This is particularly true in multicore systems because cores actually can be sized differently, using more or less power as needed for a specific function and sometimes using multiple cores to execute the same command.
In my recent piece about Teradata Aster, I noted their assertion that new Aster tools could reduce the need for data scientists by 80 percent, using one to set up a function and then turn the operations over to business analysts.
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It figures that using less water and energy to execute a basic household function, while looking cool doing it, works pretty well for consumers.
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Among the functions unique in the MINI segment are access to the GoogleTM local search and GoogleTM Send to Car services and reception of user-definable RSS news feeds, the content of which is displayed on the on-board monitor and can be read out using the optional voice output function.
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Instead of sending messages to one another and creating an email trail, they had a shared throwaway account and would pass messages along to one another using the draft function.
In a study presented last month at the annual meeting of the ADA, UT Southwestern researcher Ildiko Lingvay said two types of more aggressive treatments using insulin and drugs started when patients were initially diagnosed effectively preserved the function of beta cells in a study of 58 patients followed for three years.
By using this function in combination with high-sensitivity shooting, camera shake and subject blur is effectively reduced, providing double image stabilization.
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It calculates an intrinsic value by discounting a stream of future earnings back to the present, using a discount rate that is a function of both Aaa bond yields and the creditworthiness of the target company.
And Auto Photo Email automatically emails stills taken using Everio's movement detection function to a computer or smartphone.
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The study authors, Dr Murray Mittleman and colleagues at the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston, measured kidney function using a recognised test called the glomerular filtration rate (GFR).
The NX300 also includes i-Depth, an easy and simple way to adjust the depth of an image using the NX Series' unique i-Function system which enables users to modify camera parameters using the lens itself, adjusting the image without ever having to move off target.
It works over the open internet and streams using a high-speed codec developed by Cavium Networks that needs only 350kb of bandwidth to function.
Moving graphics such as hearts and bouquets of flowers are included so that users can have fun decorating their still images using the Dynamic Photo function.
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End-users and departments are choosing their own devices, selecting and using Software as a Service applications and other cloud resources, and generally doing end-arounds to bypass the IT function whenever they feel like it.
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