Computer Parts

ORTHOsoft Launches Advanced Computer-Assisted Surgery Tracking ...

2007-02-08T02:13:00.000-08:00

ORTHOsoft, Inc., makers of the Navitrack(R) Navigation Systems, is introducing an advanced Computer-Assisted Surgery tracking device called the Navitracker(TM) at this year's American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Annual Meeting (February 14-16, San Diego Convention Center). "Navitracker(TM) trials in the North American and European markets have been highly encouraging," said Dr. Louis-Phillipe Amiot, CEO of ORTHOsoft, Inc. "This new CAS tracking device will provide surgeons increased visibility, accuracy, robustness and ease-of-use during hip, knee and spine surgeries," added Dr. Amiot. Dr. T. Mattes, University of Ulm, Germany used the Navitracker(TM) in a recent trial and commented, "Everyone on my team found these new trackers very easy to handle. Our scrub tech found them quicker to unpack, and most importantly we never lost the tracking even during extensive leg motion or when the trackers were soiled after the use of power tools.

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Jewelry Made from Computer Parts

2007-02-06T02:15:00.000-08:00

Tired of spending time and effort on buying the latest gadget gift for your lady (okay, for you) only to disappoint her and have yet another round of the "you never buy me jewelry" conversation? How about a gift that satisfies your urge to geek out and her biological need for jewelry? Try Zelle jewelry, made from Cat 5 cable, Diodes, Hex-Ferrite and MIDI plugs, which have a hip indie/DIY vibe for your stylish geek girlfriend. Bonus—these unique necklaces, bracelets and keychains won't break your bank with their reasonable prices. –Dana Bushman Zelle Jewelry [Elsewares via Popgadget] .

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Study: Computer Files More Valuable Than Hardware

2007-02-02T02:14:00.000-08:00

(BCN) A majority of American adults agree that the content of the files they have stored in their computers is worth more to them than the dollar amount paid for their computer, according commissioned by Seagate Technology.Harris Interactive found the increasingly personal value of digital content indicates that for a majority of Americans, virtual files which often include family photos, songs, or videos, have become the "stuff" life is made of.According to the study, 81 percent of computer users said they are more likely to download and store digital content today than they were one year ago.Ninety-six percent of Americans reported using at least one desktop or laptop computer in their home and more women report downloading or store photos than men.The study found adults with children under 18 years of age were 64 percent more likely to own one or more video game consoles, and one in four adults own and use digital video recorders such as TiVo.

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Computer swindler gets a year and a day

2007-01-31T02:12:00.000-08:00

Federal prosecutors said yesterday that Patrick Buttery's cooperation helped them win a guilty plea against the CEO of a now-bankrupt computer company that bilked consumers, suppliers and credit-card companies out of $39 million. But unlike the CEO, George Capell, who was sentenced last November to seven years and two months in the slammer, Buttery, 55, of Philadelphia, who was chief financial officer of Computer Personalities Systems Inc., fared much better. U.S. District Judge Anita B. Brody gave Buttery 12 months and a day in prison, five years of supervised release, and ordered him to make restitution with Capell of $31.9 million. Brody also ordered Buttery to perform a period of community service during his first year of supervised release. He must begin his prison term on May 4.

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Computer Parts Smuggled Into Tucker Prison

2007-01-29T02:13:00.000-08:00

Investigation of what officials say was a scheme to provide state prisoners with unsupervised access to computers has resulted in the resignation of one prison employee, the dismissal of two others, and placement of four on leave. That's according to prisons spokeswoman Dina Tyler. Tyler said Wednesday that computer parts smuggled into the Tucker Unit in Jefferson County, and then reassembled into working computers, allowed inmates to play games, watch DVD movies and potentially get access to the Internet. Investigators found at least six rebuilt computers in buildings scattered around the Tucker Unit, northeast of Pine Bluff. Officials don't know if the computers were used to send messages or communicate with others outside the prison, but Tyler says it was a possibility.

