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Report: iPhone OS 4.0 To Bring Multitasking Support This Summer | Posted on: 11/03/2010 @ 22:20

According to AppleInsider, Apple will finally be bringing a “full-on solution” to multi-tasking with iPhone OS 4.0 which is set to debut this summer. Presumably that means that third-party apps will finally be allowed to run in the background on the phone. The sources were scant on details about how it would remedy performance, battery [...]

AZZA Helios 910R Case Review | Posted on: 11/03/2010 @ 22:10

A snazzy red-and-black paint job and plenty of fans highlight the Helios 910R case. Let's see how it stacks up to the compeition.

MSI HD 5870 Lightning | Posted on: 11/03/2010 @ 21:40

MSI's new R5870 Lightning is designed with the hardcore overclocker in mind. It comes with more PWM phases, noise free coils, voltage measurement points, an overclock out of the box and software voltage change support via Afterburner. But is that enough to satisfy the demanding enthusiast crowd?

Arctic Cooling E361-BM Earphone | Posted on: 11/03/2010 @ 19:00

All I Gotta Say is Boom Boom Pow! I recently had a chance to check out these head phones by Arctic Cooling and I have to say, they are awesome. If you like bass, this is a must have. It also has outside noise cancellation so you can enjoy your music even more. Read more... (http://www.bayreviews.com/electronics/2445-arctic-cooling-e361bm-earphone)

Valve Is Not Commenting On Steam, Source Engine For Linux | Posted on: 11/03/2010 @ 18:10

Back in 2007 we reported on Valve looking for a senior software engineer to port their Windows-base games to Linux, then in 2008 we said the Source Engine would be coming to Linux based upon our sources (something that we still believe in), later that year we also found a few Linux libraries with the Left 4 Dead game...

Gallium3D's LLVMpipe Software Rasterizer Is Kicking | Posted on: 11/03/2010 @ 18:10

While we are still waiting for the hardware drivers to mature for Gallium3D (particularly the Nouveau stack for all NVIDIA GPUs, the Intel 965 driver, the ATI R300g driver to mature, and then the R600g driver to come about), VMware has been working on their a software rasterizer as well through a Gallium3D state tracker. This new software rasterizer looks like it's finally coming about and is ...

Intel Core i7-980X Six-Core Processor Extreme Edition Review | Posted on: 11/03/2010 @ 17:40

In the coming few weeks Intel will be launching the worlds first six-core desktop processor with the Core i7-980X desktop processor Extreme Edition. This LGA 1366 socket processor can be run in any existing Intel X58 Express chipset powered motherboard after a quick BIOS flash, so a new platform will not be needed. Read on to see what we think of the 980X in our testing!

The Sky Crawlers: Innocent Aces - Wii | Posted on: 11/03/2010 @ 16:50

Taking a ride with Namco Bandai's anime-themed flight action game based on the Japanese movie.

Jetway NC96 NC96-510-LF | Posted on: 11/03/2010 @ 15:40

Late last year we reviewed the Jetway NC92 Atom IPC motherboard that was a nice Mini ITX board with an Intel Atom N230 processor. A few weeks after that, at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, the new Pineview processors were shown off. The Atom N400 and D510 Pineview CPUs are only a moderate upgrade from the very common Diamondville Atoms, but the newer Atoms are beginning to work their ...

Khronos Releases OpenGL 3.3 & OpenGL 4.0 | Posted on: 11/03/2010 @ 15:30

The Khronos Group has been updating the OpenGL 3.x spec about every six months and with OpenGL 3.2 having been released last August, we expected OpenGL 3.3 would be announced soon and figured it may come this week during the Game Developers' Conference in San Francisco. Well, it did. Not only did Khronos releases the OpenGL 3.3 specification, but they have also went ahead and already released ...

PlayStation 3 Motion Contoller, ‘PlayStation Move’ Announced | Posted on: 11/03/2010 @ 13:50

Sony has officially announced it new motion controller for their PS3 gaming console called PlayStation Move. The new development by Sony PlayStation will compete with the likes of the Nintendo Wii and Microsoft’s Project Natal and will offer PS3 users something more than just a six-axis controller. PlayStation 3 Motion Contoller, ‘PlayStation Move’ Announced is a post from: UK Gadget and ...

Battlefield Bad Company 2 - PC | Posted on: 11/03/2010 @ 13:30

Matty Hodgson fights his way through the snowy mountains and stifling jungle heat of Bad Company 2 to deliver his verdict.

Kingston SSDNow V+ Series 128GB Solid State Drive | Posted on: 11/03/2010 @ 13:00

The Performance Upgrade Kit is a great way to purchase the Kingston SSDNow V+ Series 128GB SSD. Not only do you get the drive, but you get an external enclosure, mounting rails, and additional cables to allow you to connect your new SSD to just about any system. You might not need all of these extras, but for the difference in price you might as well get the bundle.

Daily Dose of Android Cuteness | Posted on: 11/03/2010 @ 12:10

So I haven’t posted anything totally pointless and incredibly cute in a while. Here’s one for you Android fans out there. Got nobody to cuddle up with on an evening? (Or got somebody but they’re just not that appealing?). Voila- a pillow featuring the cutest little robot mascot in fetching green felt. Daily Dose of Android Cuteness is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech News, Reviews and ...

Verizon Expects Release of First 4G Handsets for Mid-2011 and an End to Unlimited Data Plans | Posted on: 11/03/2010 @ 11:50

Remember last month we talked about whether we would expect the iPhone 4G release date to change, in response to Beceem advising that 4G chips wouldn’t be ready? Well, although the release dates, specs etc… are still unclear about the next generation iPhone, US carrier, Verizon’s CTO Anthony Melone has identified next summer will [...]Verizon Expects Release of First 4G Handsets for ...

Final Fantasy XIII - PS3 | Posted on: 11/03/2010 @ 11:50

It's all about the combat in this latest JRPG from the guys at Square Enix.

Street Fighter 4 iPhone/iPod Touch App Released & Available to Buy! | Posted on: 11/03/2010 @ 11:00

A couple of days ago we talked about the up and coming release of the Street Fighter 4 app. Well, just to update you, Capcom’s Street Fighter IV game is now available to buy from the iTunes Store for the iPhone and iPod Touch for £5.99. If you’re a long time Street Fighter fan then [...]Street Fighter 4 iPhone/iPod Touch App Released & Available to Buy! is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech ...

Review: The Nokia X6. Let It Entertain You | Posted on: 11/03/2010 @ 10:10

It looks as ice-cool as a Finnish swimming pool, and under the surface Nokia’s new X6 aims to please as well with a slew of features and free access to Nokia's Come With Music service. But just because the phone comes pre-loaded with a few Gavin and Stacey episodes, will it keep you entertained in the long run? Let’s take a look.Review: The Nokia X6. Let It Entertain You is a post from: UK ...

YouTube Switches On Mobile Advertising | Posted on: 11/03/2010 @ 9:40

Google has rolled-out mobile advertising for YouTube in a bit to raise funds from the popular, but financially-floundering site. The move follows YouTube’s recent launch of pre-roll ads at the start of its videos. The pre-roll ads are skippable, but that doesn’t mean they’re not annoying. The new mobile ads seem unobtrusive enough as a screenshot, but [...]YouTube Switches On Mobile ...

Intel I7-980X Gulftown Six Core Processor Review @ Tweaknews | Posted on: 11/03/2010 @ 8:35

The Intel I7-980x being reviewed today is one of those products coming onto the market that you know know is more of a 32nm victory lap rather than a product that is trying to leap-frog the competition. With nothing in sight that could even touch the Nehalem in terms of performance, the Gulftown adds to an impressive performance market lead that will not be superceded by anyone but themselves for ...

Intel Core i7-980XE Gulftown 6-Core 32nm Processor Review | Posted on: 11/03/2010 @ 8:20

Intel's new Gulftown Six Core CPU meets LN2 Extreme Cooling | Posted on: 11/03/2010 @ 7:40

Intel Core i7-980X 32nm LGA-1366 Six Core CPU | Posted on: 11/03/2010 @ 6:20

The Core i7 980X Review: Intel's First 6-Core CPU | Posted on: 11/03/2010 @ 6:10

It's got 6 cores, 12 threads and it's good. Meet Intel's Core i7 980X, the first Gulftown CPU. If you've got the money, there's nothing better....

Intel Core i7-980X 6-Core CPU Review | Posted on: 11/03/2010 @ 6:10

Benchmark Reviews presents the Intel Core i7-980X processor, a six-core Westmere 32nm CPU. Codenamed Gulftown, this 3.33GHz Extreme Edition processor features an unlocked clock speed multiplier with twelve computing threads and a 12MB cache. Built for the Intel X58-Express enthusiast platform, Benchmark Reviews tests the BX80613I7980X retail part in gaming, computing, and overclocking ...

Core i7-980X CPU Review | Posted on: 11/03/2010 @ 6:10

Our review of the first six-core CPU for desktops to arrive on the market, Core i7-980X (3.33 GHz), based on the new 32 nm manufacturing process.

Intel Core i7 980X Extreme Edition review - wicked-fast performance | Posted on: 11/03/2010 @ 6:10

Six cores, 12 threads, and 12MB L3 cache on one chip. Read on to see how fast it is.

Intel Core i7 980X Performance Vergleich | Posted on: 11/03/2010 @ 6:00

Mit dem Core i7 980 X schickt Intel, die erste überarbeitete Version der High-End Desktop-Prozessoren Nehalem ins Rennen um die Performance Krone. Dank des skalierbaren Designs des 980X soll er über sechs Kerne sowie sage und schreibe 12 Threads verfügen. Weiter wird natürlich auch der Turbo Modus wieder mit von der Partie sein.

Intel Core i7-980X Extreme Edition Review | Posted on: 11/03/2010 @ 6:00

Intel has finally released a CPU worthy of its premium Extreme Edition brand - the first six-core desktop processor. Previously known as Gulftown, the Core i7-980X Extreme Edition is not only brutally fast out of the box but also a fantastic overclocker thanks to its 32nm transistors.

What To Look For In a Used Computer | Posted on: 11/03/2010 @ 0:40

Thinking about buying a used or refurbished desktop or laptop? Buying a computer is not at all an easy job, one has look get detailed information of the available computers of good and reputed brands. One must take into consideration the size, color, configurations, features etc… While your computer should correspond to your personality and lifestyle, you should always keep in mind the ...

Cooler Master 690 II Advanced | Posted on: 10/03/2010 @ 23:10

Cooler Master has spent some time lately improving upon some of their most popular products. Today is no exception as they send the 690 II Advanced mid-tower chassis our way with plenty of upgrades and improvements over the original 690.

AMD CPU Update | Posted on: 10/03/2010 @ 22:40

The CPUs included in the review are the Phenom 2 X2 555 BE C3, which is the highest performing dual core from the current range, as well as three CPUs from the Athlon range: X4 635, X3 440 and X2 255.

NZXT Hades | Posted on: 10/03/2010 @ 22:20

The Hades is part of the Crafted Series and features four fans, a temperature LCD display along with a very edgy, industrial design. The interior is all black and NZXT has chosen a unique approach by having nine 5.25 inch bays and multiple rails for 3.5 inch drives.

TomTom Ease | Posted on: 10/03/2010 @ 19:30

The TomTom Ease is one of the latest GPS devices from TomTom and it appears extremely similar to the TomTom One 140 S. They both have 3.5-inch QVGA color touch screens and TomTom's EasyPort mount. The Ease also features text-to-speech directions and access to a community for map corrections to ensure accuracy.

