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Apple Event: September 9th | Posted on: 31/08/2009 @ 23:40

Apple has announced they will be holding a “rock and roll” themed media event on September 9th. The slogan for the event is “It’s only rock and roll, but we like it”, which hints that this event may be music-oriented. It has been speculated that Apple will be upgrading its iPod Touch MP3 player to [...]

Sunbeamtech Core-Contact Freezer CPU Cooler | Posted on: 31/08/2009 @ 23:30

Sporting a massive heat sink and 120mm fan, the new Core-Contact Freezer CPU cooler gets put through it's paces here in our review. We will also be taking a look at their LGA1366 retention bracket. Read more...

Mesa Slowly Picking Up OpenGL 3 Support | Posted on: 31/08/2009 @ 23:30

Intel's Ian Romanick has announced on the Mesa3D development list that he has made available an arb_sync branch of Mesa. As implied by its name, this branch implements support for the GL_ARB_sync extension, which just officially debuted with OpenGL 3.2...

Review: LG GD900 Crystal – Are We Seeing Things Crystal Clear? | Posted on: 31/08/2009 @ 21:30

In a highly competitive market, selling a 'standard' mobile phone is just not good enough. Manufacturers are more frequently trying to offer something inspiring and unique in their effort to please the millions of mobile phone users who are ready to ditch their old mobiles for a shiny new model. With things hotting up from a vast array of mobile phone manufacturers, it would seem that LG are ...

Thermaltake ISGC-200 CPU Cooler Review | Posted on: 31/08/2009 @ 18:30

We reviewed Thermaltake ISGC-200 CPU cooler, with a 92 mm fan as a filling for "sandwich" made with two heatsinks. Check its performance out!

Apple iPod Event Confirmed For September 9th | Posted on: 31/08/2009 @ 18:00

Apple today confirmed a special invitation-only event being held at the Yerba Buena Center for Arts Theater in San Francisco California on September 9th, 2009. This is the same location as Apple's Worldwide Developer Conference held each year and has been place that Apple has unveiled its latest and greatest new products. Invited press members received an email of the place and time that it ...

Steelseries Ikari Optical Gaming Mouse | Posted on: 31/08/2009 @ 17:30

Steelseries präsentiert mit der Ikari Optical Gaming Mouse einen Nager der einen guten Halt, leichte Bedienung sowie allem voran präzises Klicken verspricht. Durch das geringe Gewicht soll sie leichtfüssig über Oberflächen gleiten und durch ihre Form soll sie für Links- und Rechtshänder geeignet sein. Weiter soll die Maus auch bei High-Sense- sowie Low-Sense-Spieler für ...

BlackBerry Tour 9630 (Verizon) Cell Phone Review | Posted on: 31/08/2009 @ 17:30

Review of the BlackBerry Tour 9630 cell phone available from Verizon, which comes with a real keyboard.

SoundMagic PL30 In-ears | Posted on: 31/08/2009 @ 17:10

SoundMagic is one of the few brands out there dedicated to making quality in-ears that are affordable as well. Today we take a look at their PL30 in-ears which boast a mighty bundle and good sound quality to boot. Being priced at $25 they provide amazing value in the IEM segment.

Microsoft Office 2010 Build 4417 Surfaces | Posted on: 31/08/2009 @ 16:10

A new build of the upcoming Microsoft Office 2010 suite from Microsoft has leaked and this time it has a build number of 14.0.4417.1000. Build 4417 seems to add a lot of new visual user interface tweaks, with new colors and the Backstage interface has been finalized it seems with additional functionality and interface tweaks. [...]

ALSA 1.0.21 Released With Many Driver Updates | Posted on: 31/08/2009 @ 15:10

With it being a few months since the release of ALSA 1.0.20, it's now time for the ALSA 1.0.21 update. The ALSA driver package update (finally) brings the Creative X-Fi Linux driver officially along with a horde of updates to the other drivers and more. The Creative X-Fi driver for the Advanced Linux Sound Architecture has improved a fair amount over the past few months and is certainly better ...

Thecus M3800 NAS Stream Box - Total Media Storage | Posted on: 31/08/2009 @ 13:00

The Thecus M3800 NAS device was designed to be your total media storage and playback solution. Featuring HDMI, component, and AV out, the M3800 can play digital content directly through your existing home theater system. The M3800 supports multiple file formats including WMV9 and VC-1, and even supports 1080P for playback on today's high-definition displays.

MSI NGTX275 Lightning Review | Posted on: 31/08/2009 @ 12:20

MSI has applied its lightning technology to the GTX275. We've put it through its paces to see if it can add more pizazz to the equation than the MSI NGTX260 we looked at in July.

Can Ubuntu 9.10 Outperform Mac OS X 10.6? | Posted on: 31/08/2009 @ 11:10

Back on Friday we published Mac OS X 10.6 benchmarks and found it to offer some terrific performance improvements, but at the same time, there were a few notable regressions. Apple engineers have been working hard at pushing technologies like Grand Central Dispatch (GCD), OpenCL, full 64-bit support, and other changes to their OS X stack to bolster its performance capabilities and reduce the ...

Robbery Suspects Found With “Find My iPhone” | Posted on: 31/08/2009 @ 9:40

You’ve seen them annoying adverts on the tellybox, “track your partners whereabouts” they say, “do you suspect they’re cheating?” or something pretty similar where they use your phone’s signal to track someone else’s. But here the “find my iPhone” feature in MobileMe actually came to good use. Now it is surely a moment that every ...

Snow Leopard’s Big Arrival! | Posted on: 31/08/2009 @ 8:10

This weekend was a big one for Apple, as on friday (28th August) Snow Leopard was released. By now as the weekend has passed you should of had chance to play around with it if you’ve been lucky enough to get your hands on a copy. Gaj-It would like to ask you what you think [...]Snow Leopard’s Big Arrival! is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech News, Reviews and Shopping Site - ...

Review of the Zalman VF2000 LED Hybrid VGA/CPU Cooler | Posted on: 31/08/2009 @ 8:00

Summary: Zalman’s first hybrid cooler, the VF2000 LED is an interesting product to say the least, it can cool either a CPU or a GPU. In this review we will take a look at what it can do, both as a VGA and CPU cooler. The great competition on the cooler market has greatly benefited consumers. [...]

GIGABYTE GA-GC330UD Mini-ITX - Dual Core Atom Tested | Posted on: 31/08/2009 @ 7:40

The SSD Relapse: Understanding and Choosing the Best SSD | Posted on: 31/08/2009 @ 4:30

The third major SSD article on AnandTech is here. We go back and try to better understand how these SSDs work, how their performance is evolving and how TRIM is going to change everything going forward. If you read The Anthology, this is the SSD update you've been looking for. ...

Back to School 2009 – Futurelooks’ Guide to Technology That Can Make Learning Easier | Posted on: 31/08/2009 @ 4:00

OpenCL Support Atop Gallium3D Is Here, Sort Of | Posted on: 30/08/2009 @ 22:10

OpenCL is present in NVIDIA's Linux driver as well as the just-released Mac OS X 10.6, but there is support for the Open Computing Language coming forward in the open-source world through the Gallium3D driver infrastructure. Back in February we heard a goal of having OpenCL in Gallium3D by this summer and then in May we heard that it was hopefully soon along with an OpenGL 3.1 state tracker. ...

This Week: New Releases, Desktop Fun, Gaming | Posted on: 30/08/2009 @ 22:10

This week at Phoronix most of the new content was related to new software releases, enhancements to the Linux desktop, and Linux gaming. In fact, it was a particularly great week in the free software world with all of the happenings. Back on Tuesday, Red Hat released Fedora 12 Alpha, which brings a huge number of changes...

Galaxy Geforce GTS 250 512MB GDDR3 Graphic Card Review | Posted on: 30/08/2009 @ 16:10

Of the many GTS250 that I’ve come by so far, I must say that this one looks most appealing to me. Does this card perform as good as it looks? This review was made possible by Galaxy The Appearance The card, strikingly beautiful with it’s blue and black theme. The cooler appears to be made of aluminium, with [...]

Corsair Re-launches Dominator GT Ultra-Performance DRAM Modules | Posted on: 30/08/2009 @ 12:00

Corsair® Re-launches Dominator GT Ultra-Performance DRAM Modules - Implements changes in materials and qualification to bring Hyper-based overclocking modules back to market - Fremont, CA. July 22, 2009 — Corsair®, a worldwide leader in high-performance computer memory, power supplies, and flash memory products including solid-state drives, today re-introduced the popular ...

Mad Catz announce limited edition Street Fighter IV range of accessories | Posted on: 30/08/2009 @ 12:00

Arcade FightStick: Tournament Edition Limited to 500 Unit Run and Fight Pad Limited to 1,000 Unit Run San Diego, July 20, 2009 Mad Catz® Interactive, Inc. (AMEX/TSX: MCZ), a leading worldwide third-party interactive entertainment accessory provider, today announced a Limited Edition ‘Comic-Con’ Street Fighter IV Arcade FightStick: Tournament Edition and Street Fighter IV Fight ...

New ATX mid tower: Enermax Staray | Posted on: 30/08/2009 @ 12:00

New ATX mid tower: Enermax Staray available from now on Smart Case with Brilliant Cooling After the bestseller Chakra and the ultimate gaming case Phoenix Neo Enermax brings a stylish and solid entry-level case onto the market: Staray combines successfully the consequent user-friendliness and the first-class cooling concept of predecessor series. In matter of [...]

AMD Set to Enable Ultimate Visual Experience for Consumer PCs with Windows 7 | Posted on: 30/08/2009 @ 12:00

- AMD Congratulates Microsoft on the RTM Milestone of Windows 7- SUNNYVALE, Calif. – July 22, 2009 AMD (NYSE: AMD) today congratulates Microsoft Corp. on the Release-to-Manufacturing of the Windows 7 operating system. Working with Microsoft, AMD has focused on addressing customers’ top computing priorities such as superior visual experience, better PC entertainment, a stable ...

Anti-Vibration Fan Frame with Magnetic Attachment System | Posted on: 30/08/2009 @ 12:00

Anti-Vibration Fan Frame with Magnetic Attachment System Sharkoon Anti-Vibe Magnetic: vibration-eliminating fan frame with securing magnets for easy and flexible installation in computer cases / 80mm and 120mm fans / SRP starting at 4,99 euros Sharkoon presents an anti-vibration frame for case fans that attaches itself with magnets. The Sharkoon Anti-Vibe Magnetic isolates fans from the [...]

Stop losing your kit with an Orb Bluetooth Headset | Posted on: 30/08/2009 @ 11:10

Due early 2010, the Orb Bluetooth Headset transforms into a rather swish ring when not it use (no worry about loosing it in the bottom of your bag) and looks slinky and cool when you do actually twist it from circle to ergonomically designed wave and hook it onto your ear.Stop losing your kit with an Orb Bluetooth Headset is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech News, Reviews and Shopping Site - ...

Review: MSI 790FX-GD70 | Posted on: 30/08/2009 @ 10:40

The recent CPU wars have caused somewhat of a war for motherboard manufacturers, each releasing their new socket mobos to coincide with the release of the top spec processors. We have got our grubby mitts on a review sample of the new mobo from MSI, sporting the latest AMD 790FX chipset for the new Phenom II processors, the surprisingly named 790FX-GD70.Despite the relentless majesty of Intel's ...

Review: A2B Multibox 6T | Posted on: 30/08/2009 @ 10:40

With analogue switchover well under way in the UK, the Multibox offers a convenient way of converting an entire building's TVs to receive digital broadcasts.The Multibox 6T by A2B Electronics is made to go in an attic or cupboard rather than be on show. The box connects to the main roof aerial of any building and when first activated it auto-tunes six built-in digital tuners to a pre-set list of ...

ASUS Xonar HDAV1.3 Slim Audio Card | Posted on: 30/08/2009 @ 1:00

Over the course of this review, my opinion of the Xonar HDAV1.3 Slim has gradually improved alongside the software and drivers. Initially I wasn't very impressed, but could see the potential. With each updated version of the drivers and player I've become just a little more comfortable with the card. I'm happy to say that today I'm extremely satisfied with its performance.

Intel Core i7 870 @ InsideHW | Posted on: 29/08/2009 @ 20:52

Benchmark results of new Intel Core i7 870 (Lynnfield) CPU did appear a month ago along with some announcements about new CPUs (Core i7 870, Core i7 860 and Core i5 750) and new chipset (P55). We managed to get our hand on fully functional configuration based on Intel Core i7 870 CPU paired with Gigabyte GA-P55-UD5 motherboard...

A New Development Release Of GNOME Shell | Posted on: 29/08/2009 @ 20:30

GNOME 3.0 will not be rolling out until the first half of 2010, but work is already underway on this major GNOME update that is the first to bring some radical changes in a long time. One of the major components of GNOME 3.0 is the GNOME Shell...

Warsow Update Delivers New Maps & More | Posted on: 29/08/2009 @ 19:40

While most open-source games still lack the graphics quality and features that the latest proprietary game engines support within retail games that are backed by the large studios, their quality has been improving as with their artwork and other characteristics. As an example of this, Warsow 0.5 made it out this week with a horde of new features and improvements. Warsow 0.5 introduces new ...

*World Exclusive* Mushkin UltimateFX GeForce GTX 295 | Posted on: 29/08/2009 @ 13:56

*First Look* - This is a product from one of the godfathers of PC hardware manufacture. Mushkin are a legend in the high performance memory business. Here we have something that i hope will be rather special as they are entering the VGA market with a bang! Here we have the new single PCB \\\'UltimateFX GeForce GTX 295\\\'... one of the very fastest graphics cards on the market right now.

Sharkoon Anti Vibe Magnetic Fan Frame | Posted on: 29/08/2009 @ 13:53

Recently, Sharkoon has made a very different fan mount from the competition. Although it is made of silicone like most vibration dampening solutions, its installation is much simpler. In fact, the Sharkoon Anti Vibe Magnetic is secured to the metal computer case with magnets. It is also a full-sized frame. Therefore, clearance in a computer case for tools is not needed because no tools are needed.

BlizzCon 2009 - Recap & Review | Posted on: 29/08/2009 @ 13:00

BlizzCon 2009 came as fast as it went. The news Blizzard dropped on us last week during their 4th BlizzCon from the Anaheim Convention Center was very exciting and definitely delivered the thirst for previews and fun that we all have come to expect from BlizzCon. Read on to see our recap on this years event.

Review: Shuttle X50 | Posted on: 29/08/2009 @ 9:20

Touchscreen computers like this Shuttle X50. They're the future, right? Last year, out at Nvidia's Nvision conference in Santa Clara we saw some fantastic examples of display technology in a Minority Report style. We've also got Windows 7 on the very imminent horizon, which is promising all kinds of touchscreeny loveliness. So you can expect lots of machines rocking up in the near future - last ...

Corsair Obsidian 800D Full Tower Chassis | Posted on: 29/08/2009 @ 6:40

Mac OS X 10.6 Brings Serious Performance Gains | Posted on: 29/08/2009 @ 4:10

While our focus at Phoronix is on testing hardware under Linux, we remain friendly and interested in other BSD and UNIX operating systems too, including Mac OS X . With the launch of Mac OS X 10.6 "Snow Leopard" we have been particularly interested in it considering the technological advancements that have been made in this update thanks to their large focus on improving the performance of Mac OS ...

Sungale ID800WT Digital Photo Frame | Posted on: 29/08/2009 @ 0:00

With digital photo frames becoming more and more prevalent, the features they offer are starting to become more varied. The ID800WT from Sungale is unique in that it not only displays photos, but also has integrated Wi-Fi, among other features.

Skype 2.1 Beta Brings New Features To Linux | Posted on: 28/08/2009 @ 23:10

For anyone that extensively uses Skype on Linux, you will probably want to head on over to the Linux Skype Developer page to fetch the latest beta. Skype has just rolled out the first 2.1 beta (2.1.0.47 Beta) of the Linux Skype client, which adds several new features and also brings a number of fixes and other improvements. The new Skype Linux features are high quality video codec support, ...

CUPS 1.4.0 Printing Server Brings New Interface | Posted on: 28/08/2009 @ 22:50

On the same day as the release of the Mac OS X 10.6 operating system, which contains many printing improvements among its new feature set, the Apple-owned CUPS project has come out with version 1.4.0. CUPS 1.4 offers improvements to its web interface (including a brand new look), CUPS DDK tools, Bonjour printing support, many scheduler improvements, and over 67 other changes. The CUPS 1.4.0 ...

Gigabyte GA-P55M-UD2 - P55 uATX Goodness for Under $105 | Posted on: 28/08/2009 @ 22:30

We will finish up our P55 previews this weekend with a couple of new boards from ASUS and Biostar. In the meantime, I just wanted to comment on the Gigabyte GA-P55M-UD2. I have over a dozen P55 boards here with several more arriving shortly. Already, two motherboards have risen to the top in regards to overclocking performance and a couple of boards have...

Lenovo All-in-One Showcase (and Introducing the C100) | Posted on: 28/08/2009 @ 21:30

Lenovo showcases their All-in-One range of computers at The Apartment, The Curve. One thing I really hate about The Apartment for having events is that it’s a really dark place – dark, as in black walls and all. Anyway, the event was held on 27th August and the crowd that turned out surely wasn’t a disappointment. [...]

Thermaltake Max4 3.5" SATA HDD Rack | Posted on: 28/08/2009 @ 19:10

Hard drive racks are something that many people associate with servers or primarily business related applications, but they're much more useful than most people know. Personally I've used an HDD racks for a few years now as I like the ability to swap my hard drives out as need be. At this point in time I'm so accustomed to using them, I couldn't live without one. In my setup I use the rack for my ...

OCZ StealthXStream 400 W Power Supply Review | Posted on: 28/08/2009 @ 18:30

Today we decided to review an inexpensive entry-level 400 W power supply from OCZ's StealthXStream series. Is it worthwhile buying this product? Check it out.

MSI HD 4890 Cyclone SOC 1 GB GDDR5 | Posted on: 28/08/2009 @ 16:40

MSI's HD 4890 Cyclone SOC is the fastest model of the Cyclone Series. It comes with clocks of 1000 MHz / 1000 MHz out of the box and uses a huge heatpipe cooler to keep the card cool. As an extra feature a native HDMI connector has been added in case you want to connect the card to your big TV screen.

Visiting the Beijing Computer Market... and causing trouble (August 2009) | Posted on: 28/08/2009 @ 16:10

Review: Acer F900 HD | Posted on: 28/08/2009 @ 15:50

The F900 HD is the second smartphone from Acer since it acquired phone manufacturer E-Ten last year and is a smart-looking handset. The 3.8-inch screen is bettered in size by some of its rivals on the market, but it still offers impressive clarity, with deep and bright colours. It's great for watching fi lms on, although we found clips often stuttered to a halt and you'll have to lower video ...

Two New Ions: ASUS AT3N7A-I and ASRock Ion 330 | Posted on: 28/08/2009 @ 15:00

ASUS and NVIDIA gave us a chance to preview the world's second mini-ITX Ion motherboard: the AT3N7A-I. We took this opportunity to round up the three DIY Ion platforms on the market today from ASRock, ASUS and Zotac. If you want an Ion, we'll help you find the best one....

BenQ Joybee GP1 Mini Projector Review | Posted on: 28/08/2009 @ 14:00

The BenQ Joybee GP1 Mini Projector is a palm-sized pocket projector designed to keep you entertained wherever you go. This mini projector is LED-lit and can display images up to 80 inches with a resolution of 858 x 600. It also comes with an integrated 2W speaker, so it really is portable.

Skullcandy Full Metal Jacket Earbuds | Posted on: 28/08/2009 @ 13:21

We take a look at the Skullcandy Full Metal Jacket model today - billed as no-holds-barred ear buds with an attitude to match. Read on for our listening results.

Review: Maximum DUO AMBQ 24 | Posted on: 28/08/2009 @ 11:50

This large device combines a quad LNB with a 'monoblock' able to simultaneously receive two satellites spaced apart by 4.3°, courtesy of a pair of accurately spaced feedhorns. It was designed for hassle-free reception of the Astra clusters at 19.2°E and 23.5°E, but similarly spaced satellites are fair game too. Thanks to all those outputs, four receivers (or two dual-tuner PVRs) in ...

VGA Arbitration Code Hits The X Server | Posted on: 28/08/2009 @ 11:50

The Linux VGA Arbiter, which has long been talked about and gone through several revisions, is finally approaching the point of entering the mainline kernel and as of last night was committed to the X Server and PCI access library. The VGA Arbiter fixes the problem where multiple graphics cards with legacy VGA interfaces could get sent the wrong data if there are multiple X Servers in use...

Slackware 13.0 Released With 64-bit Support | Posted on: 28/08/2009 @ 11:50

The developers behind the Slackware distribution have announced the release of version 13.0. With this major update, Slackware now finally has a complete port to 64-bit packages, while still continuing to support x86 too...

Facebook 3.0 App Reaches iPhone | Posted on: 28/08/2009 @ 11:30

If you’re addicted to updating your status, tagging photos or seeing who’s piped your score on Bejeweled Blitz, then you’ll be pleased to hear that the Facebook App for the iPhone has been revamped to make poking someone even easier. Still available for the bargain basement price of … [visit site to read more] Facebook 3.0 App [...]Facebook 3.0 App Reaches iPhone is a ...

New 200 Watt Computer Speakers And A New Digital Boombox for iPods From Altec Lansing | Posted on: 28/08/2009 @ 10:10

Altec Lansing, the people who provided the loudspeakers for the Woodstock Festival in 1969, have launched two new products. The first is a 200 Watt three-piece home speaker system called the Expressionist Ultra (MX6021) and the second is the MIX (iMT800), a digital boombox for iPhones and iPods.New 200 Watt Computer Speakers And A New Digital Boombox for iPods From Altec Lansing is a post from: ...

Review: Hanns G HH251HP | Posted on: 28/08/2009 @ 10:00

The Hanns.G HH251HP panel we're reviewing here punches below the standard price-point for 24inch monitors and gives you another inch of displaying goodness into the bargain. Screen real estate is always a bonus and, with the HH251HP displaying at a native resolution of 1920x1080, you've got a whole load there for your computing pleasure. This widescreen nature means that in productivity, gaming ...

Asus M4A785TD-V Evo Review | Posted on: 28/08/2009 @ 10:00

After something a full ATX motherboard with integrated graphics that doesn't break the bank? The Asus M4A785TD-V Evo is based on AMD's new 785G chipset, and also has 128MB of DDR3 sideport memory.

Review of Tacens Fero notebook cooler | Posted on: 28/08/2009 @ 9:20

Summary: The Tacens Fero is aiming to become one of the best laptop coolers in the market and it is really doing a good job. With its four 60mm fans it produces a strong air flow without emitting too much noise.     Heat emissions have always been an issue with laptops and the constant race towards higher [...]

Lian Li PC-X2000 | Posted on: 28/08/2009 @ 8:20

Lian Li präsentiert mit dem PC-X2000 ein extravagantes Gehäuse mit klaren Linien. Zirka neun Kilogramm leicht, besticht es mit schwarz eloxiertem, gebürstetem Aluminum von höchster Verarbeitungsqualität. Die Seitenteile weisen eine Wandstärke von zwei Millimetern auf und sind mit geräuschdämmendem Material ausgestattet. Die verschiedenen Features wie Lüftersteuerung, ...

Genius SW-T2.1 1800 Speaker Review | Posted on: 28/08/2009 @ 5:40

So when you look for a new set of computer speakers what do you look for? Do you look for good sound quality and nothing else matters, or do you look for some speakers that have looks that match the good sound quality of said speakers. Well if you are the type who looks for the good looks and good sound then why not take a look at the Genius SW-T2.1 1800 Stylish Touch 2.1 Speaker System. With ...

MSI GeForce GTX 260 Lightning Graphics Card | Posted on: 28/08/2009 @ 5:30

Corsair Flash Voyager GT 128 USB pen-drive review. | Posted on: 28/08/2009 @ 4:10

Corsair marries capacity with speed, but at what cost?

Linux 2.6.31 Kernel Is Ready With -RC8 Release | Posted on: 28/08/2009 @ 2:00

Linus Torvalds has announced the release of the Linux 2.6.31-rc8 kernel this evening, which he expects will be the last release candidate before this quarterly Linux kernel update goes gold in just over one week. Linux 2.6.31-rc8 doesn't bring any particularly interesting fixes, but just small corrections around the kernel. In the Linux 2.6.31-rc8 release announcement, Linus mentions he will be ...

PTS Bardu Makes Its Alpha Debut | Posted on: 28/08/2009 @ 1:40

Just in time for our extensive benchmarking of Apple's Mac OS X 10.6 "Snow Leopard" operating system tomorrow, we have christened the first alpha release of Phoronix Test Suite 2.2 (codenamed "Bardu"). Laid out a few days ago were some of the Phoronix Test Suite 2.2 features that are already implemented like the ability to recover from test runs (when the system crashes or fails), support for ...

Skullcandy Full Metal Jacket Earbuds Review | Posted on: 27/08/2009 @ 23:30

We take a look at the Skullcandy Full Metal Jacket model today - billed as no-holds-barred ear buds with an attitude to match. Read on for our listening results.

Compiz 0.9 Finally Approaches, Beta Coming | Posted on: 27/08/2009 @ 20:50

It has been a while since last talking about the Compiz compositing manager with their last v0.8 release coming some six months ago, but in fact things have remained busy and now they are finally approaching the 0.9 release in the coming months. As we reported last year and at the start of this year, Compiz Fusion is being dropped, Compiz++ came about as a rewrite of Compiz in C++ and also ...

Verbatim 2-Disk RAID External Hard Drive 2TB @ InsideHW | Posted on: 27/08/2009 @ 18:27

Verbatim has storage devices in their product portfolio for some time now, but this is their first external RAID hard drive. Obviously Verbatim team didn\'t waste time and energy on creating some fancy name for this device, and instead focused their creativity on features. Idea behind this device is simple and it can take care of your data storage worries for foreseeable time in the future…

Genius EasyPen i405 4" x 5.5" Graphics Tablet | Posted on: 27/08/2009 @ 17:20

When it comes to input devices we've got a lot of choices out there, especially when it comes to mice, but there are other options for input, such as tablets, or graphics tablets as they might be called. The graphics tablet is for much more than drawing, they can be very handy for just generally making life easier to do certain tasks, like presentations and hand signing a document. When signing ...

Noctua NH-C12P CPU Cooler Review | Posted on: 27/08/2009 @ 17:20

We tested Noctua NH-C12P, an horizontal CPU cooler with six heatpipes and a 120 mm fan. Will it provide a performance similar to ts "brother" NH-U12P?

Seasonic S12D Series - Press Release | Posted on: 27/08/2009 @ 17:00

We have always been a big fan of Seasonic power supplies, especially their 300W to 430W units for HTPC duties. Seasonic recently introduced their new S12D series geared for the enthusiast market. They are available now at Newegg. The full press release is provided below. "To offer computer users a more stable and efficient solution to cope with...

Mac OS X Snow Leopard: What's New? | Posted on: 27/08/2009 @ 16:50

Apple's latest version of their operating system, Mac OS X 10.6 (Snow Leopard), goes on sale this Friday. As its name suggests, Snow Leopard is a refinement of its previous Leopard 10.5 OS, offering performance and functionality improvements. Apple has made upgrading from Leopard a snap and cheap too, with an upgrade version costing only $29 for Intel-based Macs running Leopard.

Canonical Unveils The Ubuntu Software Store | Posted on: 27/08/2009 @ 16:50

Beyond pushing out a new graphical boot screen just before the feature freeze went into effect for Ubuntu 9.10, Canonical released the first public version of their own app store, previously codenamed AppCenter, but now known as the Ubuntu Software Store (or software-store as its package is called). Canonical does have some grand plans for the Ubuntu Software Store and in this article we have ...

Review: Fujitsu LifeBook M2010 | Posted on: 27/08/2009 @ 15:40

Fujitsu's first netbook – the Amilo Mini UI 3520 – was a usable and likeable device, but struggled to stand out from the crowd. Its successor – the M2010 – certainly seems more successful, but the jury's still out. The early model we got our hands on showed real promise. Its glossy red chassis and curved hinge add style, but the bulky design means this isn't the ...

In Win F430 PC Gaming Chassis Review | Posted on: 27/08/2009 @ 15:31

Sports cars and performance go hand in hand, Gamers and enthusiasts liken their PC to performance hotrods all the time; whether it be the speed in which super pi can be completed as being likened to a drag race or “pimping” out your case much like Xibit and his boys do to cars. Thus far I have not personally seen any chassis made specifically for the car enthusiast in mind aside from ...

Review: Asus Eee PC Seashell 1101 | Posted on: 27/08/2009 @ 15:30

The Eee PC 1101 is the latest addition to Asus' Seashell range, which focuses on extreme portability and usability. It is the largest machine in the range, as it boasts an 11.6-inch screen, although it also features an extremely impressive 470-minute battery life. While the panel isn't the brightest we've seen, it is very detailed thanks to the 1366 x 768 pixel resolution. It is LED backlit which ...

Review: PC Nextday Zoostorm Fizzbook Bang | Posted on: 27/08/2009 @ 14:50

After the success of the Fizzbook Go and Spin, PC Nextday has returned with a new Fizzbook netbook called the Bang (£299 inc. VAT). Like its predecessors, the Bang is designed with children in mind and proves itself a capable and suitable machine for six to 14-year-olds. The 8.9-inch screen is very bright and detailed, thanks to its 1024 x 600-pixel resolution, and children should have no ...

Review: Packard Bell dot s | Posted on: 27/08/2009 @ 14:50

The dot s is Packard Bell's 10.1-inch netbook. Unlike its larger brothers, the dot m and dot m/a, it stays safely in known netbook territory by featuring an Intel Atom processor and running Microsoft's Windows XP operating system. As with the dot m, the sample we reviewed was a pre-production unit so we were not able to provide full benchmarking results, such as battery life testing. The ...

Review: Medion Akoya Mini E1312 | Posted on: 27/08/2009 @ 14:50

The Akoya Mini E1312 is Medion's largest netbook and features the rare but increasingly popular 11.6-inch screen size. This makes it a very comfortable netbook to use and it is certainly worth a look for those in the market for a larger machine. The 11.6-inch screen size is increasing in popularity, as it strikes a good balance between 8.9 and 12-inch panels. The screen here provides great colour ...

Review: Acer Aspire One D250 | Posted on: 27/08/2009 @ 14:40

The Acer Aspire One D250 is an extremely portable machine. Not only is it one of the thinnest netbooks we've seen but, for a system boasting a 10.1-inch screen, it's also very light. Weighing just 1kg, this a great netbook for frequent travellers. As we've come to expect from the Aspire One line, the 10.1-inch screen is good and the 1024 x 600-pixel resolution screen is detailed enough for ...

Review: Asus Eee PC 1005HA | Posted on: 27/08/2009 @ 14:40

When Asus' original Eee PC Seashell 1008HA appeared, we were bowled over by the machine's incredible size and usability. Asus has now created an even more portable model, by producing the 1005HA which features a slightly bulkier chassis, but also a better 6-cell battery. In our opinion, the extra size has been worth it. The new battery provides 357 minutes of life, meaning true all-day usability. ...

Review: Gigabyte T1028 | Posted on: 27/08/2009 @ 14:40

Gigabyte's netbook range is quite small compared to its rivals, but its two flagship products include unique designs that stand out from the crowd. The T1028 – also known as the Touch Note – is its touchscreen model and proves to be something of a mixed bag. The 1.4kg chassis features a bulky design and isn't as sleek as many other models on the market. As a result, it doesn't feel ...

Review: HP Mini 2140 | Posted on: 27/08/2009 @ 14:40

HP's flagship netbook is the extremely smart Mini 2140. Crafted from brushed aluminium and silver plastics, it certainly makes a visual statement, but performance is sluggish due to the fact it runs Windows Vista. The 10.1-inch screen is bright and produces strong colours. It is encased beneath a sheet of glossy plastic which runs edge to edge. While it looks great, screen reflections are greatly ...

Review: Lenovo IdeaPad S10-2 | Posted on: 27/08/2009 @ 14:40

An upgrade of the S10e, rather than a complete overhaul, the IdeaPad S10-2 builds on its predecessor's success by adding some new features. The 10.1-inch screen is exceptionally bright, produces great colours, and is great for viewing pictures and movies alike. The screen's 1024 x 600 pixel resolution is detailed enough, and produces sharp images, suitable for viewing and editing intricate ...

Ubuntu 9.10 Gets A New Splash Screen, Not Plymouth | Posted on: 27/08/2009 @ 14:20

Introduced last year with Fedora 10 was Plymouth, a project to replace the aging Red Hat Graphical Boot (RHGB) software. From the start, Plymouth leveraged kernel mode-setting to provide a flicker-free boot process and a splash screen that would run at the panel's native resolution...

Antec Mini P180 | Posted on: 27/08/2009 @ 14:17

Antec’s Performance One chassis range has evolved greatly over the years from the original P180 which has then taken on a series of updates, revisions and improvements with the latest edition being the P183. Due to these cases being compatible with all form factor motherboards up to and including ATX, the chassis are understandably large and spacious. With this in mind, Antec created ...

