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OCZ Announces SandForce Based PCIe RevoDrive SSD | Posted on: 31/05/2010 @ 23:37

PCIe based SSDs have been reserved for enterprise use ever since their introduction. Generally limited by pricing, even OCZ's own forays into the PCIe SSD market have been targeted at enterprise customers. That may all change with today's announcement. Meet the RevoDrive:   Click to Enlarge This PCIe x4 card takes a pair of SF-1200 controllers and RAIDs them together, giving ...

ASUS Pursues the "Open-Apple" Dream with Eee Pad at Computex 2010 | Posted on: 31/05/2010 @ 23:24

Aside from wanting to be the 3rd largest notebook manufacturer in the next 2 years, ASUS also wants to be the more open alternative to Apple. That means no closed platforms, no limiting functionality in order to preserve an ideal user experience, but it also means that we should expect some Apple-alternative products from the Taiwanese company. That's where today's Eee Pad announcement comes in ...

Computex 2010: ASUS Announces eReader/digital note taker Eee Tablet | Posted on: 31/05/2010 @ 23:01

It's Computex time, and what better way to kick off our coverage than with some ASUS info. The Eee Tablet is ASUS' combination eReader and digital note taker, not an iPad alternative (that would be the Eee Pad). The Eee Tablet has a " reflective LCD. The use of a reflective LCD instead of an e-ink display means you get super quick page turns, ASUS claims just 0.1 seconds for a page of text. ...

ZOTAC NM10-DTX WiFi (NM10-Express) Motherboard w/ Atom D510 CPU | Posted on: 31/05/2010 @ 21:12

The Ultimate Graphics Cards Round-up: Spring 2010 | Posted on: 31/05/2010 @ 21:07

When the current state of the graphics card market is compared to the situation of four or five years ago, one might think that it’s much simpler to buy a graphics card nowadays. Indeed, the numerous LE and SE models are long gone and there is no covert memory bus halving, when users ended up with performance far inferior to those in reviews. You may stumble upon a few models containing DDR2 ...

Computex 2010 Show Floor Coverage - Day 0 | Posted on: 31/05/2010 @ 20:00

It's our first day in Taiwan and Computex doesn't start until tomorrow, but that didn't stop us from getting a preview of some of the innovative new products that will be seen at the show this week. Read on to see some pictures of the show being setup and to see some of the first new products that we spotted. Included are the Antec Lanboy Air PC case, Evercool Transformer 4 CPU Cooler and more!

NVIDIA's GeForce GTX 465: Cheaper Isn’t Always Better | Posted on: 31/05/2010 @ 19:48

Hot off the heels of launch of the GeForce GTX 480 and GTX 470, NVIDIA is launching the next card in the Fermi family. Based on the same GF100 GPU that powers the GTX 480 and GTX 470, the GTX 465 is a further reduced product designed to put a Fermi card in the all-important under-$300 price range. With a MSRP of $280, NVIDIA has put the card right under the Radeon HD 5850 with the performance to ...

Review: Packard Bell Dot VR46 | Posted on: 31/05/2010 @ 19:36

In recent months Packard Bell's netbook range has grown to comprise some of the best machines on the market. The uniquely designed Dot VR46 is its latest addition and, while its netbook status is questionable, it is a pleasing portable nevertheless. The VR stands for Valentino Rossi and this machine has been designed with the Italian motorcycle racer's trademark logo on the lid. The garish, yet ...

Review: Hannspree SN12-E22B | Posted on: 31/05/2010 @ 19:36

Although best known globally for its LCD televisions, Hannspree has also put out a small number of consumer laptops. The Hannspree SN12-E22B is an ultraportable machine that offers suitably powerful performance and mobility, with only minor usability issues detracting from its appealing demeanour. Portability is undoubtedly one of the strongest draws, with a weight of just 1.6kg and a slim ...

Asus Xonar Xense Audio Bundle Review | Posted on: 31/05/2010 @ 18:48

High-quality matched sound card and headphones for pwning n00bs

Review: Dell Vostro 3500 | Posted on: 31/05/2010 @ 18:24

Dell's Vostro range is designed for use by small and medium businesses, but has previously been flawed by a lack of a clear brand identity. The Vostro 3500 effortlessly resolves this with the addition of a striking new design and Intel's latest Core technology. The plain black plastic design of previous Vostros has been replaced by a striking aluminium case and plastic interior. Available in a ...

Review: Fujitsu Lifebook P770 | Posted on: 31/05/2010 @ 18:24

Fujitsu's Lifebook P770 places a strong emphasis on portability without compromising on performance, with the inclusion of a low-voltage Intel Core i7 processor. The resultant battery life and strong communications make this a fantastic machine for commuters, although the price is quite high. One of the latest Core i7 CPUs powers this laptop and, while Intel's top-of-the-line range usually ...

ASUS GeForce GTX 465 - Fermi for under £250 | Posted on: 31/05/2010 @ 16:24

NVIDIA brings GeForce 400-series goodness down to £250. We pit it against Radeon HD 5850, amongst others.

EVGA and Galaxy GeForce GTX 465 SLI Video Card Review | Posted on: 31/05/2010 @ 16:00

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 465 is the new "entry level" DirectX 11 graphics card. Just because it is NVIDIA's entry level DirectX 11 graphics card doesn't mean it is aimed at the entry level crowd. This bad boy is aimed at those looking for great DirectX 11 performance, but want to keep the budget under $300. Read on to see if this is the card fits that bill!

Galaxy GeForce GTX 465 GC Video Card | Posted on: 31/05/2010 @ 16:00

ZOTAC GeForce GTX 465 | Posted on: 31/05/2010 @ 15:48

Today NVIDIA releases their new GeForce GTX 465. The cards are based on the same GF100 Fermi GPU as the GTX 470 and GTX 480. In order to create this $279 product, NVIDIA has disabled a large number of units inside the GF100. Did they do it right? What about power consumption and heat?

CodeLathe TonidoPlug | Posted on: 31/05/2010 @ 14:00

Last month we reviewed the Pogoplug, which was an interesting network attached storage (NAS) device that ran Linux and was unique compared to other devices on the market. Today we are reviewing a device similar to this and that is the TonidoPlug. The TonidoPlug is a low-power home server that runs the open-source Tondio software that runs Linux and costs only $99 USD.

ASUS Rampage III Extreme | Posted on: 31/05/2010 @ 13:46

There is a wide range of X58 motherboards on the market, but very few cater to the diehard enthusiast, particularly the extreme overclocking crowd. And of those that do, on a select few products offer the new SATA III and USB 3.0 features. One of the boards that meets these criteria is the ASUS Rampage III Extreme, designed for serious overclocking and made to be pushed very hard. Packed with an ...

GCC Can Now Be Worked On In C++ | Posted on: 31/05/2010 @ 10:12

The Free Software Foundation and GCC Steering Committee have now decided that it's okay and permitted to write code for the GNU Compiler Collection (GCC) within C++. Up to this point, C has been the preferred language for working on GCC...

Linux 2.6.35 Kernel Reaches RC1 State | Posted on: 31/05/2010 @ 7:12

In time for the Memorial Day holiday in the United States tomorrow, Linus Torvalds has closed the Linux 2.6.35 merge window and has also made the 2.6.35-rc1 release...

MPlayer 1.0 RC3 Finally Arrives | Posted on: 31/05/2010 @ 6:48

MPlayer 1.0 initially entered its release candidate phase in 2006 followed by a second release candidate in October of 2007. A third release candidate was supposed to be made available in 2009 following the release of FFmpeg 0.5, but it never ended up actually being released. However, today MPlayer 1.0 RC3 has been finally released...

NVIDIA Issues 256.29 Linux Beta Driver | Posted on: 31/05/2010 @ 6:24

Last week NVIDIA had released their first 256.xx series Linux driver in the form of the 256.25 Beta release, but as we discovered, it boasted some major performance regressions for a NVIDIA GeForce GTS 250M and other mobile ASICs. This issue has now been resolved thanks to a new beta release...

My Book - World Edition II - 2 TB | Posted on: 31/05/2010 @ 6:12

For smaller amount of files one can use very cheap thumb drives or DVDs, but for most an external hard drive is a good choice. For added security and also extra functionality it's often nice for the drive to be connected to the home network. This is where the Western Digital My Book World Edition II comes into picture.

Steam for Mac OS X and Linux is "here", but it will take a long time to make it good | Posted on: 31/05/2010 @ 4:12

We are all excited that Valve has taken it upon itself to port the Steam platform to both Mac OS X and Linux. This is a massive task and even though both have been announced, the actual games aren't here. And it will take time before they are even close to the PC version.

World's largest LAN party DreamHack is in pain... | Posted on: 31/05/2010 @ 4:12

DreamHack is the world's largest LAN party. It attracts more tens of thousands of visitors every year. It has expanded to more locations throughout Sweden during the last few years, but the main event is still where it all began, in Jönköping. But all is not well in DreamHack land.

Mionix announces Naos 3200DPI LED sensormouse | Posted on: 31/05/2010 @ 3:12

Mionix has launched its second gaming mouse family; Naos. Mionix Naos 3200 is an entry level model that unlike laser-based big brother Naos 5000 has an optical LED sensor with 3200 dpi resolution. Naos 3200 has seven programmable buttons and the dpi can be adjusted to three different levels on the mouse. Mionix has supplied the mouse with integrated memory for storing macros and mouse settings.

Sony shows ultrathin flexible OLED display | Posted on: 31/05/2010 @ 3:12

Sony has offered us a glimpse of what screens of the future may be like. The company has developed an 4.1" OLED only 80 micrometer in profile. The display can be bended back and forth or simply wrapped around around a cylinder, clearly demonstrated by Sony in a video. The ultrathin OLED panel is powered by thin-film transistors (OTFT) using a new organic semiconductor (peri-Xanthenoxanthene) ...

VIA preparing single-die dual-core Nano processor | Posted on: 31/05/2010 @ 3:12

VIA looks to follow the AMD's example when it comes to developing multi-core processors. Intel has a tendency to try the market with separate dies before joining them by the silicon. AMD often boasts about its monolithic circuits where are all cores and components are inside a single die. Now that VIA us preparing a dual-core CPU it turns out it will also be a single-die design, even though ...

MSI X360 sporting new 32nm CULV Core i5-520UM | Posted on: 31/05/2010 @ 3:12

MSI X-Slim X360 is one of the first ultrathin notebooks using Intel's recently launched 32 nanometer CULV processors. MSI was the company that really got the ball rolling for ultrathin notebooks with the X-Slim series. MSI has turned to the Intel Core i5-520UM CPU with 1.2 GHz clock frequency with a Turbo frequency of 2.0 GHz. With dual cores and HyperThreading there is support for four threads ...

PhysX creator joins AMD as VP of Fusion Experience program | Posted on: 31/05/2010 @ 3:12

AMD has announced that Professor Manju Hedge has been hired as VP of the Fusion Experience program. Hedge is best known for founding the company AGEIA that was later acquired by NVIDIA and today uses its PhysX technology for simulating physics in games. The idea is that Manju Hedge's expertise in parallel and visual calculations will lead AMD Fusion to success.

Alien vs. Predator DirectX 11 benchmark | Posted on: 31/05/2010 @ 3:12

Alien vs. Predator was one of the most talked about games when AMD planned to launch the DirectX 11 family Radeon HD 5000. The game would use some of the most advanced tessellation and shadow effects available with the new graphics API. The game has been out for around a month and even if the reception hasn't been all praise it is still an interesting test for DirectX 11 graphics cards.  SEGA ...

PowerColor 5770 Sniper sporting Killer NIC network processor | Posted on: 31/05/2010 @ 3:12

PowerColor HD 5770 Sniper looks to become something out of the ordinary. The card that will be shown at Computex 2010 next week isn't just equipped with a Radeon HD 5770 GPU but also a network processor (NPU) from Bigfoot Networks. Bigfoot Networks became famous for its Killer NIC network cards sporting a dedicated network processor to offload the CPU, lower ping and increase frame rates during ...

Fermi Tesla T20 too hot for SGI's HPC servers | Posted on: 31/05/2010 @ 3:12

Silicon Graphics Inc has spent a lot of money on expanding its GPU server park and interested in NVIDIA's latest Fermi architecture, which according to Nvidia, is built from the ground and up for generic computing, I.e. tailored for HPC (high-performance computing), but it has a few downsides according to SGI. In an interview with The Inquirer it opened up for other GPUs since Tesla T20 is ...

ASUS Rampage III Gene takes overclocking to micro-ATX | Posted on: 31/05/2010 @ 3:12

ASUS held a pre-Computex event earlier where it revealed bits and pieces on coming products. Among others the Rampage III Gene motherboard that is part of the enthusiast and gamer series Republic Of Gamers, but in a smaller than usual format. Rampage III Gene is a micro-ATX motherboard with the Intel X58 chipset and LGA 1366 socket.

Exclusive: ASUS ARES cooler detailed | Posted on: 31/05/2010 @ 3:12

ASUS ARES will be a graphics card extraordinaire. Even if the two Cypress GPUs, the custom PCB and 4 Gigabyte GDDR5 memory buffer is impressive by itself the cooler is what makes it really stand out. The pure weight of the cooler is striking. The card weighs nearly 3.5 kilo (7.8 lbs.) and the development of the cooler was actually the most time and resource consuming part of the making the ...

FaceVsion TouchCam-N1 HD 720p WebCam Review | Posted on: 31/05/2010 @ 1:02

Online video chat is rapidly becoming a standard form of communication. Corporations frequently hold webinars as the most cost efficient form of long-distance communication. Every platform, from in-browser chat programs like Gmail's to the well-known Skype, is supporting video chat. Webcams are slowly turning into required accessories like keyboard and mice. However, most webcams are cheap and ...

Review: Asus N61J | Posted on: 30/05/2010 @ 18:24

Asus' N61 range consists of multimedia machines featuring powerful components and the latest features, including Asus' own SonicMaster technology standards. This is also one of the first laptops we've seen to feature USB 3.0, the next generation of USB technology. The N61J is a powerful machine for the multimedia user, but there are a few issues here as well. One of the laptop's key selling ...

Review: Lenovo ThinkPad W701 | Posted on: 30/05/2010 @ 18:24

As well as featuring laptops and netbooks within its ThinkPad range, Lenovo also manufactures mobile workstations. Aimed at professionals, these machines employ only the latest components to enable you to carry out pretty much any task, regardless how resource-intensive. The ThinkPad W701 is the latest version, and provides near industry-leading performance, features and usability. The power on ...

Get to Know Your Graphics Card | Posted on: 30/05/2010 @ 4:38

When we take a look at the situation a few years back, a large number of educational texts concerning the basics of motherboard functioning meant that even irregular followers of the IT industry eventually bumped into one of them. On the other hand, graphics cards are somehow always left out, reviewed, but without much explanation for various expressions, acronyms and terms that make most ...

FreeBSD 8.1 Enters Beta; Final Coming In July | Posted on: 30/05/2010 @ 3:48

FreeBSD 8.0 was released in November, but now the first update in the 8.x series is approaching. FreeBSD 8.1 has entered beta and is expected for final release around July...

Advertising Networks – They Owe You | Posted on: 30/05/2010 @ 1:12

I came across quite a number of blogs over the past years with the words SPONSORED BY or SUPPORTED BY placed just before or after the advertisement banner. I was like ….. WTH!??!? This isn’t right. The Definition of Support and Sponsor Support : 2 a (1) : to promote the interests or cause of. Sponsor : [...]

AMD tar hjälp av PhysX-skapare i sitt Fusion-program | Posted on: 30/05/2010 @ 0:24

AMD har i ett pressmeddelande under dagen avslöjat att Manju Hedge nu satts som företagets vd för deras Fusion Experience program. Professor Manju Hedge var innan sin anställning hos AMD mest känd för sitt arbeta med Nvidia CUDA och startare av företaget AGEIA, samma företag Nvidia köpte upp för några år sedan och idag använder teknik från i sina grafikkort (PhysX).

MSI X-Slim X360 presenteras med ny 32nm CULV processor | Posted on: 30/05/2010 @ 0:24

MSI X-Slim X360 är en av de första ultratunna datorer som tar hjälp av Intels nyligen lanserade 32-nanometers CULV-processorer. MSI som med sin X-Slim serie faktiskt var de som på allvar fick igång marknaden för ultratunna datorer förra året har valt att förlita sig på en Intel Core i5-520UM CPU som med en klockfrekvens på 1,20 GHz även kan arbeta med en Turbo-frekvens på 2,0 ...

Cloudy With A Chance Of Meatballs Blu-ray Movie Review | Posted on: 29/05/2010 @ 23:48

Eagle Arion 2.1 Soundstage Speakers with Dual Subwoofer | Posted on: 29/05/2010 @ 23:12

Eagle Tech comes to us once again with another set of speakers aiming to bring quality sound at a value price. Utilizing dual drivers and wood cabinets the Eagle Arion ET-AR506-BK 2.1 Soundstage Speakers are aimed at HTPC and desktop users.

Thermaltake Frío Overclocking CPU Cooler Review | Posted on: 29/05/2010 @ 21:24

Earlier this year Thermaltake launched an air-cooled CPU cooler called the Frio. This cooler has a maximum cooling capacity of up to 220W and is marketed toward overclocking enthusiasts. What exactly can an affordable air cooler do for your CPU? Read on to find out as we test this $59 cooler at 4.1GHz on our Intel Core i7-860 powered test system!

Forget the iPad, I do want an I-Fairy | Posted on: 29/05/2010 @ 19:48

There’s an old stereotype that paints the quintessential geek as a spotty nobody, with trousers up to their eyebrows, an overbite bigger than his terabyte and glasses like coke bottle bottoms, doomed to never find love with a real woman and having to settle for a robot. Well, we here all know that geeks are the [...]Forget the iPad, I do want an I-Fairy is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech News, ...

Wine 1.2 Release Candidate 2 | Posted on: 29/05/2010 @ 19:12

With Wine 1.2 planned for release in June, the first release candidate was made available last week and now this week we have another new release candidate...

Review: Sony S-Frame DPP-F700 | Posted on: 29/05/2010 @ 19:00

The Sony S-Frame DPP-F700 is something completely different in printer designs. Consisting of a 7-inch digital photo frame with 1GB of internal memory, enough to store up to 2000 photos, it's backed by a 4 x 6-inch dye sublimation printer. The idea is that should someone take a fancy to one of the images you're displaying, printing it out is as easy as adding the paper cartridge. While you are ...

Review: Acer Aspire Ethos 8943G | Posted on: 29/05/2010 @ 19:00

Acer's Aspire Ethos 8943G is built to entertain, with an impressive Full HD screen and built-in 5.1 surround-sound speakers. A solid range of features and quality build make this a superb desktop replacement. An 18.4-inch widescreen display with sharp 1920 x 1080-pixel resolution is in place, featuring incredible detail and brightness levels. LED backlighting and the glossy screen coating bring ...

Galaxy and Palit GeForce GTX 470s in SLI Overclocked | Posted on: 29/05/2010 @ 15:48

Thermaltake V3 Black Edition PC Case Review | Posted on: 29/05/2010 @ 8:24

Today for review I've got another case from Thermaltake called the V3 Black Edition. This case is a low priced case, coming in at around $50, so don't expect the features or amenities that you'd find in a high priced case, it is though a decent case overall. It's lightweight and seems well made, there is room for larger video cards, but I did run into a couple problems with it, so read on...

Nokia N8 Available Through Vodafone | Posted on: 29/05/2010 @ 8:12

Nokia’s hotly-anticipated N8 smartphone will be joining Vodafone’s handset line-up “soon”. The N8 is Nokia’s serious attempt at battling it out against the iPhone and HTC’s high-end Android devices. Boasting a 12-megapixel camera with top-range Xenon flash, the N8 will even shoot video in HD. If you’re nowhere near a computer, you can still edit photos with [...]Nokia N8 Available ...

Entire PowerMat Products Reviewed | Posted on: 29/05/2010 @ 5:48

So when I got the opportunity to review the awesome new charging appliances put out by Powermat, I jumped on it. The idea of charging something wirelessly is right up my alley, being the child of Tesla’s thought that I am. So I told the guys over at Powermat to load me up, and I’ll give them a show in return. And they didn’t disappoint. So here’s a list of what I’ll be giving you in ...

Sandforce SSD Firmware Version Confusion | Posted on: 29/05/2010 @ 4:24

What SF-1200 based SSD should I buy? I have been asked that question numerous times in recent weeks and to be honest it's a great question. Rumors are going around that OCZ Technologies has a special firmware revision that uncaps random 4K write performance. Other companies offer Sandforce SF-1200 series controllers in their Force series and don't have the performance cap. To be honest the ...

Wicked Audio Earbuds - Wicked Empire - Knight Review | Posted on: 29/05/2010 @ 4:24

Up on the review block today I've got a set of earbus, but not just any, these are from Wicked Audio. They've sent me one of their new line called Wicked Empire which come in different styles, I received the Knight version which has a silver cross on each earbud. These retail for about $30, and I wasn't expecting much in terms of sound quality, but they truly surprised me, they sound very good, ...

Buy an iPad Copy from China for Only $105: Who Needs the Real iPad? | Posted on: 29/05/2010 @ 3:24

We all know that today was the official release of the UK and international iPad. As people queued up outside their local Apple store from the early hours of the morning (some even camped outside yesterday), it would seem that there are still … [visit site to read more] Gadget Gift Ideas If you like what you’re reading [...]Buy an iPad Copy from China for Only $105: Who Needs the Real ...

ioSafe Solo Disaster Proof External Hard Drive Review | Posted on: 29/05/2010 @ 3:12

We literally set this fire- and water-resistant external hard drive on fire. Will it survive? Check it out!

Exclusive: ASUS ARES cooler detailed | Posted on: 29/05/2010 @ 3:00

ASUS ARES will be a graphics card extraordinaire. Even if the two Cypress GPUs, the custom PCB and 4 Gigabyte GDDR5 memory buffer is impressive by itself the cooler is what makes it really stand out. The pure weight of the cooler is striking. The card weighs nearly 3.5 kilo (7.8 lbs.) and the development of the cooler was actually the most time and resource consuming pat of the making the card.

Fermi Tesla T20 too hot for SGI's HPC servers | Posted on: 29/05/2010 @ 2:24

Silicon Graphics Inc has spent a lot of money on expanding its GPU server park and interested in NVIDIA's latest Fermi architecture, which according to Nvidia, is built from the ground and up for generic computing, I.e. tailored for HPC (high-performance computing), but it has a few downsides according to SGI. In an interview with The Inquirer it opened up for other GPUs since Tesla T20 is ...

ASUS Rampage III Gene takes overclocking to micro-ATX | Posted on: 29/05/2010 @ 2:24

ASUS held a pre-Computex event earlier where it revealed bits and pieces on coming products. Among others the Rampage III Gene motherboard that is part of the enthusiast and gamer series Republic Of Gamers, but in a smaller than usual format. Rampage III Gene is a micro-ATX motherboard with the Intel X58 chipset and LGA 1366 socket.

NVIDIA Forceware 257 & Heterogeneous GPU PhysX: It's a Bug, Not a Feature | Posted on: 29/05/2010 @ 2:00

Our inbox quickly lit up this morning when we received notice about this NGOHQ article, discussing how NVIDIA had removed the heterogeneous GPU restriction on PhysX in their latest beta drivers. This struck us as a bit of an odd reversal of positions from NVIDIA, and now that we've had a chance to chat with them we finally know what's going on. As a quick matter of background, starting with ...

Alien vs. Predator DirectX 11 benchmark | Posted on: 29/05/2010 @ 2:00

Alien vs. Predator was one of the most talked about games when AMD planned to launch the DirectX 11 family Radeon HD 5000. The game would use some of the most advanced tessellation and shadow effects available with the new graphics API. The game has been out for around a month and even if the reception hasn't been all praise it is still an interesting test for DirectX 11 graphics cards.  SEGA ...

PowerColor 5770 Sniper sporting Killer NIC network processor | Posted on: 29/05/2010 @ 2:00

PowerColor HD 5770 Sniper looks to become something out of the ordinary. The card that will be shown at Computex 2010 next week isn't just equipped with a Radeon HD 5770 GPU but also a network processor (NPU) from Bigfoot Networks. Bigfoot Networks became famous for its Killer NIC network cards sporting a dedicated network processor to offload the CPU, lower ping and increase frame rates during ...

GMC H-80 | Posted on: 29/05/2010 @ 2:00

The GMC H-80 manages to impress with its cool and elaborate looks along with the gun metal gray choice of color. Inside are four fans, two of them with menacing red LEDs - including the big 250 mm one in the side. We tear the beast apart to see if it manages to impress or turn out to be a timid creature.

NZXT Vulcan Crafted Series Enthusiast m-ATX Case | Posted on: 29/05/2010 @ 0:24

PowerMizer Is Not Likely The Problem In 256.xx Issue | Posted on: 28/05/2010 @ 23:12

One of the articles published on Phoronix this week was NVIDIA's 256.25 Beta Linux Driver Slows Things Down? With NVIDIA's first 256.xx Linux beta driver we encountered significant performance drops from a ZaReason notebook with a NVIDIA GeForce GTS 250M graphics processor. Some thought that PowerMizer was to blame, but this does not appear to be the case...

Review: Lexmark Impact S305 | Posted on: 28/05/2010 @ 22:36

The Lexmark Impact S305 is a rather fussy-looking device. It's quite large and heavy, but with the added attraction of having a built-in scanner and Wi-Fi connectivity, and also being a decent all-round photo printer. You'll find a paper feed tray on the top of the Lexmark and an input tray at the front. Controls are via a small mono LCD display on the front. There is a wide array of buttons, but ...

GNOME 2.31.2 Released w/ Plenty Of New Code | Posted on: 28/05/2010 @ 21:00

GNOME 3.0 is being released this September and as such in recent weeks and going forward there is a whole onslaught of interesting changes in the GNOME desktop stack. GNOME 2.31.2 has been released, which is a development snapshot of the GNOME 2.32/3.0 stack...

Kingston HyperX 4GB 1600MHz DDR3 Memory Kit | Posted on: 28/05/2010 @ 20:48

In this review we will actually be taking a look at two Kingston products. The primary focus will be on a 4GB dual channel DDR3 kit from Kingston's flagship HyperX series of desktop memory - part number KHX1600C8D3K2/4GX. The other item is Kingston's HyperX KHX-FAN cooler, a rather simple accessory intend to keep your overclocked memory modules running cool.

Acer Ebook Reader: An Amazon Kindle Rival? | Posted on: 28/05/2010 @ 19:48

Acer have announced that they have developed an e-book reader that will come packed with the LumiRead, a 6-inch E Ink screen similar to the Kindle 2. As well as this it … [visit site to read more] Gadget Gift Ideas If you like what you’re reading then learn more about joining our FREE newsletter here. Lucky readers [...]Acer Ebook Reader: An Amazon Kindle Rival? is a post from: UK Gadget ...

ATI Catalyst 10.5 Windows 7 Driver Analysis | Posted on: 28/05/2010 @ 19:12

Review: HP PhotoSmart C4680 | Posted on: 28/05/2010 @ 18:24

The HP PhotoSmart C4680 is a compact and stylish photo printer that also manages to cram an A4 scanner into its design. The printer is made from glossy black plastic that matches the current crop of HP laptops. The front of the printer consists of a Power button, alongside two memory card slots covering SD, xD Card, MMC, as well as Sony Memory Stick/Duo formats. All other controls are handled ...

HTC Magic Android 2.2 Froyo Unofficial Update Revealed | Posted on: 28/05/2010 @ 18:24

It has already bee revealed that the Android phone, the HTC Desire will be getting an official Android 2.2 Froyo update on June 23. Now, we do expect other Android phones will follow suit shortly but those of you that … [visit site to read more] Gadget Gift Ideas If you like what you’re reading then learn more [...]HTC Magic Android 2.2 Froyo Unofficial Update Revealed is a post from: UK ...

Review: Epson Photo Stylus P50 | Posted on: 28/05/2010 @ 18:12

The Epson Photo Stylus P50 is a striking printer that comes with something of an art deco feel and looks as though it's been designed with an eye on looking great in any modern home. Compared to many printers on the market, you won't readily want to hide the P50 away once you've finished using it, adding to its overall value and appeal. The high-gloss black finish and simple clean lines are ...

Thermaltake Armour A90 | Posted on: 28/05/2010 @ 18:04

Our recent marathon of Thermaltake case reviews forges ahead with a look at the mid tower Armor A90. “Created for Combat” is the motto Thermaltake has applied to this chassis, no doubt in reference to it’s rugged design and emphasis on gaming. First up is a quick company profile of Thermaltake. Once upon a time Thermaltake was known only for their cooling products, but in recent years ...

Apple iPad Out of Stock at your Local UK Apple Store? Then Buy an iPad from PC World and Currys Store Nationwide | Posted on: 28/05/2010 @ 17:48

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Review: Canon PIXMA iP2702 | Posted on: 28/05/2010 @ 17:36

The Canon Pixma iP2702 is as basic and entry-level a photo printer as you're likely to find. The simple design consists of a paper feed tray at the top and two function buttons. There isn't any fancy touchscreen control panels or any other means of connecting to your laptop other than a single USB connection. Maintaining the minimalist approach to design, you'll find there is no capture tray at ...

Napoleon Total War - PC | Posted on: 28/05/2010 @ 17:12

SnootyJim gives us his verdict on the latest entry in the strategically in-depth Total War series.

The 2010 Google I/O Developer Conference Roundup | Posted on: 28/05/2010 @ 14:48

The 2010 Google I/O Developer Conference concluded last week in San Francisco. Of the multitude of announcements made, there were three important developments from a consumer perspective. These include Announcement of Android 2.2, codenamed Froyo Open sourcing the VP8 codec from On2, and creation of the WebM container Google TV expected to launch in Fall 2010   ...