Thermaltake SpinQ VT CPU Cooler Review | Posted on: 10/03/2010 @ 16:10

The Thermaltake SpinQ VT is the latest generation of the original SpinQ cooler that first came out in 2008. With 3 heat pipes, 50 copper cooling fins and an 80mm cooling fan cranking out up to 86.5 CFM the SpinQ VT should be more than enough to cool your processor. Read on to see how it performance on our Intel Core i7 920 processor versus a retail boxed Intel HSF!

Proluma Deluxe Triple LCD Stand | Posted on: 10/03/2010 @ 14:40

Google Apps Marketplace is Open for Business: The Future of Cloud Computing | Posted on: 10/03/2010 @ 13:50

Google has just officially announced the launch of the Google Apps Marketplace. The Google Apps Marketplace is focused on building an ecosystem which will allow businesses that use it’s paid-for Google Apps service … [visit site to read more] Gadget Gift Ideas If you like what you’re reading then learn more about joining our FREE newsletter [...]Google Apps Marketplace is Open for ...

Apple Vs HTC: Apple Warned HTC Before Suing Them for Patent Infringement | Posted on: 10/03/2010 @ 13:00

You will have all probably heard about the ongoing saga between HTC and Apple over the patent infringements on Apple iPhone’s multi-touch features. Well, new news has come to light that Apple had warned HTC on a number of occasions about these … [visit site to read more] Gadget Gift Ideas If you like what you’re [...]Apple Vs HTC: Apple Warned HTC Before Suing Them for Patent ...

GIGABYTE Radeon HD 5770 Review | Posted on: 10/03/2010 @ 12:50

Zona nisipurilor mişcătoare mainstream ne aduce astăzi pe bancul de teste o placă video GIGABYTE Radeon HD 5770 dotată cu 1GB de memorie GDDR5, GPU ATI Juniper pe 40nm, suportul nativ pentru DirectX 11. Enjoy the ride!

The Direction Of Intel Graphics With Fedora 13 Alpha | Posted on: 10/03/2010 @ 11:10

Fedora 13 Alpha was released yesterday with a plethora of new features and updated packages for this Red Hat Linux distribution. Aside from the features like Btrfs system rollback support and PolicyKit One support for Qt/KDE applications to excite end-users, each Fedora release always pulls in the very latest Linux graphics code. Fedora was the first distribution shipping with the Nouveau driver, ...

3D: The Buzz Word for 2010 | Posted on: 10/03/2010 @ 10:30

3D is the buzz word of 2010 From TVs to films and now even Lady Ga Ga (well she does get everywhere) It seems like every day there’s some sort of 3D announcement. So what’s happened so far and what’s going to happen in the future? Here’s a brief summary of all things 3D past, present and future.3D: The Buzz Word for 2010 is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech News, Reviews and Shopping Site - ...

iPhone Skins: Gelaskins – Removable Tattoos for Your iPhone! | Posted on: 10/03/2010 @ 9:40

If you’re bored if plastic protectors and want something a bit more arty then Gelaskins from Firebox are a stylish concept to protect your iPhone without bulky cases. Designed for … [visit site to read more] Gadget Gift Ideas If you like what you’re reading then learn more about joining our FREE newsletter here. Lucky readers will [...]iPhone Skins: Gelaskins – Removable Tattoos for ...

G.Skill PC3-18400 (2300MHz) PI Series 4GB Kit | Posted on: 10/03/2010 @ 9:40

Asus TS Mini Home Server Review @ Tweaknews | Posted on: 10/03/2010 @ 8:29

Today I\'m going to take the Asus TS Mini home server for a test run and see how it performs when integrated into a typical home network. Since this is a product designed for the home market, it should be easy to setup and maintain, operate quietly, and be small enough to not be in the way of other electronic equipment.

CoolerMaster GX Series 750 Watt ATX Power Supply Review | Posted on: 10/03/2010 @ 8:00

ASUS M4A89GTD Pro - A Core Unlocking 890GX for $140 | Posted on: 10/03/2010 @ 7:30

With less than a week of public release mileage under its belt, how close have ASUS come to hitting a home run with the M4A89GTD Pro? ...

Twitter Targets Phishing Scams | Posted on: 10/03/2010 @ 7:30

In news that will be welcomed by the thousands of Twitter users who have fallen prey to a phishing attack, the popular micro blogging site has decided to fight back. Del Harvey, director of Twitter’s trust and safety team announced the roll-out of its new security service in a blog post yesterday. Twitter can now detect, intercept [...]Twitter Targets Phishing Scams is a post from: UK Gadget ...

Haiku OS Hopes For New 3D Stack | Posted on: 10/03/2010 @ 2:20

Haiku OS, the nine year old project to develop an open-source BeOS-compatible operating system, is hoping it will receive a new OpenGL stack this year. The Haiku project, like X.Org, will be participating in this year's Google Summer of Code project where the search engine giant pays many student developers to work on code for various open-source projects. There's a long list of ideas for where ...

Gelid Tranquillo CPU Cooler Review | Posted on: 10/03/2010 @ 2:00

We tested Tranquillo, a CPU cooler from Gelid, which has a tower design with four heatpipes and a 120-mm fan. Check out its performance!

Phoronix Test Suite 2.6 "Lyngen" Alpha 1 | Posted on: 10/03/2010 @ 0:10

It's been just a month since releasing Phoronix Test Suite 2.4 and that was followed by the release of our PTS Desktop Live 2010.1 operating system, but since then work has been flowing into the next release of the Phoronix Test Suite and related benchmarking technologies. The next release, Phoronix Test Suite 2.6, is codenamed Lyngen and will be officially available in May. Today the first alpha ...

AVA Direct Clevo X8100 SLI Gaming Notebook | Posted on: 09/03/2010 @ 23:50

AVA Direct, the custom computer manufacturer, has announced their "most powerful notebook for gamers." The powerhouse notebook is an update of the older Clevo M980NU, replacing the Intel Core 2 Duo and NVIDIA GTX 280M SLI with a Core i7 and a GTX 285M SLI to provide a sizable bump in performance. The new model, NBK-CLV-X8100, uses the Clevo X8100...

Ubuntu 10.04 To Hang Onto Old Intel Driver | Posted on: 09/03/2010 @ 23:10

When it comes to Intel's X.Org driver for Linux, xf86-video-intel, the most recent release was version 2.10 and it arrived in early January complete with Pineview (their next-generation Intel Atom systems) support, X-Video improvements, and various other features. The xf86-video-intel 2.11 driver is now emerging as their next quarterly update that brings in the KMS page-flipping and DRI2 swap ...

Arctic Sound E361 Earphones Review | Posted on: 09/03/2010 @ 21:40

The Arctic Sound E361 earphones are advertised to work equally well with mobile phones, digital music players, and computers. Let's find out if these Swiss earphones live up to the reputation Arctic Cooling has earned in other markets.

Lian Li PC-T1R Spider | Posted on: 09/03/2010 @ 18:50

The PC-T1 is an open ITX chassis, which is one of the most unique cases on the planet: it looks like a spider when assembled. Being such a special case, we wanted to look into the belly of the beast and insure that the menacing looks are coupled with the engineering required to pull such a design off.

Wordpress : Change Admin Login Name | Posted on: 09/03/2010 @ 18:10

Long time since I wrote anything for Wordpress, my favorite blog + simple CMS platform. In this article, I’ll guide you on how you could change your default administrator “admin” to something else. Why Should You Do It Basically it’s a simple step to improve security. Even if people know your probable password, they now [...] No related posts.

Sapphire HD 5770 1GB | Posted on: 09/03/2010 @ 17:27

In recent weeks, ATI has continued to roll out its “Evergreen” Radeon HD 5 series range of DirectX 11 graphics cards. The Nvidia v. ATI rivalry that has existed in previous GPU ranges has been a non-starter with ATI able to set out its performance, mainstream and lower end segment cards without response from Nvidia. Indeed, the Fermi cards are not due to hit the markets until late March, six ...

Fedora 13 Alpha Released With Plenty Of Features | Posted on: 09/03/2010 @ 16:50

Following a one week delay, the first alpha release for Fedora 13 is now available. The final release of Fedora 13 is not due out until May, but this is the only development release of Goddard before this Red Hat Linux operating system reaches its beta stage. There's tons of new work in Fedora 13 already like NFSv4 and DisplayPort support, Btrfs system rollbacks, many package updates, and ...

The ECS H55H-M Motherboard Review | Posted on: 09/03/2010 @ 16:00

The ECS H55H-M is a micro ATX motherboard based on LGA 1156 socket for Intel Core i7, Core i5, Core i3 and Pentium processors. The brand new Intel H55 chipset provides full support for Intel’s 32nm Clarkdale CPUs with a HD GPU integrated. Read on to see how this $53 motherboard does and we'll just come out and say that you might be shocked!

Cooler Master V8 Heatpipe CPU Cooler | Posted on: 09/03/2010 @ 16:00

It's been a while since we've seen a CPU cooler at Bigbruin.com, but today we have one of the more popular coolers on the market - the Cooler Master V8. Even though the V8 was launched in June of 2008, it is only now beginning to see its true potential thanks to the popularity of the Intel Core i7 and i5 processors, and the tremendous amount of heat they can produce.

Thecus N7700 Pro 7 Drive NAS Server | Posted on: 09/03/2010 @ 14:40

Android Phone, HTC Supersonic’s Leaked Video | Posted on: 09/03/2010 @ 13:30

With HTC Desire, Legend and Mini announced at the MWC in February, one phone which was missing from … [visit site to read more] Gadget Gift Ideas If you like what you’re reading then learn more about joining our FREE newsletter here. Lucky readers will win some fantastic gadget prizes! Also, check out our recession busting gadgety money [...]Android Phone, HTC Supersonic’s Leaked Video ...

Asus Frameless Laptop Concept Rumoured | Posted on: 09/03/2010 @ 12:50

Ever imagined what a frameless laptop could look like? Well there is no need to put your imagination to the test as Digitimes has reported that Acer could be building its … [visit site to read more] Gadget Gift Ideas If you like what you’re reading then learn more about joining our FREE newsletter here. Lucky [...]Asus Frameless Laptop Concept Rumoured is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech ...

WIN the perfect formula - ASUS Crosshair III Formula Motherboard | Posted on: 09/03/2010 @ 12:47

It\'s competition time again. We have teamed up with ASUS UK to give one lucky reader the chance of winning an ASUS Crosshair III Formula Motherboard worth over £150. Only the best competitions here at Vortez Hardware! All you have to do to be in with a chance of winning is answer the following two questions correctly by 1st April 2010.

Nokia files Patent for Kinetic Energy Style Mobile Phone Batteries | Posted on: 09/03/2010 @ 12:10

Mobile phone manufacturers, Nokia have filed a patent for a self-regenerating phone battery which will essentially harvest kinetic energy. The technology has already been used in laptop, PDA and GPS receivers, however Nokia want … [visit site to read more] Gadget Gift Ideas If you like what you’re reading then learn more about joining our FREE newsletter here. [...]Nokia files Patent for ...

Koopa Troopa Lights are Gonna Blind You… | Posted on: 09/03/2010 @ 12:10

I know nothing about guitars. In fact, many of my friends dispare at my complete lack of musical knowledge in any form except Meat Loaf and the theatre. I know a lot about Mario games. This makes my especially geeky friends very happy. I can now speak to both sets of friends thanks to the sheer awesomeness [...]Koopa Troopa Lights are Gonna Blind You… is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech News, ...