Microsoft Officially Slashes Xbox 360 Prices | Posted on: 27/08/2009 @ 11:40

As we predicated, and as everyone knew, Microsoft has officially cut the prices of its XBox 360's to better compete with Sony's recently price slashed and more slim 120GB PlayStation 3. Microsoft will be discontinuing the Xbox 360 Pro which was originally priced at $299 and will now be priced at $249 to get rid of the model more quickly. The Xbox 360 Arcade will remain at $199 but the Xbox 360 ...

Apple To Launch New iPods September 9 | Posted on: 27/08/2009 @ 11:30

Word is out that Apple plan to launch a new range of iPods in the merry pre-Christmas month of September, so if you’re not sure what to get the girlfriend this year, start telling her that her current iPod is out of date now. Our recent post on the new Apple To Launch New iPods September 9 is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech News, Reviews and Shopping Site - Gaj-It.com

Tech myths exploded | Posted on: 27/08/2009 @ 11:10

Everyone knows plenty of tech related myths, be it that you have to remove your memory stick properly or that a certain dictator was going to use PS2's to launch missiles. Check which ones are true, and which ones are total fluff.Tech myths exploded is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech News, Reviews and Shopping Site - Gaj-It.com

Review: TomTom XL Live Europe | Posted on: 27/08/2009 @ 10:10

The TomTom XL Live Europe (£220 inc. VAT) is a mid-range satellite-navigation device that's crammed with features. With access to TomTom's Live services, the company intends this device to be used regularly, and not just when you're going somewhere new. The most impressive feature Live offers is real-time traffic updates, with each of the units featuring integrated Vodafone SIM cards and ...

Moneual Moncaso 972 HTPC case review | Posted on: 27/08/2009 @ 10:10

Thinking of going to town on a top end home theatre PC? Then check out the Moncaso 972 case. With an all black anodised aluminium chassis, integrated 7 inch touch screen and space for full size ATX components we find out if this is the ultimate HTPC case.

20 Days Left To Enter Your Innovation for the ‘iawards’; Innovate, Inspire, In Britian | Posted on: 27/08/2009 @ 9:30

The deadline for entries to the UK government backed iawards is approaching rapidly. Aiming to recognise and celebrate the best British achievements in science, innovation and technology, the iawards are backed by Science and Innovation Minister Lord Drayson and leading entrepreneur James Caan. The deadline for entries for the awards is … [visit site to [...]20 Days Left To Enter Your ...

Spotify Makes More Money Than iTunes For Universal! | Posted on: 27/08/2009 @ 8:40

Universal Music Sweden has admitted this week that Spotify actually makes more money for them than iTunes does. “In five months from the launch, Spotify became our largest digital source of income and so passed by iTunes”, said Per Sundin, managing director of Universal Music. It’s not been that long since Spotify might be closing down. [...]Spotify Makes More Money Than iTunes ...

Cooler Master Hyper N620 CPU Cooler Review | Posted on: 27/08/2009 @ 8:10

Apple’s Latest Ads Respond To Microsoft! | Posted on: 27/08/2009 @ 8:10

Apple has started to air two new “Get A Mac” ads featuring Justin Long as “Mac” and John Hodgeman as “PC”. They have continued to target Microsoft’s aggressive Laptop Hunter ads which focused solely on Mac’s higher pricing than comparably equipped PC’s. One of the new ads called “Top of the Line”  features famous actor ...

An End To Unencrypted Digital Cable TV and the HTPC? | Posted on: 27/08/2009 @ 5:40

For those of you with cable TV service, for some time now you've been witnessing the slow transition of cable TV from a pure analog service to a pure digital service. With cable systems finally at their limits for bandwidth, within the last year the cable companies have finally begun what has been dubbed the "analog reclamation" - removing analog channels...

Gigabyte Booktop M1022: Merging Netbooks and Nettops | Posted on: 27/08/2009 @ 5:30

Gigabyte's latest netbook offering seeks for convergence between netbooks and nettops by including a docking station and a few other extras. We look at how well it meets the needs of these two differing markets....

Checking In On Ubuntu Karmic's Boot Time | Posted on: 27/08/2009 @ 5:20

By the time Ubuntu 10.04 LTS rolls around next April, Canonical is interested in seeing Ubuntu boot on an Intel Atom netbook (specifically the Dell Mini 9) in less than ten seconds. These incredibly fast boot time goals even led Canonical to decide against investing more time in enhancing the boot experience with Red Hat's Plymouth. Canonical has already come close to achieving this with the ...

Bolt HD Movie Review | Posted on: 27/08/2009 @ 4:50

Enermax Revolution 85+ 1050W | Posted on: 27/08/2009 @ 4:43

The Enermax Revolution 85+ 1050W power supply us a beast that appears to have plenty of grunt under the hood. It even looks like a brute, with a surprisingly edgy aesthetic that is complemented by some impressive features and performance claims. Let\'s take a look at the beast and see if it can meet our expectations.

Snow Leopard Antimalware, Adobe Not Supporting 10.6 & Microsoft Ad Mess | Posted on: 26/08/2009 @ 23:30

Screenshots from Apple’s upcoming Snow Leopard (OS X 10.6) show an antimalware feature built into the software. Apple’s posted screenshots show a security feature detecting a Trojan in a file downloaded from the Internet in Safari. The new operating system from Apple will be released this Friday. Adobe has announced that they will not be supporting [...]

The OS Wars | Posted on: 26/08/2009 @ 22:20

The grass isn’t greener on the other side of the fence. It just seems to be human nature to want your grass … and theirs! We don’t just want our share of the business that is out there, we want our unfair share. That’s certainly true of the PC/CE/communications industry. It’s even more fun when you’re tweaking the biggest bear in the forest. Apple ...

There's No Good Time To Lose Your Data | Posted on: 26/08/2009 @ 22:20

Say storage and people immediately think of a hard or flash drive…tape…optical media. In other words, bit buckets to hold your digital stuff. Until that inevitable fateful day. Like ours… First, the 2TB drive on your office server won’t boot up. It’s dead. Ten skilled people sit on their hands, wondering how they’re going to meet their deadlines. ...

Cooler Master SNA 95 RP-095-D19A-A1 | Posted on: 26/08/2009 @ 19:37

The purpose is simple: offer a universal notebook adapter with widespread compatability with nearly all notebook computers in use today. It\'s the sort of product that fits in nicely on store shelves at your local electronics store or computer repair shop. The Cooler Master SNA 95, which stands for Slim Notebook Adapter and totals 95W of nominal output power, includes everything needed inside one ...

Panasonic UJ-875A Slim Optical Drive | Posted on: 26/08/2009 @ 19:36

Benchmark Reviews recently reviewed the SilverStone SUGO SST-SG06B Case, and supplied with that product was the SST-SOD01 kit. As was mentioned in that review, the case supports only slim optical drives. The SST-SOD01 slim drive kit we received is actually the Panasonic UJ-875A Slim Optical Drive manufactured for SilverStone. Since many of you will undoubtedly be looking to purchase the SUGO SG06 ...

Razer Arctosa USB Gaming Keyboard | Posted on: 26/08/2009 @ 19:34

The Arctosa Gaming Keyboard is one of Razer\'s entry-level enthusiast peripherals to help gamers get into the world of high-end keyboards. It is a keyboard with many of the advanced features that you expect on a gaming keyboard, but with a price that wont break the bank. With such features as fully programmable macro keys and anti-ghosting technology, just to name a few. Benchmark Reviews is ...

NZXT Sentry 2 Touchscreen Fan Controller | Posted on: 26/08/2009 @ 19:30

Benchmark Reviews has the pleasure of testing NZXT\'s newest fan control: the Sentry 2 Touchscreen Fan Controller. A step up from the Sentry 1 and a worthy stable mate for the Sentry LX. The Sentry 2 is a different approach to the same problem. A more elegant solution to a problem that has plagued computer enthusiasts since their earliest days; fan noise. With it\'s touchscreen controls it\'s ...

Cooler Master Sileo 500 Computer Case | Posted on: 26/08/2009 @ 19:27

Boasting sound-dampening foam, anti-vibration HDD mounts, and two silent-running 800RPM 120mm fans, the Sileo 500 is an interesting break from Cooler Master\'s usual chassis design. A long-time manufacturer of high-end gaming cases, it appears Cooler Master is now adding silent computing to their arsenal. Benchmark Review will take a closer look at the RC-500-KKR3-GP model and finds out if the ...

SilverStone SUGO SST-SG06B mini-ITX Case | Posted on: 26/08/2009 @ 19:24

Smaller, quieter, greener. These are the new key words of the industry. Computer components are reducing their size and their footprint. The next wave of computer enthusiasts isn\'t looking for that full tower monster case with LED lighting. They want sleek and slim, lean and trim. Benchmark Reviews takes a look today at the SilverStone SUGO SST-SG06B mini-ITX case. When you read mini-ITX, ...

Update On Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard Benchmarks | Posted on: 26/08/2009 @ 18:40

As we mentioned earlier this week, we will be providing Mac OS X 10.6 benchmarks on launch day (well, potentially the morning after, depending upon timing). This week has been very busy in preparations for this article along with last minute work on the Phoronix Test Suite to add in a few more Mac-compatible test profiles and other work for Snow Leopard. The popular video-cpu-usage test profile ...

Hyperdesk Star Trek: The Original Series Hypersuite | Posted on: 26/08/2009 @ 18:00

Space the final frontier ……. OK, I had to say that – it’s a Star Trek review. Growing up in the seventies and eighties I fondly remember watching Star Trek. It was action, adventure and cool futuristic tech. Many modern devices are analogous to the devices used in Gene Roddenbery’s created universe. Modern cell phones can trace their inspiration to the ...

Revisiting Linux Part 1: A Look at Ubuntu 8.04 | Posted on: 26/08/2009 @ 17:10

After a long delay, it's time to revist Linux. To start things off, we look at at Ubuntu 8.04, the latest Long Term Stable release of the popular operating system from Canonical...

Xbox 360 | Tropico 3 First Impressions | Posted on: 26/08/2009 @ 15:31

 We caught up with El Presidente's shady dealings in this latest instalment to the colourful series. In Tropico 3, you reassume the role of dictator El Presidente, a position that affords you ultimate control of a banana republic from the height of the Cold War to the 1990s. Tropico 2 eschewed the Cold War for a pirate theme, however, current publisher Kalypso is taking us back to a ...

PC | Supreme Commander 2 Updated Hands-On | Posted on: 26/08/2009 @ 15:31

We got a first look at the Xbox 360 version and the new mini-experimental units at GamesCom 2009. After taking a break to work on Space Siege and Demigod, Gas Powered Games is bringing us another dose of the sci-fi real-time strategy game Supreme Commander, and what we saw at GamesCom 2009 certainly looks promising. Supreme Commander 2 is set 25 years after the original, and the team has made ...

PC | Star Trek Online Updated Impressions | Posted on: 26/08/2009 @ 15:31

 Cryptic's massively multiplayer sci-fi adventure is getting closer to launch, and we checked it out at GamesCom. Set in the year 2409 (Stardate circa 86645.315), Star Trek Online kicks off 30 years after the events in Star Trek Nemesis, in the prime timeline rather than in the new timeline created by the events in the 2009 Star Trek film. Things aren't good in the 25th century: the ...

NZXT Cryo LX Aluminum and Thermaltake Massive 23 ST Notebook Cooler Round-Up Review | Posted on: 26/08/2009 @ 15:31

We do a lot of mobile computing accessories here at OverclockersHQ most of the stuff we review has to do with your average laptop user that is a casual laptop user or uses it for business purposes. The reason there is such a glut of products on the market for this type of user is because this type of user is the largest audience to appeal to; what about laptop gamers? There are some serious ...

Coolermaster HAF 922 | Posted on: 26/08/2009 @ 14:12

The Cooler Master HAF series began with the 932 which evoked mixed opinions among users and enthusiasts. The second edition in the series, with a similar imaginative name, the 922, has been adjusted a little making it into a slightly smaller Mid Tower chassis as well as allowing a price drop in the region of $20. The difficulty in judging a case is that there is not a set of benchmark scores ...

Review of the Genius EasyPen i405 Graphics Tablet | Posted on: 26/08/2009 @ 14:10

Genius EasyPen i405: The pen is mightier than the mouse. Genius never ceases to surprise us with efficient, high-quality products with competitive features and prices. This time we will take a look at a very effective product for lovers of digital imaging, the EasyPen i405.   Introduction A drawing tablet is becoming every man’s gadget. We believe it’s a [...]

Samsung B3310: QWERTY Goes Quirky | Posted on: 26/08/2009 @ 13:40

It looks like one of those pixelated pocket diaries that you got when you were 10, and I’m not sure if anyone above that age bracket will be unembarrassed enough to pull this out of their pocket to send a text. The Samsung B3310 has hit the streets of France and will go on sale [...]Samsung B3310: QWERTY Goes Quirky is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech News, Reviews and Shopping Site - ...

X Server 1.6 Lives On With Another Release | Posted on: 26/08/2009 @ 12:40

X.Org 7.5 that will bear X Server 1.7 has already been delayed multiple times. The latest release schedule promised it a week ago, but there hasn't even been a single pre-release or development snapshot to date...

ASUS Crosshair III Formula Motherboard Review | Posted on: 26/08/2009 @ 12:00

The Republic of Gamers consists only of the best of the best and the ASUS Crosshair III Formula motherboard is no exception. With support of AMD AM3 processors up to 140W and top notch features like SupremeFX X-Fi audio, the Crosshair III Formula motherboard is about as good as it gets when it comes to the AMD 790FX/SB750 chipset combination.

MESH Slayer Elemental desktop system | Posted on: 26/08/2009 @ 11:15

Looking for a new pre-built desktop PC system and working with a budget of around £1,000? MESH believe they have just what it takes to make you part with your money in the form of their Phenom II powered Slayer Elemental. Is it worthy of consideration? We check it out.

BackPack for your iMac- simple! | Posted on: 26/08/2009 @ 11:10

Sometimes there comes along a gadget so simple, you have to stop for a moment and go 'huh...'. Such is the case with the BackPack by Twelve South. Designed to clip onto the back of your iMac or Apple Cinema Displays monitor, it's basically just a heavy gauge steel shelf for, well, anything you fancy plugging into your computer. BackPack for your iMac- simple! is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech ...

SteelSeries 5H v2 Gaming Headset Review | Posted on: 26/08/2009 @ 10:54

SteelSeries are a company who specialize in professional gaming gear. Dominating their product portfolio more so are their gaming headsets. One such headset which is popular among many professional gamers worldwide is their 5H v2 headset. Featuring a pull-out microphone, XL ear cushions and a custom engineered soundscape for gaming, it certainly sounds promising. Let’s see if it’s ...

Galaxy GeForce GTS 250 1GB review | Posted on: 26/08/2009 @ 10:10

Galaxy is an Nvidia partner that's been cranking out graphics cards in the States for years. With a plan to move to the UK in the pipeline, we got in their GeForce GTS 250 1GB to take a look at the approaches the company takes to making its products stand out from the crowd.

ASUS M4A78T-E | Posted on: 26/08/2009 @ 8:30

Mit dem M4A78T-E präsentiert ASUS ein DDR3 Mainboard mit onboard Grafikkarte. Somit kann man zu Beginn erst einmal auf eine Grafikkarte verzichten und erst später eine solche dazu kaufen. Dies macht das Board vor allem für Einsteiger sehr interessant die Stück für Stück ihr System aufbauen/aufrüsten wollen. Durch den Support von CrossFireX kann man selbst einen waschechten ...

Wolfenstein - Xbox 360, PS3 | Posted on: 26/08/2009 @ 8:30

Annihilate the Nazi war machine in the next installment of the critically-acclaimed Wolfenstein series.

All aboard the Pirate Bay, again. | Posted on: 26/08/2009 @ 8:10

The Pirate Bay has been in all sorts of trouble with the Swedish authorities again, and yesterday it was thought to be curtains for the internets leading torrent tracking site. After the sites ISP, Black Internet, had cut them off from the public at large, by orders of the Stockholm district court. The Pirate Bay found a new supplier that would accept their traffic, and after a shaky start, they ...

Patriot Torqx 128GB | Posted on: 26/08/2009 @ 4:35

The Patriot Torqx SSD features some impressive performance claims. We have heard several manufacturers boast about their products and top performance numbers, and a few have delivered but a few have not, so forgive us if we are a bit skeptical. So we are pitting the Patriot Torqx today against some of the fastest SSDs on the market and see just how well it can live up to those claims.

Revisiting Linux Part 1: A Look at Ubuntu 8.04 | Posted on: 26/08/2009 @ 4:00

After a long delay, it's time to revist Linux. To start things off, we look at at Ubuntu 8.04, the latest Long Term Stable release of the popular operating system from Canonical...

TRENDnet TPE-80WS 8-Port Power Over Ethernet Web Smart Switch | Posted on: 26/08/2009 @ 3:20

Intel's X.Org Driver Update Brings 7 Fixes | Posted on: 26/08/2009 @ 2:40

The Intel X.Org 2.8 driver was released last month, but now those developers working on this DDX driver have issued their first point release for this quarterly driver update. The xf86-video-intel 2.8.1 driver brings seven fixes to this Intel graphics processor driver, while all new features and other work are going into what will eventually become xf86-video-intel 2.9 later this year. The ...

A Guide to Completely Google-lizing Your Nokia Smartphone | Posted on: 26/08/2009 @ 1:50

NZXT Apollo @ InsideHW | Posted on: 25/08/2009 @ 22:12

NZXT is relatively new company (founded in 2004) but their products are always designed in an non-orthodox way. Their cases always look like a fusion between standard and modded chassis. We got their Apollo model that belongs to Crafted series and NZXT describes it as “the perfect combination of cooling, value and design”. Lot of water has gone under the bridge since this chassis was ...

Antec Basiq BP500U Power Supply Review | Posted on: 25/08/2009 @ 21:10

Today we decided to review a mainstream 500 W power supply from Antec, Basiq BP500W. Will it survive our tests? Check it out.

Intel P55 Launch Activities - We want your opinion! | Posted on: 25/08/2009 @ 19:50

As the P55 platform release (official) date fast approaches, we want to know your opinion on a few subjects. ...

Project : Mobira Dataman | Posted on: 25/08/2009 @ 19:30

"Tutorial" on how to mod a 25 years old mobile phone to work as a HTPC.

Ubuntu's Firefox May Gain JPEG 2000 Support | Posted on: 25/08/2009 @ 18:20

JPEG 2000, the image file format that has been around for nearly a decade and offers better compression performance and greater flexibility in the code-stream that can allow for higher quality photographs compared to a traditional JPEG, may get a boost on the Linux desktop. JPEG 2000 hasn't seen much adoption in large part because of the lack of web browsers that natively support this JP2 ISO ...

South Korea Satellite Launch Fails To Reach Correct Orbit | Posted on: 25/08/2009 @ 17:21

South Korea launched its first rocket into space today but the mission which was to put a satellite into a specific orbit, failed. The satellite did not reach the intended orbit South Korean officials said. The launch vehicle named, Korea Space Launch Vehicle-1 blasted off early Tuesday as millions watched it live on TV and thousands watched at the launch site. "The satellite exceeded its planned ...

NASA Space Shuttle Discovery Launch Delayed By Weather | Posted on: 25/08/2009 @ 16:50

NASA has postponed the August 25th launch of the space shuttle Discovery until August 26th because of a quick last-minute storm that had formed near Cape Canaveral. There are three other launch windows over the next few days and NASA has given the launch this week a 96% chance of having a successful one. This STS-128 mission will deliver over 7 tons of cargo, food, and supplies to the ...

MSI N260GTX Lightning Black Edition 1792MB GDDR3 Graphic Card Review | Posted on: 25/08/2009 @ 16:11

Never thought my first experience on a GTX260 would be on such a high spec version. This review was made possible by MSI Malaysia The Appearance A sleek looking black PCB card with brushed metal heatsink bezel and shiny heatpipes. Here’s a closer view of it. The card requires 2x PCI-E power connector for power feed. Notice also [...]

Western Digital WD TV Mini Media Player Video Review – Where's my HD? | Posted on: 25/08/2009 @ 16:10

Review: Sony VAIO VPC-W11S1E | Posted on: 25/08/2009 @ 15:41

It has taken Sony a long time to release its first netbook and the result is the VAIO VPC-W11S1E/W. The standout feature is its 10.1-inch screen. The 1366 x 768-pixel resolution is the sharpest we've seen on a panel of this size. Image quality is truly stunning with fantastic colour and contrast. The machine's design is very impressive and it looks exactly like a scaled-down version of Sony's ...

Fedora 12 Alpha Released With New Features | Posted on: 25/08/2009 @ 15:40

It's arriving a few days late, but Fedora 12 Alpha has just made it out into the world. Red Hat's Jesse Keating announced the release of Fedora 12 Alpha (which goes under the codename of Constantine) is now available to early adopters and those interested in trying out this very early release of the next Fedora release. Last week we were able to try out an early version of Fedora 12 Alpha and ...

Review: Dell Latitude 2100 | Posted on: 25/08/2009 @ 15:30

After the success of its Inspiron Mini netbooks, Dell has aimed its next release at the education market. Sold under Dell's corporate Latitude brand, the 2100 is a tough and usable netbook with a range of unique features. Available in a choice of colours, the textured rubber casing prevents scratches and makes it easy to hold. The chassis is quite bulky, but removable handles and shoulder straps ...

Xi2, Multi-Pointer X Support For FreeGLUT | Posted on: 25/08/2009 @ 15:10

Support for X Input 2.0 with Multi-Pointer X capabilities can currently be found in the latest Git master code for the X Server and related libraries, while it will appearing in desktop Linux distributions once there is the X.Org 7.5 release. To become more useful, Xi2/MPX support needs to be picked up by the different tool-kits and other libraries so that the applications can become more ...

Sumo Lounge Omni | Posted on: 25/08/2009 @ 14:50

While nearly all of our Linux benchmarking work at Phoronix is automated through the Phoronix Test Suite, it is still grueling and time-intensive work to setup all of the test systems, handle the management of the testing, and of course writing all of the articles and news posts. As a quick break from all of our Linux hardware testing and software benchmarking, the folks at Sumo Lounge asked to ...

Shadowgrounds: Survivor Finally Goes Gold | Posted on: 25/08/2009 @ 14:50

Shadowgrounds: Survivor is a game from an independent Finnish-based game studio that was supposed to come to Linux last year around the second quarter, but then it was stuck in limbo for several months until this January we found out that LGP is now porting Shadowgrounds: Survivor. A month after that we showed this game running on Linux thanks to their closed beta program, but finally this game ...

Ultimat Roundup | Posted on: 25/08/2009 @ 13:37

While many people would be more than willing to splash out upwards of £50 on a gaming mouse and even more on a gaming keyboard, not so many see the need in purchasing a gaming mouse mat. However it can truly make a difference, not only in terms of performance, but in terms of comfort too. With that in mind, Ultimat sent over a few different mats for yours truly to take a look at. The ...

AeroCool Vx-E - Performance Gaming Case Review | Posted on: 25/08/2009 @ 13:31

The AeroCool Vx-E mid-tower chassis is marketed as a "value added" performance gaming case. For builders on a budget, will this be the case to bring performance and style at a basement price? Have a look at the article and see if it's a contender.

Xbox 360 | Bayonetta Updated Impressions | Posted on: 25/08/2009 @ 12:01

We saw more of Bayonetta's story, characters, and weapons in an all-new demo at GamesCom. When we last saw Bayonetta, the titular demon witch with the killer hairstyle was being played on the E3 show floor. PlatinumGames' Hideki Kamiya had a brand new demo in store for us at GamesCom 2009.

Xbox 360 | Lips: Number One Hits Hands-On | Posted on: 25/08/2009 @ 12:01

We got to play the new version of Lips alongside producer Keichi Yanno, who walked us through all the latest features. While we enjoyed the original Lips, we certainly felt that it had more potential. The wireless microphones were great, but they weren't accurate enough, and shaking them to play instruments seemed rather pointless. Lips: Number One Hits seems to fix these issues: it's more ...

PC | Guild Wars 2 Impressions | Posted on: 25/08/2009 @ 12:01

The debut trailer was unveiled at GamesCom 2009, and ArenaNet was on hand to provide some more juicy details. Fans of Guild Wars have been patiently waiting for a full-blown sequel to the free-to-subscribe massively multiplayer online role-playing game, and from what we saw in its debut trailer, it certainly looks worth the wait. Guild Wars 2 takes fans back to the fantasy world of Tyria and ...

PC | Shattered Horizon Hands-On Impressions | Posted on: 25/08/2009 @ 12:01

 No one ever said gravity was required in an online first-person shooter. Shattered Horizon is an intriguing online shooter that seems poised to grab attention, not because of what it adds to the genre, but for what it takes away. Set in space after a mining disaster on the moon has sent rock fragments big and small across the galaxy, its gameplay is entirely zero-gravity. Without gravity ...

PC | FIFA Manager 10 Impressions | Posted on: 25/08/2009 @ 12:01

FIFA Manager 10 takes the series online for the first time, and best of all, it's going to be subscription-free. While EA's FIFA Manager may not be as popular as Sega's Football Manager in the UK, the game dominates in its native Germany. This year, FIFA Manager is set to ship with an online game mode for the first time, which will require no subscription fee to play. We managed to get a first ...

Xbox 360 | Forza Motorsport 3 Updated Impressions | Posted on: 25/08/2009 @ 12:01

Microsoft shows off a new part of the career mode geared toward a different type of Forza player. One look at the GamesCom 2009 show floor and you can tell that Microsoft is expecting big things from Forza Motorsport 3 when it arrives in the European market. Approximately one-third of its entire booth was dedicated to Turn 10's upcoming racing sim, with racing seats, steering wheels, and ...

Aero Cool VX9 Pro, VXE, And VXR Gaming Chassis Review | Posted on: 25/08/2009 @ 12:01

When it comes to chassis the gaming world is flooded with do-dads and flashy things. It can be difficult for a case manufacturer to stand out from the crowed. Most case manufacturers try to go over the top with design and include bright LED’s and flashy features. The problem with all of these extras is the cost of the case usually dwarfs that of your standard white box. Aero Cool is ...

QNAP TS-439 Pro Turbo NAS | Posted on: 25/08/2009 @ 12:01

There are few times when I don't think a NAS would come in handy at my house. I have 3 notebooks, 2 computers, a PDA and an iPhone in the house. Being able to access all my files anywhere in the house is a blessing. While I could file share it all off a single PC, a powerful NAS offers better speed and more features than your PC.

Review: Avanquest Berlitz Spanish Premier | Posted on: 25/08/2009 @ 10:21

Berlitz Spanish Premier is a great introduction to learning Spanish and provides all you need to get started. The main application – Berlitz Learning System – is split into five different categories – Familiarisation, Vocabulary, Pronunciation, Conversation and Grammar. The software uses what Berlitz refers to as Immersion Environment, which aims to get the student accustomed ...

Nokia Announces 5230 Touchscreen Phone | Posted on: 25/08/2009 @ 10:20

Looks like fashion is in at the moment. We recently looked at Sony Ericsson’s take on what the beautiful people want, and now Nokia has also decided black is so 2008 with it colourful options on the new 5230.Nokia Announces 5230 Touchscreen Phone is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech News, Reviews and Shopping Site - Gaj-It.com

Sapphire Radeon HD 4890 Vapor-X 2GB review | Posted on: 25/08/2009 @ 10:20

WIth its custom Vapor-X cooling and 2GB of memory strapped to a blue PCB, does Sapphire's latest Radeon HD 4890 have the extra grunt and overclocking power to make us want to buy?

Review: Asus My Cinema ES2-750/PT/FM/AV/RC | Posted on: 25/08/2009 @ 9:50

Okay, so the Asus My Cinema ES2-750/PT/FM/AV/RC is a hybrid TV tuner card and, as you can probably surmise from the unwieldy nomenclature, it also has FM radio, audio/video inputs and an IR remote control. So how does this budget AV mutant perform? As a hybrid card, you can switch between digital or old school analogue receiver, though it can only do one of these at a time and, if your digital ...

Snow Leopard Release = August 28th! | Posted on: 25/08/2009 @ 8:10

How many rumors/ Speculations have you heard in the rumor world over the last couple of weeks about Apples new Snow Leopard? I could answer that for you….A lot! But amongst this, the online Apple Store went down yesterday morning very sneakily, only to be re-sparked later with new Snow Leopard release … [visit site to [...]Snow Leopard Release = August 28th! is a post from: UK Gadget ...

Head-Direct HiFiMAN EF2 Headphone Amplifier | Posted on: 25/08/2009 @ 7:50

The recently launched HiFiMAN EF2 amplifier takes center stage as we test to see if it is worthy of such a name. Manufactured and sold by Head-Direct this product is both competitively priced and well equipped.

GIGABYTE Kicks Off Their INTEL Core i5 Line Up With a Party | Posted on: 25/08/2009 @ 6:50

Thor's Hammer HDT-S126384 CPU Cooler | Posted on: 25/08/2009 @ 5:00

Thor's Hammer is signalizing the strength and efficiency of our today's launched cooler for your overheating Core i7 CPU's. With its 4*Φ8mm Heat-pipes on the H.D.T. Base and the 3*Φ6mm Heat-pipes on the 2nd layer, it is launched as a “World Exclusive Technology Cooler” but also outstanding and great performance. Not only persuades the enthusiasts and worldwide users by ...

Mionix Saiph 3200 Gaming Mouse and Alioth 400 Surface | Posted on: 25/08/2009 @ 4:30

Intel P55 Launch Activities - We want your opinion! | Posted on: 25/08/2009 @ 1:10

As the P55 platform release (official) date fast approaches, we want to know your opinion on a few subjects. ...

QNAP TS-439 Pro Turbo NAS | Posted on: 25/08/2009 @ 1:00

There are few times when I don't think a NAS would come in handy at my house. I have 3 notebooks, 2 computers, a PDA and an iPhone in the house. Being able to access all my files anywhere in the house is a blessing. While I could file share it all off a single PC, a powerful NAS offers better speed and more features than your PC.

Snow Leopard Out Early, Windows 7 Upgrade/Family Pack in the EU & The Pirate Bay Shut Down | Posted on: 24/08/2009 @ 22:50

As reported a few days ago via rumors, Apple will be released Snow Leopard on August 28th, which is earlier than the previous date of “September”. The online Apple Store is currently accepting preorders for the new 10.6 version of OS X. Apple is offering the upgrade version from Leopard to Snow Leopard for $29 [...]

Batman Arkham Asylum - Xbox 360, PS3, PC | Posted on: 24/08/2009 @ 19:50

Not a movie-tie in this time, but a brand new adventure from The Dark Knight!

Mac OS X 10.6 "Snow Leopard" Benchmarks | Posted on: 24/08/2009 @ 19:20

Earlier this month we shared that we would be doing a big operating system benchmark comparison consisting of Linux (perhaps a few different distributions), OpenSolaris, some BSDs, and Mac OS X. With the news today from Apple that Mac OS X 10.6 "Snow Leopard" will be shipping this Friday, the 28th of August, we are now one step closer to carrying out this large OS comparison...

goldfries.com Site Updates – Twitter? TwitPic? Appearance on GameAxis? | Posted on: 24/08/2009 @ 18:31

A few things for me to say before the month ends. Twitter User I’ve been very active on Twitter since April or so, I never thought I’ll be so active on it. Upon exploring various Twitter clients, I found that I like DABR the most, however due to the recent DDoS attack on Twitter.com, DABR was [...]

Noctua NH-U12P CPU Cooler Review | Posted on: 24/08/2009 @ 18:30

It's time to review Noctua NH-U12P CPU cooler, which has a tower design with four heatpipes and a 120 mm fan.

Starcraft 2 Info From Blizzcon 09 | Posted on: 24/08/2009 @ 18:10

Our release target for StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty is the first half of 2010. As with all Blizzard Entertainment games, we will take as much time as needed to ensure the game is as fun, balanced, and polished as possible. StarCraft II will run on a vibrant new 3D-graphics engine capable of rendering beautiful landscapes as well as massive army sizes. The speed, responsiveness, and ...

Diablo 3 Info from Blizzcon 09 | Posted on: 24/08/2009 @ 18:00

Returning from Diablo II, the dual-wielding barbarian is one of the stoic guardians of Mount Arreat. Retooled with powerful new abilities and moves, this plate-wearing savage wields ferocious weapons to annihilate the demonic forces threatening the world of Sanctuary. The fearsome witch doctor hails from the terrifying Tribe of the Five Hills of the legendary umbaru race. The witch doctor is ...

World of Warcraft: Cataclysm Answers From Blizzcon 09 | Posted on: 24/08/2009 @ 17:40

While the attention of the Horde and Alliance remained fixed upon Northrend, an ancient evil has been lying dormant within Deepholm, the domain of earth in the Elemental Plane. Hidden away in a secluded sanctuary, the corrupted Dragon Aspect Deathwing has waited, recovering from the wounds of his last battle against Azeroth, nursing his hatred for the inferior creatures that infest the surface ...

