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Abstract:
Vendors love to quote benchmarks in their product literature, press releases, and any place they think someone will use the
numbers to make a buying decision. But what do the benchmarks mean, and which ones really matter? (...)
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Vendors love to quote benchmarks in their product literature, press releases, and any place they think someone will use the
numbers to make a buyi...
Published:
2002-06-10
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Abstract:
Dell began shipping its eight-CPU Intel server, the PowerEdge 8450, in late September. This comes on the heels of Compaq's
shipment of its ProLiant 8000 and 8500. (...)
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Dell's 8-CPU Intel Servers Increasing Its Enterprise Focus. R. Krause - September 1, 1999. Comments:
0. Read Comments Product Background. ...
Published:
1999-09-01
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Abstract:
IBM's four-CPU servers, the Netfinity 5500 M20 and 7000 M10, yield top notch web-focused benchmark figures, but also very
high price/performance figures for mainstream applications. (...)
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IBM's Four-CPU Wintel-Based Rack Servers High Performance, High Cost. R. Krause - September 1, 1999.
Comments: 0. Read Comments Product Background. ...
Published:
1999-09-01
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Abstract:
Hewlett-Packard's four-CPU rackmount products, the NetServer LH4r and LXr 8000, are aimed at customers who want reliable,
expandable server installations. (...)
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cpu desktop:
HP's Four-CPU Wintel-Based Rack Servers: Focusing on Reliability and Expandability. ...
Unlike Dell and Compaq, HP has no 4U-high, four-CPU system at present. ...
Published:
1999-09-01
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Abstract:
Compaq started shipping its eight-CPU Intel servers, the ProLiant 8000 and 8500, in late August. These are the first true
eight-way Intel servers to ship. (...)
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cpu desktop:
Compaq's 8-CPU Intel Servers: the New "Big Iron". ... In late August, 1999,
Compaq started shipments of its eight-CPU Intel servers, the ProLiant 8000 and 8500. ...
Published:
1999-09-01
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Abstract:
HP has re-entered the enterprise computing race with the release of its LT 6000r, a six-CPU server with improved performance
and excellent transactional price/performance. (...)
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cpu desktop:
HP’s LT 6000r Six-CPU Server. ... The product being reviewed is Hewlett-Packard's new
six-CPU Intel-based rackmount server, the NetServer LT 6000r. ...
Published:
2000-07-24
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Abstract:
Both Intel and AMD announced earnings that handily beat Wall Street estimates – on the surface. Do the numbers symbolize
a new trend in the CPU market? (...)
Excerpt related to
cpu desktop:
... Intel still owns the corporate desktop, but AMD is making inroads there as well. ...
users generally don't concern themselves with the brand of CPU powering their ...
Published:
2000-05-04
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HP succumbing to the trend for simple, sealed case PC’s, will release the e-Vectra in April. E-look before you e-leap. (...)
Excerpt related to
cpu desktop:
... Event Summary. [PCWeek - 22 February 2000] Hewlett-Packard Co. [NYSE:HWP] today joined the industry movement
toward low-cost, "legacy-free" desktop PC systems ...
Published:
2000-04-11
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Abstract:
Compaq Computer Corporation, desperate to get some kind of high-end UNIX benefit from its ill-conceived acquisition of Digital
Equipment Corp., has announced its massive, 32-CPU capable GS series of Alpha systems. But, as was the case with Digital,
Compaq marketing seems overly concerned with CPU - not (...)
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cpu desktop:
... Although CPU speed can be an important consideration (at least in the desktop
space), and can help with searching large databases, it is hardly paramount in ...
Published:
2000-06-26
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Hewlett Packard announced that the e-Vectra sealed case would include an “easy swap” hard drive. (...)
Excerpt related to
cpu desktop:
... Intel Earnings Beat the Street? | Desktop PCs: Meet the New ... | Will
Intel Take a Loss on Each CPU, but Make It Up in Volume? | “Whistler” Beta on the Web? ...
Published:
2000-05-02
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Abstract:
AOL has partnered with Gateway to develop a line of Internet-ready Linux desktop appliances based on the Netscape 6 browser. (...)
Excerpt related to
cpu desktop:
... Advancing the AOL Anywhere strategy, these new devices - the AOL Gateway countertop appliance, wireless
Web pad and desktop appliance - are small, lightweight ...
Published:
2000-05-12
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HotRail has discontinued development of the chipset AMD planned to use to break into the multiprocessor server market. (...)
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HotRail has discontinued development of the chipset AMD planned to use to break into the multiprocessor server market.
Published:
2000-05-23
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Abstract:
Gateway, Dell and others plan desktop 'Internet appliances' -- running on little or no Microsoft software. (...)
Excerpt related to
cpu desktop:
... The desktop machines, which are expected early next year, will be designed primarily
to surf the Internet and be priced far below standard PCs running ...
Published:
1999-11-10
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Hewlett-Packard announced that it will begin shipping PCs which use the Advanced Micro Devices-produced Athlon CPU. (...)
Excerpt related to
cpu desktop:
... HP's addition of the Athlon to its desktop systems means AMD, of Sunnyvale, Calif
... to use (or at least consider) systems containing the Athlon CPU should be ...
Published:
2000-01-31
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Abstract:
Sun Microsystems Inc. has launched an "early access" program for its StarPortal desktop productivity suite. (...)
Excerpt related to
cpu desktop:
... Event Summary. December 22, 1999 (PC Week Online) - Sun Microsystems Inc. has launched an "early
access" program for its StarPortal desktop productivity suite. ...
Published:
2000-01-10
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Abstract:
Be Inc. will offer the newest version of its operating system for free later this quarter. Version 5 for the desktop will
be available for download to pre-registered individuals. (...)
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cpu desktop:
... free later this quarter. Version 5 for the desktop will be available for download to
pre-registered individuals. Be will also work ...
Published:
2000-01-26
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Abstract:
Vendors love to quote benchmarks in their product literature, press releases, and any place they think someone will use the
numbers to make a buying decision. But what do the benchmarks mean, and which ones really matter? (...)
Excerpt related to
cpu desktop:
Vendors love to quote benchmarks in their product literature, press releases, and any place they think someone will use the
numbers to make a buyi...
Published:
2002-06-10
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Abstract:
In the U.S. desktop PC market, Hewlett Packard and Gateway have been closely embroiled for the #3 position in the market.
This trend will not continue. TEC forecasts a widening lead for HP throughout 2000. (...)
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cpu desktop:
... CompUSA or Best Buy. (For a broader overview of the market, please see TEC's article Desktop
PC's: Meet the New Boss.). Gateway and HP ...
Published:
2000-05-26
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Abstract:
Compaq and Dell have announced eight-CPU Intel servers, shipping in late August/early September. (...)
Excerpt related to
cpu desktop:
... In addition, eight-way servers will hasten customers' server consolidation, replacing four older
two-CPU models with one eight-CPU. ...
Published:
1999-09-03
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Abstract:
Hewlett-Packard announced that it will begin shipping PCs which use the Advanced Micro Devices-produced Athlon CPU. (...)
Excerpt related to
cpu desktop:
... HP's addition of the Athlon to its desktop systems means AMD, of Sunnyvale, Calif
... to use (or at least consider) systems containing the Athlon CPU should be ...
Published:
2000-01-31