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All Giz Wants: Consumer Electronics That Don't Act Like PCs
I know "All Giz Wants" are supposed to be fantasies involving shiny objects, but this really is my fantasy: I'd like high-def disc players that don't flash "unreadable" error messages, receivers that can pull music from a network without headaches—in general, home electronics that aren't shacked by Ethernet plugs, firmware-update discs, slow boot times and mandatory periodic hard restarts. More »
intel
At Intel's Pre-CES briefing today, execs discussed a new super-small solid state drive, WiMax-capable devices, and 45nm Penryn chips in everything from UMPCs to television sets to slender desktop all-in-ones from your favorite computer makers. Here's the rundown:
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Intel Reveals New Mobile SSD, UMPC Concepts, the Skulltrail Gaming Platform and Penryn and Santa Rosa Updates
At Intel's Pre-CES briefing today, execs discussed a new super-small solid state drive, WiMax-capable devices, and 45nm Penryn chips in everything from UMPCs to television sets to slender desktop all-in-ones from your favorite computer makers. Here's the rundown:
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not so green
We ship 50 to 80 percent of the 300k to 400k tons of electronics that actually make it to recycling each year—out of 2 million tons tossed—overseas. The "recycling" part happens when workers in places China, Nigeria and India bust up old gear with hammers, gas burners or their bare hands to pull out metals, glass and "other recyclables," taking a toxic shower in the process. And the most likely stuff to make its way over there is what's collected at free drives.
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"Recycled" Electronics from U.S. Poisoning Workers Abroad
We ship 50 to 80 percent of the 300k to 400k tons of electronics that actually make it to recycling each year—out of 2 million tons tossed—overseas. The "recycling" part happens when workers in places China, Nigeria and India bust up old gear with hammers, gas burners or their bare hands to pull out metals, glass and "other recyclables," taking a toxic shower in the process. And the most likely stuff to make its way over there is what's collected at free drives.
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6:00 PM on Sun Nov 18 2007
By Matt Buchanan
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Latest by SalParadise: We've got so many problems here at home: trade and budget deficits that keep growing without any sign of stopping; a huge health care crisis looming as the Baby Boomers hit their golden years and no money in Medicare; oops! more »
CES 2007: We're Pumped
CES, baby. It's starting to take shape. Hear that hissing sound? That's the cool breeze of CES coverage on its way to you from Gizmodo. No hot air. Starts tomorrow.
CES, baby. It's starting to take shape. Hear that hissing sound? That's the cool breeze of CES coverage on its way to you from Gizmodo. No hot air. Starts tomorrow.
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CES 2007: Two Days Until The GizBlitz
Get ready for a veritable thunderstorm of posts from CES, the biggest show of the year where we'll have a huge team of Gizmodians swarming the scene. Starting with the press conferences on Saturday and continuing our lightning-fast posting barrage through the end of next week, get it all here, no bullshit.
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CES is coming in just three more days, and here we are pimping it again. We'll make this short: while all those other bloggers are getting drunk and stuffing their faces with caviar and foie gras, your Gizmodo team of mofos will be snagging all the latest scoops. And getting drunk and stuffing their faces with caviar and foie gras.
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CES 2007: Show Hits in Three Days: Gizmodo Jumps All Over It
CES is coming in just three more days, and here we are pimping it again. We'll make this short: while all those other bloggers are getting drunk and stuffing their faces with caviar and foie gras, your Gizmodo team of mofos will be snagging all the latest scoops. And getting drunk and stuffing their faces with caviar and foie gras.
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CES 2007: Just Around the Corner
The Gizmodian force is about to invade Las Vegas for CES 2007, where will separate the real from the unreal, the solid from the vapor and the truth from the bullshit. We'll give it to you straight, and never bore you. More »
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CES 2007: Gizmodo Jumps All Over It
We've been preparing our plan of attack on the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) for almost a year now, and will unleash a huge squadron of eagle-eyed and skeptical reporters onto the show floor and into those all-important back rooms to bring you first-hand looks at more gadgets, devices and products than you can shake a stick at. More »
gadgets
The Truth Behind Extended Warranties
Every gadget freak knows of them, and usually despises them. Yes, extended warranties. Every Sam, Joe and Bob salesman at your favorite consumer electronics store is trying to hock one to you. The Washington Post took a very in-depth look at extended warranties, the numbers, and what they mean for the consumer.Warranty Week, an industry publication, last year estimated that of the $15 billion in premiums charged consumers in 2004, $7.5 billion went straight into the pockets of the stores that sell warranties as their cut.
This is an excellent read for anyone who has purchased, or even been haggled into buying an extended warranty. Hit the jump to let us know what you think of extended warranties, find the linkage to the Washington Post article and vote in our poll about extended warranties. More »
home entertainment
CEA Fights Back With Forceful Ad
The Consumer Electronics Association fired back at the content industry, publishing a print ad in a Washington newspaper that rips into the RIAA and MPAA for fear mongering and spreading disinformation. The CEA is trying to persuade congresspeople to oppose legislation that restricts satellite radio. The group convincingly makes its case by tapping the history books, finding quotes from the past that also engaged in stirring up a little fear, uncertainty and doubt (FUD), and turned out to be absolutely wrong:"I forsee a marked deterioration in American music...and a host of other injuries to music in its artistic manifestations, by virtue—or rather by vice—of the multiplication of the various music-reproducing machines..." -John Philip Sousa on the Player Piano (1906)More »
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