Personal Computer World articles from October 2006

Personal Computer World archives from October 2006

Standby alternative.(power management before installing Windows)(Brief article)
October 16, 2006... Byline: Gordon Laing Standby alternative S3 Standby allows your system to genuinely go to sleep, shut down the fans and consume virtually no power, while still being able to wake up automatically to record shows. You'll first need...

Viiv requirements.(To build a Viiv-compliant system)(Brief article)
October 16, 2006... Byline: Gordon Laing Viiv requirements To build a Viiv-compliant system you will need very specific components. This is to ensure a certain level of performance and compatibility, so one Viiv device can be guaranteed to work with...

How to build a Viiv system.
October 16, 2006... Byline: Gordon Laing How to build a Viiv system Create an Intel Viiv-compliant system with our step-by-step guide Media PCs branded with Intel's Viiv logo are now on sale, but many people are confused as to how these differ from...

The joys of Sata.(Serial ATA memory controllers)(Column)
October 16, 2006... Byline: Gordon Laing The joys of Sata Serial ATA offers many advantages for the DIY PC builder Sata has become the dominant hard disk interface, but DIY PC builders may not be getting the most from their hardware. Legacy Bios...

Microsoft Live Labs Photosynth.(digital image software)
October 16, 2006... Byline: Ken McMahon Microsoft Live Labs Photosynth How a new technology could revolutionise the way you view digital images We're used to hearing about how applications such as Flickr and Google Earth are providing revolutionary...

Keep the music playing.
October 16, 2006... Byline: Barry Shilliday Keep the music playing Update firmware on your iPod with your Linux distribution Over the past few months we have concentrated on exploring Ubuntu Linux, the distribution that continues to grow in...

More appliances.(virtual appliances )(Brief article)
October 16, 2006... Byline: Alan Stevens More appliances There are many other virtual appliances you might like to try. Most are written for use with VMWare, making the VMWare Technical Network website (www.vmware.com/vmtn) a good place to start. The...

A virtual Nas appliance.(network-attached storage device)
October 16, 2006... Byline: Alan Stevens A virtual Nas appliance Learn how to use virtualisation and build a network-attached storage device Unless you've been living on another planet for the past couple of years, you'll no doubt have heard and read...

Inside tables and queries.(Make-table and Union queries)
October 16, 2006... Byline: Mark Whitehorn Inside tables and queries Make-table and Union queries explained, plus an update on Update queries As part of our occasional series for those starting out with databases, this month we'll take a look at...

Between the timesheets.
October 16, 2006... Byline: Stephen Wells Between the timesheets Learn to calculate charges for unconventional working hours Vincent Mehlin writes: "I am using Excel 2000 and wondered if you could help me calculate my timesheet. I work unconventional...

Midi Effects in Cubase SX.
October 16, 2006... Byline: Niall Magennis Midi Effects in Cubase SX As sequencer manufacturers finally develop plug-ins for Midi data, we talk effects Modern software sequencers are making it increasingly easy to do some outrageous edits on audio...

The Logical Editor and Transformer.(music software)(Product/service evaluation)(Brief article)
October 16, 2006... Byline: Niall Magennis The Logical Editor and Transformer In older versions of Cubase the Logical editor was often used to create Midi effects. It is extremely powerful, but also about as user-friendly as a Rubik's Cube so it was...

Create a game with XNA.(Microsoft XNA Game Studio Express game application development software)
October 16, 2006... Byline: Tim Anderson Create a game with XNA Try your hand at game development with Microsoft's new free tool Microsoft has kick-started hobbyist game development with its free XNA Game Studio Express. XNA is a .Net Framework class...

Blind dates.(Finding out when a file or folder was last accessed )
October 16, 2006... Byline: Tim Nott Blind dates Finding out when a file or folder was last accessed is an exact art In Christopher Brookmyre's book, All Fun and Games until Someone Loses an Eye, a character with hacking skills switches on a PC, then...

Restore point.(creating a system restore point on standard XP system)(Brief article)
October 16, 2006... Byline: Tim Nott Restore point We always stress the importance of creating a restore point. On a standard XP system it takes five clicks down the Start menu just to launch System Restore. You could create a more conveniently...