Canon Celebrates in Style with Celebrities | Posted on: 28/05/2010 @ 14:36

This special event was Canon way of celebrating their business achievement in the first quarter of 2010 that went beyond their expectation, it is also to introduce the upcoming Canon Concept Store to be opened at Solaris Mon’t Kiara, the store will be adjacent to the Celebrities Hall of Music. The Event 26th May 2010 – I [...]

The Huge Disaster Within The Linux 2.6.35 Kernel | Posted on: 28/05/2010 @ 14:00

For the past six months we have been monitoring the performance of the very latest Linux kernel code on a daily basis across multiple systems. We have spotted a few regressions -- both positive and negative -- on occasion using our automated daily testing of the Linux kernel, but nothing like what we have encountered the past few days: the Linux 2.6.35 kernel performance has fallen hard. In fact, ...

Intel Core i7-875K 2.93GHz Unlocked Quad-Core Processor Review | Posted on: 28/05/2010 @ 13:24

In a move that shocked many, Intel has buckled to the demands of mainstream consumers and has launched a couple unlocked processors for the LGA 1156 platform! The processors that are being announced today are the unlocked Intel Core i7-875K and Core i5-655K processors. Read on as we take the Core i7-875K processor for a test drive and overclock it up to 4.5GHz with just air cooling!

Sony PS3 To Outsell Xbox 360 | Posted on: 28/05/2010 @ 13:00

In news that PS3 fans knew all along, Sony has it over Microsoft with PS3 consoles set to gain more market share at the expense of the Xbox 360. According to the guys over at Strategy Analytics, the PS3 looks to sell 14 million units in the next year, which Microsoft will only shift 10.5 million [...]Sony PS3 To Outsell Xbox 360 is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech News, Reviews and Shopping Site - ...

Intel’s Core i5-655K & Core i7-875K: Overclocked and Analyzed | Posted on: 28/05/2010 @ 12:48

When it comes to Intel processors, the word “Unlocked” is not synonymous with low-priced mainstream products - it’s a feature normally reserved for flagship ‘Extreme Edition’ CPUs that bear high price tags. Things are set to change today because Intel is launching the “Unlocked” K series of processors to fit into the existing Lynnfield and Clarkdale line-up...

Intel Core i7-875K (Socket 1156) Unlocked CPU | Posted on: 28/05/2010 @ 12:48

Intel Core i7 875K and Core i5 655K - unlocked chips for enthusiasts | Posted on: 28/05/2010 @ 12:48

Intel woos the enthusiast with two multiplier-unlocked CPUs. Worth the cash?

Review: Samsung Monte. The Mid-Range Business Phone | Posted on: 28/05/2010 @ 12:36

The Samsung Monte is all about design, with its giant touchscreen in a orange and black retro-esque casing. But does the Monte have some substance under the style to back it up? Let’s find out.Review: Samsung Monte. The Mid-Range Business Phone is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech News, Reviews and Shopping Site - Gaj-It.com

Gigabyte Odin Plus 700 W Power Supply Review | Posted on: 28/05/2010 @ 10:00

Let's see if this 700 W power supply model from Gigabyte is a good option.

Radeon "R600g" Gallium3D Driver Merged To Master | Posted on: 28/05/2010 @ 8:00

Those owners of ATI Radeon HD 2000, 3000, and 4000 series (R600/700) graphics cards not only have a reason to celebrate today over the voltage adjustment support to improve their GPU power management, but there's another reason too. The Radeon R600 Gallium3D driver known as "R600g" has been merged to Mesa's mainline "master" code-base...

Arctic Cooling Fusion 550RF Power Supply | Posted on: 28/05/2010 @ 8:00

Cool, Quiet and Stable! When shopping for a new power supply unit (PSU), most people just look at the advertised watts and base their entire purchase on that alone. That's fine for most average users but when you get into more power hungry systems, you want to have the best and most stable power supply that can provide consistent and stable power at all times. This may require investing ...

Voltage Tweaking Comes To R600+ GPUs On Linux | Posted on: 28/05/2010 @ 7:48

Earlier this month we reported on vastly improved ATI power management support within the open-source Radeon graphics driver stack for Linux that now supports dynamic power management along with different power management profiles. Following that we provided a detailed look at the ATI Linux power management support with plenty of charts showing how the power management is working out with this ...

Hacking the Mio C220 GPS into a Media Player | Posted on: 28/05/2010 @ 7:36

So after fiddling around with it for a couple hours and figuring out how to put my own coordinate-oriented Points of Interest in there, I discovered that this was pretty much all the damned thing did. It did the job of a GPS, and did it well, but that was all it did. Not good enough for me. I am the keeper of the multi-tool, and I know from experience that if an electronic does its job well, ...

Thermaltake V3 Black Edition Case Review | Posted on: 28/05/2010 @ 7:36

We will review an entry-level case from Thermaltake, V3 Black Edition. Will it keep up with the quality seen on more expensive models from this brand?

Icy Dock MB990SP-B DUAL 2.5" TO 3.5" HDD Adapter Review @ Tweaknews | Posted on: 28/05/2010 @ 6:45

For those taking the plunge on a new SSD, it's worth it to take a look at this product from Icy Dock. It's one of the simplest methods out there to fit a 2.5" drive into a 3.5" drive bay. There are no pass-thru connectors to worry about, and installation takes literally just a few seconds.

MeeGo Netbook Performance: It's Beating Ubuntu & Co | Posted on: 28/05/2010 @ 4:00

The last time we ran a performance comparison of different Linux distributions on netbooks was in late November when benchmarking Chromium OS, Moblin, Fedora, openSUSE, and Ubuntu Netbook Remix. The results were interesting, but now we have a new set of Linux distributions out there, so we have carried out a new comparison. In particular, we are looking closely at how the MeeGo distribution -- ...

MSI X360 sporting new 32nm CULV Core i5-520UM | Posted on: 28/05/2010 @ 3:24

MSI X-Slim X360 is one of the first ultrathin notebooks using Intel's recently launched 32 nanometer CULV processors. MSI was the company that really got the ball rolling for ultrathin notebooks with the X-Slim series. MSI has turned to the Intel Core i5-520UM CPU with 1.2 GHz clock frequency with a Turbo frequency of 2.0 GHz. With dual cores and HyperThreading there is support for four threads ...

PhysX creator joins AMD as VP of Fusion Experience program | Posted on: 28/05/2010 @ 3:24

AMD has announced that Professor Manju Hedge has been hired as VP of the Fusion Experience program. Hedge is best known for founding the company AGEIA that was later acquired by NVIDIA and today uses its PhysX technology for simulating physics in games. The idea is that Manju Hedge's expertise in parallel and visual calculations will lead AMD Fusion to success.

Mionix announces Naos 3200DPI LED sensormouse | Posted on: 28/05/2010 @ 2:48

Mionix has launched its second gaming mouse family; Naos. Mionix Naos 3200 is an entry level model that unlike laser-based big brother Naos 5000 has an optical LED sensor with 3200 dpi resolution. Naos 3200 has seven programmable buttons and the dpi can be adjusted to three different levels on the mouse. Mionix has supplied the mouse with integrated memory for storing macros and mouse settings.

Sony shows ultrathin flexible OLED display | Posted on: 28/05/2010 @ 2:48

Sony has offered us a glimpse of what screens of the future may be like. The company has developed an 4.1" OLED only 80 micrometer in profile. The display can be bended back and forth or simply wrapped around around a cylinder, clearly demonstrated by Sony in a video. The ultrathin OLED panel is powered by thin-film transistors (OTFT) using a new organic semiconductor (peri-Xanthenoxanthene) ...

VIA preparing single-die dual-core Nano processor | Posted on: 28/05/2010 @ 2:48

VIA looks to follow the AMD's example when it comes to developing multi-core processors. Intel has a tendency to try the market with separate dies before joining them by the silicon. AMD often boasts about its monolithic circuits where are all cores and components are inside a single die. Now that VIA us preparing a dual-core CPU it turns out it will also be a single-die design, even though ...

ASRock shows mini-ITX Vision 3D HTPC | Posted on: 28/05/2010 @ 2:24

ASRock has presented one of its Computex creation and its a tiny HTPC with potential. ASRock Vision 3D HTPC is based on a mini-ITX system with a mobile Arrandale CPU; Core i3, Core i5 or Core i7. The system uses mobile components, such as SO-DIMM RAM and a mobile Nvidia GPU. Performance should still be good. The graphics circuit supports Nvidia 3D Vision, which means the system can play Blu-ray ...

MSI bundles Assassin's Creed II with Radeon HD 5000 series | Posted on: 28/05/2010 @ 2:24

MSI has announced that it will be shipping Assassin's Creed II with several of its most powerful AMD Radeon HD 5000 models. The six cards that will be bundled with the game are; MSI R5970-P2D2G, R5870 Lightning, R5870-PM2D1G, R5850 Twin Frozr II, R5850-PM2D1G, and R5830 Twin Frozr II. We leave any opinions on the game to you, but we do like how a company is adding value to already good products.

Catalyst 10.5 improves overclocking with multiple monitors | Posted on: 28/05/2010 @ 2:24

AMD has issued the fifth driver update for this year. Catalyst 10.5 ships with a load of bug fixes for numerous games and settings for Eyefinity. The news include 120Hz monitor support with Radeon HD 4000 and HD 3000 families and better handling of multiple monitors when overclocking.

EVGA Classified SR-2 available for pre-order, $599.99 | Posted on: 28/05/2010 @ 2:24

EVGA Classified SR-2 is the only motherboard with dual processor sockets and designed for overclockers. The motherboard is built around  Intel's 5520 chipset and handles processors with the LGA 1366 socket. Those who want to use both slots need to use Intel's Xeon 5000/6000 series and with seven PCIe x16 slots, dual NF200 PCIe bridges and twelve DDR3 slots it's a motherboard with plenty of ...

Cooler Master USP 100 (RC-P100-RKR1) Mid Tower Case | Posted on: 28/05/2010 @ 1:00

Verbatim 2.5" eSATA/USB 2.0 Combo: The Choice is Yours | Posted on: 28/05/2010 @ 0:44

We’ve talked external data storage and transfer devices, their advantages and disadvantages many times up to now. In a digital age such as ours, we tend to have the need to transfer large quantities of data more and more often, and external hard drives are often the simplest solution to the equation that trend poses…

ASRock ION 330HT-BD 1080P Blu-Ray HTPC System Review | Posted on: 27/05/2010 @ 22:48

Anyone who has put together a HTPC knows that finding the right balance of performance, power, and noise can be a difficult task. Today we look at a system that finds a balance between the three. Looking for the perfect platform for your HTPC? This barebones system might just be the ticket if you don't mind installing the operating system!

IN WIN Dragon Slayer | Posted on: 27/05/2010 @ 21:12

Das Dragon Slayer von IN WIN ist ein Mini Tower Gehäuse, welches während der Computex 2010 in Taiwan vorgestellt werden soll. Wir hatten das Privileg, dieses Gehäuse bereits vor dem offiziellen Releasetermin genauer unter die Lupe zu nehmen. Was der Kleine genau zu bieten hat und ob er sich mit der harten Konkurrenz messen kann, werden wir im nachfolgenden Artikel genauer beschreiben.

Quick Review: Dell UltraSharp U2711 27-inch LCD Monitor | Posted on: 27/05/2010 @ 20:36

Just Cause 2 - PC | Posted on: 27/05/2010 @ 20:24

SnootyJim gives us his verdict on Avalanche Studio's sprawling, destructive open world adventure.

Avatar 3D Blu-Ray: Launch in August and Bundled with Panasonic 3DTVs? | Posted on: 27/05/2010 @ 20:00

With Avatar’s prolific success on the big screen, there has been a lot of rumours regarding the Avatar 3D launch. The most recent of the speculation is the announcement that the Avatar 3D Blu-ray will be bundled exclusively with Panasonic … [visit site to read more] Gadget Gift Ideas If you like what you’re reading then [...]Avatar 3D Blu-Ray: Launch in August and Bundled with ...

Review: HP TouchSmart tm2-1010ea | Posted on: 27/05/2010 @ 19:36

The HP TouchSmart tm2-1010ea is another laptop with a swivelling screen which converts into a tablet PC, much like the Fujitsu Lifebook T4410. Its comprehensive range of software ensures the touchscreen is well supported, while portability and features are excellent. Build quality is strong, with a solid brushed-aluminium chassis in place, although the swirling patterns that decorate the lid and ...

Futurelooks Gets Primed and Ready for COMPUTEX Taipei 2010 | Posted on: 27/05/2010 @ 19:00

Review: Sony VAIO VPC-EB1Z0E/B | Posted on: 27/05/2010 @ 18:36

Sony released the VAIO E-Series at the beginning of the year to critical acclaim, and the VAIO VPC-EB1Z0E/B proves to be a fantastic machine offering great performance alongside impressive extras, including a full HD screen and Blu-ray optical drive.The amount you get for your money with this laptop is fantastic. The full HD 1920 x 1080-pixel resolution screen is excellent, with a marked ...

Review: Fujitsu Lifebook T4410 | Posted on: 27/05/2010 @ 18:36

As one of the first manufacturers to release a convertible tablet into the market, Fujitsu's Lifebook T4410 is its latest effort. Strong usability and features are sadly hampered by a lack of software support, however. Like the HP TouchSmart tm2-1010ea, this laptop features a screen which twists 180 degrees to convert into a tablet PC. In this form you can hold the machine in one hand while ...

All Star Karate - Wii | Posted on: 27/05/2010 @ 18:00

A karate game on Wii sounds like a great idea, but in reality...

UK iPad Pre-Orders Delivered Today (May 27th)? | Posted on: 27/05/2010 @ 17:36

For … [visit site to read more] Gadget Gift Ideas If you like what you’re reading then learn more about joining our FREE newsletter here. Lucky readers will win some fantastic gadget prizes! Also, check out our recession busting gadgety money saving ideas. Get paid for your old phones – Top 5 mobile recycling sites compared Free phone calls to [...]UK iPad Pre-Orders Delivered Today ...

Review: Samsung R580 (Core i5) | Posted on: 27/05/2010 @ 17:12

The Samsung R580 (Core i5) is the South Korean electronics giant's entry-level multimedia machine. This latest version is the first to feature a processor from Intel's Core i5 family, and offers excellent power, performance and portability at a very reasonable price that won't break the bank. The first thing to notice about the laptop is its stylish design. Instead of implementing a dull, ...

iPhone 4G Release Date Will be June Says AT&T Employees | Posted on: 27/05/2010 @ 17:12

News of specifications and release dates of the next generation iPhone or the iPhone 4G is still very sketchy. As we all wait for an announcement to be made by Mr Jobs at the … [visit site to read more] Gadget Gift Ideas If you like what you’re reading then learn more about joining our FREE [...]iPhone 4G Release Date Will be June Says AT&T Employees is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech ...

Logitech Wireless Guitar Hero Guitar - Xbox 360, PS3, Wii | Posted on: 27/05/2010 @ 17:12

HEXUS.gaming givesLogitech's Guitar Hero periheral a lesson in how to rock.

HighPoint RocketRAID 640 SATA 6Gb/s 4-Port PCI-E 2.0 Controller | Posted on: 27/05/2010 @ 15:36

Logitech Squeezebox Touch | Posted on: 27/05/2010 @ 15:12

Logitech has wide range of network music players in their Squeezebox family. This time we are taking a look at touchscreen-equipped Squeezebox Touch.

ASUS Crosshair-IV Formula Motherboard Review | Posted on: 27/05/2010 @ 14:27

In April of 2010, AMD introduced the final parts of their "Leo" platform: new iterations of their 45nm processor family and the supporting 8-series chipset. Unlike Intel, which seems to delight in spawning new CPU socket architectures, AMD continues to support the AM3 socket, so upgrades are easier and cheaper. The 8-series chipsets along with the SB850 south bridge brings some new capabilities ...

ASUS Matrix 5870 Platinum | Posted on: 27/05/2010 @ 12:51

ASUS is known for some innovative technologies and features through their Republic of Gamers products that are geared to gamers and enthusiasts alike, and the Matrix 5870 Platinum is no exception. Featuring a full 2GB of memory, voltage tweaking capabilities, some flashing lighting effects, and a few other goodies, it promises some serious performance potential for those who crave the best.

Open ATI R600/700 Driver Gains Tiling Support | Posted on: 27/05/2010 @ 11:36

For those of you not interested in today's ATI Catalyst 10.5 for Linux driver, if you pull the very latest open-source ATI Radeon Linux graphics driver stack there is now tiling support for the R600/700 (Radeon HD 2000/3000/4000 series) graphics processors...

Sony Shows Thin Flexible OLED Display | Posted on: 27/05/2010 @ 9:36

Sony has long been working on a new generation of displays that are flexible enough to be bent and shaped around an object. The first of these flexible OLED displays to be seen from Sony surfaced in 2007. The display offered 16.7 million colors and was 0.3mm thick with a resolution of 160 x 120 [...]

SmartSwipe Credit Card Reader Review | Posted on: 27/05/2010 @ 9:36

We've taken a look at a few security related products in the past - such as the Ironkey - but never a gadget with the sole purpose of protecting credit card information while shopping online. SmartSwipe is a product with exactly that goal.

Catalyst 10.5 For Linux Is Out: Nothing Exciting | Posted on: 27/05/2010 @ 5:36

AMD has just put out their Catalyst 10.5 Linux driver update. Unfortunately, there isn't anything too exciting in this release...

KDE SC 4.5 Enters Beta | Posted on: 27/05/2010 @ 5:24

In preparations for an early August release of KDE Software Compilation 4.5, the KDE development community has issued the first beta of this desktop environment...

ZOTAC GeForce GTX 480 AMP! Edition | Posted on: 27/05/2010 @ 5:00

ZOTAC's GeForce GTX 480 AMP! Edition comes with a mighty Zalman VF3000 cooler strapped to it which reduces the card's temperatures by 20°C. Thanks to the new cooling solution, the card has no problems running at higher clock speeds out of the box. But is that enough to declare this triple slot card a winner?

Futurelooks Previews the Cooler Master HAF X Computer Chassis | Posted on: 27/05/2010 @ 3:48

Intel, Nokia's MeeGo Linux Hits Version 1.0 | Posted on: 27/05/2010 @ 3:24

Back in February, the Moblin and Maemo projects from Intel and Nokia, respectively, made love and out came MeeGo. The two industry players had joined forces to come up with what they feel is the best Linux platform for mobile devices ranging from netbooks to in-vehicle information systems. Version 1.0 of the MeeGo Core Software Platform has been released today...

Buffalo BR3D-12U3 - 12x Blu-ray burner with USB 3.0 | Posted on: 27/05/2010 @ 3:12

Buffalo BR3D-12U3 is one of the first external optical drives with the latest SuperSpeed USB 3.0 interface. With Blu-ray write speeds up to 12x Buffalo's unit requires a data transfer rate of 54MB/s to achieve maximal potential, which is beyond the bandwidth of USB 2.0. Using SuperSpeed USB 3.0 the Blu-ray burner can, even though it's external, reach maximal write speed and there is room for more.

GeForce GTX 490 with dual GF104 GPUs | Posted on: 27/05/2010 @ 3:12

Geforce GTX 490 looks to be the name of Nvidia's first multi-GPU card sporting Fermi circuits. it was just a matter of time before Nvidia would release dual Fermi GPU, but it took some time before it decided exactly which GPUs to use. Reliable sources have informed us that the card that will be sold as Geforce GTX 490 will use the same GPUs as the coming mid-range segment, I.e. GF104.

Solid state industry to see rapid growth, new reports saysthe coming years | Posted on: 27/05/2010 @ 2:00

Solid State technology has made great progress over the last year and the storage technology is really starting to establish itself. At the same time the technology is relatively new and analysts claims that the market will grow substantially over the five years to come. SSD sales in the business segment is expected to increase by 90% up until 2015, which means that the 150,000 drives in 2010 ...

VIA Labs Demos World’s First 4-Port USB 3.0 Host Controller at Computex 2010 | Posted on: 27/05/2010 @ 2:00

 Get more with four – the VIA Labs VL800 enables the simultaneous operation of up to four SuperSpeed USB peripheral devices on next-generation desktop PCs

Konnet PowerV DUO Induction Charger for Wii @ BonaFideReviews | Posted on: 27/05/2010 @ 1:36

I've just posted another review over at BonaFideReview of a great Wii accessory.. http://www.bonafidereviews.com/review-of-konnet-powerv-duo-induction-charger-for-wii/ (http://www.bonafidereviews.com/review-of-konnet-powerv-duo-induction-charger-for-wii/)

Cooler Master HAF X - airflow and USB 3.0 | Posted on: 27/05/2010 @ 1:36

Cooler Master has launched a new addition to the High Air Flow (HAF) sereies, HAF X. It will be the most powerful model so far with a big heap of fans and USB 3.0 compatibility. HAF X focus on cooling capacity and with two large 200mm in the roof of the case, one 200mm fan on the side and one extra large 230mm LED in the front for extra flow. Cooler Master HAF X measures 230 x 550 x 599mm and ...

Nvidia unveils GeForce GTX 480M | Posted on: 27/05/2010 @ 1:36

GeForce GTX 480M s the name of the first mobile DirectX 11 GPU from Nvidia. The chip was officially confirmed by Nvidia and sports 352 CUDA processors and up to 2GB GDDR5 memory to battle AMD's Mobility Radeon HD 5000 series. GeForce GTX 480M comes with 425MHz core clock, shader processors operate at 850 MHz while the GDDR5 memory is clocked at 2 400 MHz.

Chrome 5 with HTML5, but integrated Flash will have to wait | Posted on: 27/05/2010 @ 1:00

Google has released a new version of the browser Chrome. Chrome 5.0.375.55 can be found at Google's website and be faster and more stable than version 4.1 says Google. Beside performance optimizations Chrome 5.0 also brings a whole lot of HTML5 features. Including drag-and-drop in Gmail, App Cache, Geotaging and web sockets.

MSI Radeon 5870 Four-Way Turbo Charged with LN2 By Deanzo | Posted on: 27/05/2010 @ 1:00

openSUSE 11.3 Pulls In New Kernel & More | Posted on: 27/05/2010 @ 0:24

A new snapshot of openSUSE 11.3 is available, which now puts it at Milestone 7, and means that the first release candidate is near. However, while the release of openSUSE 11.3 is approaching in July, it continues to add in new packages and support...

ASUS P6X58D-E: Intel X58 board with SATA 6 and USB 3.0 | Posted on: 27/05/2010 @ 0:09

We’ve received a very interesting motherboard model from ASUS this time around. This is the very model that we’ve used for testing Intel’s Core i7 980X CPU. With an estimated retail price of around 200€, this motherboard presents customers with a very attractive piece of hardware. The P6X58D-E model possesses some very interesting technological solutions, already seen on the more ...

Cooler Master HAF X Case Review | Posted on: 27/05/2010 @ 0:00

Cooler Master is launching today a new full-tower case within their HAF family: HAF X. Let's see take an in-depth look in this new beast.

SUNBEAMTECH Airbox USB 3.0 External Hard Drive Enclosure Review | Posted on: 26/05/2010 @ 23:00

USB3.0 is quickly becoming a mainstream feature. Today we have the opportunity to look at an external hard drive enclosure that will take full advantage of USB3.0! The SUNBEAMTECH Airbox USB3.0 3.5" External enclosure will keep your hard drive cool and performance hot! Read on to find out more and see how it performs on USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 headers!

NVIDIA's 256.25 Beta Linux Driver Slows Things Down? | Posted on: 26/05/2010 @ 22:36

Last week NVIDIA released their first 256.xx proprietary beta Linux display driver that brought many VDPAU improvements, installer improvements, support for new GLX extensions, various bug-fixes, and other enhancements. However, some user reports have shown the 256.xx driver is actually slower than NVIDIA's current pre-200.xx series drivers and so we have carried out a set of tests to see what ...

Review: Red Dead Redemption Game | Posted on: 26/05/2010 @ 21:36

Red dead redemption is the in-direct follow-up to their multi award winning Grand Theft Auto series. It’s Rockstar’s most ambitious game to date. With a scale that is beyond epic and it’s all underpinned with a story that plays out the discourse between the old west and the new America of the 20th century.Review: Red Dead Redemption Game is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech News, Reviews and ...

Amazon Say No Colour Version for the Kindle in the Immediate Future | Posted on: 26/05/2010 @ 21:12

With the Apple iPad sales figures increasing and the release of the iPad in UK and the rest of the international waters it would appear that Amazon are remaining as cool as a cucumber with no details of extra features to fight off the Apple iPad … [visit site to read more] Gadget Gift Ideas If you [...]Amazon Say No Colour Version for the Kindle in the Immediate Future is a post from: UK ...

HTC Desire: ‘Google FroYo Update for 23rd June’ Says HTC Rep | Posted on: 26/05/2010 @ 20:00

One of the irritating problems most of you HTC Desire owners will have on your smartphone is the lack of space to store apps. The only solution to the problem is to delete unwanted apps to install new … [visit site to read more] Gadget Gift Ideas If you like what you’re reading then learn more [...]HTC Desire: ‘Google FroYo Update for 23rd June’ Says HTC Rep is a post from: UK Gadget ...

X Input 2 Support Goes Into GTK+ 3.0 | Posted on: 26/05/2010 @ 20:00

Beyond updates to Clutter, Mutter, GNOME Shell, and various other GNOME applications, there is one very other important change that happened to the GNOME desktop this week. After being around for years, X Input 2 support was finally merged into the GTK+ library for the 3.0 release...

Viliv P3 Prime P3 Media Player to Include Android 2.1 & Windows CE 6.0 | Posted on: 26/05/2010 @ 19:48

When it comes to MP3 players most of you will associate it with the Apple iPods or Microsoft Zunes. However, there’s new kid on the block called the Viliv’s Prime P3 Media Player. Although, it may not have the decadent charm of the Apple … [visit site to read more] Gadget Gift Ideas If you like what [...]Viliv P3 Prime P3 Media Player to Include Android 2.1 & Windows CE 6.0 is a post ...

Stop your speeding with Speed Conscience on your Windows Mobile | Posted on: 26/05/2010 @ 19:24

Want a way to kill your speed without killing anyone else? Got a mobile with Windows Mobile 5.0 or above, and £6.99 a year spare cash? Download yourself Speed Conscience then. This handy little ap can tell you what the speed on the road you’re travelling is, and what speed you’re actually doing. … [visit [...]Stop your speeding with Speed Conscience on your Windows Mobile is a post from: ...

Galaxy and Palit GeForce GTX 470s in SLI | Posted on: 26/05/2010 @ 19:12

Review: Packard Bell Easynote LM86 | Posted on: 26/05/2010 @ 18:48

Packard Bell has experienced something of a renaissance since being acquired by Acer in 2008, and has produced a number of highly impressive machines at very competitive prices. Unfortunately, the EasyNote LM86-GN- 005UK isn't one of its best - while it is a competent and comfortable machine, we expected more. The main problem lies in the fact that, because both the Samsung R580 and Sony VAIO ...

Review: HP ProBook 6440b | Posted on: 26/05/2010 @ 17:36

The HP ProBook series is targeted chiefly at small and medium-sized businesses, and although the ProBook 6440b may not boast some of the bells and whistles of some other laptops, it's still a solid choice for the business-minded user. This is thanks to the various business features the laptop boasts. HP's 3D DriveGuard technology provides enhanced protection for your data, so that if you're ...

Review: Asus UL50VT | Posted on: 26/05/2010 @ 17:36

Asus's UL50 range is targeted at those with usability and portability in mind, and by and large the UL50VT provides just that. Read TechRadar's UL50AT reviewWhat the machine may lack in raw processing power, it makes up for in portability and while there may be some usability niggles, this remains a very accomplished machine with the best battery life available. This is the only laptop in this ...

Review: Acer Aspire 5740G-434G64Mn | Posted on: 26/05/2010 @ 17:12

Acer is on a roll at the moment, producing a stream of award winning laptops that regularly put other manufacturers in the shade. The Aspire 5740G-434G64Mn continues this good run of form and, although it doesn't boast the number of features of some others, it remains a very usable machine. As with many Acer laptops in the past, build quality is excellent and this is a laptop built to survive ...

Cooler Master HAF-X (RC-942-KKN1) Full Tower Case Preview | Posted on: 26/05/2010 @ 14:36

Lian-Li Armorsuit PC-P50R Dragon Case Review | Posted on: 26/05/2010 @ 14:15

The Lian Li Armorsuit PC-P50R is a mid-size tower with a sleek black exterior, and some serious red highlights. Taking advantage of the full aluminum construction, Lian Li lets a bucket of red anodizing die loose on the interior, and the result is stunning. The case also comes outfitted with four red LED fans that enhance the AMD theme. Lian Li has never been shy about dressing up its signature ...

Cooler Master HAF X Black Gaming Case Review | Posted on: 26/05/2010 @ 13:00

Today we look at the newest addition to Cooler Master’s HAF lineup, the HAF X. The HAF X is Cooler Master's new flagship case for the HAF series, thus replacing the popular HAF-932 as the top dog. So join us as we see what Cooler Master has done to improve on the already impressive HAF lineup.

XSPC RX360 Radiator | Posted on: 26/05/2010 @ 11:49

The radiator is a critical component in a water cooling setup, and we're looking at one from XSPC cooling experts. XSPC is no stranger to the water cooling community. They are getting more recognition for their design and value performance products. The company recently released the revision of RX360, the high performance radiator line. And today we’re looking at it.

GNOME Shell 2.31.2 Brings Exciting Changes Too | Posted on: 26/05/2010 @ 9:24

A few hours ago there was the release of Mutter 2.31.2 and there were several interesting changes (particularly theme and performance enhancements) for this compositing window manager that's replacing Metacity in the GNOME 3.0 desktop. With the release of GNOME 2.31.2 (a GNOME 3.0 development snapshot) set for release this week, a new release of GNOME Shell has emerged...

