Yes, you read that right. Apple has released a new utility/application, Boot Camp, that allows you to dual-boat Microsoft Windows XP on any Intel-based Mac (MacBook Pro, Mac mini, iMac).
Source: Apple Press Release
According to CNET News.com, Dell is going to be upgrading the limited warranties on its Inspiron lineup (including the Inspiron 710M) from 90 days to one year.
This could be a sign that manufactuers are going to start increasing the length of their warranties, which is a reversal from earlier trends of shortening them.
No word on if this is going to be retroactive for those customers who just recently purchased Inspirons.
Just a quick note on the CPUs in the new Gateway ultraportables – the NX100X and the E-100Mb.
They are Ultra Low Voltage (ULV) Intel Core Solo CPUs, models U1300 (1.06GHz) and U1400 (1.2GHz). These were mentioned last year in some of the roadmaps and they seemed on-again and off-again. According to DailyTech, these CPUs were under a press embargo until April 16.
Now while the NX100X page isn’t up at Gateway (it might be now), the E-100MB is up, although you have to search for it, and it’s listed in several places (business, education, etc.).
Recently I mentioned that more information has come out about Samsung’s flash-based 32GB solid state hard dives for notebooks. CNET ASia is reporting that the drives are being offered to manufacturers. They mention that the costs are as of yet, unknown, but that based on comparable flash-based memory, they could be quite expensive.
The Fujitsu Amilo Pro v3205 may now be shipping after being announced earlier this month. It’s reasonably priced at €1,199 (@ $1450 USD), has a 12.1-inch widescreen display, and is powered by Intel’s new Centrino platform. It utilizes the single-core “Core Solo” CPU, and has an internal optical drive (dual-layer DVD no less), 2 memory slots, and a 60GB Serial-ATA 150. It also has an Express Card 34/54 interface.