Tag archive: Range

Almost every major car manufacturer has electric vehicles (EVs) in the works, but they may be in for some trouble ahead. A new survey shows that though more than half of consumers may consider buying an electric car, almost no one is willing to pay extra for it. Only 9 percent of respondents would pay even $2,000 more for an EV, reports Automotive News. This isn't just a U.S. study either. It was conducted in by surveying 13,500 people in… Read More

General Motors is teaming up with LG to develop electric cars that go beyond the capabilities of the Chevy Volt, a plug-in hybrid gas and electric vehicle. LG Chem, a subsidiary of LG, supplies the lithium ion batteries that power the Volt and other GM electric prototypes. The new deal will go beyond just batteries. According to the joint announcement yesterday, LG will aid with key components related to vehicle structure, architecture, other… Read More

Creative have announced to the world, the awakening of a new dawn in sound card technology with their Sound Blaster X-Fi range of sound cards. Following on from Creative's Audigy range of sound cards, Creative reawaken sound enthusiasts with new blood, rather than tweaked variants of older technology. Boasting a wide range of features, the Xtreme Fidelity range of sound cards from Creative come with promises of an entirely new audio… Read More

“With Sony about to launch their 2005 range of Hi-MD (high capacityMiniDisc) Walkmans, Amazon UK have been slashing the prices of the 2004 models. This was too good of an opportunity to miss for me – buying the top-of-the range 2004 model at one third of the recommended retail price. In this article, I look at what has changed in both hardware and software, and discuss whether or not Sony have done enough to stay in the portable… Read More

The report reviews a range of “fiber-deep” network upgrades planned by the major phone companies including Verizon, BellSouth and SBC. While fiber-to-the-premises (FTTP) or fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) is viewed as the ultimate communications platform, other fiber-deep architectures, including fiber-to-the-curb or fiber-to-the-node, could dominate the fiber build-outs. Among the reports other conclusions: — Verizon holds the… Read More

Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/) has announced the addition of Symbian Leads Pack of Advanced Mobile OSVendors, But It's A Long Way to the Finish Line to their offering. Wireless voice and data applications will continue to multiply and fragment across regions, networks and devices. No single wireless device type will emerge as the preferred platform for delivering advanced voice, data, and entertainment… Read More

Quote from the review: “The model on review is the DY883AA but HP offers a wide range of different models with various processors speeds, hard drive sizes and connectivity packages to suit any and all needs. The nc4010 DY883AA is placed towards the top end of the range – with a 1.6GHz Pentium M processor, 512MB of DDR SDRAM and a 40GB hard drive this is a pretty reasonable configuration. There is also a spare memory… Read More

The FinePix S3 Pro represents the culmination of Fujifilm's unmatched professional photography heritage and continuous commitment to technology innovation. Special features that will set the FinePix S3 Pro apart from competitors will be Fujifilm's proprietary Super CCD SR II sensor, new and advanced image processing technology and a number of professional controls developed exclusively for the FinePix S3 Pro. With knowledge… Read More

“The GX5000T offers a range of Pentium 4 processor choices from 2.8 to 3.4 GHz, while the GX5000Z allows users the choice of an Athlon 64 model 3500+, 3800+, or FX-53. Prices for the GX5000T will begin at $1,648.99, while a base model of the GX5000Z will cost $1,598.99. HP was committed to using off-the-shelf parts, to ensure that there weren't any proprietary OEM parts. “We have the same concern gamers do,” said… Read More

Quote from the review: “An 8Mp matrix in the zoom-lens class is a yet another step forward in digital camera evolution. Before, digital cameras with built-in lenses had lower resolution than reflex ones. Now, one will have to think twice whether to choose 6 Mp with interchangeable lens or 8 Mp with non-interchangeable zooming. It will cost you quite a sum to buy reflex lenses with such range of variable focal length (28-200… Read More

Quote from the review: “Recently we had the chance to review the 2 new additions to the Radeon range, the 9600 and 9800 Xt's. Before the next batch of Geforce cards hit the market we now have a little reminder of what's available at the lower price point of the enthusiasts market, the 5900 non ultra and the 9800 non pro. With the addition of NV38 and R360 the price points for these cards will surely fall and these cards… Read More

This confirms the rumours that have been flooding the net, speculating as to just who the mystery manufacturer is. Sierra Wireless are best known for making the AirCard range, which enable wireless access for laptop computers. The Voq has taken the standard candy-bar phone orientation and applied one major innovation: a flip-out QWERTY keyboard lurking behind the standard numeric affair. This makes it an attractive proposition for those… Read More

Quote from the review at PCReview: “To full take advantage of this printers high resolution, you need a high end 4MP camera. If you do own a top of the range camera, this is the top of the range printer to pair with it. With a launch price of £299, this is no cheap printer – although you will be getting the best print quality and convenience possible. If you are on a budget, or don't need the stand alone capabilities of… Read More

The PDR-5300 boasts high level features such as a 5.0 megapixel CCD image sensor, a powerful 3X optical zoom lens with a versatility-enhancing wide aperture range, state-of-the-art noise reduction technology, user-selectable shutter speeds (8 seconds to 1/1500 second), plus a full suite of optional manual controls, all working together to provide excellent photographic results in a variety of lighting conditions. It is expected to ship later… Read More

Dell, the worldwide leader in LCD monitor shipments, today unveiled two new UltraSharpTM flat panel displays incorporating advanced features for great performance and ease of use. Priced starting at $499, the new models are the first in Dell's redesigned line of displays. The Dell UltraSharp 1703FP and UltraSharp 1901FP are 17- and 19-inch monitors with several new features, including a thin, 0.7-inch, bezel that saves desk… Read More