ROCCAT Pyra | Posted on: 26/05/2010 @ 7:26

ROCCAT have been around since 2005, and first started making some noise (and a name for itself) with its excellent range of gaming mice. The German based company has since broadened its horizons and produced a number of other gaming orientated devices, such as keyboards and rather innovative looking cable bungees. Today we will be looking at the Pyra, another feature rich, gaming orientated ...

NVIDIA Announces GTX 480M: Mobile Fermi Coming Soon | Posted on: 26/05/2010 @ 6:12

Today NVIDIA announced their latest mobile GPU, the GTX 480M. Based on the GF100 (Fermi) architecture, this will be a fully featured mobile counterpart rather than the "outdated" architectures we've seen with previous mobile GPUs (i.e. GTX 280M vs. GTX 280). Perhaps most shocking of all is that the GeForce GTX 480M should start appearing in notebooks next month, including SLI configurations. ...

Nvidia GF104 goes for high frequency with 256 shaders | Posted on: 26/05/2010 @ 5:00

GF104 will be the first fresh graphics circuit of Nvidia's Fermi family. The GF100 GPU found in the GeForce GTX 400 series house 512 CUDA processors through 16 multiprocessor clusters. GeForce GTX 480 uses 15 of these for 480 CUDA processors and little brother GTX 470 settles for 13 clusters and 444 CUDA processors. Even if you shut down parts of the circuit the transistors are still there and ...

NVIDIA Geforce GTX 465 fails to impress in first tests | Posted on: 26/05/2010 @ 4:36

Nvidia Geforce GTX 465 is expected to launch during Computex, but already the first review is out. At X-bit Labs they have tested the new card and ran it through six different game tests to get a better picture of what consumers can expect from the new entry card of the Geforce GTX 400 family. The specifications that were revealed to be 352 CUDA processors, 32 ROPs and 44 texture units stands. ...

Seagate Momentus XT shows promising hybrid performance | Posted on: 26/05/2010 @ 4:36

Seagate Momentus XT is a second generation hybrid harddrive, joining mechanical drives with solid state technology at the hip. Momentus XT is a 2.5" drive with a 7,200 RPM engine and 32MB memory buffer and last but not least 4GB SLC NAND flash memory. The flash memory is the key and Seagate says that in this way Momentus XT will offer SSD like performance.

Mean Machine moves Core i7 980X to 6GHz, 6.8s SuperPi | Posted on: 26/05/2010 @ 4:36

Current SCPC champion Jonas "Mean Machine" Klar has taken aim for the next title and shared some results before MSI MOA 2010 where he pushed Intel's hexa-core Core i7 980X CPU beyond 6 GHz with liquid nitrogen. The attempt was more or less a test run but resulted in SuperPi 1M of 6.802 seconds. Together with AMD Radeon HD 5870 Eyefinity6 also cooled by liquid nitrogen he scored 419,344 points in ...

Mutter 2.31.2 Brings Performance, Theme Enhancements | Posted on: 26/05/2010 @ 4:12

Over the past 48 hours or so there has been a horde of GNOME 3.0 development packages being checked in for the forthcoming development snapshot (GNOME 2.31.2). Yesterday we reported on the Clutter 1.3/1.4 enhancements and now there's a release of Mutter, which happens to use Clutter, and it too boasts some interesting changes from the previous development release...

Gigabyte GA-H55N-USB3 - USB 3.0 and Core i7 comes to mini-ITX | Posted on: 26/05/2010 @ 4:00

Gigabyte has officially launched the new mini-ITX motherboard GA-H55N-USB3. The board that was presented back in March is quite extraordinary in its size and performance ratio. Intel's powerful LGA1156 processors can be used in mini-ITX systems. At the same time we have support for USB 3.0 and extra powerful USB ports for chaging mobile phones and such.

MSI confirms Geforce GTX 465 with N465 Twin Frozr II | Posted on: 26/05/2010 @ 4:00

During a pre-Computex event in the Netherlands MSI decided to confirm the existence of a third member of the Nvidia Geforce GTX 400 series. Geforce GTX 465 was mentioned in a product presentation where it discussed the new series of GeForce GTX 400 cards. The cards will sport a highly efficient Twin Frozr II cooler that is expected to lower temperatures and hopefully improve overclocking ...

Futuremark Announces 3DMark11: Gentlemen, Start your ORBgines! | Posted on: 26/05/2010 @ 3:24

Futuremark has announced the latest version of their popular benchmark software for gaming PCs, 3DMark11. New to 3DMark11 will be the ability to benchmark DirectX 11 capable hardware like the NVIDIA GTX 400 series and ATI Radeon 5000 series graphics cards. The 3DMark11 website features a tech demo entitled "Deep Sea" showcasing their new DirectX 11 rendering engine. Currently scheduled for ...

Antec High Current Pro gets 80Plus Gold certificate and 1,200 W | Posted on: 26/05/2010 @ 3:24

Antec High Current Pro will be one of the new power supply series coming in the next months and we have both specifications and pictures of the creation. High Current Pro is geared toward demanding users and will provide 90% efficiency and thus 80 Plus Gold certified. When we got to look closer at Antec's new High Current Pro power supply earlier this month Antec informed us that the development ...

Intel Expands 2010 Intel Core Processor Family to Stylish Ultra-Thin Laptops | Posted on: 26/05/2010 @ 3:24

 SANTA CLARA, Calif. – Intel Corporation introduced new Intel® Core™ processors today, extending the availability of its award-winning Intel Core processor family to more stylish, ultra-thin laptops. Ultraportable laptops – less than an inch thick and weighing just 2 to 5 pounds – offer the performance, battery life and connectivity consumers need on-the-go.

NVIDIA issues GeForce Release 256 driver | Posted on: 26/05/2010 @ 3:24

Nvidia has released the first beta of the new 256 series of graphics card drivers. As we told you a while back there is no 3D Vision Surround in these drivers, even though NVIDIA promised, but there are other goodies. Nvidia has optimized performance of the GeForce GTX 400 family with 4-25% in a number of games, including Just Cause 2, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, Metro 2033 and Alien vs. ...

HP All-in-One 200 | Posted on: 26/05/2010 @ 2:48

This all-in-one desktop PC from Hewlett-Packard offers a vibrant 21.5-inch LCD, a 500GB hard drive, and a massive 4GB of RAM, which is a lot for an all-in-one. There's also a few multimedia features bundled with solid performance that make this model one to look at and envy, but it's no without its flaws.

Intel Kills Larrabee GPU, Will Not Bring a Discrete Graphics Product to Market | Posted on: 26/05/2010 @ 2:36

Bill Kircos, Intel’s Director of Product & Technology PR, just posted a blog on Intel’s site entitled “An Update on our Graphics-Related Programs”. In the blog Bill addresses future plans for what he calls Intel’s three visual computing efforts: The first is the aforementioned processor graphics. Second, for our smaller Intel Atom processor and System on Chip efforts, and third, a ...

Google's Chrome Leaves Beta On Linux | Posted on: 26/05/2010 @ 2:24

Google Chrome for Linux was released this past December as a beta product, but today Google is releasing the first stable version of their Chrome web-browser for Linux. The Mac OS X version is being released today as stable too...

ASUS Rampage III Extreme Motherboard | Posted on: 26/05/2010 @ 1:36

ASUS Rampage III Extreme is a high-end socket 1366 motherboard based on Intel X58 chipset, with four PCI Express x16 slots, two SATA-600 ports, two USB 3.0 ports, lots of overclocking features, and more!

The Launch of Canon Digital IXUS 300 HS | Posted on: 26/05/2010 @ 1:24

With the launch of the new range of Digital Ixus models just about 2 months ago, I was surprised another new Digital Ixus coming into the scene. About the Ixus 300 HS * High performance IXUS * 10.0 MP CMOS * f/2.0, 28mm, 3.8x lens with [...]

Valve's Linux Play May Lead More Games To Follow Suit | Posted on: 26/05/2010 @ 0:36

Brought up in the Phoronix Forums yesterday by a reader was a reference to Ryan Gordon's resume that he was contracted to port Red Orchestra: Ostfront 41-45 to Linux. This led a Phoronix reader to email Ryan "Icculus" Gordon and now we managed to get our hands on Ryan's e-mail response...

NVIDIA ForceWare 257.15 Performance Analysis | Posted on: 26/05/2010 @ 0:36

How VIA Could Have Not Screwed Its Linux Chances | Posted on: 26/05/2010 @ 0:12

Yesterday we reported on how VIA's open-source Linux dreams are not materializing and then this morning reported on a new secret driver being developed (xf86-video-openvia) between VIA Technologies, some VIA "friends", and the OpenChrome developers. However, as I said in this morning's VIA article, the situation is still a murky mess, this new OpenVIA driver isn't receiving much work, the DRM ...

XFX Radeon HD 5770 1GB GDDR5 Video Card Review | Posted on: 25/05/2010 @ 23:24

Mainstream gamers that run on a tight budget and want DirectX 11 really only have a few options on the Radeon HD 5xxx side of the fence, as NVIDIA offerings don't start until $349. This is way more than most want unless they enjoy being on the bleeding edge of NVIDIA fanboy-ism. Luckily, ATI has a number of DirectX 11 video cards below the $200 price margin, and today we are looking at a ...

ASUS M4A89GTD PRO/USB3 | Posted on: 25/05/2010 @ 23:19

AMD's recent Phenom II X6 launch has arguably put the company back in the game in the eyes of some enthusiasts, but what motherboard should you pair a new AMD CPU with? We take a look at ASUS' M4A89GTD PRO/USB3 which makes use of AMD's newest 890GX chipset (complete with integrated graphics) and SB850 south bridge, topped off with CPU core unlocking functionality and USB 3.0 support. That makes ...

Fedora 13 Is Set To Premiere Today | Posted on: 25/05/2010 @ 21:24

Following a last minute setback, Red Hat is set to release Fedora 13 this morning. Fedora 13 integrates many package updates and new features for this first major update to Red Hat's community operating system for 2010...

Canonical Pushes Skype Into Ubuntu Repository | Posted on: 25/05/2010 @ 21:24

In an interesting move that now makes it easier to use the popular Skype VoIP program on Ubuntu Linux, Canonical's Brian Thomason has uploaded the first Skype package into the Ubuntu 10.04 "Lucid Lynx" repository. Using Skype on Ubuntu is now only a sudo apt-get install skype away from being used...

VIA's Linux Strategy Takes A Turn With Hidden Driver | Posted on: 25/05/2010 @ 21:12

Yesterday we reported on VIA's Linux dreams not materializing with their GEM/TTM memory management support still missing even though we are half-way into 2010 -- more than two years after VIA announced its most recent open-source initiative. It turns out, however, for what VIA views as its memory management work is actually done. VIA has inconspicuously handed over some of its code to the ...

Thin When Empty (aren’t we all?) | Posted on: 25/05/2010 @ 19:24

A neat little concept gadget for you all today. And I mean little. Hungry Batteries are an idea from designer Mac Funamizu. They’re a definitive way to work out if your batteries are flater than flat, or if swapping them round a bit will eek out any extra juice. As the battery get used, it gets [...]Thin When Empty (aren’t we all?) is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech News, Reviews and Shopping ...

G.Skill Phoenix 100GB SandForce SF-1200 Solid State Drive | Posted on: 25/05/2010 @ 19:24

British Bin Men Get Blackberry Smartphones for Work: Perks of the Job or Keeping Track of Employees? | Posted on: 25/05/2010 @ 19:00

British Bin Men Get Blackberry Smartphones for Work: Perks of the Job or Keeping Track of Employees? is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech News, Reviews and Shopping Site - Gaj-It.com

PlayStation (PS3) Move Release Date Confirmed for July? | Posted on: 25/05/2010 @ 18:36

It has been revealed that the PlayStation Move, the motion control system from Sony is coming earlier than expected. Retail outlet BT Games, revealed that in a brochure they received, it … [visit site to read more] Gadget Gift Ideas If you like what you’re reading then learn more about joining our FREE newsletter here. Lucky readers will [...]PlayStation (PS3) Move Release Date Confirmed ...

Cooler Master Notebook Cooling Pad Group Test | Posted on: 25/05/2010 @ 18:35

In little more than a decade since Cooler Master were founded, the company has established itself as one of the computer industry's leading providers of cooling solutions, with an enviable range of products and an equally impressive reputation for quality and service. Any computer enthusiast when considering components for a new build will surely have at least one Cooler Master product somewhere ...

Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Fatal1ty Professional Soundcard & MKII Headset | Posted on: 25/05/2010 @ 18:34

Vision has always been an important factor in our lives. Without it we don’t imagine. Film, television and computers have become paramount in raising our awareness of the visual sense. So much so that it seems sound has taken a backseat. Visual effects inspire people. Movies and games are a great example of this. Take James Cameron’s Avatar that has recently launched on DVD/blu-ray. Ask ...

ARCTIC C1 Mobile USB Charger | Posted on: 25/05/2010 @ 18:31

As you may have noticed in Vortez Harware’s recent review on the ARCTIC C2, Arctic Cooling has expanded into power products, such as USB chargers and rechargeable batteries. Given the fact that Arctic Cooling has always been oriented towards computer cooling devices, it is interesting to see the Swiss company expand their product line-up into areas that you would least expect. On April 1st ...

Kingston HyperX 4GB 1866MHz Low Voltage Dual Channel DDR3 Memory Kit Review | Posted on: 25/05/2010 @ 18:24

Review: eMachines G525-902G16Mi | Posted on: 25/05/2010 @ 18:00

While eMachines is not the best-known brand, it provides a good range of entry-level laptops ideal for those on a budget. Its G525-902G16Mi is a highly likeable big screen laptop, but is unfortunately flawed by limited power and features. With its striking 17.3-inch screen, this is a great choice for viewing movies and photos. As well as its size, the screen is far brighter and more vibrant than ...

Review: Anthem BLX 200 | Posted on: 25/05/2010 @ 17:48

At a time when we're slowly but surely seeing brand names disappearing from the AV high street, it's refreshing to be faced with a product wearing one that we don't often see in the UK: Anthem. But its heritage couldn't be more respectable as it comes from the same long running Canadian stable as Paradigm speakers. Anthem is already established in the North American home theatre market, with ...

Review: Acer Aspire 5810TG-354G32Mn | Posted on: 25/05/2010 @ 17:48

As one of the world's largest laptop manufacturers, Acer's machines are among the best you can buy. The Aspire 5810TG-354G32Mn is one of its more portable machines and offers stunning graphics power, but proves unfortunately limited in some key areas. At just 2.4kg this is the second lightest laptop in this group test, with sleek dimensions that make it very comfortable to carry. As a result, we ...

iPhone 4G Confirmed to Include Video Chat Features After Details of Next Apple Advert is Leaked | Posted on: 25/05/2010 @ 17:48

Now we all know that the release date for the iPhone 4G is expected in the next few weeks during … [visit site to read more] Gadget Gift Ideas If you like what you’re reading then learn more about joining our FREE newsletter here. Lucky readers will win some fantastic gadget prizes! Also, check out our recession busting [...]iPhone 4G Confirmed to Include Video Chat Features After ...

ATI Catalyst 10.4 Driver Performance | Posted on: 25/05/2010 @ 17:35

There's a common belief amongst early adopters of new hardware, especially graphics cards, that performance will improve over time thanks to continuous driver updates. It's certainly a belief that manufacturers have tried to uphold themselves by constantly claiming performance improvements in their latest drivers. In many cases, their claims are correct since SLI and CrossfireX technologies are ...

Synology Disk Station DS410 | Posted on: 25/05/2010 @ 17:34

The NAS (Network Attached Storage) market is full of reputable brands, in amongst these brands are a company called Synology. At just 10 years old, Synology should be regarded as the elders of the NAS world, with QNAP, Thecus and others being only 5 or so years old. What this means is that Synology, by definition, should have a better understanding of NAS products with their ...

Corsair H50 | Posted on: 25/05/2010 @ 17:32

The Hydro 50 is the result of a joint effort between Asetek and Corsair. Those who have previously experienced building custom water cooling setups will no doubt be familiar with Asetek's products. They have also been behind more exotic products such as VapoChill in the past and as such, they have a rich heritage of delivering enthusiast level products. However, since their focus was shifted to ...

Enermax Modu87+ 500W | Posted on: 25/05/2010 @ 17:31

Enermax have been in the PSU industry for years now, and really made their name with the superb Galaxy range of PSUs which were considered to be the best PSUs around for what seemed like a lifetime. However, technology moves on and inevitably the Galaxy lost its crown to competitor products. Enermax had to fight back, so last year released their Revolution range of PSUs. Ranging from 850W to ...

IN WIN Griffin | Posted on: 25/05/2010 @ 17:26

It was only a few weeks ago that IN WIN announced their new Griffin mid-tower case. Seeing the first set of images of this beauty filled me with anticipation, IN WIN seem to be passionate about bringing unique design ideas to the market. Today I will be reviewing this new addition to their budget-range of cases. The Griffin comes in two flavours – black or yellow. I will be reviewing the ...

Apple iPad UK: Buy from UK Apple Stores on Friday 28th at 8am | Posted on: 25/05/2010 @ 17:24

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Icy Dock SATA/USB EZ-DOCK MB881US-1S-1 | Posted on: 25/05/2010 @ 16:00

The ICY DOCK EZ-DOCK combines the functionality of a traditional hard drive dock with the flexibility of transporting it anywhere with ease. We take it for a test drive to see if it manages to add speed into the mix or leave us eying one of those boring black docks instead.

Review: Nokia 2720 Fold | Posted on: 25/05/2010 @ 15:24

Touchscreen smartphones may be all the rage right now, but if you’re in the market for a phone that functions as a phone (which let’s face it, some touchscreen devices struggles with) then the Nokia 2720 Fold may be just what you need. Does it pack any extra features though? Let’s find out.Review: Nokia 2720 Fold is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech News, Reviews and Shopping Site - Gaj-It.com

ASUS Crosshair IV Formula (AMD 890FX) Motherboard | Posted on: 25/05/2010 @ 14:36

Patriot Inferno SandForce SSD Review | Posted on: 25/05/2010 @ 13:01

SandForce-based SSDs are getting tremendous attention from the industry, and for very good reason. Benchmark Reviews has tested several products based on the SF-1222 controller, and every one of them have demonstrated exceptional operational performance and speed. With so many storage solutions coming to market that are based on the same design, price and warranty determine the best product. ...

Thermalright Spitfire, VRM-R5 | Posted on: 25/05/2010 @ 9:53

Thermalright is no stranger to overclockers the world over; their Ultra-120 was a legendary CPU cooler. But Thermalright isn’t limited to CPU cooling, however, and the Spitfire and VRM-R5 are the latest in their product lineup to focus on top cooling performance for enthusiasts. Let’s take a closer look at these coolers and see just how well they perform on a flagship Radeon 5870 graphics ...

Intel Ultra Thin: CULV Arrandale Boosts Performance and Reduces Size | Posted on: 25/05/2010 @ 8:48

Intel launched their Core i3/i5 (Arrandale) mobile processors early in 2010, with roadmaps showing low voltage and ultra low voltage parts. Earlier today, Intel released new details on their CULV parts with a big emphasis on enabling thinner, ultra portable designs. We've been waiting for availability of CULV Arrandale parts ever since we heard about the parts, and finally the wait is over.

Intel X.Org 2.12 Driver To Render Text/Glyphs Faster | Posted on: 25/05/2010 @ 8:00

Intel's next quarterly Linux graphics driver update will be out around July and while nothing too exciting has yet to emerge within the X.Org DDX driver that will be released as xf86-video-intel 2.12, there is one interesting merge today. This next Intel X.Org driver update should offer significantly faster text / glyphs performance...

Aerocool HorsePower 750 W Power Supply Review | Posted on: 25/05/2010 @ 6:24

Aerocool HorsePower series feature a modular cabling system and standard 80 Plus certification. Let's see if their 750 W model is a good option.

AIST researchers shows the potential of FeRAM in SSDs, 10GB/s write speed | Posted on: 25/05/2010 @ 4:00

Japanese researchers at AIST have made a breakthrough in NAND flash technology with chips running at only 1V operating voltage. This means less power consumed, but also the possibility of higher write speeds. This is possible thanks to a memory technology called FeRAM (Ferroelectric RAM). The basic idea is to replace conventional NAND flash, commonly used in solid state drives, with FeRAM, or ...

FutureMark releases 3DMark 11 Deep Sea Tech Demo | Posted on: 25/05/2010 @ 4:00

The first real pictures of 3DMark 11 was leaked last week. During an MSI presentation someone got their camera out and managed to grab a shot of the upcoming graphics benchmark. MSI has been a close partner during the development of the coming DirectX11 benchmark from Futuremark. Futuremark decided to partly satisfy the longings of potential buyers with a tech demo n YouTube.

Intel optimize single-thread performance with Anaphase technology | Posted on: 25/05/2010 @ 3:36

Anaphase is a research project at Intel that hopes to enable improved performance with single-threaded applications on multi-core processors. Intel mentioned a joint venture with Silicon Hive back in February that would improve multi-thread performance of single-core processors, more specifically with Intel Atom. It looks it is also working on doing the reversed, as more and more processors with ...

Kinc, Elmor and SF3D - 4-way SLI fun with ROG Xpander | Posted on: 25/05/2010 @ 3:36

Well known overclocking trio Kinc, Elmor and SF3D had a good time during the days that passed, much thanks to ASUS' latest, and pretty odd, creation, ROG Xpander. The expansion module for ASUS Rampage III Extreme enables 4-way SLI with GeForce GTX 480, which is exactly what they were doing. Even though they got some nice results in 3DMark the 3D tests weren't as good as they had hoped. A faulty ...

Unigine Heaven 2.1 Brings OpenGL 4.0 Support | Posted on: 25/05/2010 @ 3:36

Last week we exclusively reported that a Unigine Heaven update was imminent with proper OpenGL tessellation support for NVIDIA GPUs on Linux. Today Unigine Heaven 2.1 has been released with this support, among other improvements...

Zalman MS1000-HS2 Mid-Tower ATX Case | Posted on: 25/05/2010 @ 3:12

Zalman's products have always been designed with cooling performance in mind and the MS1000-HS2 is no different. Although it looks professional and elegant from the outside, it is optimized for cooling performance. How exactly does it perform? Read on to find out.

News Just In: Gigabyte Announces USB3 Mini-ITX H55 Motherboard | Posted on: 25/05/2010 @ 3:00

In the race to get a USB3 capable mini-ITX motherboard to market, Gigabyte has today announced the first entry into the arena - the GA-H55N-USB3.  Measuring a tiny 17cm x 17cm, this board is a stark contrast the the Gigabyte X58A-UD9 released last week.

Team Group X101 with SuperSpeed USB 3.0 announced | Posted on: 25/05/2010 @ 3:00

Team Group follows the trend and launches a new series of USB 3.0 memories with up to 128GB capacity and good performance in a slim package. Team Group X101 measures 90 x 23 x 13 millimeter and weighs 18 gram. The memory is available in white or black, but most interesting is of course performance and the SuperSpeed USB 3.0 interface.

AMD, Renesas brings USB 3.0 to all AMD motherboards | Posted on: 25/05/2010 @ 3:00

AMD is the only chipset maker that readily supports SATA 6.0 Gbps. It has now taken a great leap toward supporting SuperSpeed USB 3.0 and even if it is still not a matter of integrating into the chipsets AMD will add it to reference designs. This became clear when the cooperation with Renesas became official, Renesas makes one of the first USB 3.0 controllers commercially available.

GPU 0.4.3 with Geforce GTX 480 support | Posted on: 25/05/2010 @ 2:36

GPU-Z is a monitoring program for graphics cards that has now been updated with some updated support. GPU-Z 0.4.3 comes with a bunch of new features and the main focus has been Nvidia's new graphics card flagship GeForce GTX 480. The program can now monitor voltages and clock frequencies in realtime of all cards based on the Nvidia GF100 GPU.

VIA's Linux Dreams Are Not Materializing | Posted on: 25/05/2010 @ 2:12

Back in 2008 there was the announcement from the Linux Foundation Collaboration Summit in Texas that VIA had joined the open-source driver bandwagon after having abandoned previous open-source attempts. However, for the past two years, this has largely been a media bluff. VIA Technologies did things like appoint an open-source liaison (Harald Welte, who is actually no longer contracted by VIA and ...

Lenovo ThinkVision L2251P | Posted on: 25/05/2010 @ 1:48

Lenovo's latest 22-inch LED wide screen backlit display is the ThinkVision L2251P, which is also an environmentally friendly display too. This model has a stand that is completely adjustable in all directions, has both VGA DisplayPort inputs, optional speakers, and very low power consumption.

NVIDIA Beta 256 Drivers: Optimus Included | Posted on: 25/05/2010 @ 1:36

Last month we mentioned NVIDIA's plans for their upcoming drivers: the 256 series of drivers (don't ask us why they jumped from 197 to 256). Today, NVIDIA has released the first beta of the 256 drivers. We'll keep this short as our previous article already covered what this release entails, but you can read the full press release or just grab the drivers from NVIDIA and start testing. If you need ...

Clutter Advances In-Step With GNOME 3.0 | Posted on: 25/05/2010 @ 1:36

With the GNOME 2.31.2 release (an early GNOME 3.0 development snapshot) due out soon and various GNOME packages being checked-in for this milestone, the Clutter developers have made available their first post-1.2 release. Clutter 1.3 is the development series that will lead up to the Clutter 1.4 release that's expected to be released in tandem with GNOME 3.0. The just-released Clutter 1.3.2 ...

Razer Imperator Mouse Review | Posted on: 25/05/2010 @ 0:48

With this model, a new era begins for Razer's famous line of gaming-grade mice. We checked the innovations it presents.

Palit GeForce GTX 470 Dual Fan Video Card | Posted on: 25/05/2010 @ 0:12

Seagate Momentus-XT Solid State Hybrid Drive Review | Posted on: 24/05/2010 @ 23:02

The Hard Disk Drive (HDD) has enjoyed a long service life in the computer industry, and only recently has the Solid State Drive (SSD) threatened to replace it. While the HDD offers higher capacity at a better price, SSDs offer tremendous speeds and operational performance. Finally, Seagate has achieved the optimal blend of each, and presents the Solid State-Hybrid Hard Drive. Seagate's ...

Seagate Momentus XT 500GB Solid State Hybrid Drive Review | Posted on: 24/05/2010 @ 22:24

Seagate today announced the Momentus XT drive that combines SSD-like performance with the massive capacity and much lower cost of HDDs. The Momentus XT drive also features Adaptive Memory that learns and optimizes the drive’s performance to each user by moving frequently used information into the flash memory for faster access. Read on to see how this drive performs when we put it to the test!

Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands - Xbox 360, PS3 | Posted on: 24/05/2010 @ 22:24

A brand new dollop of acrobatic platforming from the guys at Ubisoft Montreal.

Seagate's Momentus XT Reviewed, Finally a Good Hybrid HDD | Posted on: 24/05/2010 @ 22:00

The promise of Hybrid HDDs has come and gone with no champion. Today Seagate is announcing its Momentus XT, a 2.5" 7200 RPM notebook drive (9mm form factor) with 4GB of SLC NAND on board used as a read cache for frequently accessed data. The end result is a notebook drive with notebook power characteristics that performs like a 10,000 RPM VelociRaptor. We finally have something in between a HDD ...

Phoronix Test Suite 2.6 Expands Cross-Platform Benchmarking | Posted on: 24/05/2010 @ 22:00

With its continuing commitment to provide quarterly updates to its industry-leading automated testing and benchmarking platform, Phoronix Media has announced the immediate availability of Phoronix Test Suite 2.6 (codenamed "Lyngen").

Seagate Momentus XT 500GB Hybrid Drive | Posted on: 24/05/2010 @ 21:24

Most notebook computers include just one bay for a hard drive, so you obviously need your boot drive to also handle your storage needs. This has meant that you either had to compromise on performance or capacity when choosing between an SSD and a traditional hard drive. The Seagate Momentus XT hybrid drive is the solution to this problem.

iPhone 4G: Steve Jobs Says ‘You Won’t Be Disappointed’ | Posted on: 24/05/2010 @ 21:00

With the release date of the iPhone 4G coming just around the corner we have heard very little from the Apple themselves about the much talked about phone…that’s apart from them threatening legal action against the missing iPhone 4G prototype a couple of weeks … [visit site to read more] Gadget Gift Ideas If you like what [...]iPhone 4G: Steve Jobs Says ‘You Won’t Be Disappointed’ ...

Red Dead Redemption - Xbox 360, PS3 | Posted on: 24/05/2010 @ 18:48

The verdict on Rockstar's GTA-style, open world, Wild West romp.

Review: Panasonic SC-BT330 | Posted on: 24/05/2010 @ 18:24

Styled in gloss black, this Panasonic's unremarkable main unit could easily pass for a bog standard Blu-ray deck. But the SC-BT330 brings a number of multimedia experiences to the party, including VieraCast 'net video, DLNA networking, SD card playback and a built-in iPod/iPhone dock. Throw in a 5.1 speaker system with 7.1 virtual surround, the latest HDMI with audio return channel and the option ...

Review: Paradigm Signature Sub 2 | Posted on: 24/05/2010 @ 18:12

Really big subwoofers are my guilty pleasure, and I've tested some doozies in my time. Yet above a certain level, you have to go visit them if you don't own a house big enough. So I had to head to the recent Sound & Vision show in Bristol to review a subwoofer so huge it might have been an issue getting it installed in my house. The beast in question? Paradigm's extraordinary Signature Sub 2. ...

Review: Screen Innovations Black Diamond II | Posted on: 24/05/2010 @ 17:36

We put lots of projectors through their paces, but we don't often cover the 'other half' of the projection story – screens. And for good reason: screens are generally – in any serious cinema room – picked very carefully from a vast series of different screen material/size/mounting options to best suit the specific demands of both your projector and your room setup. In other words, ...