What is the new Battle.net? | Posted on: 24/08/2009 @ 17:30

We are building the new Battle.net to be the premier online gaming destination. The new Battle.net experience is a full-featured online game service designed specifically around Blizzard Entertainment titles, and will include a complete set of around-the-game features including a state-of-the-art matchmaking system , achievement system, social networking features, structured competitive play ...

Logitech Cordless Desktop Wave Pro | Posted on: 24/08/2009 @ 17:00

Logitech have consistantly produced comfortable and feature rich keyboard and mouse sets. We will be looking at one of these sets today, the Logitech Cordless Desktop Wave Pro, and giving our verdict on it here. Read more...

NVIDIA Pushes Out New Linux Driver Updates | Posted on: 24/08/2009 @ 15:40

NVIDIA hasn't been updating their binary Linux drivers as frequently as they were earlier this year when it would be hard to go even just a week without seeing a new beta, an official update, or changes to either of their legacy drivers. However, there are some new NVIDIA Linux drivers to start off this week...

In Win X-Fighter AL-13 Series Gaming Case | Posted on: 24/08/2009 @ 15:26

Today at Tech-Reviews we are reviewing a new case from In Win, a relatively well known company who specialise in computer cases and power supplies. The X-Fighter has been produced with a certain theme in mind. And that theme is Star Wars. Now, being a fan of the films, this case immediately grabbed my attention with its futuristic design. But, it’s not all about looks, so let’s ...

Early Ubuntu 9.10, OpenSuSE 11.2, Mandriva 2010 Benchmarks | Posted on: 24/08/2009 @ 15:20

Last week we provided benchmarks of Ubuntu 9.10 Alpha 4, but Ubuntu is not the only Linux distribution preparing for a major update in the coming months. Also released in the past few days were OpenSuSE 11.2 Milestone 6 and Mandriva Linux 2010.0 Beta 1. To see how these three popular distributions compare, we set out to do our usual Linux benchmarking dance.

VIA Releases A New 2D Linux Driver | Posted on: 24/08/2009 @ 14:30

Earlier this month we shared that VIA would be releasing a new 2D graphics driver for Linux and this morning they have done just that. While previously VIA Technologies had thrown their weight behind the OpenChrome driver, and there are other VIA drivers out there like the UniChrome driver, they have been working on their own xf86-video-via driver...

QNAP TS-809 Pro Turbo 8-Bay NAS | Posted on: 24/08/2009 @ 14:00

Samson C01U USB Studio Condenser Microphone | Posted on: 24/08/2009 @ 14:00

Given the chance to play in a professional environment, I was quite impressed with the Samson C01U USB studio condenser microphone. As a desktop microphone, it is definitely overkill – like using a Peterbilt to go grocery shopping. But give it more demanding tasks, such as audio reproduction, broadcasting, and such, the true power of the C01U can shine through.

BlizzBabes: The Babes & Cosplayers of BlizzCon '09 | Posted on: 24/08/2009 @ 13:01

We encountered not only Booth Babes, but more CosBabes and even CosDudes in costume at BlizzCon 2009. In fact there were so many CosPeople that it was hard for us to just narrow down the top ones that we saw, so we gathered together 20 CosBabes and a few CosDudes for you to take a peak at if you couldn't make the show.

HEXUS - World Exclusive! ASUS ROG MARS GeForce 4,096MB card. SLI numbers thrown in. | Posted on: 24/08/2009 @ 11:30

ASUS unleashes the god of war - ROG MARS - the most outlandish graphics-card around.

Review of the Nexus FLC-3000 Heatsink | Posted on: 24/08/2009 @ 9:41

Summary: NEXUS is a company that continues to offer high-end cooling solutions to us lovers of silence. Today we will be taking a look at the NEXUS FLC-300 heatsink.   In the past, we have tested som products from NEXUS, and generally, they all left us very satisfied. I especially think of the LOW-7000, a small [...]

Preview: LG Black Label Chocolate BL40. Big is Beautiful | Posted on: 24/08/2009 @ 9:40

If you've developed some serious wrinkles around your eyes from squinting at your phone to watch Ghostbusters on your train ride home from work, we may have found a handset that will be a better investment more than all the anti-aging cream you could get your hands on. The LG Black Label Chocolate BL40 comes with a large 4 inch display, meaning you don't need to hold it an inch away from your ...

AMD Phenom II X4 965 Black Edition CPU Review | Posted on: 24/08/2009 @ 7:30

Onboard Graphics Shootout – AMD 790GX vs. 785G | Posted on: 24/08/2009 @ 5:40

Linux 2.6.31-rc7 Kernel Released | Posted on: 23/08/2009 @ 21:40

It happened on Friday night, but the Linux 2.6.31-rc7 kernel is now available. The seventh release candidate for the Linux 2.6.31 kernel brings a variety of small fixes, including a Radeon DRM update...

The Start Of New Work In Phoronix Test Suite 2.2 | Posted on: 23/08/2009 @ 21:10

Phoronix Test Suite 2.0 was released earlier this month along with PTS Desktop Live, our own Linux OS designed to run in a live environment and specifically for carrying out hardware benchmarks. Phoronix Test Suite 2.0 "Sandtorg" brought forward many new features, over 100 test profiles, and plenty of other highlights...

This Week: Linux Graphics Continue To Evolve | Posted on: 23/08/2009 @ 20:40

For those that missed it, there was quite a bit happening this week in the Linux world when it comes to graphics drivers. The KMS page-flipping ioctl is ready for the Linux 2.6.32 kernel, KMS and GEM comes to the Neo FreeRunner, and the Assembly shader rework was merged into the mainline Mesa tree was among the open-source driver news...

PlayStation 3 | ModNation Racers Hands-On | Posted on: 23/08/2009 @ 19:01

We tooled around with this racer's neat editing tools, and got to test drive our creation out at GamesCom 2009.ModNation Racers impressed us when we got a first look at the cutesy PlayStation 3 racer back at this year's Electronic Entertainment Expo. Taking a leaf out of another first-party PS3 title, last year's Little Big Planet, ModNation offers a wealth of user-generated creations, from ...

PlayStation 3 | Heavy Rain: The Origami Killer Updated Impressions | Posted on: 23/08/2009 @ 19:01

Ethan Mars is the newest character to be revealed for Heavy Rain, and we check out a new scene starring this depressed single father.Heavy Rain director David Cage has been a busy man here at GamesCom 2009. Not only did he give a keynote address about the current state of games as a viable art form, but he also made an appearance during the Sony press conference to announce a new character in ...

PC | Mass Effect 2 Hands-On | Posted on: 23/08/2009 @ 19:01

GamesCom provided us with the first chance to go hands-on with Mass Effect 2, as well as talk more to the producer behind the game. Mass Effect 2 was originally shown off at E3 2009, and although it was only a hands-off demonstration, it was enough for us to award the game the E3 2009 Best Role-Playing Game award. So when we got a chance to go hands-on with the game for the first time at GamesCom ...

PlayStation 3 | MotoGP 09/10 First Impressions | Posted on: 23/08/2009 @ 19:01

We checked out Capcom's latest bike racer at GamesCom 2009 and found out about it's new arcade mode. When Capcom snapped up the MotoGP licence after it had been in THQ's garage for a number of years, it offered a fresh take on the sport that included solid physics and a good sense of speed--two things essential to racing enthusiasts. Unfortunately it also had a few limitations in the career mode ...

PC | APB Updated Impressions | Posted on: 23/08/2009 @ 19:01

GamesCom offered the first chance to see All Points Bulletin being played live, and from what we saw, this MMO crime sim is looking very promising. Long shrouded in secrecy, APB has recently been making appearances everywhere, from high-profile events like E3 to smaller industry conferences such as Brighton Develop. The game is reaching its final stages of development, and developer Realtime ...

Thermaltake is having a sale! | Posted on: 23/08/2009 @ 19:01

http://www.thermaltakestore.com/back-to-school-sale.html Instant OFF. Limited quantity, 48 hours only. 

Xtracpads Ripper XXL Gaming Mouse Pad Review | Posted on: 23/08/2009 @ 19:01

Comfort is something gamers never take for granted; that is why post gamers opt for the soft mouse pads instead of the hard surface choices out there. But why does the mouse get all the comfort? What about the rest of your desk? What if there was a way to turn the entire surface of your desk into one big comfortable mouse pad of soft goodness? Well that is exactly what we will be looking into ...

Cooler Master SNA 95 Notebook Charger Review | Posted on: 23/08/2009 @ 19:01

One of the biggest problems with laptops since they started making them is the need for a brand specific charge cable. Finding after market cables to replace lost or damaged cables can often be a choir and usually ends up costing a lot more then you planed on paying. The people at Cooler Master saw a need and they filled it with the new SNA 95 Slim Notebook Adapter. Not only can you charge ...

Thermaltake ToughPower XT 750W Power Supply Review | Posted on: 23/08/2009 @ 19:01

There are two types of users: those making as small a footprint as possible in the environmental conditions by using computers like the Eeetop or netbooks and then there are the enthusiasts. While I wouldn’t say the equipment itself is any less harmful for the environment but we are definitely sucking more power than the average user so what can we do to appease our consciences? Simply get ...

Samsung SyncMaster P2350 LCD Monitor | Posted on: 23/08/2009 @ 19:01

Despite the turn-off of not having an HDMI input, the touch of color, amazing dynamic contrast and 2ms response time creates a magical moment in front of the P2350. With the P2370 now available, it'll create some bargain deals for the P2350...now you just need to find them.

Tuniq TX-3 Thermal Compound | Posted on: 23/08/2009 @ 19:01

The competitive battle to produce best thermal compound rages on, and Tuniq reveals its secret weapon - the TX-3. Can this extreme performance thermal compound outperform other top notch competitors?

Thermaltake Element T Case | Posted on: 23/08/2009 @ 19:01

When looking for a case, often the flashiest is not the right choice. Thermaltake offers the Element T as a value option and today we are taking a look to see what all this case brings to the table.

BlizzCon 2009 - The Vendor Booths | Posted on: 23/08/2009 @ 16:00

This year's BlizzCon has exploded with hardware vendors trying to get the attention of gamers. We stopped by their booths to find out what hardware goodies they had for the people. Read on to see what ASUS, Intel, Kingston, NVIDIA, Razer and SteelSeries were showing off at BlizzCon 2009.

D-Link DNS-313 SATA NAS Enclosure | Posted on: 23/08/2009 @ 2:41

They say good things come in small packages and we will see if this adage holds true when we take a close look at  D-Link's latest offering, the DNS-313 SATA Network Attached Storage enclosure.   Read more...

Prototype - PC Game | Posted on: 23/08/2009 @ 2:41

Imagine waking up and not having any memories. Then compound the confusion with the fact that you appear to have super-human strengths. Would you be searching for the answers on who you are and why you have these powers? Read more...

Kingston HyperX DDR3-1600 & DDR3-2000 3GB Triple Channel Memory Kits | Posted on: 23/08/2009 @ 2:41

Kingston's latest triple channel 3GB kits offer some serious bandwidth and the opportunity for some extreme overclocking. Find out more with our in-depth look at two of Kingston's latest DDR3 memory kits. Read more...

Arctic MX-3 Thermal Compound | Posted on: 23/08/2009 @ 2:41

Arctic Cooling have produced a new thermal compound, and today we shall be putting it through it's paces. Will it stand up to it's competitors? Find out more about Arctic MX-3 here, with our in-depth review. Read more...

Arctic F12 Pro 120mm Case Fan | Posted on: 23/08/2009 @ 2:40

The Arctic F12 Pro is the latest offering from Arctic Cooling. Being touted as high performance and ultra quiet, we will be taking a closer look at the new 120mm fan. Read more...

Noctua NT-H1 Thermal Compound | Posted on: 23/08/2009 @ 2:40

Noctua have earned quite some reputation for their cooling products, today we shall be taking a look at their premium grade NT-H1 thermal compound. Read more...

Edimax Wireless nLite Mini USB Adaptor | Posted on: 23/08/2009 @ 2:40

Edimax's latest wireless networking product gets put through it's paces today, in our in-depth review of the Wireless nLite Mini USB Adaptor. Does the small size affect it's performance? What features can you expect from something so small? Read more...

Antec Skeleton Chassis | Posted on: 23/08/2009 @ 2:40

The Antec Skeleton is certainly something different from the norm, but is it actually any good? Does it's eye-catching design offer any advantages over a conventional case? We shall find out in our in-depth review today.  Read more...

Zotac GTX285 AMP Edition | Posted on: 23/08/2009 @ 2:40

On paper, the Zotac GTX285 AMP Edition looks to offer blazing performance. Being touted as the fasted single GPU graphics card out there, we shall be putting it through it's paces within this review. Read more...

Logitech G19 @ InsideHW | Posted on: 22/08/2009 @ 22:11

On this year’s CeBIT Logitech presented successor of very popular keyboards from G series: G19. This keyboard has arrived at our test lab but with high price tag. Are innovations on this keyboard really worth that much or not, you will find out very soon...

Review: Sony NWZ-X1060 Walkman | Posted on: 22/08/2009 @ 13:40

The last time I played with a Sony personal media player, it was a horrible experience – the interface was a work of the devil designed to stop you from using the thing in any constructive way. Thankfully, times have changed, and the brand's NWZ-X1060 is a good deal more accommodating. You no longer have to jump hurdles to move files around – a simple drag and drop will do – ...

Review: Primare DVDi10 | Posted on: 22/08/2009 @ 13:40

Primare's DVDi10 is an integrated DVD player, 2.1-channel receiver, and DAB radio tuner, the natural evolution of the Swedish company's CDi10 CD/amp combi. It aims to deliver separates performance from a single stylish unit. Just match it up with stereo speakers and a powered sub. For this money, you'd expect rock-solid build quality and that's what you get. The metallic bodywork is sturdy, and ...

Asus Xonar HDAV 1.3 Slim Review | Posted on: 22/08/2009 @ 8:30

The HDAV Slim is an affordable, half-height sound card for HD audio. It doesn't monkey around with compressing or 'enhancing' the audio on your Blu-ray disc, it just delivers pure, unadulterated HD audio goodness to your speakers or amp.

HP Officejet 6500 Wireless All-In-One | Posted on: 22/08/2009 @ 6:20

All-in-One printers have certainly been a popular item recently as more people are looking to consolidate their many devices in their workspace into one multi-function device. The HP Officejet 6500 Wireless All-In-One is a reasonable choice because of its wireless capabilities and its decent printing speed. The price isn't too expensive either, with a retail of around $200.

Vuzix iWear AV310 Widescreen Video Eyewear | Posted on: 22/08/2009 @ 3:50

Noctua NH-U12P SE1366 Special Edition Intel i7 Cooler Review @ Tweaknews | Posted on: 22/08/2009 @ 2:21

The build quality is good, the hardware kit is beyond complete and will handle any i7 processor in stock or overclocked form with ease. Remember, I tested this one with one of the hottest i7 models available with a 130watt heat output and this cooler handled it perfectly fine.

Vantec NexStar Dual Bay Hard Drive Dock | Posted on: 21/08/2009 @ 21:50

With more and more people becoming entrenched within the digital age there is an increasing need for storage. Hard drive docks are definitely a part of the solution with easy to use USB and eSATA connections all in a package that sits on your desk. Today we will be looking at what the Vantec NexStar Dual Bay Hard Drive Dock has to offer.

Snow Leopard Ship Date: Aug 28..Maybe | Posted on: 21/08/2009 @ 21:10

For a short period of time today on Apple’s Web site listed Snow Leopard (OS X 10.6) with a ship date of August 28th for customer’s of the Apple Up-To-Date program. This may confirm rumors that Apple would be shipping 10.6 a littler earlier than its September release date. Apple has since removed the date from [...]

Lab Update: The Next SSD Article, Matte vs. Glossy and Touch Screens | Posted on: 21/08/2009 @ 20:50

Early TRIM results, matte vs. glossy displays and more. Anand updates from the lab....

Lab Update: The Next SSD Article, Matte vs. Glossy and Touch Screens | Posted on: 21/08/2009 @ 20:50

Early TRIM results, matte vs. glossy displays and more. Anand updates from the lab....

BlizzCon 2009 - Opening Day Coverage | Posted on: 21/08/2009 @ 20:31

Today, Legit Reviews is proud to bring you floor coverage of Blizzard Entertainments 4th BlizzCon Gaming Convention in Anaheim, California. We are literally across the street from the “Happiest Place on Earth”- Disneyland, but for the 25,000 attendees and more than 40,000 online viewers, they could care less about Mickey Mouse.

Ubuntu 9.10 Alpha 4 Benchmarks | Posted on: 21/08/2009 @ 19:30

Ubuntu 9.10 Alpha 4 was released last week and with all of its updated packages and changes compared to Ubuntu 9.04, we decided to carry out a fresh round of benchmarks comparing Ubuntu 9.04 to Ubuntu 9.10 Alpha 4. We used a Samsung NC10 for testing with an Intel Atom N270, 2GB of DDR2 memory, a 32GB OCZ Core Series V2 SSD, and Intel 945GME graphics.

Garmin-Asus Launch | Posted on: 21/08/2009 @ 19:20

The Garmin-Asus launch was held at The Curve just yesterday, introducing also the nüvifone G60 and M20 Navigation Phone. Did I say the launch was at The Curve? Well, sort of. You see, I thought it was really to be held at the hotel. Perhaps a room some where that they didn’t tell us, but I [...]

How Much Does it Cost to Build a P55 Motherboard? | Posted on: 21/08/2009 @ 19:20

Recent discussions of P55 motherboard pricing inspired us to do some digging and figure out exactly how much it costs to build a motherboard. While we'll see ~$100 P55 motherboards at launch, it's going to be tough to pull off. Find out why....

Assembly Shader Rework Hitting Mesa Today | Posted on: 21/08/2009 @ 19:00

Intel's Ian Romanick began last year working on a new GLSL compiler for Mesa, but those plans were abandoned due to a lack of time and the overwhelming challenge. Instead, Ian began focusing on optimizing the IR (Intermediate Representation) used by Mesa in its OpenGL support and then generating the final machine code. Ian has been working in a branch of Mesa with what he calls the "Assembly ...

Foxconn P55 Inferno Katana Preview - Quantum Force is Back | Posted on: 21/08/2009 @ 17:20

We’re Back!!! Just when we thought we had finished our P55 pictorial process, several more motherboards showed up for the launch article. We decided to continue with the pictorial process as the early September launch is quickly approaching and figured early coverage now would assist you while wading through all of the P55...

Logitech X-530 Speakers Review | Posted on: 21/08/2009 @ 17:05

The X-530 speakers from Logitech are the ideal surround sound speaker system for your computer. Compatible with many different systems such as games consoles, TVs and computers so lets see how they do in the review.

OCZ Behemoth Gaming Mouse Review | Posted on: 21/08/2009 @ 16:50

The memory maker expands its line of gaming mice with a huge model for big-handed gamers. Check out our test.

W. HD Movie Review | Posted on: 21/08/2009 @ 14:40

Review of the ECS Elitegroup Black Series A790GXM-A Motherboard | Posted on: 21/08/2009 @ 14:11

The ECS Black Series A790GXM-A, an IGP for Today’s Needs As we all know, Elitegroup is betting everything on a market that’s very important for us — the ENTHUSIAST market — and there’s no doubt that it has surprised us by offering very low cost products with excellent component quality and performance. Let’s take a look at [...]

Review of the Tacens Visio Heatsink | Posted on: 21/08/2009 @ 14:11

Summary: Tacens has entered the market for graphic card heatsinks in the best possible way. Its Visio is a solution with excellent compatibility and very good performance, all at a very reasonable price. Tacens is an old friend of ours. We’ve seen many products from this manufacturer: power supplies, cases, and panels. But up to now, [...]

Review of the Hauppauge “myTV Player” Multimedia Player | Posted on: 21/08/2009 @ 14:11

Summary: Hauppauge has introduced a very interesting multimedia player that integrates a TV receiver, video player, music player, and much more. The multimedia player market has evolved greatly since it began. MP3 players emerged a long time ago. But since then, time has let other great ideas mature, leading to an endless number of features for [...]

Review of the Tuniq 3 Chassis | Posted on: 21/08/2009 @ 14:11

Summary: The Tuniq 3 is an old chassis, but even today, it has features that could be interesting and attractive, as well as a very interesting price around 60 bucks. Here’s another Tuniq product, which although it’s not new (it was launched about two years ago), struck us as worthy of a detailed look. INTRODUCTION The Tuniq 3 [...]

Review of the Sapphire Radeon HD 4770 512MB GDDR5 PCIe Graphics Card | Posted on: 21/08/2009 @ 14:11

Summary: AMD’s mid-range graphics cards are having great success. The AMD Sapphire Radeon HD 4770 is an example of this. It’s an excellent graphics card with a very inviting price. It’s been awhile since we’ve had the chance to take a look at a graphics card. So, we thought it was time now to end that [...]

Review of the Nexus TDD-9000 Laptop Cooling Pad | Posted on: 21/08/2009 @ 14:11

Summary: The Nexus TDD-9000 is a bold and innovative product that promises great advantages compared to traditional coolers for portable computers. We’ve tested many cooling systems for laptops. In general, they all depend on active cooling from fans. Although they’re generally quiet, they also consume a large amount of electricity. Nexus has given us a very [...]

Review of the Logitech G13 Gameboard | Posted on: 21/08/2009 @ 14:10

Summary: Logitech has given us a chance to take a look at one of its latest creations, the Logitech G13 gameboard. It’s a real jewel for game addicts like us. Logitech’s G13 gameboard is a revolutionary peripheral, and well worth a look. INTRODUCTION Gamers spend a lot of time using keyboards specially designed for gameplay, called gameboards. Although [...]

Review of the NZXT BETA Chassis | Posted on: 21/08/2009 @ 14:10

Summary: The NZXT BETA is an economical chassis with great possibilities when it comes time to install a system. It has good materials and very striking aesthetics. We have the chance to present to you one of the latest launches by a manufacturer that is rather new to us, NZXT. This American company has been in [...]

Review of the AeroCool V12 and Touch-2000 Fan Controller Panels | Posted on: 21/08/2009 @ 14:10

Summary: We are taking a look at AeroCool’s new fan controller panels with LCD temperature monitors. Both include a great number of add-ons for desktop PCs and add a touch of distinction. Most users hardly take notice of their PC’s front panel, except if it has great visual impact. But a front panel isn’t just [...]

Review of the Gigabyte GTX 285 2GB OC Graphics Card | Posted on: 21/08/2009 @ 14:10

Summary: One of the most powerful graphics cards on the market has come to our test bench. The results were excellent. We haven’t had the chance to review many video cards. So we really decided to buckle down on this one. INTRODUCTION The most recent card to reach us comes from Gigabyte. It’s one of today’s most powerful [...]

Warpia Wireless USB Display Adapter Review | Posted on: 21/08/2009 @ 13:00

The Warpia Wireless USB Display Adapter is one of the few wireless USB devices on the market, and promises to send your computer's display to a TV or projector up to 30 feet over wireless USB.

The Window Phone- raining on your texts | Posted on: 21/08/2009 @ 11:10

I’ll preface this by pointing out straight away that this is a concept gadget. Which is a shame because I covert it like covertous people covert covertable things. Similar in style to the new LG GC900 Crystal, which features a clear keypad and handwriting recognition, the Window Phone goes a step further. Should it ever become [...]The Window Phone- raining on your texts is a post from: UK ...

Kingston SSDNow V Series 128GB Solid State Drive | Posted on: 21/08/2009 @ 11:00

The V in Kingston's SSDNow V Series 128GB solid state drive stands for value, and that is definitely what it offers when compared to other solid state drives. Checking Newegg.com finds that the desktop kit including this drive is $239.99 with free shipping, making it the cheapest of the twenty six 128GB drives they list, and $25 less than the closest competitor's drive.

New Version of Windows Live Movie Maker Released For Windows 7 and Vista | Posted on: 21/08/2009 @ 10:40

Microsoft has released Windows Live Movie Maker from beta as part of a complete refresh to their Windows Live Essentials package. Designed specifically for Windows 7 (but it will also work on Vista), Windows Live Movie Maker helps you make stunning movies from your photos and videos. The new version of Movie … [visit site to [...]New Version of Windows Live Movie Maker Released For Windows ...

Want To Unlock Your iPhone 3G….Legally? | Posted on: 21/08/2009 @ 10:10

The now famous ‘jailbreak’ available to the iPhone 3G users has sparked controversy ever since it was first talked about. however it has always been very unofficial, with Apple actually saying it was not a good idea. You may be surprised to know find out then that it is now possible to legally … [visit site [...]Want To Unlock Your iPhone 3G….Legally? is a post from: UK ...

A Shipping Date for Apple Snow Leopard! | Posted on: 21/08/2009 @ 9:10

The 28th August as said in a previous post of mine seems to be the date that Apple will start to ship Snow Leopard, certainly according to Apple’s UK online store. Snow Leopard has been atop most of the news in the Apple world lately. First it smashes Amazon’s pre-order list and then with news that [...]A Shipping Date for Apple Snow Leopard! is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech News, ...

Four more home cinema solutions from Sony | Posted on: 21/08/2009 @ 9:00

All this week we've been looking at eagerly anticipated Sony home cinema releases. We've so far covered 3 all-in-one systems. Today we look at four more systems built around the BDP-S360 blu-ray disc player.Four more home cinema solutions from Sony is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech News, Reviews and Shopping Site - Gaj-It.com

Otterbox Defender for iPhone 3G Case Review | Posted on: 21/08/2009 @ 7:30

The point here ladies and gentlemen, is that you need to put your iPhone in a case the moment you remove it from the box. I have tried several phone cases, and all of them have their strengths and weaknesses. Some cases can even permanently damage your iPhone. Once again, we turn to Otterbox to protect our portable equipment. Mainly, because we've learned to trust them because they're so ...

Windows 7 vs. Vista CPU & Memory Performance Comparison | Posted on: 21/08/2009 @ 3:30

Samsung SyncMaster LD190 LCD Monitor Review | Posted on: 21/08/2009 @ 3:20

SilverStone Raven RV02 Case Review | Posted on: 20/08/2009 @ 20:50

Raven RV02 follow the footsteps from RV01, where the motherboard is installed rotated 90º, making the rear connectors to be available on the top part of the case.

Preparing for P55: Motherboards, Memory and NVIDIA | Posted on: 20/08/2009 @ 20:20

We're less than a month away from the biggest deployment of Intel's Nehalem architecture ever. Everyone is jumping on the bandwagon, motherboard manufacturers, memory vendors and even NVIDIA. We sum up some of the details on P55 motherboards, share the plans of one memory vendor and look at what NVIDIA is offering with P55....

Shopping For Linux Compatible Hardware | Posted on: 20/08/2009 @ 16:50

At the request of many Phoronix readers, we are looking at setting up an Internet shop to help those with shopping for Linux compatible hardware and computer parts that are open-source friendly. This would be a Linux store ran in conjunction with Amazon.com and their associates program.This Phoronix shop would allow individuals to easily find hardware that will run with modern desktop Linux ...

NZXT Sentry 2 Fan Controller Review | Posted on: 20/08/2009 @ 16:30

NZXT Sentry 2 is a fan controller with five temperature sensors and five fan channels, using only one 5 1/4" bay. Let's see thether it is a good gadget or not.

Canon PowerShot D10 @ InsideHW | Posted on: 20/08/2009 @ 16:03

When you plan a vacation one of the major concerns is always a camera that will be needed to record all those memorable moment at the beach, mountain, desert etc. When it comes to cameras, choices are numerous these days, but there is always present a fear of damaging camera with water or dust. If accident occurs it is most likely that photos on memory card will be salvageable, but camera will be ...

AMD Phenom II X3 705e and Phenom II X4 905e Processors | Posted on: 20/08/2009 @ 16:00

Back in June 2009, AMD silently launched a pair of energy efficient 65W TDP processors that didn't get that much attention from the press for some reason. Those two socket AM3 processors are called the AMD Phenom II X3 705e and Phenom II X4 905e. Read on to see how they perform!

ATI Catalyst 9.8 Vista Driver Analysis | Posted on: 20/08/2009 @ 15:50

Official Wikipedia App for iPhone Launched | Posted on: 20/08/2009 @ 11:50

If your team got whopped at your last pub trivia night, here’s an app that will be handy to keep under the table. The Wikimedia Foundation has announced the release of the official Wikipedia application for the iPhone, and has made it available for the very reasonable price of free. While anyone can currently access … [...]Official Wikipedia App for iPhone Launched is a post from: UK ...

Sony’s compact blu-ray home cinema system with clout | Posted on: 20/08/2009 @ 11:10

The BDV-Z7 makes surround sound a reality for smaller rooms and apartments without the need for lots of speakers. As well as packing in all the best features of its weightier counterparts, the E300 and E800W, it manages a cool 5.1 virtual surround sound.Sony’s compact blu-ray home cinema system with clout is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech News, Reviews and Shopping Site - Gaj-It.com

Corsair Hydro H50 | Posted on: 20/08/2009 @ 10:30

Low cost and liquid cooling don't go along too well. Proper kits tend to cost a lot, and cheap all-in-one coolers have gained a pretty nasty reputation for poor performance, build quality, and leaking as a result. Anyway there usually are some exceptations to rules, and this time Corsair tries to break the ice with their new Hydro H50 LCLC (low cost water cooling) unit.

Dell Inspiron 11z; Light And Fast Ultra Thin Notebook | Posted on: 20/08/2009 @ 10:10

After a few weeks of rumours Dell have officially launched the Dell Inspiron 11z in the USA and it should be officially launched in the UK in the next week or so. The Inspiron 11z is a small ultra thin notebook with a 1366×768 resolution 11.6-inch display, but it isn’t the screen size that makes this [...]Dell Inspiron 11z; Light And Fast Ultra Thin Notebook is a post from: UK Gadget ...

Review: Firefox 3.5 | Posted on: 20/08/2009 @ 10:01

We've been living with the new Firefox for some time, testing it in beta. Along the way, Mozilla renamed this release 3.5, from the working designation of 3.1. Is it justified? Very much so. Users benefit from the addition of Private Browsing in Firefox 3.5. This has been present in the beta version from the first release and stops the browser recording your history or permanently caching files. ...

Review: Moblin Beta | Posted on: 20/08/2009 @ 10:01

At the core of the Moblin desktop is Myzone, the Intel equivalent to iGoogle. It's a dynamic homepage that pulls data from various Moblin components. There's a thumbnail list of recently viewed web pages, upcoming appointments and a quick launch toolbar. The desktop includes standard Linux applications, all bound together by a scrolling toolbar. The entire windowing system is full of fluid ...

Zotac GTX285 AMP Edition | Posted on: 20/08/2009 @ 9:15

Choosing a new graphics card for your PC can often be a daunting and sometimes confusing affair. There are a lot of different models available to choose from, and this is made worse when you consider that there are different manufacturers offering their own versions of these models. When you are on the lookout for a high performance graphics card though, the available choices become more ...

ASUS Eee PC 1005HA: Refining the Netbook | Posted on: 20/08/2009 @ 8:40

ASUS created the netbook and they continue to innovate in that market. We look at the new 1005HA to see what it brings to the table....

RIM To Add Full Flash And Silverlight Support To The Blackberry Browser | Posted on: 20/08/2009 @ 8:10

Details over the last month have showed that Research In Motion (RIM), the recently named fastest growing company in the world and the mastermind behind Blackberry, are planning to add full Flash and Silverlight support to the phone company’s browser. And just to state again that’s FULL Flash support not Flash Lite or anything.RIM To Add Full Flash And Silverlight Support To The ...

Powermat clears cables, and makes way for the future. | Posted on: 20/08/2009 @ 8:10

If like me, you tend to collect devices, then you know that keeping them all charged and ready to go can be a problem. There has been a few times that I have gone to pick up my iPod, only to discover that the battery is flat. Now what if you could get in of an evening, and throw your phone, PDA, even laptop down, and the surface it rested on charged your device?Powermat clears cables, and makes ...

CoolerMaster Hyper TX3 Heatsink Review | Posted on: 20/08/2009 @ 7:50

Coolermaster has a reputation in the world of hardware cooling. They are well known for their excellent heatsinks and water-cooling devices. I've used several of their products over the years and have rarely been disappointed. The old saying goes that you get what you pay for, and with Coolermaster, even if you feel you are buying the name, their reputation always holds up to expectations. So ...

Crucial CT256M225 256GB SSD review. Keen pricing making sense. | Posted on: 20/08/2009 @ 7:50

£400 for a 256GB high-speed SSD. We investigate its credentials.

AMD Phenom II X4 965 3.4GHz AM3 Processor | Posted on: 20/08/2009 @ 6:50

VIZO Luxon & Arius EX | Posted on: 20/08/2009 @ 5:19

VIZO has produced two products to make the otherwise tedious but wholly necessary process of backing up your data much easier. The Luxon Advanced ED and the Arius EX are external and internal drive enclosures and are designed to support 3.5” drives and a SATA II interface, with the Luxon supporting eSATA as well.

