No. 21 Wake Forest
No. 21 Wake Forest
2007 record 9-4, 5-3 ACC (defeated Connecticut, 24-10, in the Meineke Car Care Bowl)
L.P.G.A. Will Revise Its Policy on English
L.P.G.A. Will Revise Its Policy on English
Bowing to a torrent of criticism, the L.P.G.A. Tour on Friday dropped plans to suspend players who were not conversant in English during its golf events.
Dell now selling XP Home ultra-light laptop
Dell now selling XP Home ultra-light laptop
Dell Thursday started selling a mini-notebook with Microsoft's Windows XP Home preinstalled, the first time that the world's largest computer maker has had a PC to sell with that operating system since Microsoft retired XP from general service in June.
The 2.28-pound Inspiron Mini 9 starts at $399 when equipped with XP Home, and sports an 8.9-inch display, 512MB of memory, an 8GB solid-state drive (SSD) composed of flash RAM and 802.11g wireless capability. A pricier $499 configuration boosts memory to 1GB and the SSD to 16GB.
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Dell is also selling a $349 model with 512MB of memory and a 4GB SSD that comes with Ubuntu, a popular Linux distribution, in place of Windows XP.
All Mini 9 configurations are powered by a 1.6GHz Atom processor that Intel debuted in early June.
The Inspiron Mini 9 is Dell's first system to pack Windows XP Home since June, when the Round Rock, Texas-based computer maker yanked the operating system from its lines. Microsoft had set June 30 as the retirement deadline for Windows XP — it would stop shipping copies to large computer manufacturers and cease selling to retail — and Dell complied by ending sales June 26.
However, in early April Microsoft announced that it would let makers of small, inexpensive laptops — which it labeled as ULCPCs, short for "ultra-low-cost PCs," a name that never stuck — install XP Home through June 2010, possibly longer.
At the time, Microsoft maintained that it offered the loophole not to stymie Linux, which was the only available OS for the tiny, cheap computer, but because users and hardware vendors alike had demanded XP.
"One thing we've heard loud and clear, from both our customers and our partners, is the desire for Windows on this new class of devices," said Michael Dix, general manager of Windows client product management, in a Q&A posted on Microsoft's Web site.
Dell and other big-brand computer sellers, including Hewlett-Packard and Lenovo, have continued to preinstall Windows XP Professional on business-oriented machines by taking advantage of Windows Vista's downgrade rights. According to data from PC metrics vendor Devil Mountain Software, a third of new PCs are downgraded from Vista to XP Professional, either at the factory or by users after they buy.
The Inspiron Mini 9 can be purchased from Dell's online store. Dell is also running a special beginning Friday for U.S. customers only; people who purchase a Studio 15, XPS M1530 or XPS M1330 laptop through early Tuesday, Sept. 9, can also buy a Mini 9 for $99.
Tiger Woods PGA Tour 09
His knee looks fine to us. Nope, it’s not CBS Sports - you’re looking at Tiger Woods 09. For ten years running, EA Sports’ venerable Tiger Woods Golf series has steadily improved the virtual golf experience for the teeming hordes of digital duffers. This year’s game is certainly no exception. Rendered in the same high-def […]
FirstSaturday
FirstSaturday
Directors John and Brad Hennegan follow six trainers as they put their amazing and beautiful thoroughbred horses–including the fabulous and tragic Barbaro–through the paces leading up to the Kentucky Derby, the annual race that’s known as “the most exciting two minutes in sports.“
Mickelson and Janzen Have a New Jersey Tale to Tell
Phil Mickelson and Lee Janzen have traveled different routes to arrive at the Barclays, the first of four $7 million FedEx Cup playoff events beginning Thursday.
Merriman Will Skip Surgery, Play With Injured Knee
Shawne Merriman decided yesterday to play this season rather than have his damaged left knee repaired now.
Celtics Maintain Hold on Series
Celtics Maintain Hold on Series
The Lakers rally from a 24-point deficit with less than eight minutes left in the game, but clutch free throws from Paul Pierce give the Celtics a 108-102 win as Kevin Garnett, above, and Boston take a 2-0 lead in the NBA Finals.
