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October 2009

Western Digital 2Gig write up

by Killa J on October 27, 2009

in Hardware/Software, Web/Tech

Maximum external transfer rate       300MB/s
Maximum sustained data rate     138MB/s
Average rotational latency     4.2 ms
Spindle speed     7,200 RPM
Cache size     64MB
Platter size     500GB
Areal density     400 Gb/in²
Available capacities     2TB
Idle power     8.2W
Read/write power     10.7W
Idle acoustics     29 dBA
Seek acoustics     30-34 dBA
Warranty length     Five years

Kudos to techreport.com,
for this nice hardware report, and tech images.  Western Digital Black Caviar 1TB drives are a [...]

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Google maps get user interface update

by Killa J on October 26, 2009

in Hardware/Software, Web/Tech

“ The changes affect both the ‘Map’ and ‘Hybrid’ styles, and include numerous refinements to color, density, typography, and road styling worldwide.  For example, in map view, local and arterial roads have been narrowed at medium zooms to improve legibility, and the overall colours have been optimized to be easier on the eye and conflict [...]

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Netflix streaming coming to PS3

by Killa J on October 26, 2009

in Gaming, Hardware/Software, Web/Tech

Initially will need to load a Disc as it ties into BDLive but it looks like a future OS release of PS3 will roll it into the OS with no disc needed.
“Initially, watching movies instantly streamed from Netflix via the PS3 system will be enabled by a free, instant streaming Blu-ray disc,” Sony explains, which [...]

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