Chris Balodis, database architect at Chase Manhattan Bank and a silicon.com reader, said: "I believe that PCs will eventually integrate into existing products like the TV or DVD players. Soon after IBM unveiled its creation: a PC that sold for $2...
The software was designed to let a single program run on any device of a certain class, regardless of underlying details such as its operating system or processor. Announced earlier this month, the new version of Java holds the promise of simpler...
The company is offering the 500S Gaming PC for $1,149, including a 128MB Nvidia GeForce FX 5200G graphics card, a 2.4GHz Pentium 4 processor, 256MB of 333MHz DDR memory, an 80GB Ultra ATA hard drive, a 17-inch CRT monitor and a drive that can play...
At the same time, he said they will care a great deal if faster processors can speed the time it takes to encode a DVD or if it is possible to make a clear picture out of what was once a blurry photo.
Embedded speakers, a DVD player, a CD writer and player, and a digital pen are also included. Also bundled with the Dream Desk are several Disney games--such as "Mahjongg," "Extremely Goofy Skateboarding," "Adventures in Typing with Timon & Pumbaa...
The 17-inch 'mini-Mac' version will ship for £919, $1299 or €1399, or, for those with a bigger budget, Apple is doing another version with a faster processor and a SuperDrive (a CD/DVD burner) for £1049, $1499 or €1629.