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Collabora Is Working On A Per-Window VNC System | Posted on: 31/08/2010 @ 23:00

Collabora, the open-source consulting company that's notably backing the development of GStreamer, PiTiVi, and Telepathy, among others, is now supporting a new per-window VNC system too. Thomas Thurman of Collabora has just announced the first public release of xzibit which offers a few features now, but Thurman has much greater plans ahead for this free software project...

BitFenix Colossus | Posted on: 31/08/2010 @ 22:36

BitFenix may be a new brand but their first product has landed. The Colossus case is so large that you simply cannot miss it. It is packed to the rim with new and unique features, which make you wonder what we did without them before. We take an in-depth look at the retail version of this massive EATX case that goes for a very affordable 159 Euros.

News for 8-31-10 | Posted on: 31/08/2010 @ 22:24

Ok, here's the news from sites around the world. Lots of great product reviews in there this week!

Lara Croft And The Guardian Of Light - Xbox 360 | Posted on: 31/08/2010 @ 22:12

Lara's changed, but is it for the better?

BitFenix Colossus Full Tower Chassis | Posted on: 31/08/2010 @ 21:48

TweakTown got front row seats to the fight of the year. Get a beverage and some popcorn and prepare for BitFenix's knockout blow to the competition.

Kingston is Ranked No. 6 by Revenue on Inc. 5000 List | Posted on: 31/08/2010 @ 21:36

Well.. Kingston seems to be doing very good to be ranked #6 out of 5000 companies! Kingston Technology Company, Inc., the independent world leader in memory products, was ranked No. 6 in total revenue on Inc. magazine’s 2010 listing of America’s fastest-growing private companies. Kingston’s 2009 revenues finished at $4.1 billion (U.S.), the second-highest in company history. Inc.’s top 10 ...

2K Games Announces Minerva’s Den DLC for BioShock 2 Available Now | Posted on: 31/08/2010 @ 21:36

Sometihng new for you Bioshock 2 fans! 2K Games announced today that Minerva’s Den*, the final installment of single-player focused downloadable game add-on for BioShock 2 is now available for download from the Xbox LIVE Marketplace for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft for 800 Microsoft Points and from the PlayStation Network for the PlayStation 3 computer ...

KDE Software Compilation 4.5.1 Released | Posted on: 31/08/2010 @ 20:12

The KDE team has announced the release of KDE Software Compilation 4.5.1 less than a month after the release of KDE SC 4.5.0...

Review: Magix Photo Premium 9 | Posted on: 31/08/2010 @ 19:36

Magix Photo Premium 9 is one of the most expensive image-editing suites, but the price is justified by the number of tools on offer. Along with the core image editing tools, you'll also find options to draw images, as well as create animated banners and even use basic HTML web-editing tools. When you load the application you're presented with a tabbed menu allowing you to choose which tool you ...

iPhone Apps: Top 10 Music Apps for the iPhone 4 | Posted on: 31/08/2010 @ 19:36

There’s so many music apps floating around in iTunes we could probably compile a top 100 list of apps, but we decided ten was enough. So if you’re not satisfied with the MP3s on your iPhone and you want more music in your life, then this is the list for you. The apps included span [...]iPhone Apps: Top 10 Music Apps for the iPhone 4 is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech News, Reviews and ...

iTunes song sample time to be doubled. | Posted on: 31/08/2010 @ 19:36

On the verge of Apple’s September ‘media event’ tomorrow CNET, who cites multiple sources, claims that they have received information on a little piece of news that is rumoured to be getting officially announced by Apple in the near future. As Apple fans brace themselves for iTV … [visit site to read more] iTunes song [...]iTunes song sample time to be doubled. is a post from: UK Gadget ...

SchilliX 0.7.1 Released Atop The Final OpenSolaris Code | Posted on: 31/08/2010 @ 19:24

Earlier this month there was the release of Nexenta Core Platform 3.0 as the last likely release of this OpenSolaris + Ubuntu Hardy mix to be based upon the original OpenSolaris Nevada code-base with Oracle killing the project so now they have the Illumos OpenSolaris fork to utilize. Today there's another OpenSolaris community OS release, this time in the form of SchilliX, which is the ...

Review: Toshiba Satellite L670-12J | Posted on: 31/08/2010 @ 19:13

Toshiba's Satellite range is hugely varied, covering everything from entry-level budget laptops to multimedia powerhouses. The Satellite L670-12J is a sturdy mid-range desktop replacement machine that makes up in power what it lacks in portability. The 2.8kg chassis is one of the heaviest and bulkiest in its class, beaten only by the HP Pavilion dv7-2045ea. It has a solid build that can take a ...

NVIDIA 256.53 Stable Linux Driver Release | Posted on: 31/08/2010 @ 19:00

Over the weekend there was a new Linux binary driver release from NVIDIA that was the 256.52 driver in a pre-release state. It didn't deliver on OpenCL 1.1, Fermi Linux overclocking support, or any other radical features, but it did bring a handful of bug-fixes. Today this driver has been released as stable after being branded the NVIDIA 256.53 driver...

Review: CyberPower Liquid i7 Charybdis | Posted on: 31/08/2010 @ 18:00

Sat inside this fairly non-descript, squat little case is one monster of a PC. Seriously, I've never wanted a pre-built computer more. Kudos to CyberPower, then, for bringing us a rig for under £2,000 that puts everything else we've tested previously to shame. And that's including machines costing well over a grand more. So what makes this jumble of silicon and wiring such a desirable beast? In ...

ASRock 880G Extreme3 Motherboard Review | Posted on: 31/08/2010 @ 17:36

ASRock does their thing as they bring another motherboard to market with one of the latest chipsets in the 880G Extreme3 motherboard. With features features like USB 3.0, SATA3 (6 Gb/s), eSATA3 ports, onboard AMD Radeon HD 4250 graphics and CPU core unlocking technology, how does this stack up to the competition? We intend to find out as we place it against the ECS A890GXM-A motherboard!

Review: Mad Catz Cyborg R.A.T. 7 | Posted on: 31/08/2010 @ 17:24

The first Cyborg mouse we looked at, over two years ago, was quite well received despite the irrelevance of the motorised adjustable length. Despite this pointless gimmick it was a functional, multi-buttoned rodent, though not in the same class as the Sidewinders or G9s. The R.A.T. though is a much more competitive beast. There's no comparison at all with the previous Cyborg; sure there's still ...

Motorola Gets Tough With Leaked Android 2.2 Users | Posted on: 31/08/2010 @ 17:24

Motorola has released a terse announcement on its support forum stating that “There is currently no upgrade path from that load(leaked version) to the official 2.2 load that will be released by early September”. Motorola has clearly decided not to … [visit site to read more] Motorola Gets Tough With Leaked Android 2.2 Users is a [...]Motorola Gets Tough With Leaked Android 2.2 Users is a ...

Competition Reminder: Win an iPod Touch on Gaj-it | Posted on: 31/08/2010 @ 17:24

Remember last week we told you about the amazing competition we were running on Gaj-it to win an iPod Touch? Well, I just thought I would remind you that if you haven’t entered then the competition is due to end on the on the 5th of September, 5pm (GMT) … [visit site to read more] [...]Competition Reminder: Win an iPod Touch on Gaj-it is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech News, Reviews and ...

Google try to rescue Wave. | Posted on: 31/08/2010 @ 17:24

Google just keeps adding new features to its Gmail service in what seems to be an attempt to dominate the world. Just in the past week we’ve seen a new Skype rivalling call option added to Gmail which proved popular on its first day and today a priority inbox emerged. But one project which … [...]Google try to rescue Wave. is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech News, Reviews and Shopping Site - ...

ASRock 890FX Deluxe: Comprehensive Motherboard Review & Investigation of Thuban Performance Scaling | Posted on: 31/08/2010 @ 16:36

We kick off our long overdue focus on AMD with an in-depth review of ASRock's 890FX Deluxe 4. Landing with an MSRP of $180, the Deluxe 4 slots in between the very best 890GX motherboards and the enthusiast 890FX based offerings. Have ASRock done enough to draw our attention away from the cheaper 890GX based ASUS M4A89GTD Pro/USB3 (circa $150)? It's a close call; the M4A89GTD Pro is the better ...

Review: Nvidia GeForce GTX 460 SLI | Posted on: 31/08/2010 @ 15:48

The fear that used to be attached to running an SLI setup has largely vanished by the wayside over the last year or so. Thanks to maturing driver sets and great mid-range cards, there really has never been a better time to drop in that second card. And with the incredi-card, the GTX 460, there's rarely been a better SLI card either. Thankfully, the thrill that was attached to the idea of running ...

LG to Reveal 31-inch 3D OLED TV at IFA 2010 | Posted on: 31/08/2010 @ 15:48

With just three days to go until the IFA consumer electronics convention in Berlin, it seems leaks are still eager to get out there about forthcoming products to be announced at the event. A huge 31-inch OLED TV from LG which will be 3D ready has been revealed and it’s looking to be a very [...]LG to Reveal 31-inch 3D OLED TV at IFA 2010 is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech News, Reviews and ...

ASUS Eee 1215N 12.1-inch Netbook | Posted on: 31/08/2010 @ 15:36

ASUS puts the shiny new Eee 1215N netbook in our hands with Ion graphics and Optimus tech. How good is it? Read on to find out.

Google Releases Gmail Priority Inbox For Easy E-Mail Management | Posted on: 31/08/2010 @ 15:24

Google’s free e-mail service Gmail, has been updated with a new priority mail system called Gmail Priority Inbox. The optional service works in a similar way to their anti-spam feature, but places the important mail at the top of your inbox. The service works by identifying what messages you read or reply to and attempts [...]Google Releases Gmail Priority Inbox For Easy E-Mail Management is a ...

Lian Li PC-8FIR Review | Posted on: 31/08/2010 @ 15:12

The PC-8FIR is one of the most exquisite cases we've ever seen, but it costs £250

Livescribe Echo smartpen review | Posted on: 31/08/2010 @ 15:00

We take a look at the pen that promises you'll never miss another word.

The 3D tablet, i-station Z3D will require glasses. Will it catch on? | Posted on: 31/08/2010 @ 14:36

With the third dimension being the big new thing forced upon technology of all types at the moment, it’s no surprise that tablets are going to get the same treatment. However, despite companies like Sharp working on tablet devices which do not … [visit site to read more] The 3D tablet, i-station Z3D will require [...]The 3D tablet, i-station Z3D will require glasses. Will it catch on? is a ...

Beta Kinect kits for the Xbox 360 Arrive For Gamers: Will We Learn Anything New? | Posted on: 31/08/2010 @ 14:12

The beta Kinect kits, which came with the Kinect itself, Kinect Sports, Kinect Joyride and a smiley-faced instruction placard, have started arriving through people’s post today. When the new hardware is plugged into the beta tester’s Xbox 360, they are prompted to install some software known as Kinect Hub. Kinect Hub is used … [visit [...]Beta Kinect kits for the Xbox 360 Arrive For Gamers: ...

Corsair Hydro Series H70 CPU Cooler | Posted on: 31/08/2010 @ 12:36

Corsair takes a mix of the H50 with some customer input and delivers us the latest in AIO water cooling with the Hydro series H70.

Phoronix Test Suite 2.8 Enhances Automated Testing, Benchmarking | Posted on: 31/08/2010 @ 11:48

The Q3'2010 update to the Phoronix Test Suite introduces new test profiles, provides new analytics capabilities, supports testing under a more diverse selection of hardware and software, and provides numerous other features for those looking to deploy this leading automated testing platform within enterprise environments.

Toshiba Satellite A660D-ST2G01: AMD's Quad-Core Phenom II P920 Joins the Mobile Party | Posted on: 31/08/2010 @ 10:36

We've looked at AMD's slightly older Tigris platform in the form of their M300 and M600 processors. While performance of those parts was better than previous AMD designs, Intel still maintained a healthy lead in performance and battery life. That wasn't too surprising, and the far more pertinent question is what the new Danube and Nile parts bring to the table. Having taken Nile for a spin and ...

Motorola Droid 2 @ TestFreaks | Posted on: 31/08/2010 @ 9:24

http://www.testfreaks.com/blog/review/review-of-motorola-droid-2/ (http://www.testfreaks.com/blog/review/review-of-motorola-droid-2/)Quote: " The Motorola Droid, is no doubt a popular phone, now we have the Droid 2 running the Android 2.2 and some beefier specs. It very much resembles the original Droid in design, and I can understand why nothing changed much as it was a good design. What changes ...

Gigabyte GeForce GTX 460 1GB | Posted on: 31/08/2010 @ 8:59

The Gigabyte GTX 460 1GB is Gigabyte sports a custom heatsink to offer lower temperatures and noise levels, along with some excellent overclocking potential. It also comes with a very attractive price, offering gamers some great value here.

XBMC 10.0 Enters Beta With Plenty Of New Features | Posted on: 31/08/2010 @ 8:12

The developers behind XBMC (formerly known as the X-Box Media Center) have announced their first beta release of XBMC 10.0, which is codenamed Dharma. After being in development for a number of months, this open-source multi-media project hopes they soon will be announcing the final release of XBMC 10.0...

Monaco Mobile Phone Solar Charger | Posted on: 31/08/2010 @ 7:36

"Green" products are always something interesting to look at, and today we've been given the opportunity to test out Monaco's new solar phone charger. Let's check out this move forward in the mobility and convenience!

Intel Atom N550 Notebooks | Posted on: 31/08/2010 @ 4:48

Intel has launched their first dual-core Atom processor designed purely for netbooks, the N550. The new CPU has led to the netbook manufacturers scrambling to update their products to feature the latest silicon. Intel promises that there will be a significant boost in performance while maintaining the same battery life. Intel plans to make the most of the market dominance of their Atom CPUs ...

AnandTech 2010 Server Upgrade: The CPUs | Posted on: 31/08/2010 @ 4:36

Years ago I used to publish a series of articles called Behind AnandTech. We'd occasionally do a massive server upgrade and I'd publish detailed specs, shots and info about the upgrade as we went along the process. I believe the last one I published was our move to Athlon MP processors back in 2001. Since then we've had a number of upgrades, bringing our total server count up to 28. We run a mix ...

AMD retires ATI brand to focus on VISION | Posted on: 31/08/2010 @ 2:48

ATI has been synonymous with two things, red and graphics cards. When ATI was acquired by AMD in 2006 the naming of the company cards become a bit fuzzy even if the brand ATI lived on. AMD has now decided that he time has come for ATI to retire to finally gather all products under AMD.

Sandy Bridge crushing the opposition in first benchmarks | Posted on: 31/08/2010 @ 2:12

Sandy Bridge will launch in Q1 2011 and become Intel's new mid-range CPU. The processor comes with an integrated graphics circuits in the same silicon and with a whole new architecture. The first detailed benchmarks shows that Intel will be hard to beat in 2011.

GeForce 259.47 drivers reveal more Fermi circuits | Posted on: 31/08/2010 @ 2:12

NVIDIA has no intention of being worse than AMD and reveals a bunch of new Fermi circuits in the new GeForce 259.47 drivers. Already known GeForce GTS 450 is one of the models, but also a family of mobile circuits.

Radeon HD 6870 - First 3DMark Vantage result? | Posted on: 31/08/2010 @ 1:48

Radeon HD 6870 is expected to become the flagship of AMD's armada of graphics cards developed under the name Northern Islands. The Caymen GPU, to replace Cypress, will be used in multiple models and according to a leaked benchmark from 3DMark Vantage performance is substantially better than current chips.

Asetek cooling Mac Pro | Posted on: 31/08/2010 @ 1:48

Cooling manufacturer Asetek continues to find new products to cool with water and after demonstrating a water-cooled all-in-one PC it has ventured for Apple's Mac Pro. It has cooled two overclocked Xeon processors to show the advantages of water cooling.

Viking Modular create SSD memory module | Posted on: 31/08/2010 @ 1:48

SSD units are mainly connected through the SATA interface, but also PCI Express and USB. Viking Modular has now presented a new SSD with the SATADIMM formfactor that plugs into a DDR3 memory slot.

Point of View launches GTX 460 BEAST with 850 MHz GPU | Posted on: 31/08/2010 @ 1:48

Point of View turned to its overclocking team TGT has now launched a new ny model of GeForce GTX 460 with record high GPU clock frequency. The card operates at 850 MHz, compared to 675 MHz with NVIDIA's reference. The memory has also been tweaked.

Next generation mobile DirectX 11-GPUs from AMD confirmed | Posted on: 31/08/2010 @ 1:12

Ever since AMD delivered its smörgåsbord of code names for the Northern Islands family we have been digging deeper and with some reliable sources have been able to identify three new series of mobile graphics circuits with some clever code names.

ME4ME hits 6.23 GHz with Core i5 661 on mini-ITX | Posted on: 31/08/2010 @ 1:12

Overclocker profile Henry "ME4ME" de Kruijf did some overclocking before the camera earlier on and in the camera focus was a rather irregular overclocking platform. A new test system with the mini-ITX motherboard Gigabyte GA-H55N-USB3 was used to overclocked Core i5 661 to 6.25 GHz.

Commodore launches C64 keyboard computer, ION 2 inside | Posted on: 31/08/2010 @ 0:48

Commodore ressurrected a few years ago after being dead since the early 90s and having its great period a few years before that. Commodore has revealed plans for a new keyboard computer with a C64 design, sporting an Intel Atom and Ion 2 inside.

Toshiba first with 3D-TV sans glasses | Posted on: 31/08/2010 @ 0:12

3D technology is starting to move into the living room and most manufacturers are working on or have already launched 3D TVs. There has been one annoying requirement however, 3D glasses, something Toshiba hopes to resolve this year already.

