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KDE Developers Discuss Merging Libraries With Qt | Posted on: 31/10/2010 @ 23:36

Well, here's some interesting weekend news: there's a polarized discussion taking place right now among core KDE developers about merging the KDE libraries into upstream Qt. Cornelius Schumacher, a long-time German KDE developer and currently the KDE e.V. president, has come out yesterday saying, "Let's merge Qt and the KDE development platform. Let's put all KDE libraries, support libraries, ...

Level Up Xbox Zig-Zag Storage Tower @ Xbox360Digest | Posted on: 31/10/2010 @ 7:00

http://www.xbox360digest.com/2010/10/30/review-level-up-xbox-zig-zag-storage-tower/ (http://www.xbox360digest.com/2010/10/30/review-level-up-xbox-zig-zag-storage-tower/) Quote: Level Up recently released some nice storage solutions for your Xbox 360 and other consoles and they were kind enough to send me one over called the Zig-Zag. This storage tower can hold your console, four controllers, ...

Crucial RealSSD C300 128GB CTFDDAC128MAG-1G1 Solid State Drive Review | Posted on: 30/10/2010 @ 21:24

Things are moving fast in the highly competitive world of solid state drives, with each manufacturer trying to outdo the other with extra features, or improvements in firmware and performance.  Today's review subject, the Crucial RealSSD 128GB...

Review: Toshiba 750GB 2.5-inch HDD | Posted on: 29/10/2010 @ 23:48

Toshiba has launched a huge 750GB capacity 2.5-inch drive in the shape of the MK7559GSXP which you can snap up for around £80. To put the £ per Gigabyte argument into some sort of perspective, for the same amount of money you might just be able to buy an 80GB SSD if you shop around. Even just a couple of years ago a 750GB 2.5-inch drive would have been nudging the £200+ mark.With this tiny ...

G.Skill Phoenix Pro 120GB SandForce SF-1222 SSD Review | Posted on: 29/10/2010 @ 21:48

G.Skill hasn't been the most active in terms out putting out SSDs but sometimes slow and steady wins the race. We had the pleasure of test driving the 120GB Phoenix Pro to see how it compared to its peers in the marketplace. Will it crash and burn or will it rise from the ashes? Read on to see how this SandForce Driven SSD does compared to some of the biggest names in the industry.

Seagate FreeAgent Go 500GB Hard Drive Review | Posted on: 29/10/2010 @ 14:24

Everybody needs a lot more digital storage these days, even your grandma. Most people have tons of music, videos, photos, and documents all in digital format. An average person's digital collection of media would easily fill several rooms if they were in a "physical" format. It's always handy to have several portable hard drives on you; some people use it for backup, others for transferring ...

OCZ Revo 120GB | Posted on: 29/10/2010 @ 13:18

This OCZ Revo SandForce SSD is very special because it's essentially two drives in one that feature a RAID 0 configuration. Think a SandForce SSD is fast? Wait until you see what happens in a single card RAID 0 setup.

Other X.Org Discussions At The Ubuntu 11.04 Summit | Posted on: 29/10/2010 @ 9:48

Two days ago we reported on what the graphics stack should look like for Ubuntu 11.04 in terms of its X.Org Server, Mesa / Gallium3D, and the open-source graphics driver versions to be deployed in this next Linux operating system release codenamed the Natty Narwhal. This though wasn't the only X-related discussion to take place at the Ubuntu 11.04 developer summit in Orlando this week, but there ...

OCZ Technology’s Toolbox for SandForce SSDs | Posted on: 28/10/2010 @ 23:36

OCZ just made owning a SandForce SSD easier. Chris takes a look at the first app for SandForce SSDs.

Patriot picks JMicron controller for new Torqx TRB SSD series | Posted on: 27/10/2010 @ 2:36

Patriot has launched a new series of SSDs called Torqx TRB, based on the JMF616 controller from JMicron. The company received a lot of critique for its first controller circuit, but has come up with some very competitive solutions lately, we hope this includes JMF616.

Data Storage - Flash Memory Continues to Grow | Posted on: 23/10/2010 @ 6:48

No one stands in long lines late into the night when a new flash or hard drive hits the store, but they’re having a tough time producing enough to keep pace with what we’re doing with our personal/business things. The only exciting day was back in 1956 when IBM shipped the 305 RAMAC (Random Access Method of Accounting and Control) storage solution.

