Title: A Preview Of Kernel-Based Mode-Setting @ Phoronix
Direct Link: http://www.phoronix.com/vr.php?view=12240
Summary: “There are many new and innovative features brewing within the X.Org development community right now — among the many are Gallium3D, the TTM memory manager, and MPX (Multi-Pointer X) — but one of the features that has risen towards the top of the list and delivers visible benefits to the end-user is kernel-based mode-setting. As implied by its name, kernel mode-setting involves moving the mode-setting code for video adapters from the user-space X server drivers into the Linux kernel. This may seem like an uninteresting topic for end-users, but having the mode-setting done in the kernel allows for a cleaner and richer boot process, improved suspend and resume support, and more reliable VT switching (along with other advantages). Kernel mode-setting isn’t yet in the mainline Linux kernel nor is the API for it frozen, but Fedora 9 shipping next month will be the first major distribution carrying this initial support. In this article we’re looking more closely at kernel mode-setting with the Intel X.Org driver as well as showing videos of kernel-based mode-setting in action.”

    OCIA.net has posted their review of the Sans Digital MobileSTOR MS2UTN+.  Below is a direct quote from the review:

SAN DIEGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–In pursuit of providing the highest sound quality and in-vehicle listening experience, Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc. today released its Premier PRS-A900 4-channel reference amplifier and, in turn, redefines “state-of-the-art” with regard to mobile amplification. Following an unlimited design philosophy of performance and quality regardless of cost, this new amplifier surpasses the standard set by its spiritual predecessors, the critically acclaimed in-car amplifiers of the Pioneer Optical Digital Reference (ODR) system.

“Our engineers painstakingly over-engineered each section of the PRS-A900 to produce one of the most accurate and musical automotive amplifier ever created, while at the same time achieving excellent dynamics, power output or reliability. Virtually every aspect of the PRS-A900, from the components on the circuit board to the bottom of the chassis, were designed for reproducing incredible sound quality,” said Larry Rougas, vice president of marketing and product planning for the mobile business group of Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc. “What resulted is an amplifier that can satisfy even the critical listener.”

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New Pioneer Products Offer Consumers Enhanced Navigation and Entertainment Features Paired with Sophisticated Voice Control

SAN DIEGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Pioneer’s commitment to providing consumers with the ultimate in-car entertainment experience has led to three new product offerings that go beyond the typical navigation system. The Pioneer AVIC-F700BT, AVIC-F900BT and Premier branded AVIC-F90BT combine a multitude of functional entertainment capabilities with advanced navigation features that fit the lifestyle of today’s on-the-go consumers. The on-dash AVIC-F500BT, recently unveiled at the 2008 Consumer Electronics Show, joins the same elite family of in-dash AVIC-F series navigation systems.

Each of the highly sophisticated in-dash navigation systems enable users to link and control their personal devices. Apple iPod® connectivity, Bluetooth®, MSN® Direct, HD® radio, XM® and SIRIUS® Satellite Radio, single CD, DVD video playback and compressed audio and video playback through USB and SD memory devices are among the players’ numerous capabilities. Additionally, each unit offers an advanced conversational voice recognition system for hands-free dialing of compatible Bluetooth enabled cell phones and control of an entire music collection on iPod players.

“Pioneer’s AVIC-F series navigation systems are the ideal solution for millions of drivers who want an in-car product that can be easily integrated with other mobile personal devices, whether it is an iPod or Bluetooth enabled cell phone,” said Larry Rougas, vice president of marketing and product planning for the mobile business group at Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc. “These offerings create a higher level in-car experience with navigation, entertainment and voice recognition capabilities - beyond what anyone will find on almost all current standard navigation systems in the market.”

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Warner Bros. Pictures:

From the Wachowski brothers and producer Joel Silver, creators of the groundbreaking “The Matrix” trilogy, comes the high-octane family adventure “Speed Racer,” which follows the adventures of the young race car driver Speed (Emile Hirsch) in his quest for glory in his thunderous Mach 5. “Speed Racer” marks the Wachowski brothers’ first writing/directing collaboration since “The Matrix” movies. Joel Silver, who previously worked with the Wachowskis on “The Matrix” movies and “V for Vendetta,” produced the film under his Silver Pictures banner. Larry and Andy Wachowski and Grant Hill are also producers, with David Lane Seltzer and Bruce Berman serving as executive producers. “Speed Racer” stars Emile Hirsch, Christina Ricci, Matthew Fox, John Goodman, Susan Sarandon, Benno Fürmann, Hiroyuki Sanada, Asian pop superstar Rain, and Richard Roundtree. Based on the classic series created by anime pioneer Tatsuo Yoshida, the live-action “Speed Racer” will showcase the kind of revolutionary visual effects and cutting-edge storytelling that have become the benchmarks of the Wachowski brothers’ films. “Speed Racer” is a Warner Bros. Pictures presentation, in association with Village Roadshow Pictures, of a Silver Pictures Production, in association with Anarchos Productions.

BurnOutPC.com has just posted their review on some Lamptron LaserLed’s

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“The Lamptron Laser Led’s are pretty much the same as your used to by hearing the name Laser Led’s. They are simply a row of led’s in a black housing. Lamptron has these in a couple of different variations, in different colors and different sizes. They are not pointed dead at you, but they are placed so that it lights up a surface of 180 degrees.”

Direct Link - http://www.burnoutpc.com/modules/smartsection/item.php?itemid=291

• Record Server Microprocessor Revenue
• Revenue up 9 Percent Year-over-Year
• Gross Margin up 4 Points Year-over-Year
• Operating Income up 23 Percent Year-over-Year
• Net Income $1.4 Billion; EPS 25 Cents

SANTA CLARA, Calif., April 15, 2008 Intel Corporation today announced record first-quarter revenue of $9.7 billion, operating income of $2.1 billion, net income of $1.4 billion and earnings per share (EPS) of 25 cents.

“Our first quarter results demonstrate a strengthening core business and a solid global market environment,” said Paul Otellini, Intel president and CEO. “We saw healthy demand for our leading-edge processors and chipsets across all segments. Looking forward, we remain optimistic about our growth opportunities as we continue to reap the benefits of our 45nm technology leadership.”

To read the complete earnings release, click here.

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Chip Maker Reports Sixth Loss in a Row

Posted: 18 Apr 2008 07:42 PM CDT

The chip maker Advanced Micro Devices posted its sixth consecutive quarterly loss on Thursday, but company executives vowed a return to profitability in the second half of the year.

A week ago, A.M.D. warned investors that its sales for the quarter were lower than it had expected, blaming a “challenging economic environment,” as well as normal quarterly weakness and lower revenue from older products.

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Google Defies the Economy and Reports a Profit Surge

Posted: 18 Apr 2008 07:42 PM CDT

The American economy may be weakening, but Google said once again that the slowdown has not affected its business.

Easing concerns that its growth would stall, the Internet search giant on Thursday reported better-than-expected financial results for the first three months of the year, igniting a huge rally in its shares.

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EBay Chief Says Change Isn’t Over

Posted: 18 Apr 2008 07:42 PM CDT

More changes are coming to eBay, and John Donahoe, the new boss, is girding for the repercussions.

Mr. Donahoe, who has been running the company since his appointment to the top spot was announced in January, wants the company, the Internet’s largest e-commerce site, to operate less like an unruly flea market and more like a strip mall — where buyers are guaranteed to have a comfortable and predictable shopping experience.

NEW CONTENT (Storage) - MTRON PRO 32GB 2.5” SATA SSD

QUOTE: “I recently took the MTRON MOBI 3.5 inch desktop SSD for a test drive and found the performance of the latest SSDs to be breathtaking, but costly. At this time, SSD for the desktop feels like a long way away due to high costs, but there is one market that is adopting the technology at a rapid rate.

The notebook market has been begging for low cost SSD technology for many years, and for the last three they have started to implement the drives into their flagship products. Mid-priced models are starting to see SSD technology in the upgradable options list and the price is coming down.”

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 Palit GeForce 9800GTX Review
Date: 04-18-2007 Written By Benjamin SunPalit has done a good job with the reference 9800GTX video card in that they have included a game bundle and their entry into the US is most welcome since the video card market needs more players bringing better competition to the retail market place for the video card dollar. Palit support needs to update their drivers as NVIDIA has released the 174.74 Forceware and the drivers on Palit’s website are based upon 169.32. The 9800GTX is the fastest single chip video card I’ve ever tested. Having said all the positives on the 9800GTX, the 9800GTX is not much of an upgrade over the 8800GTS 512MB that was released last year and is in fact just an overclocked version of that card with more power requirement and a higher price. It is rather disappointing from a technical point of view to see NVIDIA stuck in a rut. It has been over two years since the release of the 8800GTX and the 9800GTX just doesn’t live up to the GTX moniker as something special, its just another fast NVIDIA card.

Link: http://www.gamepyre.com/hardwared.html?aid=952&p=1