Friday, January 5, 2007

Tech Tips Today Gadget and Gizmo News


Tech Tips Today Gadget and Gizmo News

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One Laptop Per Child readies 'Sugar' interface (InfoWorld)

InfoWorld - One Laptop Per Child (OLPC) has taken another step forward in its mission to make low-cost notebooks available to children in developing nations, unveiling a UI (user interface) purpose-built for the machines.



Microsoft Says No Favorable Coverage Expected In Laptop Giveaway (TechWeb)

TechWeb - Recipients encouraged to disclose receiving the expensive computers, which were intended to solicit "valuable feedback" from the influential tech bloggers, says company



Specifications of the inexpensive laptop (AP)

AP - The XO computer, developed by the One Laptop Per Child project, is slated to ship to schoolchildren in developing countries in 2007. Hardware specifications are not final.



Consumer electronics sales on Black Friday 2006 and before

While overall growth slowed, there were some categories which experienced continued growth and at better rates than 2005. Notebook computers are one



Hybrid technology to speed laptop start-up (AP)

AP - Patience may be a virtue, but when it comes to getting faster boot-up times for computers, no one will complain. That's why a new industry alliance is promoting a hybrid technology to speed the start-up process for laptops.