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7th March 2007 Archive

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  • English court cannot hear SanDisk MP3 patent case

    Action needs to be taken where harm was done

    An attempt by Flash memory card maker SanDisk to take on a group of MP3-related patent holders has failed in an English court. The High Court said all of SanDisk's claims fell outside the court's jurisdiction of England and Wales. SanDisk claimed that Philips, France Telecom, TDF, and Institut Für Rundfunktechnik, all of …

    Media players 7 Mar 2007, 10:07

  • Samsung fields Flash cache fitted hybrid hard drive

    Load-time lowerer

    Samsung has begun sending out hybrid hard drives to computer manufacturers, according to a variety of reports coming out of Asia today. It's now offering the MH80 series of 2.5in drives, each of which incorporates 128MB or 256MB of Flash cache in addition to 80, 120 or 160GB of magnetic storage. The drives work with Windows …

    Storage 7 Mar 2007, 10:55

  • Archos über wireless movie player rides in

    The big screen... in your hand

    French media-player maker Archos has begun selling what it claims is the only handheld video player with a 7in display and wireless connectivity, all for just $550 (£286/€420). In addition to said 7in, 800 x 480 touchscreen display and 802.11b/g Wi-Fi, your money will get you 40GB or 80GB of hard drive storage and the …

    Gadgets and Gizmos 7 Mar 2007, 11:32

  • Intel waiting for key update before going Vista

    Won't leap until SP1 arrives

    If it's not good enough for Intel, is it good enough for you? We're talking Microsoft's Windows Vista, which the chip giant's CEO, Paul Otellini, this week indicated has not won the backing of his technology experts. "I know of no organisation doing an upgrade before [Service Pack 1]," Paul Otellini told attendees of the Bank …

    PCs 7 Mar 2007, 12:29

  • Hit the DECT: cordless phones on test

    Group Test Ten cordless phones for your consideration

    The mobile phone may well be enjoying its time in the limelight, but like reality TV stars and the England cricket team, it probably won't last forever. Especially not when you cast your eye over this little lot, the cream of the DECT cordless-phone crop. Where these handsets are concerned, it is indeed good to talk. BT Home …

    Phones 7 Mar 2007, 12:44

  • Readers win with Reg Hardware

    Every day this week, Register Hardware is offering readers the chance to win a Nokia E65 smart phone, and we've drawn our first winners... So will you please give a big hand to Philip Taylor and Sanjit Sousa who will both be shortly taking possession of brand spanking new E65s. Congratulations, guys. Don't forget, there's …

    Phones 7 Mar 2007, 15:16

  • Nokia expands phone software update service

    More handsets, more languages

    Nokia has powered up its handset software update system, having trialled the tool last year. The web-based system allows phone owners to update their devices without having first to find a service centre to do it for them. Some 35 Nokia handsets are supported by the facility, including the Finnish phone giant's E and N …

    Phones 7 Mar 2007, 16:21

  • ITV extends Local on-demand service

    Are you local?

    ITV Local is now open for business in London and Central, after a year of trials in the Meridian region. The online service offers local news, documentaries and films, bulked out with the inevitable user-generated content. Being able to call up the last episode of London, Central and Meridian Tonight (or Today) is the biggest …

    HD 7 Mar 2007, 16:29