VIEWSONIC ANNOUNCES NOTEBOOK AND NETBOOK


Viewsonic known for their LCD displays and projectors is the latest to enter the notebook market. The company has released a notebook (the VNB132) and a netbook (the VNB102). The devices are expected to be available in November.

The VNB102 comes with standard netbook specifications including a 1.6 GHz Atom N270 processor, 160GB hard disk and 1GB of RAM. It will have a 10.1 inch display featuring 1024×600 pixels. VNB102 will run on the Windows XP operating system. Other features include VGA, 3 USB ports, Ethernet and 3-in-1 card reader. Both 3-cell and 6-cell battery options are available. Read more…

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Cisco Signs MoU with Chongqing to Foster Economic, Social and Environmental Sustainability

Wim Elfrink, Executive Vice President, Cisco Services & Chief Globalization Officer

CHONGQING, China, September 11, 2009 – Cisco today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Chongqing municipal government for a strategic relationship to advance Chongqing’s IT manufacturing industry, spur innovation and R&D in green technologies and to develop Smart+Connected Communities solutions. The collaboration aims to support China’s long-term strategy of green GDP growth, energy savings and emissions control. Read more…

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CITIC Securities International Raises Customer Services to New Heights with Cisco Unified Communications System and Macroview’s LUCAS Application Suite

HONG KONG, September 10, 2009 – Cisco, Macroview Telecom and CITIC Securities International Company Limited (“CITIC Securities International”), the largest securities house in China, today showcased a wide range of innovative applications and customer services at the newly opened CITIC Securities International Mongkok branch. Read more…

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Cisco and the Chilean Government Promote SMB Growth Through Networking and Communications Technologies

Mi Primera Red (My First Network) Initiative Aims to Boost Technology Adoption by Small and Medium Businesses in Chile

Santiago, Chile, September 2nd 2009 – Cisco today announced the launch of Mi Primera Red (My First Network). My First Network is an initiative that seeks to support small and medium business growth through the adoption of information and communication technologies (ICT) to improve processes, increase productivity, reduce operational costs and improve competitiveness. The solution is designed to fulfill the requirements of local SMBs in terms of functionality, cost and financing.

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Why I Feel Like Throwing My Keyboard Down to the Floor and Stomping It

Either Im being punished for scrimping on my keyboard or I got spoiled by my laptop. As I write this, Im doing my best to stay cool and keep my anger down. For some reason, one typographical error accompanies every phrase I type, and I believe it that has a lot to do with my keyboard.

My desktop keyboard, a no-name afterthought that cost around $5, seems to lack the spring and responsiveness of my laptop keyboard. Theres nothing wrong with the keyboard, but theres something awfully wrong with the feel of it.

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