Xbox live Gold membership prices increase | Posted on: 31/08/2010 @ 0:00

Microsoft have dealt an unexpected blow to its Xbox 360 users by hiking up the prices of their Xbox Gold memberships, Silver accounts amount to nothing and unlike the lucky PS3 users who get free online gaming through wi/fi, avid online-gamers with a 360 must buy a monthly Gold membership if they … [visit site [...]Xbox live Gold membership prices increase is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech ...

Nintendo drop DSi and DSi XL prices in U.S ahead of 3Ds release. | Posted on: 30/08/2010 @ 23:48

With all eyes on the Nintendo 3Ds plus the possibility of Wii 2 as early as next year, Nintendo want to shake out the last dregs of money out of the soon to be old news DS. They have announced that the price of both the Nintendo DSi and the DSi XL will be reduced [...]Nintendo drop DSi and DSi XL prices in U.S ahead of 3Ds release. is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech News, Reviews and Shopping ...

Lenovo IdeaCentre A300 | Posted on: 30/08/2010 @ 22:48

The Lenovo IdeaCentre A300 is an all-in-one desktop with a unique design for a fairly inexpensive price. It has a 21.5-inch display with a 2.2GHz Intel Core 2 Duo CPU running 4GB of memory and a 500GB hard drive. The lack of an optical drive, however, does raise some issues, but it makes a good multimedia device for the home.

ASUS P6X58D-E (Intel X58 Express) Motherboard | Posted on: 30/08/2010 @ 22:36

Heading back into the world of the X58 chipset, we look at one of the top end mainstream boards from ASUS.

Genius MaxFire Pandora-Pro USB Mini Gamepad Review | Posted on: 30/08/2010 @ 22:18

Games that require quick action such as platform games or puzzle games don't always work as well using a computer keyboard. Game pads feel much more natural when you are trying to defeat your opponent in a fighting game, or get to the next grueling level on a fast paced puzzle game. There are a variety of game pads, and Benchmark Reviews has tested many of these game pads over the years. ...

Gigabyte X58A-UD7 | Posted on: 30/08/2010 @ 20:24

Mit dem X58A-UD7 hat Gigabyte ein sehr gut ausgestattetes Mainboard in seinem Programm, welches auf Intels aktuell leistungsfähigsten Desktop-Chipsatz, dem X58 basiert. Das Board verfügt auch über SATA III sowie USB 3.0 und ist dementsprechend für die Zukunft gerüstet.

In Win Dragon Slayer MicroATX Mini Tower PC Case Review | Posted on: 30/08/2010 @ 19:36

Today we are looking at a new micro-ATX from the folks at In Win, the Dragon Slayer. The Dragon Slayer is a mATX mini tower case intended for enthusiasts. It is smaller than the traditional ATX mid tower, yet can still accommodate a full length video card and up to a 150mm tall CPU cooler. Join us as we take a look at the Dragon Slayer.

Samsung Pushes Bada OS: Announces Wave 72 | Posted on: 30/08/2010 @ 19:00

Just a couple of days back, Samsung released the final version of its Bada SDK. Now, the company has announced its second Bada-powered phone, the Wave 723. The phone has fairly impressive specs. It comes with 3.2 inch LCD screen with WQVGA resolution, enclosed in its own leather case. Pretty nifty, eh! Apart from … [...]Samsung Pushes Bada OS: Announces Wave 72 is a post from: UK Gadget and ...

usbfever.com's weekly new launches (week 34 , 2010) | Posted on: 30/08/2010 @ 18:24

It's a new week and USBFever has sent me over the list of their newest products to share with you..

Gmail calls hits 1 million calls in just 24 hours | Posted on: 30/08/2010 @ 18:12

A few days ago, Google added a new feature for Gmail, allowing users to call contacts directly. The service is currently only available in the USA, but a tweet made by Google confirmed that there have been over 1 million calls made in just 24 hours of the service opening. The Tweet read: “Over 1,000,000 [...]Gmail calls hits 1 million calls in just 24 hours is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech ...

The internet kills of the paper version of OED | Posted on: 30/08/2010 @ 18:00

R.I.P the humble paper dictionary, owned by all school children, used by none. Despite a team of 80 lexicographers that have been working on the third edition of the OED for the past 21 years, Oxford University Press has said that its website is so successful that it’s not sure “whether the … [visit site [...]The internet kills of the paper version of OED is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech ...

Intel's Core 2011 Mobile Roadmap Revealed: Sandy Bridge Part II | Posted on: 30/08/2010 @ 17:36

Late last week we pulled back the covers on Intel's next-generation Core architecture update: Sandy Bridge. Due out in Q1 2011, we learned a lot about Sandy Bridge's performance in our preview. Sandy Bridge will be the first high performance monolithic CPU/GPU from Intel. Its performance was generally noticeable better than the present generation of processors, both on the CPU and GPU side. If ...

Apple hit half-a-million milestone with app store | Posted on: 30/08/2010 @ 17:12

There’s always talk of how the Android and BlackBerry app markets are way behind Apple in terms of the amount of apps available. Today the numbers have well and truly proved it. Back in Easter this year BlackBerry had just short of 5000 apps (minus games) on offer whilst Android had … [visit site to [...]Apple hit half-a-million milestone with app store is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech ...

Benchmarks Of ZFS-FUSE On Linux Against EXT4, Btrfs | Posted on: 30/08/2010 @ 17:12

Last week we reported that a native ZFS implementation for Linux is soon being released that is based upon the work by Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory to bring Sun's ZFS file-system to Linux as a CDDL-licensed kernel module. As said though in that article, there is already a ZFS module for FUSE (File-system in User-space) that is already available and with it not living in the GPL-land of ...

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 Micro Four Thirds Camera Review | Posted on: 30/08/2010 @ 16:36

SilenX iXtrema EFFIZIO EFZ-120HA4 Extreme Silent CPU Cooler | Posted on: 30/08/2010 @ 14:36

SilenX's iXtrema EFFIZIO EFZ-120HA4 Extreme Silent CPU Cooler is quite a mouthful. Let's see if it's a name to remember!

Gigabyte X58 USB3 mainboard review | Posted on: 30/08/2010 @ 12:12

Ushering in a lower price point for Intel's finest CPUs, we take a look.

DisplayPort: Active Single-Link DVI Adaptors Available Soon | Posted on: 30/08/2010 @ 9:48

For quite a while now one of the largest obsticles for using Eyefinity in budget scanrios has been an issue of connectivity. Eyefinity video cards are cheap and large TV-derrived monitors are fairly cheap, but cheap monitors rarely have the DisplayPort connectivity required for the 3rd monitor in an Eyefinity configuration. The previous solution has been to use an active dual-link DVI adaptor ...

Farewell to ATI, AMD to Retire the ATI Brand Later this Year | Posted on: 30/08/2010 @ 9:00

    Four years ago AMD did the unthinkable: it announced the 5.4 billion dollar acquisition of ATI in a combination of cash and stock. What followed was a handful of very difficult years for AMD, an upward swing for ATI and the eventual spinoff of AMD’s manufacturing facilities to GlobalFoundries in order to remain profitable and competitive. In the years post acquisition, many ...

PowerColor Power Jack | Posted on: 30/08/2010 @ 8:11

The PowerColor Power Jack is an interesting little product. The concept is simple: help support heavy graphics cards, especially those with aftermarket heatsinks or water blocks. It's designed not unlike a miniature version of a car jack, except that this lightweight device helps to support heavy graphics cards rather than car engines.

Cooler Master USNA 95: A Powerful and Small Notebook Charger | Posted on: 30/08/2010 @ 0:40

It was in November last year when we presented SNA 95, the predecessor of the device we’re reviewing today that got fairly good reviews at the time. We first spotted its inheritor at CES in Las Vegas, but the version we saw back then was still in its early development stages, whereas the CEBIT one was already close to the final version, almost identical to the one we have in front of ourselves, ...

Airlink 101 AP671W 802.11N Access Point @ Mobility Digest | Posted on: 30/08/2010 @ 0:24

http://mobilitydigest.com/mobility-digest-review-airlink-101-ap671w-802-11n-access-point/ (http://mobilitydigest.com/mobility-digest-review-airlink-101-ap671w-802-11n-access-point/) Today for review Geeks.com has sent me over the Airlink 101 AP671W 802.11n Access Point and Switch that despite being inexpensive has several decent features in it. The AP671W can be an Access Point, a Repeater, a ...

RightWay Spotter Dale Jr. Edition 4.3" Touchscreen GPS @ Mobility Digest | Posted on: 30/08/2010 @ 0:24

http://mobilitydigest.com/mobility-digest-review-rightway-spotter-dale-jr-edition-4-3-touchscreen-gps/ (http://mobilitydigest.com/mobility-digest-review-rightway-spotter-dale-jr-edition-4-3-touchscreen-gps/) Today for review Geeks has sent me over another of their GPS Devices (http://www.geeks.com/products_sc.asp?Cat=970), this one though is bit special in that it’s a themed type with Dale Jr ...

Linux 2.6.36-rc3 Kernel Released | Posted on: 29/08/2010 @ 23:36

Linus Torvalds has just done a Sunday afternoon release of the Linux 2.6.36-rc3 kernel. With the merge window for the Linux 2.6.36 kernel having closed a few weeks ago, the third 2.6.36 release candidate isn't too exciting unless you were affected by one of the kernel's outstanding bugs...

Lightspark Flash Player Continues Marching Forward | Posted on: 29/08/2010 @ 22:48

It was just earlier this month that we were talking about Lightspark now rendering faster and supporting H263/MP3 video when the first Lightspark 0.4.3 release candidate was made available. This open-source project that only reached beta in May aims to provide a completely free software implementation of Adobe's Flash/SWF specification, continues to advance rapidly. Lightspark 0.4.3 was already ...

AXLE GeForce GTX 468 Ace 1 GB | Posted on: 29/08/2010 @ 22:48

AXLE's GeForce GTX 460 ACE is the first GTX 460 to come with a triple slot cooling solution, by Arctic Cooling in this case. The card also comes pre-overclocked out of the box which results in a healthy performance boost over the reference design.

ARCTIC K381 Multimedia Keyboard Review | Posted on: 29/08/2010 @ 22:39

On June 22nd 2010 ARCTIC entered the input device market with three different products: two mice and a keyboard. The keyboard was named the ARCTIC K381 and it sports a few interesting features. In addition to its multimedia and office keys, the ARCTIC K381 has an ultra-slim design. The keyboard’s thickness ranges from 12 to 20 mm, which is a fraction of the thickness of typical keyboards. ...

Corsair Force F40 SSD | Posted on: 29/08/2010 @ 22:37

It wasn't all that long ago when we saw IDE crushed by the influx of SATA-II and since Solid State Drives (SSDs) have arrived, a similar takeover is now underway with SSDs dropping in price and bigger capacities on the horizon. The SATA-II drive is beginning to look rather weak. SSDs are smaller, more portable, dramatically faster, and have a significantly longer life-span. At the bottom end ...

Monster House 3D Blu-ray Movie Review | Posted on: 29/08/2010 @ 21:48

"Okay, normally I don't spend time with guys like you, but a house just tried to eat me, so... you've got one hour."

Cooler Master Choiix Comforter Lapdesk Review | Posted on: 29/08/2010 @ 18:12

The Choiix Comforter lapdesk looks great, especially at its $15 price tag as a leg protector, an ergonomic stand, a cooling pad or even as a sun shield for your legs while driving if you so choose. The Choiix Comforter sets itself apart from the competition in being extremely comfortable; most laptop cooling pads or stands are not made specifically to set on your lap all the time, although the ...

Review: Samsung P580 | Posted on: 29/08/2010 @ 15:12

The Samsung P580 is a reasonably priced professional laptop aimed at mobile business users. We were impressed by the machine's overall quality, with only a minor usability flaw detracting from the otherwise attractive package. A smart black business design has been used throughout and it's appropriate, although not particularly inspired. The rubberised lid surface provides a good grip when ...

Review: ToshIba Qosmio X500-128 | Posted on: 29/08/2010 @ 15:12

Toshiba's Qomsio range comprises its high-end media centres with the X500-128 being Toshiba's only dedicated gaming machine. Offering impressive performance and stylish, bigscreen usability it makes a decent choice for gamers, but it isn't without its flaws. Built around a huge 18.4-inch Super-TFT screen, this is large laptop. The extra screen size makes it ideal for gaming and watching movies, ...

CM Storm Inferno Review | Posted on: 29/08/2010 @ 14:00

More features that a cinema multiplex, and yet only £40, the Inferno is an excellent gaming mouse

NVIDIA 256.52 Linux Driver Brings Fixes | Posted on: 29/08/2010 @ 7:48

Just shy of a month ago was when NVIDIA last released a proprietary Linux driver, at which point they also released a second driver that was their OpenGL 4.1 preview driver. This Saturday though NVIDIA has provided a new driver release, which is tagged as the 256.52 pre-release. This new Linux driver release isn't overly exciting, but it does carry some prominent fixes that will please some ...

Canonical's X Gesture Extension Being Re-Evaulated | Posted on: 28/08/2010 @ 22:24

Earlier this month Canonical introduced its own multi-touch framework for Ubuntu that is set to premiere with Ubuntu 10.10 "Maverick Meerkat" and it's called UTouch and is joined by their own gesture/touch language. That same day as announcing UTouch for Ubuntu that will support devices like the Apple Magic TrackPad and Dell XT2, Canonical proposed the X.Org Gesture Extension to the X.Org ...

Special NVIDIA Mafia II Promotion Now Live! | Posted on: 28/08/2010 @ 19:00

Nvida has a deal going on where you can get Mafia II for free! It's not a bad game, I grabbed it from Steam, got the special edition, but I never got the stuff that was supposed ot go with it, I need to look into that... Starting this week across the US and Europe, you can get a free copy of the smash hit game Mafia II with the purchase of a GeForce GPU, GTX 465 and higher! That’s right, a ...

Using Disk Compression With Btrfs To Enhance Performance | Posted on: 28/08/2010 @ 19:00

Earlier this month we delivered benchmarks comparing the ZFS, EXT4, and Btrfs file-systems from both solid-state drives and hard drives. The EXT4 file-system was the clear winner in terms of the overall disk performance while Btrfs came in second followed by Sun's ZFS in FreeBSD 8.2. It was a surprise that in our most recent testing the EXT4 file-system turned around and did better than the ...

Review: Lenovo ThinkPad L412 | Posted on: 28/08/2010 @ 16:36

Lenovo's ThinkPad range is renowned as offering arguably the world's best business laptops, thanks to their market leading build quality and usability. The ThinkPad L412 is the latest addition and is a high-powered portable with strong environmental credentials. Billed as Lenovo's 'greenest enterprise ThinkPad laptop', Lenovo claims the L412 uses the highest amounts of post-consumer recycled ...

Review: MSI FX600 | Posted on: 28/08/2010 @ 16:36

MSI's FX600 is aimed at those after design, usability and performance from their laptop. Ahead of its full release we were given a look at a pre-production model and, assuming a few minor issues are ironed out before final release, this could be an attractive option. Our main issue is with the keyboard. The isolated keys are nicely spread out, but the amount of flex evident across the board is ...

Sapphire Radeon HD 5550 512MB GDDR5 OC Video Card | Posted on: 28/08/2010 @ 10:48

Sapphire take the time to overclock the HD 5550 512MB GDDR5. We ask ourselves if it's a waste of time.

Cooler Master Choiix Boom Boom Speaker Review | Posted on: 28/08/2010 @ 3:12

Today we'll look at the newest portable speaker offering from Choiix - the Boom Boom Portable Speaker. If you haven't already gathered this from our other Choiix product reviews, it is the newest brand of Cooler Master that focuses on computer and laptop peripherals. The BoomBoom sure is priced attractively at about $25 online, but does it really offer much benefit over typical laptop speakers? ...

AnandTech 13-year Anniversary Giveaways Continue: PowerColor Radeon HD 5770s | Posted on: 28/08/2010 @ 2:00

Last week we had our first (and unfortunately only) 6GB memory kit giveaway. Today I'm happy to announce the winner: khaydin. Check your email :) Today we have two prizes from our good friends at PowerColor. I've got two PowerColor PCS Radeon HD 5770 1GB cards here and I'm giving them both away. I'm giving away one per winner, so we'll crown two winners this time around.     ...

The Sandy Bridge Preview | Posted on: 28/08/2010 @ 0:36

Every two years Intel is committed to introducing a new microprocessor architecture. It's a part of the whole tick-tock strategy that Intel hatched back in 2005 - 2006. Thus far, every tock has been a knockout - with no competitor able to touch it. It started with Conroe in 2006, continued with Nehalem in 2008 and early next year we'll meet Sandy Bridge - the third tock in Intel's cadence. ...

Mach Xtreme Armor 1600 MHz CL8 4GB Kit | Posted on: 28/08/2010 @ 0:00

Mach Xtreme is a new player, but their complete line-up of memory, SSDs and their USB 3.0 flash drive made some real waves. We are taking a look at the Armor 1600 MHz CL8 dual channel kit, which comes equipped with Xigmatek heat spreaders. Will its shell withstand our barrage of benchmarks or are we able to chip its armor?

Quick Review: Sony TRiK iPod Dock | Posted on: 27/08/2010 @ 21:24

Can the Sony TRiK,do the trick for you when it comes to kicking out some tunes from your iPod / iPhone? f6e9fbad850d4cf19152a7400fa1bea7

Wondershare Giveaway and Contest | Posted on: 27/08/2010 @ 19:48

Wondershare has just relased the latest version of their Flash Gallery Factory and are offering the standard version for free from August 27th until the 30th only. They are also having a contest to get the Deluxe version as well... Wondershare Software announced the release of Wondershare Flash Gallery Factory 5.1, the latest version of its award-winning flash slideshow maker web photo ...