Google Chrome Business to be Released in 2011 | Posted on: 09/03/2010 @ 12:00

If you don’t know already Google will be introducing a business version of their Chrome OS that will hit netbooks from 2011. Now we all know that business computing is one of Microsoft’s expertise so instead of competing with the … [visit site to read more] Gadget Gift Ideas If you like what you’re reading then learn more [...]Google Chrome Business to be Released in 2011 is a post ...

ASUS EAH 5850 TOP DirectCU | Posted on: 09/03/2010 @ 10:50

Nokia files Patent for Kinectic Energy Style Mobile Phone Batteries | Posted on: 09/03/2010 @ 10:30

Mobile phone manufacturers, Nokia have filed a patent for a self-regenerating phone battery which will essentially harvest kinetic energy. The technology has already been used in laptop, PDA and GPS receivers, however Nokia want … [visit site to read more] Gadget Gift Ideas If you like what you’re reading then learn more about joining our FREE newsletter here. [...]Nokia files Patent for ...

HP Slate Shows off it Flash Capabilities – Is this a Kick in the Teeth for the iPad? | Posted on: 09/03/2010 @ 10:00

The HP Slate may not have made an appearance at the Oscars like the Apple iPad, however HP have uploaded brand new videos showing off its Windows 7 slate device that features Adobe’s Flash. Now we haven’t heard much about the HP Slate Shows off it Flash Capabilities – Is this a Kick in the Teeth for the iPad? is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech News, Reviews and Shopping Site - Gaj-It.com

Dell M6500: A Precision Strike on Bling | Posted on: 09/03/2010 @ 9:40

The Dell Precision M6500 is what we expect from a mobile workstation: high on quality and low on fluff. It’s also very expensive, but the cost of the hardware likely pales in comparison to the software it’s designed to run....

T-Mobile Ditch Yahoo for Google | Posted on: 09/03/2010 @ 9:20

It’s all fair in love and search engines as T-Mobile have announced that they are ending their one year exclusive deal with Yahoo and replacing it with Google. So what does this mean? Well every time a Blackberry user visits the … [visit site to read more] Gadget Gift Ideas If you like what you’re [...]T-Mobile Ditch Yahoo for Google is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech News, Reviews ...

Raidmax Skyline Windowed Mid-Tower Chassis | Posted on: 09/03/2010 @ 8:50

Samsung PN58B650 58 Inch Plasma TV Review @ Tweaknews | Posted on: 09/03/2010 @ 8:45

The Samsung PN58B650 is one of those products that can be a little confusing to sum up in a couple paragraphs. For one, this TV is quite a bit cheaper than the higher end 850 series model, but other than the dimensions, it has a better overall visual viewing experience.

MSI Wind Box Intel Atom 330 NetTops | Posted on: 09/03/2010 @ 8:20

Through Phoromatic you can easily build a benchmarking test farm with minimal effort and combined with Phoromatic Tracker you can monitor the performance of a given software or hardware component over the course of time. We used our own tools to launch a Linux kernel tracker that monitors the performance of the very latest Linux kernel code on a daily basis at kernel-tracker.phoromatic.com. We ...

Preview: HTC Desire. Does it Make You Long for an Android? | Posted on: 09/03/2010 @ 8:10

Here at Gaj-IT, we often talk about phones living up to their names, and being called Desire gives HTC’s latest Android release a lot to live up to. So does this big brother of the Google Nexus One get us hot under the collar? Let’s find out.Preview: HTC Desire. Does it Make You Long for an Android? is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech News, Reviews and Shopping Site - Gaj-It.com

Noctua NH-D14 CPU Cooler | Posted on: 09/03/2010 @ 5:50

Best just got better and quieter! Heat is any CPU's worst enemy and to fight off heat you need the best CPU cooler that money can buy. Without any kind of cooling, you would fry the CPU and/or motherboard to a crisp. The Noctua NH-D14 CPU cooler is one that is compatible with most CPU socket types (AMD and Intel) available today. It can use up to two cooling fans for extreme cooling but can ...

WD SiliconEdge-Blue Solid State Drive Review | Posted on: 09/03/2010 @ 1:41

Western Digital has been the leading name in consumer storage technology since the early 1970\'s. Just in time for their 40th anniversary, the WD SiliconEdge-Blue Solid State Drive debuts as the first consumer SSD they\'ve ever offered. Based on the JMicron JMF612 SATA-3Gbps SSD processor, the SiliconEdge-Blue promises 250/170Mbps read and write transfers with 5000-4KB IOPS. In this article ...

xf86-video-nv Driver Updated, First In Months | Posted on: 08/03/2010 @ 23:10

Most Linux distributions this year will be switching over to the community-created Nouveau graphics driver stack now that there's mainline DRM support in the Linux 2.6.33 kernel and later releases that provides kernel mode-setting support and more. However, for those that have not yet made move to the Nouveau driver (or are running a *BSD or OpenSolaris where there is not yet the ported DRM) and ...

10Gbit Ethernet: Killing Another Bottleneck? | Posted on: 08/03/2010 @ 23:00

More cores (32 to 48) in medium-range servers results in 20 to 50 VMs on one virtualized server. We investigate if 10Gbit Ethernet is finally ready to solve the NIC I/O bottleneck. Is 10Gbit Ethernet still a technology for the happy few?...

Steam, Source Engine Get First-Rate Love On Mac OS X | Posted on: 08/03/2010 @ 23:00

Valve, the makers of the popular Half-Life and Counter-Strike franchises (along with numerous other titles) and the company behind the Steam software delivery system, have announced today that they are now bringing their games (including Steam) over to Mac OS X. Not only are they bringing these games over, but they intend to provide first-rate support for Apple's operating system. As is ...

Linux 2.6.34-rc1 Kernel Is Out w/ New Features | Posted on: 08/03/2010 @ 22:40

Following a two week merge window following the release of the Linux 2.6.33 kernel, Linus Torvalds has announced the first release candidate for the next kernel, to be known as the Linux 2.6.34 kernel. Of a lot of interest to us (and likely you too) are all of the GPU DRM updates in the Linux 2.6.34 kernel that includes GPU hybrid switching, initial ATI Radeon HD 5000 series KMS support (a.k.a. ...

OpenShot 1.1 Video Editor Released | Posted on: 08/03/2010 @ 17:50

OpenShot and PiTiVi have been capturing a lot of interest lately among those Linux users wishing for a reliable non-linear video editing application that is open-source and comparable in terms of features to those multi-media applications on other platforms. Yesterday the OpenShot crew announced their release of OpenShot 1.1, which moves this free software project one step forward. OpenShot 1.1 ...

Kingston 30GB SSDNow V Series Boot Drive Review | Posted on: 08/03/2010 @ 17:30

Using Solid-State Drives (SSDs) as boot drives is an economical approach to getting into the SSD hardware realm without spending a ton of money, which is one of the reasons many have been waiting on the sidelines. Kingston would like to invite you in with their $80 30GB SSDNow V Series boot drive and we'd like to do the introductions.

Way of the Samurai 3 - Xbox 360 | Posted on: 08/03/2010 @ 16:50

The open-world RPG where the consequences of your actions determine your fate.

The Primal Carnage Game Is Looking Great | Posted on: 08/03/2010 @ 15:50

Back in December we shared that a dinosaur game is coming to Linux known as Primal Carnage and it's using the Unigine engine. The Unigine engine is the most advanced game engine that we have seen available for Linux that offers incredible OpenGL graphics now with their Unigine Sanctuary and Tropics tests and also coming soon with Heaven and its OpenGL 3.2 renderer...

ViewSonic ViewBook Pro VNB131S 13.3-inch Notebook | Posted on: 08/03/2010 @ 15:40

Steelseries Xai | Posted on: 08/03/2010 @ 15:39

There\'s no denying the value of a good gaming mouse. Laser technology has taken the optical sensor one step further, and as games increase in complexity and graphical splendour the demand for increased precision is pushed to the limit. SteelSeries step into the fray with yet another addition to their gaming mouse line-up. These guys just love stretching peripheral technology to fit the ...

Brother HL-3070CW LED Printer | Posted on: 08/03/2010 @ 15:10

The Brother HL-3070CW offers wireless color printing for your small or home office. With a rated print speed of 17ppm the numbers gives this printer the potential of being powerhouse around the home. Read on to find out what the HL-3070CW brings to the table.

Power & Memory Usage Of GNOME, KDE, LXDE & Xfce | Posted on: 08/03/2010 @ 14:00

Xfce, LXDE, and other desktop environments are often referenced as being lighter-eight Linux desktop environments than KDE and GNOME, but what are the measurable performance differences between them? Curious how much of a quantitative impact the GNOME, KDE, Xfce, and LXDE desktops have on netbook systems, we carried out a small set of tests to look at the differences in memory usage, battery ...

Napoleon: Total War - PC | Posted on: 08/03/2010 @ 12:50

Story-driven scuffles from The Creative Assembly team. This time it's Napoleon's turn...

iPhone/iPod Touch App: Street Fighter IV Coming Soon | Posted on: 08/03/2010 @ 12:20

If you own a iPhone/iPod Touch and are a Street Fighter fan then here are some official teaser screenshots and trailers of the upcoming Streetfighter IV iPhone/iPod Touch game. The new game is set to be released anytime this month and will be available to buy from the Apple apps store for $9.99. Graphics and [...]iPhone/iPod Touch App: Street Fighter IV Coming Soon is a post from: UK Gadget and ...

Why isn’t your toast this happy to see you? | Posted on: 08/03/2010 @ 12:10

Toast. There seems to be a trend at the moment for putting things on it. And I’m not talking about jam – I mean messages of love, or images of Darth Vader. Have you ever wondered how these fantastic patterns appear on your toast? Ok, neither have I, but designer Xu Yan Xiany obviously did, because [...]Why isn’t your toast this happy to see you? is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech News, ...

HTC Desire, HTC Legend & HTC HD Mini Available at Amazon from April 1st | Posted on: 08/03/2010 @ 12:00

HTC Desire, HTC Legend and HTC HD Mini are set to be the hottest HTC phones to hit the UK market shortly. Now if you’ve been itching to get your hands on one before they are officially launched to network operators in the UK next month … [visit site to read more] Gadget Gift Ideas If [...]HTC Desire, HTC Legend & HTC HD Mini Available at Amazon from April 1st is a post from: UK Gadget ...

iPhone 4G to Include Video Calls: Confirmed by New O2 Tariffs | Posted on: 08/03/2010 @ 11:30

O2 has accidentally confirmed that the rumoured next iPhone will come with video calls and possibly a front facing camera to enable these video calls. The slip of the tongue came a few days after O2 unveiled their new Simplicity SIM-only tariffs. Under the … [visit site to read more] Gadget Gift Ideas If you [...]iPhone 4G to Include Video Calls: Confirmed by New O2 Tariffs is a post ...

Darksiders - PS3 | Posted on: 08/03/2010 @ 11:10

Disturbedguy gives us his opinion on the combat-focused action adventure game, Darksiders.

Build the Best Mobile Phone App and Win One Million Euros! | Posted on: 08/03/2010 @ 11:00

In celebration of their new 360 handset, Vodafone have announced a total of one million Euros in prize money up for grabs for the best mobile phone app. The Vodafone App Star competition is open to any developer across the world but developers must choose to submit their app into one of eight … [visit site [...]Build the Best Mobile Phone App and Win One Million Euros! is a post from: UK Gadget ...

