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Opening Day Shortbread
by Ronald Hanaki — 3:40 AM on April 6, 2009

Opening Day

1. Engadget reports Dell notebook roadmap leaks out, get ready for the Mini 11
2. Microsoft allows hp to wipe Windows 7 with XP through 2010
3. IBM, Sun Micro talks collapse over price: source
4. ComputerWorld reports AMD to take further action to cut costs
5. Expreview reports Albatron joins in the red camp with Radeon HD 4890-1G
6. NordicHardware on Eizo's RadiForce LS560W - 56" quad HD display, 3840 x 2160 pixels
7. DigiTimes: Compal Communications reportedly to develop Android-based netbook, says paper
8. TG Daily reports carriers threaten to ban Skype from cellular networks
9. DailyTech reports J:Com 160Mbps Internet service
   upgrades cost company just $20 per household
10. YouTube may lose $470 million in 2009: Analysts
11. HardwareZone covers Gigabyte OOC 2009
12. Tech ARP's BIOS option of the week - Dynamic idle cycle counter
13. Gene-engineered viruses build a better battery
14. Wired reports computer program self-discovers laws of physics
15. ABT's giveaway contest

Software and gaming

1. InformationWeek reports Microsoft issues PowerPoint security advisory
2. ChannelWeb reports Yahoo's goin' Mobile: Hello, iPhone
3. HardwareZone on the Touch OS feature
4. Macworld reports Stanford offers free downloads of its iPhone development class
5. MVKTech releases NiBiTor v5.0
6. The toy that roared: Ars reviews the DSi
   and Sony: PS2 is the gateway drug to the PS3
7. Sony PS3 outsells Nintendo Wii in March in Japan
8. inCrysis reports Crytek trademarks GFACE, CARVATAR, and KINGDOMS

Systems and storage

1. TechRadar: How to upgrade your laptop components
2. Tweaknews on netbook computing: Staying productive while remaining afloat in a recession
3. InsideHW reviews Acer Aspire 8730G notebook
4. Futurelooks reviews Asus Eee PC 1000HE 10" netbook
5. Motherboards.org reviews ASRock A780GMH/128M
6. ProClockers review 16GB Super Talent Pico C flash drive
7. DragonSteelMods review Asus DRW-22B1LT DVD-RW drive

Graphics

1. Guru3D's GeForce GTX 275 overclock guide
2. Expreview on Nvidia's GeForce GTX 275
3. TweakTown reviews Gainward GeForce GTX 275
4. Hexus.net reviews Sapphire Radeon HD 4890 OC+ 1GB: The fastest yet
5. Benchmark Reviews on Asus EAH4890 TOP
6. Hi Tech Legion reviews Diamond HD 4870 1GB
7. Overclockers Club reviews Sparkle Calibre P980X+

Multimedia, case, and cooling

1. Techgage reviews Asus Xonar Essence STX
2. Legit Reviews on Plantronics Explorer 370 ruggedized Bluetooth headset
3. Björn3D reviews Razer Arctosa gaming keyboard
4. Spielesuechtig.de previews Mionix Saiph 3200 gaming mouse (in German)
5. Overclockers Online reviews Evo-G MP3 mousepad
6. ThinkComputers reviews NZXT Rogue SFF gaming chassis
7. PureOverclock reviews Xigmatek Thor's Hammer
8. DeXgo's CPU coolers roundup 4 (in German)