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Polar F6 Heart Rate Monitor Watch (Denim Stone)

2007-01-23T02:26:00.000-08:00

The Polar F6 heart rate monitor is a great choice for using in large groups, where other excercisers might be using wireless training gear that could interfere with your own signal. The F6's coded transmission prevents crosstalk with other monitors so you'll get a personalized workout--even in a class environment. It's packed with innovative training features to help you toward your exercise goals, including: Zone Pointer: A visible and audible feature on the display of your heart rate monitor showing your target heart rate zone and where your current heart rate is within that zone. Polar OwnCal: This feature shows your energy expenditure during one exercise session as well as your accumulated kilocalories during several exercise sessions. You can set daily and weekly exercise goals in terms of calorie expenditure with the OwnCal feature. Because the OwnCal tracks both the energy expenditure during one exercise session and the accumulated kilocalories during a longer time e.g. one week, it helps in achieving both short term and long term goals. Polar OwnZone: This feature guides you through an appropriate warm-up routine and automatically determines a safe and effective exercise heart rate zone--your OwnZone--while taking into account your current physical condition. Polar OwnCode: This technology blocks unwanted signals from other heart rate monitors, ensuring disturbance-free transmission of your heart rate data. The Fitness Bullets feature shows a bullet on the monitor's display for every 10 minutes spent exercising/training in your target heart rate zone. The Time in Target Zone feature calculates the amount of total exercise time spent in your personal target zone. You can use this feature together with the Total Exercise Time to determine the effectiveness of your exercise program. You can also better assess your training data using the included Polar Precision Performance (PPP) 4.0 software and the SonicLink feature, which wirelessly uploads exercise settings to the software or to Polar's web service. Other features include: Display of heart rate, exercise time and average heart rate 24 hour clock with day/week indicator and stopwatch Large easy-to-read display with split screen One-year average battery life Water resistant to 30 meters (100 feet) Manufacturer's Warranty The original purchaser of this heart rate monitor is backed by a limited warranty that states that this product that the product will be free from defects in material or workmanship for two years from the date of purchase. About Polar The first EKG accurate wireless heart rate monitor was invented by Polar back in 1977 as a training tool for the Finnish National Cross Country Ski Team. The concept of "intensity training" by heart rate swept the athletic world in the eighties. By the 1990s, individuals were looking to heart rate monitors not only for performance training needs, but also for achieving everyday fitness goals. Today, the same concept of heart rate training is being used by world-class athletes as well as everyday people trying to lose weight. Polar is the leading brand among consumers, coaches, and personal trainers worldwide and the company is committed to not only producing the best products, but also being the leading educator on the benefits of heart rate based exercise.

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Apple.com leads all computer hardware sites in visits

2007-01-23T02:17:00.000-08:00

"Apple Computer Inc. in November 2006 continued to lead in the number of visits to computer hardware e-commerce sites, with 39.7 million visits, up 29% from 30.8 million in November 2005, according to Nielsen/NetRatings Inc.," InternetRetailer.com reports. InternetRetailer.com reports, "Dell Inc. ranked second with 18 million visits, up 3% from 17.5 million in November 2005; followed by Hewlett Packard Co., 15.2 million, up 22% from 12.5 million; Sun Microsystems Inc., 3.8 million, up 46% from 2.6 million; Nintendo Co. Ltd., 3.5 million, up 218% from 1.1 million; IBM Corp., 2.1 million, down 36% from 3.3 million; Gateway Inc., 2 million, down 13% from 2.3 million; Sony Computer Entertainment, 1.7 million, down 15% from 2 million; Bose Corp., 1.7 million, down 6% from 1.8 million; and Xbox.com, 1.7 million, down 19% from 2.1 million." "Ranked by time per visit, Apple led with 1 hour, 8 minutes, 30 seconds; followed by Dell, 17 minutes, 4 seconds; IBM, 15 minutes, 18 seconds; Xbox, 14 minutes, 15 seconds; Alienware, 13 minutes, 50 seconds; Hewlett Packard, 11 minutes, 43 seconds; Lexmark, 10 minutes, 44 seconds; Creative Technology Ltd., 10 minutes, 42 seconds; Intel, 9 minutes, 23 seconds; and TiVo, 8 minutes, 39 seconds," InternetRetailer.com reports.

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A computer-free job search is still possible

2007-01-21T02:16:00.000-08:00

LLuddite: Member of the organized bands of 19th-century English handicraftsmen who rioted for the destruction of the textile machinery that was displacing them. Source? Not Wikipedia, but my handy Micropaedia. Volume 7 to be exact, from the 1985 Encyclopedia Britannica. Yes, I have an encyclopedia, all 30 volumes, and yes, I use it. So sue me. I could go on about how I prefer paper to pixels, or the comfort of ad-free research. The truth is that I'm lazy and it's easier to scan for Luddite in a book than it is to fire up the computer, get into my browser, type in my search word and dig through all the amusing but time-eating close-fit entries. Which makes me, I'm pretty sure... a Luddite. By the way, to verify the common usage of that term to connote someone who eschews technology, guess where I had to go? Yep.

