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A major effort to upgrade intelligence computers that hold the government's master list of terrorist identities is embroiled in controversy about the project's management and the work of contractors hired for the job, documents and interviews show.

AP - The new Web browser that Google Inc. released Tuesday is designed to expand its huge lead in the Internet search market and reduce Microsoft Corp.'s imprint on personal computers.

Apple is expected to show off its new iPod music players - and possibly announce price cuts - on Tuesday but may not release a long-awaited update to its MacBook laptop computers until a later date.

Walmart today named HP the winner of its Home Entertainment Design Challenge, singling out the technology company for further reducing the environmental impact of personal computers. The HP Pavilion d... [WebWire - Wednesday, September 03, 2008]

(Source: Computerworld) Whether it's in the front office or the server room, green thinking can save energy, trees and money. From the Editorial Staff at Computerworld, here's the latest thinking on greening your operations.

Facilitating access to information from remote databases via Internet/Intranet, Tokyo 3200 Series integrates 10.4 in. touchscreen and WLAN/WAN support into one portable, wireless, Windows®-based appliance. It can be integrated into other systems and supports magnetic stripe reader, barcode scanner, and camera options for information capture and instant transmission. For connectivity, tablet offers IR, USB, and PS/2 VGA interface ports as well as RS-485/422/232 protocol COM ports.This story is related to the following:Computer Hardware and PeripheralsSearch for suppliers of: Wireless Computers | Portable Hand-Held Computers | Portable Computers | Hand-Held Computers

Offering 1 or 2 serial ports which are software configurable for RS-232/422/485, SeaLINK.SC and SeaLINK+2.SC eliminate need to open enclosure to change jumper settings or dipswitches. Devices maintain electrical interface settings locally, allowing host computer to be repaired or upgraded without reconfiguring serial ports. Serial ports on each SeaLINK adapter appear as standard COM ports to host computer, enabling compatibility with legacy software, and support data rates to 921.6 Kbps.This story is related to the following:Communication Systems and EquipmentComputer Hardware and PeripheralsSearch for suppliers of: Communication Adapters | Universal Serial Bus (USB) Adapters

Along with PowerPC core, PowerPC® 460SX integrates functions for high-performance storage and storage networking applications. Clock frequencies range from 833 MHz to 1.4 GHz, and multiple PCIe Gen 2 interfaces are available for peripheral connectivity as well as PCIe to PCIe bridging. For storage applications, RAID 5 and RAID 6 hardware-acceleration support is capable of achieving 1,500 MB/s RAID 5 and 1,400 MB/s RAID 6 full stripe write performance.This story is related to the following:Computer Hardware and PeripheralsSearch for suppliers of: I/O Processors

Suited for military and industrial applications, SBS Series SiliconBlade Socket can be used with SiliconDrive II USB Blade. Rugged, lightweight, and vertical unit includes Edge Rate contact system which offers Signal Integrity with high impedance control, reduced broadside coupling, and vibration dampening features. Deep polarizing guide rails add mechanical support and assure proper USB Blade insertion, while polarizing posts ensure proper socket placement.This story is related to the following:Electronic Components and Devices Sponsored by: Lumera Corporation - computer Hardware and PeripheralsSearch for suppliers of: Printed Circuit Sockets | Universal Serial Bus (USB) Connectors | Integrated Circuit Sockets

Configured with 1.6 GHz Intel® Atom N270 processor with 533 MHz FSB, Model IB883 3.5 in. embedded board is suited for Internet devices, as well as automation, DAQ, thin client, and embedded PC applications. It features Intel's Graphics Media Accelerator 950 core, Chrontel CH7307 DVI accelerator, and Intel 945GSE VGA for CRT/LVDS. Unit includes 1 DDR2 SO-DIMM with up to 1 GB memory, dual Intel PCI-Express Gigabit LAN, 1 IDE, 1 SATA-II, 2 serial ports, 4 USB 2.0, and CF socket.This story is related to the following:Computer Hardware and PeripheralsSearch for suppliers of: Embedded Computers | Single Board Computers