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Important Stories, Commentary & More from Ziff Davis
By Jim Louderback
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November 18, 2004
Vol. 3, No. 89
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The Fastest PCs on the Planet; Online Shopping Advice;
IT Implications of Sears-Kmart Merger; Ask Jeeves Joins
Crowded Desktop Search Field
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Ask Jeeves Joins Crowded Desktop Search Field
Yahoo, Microsoft and others also plan to enter the popular
desktop search market. Tiny startup Blinkx is another
contender hoping to dominate, by releasing the second
version of its search tool. Why all of this action in what
seems to be a dead-end market? Our story speculates, and
fills in some of the MSN and Ask Jeeves details. Which one
will you put on your desktop?
Ask Jeeves Readying Desktop Search:
http://ct.eletters.whatsnewnow.com/rd/cts?d=181-357-1-278-1004620-15077-0-0-0-1
Blinkx Releases Version 2.0:
http://ct.eletters.whatsnewnow.com/rd/cts?d=181-357-1-278-1004620-15080-0-0-0-1
IT Implications of Sears-Kmart Merger
Sure, it was a shocker for anyone who shops in
stores--Kenmore joining up with blue-light specials. But
with information technology becoming a key competitive
weapon in retail, how will this mega-merger really
work--systems-wise? We've got details on what that IT
operation will look like, and whether it will become a
leader or remain a follower in retail IT.
Sears-Kmart IT Outlook:
http://ct.eletters.whatsnewnow.com/rd/cts?d=181-357-1-278-1004620-15083-0-0-0-1
Online Shopping Advice
Yes, there are still ways to save big bucks by shopping
online. But with Amazon seeming to have sucked up every
category, it's getting harder and harder. PCMag.com site
editor Lance Ulanoff has pulled together a bunch of tips and
advice to make your online (and offline) shopping easier and
cheaper this year. If you're planning on using the Web for
purchases this year, don't miss his analysis. It will save
you money!
Shop Online and Save (Really!):
http://ct.eletters.whatsnewnow.com/rd/cts?d=181-357-1-278-1004620-15086-0-0-0-1
Creative Declares War on Apple
Hoping to make a dent in Apple's astounding 85 percent
market share, the maker of the Zen Micro, MuVo and other MP3
players has the iPod squarely in its sights. We've got
details on Creative's plans for 2005, and how it thinks it
can surpass Apple. (Disclosure: I've been using a Zen NX for
the past six months, and I love it!)
Zen Gunning for iPod:
http://ct.eletters.whatsnewnow.com/rd/cts?d=181-357-1-278-1004620-15089-0-0-0-1
The Fastest PCs on the Planet
Or are they? We put three 3.8Ghz Pentium 4 systems to the PC
Labs test, to see if they could best Athlon FX-55 systems,
or the new EE chips. Our results were conclusive--but to
read the results, you'll have to read the stories. If you're
looking for a super-fast system, we help you make the
choice.
Faster Pentium 4 Systems Reviewed:
http://ct.eletters.whatsnewnow.com/rd/cts?d=181-357-1-278-1004620-15092-0-0-0-1
A Great Firewall Gets Even Better
What?! You're not using a firewall on your home systems?
That's got to change. Hackers, crackers and script kiddies
are staying up late, trying to break into your system to rip
off your identity, money and more. Luckily, Zone Labs is on
your side. Our reviewer called the brand-new ZoneAlarm
"almost perfect." Find out just how good it is, and how to
keep yourself safe, in our review.
ZoneAlarm Review:
http://ct.eletters.whatsnewnow.com/rd/cts?d=181-357-1-278-1004620-15095-0-0-0-1
Microsoft Accused of Destroying E-Mails
The title says it all. During the extended antitrust trial,
the huge company adopted policies to systematically destroy
e-mails and other documents necessary for the trial. At
least that's what Burst.com contends. Our story details
Allchin's alleged 30-day policy, and more tales of intrigue
from Redmond.
Microsoft Kills E-Mails:
http://ct.eletters.whatsnewnow.com/rd/cts?d=181-357-1-278-1004620-15098-0-0-0-1
Tiny Computer, 64-Bit Performance
Shuttle pioneered the breadbox-sized PC market with its
well-regarded line of small-form-factor PCs. Along the way,
their systems have pushed the performance envelope, adopting
the latest chip sets and CPUs. We just got our hands on the
latest Shuttle, the first we've seen that supports the
Athlon 64. If you're looking for a super-fast,
small-form-factor computer, this is the one for you. Our
review details why it's so good.
Athlon 64 SFF Reviewed:
http://ct.eletters.whatsnewnow.com/rd/cts?d=181-357-1-278-1004620-15101-0-0-0-1
Google Introduces New Research Tool
The innovations just don't stop from the search engine
company. Today's rollout: a new tool designed to aid
scholarly research. What does it do? Our story provides
details and a link, but it's designed to focus on academic
papers, to the exclusion of the typical twaddle found on the
Net.
Another New Google Tool:
http://ct.eletters.whatsnewnow.com/rd/cts?d=181-357-1-278-1004620-15104-0-0-0-1
That's it for today's What's New Now. Remember, you can
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