Review: Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM II | Posted on: 24/05/2010 @ 17:00

If you want to be a pro photographer, there are a number of must-have lenses. Exactly which you need depends on what you shoot, but of all the pro lenses the 70-200mm f/2.8 is probably the most popular. Its range of telephoto focal lengths make it perfect for reportage-style portraiture and many sports. Plus, the fast f/2.8 maximum aperture means that it's great in low light, when you need to ...

OCZ Vertex 2 E Series 120GB Solid State Drive Exclusive Review | Posted on: 24/05/2010 @ 15:48

AMD 880G Graphics Performance Review | Posted on: 24/05/2010 @ 15:36

We test AMD's latest 880G IGP graphics to see how it stacks up against the competition.

Thermalright Venomous X CPU Cooler Review | Posted on: 24/05/2010 @ 15:00

KWin Can Cause A Performance Hit Too | Posted on: 24/05/2010 @ 13:24

Last week we published Arch Linux vs. Ubuntu benchmarks to finally lay to rest that for the overall system performance the speed of the rolling Arch Linux distribution is not too different from that of Ubuntu when running with similar package versions. One of the areas, however, where the performance was different with the "out of the box" experience was the OpenGL gaming where Ubuntu was using ...

PowerColor Radeon 5550 512MB DDR3 | Posted on: 24/05/2010 @ 13:19

The PowerColor Radeon 5550 is a very small, low-power budget graphics card, marketed in the $70 range to consumers who are primarily interested in home media and HTPC usage. The card is certainly more capable than the entry-level 5450 in terms of horsepower, but the price tag on the 5550 isn't far off from the PowerColor 5670, a budget gaming card that impressed us with its excellent balance of ...

ASUS Radeon HD 5870 MATRIX Platinum: taking the fight to GTX 480 | Posted on: 24/05/2010 @ 12:24

ASUS takes on the pre-overclocked HD 5870 establishment with the well-featured MATRIX Platinum

HIS Multi View II Adapter | Posted on: 24/05/2010 @ 5:36

Multiple monitor setups are all the latest rage, but using more than two has largely been a commodity of desktop users. HIS has portable users in mind with the Multi View II Adapter bringing a portable and simple way to multiple monitor setups for laptop users.

The Meca of the Fashion World meets the iPad - Mivizu Croc Leather iPad Folio | Posted on: 24/05/2010 @ 3:24

 New York, New York – Mivizu, known for its innovative and award-winning stylish accessory case designs for ipods, GPS, ebooks, netbooks, digital cameras, and cellphones, is excited to launch and announce the Apple iPad Croc Leather Folio. SVP, Stanley Wong, "Mivizu saw the importance of having a versatile, quality built hand crafted folio carry case for the Apple iPad. Our past ...

Corsair extends SSD warranty to 3 years | Posted on: 24/05/2010 @ 2:24

Corsair has finally changed its mind and extended the warranty from two to three years with its  2.5" solid state drives with MLC NAND Flash technology. Something the competition already offers. The six affected families are Force, Performance, Nova, Reactor, Extreme and Legacy. The extended warranty applies to all purchased SSDs from the above mentioned families, and more information on ...

Clang Gets Boosted By The Boost Libraries | Posted on: 23/05/2010 @ 22:48

Clang, the C/Objective-C/C++ compiler front-end for the Low-Level Virtual Machine, and LLVM itself have a lot to be proud of lately. LLVM 2.7 was recently released with many new features, LLVM now has its own libstdc++ replacement, and LLVM is finding itself used in many places from a JIT engine in a Flash player to providing software acceleration in Gallium3D. The latest accomplishment for Clang ...

Nextar Q4 4.3" Touchscreen Portable GPS Review @ MobilityDigest | Posted on: 23/05/2010 @ 22:36

portable GPS (http://www.geeks.com/products.asp?cat=GPS) for review that was provided to me by Geeks.com (http://www.geeks.com/). It’s the Nextar Q4 touch screen portable GPS which also can be used as an MP3 player and you can view photos with it. It comes with maps for the United States and in my time with it I’ve found that it works very well, I like it almost as much as my TomTom ...

Kingston HyperX LoVo 4GB 1866MHz DDR3 Ram Kit @ Bona Fide Reviews | Posted on: 23/05/2010 @ 22:36

http://www.bonafidereviews.com/review-of-kingston-hyperx-lovo-4gb-1866mhz-ddr3-ram-kit/ (http://www.bonafidereviews.com/review-of-kingston-hyperx-lovo-4gb-1866mhz-ddr3-ram-kit/)Quote: "Up on the review block today I’ve got the new HyperX DDR3 ram from Kingston called LoVo. The LoVo names mean low voltage, or lower than we’re already accustomed to for those of us using the Corei5/Corei7 ...

LLVMpipe May Be A Bit Closer To Running GNOME Shell | Posted on: 23/05/2010 @ 22:24

Last month we looked at the performance of the Gallium3D LLVMpipe driver that can provide software acceleration for the OpenGL-Mesa state tracker (among other state trackers via this driver architecture) on any modern CPU via LLVM (the Low-Level Virtual Machine) to optimize and handle these operations much more efficiently than the traditional Mesa software rasterizer...

Mushkin Callisto 60GB SSD w/ Sandforce SF-1200 Review | Posted on: 23/05/2010 @ 21:12

The Mushkin Callisto SSDs offer read speeds of up to 285MB/s and write speeds of up to an impressive 275MB/s thanks to the use of the Sandforce SF-1200 controller and Intel MLC NAND Flash. This makes the Callisto SSD one of the fastest on the market and we take a look at the 60GB Callisto series SSD with part number MKNSSDCL60GB. Read on to see how it does compared to ten other hard drives and ...

Review: Elgato EyeTV Netstream DTT | Posted on: 23/05/2010 @ 18:48

Apple fanboys already love Elgato's sublime USB TV adapters that turn Macs into powerful hard drive-packing TVs, but the Elgato EyeTV Netstream DTT Windows-compatible tuner takes a big step forward. Connecting directly with your aerial and wireless router, it sends crisp Freeview images to all the computers on your network. This simple-looking box contains two DVB-T tuners and has connections for ...

Vodafone Opens Samsung Wave Pre-Orders | Posted on: 23/05/2010 @ 13:24

The first handset to run the brand new Bada operating system, the Samsung Wave, is now available for pre-order on Vodafone. You can sign-up for the new handset for free on a two-year contract at £25 a month. For this, you’ll get 300 minutes talk time, 500MB of data and unlimited texts each month. The handset’s highlights [...]Vodafone Opens Samsung Wave Pre-Orders is a post from: UK Gadget ...

Zaward 140mm ZG2-140A Golf Fan GII Review | Posted on: 23/05/2010 @ 3:36

Today I've got an exciting review for you, well not really, it's a fan, how exciting can that be right? It does have an interesting design though, the blades are dimpled like a golf ball and supposedly reduce noise levels by up to 15%, while still running at the same speed and providing the same amount of air flow as other fans. The fan is a 140mm fan from Zaward called the Golf GII, so read on ...

Phoronix @ LinuxTag 2010 | Posted on: 23/05/2010 @ 1:12

There will be LinuxTag 2010 coverage on Phoronix. LinuxTag is Germany's premiere Linux event that takes place in Berlin and this year will be from the 9th to 12th of June. Various free software projects will be there and among the speakers are Mark Shuttleworth, Matt Asay, and Larry Augustin...

Danger Den NVIDIA GeForce GTX480 All Copper Water Block Review | Posted on: 22/05/2010 @ 22:12

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 480 graphics card from NVIDIA is known to run notoriously hot. Today we look at one way to tame the heat as we water cooler our GeForce GTX 480 with the Danger Den DD-GTX480 all copper version water block. We install the DD-GTX480 on our EVGA GTX480 and find out how much it can lower the temperatures and how much it can help overclocking as we push our card beyond what it ...

NVIDIA 256 Beta Linux Driver Released | Posted on: 22/05/2010 @ 21:48

NVIDIA has rolled out its first beta in the expected 256.xx driver series for Linux, Windows, and other supported platforms. Last month we asked what you wanted from the NVIDIA 256.xx driver and while many of the respondents didn't get their greatest wishes answered, the 256.25 beta driver does offer quite a bit of changes over the previous-generation proprietary NVIDIA driver...

Review: SeeSaw | Posted on: 22/05/2010 @ 21:36

For a website doing the Herculean task of competing against illegal filesharing, SeeSaw gets a lot of things right. It offers a collection of TV shows from the BBC, Channel 4 and Five on a single website. Each video starts streaming quickly and is available in low, medium or high quality. Adverts play before each episode, but they tend to be short and few in number. It's convenient and watchable ...

Review: Sapphire Radeon HD 5870 Toxic | Posted on: 22/05/2010 @ 18:36

Can a PC graphics card be too powerful? As cards have become ever larger, more expensive and complex in recent years, that question has become a key one. Intriguingly, the two big players in computer graphics – AMD and Nvidia – have different answers. Nvidia has been sticking to its traditional approach of building literally the biggest graphics chips possible – the monumental new GeForce ...

Review: Asus ENGTX480 | Posted on: 22/05/2010 @ 18:36

For a company that prides itself on showing the opposition how to do it, the past six months or so have been tough for Nvidia. Rival AMD was first to market last September with graphics chips supporting DirectX 11, Microsoft's latest multimedia API. Since then, Nvidia has been very much in second spot. But that was then. The now is the arrival of Nvidia's fabled Fermi graphics chip. Rumours ...

Legal Docs Reveal AT&T iPhone Exclusivity Until 2012 | Posted on: 22/05/2010 @ 14:48

Those who follow the smartphone industry knew that Apple and AT&T had a very tight contract with the iPhone which has compelled the electronics maker to stay AT&T exclusive to date. However, it was unclear just how long that contract was good for, until now. According to unsealed court documents uncovered by Engadget, AT&T has exclusive rights to sell [...]

YouTube Turns Five and Is Third Most Visited Site | Posted on: 22/05/2010 @ 14:48

In February 2005, three former PayPal employees — Steve Chen, Chad Hurley, Jawed Karim – founded a video sharing site called YouTube. At the time, there were a handful of video sharing sites, but none had proved particularly successful. YouTube, however, proved a smash hit, kicking off a pop cultural phenomena felt worldwide. Five [...]

iPhone Users to Get Tethering with OS 4.0…Finally | Posted on: 22/05/2010 @ 14:48

Well, it only took a year. A little over a year ago, Apple announced iPhone OS 3.0 and along with it came support for 3G internet tethering. The only problem was that while many wireless carriers around the world offered the tethering option to iPhone users, AT&T bowed out due to the [...]

Google TV Officially Announced | Posted on: 22/05/2010 @ 14:48

Today Google announced their latest project: Google TV. Like many consumer electronics platforms coming out of Google these days, Google TV is based on the Android platform. Google TV devices will use an Intel Atom CE4100 system-on-a-chip processor and can be used with any cable or satellite provider (Google is partnering with DISH Network [...]

Review of Logitech Wireless Desktop MK710 keyboard and mouse combo | Posted on: 22/05/2010 @ 14:27

Summary: Logitech Wireless Desktop MK710 is a keyboard/mice combo with some nice features like a laser mouse, long battery life and good ergonomics, but I also found some issues with it. INTRODUCTION Normally when we review mice or keyboards we go for high end stuff directed towards gamers. This time we are instead looking at an office/multimedia [...]

First WordCamp in Malaysia | Posted on: 22/05/2010 @ 14:27

I’ve always been writing articles AFTER the event but for WordCamp, I think I’d like to make it known to my dear readers. About The Event WordCamp Malaysia 2010 is the first WordCamp to be held in Malaysia !, It’s happening on the 22nd of May 2010, 9am – 5PM. WordCamp is a conference that focuses on everything [...]

First WordCamp in Malaysia | Posted on: 22/05/2010 @ 14:27

I’ve always been writing articles AFTER the event but for WordCamp, I think I’d like to make it known to my dear readers. About The Event WordCamp Malaysia 2010 is the first WordCamp to be held in Malaysia !, It’s happening on the 22nd of May 2010, 9am – 5PM. WordCamp is a conference that focuses on everything [...]

Intel Core i5-540M Processor Review | Posted on: 22/05/2010 @ 14:27

The i5-540M is not a processor that’s available off the shelf since it’s a MOBILE processor, let’s see how this processor found on the Dell Dell Inspiron 15 fares. The Processor The Core i5-540 Here’s the CPU-Z capture of the processor specification. Test Setup For this article, I’ll be comparing the i5-540M to the i3-530. Please note that [...]

Intel Core i5-540M Processor Review | Posted on: 22/05/2010 @ 14:27

The i5-540M is not a processor that’s available off the shelf since it’s a MOBILE processor, let’s see how this processor found on the Dell Dell Inspiron 15 fares. The Processor The Core i5-540 Here’s the CPU-Z capture of the processor specification. Test Setup For this article, I’ll be comparing the i5-540M to the i3-530. Please note that [...]

Website Headers – Big or Small? | Posted on: 22/05/2010 @ 14:27

Everyone’s starting their own site some how, blogs especially. So how big should website headers be? Display Real Estate Let’s start by understanding the on screen real estate. Here’s a screenshot at 1360 x 768 resolution. That’s what I got from my desktop but typically a notebook screen or smaller sized LCD comes at 1366 x [...]

Website Headers – Big or Small? | Posted on: 22/05/2010 @ 14:27

Everyone’s starting their own site some how, blogs especially. So how big should website headers be? Display Real Estate Let’s start by understanding the on screen real estate. Here’s a screenshot at 1360 x 768 resolution. That’s what I got from my desktop but typically a notebook screen or smaller sized LCD comes at 1366 x [...]

Patriot Memory 16GB Bolt USB Flash Drive | Posted on: 22/05/2010 @ 14:27

A few times I've heard people losing their flash drive and someone gained access to sensitive data. While a software encryption is better than none I wouldn't stop just there. The Patriot Memory Bolt provides AES 256-bit hardware encryption while maintaining fast read and write speeds.

Patriot Memory 16GB Bolt USB Flash Drive | Posted on: 22/05/2010 @ 14:27

A few times I've heard people losing their flash drive and someone gained access to sensitive data. While a software encryption is better than none I wouldn't stop just there. The Patriot Memory Bolt provides AES 256-bit hardware encryption while maintaining fast read and write speeds.

Joby Gorillamobile Flexible Tripod | Posted on: 22/05/2010 @ 14:27

The Joby Gorillamobile brings mobility to the original Gorillapod. Weighing in at 65g it can carry almost five times its weight and still delicately balance your camera, GPS, or iPod on any uneven surface using a variety of included accessories.

Joby Gorillamobile Flexible Tripod | Posted on: 22/05/2010 @ 14:27

The Joby Gorillamobile brings mobility to the original Gorillapod. Weighing in at 65g it can carry almost five times its weight and still delicately balance your camera, GPS, or iPod on any uneven surface using a variety of included accessories.

Corsair Flash Survivor GTR 32GB USB Flash Drive | Posted on: 22/05/2010 @ 14:27

The need for speed never ends in the computer industry. The Corsair Survivor GT was a fast flash drive but Corsair saw an opportunity to improve and jumped on it. Today we have the Survivor GTR and the changes are significant.

Corsair Flash Survivor GTR 32GB USB Flash Drive | Posted on: 22/05/2010 @ 14:27

The need for speed never ends in the computer industry. The Corsair Survivor GT was a fast flash drive but Corsair saw an opportunity to improve and jumped on it. Today we have the Survivor GTR and the changes are significant.

Samsung NB30 Netbook | Posted on: 22/05/2010 @ 14:27

Samsung's brand new NB30 10 inch netbook packs quite a punch, especially given its size. With a full day's worth of batteries, light weight and incredibly durable design and features it offers excellent mobility for those on the go.

Samsung NB30 Netbook | Posted on: 22/05/2010 @ 14:27

Samsung's brand new NB30 10 inch netbook packs quite a punch, especially given its size. With a full day's worth of batteries, light weight and incredibly durable design and features it offers excellent mobility for those on the go.

Sparkle Announces $200-$250 1000W-1250W Power Supplies | Posted on: 22/05/2010 @ 14:27

In terms of power supplies, it can sometimes become astounding at how much a company will charge for a unit, and whether it is valid, in terms of features and warranty/support.  So when Sparkle are announcing a 1000W Gold rated unit for just over $200, we sit up and take notice. This is Sparkle's first venture into the power supply genre of computing (previously, they sold only graphics ...

Mushkin Releases SandForce-Based Callisto SSD Series | Posted on: 22/05/2010 @ 14:27

 The name 'Mushkin' may no longer be familiar to you.  A few years ago, they were big players in terms of DDR performance memory - but have not always kept up the pace with hardware development. In 2010 however, alongside OCZ, SanDisk, Intel, Corsair, and other SSD manufacturers, they are diving head first into a highly competitive arena. Earlier this year, Mushkin released their Io ...

Announcing: Gateway NV59C and NV7 Series | Posted on: 22/05/2010 @ 14:27

Gateway has announced their new NV59C and NV7 series of notebooks. These new models will enter the crowded mainstream notebook market, and therefore will have to offer something different to its competitors. Feature-wise they are very similar to their predecessors, however Gateway has added a few new features, a new design, and "unsurpassed social network integration". The NV59C also bumps ...

Update: Mac OS X Portal Performance | Posted on: 22/05/2010 @ 14:27

Update 5/15/2010: Valve released a new patch for Portal on the 13th which resolved the blurriness issue. Please see our update for more details. It’s been a while since anyone treated Mac OS X as a first-tier gaming platform, so when Valve announced that they would be bringing their Steam service and the Source engine to the Mac, it was big news. After a roughly 2 month beta period for the ...

Sceptre X270W-1080P Review: A Value 27" That Delivers | Posted on: 22/05/2010 @ 14:27

If you’ve been in the market for a large or even midsize LCD display lately, chances are good you’ve seen relatively low-cost offerings from a relative newcomer to our display review section - Sceptre. We saw Sceptre’s 27” LCD at a local wholesale club and on Newegg for an MSRP of $399. Our interest was piqued, and we asked them to send us their flagship. We’ve had it longer than ...

New HP Value LCDs | Posted on: 22/05/2010 @ 14:27

This past weekend, HP unveiled three new LCD monitors aiming to be an affordable companion to your computing needs. Available starting May 16, these monitors range in size from 20” to 23” and start at $150 for the 20" model. All three LCDs offer good contrast ratios (1000:1 typical) and anti-glare (matted) panels, but they trim extras like height-adjustable stands, USB ports, and ...

ASUS U30Jc: Refining Thin and Light Performance | Posted on: 22/05/2010 @ 14:27

Over the past year or so, we've been watching the evolution of ASUS' U-series (and UL-series) of ultraportable laptops. The first generation ULxxVt models were highly promising, coupling switchable graphics with overclockable CULV processors in order to provide a good blend of battery life and performance. The ULxxVf models took things a step further by using NVIDIA's Optimus Technology to ...

News Just In: A Single Slot GTX 470 from Galaxy | Posted on: 22/05/2010 @ 14:27

Power and heat output are often issues which stride the minds of graphics card enthusiasts.  Sufficient cooling and a beefy power supply are often a prerequisite if one wishes to invest in NVIDIA’s latest Fermi offering.  So what happens when we catch word of a single slot graphics card containing a Fermi GPU?  

Overclocked: Our Custom Radeon HD 5870 Roundup | Posted on: 22/05/2010 @ 14:27

Fans of custom video cards have undoubtedly found themselves a bit disappointed with the Radeon HD 5800 series. Due to a perfect storm of low GPU yields from TSMC and NVIDIA’s late arrival with the GTX 400 series, the first 6 months for the 5800 series was nothing other than bonkers. AMD was selling GPUs to their partners as fast as they could come out of TSMC, and their partners were selling ...

Apple MacBook Update | Posted on: 22/05/2010 @ 14:27

Apple has updated their MacBook notebook to bring it into line with their recently refreshed MacBook Pro series. Starting at $999 the new machine features a faster processor, improved graphics, and 10 hours of battery life. Apple hopes these tweaks will be enough to tempt back to school buyers over the summer. Most of the upgrades are of the incremental variety: a slightly faster CPU, a more ...

AMD/ATI vs. Intel/Nvidia Gaming Performance | Posted on: 22/05/2010 @ 14:27

Mit dem Phenom II X6 verfügt AMD seit langem wieder über eine CPU, die es mit Intels Core i7 aufnehmen kann. Zudem vermarktet AMD gleich eine gesamte Platform bestehend aus Motherboard, Prozessor und Grafikkarte unter dem Name "Leo". Dies ist Grund genug für uns AMD/ATI gegen deren Erzrivalen Intel/NVIDIA in einem Gaming-Vergleich antreten zu lassen.

ASUS Maximus III Extreme | Posted on: 22/05/2010 @ 14:27

Asus bringt mit dem Maximus III Extreme das nächste Board aus der ROG auf den Markt. Es verfügt über viele ansprechende Features wie die zwei USB3 Anschlüsse, den iROG Port sowie den RC Bluetooh Empfänger. Weiter soll das Board auch durch sehr gute Performance überzeugen.

Fractal Design Array Mini ITX NAS Case w/ 300W SFX PSU | Posted on: 22/05/2010 @ 14:27

Mit dem Mini ITX Array hat Fractal Design ein Aluminium Gehäuse auf den Markt gebracht, das gemäss des Herstellers eine Niche füllen soll. Das Gehäuse ist gut verarbeitet und für Leute, die sich ihr eigenes NAS zusammenbauen möchten, gedacht. Ob es aber den überaus stolzen Preis von CHF 216.- (ca. EUR 144.-) rechtfertigt, kann auf den folgenden Seiten nachgelesen werden.

AMD Athlon II X4 640 3.0GHz Quad Core Processor Review | Posted on: 22/05/2010 @ 14:26

The AMD Athlon II X4 640 is the fastest quad-core processor in the Athlon II series with its overall clock frequency of 3.0GHz. With a street price of $122 and just a 100MHz boost over its predecessor is the Athlon II X4 640 worth it? Read on to see how it performs in the benchmarks and to see how it handles being overclocked on our AMD 890GX test system.

How To Install Windows 7 and Media Center on a HTPC | Posted on: 22/05/2010 @ 14:26

Everyone wants to see Windows 7 information and today Legit Reviews shows you how to install Windows 7 Ultimate on one of our personal home theater systems! We also show you basic setup of Windows Media Center and Media Browser. Follow through as we have over 25 pictures that will walk you through installation of the 32-bit version of Windows 7 Ultimate! This is a must read for anyone that is ...

Intel Wireless Display on the Toshiba Satellite E205 Notebook | Posted on: 22/05/2010 @ 14:26

Today, we look at Intel’s solution for users to share the content of their laptop with their home theater. Using a Netgear Push2TV adapter and the latest Core i5 processor for mobile computing we see just how easy Intel’s Wireless Display is to use. Is it time to toss out your old laptop for some 21-Century functionality? Read on!

OCZ Vertex 2 100GB SandForce SF-1200 SSD Review | Posted on: 22/05/2010 @ 14:26

OCZ designed the Vertex 2 solid-state drive to surpass the competition when it comes to performance by using the SandForce SF-1200 series controller and the best firmware revisions possible. With native TRIM support and featuring 285MB/s read speeds with 275MB/s write speeds you can say that OCZ is off to a good start. Read on to see how the Vertex 2 performs against nine other drives!

Antec Sonata Proto Mid Tower Computer Case Review | Posted on: 22/05/2010 @ 14:26

Antec offers several models in the Sonata family of cases which have been very popular with enthusiasts and casual builders alike. Long respected in the business of building cases, Antec is proud to offer one of their newest mid tower Sonata models named the Sonata Proto. Read on to see if Antec has another best seller on their hands.

Microcool Banchetto 101 Open Air Modular Chassis Review | Posted on: 22/05/2010 @ 14:26

Today we look at a PC chassis from Mircocool that is aimed at the hardware tweaker in all of us. The Banchetto 101 is an open air modular chassis that not only supports normal PC components but water cooling as well. Open, light and transparent, its innovative structural design enables easy access to all components of the system and allows rapid substitutions and total real-time monitoring. Join ...

AMD Athlon II X2 260 Dual Core Processor Performance Review | Posted on: 22/05/2010 @ 14:26

The AMD Athlon II series of processors is a very budget friendly series of processors. Just because they are budget friendly, by no means are they lacking in performance. Today we have the opportunity to look at one such processor. The AMD Athlon II X2 260 is the fastest dual core processor in the Athlon II series. Read on to find out more!

G.Skill DDR3-1600 CL7 6GB PI Series DDR3 Memory Kit Review | Posted on: 22/05/2010 @ 14:26

G.Skill's PI Series is a performance oriented 6GB DDR3 triple-channel memory kit with a budget price. Sporting 7-8-7-24-2T timings at DDR3-1600 with only 1.5vdimm, this PI Series kit is quite the kit. Check out how this kit scales and see how we had previously reviewed this kit's unknown sibling.

Prolimatech Armageddon 6-Heatpipe CPU Cooler Review | Posted on: 22/05/2010 @ 14:26

Today we take a look at Prolimatech's latest heatsink creation. The Prolimatech Armageddon is a compromise from Prolimatech's all-out Megahalems with the Armageddon taking up much less room without compromising performance. Between the flexibility of using 120mm or 140mm fans and the easy to use mounting mechanism, the Armageddon may just be the heatsink for you.

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 | Posted on: 22/05/2010 @ 14:26

Sony's Cyber-shot DSC-W370 is a solid point-and-shoot camera with a myriad of features which give the decently-priced camera that includes a 7X optical zoom lens, a 3-inch screen and 720p HD video recording.

Lenovo ThinkPad X100e | Posted on: 22/05/2010 @ 14:26

One of the first things that you'll notice from Lenovo's ThinkPad X100e is the color: race car red! Though - you could of course order it in black - the question you should be asking yourself is Is it a netbook or an ultra portable? All in all, the answer seems to be a little of both. The ThinkPad is faster than most netbooks, has a large, high-resolution screen, a spacious keyboard and a bigger ...

Microsoft Office 2010 RTM Review | Posted on: 22/05/2010 @ 14:26

Microsoft Office 2010 has reached release-to-manufacturing (RTM) stage and has been completely finalized and ready for sale. The development of Office 2010 has been a long road and with all that time, Microsoft's Office team has been hard at work to include several new features into the new version to help make Office even better than ever. The team strongly focused on the speed of the software ...

Motorola TN765T | Posted on: 22/05/2010 @ 14:26

The Motorola TN765t puts Motorola in the personal navigation industry with some interesting features, such as Google Local searches and free traffic updates. The MotoNav is a solid starter for Motorola, but it has a few flaws in the end.

Belkin Play Max 802.11n | Posted on: 22/05/2010 @ 14:26

The Belkin Play Max 802.11n wireless router is one of the newest in Belkin's router product line and it features dual-band broadcasting in the 802.11n newly-approved spectrum. The Play Max also gives you something most other wireless routers don't: wireless networking applications.

Microsoft Docs.com Review | Posted on: 22/05/2010 @ 14:26

Microsoft will be shortly releasing their latest Office suite, version 2010, and to accompany it, they've developed a social network version of Office called Microsoft Docs. Docs.com is an online version of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint designed to create, share, and collaborate on documents, spreadsheets, and presentations with people on your social networks, like Facebook friends.

Sony Bloggie MHS-CM5 | Posted on: 22/05/2010 @ 14:26

The all new Sony Bloggie MHS-CM5 is a pocket camcorder that features a unique design, 5x optical zoom, 1080p HD video support, and dual memory-card support. The quality of video shot from the device is pretty decent in most conditions, but falters in some, particularly in low light

Sony Alpha DSLR-A550 | Posted on: 22/05/2010 @ 14:26

The Sony Alpha DSLR-A550 offers you the freedom of auto focus and manual focus to suite your skill level and has a 14.2-megapixel CMOS sensor to make your pictures pop with brilliance. The 3.0 tiltable LCD display makes shooting comfortable and easy.

HP EliteBook 2540p | Posted on: 22/05/2010 @ 14:26

HP's newest laptop, the EliteBook 2540p can transform any room into a home or professional office in the blink of an eye. Though HP's graphical processor isn't the greatest and slows the machine down during games and 3D software, the EliteBook 2540p has very fast components, versatile ports, a light weight and has great power for nearly any professional application that comes in its path.

ViewSonic VPD400 | Posted on: 22/05/2010 @ 14:26

Portable media players have become increasingly popular, especially with the Apple iPhone iPad and the Zune HD, but the ViewSonic VPD400 MovieBook HD offers what those done: a cheap price and a multimedia options. The VPD400 allows you to connect it to a TV to display content, has a microSD expansion slot, and supports a whole bunch of media content.

Hercules XPS 2.1 40 Slim Speakers Review | Posted on: 22/05/2010 @ 14:26

Up on the review block today I've got a rather inexpensive set of speakers from Hercules called the XPS 2.1 40 Slim. The name comes from the fact that they're 2.1 of course, 2 speakers and a sub woofer, but also because the satellite speakers are thin and they should fit on most any desk or any other place where space is limited. The cost is about $40, and for that price they are well worth it I ...

iStarUSA BPU-2535V2 2 x 2.5" SATA Hot-Swap Drive Cage Review | Posted on: 22/05/2010 @ 14:26

Being a reviewer I get a lot of stuff for review, and I'll be honest, I don't keep quite a bit of it, I'll give it away, donate it etc, but some I find very useful and keep for my own use, like what I have today for review. Today for review I've got a drive cage from iStarUSA called the BPU-2535V2 that holds two 2.5” SATA hard drives, in the space of a single 3.5” bay. Each bay of the cage ...

