Article Archive for December 2007

Could Apple shares ever hit $600?
Posted from MAC.BLORGE on December 28, 2007

Could Apple shares ever hit $600?Apple’s meteoric ascent to $200 per share just this month have left many bewildered as to how the company that was, less than a decade ago, in shambles, has risen to the levels of success it currently enjoys.  Naysayers have consistently denied that Apple could reach each progressive plateau of success; however, is there really any chance that Apple could ever reach, say, $600 per share?

Nintendo Wii Wins 2007 Customers’ Choice Award
Posted from GAMER.BLORGE on December 28, 2007

Wii Reevoo, a group that collects ‘genuine reviews’ from actual purchasers of a product, has awarded the 2007 Customers’ Choice Award to the Nintendo Wii, despite the widespread shortages of the console leading up to Christmas.

Man faces £27,000 Vodafone mobile phone bill for one month
Posted from TECH.BLORGE on December 28, 2007

Man faces £27,000 Vodafone mobile phone bill for one monthMobile phones are becoming more like mini offices, and entertainment hubs every day, with multiple applications, Internet access, and the option to watch download television music to your pocket handheld. But all of this comes at a price, and if you go over the maximum set on your tariff, you could be facing a hefty bill of £27,000 ($58,000).

How to backup your OEM Vista activation
Posted from VISTA.BLORGE on December 28, 2007

How to backup your OEM Vista activation Before I go on, this will only work with manufacturer installed Vista installations.  If your laptop is from HP and HP installed Vista then that is what is considered an “OEM activation.”  When performing a clean install it is possible to backup your OEM activation and will prevent you from having to call Microsoft for a new key.

Vista SP1 RC1 does not fix slow file transfer issues
Posted from VISTA.BLORGE on December 28, 2007

windows-vienna1 Those of you that have installed the RC1 (Release Candidate 1) of Vista SP1 (Service Pack 1) may have noticed that some areas are fixed, entirely new things are broken and some things just remain the same, like the slow file transfer issues over a network which is still present.

Six reasons to avoid the Zune / iPod extended warranty
Posted from TECH.BLORGE on December 28, 2007

Few people know this: you can extend the warranty on your Zune for an extra year. Unless you’ve had a problem with your unit, you probably aren’t aware of the policy. Despite what others will tell you, this is why you should avoid extended warranties on not just your Zune but your iPod too.
Today, [...]

Is Apple finally cracking down on software pirates?
Posted from MAC.BLORGE on December 27, 2007

Is Apple finally cracking down on software pirates?For the longest time now, those who have chosen to take the “unpaid” route for Apple software have been able to do so without repercussion; however, Apple submitted a patent earlier this month that might be looking to crack down on all those hapless pirates.

Apple’s newest patent promises tasty innovations
Posted from MAC.BLORGE on December 27, 2007

Apple’s newest patent promises tasty innovationsThough watching Apple’s ever-forthcoming patents can get a little disappointing, as many ideas go by the wayside, its latest patent suggests a delectable bit of innovation in the near future.  The newest patent describes a way for users to utilize an Apple mobile device to order something in-store remotely.

Nintendo Wii No Substitute for Exercise, Study Finds
Posted from GAMER.BLORGE on December 27, 2007

Wii Sports Those who bought the Nintendo Wii expecting to whip themselves into shape while playing video games are in for a rude awakening, according to British doctors.

5 essential Firefox add-ons for productive web work
Posted from TECH.BLORGE on December 27, 2007

Firefox benefits from a vast community of add-on developers and here are a few that will supercharge your every day browsing experience.
One feature that distinguished Firefox early on was its support for tabbed browsing. But the default configuration contains some awkward behaviors when switching between tabs and opening new tabs.
1. First, install Last Tab. [...]

Technology Leads to Stem Cell Alchemy Breakthrough
Posted from TECH.BLORGE on December 27, 2007

Breaking technological news in the medical field happened when researchers from two separate labs successfully created stem cells from adult cells. Stem cell research has been the source of great controversy in recent years because of the need to use embryonic cells to reap the benefits of stem cell regeneration. With this new [...]

HD DVD vs Blu-ray heats up as Panasonic ships ultra-thin sample drives for computers
Posted from TECH.BLORGE on December 27, 2007

You might see Blu-ray popping up in a lot of internal drive bays soon if Panasonic has its way.
Panasonic is adding to the HD DVD vs Blu-ray war with their new internal Blu-ray drive that has started shipping out to computer manufacturers.  Measuring in at a mere 9.5 mm of height, the drive is [...]

Everex gPC named one of the worst PC desktops of the year
Posted from TECH.BLORGE on December 27, 2007

The Everex gPC is a low cost computer that runs gOS, a customized version of Linux with the enlightenment theme, features mundane hardware and clocks in at $200 without a monitor.  Some reviews have come in and there is little to distinguish the gPC from low cost Windows based PCs.
It has integrated graphics [...]

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX55K “delivers perfect shots every time through an intelligent auto technology”
Posted from PHOTO.BLORGE on December 27, 2007

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX55K delivers perfect shots every time through an intelligent auto technology Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX55K “delivers perfect shots every time through an intelligent auto technology”

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX55K is an stylish compact digital camera designed for photography enthusiasts who want ease in using a camera and yet can produce high-quality photos.

Information overload: the USD650 billion problem
Posted from TECH.BLORGE on December 27, 2007

I love the Internet, yes I do. But there are times when I feel somewhat overwhelmed by it or more correctly, by information overload. Research firm Basex estimates that the interruptions and loss of productivity information overload causes has a high cost: USD650 billion, to be exact.
Basex even goes so far as to call [...]