Patriot Memory PCXL25SR Convoy XL 2.5 inch Dual Hot Swappable RAID Enclosure Review | Posted on: 20/08/2009 @ 1:40

Windows 7 Upgrade Paths | Posted on: 19/08/2009 @ 22:40

Microsoft has provided upgrade paths in the past for its previous operating systems and Windows 7 is no exception. Because of the many product versions of Windows 7 available and the variety of previous operating systems to upgrade from, the best path to choose may seem difficult. As part of our Windows 7 informational series, we lay out the various upgrade paths to make them easier for users to ...

Cheaper Win 7 in UK, “Wave 3″ Windows Live, Movie Maker & iTunes Music Store Is #1 | Posted on: 19/08/2009 @ 19:30

Evidently Windows 7 will be priced at around 50% of the cost for people living in the United Kingdom compared to consumers in the United States. According to CNET, they have discovered that Microsoft is charging £65 for a full copy of Windows 7 Home Premium, which amounts to $107 U.S., compared to the $200 [...]

Arctic MX-3 Thermal Paste | Posted on: 19/08/2009 @ 19:03

It’s hard to get excited about a new thermal paste but when Arctic Cooling announces something new, it is reason enough for enthusiasts to prick their ears up. Today, we have it in the form of the Arctic MX-3, their new flagship thermal compound, successor to the ever popular Arctic MX-2. Promising new heights of thermal conductivity, it will be up against the likes of the Tuniq TX-3 and ...

SilverStone Element ST50EF-Plus 500 W Power Supply Review | Posted on: 19/08/2009 @ 18:40

We reviewed this mainstream 500 W power supply from SilverStone, which is around for a while. Is it a good buy? Check it out.

Nesteq Xzero 500w | Posted on: 19/08/2009 @ 16:20

Power supplies are often regarded as being fairly mundane and boring and simply the “work horse” of most PC rigs. However, the Xzero unit that we have here today from Nesteq sees a range of new and innovative technology that aims to bring the humble power supply into the modern era where gizmos and gadgets seem to rank highly. Advanced Silent Mode and a patented cable system are to ...

Quake Live Now Available To Linux Gamers | Posted on: 19/08/2009 @ 14:30

Quake Live, the project by id Software that effectively puts the classic but popular Quake III: Arena game and puts it in the web browser, is now available for Linux. Linux gamers interested in running this first person shooter just need to go to QuakeLive.com and install a plug-in for their web-browser...

Pidgin 2.6 Released, Brings Voice & Video | Posted on: 19/08/2009 @ 13:50

The Pidgin instant messaging program has been losing some ground recently to GNOME's Empathy program as more Linux distributions switch to using this newer instant messaging application. Pidgin 2.5 was released just under one year ago, but arriving today is Pidgin 2.6, which may help in winning over more users...

Fable 3 HD Trailer and Game Details Unveiled | Posted on: 19/08/2009 @ 13:40

The third chapter in the RPG Fable series is about to be unveiled. Fable III is due out in Q3 or Q4 of 2010 and will allow players the chance to rule Albion and is sure to include many new twists and interesting plots. During the first half of the game you must overthrow the tyrant king and for the second half you are the king/queen and must rule over Albion, with every choice you make change the ...

Callpod Dragon v2 Bluetooth Headset | Posted on: 19/08/2009 @ 13:20

Bluetooth headsets are now pretty commonplace with most cell phones coming equipped with the technology. One limitation to most of these headsets is the working range. The standard effective range of most BT devices is 10 meters (32 feet). Callpod a company known for their various mobile technologies have released the Callpod Dragon v2 Bluetooth Headset which has a supposed range of 100 meters ...

Sony PSP Now eReader For Comic eBooks | Posted on: 19/08/2009 @ 13:00

Sony announced yesterday during a press event of a new digital e-book service that will allow the PSP to down and read comics from Marvel Entertainment such as Spider-man, Fantastic Four, X-Men, and Iron man. The new service is expected to launch in October of this year.The e-book service will not extend beyond comics at the time being but the infrastructure and foundation will be there if they ...

More bite than bark: Sony BDV-E800W home cinema system | Posted on: 19/08/2009 @ 11:10

Yesterday we reviewed the Sony BDV-E300. Today we review its brother system that has all the same bells and whistles but a few more fireworks. These blu-ray, surround sound home cinema systems are not for the light-hearted so proceed with caution. Only hardcore home media fanatics need apply.More bite than bark: Sony BDV-E800W home cinema system is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech News, Reviews ...

Corsair Obsidian Series 800D: the chassis for real builders? | Posted on: 19/08/2009 @ 10:50

Big on size and features, is the Corsair top-of-the-line chassis all it's cracked up to be?

Antec Skeleton Chassis | Posted on: 19/08/2009 @ 10:14

The Antec Skeleton is certainly something different from the norm, but is it actually any good? Does it\\\'s eye-catching design offer any advantages over a conventional case? We shall find out in our in-depth review today

Zalman GS1000 Plus case review | Posted on: 19/08/2009 @ 10:00

Zalman's original GS1000 case didn't quite have what it takes to justify its price tag or compete with models from Antec, Cooler Master and SilverStone. We take a look at Zalman's second effort, the GS1000 Plus to see if it's more worthy of your cash.

Review: Michell Gyro SE/RB250 | Posted on: 19/08/2009 @ 9:41

The Michell Gyro SE is a simplified version of the Gyrodek turntable that made Michell's reputation. It doesn't have a base or a lid, but in essence it's the same turntable. On this occasion, Michell decided to supply its Isolation Base in order to demonstrate what this substantial slab of acrylic on aluminium cones can do for this impressively engineered turntable. With its chrome-plated ...

80GB PS3 Price Slashed To £250 At ASDA | Posted on: 19/08/2009 @ 9:30

You may think that it’s way too early to start thinking of Christmas presents, but with Winter poking its head around the corner, you’re going to need provisions for nights at home out of the bitter cold again, and we’ve found just the thing. We don’t need to sell the PS3 to you, as sales of [...]80GB PS3 Price Slashed To £250 At ASDA is a post from: UK Gadget and ...

Korgs Kaossilator, old news but still fun! | Posted on: 19/08/2009 @ 9:10

Some time ago now, I was let loose with a Korg Kaossilator. Far from being a new device, this has been about for a good while now, and has been seen with the likes of The Flaming Lips all the way to Lily Allen. If you don’t know what one is, then the simplest [...]Korgs Kaossilator, old news but still fun! is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech News, Reviews and Shopping Site - Gaj-It.com

Competition: Win a LG W2353 Monitor | Posted on: 19/08/2009 @ 9:10

If you remember a couple of weeks ago, we did an in-depth review on the stylish LG W2353 Monitor. As well raving on about the monitor’s slick and stylish looks, it … [visit site to read more] Competition: Win a LG W2353 Monitor is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech News, Reviews and Shopping [...]Competition: Win a LG W2353 Monitor is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech News, Reviews and ...

Review: Avid Diva II | Posted on: 19/08/2009 @ 8:40

The Avid Diva II is the most affordable turntable in the Avid range and yet it shares the aesthetic and many of the key elements of the more expensive models. Unlike those, however, it is not a spring suspended design: instead, its three feet contain a 'triple elastomer layer system' using a Sorbothane isolating/damping compound. The mounting of the chassis to these three pods is certainly ...

Research In Motion Named Fastest Growing Company….In The World! | Posted on: 19/08/2009 @ 8:10

Research In Motion (RIM), most commonly known as the mastermind behind Blackberry, has been named the fastest growing company in the world by business magazine Fortune. The Canada-based Company RIM was put top of the magazines annual chart, with US chipmaker Sigma designs in second and Chinese internet business … [visit site to read more] Research In [...]Research In Motion Named Fastest ...

7 Most Common Packet-Sniffer Mistakes | Posted on: 19/08/2009 @ 7:20

Software default settings are very seldom correct for YOU. For example, a device may say that a SQL server should respond in 50ms. But, if that device is across a WAN with a 200ms ping time--that is highly unlikely. This causes false SLOW SQL messages. This is only an example, but there are many such alerts and messages based on default "thresholds" within this type of software tool's ...

Fedora 12 Alpha To Bring Many Improvements | Posted on: 19/08/2009 @ 6:20

The first development release for Fedora 12 (codenamed Constantine), Alpha 1, was supposed to be released this week. However, Red Hat has pushed back its release to next week Tuesday. While there is this seven-day delay, an Alpha 1 RC1 ISO spin is available and we decided to provide a very early and brief look at the Fedora 12 release.

Of Penguins, P55, and Patriot... | Posted on: 19/08/2009 @ 6:00

We receive all sorts of unique products on a weekly basis and I use the term unique loosely in this case. Let’s just say a majority of these trinkets are barely good enough for target practice, much less taking up valuable shelf space. In fact, it is not every day we open a non-descript box in the lab and discover an Emperor Penguin...

Kingston SSDNow V+ Series 64GB Solid State Disk | Posted on: 19/08/2009 @ 5:30

Fragapalooza 2009 – Futurelooks Supports Canada’s Longest Running LAN Party | Posted on: 19/08/2009 @ 4:20

Noctua NH-U9B | Posted on: 18/08/2009 @ 22:19

In the thermal solutions market, the name Noctua is a highly respected one that is synonymous with a very high build quality and great performance. Their product base is fairly limited though with a total of three different heatsinks but when you can produce products such as the NH-U12P and NH-C12P, you don’t exactly need a huge selection. Noctua’s flagship model, the NH-U12P is ...

South Korea To Launch First Space Rocket On Wednesday | Posted on: 18/08/2009 @ 18:00

On Wednesday South Korea will become one of only ten nations in the world that has successfully put a satellite into orbit. While South Korea has sent 10 satellites into space before, they have never done so before with their own launch vehicle but this will change on Wednesday. In the late afternoon on Wednesday South Korea officials will launch their 'Korea Space Launch Vehicle-1' into space. ...

Kuala Lumpur Photography Festival (KLPF) 2009 | Posted on: 18/08/2009 @ 17:40

With the success of KLPF 2008 and the rather disappointing DCIM 2009, people look forward in hopes that KLPF 2009 would be a much better photography event. What is KLPF Kuala Lumpur Photography Festival Kuala Lumpur Photography Festival (KLPF) is Malaysia’s first and only combination of photography and travel events, which comprises a series of photography exhibitions, [...]

G-Cube Breeze-Tini G4T-10BR Ladies 2.4Ghz Notebook Wireless Optical Mouse Review @ Tweaknews | Posted on: 18/08/2009 @ 16:37

Even though there are lots of color and style choices in computer peripherals today, G-Cube is unique in that it offers products designed specifically with women in mind. After trying out their wireless notebook mouse I have to say I\'m impressed with both the look and the performance of it. The style is feminine, classy and the tiny size is convenient for the traveling laptop user.

ASUS N50Vn @ InsideHW | Posted on: 18/08/2009 @ 16:30

Lot of attention of, above all, gamers attracted ASUS with N50Vn notebook. Good gaming performance levels and acceptable price are not that common occurrence in notebook market. Because of this, a lot of potential buyers doubted that there is some sort of a catch or hidden faults in it. We got one of ASUS N50Vn models in our test lab and if something’s wrong with it you can bet that we ...

Powercolor HD 4770 PCS 512 MB | Posted on: 18/08/2009 @ 16:20

Powercolor's new HD 4770 PCS comes with a cooling solution designed by Artic Cooling and a custom PCB design by Powercolor. This should result in improved thermal performance, less noise and better overclocking. Thanks to decisive product design, Powercolor manages to offer the card at no extra price over other HD 4770 cards.

Google Chrome 4 Now Syncs Bookmarks To Cloud | Posted on: 18/08/2009 @ 16:01

Google has released a new developer preview of Chrome 4, version 4.0.201.1 which comes with a new cloud-based bookmark syncing tool that syncs your bookmarks to your Google Account. Why have synced bookmarks? You can use any computer anywhere in the world and always use the same set of bookmarks and have them synced across all of the computers because the content is stored in the cloud ...

Korona Brings KDE 4.3 To OpenSolaris | Posted on: 18/08/2009 @ 15:50

While Sun Microsystems puts their weight behind the GNOME desktop environment for Solaris and OpenSolaris, there are developers that do work on providing a quality experience for KDE on OpenSolaris. However, getting KDE to run on a clean OpenSolaris installation can require building KDE from source and taking various other steps. Fortunately, for KDE fans, there is now the Korona distribution, ...

KMS, GEM Comes To Linux Mobile Phone | Posted on: 18/08/2009 @ 15:40

The Neo FreeRunner that was developed by the OpenMoko project and manufactured by FIC, now has kernel mode-setting support and GPU memory management via the Graphics Execution Manager. The Neo FreeRunner smart-phone has a S-Media Glamo 3362 graphics accelerator and an independent developer decided to write the necessary kernel DRM, libdrm, and xf86-video-glamo DDX driver to introduce this ...

Azza Solano 1000 ATX Full Tower PC Case Review | Posted on: 18/08/2009 @ 14:02

The black AZZA Solano 1000 ATX full tower steel computer case is designed for maximum thermal management with fans installed everywhere to keep your components nice and cool. With a price tag of under $80 after rebate, read on to see if this chassis the right one for your next system build.

Sony PlayStation 3 Slim Unveiled and Price Slashed to $299 | Posted on: 18/08/2009 @ 13:31

The rumors of a Playstation 3 being slashed from $399 to $299 is here and K-Mart let the cat out of the bag as it features an ad on its home page that reveals the price cuts as well as the announcement of a new Sony PS3 Slim edition, priced at only $299.You can go ahead and preorder the new PS3 Slim for $299 and it will be available on August 24th, 2009. Now, that's an affordable blu-ray ...

Casio Unveils EX-Z450 and EX-Z90 Point And Shoot Cameras | Posted on: 18/08/2009 @ 13:11

Casio has unveiled its new point-and-shoot line of cameras that will be available this fall. The new Casio 12.1 megapixel Exilim EX-Z450 and EX-Z90 ultra thin point-and-shoot cameras offer advanced face detection as well as HD video and a new feature we saw unveiled earlier this year at CES. With basic point-and-shoot cameras on the market, the face detection is great when shooting people but ...

First Glimpse of Guild Wars 2? | Posted on: 18/08/2009 @ 12:51

The first glimpse of Guild Wars 2 is coming "very soon now" and within a few days we should see the first teaser of the new sequel of Guild Wars. The new Guild Wars 2 will be a huge leap beyond the original in terms of gameplay, graphics, and more. The GW2 team has already been working on the new web site, Guildwars2.com and it too will be unveiled in the upcoming days. Now, we just wait and see ...

Team Fortress 2 Updated With Many New Changes and Additions | Posted on: 18/08/2009 @ 12:41

We saw on day one where all of the classes in TF2 received hats for everyone and then on day 2 we got King of The Hill game mode which is sure to be a hit among all of the players. Now for day 3 of the Classless Update by the Team Fortress 2 development team, they have unveiled a Capture The Flag Sawmill map called CTF_Sawmill. They have completely reworked the map to function as the third ...

Review: Wireworld Oasis 6 | Posted on: 18/08/2009 @ 11:20

Wireworld, like most high-end cable vendors, likes its three-letter abbreviations. In the Wireworld Oasis 6 interconnect, we are treated to both DNA and CDT – Composite Dielectric Technology. The former stands for Delineated Neutralizing Array. Nowhere in its literature does Wireworld entirely explain what this is, but it is evidently an attempt to minimise the effects of series inductance ...

Sony BDV-E300: Blu-ray and surround sound | Posted on: 18/08/2009 @ 11:10

The Sony BDV-E300 is a lot like its brother system (previewed tomorrow). In other ways, it's a lot different. With near-HD upscaling and a surround sound system to blow your socks off; simple yet powerful home cinema can be yours for the taking.Sony BDV-E300: Blu-ray and surround sound is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech News, Reviews and Shopping Site - Gaj-It.com

Go commando with Night Vision Goggles. | Posted on: 18/08/2009 @ 11:10

Once the reserve of night time soldiers, these Night Vision Goggles are now going to be available on IWOOT within the next week (pre orders are being taken currently). Using infra red, these goggles allow you to see up to fifteen meters in absolute darkness... Go commando with Night Vision Goggles. is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech News, Reviews and Shopping Site - Gaj-It.com

Thermaltake Element G Mid Tower Case | Posted on: 18/08/2009 @ 11:00

The Element G is a case that reflects a great deal of thought and effort in its design. We have immense cooling, vast amounts of room for hard drives and some of the best cable management you can get. If you are looking for a mid tower case that will not only accommodate the larger video cards and motherboards, but do it in style, then the Element G is right up your ally.

Review: Liebert PSA500 | Posted on: 18/08/2009 @ 9:21

The Emmerson Liebert PSA 500 is aimed at business applications rather than home users. This goes some way to explaining the pricing, which is more than double that of the Zigor and a touch more than the APC unit, despite the Liebert's lower VA rating. It also explains the different form factor. The PSA 500 is a desktop design with controls placed at the front and sockets hidden away at the rear. ...

Get more from your storage. | Posted on: 18/08/2009 @ 9:00

So, you have a NAS box, or perhaps a USB external storage device. It sits there on the shelf, or desk, and occasionally you head on in to retrieve the Abba album you squirrelled away, or perhaps that photo of uncle Philip asleep on the sofa at Christmas with a party whistle up his nose. And certainly these devices do this very well. Have you ever wanted to do a bit more with it though?Get more ...

Thrustmaster T.1600 Joystick Review | Posted on: 18/08/2009 @ 8:11

Today, Thrustmaster have provided us with their T.16000M for review, which despite sounding like a terminator, is from their range of joysticks. It has some rather impressive features such as a resolution of 16000 x 16000, 16 buttons and 3D magnetic sensors. But do all these features add up to make a great joystick?

File Systems Explained! | Posted on: 18/08/2009 @ 7:10

File systems are an integral part of any operating systems with the capacity for long term storage. There are two distinct parts of a file system, the mechanism for storing files and the directory structure into which they are organised. In mordern operating systems where it is possibe for several user to access the same files simultaneously it has also become necessary for such features as ...

GIGABYTE P55-UD6 Lynnfield Motherboard Video Unboxing and Preview | Posted on: 18/08/2009 @ 5:50

Thermaltake Element T | Posted on: 18/08/2009 @ 4:49

The Thermaltake Element T mid-tower case is the third in their Element lineup. The Element T is the value option in the series, currently listed with a price tag of about $75. But what about features and functionality? Let\'s take a peek at what this gamer-oriented mid-tower case has to offer.

Jolicloud The Free OS For Netbooks Ready For Prime Time? | Posted on: 17/08/2009 @ 23:10

Jolicloud, a new web-based or cloud-based OS (Operating System) for your netbook may just be the direct competition that Google and Microsoft aren't looking for. Jolicloud, being the first one out of the gate with a polished, fast, and lightweight alternative OS for the netbook could take a substantial lead in the market place if it plays its cards right.In July of this year, Jolicloud completed ...

MySpace To Acquire iLike Social Music Site | Posted on: 17/08/2009 @ 22:30

In a possible acquisition by MySpace, iLike may soon be integrated into the second most popular social networking site in the world. iLike is a social music site that allows its users to stream music based on their likings over the Internet and allow their music tastes to be shared with friends. MySpace already runs MySpace Music, a similar type service but MySpace may be interested in gaining ...

Moonlight 2.0 Beta 1 Rolls Out With Improvements | Posted on: 17/08/2009 @ 22:30

While betas of Microsoft's Silverlight 3 platform have been available for a number of months after being announced in the last half of 2008, their free software implementation of Silverlight, which is known as Moonlight and developed largely by Novell with the Mono developers, has lagged behind. Only today has the first beta release for Moonlight 2.0 been released...

AMD Catalyst 9.8 Delivers New Kernel Support | Posted on: 17/08/2009 @ 20:20

It's taken quite a while, but AMD has finally delivered support for the Linux 2.6.29 kernel within their Catalyst driver. The Linux 2.6.29 kernel was released in March, but it has taken until today for AMD to release any support for this kernel...

The X.Org 7.5 Release Day, But With No Release | Posted on: 17/08/2009 @ 19:40

The latest X.Org 7.5 release plans placed the 17th of August as the release date for this next major X.Org update along with the release of X Server 1.7. However, to no surprise, this is not going to happen today...

ASM09 Gaming Mouse Mat Roundup | Posted on: 17/08/2009 @ 19:00

In the Assembly Summer '09, while by day we spend our time modding at the Dremel stand, we spend the nights gaming. So this time we decided to make some use of all of the gaming-time which we rack up at the event and write a Gaming Mouse Mat roundup.

KMS Page-Flipping Ioctl Ready For Linux 2.6.32 | Posted on: 17/08/2009 @ 19:00

Kristian Høgsberg has announced that the work he and Jesse Barnes, Jakob Bornecrantz, and Chris Wilson have been working on for the past few months is now ready for prime-time action. This work is the mode-setting page-flip ioctl for the kernel DRM...

NASA Ares I-X Rocket Completed Ready For Test Launch | Posted on: 17/08/2009 @ 18:50

Today is a proud day at NASA and should be for many American's as NASA has completed building a new space vehicle, the Ares I-X Rocket. It's been more than a quarter-century since a new space vehicle has been built by NASA and one finally stands ready for launch at NASA's Kennedy Space Center Vehicle Assembly Building.The Ares I-X rocket will prepare this fall for the first test launch since ...

FDA Approves Bipolar Disorder Drug Saphris | Posted on: 17/08/2009 @ 18:30

Americans that suffer from Bipolar disorder may just get some needed relief. The FDA announced that they approved a new drug for those that suffer from Bipolar Disorder called Saphris which treats schizophrenia and bipolar 1 disorder in adults.Bipolar is a serious psychiatric disorder that causes severe mood swings and shifts in energy functions and ability functions. Saphris was studied in two ...

Windows 7 Product Editions Compared | Posted on: 17/08/2009 @ 17:30

Windows 7, like Vista, comes in six different product editions, from Starter to Ultimate. The average end user may be confused by the different versions and the choice of which to get may be difficult to make. We've tried to make it simpler and easier to understand with a table and some comparison between each edition. Make sure you know which edition to get when you buy a new PC or retail ...

Thermaltake ISGC-100 CPU Cooler Review | Posted on: 17/08/2009 @ 17:20

We tested ISGC-100, the simplest CPU cooler from Thermaltake ISGC series, where silence is priority. But will it show a good performance? Check it out.

A-DATA 32GB XPG Series Xupreme Flash Drive Review | Posted on: 17/08/2009 @ 16:30

It has been a long time since we have looked at an A-DATA product and today we have the XPG Xupreme 200X flash drive on the test bench that was just launched last month. Today, we are looking 32GB version of the Xupreme 200x USB 2.0 Flash drive series that has up to 30 MB/s read speeds.

SilverStone Raven RVS01 | Posted on: 17/08/2009 @ 15:20

Last year we reviewed the SilverStone Treasure TS01, which was a 2.5-inch hard drive enclosure but what had made it unique was its use of two RFID keys, which unless in the close vicinity to the device, would impair the hard disk drive from functioning. This was a nice security buffer, but SilverStone has been at it again refining their products and seeing what else they are able to achieve. As ...

Samsung SyncMaster P2350 LCD Monitor | Posted on: 17/08/2009 @ 15:10

Despite the turn-off of not having an HDMI input, the touch of color, amazing dynamic contrast and 2ms response time creates a magical moment in front of the P2350. With the P2370 now available, it'll create some bargain deals for the P2350...now you just need to find them.

AMD Phenom II X4 | Posted on: 17/08/2009 @ 14:47

AMD first launched the 955 Black Edition and 945 CPUs back in April both based on the 45nm Phenom II technology. With Intel seemingly forging ahead in terms of performance with its i7 series, AMD’s new products aim to compete more with Intel’s quad-core range and should offer a cheaper upgrade for users with an AM2+ platform as the AM3 CPUs are backwards compatible with AM2+ sockets.

U.S. Launches New GPS Satellite Aboard Delta 2 Rocket | Posted on: 17/08/2009 @ 14:41

The U.S. military's global position system or GPS will be getting a needed upgrade in the upcoming days and weeks ahead. This morning around 6:30AM a two-ton satellite lifted off which was aboard a Delta 2 rocket and headed to a highly elliptical orbit. The new satellite will be used in the global position system and will replace the GPS 2R-26 which has been in orbit for over a decade now. Once ...

Champions Online Open Beta and Has Gone Gold | Posted on: 17/08/2009 @ 14:21

Champions Online has officially gone Gold and the free open beta has begun. Champions Online, a massive multiplayer online game developed by Cryptic Studios, will soon be released worldwide. The Champion's experience during the initial creation of your character and the customization tool is where things begin. Using these two, players can create unique superheros by choosing from thousands of ...

IBM Develops Self-Organizing DNA Micro Chips | Posted on: 17/08/2009 @ 14:01

Scientists at IBM Research today announced a new breakthrough advancement in the semiconductor industry which will allow manufactures to pack more power and speed into chips while at the same time making them much more energy efficient and less expensive to manufacture. In today's world the semiconductor industry, the one that creates chips for computers and electronics, is faced with a challenge ...

TomTom App For Apple iPhone Released For $99 | Posted on: 17/08/2009 @ 13:31

TomTom for the Apple iPhone has finally hit the App Store at a pricepoint of $99, a price that's very similar to their low-end GPS devices on the market today. TomTom for the iPhone works on both the iPhone 3G and the newer iPhone 3GS.The app features pinch to zoom in and out, rotation from portrait to landscape, route to a name in your contact list, and TomTom IQ Routes.With the IQ Routes the ...

Home cinema comes alive with Sony Blu-ray and surround sound | Posted on: 17/08/2009 @ 11:10

Ahead of September's IFA in Berlin, and after the announcement of the release of its new Cybershot cameras, Sony bring us seven Blu-ray home cinema solutions that are as powerful as they are simple to set up. Check Gaj-it each day for a break down of these fantastic, all-in-one packages.Home cinema comes alive with Sony Blu-ray and surround sound is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech News, Reviews ...

Eagle Arion 2.1 Soundstage | Posted on: 17/08/2009 @ 10:22

Eagle Tech are best known from their OEM based external hard drive enclosures and they had a fair few on the market with clear expertise in this particular product range. Recently, they have diversified into the audio market teaming up with Arion to produce a number of affordable 2.0 and 2.1 soundstage speakers. So will the company’s inexperience in this department lead to their ...

TomTom for iPhone Available on App Store | Posted on: 17/08/2009 @ 10:20

TomTom for the iPhone 3G and 3G S has now hit the virtual shelves of Apple’s App Store. It’s not the first sat nav application that has been produced for the world’s most popular handset, but it has caused the most excitement thanks to the branding, and the cool tech involved. The new TomTom app … [...]TomTom for iPhone Available on App Store is a post from: UK Gadget ...

Review: Zigor Ebro 650 | Posted on: 17/08/2009 @ 10:01

The Zigor Ebro 650 demonstrates that you can protect your PC from the fluctuations of the mains supply system even on a budget. This sturdy-looking unit comes in at less than half the price of the most expensive UPS reviewed here, yet it offers a very respectable 650VA output and a line-interactive design for your outlay. What's more, both the spike protection sockets and two of the four back-up ...

AMD Phenom II X4 965 Black Edition Review | Posted on: 17/08/2009 @ 9:30

AMD has launched its fastest desktop CPU ever, the Phenom II X4 965 Black Edition. With an improved manufacturing process making it more tolerant of high voltages, is this the most overclockable Phenom ever?

Acoustifan 120mm Anti-Vibration Fan Gasket Review | Posted on: 17/08/2009 @ 8:10

There are a lot of issues with computers that, when not addressed, can lead to either minor annoyances or major malfunction. If your motherboard melts, or your power supply explodes into a fiery ball of death, those are major freaking malfunctions. But what about the minor stuff, like vibration noise issues? There are several options out there to remedy this definite annoyance, but what is ...

SilverStone Sugo SG04B Small Form Factor Case | Posted on: 17/08/2009 @ 3:50

Marvel vs. Capcom 2 Review | Posted on: 17/08/2009 @ 2:00

When Marvel VS Capcom 2 hit arcades in 2000 it marked not just the pinnacle of the crossover fighting genre, but it also was considered the last great 2D fighter for some time. While Street Fighter 4 has changed everything, MVC2’s release on X-box Live and soon Playstation 3 could be just as enjoyable if not more than Capcom’s flagship fighting game, even if it’s a much older ...

LG KM900 Arena @ InsideHW | Posted on: 17/08/2009 @ 1:05

When Apple iPhone was introduced few years ago it brought revolution to PDA market that other manufactures were not prepared for. Although we don’t find iPhone to be the best PDA that ever existed on the face of earth (no it really isn’t) numbers don’t lie and the fact is that iPhone is one of the best selling PDAs ever. Because of this other manufacturers couldn’t ...

This Week: Benchmarking, Benchmarking, & IGDNG | Posted on: 17/08/2009 @ 0:40

This week at Phoronix we published two articles that had benchmarks that generated quite a bit of interest and feedback: The Cost of SELinux, Audit, and Kernel Debugging and Arch Linux 2009.8 Benchmarks. The test results in these two articles were, of course, powered by the Phoronix Test Suite, for which we had additional news about this week...

Radeon Driver Picks Up VBOs, OQ Support | Posted on: 16/08/2009 @ 22:30

There are quite a number of changes in store for Mesa 7.6, such as new state trackers for Gallium3D, other Gallium3D-specific improvements, optimized IR, and many changes to the different Mesa 3D drivers. Adding to that list, the open-source ATI R300+ driver has just picked up support for Vertex Buffer Objects and Occlusion Queries. The vbo_clean branch was merged into Mesa over the weekend, ...

Development Work Towards GIMP 2.8 Solidifies | Posted on: 16/08/2009 @ 21:30

The developers behind the popular GIMP graphics application have announced the first development release in the road towards GIMP 2.8.0. GIMP 2.7.0 is this first development release and it brings a horde of changes and improvements...

Crucial M225 128GB SATA-II SSD CT128M225 | Posted on: 16/08/2009 @ 18:50

Until 2009, Solid State Drive (SSD) popularity was only growing in the elite enthusiast circles. Then along comes the Indilinx Barefoot chip, which quickly became the backbone SSD controller for over a dozen different products. Crucial, being The Memory Experts that they are, have returned to the market with their second SSD product. By most accounts, this isn\'t par for the course when you ...

Video Game Market Saturated? Video Game Sales Take Huge Hit | Posted on: 16/08/2009 @ 17:20

The Microsoft Xbox 360, Nintendo Wii, and Sony PlayStation 3 consoles all saw a 24% drop in overall revenue for video game sales in July according to the NPD Group. NPD also said that the gaming console systems also saw a huge drop at a 37% decline when compared to the same time last year. If you had to choose a winner out of the three during these declines it would definitely be Nintendo once ...

Microsoft Zune HD Could Gain Great Market Share | Posted on: 16/08/2009 @ 16:00

Microsoft made its latest version of the Zune player available for pre-order last week at a significantly lower price than Apple's iPod Touch which is the Zune's direct competition. However, even with the lower price point and very similar features I think Microsoft should have made this product available much sooner because users of the iPod Touch will more than likely not be interested in ...

NASA Needs More Funding To Reach Moon or Mars | Posted on: 16/08/2009 @ 15:20

What was once planned as a mission to return to the Moon by 2020, maybe not happen at all now if NASA doesn't get a huge boost in their budget. NASA provided information to the White House on Friday that concluded a Mars mission would be way to risky on the limited budget that they have to work within. The 2020 mission to the moon would take ten years of planning and developing new spacecrafts as ...

Quakecon 2009 - The Vendor Booths | Posted on: 16/08/2009 @ 13:30

Often described as the “Woodstock of Gaming,” QuakeCon is a four-day, non-stop celebration of games and the people who play them. Free to all and open to the public, QuakeCon 2009 featured North America’s largest Bring-Your-Own-Computer (BYOC) LAN party for nearly 3,000 people and we bring you some coverage of what you missed.

Hello From Earth- text an alien! | Posted on: 16/08/2009 @ 11:10

So next time you're in town, a little worse for wear, text Gliese 581d, a planet about 20 light years from us, hanging round the constallation Libra. This planet is apparently a high contender to actually support intelligent life, according to the scientists that discovered it. And HelloFromEarth.net are going to text it.Hello From Earth- text an alien! is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech News, ...

Three SSD caddies reviewed | Posted on: 16/08/2009 @ 11:00

SSDs are fast becoming the must have new storage medium but installing them in PCs can be tricky. We've taken a look at three ways you can connect 2.5in SSDs and indeed hard disks to your PC.

Zowie P-RF Mousing Surface | Posted on: 16/08/2009 @ 5:50

Hey look, this is review number 600 for us! Wow, 600 reviews in 4 ½ years, not bad. So how are we celebrating 600 reviews? We're not right now... Maybe later we'll have some sort of giveaway but as of right now there's no time for celebrations. It's about time to upgrade our hosting I think, and do a little re-design or so, a few tweaks here and there I think. So be patient as things will be ...

