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XBMC & Broadcom Bring 1080p Decode Upgrade to ill-equipped netbooks, nettops, Apple TVs | Posted on: 30/12/2009 @ 2:20

Have $30? Thanks to the XBMC team and Broadcom you now have a way of upgrading your anemic netbook, nettop, AppleTV or Mac Mini to a HTPC capable of playing back 1080p video. Open source rocks....

The Rise and Fall of the Netbook: Will Apple’s Tablet Become King? | Posted on: 29/12/2009 @ 10:00

As we approach the end of 2009 let us whisk back quickly in history to the end of 2007. Just two years ago Asus launched the Eee PC 700 and 701 and started the netbook revolution. Previously the PC industry had been moving ahead with only one aim, bigger and bigger, faster and faster. Then Asus realised that you don't need a dual core processor with 4GB of memory to read your email. And so they ...

Amazon Kindle Copyright Hacked: PDF Books Up for Grabs | Posted on: 29/12/2009 @ 0:40

In the spirit of giving, hackers have claimed success in cracking copyright protections on Amazon’s Kindle eReader, allowing eBooks to be exported to other devices. The eBooks will take the form of a pdf file, allowing it to be easily shared around the Kindle community and other file supporting devices. Israeli hacker Labba is taking the kudos [...]Amazon Kindle Copyright Hacked: PDF Books ...

Verizon HP Mini 1151NR Netbook Review | Posted on: 23/12/2009 @ 20:10

Review HP Mini 1151nr netbook with wireless broadband access that is being offered in the US by Verizon.

Zotac MAG Review | Posted on: 22/12/2009 @ 22:34

The ZOTAC Mini All-In-One Giant really is a little marvel. As we\\\'ve seen while it\\\'s certainly not a gaming machine it does offer a great deal for those wanting the reduced clutter of an all in one machine (bar an optical drive) that offers the AV capability of a much larger machine. The very impressive ZOTAC Mini All-In-One Giant. Like it\\\'s ION brethren before it we have seen ...

Thermaltake Massive23 ST Notebook Cooler | Posted on: 21/12/2009 @ 19:40

Cool, Quiet and Efficient! Almost every household has at least one laptop nowadays and heat is the worst enemy of any computer. So to keep your laptop cool, you will need to get a nice notebook cooler like the Thermaltake Massive23 ST. Read more... (http://www.bayreviews.com/computers/335-thermaltake-massive23st-laptop-cooler)

Cooler Master Choiix Air Through Stash Notebook Cooler | Posted on: 21/12/2009 @ 19:31

Notebook coolers are a great accessory because often have the best cooling around and can get quite warm. While there are plenty of different variations out there, Cooler Master's Choiix Air Through Stash adds external storage to its list of features and packages it all in a stylish and quiet design

Cooler Master Choiix Air Through Stash Notebook Cooler | Posted on: 20/12/2009 @ 3:50

Notebook coolers are a great accessory because often have the best cooling around and can get quite warm. While there are plenty of different variations out there, Cooler Master's Choiix Air Through Stash adds external storage to its list of features and packages it all in a stylish and quiet design.

Popcorn Hour C-200 HD Media Player Video Review - HD audio finally done right! | Posted on: 17/12/2009 @ 19:40

ASUS Laptops: Going for the Gold | Posted on: 15/12/2009 @ 7:00

We've reviewed quite a few laptops from ASUS over the years; some were good and some were merely okay. The latest mobile salvo from ASUS changes what we expect from laptops… and what we expect to pay. They target different market, but the ASUS UL80Vt and G51J both hit the mark....

Cryo PC Tetrad | Posted on: 14/12/2009 @ 19:15

Cryo PC are one of the gaming system manufacturers plugging away in the shadow of the giants, but they seem to put together some nice pieces of kit; for not too high a price either. Today we\'re looking at a machine called the Tetrad, which promises good performance, in a quiet and well put together machine. Of course every single gaming PC manufacturer says that, so it needs to be put to the ...