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Computer Hardware - Are You Best Skilled For These Positions?

2007-01-17T02:18:00.000-08:00

IT professionals of all experience levels need to realise that the computer hardware job market has opened up in the United Kingdom and Europe. With international computer firms setting up shop in places like Great Britain, Germany, and France, there is an increased need for skilled developers and programmers. IT professionals interested in developing the newest and most cutting edge computer hardware need to have a number of skills in order to succeed. An eye for design and creative hardware solutions is necessary in IT professionals because computer hardware needs to be both stylish and space conscious. As well, IT developers need to be technically sound in order to develop computer hardware that integrates well with office and consumer needs. Finally, IT professionals need to be aware of the business side of computer hardware development.

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Details hazy in UIHC computer incident

2007-01-15T02:19:00.000-08:00

Regent Amir Arbisser said on Sunday he wasn't familiar with many details about a UI Hospitals and Clinics employee who reportedly broke policy to access information from a hospital computer. Arbisser said he also didn't know whether or not the computer belonged to former UIHC head John Colloton, the name that came up after Regent President Michael Gartner requested the incident be investigated at a Jan. 11 state Board of Regents' meeting. But Arbisser did question why Colloton, a respected UIHC administrator and donor who once held the top post at the UIHC, retains an office on the first floor of the hospital unit that bears his name, the John W. Colloton Pavilion. "He's not a current employee," Arbisser said. "I certainly hold him in high esteem as an administrator in his time, but I'm not sure what function he serves now that requires an office." University Relations Director Steve Parrott, who said no patient data or other sensitive information was compromised in the incident, declined to name an employee or employees responsible for accessing unspecified data on the computer, which Parrott wouldn't confirm was Colloton's.

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Report Gives Comprehensive Overview of the Global Computer ...

2007-01-11T02:15:00.000-08:00

DUBLIN, Ireland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c48041) has announced the addition of Datamonitor's new report: Global Computer Hardware to their offering. The Global Computer Hardware industry profile is an essential resource for top-level data and analysis covering the computer hardware industry. It includes detailed data on market size and segmentation, plus textual analysis of the key trends and competitive landscape, demographic information, and descriptions of the leading companies. Scope of this title: Contains an executive summary and data on value, volume and segmentation Provides textual analysis of the industry's prospects, competitive landscape and leading companies Includes a five-year forecast of the industry Supported by the key macroeconomic and demographic data affecting the market Why you should buy this report Spot future trends and developments Inform your business decisions Add weight to presentations and marketing materials Save time carrying out entry-level research Market Definition The computer hardware market consists of personal computers, servers, mainframes, workstations, and peripherals.

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Computer glitch causes SC Education lottery to hold two midday ...

2007-01-09T02:19:00.000-08:00

(Columbia-AP) January 8, 2007 - The state Education Lottery's online gaming vendor is investigating the source of a computer error that caused the lottery to hold two midday drawings Monday. Lottery spokeswoman Tara Robertson says the computer system was looking for two midday numbers because of a scheduling conflict. She says the system would not function without giving two midday numbers. Lottery officials say this is the first time the computer error has occurred. Lottery executive director Ernie Passailaigue says the error has not affected other lottery games. Posted 8:05pm by Chantelle Janelle .

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The Global Computer Hardware Market Is Expected to Reach a Value ...

2007-01-05T02:19:00.000-08:00

DUBLIN, Ireland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c47589) has announced the addition of "Computer Hardware: Global Industry Guide" to their offering. The 'Computer Hardware: Global Industry Guide' is an essential resource for top-level data and analysis covering the computer hardware industry. It includes detailed data on market size and segmentation, textual analysis of the key trends and competitive landscape, and profiles of the leading companies. This incisive report provides expert analysis on a global, regional and country basis. Scope of this title: - Contains an executive summary and data on value and segmentation - Provides textual analysis of the industry's prospects, competitive landscape and profiles of the leading companies - Covers Global, European, Asia-Pacific & 11 individual country markets - Includes a five-year forecast of the industry Highlights of this title: The global computer hardware market generated total revenues of $366.9 billion in 2005, this representing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.8% for the five-year period spanning 2001-2005.