Uniea Offering 25% Off On All Orders! | Posted on: 27/08/2010 @ 19:48

Looking for some back to school stuff? Uniea is running a back to school special right now giving everyone 25% off on all orders! The decision to launch a Back To School discount comes as a result of the launch of two new groundbreaking Apple gadgets – the iPad and iPhone 4 – which have dominated the consumer electronics market since April 2010. Uniea was quick to accommodate these ...

VisionTek's launches The CandyBoardTM Wireless Mini Keyboard | Posted on: 27/08/2010 @ 19:48

I Want! I Want! VisionTek Products, LLC today announced the North American launch of the CandyBoard their wireless mini keyboard with integrated touch pad, with plug play 2.4GHz frequency USB dongle. The keyboard is slightly bigger than the classic American candy bar and complements your collection of typical home remote controls. It features 69 keys and a "capacitive-sensing" touchpad that's ...

GIGABYTE 890FXA-UD5 AMD 890FX Motherboard Review | Posted on: 27/08/2010 @ 19:36

The GIGABYTE 890FXA-UD5 is GIGABYTE's top tier ATX motherboard in their AMD Line up. Today we are going to put it through its paces and see how well it does with our AMD Phenom II X6 1055T. We are also going to throw it under some water cooling and see how far we can overclock this board! How will it do? Read on to find out!

Nokia Offers N8 in the U.S. for $549 | Posted on: 27/08/2010 @ 19:24

Nokia has announced the availability of its N8 phones in the US market. The phone is up for pre-order on the Nokia website.Although, be ready to fork out $549 for the latest entrant in the increasingly-crowding mobile market. The phone-box will have usual accessories such as battery and assorted … [visit site to read more] [...]Nokia Offers N8 in the U.S. for $549 is a post from: UK Gadget and ...

YouTube Are Going to the Movies: YouTube Movies Launches Today in the UK | Posted on: 27/08/2010 @ 19:00

Youtube has taken its first few steps into the movie business as they have launched YouTube Movies today on the UK site. They have secured over 400 films from studio’s and distributers like Sony and Blinkbox. There are some decent films on it, but it’s also your … [visit site to read more] YouTube Are [...]YouTube Are Going to the Movies: YouTube Movies Launches Today in the UK is a post ...

Samsung Galaxy S bugs and fixes | Posted on: 27/08/2010 @ 18:36

The Samsung Galaxy S, though one of the best smartphones on the market, like everything else has its teething problems. You may have heard about an issue with the handsets USB. The problem appears to be a bug that makes the handset crash when files with 16 character extensions are used. … [visit site to [...]Samsung Galaxy S bugs and fixes is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech News, Reviews and ...

ATI Catalyst 10.8 Windows 7 Driver Analysis | Posted on: 27/08/2010 @ 18:36

AMD has just released a new Catalyst driver for Radeon graphics cards - we check out performance under Windows 7.

LG set to produce 19 inch flexible e-paper | Posted on: 27/08/2010 @ 18:12

LG Display Co who Provide the screens for Apple’s iPad tablet and Amazon’s Kindle e-reader have announced that it is set to develop a range of flexible, colour ‘e-papers’ ready to install in future e-readers and tablets. Production is set to commence before the end of the year. The … [visit site to read more] [...]LG set to produce 19 inch flexible e-paper is a post from: UK Gadget and ...

PHILIPS FLUID: a look at the phone of the future? | Posted on: 27/08/2010 @ 17:00

There have been some wacky concept smartphone/mobilephone handsets floating around the web. Remember the Sony Ericsson concept flip phone that ‘flipped both ways’ and could be detached into two … [visit site to read more] PHILIPS FLUID: a look at the phone of the future? is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech News, Reviews [...]PHILIPS FLUID: a look at the phone of the future? is a post from: ...

LLNL Talks To Us About Their Linux ZFS Port | Posted on: 27/08/2010 @ 17:00

Following this morning's article entitled Native ZFS Is Coming To Linux Next Month where the work by a small company from India that ported ZFS to Linux as a native kernel module was discussed, we heard from the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratories. As was mentioned in today's ZFS article, the LLNL received a contract from the United States Department of Energy to port Sun's ZFS file-system ...

Dormouse bridge, a snip at only £190,000… | Posted on: 27/08/2010 @ 16:36

Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council in South Wales have constructed a series of mesh sky bridges so that dormice can cross the road without being run over on a 4.6m (15ft) stretch of road between Pontypridd and Talbot Green. Suspended on poles, the little critters can pass over … [visit site to read more] [...]Dormouse bridge, a snip at only £190,000… is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech ...

Over 1 million ‘Gmail calls’ made in 24 hours | Posted on: 27/08/2010 @ 16:36

We told you that Google had launched its latest web-tool yesterday, adding a call function to Gmail and allowing calls (Free US and ‘cheap international’) to be placed from your PC/laptop effectively forming a Skype competitor overnight and though the Google experts are saying … [visit site to read more] Over 1 million ‘Gmail calls’ [...]Over 1 million ‘Gmail calls’ made in 24 hours ...

Physx Test with Mafia 2 Demo | Posted on: 27/08/2010 @ 16:12

I have a GTX 470, and a few other spare cards. And I came to know that Mafia II comes with game benchmark and uses Physx – so I thought I’d give it a spin to see whether my GTX 470 could benefit from having a dedicated Physx card working along with it. Test Setup The [...]

Microsoft Confirms Improvement of Xbox Live Chat | Posted on: 27/08/2010 @ 16:12

Microsoft have confirmed today that their chat system will see a major overhaul when Microsoft updates the dashboard in anticipation of Kinect this Fall. The refresh, will come sometime before the launch of Kinect, which is pencilled in for a November … [visit site to read more] Microsoft Confirms Improvement of Xbox Live Chat is [...]Microsoft Confirms Improvement of Xbox Live Chat is a post ...

Review: Acer Aspire Ethos 8943G | Posted on: 27/08/2010 @ 15:24

We previously reviewed the Acer Aspire Ethos 8943G as a pre-production model back in May and have now managed to get our hands on the full production model. Acer's Aspire range offers a huge amount of consumer-focused machines at all price points. The Ethos 8943G sits atop the range and is built to provide cutting-edge power and big-screen, high-definition entertainment for the whole family. ...

Noctua NH-D14 CPU Cooler Review | Posted on: 27/08/2010 @ 14:00

ASRock P55 Extreme4 Review | Posted on: 27/08/2010 @ 12:36

The Extreme4 definitely looks the part - we see if it delivers on those flashy looks.

AMD Phenom II X6 1055T 95W CPU review | Posted on: 27/08/2010 @ 11:36

We stack up the reasons for buying this chip.

Native ZFS Is Coming To Linux Next Month | Posted on: 27/08/2010 @ 10:36

Prior to the emergence of Btrfs as a viable next-generation Linux file-system, Sun's ZFS file-system was sought after for Linux due to its advanced feature-set and capabilities compared to EXT3 and other open-source file-systems at the time. While ZFS support has worked its way into OpenSolaris, FreeBSD, NetBSD, and other operating systems, ZFS had not been ported to Linux as its source-code is ...

ASUS M4A89TD PRO/USB3 (AMD 890FX Chipset) Motherboard | Posted on: 27/08/2010 @ 10:36

Shifting gears from ITX sized motherboards, we head back to an AMD 890FX board from ASUS with all the bells and whistles.

Lite-On iHBS112 12X Blu-ray Disc Writer | Posted on: 27/08/2010 @ 7:00

Blu-Ray burners are starting to reach many home users looking to backup massive amounts of data or make copies of movies without compromising any level of quality. When it comes to bulk burner, speed is important. With the lowest price in the market, Lite-On has you covered with the iHBS112.

More Patches To Improve Linux Desktop Responsiveness | Posted on: 27/08/2010 @ 5:36

About one month ago we reported on the emergence of patches that may fix the Linux desktop responsiveness problems, which is an issue that's been experienced by many Linux desktop users in recent years. For Linux users it may take many seconds for a menu to appear when clicking on it or a half-minute to do a VT switch, but fortunately it's becoming a thing of the past with these patches working ...

Dimastech EasyHard V2.5 Tech Bench | Posted on: 27/08/2010 @ 2:00

When it comes to the real test benches, Dimastech is the best known brand. This time we take a closer look at their EasyHard V2.5 Test Bench.

New Genius Bluetooth Mouse Announced Today | Posted on: 27/08/2010 @ 0:48

A new mouse! Genius (http://www.geniusnetusa.com/) today announced a new addition to the company’s extensive line of mice, the Navigator 905BT (http://geniusnetusa.com/geniusOnline/portlets/productArea/product/querySection.do?sectionId=1162465 productId=1162455 printThisPage) mouse that connects instantly to any PC or Mac that is Bluetooth enabled. The new mouse includes Genius’ innovative ...

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 | Posted on: 26/08/2010 @ 23:36

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 is a 12.1-megapixel digital camera that has many things going for it: good image quality, a powerful zoom, GPS for geotagging, and more. It definitely doesn't lack features, and with its rather steep price, it's a good thing.

Intel Comes Up With An Alternative To Bringing Back UMS | Posted on: 26/08/2010 @ 23:36

The Intel Linux driver has been challenged by stability problems and other issues for owners of i8xx hardware since they rolled out kernel mode-setting and Graphics Execution Manager (GEM) support with UXA 2D acceleration more than a year ago. There were initial problems for other Intel users as well when switching to this overhauled driver stack -- to the point that it killed the netbook ...

Analog semiconductor to replace ones and zeros | Posted on: 26/08/2010 @ 23:12

The digital semiconductor technology have take the computer industry to fantastic heights, but it all comes down to ones and zeros. The American company Lyric Semiconductor has now presented a technology that has stepless levels and is extremely efficient at probability calculations.

Microsoft first with CPU and GPU on the same silicon | Posted on: 26/08/2010 @ 23:12

AMD and Intel are standing ready to launch its first processors with graphics integrated on the transistor level, but the company able to brag about a genuine CPU/GPU chip available on the market is Microsoft, in the form of the video game console Xbox 360 Slim.

Radeon HD 6970 "Antilles" launches in December | Posted on: 26/08/2010 @ 22:48

AMD recently revealed bits on its coming graphics architecture and after some digging we found information about what circuits will appear in 2010, and that includes Antilles sporting dual GPUs; to be known as Radeon HD 6970.

Radeon HD 6000 product names revealed in Catalyst 10.8 | Posted on: 26/08/2010 @ 22:48

AMD will launch its second generation DirectX 11 architecture in Q4. The code name is Southern Islands and the new cards are expected to sell as the Radeon HD 6000 family, and Catalyst 10.8 implies that the HD 6000 series is in fact Northern Islands.

AMD to show Fusion APU at IFA in September | Posted on: 26/08/2010 @ 22:48

AMD revealed details on the new Bulldozer and Bobcat microarchitectures earlier this week. New rumors says that AMD is planning to show the Fusion APU, most likely Ontario, at IFA 2010 in Berlin, Germany.  

Apple media event is on 1st of September not 7th | Posted on: 26/08/2010 @ 22:48

So, now that everyone’s hyped up for the Apple media event on September 7th they are going to have to rush and change their diaries as it turns out the event will in fact take place on September 1st Though it would not be unbelievable for Apple to change dates to … [visit site to [...]Apple media event is on 1st of September not 7th is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech News, Reviews and ...

Best Buy Now Ready to Take Your Old Video Games | Posted on: 26/08/2010 @ 22:36

An alternative to GameStop! YAY! -Gaming enthusiasts nationwide now have more reasons to shop Best Buy as their gaming destination. Launching in close to 600 Best Buy stores this week, with additional stores to soon follow, the new Best Buy Trade-In program offers customers an opportunity to sell pre-owned video games. To celebrate the new offering, customers who trade ...

SouthPeak Games and Deep Silver Announce Line up for PAX 2010 Expo - September 3-5 | Posted on: 26/08/2010 @ 22:36

PAX... wish I was going! SouthPeak Interactive Corporation and Deep Silver, the games label of Koch Media GmbH, today announced their exhibition line-up at the annual Penny Arcade Expo (PAX), one of the industry’s leading annual games festivals for tabletop, videogame, and PC gamers. PAX will be held at the Washington State Convention Center in Seattle, WA, from ...

Metal Gear Solid pony is MANLY! | Posted on: 26/08/2010 @ 22:36

So I’ve chucked a few girly gadgets your way these week, so in compensation here is a MANLY gadget of MANLINESS! Well, manly mod of manliness anyway. Solid Snake from the game Metal Gear Solid, immortalised in a fashion befitting the Konami character often held up as the epitome of man. As a My Little [...]Metal Gear Solid pony is MANLY! is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech News, Reviews and ...

Facebook app developer calls Android ‘Hideous’ | Posted on: 26/08/2010 @ 21:12

There are Facebook apps for all the top mobile operating systems. BlackBerry, Facebook and Android and it must be said that the later isn’t the most attractive or efficient of apps. Now we know why. Joe Hewitt, the man who develops the mobile apps for Facebook has been moaning about the … [visit site to [...]Facebook app developer calls Android ‘Hideous’ is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech ...

Sapphire Radeon HD 5670 Ultimate 1GB Video Card | Posted on: 26/08/2010 @ 21:12

Sapphire brings the HD 5670 into its Ultimate series. We check out whether or not it's worth considering.

Cooler Master USNA 95 Slim Notebook Power Adapter Review | Posted on: 26/08/2010 @ 20:36

Today, we are taking a look at a brand new ultra slim notebook power adapter from Cooler Master called the USNA 95. This is not a cheap generic power brick. This power adapter was designed by Choiix for Cooler Master and it was designed from the get go to be small, but powerful. In fact Cooler Master informed us that the USNA95 is the world's smallest 95 Watt (has a peak power output rated at ...

Zotac IONITX-P-E: Can Intel's CULV Processors Reinvigorate Interest in NVIDIA's ION? | Posted on: 26/08/2010 @ 18:36

  NVIDIA’s ION brought a tremendous appeal to mini-ITX last year, but over the past six months Clarkdale has established itself as the natural and more capable choice for small form factor builds. Zotac are today attempting to reinvigorate appeal for ION by teaming up Intel’s CULV processors with NVIDIA’s aging GF9400 chipset.  We take a look at the IONITX-P-E, and aim to find out how ...

Apple Mac OS X OpenCL Performance vs. Linux | Posted on: 26/08/2010 @ 18:12

Yesterday we looked at the performance of Apple's "Snow Leopard Graphics Update" for Mac OS X 10.6.4 designed to enhance both the image quality and rendering performance for OpenGL games and applications. For testing their graphics update we benchmarked Mac OS X 10.6.2, 10.6.3, 10.6.4, and 10.6.4 with the Snow Leopard Graphics Update 1.0 installed and benchmarked the Apple OpenGL performance ...

Sapphire Mini Projector 101: A Battery-powered Cinema | Posted on: 26/08/2010 @ 18:04

The breakthroughs in LCoS (Liquid Crystal on Silicon) technology helped create a category of pico projectors. Cameras, mobile phones and similar devices containing a tiny projector have already appeared on the market, but as it usually happens, their price and “child diseases” will make us carry around a separate device for some time. Sapphire Mini Projector 101, for instance…

Netflix iPad app now supports iPod touch and iPhone | Posted on: 26/08/2010 @ 17:36

As promised Netflix has finally updated their app (formally reserved for just the iPad) to support the iPhone and iPod. The free app can be downloaded now, putting Netflix on your phone and you can … [visit site to read more] Netflix iPad app now supports iPod touch and iPhone is a post from: UK [...]Netflix iPad app now supports iPod touch and iPhone is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech News, ...

Google adds ‘phone call’ service to Gmail. | Posted on: 26/08/2010 @ 17:36

On first glance it seems Google are trying to bully poor little Skype with their new call service but Wired.com suggests the … [visit site to read more] Google adds ‘phone call’ service to Gmail. is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech News, Reviews and Shopping Site - Gaj-It.comGoogle adds ‘phone call’ service to Gmail. is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech News, Reviews and Shopping Site - ...

ViewPad on Show at IFA – iPad Killer ? | Posted on: 26/08/2010 @ 17:00

Viewsonic revealed yesterday that they plan ot launch two new tablets, bearing the resurrected Viewpad brand name, at next week’s IFA in Berlin. As with many other tablets that are popping up daily – it looks to be a capable … [visit site to read more] ViewPad on Show at IFA – iPad Killer ? [...]ViewPad on Show at IFA – iPad Killer ? is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech News, Reviews and ...

Acer Prepping LumiRead For IFA Outing | Posted on: 26/08/2010 @ 16:36

E-Readers are all the range at the mo, with loads of manufactures’ planning to release their own version over the next few months, and to that end. Acer confirmed today that they are finally ready to launch their Acer LumiRead in October for the German … [visit site to read more] Acer Prepping LumiRead For [...]Acer Prepping LumiRead For IFA Outing is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech News, ...

Kingwin Dock Master USB 3.0 Hard Drive Dock | Posted on: 26/08/2010 @ 16:36

The Kingwin Dock Master Dock Master USB 3.0 hard drive dock would make a great accessory for anyone with the need to access data quickly... Which I assume is just about everyone. After seeing the speed results with Kingwin's new dock, as well as backwards compatibility to USB 2.0, there is no longer a need to consider a USB 2.0 dock.