ASUS Maximus III Formula | Posted on: 08/03/2010 @ 10:47

Looking for a high-end Intel P55 chipset motherboard with an eye towards some hardcore overclocking? ASUS\' Maximus III Formula might be just the board to tempt you as part of the company\'s Republic of Gamers range, and today we take a look at this particular part to see if it can live up to its potential.

Apple iPad Steals the Limelight at the Oscars | Posted on: 08/03/2010 @ 10:30

If you thought this year’s Oscars was just a place for movie awards and celebrities touting their posh frocks down the red carpet, then think again. This time it was tech giants, Apple, that were stealing some of the limelight … [visit site to read more] Gadget Gift Ideas If you like what you’re reading then learn more [...]Apple iPad Steals the Limelight at the Oscars is a post from: ...

Bayonetta - PS3 | Posted on: 08/03/2010 @ 10:10

Zap gives us his opinion on Sega's crazy arcade-style combat game, Bayonetta.

ASRock H55M Pro LGA1156 Motherboard Review | Posted on: 08/03/2010 @ 10:00

This ASRock micro-ATX LGA1156 motherboard is one of the cheapest we've seen, and it has some odd but novel features: a Good Night LED? With a loaded BIOS loaded and some interesting overclocking results, we show you what the H55M Pro can do.

MSI H55-GD65 Gamer Series LGA1156 ATX Motherboard Review | Posted on: 08/03/2010 @ 9:50

ASUS M4A89GTD Pro/USB3 | Posted on: 08/03/2010 @ 7:22

AMD\'s new 890GX chipset incorporates several features in looking to continue to provide computing and gaming value to consumers. The 890GX sports \"new\" integrated graphics and a new SB850 southbridge, shedding previous limitations that nagged the popular 785G. Implementing these new features and changes is the ASUS M4A89GTD Pro/USB3 motherboard, which also brings a host of additional ...

Sapphire Radeon HD 5830 Video Card in CrossFire | Posted on: 08/03/2010 @ 4:20

X.Org SoC: Gallium3D H.264, OpenGL 3.2, GNU/Hurd | Posted on: 07/03/2010 @ 22:50

There's a few months left until it's summertime in the northern hemisphere, but Google is already preparing for their annual Summer of Code (SoC) project as are their projects involved. X.Org will once again be part of the Summer of Code program where Google pays various student developers to work on different free software projects...

R600 Gallium3D Shader Compiler Milestone Hit | Posted on: 07/03/2010 @ 22:40

Beyond working on a R600/700 winsys as well as a command submission checker for these ATI Radeon HD 2000/3000/4000 series graphics processors, Jerome Glisse of Red Hat has also been busy at work on a shader compiler for the R600/700 ASICs with the still-in-early-development Gallium3D driver. Over the weekend Jerome hit one of his first milestones with this code. As Jerome mentions on his blog, ...

Corsair Dominator GT PC3-12800 DDR3 Dual Channel Kit | Posted on: 07/03/2010 @ 21:51

There are two things you should take into consideration when choosing what memory to upgrade to, the first is overall speed which is sometimes called data rate. Such as the kit we are going to look at today - 1600MHz. The faster this is the larger the bandwidth and thus better overall performance. The second is latency, which is often overlooked by consumers. You may well have fast rated memory ...

Multi-GPU Lucid Hydra On Linux: No Plans Yet | Posted on: 07/03/2010 @ 19:10

Last year the Lucid Hydra 200 was announced as a unique, universal multi-GPU solution. The Hydra 200 is a custom chipset that allows the graphics rendering workload to be split between multiple graphics processors, but the graphics cards do not need to be tied to a particular vendor...

Unigine Engine Advances, But No Linux Heaven Yet | Posted on: 07/03/2010 @ 17:50

We reported a month ago that Unigine Heaven on Linux is still trash with the ATI driver so Unigine Corp is continuing to hold off on releasing the Unigine Heaven tech demo with the OpenGL renderer that supports hardware tessellation until there is a good Catalyst release. Unigine Heaven was released for Windows 7 back in October on this operating system's launch day using a DirectX 11.0 renderer, ...

A Tour Of The Phoronix Office | Posted on: 07/03/2010 @ 17:30

There's a surprising number of people curious about what the Phoronix office looks like from where hardware is tested and the Phoronix Test Suite developed, so here are a few humble photographs from last month that display this area. To the left is my main work area while on the right are two of the hardware testing bays. The Samsung SyncMaster 305T 30-inch display works quite well for display ...

NZXT LEXA S Crafted Series PC Case Review | Posted on: 07/03/2010 @ 14:30

Computer cases have come a long way from the days of the beige box. Many of today’s PC cases are designed to showcase one’s PC so it could be proudly displayed in the work/play area. For today’s review NZXT sent us one such case - the Lexa S. This steel case is designed with cooling performance in mind but is also a looker with its clear smoked side window and all black interior. To make ...

Review: Panda Cloud Antivirus | Posted on: 07/03/2010 @ 14:01

When a virus strikes, you don't have time to wait for your AV tool to update itself. Panda Cloud Antivirus takes a slightly different tack to most by storing the latest virus information and definitions online, and the benefits are of this system are clear. Ordinarily, whenever a new virus threat is detected, this fact must be recognised and acted upon by the antivirus software's manufacturers. A ...

Review: iStorage DiskGenie | Posted on: 07/03/2010 @ 14:01

External USB hard drives provide a quick and easy way to add storage space to a computer without the need to ferret around in the case, with the added bonus that they're easy to move from one computer to another. But the inherent problem with removable storage is that it can be far more easily lost or stolen than an internal hard drive. Losing data is bad enough – especially if you've misplaced ...

Review: Sennheiser RS 160 | Posted on: 07/03/2010 @ 14:01

Wireless headphones are a wonderful invention, but while they're no longer the heavy, battery-killing monstrosities they used to be, they still suffer from one pretty major problem: sound quality. Typical cordless cans broadcast using FM, which has a much lower resolution than CD, and background hiss and interference can also affect the sound. Sennheiser thinks it has the solution: Kleer. Kleer's ...

NVIDIA 196.75 Driver Alert | Posted on: 07/03/2010 @ 11:10

As many of you are aware, NVIDIA has hit some snags with their latest round of WHQL drivers. The drivers have been interfering with the fan operation on certain NVIDIA video cards, resulting in the GPU overheating. NVIDIA has taken down the drivers in question, and has asked that we pass along the following message: We are aware that some customers...

Review: Magix Audio Cleaning Lab 16 delux. | Posted on: 07/03/2010 @ 11:10

Audio Cleaning Lab 16 deluxe, is the next installment of the Audio Cleaning Lab software by Magix. As the unambiguous name suggests, this software cleans up your digital recordings from analogue sources. The price looks fairly reasonable at £25.00, but does the software provide bang for buck, or does the financial value reflect it's abilities?Review: Magix Audio Cleaning Lab 16 delux. is a post ...

Review: Chumby Classic | Posted on: 07/03/2010 @ 11:00

The Chumby Classic isn't our favourite gadget of 2010. To begin with, its chunky shape and squishy leather casing make it feel like a Fisher Price toy: My First Web 2.0 Widget Device, perhaps. Its sheer purposelessness makes it seem like it was bought from a joke shop. And its price, most unforgivably of all, makes it hurt like a swift smack in the face. At heart, the Chumby is a Wi-Fi internet ...

Sanyo Unveils World’s Smallest Camcorder: Xacti VPC-CS1 | Posted on: 07/03/2010 @ 8:20

It may look like a mobile phone, but it could hold the key to your impending YouTube stardom. Sanyo’s new Xacti VPC-CS1 is hailed as the world’s smallest camcorder, measuring in at a teeny 27mm wide and weighing a feather-light 142g. Available in purple or silver, this tiny package packs a punch under the bonnet, recording in [...]Sanyo Unveils World’s Smallest Camcorder: Xacti VPC-CS1 is a ...

Version 1.98 Of GRUB2 Boot Loader Released | Posted on: 07/03/2010 @ 2:20

Last October there was the release of GRUB 1.97. This milestone in the path towards GRUB 2.0 delivered support for password protection, RAID 4/6/10, a high resolution timer, Cygwin compatibility, EXT4 file-system support, and the capability to load new kernels such as those for FreeBSD and NetBSD...

NVIDIA Recalls Linux Drivers Over Fan Speed Bug | Posted on: 06/03/2010 @ 20:50

This week NVIDIA had to pull its latest WHQL-certified graphics drivers on Windows due to a bug that would cause the fan controller to not respond correctly to the current conditions of the GPU workload and in some cases would even turn the GPU's fan off. This bug could potentially kill the NVIDIA graphics card due to overheating...

Asus G73J: The Ultimate Gaming Notebook | Posted on: 06/03/2010 @ 20:45

Let’s say it straight out - Asus G73J is a notebook with the fastest graphics card in the world, full stop. If you want to play games on your notebook, and don’t have financial issues, look no further. Truth be told, there are notebooks with two graphics cards, which are faster, but don’t have DirectX 11 support, which leaves Asus G73J with the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5870 graphics card as ...

Sony VAIO EB12FX/T | Posted on: 06/03/2010 @ 18:20

The all new 15-inch Sony VAIO EB12FX/T is a mid-line priced notebook computer that offers some pretty decent features along with an attractive design and set of features. This $750 notebook comes with an HDMI port, eSATA input, a full numeric keypad, and an Intel Core i3-330M 2.13GHz processor.

THX Certified HDTVs - Useful or Just Marketing? | Posted on: 06/03/2010 @ 17:30

THX is well known for its audio standards. But when you see THX on an HDTV panel, what does that mean? Loyd digs in to find out....

MSI GTX 275 Lightning | Posted on: 06/03/2010 @ 17:01

Mit der GeForce GTX 275 Lightning zeigt MSI eine Grafikkarte bezüglich derjenigen absolut keine Kompromisse eingegangen werden. Die Karte ist fernab von allen Referenzvorgaben und verspricht schneller, leiser und effizienter zu sein als das Standard-Pendant von NVIDIA. Die MSI Geforce GTX 275 Lightning basiert auf dem G200b Chip und bringt 240 Stream Prozessoren und 700 MHz Kern- sowie 1150 MHz ...

Mesa 7.8 Branched For Release This Month | Posted on: 06/03/2010 @ 14:50

Mesa 7.7 was released just before the end of 2009, but by the end of March there will be the 7.8 release of the Mesa 7.8 graphics stack. Since January the Mesa 7.8 release plans have been to release it by the end of March -- around the same time as the planned X Server 1.8 release -- and in preparation for that this release series has now been branched from master. The 7.8 code-base is only ...

Review: Google Buzz | Posted on: 06/03/2010 @ 12:50

Much like Google Wave, the first problem with Buzz is trying to neatly encapsulate just what it is. It's a dash of Twitter, a bit of FriendFeed, a smidgen of Google Reader plus several other services – most notably Foursquare's location check-in system for mobile devices. At its heart, though, the idea is for Gmail to be your social hub rather than just your mailbox, with friends' status ...

