From quad-core processors to high-end graphics cards‚ we asked game developers what components they’d recommend There’s little doubt that PC gaming is undergoing a renaissance at the moment. With the current generation consoles chugging interminably slowly toward retirement‚ frustrated gamers are switching to computers with quad-core processors and top-end graphics cards that produce visuals of breathtaking fluidity and detail. But it’s not all about graphics performance. While there are certainly
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(NAICS)‚ which is represented by the NAICS Code 541330. This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in applying physical laws and principles of engineering in the design‚ development‚ and utilization of machines‚ materials‚ instruments‚ structures‚ processes‚ and systems. The assignments undertaken by these establishments may involve any of the following activities: provision of advice‚ preparation of feasibility studies‚ preparation of preliminary and final plans and designs‚ provision of
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Coke‚ Pepsi ready for new round of soda wars They’re refocusing on pop as Americans are spending less‚ looking for value Author: Anonymous Date updated: 11:59 p.m. ET Feb. 1‚ 2009 Source: Msnbc‚ Business‚ Food Inc. NEW YORK - Feeling bad about the economy? Indulge a little‚ have a soda. Marketers at Coca-Cola Co. and PepsiCo Inc. are counting on that sentiment to appeal to consumers overwhelmed with a drumbeat of bad economic news. "What people want to do is pause and refresh‚" said Coca-Cola
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Business/Personal Computer Industry Market size: $321 Billion annual revenues worldwide; 357 million units sold annually worldwide Scope of competitive rivalry: The competition within the PC industry is extremely cut throat due to new technology‚ reliability‚ and customer service. The top companies consist of Dell‚ Hewlett Packard‚ Apple‚ Gateway‚ and Sony. Market growth rate: 14% annually Stage in life cycle: Mature Number of companies in industry: There are 5 major PC companies with a handful of
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1980s‚ when personal computers first made their debut in the market‚ the barrier to entry was low. This was due to the relatively low startup cost‚ which is a huge contrast to the present industry. Meanwhile‚ the barrier to entry today is moderate. While the threat of new entrants is low in most places‚ the same cannot be said about emerging economies such as India and China. Apart from the high capital cost required‚ qualities of the PCs are of the most important purchasing factors. As such‚ brand
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PC vs. Mac Deciding whether to make an investment in a Windows PC or an Apple Macintosh provides unique technological features. Both the Personal Computer and the Macintosh have their own advantages and disadvantages. Although PCs are the dominant choice for a computer‚ the Macintosh still competes toe to toe in many aspects of performances. Elements such as cost‚ customization‚ and security‚ all add to the conflict of which computer is ultimately superior. To begin‚ the cost of a computer can
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Mainframe/PC Evolution The evolution of mainframe computing to personal computing began with the invention of the mainframe for businesses and government use. The Personal Computer (PC) evolved from companies wanting the same information from scaled down version of the mainframe and dumb terminal. Though they both consist of data storage‚ processors‚ input and output devices. However‚ they have their differences. Mainframes The mainframe was invented in the 1950’s. One of the first mainframes
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The United Kingdom (UK) consists of England‚ Wales‚ Scotland (who together make up Great Britain) and Northern Ireland. The UK’s geography is varied‚ and includes cliffs along some coastlines‚ highlands and lowlands and many islands off the coast of Scotland. The highest mountain is Ben Nevis in Scotland which reaches a height of 1 344m. The United Kingdom is a constitutional monarchy and parliamentary democracy. The main chamber of parliament is the lower house‚ the House of Commons‚ which has
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Console V. PC for gaming Since the days of computers the size of rooms and cathode ray tubes‚ video games have been a hot topic filled with constant innovation and adaptation. What better for adaptation than the one piece of technology that is evolving and changing every hour of every day‚ the personal computer. The debate between the superior video game platform is a wide one‚ ranging from XBOX vs. play station to wii vs. them both. From an even wider view‚ the debate between consoles and PCs has been
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Mac vs. PC: The Everlasting Debate In the world of computers‚ the choice of systems can be a complicated one. There are two competitors out there‚ PCs and Macs. Everyone has their own opinion on which is better‚ and there are many die-hard fans in each camp. The truth is‚ PC ’s are far more popular‚ and for good reasons‚ yet the Mac system is actually the more durable and useful of the two. Firstly we will consider software availability. The majority of computer users own PC ’s‚ both for work
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