The Desktop Experience 'just another App' in Windows 8
04.09.11
Moreover, he cited the popularity of remote desktop programs for tablets and phones as evidence of the desktop's versatility. With these considerations in mind, Microsoft has opted for a more nuanced approach in the form of a Metro style interface that will work well with touch (and which includes the mouse and keyboard), in addition to support for a desktop interface.
What I found interesting though, was the revelation that it will be possible to stay "permanently immersed in the Metro world" as Sinofsky puts it. Users who opt for such an experience will work exclusively in Metro, without ever needing to see the desktop. The desktop code will not even be loaded for such users, assured Sinofsky, which means zero penalties in terms of memory, battery life and performance. On the other hand, users who require the desktop experience can seamlessly switch to it. Indeed, Sinofsky encouraged seeing the Windows desktop "as just another app."
Source: VR-Zone
Time For A PC That Runs Only Off RAM?
06.09.11
Google's newly announced Chromebook comes with 2GB RAM and a 16GB SSD drive, the first netbook, the Asus Eee PC 701 came with 512MB RAM and a 8GB SSD Drive. With the price of RAM at an all time low ( you can pick up 24GB RAM for under £100 ), it might make sense to build a computer that relies on RAM exclusively both for long term storage and system memory.
The advantages of moving to RAM only are multiple; much faster read/write speeds compared to SSD and hard disk drives, simpler layout (basically just multiple memory module slot), no fragmentation, very little heat dissipation, and much easier upgrade path.
The only hardware issues would be long term data retention, although that can be solved by re-engineering the battery circuitry that's on every computer motherboard as well as the ability to dynamically alter the amount of memory dedicated to the system.
Source: ITProPortal
Kevin's Mobile Trio of Tech: Notebook, Tablet and Phone
23.08.11
Many of us have a trinity of mobile devices that we use on a regular basis: often a notebook, a tablet and a smart phone. I use a couple of notebooks, one primary tablet and two smart phones, all of which make up Kevin’s Trio of Tech.
Notebook Computer: 15″ Apple MacBook Pro
If you have a desktop and a laptop then you also use two computers. I just chose to make my desktop a 15″ Apple MacBook Pro because it offers more power than my old Lenovo desktop and more versatility than upgrading to a more powerful desktop. I picked the brand new 15″ Apple MacBook Pro with the Intel Core i7 quad-core processor, AMD Radeon HD 6490m graphics, 500GB hard drive and 4GB of RAM along with the new Thunderbolt port introduced in that model. I haven’t looked back!
Source: Gotta Be Mobile