Hyperlink hint.(preserving word hyperlinks)(Brief article)
October 16, 2006... Byline: Tim Nott Hyperlink hint Further to August's comments on preserving Word hyperlinks, Keith Fletcher passed on a useful tip. If all the files containing hyperlinks and all the files to which they are hyperlinked are moved as a...

And writely so.(Google's online word processor)
October 16, 2006... Byline: Tim Nott And writely so Explore Google's online word processor, Truetype fonts and 'click here' blocks Over the years this column has been drafted on a number of word processors besides Word, including Star Office,...

VMWare Infrastructure 3.(virtualization software)(Product/service evaluation)
October 16, 2006... Byline: Alan Stevens VMWare Infrastructure 3 The power and functionality to virtualise production servers The market leader when it comes to all things virtual, VMWare has a number of products on offer, including the free VMWare...

Samsung SCX-5530FN.(multifunction printers)(Product/service evaluation)
October 16, 2006... Byline: Alan Stevens Samsung SCX-5530FN Network print, scan, fax, copy and a lot more Network multifunction laser devices used to only be affordable by big companies, but they are now comfortably within the reach of small...

Sage Start-Up.(accounting software)(Product/service evaluation)
October 16, 2006... Byline: Alan Stevens Sage Start-Up All you need to plan, start and run your business -- in a box If you're thinking of starting a new business you'll need help, which is what you get with Sage Start-Up, a unique bundle of...

Dell Powerconnect 3424.(network switches)(Product/service evaluation)
October 16, 2006... Byline: Alan Stevens Dell Powerconnect 3424 Fast switching and good security features It's easy to forget that as well as PCs and servers, Dell has an extensive range of small-business network switches. Such as the stackable...

Astaro Security Gateway.(data security devices)(Product/service evaluation)
October 16, 2006... Byline: Alan Stevens Astaro Security Gateway Virtual protection for virtual servers but it's not for beginners Like most Unified Threat Management (UTM) products, the Astaro Security Gateway offers a mix of firewall, email, web...

Altiris Software Virtualization.(Terminal emulation software)(Product/service evaluation)
October 16, 2006... Byline: Alan Stevens Altiris Software Virtualization Install and remove packages fast, avoiding conflicts Don't confuse the Altiris Software Virtualization Solution (SVS) with products that let you build complete virtual machines....

Never mind the quality, feel the copyright.(Brief article)
October 16, 2006... Byline: Ken McMahon Never mind the quality, feel the copyright However it pans out, aside from the technical hurdles, there are other potential obstacles that Photosynth will have to overcome. Quality is one. Cynics see Photosynth...

Potential legal implications.(charging others for access to your broadband connection)(Brief article)
October 16, 2006... Byline: Nigel Whitfield Potential legal implications Making money out of your broadband connection may seem attractive, especially if you're lucky enough to live somewhere where there are lots of potential visitors. But is it legal?...

Net benefits.(Wifi hotspots service is too expensive for public access points)
October 16, 2006... Byline: Nigel Whitfield Net benefits Wifi hotspots are great in theory, but public access points can be awkward and expensive to use. So why not create one at home? Nigel Whitfield explores the options Wifi is undoubtedly a useful...

2X Application Server.(Product/service evaluation)
October 16, 2006... Byline: Alan Stevens 2X Application Server Shared applications on Windows, Linux and Mac desktops As well as thin-client desktops, Windows Terminal Server is frequently used in conjunction with Citrix Presentation Server to...

Hands on question time.(overclocking problem when reset its Cmos settings)(complementary metal oxide semiconductors)
October 16, 2006... Byline: Various hardware Reset the Cmos Q After three years of successful overclocking, my motherboard recently reset its Cmos settings. My system still boots fine but it reports the processor as a 2.3GHz Pentium 4, when it's...

The answer is really a query.(the database in Microsoft Access)(Brief article)
October 16, 2006... Byline: Various The answer is really a query databases Q I have a column of numbers in Microsoft Access. Can you please tell me how I can get a total? Roger Lacey AUse a query. If you are not used to this it sounds weird,...

Desperately seeking Sendto.(when using Windows XP Home version)(Brief article)
October 16, 2006... Byline: Various Desperately seeking Sendto windows QHow can I find and alter the Sendto file in Windows XP Home? A Nohejl A It's a folder, not a file, and it's in your profile as Sendto. Start, Run, Sendto -- you can then...