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Global computer hardware market to be valued at $489.1 billion by 2010

2006-12-30T02:16:00.000-08:00

Let's hope Apple gets its share (and more!) of this pie. The global computer market is expected to reach a value of US$489.1 billion (yes, that's with a "b") by the end of 201, according to the latest "Computer Hardware: Global Industry Guide" from Research & Markets. The global computer hardware market generated total revenues of $366.9 billion in 2005, this representing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.8% for the five-year period spanning 2001-2005, says the research firm. Sales of computer hardware other than personal computers proved the most lucrative for the global computer hardware market in 2005, generating total revenues of $208.2 billion, equivalent to 56.7 percent of the markets overall value. The performance of the market is forecast to accelerate, with an anticipated CAGR of 5.9 percent for the five-year period 2005-2010 expected to drive the market to a value of $489.1 billion by the end of 2010, according to the research firm.

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Parents Say Kid's New Computer Laden With Pornography

2006-12-28T02:17:00.000-08:00

CHICAGO -- Members of a Chicago family are trying to get a warning out after a computer they bought as a child's gift turned out to be laden with pornography, NBC5's Kim Vatis reported. Rick and Joy Donaldson had something special planned this Christmas for their 13-year-old son, Simeon: a new computer. "On Christmas Day we set it up, hit Internet Explorer and the first thing to pop up was a porn site," Rick Donaldson said. "That was a shocker." Joy Donaldson said what appeared was child pornography. The Donaldsons said they had to scream for their son to stay out of the room. .

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Computer Hardware News Website Provides Info On Over 700 Topics

2006-12-17T02:16:00.000-08:00

News and additional information pertaining to computer hardware news. All news items are updated daily to provide the latest information possible.Charleston, SC - 11/12/06 The problem with keeping up to date on the latest computer hardware news is that the information changes daily. Having access to an information directory that stays up to date on websites and news concerning the subject you're interested is extremely valuable. One example of this type of website is http://www.computer-hardware-news.com and is updated daily. Directory sites like this add topics as the technology changes. Consumers get the advantage of staying up to date on topics they're interested in. The information provided includes the full range from vendor specific information to definitions of technical terms. These types of websites are growing in popularity on the Internet and provide a valuable service.

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8 years for computer sabotage

2006-12-15T02:16:00.000-08:00

Newark, New Jersey - A former UBS PaineWebber systems administrator was sentenced on Wednesday to eight years and one month in prison for attempting to profit by detonating a "logic bomb" program that prosecutors said caused millions of dollars in damage to the brokerage's computer network in 2002. Roger Duronio also was ordered to pay $3.1m in restitution to his former employer, now known as UBS Financial Services Inc, part of the Swiss banking company UBS AG. Duronio, 64, was put under house arrest by US District Judge Joseph A Greenaway jnr until he is assigned to a prison. He had been free on $1m bail. The term was the maximum under sentencing guidelines, which pleased US attorney Christopher J Christie. "This was a fitting, appropriately long sentence," Christie said.

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Thieves cart away US$12.7 million in computer parts

2006-12-13T02:19:00.000-08:00

Two dozen machete-wielding robbers drugged and assaulted factory workers and security guards before carting away US$12.7 million in computer parts in northern Malaysia, police said yesterday. The heist at a California-based company's warehouse in Penang was described as the country's largest robbery ever by local media. As many as 24 robbers beat up and drugged 17 workers at the warehouse near Penang's international airport early on Monday before stealing two shipping containers full of microchips and computer components from BAX Global Logistics. Thirteen of the workers were hospitalized with injuries after the hour-long assault, the national news agency Bernama said. The robbers forced factory workers and security guards to swallow an unidentified liquid that caused them to throw up, Bernama said.

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LCC Infotech to enter computer hardware business in alliance with ...

2006-12-09T02:17:00.000-08:00

LCC Infotech Ltd has announced that, LCC- Nirvana a brand under the joint stewardship of LCC Infotech, one of India largest corporate entities in professional IT training and SST Media, the Company behind the undisputed quality leader in Bengali news television, is supposed to hit the market by January 2007. However the official launch will be on December 28. The launch shall be by a quick rollout in the January 2007. With unmatched fiscal incentives, Himachal Pradesh has been chosen as the ideal destination for the manufacturing operation. The state offers income tax and VAT exemption for 10 years, excise exemption and a variety of import permits. The factory is located in Parwanoo, at a distance of 10 kilometers from Kalka on the road to Shimla. The production will initially feature PCs, cabinets, speakers, mouse, UPS and keypads.

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Searches at Pension Fund, Moscow computer firms linked - source

2006-12-07T02:18:00.000-08:00

MOSCOW. Dec 7 (Interfax) - Wednesday's searches at the offices of the Russian Pension Fund and Moscow companies which supply computers and software are related to each other, a source in law enforcement services told Interfax on Thursday. "Investigators are looking into a theory suggesting that computers were purchased at one price and sold to the Pension Fund at a different price," he said. The Interior Ministry's Investigation Committee is handling the probe, the source said. An Investigation Committee spokesman, however, has declined to comment on the so-called "computer case." Representatives of the companies, whose offices were searched, said yesterday that these measures had been taken as part of an inquiry into the sale of computers to the Pension Fund in 2005-2006.

