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Do 3D TVs use more power? by David Katzmaier
Tuesday, July 6th, 2010
Panasonic plasmas sure do.
(Credit: Sarah Tew/CNET)
Initial testing of 3D-compatible HDTVs has revealed that, in the default picture settings, displaying 3D images can indeed draw more power than in standard 2D mode, especially on plasma models.
We tested four televisions, namely Panasonic’s 50-inch TC-P50VT25 and 65-inch TC-P65VT25 plasmas, as well as two LED-based LCD models, the Samsung UN55C8000 and the Sony XBR-52HX909. The results show that the plasmas used 62 and 101 percent more power, respectively, whereas the Samsung used 29 percent more and the Sony, oddly, used more power in 2D than in 3D mode. Check out the measurements below. (more…)
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Manage and Edit Photos Like a Pro By: Michael Muchmore
Sunday, June 27th, 2010
You’ve outgrown Picasa and iPhoto, so, what next? These pro-level photo workflow applications give photographers a way to organize and optimize large collections of images.
If you’re serious about digital photography, it’s a given that you shoot with a D-SLR or maybe one of the new compact interchangeable-lens cameras. And you shoot a lot of photos. But you haven’t only outgrown your point-and-shoot camera, you’ve also outgrown your consumer photo application. These apps offer rudimentary photo-management and are becoming more and more capable photo editors all the time, but when it comes to importing, rating, tagging, optimizing, and outputting myriad high-resolution image files, they can’t compete with the professional photo workflow programs in this roundup: Apple’s Aperture 3 ($199), Adobe’s Lightroom 3 ($299), and ACDSee Pro 3 ($169.99). These photo-workflow apps take you through the whole import-organize-optimize-output process. (more…)
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What is Google Chrom OS?
Tuesday, June 8th, 2010
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Apple iPad Networking Problems: Are Routers The Culprit By: Samara Lynn
Friday, April 30th, 2010
Apple has enjoyed a very successful iPad launch, moving 300,000 units in a single weekend, but that doesn’t mean that all is well. Shortly after the iPad’s release, reports started to pour into Apple’s discussion forum that the tablet was unable to maintain a strong, steady Wi-Fi connection, and that it often prompted users to re-authenticate, even after a successful, initial connection. I decided to do some testing of my own to see just what the experience was like, and to see if I could replicate the reported problems. My results were surprising.
Apple has addressed the problem in its support area by stating that the iPad may have trouble connecting to third-party, dual-band routers after restarting or waking up from sleep. That could mean trouble for anyone not using one of Apple’s own Airport Extreme or Time Capsule routers. (Unfortunately, there has also been some grumbling about the iPad’s ability to connect to that piece of its own hardware, as well.) I applied Apple’s suggestions to my testing procedure. (more…)
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Flip UltraHD
Friday, April 23rd, 2010
- Reviewed by:
David Carnoy
- Edited by:
Lori Grunin
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Speed test: Netbook versus Apple iPad by Dan Ackerman
Friday, April 9th, 2010
Apple’s new iPad has legions of eager fans who attribute chameleonlike qualities to it, promoting the tablet as an ideal media player, e-book reader, gaming console, and even a Netbook replacement for basic computing chores.
Most often cited is the iPad’s speed, and it indeed feels very quick and responsive, and generally comes off as a powerful tool compared with a standard Netbook, which can feel sluggish even when performing the most basic tasks. (more…)
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Synology Disk Station DS710+
Monday, March 29th, 2010
Synology Disk Station DS710+ is a dual-bay NAS server, much like the Editors’ Choice winner DS209+, with one major difference: its storage is scalable to up to seven bays. Other than that, the DS710+ shares very much the same set of features with the DS209+.
The server performed excellently in our tests, and we loved its robust Web interface that helps users navigate through its large amount of features and functions. The server’s few shortcomings include the fact that it supports only one IP camera out of the box and requires more licenses for additional cameras; its lack of dual Ethernet option that would help maintain the high-throughput even during heavy loads. Finally its storage scalability isn’t practical.
