More stories on the release of Windows XP can be found on ZD Net, C|Net News, and CNN.
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(Reuters) Samsung SDI Co said it had developed the world's largest next-generation display which could ultimately replace other thin screens for PCs and notebooks. Samsung SDI, the world's largest producer of conventional display tubes for PC monitors and television sets, was the first to produce the 15.1-inch model for active matrix organic electro luminescence displays, company executives told reporters. The previous largest was a 13-inch screen developed by Sony Corp of Japan in June. Samsung SDI said it expected to begin marketing smaller versions of the new-generation display from late 2003, with initial applications focused on mobile handsets and car navigation systems.
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SharkyExtreme has posted a new VisionTek Xtasy 6964 Review:

"VisionTek was one of the very first companies out the door with a new GeForce3 Ti 500 card, after offering some fine, low-cost implementations of the previous GeForce2/3 products. The Xtasy 6964 is their new high-end entrant, and judging from their current product line, VisionTek is looking to move up the charts in short order. Not only does the company produce the Xtasy 6964 (GeForce3 Ti 500), but other new products include the Xtasy 6564 (GeForce3 Ti 200) and Xtasy 5864 (GeForce2 Ti) as well. This rapid adoption of the newest NVIDIA products indicates an aggressive move by VisionTek to assume a greater role in the enthusiast market."
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(Press Release) Adaptec, Inc. has announced the top five U.S. distributors for its new external storage product line. They are: Arrow North American Computer Products, Bell Microproducts, Ingram Micro, SYNNEX Information Technologies Inc., and Tech Data. The Company also announced an extensive training program designed to help distributors and resellers offer a complete solution to their customers.

Adaptec launched DuraStor 6220SS, its first solution in the DuraStor family, this summer. Built as a 3U SCSI external RAID subsystem, DuraStor 6220SS combines a 1U RAID appliance and a 2U storage enclosure with 12 drive bays. The DuraStor product line is designed to provide high-performance data storage that is highly fault-tolerant, flexible and easy to manage with its Storage Manager Pro software. By launching its DuraStor products, Adaptec is now extending its leadership in RAID technologies into external storage. The Company is also signing up distributors in seven European countries.
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(Press Release) Compaq Computer Corporation has made available its PC lineup powered by the new Microsoft Windows XP operating system, which officially launched today in New York. Compaq Windows XP-based offerings bring the latest technologies to consumers through Presario desktop and notebook PCs, featuring Intel Pentium 4 and AMD Athlon 4 at attractive price points. Business customers can order Evo desktop PCs pre-loaded with Windows XP Professional through resellers or direct from Compaq, in addition to a full array of Windows XP Ready PCs for businesses. The full Compaq Windows XP lineup includes three consumer notebooks, two consumer desktop models and one business desktop model available with either Windows XP Home Edition or Windows XP Professional.
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ATI Technologies Inc. announced that customers who purchase either a RADEON 8500 or RADEON 7500 graphics board between October 25, 2001, and December 31, 2001, are eligible to receive a (US) $20 cash rebate from ATI. To receive the $20 rebate, simply print off the related rebate coupon on ATI's website, complete it and mail it to the address listed on the coupon, accompanied by their proof of purchase (dated sales receipt).
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