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Dell spends RMB 22 bln for computer parts in China

2006-12-05T02:24:00.000-08:00

Dec. 4, 2006 (China Knowledge) – Dell Inc is expected to buy computer components worth up to RMB 22 billion in China in 2006, vice president of Dell Asia-Pacific, Liu Junling told AFX News at a conference Monday. In the first nine months, Dell in the Asia-Pacific region was US$1.9 billion and unit sales in China rose 33% year-on-year, Liu said, adding that China is now Dell's third-large..... .

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Computer Hardware Reseller BlueGoose Systems Announces New ...

2006-12-03T02:18:00.000-08:00

Onchan, Isle of Man (FV Newswire) - Refurbished IT hardware specialists BlueGoose Systems are pleased to announce that they are now able to offer optional extended warranties on notebook and desktop PCs. "In addition to the 30 days minimum cover we offer as standard on all our refurbished and second-user computer and networking equipment, cover can now be increased to a full 12 months for added peace of mind" explains founder Julian Kirby. "We've teamed up with leading insurance provider Direct Warranties to offer this new cover" says Kirby. "Features of the policy include collection of the faulty item, its repair and safe return with the cost of all parts and labour being included, as is the cost of a replacement machine of equal or higher specification if the unit proves irreparable.

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The Syracuse Post-Standard: Choosing a new personal computer is ...

2006-11-27T02:19:00.000-08:00

"Choosing a new personal computer used to be difficult. But this year, the choice is especially easy, thanks to a new kind of computer from one of the oldest manufacturers in the PC business," Al Fasoldt reports for The Syracuse Post-Standard. "The new computer is a dual-function PC from Apple Computer, which has been making personal computers since the mid-1970s. It's sold with Apple's advanced internal software, or operating system, along with a suite of programs for managing photos and music, making DVDs, recording audio, doing e-mail and Web browsing," Fasoldt reports. I've been recommending Apple's [Mac] computers for many years [which] are easier to use than the ones made by all the other PC makers, called Windows PCs. They're also much safer - Windows PCs are, literally, under siege from 200,000 viruses and countless spyware invaders, while Macs have no actual viruses or spyware - and, as if this weren't enough, Macs also tend to last longer," Fasoldt reports.

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$12.7m worth of computer parts stolen

2006-11-25T02:18:00.000-08:00

A gang of thieves stole microchips and computer parts worth about $12.7m (9.9m) from a Malaysian warehouse, it was reported today. Some 24 robbers drugged 17 workers at the warehouse area which is housed with other buildings near Penang airports cargo complex and loaded 585 cartridges of microchips and computer parts in two 40-foot container trucks about an hour after midnight on Sunday, the New Straits Times reported. .

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Computer Software/Hardware

2006-11-23T02:15:00.000-08:00

ATP's Navigator V is your single point of access for maintenance publication, ADs, SBs, FAA forms, and compliance records using ATP's powerful index and search capabilities. Features include EZ Update automatic Internet updates, My Library single point of access, and patented PowerTrack indexing system. You can network your libraries with LAN/WAN capability, track aircraft compliance, and simplify your maintenance processes. For more information visit www.atp.com or call (415) 330- 9500. MAINTENANCE SOFTWARE Aircraft Maintenance and Inventory Managers are software programs designed for aircraft operators, maintenance/repair/ overhaul shops (MRO), and manufacturers. They cover all aircraft maintenance and parts tracking needs. They are flexible and user-friendly, cost-effective, and time-efficient paperless solution.

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Chicago Opens Chemical, Computer Recycling Facility

2006-11-21T02:14:00.000-08:00

Chicago Mayor Richard Daley announced the opening of the city's only permanent Household Chemicals and Computer Recycling Facility. The $3.8 million 24,000 square foot facility will accept computers for recycling and will allow for the safe disposal or recycling of household hazardous chemicals. "We need to dispose of these household hazardous products responsibly and recycle, where possible, to ensure our City maintains a safe and clean environment," said Mayor Daley. "Rather than putting toxic paints out in the trash where they can burst and endanger our trash collectors and others, we encourage residents to bring these materials to this new facility. "Rather than tossing a dead battery in the trash where it will go to a landfill and expose toxins to the citys groundwater, recycle batteries at this facility or at a neighborhood Walgreen's or Chicago Public Library." The facility accepts the following materials for recycling or safe disposal, including: antifreeze, used motor oil, old gasoline, oil-based paints, paint thinners, aerosol paints, herbicides, insecticides, pesticides, lawn chemicals, solvents, drain cleaners, cleaning products, pool chemicals, hobby chemicals, mercury, fluorescent lamps and bulbs, computers and cell phones.

