And over the next fifty years, we, the computer industry, refactored those computer systems into multiple components: servers, switches, storage, but we continued to provide the illusion of this perfect hardware system that the application could code to.

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In addition to hardware that's perfect for gaming, such as stunning customized HD displays, fast Wi-Fi and large on-device storage, the Kindle Fire HD also offers HD Games, gyroscope and accelerometer for full tilt and turn controls, as well as social gaming features including group leaderboards and achievements.

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Sony Corporation ("Sony"), announces "Sony Tablet" that delivers the perfect combination of hardware, content and network with seamless usability for a high-quality, engaging entertainment experience.

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"Right now is the perfect time for augmented reality to gain new momentum because hardware finally has the needed sophistication of built-in cameras, " said Orbotix Co-founder and Chief Technology Officer Ian Bernstein.

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PC's architecture was not perfect, but its adoption as an industry standard made possible economies of scale in both hardware and software.

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It's hard to get totally excited about a PC hardware peripheral, given the smaller quantity of games (particularly hardware-specific titles) over in desktop land, but with Valve support and what appears to be the perfect control scheme (dual analog sticks, dual fully 3D-sensing motion controllers), we'd say the Hydra has a better shot at winning us over than anything else of its ilk.

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