AC Ryan PlayonHD!mini | Posted on: 26/08/2010 @ 16:12

AC Ryan präsentiert mit der PlayonHD mini einen Mediaplayer der gar im Stande sein soll die Wiedergabe von Full-HD-Inhalten auf den heimischen Fernseher zu streamen. Der Auftritt gelingt auf den ersten Blick mit einem ansprechenden und schlichten Design. Ob aber auch die Handhabung überzeugt?

Super Talent Chrome Series PC3-16000 (2000MHz) 12GB Kit | Posted on: 26/08/2010 @ 16:00

It's been a while since we've looked at a kit from Super Talent, but let's check out this 2000MHz 12GB kit that combines big capacity with speed.

Thermaltake Tt eSports Challenger gaming keyboard | Posted on: 26/08/2010 @ 15:25

If you're looking for a new keyboard with gaming in mind, then Thermaltake's Tt eSports branded Challenger keyboard has an intriguing feature set which looks to capture your imagination, all the way down to a cooling fan for your sweaty palms! If you literally can't wait to get your sweaty hands on such a device, then read on to see how the Challenger shapes up.

Kingston SSDNow V-Series Review: 30GB | Posted on: 26/08/2010 @ 15:00

We take a gandger at Kingstons budget SSD - its 30GB V-Series.

Droid X Champs the Android Battery Life Test | Posted on: 26/08/2010 @ 12:00

There is no denying that smartphones are becoming more and more multifunctional with every passing day. But, how abouttheir battery life and who hasn’t bore the agony of dead phone in their hand. So it makes sense to go for a phone with … [visit site to read more] Droid X Champs the Android Battery Life [...]Droid X Champs the Android Battery Life Test is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech ...

HIS Radeon HD 5550 and HD 5570 GDDR5 Video Cards | Posted on: 26/08/2010 @ 11:24

HIS show us the new GDDR5 HD 5550 and HD 5570. What are our thoughts on the changes made? Step inside and see.

MSI GT660R | Posted on: 26/08/2010 @ 10:48

The MSI GT660R is a powerful laptop that comes with a high-performance Intel Quad Core i7 CPU and a GPU from Nvidia that gives excellent performance for both productivity tasks and 3D gaming. For a sound $1600-1800, you'll also get 1TB of hard drive space and 6GB of RAM memory, something you usually only see in higher-end desktop PCs.

Dell Studio 17: When Gaming Isn't Enough | Posted on: 26/08/2010 @ 9:48

Usually when we get to the 17"-class notebooks here, we're dealing with machines designed almost exclusively for gaming. The problem is that these machines also tend to be prohibitively expensive, owing in no small part to the healthy premiums their gaming graphics often command. So what about the users for whom gaming isn't the biggest priority, the ones major manufacturers like HP and Dell tend ...

Samsung Flight II SGH-a927 @ TestFreaks | Posted on: 26/08/2010 @ 7:48

http://www.testfreaks.com/blog/review/review-of-samsung-flight-ii-sgh-a927/ (http://www.testfreaks.com/blog/review/review-of-samsung-flight-ii-sgh-a927/)Quote: "Today for review I’ve got another phone from Samsung called the Flight II. This phone features a full touch screen with slide out qwerty keyboard. The interface is quick and snappy, it uses sliding panels and widgets to organize things ...

Apple Media Event on September 1: Possible New iPods & Apple TV | Posted on: 26/08/2010 @ 3:36

Bloomberg is reporting that Apple will hold a special event in San Francisco, now known to be scheduled for September 1. Special events in have meant one thing for Apple in the past — product launches. And September has traditionally become Apple’s time to air new iPods. Bloomberg believes that at least one of the items [...]

SmartFish Reinvents the Mouse | Posted on: 26/08/2010 @ 1:36

Ah, another company trying to re-invent the wheel...err mouse. I'll save judgement until I see some review, but it's unique for sure, and that's a good thing. SmartFish Technologies is proud to announce the immediate availability of the ErgoMotion Mouse to consumers nationwide. This is the first laser mouse ever to feature a patented swivel mechanism that promotes a fluid movement, ...

Compro Videomate E900F Dual Tuner TV Card Unboxing Video | Posted on: 26/08/2010 @ 1:36

Today we are unboxing the Compro Videomate E900F Dual Tuner TV Card. The box is very bright and vibrant and is easily noticed from a distance, if this was in a shop, it would definitely grab your eye. The box gives a LOT of information including the features, specifications and minimum system requirements. Compro are regarded as [...]

Samsung lanserar 470 SSD med egen kontrollerkrets | Posted on: 26/08/2010 @ 0:48

Samsung är en av marknadens största halvledartillverkare och en gigant på minnesmarknaden. När man nu lanserar en ny serie av SSD-enheter är det inte helt oväntat att både NAND-minneskretsarna och kontrollern kommer från företagets egna fabriker.

Samsung launches 470 SSD with own controller | Posted on: 26/08/2010 @ 0:48

Samsung is one of the world's largest semiconductor manufacturers and a giant on the memory market. Now that it has launched a new series of SSDs it uses both NAND memory circuits and controller from inside the company.

ASUS AT3IONT-I Deluxe (NVIDIA ION) Motherboard | Posted on: 26/08/2010 @ 0:24

We have finished playing around with Intel's Atom on its own chipset. Now we see how it does when paired with NVIDIA's ION alternative.

XFX Radeon HD 5970 Black Edition released | Posted on: 26/08/2010 @ 0:12

XFX has finally launched the monster graphics cards known as XFX Radeon HD 5970 Black Edition. The card uses dual Cypress circuits and delivers in a rifle-inspired box.

Intel Medfield on par with ARM for energy efficiency | Posted on: 26/08/2010 @ 0:12

Intel will launch the Medfield platform next year, to tackle the ultramobile market and bring the Atom family to new levels of performance. The processor giant not only claims better performance but also better energy efficiency than ARM.

Xigmatek Aegir SD128264 CPU Cooler Heatsink Review | Posted on: 25/08/2010 @ 23:57

Not everyone wants to spend a small fortune buying the fastest processor sold, simply for the promise of factory-made speed. Overclockers are quite the opposite; they're known for taking a more affordable model and making make it into a CPU comparable to the top products. Overclocking can mean exerting additional performance from computer hardware, or it can be a hobby for anyone who likes to ...

Sentey Arvina GS-6400R Computer Case | Posted on: 25/08/2010 @ 23:53

A well designed case can be the difference between an easy, well-organized build or a nightmare build that haunts you everytime time you need to do work on your computer. The Sentey Arvina GS-6400R is a full ATX case that supports E-ATX motherboards. The Arvina comes with six fans, five 5.25" drive bays, five 3.5" drive bays, and quite a bit of flare in its look. With numbers like these, it ...

Gigabyte cools Radeon HD 5770 without fans | Posted on: 25/08/2010 @ 23:48

Component manufacturer Gigabyte has worked over AMD's Radeon HD 5770 and launched the first, as far as we know, completely passive card with this GPU. Gigabyte GV-R577SL-1GD comes with a massive Silent Cell heatsink and Ultra Durable design.

Microsoft Posts IE9 Preview on its Russian Website | Posted on: 25/08/2010 @ 23:48

Microsoft is expected to reveal its revamped browser in the form of IE9 on September 15. But seems like, somebody at theheadquarters got a bit too revved up and posted a preview of the browser on the company’s Russia website. Now, before … [visit site to read more] Microsoft Posts IE9 Preview on its Russian [...]Microsoft Posts IE9 Preview on its Russian Website is a post from: UK Gadget and ...

LeVar Burton to Host Red Carpet Awards Ceremony and Reception for IndieCade 2010 | Posted on: 25/08/2010 @ 23:36

LeVar Burton has been revealed as host for this year’s IndieCade Red Carpet Awards Ceremony and Reception. The ceremony will announce winners in ten categories including Jury Award from among the 360 games in competition. The Awards ceremony will take place on Friday evening, October 8th at 8:00pm at Sony Pictures Studios in Culver City, CA. The IndieCade 2010 festival, which focuses on ...

Review: Sony Ericsson XPERIA x10 mini pro-does it live up to the hype? | Posted on: 25/08/2010 @ 22:36

Overview The Sony Ericsson XPERIA x10 mini pro isn’t short of hype. Following on from the success of its big brother the XPRIA, the mini has picked up bags of good reviews, averaging out at around 4 stars out of 5 across the board and it has just won phone of the year. Bloggers … [...]Review: Sony Ericsson XPERIA x10 mini pro-does it live up to the hype? is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech ...

ATI Catalyst 10.8 For Linux Brings OpenGL ES 2.0 | Posted on: 25/08/2010 @ 21:36

Last month the Catalyst 10.7 driver for ATI Radeon/FirePro graphics cards brought Eyefinity support to consumer-grade graphics cards after it had been available within the Windows Catalyst drivers for months. Meanwhile, the Windows version of Catalyst 10.7 brought OpenGL ES 2.0 support so that web browsers can take advantage of it for accelerating HTML5 rendering and WebGL. While the Catalyst ...

Quick Look: PowerColor’s Radeon HD 5770 PCS+ Vortex Edition | Posted on: 25/08/2010 @ 21:24

With the recent rise in the number of triple-slot cards, we have a few different cards in-house that we’re going to be looking at over the next few weeks. But to kick things off, we decided to start small, looking at an interesting product from PowerColor that takes an interesting direction with the triple-slot concept. The PowerColor Radeon HD 5770 PCS+ Vortex Edition is a factory ...

official Kinect accessories announced | Posted on: 25/08/2010 @ 21:12

Microsoft are putting their full weight behind the release of Kinect. With analysts predicting Sony’s Playstation Move to come out on top in the motion gaming war Microsoft are doing everything they can to get people excited for the release of the latest Xbox add-on. They’ve took … [visit site to read more] official Kinect [...]official Kinect accessories announced is a post from: UK Gadget ...

Quick Review: ViewSonic VP2655wb 25.5-inch LCD Monitor | Posted on: 25/08/2010 @ 21:00

ViewSonic get in on the sexy action that is IPS panels. Let's see what's going on with the VP2655wb.

Intel's Patches Proposed For Adding Legacy UMS | Posted on: 25/08/2010 @ 20:00

Back in July we reported on driver work done by Intel's Chris Wilson to add back user-space mode-setting support to the Intel X.Org DDX driver (xf86-video-intel) to allow those with older Intel (i8xx) chipsets where kernel mode-setting can be buggy to at least have a decent experience with UMS. Intel was quick to strip out user mode-setting support from their X.Org driver once their KMS support ...

Now You Can Run Wayland From Mainline Mesa | Posted on: 25/08/2010 @ 19:48

The work going into Mesa the past few months that will eventually be released as Mesa 7.9 continues to get more exciting. There's many improvements and new features in Mesa and Gallium3D for the 7.9 release and the latest feature was brought this morning by Kristian Høgsberg with merging support for the EGL_MESA_drm_image extension...

FCC Approves Dual Purpose iPad Case with Integrate Bluetooth Keyboard | Posted on: 25/08/2010 @ 19:24

Here is a new accessory for your iPad. FCC has just granted approval to an iPad case equipped with a Bluetooth keyboard. The KeyCase iPad Folio comes with an integrated Bluetooth keyboard, which can instantly turn an iPad into a … [visit site to read more] FCC Approves Dual Purpose iPad Case with Integrate Bluetooth [...]FCC Approves Dual Purpose iPad Case with Integrate Bluetooth Keyboard is a ...

Mainline Mesa Now Supports MESA_drm_image | Posted on: 25/08/2010 @ 19:24

The work going into Mesa the past few months that will eventually be released as Mesa 7.9 continues to get more exciting. There's many improvements and new features in Mesa and Gallium3D for the 7.9 release and the latest feature was brought this morning by Kristian Høgsberg with merging support for the EGL_MESA_drm_image extension...

Nox Audio Specialist Gaming Headset Review | Posted on: 25/08/2010 @ 19:12

Nox, a brand new company in the crowded world of headset gaming introduced their flagship product at this year’s E3 Expo. The Nox Specialist is an $80 gaming headset that is compatible with your PC and favorite mobile device. How well can this new-kid-on-the block hang with the more established headset companies? Read on to see what we thought.

Apple's Enhanced OpenGL Stack Versus Linux | Posted on: 25/08/2010 @ 17:48

While our primary focus at Phoronix is on providing Linux benchmarks, we do enjoy trying out and benchmarking other operating systems like FreeBSD, Solaris, and Mac OS X. When Apple originally launched Mac OS X 10.6 "Snow Leopard" we were the first to provide detailed Mac OS X 10.6 benchmarks compared to Mac OS X 10.5 and also how Apple's new operating system at the time compared to Linux. We ...

Apple Media Event Sep 7: New iPod Touch and iTV? | Posted on: 25/08/2010 @ 17:36

Bloomberg have revealed that Apple are hosting a media event in San Franciso on September 7th which happens to be on the same day Apple’s annual Mac plus iPod touch (for students) promotion ends. At Tuesday’s event it’s almost certain that we’re going to see iPod news … [visit site to read more] Apple Media [...]Apple Media Event Sep 7: New iPod Touch and iTV? is a post from: UK Gadget ...

Review: Navman Spirit 575 – Perfect for New Drivers | Posted on: 25/08/2010 @ 17:24

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Logitech Harmony 300i universal remote review | Posted on: 25/08/2010 @ 17:00

A Harmony remote control for under £30? What's not to like?

Sony Xperia X10 mini wins mobile award | Posted on: 25/08/2010 @ 16:24

The Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 has proved to be one of the best Android based smartphones on the market. It has picked up favourable reviews, gaining 4 stars out of 5 from the likes of CNET and TechRadar and on the back of its popularity its little brother the Xperia mini has been released and [...]Sony Xperia X10 mini wins mobile award is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech News, Reviews and Shopping ...

Log and Squirrel Self Watering planter – a cute way to stop your daisies dying | Posted on: 25/08/2010 @ 16:12

Ok, so I know the majority of the sites readers are guys (women out there – speak up!) but I couldn’t resist sharing  this cute little gadget, aimed at those of us who are a bit lax when it comes to watering the house plants. And this one is better than most purely ‘cos you [...]Log and Squirrel Self Watering planter – a cute way to stop your daisies dying is a post from: UK Gadget and ...

Gaj-it Guide to Next Weeks IFA Consumer Electronic Show. | Posted on: 25/08/2010 @ 16:00

Next week the Gaj-it team will be reporting live from of the world’s largest consumer electronics show, IFA, in Berlin. With a shed-load of new tech that is going to be unveiled for the first time to the tech press we’re planning to scour every inch of the show-floor to get the latest news, pictures [...]Gaj-it Guide to Next Weeks IFA Consumer Electronic Show. is a post from: UK Gadget and ...

X-Arcade Solo Arcade Control Stick Review | Posted on: 25/08/2010 @ 15:36

Windows Phone 7 SDK Official Release Date Confirmed…Until then Download the Free Beta Version | Posted on: 25/08/2010 @ 15:00

Many of us have been waiting in anticipation to hear more news about the Windows Phone 7 handsets and when the Microsoft will release its Windows Phone Developers Tools. Although, there has been no official release date for the … [visit site to read more] Windows Phone 7 SDK Official Release Date Confirmed…Until then Download [...]Windows Phone 7 SDK Official Release Date Confirmed…Until ...

Review: Mesh Discovery 16-RV | Posted on: 25/08/2010 @ 14:36

Mesh is a UK company that re-brands other manufacturers' laptops, in addition to making its own. The Mesh Discovery 16-RV is a rebranded MSI CR600 laptop. Although performance is basic, anyone on a tight budget will find plenty to like. A basic Intel Pentium T4500 processor has been used to cut costs and, as a result, the Mesh lags behind in power. Basic office tasks such as word processing and ...

HTC Desire vs Google Nexus One | Posted on: 25/08/2010 @ 14:12

Overview Android OS has already proved its street cred and the OS is getting deployed by most of the leading mobile handset makers. But which … [visit site to read more] HTC Desire vs Google Nexus One is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech News, Reviews and Shopping Site - Gaj-It.comHTC Desire vs Google Nexus One is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech News, Reviews and Shopping Site - Gaj-It.com

Puget Systems Serenity Custom Gaming PC | Posted on: 25/08/2010 @ 14:12

Today we take a look at the super-quiet Serenity gaming PC from Puget Systems.

Review: HP Pavilion dv7-2045ea | Posted on: 25/08/2010 @ 14:00

HP has a strong range of consumer laptops in its Pavilion series, and the dv7-2045ea is a well-built, entertainment-focused entry. However, its fantastic range of features is sadly undermined by a lacklustre specification which can't match the best at this price. At 3.4kg and with a 17.3-inch screen, this is the heaviest and one of the bulkiest machines we have tested in a while. While ...

Netgear AV Series Set for Expansion | Posted on: 25/08/2010 @ 14:00

The first half of 2010 saw Netgear get started on their AV Series product line. Their intent was to create a set of products to enhance the consumer's home theater experience. The first few products appeared to be just rebranded versions of already existing units. A case in point is the WNDR3700 802.11n Gigabit router which was apparently rebadged as the WNDR37AV a couple of months back. Rebadged ...

Intel Core-i3/i5/i7 LGA1156 Overclocking Guide | Posted on: 25/08/2010 @ 11:18

Thanks to a better and more efficient technology, along with the reduced manufacture's size, the entire LGA 1156 gamma is able to overclock in a very decent way within air-cooling conditions, and that's what we're analyzing today. Benchmark Reviews will teach you how to understand overclocking values while doing the process at the same time. After that, the Core i3, Core i5 and the powerful Core ...

