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26
Mar
2009
Samsung N120 Netbook
Samsung N120 Netbook is First ECO Certified Netbook
Samsung has announced that the N120 netbook has become the first TCO Certified netbook in the world. The netbook is certified as free from mercury and other hazardous materials and offers outstanding energy efficiency and an ergonomic keyboard and LCD.
TCO certification proves that the netbook is completely mercury free and uses an LED backlit display for energy efficiency. The netbook was certified and tested by an independent company called Nemko. The certification is more than an eco label according to the company proving the netbook is green and ergonomic for users.
“We are proud that the N120 is the first netbook achieving TCO certification which leads consumers to regard Samsung computers as safe and user friendly products. Samsung’s commitment to the environment is one of our top values and we are constantly trying to develop our products to be qualified for TCO standards.” comments Kyu Uhm, Vice President of Samsung Computer Systems Division.
18
Mar
2009
Posterous vs. Tumblr
In the space between a long-form blog and a short-form Twitter account, there are mini-blog services like Posterous and Tumblr that seek to make blogging much more immediate, support all types of rich media, allow for longer entries if needed, and support short spurts that auto-post to Twitter as well.
Once the niche powerhouse dominating this middle space, Tumblr has since seen Posterous, the somewhat unremarkable email-to-blog platform, rise from obscurity, iterate at lightning pace, and start to build up well-deserved web buzz and high profile users. Read the rest of this entry »
12
Mar
2009
Billy Mays: The Best of Billy on YouTube
Much-loved TV pitchman Billy Mays passed away yesterday: his passing is currently among the top Twitter (Twitter) topics and inspired the #wearblueforbilly hashtag on the social media site (some users wore blue today to celebrate his life). Meanwhile, Billy’s son Billy Mays III (@youngbillymays) is using the service to converse with fans of his late father.
In tribute to the king of pitchmen, tonight we bring you some of Billy’s best bits, courtesy of YouTube
Oxi Clean
In his most famous ad, Billy pitches Oxi Clean stain removal. Here’s a classic pitch for the Oxi Clean ball: Read the rest of this entry »
4
Mar
2009
Street Fighter IV
It’s obvious that each iteration of the long-running Street Fighter series has been carefully tuned and tweaked to the finest degree, and nowhere is this more apparent than in Street Fighter IV. The lessons learned in the franchise’s 20-plus years have been used to prune back the core fighting experience to create something truly special.Street Fighter IV is a resounding success not only because it’s one of the most technically complex 2D fighters ever made, but also because it’s also wrapped inside a layer of absolute accessibility. Never has the old “A minute to learn, a lifetime to master” adage been truer than it is here.
The Street Fighter fundamentals have remained consistent over the years; your job is to knock out the other guy or gal. All 12 of the classic world warriors–Ryu, Ken, Chun-Li, Blanka, E. Honda, Zangief, Guile, Dhalsim, Balrog, Vega, Sagat, and M. Bison–are back and playable from the outset, and they’re joined by six brand-new and diverse characters. Abel, a mixed martial arts grapple-style character; Crimson Viper a female fighter with sweeping, airborne fire attacks; Rufus, a rotund fighter whose body makes him a bit of a sight gag despite his deceptive speed; and El Fuerte, a pro wrestler whose rushes and air throws make him a slippery foe. Ryu and Ken’s sensei, Gouken, also makes his playable-character debut in Street Fighter IV. Naturally, he didn’t teach the boys everything he knows, so when they meet again he has a few tricks up his sleeves, including a horizontal and vertical fireball EX move. The game’s new end boss, Seth, fills the last spot and joins the list once you’ve unlocked everyone else. Character balance is spot-on across the roster, and as a result, you should never feel that you can’t compete simply because you’ve chosen one character over another. Read the rest of this entry »