Helping Hands on the web Our website (www.pcw.co.uk, just in case you've been on a desert island for the past few years) is going from strength to strength, particularly for devotees of the Hands on section. As well as most of the Hands on columns going.(Brief article)
October 16, 2006... Byline: Kelvyn Taylor Helping Hands on the web Our website (www.pcw.co.uk, just in case you've been on a desert island for the past few years) is going from strength to strength, particularly for devotees of the Hands on section. As...

Emergency miracles from XP's successor.(Microsoft Windows Vista)(Brief article)
October 16, 2006... Byline: Jorg Geiger Emergency miracles from XP's successor Microsoft has come up with something special for Windows Vista -- refined recovery tools so you don't have to do all the work. Under Vista, the installation DVD can do much...

A copy of Panda Platinum 2006.(Panda Software marketing its internet security software)
October 16, 2006... Byline: Anna Lagerkvist A copy of Panda Platinum 2006 Internet security is essential to protect PCs against spyware, viruses, hacking attacks, phishing and other threats to which computer users are subjected. We have teamed up with...

Free alternatives.(CE-Infosys released security suite 'Free Compusec 4.21 SP2')(Abylon Cryptdrive 6.0 systems and data security software)(GNU Privacy Guard 1.4.4 systems and data security software)(Brief article)
October 16, 2006... Byline: Heiko Mergard Free alternatives Free Compusec 4.21 SP2 A complete security suite from CE-Infosys (www.ce-infosys.com), Free Compusec lets you encrypt whole hard disks, including the OS and hibernation mode files. It...

Two-tier internet on the horizon.(Lightscribe-enabled drives, hostile patents are exploding on to the market)
October 16, 2006... Byline: Barry Fox Two-tier internet on the horizon As we wait for clever technology such as Lightscribe to hit the shelves, hostile patents are exploding on to the market, says Barry Fox Whatever happened to Lightscribe -- HP's...

Samsung NV10.(cameras)(Product/service evaluation)
October 16, 2006... Byline: Paul Monckton Samsung NV10 A novel camera with some unusual features At first glance, the NV10 looks like a rather serious camera. It's finished in matt black for people who want to take photographs, not frosted pink for...

McAfee Total Protection 2007.(network security software)(Product/service evaluation)
October 16, 2006... Byline: Tim Smith McAfee Total Protection 2007 A suite offering full security -- both on and offline With the diversification of security risks on the internet, it can be attractive to use security products from just one company,...

InterVideo DVD Copy 5 Platinum.(DVD mastering software)(Product/service evaluation)
October 16, 2006... Byline: Jonathan Parkyn InterVideo DVD Copy 5 Platinum A versatile utility, especially for iPod and PSP owners, but with limited appeal for most Most DVD writers come with basic DVD-copying software of some kind, but InterVideo...

Fujifilm Z3.(digital camera)(Product/service evaluation)
October 16, 2006... Byline: Paul Monckton Fujifilm Z3 A stylish digital compact, with excellent build quality Available in light blue and pink, the Z3 from Fujifilm is clearly aimed at the female market. However, men, and women who don't enjoy being...

Canon EOS 400D.(digital single lens reflex cameras)(Product/service evaluation)
October 16, 2006... Byline: Gordon Laing Canon EOS 400D Entry-level camera with high resolution and anti-dust system The EOS 400D is Canon's latest entry-level digital SLR and the successor to the best-selling EOS 350D. It features a number of...

Virtual solutions.(the use of software to emulate another hardware or software resource)
October 16, 2006... Byline: Alan Stevens Virtual solutions How much do you know about virtualisation and its benefits? Alan Stevens fills you in Judging by the column inches devoted to it, virtualisation is one of the hottest technologies around. But...

Virtual appliances explained.
October 16, 2006... Byline: Alan Stevens Virtual appliances explained Virtual appliances are pre-built, ready-to-run, virtual machines, complete with guest operating system and application software. They come already configured to perform a specific task,...

Virtual inside.(Intel and Advanced Micro Devices building extra virtualisation functionality into their processors)(Brief article)
October 16, 2006... Byline: Alan Stevens Virtual inside Chip makers Intel and AMD are doing their bit by building extra virtualisation functionality into their processors. Referred to as VT by Intel and AMD-V by rival AMD, the technology is essentially...

