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Anyone who’s ever taken a course in computer programming knows how difficult it is to get a computer to do what you want it to. This is especially true for new developers, but also for even us “old timers” who have been doing it for years. Generally speaking at some point it no longer becomes a limitation of the programmer’s abilities that keep something from working the way it should, but rather limitations of the toolset, the operating system, the virtual engine, or a great many other things. In short, dying is easy, programming is hard.

Now, imagine taking that frustrating activity to the Nth degree with multiple cores.

(Read the full post about ‘NVIDIA is shaking up the parallel programming world’…)

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Our dreams of the perfect, barebones camera come a step closer to being answered. Ricoh’s GR Digital II has been fully tested at the Photography Blog and the conclusion is that, while there are flaws, it delivers great pictures and is a joy to use. Probably the most important for a serious photographer, the GR II shoots RAW. Adobe DNG RAW, which means no pesky compatibility problems with processing software. The camera does struggle to record these files to a memory card, though, with a write time of up to four seconds and no real burst mode (you can squeeze off two shots before the camera locks up). Noise at settings above ISO 400 is a problem, too, although not surprising as Ricoh has squeezed 10.3 million pixels onto a sub-APS sized CCD chip. (Read the full post about ‘Ricoh GR Digital II Reviewed By Photography Blog. Result: Expensive But Worth It’…)

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The Nokia 3600 slide is the first Nokia product to feature background noise cancellation. With a built-in music player the Nokia 3600 slide offers up to 3000 favorite songs on an optional 4 microSD card. The small, ergonomically shaped Nokia 3600 slide also delivers a 3.2 megapixel camera with autofocus and 2 LED flash and is excellent for taking pictures or videos, even in dim lighting conditions. The TV-out feature, which conveniently connects the Nokia 3600 slide to most television sets, ensures quick and easy sharing of pictures and videos. (Read the full post about ‘Nokia 3600 slide - First Nokia to feature background noise cancellation’…)

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Got your copy already? They available now at Amazon priced at $60 with free shipping. For some of your that wanted to know the plot, here you are: Grand Theft Auto IV is a brand new adventure in the GTA universe following the experiences of Nikolai “Niko” Bellic, a new immigrant from an undisclosed eastern European country whose troubled past and the persuasion of his cousin Roman have brought him to the fictional Liberty City. Unfortunately, Niko’s search for the American Dream and a much needed fresh start, hits an immediate snag when the rags to riches story Roman spun to pique Niko’s interest is exposed as not only a complete fabrication, but a ploy to enlist Niko’s well-known skills as a tough guy against the ample list of enemies clamoring for Roman’s debt-ridden blood. (Read the full post about ‘Grand Theft Auto IV’…)

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It’s that time of the year again- Mother’s Day. Geek has put out a handy guide for everyone who is looking to pick up something the mother in your life might appreciate more than flowers or chocolates. In other news, Geek.com is still looking for an intern, so if you have some spare time this summer or know someone who does this is the chance to get involved. April 25th - May 1st Make the MoveFirst up is a business white paper for users of Linux operating systems which explains in detail how to Make the Move to SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop. You’ve heard the buzz about SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 10, and maybe even seen a demonstration, but you’re still hesitant to migrate. (Read the full post about ‘Geek Newsletter April 24, 2008 — Get Ready for Mother’s Day’…)

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Being one of Nokia’s smallest sliders to date, the Nokia 6600 slide stays true to its name as it smoothly glides open in the hand. Tapping the Nokia 6600 slide twice conveniently indicates time, snoozes, alerts and silences or rejects incoming phone calls. The large 2.2″ QVGA display with 16 million colors also makes it easy to find your way around town, thanks to the integrated Nokia Maps application which can be enhanced with an optional Nokia Bluetooth GPS Module LD-4W and separate navigation license. The 3.2 megapixel camera takes high quality pictures and videos that can be shared with others via Internet services or multimedia message - directly from the photo menu. (Read the full post about ‘Nokia 6600 slide - Nokia’s smallest slider to date!’…)

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Let’s face it - D-Link routers are dime a dozen, and most of the time they come in that dreary drab grey color. Why not add some spice into your geeky life with D-Link’s Skinit skin? There are thousands of designs to choose from, ranging from your favorite sports teams to entertainment, college, and fashion icons amongst others. Should you sift through the thousands of available skins and find nothing that strikes a chord with you, there is always the option to create your own skin by using your favorite photos. Sounds like the perfect birthday gift for that geeky partner of yours! Other than routers, there are many other devices like cell phones and MP3 players which you can give a similar treatment. (Read the full post about ‘D-Link wants to personalize your router’…)

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Omni Massage Roller Tags: sat-nav, plasma, gear, computers (Read the full post about ‘Omni Massage Roller’…)

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I don’t know about you, but somehow many people still equate Asians, especially the Chinese, to be too thrifty for their own good. I suppose it is payback time for Microsoft as they are working on price cuts for its Xbox 360 console in Asia, trimming the recommended retail price by a measly 5% to nearly 20% in a quartet of areas throughout the region. South Korea benefits the least with a 5% cut, while Taiwan’s 20GB model will receive a 17% discount. Singapore benefits the most from this price revision exercise with a 19.5% drop. As for Sony, they took the opposite route in Singapore by raising its 40GB PS3 price to $394. (Read the full post about ‘Price revision for Xbox 360 and PS3 in Asia’…)

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The LG VX9100 enV2 is a communicator style handset offering a 2 megapixel camera with video capture as well as the following features:

* QWERTY keyboard
* large internal display
* oversized external buttons
* microSD card slot
* supports Verizon’s VZ Navigator service and Verizon’s Get It Now service
* Bluetooth 2.0 with A2DP
* text-to-speech technology

Via MobileBurn.

Tags: mobile phone, cellphone, pvr, digital

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