[H]ardNews 9th Edition

Albatron Mars PX915P-AGPe:

PCStats has the Albatron Mars PX915P-AGPe motherboard in house today. What makes the Mars PX915P-AGPe different from other motherboards is the fact that it sports both an AGP slot as well as a PCI-E slot. The question is: Can the hermaphroditic motherboard perform? Hit the link and see what PCStats said:

If you want to jump on the Socket 775 bandwagon but can't afford to go all the way at once, the Albatron PX915P-AGPe offers you a very flexible platform!

iPod Users Dump PCs?

Here is an interesting one. Apparently 6 percent of iPod users plan on dumping the PC and switching to a Mac. This could effectively bring Apple’s market share total to 12….people, not percent.

According to a survey of iPod users by financial analysis firm Piper Jaffray, Macs are basking in the reflected glory of the iPod, with some who own the music player saying they have already or are intending to ditch their PCs for Macs.