Burn video directly to Blu-ray and HD-DVD discs.(Brief article)
October 16, 2006... Burn video directly to Blu-ray and HD-DVD discs It has been a long wait, but the necessary hardware and software is now becoming available to enable you to record, edit and burn high-definition video to either Blu-ray or HD-DVD discs. HDV...

How to correct jittery pictures.(Brief article)
October 16, 2006... How to correct jittery pictures There's a limit to what you can do with digital tools to restore poor-quality analogue captures. And as we've seen, ensuring that the signal which comes into your digitiser is as clean as possible can save...

Video troubleshooting.(many problems with video capture can be solved quite easily)(Brief article)
October 16, 2006... Video troubleshooting Many problems with video capture can be solved quite easily. Here are some common ones. No video First check the cables. If you can, verify that there is an output signal by connecting the player to a...

Phoenix Recover Pro 6.(backup and restore utility)(Product/service evaluation)
October 16, 2006... Byline: Paul Lester Phoenix Recover Pro 6 A complete backup and restore utility for Windows Most PC users have enough forethought to install a firewall and virus checker to protect against everyday threats. For this reason, it...

Pocket MindMap.(mobile software package)(Product/service evaluation)
October 16, 2006... Byline: Tim Smith Pocket MindMap Organise your thoughts on the move Pocket MindMap is a mobile software package that allows you to apply mind-mapping techniques on a Pocket PC. If you're new to mind mapping, it's a good way to...

Apple iMac 24in.(home computers)(Product/service evaluation)
October 16, 2006... Byline: Cliff Joseph Apple iMac 24in Top-of-the-range iMac dazzles with 24in screen The fourth member of the revamped iMac range from Apple costs a fairly hefty [pounds sterling]1,349, but it boasts the latest Core 2 Duo processor...

Apple Mac Mini.(powerPC-based system)(Product/service evaluation)
October 16, 2006... Byline: Cliff Joseph Apple Mac Mini A modest upgrade for Apple's compact Mac We like the Mac Mini. It's reasonably priced, virtually silent when running, and its ultra-compact design makes most small form factor (SFF) PCs look...

The age of innocence.(many computer viruses are spread by illicit websites)
October 16, 2006... Byline: Guy Kewney The age of innocence While it's true that many computer viruses are spread by illicit websites, not all victims have solicited illicit sites, says Guy Kewney Imagine this. You sit down at your home PC at the end...

Tools on the Ultimate Boot CD.(disk and file management software)
October 16, 2006... Byline: Jorg Geiger Tools on the Ultimate Boot CD Hard drive check If you suspect that your hard disk has become slower, the Ultimate Boot CD for Windows has three defragmenters for you to choose between. You can access them from...

Windows Recovery Console.(Brief article)
October 16, 2006... Byline: Jorg Geiger Windows Recovery Console It's simple to add the Recovery Console to the boot menu. Insert the XP installation CD, click on Start/Run and enter the command e:\i386\winnt32.exe /cmdcons, replacing e: with the...

Don't panic!(how to rescue your data and create an emergency toolkit ?)
October 16, 2006... Byline: Jorg Geiger Don't panic! If Windows gives up the ghost, your last resort is probably the XP CD. JA[paragraph]rg Geiger explains how to rescue your data and create an emergency toolkit so you'll be ready for anything No...

Keeping your cool.(adequate cooling plays a big part in keeping your PC running smoothly)
October 16, 2006... Byline: Terry Relph-Knight Keeping your cool Adequate cooling plays a big part in keeping your PC running smoothly. Terry Relph-Knight explains how to design a cool system properly Random crashes can make using a PC frustrating,...

Cooling component suppliers.(Directory)(Brief article)
October 16, 2006... Byline: Terry Relph-Knight Cooling component suppliers Ajigo -- fans and CPU coolers -- www.ajigo.com Akasa -- fans and CPU coolers -- www.akasa.co.uk Asian Vital Component -- fans and CPU coolers -- www.avc.com.tw Artic...

Testing your cooling system.
October 16, 2006... Byline: Terry Relph-Knight Testing your cooling system To test your cooling system, first take the PC's case side off, then check that all the fans are spinning and that they appear to be blowing air in the right direction. Load a...

Cooling technologies explained.
October 16, 2006... Byline: Terry Relph-Knight Cooling technologies explained Cooling systems in PCs rely on two mechanisms -- conduction and convection. Efficient conduction requires materials that have low resistance to the transfer of energy from one...

