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...announcement from MIIT did specify that the software be pre-installed on "a partition in the PC's hard drive or in an accompanying CD," leaving open the question of whether hardware makers could simply ship copies of the program with computers to fulfill their responsibilities, without having to go through the more onerous and expensive process of loading the software on every machine shipped in China. While major computer manufacturers such as Lenovo and Hewlett-Packard told reporters they are seeking more information and working with the government, there were signs of possible opposition from the industry. A spokesman...
...inclusion of the program." Jinhui Computer System Engineering, a private company based in Henan Province, currently offers the Green Dam Youth Escort software to the public as a free download. The government paid the company $6.1 million for one year's usage rights, but it's unclear if PC makers will be required to pay for copies. (See the 25 best blogs...
...game, in which you create a character and interact with artificial intelligences in a simulated world, has sold more than 100 million copies since its debut in 2000. It's the best-selling PC game of all time. That's a tough act to sustain, but Sims 3, remarkably, blows past its ancestors in every way. (See the top 10 video games...
...Asustek Computer, the company that practically invented the netbook category when it launched the Eee PC 701 in 2007 for $400, also has a model with an 11.6-in display. The Eee PC Seashell 1101A will sell for around $599 when it debuts this month. And, taking a cue from popular touch-screen mobile phones, the Taiwanese company introduced the Eee PC Touch T91, which has a rotating display that responds to touch commands. It goes on sale in July for around...
...through greater use of power-saving components, longevity is continuing to increase. The Asus Eee PC Seashell and MSI's U115 Hybrid netbooks both offer up to 11 hours of battery life. Chipmaker NVIDIA showcased netbooks powered by its Tegra processor that are capable of 10 hours of 1080p video playback on a single charge. Pallenberg says the new platform is promising, "It will change the world of mobile computing because people want more performance without more power consumption." Tegra devices are expected to appear this year for around...