A display adapter that performs a specialized set of graphics functions to render an image on screen. Today, all display adapters provide basic rendering functions in hardware, but many have graphics processing units (GPUs) that are sophisticated computers. They move an image through a parallel processing pipeline that performs a different graphics function simultaneously at each stage. See graphics pipeline for more details.
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- Gateway NV7802u
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- Product reviews 2009-11-13
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- Discussion threads 2009-11-04
- 2010 Lexus IS 350 C
- Photo gallery:2010 Lexus IS 350 CWhen Lexus chopped the top off the IS model, it not only added a convertible to its lineup, but made some much-needed updates to the cabin tech. The 2010 Lexus IS 350 C uses a retractable hard top. We like the extra weather protection provided...
- Product reviews 2009-10-13
- $299 laptop specials keep back-to-school shoppers happy; would you buy over a Netbook?
- Specials for fully-featured notebook PCs with $299 price tags are helping laptops stake out ground against the popular 10-inch Netbook segment in a tough economy. With bigger screens, optical drives, much more memory and some graphics horsepower to speak...
- Blog posts 2009-08-17
- (Our Apple tablet hardware/software wish list)
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- Discussion threads 2009-08-04
- Intel Application Accelerator 2.3 (Windows)
- From the developer: "The Intel Application Accelerator is a performance software package for Intel desktop and mobile PCs. It reduces the storage sub-system bottleneck, enabling faster delivery of data from the hard drive to the processor and other system level hardware. This software provides accelerated disk I/O for games, graphics...
- Software downloads 2009-07-31
- Intel Graphics Media Accelerator Driver 10.1 (Windows)
- This document refers to systems containing the following Intel chipsets: Intel 845G Chipset, Intel 845GL Chipset, Intel 865G Chipset, Intel 845GE Chipset, Intel 845GV Chipset, Intel 915G Express Chipset. The drivers included with this distribution package are designed to function with Microsoft Windows XP SP2 or later.
- Software downloads 2009-07-17
- 2010 Toyota Prius
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- Product reviews 2009-07-07
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- Discussion threads 2009-07-01
- 2009 Lexus GS 450h
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- Product reviews 2009-06-30
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- Blog posts 2009-06-30
- 2010 Mercury Milan Hybrid
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- Product reviews 2009-06-09
- Acer Aspire Timeline: A thin-and-light notebook with 8 hour battery, gestures for $598
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- Blog posts 2009-06-02
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- Blog posts 2009-05-18
- Gateway UC7807u (Intel Core 2 Duo 2.0GHz, 3GB RAM, 250 GB HDD)
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- Product reviews 2009-05-05
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- Product reviews 2009-04-30
- 2009 Ford Escape Hybrid
- Since we last saw it as a 2007 model, the 2009 Ford Escape Hybrid (and its Mercury-badged sibling, the Mariner Hybrid) has undergone a few changes. Externally, the look has been refined--particularly in the Limited trim level, with its chrome trim--and in the cabin, the old CD-based navigation and...
- Product reviews 2009-04-20
- Sony Vaio VGN-CS215J/W
- Editors' note: This review is part of our Winter 2009 Retail Roundup, covering specific configurations of popular laptops that can be found in retail stores. The $799 Sony Vaio CS215J/W is a clean-looking, glossy white laptop that is a slight step up in terms of features from Sony's other budget...
- Product reviews 2009-03-06
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- Editors' note: This review is part of our Winter 2009 Retail Roundup, covering specific configurations of popular laptops that can be found in retail stores. Coming in at the lower end of the $600-$899 mainstream category in our current retail laptop roundup, the Toshiba Satellite A305-S6905 is a well-designed,...
- Product reviews 2009-03-03
- Gateway debuts HD widescreen notebook for $649
- Gateway today announced its new compact and lightweight TC Series notebook line, which sports a 14-inch display and starts at $649.99. The Gateway TC Series was designed to function as a user's main notebook. The 14-inch "Ultrabright" HD backlit widescreen display (1366x768 resolution; 8ms response...
- Blog posts 2009-02-19
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