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28th September 2007 Archive

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  • That HP iPaq syncing feeling

    Q&A

    I don't know whether Register Hardware or its readers can help me. I'm having trouble synchronising my iPaq with my laptop. The error messages that come up are as follows... On my laptop is code 80070057 On my iPaq the code is 0x80070008

    Q&A 28 Sep 2007, 09:17

  • My new laptop is sooo vvvveeeerrrryyyy sssslllloooowwww

    Q&A

    I bought a new brand Asus laptop. It takes me about an hour to actually sit and carry out any operation in the computer. Sometimes while surfing the internet, it freezes and it stays like that for about half an hour.

    Q&A 28 Sep 2007, 09:20

  • Apple posts iPhone update, bricks unlocked handsets

    Minor update?

    Apple has posted the anticipated iPhone 1.1.1 update. The release, which adds support for the Wi-Fi connect iTunes Music Store, does indeed, as expected, returns unlocked handsets back to their AT&T-only status. And then some: even re-inserted AT&T SIMs appear not to be accepted by an updated iPhone, preventing users …

    Phones 28 Sep 2007, 09:51

  • Gadget leads faithful to prayer, music fans to good tunes

    Device offers A2DP and Muslim prayer times

    Manufacturer Mavizen has created a pendant-style Bluetooth music pick-up with a very unique selling point: it also includes a Muslim prayer alert. Mavizen's BluQ: able to keep you entertained and tell you when it's time for prayers The BluQ hasn't yet gone into production, but Mavizen told Register Hardware that it will …

    Gadgets and Gizmos 28 Sep 2007, 10:18

  • iPod Shuffle keyring aids music fans, boozers

    Bring a bottle

    Music and alcohol are like peas in a pod. The Bevy, from manufacturer Mophie, fuses both by combining an iPod Shuffle keyring-style carry case with a bottle opener, ensuring that the tunes and the drinks are always flowing. Mophie's Bevy: Shuffle carry case-cum-bottle opener On the one hand, The Bevy's a protective plastic …

    Gadgets and Gizmos 28 Sep 2007, 10:27

  • Palm punts consumer-friendly Centro phone

    Cut down Treo

    Palm has, as expected, announced its Centro smartphone with US carrier Sprint, though the new-design handset won't go on sale until the middle of October. Palm's Centro: cut-down and consumer friendly The Centro - codenamed 'Gryphon' - is visually the same handset as the Treo 500v - aka 'Otto' - Palm launched over here …

    Phones 28 Sep 2007, 10:45

  • Dell fires up physics-friendly gaming laptop

    Dell's latest gaming laptop has blasted off to the sound of the manufacturer's yells that the XPS M1730 is the first notebook with an integrated physics processing chip. The PPU in question is Ageia's PhysX 100M, a co-processor designed to handle complex maths that might otherwise slow down the host CPU. Working out the …

    PCs 28 Sep 2007, 11:30

  • Apple iPod Nano third-generation

    Review Is video a feature too far...

    Earlier this month, Apple announced the newest embodiments of various iPod lines. The new iPod, the Classic, doesn't look substantially different from its predecessor. The new Nano, which supersedes the second generation product is - on the other hand - a complete revamp. What you'll notice straight away is its shape: it's a …

    Media players 28 Sep 2007, 13:10

  • Ted Baker Needle to sew up designer phone market?

    Carphone Warehouse has leaked pictures of an upcoming handset re-branded by UK designer Ted Baker. The phone appears to be HTC's Touch, but offered in a selection of mode-of-the-moment colours. HTC's Touch (left) and Ted Baker's phone: by any chance related? Dubbed the Ted Baker Needle, supplier Carphone Warehouse …

    Phones 28 Sep 2007, 13:59

  • Kerching! Halo 3 rakes in 'record' takings

    Master chief beats up on Spider-man, Harry Potter

    Halo 3 achieved record US sales of $170m (£83.6m/€119.8) within its first 24 hours on sale, Microsoft claimed today, boasting the figure makes its game the "biggest entertainment launch in history", eclipsing records set by the Spider-man 3 and Harry Potter movies. Bill Gates, software sales assistant, Seattle The company …

    Consoles 28 Sep 2007, 15:15