AMD Bobcat & Bulldozer Hot Chips Presentations Online | Posted on: 25/08/2010 @ 9:24

Yesterday we published our coverage of AMD's Bobcat and Bulldozer architecture disclosures. If you haven't had a chance to read the piece or haven't been following AMD for the past few years: Bobcat is AMD's new low power architecture, while Bulldozer is targeted at high end desktops and servers. Both are due out sometime in 2011 and both promise a lot. Now that AMD has completed its ...

GeIL EVO TWO 4GB DDR3-1600 CL7 | Posted on: 25/08/2010 @ 7:42

The GeIL EVO TWO 4GB DDR3-1600 CL7 memory modules that may just be one of the best looking we've ever laid eyes on. Beefy, sleek, modern - the EVO TWOs look gorgeous. So, is beauty only skin deep, or in the case of these memory modules, metal deep? Or is there something more under the hood that will drive the performance to match the outward appearance?

BullGuard Internet Security 9.0 | Posted on: 25/08/2010 @ 5:36

BullGuard Internet Security 9.0 is a simple, easy-to-use security program that offers virus protection along with a firewall to protect against attacks, an antispam e-mail filter, online file backup, and phishing protection. Its friendly interface make it simple to use and the program's features make it a good, solid choice.

Stardock's Long-Awaited PC Fantasy Strategy Title, Elemental: War of Magic Now Available! | Posted on: 25/08/2010 @ 3:48

I thought StarDock was that company that made like themes and stuff.. I must be thinking of someone else becuase this StarDock just released a game called Elemental War of Magic... Independent developer and publisher Stardock released the much-awaited PC fantasy strategy title Elemental: War of Magic today. Elemental: War of Magic opens a world of magic and ancient lore as players begin the ...

EA and Klei Entertainment Unsheathe Shank Today | Posted on: 25/08/2010 @ 3:48

This looks like a wild game, I may have to get it.. Electronic Arts Inc. and award-winning independent development studio Klei Entertainment announced that the highly anticipated downloadable 2D action game Shank, will be available for download on PlayStationNetwork beginning today, August 24 and on Xbox LIVE Arcade on August 25. With its blend of classic ...

Samsung Captivate for 1 Cent on Amazon! | Posted on: 25/08/2010 @ 3:48

I just had to share this with you guys, I have this phone and this is just an awesome deal on a great phone! 1 Cent for the Samsung Captivate, you can't beat that deal anywher I would think.. This is the Android phone to have right now trust me, I love mine! Amazon Link (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003TLMQG8?ie=UTF8 tag=dragonsteelmo-20 linkCode=xm2 camp=1789 creativeASIN=B003TLMQG8) Via ...

Google Goggles App for iPhone by the End of the Year | Posted on: 25/08/2010 @ 2:12

Google has been shopping around a lot lately. The latest product or should I say start up in its cart is Like.com. Like.com is a visual search engine, almost like Plink, which too has already been snagged by the internet search giant. Now, Google has announced that it will release its visual search app “Google [...]Google Goggles App for iPhone by the End of the Year is a post from: UK Gadget ...

New Dell Aero Smartphone Available on AT&T | Posted on: 25/08/2010 @ 1:36

We first heard of the Dell Aero, formerly known as the Mini 3, back in January of this year. Now, AT&T is finally making the smartphone available on its network. Unfortunately, the Dell Aero’s specs may seem a bit on the light side compared to the other Android phones on the market. The Aero features [...]

Intel, Nokia researching mobile 3D interfaces | Posted on: 25/08/2010 @ 0:00

Processor giant Intel and mobile phone giant Nokia has announced a joint research laboriaty at Uleåborg University, Finland. The research will primarily revolve around the mobile operating system MeeGo, but focus on 3D.

AMD reveals details on Bulldozer and Bobcat | Posted on: 25/08/2010 @ 0:00

AMD will be revealed details on the two new processor architecture Bulldozer and Bobcat during the night. While we wait for the NDA to lift on the more technical details AMD has released some of the information in advance.

Kingston HyperX hits 3068 MHz in dual channels | Posted on: 25/08/2010 @ 0:00

Kingston had some help from two overclockers during GamesCom 2010 to break the clock frequency world record for DDR3 memory in dual channels. Kingston's 2333 MHz HyperX memory kit was pushed to 3068 MHz on a Gigabyte P55-UD6 motherboard.

ASUS Xonar DG low-profile sound card | Posted on: 24/08/2010 @ 23:36

ASUS Xonar DG is a low profile sound card that fits in the nearest PCI slot. The card is a budget model with a 5.1 channel sound processor, but supports HDCP and has an integrated headphone amplifier.

Facebook basing new server park on ARM? | Posted on: 24/08/2010 @ 23:36

The ARM architecture has been growing quite a lot on the mobile market, but the energy efficient RISC architecture is aiming a lot higher. According to new rumors Facebook is planning to skip Intel and build a server farm around the ARM architecture.

NZXT Tempest EVO Computer Case Review @ Tweaknews | Posted on: 24/08/2010 @ 23:32

After going over the features and specifications of the Tempest Evo chassis prior to the review, I had high hopes for the case. I wasn't disappointed. NZXT has taken the Tempest design to the next level in virtually all the important areas, and it is a worthy successor to the original design.

Arctic Cooling C1 Mobile Solar Charger | Posted on: 24/08/2010 @ 23:24

Charge up on the go with the Arctic Cooling C1 Mobile Solar Charger! Have you ever been stuck on the golf course with a deal cell-phone? Your family and office cannot get a hold of you in an emergency and the inability to complete that last phone call could cost you the big deal of the year! The Arctic C1 Mobile USB Charger with Solar Panel can solve this problem for you by giving you a ...

ATI Radeon HD 5550 512MB GDDR5 Video Card | Posted on: 24/08/2010 @ 22:36

ATI slap some GDDR5 on the HD 5550. Is it more than just a bit of cheap makeup? - Let's fire up the testbed with it and see.

Coolermaster HAF 912 | Posted on: 24/08/2010 @ 22:28

While less than a decade ago the name on everyone's lips for the highest of the high end gaming chassis would be Coolermaster, in recent years the firm has seen far more competition from the likes of Antec, Thermaltake, Lian Li, NZXT and more. No longer can they ride the coat tales of the much lauded Stacker, they have to diversify. The company's most recent range of cases is known as the HAF ...

Nokia 5250 (budget touchscreen phone) announced | Posted on: 24/08/2010 @ 22:24

Nokia have announced a new budget touchscreen handset, the Nokia 5250 (following along from the Xpress music 5800) The price will be $145 (before tax) when launched and follows a surge in ‘budget/entry level smartphones’ we have seen in recent months. It’s said to be  aimed at the … [visit site to read more] Nokia [...]Nokia 5250 (budget touchscreen phone) announced is a post from: UK ...

DROID 2 OTA update pushed out today | Posted on: 24/08/2010 @ 22:00

Verizon is pushing out an OTA (over-the-air update) for the Motorola DROID 2 starting today. The new update is just a small update that allows text and picture message scrolling along with a few minor tweaks and improvements. As well as the ability to scroll through messages, … [visit site to read more] DROID 2 [...]DROID 2 OTA update pushed out today is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech News, ...

Review: Acer Aspire 5745PG-354G32Mn | Posted on: 24/08/2010 @ 21:48

Acer is one of the most prolific laptop manufacturers around, recently releasing a large number of portables under its consumer Aspire range. The Aspire 5745PG-354G32Mn is one of the latest and it's an excellent machine that's hard to fault. Build quality is strong, with a solid chassis that's one of the sturdiest we have seen at this price. Design is minimal but sleek, with a glossy black lid ...

Review: Hi-Grade Notino W760C | Posted on: 24/08/2010 @ 21:48

UK-based manufacturer Hi-Grade has released many laptops in its Notino value range, and the Notino W760C is its latest entry. There's a lot to like here, with a surprising amount of power and features packed in, although the sturdy design is more functional than exciting and we found portability limited. The plastic chassis is almost identical in size to the Mesh Discovery 16-RV and the Acer ...

Fedora 14 "Laughlin" Alpha Released | Posted on: 24/08/2010 @ 21:36

While there was a delay, Red Hat has released Fedora 14 Alpha this morning, which is codenamed Laughlin. Fedora 14 switches over from Upstart to the systemd sesssion manager, further enhances its Linux virtualization stack, adds support for the D programming language, easy IPMI management, and carries various other features as one of the leading Linux distributions...

Review: eMachines G420 | Posted on: 24/08/2010 @ 20:48

It's a very rare thing to find a large widescreen machine at such a low price, but that's exactly what the eMachines G420 offers. While not suited for those after portability, this is a great option if you're looking for a large, comfortable desktop replacement system. The 17.3-inch panel impressed us immensely. The 1440 x 900-pixel resolution allows for a very detailed picture, and colour ...

Microsoft warnings over security vulnerabilites | Posted on: 24/08/2010 @ 20:36

Microsoft have issued a warning about a type of attack mechanism known as DLL preloading, (aka binary planting.) The attack mechanism is not new or entirely unique to Windows, however Microsoft are concerned about what appears to be a new remote-attack vector that could allow more systems to be … [visit site to read more] [...]Microsoft warnings over security vulnerabilites is a post from: UK ...

Virgin Mobile USA Moves to $40 Unlimited Offer for Prepaid Mobile Broadband2Go | Posted on: 24/08/2010 @ 19:36

$40 per month with no contract for unlimited broadband isn't bad at all... Virgin Mobile USA recognized early on the value in expanding the mobile broadband market to include nationwide prepaid service with the introduction of the Broadband2Go portfolio last year, and then launch of the MiFi 2200 device in June. Now, Virgin Mobile is bolstering the Broadband2Go ...

Rock On: New Ultimate Ears Earphones and Headsets Deliver Ultimate Sound for Everyone | Posted on: 24/08/2010 @ 19:36

Ultimate Ears for $30? Wow! So every music lover can enjoy the sound quality and comfort that has made Ultimate Ears (http://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.logitech.com%2Fultimateears esheet=6405847 lan=en-US anchor=Ultimate+Ears index=1 md5=135347d9ddc0e0988bf3ee6e8075303d), a business unit of Logitech , the number one choice of the world’s ...

Nokia and Intel announce joint ’3D mobile’ research lab | Posted on: 24/08/2010 @ 19:36

Nokia and Intel recently teamed up for Meego and it seems the partnership between the two companies is set to be long term. Today they announced a new research lab in Oulu, Finland. The Intel and Nokia ‘Joint Innovation Center’ is part of the University of Oulu and will now be home to around … [...]Nokia and Intel announce joint ’3D mobile’ research lab is a post from: UK Gadget and ...

Review: Asus X5DC-SX025V | Posted on: 24/08/2010 @ 19:24

Any manufacturer producing a sub-£299 laptop should be commended for making mobile computing as financially accessible as possible. Yet, while the Asus X5DC-SX025V is a very comfortable machine to use, it is largely outperformed across the board by the other laptops of a similar price. Despite featuring 3072MB of memory, the 1.2GHz Intel Celeron 220 processor proved the least powerful against ...

3D TV Without the Glasses: Will Toshiba Be Releasing One Before Christmas? | Posted on: 24/08/2010 @ 19:24

Toshiba has been reported to be launching the industry’s first 3D TV that will not require any glasses to view, later this year. The Yomiuri Shimbun has said that Toshiba have a new system for their TV’s that “emits a number of rays of light with various angles from the screen so that viewers can [...]3D TV Without the Glasses: Will Toshiba Be Releasing One Before Christmas? is a post from: ...

Sentey Arvina GS-6400 Black PC Case Review | Posted on: 24/08/2010 @ 19:12

Today Legit Reviews takes a look at a case from a relatively unknown company, Sentey. They went ahead and sent us their newest case offering in their Extreme Division, the Arvina. The Sentey GS-6400 ARVINA PC case has been developed to provide extreme cooling performance, so it should be interesting to see what they did differently from other companies Read on to see how it does to earn a spot on ...

New iPod Touch parts pictured: A Front-Facing Camera is Looking Hopeful | Posted on: 24/08/2010 @ 19:12

A Chinese online store has been found to have various pictures of parts for the new iPod Touch. In a picture of the front panel of the casing there is a notable hole which is suspected to be for a front-facing camera. This supports previous rumours of the next generation … [visit site to read [...]New iPod Touch parts pictured: A Front-Facing Camera is Looking Hopeful is a post from: UK Gadget ...

Torsken Beta 3 Brings More OpenCL Benchmarks, Etc | Posted on: 24/08/2010 @ 19:00

Last week when releasing Phoronix Test Suite 2.8 Beta 2 I anticipated it being the last development release for this next major update to the Phoronix Test Suite that's codenamed Torsken, but things have changed. Due to a number of commits over the past week bringing both bug-fixes, new test profiles, and some minor feature enhancements, a third beta release has been made available and the final ...

Tokyoflash Design Challenge | Posted on: 24/08/2010 @ 18:36

Design your own Tokyoflash watch! the Tokyoflash Design Studio Blog (http://www.tokyoflash.com/blog/) has been so popular, we've decided to invite all creative people out there to send us their own ideas for a unique wrist watch design. We'll upload the best concepts to the blog and we may put selected designs into production at some stage in the future. This is a great chance for creative ...

Samsung Galaxy Tab P1000 specs leaked | Posted on: 24/08/2010 @ 18:24

The yet to be announced Samsung galaxy tab, which has been seen being used by an individual in Australia yesterday, has had some revealing images leaked today. The photographed tablet is assumed to be different to the one seen yesterday due to the language shown in the shots.Samsung Galaxy Tab P1000 specs leaked is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech News, Reviews and Shopping Site - Gaj-It.com

Will Microsoft’s Kinect keep the Xbox 360 going for 5 more years? | Posted on: 24/08/2010 @ 17:24

Microsoft seem to be pretty confident about their upcoming controller-less Kinect, as Vice President for Interactive Entertainment Business in Europe, Chris Lewis of Microsoft has stated that the device will give the Xbox 360 five years of extra life at the very … [visit site to read more] Will Microsoft’s Kinect keep the Xbox 360 [...]Will Microsoft’s Kinect keep the Xbox 360 going for 5 ...

Seagate GoFlex Home 1TB Network Storage System | Posted on: 24/08/2010 @ 17:12

For the average home user, the Seagate GoFlex Home 1TB network storage system will be a nice addition to their network. It won't replace a more powerful server or NAS, but it is substantially cheaper and easier to manage. In addition, the GoFlex Home provides the ability to remove the hard drive from the dock and use it elsewhere with other GoFlex compatible devices.

Powerline Networking with the Western Digital Livewire | Posted on: 24/08/2010 @ 17:00

Almost all CE devices sold in the market today have some sort of connection to the Internet as well as the home network. The consumers' need to trasnfer data back and forth between various locations in their residences has led to wireless routers becoming ubiquitous in every home connected to the Internet. However, wireless networking is not a worry-free solution for everyone. The real world ...

A-DATA Nobility NH03 1TB USB 3.0 External HDD | Posted on: 24/08/2010 @ 15:48

It's the pricing game! How much would you expect to pay for a 1TB USB 3.0 HDD? 199? 149? How about 109 USD and it comes with bells and whistles, too?

Review: SMT Jacket Laptop Bag – Perfect Investment for Gadget Lovers | Posted on: 24/08/2010 @ 13:36

International Laptop bag creators STM, have a new line of stylish, rugged, hardwearing, lightweight laptop bags. Founded in 1998 outside Sydney Australia in a trendy Bondai Beach suburb. Their mission remains the same to this day; they want to come up with a more comfortable, secure and stylish means of transporting your laptop.Review: SMT Jacket Laptop Bag – Perfect Investment for Gadget ...

Samsung Galaxy S Unlock Code Found in Actual Phone | Posted on: 24/08/2010 @ 13:24

Since Galaxy S proved to be one of the most popular Android phones, it was inevitable that the phone would become a fodder for the creative folks. Their latest venture is to free the Galaxy phones from the … [visit site to read more] Samsung Galaxy S Unlock Code Found in Actual Phone is a [...]Samsung Galaxy S Unlock Code Found in Actual Phone is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech News, Reviews ...

Synology DiskStation DS210+ NAS review | Posted on: 24/08/2010 @ 13:24

Armed with a new multi-tasking Web UI, we take a look at the DS210+ and DiskStation Manager 3.0.

Intel & Nokia Partner to Research 3D Mobile Interfaces | Posted on: 24/08/2010 @ 12:00

Here at AnandTech, we’ve been talking for a considerable time about Intel and Nokia’s joint collaboration in the mobile space on the MeeGo mobile operating system. Today, the two companies have announced another partnership aimed at improving MeeGo’s potential for competing against Android and iOS - a joint research program tasked with creating new mobile user experiences. Intel and ...

AMD Discloses Bobcat & Bulldozer Architectures at Hot Chips 2010 | Posted on: 24/08/2010 @ 11:00

We've been waiting years for AMD to deliver another knockout microprocessor architecture rather than continue to play the value game. While we've been waiting for its next generation Bobcat and Bulldozer architectures since we first heard of them in 2007, we can finally see the light at the end of the tunnel. Bobcat, AMD's mobile architecture for netbooks, nettops and ultra mobile notebooks is ...

MadMouse Glaciator Thermoelectric Chiller | Posted on: 24/08/2010 @ 9:15

The MadMouse Glaciator is a thermoelectric water chiller designed to effectively cool your processor and avoid some of the trappings we’ve seen in other manufacturer TEC designs. As we’ll see, the Glaciator is a compact and lightweight chiller that can be integrated into any water cooling systems to chill PC or server components, able to chill the coolant to sub-ambient temperatures. Is the ...

