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ASUS P7P55D Deluxe - Pictorial Preview | Posted on: 28/07/2009 @ 23:30

Another day, another P55 motherboard preview although technically it is just a pictorial preview due to NDA requirements. I know, this is fast becoming a been there, done that event as it seems only ASUS and Gigabyte are currently previewing boards. However, this should change as MSI, ASRock, EVGA, Biostar, and even ECS have some interesting products...

Do Mouse Grips Work? | Posted on: 25/07/2009 @ 21:28

Mouse grips are always an added bonus when using your computer, whether it’s to help improve your accuracy whilst playing PC Games, help work effectively or just improve general computer comfort. The PCXMODS Grips seem to be a very good addition to any mouse. I tested them using a Logitech V220 mouse, Battlefield 2 and a couple of online games.

Windows 7 Pricing and Preorder Details | Posted on: 25/07/2009 @ 14:30

Microsoft has announced all of the pricing details for new and upgrading to Windows 7, which has a release date of October 22, 2009. The prices are either at or below what Microsoft charged for Windows Vista and is also giving people a significant discount for preordering, which starts today.

Microsoft Office 2010 Technical Preview | Posted on: 25/07/2009 @ 14:30

Microsoft has made available their Office 2010 technical preview to invite only participants and we were lucky enough to obtain one. Office 2010 is the successor to Microsoft's Office 2007, which changed the way Office looks with the ribbon. Office 2010 is not in its final stages by any means, but there are plenty of new features to be excited about.

ASUS M4A785TD-V EVO - 785G Preview | Posted on: 24/07/2009 @ 23:50

We recently previewed the 785G chipset and had to stop testing as the early beta drivers were not mature enough to provide a full performance analysis. We have since received two updated sets of drivers and are glad to report that significant progress has been made in enabling a variety of features missing in the first set. However, a full NDA is in effect...

Intel X25-M G2: Dissected and Performance Preview | Posted on: 22/07/2009 @ 23:10

The first internal pics and a full performance preview of Intel's brand new 34nm X25-M G2 SSD. This thing rocks....

Intel's 34nm SSD Preview: Cheaper and Faster? | Posted on: 21/07/2009 @ 16:00

Today Intel announced its new 34nm SSD lineup with lower prices and better performance. While we await the arrival of our drive, we spend some time discussing the specs of the new drives including the promise of TRIM support with Windows 7....

A-Z of Classic Games - Part I | Posted on: 21/07/2009 @ 10:51

It`s a labour of love that has taken over four years to complete but, unlike Duke Nukem Forever, the magnum opus is now complete and Elite Bastards A-Z of classic retro games is now finished. To celebrate and share our choices which take in some of the best truly retro games ever released, today we`re re-releasing the first part of this A-Z, taking in the letters A to M. Look out for part two and ...

Asus P7P55D Evo LGA-1156 Motherboard Preview | Posted on: 20/07/2009 @ 2:00

In the first Preview on eTeknix we are proud to introduce the first LGA-1156 motherboard in the UK, the Asus P7P55D Evo, which is designed to use the new Lynnfield processors that Intel will hopefully be releasing in a few months time. The first of these should be Core i5 750 clocked at 2.66 GHz [...]

GIGABYTE GA-P55-UD6 Motherboard Preview | Posted on: 17/07/2009 @ 8:20

Microsoft Office 2010 Technical Preview | Posted on: 14/07/2009 @ 15:50

Microsoft has made available their Office 2010 technical preview to invite only participants and we were lucky enough to obtain one. Office 2010 is the successor to Microsoft's Office 2007, which changed the way Office looks with the ribbon. Office 2010 is not in its final stages by any means, but there are plenty of new features to be excited about.

Windows 7 Upgrade Details, Patch Tuesday, iPhone in China, & Cheap iPhone 3G’s | Posted on: 12/07/2009 @ 19:10

With today being the last day you can pre-order Windows 7 Upgrade discs for 50% off the retail price, many questions have loomed about who qualifies for these upgrade licenses. Microsoft previously said that to install the Windows 7 final version with an upgrade license, you must have a licensed and activated version of either [...]

ASUS Eee PC 1005HA Seashell Netbook Preview | Posted on: 12/07/2009 @ 15:00

ASUS has been a dominating player in the netbook market with their well-established Eee PC line. In this economy, being able to purchase a portable PC for less than $400 is a welcome option for those already pinching pennies. ASUS has shipped us their latest Seashell Eee PC, the 1005HA. Sporting a 10.5 hour battery life, an Intel Atom N280 processor and a multi-touch trackpad, the 1005HA could be ...

Command and Conquer 4 PC Game Release Information | Posted on: 09/07/2009 @ 13:50

Electronic Arts spilled the beans yesterday about the new Command & Conquer 4 during a twitter by EA's UK PR team, all before the news release even hit the wire. EA responded today and released the press release about the new game which will be the final installment of the Tiberium series. "Command & Conquer is a powerful franchise with an amazing 15-year legacy. We are thrilled to bring the ...

ASUS P7P55D EVO - Picture Preview | Posted on: 09/07/2009 @ 4:10

Ahhh…. summer is upon us and so is a new Intel product release in the near future. The Lynnfield processor series and P55 chipset will be arriving in the next couple of months. As such, we are already receiving various P55 motherboard samples from a variety of companies for early first looks and opinions. We really do not have anything new to...

Xbox 360 | Left 4 Dead 2 Hands-On Preview | Posted on: 08/07/2009 @ 11:11

We went hands-on with brand new content from Valve's zombie horror sequel. While Left 4 Dead 2 was one of the biggest hits at this year's E3, the post-event backlash has almost threatened to overshadow the game itself. Despite the hostility from its usually loyal fan base, developer Valve decided to let us play even more of the game upon its visit to London yesterday. We wasted no time putting ...