About The Computer - Random Access Memory a.k.a RAM | Posted on: 16/08/2009 @ 1:01

3rd in our series, we’ll look at the RAM today. The Series In this series… Processor Motherboard Random Access Memory (RAM) Hard Disk The objective of the “About The Computer” series to provide a simplistic layman-style explanation on the various computer components that makes up a computer - whether it is a Desktop unit or Laptop / Notebook unit. With the ...

Putting “Make Money Online” Into Perspective | Posted on: 16/08/2009 @ 1:01

Apparently we’re at a point of time where it’s not uncommon to come by people who seem to have this thought that MAKE MONEY ONLINE = BLOGGING. They seem to think that blogging is THE WAY to make a whole lot of money through the Internet. I believe this misconception is spread by people who [...]

ASUS EeeTop PC ET1602 (All-In-One) Desktop Review | Posted on: 16/08/2009 @ 1:01

The EeeTop PC ET1602 is an All-in-One Touch-screen enabled light-weight desktop from ASUS. This review was made possible by ASUSTek Computer Malaysia Sdn Bhd The Appearance The Asus EeeTop ET1602 is a light-weight All-in-One desktop, so light that it could also be called a portable desktop. Yup, you heard that right. So light that it comes [...]

Acer Aspire Timeline 3810T Notebook Review | Posted on: 16/08/2009 @ 1:01

With us today is Acer’s Aspire Timeline 3810 - the slim notebook with long battery life. How would this notebook fare? This review was made possible by Acer Sales And Services Sdn Bhd The Appearance The Aspire Timeline 3810T has brushed aluminum that not only gives it a sleek look but also contributes to its lightweight nature, coming [...]

Dell Studio One 19 S210502MY (All-In-One) Desktop Review | Posted on: 16/08/2009 @ 1:01

When I first got news that I’m having a unit of Dell Studio One 19 for review, I was like “?????? 0_o” - yeah, that’s what I looked like. I was a little lost on the product since I wasn’t aware of that Dell has All-in-One desktops under the Studio range. I’ve already used the [...]

About The Computer - Hard Disk | Posted on: 16/08/2009 @ 1:01

4th in our series, we’ll look at the Hard Disk today. The Series In this series… Processor Motherboard Random Access Memory (RAM) Hard Disk The objective of the “About The Computer” series to provide a simplistic layman-style explanation on the various computer components that makes up a computer - whether it is a Desktop unit or Laptop / Notebook unit. With the ...

MSI Eclipse Plus X58 Motherboard Review | Posted on: 16/08/2009 @ 1:01

The first ever X58 board to reach goldfries.com and a darn good board it is too! This review was made possible by MSI Malaysia The Appearance The Eclipse is a beautiful board - touches blue and black were used for the components such as PCI-E slots, DIMM slots and all other components. Blue and black, alternately colored DIMM [...]

Nokia N-Gage - Monopoly : Here & Now - World Edition Game Review | Posted on: 16/08/2009 @ 1:00

goldfries rated it   Monopoly on N-Gage? Is it as good as the board game? Well what I can tell you is that it’s cheaper, really fast and fun! Minus the hassle of handling the board and papers.   This article was made possible by Nokia The Story Story? What story? It’s monopoly, just do your part it beating everyone else [...]

Galaxy Geforce 9600GT 512MB LowPower LowProfile Graphic Card Review | Posted on: 16/08/2009 @ 1:00

9600GT Again? I normally wouldn’t take on another 9600GT review as I’ve done that quite a few times over, however this one’s was a Low Power and Low Profile version - so I thought it to be pretty interesting. This review was made possible by Galaxy The Appearance The card comes in Galaxy’s signature blue PCB and [...]

Sunbeamtech Acrylic Mini-ITX Casing Review | Posted on: 16/08/2009 @ 1:00

I reviewed Sunbeamtech’s Acrylic HTPC Casing earlier this year and with me today, is another of their acrylic case - this time, the mini-ITX variant.   This review was made possible by Sunbeamtech / Tuniq Co. Ltd The Package As usual, I don’t go into the details of that are already stated on the official product page so I [...]

Asus Eee PC 1005HA Seashell Netbook Review | Posted on: 16/08/2009 @ 0:50

AMD Phenom II X4 965 BE CPU HDZ965FBGIBOX | Posted on: 16/08/2009 @ 0:45

Back in April, Benchmark Reviews covered the release of AMD\'s flagship quad-core processor, the Phenom II X4 955 BE. Nearly four months later, we have that opportunity once again. Today, we look at the new king of the mountain over at the AMD, the Phenom II X4 965 Black Edition processor model HDZ965FBGIBOX. Coming in at 3.4GHz, it not only bests the previous flagship model by 200Mhz, but also ...

nMediaPC HTPC 8000 Wooden Media Center Case | Posted on: 16/08/2009 @ 0:44

Home Theater Personal Computers, or HTPCs as enthusiasts abbreviate them, may soon once again be all the craze. Very recently the ultra-compact NVIDIA ION platform offered up HD video and Blu-Ray content over native HDMI, and leaves the entertainment center with plenty of room left over for other components. But for those wanting just a little more, such as discreet graphics for intense CrossFire ...

Patriot Corza Network Storage Server PCZ35SNAS2 | Posted on: 16/08/2009 @ 0:42

Network Attached Storage (NAS) systems have found their way into homes just as they did with the office space years ago. Prices for NAS server products have dropped to the point where it\'s more expensive to buy the drive that goes in them than the actual storage device itself. Patriot, a company based around memory technologies, has recently began to sell the Patriot Corza Network Storage Server ...

Best CPU Cooler Performance LGA1366 Q2-2009 | Posted on: 16/08/2009 @ 0:40

Overclockers and performance enthusiasts share the same desire to cool their processor with the best possible hardware solution. Benchmark Reviews first tested the cooling performance on the Intel Core i7 platform in the Best CPU Cooler Performance LGA1366 - Q1 2009 article, which discovered the now-famous Prolimatech Megahalems CPU Cooler. With such a dominant hold on cooling performance, the ...

OCZ Vertex Turbo MLC SATA SSD OCZSSD2-1VTXT120G | Posted on: 16/08/2009 @ 0:38

With generation 3 guidelines for the 6.0 GBps SATA interface already being used in prototype motherboards for show at the not-so-distant 2010 CES in January, it\'s understandable to see the speeds of Solid State Drive products increase so quickly with each new model. The Indilinx Barefoot controller has become the backbone chip for over a dozen different SSD models, first introduced in the OCZ ...

Using Dual-Monitors to Optimize Productivity | Posted on: 16/08/2009 @ 0:35

Historically most people couldn\'t justify the expense of a dual-monitor setup in spite of the productivity gains multiple screens afford. So most people were relegated to drooling over the possibility while watching movies like \"Swordfish\" (possibly the most eye popping multi-monitor setup ever) or the 2008 remake of \"The Day The Earth Stood Still\" which reflects not only the broad adoption ...

WD VelociRaptor 300GB SATA HDD WD3000HLFS | Posted on: 16/08/2009 @ 0:31

Considering the state of the global economy, along with local recession and unemployment, performance computer builders have had to make some difficult decisions. It\'s not easy to convince enthusiasts that they should invest their money in mechanical hard disk products in the age of Solid State Drives, especially when performance favors SSD\'s almost two-fold. But the cost of high-performance ...

AMD’s next-gen “Evergreen” graphics dated, “you won’t believe your eyes” | Posted on: 15/08/2009 @ 22:40

AMD has officially announced that they will be unavailing their new generation of PC graphics processors, codenamed “Evergreen” on Thursday, September 10th – well before Windows 7 finally hits the stores. The new AMD / ATI HD5xxx range of GPUs are of a 40-nm design, will be fully Microsoft DirectX11 compliant and, if you believe AMD’s [...]

Assembly Summer '09 | Posted on: 15/08/2009 @ 20:00

Assembly is a four day long computer festival that gathers thousands of people and their computers to the Hartwall Arena in Helsinki, Finland. This was the second year in running when we joined forces with Bosch/Dremel to promote modding and their tools to the crowd. Here is the raport about the event as it was witnessed by us.

AMD Previews DirectX 11 Gaming Performance on Evergreen | Posted on: 15/08/2009 @ 15:00

AMD invited Legit Reviews up to their private suite in the hotel that Quakecon 2009 is being hosted at for a first look at gaming on one of their upcoming DirectX 11 graphics cards. This graphics card has not been officially named yet, but it has the internal code name of 'Evergreen' and we managed to snap a picture of it.

Review: Philips Brilliance X-Line Lightframe 22" | Posted on: 15/08/2009 @ 13:00

The Lightframe technology Philips is selling its Brilliance 22inch X-Line monitor on is going to divide buyers. Those concerned about eye strain will probably lap it up. Others will see it as a waste of time. But the truth sits somewhere in the middle: although the frame didn't make a huge amount of difference to our standard level of caffeinated eye fatigue, it did make reverting to a standard ...

Review: Nivio Companion | Posted on: 15/08/2009 @ 13:00

We can't fault the Nivio Companion stylistically. It's a small enough box to be VESA mounted on the back of a monitor, with just enough ports to do what it needs to do, and a cutdown version of Linux looking after the basic functionality. The box is only part of the package, though. Nivio's online storage facility means you get access to all of your files wherever you are. The remote desktop ...

Three multi-channel fan controllers tested | Posted on: 15/08/2009 @ 12:00

Reducing the speed of your case fans can dramatically lower noise levels and usually doesn't hurt temperatures too much. We take a look at three of the latest multi channel fan controllers.

Review: Mesh Computers Elite Ice 7 | Posted on: 15/08/2009 @ 11:10

The first thing we noticed about the Mesh Elite Ice 7 Core i7 920 PC was the incredibly heavy mass of power cables that had pulled itself free during transit – an odd design choice to be sure. However, Mesh has done a good job with component selection – there are plenty of big names on display. The Asus P6T SE motherboard boasts good features, and the HIS HD 4850 graphics card is a ...

Review: Yamaha YAS-71 | Posted on: 15/08/2009 @ 11:10

Setting up the Yamaha YAS-71 soundbar was simple: plug in some wires, turn the unit on and you're ready to go. The main thing to remember is that you need a metre between you and the soundbar, so while it's fine for a media centre PC, you're probably not going to be playing games or listening to music while you work, at least not with this technology. An optical cable wasn't included, which was ...

Snow Leopard Out Early? | Posted on: 15/08/2009 @ 8:10

September was supposed to be the month when Apple’s new Snow Leopard software was coming out, and that’s great because we can all wait, it’s only a month away! But ever since the Apple developers seemingly reported that Snow Leopard has gone gold (The final update has all been tested by the production team … [visit [...]Snow Leopard Out Early? is a post from: UK Gadget ...

Blu-ray Importing: Aug 2009 Buying Guide | Posted on: 15/08/2009 @ 7:00

Ulti-mat Breathe F-X3 | Posted on: 15/08/2009 @ 3:10

I've taken a look at a few Ulti-mat brand mousing surfaces and for the most part they're fairly decent overall, but not perfect. Today I've got their newest pad called the Breathe F-X3 and it's similar to the other Ulti-mat pads I've looked at in that it's cloth and has a non-slip backing to it, but the F-X3 is larger than the others. I've tested it with three mice I've got on hand, so read on to ...

Cougar CM Power 700 Watt | Posted on: 14/08/2009 @ 23:10

Mit dem CM Power 700 Watt präsentiert Cougar ein solides Netzteil, das über eine gute Ausstattung, hohe Effizienz sowie Leistungsreservern verfügen soll. Weiter soll das Netzteil auch mit einem Kabelmanagement sowie einem attraktiven Preis aufwarten können.

Phenom II X4 965 - Can it be Undervolted? | Posted on: 14/08/2009 @ 23:00

We provide a first look at undervolting AMD's latest and greatest processor. Will our initial results make Al Gore proud?...

Windows 7 RTM Wave 2 on TechNet & MSDN | Posted on: 14/08/2009 @ 22:50

Windows 7 has been available to MSDN and TechNet subscribers since August 6th, but only in the English language versions. Microsoft made available every SKU of Windows 7 English in both x86 & x32 versions, from Starter to Ultimate editions. Beginning today, Microsoft will make available more languages and other Windows 7 related downloads. Microsoft also [...]

MSI N275GTX Lightning GTX 275 1792 MB | Posted on: 14/08/2009 @ 22:40

MSI's latest addition to their Lightning Series is the N275GTX Lightning with 1792 MB memory and a new Twin Frozr II dual 80 mm fan cooler. Being targeted at overclockers it is overclocked out of the box of course. All this sounds like a noisy card? Nope, on the contrary, the card is actually the quietest card in its performance class, by far.

Lian-Li PC-8N Case Review | Posted on: 14/08/2009 @ 21:10

PC-8N is a new all-aluminum mid-tower case from Lian-Li. Let's see what to expect from it.

A Big Operating System Benchmark Comparison | Posted on: 14/08/2009 @ 20:30

Next month at Phoronix we intend to conduct a large benchmarking comparison of a few different operating systems. Right now we are looking at Ubuntu, Mac OS X (we will be waiting for 10.6 "Snow Leopard"), NetBSD, PC-BSD, OpenSolaris, and FreeBSD...

Arch Linux 2009.08 Benchmarks | Posted on: 14/08/2009 @ 15:30

Arch Linux 2009.08 was released earlier this week with a new installer, more automatic configuration settings, many core package updates, and other changes to this growingly popular distribution. At the request of some readers, we have carried out some quick benchmarks to get a general understanding of where Arch Linux 2009.08 is performing in comparison to Ubuntu 9.04.

Intel's IGDNG Is Clarkdale & Arrandale | Posted on: 14/08/2009 @ 13:50

For about two months we have been talking about work that Intel has been committing to its open-source drivers for a new, unreleased graphics processor. Within the code this new graphics chipset is simply referred to as IGDNG (which we take to mean "Intel Graphics Device Next Generation")...

Win with MyPimpedPC and Edimax | Posted on: 14/08/2009 @ 13:33

We are offering the chance for one lucky member to win some great networking gear! Find out more at MyPimpedPC!

Microsoft Extends Internet Explorer 6 Support To 2014 | Posted on: 14/08/2009 @ 13:20

Some things seem to just never die and in the case of Internet Explorer 6, it seems to have the same fate. Microsoft announced yesterday that they would be extending product support for this antiquated product until 2014, even though the company has moved past version 6, and version 7, and is completely dedicated to version 8 of the browser. Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 was announced in 2001 as ...

OpenSolaris Receives New X.Org VT Support | Posted on: 14/08/2009 @ 13:20

Sun's lead X.Org engineer, Alan Coopersmith, in conjunction with Aaron Zang (a fellow Sun engineer), has written new VT switching support for the X Server. This new virtual terminal switching support is specific to OpenSolaris and future releases of Solaris (likely Solaris 11 and later) and will not impact Linux users or any other operating systems. The patch that was committed to the X Server ...

ATI Catalyst vs. NVIDIA ForceWare VGA Performance in Win 7 | Posted on: 14/08/2009 @ 12:50

Voice command your iPod with Aitalk | Posted on: 14/08/2009 @ 11:10

Need to go hands free when picking your music? Made by Aibelive the Aitalk will clip into the charging point for the iPod, allowing you to control your music choices through the power of speech. Voice command your iPod with Aitalk is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech News, Reviews and Shopping Site - Gaj-It.com

Synology Disk Station DS409slim NAS | Posted on: 14/08/2009 @ 11:00

If I had to choose one word to describe my experience with the Synology Disk Station DS409slim, it would be superb. In normal operation it is almost silent, data transfers are snappy, and the scalability is amazing. There are a ton of very useful features with the latest beta firmware, and with the stable version due out in September the future is looking very good.

Review: Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm f/1.4G | Posted on: 14/08/2009 @ 9:30

The first thing to note is that the AF-S Nikkor 50mm f/1.4G must not be confused with the older 50mm f/1.4 'D' lens. The 'D' lens dates back to the days of Nikon film cameras and includes an aperture ring on the lens barrel. The brand new 'G' series lens tested here is designed for the latest digital SLRs. With this lens, aperture control is handled by the camera body. This lens has a plastic ...

Review: Sigma 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM | Posted on: 14/08/2009 @ 9:30

What a whopper! Sigma's 50mm f/1.4 is twice the size and weight of other similar lenses and has a colossal front element promising superior peripheral brightness (reduced corner shading) and improved contrast at wider lens apertures. The finish and the controls are rock-solid. This is one area where the independent lens makers like Sigma are every bit as good as camera-makers' own lenses, and ...

Apple iPhone Explodes: Not Enough to Shatter Consumer Confidence | Posted on: 14/08/2009 @ 8:40

Remember Apple’s boast upon its initial release of the iPhone, that the screen was tough enough to withstand scratches of almost any magnitude? Well, that line of marketing has long since ended as more and more reports of exploding iPhones hit the headlines. Apple’s latest ‘victim’ is a French teenager, who claims to have … [visit [...]Apple iPhone Explodes: Not ...

Microsoft Banned From Selling Word In The USA | Posted on: 14/08/2009 @ 8:10

Microsoft Word, that word processor program that you use to do ALL your writing work on has been banned from being sold in the US. Like for real. Within 60 days, and if you live in the US, you won’t be able to buy the fabled program from Microsoft any longer. This all came about as [...]Microsoft Banned From Selling Word In The USA is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech News, Reviews and ...

Eizo S2242W - 22in widescreen TFT review | Posted on: 14/08/2009 @ 8:10

At last, a 22in monitor that doesn't have a TN panel! We have a look at Eizo's FlexScan S2242W 22-inch widescreen TFT, which features a PVA panel with a 1,920 x 1,200 native resolution. Is this the monitor we've been looking for? Read on to find out.

15 Case Mods From Quakecon 2009 on Day 1 | Posted on: 14/08/2009 @ 7:30

Legit Reviews has been scouring the BYOC at Quakecon 2009 and has found 15 cases that have been modded and stand out from the crowd. We saw a bunch of Dell and HP computers as well, but who cares about store bought PCs. Quakecon is all about Do-It-Yourself systems and the gamers here are the real deal.

RunCore 32GB Pro IV SSD Home Theater PC Upgrade – Worth it? | Posted on: 14/08/2009 @ 4:30

Running Qt/KDE Atop An OpenGL Stack | Posted on: 14/08/2009 @ 4:00

Zack Rusin, the well-known X.Org and KDE hacker, has written a new blog post concerning the Qt tool-kit and the different options that are available when it comes to rendering graphics. Qt currently can target a pure CPU raster engine, using X11 with the X Render extension for providing some GPU-assisted acceleration, or using an OpenGL engine...

IN WIN X-Fighter Mid-Tower Case | Posted on: 14/08/2009 @ 4:00

Linux 2.6.31-rc6 Kernel Released | Posted on: 14/08/2009 @ 0:50

It has been almost two weeks since the release of the Linux 2.6.31-rc5 kernel but this afternoon there is a new kernel available. Linus has made the release of Linux 2.6.31-rc6, which brings a number of small fixes throughout the Linux kernel...

Verbatim Nano Wireless Notebook Optical Mouse Review | Posted on: 13/08/2009 @ 22:41

So you just bought a new laptop or net book and you’re already tired of that stupid little touchpad or red useless red button in the middle of the keyboard and you’re already wishing you had a mouse to use. Now for this mouse you would like to have something compact, ready to go at a moment’s notice, easy to use, and most of all easy on the pocket book. While there are many ...

Zune HD Preview & Comparison | Posted on: 13/08/2009 @ 22:10

The Zune HD from Microsoft is a hot topic on the Internet recently and more information has been released about the upcoming device. Other companies have struggled to come up with an Apple iPod alternative and Microsoft's previous Zune devices haven't gained much ground either. With the Zune HD, Microsoft is hoping to gain significant ground against the iPod and possibly even overtake it.

Ubuntu 9.10 "Karmic Koala" Alpha 4 Released | Posted on: 13/08/2009 @ 21:50

Right on schedule, Canonical's Steve Langasek has announced the release of Ubuntu 9.10 Alpha 4. This fourth development release of the Karmic Koala brings more updated packages (including a kernel based upon Linux 2.6.31-rc5), Ubuntu One file sharing support, and some other new features...

Verbatim Rapier V1 @ InsideHW | Posted on: 13/08/2009 @ 21:13

This a mouse with few very unique features when it comes to its design and functions. It looks somewhat futuristic but ergonomically it is designed for right handed users and there are some details that can look odd at first glance. One of these features is presence of mouse wheel on left mouse button. Also, left button is positioned lower than the right one which makes this mouse look as some ...

Intel DP55KG Motherboard Preview at Quakecon 2009 | Posted on: 13/08/2009 @ 21:00

Legit Reviews is down in Dallas, Texas for Quakecon 209 and we got a nice little surprise when we arrived. At the Intel booth they are showing three of their four upcoming P55 Express chipset based motherboards here at the show. On display are the DP55KG, DP55KG and DP55SB motherboards.

ThermaPak HeatShift Laptop Cooling Pad Review | Posted on: 13/08/2009 @ 20:00

This cooling pad uses a new design that incorporates a passive cooling solution to keep laptop temperatures down. So, with no wires and no fans, let's see if the HeatShift Cooling Pad can really keep out the heat.

New Samsung Digital Camera Sports Front Facing LCD | Posted on: 13/08/2009 @ 19:40

Samsung today announced its TL225 and TL220 cameras under the DualView product line. What is DualView? It means you have two LCD screens, one on the back which is found on every digital camera on teh market today but also a small 1.5 inch LCD screen on the front making self-portraits very easy!The small front LCD screen can also show animated cartoon scenes to make babies laugh when they aren't ...

Zalman CNPS 10X Extreme CPU Cooler Review | Posted on: 13/08/2009 @ 19:10

This time we tested Zalman CNPS 10X Extreme CPU cooler, which uses a tower design, five heatpipes and an amazing fan control system. Let's see if it beats the coolers we already reviewed.

Phenom II X4 965: A Look at CPU/MB Bundle Pricing | Posted on: 13/08/2009 @ 18:20

AMD promised attractive bundle deals for the new Phenom II X4 965 Black Edition from North American vendors. We took a quick look at the current state of 965 bundles and see exactly how much you can save....

Office for Mac 2010, Dell Netbook for Kids & OS X 10.6 Finalized | Posted on: 13/08/2009 @ 18:20

Microsoft’s Mac Business Unit today made some announcements regarding its Office for Mac suite. Starting in September, the current version of Office for Mac, Office 2008, will be sold in only two SKUs: Home & Student and Business Editions. The next version of the suite was also announced as being Office for Mac 2010. It [...]

The Cost of SELinux, Audit, & Kernel Debugging | Posted on: 13/08/2009 @ 17:50

When benchmarking development releases of Fedora in particular, they often end up being much slower than the final build and perform lower when compared against some of the other leading desktop distributions. As we have mentioned in previous articles, this is generally due to the debugging support enabled within the development builds of Fedora. To see just what the performance cost is, we have ...

G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra - Xbox 360, PS3 | Posted on: 13/08/2009 @ 15:40

Re-create and re-live moments from the film, cartoon series and action figure toy line.

Dog Webcam 5MP | Posted on: 13/08/2009 @ 15:31

The webcam has revolutionised communications with users now able to not only speak to one another over the internet but now also see them; and most importantly, cheaply. With IM services, such as Skype and MSN, all offering video calls, the demand for webcams is still pretty high and manufacturers are always coming up with new ways to sell their products; whether it is animated functions or the ...

Edimax Wireless nLite Mini USB Adaptor | Posted on: 13/08/2009 @ 15:04

Edimax`s latest wireless networking product gets put through it\\\\\\\'s paces today, in our in-depth review of the Wireless nLite Mini USB Adaptor. Does the small size affect its performance? What features can you expect from something so small?

TF2 Day 2 Update Provides King Of The Hill Game Mode | Posted on: 13/08/2009 @ 14:40

The Team Fortress 2 team has released its Day 2 update as part of the Classless Update. This time, they announce a brand new game mode - King Of The Hill! KotH game mode will be a very intense fight as each team is trying to essentially be, King of The Hill. This means your team must hold capture point for three minutes while defending off the other team at the same time.Gameplay begins with the ...

Sony Announces Open Standard EBook Format | Posted on: 13/08/2009 @ 14:21

In an effort to tap into Amazon's Kindle eBook market, Sony is working on an open e-book standard with book publishers which will allow other ebook readers to read the same format. In today's world, Sony's e-Book reader device only reads its own books, the Kindle books only works on its device and the iPhone software, and so fourth. New digital books that utilize the new 'open standard' called ...

Aquaria Game Coming To Linux. Icculus Porting? | Posted on: 13/08/2009 @ 13:40

There's a new game coming to Linux and it's called Aquaria. This is an underwater fantasy game developed by Bit Blot...

Intel's Moorestown Can Accelerate On Linux | Posted on: 13/08/2009 @ 13:40

Last month we shared that Intel was already working on LM_Sensors support for Moorestown, their next-generation mobile platform to launch later this year, and that Linux support has not yet let up. Intel's Ramesh Agarwal this morning pushed out a Linux driver for the Moorestown Analog Accelerometer...

ASUS P7P55D Deluxe Motherboard (Intel P55 Express) Preview | Posted on: 13/08/2009 @ 12:40

In Win X-Fighter Mid Tower Case | Posted on: 13/08/2009 @ 12:40

Today we are going to be taking a look at a spacecraft inspired mid tower chassis, the In Win X-Fighter. As with many of the other components of the PC, choosing the correct chassis for your next build can be challenging. Trying to narrow down the right selection will take some research. The main characteristics I look for in a chassis are the overall size and its airflow design. Will the ...

RIM BlackBerry Curve 8520 | Posted on: 13/08/2009 @ 10:55

Before the likes of Apple stomped into the mobile phone market with the iPhone, BlackBerry pretty much had the business market sewn up thanks in the main to keyboard equipped designs and its unrivalled instant email support. A couple of years ago, RIM started to increase the feature count adding Wi-Fi or GPS, with the Curve 8300 series and these proved very popular. Does this newest version of ...

Review: Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM | Posted on: 13/08/2009 @ 10:10

The Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 is a pretty unassuming-looking lens. It's not big, it's not flashy and it's not particularly expensive for a fast prime lens. Indeed, the light weight and the plastic finish do give it a faintly cheap feel. And while this lens does have a proper distance scale (it's only cheap zooms that don't), it's in an unusual position right at the front of the lens barrel. The metric ...

Review: Freeverse Postman | Posted on: 13/08/2009 @ 10:10

Postman makes little virtual postcards on your iPhone, and lets you share them using Twitter, Facebook, Tumblr, email and more. You can snap a shot with your iPhone's camera, load up a saved photo – or choose from a small catalogue of stock landmark shots – or even grab your current location on a map in Map, Satellite or Hybrid view, and then add some text. Flip it over onto the ...

Review: CandyCane Melodica (iPhone) | Posted on: 13/08/2009 @ 10:10

You may never have heard of an odd, electronic musical instrument called a Tenori-on, but – ta-daa! – you can now get a kind of fake, unlicensed, and not-quite-as-good software version for your iPhone. (Which is just as well as a real one costs £750.) It presents you with a grid of squares; tap them to light them up. It 'plays' in a loop, from left to right, sounding a note when ...

Free Tool From AVG to Combat the New Threat of Data Snatching | Posted on: 13/08/2009 @ 10:10

AVG the company behind the very popular free anti virus software is running an awareness campaign about Data Snatching on the web. Data Snatching occurs when trusted websites are hi-jacked by undesirables who capture and collect visitor data. To combat this threat AVG have a free tool called Free Tool From AVG to Combat the New Threat of Data Snatching is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech News, ...

Review: Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM | Posted on: 13/08/2009 @ 9:10

The Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 is a pretty unassuming-looking lens. It's not big, it's not flashy and it's not particularly expensive for a fast prime lens. Indeed, the light weight and the plastic finish do give it a faintly cheap feel. And while this lens does have a proper distance scale (it's only cheap zooms that don't), it's in an unusual position right at the front of the lens barrel. The metric ...

Review: AMD Phenom II X4 965 Black Edition | Posted on: 13/08/2009 @ 8:31

For the most part, we think you'd agree, walls are good things.They do all kinds of useful little jobs. Like holding up your roof, keeping the wind out and dulling the noise from your bickering neighbours and their ASBO-generating kids. But did you know that CPUs also have walls?OK, we're only talking metaphorically. But a wall is the best way of thinking about the thermal limits of any given ...

Five LGA1156 coolers tested on Lynnfield | Posted on: 13/08/2009 @ 8:20

We've tested five coolers that are not only on sale now, but are also ready to fit Intel's forthcoming LGA1156 Lynnfield CPUs. Get ready for Lynnfield by bagging your LGA1156-compatible cooler before the rush. Read on to find out which can handle a big overclock the best.

AMD Phenom II 965 Black Edition Processor Review | Posted on: 13/08/2009 @ 5:00

Today, AMD is announcing a new flagship processor, the Phenom II X4 965 Black Edition. This is nothing more than a speed bump for the Dragon platform, but all of these speed bumps are starting to add up and the Phenom II X4 965 Black Edition processor runs at an impressive 3.4GHz.

G.Skill Falcon 128GB | Posted on: 13/08/2009 @ 4:36

G.Skill\\\'s Falcon 128GB SSD is one of many Indilinx-based drives on the market, so we figured it would be fast. But how fast? Let\\\'s say we were rather surprised at the results. We wanted to check things out up close and personal so G.Skill let us test drive a Falcon. That\\\'s a good thing, because we may have a new King of the SSD Hill on our hands.

AMD Phenom II X4 965 Black Edition | Posted on: 13/08/2009 @ 4:31

Ever since its launch at the turn of the year, AMD`s Phenom II processor range has been growing at an impressive pace, with a fair amount of this growth coming from the company`s leveraging of the clock speed headroom available to these CPUs. Today sees the launch of another new quad-core Black Edition part which follows this path, bumping the clock speed of their flagship CPU up to 3.4GHz. We ...

Flash Memory Summit Coverage - Part 1 | Posted on: 13/08/2009 @ 4:20

AMD Phenom II X4 965 Black Edition: piling on the megahertz | Posted on: 13/08/2009 @ 4:20

AMD launches its fastest-ever desktop processor, we take a look.

AMD's Phenom II X4 965 Black Edition | Posted on: 13/08/2009 @ 4:00

It's literally the fastest chip AMD has ever shipped. At 3.4GHz this is the closest you're going to get to a Core i7 performance without going Nehalem. At least until next month......

PlayStation 3 | Guitar Hero 5 Updated Hands-On | Posted on: 13/08/2009 @ 0:51

Importing songs from previous games and exploring an easier, deeper music studio are the focus of our latest look at Guitar Hero 5. Generally speaking, the last piece of news leading up to the release of a high-profile rhythm game is the announcement of a complete songlist. So when Activision unveiled the last batch of songs from Guitar Hero 5 a couple of weeks ago, you'd be forgiven for thinking ...

PlayStation 3 | Dirt 2 Updated Hands-on | Posted on: 13/08/2009 @ 0:51

We got ourselves filthy battling to X-Games success, then jumped online for some multiplayer action. When we first saw Dirt 2 properly before E3, we were impressed with how the gameplay was shaping up, new events on show, and the new engine present in all its muddy glory. Since then, we recently got a chance to sit down and play with a near-final build of the game that showed all the race types, ...

Xbox 360 | Tekken 6 Updated Hands-on | Posted on: 13/08/2009 @ 0:51

The venerable fighting franchise is coming back home, so we picked up a pad and got to beating some cute animals. The most important thing that Tekken fans need to know about Tekken 6 is that it is, indubitably, Tekken. Everything that made all the previous games such great fun has made it through to Tekken 6 intact, and the game is looking as good as you'd expect for the franchise's long-awaited ...

Xbox 360 | Halo 3: ODST Updated Hands-On - Multiplayer and Firefight | Posted on: 13/08/2009 @ 0:51

We check out the new Halo 3 multiplayer maps exclusive to ODST owners and then hunker down against waves of the Covenant in a new Firefight map. As Microsoft and Bungie release more information on Halo 3: ODST, it’s become clear that this upcoming shooter is neither sequel nor expansion. Rather, it’s a combination of new and familiar that doesn’t fit very neatly into either ...

PC | Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising Updated Hands-On | Posted on: 13/08/2009 @ 0:51

We tackle two missions in Codemasters' upcoming realistic shooter, which will include online cooperative play. Operation Flashpoint is a squad-based shooter from Codemasters that's set in a near-future setting amidst a three-way kerfuffle among China, the US, and Russia over an energy source found on the fictional island of Skira, just off the Russian coast. You'll play as leader of a four-person ...

Nexus TDD-9000 Liquid Laptop Cooler Review | Posted on: 13/08/2009 @ 0:51

Mobile computing is becoming less of a luxury and more like a necessity in today’s fast passed world. Not only are laptops getting more and more portable they are also becoming very affordable to the average user. This option for many is the only option so if you are one of these that can’t live without yout laptop or netbook then you will be very interested in the Nexus Liquid ...

