Hi Folks
Big story at the end of this month was the hacking of Sony Playstation and the theft of over 77 million personal details, as always, technology never stops, here some more news from around the world
Sony data theft reaches over 77 million: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-13192359
Microsoft buys Skype: http://gigaom.com/2011/05/09/why-microsoft-is-buying-skype-for-8-billion/
Woman arrested for downloading music: http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/2011/05/10/woman-admits-making-30-000-illegal-downloads-to-boost-self-esteem-86908-23121045/
The P2P files sharing site Limewire is in court: http://news.cnet.com/8301-31001_3-20062284-261.html
Google boss: anti-piracy laws would be disaster for free speech: http://www.guardian.co.uk/technology/2011/may/18/google-eric-schmidt-piracy
BBC Click: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/programmes/click_online/default.stm
KIngston lunch new USB 3.0 flash drive: http://www.theinquirer.net/inquirer/news/2072068/kingston-launches-usb-flash-drive
Ebooks turn your mum into a "pirate": http://www.theinquirer.net/inquirer/news/2071782/ebooks-mum-pirate
Indonesia and the UK are the cheapest countries for mobile broadband: http://www.theinquirer.net/inquirer/news/2071888/indonesia-uk-cheapest-countries-mobile-broadband
As you are aware, laptops seem to be very common nowadays and the Ipads are also becoming popular, but a lot of people around the world still love sitting down to a desktop PC. There is loads of reasons why this is, some people like the idea of switching off from the rest of the world and surfing the net, a lot of people do their on-line banking, pay bills, order a new cloths or gifts, do research on a subject or chat with friends on Facebook in peace and quiet.
Edenside Computers understands the need for the desktop PC and are selling 'Built to Order' PCs from £349, the standard tower would come with AMD 3GHz Processor, 2GB Memory, DVDRW, 250GB HDD, Windows 7, Anti Virus installed, Keyboard/Mouse, delivered to your door and set-up. Using only well trusted names like Sony, Gigabyte, Kingston and Microsoft.
You can also upgrade this further when ordering. If your looking for a new monitor, prices start from £85 for an LG TFT. Monitors came in different sizes (17in- 27in) depending on what your looking for and all come with 3 years warranty.
Regards
Edenside Computers