Samsung Unveils Four New HD Camcorders | Posted on: 06/03/2010 @ 7:10

Samsung has extended its H-series camcorder range to include a whopping four new camcorders: the HMX-H200, HMX-203, HMX-H204, and HMX-205. Each camcorder can record in full high-definition (1920 x 1080 pixels) in H.264 format. The new H-Series four also come with Samsung’s new BSI CMOS imaging sensor, which works wonders in low light conditions. Samsung says that [...]Samsung Unveils Four New ...

Halo Legends HD Movie Review | Posted on: 06/03/2010 @ 6:50

Thermaltake Contac 29 Direct Touch CPU Cooler Review | Posted on: 06/03/2010 @ 2:10

The Thermaltake Contac 29 CPU cooler has three large 8mm copper heatpipes at its base that directly contact the CPU for highly efficient thermal conduction. This sub $40 cooler is priced right, but how does it perform? Read on to see how it performs on our Intel LGA1366 test system compared to two other CPU coolers!

Finally, NVIDIA ION Support In xf86-video-nv | Posted on: 06/03/2010 @ 1:30

The NVIDIA ION platform for nettops (like the ASRock ION 330HT-BD) and netbooks (like the ASUS Eee PC 1201N) launched last year and these parts have worked their way into many different low-powered computers. NVIDIA even recently introduced the ION2 platform, but it was not until today that they finally got around to adding the ION ASIC support to their feature-limited xf86-video-nv driver. The ...

ATI R700 HDMI KMS Audio Support Coming Soon | Posted on: 06/03/2010 @ 0:50

A few months back HDMI audio support came to the ATI Radeon kernel mode-setting driver and while this support is in place with the mainline kernel, it's only supported up through the ATI R600 hardware with the KMS driver. However, HDMI audio support for the R700 (Radeon HD 4000 series) is soon coming...

Wine 1.1.40 Brings Wordpad Improvements | Posted on: 06/03/2010 @ 0:50

Wine 1.1.40 is now available with a variety of improvements. The official highlights for this bi-weekly release of Wine include support for Wow64 registry redirection, increased coverage of MSI standard actions, various Wordpad improvements, many shell fixes for better IE support, improved support for typelibs, better OpenGL card detection, and the usual variety of bug-fixes...

DimasTech Bench Table V2.5 | Posted on: 06/03/2010 @ 0:50

Dimastech is continually updating their Benchtable and listening to the feedback of both users and reviewers. The V2.5 simplifies many aspects of assembly, while adding new and useful features to the Benchtable. We take a close look at what it has to offer and at the improvements, to see if it is a worthy successor.

Review: Sony Ericsson Aino. The PS3 Phone | Posted on: 05/03/2010 @ 23:20

Overview: After a rocky start, in the market the Sony Ericsson Aino has looked to offer more than your average phone, being PlayStation compatible and featuring everything we’ve come to expect from a new phone- good camera, plenty of storage and bits to keep us interested. Let’s take a closer look at Sony Ericsson’s gaming phone. Review: First [...]Review: Sony Ericsson Aino. The PS3 Phone ...

Office 2010 RTM in April and Business Release May 12 | Posted on: 05/03/2010 @ 23:00

In a company blog post, Microsoft announced Office 2010 will be released to manufacturing in April 2010. Furthermore, the final version will be available to businesses on May 12 and consumers sometime in June. The blog post also detailed the Office 2010 Technology Guarantee program, which we also reported on last month. As part of the [...]

Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus | Posted on: 05/03/2010 @ 21:41

Cooler Master's Hyper 212 Plus by name might seem like a slight revision from the Hyper 212, but this tower cooler brings quite a few new features to the table. Click inside to find out if this is the performance cooler for your CPU.

Samsung SCX-5635FN Monochrome Multifunction Printer | Posted on: 05/03/2010 @ 21:41

The SCX-5635FN is the latest MFP by Samsung. Coupled with a precision scanner, automatic document feeder and fax machine, this all-in-one will more than improve productivity at the office.

NZXT Hades | Posted on: 05/03/2010 @ 21:41

Cutting edge design and class leading features; this is what NZXT has to offer with their latest creation from the "Crafted" series of chassis. Does it live up to the hype or do we mutter "Hell is right" under our breath. Find out in our latest review!

HIS HD 5670 IceQ 512MB Video Card | Posted on: 05/03/2010 @ 21:41

Not everyone is looking for the most powerful video card they can find but still want to do some light gaming. Enter the HIS HD 5670 IceQ 512MB video card which provides an easy upgrade for many PC users. Read on to see the features and performance this latest IceQ series of card delivers.

Cooler Master Hyper TX3 | Posted on: 05/03/2010 @ 21:41

Keeping your CPU cool should be a priority to anyone but often the larger coolers out there won't fit in many cases. Cooler Master has a solution in the Hyper TX3, a cooler that doesn't have a huge footprint but still delivers good cooling. Read on to see if the Hyper TX3 is right for you.

Zalman CNPS10X Flex CPU Cooler | Posted on: 05/03/2010 @ 21:41

Zalman is no newcomer to the CPU cooler market and their computer noise prevention system (CNPS) line of heatsinks have won numerous awards. From their latest CNPS10X line comes the Flex variant which allows you to use two 120mm fans of your choice with it.

Synology Disk Station DS210j | Posted on: 05/03/2010 @ 21:41

We often read about NAS devices that cost several hundreds of dollars. Let's face the fact; most of us can't afford that. So where does this leave us? Let's introduce the Synology DS210j, a crossover breed that brings power and performance without the high price tag.

OCZ Gladiator Max | Posted on: 05/03/2010 @ 21:40

The Gladiator Max is a high performance air heat sink produced by OCZ Technologies. Before it can claim its title, however, it must first be looked at in every angle and light, as it is designed to challenge and defeat its opponents.

QNAP TS-259 Pro Turbo NAS | Posted on: 05/03/2010 @ 21:40

QNAP has always managed to stay in the forefront of NAS technology. Whenever there's a new processor that is capable of doing more while costing less and taking up less power, QNAP jumps on the technology to create a new model.

XtremeGear HP-1216B | Posted on: 05/03/2010 @ 21:40

The perfect balance between performance and price is a difficult one to find. Time and time again we find that the top performers cost a very hefty premium. Today, we feature the XtremeGear HP-1216B where we hope to bridge the gap an with a powerful but affordable cooler.

Noctua NH-D14 and C12P-SE14 | Posted on: 05/03/2010 @ 20:04

While many companies during the recession decided to diversify their business to stay afloat, one company that decided to stick with what they do best, make coolers; that company was Noctua. Hailing from the only country in the world with their own \"Fan Comission\" that works tirelessly to produce simply better fan, Austria, Noctua have a pair of giant coolers that are designed to chill the ...

Win Several NZXT Prizes | Posted on: 05/03/2010 @ 18:49

We\'ve teamed up with our friends at NZXT for several free giveaway prizes. The prizes are to show our gratitude to you the forum members, who have made Pure OC what it is today. Win an NZXT Tempest EVO chassis, Sentry 2 fan controller, Avatar gaming mouse, IU01 USB Expansion module. Easy to enter, no strings attached. Good luck!

Arctic Sound E352 Earphones | Posted on: 05/03/2010 @ 18:13

It’s always interesting to see companies venture in other areas other than those that they have been specialising for awhile. Take ARCTIC COOLING for example. For years, this Swiss company has become synonymous with quality cooling devices, such as fans, CPU and VGA coolers, and computer cases. Recently, ARCTIC COOLING has expanded in various domains including game consoles, audio devices and, ...

Thermalright Venomous X CPU Cooler | Posted on: 05/03/2010 @ 18:11

Thermalright needs no introduction in the cooling segment but since they are a new arrival on Vortez, it is important to look at what made Thermalright such a significant player when it comes to cooling performance and why they were/are considered the Kings of this competitive market. Thermalright can be considered pioneers in developing large tower coolers, dating back to the 2002, when they ...

A Deep Dive Into Thecus NAS Software | Posted on: 05/03/2010 @ 16:40

Top Weekly Round-Up of Gadget News and Reviews: 05.03.10 | Posted on: 05/03/2010 @ 13:10

Hi Gaj-it Readers, If things have been a little busy for you this week and you haven’t been able to catch up on the latest news and reviews from across the tech world, then don’t despair as we’ve have compiled a weekly round up to satisfy your much needed tech cravings from Gaj-it as well as [...]Top Weekly Round-Up of Gadget News and Reviews: 05.03.10 is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech ...

Geeks.com Mini USB 2.0 LED Projector with Tripod | Posted on: 05/03/2010 @ 13:00

The Geeks.com mini USB 2.0 LED projector was able to project an image of decent quality up to - and beyond - the specified 50 inches maximum, and all that had to be done was to connect it to a PC via USB. Still images looked very good, and I was pleasantly surprised to see it keep pace with video at 30 frames per second.

Jaipur Printers Pvt. Ltd. | Posted on: 05/03/2010 @ 10:09

M/s. Jaipur Printers was founded by Group Founder Late Shri Sohan Lal Jain just after the independence of India, in the year 1948 as a very small scale service industry. His foresight and acumen in the field of the printing industry was unmatched and can only be judged by the fact that he single handedly ran the business till 1977 and earned a reputation which has even earned honor for the ...

Athlon II X4 635: Quad-Cores Are In @ InsideHW | Posted on: 05/03/2010 @ 9:55

Almost six months have passed since we first presented Athlon II quad-core CPUs on our site. In parallel with the 630 model, the cheapest 620 model was presented as well, threatening the competition severely with its price of under 100€ and bringing quad-core Phenom II derivatives closer to the mainstream segment. The popularity of these processors became evident quick after they were ...

Asus Improves the Eee PC Range | Posted on: 05/03/2010 @ 9:50

Asus has released a slew of new products at this year’s CeBIT Exhibition in Hannover, including a number of fourth generation Eee PCs. Kicking-off the new range is the Taiwanese manufacturer’s Eee PC 1201PN with a high res 12.1 inch screen boasting 1366 x 768 pixels. It can automatically change between discrete and dedicated graphics, allowing users [...]Asus Improves the Eee PC Range is a ...

Nintendo DSi XL | Posted on: 05/03/2010 @ 9:50

I'll have an extra large DS please...with a side portion of Zelda and a dash of GTA ChinaTown Wars.

EVGA H55 | Posted on: 05/03/2010 @ 9:41

Intel’s newest chipset offerings, the H55 and H57, promise to bring good performance at a reasonable price. The chipsets are very similar with only a few major differences. The most glaring difference is the lack of RAID support on the H55, while the H57 does offer it. The other major difference is the amount of supported USB ports, the H55 supports 12, while the H57 supports 14. Combine ...

Coolermater 690 II Advanced | Posted on: 05/03/2010 @ 9:38

Cooler Master has been in business for more than a decade. They were “founded with the mission of providing the industry’s best thermal solutions.” The Cooler Master CM690 II Advanced that we’ll be looking at today, which is a significant update to the venerable CM690, a budget champion for wire management with superb airflow, aims to push them further toward that mission

G Skill ECO DDR3 1600 1.35V 4GIG KIT | Posted on: 05/03/2010 @ 9:32

Its not often that we see any major changes in the computing industry regarding your computers memory. Every few years a new standard of memory appears that offers the next boost beyond that of the old. DDR3 is no different to this trend, offering greater speeds at voltages that are gradually getting lower. Today sees the beginning of a new eara where one company has aimed to take this trend to ...