Aero Cool V12 BlackLine Edition and Light Wave 120mm Fan Round-Up Review | Posted on: 13/08/2009 @ 0:51

When it comes to computers fads don’t go out of style them just start getting better and better. LED’s have been the companion of virtually ever gamer based system for the past 10 years. Are we sick of them yet? Apparently not because companies are still selling them like hotcakes and improving on the design more and more every new batch that comes out. Aero Cool has done some ...

JETART miniSTAND NP8900 Notebook Cooler Review | Posted on: 13/08/2009 @ 0:51

!HEAT KILLS!  We all know that heat kills electronic devices.  Is it any wonder that manufacturer's put so much attention into keeping them cool?  Here is another innovative product from JETART Technology that promises keep your laptop cool and leave plenty of room in your bag for snacks!   This is the JETART miniSTAND NP8900 Notebook Cooler!   This device is a highly portable ...

Noctua NF-S12B FLX 120mm Fan | Posted on: 13/08/2009 @ 0:51

Just when you think you can't make an ubiquitous product any better, Noctua comes along with yet another 120mm fan overflowing with unique engineering: the NF-S12B FLX featuring new modified blade geometry. Read on for the details.

GNOME 2.28 Beta Arrives, Release Next Month | Posted on: 13/08/2009 @ 0:30

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Sony Ericsson Struts Designer Jalou Phone | Posted on: 12/08/2009 @ 16:30

While everyone else seems to be taking the sleek, no-edge touchscreen path, Sony Ericsson have stood up and said ‘no’ to phones emulating a flat kind of sphere. Instead, the handset manufacturer has gone more angular than Twiggy with its latest handset dubbed Jalou which is French for jealous (like you will be if you [...]Sony Ericsson Struts Designer Jalou Phone is a post from: UK ...

TF2 Day 1 Update Provides All Classes With Hats! | Posted on: 12/08/2009 @ 16:10

The Team Fortress 2 team is at it again with free hats this time! As part of their Day 1 update, they have introduced eighteen new hats for players. Throughout history, men have worn hats as a way of showing how much better they are than other men. I buy hats, a behatted man seems to say. I am better than you. This is why TF2 has brought us hats for players to show off who is the best of the best ...

Magellan Maestro 4370 | Posted on: 12/08/2009 @ 16:10

The Magellan Maestro 4370 offers GPS navigation of the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico. There is voice guidance and announced street names to make navigation safer and other features, such as land guidance and 3D buildings, increase accuracy and easy of use. Live traffic reporting is also included and allows you to navigate around heavy traffic.

Steelseries Siberia | Posted on: 12/08/2009 @ 16:00

Mit dem Syberia hat Steelseries ein hochwertiges von Gamern für Gamer entwickeltes Headset im Portfolio. Rein optisch versprechen die grossen Gehörmuscheln eine saubere und exakte Darstellung von Effekten in Games sowie auch beim Genuss von Musik oder eines Films. Das Mikrofon, welches mittels eines Clips an einer beliebigen Stelle befestigt werden kann, ist durchaus praktisch.

Kingston HyperX Memory Fan Review | Posted on: 12/08/2009 @ 16:00

Kingston's HyperX Fan was designed specifically to keep memory modules nice and cool. The dual 60mm fans optimize airflow around the modules helping memory run at peak performance for longer periods of time. We test it out on a water cooled Intel Core i7 system with 12GB of memory running at 1600MHz.

Tuniq Potency 550W PSU | Posted on: 12/08/2009 @ 14:52

Recently at Tech-Reviews we’ve been reviewing a lot of high wattage power supplies. We haven’t however looked at the lower range units. Luckily today though, we’ve been handed a Tuniq Potency 550W to review. Can it live up to the same performance standards as higher wattage units? Well there is only one way to find out, introducing the Tuniq Potency 550 Watt…

VIA Soon To Release Its DRM-Using 2D Driver | Posted on: 12/08/2009 @ 13:00

Back in June, VIA Technologies rolled out its Chrome 9 DRM (for a second time) in hopes of pushing it into the mainline Linux kernel. At that time, VIA's DRM was again rejected and it led to a discussion over partial open-source drivers since the only user of this interface was their binary-only driver. In that discussion back then, VIA's Bruce Chang shared that they had a new 2D driver in the ...

Judge Orders Microsoft to Stop Selling Word | Posted on: 12/08/2009 @ 12:20

U.S. District Court Judge Leonard Davis of the Eastern District of Texas issued an injunction ordering Microsoft to cease selling Microsoft Word, the most popular Office program, in its Microsoft Office 2003 and 2007 suite. The injunction says that it “prohibits Microsoft from selling or importing to the United States any Microsoft Word products that [...]

Konica Minolta Magicolor 8650DN | Posted on: 12/08/2009 @ 12:02

At the departmental level, printers are normally aimed at either an office environment, where the key requirement is to print text and perhaps business graphics, or at a creative workgroup, where colour proofing of graphic and photo content is more important. The Konica Minolta Magicolor 8650DN is designed to straddle both uses and has an eye open for short-run copy bureau use as well. A real ...

Apple Updates 15 Inch MacBook Pro Screen With Anti-Glare | Posted on: 12/08/2009 @ 11:20

In an unusual move for Apple, it has made a release without much of a song and dance. The company has quietly announced that the 15 inch MacBook Pro will now come with an anti-glare screen upgrade option for £40. But why has Apple released this on the sly? The price itself seems reasonable, until you [...]Apple Updates 15 Inch MacBook Pro Screen With Anti-Glare is a post from: UK Gadget and ...

Crazy Talk 6 Pro Review | Posted on: 12/08/2009 @ 11:10

Have you ever wanted to make your cat sing? Did you ever want the furry ankle biter to say thank you for the roof, and the food? Well your luck might just have changed. As long as you have Crazy Talk 6 Pro installed on your computer, you can do just that.Crazy Talk 6 Pro Review is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech News, Reviews and Shopping Site - Gaj-It.com

Facebank. Just freaky… | Posted on: 12/08/2009 @ 11:10

My money bank is boring. It just has animals on it, and some stickers from when I was still in single figures. But I think I’ll stick with it if it means I can sleep at night without the nightmares sure to be induced by the Facebank… The Facebank is the latest creation of the Japanese [...]Facebank. Just freaky… is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech News, Reviews and Shopping Site ...

An Open Letter To Tech Review Sites | Posted on: 12/08/2009 @ 11:10

Have you considered embracing Linux in any of your articles? If you have, but have not acted on such thoughts, why is that? Is it the Linux learning curve? The "lack of benchmarks"? Simply the lack of resources on the part of your editors and product evaluators? After speaking with several editors from fellow publications, these seem to be most of the excuses at hand. However, at Phoronix Media, ...

Review: Sony 50mm f/1.4 | Posted on: 12/08/2009 @ 11:01

The Sony 50mm f/1.4 is the smallest and lightest of the 50mm lenses on test, and it has a very neat, uncluttered design. It's also got the best set of depth of field markers, covering f/4, f/8, f/16 and f/22. It's much less sophisticated to use, though. The autofocus is pretty fast, but there's a lot more mechanical noise than you get from the others. You can turn the focus ring manually in ...

Google Boosts Search With Caffeine | Posted on: 12/08/2009 @ 10:50

Google have been working secretly to update the core infrastructure of their search engine. The project code-named "Caffeine" is designed to let Google increase the indexing speed, accuracy and the comprehensiveness of search results.Google Boosts Search With Caffeine is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech News, Reviews and Shopping Site - Gaj-It.com

IN WIN X-Fighter Midi-Tower Case | Posted on: 12/08/2009 @ 10:00

Review: Fantasktik 1.4 | Posted on: 12/08/2009 @ 9:51

Fantasktik 1.4 adds a new toolbar to the top or bottom of your screen, showing open applications and documents. It's easy to manage via System Preferences, and both its behaviour and appearance are as configurable as anyone could want. The question is whether this utility is actually useful. Fantasktik comes into its own when you have lots of documents open in one application. Rather than ...

Review: Navigon MobileNavigator Europe (iPhone) | Posted on: 12/08/2009 @ 9:20

Thanks to changes to the terms of the iPhone SDK, we can finally add to the long list of devices the iPhone can transform into, like a satellite navigation device with software like Navigon MobileNavigator Europe. Navigon might not be as recognisable a brand as Garmin or TomTom – whose as-yet-unreleased app and cradle set was demoed at WWDC – but it has a good pedigree. It contains ...

Review: Fantasktik 1.4 | Posted on: 12/08/2009 @ 9:10

Fantasktik 1.4 adds a new toolbar to the top or bottom of your screen, showing open applications and documents. It's easy to manage via System Preferences, and both its behaviour and appearance are as configurable as anyone could want. The question is whether this utility is actually useful. Fantasktik comes into its own when you have lots of documents open in one application. Rather than ...

Apple Snow Leopard Wallpapers! | Posted on: 12/08/2009 @ 8:10

Back before time, Apple announced that their new Snow Leopard wouldn’t include a whole set of new features like Leopard did when they converted from Tiger. They did however say they will try and improve how the whole software looks, and now Apple have released it’s default wallpapers, something that they always do as a [...]Apple Snow Leopard Wallpapers! is a post from: UK Gadget ...

AMD vs. Intel Laptops, a Platform Analysis | Posted on: 12/08/2009 @ 6:40

How do AMD and Intel compare in the mobile market, particularly in entry-level offerings with integrated graphics? We provide a thorough investigation into the performance and overall platform features offered by AMD and Intel....

Phenom II vs Core i7: Gaming Value Comparison | Posted on: 12/08/2009 @ 4:52

Does a Phenom II or Core i7 system provide better gaming performance and value? We will tackle this AMD vs Intel debate head-on. To find out, we\'ll be running single card, dual cards, stock CPU speeds, and overclocked CPU configurations to bench the snot out two gaming systems and give you a definitive answer. Let the fanboy flame wars commence!

Astone Media Gear AP-100 1080p Media Player Video Review | Posted on: 12/08/2009 @ 4:50

IN WIN X-Fighter Mini-Tower Case | Posted on: 12/08/2009 @ 3:50

Novatech Allspark VHP64 system review: low-power Core 2 Quad at the helm | Posted on: 11/08/2009 @ 23:00

Core 2 Quad S, GeForce GTS 250 in a SFF box. Does it make sense? We find out.

Acer close the gap with HP in Notebook Sales | Posted on: 11/08/2009 @ 21:10

According to Digitimes, Acer have been going from strength to strength and the number of shipped consumer notebooks could surpass industry giant HP during the current quarter. With Acer gearing up to promote and push their new range of ultra thin notebooks, it appears it won’t be long before Acer are the worlds leading notebook [...]

Title: HP ProBook 4510s @ InsideHW | Posted on: 11/08/2009 @ 18:00

ProBook is completely new series of HP notebooks intended for mainstream business users. New series brought with it new design and proportions so new HP ProBook 4510s found itself in new, fast growing, category of 15.6 inch notebooks. Since earlier HP models from 15.4 inch “s” class (6730s and 6735s ) were very popular this new series will certainly attract significant amount of ...

Ashes Cricket 2009 - Xbox 360, PS3 | Posted on: 11/08/2009 @ 16:20

A chance to show those England boys exactly how to beat the Aussies.

Google Caffeine Search Engine Unveiled | Posted on: 11/08/2009 @ 16:10

Google has released its latest incarnation of Google Search (codenamed 'Caffeine') which will provide users with many new improvements such as; Lightning fast searches, better accuracy with search terms, and a quadrupled index size!We played around with the new Caffeine Engine and found the speed to be anywhere from half as fast to two times as fast with returning results compared to the current ...

Intel Kernel Mode-Setting Overlay Support | Posted on: 11/08/2009 @ 15:20

While the Intel kernel mode-setting graphics driver entered the mainline Linux 2.6.29 kernel, and is beginning to become the default driver in various desktop Linux distributions, the KMS driver does not yet have a feature parity with the traditional DDX xf86-video-intel driver. However, announced on the DRI development list today is one more feature that has now been introduced into the kernel ...

Kingston SSDNow V Series 64GB SSD Upgrade Kit | Posted on: 11/08/2009 @ 14:20

Corsair Obsidian Series 800D ATX Chassis Review | Posted on: 11/08/2009 @ 14:00

The Corsair Obsidian Series 800D computer chassis was designed to have good airflow, be easy to work in, and to last for several system upgrades. The steel structure has a matte black coating on both sides and the brushed aluminum faceplate looks great. Read on to see how it does for our system build.

Cooler Master Hyper N620 CPU Cooler | Posted on: 11/08/2009 @ 14:00

Last month I did a review on the Cooler Master Hyper N520 CPU Cooler and was impressed by the performance it achieved at a low cost. This time around Cooler Master sent in the N520's big brother, the Cooler Master Hyper N620. The N620's main difference is the use of two 120mm fans instead of the dual 92mm fans. It's slightly larger than the little brother, and utilizes one more heatpipe. Will the ...

OCZ 550W Fatal1ty Series Power Supply | Posted on: 11/08/2009 @ 12:18

Over the recent years, OCZ have really expanded in the memory business, churning out enthusiast level products without compromising on price. It\'s no surprise that they have made such a name for themselves and their popularity reflects their quality very much. Their success haven\'t ended there. Like many other memory companies, OCZ have looked at expanding into new products and today we\'ll be ...

Preview: Samsung Omnia 2 i8000 | Posted on: 11/08/2009 @ 12:00

The Original Samsung Omnia caused quite a stir when it was released last year, and quickly became one of the most popular Windows-powered mobiles on the market, doing well against the Sony Ericsson Xperia and HTC Diamond. This leaves quite big shoes for its successor to fill, as both Sony Ericsson and HTC have also promised big things for their new smartphones, due to be released in the next few ...

Dead Rising Xbox 360 Review | Posted on: 11/08/2009 @ 11:59

Dead rising is a zombie fanatics dream. Many games have emulated GTA’s sand-box style game play, but few have successfully lived up to their hype. Dead Rising is definitely not a game to disappoint, and Capcom have created an instant classic.

Assassin’s Creed Xbox 360 Review | Posted on: 11/08/2009 @ 11:58

Although Assassin’s Creed has beautiful visuals, repetitive game play hampers what could otherwise be hailed a gaming classic.

ASUS ENGTS250 1GB GTS 250 Video Card | Posted on: 11/08/2009 @ 11:00

The ASUS ENGTS250 1GB GTS 250 video card's heatsink is unique and not only gives the card different look, but also makes it appealing in situations where low noise and low heat production are a must. I can see it being a good fit in a desktop or an HTPC setting where decent 3D performance may be desired, but where serious game play is not a priority.

Review: iFinance 3.0.2 | Posted on: 11/08/2009 @ 10:50

Most personal finance tools seem aimed at the high-net-worth individual, or at least the financially sophisticated one. At first glance iFinance is no different, with its support for multiple currencies, share price tracking, and so on. But amid these features is a straightforward tool for recording your financial affairs and forecasting them across several bank or credit card accounts. It's easy ...

Eagletech ET-AR302-BK 2.0 soundstage speakers | Posted on: 11/08/2009 @ 10:08

After examining a 2.1 speaker system from Eagletech last week, today we look at an even more budget oriented part from the same company in the form of their ET-AR302-BK 2.0 soundstage speaker setup. At just $20 in the US it\'s an absolute steal, but what do you get for that money?

Thermaltake Luxa2 LM100 Mini | Posted on: 11/08/2009 @ 10:00

The Luxa2 LM100 Mini is the smallest HTPC enclosure of that brand in the line-up. It can fit a mini-ITX board, but does it manage to deliver a compact and concentrated dose of all the features we look for in an HTPC chassis?

Review: EMC Retrospect 8.1 | Posted on: 11/08/2009 @ 9:51

EMC Retrospect, once the last words in backup for the Mac, has been pretty much out of the picture for years. Thanks to problems in the early days of Mac OS X, the once all-powerful utility fell into disfavour. Fast-forward to 2009 and most Mac users reach for Time Machine, SuperDuper or other tools for their backup needs. So what does EMC Retrospect 8.1 offer that could make someone switch? ...

Review: Early Innovations PhotoLinker 2.0 | Posted on: 11/08/2009 @ 9:00

Photolinker 2.0 is a neat piece of software that pulls the GPS data from your files and locates them on its world maps. While there's a small variety of good maps to choose from, you won't be able to tap into any of the favourites such as Google Earth, and some of the detailed satellite views (which are the most fun to look at) are restricted to US territories. If you're using a camera without a ...

Review: Early Innovations PhotoLinker 2.0 | Posted on: 11/08/2009 @ 8:51

Photolinker 2.0 is a neat piece of software that pulls the GPS data from your files and locates them on its world maps. While there's a small variety of good maps to choose from, you won't be able to tap into any of the favourites such as Google Earth, and some of the detailed satellite views (which are the most fun to look at) are restricted to US territories. If you're using a camera without a ...

Otterbox 8000 Waterproof Case Review | Posted on: 11/08/2009 @ 7:10

Back up the truck: I received the OtterBox 8000 Series Waterproof Case just in time for a camping trip. Although small in size (the 8000 Series case is meant for GPS units, cameras, sunglasses, etc.), I was able to pack around quite a few small objects (like matches, camera, iTouch) locked securely inside of it. During this trip, the case was subjected to a lot of abuse, considering what a klutz ...

Prolimatech Megahalems CPU Cooler | Posted on: 11/08/2009 @ 7:00

Noctua NF-S12B FLX | Posted on: 11/08/2009 @ 4:23

Noctua is renowned for their silent fans, and from our experience we\'ve seen them to be excellent quality, so that\'s two ticks in the Good column. They also are rather expensive though, but as we\'ve come to learn, top performance rarely comes cheap. Noctua has released their NF-S12B FLX case fan, a successor to the S12 that showcases a few design improvements. But is performance better as a ...

Titan Fenrir | Posted on: 11/08/2009 @ 4:13

The Titan Fenrir offers Heatpipe Direct Touch (HDT) technology, a very efficient technology in tower-style heatsinks, and promises some efficient cooling numbers. It does look rather similar then to a few other HDT products we\'ve seen, so we have high hopes for this cooler. Let\'s take a closer look and then strap it into the hot seat on a highly overlocked Core i7 and see what it can do.

EVGA P55 FTW - It's Here...Pictorial Preview | Posted on: 11/08/2009 @ 3:40

Sorry folks, we actually have another shameless P55 motherboard picture preview for you. I know Gary thought his ASRock article was the last of them, but EVGA released us this evening to discuss their flagship P55 (E657) FTW (For The Win) product. We know you are urging us to break rank at this point and post up some heavy overclocking benchmarks...

Azza Fantom 900 Mid-tower Case Review | Posted on: 11/08/2009 @ 3:20

At a budget friendly price of about $100, the Azza Fantom 900 deserves a close look for any gamer or PC enthusiast looking for a new case. With a couple of 230mm fans and 140mm fans, it doesn't skimp on cooling power. Read on for our take on the performance of the Fantom 900.

Unigine Engine Continues To Advance | Posted on: 11/08/2009 @ 2:20

The Unigine Engine, which is likely the most advanced 3D game engine that natively supports Linux, has stepped further ahead today. Unigine Corp has provided word of several new features and updates to this advanced game engine...

Arch Linux 2009.08 Released With New Features | Posted on: 11/08/2009 @ 2:00

The developers behind Arch Linux have announced the release of Arch Linux 2009.08. This ISO for the rolling Arch Linux distribution contains an updated snapshot of Arch's core, which includes the Linux 2.6.30 kernel and many other key package updates...

Intel Poulsbo Driver For Fedora 11 | Posted on: 11/08/2009 @ 1:30

The Intel Poulsbo Linux driver is a bloody mess, it's that simple. Unlike the main Intel Linux graphics stack, the one that supports the Poulsbo chip found on many Intel Atom-powered devices, is closed-source...

ASRock P55 Deluxe - Pictorial Preview | Posted on: 10/08/2009 @ 23:30

One more P55 pictorial before we call it quits (that is our plan but no promises) as the actual product launch date is fast approaching us now. At least we hope it still is as a number of release dates are in play at this time. All of the proposed release dates occur in September and that is all we can about it. Anyway, our P55 sample today is from ASRock. A company...

MSI P55-GD80 - Pictorial Preview | Posted on: 10/08/2009 @ 23:10

It must be snowing in Texas today as we finally have another P55 board to preview without it coming from Gigabyte or ASUS. Today's star is the MSI P55-GD80, which is designed to compete directly against the ASUS Deluxe and Gigabyte UD5 series. We have been very impressed with MSI as of late with the AMD based 790FX-GD70 plus the uATX form factor...

FriendFeed Bought, Zune HD Release Date/Pricing & Live Wave 4 | Posted on: 10/08/2009 @ 23:10

TechCrunch has reported that Facebook has purchased FriendFeed for an unknown amount of money. Both companies say that operations will remain as normal and the FriendFeed API will continue to work as normal as well. FriendFeed has 12 employees and some of them come from big-time companies, including Google. Any more news on this deal [...]

Sun To Stop Solaris Express Community Edition | Posted on: 10/08/2009 @ 22:00

Sun's Glynn Foster has announced today on the OpenSolaris Forums that they will be discontinuing the Solaris Express Community Edition (SXCE) builds. For quite some time now, Sun has been providing bi-weekly updates of the latest (Open)Solaris code in the form of an ISO for those interested in testing out the latest work on this operating system. However, beginning later this year, SXCE will ...

Social media’s busiest week | Posted on: 10/08/2009 @ 20:10

Never, it feels, has so much big news broken in the world of social media than in the last seven days. The last week has seen Twitter taken offline for around 24 hours on and off, URL shortener Tr.im has officially died, and now FriendFeed have been bought up by social media giants, Facebook. In a statement, [...]Social media’s busiest week is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech News, Reviews ...

Facebook gets Friendfeed | Posted on: 10/08/2009 @ 19:30

Facebook has this evening added a new website to its online portfolio. Details are in short supply as news comes in. The following press release was released by Facebook: PALO ALTO, Calif. — August 10, 2009 — Facebook today announced that it has agreed to acquire FriendFeed, the innovative service for … [visit site to read more] If [...]Facebook gets Friendfeed is a post ...

Aerocool Touch-2000 Fan Controller Review | Posted on: 10/08/2009 @ 19:20

Touch-2000 is a fan controller from Aerocool that can monitor temperatures of four points inside your computer, control four fans and more! Check it out!

Perseids Meteor Shower Begins Wednesday | Posted on: 10/08/2009 @ 18:20

Are you a skywatcher? If you are, or even if you aren't, you won't want to miss the annual Perseid meteor show this Wednesday August 12th morning from about 1AM - 3AM EST. The Perseids are known for bright meteors so the somewhat bright moonlight should not affect viewing on Wednesday morning. Another great thing about the Perseid meteor shower is the number of meteors produced per hour, which is ...

Using Your Apple iPhone To Remotely Deposit Checks | Posted on: 10/08/2009 @ 18:00

Deposit a check from anywhere in the world? We've got an app for that!Remote deposit capture at banks just keep getting better! Today USAA Bank said they would be releasing a free iPhone app that allows its customers to remotely deposit checks simply by taking a photo of the front and back of the check. After doing so, the customer can then shred the check.USAA Bank was the first financial ...

Otterbox Armband for iPod Defender Review | Posted on: 10/08/2009 @ 17:10

To the naked eye, the Defender Armband doesn’t look like much. It is one piece of floppy rubber with one simple strap. However, when matched with a Defender case, the Armband holds the iPod securely, and the thick strap ensures that your iPod won’t slide down your arm. The strap is very easy to adjust and the Velcro is the entire width of the strap, unlike many other cases where the ...

GMC X7 | Posted on: 10/08/2009 @ 16:50

GMC are a company known for innovative ideas and unique aesthetics – for instance the Bulldozer and Corona. Once again, the Korean company have created a rather unique looking enclosure, named the X-Station. This PC case, like most of GMC’s product range, seems to have a very bold appearance but does it live up to the standards set by their other cases? Only one way to find out.

AZZA Spartan | Posted on: 10/08/2009 @ 15:40

In a market saturated with mid-tower computer cases there are countless designs and different features to choose from. The one choice most people can agree on is getting a good value for their money. AZZA is trying to make this choice easier by offering the Spartan, a case with bold looks for gaming at a low price.

Win a CoolIT Domino A.L.C Water-Cooling Kit | Posted on: 10/08/2009 @ 14:59

Our last competition ended all the way back in July. Even though the number of entries was slightly disappointing, it certainly helped to kick-start the Tech-Reviews Forums. But now we’re back, back with another competition. Going up for grabs is a CoolIT Domino A.L.C Water-Cooling Kit. This watercooling kit was awarded ‘Editor’s Choice’ as well as five shiny stars. ...

Maxcube Amoris 6010 Computer Case Evaluation @ Tweaknews | Posted on: 10/08/2009 @ 14:58

The new Amoris 6010 gaming case from Maxcube is a very nice mid-tower chassis, especially considering that it\'s a first effort from a relative newcomer. It has a distinctive look and an innovative front door design that is both functional and aesthetically pleasing. A full-featured top I/O panel, great cooling and very good tool-free hardware mounting solutions make this case a pretty good value ...

Zalman CNPS 10X Extreme CPU Cooler Review | Posted on: 10/08/2009 @ 14:00

The Zalman CNPS 10X Extreme CPU Cooler is a departure from what one would expect a CPU cooler to look like from Zalman. The Zalman CNPS 10X Extreme CPU Cooler is a tower cooler that has an awesome looking “Black-Pearl” nickel plated finish on it that makes it look like a million bucks. Read on to see how this new Zalman offering performs on our Core i7 test platform.

Tr.im URL Shortening Service Closes Shop | Posted on: 10/08/2009 @ 13:30

Tr.im, a very popular URL shortening site has closed their doors which will leave millions of shorten URL's no longer working at the end of this year. Yet another sign that we should not rely on URL shortening sites, especially for commercial use. Tr.im blames Twitter because they went with bit.ly as their sole shortening provider leaving all of the other URL shortening sites out to defend for ...

Toshiba gives up HD-DVD for Blu-Ray | Posted on: 10/08/2009 @ 12:50

It’s the final nail in the coffin for HD-DVD as Toshiba has announced it will release a number of products will play Blu-Ray discs. The electronics firm was the main champion of the now defunct HD-DVD format for high definition movies. Toshiba will begin to produce stand alone Blu-ray players as well as … [visit site [...]Toshiba gives up HD-DVD for Blu-Ray is a post from: UK Gadget ...

Windows 7 Upgrade Chart | Posted on: 10/08/2009 @ 12:40

Microsoft has released a chart detailing the ways to upgrade from a previous version of Windows to Windows 7. It shows the paths that are allowed via an in-place upgrade (which saves your files and moves them to the new install) or a custom install (which removes all of your files and does a clean [...]

Windows 7 (Final OEM) vs. Windows Vista VGA Performance | Posted on: 10/08/2009 @ 12:10

Noctua NT-H1 Thermal Compound | Posted on: 10/08/2009 @ 11:48

Noctua have earned quite some reputation for their cooling products, today we shall be taking a look at their premium grade NT-H1 thermal compound.

Arctic F12 Pro 120mm Rear Case Fan | Posted on: 10/08/2009 @ 11:45

The fans that manage to remain quiet whilst still having great air flow are less common than those who hit one of these criteria, but miss on the other. We have been given by Arctic Cooling their new product, the Arctic F12 Pro case fan, and we will be seeing if the new case ticks both boxes.

Gainward Single PCB GTX 295 Review | Posted on: 10/08/2009 @ 11:10

Nvidia has redesigned the GeForce GTX 295, squeezing both GT200b GPUs onto a single PCB and completely replacing the card's cooler. We find out if the the GTX 295 directors cut is any faster or cooler than it's dual PCB predecessor, and whether it's more worthy of it's top end price tag.

Thecus N5500 | Posted on: 10/08/2009 @ 10:43

Competition in the desktop NAS appliance market just keeps getting hotter with each vendor trying to outdo the others with an ever increasing features list. Thecus now goes another step beyond the rest as its latest N5500 five-bay appliance introduces the unique dual DOM feature, which targets businesses that want an extra level of fault tolerance. So what is a dual DOM? In a nutshell, a DOM ...

Review: Mozilla Firefox 3.5 | Posted on: 10/08/2009 @ 10:10

Of the dozens of available web browsers, only Firefox has truly challenged Internet Explorer's dominance. Version 3.5's now arrived, billed as the 'fastest, safest and smartest Firefox yet'. What it isn't, sadly, is an upgrade that befits a 0.5 jump in version number, since the changes are relatively minor. In fact, most Firefox 3.5 updates centre on supporting cutting-edge web technologies. ...

Review: Apple Safari 4 | Posted on: 10/08/2009 @ 10:00

Apple claims Safari 4 is feature-packed and 'the world's fastest browser.' In reality, it's business as usual. Safari remains as elegant and efficient as ever, but maddeningly omits features that could make your browsing even better. The good news is Safari 4 is fast, often leaving the competition trailing. But new features are hit and miss. The web developer tools are excellent, and while the ...

Review: Cardscan CardScan Executive for Mac | Posted on: 10/08/2009 @ 9:30

CardScan Executive for Mac is a microscanner and software package designed to manage your contacts. It's for scanning and sorting business cards, but it can also process contact details from websites, emails and other electronic files. Cards are scanned into a software database, not only as an image, but also as text using OCR technology. This can be edited to correct inevitable but infrequent ...

Review: Indafa Key-Pad Office box | Posted on: 10/08/2009 @ 9:30

If your screen is marred by greasy fingermarks or your keyboard is covered in crumbs and grime, you'll need a cleaning kit. For a tenner, Kay-Pad's Officebox offers a 50ml bottle of spray-on cleaning fluid and a handy sponge to wipe it off, replete with a screen-friendly 'micro-fibre cloth' on one side and soft spongy ridges to get in between the keys on the other. It isn't the cheapest solution, ...

Review: DAZ Studio 3 Advanced | Posted on: 10/08/2009 @ 9:30

Many people who've explored the field of 3D graphics will have come across DAZ Studio. Available to download for free, it's the simplest entry point into a distinct area in the 3D community, where artists create models for anyone to use in their own images and animations. Like its rival, Smith Micro's Poser, DAZ Studio enables you to bring characters, clothing, props and more into your 3D scene, ...

OCZ Agility SATA 2.0 SSD 120GB | Posted on: 10/08/2009 @ 7:20

Back in May we reviewed the OCZ Vertex SSD, which performed well against a Super Talent SSD and two different rotating mobile HDDs. This OCZ SSD was not exactly cheap but it was not too expensive either and it ended up receiving our Editor's Choice award. Since then, OCZ Technology has introduced the Agility SATA 2.0 Solid-State Drives. The Agility is designed to fill OCZ's mainstream SSD ...

ASRock K10N750SLI-WiFi AMD Socket AM2 Motherboard Review | Posted on: 10/08/2009 @ 7:03

ASRock left the low-budget market and have entered the high-end market with the K10N750SLI-WiFi Socket AM2+ motherboard. The price of this board is noticeably higher than their usual prices. Of course, not without a reason, because this new ASRock board offers the fast nForce 750a SLI chipset, extensive overclocking settings and excellent equipment in a newly designed cardboard box. The packing ...

USB Ultra infrared receiver v2.0 to remote control the PC and power on/off DIY guide | Posted on: 10/08/2009 @ 7:01

Today, a new interesting infrared receiver solder guide for the PC is finished. Who like to control the PC or HTPC comfortable from the sofa, can solder different IR receiver types for commercially available universal remote controls. There are some self building guides in the ocinside.de modding section for several years and today a new special infrared receiver soldering guide for the PC is ...

Interactive AMD Phenom product ID guide | Posted on: 10/08/2009 @ 7:00

A so called product ID or OPN description is on each AMD Phenom and Phenom II CPU, but this product ID is not really easy to understand without studying several datasheets. On the new AMD Phenom product ID guide simply select the description of your processor over the drop-down fields or type it directly into the new OPN field. Then you will see the technical data and processor description below ...

CM Storm Sniper Case Review | Posted on: 10/08/2009 @ 6:59

The CM Storm Sniper chassis offers the best air circulation and a lot of well-thought-out features which makes PC gamers life easier. Cooler Master introduced a new name with CM Storm, which is build in co-operation with the gaming community and is particularly interesting for gamers. Can the CM Storm Sniper PC case make the grade of the high gaming requirements? Yes, it can! Because the Sniper ...

CPU OverClocking Database Update | Posted on: 10/08/2009 @ 6:58

The ocinside.de OC-Database currently comprises more than 10,000 PCs and thousands of processor overclocking results. Several updates and new CPUs are now added for the immediate selection and comparison. E.g. the new AMD Phenom II, Intel Atom CPU or the Intel Core i7 processors are now additionally selectable in the OC database. The database is updated each night. So when you register your ...

Gigabyte iSolo 230 PC Case Review | Posted on: 10/08/2009 @ 6:56

The new Gigabyte iSolo 230 chassis is available in black, metallic and in silver, whereby we reviewed the black version in this test report. Gigabyte set with the iSolo 230 a high value on the design, but also on a nice finish and a very good air flow. Above all, several small features like the blue illuminated power button and the preparation for a water cooler enhance the result.

