Archive for 'Hardware'

Windows 7 upgrade advisor

Along with Windows 7 public RC, Microsoft has also released the Windows 7 upgrade advisor. What is Upgrade advisor ? It is a tool / program which helps you to determine whether all hardware and software present in your PC / notebook is compatible with the new OS, in which you plan to upgrade !!! [...]

BSNL announces 3G tariff under promotional scheme

The state owned BSNL is the 1st to launch the 3G mobile services in India and has released its tariff plan for the 3G data services. The given format of the plans are long and confusing hence here I simplify the details. Connection charge 2G prepaid customers under General Prepaid plan can migrate to 3G [...]

Reliance launching EVDO service in India

There is been roomers and talks, that, just like BSNL, Reliance is also preparing to launch their EVDO service for high speed mobile broadband. Till date Reliance have not made any official statement about the service launch. However today, while I was searching for some driver update at Windows update service for my EVDO modem [...]

Planning to buy a printer ? Read this first – Printer buying guide / tips

Have you decided to buy a new printer for your home or office ? No matter which ever printer you plan to buy, regardless of the type, whether it is DeskJet / InkJet / LaserJet, there are few facts which you should check before buying. The maximum duty cycle Recommended maximum per month Design lifetime [...]

AMD Phemon II X4 @ 6.5GHz – Fastest Quad Core overclock breaks 3D Mark world record

Records are tumbling as AMD folks shows their professional skills to break number of world records related to CPUs. At the deserts of Las Vegas, few individuals from AMD have taken their new 45nm processor to its limit  with the help of liquid Helium to break few processor related world records.

Seagate Barracuda 7200.11 / ES.2 / DiamondMax 22 drive issue – Company issues major firmware updates

Alarming news for all Seagate Barracuda 7200.11 / ES.2 / DiamondMax 22, hard drive users as a company statement confirms the potential flaw in the firmware of their brand new Barracuda 7200.11 / ES.2 / DiamondMax 22 drives. In last few weeks there were lots of web reports from around the world suggesting that the [...]

List of motherboard / mainboard for Intel Core i7 (Quad / Eight) processors with support of LGA 1366

The first batch of Nehalem platform based processors are now in retail market. Few major changes since the launch of Core 2 range CPUs back in 2006. Introduction Socket LGA 1366 by replacing the LGA 775, which is running since 2004 with support for wide range of processors, including Pentium 4 / Pentium D / [...]

Quick look at Windows 7 Hardware performance / requirements

Microsoft has just released the M3 built for Windows 7, the successor to Windows Vista. The new OS is expected to enter the market by early 2010. As being a Microsoft MVP, I have been given the chance to test the OS first hand. So let us take a quick look at the Microsoft Windows [...]

Quick look at enrty level notebook / laptop configuration (Celeron M 530 / Intel GM965 / x3100 / 1 GB)

With ever falling notebook prices, now days one can get a mainstream notebook at as low as (INR) Rs. 22000 / USD 350-400. Over past few months, I have suggested model Acer 5315 to a lot of users with need of just basic office job and there is been a good amount of emails which [...]

The Dust effect !!!

Yes, that’s a computer motherboard (Intel 845GVSR) with a processor (Socket 478 Intel P-IV 1.8 GHz) attached to it. It is expected that one may assume this is an abundant computer at some abundant warehouse or such, but matter of fact is, this is a PC which runs in an AC room. The PC all [...]

Where to buy Nikon locally in India

Those who are interested in buying digital camera used to face a common problem that unavailability of Nikon in India as official product seller. That has now changed as in October last year, Nikon have announced their official arrival to India via Nikon India Private Limited (PVT LTD) making the life of those wish to [...]

Vodafone (Hutch) India confirms iPhone 3G 8 GB / 16 GB Indian Rupees (INR) Value

Finally Vodafone have broken their silence over official iPhone pricing in India, announcing that Apple iPhone 3G would be available in voda-store from August 22, 2008. Apple iPhone 8 GB in India is priced at (INR) Rs. 31000/- where as the 16GB model is priced at (INR) Rs. 36100/-. A lot of expectation where there [...]

A failed attempt of buying the best Digital Camera under Rs. 10000 – 15000 (USD 200 / 250 / 300 / 350)

This is a rare incident to occur with me, that I come back empty handed when I have went to purchase some thing. Todays aim was to purchase the best available Digital Camera (Digi Cam) under budget Rs. 10000 to Rs. 15000 (USD 200 – USD 300) from any vendor, like Sony Cybershot / Canon [...]

Microsoft India WebCast – Aug 06, 2008

Once again another opurtunity for all those who are interested to know more about Windows Vista releated hardware and drivers to atten the Second Microsoft WebCast. Windows Vista : Hardware and Drivers Configuring Windows with unstable drivers and software. Making Windows to accept not supported legacy and other drivers and devices. Making five step drivers [...]

Windows XP SP3 knowcks out all nvidia 630i integrated network controllers

Pay attention if you are a Nvidia 630i chipset based motherboard user. If you are using an installation source containing Windows XP SP3, then nvidia WHQL drivers for 630i would fail to load the integrated network card under Windows XP SP3. This is what nvidia supports writes back to me, Hi, thanks for your message and [...]

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