Focus Heaped on Jets Does Not Faze Giants
Focus Heaped on Jets Does Not Faze Giants
The Giants, who won the Super Bowl less than seven months ago, have somehow found themselves in the shadows of the Jets, winners of four games last year.
Thursday Night Spotlight
Thursday Night Spotlight
Thursday night college football games were stagnating before the Big East turned to ESPN in 2003, and a series of dramatic games have turned in into a marquee event.
There is no denying that the Corvette is an impressive sports car. With a powerful 400-horsepower V8 engine, classic styling, comfortable interior and excellent handling, what more could one want in an American sports car? So if you had a Corvette with even better handling, more aggressive styling and 105 more horses on tap, would it be any better? Absolutely!!!
That, of course, would be the all-new Corvette Z06. At first glance, it looks like any other Corvette, however those in the know will recognize it immediately. It has an air intake just ahead of the hood, larger rear fender flares with additional air scoops, and unique alloy wheels, and larger exhaust. Of course, there’s also the Z06 badge on the side that has red text on it telling the most important part of the story – 505 HP.
Yes, under the hood is Chevrolet’s LS7 7.0-liter V8 engine that pumps out 505 horsepower and 470 lb-ft of torque. This in a car that weighs just 3,000 lbs. 60 mph comes up in just 3.6 seconds; top speed is close to 200 mph. This is the fastest production ‘Vette ever.
But unlike the Viper, which has similar performance numbers, the Z06 is a civilized ride. It doesn’t cook you like the Viper, although after a long drive, the center console did get pretty toasty. The clutch is not heavy – your leg doesn’t hurt after sitting in traffic. Seats are very comfortable, and it drives smoothly at 40 or 140.
I had the opportunity to drive the Z06 from Portland, OR to Seattle, WA - about 190 miles. Even with some stop and go traffic, I averaged an impressive 22 mpg. This is from a 505 horsepower supercar! This is primarily because at 80 mph in 6th gear, the engine is only turning about 1800 rpm. Although, I have to say it’s really hard to cruise along at 80 when you know the car can go twice that speed.
But cruising down the highway at 80 is not what this car is about, even if it does it well. This car is about shifting into 2nd gear at 30 mph, flooring it and having the rear wheels break loose. The V8 sounds fantastic, and acceleration is incredible. It has excellent grip, and when the wheels break free, it’s still controllable. I’ve never driven this car at the track, but it must be phenomenal.
Where the Viper would make a great 3rd or 4th car, the Corvette Z06 could easily be a daily driver. It has a good amount of cargo space, storage pockets in the doors, plenty of room for every day stuff.
And with a starting price around $70,000, this car is an incredible deal. Especially when you compare it to Viper ($83,000) or Porsche 911 Turbo ($123.000). Definitely one of the more impressive cars I’ve driven.
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Mets 5, Marlins 4: Beltrán’s Slam Caps Mets’ Rally
Mets 5, Marlins 4: Beltrán’s Slam Caps Mets’ Rally
A blast by Carlos Beltrán gave the Mets a victory and a two-game lead in the National League East over the second-place Philadelphia Phillies.
Olympic Science 101: Physics & Physiology Behind the Games
Why is Michael Phelps the ultimate athlete? How does Nastia Liukin pull off those incredible uneven-bar dismounts? We examine the physics and physiology behind the games.
MLS All-Stars vs. West Ham United
MLS All-Stars vs. West Ham United
MLS seeks its fourth consecutive all-star victory over a European foe in preseason training when the All-Stars host West Ham United in Toronto.
Boston Seeks a Way To Steal One in L.A.
Boston Seeks a Way To Steal One in L.A.
The Celtics may be dealing with bruised egos as well as an assortment of minor injuries after a Game 3 loss, but their goal is still to steal a game on the road.
Ultimate Hockey Resources Updated
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Giants Will Use Kiwanuka to Fill Gap Left by Umenyiora
In the wake of Osi Umenyiora’s season-ending knee injury, Mathias Kiwanuka, the defensive end-turned-linebacker, was converted yet again, this time back to defensive end.