Silverstone La Scala SST LC02B HTPC Howto | Posted on: 10/08/2009 @ 6:55

For the recently published Silverstone La Scala SST LC02B HTPC enclosure review, it is now time for a HTPC guide, which explains step by step how to build a living room PC. This beginners guide shows how easy it can be to build a PC for the living room. If you have a few hardware components, for example from your last PC upgrade and like to tinker a HTPC, then you should not miss this guide.

Silverstone La Scala SST LC02B HTPC Case Review | Posted on: 10/08/2009 @ 6:52

A beautiful HiFi PC in the living room was unthinkable a few years ago, because there were no beautiful PC enclosures available for this matter. Thus it was necessary to completely build these PC cases for the living room, like the first www.ocinside.de J-Box HowTo from the year 2000 shows. The times have changed and in the meanwhile there are dozens Home Theater PC enclosures - briefly HTPC - in ...

Vizo Arius II ARS-250 Dual 2.5-inch SATA Drive Bay | Posted on: 10/08/2009 @ 6:20

Rumour Mill: iTunes 9 to Support Blu-ray, Facebook and Twitter | Posted on: 10/08/2009 @ 5:50

The Internet has been awash this weekend with rumours about the next big version of iTunes from Apple. September is traditionally the month when Apple update their iPod range as they prepare for the Christmas season. It is rumoured that iTunes 9 will also be announced in September and include support for Blu-ray discs, integration with social networking sites like Facebook and introduce a new way ...

Cooler Master V8 | Posted on: 09/08/2009 @ 22:12

Recently we’ve been taking a look at some pretty high end CPU coolers which, despite the different fin configurations and heatpipe layouts, are all reasonably similar. The Cooler Master V8, which we are to take a look at in this review, is a litter different in that although it is based on a tower format design it has added heatsinks on both sides and a centrally mounted fan. The V8 ...

Corsair P64 Performance Series 64GB SSD (CMFSSD-64GBG2D) | Posted on: 09/08/2009 @ 19:00

When I first started reviewing SSDs, the performance was plagued with slowdowns. We now have Indilinx and Samsung based drives that run smooth all the time. Tonight, we feature the Corsair 64 Performance Series SSD - utilizing proven Samsung technology to provide worry free performance.

Corsair P64 Performance Series 64GB SSD (CMFSSD-64GBG2D) | Posted on: 09/08/2009 @ 18:50

When I first started reviewing SSDs, the performance was plagued with slowdowns. We now have Indilinx and Samsung based drives that run smooth all the time. Tonight, we feature the Corsair 64 Performance Series SSD - utilizing proven Samsung technology to provide worry free performance.

PC | Star Wars The Clone Wars: Republic Heroes Q&A | Posted on: 09/08/2009 @ 18:10

Assistant producer Xavier Rodriguez discusses the upcoming action adventure set in a galaxy far, far away. The swashbuckling adventure of the Star Wars: Clone Wars animated TV series is headed to a console near you in Star Wars The Clone Wars: Republic Heroes, a new action adventure game that will let you play as either a lightsaber-wielding Jedi or a heavy-duty clone soldier. As a clone soldier, ...

PlayStation 3 | DJ Hero Q&A: Jaime Jackson | Posted on: 09/08/2009 @ 18:10

FreeStyleGames' creative director drops details on the upcoming rhythm game, which puts players behind the wheels of steel. You won't need to be a world-class mixer like DJ AM to have fun in DJ Hero, but some skills on the turntables certainly won't hurt. The upcoming game from Activision and developer FreeStyleGames will put some of the same skills you've developed from the long-running Guitar ...

Thermaltake Element T PC Chassis Review | Posted on: 09/08/2009 @ 18:10

Performance gaming can cost you a bundle these days. Even though the cost of the components has come down the cost for the gaming grade cases has not. You are still looking at one hundred and some change for a mid-tower case and two hundred plus if your go full tower. Granted there are some exceptions to the rule and the Thermaltake Element T is one such case. Coming in at under a hundred bucks ...

Thermaltake Element G Case | Posted on: 09/08/2009 @ 18:10

Choosing a case is a difficult choice as you have to weigh the looks, features and price. Thermaltake hits on a lot of good notes and has a solid case that can adjust to fit your needs.

ASUS 22T1E @ InsideHW | Posted on: 09/08/2009 @ 17:33

It is hard to define exactly what ASUS 22T1E is: monitor or TV? It has 21.5inch panel that can display Full HD resolution (1080p). Because of this feature we can categorize this model as monitor since there are just few other TV models that have such resolution/size ratio. On the other side, if we take a look at other features such as numerous audio and video connectors it is clear that this is ...

MSI P55-GD65 Lynnfield Motherboard Video Unboxing & Preview | Posted on: 09/08/2009 @ 14:10

Microdrone- the aerial spy which may be in use by the police already | Posted on: 09/08/2009 @ 12:00

Ok, so putting my usual spy gadget jokes aside for the moment (hurrah, I hear you cry, no 007 references) this gadget is one of the most impressive I’ve ever come across. Recently featured on The Gadget Show, the Microdrone from German company Microdrones GmbH appears to have been in production for a few years now, [...]Microdrone- the aerial spy which may be in use by the police already ...

Review: Macally mGlide | Posted on: 09/08/2009 @ 10:50

Macally's latest rodent, the mGlide, is beautifully styled in brilliant white. It's ultra-slim so ideal for travellers, and its miniature wireless dongle fits inside the mouse when not in use, so you're less likely to lose it in your bag. Inserting the dongle into this housing also switches off the mouse to save battery life. As well as being responsive, the mGlide is comfortable. It might take a ...

Review: Elgato EyeTV Sat | Posted on: 09/08/2009 @ 10:50

At just 14cm long and 10cm wide, Elgato's EyeTV Sat is a simple affair compared with other set-top boxes. It has a power plug, a connector for a satellite lead, a USB output and a CI slot, which is irrelevant to the majority of users but useful for those who want to watch subscription adult and overseas channels. Freesat and Elgato say you should be able to use any satellite dish that can receive ...

Review: Lacie DataShare | Posted on: 09/08/2009 @ 10:50

As the cost of SD cards tumble and capacities rise, it's a great time to replace old ones. But what can you do with the retired Flash cards? LaCie's DataShare can give them a new lease of life as a USB drive. There's a model for standard SD cards and one for MicroSDs that slot together when not in use. Fitting a spare card is easy, but they can be tricky to remove. It's compatible with all SD ...

Review: Clickfree Traveler 900 | Posted on: 09/08/2009 @ 10:50

The Clickfree Traveler 900 is a credit card-sized Flash memory with integrated USB cable is available in 16, 32 and 64GB sizes. Simply plug it in and it automatically launches an incremental backup. Clickfree Traveler is an easy way to back up Office documents, music, videos and more. It covers over 400 file types, but you can restrict what it does and doesn't copy to save memory. It's ideal for ...

XP Mode, MED-V, and MDOP! | Posted on: 09/08/2009 @ 9:20

A wee while back, I talked about this fabbo new software from Microsoft, the quite natty XP Mode. As a quick refresher, XP Mode builds on the Virtual PC software already available, and adds some new functionality.XP Mode, MED-V, and MDOP! is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech News, Reviews and Shopping Site - Gaj-It.com

Samsung SyncMaster 2233SW 16:9 Widescreen LCD Monitor Review @ Tweaknews | Posted on: 09/08/2009 @ 4:07

After several months of use, the Syncmaster 2233SW is a simple and cost effective 21.5\" monitor that has the additional resolution bump up to 1920x1080. In fact, the 2233SW can be mistaken for a larger monitor thanks to its higher resolution and thin outer bezel.

MSI P55-GD80 - Pictorial Preview | Posted on: 09/08/2009 @ 3:00

It must be snowing in Texas today as we finally have another P55 board to preview without it coming from Gigabyte or ASUS. Today's star is the MSI P55-GD80, which is designed to compete directly against the ASUS Deluxe and Gigabyte UD5 series. We have been very impressed with MSI as of late with the AMD based 790FX-GD70 plus the uATX form factor X58M...

Merging Tux3 Into The Mainline Linux Kernel | Posted on: 09/08/2009 @ 1:30

Remember the Tux3 file-system? The Tux3 file-system was shown off at the Southern California Linux Expo earlier this year and showed real promise with its features and slated performance. The developers behind Tux3 had a host of items on their to-do list, including atomic commit support, which to them was a requirement for getting this general purpose file-system into the Linux kernel. Tux3's ...

Gernlinden, Gaming, OpenCL, & OpenGL 3.2 | Posted on: 08/08/2009 @ 20:10

This week at Phoronix began by learning that Compiz is now running on ATI R600/700 GPUs when using the latest open-source Mesa / DRM stack. Owners of ATI Radeon HD 2000/3000/4000 series graphics cards are now just a step away from finding "out of the box" open-source 3D acceleration support...

OpenSuSE 11.2 Milestone 5 Released | Posted on: 08/08/2009 @ 12:20

The OpenSuSE developers have just announced the release of 11.2 Milestone 5. OpenSuSE 11.2 Milestone 5 ships with the Linux 2.6.31-rc4 kernel, has been built with GCC 4.4.1, provides PackageKit 0.5, updates the desktop environments to KDE 4.3 and GNOME 2.27.5, and uses X Server 1.6.3...

Review: AVM FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN 7270 | Posted on: 08/08/2009 @ 11:20

The FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN 7270 is packed with features, including an impressive array of telephony functions. There are two analogue ports for phones or fax machines, an integrated DECT base station supporting up to six cordless phones, and VoIP support. It even has integrated fax and answering machines. To get you onto the internet, the FRITZ!Box has a built-in ADSL2+ modem, and can work with cable ...

Review: Linksys WRT320N Dual-Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router | Posted on: 08/08/2009 @ 11:20

The latest fad to get the marketing push from wireless network manufacturers is dual-band. While we wait for the 802.11n specification to make it over a few more legal hurdles and get ratified, the manufacturers are pushing a feature that has been a specification since day one, and now we have the Linksys WRT320N. The manufacturers seem to forget that 802.11n has always been specified to operate ...

Review: Sanho HyperMac MBP-222 | Posted on: 08/08/2009 @ 11:20

HyperMac is an external battery pack for all Apple laptops. It's available in four capacities, ranging from 60Wh to the most powerful 222Wh, which we tested here. For comparison, the MacBook Air's battery is 37Wh. The device comes supplied with MagSafe cables for connecting to a MacBook, MacBook Pro or MacBook Air, and offers a USB port so you can also use it to run your iPod, iPhone or other USB ...

CoolIT Domino A.L.C CPU Cooler | Posted on: 08/08/2009 @ 8:35

Liquid cooling has for a long time been the desired formed of cooling for enthusiasts. For some, it provides extreme cooling while for others, it offers silence without compromise. But for many, it is also a work of art and I\'m sure everyone has drooled over the work of someone\'s tidy network of tubing, filled with UV sensitive coolant, at some point in their life! The problem is that this has ...

The Top 10 iPhone Apps to Help Out The Single Man! | Posted on: 08/08/2009 @ 8:10

Dating….It’s a tricky old subject as it is one of the few things to have evolved as society has. It used to be simple a long time ago, a quick club to the head of your rival and the girl was yours! Now though, we all know it’s pretty much a competitive game between both [...]The Top 10 iPhone Apps to Help Out The Single Man! is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech News, Reviews and ...

Ultimate Game Chair Free Play Review | Posted on: 08/08/2009 @ 8:10

We take a look at the Free Play from Ultimate Game Chair, which attempts to make gaming better than ever but without breaking the bank. Has cutting the cost resulted in a dip in quality though, or is the Free Play really the ultimate gaming chair? We find out.

Sapphire Radeon HD 4890 2GB Vapor-X Graphics Card | Posted on: 08/08/2009 @ 5:00

AMD Publishes New Chipset Documents | Posted on: 08/08/2009 @ 0:20

Last month the engineers at AMD managed to put out public, NDA-free documentation that covered the SB700/710/750 Chipsets. This south-bridge documentation is not nearly as exciting as seeing a new ATI graphics processors be documented in the public, but it does greatly help out the CoreBoot developers in enabling support for their BIOS project to run on systems with such hardware...

The Status Of Gallium3D Drivers, State Trackers | Posted on: 08/08/2009 @ 0:00

With the official documentation for the Gallium3D driver architecture being a bit dated, Corbin Simpson (a student X.Org developer that has largely been working on the Gallium3D driver for ATI R300 class hardware) set out to improve the situation. On the X.Org Wiki is now a Gallium3D status page that shows the current status of Gallium3D state trackers and pipes...

Logitech G13 @ InsideHW | Posted on: 07/08/2009 @ 21:08

Specialized mini gaming keyboards (gameboards) exist on the market for some time. Logitech presented their vision of such device in form of G13 model. Logitech G13 has good ergonomics, mono LCD display (GamePanel) that is compatible with G15 keyboard series, multicolored backlight and small joystick…

Wine 1.1.27 Released With New Support | Posted on: 07/08/2009 @ 16:50

Three weeks have passed since the release of Wine 1.1.26, but having an extra week has not led to any particularly great changes within the just-released 1.1.27 version. What has changed in Wine 1.1.27 is a new version of the Gecko web rendering engine, GSM 06.10 codec support, improved support for the disk volume APIs, and support for XShm pixmaps to improve the graphics performance...

ASRock X58 Extreme Core i7 Motherboard | Posted on: 07/08/2009 @ 14:50

Prototype Xbox 360 Review | Posted on: 07/08/2009 @ 14:10

Twitter, Facebook & LiveJournal DDoS Attacks | Posted on: 07/08/2009 @ 14:00

All day Thursday three social media sites, Facebook, Twitter, and LiveJournal, were victims of distributed denial of service attacks (DDoS). It first started with Twitter and then moved to the others. Facebook initially didn’t say it was hit by a DDoS in its first press release but then later said: “Earlier this morning, Facebook encountered [...]

Win7: “One Disc to Rule Them All” Is No More | Posted on: 07/08/2009 @ 13:40

One of the nice things to come out of Microsoft’s complete overhaul of the Windows installer for Vista and beyond was that it did away with the idea that different variations of Windows needed different discs. Previously each distribution of XP (Home/Pro/MCE) required its own disc, and then each license type (OEM/Retail/VLK) also required its own...

Super Talent MasterDrive SX SAM28GM25S 128GB SSD | Posted on: 07/08/2009 @ 13:11

Solid State Disks have grown immensely popular these past few months. It has been interesting times with the release of both Indilinx and Samsung MLC controllers. The new Samsung controller proves to be fast and reliable as we check out the 128GB MasterDrive SX SSD.

Evercool 80mm Rifling Fan | Posted on: 07/08/2009 @ 13:11

Today I will be looking at the 80mm Rifling Fan, brought to us by Evercool. Performance and Noise have always been a constant battle, so let us see how well this fan cools with a rated 17dB!

Eagle Arion 2.1 Soundstage Speaker with Subwoofer (ET-AR504LR-BK) | Posted on: 07/08/2009 @ 13:11

Speakers are an important component to your entertainment experience. Speaker setups can run a hefty price, but Eagle Tech Computers has a 2.1 speaker set that won't break your budget. The ET-AR504LR-BK 2.1 Soundstage Speaker with Subwoofer offer great sound in an attractive package.

Cooler Master SNA 95 (RP-095-D19A-A1) | Posted on: 07/08/2009 @ 13:11

As someone who uses my laptop at home and on the go, I'm always unplugging and my laptop charger and carrying it from place to place. With the Cooler Master SNA 95, I can leave one at home and one in my travel bag - ensuring I don't ever leave the house without a way of charging my laptop.

Shake, shake, shake! Shake that battery! | Posted on: 07/08/2009 @ 11:10

Although the lithium battery has made phones, cameras and music players last a lot longer, a lot of things still require us to spend a small fortune on batteries. And great asrechargeable batteries are, you're not always guaranteed to have a charger around and usable- sods law the battery in your torch will have gone dead before the power cut. Which is why Mintpass have created the ...

Sony Cybershot TX1 and WX1 | Posted on: 07/08/2009 @ 11:10

I’ll admit it. While I love getting new things- especially pretty cameras- I dread that part afterwards where you realise you’ve got wrapped up in the fanciness of a product and you suddenly realise, at least a hundred ppounds later, that it doesn’t do the thing you wanted it for in the first place. Due to [...]Sony Cybershot TX1 and WX1 is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech ...

CoolIT Systems Domino A.L.C. CPU Cooler | Posted on: 07/08/2009 @ 11:00

The CoolIT Systems Domino A.L.C. CPU cooler is quite an interesting concept. I like that more and more companies are designing compact, sealed units for the enthusiast. This makes it much more affordable for those who want to get into liquid cooling without the expense of having to know exactly what to buy.

Review: Yamaha PDX-30 | Posted on: 07/08/2009 @ 10:10

Attractive, well-made iPod dock and speaker sets aren't exactly thin on the ground, but there's always room for one more stylish gadget. The new Yamaha PDX-30 is available in four designs: all black, or a white body with blue, grey or pink insets. The PDX-30 offers a clean, minimalistic look, with the only on-box controls being the volume buttons. Your iPod's click wheel or touchscreen functions ...

Gigabyte Sumo 4112 Case Review | Posted on: 07/08/2009 @ 10:00

Gigabyte is back with its latest chassis, the Sumo 4112. With smooth looks, solid steel construction and a garnish of aluminium plating, is this heavyweight Sumo worthy of being you're next upgrade? We strap in the bit-tech testing gear and find out.

Acer Travelmate Timeline TM8371 | Posted on: 07/08/2009 @ 9:17

Some laptops make good impressions as soon as you pick them up. The Acer Timeline is one of those: it might not look like much, with its rather boring black plastic finish, but at only 1.6kg it is impressively light. That is not all that is impressive: Acer claims more than eight hours battery life from the TM8371, and all for well under the magical £1,000 mark.

What do you use the Apple store for? | Posted on: 07/08/2009 @ 8:20

I walked into an Apple store yesterday for a cheeky look around as i love Apple, i also feel some form of Patriotism when i go in one! The first thing i saw was 4 MacBook Pro’s being used to search the internet, but not on the Apple website, in fact fact anything but. These four [...]What do you use the Apple store for? is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech News, Reviews and Shopping Site - ...

Call Of Duty For The iPhone….Don’t Get Too Excited! | Posted on: 07/08/2009 @ 8:10

Activision has released Call Of Duty for the iPhone this week, but don’t get too excited, it’s not what you think and want it to be. It’s not another piece of the first person shooter franchise that maybe would of been great. Instead, Activision has released a “companion” app to go along with their popular Call [...]Call Of Duty For The iPhone….Don’t ...

Wii | NyxQuest: Kindred Spirits Hands-On | Posted on: 07/08/2009 @ 8:01

With the support of Zeus, we make our way through the harsh ruins of ancient Greece in an attempt to find Icarus. The steady flow of WiiWare games can make it difficult to find a game that stands out. However, Over the Top Games has come up with a beguiling platformer that you know is going to rise above the others as soon as you get started because of its endearing story and captivating visuals. ...

Xbox 360 | Section 8 Updated Hands On | Posted on: 07/08/2009 @ 8:00

Fancy hurtling through the skies then killing an enemy from the impact? If so, then you should probably check out Section 8. If you mixed one part Battlefield, one part Tribes, and added a healthy dollop of sci-fi, then you'd probably get something like SouthPeak's upcoming shooter Section 8. Thankfully, there's much more to this game than mimicking what's gone before, mixing powerful mech combat ...

Otterbox Defender Series Case for iPhone 3G | Posted on: 07/08/2009 @ 8:00

The heavy metal lifestyle is not for the faint of heart. It’s live shows are physically demanding, inflicting damage to your ears and body. Ear plugs remedy any hearing damage that may occur, and bumps and bruises will fade, but what of your iPhone? Otterbox has caused me to make the transition from leaving my iPhone in my car during concerts to bringing it with me with no reservations. ...

SilenX- 80mm GTX2xx/48xxHD GPU Heatsink IXG-80HA2) with additional (IXG-3F2) 3 Fan Kit Review | Posted on: 07/08/2009 @ 8:00

The GPU makers today are pumping out some incredible card. The new GPU’s come with a price and that price is ambient temperature some of these new cards are pushing the 80 degree mark and that not only frightens those worried about their new graphics card but also affects the overall temperature of the rest of your case as well. There are a lot of choices when it comes to properly cooling ...

Choiix (cooler master) Netbook Sleeve Review | Posted on: 07/08/2009 @ 8:00

Bigger is better is a somewhat antiquated term these days in the tech world computers are getting smaller and smaller and that is just the way we like it. Why you may ask? The answer is simple clunky desktop PC’s do little more than collect dust and the majority of users don’t need the serious horse power a huge full tower case offers. The average computer user does little more than ...

PlayStation 3 | Resonance of Fate First Impressions | Posted on: 07/08/2009 @ 8:00

Sega teams up with Tri-Ace to bring us an interesting world full of intrigue, impressive battles, and alluring visuals. Tri-Ace, the team behind Star Ocean, Valkyrie Profile, and Infinite Undiscovery, has forgone its usual publishing partner Square Enix and has instead partnered with Sega to bring us Resonance of Fate. The Japanese role-playing game is set in an enthralling city full of vile ...

Azza Fantom 900 Full Tower PC Chassis Review | Posted on: 07/08/2009 @ 8:00

Serious gamers need serious hardware; tons of fans and quality gear are a must. When we first reviewed the Solano 1000 we were incredibly impressed with its performance and “bang for your buck” attributes. Azza has welcomed us again to try out the Azza Fantom which is essentially the exact same case with one led HDD rack and a snazzy new bezel. Let’s take a close look at this ...

iFrogz Plugz Earbud Review | Posted on: 07/08/2009 @ 8:00

It’s very easy to disqualify plastic earbuds these days. With all of the horrible quality ones available at places such at Walmart, K-mart and others it’s easy to see why. iFrogz, who have dazzled up here at Overclockers HQ with their audio products in the past, add a new twist to their classic Plugz design by adding stylish functionality with an inline mic. This is a very welcome ...

Bgears B - Flexi and B - Cool 120mm and 80mm Fan Round Up Review | Posted on: 07/08/2009 @ 8:00

Case modding has been taken to whole new levels from its meagre roots of coldcathode light tubes and LED fans. We are starting to see touchscreen fan controllers LED fan displays that show you rpm temp and temperature warning right on the fan blades as they spin and multiple LED’s choices. We are going to be reviewing a couple awesome modder/gamer fans today that due just what I said ...

Arctic MX-3 Thermal Compound | Posted on: 07/08/2009 @ 8:00

There are quite a few different types of thermal compound available in todays market, with options ranging from pre applied pads to thermal paste. They all claim to increase the thermal transfer efficiency of your cooling systems. They also all claim to be superior to other offerings in one way or another. There are some compounds that are better than others. Arctic Cooling have brought a ...

OverclockersHQ Spam-nation Reader Appreciation Contest | Posted on: 07/08/2009 @ 8:00

Well it is getting close to the end of summer and we decided to make the pain of dragging yourself out of bed and going back to school a little less painful. We are having a reader appreciation contest all august long the list of prizes is an impressive batch and the competition will be fierce. In order to gain entry into this contest all we want is for you to tell someone else about it. If you ...

Kingston HyperX DDR3-1600 & DDR3-2000 3GB Triple Channel Memory Kits | Posted on: 07/08/2009 @ 7:57

We shall be performing a dual review today with two of Kingston\\\'s premier memory products from their triple channel DDR3 range. Aimed at the enthusiast, specifically with the overclocker in mind, these kits offer extreme bandwidth, and the opportunity to overclock a CPU without being worried about memory limitations. There is a balance though, on one side is performance, on the other is ...

Prototype - PC Game | Posted on: 07/08/2009 @ 7:55

Imagine waking up and not having any memories. Then compound the confusion with the fact that you appear to have super-human strengths. Would you be searching for the answers on who you are and why you have these powers?

D-Link DNS-313 SATA NAS Enclosure | Posted on: 07/08/2009 @ 7:51

Having a reliable storage medium is becoming much more important to home PC users in these days of the digital age. There are a multitude of personal files to be found on most home PC\\\'s, from family photos to important emails, and we all need a simple way to be able to back these files up easily and securely. NAS enclosures aim to simplify the backing up process, as well as allowing network ...

AMD Phenom II X4 955 Black Edition Processor | Posted on: 07/08/2009 @ 4:10

ASUS P-50GA 500 W Power Supply Review | Posted on: 07/08/2009 @ 0:10

Yes, ASUS also sells power supplies. Let's see if their 500 W model is a good buy.

Thermaltake TMG IA1 CPU Cooler Review | Posted on: 06/08/2009 @ 22:00

We tested Thermaltake TMG IA1 CPU cooler, which has a "traditional" tower design with U-shaped heatpipes, but using an interesting shape on the heatsink fins. Let's see if this shape makes a difference in performance.

Zotac GeForce 9300-ITX WiFi | Posted on: 06/08/2009 @ 18:57

\"As you can see the GeForce 9300-ITX WiFi is a comprehensively specified little package. It offers virtually full socket 775 compatibility all the way up to the more power hungry 65nm Core 2 Quad. Gigabit lan and fast wireless G WiFi support are valuable additions to the spec sheet too. Indeed, the modern DirectX 10 GPU solution combined with an integrated HDMI output offers the final cherry on ...

Kingston 32GB DataTraveler 112 USB Flash Drive | Posted on: 06/08/2009 @ 16:30

The new DataTraveler 112 from Kingston helps budget-conscious users break storage barriers, allowing them to easily store and move large files in a device no bigger than a pocketknife. With capacities of up to 32GB and a simple capless design, is this drive perfect for you?

Twitter Shut Down After Denial of Service Attack | Posted on: 06/08/2009 @ 16:10

If you’ve been wondering why your favourite micro-blogging site hasn’t been letting you share your daily routine with the world, it’s because Twitter has been temporarily taken offline after what the company believes is a co-ordinated attack. According to the Twitter … [visit site to read more] If you like what you’re reading then learn more about [...]Twitter ...

Twitter Down By Denial of Service Attack | Posted on: 06/08/2009 @ 15:30

The most popular microblogging site in the world was brought down to its knees early Thursday morning as the site confirmed that it was being flooded by a Denial of Service attack.They have not provided any additional information other than that "We are defending against a denial-of-service attack, and will update status again shortly." which was posted about 30 minutes ago.They also went on to ...

Twitter outage forcing Facebook to overdrive? | Posted on: 06/08/2009 @ 15:00

For roughly the last hour, social networking site Twitter has been down. Twitter’s official status blog admits that the guy’s over at the social media giant haven’t a clue what’s going on but are working on getting it back up. Twitter outage forcing Facebook to overdrive? is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech News, Reviews and Shopping Site - Gaj-It.com

Red Hat's Plymouth Sees New Activity | Posted on: 06/08/2009 @ 15:00

Plymouth, the Red Hat graphical boot loader replacement that leverages kernel mode-setting to provide a clean and flicker-free boot experience, is in the process of receiving a number of new updates. Plymouth right now is largely just used by Fedora, but it's been picked up for Mandriva 2010, and Canonical was going to switch to it in Ubuntu 9.10, but that decision was retracted...

Apple Releases Mac OS X 10.5.8 Update | Posted on: 06/08/2009 @ 14:20

Apple has just released a new update for its Mac OSX operating system which brings the version up to 10.5.8. The new update fixes 18 security vulnerabilities as well as reliability issues when connecting a Mac to an AirPort network.The update also addresses Bluetooth reliability issues where users would periodically find their Bluetooth devices disconnecting from their Macs for no apparent ...

HTC Hero smartphone review | Posted on: 06/08/2009 @ 13:45

It\'s the latest handset to feature the power house that is Android, but does this HTC device live up to its name?

AMD FirePro V8750 2GB | Posted on: 06/08/2009 @ 13:40

We reviewed the FirePro V8700 1GB workstation graphics card back in March, but AMD has now introduced its evolutionary successor to this ultra high-end product, and that is the ATI FirePro V8750 2GB. The FirePro V8750 continues to be based off the ATI RV770 graphics processor, but is now backed by 2GB of 900MHz GDDR5 memory. Bumping the memory speed by 50MHz has raised the peak memory bandwidth ...

GELID Solutions GC-Extreme - Cutting Edge Thermal Compound | Posted on: 06/08/2009 @ 11:50

AMD Releases OpenCL SDK For Linux Too | Posted on: 06/08/2009 @ 11:30

As part of their Stream 2.0 Beta, AMD announced yesterday their OpenCL (Open Computing Language) Software Development Kit designed for multi-core x86 CPUs. They have submitted this SDK to the Khronos Group for certification, but it is available now...

Review: Nokia 5530 Xpress Music Touchscreen Phone | Posted on: 06/08/2009 @ 11:00

In today's financial climate, 'cheap' is the all important keyword everyone is looking out for. We're not saying that Nokia's new 5530 is bargain basement, but it's Nokia's most affordable touchscreen handset aimed at the Kanye West crowd. We popped along to the launch of this handset this morning to get hands on with the phone. So do you get what you pay for in this phone? Let's find out.Review: ...

Lenovo IdeaCentre C100 All-in-one; Touchscreen Windows 7 Version Coming Soon | Posted on: 06/08/2009 @ 10:30

Lenovo has quietly released the IdeaCentre C100 at the gdgt party in San Francisco. The IdeaCenter C100 is an all-in-one 20-inch unit with the potential for a touchscreen. The first version of this desktop machine will ship with Windows Vista, but the rumors are that when Windows 7 is released Lenovo will ship an updated version of the C100 with a specially optimized touch screen.Lenovo ...

Review: Brother MFC-6890CDW | Posted on: 06/08/2009 @ 10:20

According to Brother, the MFC-6890CDW takes all the best features of its previous A3 inkjet printers and puts them in one box. It's certainly feature-packed, offering Ethernet, USB and WiFi connectivity, colour faxing directly from the device, A3 faxing and Duplex at A4 size. Unfortunately you can't receive faxes directly onto your Mac, which is annoying considering PC users enjoy this feature. ...

Inno3D i-Chill GeForce GTS 250 with AC Twin Turbo Pro | Posted on: 06/08/2009 @ 10:20

Review: Sony Bravia KDL-32W5500 | Posted on: 06/08/2009 @ 9:50

Sony's KDL-32W5500 is effectively the 'plain' sibling of the fancy-looking KDL-32E5500. With that in mind, this model is not nearly as dramatically designed as the nearly twice as expensive 32E5500. For, in place of the latter model's sleek, white bezel with contrasting black, wood or metallic options, the 32W5500 sports a gloss black frame and routine lines. It picks up pace with its ...

XFX GeForce GTX 275 XXX 896MB | Posted on: 06/08/2009 @ 9:44

AMD`s Radeon HD 4890 has been getting plenty of press ever since its launch, but what of this board\'s direct rival from NVIDIA, the GeForce GTX 275? Today, we take a look at a factory overclocked board in the form of XFX`s GeForce GTX 275 XXX, to see how it compares to both a reference GeForce GTX 275 as well as the Radeon HD 4890.

Patriot 128GB Xporter Magnum USB pen-drive review. Big-stick fun. | Posted on: 06/08/2009 @ 9:40

We test a 128GB USB pen-drive, bigger than many hard drives of yesteryear. Find out how good it is.

Corsair HX850 Watt | Posted on: 06/08/2009 @ 8:40

Mit dem HX850 - dieses Mal mit blauem Schriftzug - legt Corsair die erfolgreiche und qualitativ hochwertige HX-Serie neu auf. Auszeichnen soll sich das 850 Watt starke neue Netzteil von Corsair mit eine Effizienz von beinahe 90 Prozent, einem Single-Rail Power Design sowie sehr langlebiger solid state Kondensatoren.

Asus OC Station Review | Posted on: 06/08/2009 @ 8:10

Hardware overclocking gadgets are more often than not a load of pants. However, with Asus' Republic of Gamers brand starting to build a bit of a reputation for making usable kit for enthusiasts, we thought we'd get in their new front-panel overclocking gizmo to see if it's up to snuff.

Four Kingston SSDNow E (Intel X25-E) SSDs in RAID 0 - Win 7 | Posted on: 06/08/2009 @ 5:40

Cresyn C750E Premium Sound Isolating In-Ear Headphones Review @ Tweaknews | Posted on: 06/08/2009 @ 3:03

The comfort and sound quality from such a small package is amazing. This is the kind of headset that will allow you to see just how crappy you MP3 quality currently is and will have you trying to find a higher bitrate to fully appreciate it. Until something comes across my desk to dethrone it, this will be the in-ear headset that all future headsets will be judged against in the future.

A Late X Server 1.7 Means No Update For Ubuntu 9.10 | Posted on: 06/08/2009 @ 0:00

There's twelve days left until the release of X Server 1.7 and X.Org 7.5! Wait, there still is not even an X Server 1.7 Beta, which should have happened last month, so chances are slim to none on seeing a final release this month. The release schedule for X Server 1.7 / X.Org 7.5 has already slipped a few times, after it was supposed to be released back in April. X Server 1.7 will finally ...