The Possibility Of Nouveau 1.0.0? | Posted on: 05/03/2010 @ 8:20

Following the very heated kernel DRM discussion that came about as the result of a major interface break in the Nouveau DRM code, David Airlie has asked on the Nouveau mailing list about potentially releasing Nouveau 1.0.0. Right now the Nouveau interface is at 0.0.16 and is wondering if developers will accept just renaming the current code to version 1.0.0. This proposal is being considered so ...

An Explosive Battle Over Nouveau Kernel DRM | Posted on: 05/03/2010 @ 8:10

Like with most kernel release cycles, the Linux 2.6.34 kernel had another major GPU DRM update. There's core DRM improvements, the new hybrid graphics switching support, and advancements to the hardware-specific DRM bits...

X Server 1.7.6 Restores The RECORD Extension | Posted on: 05/03/2010 @ 8:10

While X Server 1.8 should be out later this month, enough bug-fixes have come along since X Server 1.7.5 (the last scheduled maintenance release) to warrant a new version. Peter Hutterer pushed out the first release candidate for X Server 1.7.6...

PC-BSD 8.0 vs. Kubuntu 9.10 Benchmarks | Posted on: 05/03/2010 @ 8:00

PC-BSD 8.0 was released last week and while we have already delivered FreeBSD 8.0 benchmarks including against Debian GNU/kFreeBSD and Fedora / Debian / OpenBSD / OpenSolaris for which PC-BSD is based, we took this opportunity to deliver a fresh set of *BSD benchmarks. In this article we have benchmarks of PC-BSD 8.0 x64 against Kubuntu 9.10 x86_64.

Thermaltake ISGC-300 CPU Cooler Review @ Tweaknews | Posted on: 05/03/2010 @ 7:38

I had high hopes for Thermaltake\'s ISGC-300 cooler. I liked the design and it was very easy to install on the 775 platform, although the mobo may have to be removed for installation, even for AMD users.

Apple’s iPhone Patent Attack Surprises HTC | Posted on: 05/03/2010 @ 4:00

Yesterday Apple aired a bizarre lawsuit against smart phone maker HTC, who manufactures the hardware for the HTC Hero (Android 1.5) and the Nexus One (Android 2.1). The suit seeks to block the import of the phones from Taiwan. In the suit Apple claims to have invented, among other things, cell phone CPU undervolting, object [...]

Kingston HyperX PC3-17066 (2133MHz) 4GB Kit | Posted on: 05/03/2010 @ 3:30

Ubuntu 10.10 To Be Released on 28th of October | Posted on: 05/03/2010 @ 0:10

Ubuntu 10.04 LTS will not even be released until next month towards the end of April, but Ubuntu 10.10 (with a codename yet to be announced) already has its release schedule available. Ubuntu 10.10 is scheduled to be released to the world officially on the 28th of October...

OCZ Z Series 1000 W Power Supply Review | Posted on: 04/03/2010 @ 21:40

OCZ Z Series is the 80 Plus Gold-certified power supply family from OCZ. Let's take an in-depth look on their kilowatt beast.

Intel D510MO Mini-ITX Motherboard | Posted on: 04/03/2010 @ 21:00

The most appealing thing about the Intel D510MO Mini-ITX motherboard with 1.66GHz Intel Atom dual core processor was that it could be used as the core of a completely silent system. Since the board is passively cooled, you can pick other passively cooled or solid state components for a build that generates absolutely zero noise.

AMD Athlon II X3 425 Processor Review | Posted on: 04/03/2010 @ 18:10

Priced between the Athlon II X3 425 and the Core i3-530 – is this processor better than either of them? Is it worth considering? The Processor Here’s the Athlon II X3 425. Here’s the stock heatsink. The heatsink is a taller than the one for the X2 250, just like the one [...] Related posts:AMD Athlon II X2 250 Processor Review AMD Athlon II X4 620 Processor Review MSI 770-C45 ...

Review of Synology DiskStation DS210j NAS | Posted on: 04/03/2010 @ 17:00

Nice looking design 3 USB 2 ports Great software Good overall transfer speeds Nice price Synology Disk Station DS210j is a fantastic NAS (Network Attached Storage) for your home with a ton of interesting features.     INTRODUCTION Synology is a company that has specialized in NAS devices and has quite an extensive catalog of products which basically covers every need on the market. [...]

Sonic & SEGA All-Stars Racing - PS3 | Posted on: 04/03/2010 @ 16:10

There's a whiff of Mario Kart about SEGA's mascot kart racer...

Masscool MP-1370S 'Media Mate' Media Player Review | Posted on: 04/03/2010 @ 14:00

Masscool has introduced an economical high-definition portable multimedia player that you can use to stream your video, photos, and music to your home theater. Not only does the MP-1370S play multimedia, it can record to an optional 3.5” HDD or connected USB drive. Read on to see if the MP-1370S media server is the most complete player/recorder on the market.

Aliens vs Predator - PC, Xbox 360 | Posted on: 04/03/2010 @ 13:30

HEXUS.community members give us their verdict on SEGA's spine-tingling shooter.

NAS File System Tests by Thecus Explored | Posted on: 04/03/2010 @ 13:00

Review: Russ Andrews Tip Tonic | Posted on: 04/03/2010 @ 12:20

As you might expect, Russ Andrews offers a wide range of LP maintenance and tweaking accessories, but I was particularly drawn to the Tip Tonic as it performs the same function as an old Audio Technica product (long discontinued), which I treasure and allows wet cleaning of a stylus. Obviously, loose fluff and suchlike can be dislodged easily from a stylus with any soft brush, but discs often ...

Pet Pooch Power System – for those unavoidable messes. | Posted on: 04/03/2010 @ 12:10

When it comes to owning a dog, all that’s stopping me is cleaning up the poop (well that and an ongoing argument with the boyfriend about the fact I want a little dog and I want to call it Pikachu). Pet Pooch Power System – for those unavoidable messes. is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech News, Reviews and Shopping Site - Gaj-It.com

STALKER: Call of Pripyat - PC | Posted on: 04/03/2010 @ 11:50

Taking us once again into the deadly area surrounding the Chernobyl nuclear reactor explosion of 1986.

Review: Moth Record Cleaning Machine MkII | Posted on: 04/03/2010 @ 11:31

There are considerably dearer and fancier record cleaning machines on the market, but the Moth Record Cleaning Machine follows the same basic principles as all of them. You spread a cleaning fluid over the disc then vacuum it off together with all kinds of dirt. There are various reasons why this machine is cheaper than most, and if £450 is too much, you can save a couple of hundred by building ...

Review: Milty Pixall | Posted on: 04/03/2010 @ 11:31

The Milty Pixall seems to have been around since the ark, so presumably someone is buying it. I've not seen many true audiophiles wielding one, though. Maybe people wonder about whether applying something sticky to the playing surface of a precious record is not such a good idea. The basic idea is exactly the same as those rollers used to take lint of clothes. The roller is sticky and has enough ...

Dirt 2 - PC | Posted on: 04/03/2010 @ 10:50

HEXUS.community members give us their verdict on Codemaster's filthy rally game.

Review: HTC Snap. The Budget Business Phone. | Posted on: 04/03/2010 @ 8:10

After the success of the HTC Excalibur, the Taiwanese manufacturer has looked to develop on a winner with a successor, the HTC Snap. So how does this phone stand apart from the executive crowd? Let’s take a look.Review: HTC Snap. The Budget Business Phone. is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech News, Reviews and Shopping Site - Gaj-It.com

Ubuntu 10.04 LTS Gets A New Theme, Logo | Posted on: 04/03/2010 @ 7:50

It's been on the agenda for quite a while now, but the Ubuntu artwork team and Canonical have finally finished work on the new default theme that will be used in forthcoming releases of Ubuntu Linux, including the release of Ubuntu 10.04 LTS "Lucid Lynx" that will be available next month. It's not only a new theme that has arrived, but their brand with other visual assets have also been revised ...

Dell Inspiron 1564: Mobile i3/i5 for the Masses | Posted on: 04/03/2010 @ 5:40

Dell's 15-inch Inspiron line has evolved over the years; gone are the bulky grey-and-white monstrosities, replaced by sleeker, more colorful designs. The latest Inspiron 1564 also sports an i3/i5 CPU, providing a powerful platform that's not as heavy as the size would suggest....

NZXT IU01 USB Expansion Module | Posted on: 04/03/2010 @ 4:18

With the ever growing popularity of USB devices, whether they are internal or external, there never seems to be enough space for all of your devices. The NZXT IU01 USB Expansion module has the capability to expand your internal USB devices by taking up one slot and giving you six in its place as well as two external USB ports. With its own power drawn from the power supply, your motherboard will ...

Thermaltake Element V Full Tower Chassis | Posted on: 04/03/2010 @ 3:50

Amacrox Free Earth 85PLUS 650 W Power Supply Review | Posted on: 03/03/2010 @ 23:50

Let's take a look on Free Earth 85PLUS 650 W from the newcomer Amacrox and see if it is a good product.

SteelSeries Kinzu Optical Gaming Mouse | Posted on: 03/03/2010 @ 21:49

SteelSeries have a established themselves a fine reputation as a solid producer of quality PC gaming peripherals, so as I review this mouse I have high hopes for a product which does exactly as it says it will at a high level. The Steelseries Kinzu optical mouse, described as being ‘in a league of its own’ with regards to reliability and stability, can be picked up for the relatively low ...

Dorosseru – fully poseable robot girl | Posted on: 03/03/2010 @ 20:10

Finally – a robot doll that will appeal to girls more than boys! (Well, except those boys who are just a little bit lonely…) Dorosseru is a character from ‘Fireball’, Japan’s first Disney produced CG movie. I don’t know what it’s about, but if all the … [visit site to read more] Gadget Gift Ideas If you like [...]Dorosseru – fully poseable robot girl is a post from: UK ...

Coolermaser Hyper 101 | Posted on: 03/03/2010 @ 19:16

Coolermaster produce a lot of different products, from massively high end cases to low end budget coolers; and that\'s what we\'re looking at today. A little fella\' called the Coolermaster Hyper 101. The name looks to fit well, but does it perform when under pressure? That\'s what we\'re here to find out.

ASUS M4A89GTD PRO/USB3: A Fast Inheritor @ InsideHW | Posted on: 03/03/2010 @ 17:30

AMD’s 790GX chipset together with the ATI Radeon HD 3300 graphics card has been an excellent choice for those who wished for gaming in lower resolutions, couldn’t afford an expensive discreet graphics solution and wanted to experience all advantages the 790GX offered over the 780G. AMD hasn’t stopped there and presented the market with the 890GX chipset, which can be deemed the successor to ...

FREE Google Nexus One/Motorola Droid for Developers – Is Google Getting Generous? | Posted on: 03/03/2010 @ 16:30

Google or should we called them ‘Generous Google’ are proposing to give developers a free Google Nexus One or Motorola Droid if they create an application for their Android platform. This is all good news for developers, … [visit site to read more] Gadget Gift Ideas If you like what you’re reading then learn more about joining our [...]FREE Google Nexus One/Motorola Droid for ...

Fractal Design Black Pearl | Posted on: 03/03/2010 @ 16:13

In the computer industry, cases are a rather hit and miss affair. With some monstrosities such as the forthcoming Thermaltake Ten to the elegant Lian Li cases, we have seen computer chassis come and go. Back in the days of the old ‘Turbo Button’ computer cases were the old drab off-white affair and where lethal to work with; due to the inside if the case being made of razor sharp tin! ...