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AtomicPark.com Expands Computer Hardware Line Again

2006-11-17T02:17:00.000-08:00

Milwaukee, WI (FV Newswire) - AtomicPark.com, a fast-growing technology e-retailer, announced today that it has expanded its computer hardware section to include desktop computers, notebook computers, motherboards, and USB flash drives. The company is offering desktop computers manufactured by IBM and Acer, laptops from Acer, IBM, and Toshiba, and motherboards manufactured by Abit, Intel, and MSI, with plans to expand those product lines. AtomicPark.com is also offering barebones systems and servers for customers who would prefer to customize their systems. The USB flash drives are produced by Kingston, Crucial, Iomega, and others. Mark Zbikowski, IT Specialist comments on the new product launch, "I've been pretty busy lately doubling as the all-around IT guy and training the customer service representatives on all the new tech products.

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Computer Hardware Retailers Gain Competitive Edge With Keynote ...

2006-11-11T02:31:00.000-08:00

SAN MATEO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Keynote Competitive Research, the industry analysis group of Keynote Systems (Nasdaq:KEYN), today announced the release of two new competitive research studies of the online computer hardware retail industry. Together, the studies offer extensive detail on the performance and competitive positioning of leading computer hardware retailers online. Keynote Competitive Research produces leading edge competitive industry research using the company's global measurement computer network and commercially available test and measurement products. Keynote Competitive Research regularly evaluates the current state of online customer experience, service levels (responsiveness/reliability) and implementation of best practices on leading Web sites across a wide variety of industries such as financial services, travel and retail.

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Personal data stolen from Lubbock computer system

2006-11-09T16:07:00.000-08:00

LUBBOCK, Texas Local, state and federal authorities continue investigating today the theft of personal data from a Lubbock computer system. Hackers obtained thousands of Social Security and driver's license numbers from an online municipal job application system in late September. The information of more than 58-hundred people was stolen. The city is mailing letters to everyone who applied online since February. The online application site has been shut down while work is done to ensure the system's security. The breach came to light late last month when another hacker noticed the earlier intrusion and alerted city officials. The Texas Department of Public Safety and Secret Service are assisting Lubbock police in the investigation. ___ Information from: Lubbock Avalanche-Journal, http://www.lubbockonline.com Copyright 2006 Associated Press.

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Computer game thief nabbed

2006-11-05T02:14:00.000-08:00

Palo Alto police arrested a 21-year-old East Palo Alto man Friday afternoon after he allegedly stole cash and a computer game. Around 12:30 p.m., a man living on the 1000 block of Guinda Avenue reported that his residence had been burglarized and that he could see the suspect running away from the scene, Agent Rich Bullerjahn said in a statement. Police officers set up a perimeter and approximately 10 minutes later, a man matching the suspect's description was spotted and detained by officer Melda Christmas. The suspect, Brandon Walczak, was identified by the resident, arrested by police on suspicion of felony burglary and booked into the Santa Clara County Jail. Officers said they believe that a juvenile may have assisted in the burglary, but the accomplice remains at large. The police department will continue the investigation for other victims.

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SJ man's conviction upheld in stolen computer parts case

2006-11-03T02:27:00.000-08:00

A San Jose man's conviction for transporting $1 million worth of stolen computer parts from Mexico to his two East Bay companies was upheld by a federal appeals court in San Francisco today. Vinh ``Vincent'' Duong, 32, formerly owned a computer parts wholesale business called Shining Star Technologies as well as a second firm described by prosecutors as a shell company that received the stolen components. Prosecutors said testimony at Duong's trial in federal court in Oakland last year showed that he bribed an employee of an electronics plant in Mexico about $9,000 to ship his companies $1 million worth of components at far below market prices in 2002. Duong was convicted of one count of conspiring to transport stolen property, six counts of transporting stolen goods and one count of making false statements to FBI agents.

