The result is a sensor that offers the best possible noise performance over all ISO speed conditions.

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But all the noise in Palo Alto covers over what may be the real deal-killer: Compaq, weakened by all the uncertainty, may be forced to walk out on HP.

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And, despite all the noise and very real angst over our ability to compete in this fast-changing world, so are most Americans.

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They discover over time that specific phrases, background noise and pace all play a part in the success of a spoken inquiry.

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And you're hearing the noise outside, there's people celebrating all over.

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