Vista's encrypted disks.(Microsoft Windows Vista)
October 16, 2006... Byline: Heiko Mergard Vista's encrypted disks Microsoft's Vista operating system promises perfect protection for your data with Bitlocker, its drive encryption system. However, the technology has its risks, as Heiko Mergard explains...

GT NAS EditorsChoice.(network attached storage)(Editorial)
October 16, 2006... Byline: Cliff Joseph There are two factors that people look for when considering a network-storage device -- price and storage capacity. In terms of cost per gigabyte, Western Digital's Netcenter 500 is the best bargain, providing...

Philips SLM5500.(Multimedia systems)(Product/service evaluation)
October 16, 2006... Byline: Will Stapley Philips SLM5500 Stream your video, music and photos with the minimum of fuss Although it was announced some time ago, the Philips SLM5500 wireless media streamer has only just reached UK stores. It allows you...

Convert analogue videos into DVDs.
October 16, 2006... Convert analogue videos into DVDs Transferring VHS and camcorder videos to DVDs ought to be easy, but it isn't as simple as you might think. That's why you need to read Ken McMahon's step-by-step guide Converting VHS videos into DVDs...

Apple iPod Shuffle.(mp3 player)(Product/service evaluation)
October 16, 2006... Byline: Cliff Joseph Apple iPod Shuffle The mini-marvel from Apple gets even smaller Some might say that the craze to make the smallest mp3 player is just getting silly. The new version of the iPod Shuffle is so small it's little...

Logitech Revolution MX.(computer mouse)(Product/service evaluation)
October 16, 2006... Byline: Anthony Dhanendran Logitech Revolution MX A new attempt at the humble old mouse Logitech's Revolution MX is an attempt at a seachange in mouse design. The idea is to make a clean break from the past and design a mouse...

Mogo Mouse.(bluetooth travel mouse)(Product/service evaluation)
October 16, 2006... Byline: Rob Jones Mogo Mouse A Bluetooth travel mouse like no other When we laid eyes on the Mogo Mouse, our first thought was that it would be uncomfortable to use. This impression wasn't helped when we couldn't get it to work....

Zalman VF-900-CU.(microprocessor coolers)(Product/service evaluation)(Brief article)
October 16, 2006... Byline: Simon Crisp Zalman VF-900-CU Price [pounds sterling]28.99 Contact www.quietpc.com Overall HHHHH Zalman's latest VGA cooler has been designed to replace the stock coolers on ATI's Radeon X1900 and Nvidia's Geforce 7900...

Zalman CNPS8000.(microprocessor cooler)(Product/service evaluation)(Brief article)
October 16, 2006... Byline: Simon Crisp Zalman CNPS8000 Price [pounds sterling]33 Contact www.quietpc.com Overall HHHHH At just 62.5mm tall, Zalman's latest CPU cooler -- the CNPS8000 -- has been designed for installation in lower-profile cases. The...

Enermax Galaxy.(microprocessor fans)(Product/service evaluation)(Brief article)
October 16, 2006... Byline: Simon Crisp Enermax Galaxy Price [pounds sterling]233.83 Contact www.enermax.com.tw Overall HHHHH It seems only yesterday that we thought a 450W PSU was overkill, but Enermax has certainly surpassed that with the Galaxy...

Akasa Integral P2 E-SATA.(external hard disk drives)(Product/service evaluation)(Brief article)
October 16, 2006... Byline: Simon Crisp Akasa Integral P2 E-Sata Price [pounds sterling]32.44 Contact www.vadim.co.uk Overall HHHHH There isn't exactly a shortage of external drive enclosures around at present, but what makes the Akasa Integral P2...

Orlogix Automagic CD-R.(CD-ROM mastering software)(Product/service evaluation)
October 16, 2006... Byline: Paul Monckton Orlogix Automagic CD-R Burn CDs with virtually no effort at all Automagic CD-R from Orlogix is for people who want to put their stuff on to CDs, but don't know, or perhaps don't want to know, how to do it....

Hyundai N91W.(widescreen liquid crystal displays)(Product/service evaluation)
October 16, 2006... Byline: Terry Relph-Knight Hyundai N91W A cheap 19in widescreen monitor, but can it stand out from the crowd? Hyundai, the Korean company better known in the UK for its cars, also has a division called Hyundai IT, which makes TVs...