Xclio Blackhawk PC Case | Posted on: 05/08/2009 @ 23:50

A few days ago I took a look at the Xclio Godspeed Advanced PC case, and I found it had a few problems, a nice case but not the easiest to install a system in. Today for review I've got another Xclio case called the Blackhawk. This case is full of chock full of features like full fan controls, LED lighting controls, lots of room inside, and lots of fans to keep thing cool. The Blackhawk has all ...

Windows 7 RTM: New Feature Roundup | Posted on: 05/08/2009 @ 23:20

Windows 7's release is coming up quick and for some of you, it's right around the corner. TechNet and MSDN subscribers get Windows 7 August 6th and volume license customers get it September 1st. There's certainly been a lot of coverage of the Windows 7 development because Microsoft has been pushing hard to make this the best version of Windows yet. Many new features have been included in Windows ...

AMD vs. Intel: Battery Life Investigated | Posted on: 05/08/2009 @ 22:30

How do Intel and AMD compare when it comes to mobile processors and battery life? Find out in our "apples-to-apples" comparison....

ViewSonic VNB100 @ InsideHW | Posted on: 05/08/2009 @ 21:44

ViewSonic is company that is recognizable as monitor manufacturer, but recently they have begun to widen their product portfolio. One of the new products that is the result of this expansion is VNB100 netbook. Since the netbook market is nicely (over)saturated this move by ViewSonic can be characterized as bold one. Since this is their first netbook we were really eager to open the box and see ...

Antec ISK 300-65 Case Review | Posted on: 05/08/2009 @ 20:40

Antec ISK 300-65 is a tiny mini-ITX case, coming with an external 65 W power supply and being the smallest case we've seen to date.

In Win Na Hard Drive Enclosure | Posted on: 05/08/2009 @ 19:40

Once in a while you may come across an item that makes you take a second look, not  because of what it looks like but more of what it doesn't look like. The In Win NA Hard Drive enclosure happens to be one of those items. Its unique look draws you to it and makes you say "is that really what that is"? They say beauty is only skin deep so lets take a look at what is inside.

Windows 7 RTM Has a Memory Leak Bug | Posted on: 05/08/2009 @ 19:00

The RTM of Windows 7, which is set to be released to MSDN/TechNet and technical beta testers tomorrow, has a memory leak bug when using the chkdsk command. The bug occurs when the CHKDSK /R command is started on a non-system disk. The chkdsk.exe command will then proceed until the process is using over 90% [...]

10 Huge External Hard Drives to Backup Your Data | Posted on: 05/08/2009 @ 18:40

The cost of storage per gigabyte (or should we now say per terabyte) is always falling and is at an all time low. But at the same time the amount of data we generate is growing and this data needs to be backed up. In years gone by we could save our few documents to a floppy disk but now we have photos, music and films occupying gigabytes of space on our hard disks. Fortunately for us all, ...

Review: Samsung Pixon 12 M8910 | Posted on: 05/08/2009 @ 18:40

Convergent technology sounded like a great idea when it first hit the scenes. No longer would you need a separate device to take holiday snaps, call your bro to gloat about being at the beach and pump out your tunes to the annoyance of sunbathers around you; you could theoretically do all of this on just one piece of kit. The trouble with this concept though, was that instead of a great camera, ...

Windows 7 Activation Hacked Already | Posted on: 05/08/2009 @ 18:40

Just one week after Windows 7 was released to PC manufacturers, pirates have already cracked the product’s activation.  The product key has been posted on the internet from one of Microsoft’s major OEM partners, Lenovo. A Lenovo disk image of Windows 7 was leaked to a Chinese forum which then quickly spread to … [visit site [...]Windows 7 Activation Hacked Already is a post ...

Confickers lights are on, but is anyone home? | Posted on: 05/08/2009 @ 18:40

Back in April of this very year, Conficker was poised to take over the world. That is if the evil masterminds behind it decided to push the button. Well, although Conficker is continuing it's push onto the desktops of the unprotected, it seems that there is not much going on behind the botnet.Confickers lights are on, but is anyone home? is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech News, Reviews and ...

Twilight Turtle- cure night terrors with cuteness | Posted on: 05/08/2009 @ 18:40

Random cute thing of the week most definitely goes to this little gadget, the Twilight Turtle, designed to help soothe children to sleep at night, although I'm sure those of us with sleep problems could get away with giving it a bash too. In the interests of science of course. Not for the aww-factor at all.Twilight Turtle- cure night terrors with cuteness is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech News, ...

Dell Fined for Online Mispricing | Posted on: 05/08/2009 @ 18:40

Remember Dell’s really bad “typo” in Taiwan involving 19-inch monitors on sale for $15 (£9)? Well, the jury is in and the verdict is not looking good for the computer manufacturer. Dell has been fined $30,000 for … [visit site to read more] If you like what you’re reading then learn more about joining our FREE newsletter [...]Dell Fined for Online Mispricing is ...

T-Mobile Offering iPhone 3G In The UK | Posted on: 05/08/2009 @ 18:40

Linking back to my post on O2’s iPhone exclusivity ending, it seems that T-Mobile is offering British customers the iPhone 3G. Many rumors lately suggest that O2’s iPhone 3G exclusivity is due to end soon, and … [visit site to read more] If you like what you’re reading then learn more about joining our FREE newsletter [...]T-Mobile Offering iPhone 3G In The UK is a ...

Glow Cutlery- made for student BBQs! | Posted on: 05/08/2009 @ 18:40

Ever been out in town, got a bit drunk and work up next morning with arms full of worn out glow sticks? Well now you can have all the fun of playing with lights without having to contort into strange shapes to attach them round your wrists. Electric Planet's Glow Cutlery set uses the same principle to make your evening BBQ just that little bit cooler...Glow Cutlery- made for student BBQs! is a ...

Sony X-Series Walkman: The Technology Behind the Music | Posted on: 05/08/2009 @ 18:40

Getting a new MP3 player is all well and good, but if you’re a the kind of person who needs to know why your music device is technologically superior to everyone else’s (admit you do for the street cred) then we’re going to help you out by taking apart Sony’s new X-Series Walkman.Sony X-Series Walkman: The Technology Behind the Music is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech ...

More Rumours On O2 Losing The iPhone 3G Exclusive Contract | Posted on: 05/08/2009 @ 18:40

More rumours are emerging that the Apple iPhone 3G exclusive deal with O2  is about to end as Mobile-Ent claim they have seen documents stating the contract expires on October 9th. Although O2 will be able to … [visit site to read more] If you like what you’re reading then learn more about joining our FREE [...]More Rumours On O2 Losing The iPhone 3G Exclusive Contract is a post ...

Microsoft Windows 7 RTM review | Posted on: 05/08/2009 @ 16:31

Should you jump right in and start deploying Windows 7 in your company now, or take the usual approach of waiting for SP1? The pre-release versions of Windows 7 have been promising, but does the RTM deliver on that promise?

Sony Unveils Touch Edition and Pocket Edition Ebook Readers | Posted on: 05/08/2009 @ 16:30

Sony today introduced two new e-book readers, the Reader Pocket Edition which sales for $199 and the Reader Touch Edition for $299. The two new devices come at a time when the higher costs and issues with the Amazon Kindle are still on the mind of many consumers which makes a great entry point into the market by Sony with the two new ebook readers.The Sony Reader Pocket Edition has a 5-inch ...

Review: August DVB-T205 | Posted on: 05/08/2009 @ 16:00

This compact device from August enables you to watch TV on your laptop, wherever you are, providing you're in an area of strong Freeview reception, that is. Way back when we reviewed the DVB-T205's predecessor, the DVB-T201. Despite a compelling concept, the gadget failed to win us over as we couldn't get the tiny aerial to work. So, does the new version show any improvement? Read TechRadar's ...

Review: Iomega ScreenPlay TV Link | Posted on: 05/08/2009 @ 16:00

Iomega's ScreenPlay TV Link provides one of the better value options on the market. It consists of a small black box that has a USB input alongside a choice of connections for your TV set. A touch smaller in size than an old-fashioned audio cassette, it boasts HDMI, Scart, component or composite video outputs and comes with all of the necessary cables bundled, with the exception of the HDMI. ...

UT3 Linux Is "Slowly Being Worked On" | Posted on: 05/08/2009 @ 15:30

Unreal Tournament 3 was released for the PC nearly two years ago, and there was the promise of a Linux client and it was being worked on by Ryan Gordon, but to this day there is still no such client. Back in March it was said that it was still undergoing work, but there was no ETA for its completion...

Jetart ezFan | Posted on: 05/08/2009 @ 14:13

When the ezFan notebook cooler first arrived, we had reservations as to how well t would perform. Many notebook coolers in the past have offered little in the way of cooling and, in truth, been very disappointing. The ezFan is a less conventional laptop cooler though in that it sits upright directing airflow at the notebook from the side which may make it even more improbable that the cooler ...

Review: AMD Phenom II X4 965 Black Edition | Posted on: 05/08/2009 @ 14:00

For the most part, we think you'd agree, walls are good things.They do all kinds of useful little jobs. Like holding up your roof, keeping the wind out and dulling the noise from your bickering neighbours and their ASBO-generating kids. But did you know that CPUs also have walls?OK, we're only talking metaphorically. But a wall is the best way of thinking about the thermal limits of any given ...

Sony X-Series Walkman: The Technology Behind the Music | Posted on: 05/08/2009 @ 13:10

Getting a new MP3 player is all well and good, but if you’re a the kind of person who needs to know why your music device is technologically superior to everyone else’s (admit you do for the street cred) then we’re going to help you out by taking apart Sony’s new X-Series Walkman.Sony X-Series Walkman: The Technology Behind the Music is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech ...

Zune HD Images Leaked | Posted on: 05/08/2009 @ 12:30

Some images of the upcoming Zune HD from Microsoft has leaked showing the device will come in two different colors, black and silver. The touch screen portable music player will be available sometime in the fall with orders starting on Amazon.com in September. No pricing has been revealed yet. Tweet This!Share this on FacebookPost this to [...]

No Intel Poulsbo Driver For Ubuntu 9.10 | Posted on: 05/08/2009 @ 12:20

Intel's Poulsbo driver for their GMA 500 IGP on the SCH U15W is a bloody mess. Unlike their X.Org driver for their other Intel IGPs, the Poulsbo driver is closed-source (since they licensed some of the technologies for this graphics processor), but the problems go beyond just whether or not you like to use a binary blob...

Glow Cutlery- made for student BBQs! | Posted on: 05/08/2009 @ 11:30

Ever been out in town, got a bit drunk and work up next morning with arms full of worn out glow sticks? Well now you can have all the fun of playing with lights without having to contort into strange shapes to attach them round your wrists. Electric Planet's Glow Cutlery set uses the same principle to make your evening BBQ just that little bit cooler...Glow Cutlery- made for student BBQs! is a ...

Inno3D GeForce GTS 250 iChiLL FreezerX 1GB Graphics Card | Posted on: 05/08/2009 @ 11:30

T-Mobile Offering iPhone 3G In The UK | Posted on: 05/08/2009 @ 9:10

Linking back to my post on O2’s iPhone exclusivity ending, it seems that T-Mobile is offering British customers the iPhone 3G. Many rumors have been in the rumor mill lately, with the biggest one being that … [visit site to read more] If you like what you’re reading then learn more about joining our FREE newsletter [...]T-Mobile Offering iPhone 3G In The UK is a post from: ...

Iqua VizorSUN Bluetooth Handsfree Car Kit | Posted on: 05/08/2009 @ 9:00

As many of you will know, unless using a handsfree device, it’s illegal to use a mobile phone whilst driving in the UK. If caught doing so it means an unfortunate £60 fine and three points on the driver’s license. Moreover, there’s also the obvious risk involved. Driving whilst trying to use a mobile phone is distracting, distracting enough that it can easily cause a ...

Acer Aspire One D250-1165 Netbook | Posted on: 05/08/2009 @ 6:40

BFG LS-550 (New) Power Supply Review | Posted on: 04/08/2009 @ 22:40

We reviewed this entry-level 550 W power supply from BFG, which uses a different internal design than the previous BFG LS-550 unit available on the market.

AMD 785G - Multi-Channel LPCM is not Available | Posted on: 04/08/2009 @ 20:00

Having to print a retraction or deliver information that is totally opposite of what we presented in an article is something we dread, in fact, it is probably the worst single event a reviewer can imagine. Unfortunately, we have to do that today as our coverage on the 785G chipset contains information that appears to be incorrect now after...

Enermax Staray Case Review | Posted on: 04/08/2009 @ 18:40

Staray is the latest mid-tower case from Enermax, coming with high-end fans and a very affordable price tag. Is it a good buy? Check it out.

NVIDIA Shows Linux Compatible Ray-Tracing Engine | Posted on: 04/08/2009 @ 18:30

Yesterday there was the major announcement of the OpenGL 3.2 release, but the news coming out of today from New Orleans during SIGGRAPH is OptiX, which comes from the folks at NVIDIA. OptiX is a ray-tracing engine developed by NVIDIA to run on Quadro FX graphics cards and uses their CUDA architecture...

WipEout HD Fury - PS3 | Posted on: 04/08/2009 @ 17:00

PlayStation's stylish racer gets its first expansion. Does it warrant it's hefty price tag?

KDE 4.3.0 Desktop Released | Posted on: 04/08/2009 @ 16:40

It's arriving a week later than scheduled, but KDE 4.3 is now available. KDE 4.3 contains many improvements for Plasma, enhanced KWin effects, Dolphin effects, many application improvements, and much more. An extensive overview of the changes for KDE 4.3 can be found at KDE.org within their release announcement...

AMD's RS880 / 785G Gains Open-Source Acceleration | Posted on: 04/08/2009 @ 16:30

Back in March we shared that the open-source ATI driver had gained support for the unreleased ATI RS880 IGP. Well, the RS880 ended up being turned into the 785G due to some problems on AMD's side, but today this new, much more powerful IGP has launched...

Intel i7 CPU | Posted on: 04/08/2009 @ 16:00

Quote: \"Performance wise, core i7 is in a league of its own, the hyperthreading gives a real tangible boost to multithreaded applications (sometimes close to 2x faster), and when you overclock the processor (usually limited by heat rather than hitting a overclocking wall) its performance is unrivalled.\"

RaidSonic Icy Box IB-MP309HW-B HD Network Media Player | Posted on: 04/08/2009 @ 15:30

Zotac GTX 285 | Posted on: 04/08/2009 @ 15:16

The cream of the crop graphics cards now tend to be dual core designs such as the GTX 295 or, if we are talking ATI, 4870x2s. However, single core cards are still very much in the scene and competing right at the top end of graphics card technology. Today we will be taking a look at a card from Zotac’s GTX 285 range – the Infinity Edition. This particular one features a GPU water ...

Canonical Launches Landscape Dedicated Server | Posted on: 04/08/2009 @ 13:20

Canonical, the parent company behind Ubuntu, has announced this morning that next month they will release Landscape Dedicated Server. Canonical's Landscape provides systems management and monitoring support for Ubuntu systems, but with Landscape Dedicated Server it should be easier to deploy in data-centers and the like.The press release describes this new Canonical product as, "Landscape ...

How To Install Windows 7 from a USB Flash Drive | Posted on: 04/08/2009 @ 13:00

Installing Windows Vista with a USB Flash drive was a tricky endeavor, but that all changes with the upcoming launch of Windows 7. Read on if you want to find out how you can install Microsoft's upcoming operating system from a USB key with our step-by-step directions from either Windows XP or Windows Vista!

Dell Fined for Online Mispricing | Posted on: 04/08/2009 @ 12:00

Remember Dell’s really bad “typo” in Taiwan involving 19-inch monitors on sale for $15 (£9)? Well, the jury is in and the verdict is not looking good for the computer manufacturer. Dell has been fined $30,000 for … [visit site to read more] If you like what you’re reading then learn more about joining our FREE newsletter [...]Dell Fined for Online Mispricing is ...

Twilight Turtle- cure night terrors with cuteness | Posted on: 04/08/2009 @ 11:30

Random cute thing of the week most definitely goes to this little gadget, the Twilight Turtle, designed to help soothe children to sleep at night, although I'm sure those of us with sleep problems could get away with giving it a bash too. In the interests of science of course. Not for the aww-factor at all.Twilight Turtle- cure night terrors with cuteness is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech News, ...

Phoronix Test Suite 2.0, PTS Desktop Live 2009.3 Released | Posted on: 04/08/2009 @ 10:50

Phoronix Media has released version 2.0 (codenamed "Sandtorg") of the Phoronix Test Suite, which encompasses hundreds of updates to its flagship testing and performance profiling software. Phoronix Media has also released PTS Desktop Live 2009.3 (codenamed "Gernlinden"), which is the first Linux-based desktop operating system designed exclusively for carrying out automated tests using the ...

AMD's 785G Chipset - Revolutionary or Evolutionary? | Posted on: 04/08/2009 @ 10:20

We provide our initial analysis on AMD's update to the venerable 780G chipset. Does it provide a generational leap in performance or just a new paint job and set of wheels on last year's model....

Gigabyte GA-MA785GMT-UD2H Review | Posted on: 04/08/2009 @ 9:40

In conjunction with AMD's new 785G chipset, the elaborately named Gigabyte GA-MA785GMT-UD2H is setup for AM3 and DDR3 support, as well as the latest integrated graphics with nifty home theatre features to boot. Is it worth the upgrade from 780G and how does it compare to a discrete HD 4350?

Scythe Mugen 2 | Posted on: 04/08/2009 @ 9:11

CPU Coolers have got bigger and better in recent times with the introduction of taller fin stacks and more heatpipes utilised in the tower format design. Unique fin designs, integrated fans and H.D.T. Technology are but a few features designed to improve cooling and attract customers to a particular cooler. Scythe, a company well-regarded in the cooling industry, has come up with a new ...

Eagletech ET-AR504LR-BK 2.1 speakers | Posted on: 04/08/2009 @ 8:45

Finding decent speakers, and in particular 2.1 speaker sets, on a budget can be a difficult task - However, with a US retail price of $50 Eagletech`s ET-AR504LR-BK 2.1 speakers are perfectly poised to fit this market. Can they deliver above and beyond this low price point?

Confickers lights are on, but is anyone home? | Posted on: 04/08/2009 @ 8:10

Back in April of this very year, Conficker was poised to take over the world. That is if the evil masterminds behind it decided to push the button. Well, although Conficker is continuing it's push onto the desktops of the unprotected, it seems that there is not much going on behind the botnet.Confickers lights are on, but is anyone home? is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech News, Reviews and ...

Review: Advent Roma | Posted on: 04/08/2009 @ 6:20

On first impressions, the Advent Roma - Advent's latest in its line-up of PC world-only laptops - looks to be a decent entry-level PC. On the outside, it appears Advent has done a fairly decent job - it won't exactly the set the world alight, but the lid's subtle print design looks quite funky and overall it's very neat and all the major functions, like the power button and wireless switch, are ...

Rosewill FORT 120 / RCX-SHDT120X1 CPU Cooler | Posted on: 04/08/2009 @ 4:50

AMD 785G chipset. ASUS M4A785TD-V motherboard under the spotlight | Posted on: 04/08/2009 @ 4:00

An updated 780G chipset with an attractive price, we examine the RS785G's credentials as a low-cost, fully-featured motherboard.

Kingwin Mach 1 1000watt ABT-1000MA1S ATX Power Supply Review @ Tweaknews | Posted on: 04/08/2009 @ 2:53

Kingwin\'s Mach 1 1000-Watt ATX power supply brings a lot to the table, and it\'s all good. With excellent performance, quiet operation, and a very innovative feature set, this PSU could easily find a home in the most demanding systems.

Patriot Memory 128GB Xporter Magnum USB Flash Drive Review | Posted on: 04/08/2009 @ 2:40

EVGA Killer Xeno Pro Gaming Network Card Review | Posted on: 04/08/2009 @ 0:00

Killer Xeno Pro is a gaming network card with a dedicated processor developed by Bigfoot Networks and sold by EVGA to improve performance from on-line games. Is it worthwhile paying USD 130 to have one? Let's see.

Six Reason Why Eric Schmidt Left Apple Board | Posted on: 03/08/2009 @ 20:00

It may not come to a surprise by many of the news that Google Chief Executive Eric Schmidt handed in his resignation to the Apple board of directors Monday. This was coming sooner than later and it boils down to one thing and one thing alone; conflicts of interest. Apple said in a statement that the company and Schmidt came to a mutual agreement to end the partnership there, but I think we all ...

ABC Makes Deal With Netflix To Providing Online Streaming | Posted on: 03/08/2009 @ 19:21

Netflix announced today of a deal with ABC that allows subscribers to instantly watch some of its networks most popular TV shows such as; Lost, Desperate Housewives, and Greys Anatomy. In addition to the instant online access to these shows, subscribers with set-top boxes like the Roku digital video player, TiVo, Xbox, and other devices can also receive instant streaming access to the shows as a ...

OpenGL 3.2 Specification Officially Released | Posted on: 03/08/2009 @ 18:30

Last month when NVIDIA had published their first official 190.xx driver beta, it was discovered that there was early OpenGL 3.2 support. There was no OpenGL 3.2 specification out in the hands of public developers, but with NVIDIA working closely with the Khronos Group, it wasn't too surprising...

Windows 7 Activation Hacked Already | Posted on: 03/08/2009 @ 15:40

Just one week after Windows 7 was released to PC manufacturers, pirates have already cracked the product’s activation.  The product key has been posted on the internet from one of Microsoft’s major OEM partners, Lenovo. A Lenovo disk image of Windows 7 was leaked to a Chinese forum which then quickly spread to … [visit site [...]

HTC Touch Pro 2 | Posted on: 03/08/2009 @ 15:12

HTC have been a market leader in the Smartphone industry bringing out new and intuitive models time and again. The introduction of a new phone generally brings a few special features to entice customers in and the HTC Touch Pro 2 is no different. The Touch Pro 2 is the upgrade to HTC’s Touch Pro with a slide out keyboard, Windows Professional 6.1 OS, Straight Talk and more. But, with ...

Toshiba Mini NB205-N210 | Posted on: 03/08/2009 @ 14:30

Netbooks are all the hot thing right now in the tech market because you can get portable computing for under $400 and they offer some really nice features as well. In particular, the Toshiba Mini NB205-N210 has 1GB of RAM, a large 160GB of hard drive space, a 10.1-inch widescreen LCD, and is an Energy Star 5.0 certified PC, which means it uses less power and therefore gives you a lot of battery ...

Plantronics Voyager PRO Bluetooth Headset Review | Posted on: 03/08/2009 @ 14:00

The Plantronics Voyager PRO is said to be one of the best noise-canceling Bluetooth headsets available on the market today. With two noise-canceling mics on a boom, an adaptive 20-band equalizer, and three layers of WindSmart technology it might really be the best noise-canceling headsets! Read on to find out if your callers will hear every word spoken despite the noise around you or if you'll ...

GIGABYTE MA785GPM-UD2H 785G AM3 Motherboard | Posted on: 03/08/2009 @ 13:30

Google Apps Blanket Billboards To Compete With MS Office | Posted on: 03/08/2009 @ 12:40

In one of Google's boldest advertising moves to date, they plan to blanket major cities with billboard ads of its Google Apps services in direct competition with Microsoft's Office product.New York, San Francisco, Chicago and Boston are the cities that are planned to be blanketed with the ads. The billboard ads will change every single day of this month with a different "message" everyday. You ...

Logitech G13 Advanced Gameboard | Posted on: 03/08/2009 @ 12:10

Back in November we reviewed the Logitech G15, which was a well-built keyboard and offered a nice set of features, albeit it came at a lofty premium. The G15 sported a "GamePanel LCD" at the top of the keyboard which was a mini programmable LCD. This was nice and with some manual setup procedures would work under Linux. However, for those that may be looking for such a display or just looking for ...

Review: Samsung Pixon 12 M8910 | Posted on: 03/08/2009 @ 11:30

Convergent technology sounded like a great idea when it first hit the scenes. No longer would you need a separate device to take holiday snaps, call your bro to gloat about being at the beach and pump out your tunes to the annoyance of sunbathers around you; you could theoretically do all of this on just one piece of kit. The trouble with this concept though, was that instead of a great camera, ...

Compiz Running With Mesa On R600/700 GPUs | Posted on: 03/08/2009 @ 11:10

Just about three weeks ago the AMD developers working on the open-source ATI drivers had reached the milestone in their open-source 3D support for the R600/700 GPUs of having glxgears running on these two latest generations of ATI graphics processors. glxgears running itself isn't much, but it's an important step...

Ferrari F430 Pro Force Feedback Racing Wheel Review | Posted on: 03/08/2009 @ 11:09

Today for review we have a PC steering wheel with all the latest technology advancements from a company called ‘Thrustmaster’. The Pro Force Feedback wheel is an exact replica of the Ferrari F430 wheel. With features such as a sequential gearbox, manettino dial and a magnetic resistance brake pedal, the Thrustmaster F430 racing wheel certainly looks to be a good product. Let’s ...

10 Huge External Hard Drives to Backup Your Data | Posted on: 03/08/2009 @ 11:00

The cost of storage per gigabyte (or should we now say per terabyte) is always falling and is at an all time low. But at the same time the amount of data we generate is growing and this data needs to be backed up. In years gone by we could save our few documents to a floppy disk but now we have photos, music and films occupying gigabytes of space on our hard disks. Fortunately for us all, ...

Review: Techsmith Snagit | Posted on: 03/08/2009 @ 10:00

While Techsmith offers a 30-day trial, the licensed version of Snagit carries the biggest price tag of just about any screen grab application. However, it's also the piece of software with the most professional presentation and certainly has one of the most complete feature lists. Captures can be made of pretty much anything on your desktop, including web pages. You can capture full-screen, just ...

Thermaltake Massive23 CS Notebook Cooler Review @ Tweaknews | Posted on: 03/08/2009 @ 3:50

Thermaltake\'s Massive23 CS notebook cooler is a well-executed product from a good design that does exactly what it\'s supposed to do. It cools your notebook computer and does it very quietly. The materials and workmanship are outstanding and the lighting effects bring some visual interest to an already sleek and stylish product.

GIGABYTE Booktop M1022 Netbook | Posted on: 03/08/2009 @ 3:00

FSP Epsilon 700watts | Posted on: 03/08/2009 @ 1:00

First Looks FSP has been making power supplies in all sizes and shapes for a while now. I still remember the very first time I saw one of their power supplies. It was purple and it was already quiet and advanced for it time back then. Now with their Epsilon range of power supplies FSP tries [...]

Review: Netgear EVA9150 | Posted on: 02/08/2009 @ 13:30

The Netgear EVA9150 media server, otherwise known as the 'Digital Entertainer Elite', is one of a rash of devices for playing media stashed away on a computer or network hard drive. This can be streamed via Ethernet, wirelessly or directly accessed from the included 3.5in 500GB hard disc, easily swappable using a neat front-mounted caddy system. Alternatively, flash or hard drives can be inserted ...

Review: Gadwin Print Screen Pro | Posted on: 02/08/2009 @ 13:30

In spite of the Pro tag, Gadwin's grabbing software, Print Screen Pro, has more modest applications than a lot of other paid screen capture applications. It can be set to load on start-up and can sit in the system tray waiting to be triggered. There are two stages for capturing. An initial setup window deals with setting up grabs which can be made by hitting Print Screen or assigning a hotkey. ...

Review: Wisdom ScreenHunter | Posted on: 02/08/2009 @ 13:30

In its freeware form ScreenHunter offers possibly one of the best freeware screengrab packages available. You can have it running in your system tray and captures are made either by clicking 'Capture Now' or by pressing a hotkey of your choosing. You can grab video in full-screen at the same resolution as your desktop, grab from within a resizeable rectangular window (or choose from different ...

Review: Hyperionics Hypersnap | Posted on: 02/08/2009 @ 13:30

Hyperionics Hypersnap is a great piece of mid-price grabbing software if you're prepared to pay for a licence (subsequent upgrades are free subject to major feature updates). The current version (Version 6) allows licence holders to install the software on multiple computers by transferring it to a USB key. There's an unrestricted freeware version giving you access to all the features on offer, ...

Kingston DataTraveler 300 256GB USB Review | Posted on: 02/08/2009 @ 11:40

A simple USB key with 256GB of storage? Crickey! You can carry around the equivalent of 54 DVDs on a piece of plastic half the size of your finger, and it even includes privacy software too - but with a low write speed and high price, has Kingston crammed in more than it can chew?

Stylish LG W2353 Monitor, Easy On The Eyes | Posted on: 02/08/2009 @ 9:40

LG has a long list of credentials, spanning from stylish designs to top of the range technology products, so when we heard about their latest series of monitors from the W53 range, we thought we would post the question...are they still worthy enough to wear this approved badge of stylish technology? Well, let's find out and see...

Prototype Xbox 360 Review | Posted on: 02/08/2009 @ 8:40

The MiLi Universal Charger | Posted on: 02/08/2009 @ 8:30

‘Tis the season to go on holiday right? you know, around July/August time when the weather rises all around the world. So i thought, what’s the most important thing to take on holiday with you when you want to use your electronics, and the answer is a universal charger! Now i’m way at the moment in [...]

Top Five Ways To Improve Your iPhone Battery Life | Posted on: 02/08/2009 @ 8:30

You may be strutting around town with a pocket full of iPhone that gives you a head full of inner-geek confidence, but if your Apple device is constantly out of battery, which has been its most commonly reported problem, then you’re basically carrying around a bit of black plastic. Apple uses a … [visit site to [...]

Windows 7 ‘E’ Edition Is Dead, Skype In Trouble & Adobe Flash Patch | Posted on: 01/08/2009 @ 23:00

Microsoft has confirmed that they have decided to not sell the Windows 7 E version in Europe. Microsoft has released this statement: In the wake of last week’s developments, as well as continuing feedback on Windows 7 E that we have received from computer manufacturers and other business partners, I’m pleased to report that we will [...]

Review: Digital Vision GiGo | Posted on: 01/08/2009 @ 13:20

The DIgital Vision GiGo is billed as a 'VCR replacement' for tapeheads who've yet to ditch their analogue VCR in favour of a Freeview tuner-equipped DVD recorder or PVR and might prefer the GiGo as a cheaper route to digital TV recording. And at £70 it is, though you still need to buy one or more USB sticks or an external hard drive to get the benefit. About the same size as the average ...

Review: Technisat Multytenne Twin | Posted on: 01/08/2009 @ 13:20

The Technisat Multytenne Twin is a fixed off set-type dish with a multi-feed LNB preset for the four most popular European satellites: Astra 1, 19°E, Hot Bird 13°E, Astra 1E/1G/3A, 23.5°E, and Astra 2/Eurobird 1, 28.2°E. That's a lot of choice from a single dish. The Twin's nicely finished Satman 45 reflector has a diameter of 45cm – surprising given that 80cm dishes are the ...

Virtualization, Gaming, Drivers & Gernlinden | Posted on: 01/08/2009 @ 12:50

This week there were several interesting stories at Phoronix, if you happened to miss any of them. We started off by sharing that proper multi-seat support for Linux / X.Org is on the way with the new VGA arbitration code coming about...

X Server 1.6.3 Released With More Fixes | Posted on: 01/08/2009 @ 12:20

With Keith Packard going on a week-long holiday, he decided to christen the X Server 1.6.3 release just before leaving. X Server 1.6.3 is now available and is a collection of minor fixes that have built up since X Server 1.6.2...

Ghostbusters HD Movie Review | Posted on: 01/08/2009 @ 12:10

Waterslide Mania! Barclaycard Launch Extreme Waterslide iPhone Game | Posted on: 01/08/2009 @ 11:30

I think we all remember the Barclaycard advert with the waterslide, where an office worker strips down to his speedos, gets into a waterslide, and rides on it on his commute home. He swipes his way using his Barclaycard, which allows him to go supermarket shopping and pay for train tickets. I don’t [...]

OCZ Summit 120GB SSD: worth the money? | Posted on: 01/08/2009 @ 9:00

OCZ's Summit hopes to bring benchmark-busting performance to the table. We find out if it does.

Exclusive Review of PhotoFastÂ’s G-Monster-PROMISE (1000MB/s) 128GB PCIe SSD | Posted on: 01/08/2009 @ 5:30

Eagle Tech ET-CSIU2-BK I-Series 3.5” Dual Bay JBOD Enclosure Review @ Tweaknews | Posted on: 01/08/2009 @ 3:02

One of the great things about today\'s hard drive enclosures is the sheer number of choices available. Do some shopping around and you\'ll quickly realize there\'s a solution for any storage requirement no matter how large or small. For those in search of a simple dual-bay JBOD enclosure, the I-Series ET-CSIU2-BK definitely fits the bill.

Linux 2.6.31-rc5 Kernel Brings Fixes | Posted on: 01/08/2009 @ 2:40

Ready to test out a new kernel? Well, hopefully, as Linus Torvalds has just announced the Linux 2.6.31-rc5 kernel in time for the weekend. The Linux 2.6.31-rc5 kernel will reportedly fix a number of regressions that were present in Linux 2.6.31-rc4 and earlier and there are some other updates too...