Russian file sharer builds 90TB storage server in wooden box | Posted on: 23/10/2010 @ 3:12

We now have 3.5" harddrives with 3TB capacity and each and every user has an external storage unit at home. A home server or NAS units is nothing compared to what a Russian file sharer decided to build though. In a regular wooden box he installed 90TB of storage and 40 fans.

Seagate FreeAgent GoFlex Desk 1.5TB External Hard Drive | Posted on: 21/10/2010 @ 3:48

If your portable storage needs insist that you have plenty of disk space, without taking up too much physical space, the Seagate FreeAgent GoFlex 1.5TB external hard drive is worth considering. 1.5TB is definitely an ample amount of storage, and having it available in such a compact size while requiring just the one cable for both data and power is definitely convenient.

Western Digital Caviar Green 3TB Hard Drive | Posted on: 20/10/2010 @ 20:24

Breaking the 2.19TB capacity limit is a tricky task, but Western Digital found a way to make it happen.

OCZ opens new SSD plant to meet demands | Posted on: 20/10/2010 @ 19:00

OCZ Technology reported an incerase in SSD sales by 260% in August and has now announced that it is planning to open a new plant in Taiwan to meet the growing demand. The plant is slated to open on October 25th with capacity to make 90,000 drives per month.

Western Digital 3TB Caviar Green Hard Drive Review | Posted on: 19/10/2010 @ 23:12

These days many consumers and enthusiasts are looking for massive storage capacities, and for more than a year the largest capacity desktop hard drive that you could buy was 2TB. All that changed today when Western Digital announced the world's first 3.0 Terabyte drive that is available for internal desktop use! Read on to see how this 3TB hard drive performs!

Angelbird presents upgradeable PCIe SSD | Posted on: 19/10/2010 @ 22:24

Angelbird is a newcomer among SSD makers and the British company has presented an interesting storage solution called Wings. It's a PCIe x4 circuit board that comes with 16GB or 32GB integrated storage, but also room for connecting up to four regular SSD unis.

Top Christmas Gadget Gift: Ben 10 Ultimate Alien Disc Ultimatrix for Boys | Posted on: 18/10/2010 @ 19:24

Chirstmas is three months away, but we all know that the top rated gifts will sell like hot cakes, and if you don't act fast there might be some disappointed faces come Christmas morning. Hamleys have announced their predictions for 2010, and here at Gaj-it we'll be bringing you one a week up to the big day. Up this week is the Ben 10 Ultimate Alien Disc Ultimatrix!Top Christmas Gadget Gift: Ben ...

Crucial RealSSD C300 128 GB SATA 6 Gb/s | Posted on: 18/10/2010 @ 19:12

Crucial's ReadSSD C300 is the first solid state drive to support the new SATA 6 Gb/s standard. Unlike many of the competition, the drive is not based on a Sandforce controller, but uses one from Marvell instead. We tested both on SATA-II and SATA 6 Gb/s to check if the new interface can really make a difference.

ineo Technology I-NA214U Plus USB 3.0 External Hard Drive Module | Posted on: 14/10/2010 @ 11:36

External USB 3.0 Module - What the heck is that? It's cheap, useful and elegant!

TDK reveals optical disc with 1TB capacity | Posted on: 13/10/2010 @ 17:12

Optical storage doesn't have the same appeal as it did a decade ago with all the more users downloading their information and storing it on harddrives or in the cloud. But the optical technology will be around for quite some time and TDK shows what is possible in the future with a disc storing 1TB.

OCZ increase quarterly SSD sales by 265% | Posted on: 13/10/2010 @ 16:36

OCZ Technology has since the introduction of Solid State technology been spearheading the retail development. Now that the company has introduced its fiscal number for Q2 it shows an increase in SSD sales by 265%, but still an overall loss.

OCZ preparing Deneva SF-2000 SSD units | Posted on: 13/10/2010 @ 14:36

SandForce's new SSD processors in the SF-2000 series has barely launched but already SSD makers are lining up, which is anything bu surprising since SF-2500 whips anything we've seen so far. OCZ has confirmed working on SandForce's new controller.

Intel releases free cloning software for SSDs | Posted on: 12/10/2010 @ 21:36

Intel is selling loads of SSDs and next year it will release the third generation X25-M family. It has decided to offer some added value for its customers by working together with Acronis and develop a free clone program for Intel's SSDs.

Hitachi bakes in 25nm SSD and Blu-ray into one | Posted on: 12/10/2010 @ 20:36

Hitachi-LG Data Storage is currently planning its second generation Hybrid Drive. The storage unit builds on an optical unit that also has integrated SSD storage technology, and the second generation uses 25nm technology and Blu-ray player.

Crucial RealSSD C300 Review 128GB | Posted on: 12/10/2010 @ 14:24

Does the 128GB version of the SATA 6Gbps C300 SSD measure up to it's compatriots?

Patriot Memory XPorter Rage 16GB USB Flash Drive | Posted on: 09/10/2010 @ 10:12

Patriot Memory XPorter Rage 16GB USB Flash Drive The Patriot Memory Xporter Rage 16GB USB flash drive is marketed with a focus on its high speed performance. The read speeds were definitely impressive, and that it was capable of exceeding 30MB/s transfer rates. When it comes to writing, the drive can put up decent speeds, but during testing it never came close to the published specification ...

Renice-Tech Mini PCI-E 70mm SandForce SSD Preview | Posted on: 09/10/2010 @ 6:28

By now, everyone with an interest in Solid State Drive technology has heard of SandForce. SandForce-driven SSDs have come in 2.5" form factor SATA drives, and also 4x PCI-Express packages. Thanks to Renice Technology, now they're also available in the 70mm Mini PCI-E package. Aside from the form factor, there's very little difference between the Renice-Tech Mini PCI-E 70mm SSD and the many other ...

WD SiliconEdge Blue: WD on the SSD Market | Posted on: 08/10/2010 @ 19:19

Although the device we’ve had tested first appeared on the market in the first quarter of 2010, the fact that only now we were able to review it speaks volumes about its availability on the market and the currently manufactured quantities. The model that we’ve received for testing is one of the three currently available with the WD SiliconEdge Blue marking. It’s an SSD with a capacity of ...

ineo Technology I-NA317U+ USB 3.0 HDD Docking Station | Posted on: 08/10/2010 @ 18:48

Looking for a fast way to access data from your SATA II drive and have a USB 3.0 port unused? ineo Tech has a solution.

SandForce SF-2000 Series SSD Controllers Detailed | Posted on: 07/10/2010 @ 22:00

SandForce is making some news today by announcing the availability of the SF-2000 Family of SSD controllers. This new SSD controller features a SATA III 6Gbps host interface, DuraClass Technology, 60,000 sustained random read/write IOPS (Input-output Operations Per Second) and sustained sequential read/write performance of 500 Megabytes per second. Yes, you are reading that right! This new ...

SandForce Announces Next-Gen SSDs, SF-2000 Capable of 500MB/s and 60K IOPS | Posted on: 07/10/2010 @ 21:36

For months SandForce has been telling me that the market is really going to get exciting once its next-generation controller is ready. I didn’t really believe it, simply because that’s what every company tells me. But in this case, at least based on what SandForce showed me, I probably should have. What we have today are the official specs of the second-generation SandForce SSDs, the ...

Kingston Announces SSD Destructo Challenge | Posted on: 05/10/2010 @ 23:48

Woah.. Check this out, a chance to win $3,000 for destroying something! Kingston Digital, Inc., the Flash memory affiliate of Kingston Technology Company, Inc., the independent world leader in memory products, today announced the SSD Destructo Challenge. Kingston® wants contestants to submit ideas on how to destroy one of its solid-state drives. The Grand Prize winner will be the entrant ...

Thermaltake BlacX 5G USB 3.0 Dock Review @ Tweaknews | Posted on: 02/10/2010 @ 4:22

If you're currently using a USB 2.0 dock to access drives externally, Thermaltake's BlacX 5G is a great reason to upgrade to a faster USB 3.0 dock. You'll save a lot of time transferring files and still have the ability to use the dock on just about any modern PC or laptop, thanks to the backward compatibility of USB.