Is there an answer to digital SLR dust?(digital single-lens reflex)(Sony and Canon launched new digital cameras)(Sony Alpha A100, Canon EOS 400D)(Column)
October 16, 2006... Byline: Gordon Laing Is there an answer to digital SLR dust? Frustrated by his photographs being ruined by annoying, dark blobs, Gordon Laing zooms in on two models that offer a solution Barely a year ago I broached the problem of...

Windows Vista RC1.(Microsoft Windows Vista RC1)(Product/service evaluation)
October 16, 2006... Byline: Paul Monckton Windows Vista RC1 The latest release of Microsoft's new OS is now available for download Windows XP has been the standard Microsoft operating system since 2001, and little has changed bar some minor...

[pounds sterling]699 laptops.(laptops are becoming a popular choice for home users)(Brief article)
October 16, 2006... Byline: Luke Peters [pounds sterling]699 laptops Once the preserve of business people, laptops are becoming a popular choice for home users, too, thanks to wireless networks and falling prices. Luke Peters looks at six for under...

GT PCs Editor's Choice.(Laptop computers)(Editorial)
October 16, 2006... Byline: Luke Peters It doesn't seem that long ago when we were extolling the virtues of Intel's Core Duo technology. Six months ago it was commonplace to see these processors in [pounds sterling]1,000 notebook computers, but since the...

Toshiba Satellite A110-275.(laptop computer)(Product/service evaluation)
October 16, 2006... Byline: Luke Peters Toshiba Satellite A110-275 Price [pounds sterling]650 Contact http://uk.computers.toshiba-europe.com Some recent Toshiba notebooks left us feeling distinctly ambivalent, but they've turned the corner and...

MV Mobeus 13".(laptop computer)(Product/service evaluation)
October 16, 2006... Byline: Luke Peters MV Mobeus 13" Price [pounds sterling]699 Contact www.go-mv.com Making a change from the rest of the systems on test, MV has plumped for ultra-portability. The Mobeus has a 13in display, weighs 2.1kg and...

MSI Megabook M662.(laptop computers)(Product/service evaluation)
October 16, 2006... Byline: Luke Peters MSI Megabook M662 Price [pounds sterling]699 Contact http://msicomputer.co.uk MSI's Megabook M662 is one of a few notebooks in this test to benefit from Intel's Centrino Duo technology. At 1.67GHz, the T2300...

Hi-Grade A9700.(laptop computer)(Product/service evaluation)
October 16, 2006... Byline: Luke Peters Hi-Grade A9700 Price [pounds sterling]699 Contact www.higrade.com Hi-Grade notebooks usually fare well in PCW group tests, so we had high hopes of the A9700. A first look suggests good things; there's a big,...

Evesham Quest A430.(laptop computers)(Product/service evaluation)
October 16, 2006... Byline: Luke Peters Evesham Quest A430 Price [pounds sterling]699 Contact www.evesham.com Evesham's [pounds sterling]699 offering is the Quest A430. With a matte black and silver chassis and weighing 3.5kg, it's based on AMD's...

Asus F3F.(laptop computers)(Product/service evaluation)
October 16, 2006... Byline: Luke Peters Asus F3F Price [pounds sterling]699 Contact http://uk.asus.com Recent Asus notebooks have left us impressed; they look much better than previous generations and offer good value for money. The F3F keeps up the...

Fat chance for thin clients.(Origami ultra-mobiles, cheap network computers)
October 16, 2006... Byline: Clive Akass Fat chance for thin clients Origami ultra-mobiles could have a rival if the network computer finds its legs, writes Clive Akass A few years back, Oracle boss Larry Ellison made a comment that sparked one of...

14Mbit HS link trial.(high speed download packet access links capable of delivering 14.4Mbits/sec downstream)(Brief article)
October 16, 2006... Byline: Clive Akass 14Mbit HS link trial Ericsson is testing High Speed Download Packet Access (HSDPA) links capable of delivering 14.4Mbits/sec downstream to mobile devices on Vodafone networks, the company has announced. It has...

Palm targets Europe.(launched a new smart phone 'Treo 750v')(Brief article)
October 16, 2006... Byline: Clive Akass Palm targets Europe Palm has launched a new Treo smartphone tailored for the European market and aimed at capturing some of the push-email market pioneered by Blackberrys. The Treo 750v has a Blackberry-style,...