What it means: You've probably heard the term "hybrid drive" if you're thinking about buying a new computer. A hybrid drive pairs a traditional spinning-disk hard drive with a small amount of solid-state memory, the kind also found on ...
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With a tough 2012 behind it, Advanced Micro Devices hopes to return to profitability this year through cost-cutting, new chips and other measures, executives said Tuesday. The moves include releasing new chips this year for laptops and ...
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With Super Bowl XLVII only a week or so away, you might be looking for a new big-screen TV that can do the game justice. But getting the right TV isn't as simple as just finding the right price. That's because sporting events like the Super ...
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PCs were upstaged by tablets, smartphones and TVs at this year's International CES show, with some companies maintaining a smaller presence or holding back product announcements for a later date. There were fewer product announcements ...
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In 2013, a high-end smartphone should have a full-HD 5-inch screen and a 13-megapixel camera to remain competitive, if products launched at International CES in Las Vegas this week are an indication of the state of the art for mobile ...
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If, like us, you've been wondering what's happening with the Google TV platform, it looks like it's still attracting support, at least from LG Electronics. The company, which had a single G2 Google TV series tin 2012, will expand its lineup ...
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You have to give Google TV credit—it isn't a quitter. Despite the lackluster reception of the first Google TV–powered products back in 2010, the company has refused to throw in the towel. Instead it has regularly revamped its ...
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Backlight unit(BLU)makers are forecast to see accelerated output value growth in 2013 due to an expected climb in the global LED TV penetration rate.In 2012,large-size LED TVs grew in popularity across the globe,namely in North America,and ...
Google TV, which just a year ago looked like it was on life support, seems to be gaining some converts here at CES: Both Netgear and Asus announced new streaming-media players that use that platform to delivers video, apps, and other ...
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At CES this week,Vizio is throwing its hat into the Ultra HD TV arena with 65-and 70-inch sets in its XVT series.The company is also offering a glimpse of its vision of 3D that doesn't require special glasses. Vizio's Ultra HD TVs will ...
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We've seen smart phones getting bigger and bigger, and now tablets are following suit. The newest Vizio Tablet PC is a whopping 11.6-inch device that weighs 1.8 pounds. It's the largest tablet we've seen, but it didn't feel overly bulky or ...
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In what is often seen as a bellwether for holiday sales pricing, Walmart has released its Black Friday ad, and TVs once again feature prominently. This year, Walmart will open its doors for Black Friday shopping at 8 p.m. on ...
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If run-of-the-mill TVs aren't your thing, check out Samsung's 2013 lineup: At CES today, the company announced a 55-inch OLED model, an 85-inch Ultra HD set with a unique stand, and what the company is calling a "super" plasma TV that ...
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While it's true that many companies put their emphasis—and marketing dollars—on larger-sized TVs that can wow you with their big-screen images, you don't have to give up satisfying picture quality if you opt for a smaller-sized ...
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With little more than a day until the first post-turkey sales kick in, here are the most enticing specials on electronics items, culled from our recent posts on particular stores and product categories. The catch, of course, is that ...
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