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Bahrain Post signs key computer deal

2006-10-30T02:19:00.000-08:00

MANAMA: Almoayyed Computers has signed a key deal with the Transportation Ministry to support and maintain the country's postal system for the next three years. Almoayyed Computers, part of the Almoayyed Internation-al Group (AIG), will provide comprehensive support and maintenance for the postal system around the clock. Through its alliances with HP, Cisco, Oracle, Microsoft, NCR and others, the company will offer complete end-to-end support and maintenance for the postal system to meet the directorate's business requirements. Ministry Under-Secretary Shaikh Mohammed bin Khalifa bin Ali Al Khalifa and AIG director Mohammed Almoayyed co-signed the agreement. "Deliv-ering the right solution, at the right time, in the right location requires a comprehensive and integrated portfolio of offerings," said Mr Almoayyed.

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Sony Reveals Voluntary Recall Of About 340,000 Notebook Computer ...

2006-10-24T03:13:00.000-07:00

(RTTNews) - Late Monday, Sony Energy Devices Corp. of Japan (SNE, SNEJF.PK), revealed that it voluntarily recalled about 340,000 rechargeable, lithium ion notebook computer batteries containing Sony cells, in cooperation with the United States Consume Products Safety Commission or CPSC, and advised customers to stop using the product immediately unless other wise notified. The company said that the batteries were used in Fujitsu Computer Systems Corp., Gateway Inc.(GTW | charts | news | PowerRating), Sony Electronics Inc. and Toshiba America Information Systems Inc. notebook computers and added that batteries were sold with, or sold separately to be used with various notebbok computer models of the above mentioned companies. Sony noted that the batteries could overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers and said that there have been sixteen reports of notebook computer batteries over heating, causing minor property damage and two minor burns.

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Study reveals risk of workers who make computer parts

2006-10-22T03:13:00.000-07:00

DEATH rates among workers involved in the production of computer components are significantly higher than among the general population, according to a study published by Environmental Health, an online scientific journal. The study, carried out by Richard Clapp, a professor of environmental health at Boston University’s School of Public Health, examined data on the cause of death of 31,941 people who had worked for IBM, the computing giant, and who had died between 1969 and 2001. .

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2 arrested for computer parts robbery

2006-10-16T03:10:00.000-07:00

Police have arrested two men in connection with the robbery of $7.4 million in computer parts from a Sheung Shui godown on September 17. The warehouse owner found the premises lock prized open and three staff tied up inside, that day. About 9,500 computer monitor panels and four light trucks worth a total of $7.4 million were missing. Three trucks were later found on Pok Wai South Road in Yuen Long, and most of the goods were recovered in a container depot on Tin Ha Road in Lau Fau Shan, and in a rubbish tip on Sha Tau Kok Road yesterday. Police arrested the men, aged 45 and 31, in Tin Yiu Estate, Tin Shui Wai, yesterday. They have been detained for questioning. Go To Top .

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SAN JOSE FIRM FINED AFTER SELLING COMPUTER PARTS TO IRAN

2006-10-10T03:09:00.000-07:00

A San Jose computer firm pleaded guilty and was fined $150,000 Monday for selling computer parts to Iran in 2001 and 2002 outside of lawful export controls, the U.S. Department of Justice announced today. Super Micro Computer admitted that between Dec. 28, 2001 and Jan. 29, 2002, it received $27,600 for 300 of its P4SBA+ motherboards, which were shipped to an intermediary in the United Emirates, which then transferred the items into Iran. A motherboard is the central circuit board making up complex electronic systems such as computers. "At the time of the export the items were controlled for reasons of national security, and exporting them to Iran without a license was illegal," according to a Department of Justice report. "The motherboards at issue are no longer controlled for export." The company has been monitored since it began export controls in February 2004 as a result of the federal investigation, and in that time it has committed no further export violations, according to the plea agreement submitted to U.S.

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Leading Provider of Computer Parts and Repair Services Changes ...

2006-10-04T03:11:00.000-07:00

Pre-Owned Electronics, a leading provider of replacement computer parts and computer repair services for over 20 years, primarily to the business-to-business community, has changed its name to Blue Raven Technology, Inc. (www.blueraven.com). President and COO, Glen Kashgegian, said, "A succession of key moves throughout 2006, including a name change, an expanded product portfolio, senior management additions and a pending facility relocation, will reposition Pre-Owned Electronics, Inc., more closely to its mission and goals. Changing the name from Pre-Owned Electronics to Blue Raven Technology was a natural extension of that strategy." To focus the company more closely to its long-term objectives, Blue Raven Technology will now encompass the sale of out-of-warranty computer parts, depot repair services, reverse logistics support for the major Asian computer manufacturers, as well as wholesaling unique and differentiated retail products.