Comic Book TVs | Posted on: 03/03/2010 @ 16:00

A virtually unknown company called ‘Roundtable Concepts Incorporated’ have created the perfect TV for comic book fans. The private company (established in 2007) have developed a technology which they call i23 which makes use of the 8-10 second delay in powering up TVs in order to show an image, which, as they say on [...]Comic Book TVs is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech News, Reviews and ...

Western Digital SiliconEdge Blue 256GB SSD Review | Posted on: 03/03/2010 @ 14:40

Western Digital (WD) today announced its first consumer-oriented solid state drive (SSD) with the new WD SiliconEdge 2.5-inch SSD family. With sequential read speeds up to 250 megabytes per second (MB/s) and sequential write transfer rates up to 170 MB/s could this be your next SSD? Read on to found out what we think when we give it an in-depth performance review!

Western Digital SiliconEdge Blue 256GB Solid State Drive | Posted on: 03/03/2010 @ 14:20

Western Digital SiliconEdge Blue Review: WD Enters the Consumer SSD Market | Posted on: 03/03/2010 @ 14:10

Late last year Seagate announced its first SSD, and today Western Digital is introducing its first SSD for the mainstream consumer market. We find out who makes the controller and how well it performs....

CeBIT 2010 - ASUS HD5970 ARES Preview | Posted on: 03/03/2010 @ 13:59

I was fortunate enough to get to CeBIT this year, and on the first day I shot over to ASUS to check out the upcoming ASUS HD5970 ARES. As you may well know this is the successor to the MARS card that surfaced last year. Only 1000pcs were made, but they all sold in a very short amount of time which suprised many critics. Their gripe was the RRP and the amount of power that is needed to run the ...

iPad Release Date: March 26 2010? | Posted on: 03/03/2010 @ 13:30

Apple hasn’t officially confirmed this release date for their Apple iPad, however rumours in the tech world suggest that March 26th could be a likely date for us to get our mitts on the must have Apple device of 2010. The Examiner as … [visit site to read more] Gadget Gift Ideas If you like what you’re reading [...]iPad Release Date: March 26 2010? is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech ...

Review: Blackberry Curve 8900 | Posted on: 03/03/2010 @ 11:30

The Blackberry Curve 8900 is perhaps Blackberry's first populist smartphone. With features for novices and veterans alike, it is set to become one of the most popular 'BB' handsets.Review: Blackberry Curve 8900 is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech News, Reviews and Shopping Site - Gaj-It.com

Overclocking Intel's Core i3 530 | Posted on: 03/03/2010 @ 10:50

Now that motherboard BIOSes have matured for Intel's latest Clarkdale CPUs, we taken a return visit to Intel's cheap and cheerful Core i3-530, turn up the voltage and really see what it can do! Inside we've included a step-by-step guide on exactly how to overclock it on a couple of popular motherboards too.

ATI Radeon HD 5670 Review | Posted on: 03/03/2010 @ 10:20

ATI. Radeon. Două "cuvinte" sinonime cu grafica şi entertainment-ul digital, două "cuvinte" ce definesc şi stârnesc pasiuni sau controverse. Astăzi este cazul să ne îndreptăm privirile spre placa video ATI Radeon HD 5670, un produs ce este adresat sectorului mainstream.. oare?

Gateway EC14D07u 11.6-inch Ultraportable Laptop | Posted on: 03/03/2010 @ 10:20

Finally, Reiser4 Benchmarks Against EXT4 & Btrfs | Posted on: 03/03/2010 @ 9:00

There is no shortage of EXT4 benchmarks from comparing this evolutionary file-system's performance on netbooks to how it battles the Btrfs file-system to its performance recession. We have even benchmarked it on USB flash drives and on high-end SSDs. We have also delivered numerous Btrfs benchmarks. In this article though we are finally delivering something that has long been requested and that ...

G.Skill ECO Kit 4 GB PC3-12800U CL7-8-7 | Posted on: 03/03/2010 @ 9:00

G.Skill is offering a full range of P55 compatible memory kits, with the ECO being one of them. As the name implies, the memory aims to deliver the most performance while only requiring a mere 1.35V to run at 1600 MHz CL7-8-7.

FFmpeg 0.5.1 Maintenance Release | Posted on: 03/03/2010 @ 8:50

It was almost exactly one year to the day that FFmpeg 0.5 was released after this major free software project had not encountered a new release in quite a while. Yesterday a new FFmpeg release also made it out the door and it's FFmpeg 0.5.1...

New Open-Source ATI Driver Releases | Posted on: 03/03/2010 @ 8:50

With the Linux 2.6.33 kernel having been released last week where the ATI kernel mode-setting (KMS) DRM code left the kernel's staging area, we knew a new ATI X.Org driver release was imminent. Over the night a new stable DDX driver update has been pushed out for xf86-video-ati as well as a new pre-release for the KMS-supportive 6.13 version that also carries other changes. The xf86-video-ati ...

ASUS P6X58D Premium | Posted on: 03/03/2010 @ 7:42

Often seen as trailblazers, ASUS has released the P6X58D Premium, currently their only board that features USB 3.0 and SATA III, as well as being ready for the upcoming 32nm 6-Core processors. The P6X68D Premium is positioned to be the successor to the P6T going forward in the ASUS product lineup.Let\'s take at a closer look at some of these new features and see if the P6X58D Premium can ...

Indilinx Barefoot Firmware Testing with the RunCore Pro IV SSD | Posted on: 03/03/2010 @ 2:50

AnandTech Giveaway: Win a Lenovo ThinkPad X100e Powered by AMD! | Posted on: 03/03/2010 @ 2:00

We're giving away a brand new ThinkPad X100e! Enter to win!...

Logitech MX-620 Cordless Laser Mouse Review | Posted on: 03/03/2010 @ 1:26

As a worldwide leader in pointing devices, it\'s no surprise Logitech has learned to adapt to the current market and reinvent the mouse each time they release a new product. With the Logitech MX-620 cordless laser mouse, model 910-000240, the company doesn\'t disappoint. But how does it compare with the wide variety of mice that are already available? Benchmark Reviews tests the Logitech MX-620 ...

CyberPower CP1000AVRLCD UPS Battery Backup Review | Posted on: 03/03/2010 @ 1:23

It\'s no secret that our cherished computers and personal electronic devices all depend on electricity. They can\'t live without power, and we feel powerless without them. Conscious of our need for continuous productivity, CyberPower Systems has built an entire battery backup product line designed to supply uninterrupted power to our PCs and HDTVs. So when winter storms come or summer brown-outs ...

ECS A890GXM-A Motherboard | Posted on: 03/03/2010 @ 1:00

Let's take a look on one of the motherboard models based on the new AMD 890GX chipset released by ECS, featuring SATA-600 ports and three PCI Express x16 slots.

Clutter 1.2 Toolkit Released | Posted on: 02/03/2010 @ 23:50

Following a number of 1.1 development releases, Clutter 1.2.0 has been officially released as a stable update to this Intel-sponsored toolkit. Clutter 1.2 brings COGL enhancements, animator class improvements, layout managers, better documentation, and performance improvements. The Clutter 1.2 release announcement can be read on the gnome-announce-list...

CodeWeavers CrossOver Office 9.0 Released | Posted on: 02/03/2010 @ 23:30

CrossOver Office 8.1 came last year, but today CodeWeavers has announced the release of CrossOver Office 9.0. The 9.0 release of this popular software based upon Wine that allows running Windows applications on Linux and Mac OS X, brings a new user-interface and the ability to utilize installation "recipes" when installing new applications from their remote database. More information on the ...

KDE Software Compilation 4.4.1 Released | Posted on: 02/03/2010 @ 23:30

It's been just shy of a month since the release of KDE SC 4.4, but today the 4.4.1 point release for the KDE Software Compilation has been made available. The major highlights for KDE 4.4.1 SC include KMail performance fixes, fixes to Plasma and other desktop widgets, and Konsole fixes. A more complete summary of the KDE SC 4.4.1 changes can be found in the press release...

Luc Creates X.Org Board of Director Summaries | Posted on: 02/03/2010 @ 23:20

Last month we reported on issues within the X.Org Foundation that were raised by Luc Verhaegen over the lack of transparency and issues within this crucial organization that backs the development of the X.Org Server. One of the problems expressed was over the lack of minutes that have not been readily available for the X.Org Foundation Board of Director meetings nor any IRC logs...

XO Skin for iPhone 3Gs Review | Posted on: 02/03/2010 @ 23:00

Need protection for your iPhone that can withstand a Dremel drilling? Take a look at the XO Skin.

Gigabyte 890GPA-UD3H Motherboard Review - AMD 890GX | Posted on: 02/03/2010 @ 22:50

AMD is getting ready to come out with Phenom II X6 six-core processor and they have gone ahead and done a platform refresh of sorts that enhances support for future product and also brings new mainstream features to the market. The result of this is the introduction of ATI Radeon HD 4290 Graphics with the AMD 890GX chipset and a brand new southbridge called the SB850.

Arctic Cooling ARCTIC F12 Pro TC Case Fan | Posted on: 02/03/2010 @ 19:50

As a single functioned object, the humble case fan has to achieve a fine balance between airflow and noise emissions. The perfect ratio is not only difficult to reach but also varies with the specific user group: silent enthusiasts will require lower fan speeds so less noise is produced whereas the hardcore gamer will want as much cooling potential as possible. Arctic Cooling, the thermal ...

Battlefield Bad Company 2 - PC | Posted on: 02/03/2010 @ 18:10

'B' company are back to fight their way through snowy mountaintops, dense jungles and dusty villages.

WildCharge Wireless Charging Pad and iPhone 3G Adapter Case | Posted on: 02/03/2010 @ 16:30

Nokia Cseries Phones Unveiled | Posted on: 02/03/2010 @ 14:30

Nokia Cseries is the latest addition of Nokia ‘Series’ devices to be hitting the market shortly. The Cseries follows on from the same naming pattern as the other ’series’ in this family, which include the Nseries, Xseries and Eseries … [visit site to read more] Gadget Gift Ideas If you like what you’re reading then learn [...]Nokia Cseries Phones Unveiled is a post from: UK ...

Update: PlayStation 3 Network Login Error Sorted! | Posted on: 02/03/2010 @ 12:00

Yesterday we had a flurry of disgruntled PS3 owners who we annoyed that they experiencing problems with … [visit site to read more] Gadget Gift Ideas If you like what you’re reading then learn more about joining our FREE newsletter here. Lucky readers will win some fantastic gadget prizes! Also, check out our recession busting gadgety money saving [...]Update: PlayStation 3 Network Login ...

Asus M4A89GTD Pro/USB Motherboard Review | Posted on: 02/03/2010 @ 11:30

AMD's latest chipset is the first to bring SATA 6Gbps support, but it also seems to bring massive overclockability. We look at the first board from Asus - priced at around £120, it looks like a bargain for getting the most from your Phenom II or Athlon II CPU.

OCZ Technology 60GB Agility Series SATAII SSD Review | Posted on: 02/03/2010 @ 11:00

AMD's 890GX Chipset - Same Graphics, Better South Bridge | Posted on: 02/03/2010 @ 10:40

AMD's 8-series chipsets are upon us and despite the name, all of the innovation is in the south bridge. Graphics performance and feature set are unchanged but are the new South Bridge and SATA controller enough to make this interesting?...

