Category: Computers
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OLPC versus eeePC
I am now the lucky owner of both an OLPC XO and an Asus eeePC. I wrote about the eeePC before, now I got a chance to compare these two Linux-running, cheap ($200), kid-friendly, mini-PCs. Let’s look at size first, since that’s a major differentiator for both: From this angle, they seem about the same…
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The Firefox computer
Jon Callaghan has some thoughts on how easy it was for him to switch from a PC to a Mac. This made me think about the Windows Vista launch and the inevitable OS X vs Vista comparisons, and how come I’m deeply uninterested in any of it. I run a PC at home and a…
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Datacenter in a container
This is cool – Sun is putting data centers into shipping containers that can be easily transported and located anywhere:
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MacBook update
Some thoughts after using my MacBook for a few weeks. What I like: Wake up and shut down work really well when you open/shut the lid. It’s fast and reliable. I’ve always wanted this on a laptop and it’s never really worked on any of my PCs. I loaded all my photos into iPhoto and…
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Thinkpad X41 thoughts
I’ve been trying a Thinkpad X41 for a couple of weeks. I have to say this is one groovy tablet PC. It has a few shortcomings (battery life and extra bulk) but overall I’m tempted to get one. It’s just the right size with a 12″ screen and about 11″ square sized body. It works…