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eWEEK Labs: 802.11n Is a Gamble

The newest wireless LAN specification—802.11n—isnt ratified yet, but thats not stopping vendors from releasing products based on a draft version of it. Is this...

Buffalos 802.11n Balancing Act

Buffalo Technologys draft 802.11n products—the WZR-G300N Nfiniti Wireless-N Router and Access Point (priced at $149) and the WLI-CB-G300N Nfiniti Wireless-N Notebook Adapter (priced at...

Belkin 802.11n Gear Gets High Marks

Based on Atheros Communications XSpan draft 802.11n technology, Belkins N1 Wireless Router (priced at $150) and N1 Wireless Notebook Card (priced at $120) are...

eWEEK Labs Draft 802.11n Test Methodology

eWEEK Labs latest tests of products based on the IEEE 802.11n draft standard measure not only the top-end performance of products based on the...

When Tech Spending Slows Down, Hug Your Vendor

It may be time to give your vendor a squeeze—and not the affectionate kind.With the second-quarter earnings season in full bloom, its becoming clear...

Dell Warns on Second-Quarter Earnings

Dell on July 21 issued a de facto earnings warning, stating that aggressive PC pricing in a slowing commercial market worldwide will cause its...

Intel Preps for Core 2 Duo Launch

Intel plans to keep rolling out the chips. The Santa Clara, Calif., company will introduce both the desktop and notebook versions of its new Core...

Intel to Tout Chip Trifecta in Turnaround Bid

PC buyers might soon find dual cores in nearly every PC as Intel works to create a second-half turnaround. The chip maker, which suffered processor...

HPs Low-Cost Color Laser Printer Is Money

Some things just sound too good to be true. For example: a $300 color laser. Surely at that price there must be something seriously...

AMD Sees Continued Gains Despite Revenue Drop

Advanced Micro Devices said it continued to gain market share versus its larger rival Intel during the second quarter of 2006, despite challenges. AMD, of...