Intersil's Narrow VDC Battery Charger Controller Improves Efficiency...

Intersil's Narrow VDC Battery Charger Controller Improves Efficiency...





It's Boomtime Once Again at Apple (NewsFactor)

NewsFactor - Apple raked in a record-setting $1 billion in profit last quarter, driven by the sale of more than 21 million iPods and 1.6 million Mac desktop and laptop computers, according to the company.



Dell Launches Its First Semi-Rugged Notebook (TechWeb)

TechWeb - The new Latitude ATG debuts in the U.S. but will be available overseas soon.



Rechargeable AA Battery Uses USB Port for Power

At this rate. someday we're going to be able to use our notebook computers to power our homes. Yet another cool USB-powered device is the USBCell . It looks like a regular AA battery, but it's lid opens to reveal a USB connector. Plug it in and recharge--no wall outlet required.



Dell Faces Class Action Suit in Canada (NewsFactor)

NewsFactor - Dell Canada is the target of a national class action suit on behalf of Canadian consumers who purchased several models of Dell's Inspiron notebooks. The suit claims the computer maker knowingly sold faulty machines.



Dell Wants to Show Its Rugged Side (PC Magazine)

PC Magazine - The PC maker is launching its first semi-rugged notebook with an eye toward vertical markets such as public safety, government and construction.