ASUS UL80Vt-A1 Thin and Light Notebook Review | Posted on: 14/12/2009 @ 14:50

The ASUS UL80Vt-A1 notebook redefines ultraportable notebooks with new power boosting features. Free yourself from power cords and start exploring with up to an amazing 12 hours of all-day battery life. Powered by the ultra-low-voltage Intel Core 2 Duo processor SU7300, 4GB of DDR3 DRAM, ASUS GraphiX Boost switchable graphics, and exclusive Turbo33 technology, the UL80Vt-A1 takes you further than ...

Virgin Media Freedom Netbook Video Review | Posted on: 10/12/2009 @ 12:50

Today we are looking at the Virgin Media Freedom netbook. This particular netbook comes free when you sign up to a Virgin Media broadband package and comes supplied with an Intel Atom N270 1.6GHz processor, 1gb ddr2, 120gb hard drive and integrated sound and graphics. It’s perfect for travelling with but be warned it’s quite [...]

Acer Aspire 5738PG-6306 15.6-inch Touch Screen Notebook | Posted on: 09/12/2009 @ 12:10

Dell Releases Ultra Low Voltage Business Laptop – Vostro V13 | Posted on: 08/12/2009 @ 14:10

Dell has released details of their new laptop aimed at small and medium businesses. The new Vostro V13 uses what is known as an Ultra Low Voltage (ULV) processor. These processors offer better performance than the processors traditionally found in netbooks and are better suited to laptops. But because they use less power than traditional laptop processors, they generate less heat and the battery ...

Rock Xtreme 790 Laptop Review | Posted on: 08/12/2009 @ 8:20

If you're a fan of big old cars with monstrous engines then you might want to check out Rock's X790 laptop. It's English, but its hefty chassis features a fully-fledged Intel Core i7-920, making this stately machine the fastest laptop we've ever seen.

Acer Aspire 5738DG-6165 15.6-inch 3D Notebook | Posted on: 07/12/2009 @ 5:00

Rosewill RNA-7700 Silent 220mm Notebook Cooling Stand | Posted on: 06/12/2009 @ 15:50

Keep your laptop from overheating with the Rosewill RNA-7700 Notebook Cooling Stand. This innovative laptop accessory features a silent 220mm fan that circulates the air around the hottest area of your laptop. The powerful fan is rated at 100CFM and can spin up to 550RPM. Best of all, your experience won’t be spoiled by sound since the fan operates at a quiet 16dBA.

Coolink LapChilla Notebook Cooler Review | Posted on: 06/12/2009 @ 8:30

There are so many laptop coolers on the market that we really can't keep track of them. All of them have some sort of cooling mechanism by the way of fans, but they all differ greatly in different respects. Some are quiet, some are metal, some have speakers, some offer additional storage, but I have never encountered the "one cooler to rule them all". Coolink has produced their entry into ...

ColcaSac Macbook Pro Notebook Case Sleeve | Posted on: 05/12/2009 @ 13:50

Everyone wants to be different and inspiring! That is what ColcaSac is counting on with their ColcaSac line of laptop sleeves for the Macbook and Macbook pro line. With security and protection in mind, they deliver a product that is quite different and unique than any other sleeve we have seen!

Dragon Age: Origins Review (PC, PS3, 360) | Posted on: 05/12/2009 @ 8:50

Bioware’s new epic, dark fantasy RPG has been receiving a lot of attention lately. The game’s marketing team has hit the internet hard and you would practically have to be blind to miss all the online ads for the game. This is a special case in which all the hype and pomp is very much deserved.

FSP NB S90 90-Watt AC notebook adapter with switchable voltage | Posted on: 03/12/2009 @ 21:50

Happy Day After Thanksgiving to you, or maybe Happy Black Friday! Have you ever lost the power supply for you laptop or netbook? They can be rather expensive to replace can't they? Have you ever thought it would be great to have a spare power supply, maybe so you can leave one at home and one at the office so you didn't have to carry one with your everywhere? Do you have more than on laptop or ...

Cryo Quad desktop PC system | Posted on: 01/12/2009 @ 11:20

If you\'re looking for a brand new, high performance PC for Christmas, but don\'t fancy building a system from scratch and overclocking it yourself, then chances are you\'ll want to go to a respected system builder to do the job at the right price for you. This is where Cryo PC comes into the equation, offering up a range of heavily overclocked, performance-oriented systems to suit a wide range ...