Quick Review: Arctic Sound P311 Stereo Bluetooth Headset | Posted on: 24/08/2010 @ 9:12

Bluetooth is really warming to today's range of portables and Arctic Sound aim to make ideal use of the technology with its P311 Stereo Bluetooth Headset.

Toshiba T235D: AMD's 2010 Ultrathin "Nile" Platform | Posted on: 24/08/2010 @ 8:24

We've been looking forward to testing AMD's Nile Ultrathin platform since the first press releases went out. It's no secret that AMD's mobile offerings have trailed in performance and battery life for quite a while; in fact, pricing has been just about the only area where AMD could compete with Intel's mobile juggernaut. Nile—as well as the higher performing Danube platform—are supposed to ...

News for 8-23-10 | Posted on: 24/08/2010 @ 7:48

Time for the news from around the world once again!

Canon PIXMA MG6120 Wireless All-In-One Printer @ TestFreaks | Posted on: 24/08/2010 @ 4:48

http://www.testfreaks.com/blog/review/review-of-canon-pixma-mg6120-wireless-all-in-one-printer/ (http://www.testfreaks.com/blog/review/review-of-canon-pixma-mg6120-wireless-all-in-one-printer/)Quote: "Last Tuesday Canon introduced two new All-In-One printers, the MG6120 and the MG8120, and they were kind enough to send me both over for review. Today I’ll be taking a look at the less expensive ...

ASRock 890GX Extreme4 Motherboard | Posted on: 24/08/2010 @ 3:12

Let's take a look at this forthcoming socket AM3 motherboard from ASRock, featuring five SATA-600 ports, four USB 3.0 ports, three PCI Express x16 slots, and 128 MB on-board video memory.

Threaded Input Events On The Way For X Server 1.10 | Posted on: 24/08/2010 @ 2:12

While X.Org Servger 1.9 was released less than a week ago (heck, it's only been four days since releasing om time), the first interesting patch for X.Org Server 1.10 is already queued up and on the X.Org development mailing list for discussion. This patch, which was written by Tiago Vignatti and Fernando Carrijo, provides the "thread-ification" of the X Server input event generation code. Rather ...

Starcraft 2 : Wings of Liberty Game Review | Posted on: 24/08/2010 @ 2:00

goldfries rated it   The much anticipated (and very much delayed) sequel to Starcraft – and it’s a great game! The Story The game continues after Starcraft and Starcraft : Broodwar. If you’ve not played any of them, chances are you guys are still pretty young. I played Starcraft when I was in college, and yes [...]

EA and Hothead Games Reveal DeathSpank: Thongs of Virtue | Posted on: 24/08/2010 @ 1:36

Yep, add this to my list of games that I want.. Today Electronic Arts Inc. and leading independent developer Hothead Games™ announced DeathSpank: Thongs of Virtue, the follow-up to the delightfully twisted and fiendishly addictive action RPG, DeathSpank. Featuring the trademark humor found in the original, Thongs of Virtue centers on DeathSpank’s journey ...

HP PhotoSmart e-All-in-One D110a | Posted on: 24/08/2010 @ 0:24

The HP PhotoSmart e-All-in-One D110a, besides having a very long name, has Web connectivity with a new feature called ePrint. ePrint lets you print a file via sending the item in an e-mail attachment to a specific e-mail address. The D110a also is a multifunction print, scan, copy device with some nice Web features.

Intel Atom N550 brings dual cores to netbooks | Posted on: 24/08/2010 @ 0:24

Intel has announced that partners have started selling netbooks with a new dual-core Atom processor. Atom N550 is the first Intel processor with dual cores on the netbook market and even though it doubles the processing power it will offer battery power on the same level as other models.

Radeon HD 6000 dual-GPU this year? | Posted on: 24/08/2010 @ 0:00

AMD has revealed as much as that it will launch the graphics architecture Southern Islands during Q4, but new rumors speak of additional details. AMD is said to be preparing a card sporting two GPUs to replace Radeon HD 5970.  

Keysonic launches stylish KSK-3201 HTPC keyboard | Posted on: 24/08/2010 @ 0:00

KeySonic decided to show us the latest mini-keyboard KSK-3201 RF back at CeBIT 2010. We could only conclude that the convenient HTPC keyboard was both sylish and easy to use, but still an early prototype.

Seagate GoFlex Desk 3TB tested, but nowhere to be found | Posted on: 24/08/2010 @ 0:00

Seagate FreeAgent GoFlex Desk 3TB is still the first and only harddrive with 3TB capacity. Now that the harddrive has been tested and dissected it becomes clearer why we should not expect any internal equivalent any day soon.

Google testing live search result feature | Posted on: 24/08/2010 @ 0:00

Google has been using technologies that tries to predict your typing on sites like Google and YouTube. The software giant is now trying out a new technology that not only predicts your words but also hands you results in realtime.

BenQ preparing X series of 3D gaming monitors | Posted on: 24/08/2010 @ 0:00

BenQ has a pretty wide assortment of monitors and it is now working on a new series especially designed for gamers. BenQ X series uses a 3D-capable 120 Hz panel and offers LED backlighting and 1080p resolution.

BlackBerry Torch 9800 UK release date and price | Posted on: 23/08/2010 @ 23:36

The smartphone market at the moment is fierce and RIM will want to establish themselves well and truly as one of the top dogs of the industry. We’ve seen some changes to BlackBerry recently in the form of updates to the Facebook app, app market and messenger. Handset wise, the Torch 9800 is … [visit [...]BlackBerry Torch 9800 UK release date and price is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech News, ...

Patriot Gauntlet PCGT25S USB3 Drive Enclosure Review | Posted on: 23/08/2010 @ 23:32

USB 3.0, aka "SuperSpeed USB", is finally out, and it brings massively improved throughput and performance over USB 2.0. At 4.8Gbps, it's ten times faster than USB 2.0's maximum of 480Mbps. The only problem is that very few devices are available with USB 3.0 interfaces. Patriot's "Gauntlet" external drive enclosure is one such, and Benchmark Reviews checks out the Patriot Gauntlet SuperSpeed USB ...

HTC ‘gpad’ to feature an N-trig multi-touch screen | Posted on: 23/08/2010 @ 23:24

Google have done great this year with their Android phones. The amount of Android phones on offer and the amount of apps in the market are growing daily. The next big step for Google is to translate some of this success over to the tablet market. There’s been a lot of talk about Android … [...]HTC ‘gpad’ to feature an N-trig multi-touch screen is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech News, ...

2K Games Mafia II PC Video Game Review | Posted on: 23/08/2010 @ 23:24

Mafia II is the single-player sequel to Mafia: The City of Lost Heaven, in which players assume the life of World War II veteran Vito Scaletta. Driven by a passion for fame and riches, players take on thugs in Empire Bay, working their way to the top in Mafia II. Built on 2K Czech's proprietary Illusion game engine, Benchmark Reviews tests Mafia II using ATI Radeon and NVIDIA GeForce video cards. ...

The OpenSolaris Board Just Killed Itself, As Expected | Posted on: 23/08/2010 @ 22:48

Last month we reported that the OpenSolaris Governing Board may kill itself if Oracle would not appoint a liaison to the OpenSolaris community to interact with and communicate their future plans. After that OGB death threat was announced, the Illumos project was announced, which is basically a fork of OpenSolaris. Less than two weeks ago, however, Oracle finally announced it would be killing off ...

Asus EAH5830 HD 5830 DirectCU Voltage Tweak Videocard Review @ Tweaknews | Posted on: 23/08/2010 @ 22:47

With a core overclock of 1027Mhz, the Asus EAH5830 DirectCU performs exactly as intended and the DirectCU cooler does an excellent job at keeping temperatures under control. There isn't much more you could ask out of a videocard. The core overclocking is incredible which did lead to some rather sizeable increases in gaming framerates and did come within range of what you would see if you were ...

Apple’s iTV is expected to use iAd and an iPad remote? | Posted on: 23/08/2010 @ 22:24

Apple’s own television (branded the iTV), is as ambiguous as it gets, and many rumors on the television are currently circulating around it. Now, we have Digg founder Kevin Rose giving his own insider information on the next Apple product. Apparently the iOS-based set-top box, revealed not too long ago is just the beginning for [...]Apple’s iTV is expected to use iAd and an iPad remote? is a ...

Defence Secretary Urges British Retailers to Ban Medal of Honor | Posted on: 23/08/2010 @ 22:00

When EA revealed that in their upcoming Medal of Honor game the Taliban will be a playable force, it’s no surprise that controversy was on the menu. Fox news was unsurprisingly first to go for the throat at this, but today, British Defense Secretary Liam Fox has announced his … [visit site to read more] [...]Defence Secretary Urges British Retailers to Ban Medal of Honor is a post from: UK ...

Android 2.2 now available on Vodfone’s HTC Desire | Posted on: 23/08/2010 @ 21:48

Owners of an HTC Desite on Vodafone should be updating their Smartphone in their masses today as Google’s most recent operating system; Android 2.2 (aka Froyo) is now available. After Vodafone’s red herring earlier in the month, which turned out to be just a Vodafone 360 update, … [visit site to read more] Android 2.2 [...]Android 2.2 now available on Vodfone’s HTC Desire is a post from: ...

GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 470 Super Overclock Video Card | Posted on: 23/08/2010 @ 21:24

We look at another Super Overclock card from GIGABYTE. This one's a little meaner than the HD 5770, though.

Gnash 0.8.8 Has VA-API, Claims 100% YouTube Compatibility | Posted on: 23/08/2010 @ 20:48

As of late the open-source Lightspark Flash Player has been making great progress with features like a LLVM-using JIT engine, out-of-process plug-in support for Firefox, and rendering improvements, the Gnash project that's partially supported by the Free Software Foundation continues to advance too...

Review: Motorola CLIQ XT @ MobilityDigest | Posted on: 23/08/2010 @ 19:48

http://android.mobilitydigest.com/review-motorola-cliq-xt/ (http://android.mobilitydigest.com/review-motorola-cliq-xt/) I’m back with another review today for you, this one is of the Motorola Cliq XT that’s running Android. The first thing I have to say is that this is a lower end phone, similar to the Motorola Backflip that I already own which I don’t care too much for honestly. The ...

Zalman ZM-NC2500Plus Notebook Cooler Review | Posted on: 23/08/2010 @ 19:48

Arctic Cooling K381 Keyboard | Posted on: 23/08/2010 @ 19:36

Arctic Cooling's recent push to enter the peripheral market is now paying off for those looking for an affordable slim line keyboard. With the launch of the K381 keyboard you could get a quite feature packed keyboard that does not take up much deskspace for only $24.95.

Corsair Hydro Series H70 CPU Water Cooling Kit Review | Posted on: 23/08/2010 @ 19:12

The recently released Corsair Hydro Series H70 CPU water cooling kit is now the flagship water cooler from Corsair. The H70 looks like an H50 on steroids and it looks like the H70 is going to be a much better performer than the H50. Join us as we put the H70 through the paces on our Intel Core i7 LGA1366 test system and see just how much Corsair has improved its water cooler.

An Update On The SystemD System & Session Manager | Posted on: 23/08/2010 @ 19:00

There's an update on systemd by Lennart Poettering, the Berlin developer that created this project to serve as a new system and session manager for Linux. The systemd manager is compatible with existing SysV and LSB init scripts while it leverages D-Bus activation, heavily supports parallelization, and has many other features that makes it of interest to distribution vendors and end-users. Red ...

usbfever.com's weekly new launches (week 33 , 2010) | Posted on: 23/08/2010 @ 18:36

Another week, and more new stuff from USBFever!

ASUS G73JH Gaming Notebook | Posted on: 23/08/2010 @ 18:12

Mit dem G73JH stellt ASUS ein Gaming Notebook vor, das vor allem Alienware das Fürchten lernen soll. Zu einem Kampfpreis steht, das im "Stealth-Bomber"-Look auftretende, G73JH in den Startlöchern um roher Leistung zu überzeugen.

Apple Intends to Take on Jailbreak and Hacks Using Detection Software | Posted on: 23/08/2010 @ 18:12

Back in February, Apple filed a patent which covers new technologies which could allow the i-giants to detect and circumvent iPhones which have been ‘jailbroken’. The patent is called “Systems and Methods for Identifying users of an Electronic Device” which is meant to protect the company’s operating system from Jailbreak and other hacks on their [...]Apple Intends to Take on Jailbreak ...

QuakeCon 2010 – Where PC Gaming is Alive and Thriving | Posted on: 23/08/2010 @ 17:48

iphone’s Angry Birds game to be made into a film? | Posted on: 23/08/2010 @ 16:00

It’s sold over 6.5 million copies, Macworld called it ‘an addictive, clever, and challenging puzzle,’ it’s even been nominated for “Best Casual Game” award at the 6th annual International Mobile Gaming Awards; it’s Angry Birds the terrifyingly successful game for iPhone and iPod … [visit site to read more] iphone’s Angry Birds game to be [...]iphone’s Angry Birds game to be ...

Sharkoon Nightfall Mid Tower Chassis | Posted on: 23/08/2010 @ 16:00

Part 2 of the Sharkoon Trio is here. Think Rebel with a twist and add a bit of elegance.

Review: Sony STR-DH810 | Posted on: 23/08/2010 @ 15:36

Were you to catch the prime movers and shakers at Sony at an unguarded moment or ply them with drink, many would admit that, until comparatively recently, the company was going through a dull patch lasting some years. There was nothing wrong with what they made, but somehow many of their mainstream products lacked the pizzazz historically associated with the brand. Denon and Yamaha seemed more on ...

iPhone 3G ‘performance issue’ fix on the way in the form of iOS 4 update | Posted on: 23/08/2010 @ 15:24

According to Steve help is on the way for those unhappy iPhone3G users. Though somewhat forgotten in the antenna fiasco, you may remember reports of performance issues with 3G iPhones running iOS 4. 3G users don’t get to enjoy all of the features of theiPhone 3G ‘performance issue’ fix on the way in the form of iOS 4 update is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech News, Reviews and Shopping Site ...

Western Digital VelociRaptor 600GB Review | Posted on: 23/08/2010 @ 15:00

Clever girl? We see if Western Digital's latest 10,000rpm hard disk delivers performance and value

Review: Sony Bravia KDL-60LX903 | Posted on: 23/08/2010 @ 14:36

Sony may have followed behind Panasonic and Samsung in releasing its 3D TVs, but the Japanese giant is wasting no time making its presence felt in the new market with an extensive range of LED-lit screens. The biggest, and best, of the bunch is this 60in flagship model, the KDL-60LX903. It may be out-muscled in size by Panasonic's 65in plasma, but this is still a large TV, bigger than anything ...

Review: Panasonic DMP-BDT100 | Posted on: 23/08/2010 @ 14:36

With the DMP-BDT100, Panasonic has extended its 3D Blu-ray proposition down to the mass market. The brand's first 3D player, the DMP-BDT300, was a highly-polished performer; this model not so much cuts corners as neatly bevels them. The deck has been designed to work solely in an HDMI v1.4 environment, there being no secondary HDMI output or analogue audio bank to deliver lossless audio into ...

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460 On Linux | Posted on: 23/08/2010 @ 12:12

NVIDIA formally introduced the GeForce 400 "Fermi" graphics card series in late March when rolling out the GeForce GTX 470 and 480. This launch was followed by the GeForce GTX 465 availability in late May and then in the middle of July there was the launch of the GeForce GTX 460 768MB and GeForce GTX 460 1024MB graphics cards. For the past few weeks we have had our hands on the Palit GeForce GTX ...

The World's First 3TB HDD: Seagate GoFlex Desk 3TB Review | Posted on: 23/08/2010 @ 10:12

  Seagate recently announced the world's first 3TB 3.5" HDD. There's just one catch: it's external only. The FreeAgent GoFlex Desk 3TB arrived in our labs over a week ago and we've put in a lot of hours testing this thing. Not only did we try it as an external drive but we cracked open the case and played around with it as an internal SATA drive to explore breaking the 2TB limit on ...

Razer Imperator Gaming Mouse | Posted on: 23/08/2010 @ 9:51

Over the last decade, Razer has branched into a range of gaming peripherals and accessories, but their mice have always formed the core of their product lineup and claim to fame. Always looking to push the boundaries, Razer has another mouse on the market, the Imperator. Like most Razer mice, it has a distinguishable design, but also brings some new features to gamers looking for something unique.

Acer Aspire AZ5700-U2112 23-inch All-in-One Desktop Computer | Posted on: 23/08/2010 @ 8:48

Acer offers up a sexy and powerful AIO computer with the Aspire AZ5700 that can do just about anything you throw at it.

brite-View CinemaTube Mini / CinemaGo 1080P Media Streamer and Player @ TestFreaks | Posted on: 23/08/2010 @ 8:24

http://www.testfreaks.com/blog/review/review-of-brite-view-cinematube-mini-cinemago-1080p-media-streamer-and-player/ (http://www.testfreaks.com/blog/review/review-of-brite-view-cinematube-mini-cinemago-1080p-media-streamer-and-player/)Quote: "Back in April I reviewed the Brite-View CinemaTube and since then they’ve released a new smaller player called the CinemaGo. This one is small and ...

The Linux 2.6.36-rc2 Kernel Is Out With An Announcement | Posted on: 23/08/2010 @ 7:12

The Linux 2.6.36-rc2 kernel has been released this Sunday afternoon and this time around there's an announcement of the release by Linus Torvalds (he lacked announcing 2.6.36-rc1; Phoronix was one of the few places reporting on it). The 2.6.36-rc2 kernel release brings mostly bug/regression fixes, but compared to the Linux 2.6.35 kernel, Linus has accepted some pull requests after the -rc1 ...