NZXT Premium Cables Review | Posted on: 22/05/2010 @ 14:26

Have you ever installed a system in a case and found that the main power cable was just a bit too short to run it how you wanted to? That can apply to any other cable really like the video card power cables, fan power cables or whichever one. NZXT has come out with a line of cables to make our lives easier, they're well made cables that serve to extend the lengths of many of those coming from ...

Unitek USB 3.0 TO SATA ADAPTER Review | Posted on: 22/05/2010 @ 14:26

Today for review I've got an SATA to USB 3.0 adapter from Unitek, it was provided by USBFever.com for our review today. This adapter is like others that utilize USB 2.0 on the market, but this one of course uses the USB 3.0 specification and connection. It's simple to use, it works and works well... Read on...

Speck ShieldView for iPod Touch/iPhone Review | Posted on: 22/05/2010 @ 14:26

The exposed faces of the iPhone and iPod Touch are ripe for scratches and smudges. There are numerous screen films to protect these devices and today we will look at the offering from Speck. As a reviewer I have looked at several Speck products and found them to make quality Apple related accessories. Today's review item keeps this tradition going. The Speck ShieldView for iPod Touch/iPhone ...

CoolIT Systems ECO A.L.C. CPU Cooler Review | Posted on: 22/05/2010 @ 14:26

Futurelooks Asks – Where Are the Women in the Video Games Industry? | Posted on: 22/05/2010 @ 14:26

Futurelooks’ Guide To Time Saving Gadgets and Ideas For Mom on Mother’s Day | Posted on: 22/05/2010 @ 14:26

GIGABYTE GA-890FXA-UD7 (Rev 2.0) AM3 Motherboard Review | Posted on: 22/05/2010 @ 14:26

Samsung SCX-5935FN Network-Ready Monochrome Laser Multifunction Printer Review | Posted on: 22/05/2010 @ 14:26

ASRock H55DE3 LGA1156 ATX Motherboard Review | Posted on: 22/05/2010 @ 14:26

Synology DS210j DiskStation Network Attached Storage (NAS) Review | Posted on: 22/05/2010 @ 14:26

Thermaltake V3 Black Edition ATX Computer Case Review | Posted on: 22/05/2010 @ 14:26

Intel X25-V 40GB Value Performance SATA Solid-State Drive Review | Posted on: 22/05/2010 @ 14:26

Sapphire HD 5850 Toxic | Posted on: 22/05/2010 @ 14:26

It's already been a while since Ati launched their HD5850 and 5870 cards, and now manufacturers are starting to come up with their own 'special models'. Here is Sapphire's 5850 Toxic.

In Win Dragon Slayer Case Review | Posted on: 22/05/2010 @ 14:26

Dragon Slayer is a mini-tower case that In Win will be releasing in the US by the end of July, and we had the privilege of getting a sample way before its release. Check it out.

In Win Dragon Slayer Case Review | Posted on: 22/05/2010 @ 14:26

Dragon Slayer is a mini-tower case that In Win will be releasing in the US by the end of July, and we had the privilege of getting a sample way before its release. Check it out.

Zalman VF2000 LED Hybrid Cooler Review | Posted on: 22/05/2010 @ 14:26

We tested Zalman VF2000 LED, a hybrid cooler that can be used on CPUs and on video cards. Will it perform well in both tasks? Check it out!

Zalman VF2000 LED Hybrid Cooler Review | Posted on: 22/05/2010 @ 14:26

We tested Zalman VF2000 LED, a hybrid cooler that can be used on CPUs and on video cards. Will it perform well in both tasks? Check it out!

Snapfon ez ONE Cell Phone Review | Posted on: 22/05/2010 @ 14:26

Tired of cell phones with thousands of functions and complicated to use? Snapfon ez ONE promises to be "just a phone", with big keys, talking keypad, an SOS button and more. Check it out.

Snapfon ez ONE Cell Phone Review | Posted on: 22/05/2010 @ 14:25

Tired of cell phones with thousands of functions and complicated to use? Snapfon ez ONE promises to be "just a phone", with big keys, talking keypad, an SOS button and more. Check it out.

NZXT Vulcan Case Review | Posted on: 22/05/2010 @ 14:25

NZXT has just released Vulcan, a mini-tower case full of cool features for the gamer that wants to build a small PC.

NZXT Vulcan Case Review | Posted on: 22/05/2010 @ 14:25

NZXT has just released Vulcan, a mini-tower case full of cool features for the gamer that wants to build a small PC.

Cooler Master Vortex Plus CPU Cooler Review | Posted on: 22/05/2010 @ 14:25

We benchmarked Vortex Plus from Cooler Master, a CPU cooler targeted to compact cases, with four heatpipes and a 92-mm fan. Check it out!

Cooler Master Vortex Plus CPU Cooler Review | Posted on: 22/05/2010 @ 14:25

We benchmarked Vortex Plus from Cooler Master, a CPU cooler targeted to compact cases, with four heatpipes and a 92-mm fan. Check it out!

Thermaltake Armor A90 Case Review | Posted on: 22/05/2010 @ 14:25

Let's take a look on the latest mid-tower case from Thermaltake, Armor A90.

Intel DBX-B CPU Cooler Review | Posted on: 22/05/2010 @ 14:25

We benchmarket DBX-B, the stock cooler for Intel Core i7-980X six-core CPU. Will it perform like a high-end cooler? Check it out.

Intel DBX-B CPU Cooler Review | Posted on: 22/05/2010 @ 14:25

We benchmarket DBX-B, the stock cooler for Intel Core i7-980X six-core CPU. Will it perform like a high-end cooler? Check it out.

Epson PowerLite Presenter Projector/DVD Player Combo Review | Posted on: 22/05/2010 @ 14:25

Review of the Epson PowerLite Presenter, a 2500-lumen, 1280x800 video projector that comes with a build-in DVD player.

Epson PowerLite Presenter Projector/DVD Player Combo Review | Posted on: 22/05/2010 @ 14:25

Review of the Epson PowerLite Presenter, a 2500-lumen, 1280x800 video projector that comes with a build-in DVD player.

Huntkey Balance King 5000 500 W Power Supply Review | Posted on: 22/05/2010 @ 14:25

Today we are going to test this 500 W power supply from Huntkey. Let's see if it will survive.

Huntkey Balance King 5000 500 W Power Supply Review | Posted on: 22/05/2010 @ 14:25

Today we are going to test this 500 W power supply from Huntkey. Let's see if it will survive.

Cooler Master Elite Power 460 W Power Supply Review | Posted on: 22/05/2010 @ 14:25

How good can a USD 40 power supply be? Let's take an in-depth look on this 460 W model from Cooler Master, a.k.a. RS-460-PSAR-J3.

Cooler Master Elite Power 460 W Power Supply Review | Posted on: 22/05/2010 @ 14:25

How good can a USD 40 power supply be? Let's take an in-depth look on this 460 W model from Cooler Master, a.k.a. RS-460-PSAR-J3.

MSI unlocks cores from Windows | Posted on: 22/05/2010 @ 14:25

MSI has been leading the unlocking of AMD processor cores. The motherboard maker has things to the next level by enabling users to unlock cores in Windows, instead of using the BIOS. With a simple user interface MSI Unlock CPU is a tool that can be used with both hexa-core and quad-core processors with deactivated cores.

3DMark 11 shipping in Q3 with DirectX 11 API | Posted on: 22/05/2010 @ 14:25

3DMark 11 looks to become the name of the next generation Futuremark's graphics benchmark. Our Finnish colleagues Muropaketti have come across some information on the new suit suite that will be built on the DirectX 11 API. Futurmark is expected to release the application in Q3 2010, but already pictures from the test have leaked onto the web after a presentation by MSI.

Inno3D i-ChiLL Black Series GTX 470 announced | Posted on: 22/05/2010 @ 14:25

Nvidia's GeForce GTX 400 series delivers plenty of performance, but it comes at the price of heat and power consumption. Even if it is possible to use air cooling it can't measure up to the power of water. Inno3D has officially launched the i-ChiLL Black Series GTX 470 sporting a full cover water block for keeping the card cool and silent.

Crucial RealSSD C300 firmware fix, improved TRIM and performance | Posted on: 22/05/2010 @ 14:25

Crucial RealSSD C300 is one of the fastest SSDs available today, but there have been problems with the latest firmware that has rendered drives inaccessible. Lexar, the mother company, pulled the firmware and has now released a new one with a new update application that will minimize the risks.

Google TV to take over your living room | Posted on: 22/05/2010 @ 14:25

Television is the next step for Internet giant Google. During the Google I/O conference the company unveiled Google TV. As a combination of hardware and software Google TV is meant to join regular TV features with the web. Under the hood of Google TVwe find Intel's energy efficient Atom CE4100 CPU along with a media processor that will enable users to not only watch TV but also browse and access ...

Dell selling AMD Phenom II X6 1035T | Posted on: 22/05/2010 @ 14:25

Dell has presented a new multimedia PC in the form of Studio XPS 7100, but what it neglected to mention was parts of the CPU selection for the system. Dell uses AMD's Vision platform and brags about everything from quad-cores to hexa-cores. When configuring two of the Studio XPS 7100 systems you can choose a not yet launched hexa-core processor, Phenom II X6 1035T.

EVGA GeForce GTX 470 SuperClocked+ sports optimized reference cooler | Posted on: 22/05/2010 @ 14:25

EVGA GeForce GTX 470 SuperClocked+ looks like any reference GTX 470 at a glance, but through minor optimizations of the reference cooler EVGA has lowered load temperatures significantly. According to EVGA the card will run 7 degrees lower than the reference model thanks to an extra heat plate on the back and an optimized I/O bracket.

NVIDIA demos Tegra 2 tablet | Posted on: 22/05/2010 @ 14:25

Tegra 2 is expected to become the heart of many potential "Ipad killers". The ARM based System-on-a-Chip solution sports 1GHz dual-core ARM Cortex A9 processor, which is actually newer than the single-core Apple A4 processor found in Ipad. When Nvidia demonstrated a prototype of a Tegra 2 tablet it revealed that the unit had 1GB RAM, which is a lot more than competing products, e.g. Apple Ipad.

AMD accelerates Office 2010 with GPU power | Posted on: 22/05/2010 @ 14:25

AMD has revealed that the recently completed Office 2010 will make use the company's graphics circuits. Microsoft has developed the new production suite to make use of the power of GPUs and AMD says that this is possible with several generation of Radeon GPUs. The base requirements are DirectX 9.0 and 64MB or more graphics memory. AMD confirms that ATI Radeon HD 3000, 4000 and the latest 5000 ...

Prolimatech Samuel 17 ready to take on the giants | Posted on: 22/05/2010 @ 14:25

Prolimatech has a tendency of naming their products after historic or biblical events or persons. Now that the latest low-profile cooler is here it has been dubbed Samuel 17, a reference to the 1st book of Samuel chapter 17 of the old testament. Here he tells the story of David versus Goliath. What Prolimatec is trying to say is that the new coolers, despite its mere size, can cool the mightiest ...

Prolimatech Samuel 17 ready to take on the giants | Posted on: 22/05/2010 @ 14:25

Prolimatech has a tendency of naming their products after historic or biblical events or persons. Now that the latest low-profile cooler is here it has been dubbed Samuel 17, a reference to the 1st book of Samuel chapter 17 of the old testament. Here he tells the story of David versus Goliath. What Prolimatec is trying to say is that the new coolers, despite its mere size, can cool the mightiest ...

HTC Wildfire: UK Launch Date and Pricing Revealed by T-Mobile | Posted on: 22/05/2010 @ 14:25

The HTC Wildfire, … [visit site to read more] Gadget Gift Ideas If you like what you’re reading then learn more about joining our FREE newsletter here. Lucky readers will win some fantastic gadget prizes! Also, check out our recession busting gadgety money saving ideas. Get paid for your old phones – Top 5 mobile recycling sites compared Free phone [...]HTC Wildfire: UK Launch Date ...

Wii Fit Workout Accessories. Get ready for summer. | Posted on: 22/05/2010 @ 14:25

If you’re wanting to get bikini or speedo fit for summer, and have a love of all things gadget, chances are you already have a Wii Fit. But now you can add an extra dimension to your workout (wiiout?) with Everlast’s new accessories. Wii Fit Workout Accessories. Get ready for summer. is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech News, Reviews and Shopping Site - Gaj-It.com

iPhone 4G Rumoured to Offer All White Version: More Colours in the Pipeline? | Posted on: 22/05/2010 @ 14:25

With the launch of the iPhone 4G heading our way very soon, it is not surprising that the rumours will be creeping in thick and fast, and today is no exception as it has been revealed that the iPhone 4G could come in an all white version … [visit site to read more] Gadget Gift Ideas If [...]iPhone 4G Rumoured to Offer All White Version: More Colours in the Pipeline? is a post from: UK ...

How Long Should Your Android Battery Last? Google Say 24 Hours… | Posted on: 22/05/2010 @ 14:25

If you own an Android phone, on full usage how long does your battery last? 5 hours, 8 hours? Well, according to Larry Page, who spoke at the Google Zeitgeist forum yesterday, if you’re not getting a full day’s use out of it then there is something wrong. He … [visit site to read [...]How Long Should Your Android Battery Last? Google Say 24 Hours… is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech ...

Google Android 3.0 aka Gingerbread to be Released in October? | Posted on: 22/05/2010 @ 14:24

It has been revealed that the launch date for the next version of Google Android 3.0 is expected for Q4 2010. The announcement came about Google Android 3.0 from a web page mentioned yesterday at Google I/O, in which the … [visit site to read more] Gadget Gift Ideas If you like what you’re reading then learn more [...]Google Android 3.0 aka Gingerbread to be Released in October? is a post ...

Review: BlackBerry Storm 2. Touchscreen for Business | Posted on: 22/05/2010 @ 14:24

Despite the persistent problems with the original BlackBerry Storm, RIM has decided to carry on down the touchscreen road, releasing the BlackBerry Storm 2. On paper, the improvements are highly noteworthy, with more screen accuracy and included Wi-Fi. But should RIM stick to what it knows best with a physical keyboard? Let’s find out.Review: BlackBerry Storm 2. Touchscreen for Business is a ...

Apple iPad Store Now Available in UK and International Markets | Posted on: 22/05/2010 @ 14:24

As we know, the Apple iPad is set to be released on the Friday 28th May 2010 in the UK and International markets. However, those of you that have been lucky enough to get your hands on one from the US, will be jumping with joy … [visit site to read more] Gadget Gift Ideas If you like [...]Apple iPad Store Now Available in UK and International Markets is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech News, ...

iPhone/iPod Touch App: New Free Twitter App Available | Posted on: 22/05/2010 @ 14:24

Twitter app for your iPhone or iPod Touch has been revamped and is available to download now. This Twitter app will replace the Tweetie 2 and will include some interesting features such as Realtime Search, Top Tweets, Trending … [visit site to read more] Gadget Gift Ideas If you like what you’re reading then learn more about joining [...]iPhone/iPod Touch App: New Free Twitter App ...

Google Announces Android 2.2 OS (aka Froyo): What Features will it Include? | Posted on: 22/05/2010 @ 14:24

Google has officially announced its Android 2.2 OS, codenamed Froyo at its I/O developer conference yesterday. Android 2.2 is expected to be much faster in speed than the Android 2.1, and according to Google it … [visit site to read more] Gadget Gift Ideas If you like what you’re reading then learn more about joining our FREE newsletter [...]Google Announces Android 2.2 OS (aka Froyo): ...

Gaj-it Guide to a 3D World Cup | Posted on: 22/05/2010 @ 14:24

With the World Cup less than 4-weeks away we thought we would give you a heads-up on how and where you might be able to enjoy the South African World Cup in full 3D glory for the first time. Skysports have been at the forefront of the 3D … [visit site to read more] Gadget Gift Ideas If [...]Gaj-it Guide to a 3D World Cup is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech News, Reviews and Shopping Site - ...

SUSE Linux Is Hooking Up With Btrfs Too | Posted on: 22/05/2010 @ 14:24

Fedora was the first tier-one Linux distribution shipping with support for optionally installing to a Btrfs file-system for the past year, but in recent weeks the adoption rate of Btrfs looks like it will be quickly rising. Fedora 13 is extending the Btrfs support to offer system rollback support by where a file-system snapshot is created via Btrfs each time a yum transaction takes place. Red Hat ...

The First DRM Pull Request For Linux 2.6.35 Kernel | Posted on: 22/05/2010 @ 14:24

The Linux 2.6.34 kernel was released only three days ago, but David Airlie has emailed Linus Torvalds and the Linux Kernel Mailing List with the first DRM pull request for the Linux 2.6.35 kernel...

Is Arch Linux Really Faster Than Ubuntu? | Posted on: 22/05/2010 @ 14:24

Often when we are preparing for cross-distribution comparisons or benchmarks of different operating systems (like our recent Mac OS X 10.6 vs. Windows 7 vs. Ubuntu 10.04 benchmarks) we are often asked to include Arch Linux in the mix. This is usually on the basis of including a rolling-release distribution to provide a performance look at a constantly evolving distribution with many of the most ...

Gallium3D Anti-Aliasing (MSAA) Is Going In | Posted on: 22/05/2010 @ 14:24

VMware's Roland Scheidegger has announced he soon will be merging gallium-msaa to Mesa master soon, which will put this branch into the mainline Mesa code-base in time for the Mesa 7.9 release in the coming months...

Intel Core 2, Core i7 Optimizations For GCC 4.6 | Posted on: 22/05/2010 @ 14:24

CodeSourcery, a company that works on GCC for various companies like with Texas Instruments for bringing the GNU Toolchain to new CPUs and also offers their own software development environment, has shared their intentions to provide a new set of GCC optimizations for Intel's Core 2 and Core i7 processors...

Google Opens Up VP8, Launches New Container Format | Posted on: 22/05/2010 @ 14:24

While there has been speculation about it for weeks, Google has announced today from their I/O conference that they have open-sourced the VP8 video codec. VP8 is the video codec that was developed by On2 Technologies and then Google got its hands on it by acquiring the company a few months back. The older On2 VP3 codec is what went on to become the Theora codec. Google has also announced WebM as ...

The Cost Of Running Compiz | Posted on: 22/05/2010 @ 14:24

Earlier this week we published benchmarks comparing Arch Linux and Ubuntu. There were only a few areas where the two Linux distributions actually performed differently with many of their core packages being similar, but one of the areas where the results were vastly different was with the OpenGL performance as Ubuntu uses Compiz by default (when a supported GPU driver is detected) where as Arch ...

The State Of The X.Org Server 1.9 Release | Posted on: 22/05/2010 @ 14:24

Version 1.8 of the X.Org Server was just released at the start of April, but Intel's Keith Packard who's been serving as the release manager called for an even tighter release schedule with X.Org Server 1.9. Keith pushed plans for an August release of X Server 1.9. With that said, to meet that deadline, the merge window for the 1.9 release is closing at the start of June...

Wine 1.2 Reaches Release Candidate State | Posted on: 22/05/2010 @ 14:24

Last week we shared that Wine 1.2 was being prepared for release in June and as part of that the release candidates would start being pushed out next week. Well, it's now that time and the first release candidate of Wine 1.2 is now available...

AROS (The Free AmigaOS) Gets With Gallium3D | Posted on: 22/05/2010 @ 14:24

A $600 bounty came around a while back within the AROS (AROS Research Operating System) community to port Gallium3D and the Nouveau driver to this operating system that is a free software implementation of the AmigaOS 3.1 APIs. This bounty was successful in getting an OpenGL subsystem running on this free AmigaOS alternative via Mesa and Gallium3D and now a 2D architecture is also being ...

Kingston HyperX KHX11000D3K2/4G Dual Channel DDR3 Memory Kit Unboxing Video | Posted on: 22/05/2010 @ 14:24

Today we are unboxing the Patriot Viper Series DDR3 6GB Triple Channel 1600MHz Low Latency Memory Modules. This set of memory is aimed at Core i7 users in mind, with tight timings and lightning fast speed and is manufactured by a very well known brand in the memory business. It comes with stylish blue heatspreaders and is perfect [...]

AMD Athlon II X2 255 Dual Core AM3 Processor Video Review | Posted on: 22/05/2010 @ 14:24

Today we are looking at the AMD Athlon II X2 255 Dual Core AM3 Processor. This particlar processor uses AMD’s latest 45nm technology, has a low wattage rating of 65watts and operates using a dual core setup running at 3.1GHz. It falls under the Athlon II X2 set of CPU’s and is amazing value for money. Discuss [...]

Kingston HyperX KHX11000D3K2/4G Dual Channel DDR3 Memory Video Review | Posted on: 22/05/2010 @ 14:24

Today we are looking at the Kingston HyperX KHX11000D3K2/4G Dual Channel DDR3 Memory. This particlar set of memory consists of 2×2gb memory modules operating at a speed of 1375MHz with timings of 9-9-9-24 at 1. 6v. It is made by one of the biggest companies in the market and comes with a lifetime warranty. Discuss in forums Product [...]

Club 3D to the rescue! | Posted on: 22/05/2010 @ 14:24

Club 3D have officially announced that its GTX 400 series cards are to be released very soon. With this not being a moment to late we should start seeing the GTX480 and GTX470 cards jump up in availability very soon. Many of Club 3D’s rival companies have already announced their cards but are no where [...]

AMD Athlon II X2 255 Competition Winner – Matt AKA razor1979 | Posted on: 22/05/2010 @ 14:24

Would just like to say congratulations to the winner of the AMD Athlon II X2 255 processor. We had a lot of entrants and a winner was picked at random. The winner is: Matt AKA razor1979 Congratulations, and remember to check back for a new competition soon. Congratulations once again and i hope you enjoy the AMD Athlon II [...]

AMD Phenom II X4 960T cancelled for retail/e-tail | Posted on: 22/05/2010 @ 14:24

AMD has notified the press that its Phenom II X4 960T, which is known for its ability to unlock to a fully fledged six core processor , will not reach retail/on-line stores,  however it will still be available as an OEM- only part. The dream of having a six core 45nm thuban-based CPU for the same [...]

AMD Phenom II X4 960T not cancelled after all | Posted on: 22/05/2010 @ 14:24

Good news people the chip that was apparently cancelled is in fact, not cancelled. The Phenom II X4 960T is only going to be delayed and not completely cancelled. Our sources were not clear on what date the chip would be appearing in retail/on-line stores but were pretty sure that it would come eventually. As you may [...]

HIS Radeon HD 5570 1GB Graphics Card Video Review | Posted on: 22/05/2010 @ 14:24

Today we are looking at the HIS Radeon HD 5570 1GB Graphics Card. It is a card which uses little to no power and is aimed mainly at the HTPC market and low end gaming market too. It supports the latest technologies including DirectX 11, ATI Eyefinity and ATI Stream technology. Discuss in forums Product Page Supplied by HIS Watch [...]

Logitech G15 Gaming Keyboard Unboxing Video | Posted on: 22/05/2010 @ 14:24

Today we are unboxing the Logitech G15 Gaming Keyboard. The box gives clear and concise information on the keyboard, including plenty of product shots and listing the main features, box contents and minimum specifications. This is a keyboard from one of the leading manufacturer’s in the business, sporting a LCD panel and programmable macro keys for easy [...]

AMD Athlon II X3 440 Tri-Core Processor Video Review | Posted on: 22/05/2010 @ 14:24

Today we are looking at the AMD Athlon II X3 440 Tri-Core AM3 Processor. It is one of the latest processor from AMD, is part of the Athlon II X3 processors, and features 3 cores totalling 3GHz and uses the latest 45nm technology from AMD. The TDP on this CPU is 95w Discuss in forums Product Page Supplied by AMD Images eTeknix.com Rating We [...]

Arctic Cooling E352 | Posted on: 22/05/2010 @ 14:24

Arctic Cooling's wooden in-ears are put to the test. Dubbed E352 these in-ears are closely related to the E361s which we recently had the pleasure of testing. For a budget of only about $50 you get solid sound quality coupled with a nice finish.

Thermaltake Luxa2 LM200 | Posted on: 22/05/2010 @ 14:24

The LM200 is the middle child of Thermaltake's Luxa2 series of high-end HTPC enclosures. While the LM100 Mini offers a compact size along with a PSU and hefty price tag and the LM300 goes all out with space for a full size ATX board, the LM200 can hold a mATX unit and seems to hit the sweet spot on price / performance as well.

Team Group Diamond 4GB | Posted on: 22/05/2010 @ 14:24

The Team Group Diamond is compact, available in multiple colors, packs up to 16 GB and comes with a very affordable price tag - even though the name may suggest otherwise. We take a look to see if the tiny flash drive shines and sparkles or if any imperfections overshadow the joy of using the drive.

Zalman ZM-M215W 3D Monitor | Posted on: 22/05/2010 @ 14:24

The ZM-M215W is the part of the newest line-up of 3D monitors by Zalman. Instead of plucking down hundreds of dollars on NVIDIA shutter glasses and being bound to NVIDIA GPUs, you can pluck down hundreds over a normal 2D monitor of the similar size, but be free from the shackles, allowed to use any GPU of your choice. Is that still worth it? We put on the glasses and take a really close look.

ASUS HD 5870 Matrix Platinum 2 GB | Posted on: 22/05/2010 @ 14:24

The ASUS HD 5870 Matrix Platinum is clearly engineered for maximum overclocking. It has 2 GB of fast GDDR5 memory and features software voltage control for three voltages. One unique feature is that the ASUS iTracker 2 sofware can put your changed settings into the BIOS so you won't have to worry about OC software anymore.

Noctua NH-C12P SE14 | Posted on: 22/05/2010 @ 14:24

Noctua has taken the high performance NH-C12P, which already offers excellent performance, and added a 140 mm fan. Noise level are still at a minimum and push the envelope in silent high performance cooling for modern processors. They all say size matters - let's see if that holds true with the NH-C12P SE14 as well.

AMD Phenom II X6 1090T 3.20 GHz | Posted on: 22/05/2010 @ 14:24

After a long period of scaling down its processors both in price and performance, AMD finally got some fresh reinforcements to continue the fight with Intel. The new Phenom II X6 1090T and its 3.20 GHz clocked six cores, aim to take AMD to new heights, where Intel's Core i7 processors were untouchable until now.

Palit GeForce GTX 470 Dual Fan | Posted on: 22/05/2010 @ 14:24

Palit's GeForce GTX 470 is one of the GTX 470 versions that comes with a custom PCB design and non-reference thermal solution. Since the card is $20 cheaper than the reference design we take a close look to find out whether Palit cheaped out on their card or if it's worthy for consideration.

Gigabyte GA-X58A-UD3R Motherboard Review | Posted on: 22/05/2010 @ 14:24

Gigabyte trims the fat from its latest Core i7 board, but leaves in USB 3 and SATA 6Gbps.

Sapphire Radeon HD 5970 4GB Toxic Review | Posted on: 22/05/2010 @ 14:24

The fastest graphics card in the world, and it's actually pleasant to live with too.

NZXT Hades Case Review | Posted on: 22/05/2010 @ 14:24

Is this sub-£60 case with built-in fan control a bargain or a box of fail?

Asus Rampage III Extreme Motherboard Review | Posted on: 22/05/2010 @ 14:24

We take a look at Asus’ third attempt at an extreme overclocking Core i7 motherboard.

ViewSonic VX2739WM Monitor Review | Posted on: 22/05/2010 @ 14:24

This 27in panel has a 1ms response time, but can it keep up with the similarly-sized Dell U2711?

Danamics LMX Superleggera Cooler Review | Posted on: 22/05/2010 @ 14:24

Cooling your CPU with liquid metal sound like something from Hollywood? Think again.

ECS H55H-I mini-ITX Motherboard Review | Posted on: 22/05/2010 @ 14:24

We review ECS' own cheap and cheerful mini-ITX H55 motherboard for Intel LGA1156 CPUs.

Graphics Card Coolers Investigated | Posted on: 22/05/2010 @ 14:24

We put 11 third-party graphics card coolers to the test to see which, if any, is worth buying.

Razer Imperator Gaming Mouse Review | Posted on: 22/05/2010 @ 14:24

Adjustable thumb button positioning enhance the comfort of this excellent gaming mouse.

Akasa Venom CPU Cooler Review | Posted on: 22/05/2010 @ 14:24

Akasa's latest cooler is made for overclocking and high-end cooling. Does it deliver?

Galaxy GeForce GTX 470 GC Video Card | Posted on: 22/05/2010 @ 14:24

ViewSonic VPC190 All in One Desktop Computer | Posted on: 22/05/2010 @ 14:24

Proware EPICa Series EN-T800 SAS NAS | Posted on: 22/05/2010 @ 14:23

GIGABYTE Radeon HD 5870 1GB Super Overclock Video Card Overclocked Higher | Posted on: 22/05/2010 @ 14:23

Four-way Gaming Mouse Roundup: G9X, XAI, Abyssus and SideWinder X8 | Posted on: 22/05/2010 @ 14:23

Galaxy GeForce GTX 470 GC Overclocking | Posted on: 22/05/2010 @ 14:23

Crucial RealSSD C300 128GB Solid State Drive | Posted on: 22/05/2010 @ 14:23

Sapphire Radeon HD 5870 2GB Vapor-X Video Card | Posted on: 22/05/2010 @ 14:23

Kingston HyperX PC3-19200 (2400MHz) 4GB Kit | Posted on: 22/05/2010 @ 14:23

OCZ Vertex 2 100GB Solid State Drive | Posted on: 22/05/2010 @ 14:23

Camangi WebStation Android Tablet PC | Posted on: 22/05/2010 @ 14:23

Tablet PCs aren't anything new, but with the launch of the iPad the buzz is definitely strong these days. Camangi offers a tablet PC that first made its debut late in 2009, and after a bit of refinement was relaunched in the spring of 2010. This review is going to take a look at the "new and improved" Camangi WebStation 7" Android based tablet PC.

OCZ Technology Solid 2 60GB Solid State Drive | Posted on: 22/05/2010 @ 14:23

OCZ Technology has been in the SSD market since the beginning, offering a wide range of performance and capacity products for both the value and performance conscious user. This review is going to focus on the OCZ Technology Solid 2 60GB solid state drive; a new SSD marketed and priced for the mainstream audience.

