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BlackBerry Tour 9630 (Verizon) Cell Phone Review | Posted on: 31/08/2009 @ 18:30

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

Anti-Vibration Fan Frame with Magnetic Attachment System | Posted on: 30/08/2009 @ 13:00

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 [...]

Review of Tacens Fero notebook cooler | Posted on: 28/08/2009 @ 10:20

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 [...]

Gigabyte Booktop M1022: Merging Netbooks and Nettops | Posted on: 27/08/2009 @ 6:30

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....

Hyperdesk Star Trek: The Original Series Hypersuite | Posted on: 26/08/2009 @ 19:00

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 ...

NZXT Cryo LX Aluminum and Thermaltake Massive 23 ST Notebook Cooler Round-Up Review | Posted on: 26/08/2009 @ 16:31

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 ...

MESH Slayer Elemental desktop system | Posted on: 26/08/2009 @ 12:15

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.

PlayStation 3 | Heavy Rain: The Origami Killer Updated Impressions | Posted on: 23/08/2009 @ 20:01

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 ...

Cooler Master SNA 95 Notebook Charger Review | Posted on: 23/08/2009 @ 20:01

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 ...

Review of the Nexus TDD-9000 Laptop Cooling Pad | Posted on: 21/08/2009 @ 15:11

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 [...]

Sony’s compact blu-ray home cinema system with clout | Posted on: 20/08/2009 @ 12:10

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

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

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 ...

ASUS Eee PC 1005HA: Refining the Netbook | Posted on: 20/08/2009 @ 9:40

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....

More bite than bark: Sony BDV-E800W home cinema system | Posted on: 19/08/2009 @ 12:10

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 ...

ASUS N50Vn @ InsideHW | Posted on: 18/08/2009 @ 17:30

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 ...

File Systems Explained! | Posted on: 18/08/2009 @ 8:10

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 ...

Jolicloud The Free OS For Netbooks Ready For Prime Time? | Posted on: 18/08/2009 @ 0:10

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 ...

Acer Aspire Timeline 3810T Notebook Review | Posted on: 16/08/2009 @ 2:01

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 [...]

Asus Eee PC 1005HA Seashell Netbook Review | Posted on: 16/08/2009 @ 1:50

A Big Operating System Benchmark Comparison | Posted on: 14/08/2009 @ 21:30

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...

Verbatim Nano Wireless Notebook Optical Mouse Review | Posted on: 13/08/2009 @ 23:41

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 ...

ThermaPak HeatShift Laptop Cooling Pad Review | Posted on: 13/08/2009 @ 21:00

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.

Office for Mac 2010, Dell Netbook for Kids & OS X 10.6 Finalized | Posted on: 13/08/2009 @ 19:20

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 [...]

Nexus TDD-9000 Liquid Laptop Cooler Review | Posted on: 13/08/2009 @ 1:51

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 ...

JETART miniSTAND NP8900 Notebook Cooler Review | Posted on: 13/08/2009 @ 1:51

!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 ...

AMD vs. Intel Laptops, a Platform Analysis | Posted on: 12/08/2009 @ 7:40

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....

Novatech Allspark VHP64 system review: low-power Core 2 Quad at the helm | Posted on: 12/08/2009 @ 0:00

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 @ 22:10

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 @ 19:00

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 ...

Acer Travelmate Timeline TM8371 | Posted on: 07/08/2009 @ 10:17

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.

Choiix (cooler master) Netbook Sleeve Review | Posted on: 07/08/2009 @ 9:00

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 ...

ViewSonic VNB100 @ InsideHW | Posted on: 05/08/2009 @ 22:44

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 ...

Acer Aspire One D250-1165 Netbook | Posted on: 05/08/2009 @ 7:40

GIGABYTE Booktop M1022 Netbook | Posted on: 03/08/2009 @ 4:00