FOSDEM 2011 Is The 5th & 6th Of February | Posted on: 23/08/2010 @ 2:00

The staff behind the Free Software Developers' European Meeting (FOSDEM) have just announced that the 2011 conference will take place on the 5th and 6th of February. This is the first weekend of February, which is right around the time that the other FOSDEMs have taken place. Like always, this event will be taking place in Brussels, Belgium...

Thecus says Add next-generation 10Gb Ethernet connectivity to your system | Posted on: 23/08/2010 @ 0:48

As digital files grow larger in size, the amount of data being transferred over networks is ever increasing. Today, Thecus Technology is pleased to announce the C10GT 10Gb Ethernet PCI-e Adapter. Featuring lightning-fast transfer speeds, dual cable connectivity, and simple installation and setup, the C10GT is a high-speed 10Gb ready network card designed to ...

ASUS Rampage III Formula Pre-release Tour | Posted on: 23/08/2010 @ 0:46

Arriving with us today is something very special indeed. The motherboard to complete the entire X58 ASUS Rampage line - the ASUS Rampage III Formula. We decided to put up some pictures of the box/motherboard straight away to give you a first hand preview of this new board before anyone else. The review will be coming very soon. So where does the Formula differ to the Extreme and Gene? Well the ...

Ozone Radon 5K Laser Precision Advanced Gaming Mouse | Posted on: 23/08/2010 @ 0:36

As promised here is the second Ozone gaming accessory review in as many weeks (8 days to be precise!) - the Ozone Radon 5k Laser Precision Advanced Gaming Mouse. Despite their recent entry into the gaming peripherals market Ozone Gaming's first reviewed product (a semi rigid mousepad) did extremely well. It's clear they want to make an impact with their well designed products. Here's a ...

Antec Dark Fleet DF-85 | Posted on: 23/08/2010 @ 0:34

Antec have been a forerunner in case design and power supply development for over 20 years and are one of the pioneers in quiet, reliable and efficient products. Personally I've always had a soft spot for Antec products, especially power supply units. In over 10 years I've been able to put confidence in a brand that certainly stands by its claim to reliability. Back in June of this year, Antec ...

Thermaltake Massive23 LX Notebook Cooler @ iGadget Life | Posted on: 22/08/2010 @ 21:36

http://igadgetlife.com/reviews/review-of-thermaltake-massive23-lx-notebook-cooler/ (http://igadgetlife.com/reviews/review-of-thermaltake-massive23-lx-notebook-cooler/)Quote: "Surprises are nice aren’t they? The other day my door bell rang and it was UPS delivering one of the latest products from Thermaltake called the Massive23 LX. It’s a cooler for netbooks and notebooks ranging from 10” ...

Katie Price launches Boutique range of iPods. Do you REALLY want one?! | Posted on: 22/08/2010 @ 17:12

At 9.30am yesterday the world was taken by storm by yet another publicity stunt from Jordan - sorry, Katie Price - in a silly outfit overshadowing the very product she was trying to flog. Ok, cynicism aside for a moment. Ms Price has launched her very own range of iPods, decorated with girly designs such as butterflies, stars and hearts laser carved into the casings. She's designed the range ...

mCubed HFX-112 T-Balancer MiniNG Review | Posted on: 22/08/2010 @ 16:00

This dual-channel fan controller can keep your PC cool and quiet via temperature-controlled magic!

Review: Vivitek H5080 | Posted on: 22/08/2010 @ 14:24

Taiwanese brand Vivitek has hit the ground running in its recent bid to conquer the UK projector market, having already impressed us with both a strong sub-£1,000 budget model and a spectacular £10k three-LED flagship variant, labelled the H9080FD. So we're intrigued to be looking at a mid-range model, the H5080, which is well built and glossy enough to avoid any accusations of ugliness, thanks ...

Thecus N7700Pro Network Attached Storage | Posted on: 22/08/2010 @ 9:12

On paper, Thecus' latest installment to their ever growing family of network attached storage units is certainly going to shake things up. 10GbE ready, a Core 2 Duo processor, 4GB of RAM and space for seven hard drives, this NAS is certainly quite the beast.

Thermaltake Armour A60 | Posted on: 22/08/2010 @ 3:28

If nothing else can be said about Thermaltake, one has to admit this company is anything but boring. Their new and innovative case designs continue on with their newest mid tower release, the Armor A60. According to Thermaltake this chassis has the worlds first “SideClick-EasySwap” design for 3.5″ hard drives. Today we will have an in depth look at this new mid tower offering from ...

Giant Cooling Contest | Posted on: 22/08/2010 @ 3:23

Are you fed up of the usual contests, where the question is ridiculously easy? This contest will challenge anyone whom has a computer and wishes to cool the processor more effectively. PLUS Each entrant shall receive one free tube of thermal compound for simply submitting their name

Silenx Effizio EFZ-80HA2 Compact CPU Cooler Review | Posted on: 22/08/2010 @ 3:12

The CPU cooler is probably one of the most important parts of your system, and a lot of people just deal with the stock cooler. A cool CPU is a happy CPU, but most decent coolers are large and they just won't fit in all cases, especially if you want to use a microATX case or maybe an HTPC case. A small cooler is what you need, and the one I have today might be perfect for a situation where a ...

Nouveau's Gallium3D Driver Gets Some Love Too | Posted on: 22/08/2010 @ 2:00

Yesterday was an exciting day for those Linux users interested in AMD's open-source ATI driver work with the release of the Radeon HD 5000 series 2D/3D driver, Radeon HD 6000 series support getting underway, and many ATI R600 Gallium3D driver improvements over the past few days. If though you are a NVIDIA customer interested in open-source support, there's great news for you today with the ...

Apple Looks To Take Over X Server 1.9 Release Management | Posted on: 21/08/2010 @ 20:24

With yesterday's successful release of X.Org Server 1.9 on time by Intel's Keith Packard, most of the developers will now begin working towards X.Org Server 1.10. Like the past few X.Org Server releases, Keith Packard will go on to continue being the release manager for this new series. In the past there's been the input-expert Peter Hutterer of Red Hat to handle the stable release management ...

OCZ 60GB Agility 2 SATA II SSD | Posted on: 21/08/2010 @ 20:00

Nothing beats putting together a new computer and having the best available technology in it. For hard drives that can only mean going Solid State. Today, we feature OCZ's latest SSD: the Agility 2. It's the successor to the Agility and it packs a huge punch.

iPad Art Contest Announced | Posted on: 21/08/2010 @ 18:36

Got an iPad? Can you draw with it? Then here's you chance to win some stuff from Ten One Design! Ten One Design (http://www.swiftpage3.com/SpeClicks.aspx?X=2V0RY3ZLHVJ05GGG00UIWQ), the innovative creators of the first capacitive touch screen stylus for the iPhone, iPod touch and now iPad, has announced its 2nd annual competitive art challenge – this year for iPad and Pogo Sketch users ...

Another Benefit To Kernel Mode-Setting | Posted on: 21/08/2010 @ 18:00

Kernel mode-setting (KMS) is useful for faster VT/X switching, VTs being always at the panel's native resolution, the ability to thwart some security bugs in the X.Org Server (as shown earlier this week), presenting a cleaner and more flexible architecture, and allowing new and interesting projects to emerge (such as Plymouth and Wayland), but the benefits do not end there. When kernel ...

My Scratch Map – boast about your travels | Posted on: 21/08/2010 @ 16:12

Remember the good old days, before everyone started a count down to their holidays on Facebook a billion days before it happened? (‘OMG! Mazorca in firty nine dayz! Soooooooo excitd!!1!1!!!’). Well, I liked the simplicity of sticking a pin in a map when you got back. It’s refined, it’s easy and it … [visit site [...]My Scratch Map – boast about your travels is a post from: UK Gadget ...

Review: Pioneer SC-LX83 | Posted on: 21/08/2010 @ 15:12

Back in 2008, Pioneer launched the SC-LX81 and we liked it. We liked it so much, in fact, it won awards and everything. It used ICEpower Class D amplification developed by B&O and it was the best-sounding implementation of the technology we had heard. It scooped all the Oscars for style and was festooned with must-have widgets, too. A year later came the equally good and stylish SC-LX82, but by ...

X.Org Server 1.9 Makes It Out On Time! | Posted on: 21/08/2010 @ 10:24

Keith Packard has announced the official release of X.Org Server 1.9 this evening. Besides this release offering up various bug-fixes and minor improvements, this X Server release is noteworthy as it happens to be the first release in recent times to actually make it out on time. X.Org Server 1.9 hit its original release schedule of being released on the 20th of August...

The ATI Evergreen Mesa Code Has Now Landed | Posted on: 21/08/2010 @ 5:12

Nearly two hours ago we shared the news that there's finally open-source 2D/3D/video acceleration for ATI's Radeon HD 5000 "Evergreen" family of graphics processors, which is currently the newest and best consumer-grade GPUs from AMD's GPG unit. At the time though only the xf86-video-ati DDX driver code was publicly pushed into a branch of the driver, but now the 3D portion of the code has ...

Psyko 5.1 PC Gaming Headset @ Bona Fide Reviews | Posted on: 21/08/2010 @ 4:48

http://www.bonafidereviews.com/review-of-psyko-5-1-pc-gaming-headset/ (http://www.bonafidereviews.com/review-of-psyko-5-1-pc-gaming-headset/)Quote: " Today for review I’ve got what has to be the best gaming headset on the market today. It’s features full 5.1 surround sound, but it’s not simulated like other headphones, this is real, as real as you’re going to get. It’s from Psyko Audio ...

Progress On The ATI R600g Gallium3D Driver | Posted on: 21/08/2010 @ 4:00

As was just talked about in announcing the open-source 2D and 3D support for ATI Evergreen GPUs, the R600g driver has been gaining lots of momentum in the past few weeks. Ever since this open-source Gallium3D driver that aims to provide hardware-acceleration for ATI Radeon HD 2000/3000/4000 (and potentially Radeon HD 5000 series) hardware took a shader compiler shortcut a few weeks back, it seems ...

Open-Source 2D, 3D For ATI Radeon HD 5000 Series GPUs | Posted on: 21/08/2010 @ 3:36

AMD continues to abide by their commitment to provide open-source support for their graphics cards and as proof of that this afternoon they have released their initial hardware acceleration code that supports the ATI Radeon HD 5000 "Evergreen" family of consumer grade graphics processors. While this Evergreen support isn't yet finished and for the time being is targeted towards Linux developers ...

Wine 1.3.1 Brings Small Improvements | Posted on: 21/08/2010 @ 3:36

Following Wine's monumental 1.2 release last month that carried more than 23,000+ changes, the second bi-weekly development snapshot of Wine 1.3 is now available...

Fusion-io ioDrive Duo reaches 1.28TB and 285000 IOPS | Posted on: 21/08/2010 @ 3:24

Fusion-io continues to deliver some of the most impressive Solid State storage solutions and the new  ioMemory Module takes things up a notch with support for 3x-nanometer MLC memory chips for improved performance and twice the capacity.

Swiftech announces hybrid cooling for GTX 470 and GTX 480 | Posted on: 21/08/2010 @ 3:00

Swiftech has been developing powerful water cooling products for years, but it has now presented a solution for NVIDIA's GeForce GTX 400 family that flirt with regular air coolers. The MCW80 GPU water block has been paired with a gigantic aluminum heatsink.

Viewsonic abandons CCFL for LED in 2011 | Posted on: 21/08/2010 @ 3:00

Monitor maker Viewsonic has announced that in 2011 it will be only be working with LED technology for its monitors, a technology that has been taking over and replacing CCFL as backlighting in many monitors and TVs.  

Dual-core 1.5 GHz Snapdragon CPU before the end of the year | Posted on: 21/08/2010 @ 2:24

Qualcomm had a big break with its ARM-based Snapdragon chip for smartphones. The successor is expected to appear soon sporting dual processor cores and clock frequencies up to 1.5 GHz, before the end of the year actually.

BitFenix Colossus officially launched | Posted on: 21/08/2010 @ 2:24

Fresh startup BitFenix has finally lifted the media embargo on the fulltower case Colossus. BitFenix has released bits and pieces of information on several occassions, but we now have the complete story and tons of pictures to share.

Five billion connected devices in August | Posted on: 21/08/2010 @ 2:24

The Internet is heading for a new milestone according to IMS Research. By the end of August it estimates there will be more than 5 billion Internet-connecteddevices worldwide, almost one per person alive.

NVIDIA borrows Transmeta technology for tablet processor | Posted on: 21/08/2010 @ 2:00

NVIDIA is said to be working on a new SoC solution for the growing tablet market, which unlike the current Tegra family will be capable of executing x86 code and compete with Intel Atom. It will do so with technology from Transmeta to simulate x86 instructions.

AMD gaining mobile CPU market shares | Posted on: 21/08/2010 @ 2:00

AMD is currently completing its latest mobile processor platform Ontario. The goal is to improve its presence in the mobile segment, which it actually already has according to new reports covering Q2 2010.

ioSafe SoloPRO enables fast and fireproof storage | Posted on: 21/08/2010 @ 2:00

ioSafe is accustomed to putting safetyfirst and now that it has launched the SoloPRO storage unit it has both fires and floods in mind, but ioSafe also offers good performance with USB 3.0 or eSATA interface.

Test your OpenGL 4 graphics card with TessMark | Posted on: 21/08/2010 @ 2:00

DirectX 11 has brought a lot of new benchmarks for graphics cards and we now have a new alternative, TessMark. As the name implies it focuses on various tessellation effects, but instead through OpenGL 4.

Cooler Master Storm Inferno Mouse Review | Posted on: 21/08/2010 @ 1:48

With a full arsenal of software and hardware features and a price tag well below those of the other MMO-oriented mice on the market, the CM Storm Inferno certainly has what it takes to become the MMORPGer's weapon of choice. Let's find out.

Lian Li PC-Q11 takes on mini-ITX systems | Posted on: 21/08/2010 @ 1:24

Taiwanese case maker Lian Li continues to roll out new aluminum cases. The latest addition is a mini tower model called Lian Li PC-Q11 housing systems based on the mini-ITX or mini-DTX formats.

The FleshDrive Brings You Movies in the Palm of Your Hand | Posted on: 21/08/2010 @ 1:00

You gotta love that play on words there for this flash drive... Theirs not mine though, it was just too good I had to leave it. Don't worry this post isn't NSFW at all.. It's just telling you about the product and a picture of the FleshDrive itself, which looks just like a regualr USB drive, notihng special or naughty. That little picture over the was the only safe one I could find on their ...

Quick Review: Sapphire Radeon HD 5770 FleX 1GB | Posted on: 20/08/2010 @ 23:00

We take a slightly different approach to this video card. We ignore the HD 5770 and focus more on what FleX brings us.

News for 8-20-10 | Posted on: 20/08/2010 @ 21:36

Hello all. It's time for the news from around the world. Hopefully later today, if I find the time that is, I'll be posting my review of the Silenx Compact CPU cooler, if not it will be up first thing tomorrow.

iPhone 4 vs Samsung Galaxy S | Posted on: 20/08/2010 @ 21:36

Overview With the rise of the Android, Apple has finally got some competition on their hands in the smartphone market. This is of course a good thing, making companies constantly strive to … [visit site to read more] iPhone 4 vs Samsung Galaxy S is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech News, Reviews and [...]iPhone 4 vs Samsung Galaxy S is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech News, Reviews and Shopping ...

Wicked Audio's Wicked Empire - Lucky Headphone Review | Posted on: 20/08/2010 @ 21:12

Empire Brands, manufacturers of aesthetically appealing headphones, recently unveiled four new lines of ground-breaking earbuds. Today we are taking a look at the Wicked Empire 'Lucky' ear buds. The Wicked Empire line is punk-inspired, offering a multitude of designs including a skull, eight ball, ace of spades, star and knight symbol that all have an MSRP of $34.99.

BlackBerry App world 2.0 leaves beta | Posted on: 20/08/2010 @ 21:12

RIM (probably feeling the pinch from the growth of the Android market and iTunes store) have given their BlackBerry app store a much needed revamp. The strange $2.99 minimum price for paid apps has been dropped by so now BlackBerry developers can release $0.99 and $1.99 apps just … [visit site to read more] BlackBerry [...]BlackBerry App world 2.0 leaves beta is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech ...

Sony single wire interface set to revolutionise smartphones | Posted on: 20/08/2010 @ 21:00

Sony are set to revolutionise the way smartphones are wired. The company is working on a new technology that will allow power and data transmissions through a single cable. Currently the method of connection (up to an LCD screen for example) is to use a series of cables in a ribbon format. Check out the [...]Sony single wire interface set to revolutionise smartphones is a post from: UK Gadget and ...

Patriot Inferno 100GB | Posted on: 20/08/2010 @ 19:58

The new SandForce drives offer killer performance, even leaving the Indilinx drives in the dust. Normally such performance boosts come with a very hefty premium, but that's not happening for the most part, but especially with the Patriot Inferno 100GB. We have a drive here that is crazy fast and a pretty good deal when you look at the competition.

How happy are iPhone users? New Mappiness app intends to show us. | Posted on: 20/08/2010 @ 19:48

A new free app has appeared for the iPhone, which will supposedly “track the UK’s happiness across space and time”. The Mappiness app – developed by researchers at the London School of Economics – is intended to aid research into how people’s surroundings, such as … [visit site to read more] How happy are iPhone [...]How happy are iPhone users? New Mappiness app intends to show us. ...

