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Personal Computing: Laptop as Desktop PC Replacement?
Nov 19, 2009 - Traditionally, desktops far outperformed laptops with cost, speed, storage capacity and reliability.
Regional Permit Management System for Connecticut Cities and Towns
Nov 19, 2009 - By early 2010, the system will be deployed in eight Connecticut municipalities; many additional communities are already on track to join Phase 2.
California Mandates TV Energy Use Standards
Nov 19, 2009 - "Energy consumption by today's digital television models approximates the energy required for two light bulbs."
New York City to Install Radar for Coordinated Traffic Control
Nov 18, 2009 - For some 200 intersections in four different boroughs as part of a NYC Transportation Department traffic coordination program.
Power Management Solution Reduces Police Car Dead Batteries, Emissions
Nov 17, 2009 - The Dallas Police Department piloted anti-idling technology that operates a car's electrical system while it's turned off. Laptops, lights, radios and other equipment are powered.
Cryptographic Voting System Has Real-World Test
Nov 13, 2009 - Any attempts to tamper with the vote are easily detected.
California Legislative Analyst's Office Suggests Change in Large-Project IT Procurement
Nov 12, 2009 - This competition is often referred to as a 'bake-off.'
Rhode Island Governor Vetoes RFID Privacy Bill
Nov 12, 2009 - Restricted use of RFID capabilities to track children and motorists without a warrant.
Cell Phone Runs on Ethanol
Nov 12, 2009 - Runs on ethanol and exhausts water and carbon dioxide.
HP to Acquire 3Com for $2.7 Billion
Nov 11, 2009 - Terms of the transaction have been approved by the HP and 3Com boards of directors.
Handshake Communicates Digital Information
Nov 11, 2009 - The exchange of digital information flowing through human touch.
IPv6 Engineers Receive Itojun Award
Nov 11, 2009 - Lorenzo Colitti and Erik Kline of Google.
Gartner: SaaS Revenue to Grow 18 Percent in 2009
Nov 10, 2009 - "The adoption of SaaS continues to grow and evolve within the enterprise application markets."
Personal Computing: Should You Upgrade to Windows 7?
Nov 5, 2009 - Windows 7 is faster on the same hardware than Vista, though not faster than Windows XP running programs designed for XP.
Innovation News Briefs
Nov 5, 2009 - Assistive robot, solar-powered monorail, universal chargers fit all phones, high-altitude wind generation, from bus to bus shelter, solar car race across Australia.
Adobe Announces New Version of Connect Pro Web-Conferencing Solution
Nov 3, 2009 - Web-conferencing tool used by various federal, state and local government agencies.
New Products from Getac, NEC Display Solutions, Hercules, GammaTech
Nov 2, 2009 - GPS handheld, LCD display, mini webcam, notebook computer.
Product Review: Mobile Video Production System Handles Broadcast, Webcast and Screencast Functions
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Personal Computing: Going Smaller With Netbooks
Oct 23, 2009 - Compared with a year ago, netbook sales revenue grew a whopping 264 percent.
Stealth Wind Turbines Reduce Interference With Radar
Oct 22, 2009 - The stealth turbine solution uses a portfolio of radar absorbing materials.

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