Review: Nokia E72. The Ultimate Suit Accessory | Posted on: 02/03/2010 @ 10:30

Nokia’s popular E71 had long been a main contender for the executive power of the Blackberry, so Nokia thought it would up the ante with its brand new E72 smartphone. Does it have what it takes to replace the Blackberry in your suit pocket? Let’s find out.Review: Nokia E72. The Ultimate Suit Accessory is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech News, Reviews and Shopping Site - Gaj-It.com

Review: Samsung J700. Budget and Beautiful | Posted on: 02/03/2010 @ 9:50

The Samsung J700 has been on the High Street for awhile now and thanks to its recession-busting price, continues to be a popular entry-level phone. But what exactly do you get for your pennies? Let’s find out.Review: Samsung J700. Budget and Beautiful is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech News, Reviews and Shopping Site - Gaj-It.com

Review: HTC Snap. A No Frills Business Phone | Posted on: 02/03/2010 @ 9:50

After the success of the HTC Excalibur, the Taiwanese manufacturer has looked to develop on a winner with a successor, the HTC Snap. So how does this phone stand apart from the executive crowd? Let’s take a look.Review: HTC Snap. A No Frills Business Phone is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech News, Reviews and Shopping Site - Gaj-It.com

Zalman Z7 Plus Computer Case Review @ Tweaknews | Posted on: 02/03/2010 @ 7:28

First of all, the Z7 cases have a distinctive look and profile that sets them apart from most others in their class, particularly the Z7 Plus that we saw this time out. I really like the looks of this case and the cooling performance was quite good, particularly when one considers how quiet it can be by virtue of the side panel fan controller.

An Insight to NVIDIAs Next-Gen ION Platform | Posted on: 02/03/2010 @ 6:50

ASUS M4A89GTD PRO/USB3 Motherboard Review | Posted on: 02/03/2010 @ 6:30

Let's see the performance from one of the most complete motherboards based on the new AMD 890GX chipset, featuring USB 3.0 and SATA-600 ports.

ASUS M4A89GTD Pro/USB3 (AMD 890GX) Motherboard | Posted on: 02/03/2010 @ 6:30

NVIDIA's Next Generation ION | Posted on: 02/03/2010 @ 6:20

Next generation products are always better... just look at Star Trek! At least, that's the theory behind the new NVIDIA ION platform, and it looks like the best thing for your netbook woes starting later this month....

Second Generation NVIDIA ION GPU Announced | Posted on: 02/03/2010 @ 6:20

NVIDIA has just officially announced their next generation of the NVIDIA ION architecture that will now be found in low-power Intel Atom 'Pine Trail' systems. With the NVIDIA ION GPU now having its own dedicated memory, the next generation of ION promises better performance without sacrificing battery life by leveraging the recently announced NVIDIA Optimus technology to dynamically switch ...

XtremeGear HP-1216B | Posted on: 02/03/2010 @ 5:19

The XtremeGear HP-1216B is an HDT tower that some nice aesthetics, but most significantly it can be found for about $30 USD. That certainly caught our attention here and we jumped at the chance to take a closer look at this cooler. So what does $30 get you these days? How well does the XtremeGear HP-1216B cool a highly overclocked CPU? Let\'s find out.

QNAP TS-259 Pro Turbo NAS | Posted on: 02/03/2010 @ 4:00

QNAP has always managed to stay in the forefront of NAS technology. Whenever there's a new processor that is capable of doing more while costing less and taking up less power, QNAP jumps on the technology to create a new model. The new QNAP TS-259 Pro with the Intel Atom processor is a snappy little beast with a very big bite.

PC-Fax Directly from Adobe Acrobat PDF Guide | Posted on: 02/03/2010 @ 1:55

We here at Benchmark Reviews are probably just like you, when we hear \"digital communication\" we think e-mail, Facebook, twitter, or maybe a discussion forum. But there is a form of digital communication that predates all of these: the facimile. There are times when you just have to send a fax. Financial, legal, and medical matters often require that a signed form or letter be sent via fax. OK, ...

Thermaltake V3 Black ATX Mid Tower Case | Posted on: 02/03/2010 @ 1:30

Super light weight and inexpensive! We recently received the Thermaltake V3 Black ATX Mid Tower PC Case to test. While it is not a gaming case or even an overclockers case, it is a case that you can use for an everyday computer that is also very cheap. Now, I have used many Thermaltake products so I expect a lot in sense of quality from them. Read more... ...

FFmpeg Project Announces New Work | Posted on: 01/03/2010 @ 23:20

Since the release of FFmpeg 0.5 last year there hasn't been much information about this media project publicized beyond VDPAU MPEG-4 ASP acceleration and other features, but today there is a new announcement from this free software project. The FFmpeg project has accomplished now work on the Indeo 5 video decoder as well as the audio decoders for AMR-NB, Sipro, MPEG-4 ALS and WMA Voice, complete ...

Britain Piracy Bill May Snuff Public Wi-Fi | Posted on: 01/03/2010 @ 22:30

All around the world, many people enjoy free, open Wi-Fi at internet cafe and other widely used public destinations. In Britain, that sight may vanish, though, if a broad piracy bill passes Britain’s legislative body. The new Digital Economy Bill, a piece of copyright crackdown legislation, would hold owners of open Wi-Fi connections in Britain liable [...]

Intel DH57JG “Jet Geyser” - Intel's First Mini-ITX H57 | Posted on: 01/03/2010 @ 20:40

Intel delivers mini-ITX without the frills and fuss......

Shooting The Moon | Posted on: 01/03/2010 @ 17:10

Here’s a quick guide on how one could enjoy taking pictures of the moon. Don’t be fooled, you don’t need expensive equipment to photograph the moon. Ideally it would be great to have some neat hardware to take photo of the moon, let’s say an full frame camera, a 400mm high quality prime lens, a [...] Related posts:Basic Lens Understanding Knowing Aperture and How To Use It Knowing ...

Asus X58 Rampage III Extreme Motherboard Preview | Posted on: 01/03/2010 @ 16:30

We managed to get our hands on a prototype ASUS Rampage III Extreme motherboard and give you a look at what ASUS has in the works for enthusiasts and gamers. If you loved the previous Rampage Extreme (REX) motherboards then the upcoming R3E won't disappoint. Read on to see what an early prototype can do!

Super Monkey Ball: Step & Roll - Wii | Posted on: 01/03/2010 @ 15:50

Step onto the Wii Balance Board in an all-new party game for the Nintendo Wii.

Thecus N2200 | Posted on: 01/03/2010 @ 15:30

The N2200 is an entry level dual bay NAS. It has a fairly long list of features without making it overly complex to configure, plus it comes at a low price. Since Thecus seems confident about the N2200 we took a closer look at it to see if this is justified.

OCZ Technology’s Vertex 2 Pro 100GB Solid State Disk | Posted on: 01/03/2010 @ 14:20

Mass Effect 2 - PC | Posted on: 01/03/2010 @ 13:50

HEXUS.community members give us their verdict on the epic sci-fi adventure.

PlayStation 3 Larger Models Suffering from Network Login Problems | Posted on: 01/03/2010 @ 12:30

Are you experiencing a “8001050F” login error on your PlayStation 3? Well, it would appear you’re not alone as more owners of the PlayStation 3 console are suffering from the same technical problem. Many people are claiming … [visit site to read more] Gadget Gift Ideas If you like what you’re reading then learn more about joining [...]PlayStation 3 Larger Models Suffering from ...

Bioshock 2 - PC | Posted on: 01/03/2010 @ 12:30

HEXUS.community members give us their verdict on 2K's high anticipated sequel to Bioshock.

Assassin's Creed 2 - Xbox 360, PS3 | Posted on: 01/03/2010 @ 11:10

HEXUS.community members give us their verdict on Ubisoft's clock and dagger action adventure.

Roccat Kone Gaming Mouse | Posted on: 01/03/2010 @ 10:30

How does Roccat's first gaming mouse shape up? Read on to find out...

Supreme Commander 2 Details | Posted on: 01/03/2010 @ 9:50

The game takes place thousands of years in the future. The old Earth Empire that has ruled for so long became split into three factions, fought the Infinite War and then joined forces to fight the Seraphim. But this peace didn’t last, the Coalition leader is assassinated, and hostilities are renewed. You take turns playing one of three Commanders, each one, old friends, and how this friendship ...

Google Nexus One UK Release Date Confirmed as April | Posted on: 01/03/2010 @ 9:50

Google’s mobile phone, the Nexus One is expected to see a UK release date of April this year. According to reports from the … [visit site to read more] Gadget Gift Ideas If you like what you’re reading then learn more about joining our FREE newsletter here. Lucky readers will win some fantastic gadget prizes! Also, check [...]Google Nexus One UK Release Date Confirmed as April is a ...

Windows Phone 7 Series Handset Revealed with Details of Specs and Rumoured Release Dates | Posted on: 01/03/2010 @ 9:20

Image Source: Engadget Windows Phone 7 was … [visit site to read more] Gadget Gift Ideas If you like what you’re reading then learn more about joining our FREE newsletter here. Lucky readers will win some fantastic gadget prizes! Also, check out our recession busting gadgety money saving ideas. Get paid for your old phones – Top 5 mobile recycling [...]Windows Phone 7 Series Handset ...

Intel Core i7-930 CPU Review | Posted on: 01/03/2010 @ 9:20

The original Core i7-920 is the best selling high-end CPU, but as it's now nearing its 18-month birthday Intel has decided it's due for retirement. We check out its replacement, the i7-930. Clocked at 2.8GHz, it's only 133MHz faster than the i7-920 - but thanks to overclocking, it's still the chip to buy.

GLU3 1.0 Expected In About One Month | Posted on: 01/03/2010 @ 9:10

Going back to last April, Intel's Ian Romanick has been working on GLU3 and yesterday afternoon on his blog he has announced some changes. The GLU3 code-base has moved to a new FreeDesktop.org Git repository, there is now a project mailing list, and he expects to finally release GLU3 1.0 within one month or so...

Major Linux 2.6.34 Kernel GPU DRM Updates | Posted on: 01/03/2010 @ 9:00

There's already quite a bit of code that has been merged into the Linus 2.6 Git tree for the Linux 2.6.34 kernel tree, but the first pull request for the DRM (Direct Rendering Manager) code has went in this morning. As was mentioned last week, the "vga_switcheroo" that allows for dual GPU switching / hybrid graphics support on some notebook computers is now being pushed into the mainline kernel. ...

Patriot Valkyrie 2-Bay NAS Review @ Tweaknews | Posted on: 01/03/2010 @ 8:28

Given the fairly large feature set wrapped up in a well constructed, attractive unit, the Valkyrie is a good buy for those in the market for a simple home NAS. It supports up to 4TB of storage and has all the most commonly used functions like an FTP server, print server, media server, and one touch backup to an external device.

Linux 2.6.24 Through Linux 2.6.33 Benchmarks | Posted on: 01/03/2010 @ 7:10

At Phoronix we have been benchmarking the Linux kernel on a daily basis using Phoromatic Tracker, a sub-component of Phoromatic and the Phoronix Test Suite. We launched our first system in the Linux kernel testing farm just prior to the Linux 2.6.33 kernel development cycle and found a number of notable regressions during the past three months. Now with the Linux 2.6.34 kernel development cycle ...

ASUS M4A89GTD PRO/USB3: ushering in AMD's 890GX chipset | Posted on: 01/03/2010 @ 6:10

AMD lays the foundations of the Leo platform with the introduction of its 8-series chipsets. We take a look.

NZXT M59 Classic Series Mid Tower Chassis | Posted on: 01/03/2010 @ 1:40