Orange UK Launches Touchscreen Samsung Libre and Orange Amsterdam at £49 Each | Posted on: 20/08/2010 @ 19:48

Orange UK has launched two cute as button phones, Samsung Libre C3300 and Amsterdam. The main feature of both these phones is their touch screen. With this launch Orange is looking to capture the market segment which would appreciate the utility and ease of using the touchscreen but still is not willing to shell out [...]Orange UK Launches Touchscreen Samsung Libre and Orange Amsterdam at £49 ...

Gmail Video & Voice Chat Comes To Linux | Posted on: 20/08/2010 @ 19:24

For those that enjoy using Gmail for e-mail and chat but have been missing out on the video and voice chat capabilities when using this Google service, there's now official video and voice chat support available for Linux. Gmail video and voice support was added nearly two years ago and has been supported under Microsoft Windows and Apple Mac OS X, but released last night was the first Linux ...

Testing for the iOS 4.1: Products include the iPad 2 and iTV? | Posted on: 20/08/2010 @ 19:00

It has been reported that Apple is testing the newest version of their operating system, iOS 4.1 on a number of their products including; the iPad, the unannounced iPod Touch 4 and an unknown product (speculated to be the iTV) This information has been found on the latest beta version of iOS 4.1, which has [...]Testing for the iOS 4.1: Products include the iPad 2 and iTV? is a post from: UK ...

ASRock Core 100HT NetTop | Posted on: 20/08/2010 @ 19:00

Last summer we reviewed the ASRock NetTop ION 330, which was the first Atom-powered NetTop computer that had come out of this vendor known for their affordable motherboards. The NetTop ION 330 combined an Intel Atom 330 CPU with NVIDIA's ION platform to provide a low-power PC while offering modest computing and graphics capabilities. Earlier this year we then reviewed the ION 330HT-BD, which was ...

Linux Overclocking For GeForce GTX 400 / FermI? | Posted on: 20/08/2010 @ 18:48

Next week we will finally be able to deliver performance numbers for the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 400 "Fermi" graphics cards as we take a look at the GeForce GTX 460 that was kindly sent over by NVIDIA. Overall it's a very interesting card and great performer on Linux, but if you're already a Fermi owner (ideally after buying the hardware with our shopping links) and have been searching the Internet ...

Sky 3D TV to cure fear of spiders? | Posted on: 20/08/2010 @ 18:24

An estimated 50% of women and 10% of men have at least mild Arachnophobia symptoms. But don’t worry. 3D TV is here to save the day. Liverpool’s BugWorld Experience uses Sky’s 3DTV technology to project giant realistic … [visit site to read more] Sky 3D TV to cure fear of spiders? is a post from: [...]Sky 3D TV to cure fear of spiders? is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech News, Reviews and ...

O2 announce PAYG plan for the iPhone 4 | Posted on: 20/08/2010 @ 18:00

O2 has announced that it is releasing the iPhone 4 on their Pay-as-you-go plans, seemingly following in the footsteps of Vodafone’s success in doing the … [visit site to read more] O2 announce PAYG plan for the iPhone 4 is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech News, Reviews and Shopping Site - Gaj-It.comO2 announce PAYG plan for the iPhone 4 is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech News, Reviews and ...

Microsoft’s Arc Touch mouse spotted in Germany. Coming soon? | Posted on: 20/08/2010 @ 17:48

All posts about this online contain the phrase ‘it’s not official until Microsoft say it is’ so I’ll start with that too. It’s not official until Microsoft say it is, but their new Arc Touch mouse has been spotted on German retail site Notebooksbilliger at $69.99 shipping in ten days. Unsure how verified … [visit [...]Microsoft’s Arc Touch mouse spotted in Germany. Coming soon? is a ...

Google Honeycomb on its way | Posted on: 20/08/2010 @ 17:48

Let’s take a look at some of Google’s OS past present and future. Strangely all cakes and in alphabetical order we had Cupcake, Donut, Eclair and the current incarnation, Froyo. There’s already whispers about the next version of Android, Gingerbread (3.0) which is said to be … [visit site to read more] Google Honeycomb on [...]Google Honeycomb on its way is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech ...

Sony Speaks Out: The PSP Has “Life in it Yet” | Posted on: 20/08/2010 @ 17:36

After yesterday’s rumors of the PSP 2 coming out with a touch-screen, Sony has finally commented on the rumours saying the current PSP “life in it yet”. Sony’s Michael Denny said to GamesIndustry.biz that “We don’t have anything to announce [about the PSP 2] and nor are we giving away anything if we say we’re [...]Sony Speaks Out: The PSP Has “Life in it Yet” is a post from: UK ...

Acer Aspire One D260 netbook review | Posted on: 20/08/2010 @ 16:24

At under £250, has Acer hit the netbook sweet spot with the Aspire One D260?

Competition Time! Win an iPod Touch on Gaj-it | Posted on: 20/08/2010 @ 16:12

Yes! You read it right! It is competition time and us at Gaj-it are offering a chance for one of you lucky Gaj-it readers to win a brand spanking new iPod Touch. Does this particular iPod Touch have your name written all over it? Can you see yourself … [visit site to read more] Competition [...]Competition Time! Win an iPod Touch on Gaj-it is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech News, Reviews and ...

LG HS201: A Compact LED Projector | Posted on: 20/08/2010 @ 15:27

Several months ago, we had the chance to make friends with the tiny Benq Joybee projector, which left a most positive impression on us. The fact that LG has decided to present the portable projector market with their own solution just months after even setting foot in it only goes to prove that it’s a market niche with potential. Welcome the model HS201…

Review: Serif PhotoPlus X4 | Posted on: 20/08/2010 @ 15:24

This latest version of PhotoPlus may not reach Photoshop levels, but that's definitely where it wants to be – and it's not far off. Unlike many competitors, it offers help without patronising you, it doesn't force you to use wizard-based interfaces instead of getting things done, and it doesn't have to pull back for fear of cutting into the sales of a more expensive edition. As well as doing ...

Review: Mindjet MindManager 9 | Posted on: 20/08/2010 @ 15:00

Mind mapping software is quite a niche software product, but at the same time incredibly versatile. It can be used in a number of ways to help bring any type of project from the drawing board into reality, from brainstorming ideas to planning various tasks, organising data and more easily identifying the relationships between different aspects of a project. MindManager 9 adopts the ribbon toolbar ...

HTC Desire HD and HTC Desire Z Coming Soon on Mobiles.co.uk? | Posted on: 20/08/2010 @ 15:00

It would appear that the sightings for the notorious HTC Desire HD on retailer websites seems to be a regular occurrence at the moment. First we saw the HTC Desire HD appear on the Amazon UK website and then it was removed and now mobiles.co.uk website shows clear evidence to suggest that there is a [...]HTC Desire HD and HTC Desire Z Coming Soon on Mobiles.co.uk? is a post from: UK Gadget and ...

Vantec NexStar CB-SATAU3 SATA to USB 3.0 Adapter | Posted on: 20/08/2010 @ 15:00

Sometimes you just need a shortcut to make life easier. Vantec is the shortcut maker and this time they have a USB 3.0 to SATA II product that makes temporary jobs fly by.

Review: Sony Alpha A850 | Posted on: 20/08/2010 @ 14:48

A step down from Sony's original A900 full-frame offering, the newer A850 is nevertheless almost identical in most areas, but with a significant price reduction, making it the cheapest full-frame camera on the market. Compared with the A900, it still boasts the same CMOS sensor, with a class-leading resolution of 24.6Mp and all of the same controls. The only notable changes are that the memory ...

Review: CloudCanvas | Posted on: 20/08/2010 @ 14:48

To go by the hype, HTML5 isn't just the future of the web but the cure for all illnesses, the defender of the innocent, and the magic key that fits the lock of any problem you might have. In practice, whatever Apple thinks, we're not likely to be waving goodbye to Flash applications just yet, but the more we see applications such as CloudCanvas, the more obvious it is that their days are ...

Asus P6X58D-E Review | Posted on: 20/08/2010 @ 14:24

A great board for an affordable yet lightning fast Core i7 PC, but can it match the Gigabyte UD3R?

SPARKLE GeForce GTX 460 768MB | Posted on: 20/08/2010 @ 8:09

Today we're looking at the SPARKLE GTX 460 768MB, which is based on the reference Nvidia design. While we don't want to tip our hand just yet, let's say that it brings some extremely attractive features to the table. Nvidia looks to be on the rebound with the GTX 460 and SPARKLE looks ready to ride the wave here on that rejuvenation.

Quick Review: Arctic Sound S111 2.0 Speakers | Posted on: 20/08/2010 @ 7:24

In a world where tech products are always getting smaller, the Arctic Sound S111 speakers aim to fit right in. But how do they sound?

Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS | Posted on: 20/08/2010 @ 6:36

The Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS is a flashy little compact camera that offers 10-megapixel shooting resolution, a 3.8x optical zoom and excellent image stabilization. As a result, image quality with the SD4000 IS is above average and definitely a top-contender.

The GNOME Developers Put Out The First SeedKit Release | Posted on: 20/08/2010 @ 4:24

The GNOME developers have announced their first public release (v0.1) of SeedKit, consisting of both the GNOME SeedKit Viewer and the SeedKit library. GNOME's SeedKit is designed to blend web technologies (namely HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript) into the GNOME desktop by allowing native user-interfaces to be written in these web technologies. SeedKit leverages GTK+, WebKit, and Seed to lower the ...

Rosewill RK-800G Gaming Keyboard Review | Posted on: 20/08/2010 @ 3:00

We've reviewed several great products from Rosewill. This brand is Newegg's own, so you'll find them exclusively at newegg.com. Most technically-savvy people are comfortable ordering from them, not only because of their great deals, but their selection and service. The Rosewill brand products we've reviewed have always been good, so we were eager to look at their new computer keyboard, the ...

Seasonic X-400 Fanless Power Supply Review | Posted on: 20/08/2010 @ 2:12

Seasonic has just released a series of fanless power supplies with the 80 Plus Gold certification, full modular cabling system, and single +12 V rail. Let's check it out.

Plustek Announces New Workgroup Class Scanner | Posted on: 20/08/2010 @ 0:24

Got a business? Need a good scanner? Then check out this new workgroup scanner from Plustek! Plustek today announced the SmartOffice PS286 Plus (http://www.plustek.com/usa/product/ps286plus.asp) document scanner, the Energy Star Certified, high-speed, workgroup class, document scanner with an Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) that is ideal for anyone looking to go paperless.

BitFenix PR - Introducing BitFenix Colossus | Posted on: 20/08/2010 @ 0:24

Ever hear of BitFenix? I haven't but I like the look of their new case.. At long last, BitFenix is officially announcing its first product, the Colossus Full Tower PC Chassis.

The Open-Source 0 A.D. Game Gets An Alpha Build | Posted on: 19/08/2010 @ 23:12

Back in July we reported on the 0 A.D. game going open-source, an OpenGL real-time strategy title that had been in development for nearly a decade but hadn't yet had a stable release so the decision was made to take the game open-source in hopes of spurring new development efforts. Well, just a little over a month after that announcement, the first alpha release of 0 A.D. is now available...

Toshiba Android 3.0 Tablet Launch Expected for September (or October) | Posted on: 19/08/2010 @ 23:00

A new day and a new tablet news. This time it is Toshiba’s turn. The company is expected to roll out its Android tablet in September or October this year. The 10 inch tablet will come equipped with Nvidia Tegra 2 processor.  However, no details about the memory and other specs are available yet. The [...]Toshiba Android 3.0 Tablet Launch Expected for September (or October) is a post from: UK ...

Intel to Acquire Antivirus Giant McAfee | Posted on: 19/08/2010 @ 22:00

Intel, the world’s largest maker of computer processors, on Thursday announced news that shocked the tech world. The firm would be acquiring antivirus software vendor McAfee at a price of $48 USD per share, for a total acquisition price of $7.68B USD. Assuming the deal receives Federal Trade Commission approval, McAfee would become an Intel subsidiary, folding [...]

LLVMpipe & Compiz 0.9 Still Don't Play Along | Posted on: 19/08/2010 @ 21:48

LLVMpipe is an especially interesting Gallium3D driver since it allows accelerating the state trackers atop any modern CPU, but for any close to decent level of performance when using OpenGL you need a hefty multi-core CPU (here's some LLVMpipe benchmarks just from last week) that supports the latest SSE4 instructions as well. While some OpenGL games will run with LLVMpipe and the performance of ...

iCar- Could Apple have their own car in the next few years? | Posted on: 19/08/2010 @ 21:24

In an exclusive chat with pocket-lint, founder of Gordon Murray Designs and creator of the iStream manufacturing process claimed that; “Someone like Apple could very easily make a car.” iStream itself is a small localised factory that can be attached to the back of a dealer’s lot, with … [visit site to read more] iCar- [...]iCar- Could Apple have their own car in the next few years? is a ...

BlackPad to use QNX OS? | Posted on: 19/08/2010 @ 21:12

When word of the RIM Blackpad first started to spread a few people where anticipating the possibility of RIM using the Android OS others said they’d stick with their own BB OS and now Bloomberg are claiming that the company intends to run software built by QNX on the tablet device. RIM … [visit site [...]BlackPad to use QNX OS? is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech News, Reviews and Shopping ...

i-Mego Launches Two New Headphones | Posted on: 19/08/2010 @ 20:48

i-Mego has just announced the launch of two new lines of headphones...

Press Release: Another Lian Li Mini-Q Series PC-Q11 | Posted on: 19/08/2010 @ 20:00

Lian Li has just introduced another Mini style case called the PC-Q11 Lian Li Industrial Co. Ltd. today announces the PC-Q11 under its Mini-Q Series. Compact and light, the PC-Q11 is designed for users who require space and convenience for mini systems. The new Mini-Q series is now available in four different colors, including black, silver, red and the eye-catching piano white – definitely ...

GIGABYTE Radeon HD 5770 Super Overclock 1GB Video Card | Posted on: 19/08/2010 @ 20:00

The Super Overclock series from GIGABYTE gets a new mid range model. Let's see how the HD 5770 SOC fairs.

Supporting Multi-Touch In Non-Multi-Touch Linux Apps | Posted on: 19/08/2010 @ 19:24

After the release of the Ubuntu Multi-Touch stack called UTouch and the X.Org Gesture Extension, the rising question would be the support of everyday applications, as only a few applications in Ubuntu 10.10 will properly support UTouch. Standard applications which are non-multi-touch-aware only recognize events which come from the keyboard and the mouse like key-presses and mouse clicks...

IBUYPOWER Paladin XLC Phantom Series System Review | Posted on: 19/08/2010 @ 19:12

Today's toy isn't a single system component, it is a complete system from iBUYPOWER! The iBUYPOWER Paladin XLC Phantom is a newly released system that is based on the X58 platform and has some of the latest bells and whistles! The question of the day is, how will it perform in our battery of tests? Read on to find out!

Ofcom Reports That the UK Population Spends a Quarter of Their Time on the Internet | Posted on: 19/08/2010 @ 19:00

Apparently we spend a quarter of our time on the internet, primarily on social networking sites such as Twitter and Facebook. This is according to UK government organisation Ofcom after carrying out a recent survey looking at our population’s technology consumptions. As well as this hefty internet consumption, we also spend 3 hours 45 mins [...]Ofcom Reports That the UK Population Spends a ...

Xbox Live on Windows Phone 7 Will Not Be Using Points System | Posted on: 19/08/2010 @ 19:00

There’s good news today from Microsoft regarding Xbox Live’s arrival on the Window Phone 7’s OS. It has been revealed that the rather unpopular points system used to buy games and other products on the Xbox 360’s Live marketplace is not being used when buying games on the Smartphone’s own marketplace. Instead, you will be [...]Xbox Live on Windows Phone 7 Will Not Be Using Points System ...

DisplayLink Is Already Looking Towards Linux 2.6.37 | Posted on: 19/08/2010 @ 18:36

The Linux 2.6.36-rc1 kernel was released earlier in the week and while it will still be a couple months until the Linux 2.6.36 kernel will be officially released, the developers behind the open-source DisplayLink graphics driver are already looking forward to the Linux 2.6.37 kernel. This next kernel release that will make it out in early 2011 will bring new features and fixes to this driver that ...

The OpenSolaris-Based Nexenta Core Platform 3.0 Released | Posted on: 19/08/2010 @ 18:24

Last week we found out that Oracle is killing off OpenSolaris and that there will no be OpenSolaris 2010.xx release as we've been waiting on for months, their Solaris code-base will be developed behind closed-doors, and only after the enterprise Solaris release will there be a "Solaris Express" release intended as the replacement to OpenSolaris. Though derived from the OpenSolaris code-base there ...

Sony Facing Hacking troubles With A New USB Modchip for PS3 | Posted on: 19/08/2010 @ 18:12

A new USB modchip which allows Playstation 3 users to transfer their games onto nearby storage has emerged today. The modchip can transfer games onto nearby storage (including the consoles internal hard drive and external hard drives), allowing the playing of games without their discs. This could be a dream for many Sony lovers but [...]Sony Facing Hacking troubles With A New USB Modchip for PS3 ...

Nokia N9 on the lose in China? | Posted on: 19/08/2010 @ 17:36

 In June engadget found a leaked video of what claimed to be the Nokia N9 slide phone. As if with most leaks nothing was guaranteed and bloggers were not sure if the handset being prodded and poked in the video was what it claimed to be. The handsets various inputs such as HDMI as [...]Nokia N9 on the lose in China? is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech News, Reviews and Shopping Site - Gaj-It.com

Facebook Places Comes With Expected Privacy Concerns | