Tag archive: ddr3 ram

If we can't make batteries last longer, maybe we should make electronics that require less energy, a lot less. In its new quest to combat ARM in the mobile market, Intel has taken up this mission. On Sept. 15, the chipmaker unveiled and demonstrated a new microprocessor capable of running on “near-threshold voltage (NTV),” which means it can run on almost the bare minimum amount of power required to turn on transistors and… Read More

DDR3 DRAM has just overtaken DDR2 as the predominant memory technology used in today's new computers. Newer RAM has traditionally been more expensive than previous generations, but DDR3 pricing has gone down over the last few years due to mass production and die shrinks to smaller process nodes. Not only does this result in price cuts, but also lower power consumption and higher possible speeds. Samsung just started producing DDR3 on its… Read More

Shopping for a new printer? Here, we explore a dozen of today's best bets for the home-based user, taking into account key considerations such as price (you'll find nothing here over $300), reliability, manufacturer track record, user opinion, editorial preference and more. But don't let this roundup be your only guide – also be sure to check the Digital Trends reviews department (and the Internet in general, for that… Read More