CaseAppeal AV8 Custom Computer Case | Posted on: 22/05/2010 @ 14:22

You want a custom computer case really bad but you do not either have the time or means to make one, then what do you? Well guess what you are in luck! The guys over at Case Appeal have some really cool looking custom cases that you can choose from and and even customize.

NZXT Premium Cables | Posted on: 22/05/2010 @ 14:22

NZXT, a recognized leader in enthusiast computing, asks the question, "Ask not what your cabling can do for you.... but what you can do for your cables!" by introducing the Premium Cable line of power supply extensions. How well do these work? Are they worth your hard earned dollars? Read on and find out....

ASUS Sabertooth 55i Motherboard Review | Posted on: 22/05/2010 @ 14:22

When it comes time to make a motherboard purchase, one of the first names that comes to mind is Asus. Having been in the business of making quality motherboard for years. Asus knows what it takes to produce a quality driven product that produces the performance that we enthusiasts require on a daily basis. With the success of the ROG (Republic of Gamers) series of motherboards, Asus has added to ...

ModNation Racers - PS3 | Posted on: 22/05/2010 @ 14:22

Create and share in the PlayStation 3's answer to Mario Kart.

Splinter Cell Conviction - PC | Posted on: 22/05/2010 @ 14:22

Splinter Cell Conviction arms you with the lethal skills of an elite operative, and invites you into a dangerous world where justice means making your own rules.

3D Dot Game Heroes - PS3 | Posted on: 22/05/2010 @ 14:22

Oozing with 8-bit goodness, 3D Dot Game Heroes sees players transported back to the golden age of gaming.

Alan Wake - Xbox 360 | Posted on: 22/05/2010 @ 14:22

Resident Evil meets Alone In the Dark in Remedy's Stephen King inspired horror adventure.

Corsair Obsidian Series 700D: more than a case of déjà vu? | Posted on: 22/05/2010 @ 14:22

Looking to spend up to £200 on a high-end chassis? We find out if Corsair's second Obsidian is worthy of consideration.

Grand Theft Auto: Episodes From Liberty City - PC, PS3 | Posted on: 22/05/2010 @ 14:22

Two standalone adventures on one disc -The definitive verdict on Lost and Damned and The Ballad of Gay Tony.

SKATE 3 - Xbox 360 | Posted on: 22/05/2010 @ 14:22

Skate 3 shifts focus by bringing in a host of new team-based game modes.

The LG GW620: its first Android smartphone | Posted on: 22/05/2010 @ 14:22

The Korean electronics giant was late to the Android party so it needed to get it right straight away…

ASUS Crosshair IV Formula AM3 - Thuban's best friend? | Posted on: 22/05/2010 @ 14:22

ASUS goes for the 890FX jugular with the well-endowed Crosshair IV Formula. We take a look.

Split/Second Velocity - Xbox 360, PS3 | Posted on: 22/05/2010 @ 14:22

It's explosive, it's fast, but is it any good? Join us as we take Black Rock Studio's arcade racer for a spin.

Rockford Fosgate Punch Plugs Earphones Review | Posted on: 22/05/2010 @ 14:22

The Rockford Fosgate name should undoubtedly invoke some hi-fi connotations in anyone familiar in the slightest with aftermarket car audio. Today, however, we are taking a closer look at their new Punch Plugs in-ear earphones. Rockford Fosgate's Punch Plugs target the vast and fast-paced market of portable audio accessories and are tasked with introducing the Rockford Fosgate name to an entirely ...

Zaward Vapor 120 CPU Cooler Review | Posted on: 22/05/2010 @ 14:22

Can this CPU cooler from Zaward compete with the big boys from Zalman, Thermaltake, Noctua, etc.?

Sleek Audio SA1 Earphones Review | Posted on: 22/05/2010 @ 14:22

Sleek Audio has packed a number of features into the SA1 that you normally don't find on sub-$100 earphones. The first is the tunable acoustics "VQ" system, the second is a Siam rosewood finish for the housings and the third is the seamless Kleer wireless integration. How does the first sub-$100 offering from Sleek Audio compare in the crowded earphones market?

Thermaltake Element G ATX Mid Tower Case | Posted on: 22/05/2010 @ 14:22

Colorful Lights and Just Right! We are taking a look at the Thermaltake Element G ATX mid tower case today that is one of the high-end cases available today. It's not as big as the Element S but it still has lots of room and also has a nice touch of color with the TouchColor LED fans. It is a mid tower case with some very cool features. Read more... ...

Cooler Master NotePal ErgoStand Notebook Cooler | Posted on: 22/05/2010 @ 14:22

Awesome Cooler-Stand-USB Hub! Have you ever used those monitor stands for your laptop at work? Yes, I have until I got the chance to try this Cooler Master NotePal ErgoStand notebook cooler. It is a notebook cooler and stand in one with a four port USB 2.0 hub built-in as a bonus. It also has clips on the back so you can manage your cables a little better too. Read more... ...

OCZ Vertex 2 100GB | Posted on: 21/05/2010 @ 12:56

OCZ has an extensive SSD lineup and today we look at the SandForce-based OCZ Vertex 2, in what appears to be a promising successor to the popular Vertex. But how fast is it? Oh, it's fast alright. Looks like there's a new king on the dragstrip.

How to Optimize Windows 7 on Your Netbook | Posted on: 20/05/2010 @ 5:16

Bridging the gap between tiny and not too functional smartphones and sizeable notebook computers, netbooks have suddenly turned interesting to those that needed full multimedia capabilities of a PC in a smaller packaging. It’s been nearly three years since the first netbooks appeared, with 60 million being sold since. Modest hardware, the need for the best autonomy possible and a lower price of ...

In Win Diva Swarovski Crystal Case Review @ Tweaknews | Posted on: 20/05/2010 @ 3:08

The ability to use 2.5" and 3.5" drives as well as a full size optical drive make it a versatile chassis, and the feminine styling of the exterior will appeal to women in the market for a case designed with them in mind.

AquaComputer AquagratiX 5870 GPU Water Block | Posted on: 19/05/2010 @ 10:40

The AquaComputer RV870 is a full coverage GPU water block in their popular AquagratiX lineup for the ATI Radeon 5870. The 5870 has proven very popular with gamers and overclocking enthusiasts alike; there’s nothing like a full coverage water block to keep things running cool and quiet at top speeds. Let's find out how well this sleek block performs.

Gigabyte HD5870 SOC Video Card | Posted on: 19/05/2010 @ 9:06

When intense gaming action demands absolute attention, the last thing anybody wants is noise distracting them. Gigabyte's Radeon HD 5870 Super Over Clock delivers top-level graphics performance for DirectX-11 video games with an 950MHz overclocked Cypress-XT GPU, and thanks to twin 80mm cooling fans this GV-R587SO-1GD model keeps noise whisper quiet. Priced at $500, the Gigabyte HD5870 SOC ...

Metronic Zapbox T2 Freeview HD | Posted on: 19/05/2010 @ 0:24

With the much warned and anticipated "digital switchover" being rolled out soon the world over, people are looking to pickup digital TV boxes; if they didn't have one already. While there are subscription packages available, one other option is a freeview box allowing for a wider selection of digital channels, with no monthly charge. One such box is the Metronic Zapbox which coes with its own ...

MSI 890FXA-GD70 | Posted on: 18/05/2010 @ 9:38

MSI's latest foray into the USB 3.0 and SATA 6G market is with their premium AM3 board, the 890FXA-GD70. This new board looks to build upon the success of MSI's recent product offerings, bringing some enthusiast features into the mix through the 890FX chipset to the Phenom faithful.

Noctua NH-D14 CPU Cooler Review @ Tweaknews | Posted on: 18/05/2010 @ 4:12

Noctua's new NH-D14 is a huge cooler, both in physical size and performance. With two included fans, a feature rich accessory package including ULNA fan speed reducers, a screwdriver and an enameled metal case badge, the NH-D14 would seem to be a dream product for the enthusiast/overclockers among us.

Eagle Tech Arion 2.1 Soundstage Speakers | Posted on: 17/05/2010 @ 12:58

The Eagle Tech Arion 2.1 Soundstage speakers are a modest, budget set of PC audio goodness, coming with 100W and aimed at the home user and gamer on a budget. Having a very sleek aesthetic also lends to the appeal, but the real test is how they perform when playing your favourite movies, music, and video games.

Antec ISK 310-150 Mini-ITX Desktop Case | Posted on: 17/05/2010 @ 6:11

If you´re looking for a Mini-ITX computer case for your new "high-efficiency" platform the Antec ISK 310-150 might be the right product for your needs. In 2009, some Mini-ITX motherboards were launched based on the Intel Atom platform. Antec quickly response was the ISK 300-65. At this moment, many other brands like Zotac, ECS, ASUS or even ASRock have taken the Mini-ITX market and expanded it ...

Sapphire Pure Mini 785G AM3: Multimedia Mobo of Decent Performance | Posted on: 17/05/2010 @ 6:05

The demand for PCs packing low power consumption and solid performance is hardly in decline. Intel struck big time with their Atom platform. However, although it had solid CPU power, sufficient for most everyday office tasks, the graphics system wasn’t truly able to provide full multimedia enjoyment. The “inheritor” in the form of Nvidia’s ION platform rectified this drawback, but CPU ...

Cooler Master HAF 932 AMD Edition Case Review @ Tweaknews | Posted on: 15/05/2010 @ 12:19

Hardcore AMD aficionados should find Cooler Master's limited edition HAF 932 chassis hard to resist, and with good reason. Thanks to its front panel treatment and side window graphic, this chassis has a very distinctive look and brings with it the proven performance and features of the very popular original HAF 932.

Razer Imperator | Posted on: 15/05/2010 @ 0:51

Razer are one of those big companies that have been in the gaming peripheral market for quite a long stretch, so it's always with some excitement that we crack open a box of one of their latest products. The one we're taking a look at today is the Imperator gaming mouse which features a very sleek and comfortable looking design, aimed at both the claw grip user as well as the palm approach. Let's ...

ECS H57H-MUS | Posted on: 14/05/2010 @ 11:24

The ECS H57H-MUS is a micro ATX motherboard that offers respectable features such as SATA 6G and USB 3.0 for value-conscious consumers. Sporting a wide array of video connection ports and a reported launch price of approximately $150 or so, the H57H-MUS looks to be a nice option for LGA1156 value seekers.

PowerColor Go! Green Radeon HD5670 Review | Posted on: 13/05/2010 @ 11:11

For the environmentally, economically and otherwise interested parties, PowerColor has introduced a new line of graphics cards under the "Go! Green" banner. These cards aim to reduce power consumption by half while still competing with and beating the competition. Benchmark Reviews has obtained the AX5670 1GBD5-NS3H which has been modified from the HD 5670 reference design to include an extra ...

CoolIT Freezone Elite v2 | Posted on: 13/05/2010 @ 11:10

CoolIT has released an update of the Freezone Elite, the v2. It is aptly called a revision since the design has not been overhauled; it’s more of an evolution and includes tweaking in specific areas. The TEC technology is still the same, and the overall setup generally remains unchanged as well, but there are a few minor changes. So, what improvements are found in the v2 and how is the cooling ...

AMD Athlon II X4 640 | Posted on: 12/05/2010 @ 10:19

With six new Athlon II chips, AMD is keeping relentless in their attack on mid to lower end Intel lineup. For review, we've got the Athlon II X4 640. By specs, it's awfully familiar. It's essentially an Athlon II X4 635, just clocked up 100MHz. As you'll soon see during our overclocking sessions, these Athlon II chips have some serious overhead potential, so let's dive right in and get this chip ...

Kingston HyperX LoVo: Low Voltages, High Clocks | Posted on: 12/05/2010 @ 7:08

Kingston, as one of the leading memory manufacturers, presented a new Low Voltage memory series with high clocks. Unlike standard DDR3 memories, working at 1.5 V, the memory sticks from this series have a lower voltage of 1.25 or 1.35 V. All models in this LoVo (shortened from Low Voltage) series also belong to the HyperX series, which should guarantee good overclockability. The low voltage ...

AMD Phenom II X6 1090T Black Edition CPU | Posted on: 11/05/2010 @ 16:56

Intel might have been the first to hit the desktop market with a six-core CPU, but while their ultra-expensive Extreme Edition might be the fastest CPU money can buy, not many people boast the kind of outlay to be able to afford it. Enter AMD, who have now launched their own pair of six-core CPUs with a far more reasonable price point in mind - Today, we examine their flagship Phenom II X6 1090T ...

Zotac GeForce GTX-480 Fermi Video Card Review | Posted on: 11/05/2010 @ 12:05

The Zotac GeForce GTX-480 is based on the same reference design that debuted on 26 March 2010, but this retail kit (ZT-40101-10P) differs in all of the ways that matter most: power consumption is lower, resulting in reduced heat output and silenced fan noise. Priced at $499, the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 480 empowers DirectX-11 video games to deliver unmatched geometric realism. In this article ...

AMD Athlon-II X3-445 CPU Review | Posted on: 11/05/2010 @ 12:04

Back in October of last year, Athlon introduced its first Athlon II X3 triple-core processors, the 425 and 435. Working with the less than perfect yields from the Deneb and Propus dies, the Rana die was born. As yields improve, the processors can become more stable at higher clock speeds. In January 2010, the Athlon-II X3-440 was released; a 100MHz speed bump on the X3-435 processor. Now AMD ...

NoLimitZZZ Blobo Motion Controller | Posted on: 11/05/2010 @ 2:41

During our recent visit to the Gadget Show Live one of the companies we talked to was NoLimitZZZ who detailed a product they'd put together that they touted as some sort of Wii killer. Called the Blobo (blob-oh) it's a PC enabled motion controller which hooks up wirelessly to play several Wii-Fit, Wii-Sports inspired games. There's running, jumping, basketball, bowling and more. Let's see how we ...

Intel Core i7 980X: Just Before Sandy Bridge | Posted on: 10/05/2010 @ 6:02

In the beginning of 2010, Intel presented their first CPUs manufactured in 32 nm lithography, therefore beginning the Tick phase. This refers to Intel’s development model, called Tick-Tock, designating two phases in development. The Tick phase means presenting a new manufacturing process developed on current architecture, whereas the following Tock phase means that Intel presents a completely ...

NextBase 3-in-1: TV in the Car | Posted on: 10/05/2010 @ 0:50

NextBase may not be a familiar name to some of our readers, but it’s considered one of the most reputable portable DVD player manufacturers worldwide. The fact that Porsche uses NextBase OEM players as a factory-default solution for some of its models, and that Setra and a few additional touring bus manufacturers use NextBase solutions for distributing film content for long bus journeys, speaks ...

Cooler Master 690 II: Inheriting The Best | Posted on: 08/05/2010 @ 4:41

Cooler Master is definitely on an offensive lately, they’ve even expanded to new market segments. But today, we’re sticking to what is traditionally their territory - a new revision of one of their most successful enclosure models. We’re talking about 690 II Advanced, the successor of the extremely popular 690. Just like its predecessor, the tested model remained within the confines of the ...

Creative World of Warcraft Headset Review @ Tweaknews | Posted on: 08/05/2010 @ 3:55

This headset is a worthy addition to any WoW fan's gaming arsenal. There's a lot going for it including excellent sound quality, a comfortable fit, and reliable wireless connectivity. It's quite a stylish piece of equipment, too. The glowing ear cups with interchangeable Horde and Alliance lenses are fun to customize with different colors and show off to friends.

ASUS Crosshair IV Extreme: First look in pictures | Posted on: 07/05/2010 @ 17:42

Recent weeks have seen ASUS launch their latest Republic of Gamers board for AMD users, the Crosshair IV Formula. So, what's next on this part of their road map? The answer is the ultra high-end Crosshair IV Extreme, which brings with it some exciting firsts for ASUS - They've kindly supplied us with a bundle of images to show off what this forthcoming motherboard has to offer, so we've taken a ...

ASUS Crosshair IV Formula | Posted on: 07/05/2010 @ 11:41

Featuring the new AMD 890FX chipset, the ASUS Crosshair IV Formula looks to bring a litany of impressive features and performance to the Phenom faithful. Let's take a closer look at this new motherboard and see just what it can do on a flagship hex-core chip.

Zalman CNPS10X Performa Cooler Review @ Tweaknews | Posted on: 07/05/2010 @ 0:25

Throughout the reviewing and testing, there wasn't really a whole lot I could pick as a problem with this cooler. It's cheap, quiet, cost effective, built well and best of all, it performs just like any other premier coolers I have tested on the market.

Thermaltake BlacX Hard Drive Docking System | Posted on: 06/05/2010 @ 19:24

Thermaltake keeps on cranking out new and innovative products as of late and the new BlacX Duet hard drive docking station continues this new product onslaught. Since it’s beginning in 1999 Thermaltake has rapidly become one of the industry leaders in cooling products, cases, power supplies, and a host of other computer accessories. Headquartered in Taiwan, Thermaltake also has global offices ...

Thermaltake Frio | Posted on: 06/05/2010 @ 19:20

Thermaltake needs no introduction to most of you, they have been around since 1999 providing a wide range of computer products. From their initial offering of CPU coolers, Thermaltake has blossomed into a company providing a wide range of products. Thermaltake’s current product offerings include computer cases, power supplies, hard drive enclosures, hard drive docking stations, water cooling ...

ASUS Xonar Essence ST | Posted on: 06/05/2010 @ 19:18

Sound cards: an industry that has long been dominated by the likes of Creative; with their Sound Blaster series of add-on devices. One could say that using the aforementioned company products is a ‘mixed’ bag as they blessed us with decent voice synthesis to replace the old Adlib cards. Since then Creative has dominated the market with a slowly increasing line of products. However the other ...

Win a XSPC RASA Water Block | Posted on: 06/05/2010 @ 19:15

Celebrating, the release of the NEW CPU Rasa CPU water block. XSPC and Overclockerstech are pleased to announce the opening of a new contest. The prize will be the aforementioned product. If you do not win all is not lost as we have forty codes entitling the bearer to as cool ten percent off the total cost of the Rasa CPU block

StarTech USB 3.0 to SATA 2.5"/3.5" hard drive docking station | Posted on: 06/05/2010 @ 16:41

After looking at a USB 3.0 controller card from StarTech yesterday, today we look at a device that you can plug into it - Namely StarTech's USB 3.0 to SATA hard drive docking station, complete with support for both 2.5" and 3.5" drives.

Sapphire Radeon 5550 Ultimate | Posted on: 06/05/2010 @ 11:37

The Sapphire Radeon 5550 Ultimate is a low-power, passively cooled, budget graphics card, marketed to consumers who may be interested in something for their HTPC or the occasional foray into some light gaming. It's almost the baby of the 5000 series Radeon cards, with the 5450 sitting one rung lower, but continues to attempt to offer good value for those people with a very moderate budget.

12GB Crucial DDR3 Memory Kit Review | Posted on: 06/05/2010 @ 7:20

It's always better to have and not need, than to need and not have. This Golden Rule applies to computer system memory as much as the other aspects in life, and having more RAM than your PC needs can only help matters. Multimedia editors require large amounts of memory to keep their encoding tasks moving at top-speed, otherwise the PC's much slower storage drive is called into play. Crucial ...

Arctic Sound E352 | Posted on: 05/05/2010 @ 22:27

Today we are looking at the Artic Sound E352 ear phones. Artic Sound is a subsidiary of the well-known Artic Cooling company and specifies itself in audio products, which the name already suggests. The E352 are aimed at the audiophile, offering quality sound, a good look and a nice product package and are part of a lager series of Artic Sound products, with a starting price of $42.20 for the ...

StarTech 2-port PCI Express USB 3.0 controller | Posted on: 05/05/2010 @ 16:39

Are you looking to add USB 3.0 support to your system without breaking the bank on a new motherboard? StarTech might have just the answer for your needs with their 2-port PCI Express USB 3.0 controller, using NEC's popular chip to provide a couple of ports for anyone with a spare PCI Express 1x slot.

Core i7 CPU Water Block Roundup | Posted on: 05/05/2010 @ 11:23

Looking for the top CPU water block on the market? We set out with a mission to take several of the best CPU water blocks on the market and evaluate them after close inspection. Aesthetics, cost, quality, and performance are all important criteria, so we’ll pit them head to head and see which is victorious.

NZXT Cases Storming In: Lexa S & Gamma | Posted on: 05/05/2010 @ 5:21

The market has obviously turned interesting for NZXT, since we’ve received another two enclosure models from this company, apart from the two we’ve already reviewed, belonging to different price ranges. The first tested model belongs to a somewhat more expensive Crafted series and goes under the Lexa S name, while the other model comes from the Classic series and is simply named Gamma…

Review: MSI Wind U160 | Posted on: 05/05/2010 @ 1:35

Originally started as a motherboard and graphics card manufacturer in 1986, MSI has since branched out into the laptop and netbook market. The Wind U160 is an excellent machine which ticks all the right boxes and excels when it comes to portability. The netbook boasts a fantastic battery life of 518 minutes, keeping you productive on the road for over eight hours. This provides you with a lot of ...

Review: Samsung N220 | Posted on: 05/05/2010 @ 1:35

Samsung has released a large number of netbooks to critical acclaim and we're often impressed by the quality on offer, although some models have been hampered by a disappointing battery life. The N220 succeeds in addressing this issue and the result is a highly usable and portable machine. The design is stylish and features very little Samsung branding – a massive reduction from the branding ...

WD Elements Desktop 500 GB Hard Disk Test / Review | Posted on: 05/05/2010 @ 1:35

LaCie 160GB Mobile Disk Review | Posted on: 05/05/2010 @ 1:35

Spire HandyBook 2.5" External HDD Case Review | Posted on: 05/05/2010 @ 1:35

VIZO Ares II Dual 2.5" SATA Drive Rack Review | Posted on: 05/05/2010 @ 1:35

takeMS mem.line mobile HDD Review | Posted on: 05/05/2010 @ 1:35

PEAK III FLASH DRIVE 16GB Review | Posted on: 05/05/2010 @ 1:35

VIZO Armada II RAM Cooler Review | Posted on: 05/05/2010 @ 1:34

takeMS 4GB DDR3 1600 Highend Review | Posted on: 05/05/2010 @ 1:34

Review of Icy Box IB-318STU3-B USB3 HDD enclosure | Posted on: 05/05/2010 @ 1:34

Today I will be reviewing an external HDD enclosure from Icy Box called “IB-318STU3-B” (wonderful name). It has a USB 3.0 interface which should boost the data transfer speeds significantly, at least according to the specs. INTRODUCTION Only months ago, the third revision of the USB standard appeared. I’ve seen it called both “USB 3.0” and “USB [...]

Lenovo F1 2010 Garage Tour with Vodafone McLaren Mercedes F1 | Posted on: 05/05/2010 @ 1:34

As a member of the Lenovo Blogger Advisory Council (LBAC) – I was extended the invitation to join the Garage Tour at our Sepang F1 Circuit, to explore how Lenovo computing solutions are used by the Vodafone McLaren Mercedes (VMM) Formula 1 team. A Brief Introduction Lenovo announced its sponsorship to (VMM) F1 team back in 2009 [...]

Canon EOS 550D and 500D Digital SLR Camera Review | Posted on: 05/05/2010 @ 1:34

I have the EOS 500D with me for quite a while already but just before I decided to publish the review, news came about of the EOS 550D – so instead of an EOS 500D review, I thought I’d do a review of both of them with some comparison done. This article was made [...]

Command & Conquer 4 : Tiberium Twilight Game Review | Posted on: 05/05/2010 @ 1:34

goldfries rated it   It was bad enough that I thought of awarding it 3 / 10 but today, some shit happened and I’ve decided to award it only 0.5 / 10. Yes, it’s horrible. It’s a shame to the C&C franchise, considering this is supposed to be the most anticipated ending for a game that started [...]

Intel Pentium G6950 Processor Review | Posted on: 05/05/2010 @ 1:34

The one and only Pentium range processor for the LGA1156, the G6950 costs about RM 320 but is it worth the price? The Processor Here’s the CPU-Z capture of the processor. Here’s the CPU-Z capture of the processor on overclock, rather than my usual 20% overclock, I decided to try the 33% overclock to see how it fares [...]

Cooler Master Hyper TX3 Heatsink Review | Posted on: 05/05/2010 @ 1:34

I was looking for a cheap 3rd party heatsink and this was what I decided to buy. The Heatsink Nowadays all heatsinks look similar. The usual heatpipe + fins + fan. Various accessories – fan, clips and mounts for various socket. The product site categorizes it as LGA1156 cooler but in reality it has flexible mountings for [...]

Phishing III – Avoid Fraud by Knowing The Basics | Posted on: 05/05/2010 @ 1:34

My 3rd article on phishing – I thought of doing a 3rd one on this matter because I just came by another interesting case of phishing. While the previous cases involve FEAR, this new one preys on the GREED of people. Greed, Not a good thing I’m just some of you have friends who receive products for [...]

Workshops, Seminars and Talks | Posted on: 05/05/2010 @ 1:34

Newbies in the world of photography are often unaware of beneficial workshops, seminars and talks, let alone understand the importance of attending them. A Source of Many Things Workshops? Seminars? Talks? Courses? Regardless of how the session was classified – it always involves a speaker (the person) and quite often involves a demo or even a hands-on [...]

Dell Inspiron 15 (1564 with Core i5 540M Processor) Notebook Review | Posted on: 05/05/2010 @ 1:34

The new Dell Inspiron 15 was one of the best notebooks I’ve used, it’s certainly not something you’d recommend for size and weight but take a look, this could be the one for you! This review was made possible by Dell Malaysia The Appearance The unit comes with the usual Dell Inspiron glossy top. It’s huge actually. Look at [...]

Samsung LN46B550 46inch LCD TV | Posted on: 05/05/2010 @ 1:34

The year 2010 is upon us and that means out with the old and in with the new. As new TVs begin to hit the market, we'll be seeing more sales and markdowns on older 2009 models. How does that make us feel about the Samsung 46B550? Let's find out!

Technocel T360 Bluetooth Headset | Posted on: 05/05/2010 @ 1:34

Bluetooth headsets are becoming a very common accessory. Recent laws have required drivers to use handsfree devices while chatting on the phone and drive and nothing does it better than a compact bluetooth headset that you can then wear around after you get out of the car without getting strange looks.

Patriot Valkyrie 2 Bay NAS | Posted on: 05/05/2010 @ 1:34

A NAS is handy device to have for anyone with a home network, but often the price of these devices are hard to justify for your own personal use. Patriot has released the Valkyrie 2 Bay NAS, a device that brings a lot of value for not a whole lot of cash.

Corsair Padlock 2 | Posted on: 05/05/2010 @ 1:34

If you've ever been given confidential data that you need to transport, you don't want to fuss around with installing software on each computer to gain access to secure partitions. The Corsair Padlock 2 looks like your ordinary USB drive but access to data is limited by a PIN.

Lite-On eHAU424 External DVD Writer | Posted on: 05/05/2010 @ 1:34

In this day and age of netbooks and laptops without DVD drives, an external writer is a nice accessory to have. Even if you have a DVD drive in your laptop, an external will allow you to burn discs faster. The USB 2.0 interfaced Lite-On eHAU424 has all the speed and features you'd want in an external.

Samsung CLP-770ND Color Laser Printer | Posted on: 05/05/2010 @ 1:34

While Samsung maybe better known for TVs, phones and appliances they have been steadily building their presence in the printing industry. Today we have the new CLP-770ND, their flagship for 2010 with an impressive 33ppm print capability.

This Just In: Zotac's ZBOX HD-ID11 Next Gen ION | Posted on: 05/05/2010 @ 1:34

Two months ago NVIDIA unveiled its next-generation ION GPU. Sporting either 8 or 16 SPs (or CUDA cores if you bleed green), the next-generation ION is strictly a GPU while its predecessor was a chipset with integrated graphics. Designed to be paired with Intel's Pine Trail Atom platform, we should start seeing some next-gen ION machines pop up over the coming months. As we understand it, drivers ...

This Just In: New SSDs from Patriot, OCZ & OWC | Posted on: 05/05/2010 @ 1:34

I had a lot of stuff come in this morning. First the iPad 3G, then Zotac's next-generation ION box and a bunch of NDA'd CPUs. A little earlier in the week however I got a delivery of a few new SSDs that I've been diligently working on. While the point of This Just In was to catalog parts as they come in so you could see what I'm working on, one particular SSD was too interesting to not start ...

Big Bang-XPower: A new MSI motherboard announced | Posted on: 05/05/2010 @ 1:34

Popular motherboard manufacturer MSI has announced  the next weapon in their motherboard arsenal - the MSI Big Bang-XPower. Like other second generation X58 motherboards, the XPower will feature SATA 6G and USB 3.0 teamed up with a slew of overclocking features in order to captivate the enthusiast market.   MSI are keen to promote their new 16-phase CPU VRM and liberal use of long-life ...

This Just In: Seasonic M12 II 620W PSU | Posted on: 05/05/2010 @ 1:34

Seasonic was kind enough to send us a PSU in for our expanding list of testbeds. They shipped us their latest member of the M12 II line: a 620W modular unit. It's got three modular cables for SATA power (9 connectors), two for molex power (6 connectors), two for PCIe (1 x 6-pin + 1 x 6/8-pin) and one for floppy (2 connectors). The unit itself is 80 Plus Bronze certified which means that at ...

The Impact of Spare Area on SandForce, More Capacity At No Performance Loss? | Posted on: 05/05/2010 @ 1:34

No, it’s not the new Indilinx JetStream controller - that’ll be in the second half of the year at the earliest. And it’s definitely not Intel’s 3rd generation X25-M, we won’t see that until Q4. The SSD I posted a teaser of last week is a modified version of OCZ’s Agility 2. The modification? Instead of around 28% of the drive’s NAND set aside as spare area, this version of the ...

Biostar announce the TA890FXE and ‘BIOKING’ | Posted on: 05/05/2010 @ 1:34

Okay, I lied a little.  Biostar announce their new tech as ‘BIO-unlocKING’, a feature on their latest 8xx series motherboard to unlock the quad core Thuban based processors (such as the Phenom II X4 960T) to their hexacore variants.  Biostar cover themselves by noting that not all quad core Thubans will unlock.  This feature will also help with unlockable dual core chips. However, this ...

Corsair add 32GB and 256GB models to their Nova SSD range... | Posted on: 05/05/2010 @ 1:34

Corsair have announced today that they are expanding their Nova SSD range to include both the 32GB and 256GB models.  Using the Indilinx Barefoot™ controller, Corsair is marketing the 32GB model at basic configurations as a boot drive, or high-performance multi-RAID setups, with a modest speed of 195MB/sec read and 75MB/sec write.  The 256GB model, with speeds of 250MB/sec read and 195MB/sec ...

Supermicro to expand their GPU servers to include Fermi-level Tesla | Posted on: 05/05/2010 @ 1:34

Supermicro have launched today their second generation of GPU computing servers, using NVIDIA Tesla 20-series GPUs.  This product line is an upgrade from their first generation servers, and features a 1U server with 2x M2050 Tesla cards; a 4U tower that supports four C2050 Tesla GPUs, three other PCI-E cards, and support for eight hot-swappable 3.5" SAS/SATA drives; and a 2U twin server that ...

Crucial Releases RealSSD C300 Firmware Fix, Bricks More Drives? | Posted on: 05/05/2010 @ 1:34

Back in March I posted an update on my experiences with Crucial's RealSSD C300. In it I pointed out that not only had my review sample apparently bricked itself but I was also able to get the C300 into a state of extremely low performance (~20MB/s) that it could not get out of, even if I TRIMed the whole drive. Crucial discovered the source of the problems and promised a fix in mid April. ...

The Clarkdale Experiment: Mea Culpa | Posted on: 05/05/2010 @ 1:33

Several months ago, I wrote about my little experiment with Clarkdale, where I built a small form factor system, based around a Core i5 661 CPU, an Asus H55 motherboard and a Radeon HD 5850 graphics card. That system also used a pricey, 250GB SSD, which was a little over the top for an otherwise modest system, but the idea was to make it small, quiet and low power. Quite a few people ...

Roccat Sota Mauspad | Posted on: 05/05/2010 @ 1:33

Roccat präsentiert mit dem Sota sein neustes Mousepad, mit demjenigen sich Casual- sowie Pro-Gamern wohl fühlen sollen. Das flexible Mauspad verfügt über eine Hartplastik Oberfläche und eine rutschfeste Unterseite.

Gigabyte P55A-UD7 - Allzweckwaffe | Posted on: 05/05/2010 @ 1:33

Das neue Flagschiff aus der P55-Chipsatz-Serie von Gigabyte hört auf den Namen P55A-UD7. Das Board kommt mit einer 24 Phasen Spannungsversorgung und zwei USB 3.0 Anschlüssen. Weiter soll es auch anhand zahlreicher Overclocking Features überzeugen.

IN WIN BQ656 - Klein und beinahe unsichtbar | Posted on: 05/05/2010 @ 1:33

Mit dem BQ656 präsentiert IN WIN ein sehr schönes Small Form Faktor Gehäuse, das durch praktische Features sowie ein schlankes Design überzeugen soll. Das Gehäuse kann per mitgelieferter Montagevorrichtung hinter einem Monitor befestigt werden. Somit lässt es sich perfekt verstecken.

Corsair H5O - Solide Performance | Posted on: 05/05/2010 @ 1:33

Mit der H5O präsentiert Corsair eine Kompaktwasserkühlung, die es mit den aktuell leistungsfähigsten Luftkühlern aufnehmen können soll. Ob dies wirklich der Fall ist, werden wir euch fortfolgend aufzeigen.

Cooler Master Testbench - Praktisch und sorgenfrei | Posted on: 05/05/2010 @ 1:33

Cooler Master hat mit dem Testbench ein praktisches Produkt in seinem Portfolio. Dieses eignet sich allem vor am für Anwender die regelmässig ihre Hardware wechseln und dabei möglichst wenig Zeit und Nerven verlieren möchten.

Noctua NH-D14 - Was für ein Monster! | Posted on: 05/05/2010 @ 1:33

Noctua zeigt mit dem NH-D14 seinen neusten High-End-CPU-Kühler, der nur so um sich wirft mit Superlativen. Dieser wartet gleich mit zwei Lüftern auf wobei der eine 120 Millimeter und der andere 140 Millimeter Durchmesser aufweist. Weiter geht es beim Gewicht: Satte 1250 Gramm bringt der Tower in Sandwichbauweise auf die Waage. Was dieses Monster leistet, werdet ihr auf den folgenden Seiten ...

AMD Phenom II X6 1090T | Posted on: 05/05/2010 @ 1:33

Mit dem Phenom II X6 hat AMD seinen ersten mainstream Sechskerner im Programm, der mit einem ordentlichen Plus an Performance auftrumpfen können soll. Weiter setzt nun auch AMD auf eine Turbo-Funktion, die bei single-Threaded Applikationen mehr Leistung verspricht.

Coolermaster Sentinel Advanced Gaming Maus | Posted on: 05/05/2010 @ 1:33

Mit der Sentinel Advanced Gaming Maus wagt Cooler Master den Einstieg in den Peripherie-Markt. Dabei soll der Nager von der Cooler Masters Storm Brand entstammt gleich mit einigen neuen Features aufwarten. Ob dem Hersteller, der sich vor allem mit Gehäusen einen Namen machte, der Einstand gelingt, kann im folgenden Review nachgelesen werden.

IN WIN Ammo 2.5'' HD-Case | Posted on: 05/05/2010 @ 1:33

IN WIN, mittlerweile nicht mehr nur bekannt für graue Gehäuse, präsentiert mit dem Ammo ein externes Festplatten Gehäuse im Militär-Look. Auffallend an den Spezifikationen ist der verbaute RFID Chip anhand desjenigen die Platte "gelocked" werden kann.

Samsung 64 GB SSD | Posted on: 05/05/2010 @ 1:33

Samsung hat mit der 64 GByte Version seiner eigenen SSDs ein durchaus preiswertes Modell im Produktportfolio. Ob dieses auch betreffend Performance zu über zeugen vermag, wird folgendes Review zeigen.

Xtreme Gear HP-1216B Five Heatpipe Copper CPU Cooler Review | Posted on: 05/05/2010 @ 1:33

CyberPower has a sister company called XtremeGear and for nearly a year now they have been starting to get into some of the component business – keyboard, mouse, and coolers. Today we look at the Xtreme Cooler HP-1216 that offers comparable performance to some of the other big name coolers on the market. It has 5 direct touch heatpipes and the ability to do a push and pull fan set up, so it ...

ASUS GeForce GTX 470 ENGTX470 Video Card Review | Posted on: 05/05/2010 @ 1:33

The ASUS GeForce GTX 470 graphics card (ENGTX470) has 448 CUDA cores operating at a 607MHz core clock speed, 1280MB of GDDR5 memory, and a 320-bit memory interface. Will this be enough to compete with the ATI Radeon HD 5850 graphics cards series in the $350 price range? Read on to figure out how the ENGTX470 does when we put it to the test!

Gigabyte 890GX Motherboard BIOS Update Improves Power Consumption | Posted on: 05/05/2010 @ 1:33

Earlier this week Gigabyte released beta BIOS F7B for their GA-890GPA-UD3H motherboard and we didn't bother dedicating any time to it until this morning when we noted that the description for this board said that the BIOS update would improve power consumption. What in the world could this be? It's not every day you see a BIOS update being released that improves the efficiency of the board! ...

ASUS Radeon HD EAH5850 DirectCU TOP Video Card Review | Posted on: 05/05/2010 @ 1:33

Value conscious gamers are always looking to get the most bang for their buck. With vendors now offering overclocked 5000 series variants, we take a look at the EAH5850 DirectCU TOP offering from ASUS. With an overclock out of the box and full voltage control that is backed by a 3-year warranty, this promises to be a great card!

AMD Phenom II X6 1090T and 1055T Six-Core Processor Review | Posted on: 05/05/2010 @ 1:33

AMD has released the Phenom II X6 processor series and claims that it ushers in a new era of computing. Legit Reviews has the flagship AMD Phenom II X6 1090T Black Edition processor and puts it to the test against other common desktop processors in a vast number of benchmarks. We also overclock it to see how high we can get this six-core chip!

G.Skill ECO 4GB DDR3 1600MHz CL7 Low Voltage Memory Kit Review | Posted on: 05/05/2010 @ 1:33

G.Skill sets a new standard for DDR3 energy efficiency with their DDR3 ECO Series. This DDR3-1600C7 kit runs on a meager 1.35vdimm while offering performance and price similar to its competition. Check out how this low voltage kit stacks up and if low voltage memory is helpful in lowering power consumption.

ASRock 890GX Extreme3 Motherboard Review | Posted on: 05/05/2010 @ 1:33

The ASRock 890GX Extreme3 motherboard features the AMD 890GX chipset paired with all new SB850 south bridge. The board offers the latest SATA3 6.0Gb/s offerings thanks to the AMD chipset, but also has SuperSpeed USB 3.0 support thanks to an onboard NEC controller. Read on to see how this Phenom II X6 supporting $129 motherboard performs and overclocks!

NZXT IU01 USB 2.0 Internal Expansion Hub Review | Posted on: 05/05/2010 @ 1:33

Many older motherboards only have two USB ports and if you want to run more than two USB devices you can't without the help of a USB expansion hub. Most of these hubs are external, but NZXT has come up with an internal USB expansion device that makes sure you have enough ports for all your USB devices. Read on to see what we think of the NZXT IU01 internal USB expansion hub!

CoolIT ECO A.L.C. CPU Water Cooler Review | Posted on: 05/05/2010 @ 1:33

CoolIT Systems has been making self-contained water coolers for CPUs and GPUs for several years now. Today we are looking at one of their newest offerings, the ECO A.L.C. Join us as we put the new ECO A.L.C. through its paces on our Intel Core i7 test system and see how it stacks up against high end air and other water kits like the Corsair H50.

Is a Verizon CDMA iPhone Coming This Year? | Posted on: 05/05/2010 @ 1:33

The Wall Street Journal’s Yukari Kane and Niraj Seth reported today that Apple-related sources who had been “briefed by the company” confirmed that the Cupertino electronics giant was cooking up a CDMA iPhone. CDMA is a little used standard outside the U.S. – only a handful of carriers in South Korea and Japan use CDMA technology. In [...]

iPhone HD Likely on June 22: New Hardware & Multitasking | Posted on: 05/05/2010 @ 1:33

The fourth generation, iPhone, dubbed the iPhone HD will likely land on Tuesday June 22, based on the company’s reservations at the conference center where it has announced iPhones for the past three years. The updated phone is expected to bring multitasking at last to Apple’s customers. A CDMA version of the iPhone also is reportedly [...]

Apple iPad Woes: Overheating & Wi-Fi | Posted on: 05/05/2010 @ 1:33

As they say, “the Apple seldom falls far from the tree.” The hot iPad tablet computer-eBook reader, which many are calling a “jumbo iPhone” is a hot seller, much like its diminutive phone sidekick. However, it also reportedly is experiencing similar problems to that device — overheating in the sun. Among the first to report that [...]

iPhone OS 4.0: What’s New? | Posted on: 05/05/2010 @ 1:33

Today Steve Jobs gave the Apple iPhone OS 4.0 keynote, detailing all the features of the upcoming new version of the iPhone OS software. To start off, Jobs announced that the developer preview starts today and there are over 1500 new APIs in OS 4. As predicted, iPhone OS 4 will support multitasking and Steve opened his [...]

Editorial: Why Does Verizon Even Want the iPhone? | Posted on: 05/05/2010 @ 1:32

Before I begin this editorial, let me preface this by saying I realize that I am probably in the minority in my opinion, but I intend this editorial to be thought-provoking instead. With all the talk (and hope) that Verizon will pick-up the Apple iPhone in the near future because of the end of the [...]

‘Droid Incredible’ Coming to Verizon April 29 | Posted on: 05/05/2010 @ 1:32

We’ve been talking about the HTC Incredible for quite some time now, but it appears that the long wait is about to end. The Android junkies over at Phandroid have uncovered a staging site for the HTC Incredible, which is now known as the Droid Incredible. Credit: DailyTech The site allows you to enter your email [...]

Apple Has Huge Q2 Earnings & iPhone Sales | Posted on: 05/05/2010 @ 1:32

It’s been a big few months for Apple. The company announced its iPad in early January and began sales earlier this month. The 9.7″ tablet saw impressive sales during its first weekend and continues to do well. Apple also discussed iPhone OS 4.0 which will grace the iPhone and the iPod touch this summer (it [...]

Microsoft Released Public Beta of Home Server ‘Vail’ | Posted on: 05/05/2010 @ 1:32

For those of you that rely on the nifty Windows Home Server platform, Microsoft has a nice gift for you today. The company announced today that the next generation of its Windows Home Server software, codenamed Vail, has now entered the public beta phase. Microsoft is making a number of changes to the operating system’s hardware requirements [...]

HP Kills Its Windows 7-Powered Slate Tablet PC | Posted on: 05/05/2010 @ 1:32

HP is killing off its Windows 7-based Slate before it even hits the market according to TechCrunch. If you recall, Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer made a big deal about HP’s Slate at this year’s CES in Las Vegas. Ballmer actually brought a prototype device out on stage with him during his keynote address [...]

Windows 7 Surpasses Vista in 7 Months & Is #2 In Usage | Posted on: 05/05/2010 @ 1:32

Windows 7 is perhaps Microsoft’s best operating system out the gate. Its relative lack of traditional compatibility issues and slick features come thanks to a disciplined program of public beta testing and stricter hardware partner requirements. Amazingly few people have much bad to say about Windows 7. Even rival Apple has been forced to turn [...]

CoolIT ECO A.L.C. CPU Cooler Review | Posted on: 05/05/2010 @ 1:32

I've had an interesting morning, I went to the gas station and got to see my first 'real' counterfeit bill. It was a $10 bill and he was showing the other employee how it shows black instead of yellow with their special marker. I'm in there all of the time and they know me and he showed it to me, the thing looked very real to me, but looking closer you could see the watermark portrait was missing ...

Double Charge Station for Wii Review @ Wii Digest | Posted on: 05/05/2010 @ 1:32

Do you find yourself spending money on batteries for your Wii? Rechargeable batteries are a great solution for gaming systems, but they’re usually rather expensive. Today for review I’ve got an inexpensive product from CTA Digital called the Double Charge Station. What it entails is two battery packs for your Wii Remotes and a charging base to charge them while they are in your remotes. ...

Sparkle Computer Corp 80Plus 1250 Watt ATX Power Supply GW‐EPS1250DA Review | Posted on: 05/05/2010 @ 1:32

The power supply might be considered the heart of your computer, and like any heart it needs to be strong and powerful enough to keep up with what the rest of the body of system needs to do. The needs of today's computers require quite a bit of power, but power costs money so when looking for a power supply you might want one that's certified as efficient like the one I have today. I have run ...

Diskeeper 2010 Professional Edition Review | Posted on: 05/05/2010 @ 1:32

Diskeeper is a well known brand in the world of file defragmentation. Their latest release, Diskeeper 2010 is designed to keep your PC in tip top shape by preventing fragmentation before it happens. Although SSDs are becoming more affordable and popular, disk based drives will be around for quite some time. While SSDs do not become fragmented, their disk based brethren do and that is where ...

Thrustmaster Sports Pack + NW Review @ Wii digest | Posted on: 05/05/2010 @ 1:32

http://wiidigest.com/2010/05/03/thrustmaster-sports-pack-nw-review/ (http://wiidigest.com/2010/05/03/thrustmaster-sports-pack-nw-review/)Review Snipit: "Today for review I’ve got the Thrustmaster Sports Pack + NW which is a nice all around pack of accessories for people who like playing sports on the Wii. It works especially well with Wii Sports Resort as it includes Jet Ski like grips, a sword ...

Kingston HyperX 16GB 1600MHz DDR3 Quad Channel Memory Kit Review | Posted on: 05/05/2010 @ 1:32

Futurelooks’ Wish List of Features For The Perfect Notebook Cooler | Posted on: 05/05/2010 @ 1:32

Antec Quattro TPQ-1200 Modular 1200W ATX Power Supply Review | Posted on: 05/05/2010 @ 1:32

GIGABYTE Radeon HD 5870 1GB GDDR5 (GV587UD-1GD) Video Card Review | Posted on: 05/05/2010 @ 1:32

Zalman CNPS10X Extreme Ultra Quiet CPU Cooler Review | Posted on: 05/05/2010 @ 1:32

A Futurelooks Guide to Finding the Best Alternatives to Apple Products | Posted on: 05/05/2010 @ 1:32

Is AMD’s 890GX Their Most Versatile and Best Bang For The Buck Platform Yet? | Posted on: 05/05/2010 @ 1:32

ZOTAC Geforce GTX 470 and GTX 480 Video Cards Reviewed | Posted on: 05/05/2010 @ 1:32

The AMD Phenom II X6 “Thuban” 1090T 6-core Black Edition Processor Review | Posted on: 05/05/2010 @ 1:32

Super Street Fighter IV for the Xbox 360 Reviewed | Posted on: 05/05/2010 @ 1:32

Microsoft Sidewinder X4 Gaming Keyboard | Posted on: 05/05/2010 @ 1:32

This time we take a look at Microsoft's new Sidewinder X4 gaming keyboard. Earlier we've reviewed Microsoft's Sidewinder X6 keyboard, and this one is supposed to be a bit simplified and cheaper version, with some of the X6's features dropped.

Campus Party Europe 2010 | Posted on: 05/05/2010 @ 1:32

As the Spain enters its EU Presidency term, 800 people came together in Madrid to share their views of the future. We were also there to promote modding and sharing ideas. This is my report from the event.

Vantec NexStar3 SuperSpeed Hard Drive Enclosure | Posted on: 05/05/2010 @ 1:32

An external hard drive enclosure is very handy for several different types of people. Some like to have additional storage for their laptops, while others use their unit as a truly portable device for transporting files between home and work. With SuperSpeed USB you don't have to sacrifice performance to have the convenience of a portable device. Vantec has once again stepped in with a ...

Brink Questions Answered by Richard Ham | Posted on: 05/05/2010 @ 1:32

Brink is set on the Ark, a massive artificial city floating far out in the Pacific Ocean, built as a prototype for mankind’s “perfect green future.” It’s a complex that should house around 5,000 people, but unfortunately, the ocean levels have risen, and people from all over the globe have come to Ark as refugees, overrunning the place with a population of 50,000. Resources are running ...

Linux Firewall: Overcoming Email Server Problems | Posted on: 05/05/2010 @ 1:32

As discussed in our article "Why Build a Linux Firewall", there are many advantages to having a custom-built firewall appliance in your home. While these Linux distributions are easy to set up and have nice User Interfaces, they still have some problems. Not every feature of Linux is exposed in the GUI, so while these firewalls are very capable they don't allow for simple customization. In ...

Motorola Devour Cell Phone Review | Posted on: 05/05/2010 @ 1:32

Review of the Motorola Devour cell phone, which comes with Google's android operating system and is offered by Verizon in the USA.

Coolink Corator DS CPU Cooler Review | Posted on: 05/05/2010 @ 1:31

We tested Coolink Corator DS, a "sandwich" cooler with four heatpipes, two heatsinks and a 120-mm fan between them. Check it out!

Zalman ZM600-ST Power Supply Review | Posted on: 05/05/2010 @ 1:31

Let's test this 600 W power supply from Zalman and see if it is a good product or not.

ASRock 890GX Extreme3 Motherboard | Posted on: 05/05/2010 @ 1:31

Let's take a look on one of the motherboards based on the AMD 890GX chipset released by ASRock, featuring SATA-600 and USB 3.0 ports and three PCI Express x16 slots.

Phenom II X6 1090T CPU Review | Posted on: 05/05/2010 @ 1:31

Our review of one of the first six-core CPUs from AMD to arrive on the market, Phenom II X6 1090T (3.2 GHz).

Zalman ZM-MFC1 Combo Fan Controller Review | Posted on: 05/05/2010 @ 1:31

We tested ZM-MFC1 Combo fan controller from Zalman, which has five independent channels, one of them with automatic PWM control. Check it out!

Apple iPad Tablet Review | Posted on: 05/05/2010 @ 1:31

Review of the new Apple iPad, a tablet that is a mix between a computer and an iPhone.

ASUS Crosshair IV Formula Motherboard | Posted on: 05/05/2010 @ 1:31

ASUS Crosshair Formula IV is one of the most high-end motherboards based on the new AMD 890FX chipset, featuring four PCI Express x16 slots, six SATA-600 ports, two USB 3.0 ports and more!

CoolIT ECO Liquid Cooling System Review | Posted on: 05/05/2010 @ 1:31

We tested ECO liquid cooling system from CoolIT, a sealed watercooler kit that can be easily installed in your system. Check it out!

Huntkey Jumper 550 Power Supply Review | Posted on: 05/05/2010 @ 1:31

Let's see this 550 W model from Huntkey featuring modular cabling system can really deliver its labeled power.

Lian Li’s PC-T60 & PC-T7 Test Benches | Posted on: 05/05/2010 @ 1:30

Keelung, Taiwan - Following the successful launch of PC-T1 Spider Edition, Lian Li Industrial Co. Ltd. today launches two additional PITSTOP test benches - the PC-T60 and PC-T7.  Ideal for DIY users with taste and space-concern, the PC-T60 ATX/Mini-ATX Test Bench and PC-T7 Mini-ITX Test Bench are hand built with top quality, simple and innovative design...all developed from Lian Li's proven 20 ...

Catalyst 10.4 with better video playback support | Posted on: 05/05/2010 @ 1:30

AMD has released the final version of Catalyst 10.4 after two previews this month. Catalyst 10.4 offers several news and beside performance improvements in S.T.A.L.K.E.R. – Clear Sky with Radeon HD 5900/5800/5700 cards there is also improved video support on several points. Catalyst 10.4 brings support for H.264 Level 5.1, a  video standard rarely used but enables playback of extreme High ...

SSSHHH –it’s the SAPPHIRE HD 5550 ULTIMATE! - Heatpipe technology cools new mainstream graphics card in silence | Posted on: 05/05/2010 @ 1:30

SAPPHIRE Technology has just added a new silent cooled model to its extensive range of ATI-based graphics cards. The award winning ULTIMATE Series is SAPPHIRE Technology’s Silent Cooled product line. The SAPPHIRE HD 5550 ULTIMATE is a new graphics card aimed at the mainstream market, whist sharing many of the exciting features of the latest high end series.

Microsoft Delivers Windows 7 Technologies to Device Manufacturers With Release of Windows Embedded Standard 7 | Posted on: 05/05/2010 @ 1:30

Newly unveiled Windows Media Center feature helps OEMs deliver differentiated connected media, TV and set-top box device experiences with rich user interface capabilities and integrated multimedia.

New SandForce firmware unlocks more space | Posted on: 05/05/2010 @ 1:30

All worthy solid state drives has its share of memory cells that is locked away from the user. These cells are used to maintain performance and reliability even when the memory cells are starting to fill up. SandForce has one of the most popular memory controllers today and it has issued a new firmware that reduce the amount of locked memory cells from 28% to only 13%.

New GeForce driver boosts All Points Bulletin | Posted on: 05/05/2010 @ 1:30

NVIDIA has published a new GeForce driver, 197.75. It's a beta driver and is only intended for GeForce GTX 480 and GeForce GTX 470 users. The new drivers supports 4-way SLI for anyone that has managed to grab four GeForce GTX 480. On top of that the driver is recommended for those playing the new MMO All Points Bulletin.

100 million sold copies of Windows 7 | Posted on: 05/05/2010 @ 1:30

Microsoft has revealed that its praised operating system Windows 7, should be installed on no less than every tenth computer in the world. The reason for this statement, is that Microsoft has sold its 100 millionth copy of its new operating system, making it the fastest selling operating system in the history of Microsoft. Windows 7 was launched on the 22:d of October, reaching the 100 million ...

Circuit sales record high in March | Posted on: 05/05/2010 @ 1:30

The sales of chipsets increased substantially in 2010. Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) has released information on the ales in March, and circuits of all shapes and sizes worth  23.06 billion dollars changed hands. This is an increase by 4.6% from February, but a more impressive growth of 58.3% year-to-year. According to SIA this is a record note only beaten by the number from November ...

Eurocom reveals GeForce GTX 480M, 100W monster | Posted on: 05/05/2010 @ 1:30

Eurocom has updated its component configurator for notebooks and revealed a new graphics option. The card is called GeForce GTX 480M and is a mobile version of NVIDIA's flagship GeForce GTX 480, which is a really terrifying thought considering how much power the desktop card consumes.

NEC develops superefficient CPU cooling | Posted on: 05/05/2010 @ 1:30

NEC has design a super efficient cooling system for CPUs that will consume 60% less energy than water cooling and 80% less energy than regular air cooling. The cooling uses phase-change technology using a CFC substitue (Chlorofluorocarbon) for efficient cooling. The CFC medium circulates and absorbs the heat to vaporize at 50 degrees Celsius and travel on to a radiator that cools the medium, ...

Microsoft: Windows 7 the Fastest Selling OS Ever | Posted on: 05/05/2010 @ 1:30

Microsoft has attributed its 35 per cent growth in profits in the first three months of 2010 to the popularity of Windows 7. The tech giant has said that more than 10 per cent of all PCs … [visit site to read more] Gadget Gift Ideas If you like what you’re reading then learn more about joining our [...]Microsoft: Windows 7 the Fastest Selling OS Ever is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech ...

iPhone 4G Release Date for July After Apple’s World Wide Developers Conference Announced? | Posted on: 05/05/2010 @ 1:30

After leaked pictures of the iPhone 4G were plastered across the tech world recently and iPhone 4G Release Date for July After Apple’s World Wide Developers Conference Announced? is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech News, Reviews and Shopping Site - Gaj-It.com

Nokia ‘Politely’ Ask for the Missing Nokia N8 Prototype to be Returned | Posted on: 05/05/2010 @ 1:30

It would appear that it isn’t only Apple who are having problems with missing prototypes. Tech blog, Nokia ‘Politely’ Ask for the Missing Nokia N8 Prototype to be Returned is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech News, Reviews and Shopping Site - Gaj-It.com

Sniper Spyglasses – Film Without Them Knowing | Posted on: 05/05/2010 @ 1:30

Ok firstly – no, despite the name, these glasses are not for assassins. Except maybe at the preliminary information gathering stages perhaps. Sniper Spyglasses – Film Without Them Knowing is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech News, Reviews and Shopping Site - Gaj-It.com

Haunted and Cursed Gadgets: Spooky Stuff! | Posted on: 05/05/2010 @ 1:30

If you have watched the film White Noise then you will be aware of EVP (electronic voice phenomena.) If you haven’t, then basically it is the theory that the dead can communicate with the living via TV and Radio static or even through a humble voice recorder. The importance of … [visit site to read more] Gadget [...]Haunted and Cursed Gadgets: Spooky Stuff! is a post from: UK Gadget and ...

Top 3 Camera Phones: The Best All-Rounders | Posted on: 05/05/2010 @ 1:30

Mobile phones are fast becoming everyone’s main digital camera as well, thanks to an increase in camera performance and quality of snaps taken. We’re going to take a look at the top 3 mobile cameras, but that doesn’t just mean more megapixels, its important that the camera phone provides quality all-round performance as well. So let’s compare [...]Top 3 Camera Phones: The Best ...

Leaving a Note on Their Pillow has a Whole New Meaning… | Posted on: 05/05/2010 @ 1:30

Ok, so last week it was post it notes shaped like floppy discs. This week, I want a pillow shaped like a post it note! Not exactly shaped like a post it note actually, but similar for two main reasons. Firstly, that unmistakable shade of yellow. Secondly, the fact that you can write … [visit site [...]Leaving a Note on Their Pillow has a Whole New Meaning… is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech ...

Top Weekly Roundup of Gadget News and Reviews: 30.04.10 | Posted on: 05/05/2010 @ 1:30

Hi Gaj-it Readers, If things have been a little busy for you this week and you haven’t been able to catch up on the latest news and reviews from across the tech world, then don’t despair as we’ve compiled a weekly round up to satisfy your much needed tech cravings from Gaj-it as well as some [...]Top Weekly Roundup of Gadget News and Reviews: 30.04.10 is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech ...

Review: HTC Legend – A Poor Man’s iPhone or an Android Legend? | Posted on: 05/05/2010 @ 1:30

As I was looking to replace my sluggish iPhone 3G with something new I decided to test as many features as I could on the HTC Legend and see if it was better on day to day tasks for me, including email, web surfing, pod-casts, tunes, and … oh yeah making phone calls.Review: HTC Legend – A Poor Man’s iPhone or an Android Legend? is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech News, Reviews and Shopping ...

Mobile Phone Simulators: A Quick Crash Course in Choosing the Right Mobile Phone | Posted on: 05/05/2010 @ 1:30

One of the things which I am pretty sure most people struggle with is choosing the right mobile mobile phone for them. A gadget that has become part of everyday life needs the same consideration when buying a car or even for some choosing your life partner! (Sad I know!) It’s a lot of money [...]Mobile Phone Simulators: A Quick Crash Course in Choosing the Right Mobile Phone is a post from: UK ...

Some Linux Hardware Statistics From Phoronix Global | Posted on: 05/05/2010 @ 1:30

On Phoronix Global we have more than 25,000 benchmark result submissions from independent users around the world since launching the public version of the Phoronix Test Suite back in early 2008. As I have been hinting at for several months, with the launch of Phoronix Test Suite 3.0 by the end of this year, Phoronix Global will be getting its long overdue overhaul and there are some revolutionary ...

Here's The First Screenshot Of The Linux Steam Client | Posted on: 05/05/2010 @ 1:30

Less than two weeks ago we reported on the Mac OS X Steam client confirming the existence of a Linux client and then found more Linux references too. We then found the unreleased Steam Linux binaries that were under active development. Some still didn't believe the existence of a Steam client for Linux with Source Engine support, but it's something we have said for nearly two years based upon our ...

Tracking The Performance Of Ubuntu 10.10 | Posted on: 05/05/2010 @ 1:30

With the development of Ubuntu 10.10 (codenamed the "Maverick Meerkat") getting started and the Ubuntu Developer Summit coming up in just a matter of days, we have re-launched the Ubuntu Phoromatic Tracker to monitor the performance of Ubuntu 10.10 on a daily basis...

Is Windows 7 Actually Faster Than Ubuntu 10.04? | Posted on: 05/05/2010 @ 1:30

While Linux has long been talked about as being a faster operating system than Microsoft Windows, in 2010 is this still the case? It seems every time we deliver new benchmarks of the EXT4 file-system it's actually getting slower, recent Linux kernel releases have not been delivering any major performance enhancements for desktop users, the open-source Linux graphics drivers are still no match to ...

MythTV 0.23 Release Candidate 3 Hits The Web | Posted on: 05/05/2010 @ 1:30

The first release candidate for MythTV 0.23 was released in March with integration of newer FFmpeg code, AVChapter support during video playback for Matroska and OGG, new plug-ins, new Python bindings, and various other changes delivered in this shorter development cycle than past MythTV releases. A second release candidate was delivered shortly thereafter to fix various bugs, but now a month ...

Fedora 14 Might Be Called Fytnargin | Posted on: 05/05/2010 @ 1:30

As was reported last month, with development on Fedora 13 winding down for a release in two weeks, planning for Fedora 14 has got underway. One of the first steps taken by the Fedora and Red Hat communities is coming up with a new codename for the next release, for which they have been reaching out to the community for in recent times...

OpenSUSE Says Farewell To RadeonHD Driver | Posted on: 05/05/2010 @ 1:30

The RadeonHD Linux driver that came about in 2007 following the announcement of AMD's open-source driver strategy has had an interesting history. This driver was developed by Novell's developers, but now they are even dropping it from their openSUSE distribution...

X.Org Server 1.8.1 Gets Into Shape With RC2 | Posted on: 05/05/2010 @ 1:29

The first release candidate for X.Org Server 1.8.1 was only released seven days ago, but since then a good amount of fixes have already worked their way into the X.Org 1.8 series branch for this first point release...

Totem Gains New Features For GNOME 3.0 | Posted on: 05/05/2010 @ 1:29

The first development milestone for GNOME 3.0 is expected to be reached tomorrow with the release of the unstable GNOME 2.31.1 package set. While Zeitgeist, the GNOME Shell, and Mutter are among the most talked about changes for the GNOME 3.0 desktop, many mature packages are receiving new features and work too. GNOME's Movie Player, Totem, is one of these packages receiving some attention...

Ubuntu 10.04 Is More Power Hungry Than Windows 7 | Posted on: 05/05/2010 @ 1:29

Yesterday we published our first benchmarks of Windows 7 vs. Ubuntu 10.04 that provided an initial look at the OpenGL graphics performance between these two operating systems on six different systems. Today we are continuing to compare the two operating systems as we look at the power consumption of Ubuntu and Windows on a netbook and notebook.

Foxconn FlamingBlade Socket 1366 Motherboard Video Review | Posted on: 05/05/2010 @ 1:29

Today we are looking at the Foxconn FlamingBlade socket 1366 motherboard. This particular board comes with support for Intel core i7 and i7 Extreme processors, 3 DDR3 slots supporting upto 12GB of DDR3 memory modules of speeds upto 1800MHz (oc). It uses the Intel X58 ICH10R chipset and has integrated 7.1 channel HD gaming audio and [...]

#9 What phone do i own? | Posted on: 05/05/2010 @ 1:29

What phone do i own? I received this question asking what phone i own. This video shows you the answer.

XFX 650W XXX Edition Modular Power Supply Unboxing Video | Posted on: 05/05/2010 @ 1:29

Today we are unboxing the XFX 650W XXX Edition Modular Power Supply. This power supply is a modular power supply with support for the latest technologies including nVidia SLI and is perfect for both AMD and Intel based systems. The box gives lot of information on the outside including the DC and AC figures and once [...]

Asus Crosshair IV Formula AM3 Motherboard Preview | Posted on: 05/05/2010 @ 1:29

This arrived in our offices a couple of days ago, and we thought we’d give our loyal eTeknix viewers a little sneak peek at this new monster of a board from Asus. Due to NDA, there isn’t a lot we can say about the board, but be sure to expect lightning fast results from the latest [...]

Asus Crosshair IV Formula AM3 Motherboard Unboxing Video | Posted on: 05/05/2010 @ 1:29

Today we are unboxing the Asus Crosshair IV Formula AM3 Motherboard. This motherboard uses the extremely new 890fx/sb750 combination chipset and is perfect for AMD Phenom II processors supporting all of the latest technology for cpu support, memory as well as SATA 6GB/s, USB 3.0 and ATI CrossFireX. The box follows suit with the previous Crosshair [...]

AMD shipping six-core processors | Posted on: 05/05/2010 @ 1:29

On a daily basis, we at eTeknix.com frequently check out the main e-tailers to check for deals and product releases, and it seems that a lot of these retailers had started selling AMD’s newest processor, the six-core Thuban based CPU’s. Now that we are on the eve of the NDA being lifted on these processors, [...]

Patriot Viper Series DDR3 6GB Triple Channel 1600MHz Memory Modules Video Review | Posted on: 05/05/2010 @ 1:29

Today we are looking at the Patriot Viper Series DDR3 6GB Triple Channel 1600MHz Low Latency Memory. This particlar set of triple channel memory comes with finn style blue heatspreaders. It operates at a speed of 1600MHz with very low, tight timings and a voltage of 1.65. It also comes with a lifetime warranty. Discuss in forums Product [...]

#10 Which music player do i use? | Posted on: 05/05/2010 @ 1:29

Which music player do i use? I received this question asking which music player i use on my computer. This video shows you the answer.

Overclockers UK hit 4GHz with AMD’s first 6 core processor | Posted on: 05/05/2010 @ 1:29

Overclockers UK are a leading specialist in computer components and pre-overclocked PC systems. They are generally the first to stock the latest and greatest products from all manufacturer’s. Today is no exception with the launch of the Phenom II X6 1090T processor. The Newcastle-under-Lyme based company announced the latest in their range of Ultima pre-oveclocked PC’s. It [...]

#11 Which virus scanner do i use? | Posted on: 05/05/2010 @ 1:29

Which virus scanner do i use? I received this question asking which virus scanner i use on my computer. This video shows you the answer.

ZOTAC GeForce GTX 480 SLI | Posted on: 05/05/2010 @ 1:29

Today we have on our testbench two NVIDIA GeForce GTX 480 accelerators. Just the graphics cards alone will cost you $1000. Is this something that can be justified? Performance aside, what's going on with power and heat when running two of these cards?

ASUS GeForce GTX 470 Fermi | Posted on: 05/05/2010 @ 1:29

NVIDIA's GeForce GTX 470 was announced a few weeks back - now we got the first production sample of the card from ASUS. Compared to the GTX 480 we saw much more reasonable power consumption numbers as well as fan noise and heat.

Thermaltake V3 Black | Posted on: 05/05/2010 @ 1:29

The V3 Black is one of the most affordable cases from Thermaltake. It aims straight for the likes of Xigmatek Asgard, which sells for a similar price, trying to walk the thin line between usability and ultimate affordability. We take the V3 Black apart, to see if it manages to go the distance or falls short in the required categories.

PowerColor HD 5570 1024 MB | Posted on: 05/05/2010 @ 1:29

PowerColor's HD 5570 is a small compact card that consumes very little power, yet should offer decent performance for most gaming up to 1280x1024. Another possible use is in a media PC, which is supported by the native HDMI output.

HIS HD 5850 iCooler V Turbo | Posted on: 05/05/2010 @ 1:29

The HIS HD 5850 iCooler V Turbo is a fully customized HD 5870 that uses a non-reference PCB and heatsink. Instead of the standard clocks it comes at frequencies of 765 MHz core and 1125 MHz memory. Another highlight is the included Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 game which is clearly one of the top games of the last months.

Lamptron Fan Controller FC5 | Posted on: 05/05/2010 @ 1:29

The Lamptron FC5 is the company's high-end model to control fans, display their information as well as monitor the temperature within your chassis. The front of each FC5 is milled out of a single block of aluminum and the unit can power up to 4 fans with 30W draw each - all attributes of an excellent quality.

Thermaltake DH-202 | Posted on: 05/05/2010 @ 1:29

The DH-202 succeeds the DH-102, with new looks and a couple of new features. It also costs around 90 Euros more than the aging predecessor. We take this 7" LCD display HTPC case for a speed to see if it gives us a bit of a deja vu or manages to impress with the new look and feel.

Microcool Banchetto 101 | Posted on: 05/05/2010 @ 1:29

Microcool, typically known for their heatsinks, recently dove head first into computer chassis with their Banchetto 101 bench station design. With the option to mount your choice of water cooling hardware, this bench station stands out from the rest. Today we take a closer look to see how functional the Banchetto's design is.

Fractal Design Define R2 | Posted on: 05/05/2010 @ 1:29

The Define R2 from Fractal Design manages to still turn some heads in the crowded sub 100 Euro case market. It may not look like much at first sight, but Fractal Design manages to stuff it full of useful features, which are simply not present in cases from the competitors.

PowerColor HD 5770 PCS++ 1024M | Posted on: 05/05/2010 @ 1:29

PowerColor's HD 5770 PCS++ could be described as an evolutionary step from the HD 5770 PCS+, targeted at overclockers. It is the first HD 5770 that comes with a Volterra voltage regulator which allows software voltage control. This enables tweakers to get higher overclocks out of their card without complicated modding.

Gigabyte GA-X58A-UD7 Motherboard Review | Posted on: 05/05/2010 @ 1:29

Gigabyte's new X58 motherboard has tons of ports, but can it tame the mighty Core i7-980X?

Alienware AW2310 23.5in 3D TFT Review | Posted on: 05/05/2010 @ 1:29

Nvidia and Alienware combine to make the latest screen for 3D gaming.

Zalman CNPS10X Flex CPU Cooler Review | Posted on: 05/05/2010 @ 1:29

This cooler is great, but only if you've already got a pair of quiet fans to use with it.

EVGA X58 SLI Micro Motherboard Review | Posted on: 05/05/2010 @ 1:28

Who says a Core i7 system has to be large? We put EVGA's X58 micro-ATX motherboard through its paces.

Asus Crosshair IV Formula Motherboard Review | Posted on: 05/05/2010 @ 1:28

AMD's new 890FX chipset gets the Republic of Gamers treatment, but this board isn't really for gamers

MSI 890FXA-GD70 Motherboard Review | Posted on: 05/05/2010 @ 1:28

Can MSI's latest Socket AM3 motherboard live up to its excellent GD70 predecessor?

AMD Phenom II X6 1090T Black Edition | Posted on: 05/05/2010 @ 1:28

Intel was first to six-core, but AMD's six-core Thuban CPU is £600 cheaper. Is it any good?

Asus M4A89TD Pro Motherboard Review | Posted on: 05/05/2010 @ 1:28

Asus' latest 890FX motherboard features the performance chipset without the high cost.

Golden Arrow Killer Xeno Pro Gaming Network Card Review | Posted on: 05/05/2010 @ 1:28

Promises to lower your ping and maintain your high frame rates when you're gaming online.

Sony VPL-HW15 Projector Review | Posted on: 05/05/2010 @ 1:28

Sony's new 1080p projector is enormous, but is the image quality any good?

Kingmax PC3-12800 (1600MHz) 6GB Kit | Posted on: 05/05/2010 @ 1:28

Sapphire Radeon HD 5970 TOXIC Overclocked with GTX 480 PhysX | Posted on: 05/05/2010 @ 1:28

ASUS P7P55 WS SuperComputer (P55 Express) Motherboard | Posted on: 05/05/2010 @ 1:28

ATI Catalyst 10.4 Windows 7 Driver Analysis | Posted on: 05/05/2010 @ 1:28

Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King Blu-ray Review | Posted on: 05/05/2010 @ 1:28

OWC Mercury Extreme SandForce SF-1200 100GB SSD | Posted on: 05/05/2010 @ 1:28

ZOTAC ZBOX HD-ID11-U Nettop Quick Look and Undressing Video | Posted on: 05/05/2010 @ 1:28

Corsair Obsidian 700D Full Tower Chassis | Posted on: 05/05/2010 @ 1:28

Halo Headphones In a Headband | Posted on: 05/05/2010 @ 1:28

Thecus N4200 4-Bay NAS Server | Posted on: 05/05/2010 @ 1:28

Crucial Ballistix Tracer 6GB DDR3-1600 Memory Kit | Posted on: 05/05/2010 @ 1:28

The Ballistix Tracer 6GB DDR3-1600 memory kit gives you everything you would expect both from an enthusiast grade memory kit, as well as from a Crucial brand product. You have a set of stylish, LED-illuminated modules programmed with a 1600MHz XMP profile that are backed by Crucial's limited lifetime warranty and a 30-day money-back compatibility guarantee.

Zalman CNPS10X Performa Heatpipe CPU Cooler | Posted on: 05/05/2010 @ 1:28

It has been just over a year since we've had the opportunity to review a Zalman cooler, so you can imagine our excitement when Zalman shipped us one of their latest products; the CNPS10X Performa heatpipe cooler. Like all of its brethren in the CNPS10X series, the Performa sports a copper base, multiple heatpipes, a ton of aluminum fins, and a very quiet 120mm fan.

Kidz Gear Wired and Wireless Headphones | Posted on: 05/05/2010 @ 1:28

Both the wired and wireless Kidz Gear headphones were given to several kids to test out. On a three hour trip, none of them took the headphones off. At the final destination, they all stated the headphones were more comfortable than the ones that came with the vehicle. The parents of the kids now have to buy new headphones!

Microsoft Zune 30GB Media Player | Posted on: 05/05/2010 @ 1:28

I have been using the Microsoft Zune for a little over a month now, and I am really enjoying it. I would not recommend it for those who want a super portable media player, but if you want to transport a fairly large collection of audio and video files with you, this 30GB unit can accommodate you nicely. I see it as a good choice for use at work, with a home stereo, or in a car.

Seagate FreeAgent Go 500GB Drive with Paramount Movies | Posted on: 05/05/2010 @ 1:28

Seagate has decided to try their hand at digital media distribution through a partnership with Paramount Pictures. Including a hit movie like 2009's Star Trek with the purchase of a 500GB FreeAgent Go drive is pretty cool, and being able to expand your digital collection with even more movies through Seagate may appeal to some.

Kingston SSDNow V Series 30GB Solid State Boot Drive | Posted on: 05/05/2010 @ 1:28

We've taken a look at a handful of drives from Kingston's V and V+ Series of solid state drives, and this time around we actually have the smallest capacity drive on hand. This 30GB drive is intended for use as a boot drive, meaning you load your operating system and core programs to it, and use a second drive for file storage.

NZXT IU01 USB Expander | Posted on: 05/05/2010 @ 1:28

The NZXT IU01 is a simple device that could greatly enhance the functionality of any computer case. While it isn't a must have item, it should have appeal to many enthusiasts who could either use some extra power to their front panel USB ports, use a few more internal USB connectors, or would like to mount some permanently connected USB devices inside their case.

Kingston SSDNow V Series 128GB Solid State Drive | Posted on: 05/05/2010 @ 1:28

There are pretty much only positive things to say about Kingston's SSDNow V Series 128GB SSD. Sure, you'd always like things to be faster, cheaper, and so on... But considering the current state of solid state drives, Kingston has created a "value" product that still manages to offer solid performance that would make this a good choice for a laptop or desktop computer.

Low Noise Socket 1156 Heatpipe Cooler Shootout | Posted on: 05/05/2010 @ 1:28

We recently sent out a call to a handful of cooling manufacturers; folks that most in the enthusiast community should be quite familiar with. What we wound up with is a sampling of the best low noise socket 1156 CPU coolers from Zalman, Noctua, Thermalright, Cooler Master, Zaward, and Thermaltake to compare in this shootout.

Thermaltake Frio Heatpipe CPU Cooler | Posted on: 05/05/2010 @ 1:28

Thermaltake has an incredible cooler on their hands. The Frio is designed to cool all modern processors, even while overclocked, and it should do so very well. Thermaltake even includes a second 120mm fan in the box, so if you want the additional cooling that a push-pull configuration can provide, you don't have to purchase anything else.

Seagate Barracuda ES.2 750GB Hard Drive | Posted on: 05/05/2010 @ 1:27

  How much storage space is enough storage space? Well that is going to depend on each individual. What I consider to be an ample amount will not be enough for Joe down the street. Having developed the habit of keeping all my files backed up on a NAS (Network Attached Storage), I rarely go to crazy on HDD space in my computers. I normally purchase what is decently priced at the time of the ...

ASUS Xonar DX Dolby Home Theater Gaming Sound Card | Posted on: 05/05/2010 @ 1:27

We all recognize the name ASUS for their motherboards, videos cards and they are the ones that set the Netbook frenzy into high gear, but did you know that they make sound cards too? We will be taking a look at the ASUS Xonar DX sound card in this review.

ASUS Blu-ray BC-08B1ST Combo Internal Drive | Posted on: 05/05/2010 @ 1:27

Today we are going to be taking a look at the future.  OK, the future of the way we watch movies. Blu-ray is fast becoming the standard to watch your movies in sharp crisp images. What if you only have a PC, can you still watch Blu-ray movies? Why yes, with the ASUS Blu-ray Combo Drive.

Jetway JNC96FL-510-LF Mini ITX | Posted on: 05/05/2010 @ 1:27

Today we will be taking a look at the Jetway NC96FL-510-LF Mini ITX / IPC motherboard. Jetway manufactures some of the best MINI ITX motherboards on the market and I have no doubt that the NC96FL-510-LF, Jetway's latest dual core Intel Atom based board will be a testament to that.

Dead to Rights Retribution - Xbox 360 | Posted on: 05/05/2010 @ 1:27

Crime busting duo Jack and Shadow return to unleash their wrath on shadowy underworld figures.

Microsoft Sidewinder X4 Gaming Keyboard | Posted on: 05/05/2010 @ 1:27

A powerful keyboard for serious gamers? Matty Hodgson examines the evidence.

Corsair Force F100 SSD - SandForce-powered performance | Posted on: 05/05/2010 @ 1:27

Corsair attempts to woo the enterprise manager and hardcore enthusiast with the Force solid-state drive.

Fortix - PC | Posted on: 05/05/2010 @ 1:27

Snooty Jim puzzles his way through Nemesys casual strategy game now available via STEAM.

AMD Phenom II X6 1090T: hexa-core computing for the masses | Posted on: 05/05/2010 @ 1:27

AMD launches its fastest-ever desktop processor and gives Intel's Core i7 a run for its money.

2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa - Xbox 360 | Posted on: 05/05/2010 @ 1:27

As the World Cup nears, EA Sports unleashes its official game of the tournament.

Super Street Fighter IV - Xbox 360 | Posted on: 05/05/2010 @ 1:27

The most popular fighting game of 2009 returns in 2010 with new characters and enhanced online play. So what makes it so super?

Dodogo - DSiWare | Posted on: 05/05/2010 @ 1:27

Save the Dodo species in an explosive cocktail of action and strategy.

SteelSeries Xai Gaming Mouse Review | Posted on: 05/05/2010 @ 1:27

Dissecting the Xai Gaming Mouse from SteelSeries.

Thecus N4200: Zero-Crash NAS reviewed and rated | Posted on: 05/05/2010 @ 1:27

Four-bay NAS promises speed and security for the home or business user. We take a closer look.

Ankit Stay True Headphones Review | Posted on: 05/05/2010 @ 1:27

Ankit aims to bridge the gap between earphone and accessory without losing focus of the main purpose of the former - sound. Could their line of in-ear earphones really appeal to both the hipster and the audiophile? Let's find out.

Sennheiser PMX-680 Adidas Sport Headphones Review | Posted on: 05/05/2010 @ 1:27

Sennheiser has teamed up with Adidas to design their latest sports-headphone offering for runners and exercise enthusiasts - the PMX680 Sports Neckband Headphones. Retailing at $79.95, they aim to provide a comfortable, durable and secure fitting set of sports-headphones without sacrificing a sweet-sounding listening experience. Let's take a look to see if they've succeeded.

Noctua NH-D14 CPU Cooler Review | Posted on: 05/05/2010 @ 1:27

Noctua has introduced its own flagship CPU cooler - the Noctua NH-D14. It sports six heat pipes, two 140mm fans and a very hefty weight of 900g. How well does it actually perform? We throw it on our AMD rig with an X3 435 processor and also an X4 635 processor to find out. Read on for our results.

Shure SE115 Earphones Review | Posted on: 05/05/2010 @ 1:27

Billed by Shure as delivering "warm and detailed sound", let's put these earphones to the test to see how they fare against other models in the $100 price range.

Grado iGi Earphones Review | Posted on: 05/05/2010 @ 1:27

When it comes to headphones, Grado Labs is easily one of the most respected names in the business. How does their iGi - the first sub $100 earphone from one of the world's most beloved audiophile brands - fare against the stiff competition? That's what we're here to find out today.

Raidmax Skyline Mid-tower Case Review | Posted on: 05/05/2010 @ 1:27

Raidmax has long been a common name in computer cases and cooling solutions. While not necessarily known for over-the-top designs or cutting edge technology, their products have always been very competively priced. The chasis we are looking at here today is the Skyline; a slick looking mid-tower case a with a hard drive cage that swings out for easy installation as well as tool-less 5.25" bays..

Mionix Naos 5000 Gaming Mouse Review | Posted on: 05/05/2010 @ 1:27

Aimed at the high-end gamers market, the Naos 5000 sports all the features you could hope to find in a high-end gaming mouse. But with a price tag quite a bit higher of many other gaming mice, is the price tag really justified?

Coolink SWiF2 Series Cooling Fan Roundup | Posted on: 05/05/2010 @ 1:27

Name of the game is power! The best computer systems have the best cooling system. It takes multiple case fans and a powerful CPU fan to keep your system efficient. I am taking a look at three cooling fans from Coolink today to see how well they cool my case. The Coolink SWiF2 80, 92 and 120 are the cooling fans to be tested today. Read more... ...

Nokia N97 Mobile Phone | Posted on: 05/05/2010 @ 1:27

Awesome Touch! The Nokia N97 mobile phone is a compact phone with a slide out full QWERTY keyboard and a huge 3.5" touch screen with tilt. I would mostly use this as a personal phone to get all my emails, surf the web, take pictures and videos and of course store them in the huge 32 GB storage space. Read more... (http://www.bayreviews.com/electronics/3367-nokia-n97-mobile-phone)

Thermaltake Element S ATX Mid Tower Case | Posted on: 05/05/2010 @ 1:26

Lots of Room and Ultra Quiet! Today we have the Thermaltake Element S ATX mid tower case that can be used in a gaming system or even a regular everyday system. It has lots of room and is designed to be very quiet. It is a mid tower case but is very close to being a full tower case. It's not too bold but is also not an average case either. Read more... ...

SilverStone DS221 2.5" HDD Enclosure | Posted on: 05/05/2010 @ 1:26

Small, Fast and Portable! A little while ago we tested the Thermaltake BlacX Duet eSATA & USB Docking station and now we can compare it to this DS221 2.5" HDD Enclosure by SilverStone Technology. It has two bays that support 2.5" SATA drives that are hot swappable. Read more... (http://www.bayreviews.com/computers/2118-silverstone-ds221-enclosure)

WinX DVD Ripper Platinum 5.9 | Posted on: 05/05/2010 @ 1:26

Rip DVD's to many Formats Quick! I don't usually rip DVD's but when I got the chance to try out the WinX DVD Ripper Platinum software, I just couldn't resist. It is a very light weight tool that you can use to copy or rip almost any DVD movie to many popular formats like AVI, MPEG, WMV, MOV, 3GP (Blackberry and others), iPod/iPad, PSP and more. It's pretty easy to use and the ripping is fast ...

Coolink Lapchilla Notebook Cooler | Posted on: 05/05/2010 @ 1:26

Simple Design, Light-Weight, Quiet, Good Ergonomics! Coolink is offering a USB Lapchilla laptop cooler, it has a simple design, is light-weight, has a huge 220mm fan and has the ability to adjust to a 15 or 32 degree angle. It connects easily to your laptop using a loop-through USB connector. Read more... (http://www.bayreviews.com/computers/3374-coolink-lapchilla-notebook-cooler)

Coolink Corator DS CPU Cooler | Posted on: 05/05/2010 @ 1:26

Another great CPU cooler! We all know that heat is our computers worst enemy, so having a better CPU cooling solution can help improve your CPU's life and allow for better overclocking. We try to test as many CPU coolers as we can so you can compare and decide for yourself on the one you want or need. Today, we will look at the Coolink Corator DS CPU cooler that has four heat-pipes and a ...

Spire TherMax Eclipse II CPU Cooler | Posted on: 05/05/2010 @ 1:26

A Bit Bulky but Great Performance! A good way to ensure that you get maximum life from your desktop is to do your part in making sure your system stays cool. A good CPU cooler is an excellent way to prolong the life of your desktop. Allowing you to work proficiently, and reduce the number of errors that are linked to overheating. The Spire TherMax Eclipse CPU cooler has it’s heat pipes ...

Motorola Droid Smartphone | Posted on: 05/05/2010 @ 1:26

The Droid Really Does... More! I recently acquired the Motorola Droid smartphone from work after a co-worker left the company. You can say being in IT has it's little perks. So since it was used, I didn't get all the accessories that usually come in the box (AC adapter and manuals). But the old Micro USB chargers that came with my Blackberry Storm I still worked so it was all good. Read ...

Coolink Chillaramic Thermal Grease | Posted on: 05/05/2010 @ 1:26

Does Nano Particles result in better Thermal Transfer? Today we are going to test Coolink Chillaramic Thermal compound. A good heatsink and fan are the main components in cooling a CPU, but a good thermal compound will help you achieve maximum cooling results. The Coolink Chillaramic comes in a 10g syringe, enough to apply about 30 applications. Read more... ...

The Chronicles of Riddick: Assault on Dark Athena | Posted on: 05/05/2010 @ 1:26

Butcher Bay was a sexy first-person shooter, particularly if seeing a bloody shiv, a strip of sharpened poly, its handle made by wrapping the dull end with medical tape, lying there in a sewer drain gets you warm. How does its sequel fare?

SandForce SF1200 RAID-0 SSD Performance | Posted on: 04/05/2010 @ 7:22

The SandForce SF-1222TA3-SBH processor is part of the SF-1200 SSD controller family, and through various new technology implementations SandForce has redefined performance expectations for the entire solid state storage landscape. Not only are bandwidth speeds extremely fast (nearly saturating the SATA-3GB/s interface), but operational IOPS performance reaches SLC-NAND levels. Additionally, ...

NZXT Gamma | Posted on: 03/05/2010 @ 21:48

Placed in the Classic Series, the NZXT Gamma is akin to the Beta and Beta EVO chassis’. Characterised by a simple, yet effective, layout, all three of these cases are designed for the more mainstream market due to their affordability at around the £30 bracket. This is not to say the Gamma is a standard black box and front panel though , as with the Beta, it offers visual character that sets ...

EKWB FC-5870 GPU Water Block | Posted on: 03/05/2010 @ 9:09

If you are a water cooling user then you have probably heard of EK Water Blocks. EKWB specializes in water cooling products,and just one of their many offerings is the FC-5870, a full coverage block designed for the Radeon 5870 flagship card. Today we have the opportunity to test this GPU water block on the bench and find out how well it performs in keeping the beast cool and quiet.

Thermaltake Frio CPU Cooler | Posted on: 03/05/2010 @ 8:38

The factor many car buyers consider most important, studies have shown, is styling- whether the person being asked will admit it or not. Practicality, performance, and even price are secondary considerations. This is not necessarily a bad thing, but it does point out how important styling is in many people's purchase decisions. Especially in a crowded marketplace, styling can help distinguish one ...

QNAP TS-259 Pro Turbo NAS Server Review | Posted on: 03/05/2010 @ 8:36

Network storage is a concept that many people use without a second thought in corporate environments, but what about at home? Count the number of PCs in your house and tell me it wouldn't be nice to have one central location for backups, video and music storage, and everything else. All that and much more is readily available in a Network Attached Storage server. The QNAP TS-259 Pro NAS server ...

ASUS RT-N16 Wireless-N Gigabit Router | Posted on: 03/05/2010 @ 8:31

Benchmark Reviews brings to you today, the ASUS RT-N16 Multi-funtional Wireless-N Router, which boasts up to 700% faster wireless throughput than 802.11g, has two USB 2.0 ports for connecting printers or USB storage medium such as a USB HDD or USB flash drive, NTFS support for attached storage and 4 Gigabit LAN ports to name just a few of the features of this router. A wireless router offers ...

Asus Crosshair IV Formula: A True Home for Phenom | Posted on: 03/05/2010 @ 5:47

ASUS’ Formula motherboard line is the AMD counterpart to Maximus and Rampage models, intended for use with Intel CPUs. All these series consist of top models under the “Republic of Gamers” brand and represent the best you can buy in the motherboard category, judging either by overclocking capabilities or the accompanying bundle, production quality and quality of components used. You had the ...