If you’re looking for an advanced NAS server that offer all you might expect from a product of its type, for around $570 (no storage included) or around $860 (with 2TB), the Disk Station DS710+ will make a good investment. If you want something similar that can support two IP cameras out of the box and has dual Ethernet, we’d recommend the QNAP TS259 Pro . (more…)
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Five Mobile Phones Worth Waiting For by Sascha Segan
Friday, March 26th, 2010
The first few months of each year in the cell-phone world are a wish list. New phones appear at a constant stream of trade shows—CES, MWC, CTIA—and then vanish again, with promises that they’ll pop up “in Q2″ or “this summer” or “at the holidays.”
Over the past few months, we’ve seen a lot of great smartphones that are coming out soon in the U.S. Some are entirely new devices; others are older albeit top-notch phones, like the HTC HD2, that are finally getting official carrier support, so people will be able to buy them for reasonable prices.
We’re restricting this list of phones to watch for to phones we think are coming out in the U.S. soon. That means leaving out the amazing Intel-powered LG GW990, because LG said it’s only for Korea. Ditto for the Samsung Beam, a slender and powerful phone that, unfortunately, Samsung won’t commit to launching in the U.S. And, I realize that BlackBerry fans may feel left out in the cold on this list, but RIM doesn’t show off phones in advance. We know new BlackBerrys are coming soon, just not which ones or when.
Here are five phones that are getting official U.S. releases within the next few months. If you’re in the market, they may be worth waiting for. (more…)
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AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition
Thursday, March 25th, 2010
Reviewed by: Seth Rosenblatt on October 15, 2009
AVG Free provides the bare necessities when it comes to security, but that should be enough for savvy Windows users. You’ll get a combined antivirus and antimalware engine, LinkScanner, and e-mail scanning. AVG Free 9 introduces a few new features, with improvements focused on performance, including claims of faster scan and boot times. One new feature is the Identity Theft Recovery Unit. Only for users in the United States, ITRU is a business partnership with Identity Guard which provides “consumer identity theft solutions,” accessible only from the AVG toolbar in Firefox and Internet Explorer.
Download AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition 9.0.730 (2.03 MB)
The interface is nearly unchanged from the last version, and generally it’s easy to use. From the main window, though, you must double-click to get further information on any feature, whether virus scanning, LinkScanner settings, or updating. Streamlining this to one click would be helpful. A scheduling utility automates both scans and updates, while the upgrade ad at the screen’s bottom can be easily hidden using the Hide Notification button. When starting a scan, a slider makes it easy to jump between Slow, Automatic, and Fast scans: the faster the scan, the less comprehensive it is, so users should take advantage of the scan optimization that is recommended during installation to speed up that first scan. A progress meter for regular scans would’ve been useful, though. Should a virus create serious problems, AVG creates a rescue disk to scan your computer in MS-DOS mode.
The LinkScanner feature protects you from third-party code exploits before they load in your browser and for ranking search results. Annoyingly, when you install its optional toolbar, it commandeers your new-tab page, decidedly inappropriate behavior. The program doesn’t obviously tax your system when scanning or when running in the background, although CNET Labs determined that it will significantly slow down your system’s boot time, and slightly delay shutting down. AVG also detected some image files as threats, when two other scans decided they weren’t–we decided these were false positives. AVG might not be the fastest or the most effective free security option, but it still gets the job done and you’re better off with it. (more…)
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Sony VAIO Laptop with Intel Core i7 Processor
Thursday, March 18th, 2010
This laptop’s double-layer DVd/CD drive with Blu-ray Disc support lets you watch HD Blu-ray movies and create personalized CDs and DVDs with ease – NVIDIA GeForce graphics deliver stunning visuals for movies and games- Windows 7 Home Premium preloaded – 16.4″ HD widescreen display
Fast, Powerful and Highly Rated
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