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China to meet India`s computer hardware deficit by 2010: ASSOCHAM

2006-09-24T03:15:00.000-07:00

Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (ASSOCHAM) estimated that India will face a large deficit of computer hardware to the extent of USD 70 billion by 2010. This will provide a big market to China which will compete for half of PC requirements for the Indian domestic and industry users. The institution expects that India`s hardware demand levels will grow to USD 93 billion by 2010 against the projected production levels of USD 23 billion. This will leave a deficit of USD 70 billion in the next 4 years. 50% of this deficit will have to be made good from China because of the price factor, competitive edge and the supportive policy of the Chinese government towards the hardware industry. ASSOCHAM has further estimated that the current demand of the domestic hardware industry is above USD 24 billion, out of which almost 1/3rd is satisfied indigenously and the remaining is imported mostly from countries like China, Korea, Singapore, Taiwan, EU and USA.

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State Worker Admits Having Child Porn On Gov't Computer

2006-09-22T03:12:00.000-07:00

NEW YORK -- A state Transportation Department engineer pleaded guilty Thursday to having child pornography on his work computer. The Queens District Attorney's Office said 37-year-old Vinod Patel of East Meadow, Long Island, had the images on a government computer that he used at a Department of Transportation field office in Queens. Patel's duties included general administration of contracts for construction projects. He pleaded guilty to two counts of possessing a sexual performance by a child. He faces up to four years in prison when he is sentenced Dec. 18. .

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2006-09-18T03:15:00.000-07:00

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Procedures cure your computer of pop-ups

2006-09-17T05:30:00.000-07:00

Q: My brother keeps getting a pop-up, "port open error 602." I have learned a lot from your column about fixing things on my computer. Thanks so much for all your assistance. -- Helen Madison A: If a program has crashed that was using your modem, a simple reboot should take care of the problem. If not it could take some time to find the problem. You can get a list of programs that are running by pressing control, alt, delete. That will open the Task Manager. Depending on your version of windows, you may need to click the Programs tab to see them. Once there you will see a list of programs that could be using the modem port. If you are using Windows 98, closing rnaapp may take care of the problem. If you are using Windows 2000 or XP and you have Quicken 2000, the error can be caused by the Quickens download manager.

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2006-09-13T05:34:00.000-07:00

Memories do not fade for computer worker at American Airlines command center

2006-09-10T04:24:00.000-07:00

Has it really been five years? Indeed it has. Whether it was five, 10 or 50, every one of us can remember where we were and what we were doing when we learned that terrorists were attacking the nation.
Most of the stories, at least in these parts, are fairly benign. Heard the news on the radio driving to work. Caught a snippet on CNN in the breakroom, stood transfixed by the set and then watched helplessly when a second jet crashed into the World Trade Center.

Dirty little secrets of computer rebates

2006-09-10T04:23:00.000-07:00

It has been awhile since I have had a nice rant about something that has ticked me off in the computer world.
Today we're talking rebates.
It seems everything I buy now comes with a rebate.
I am not alone in thinking this ridiculous idea is keeping retail prices high because consumers actually think they are getting a bargain.
Here are the dirty secrets of rebates:
• Most consumers don't fill them in and mail them. That means they are paying a much higher price for the goods than they thought they were going to. One industry figure I remember is 14 percent of rebates are actually redeemed.
• Some are redeemed, but the user doesn't ever get the money. The redemption service uses some excuse about you not including the right UPC code, or something like that, and you never hear anything again.

New Paltz: Man charged in theft of computer parts

2006-09-10T04:21:00.000-07:00

Police charged a 20-year-old man yesterday with pilfering parts from a public library computer.Police said Elliot M. Wells of Clintondale was seen on a security video at the Elting Memorial Library taking apart the computer and placing parts in his bag.The computer and screen were initially reported stolen, but were later found in the library, minus the stolen parts.Wells was charged with grand larceny and sent to Ulster County Jail on $1,000 bail. He is due back in Town Court tomorrow.

Cyprus supplier of computer parts seeks AIM listing

2006-09-10T04:20:00.000-07:00

A CYPRUS-based supplier of computer parts to manufacturers in Eastern Europe and the former Soviet Union is planning an AIM listing that will value the company at $160 million (£84 million).
Asbis, which sells hard drives, memory and DVD drives to computer manufacturers in emerging economies, is looking to raise $23 million before costs, ahead of a late September listing.

John Hirst, the former chief executive of Premier Farnell, the London-listed electronic components distributor, is set to join the group as non- executive chairman.