to the following:Computer Hardware and PeripheralsSearch for suppliers of: Embedded Computers | Ruggedized Computers | Single Board Computers

Designed to meet NEBS requirements and PICMG 3.0 AdvancedTCA (ATCA) specification, ATCA models 633/646 come in various slot configurations with dual-redundant Pigeon Point Systems shelf management modules and front removable push/pull intelligent cooling system. For smaller telecom and industrial applications, MicroTCA model 650 comes in configurations for full- and half-height AMC slots. It includes power supply as well as forced evacuation and pressurization cooling design.This story is related to the following:Computer Hardware and PeripheralsSearch for suppliers of: Compact Peripheral Component Interconnect (CPCI) Chassis

Featuring fold-down keyboard tray with damper and VESA-compliant monitor holder, i-Center accommodates any standard computer and turns empty wall space into work area. Workstation has laminated front and side wall, which can be specified to match room and mounts with grommet holes to allow cabling. Removable front panel with security screws prevent theft.This story is related to the following:Computer Hardware and PeripheralsSearch for suppliers of: computer Workstations

Based on 32-bit V850ES(TM) core, V850ES/Jx3-H(TM) and V850ESJx3-U(TM) MCUs execute USB 2.0 data transfers at speeds up to 12 Mbps. Four chips in V850ES/Jx3-U Series provide USB host and function capability, while 8 chips in V850ES/Jx3-H lineup provide USB capability only. Operation at clock speed of 48 MHz enables chips to execute 98 MIPS. With on-chip motor control timer and real-time counter, MCUs are suited for factory automation systems, PoS terminals, and consumer electronics.This story is related to the following:Computer Hardware and PeripheralsSearch for suppliers of: Microcontrollers (MCU's)

Converting to a fully digitized entertainment library is a good way to cut down on clutter in the house. So what replaces the CD rack once you do? The 500 GB hard drive that comes standard on most home computers today? Soon, even that won't be big enough to store and organize the massive amount of digital music, video and photography that consumers are accumulating as part of the emerging terabyte lifestyle. Home Servers will be the storage infrastructure of the future. - DENVER (Billboard) - Converting to a fully digitized entertainmentlibrary is a good way to cut down on clutter in the house. So whatreplaces the CD rack once you do?The 500 GB hard drive that comes standard on most home computerstoday? Soon, even that won't be big enough to store and organiz...

jg21 writes 'As previously discussed on Slashdot, the new tendency to speak of 'The Cloud' or 'Cloud Computing' often seems to generate more heat than light, but one familiar industry fault line is becoming clear — those who believe clouds can be proprietary vs. those who believe they should be free. One CEO who sides with open clouds in order that companies can pick and choose from vendors depending on precisely what they need has written a detailed article in which he outlines how, in his opinion, Platform-as-a-Service should work. He identifies nine features of 'an ideal PaaS cloud' including the requirement that 'Developers should be able to interact with the cloud computer, to do business with it, without having to get on the phone with a sales person, or submit a help ticket.' [From the article: 'I think this means that cloud computing companies will, just like banks, begin more and more to 'loan' each other infrastructure to handle our own peaks and valleys, But in order f

We covered earlier about Apple suing Psystar the creator of Open computer. Now we have more details of the complaint . Apple's complaint is now available online (registration required).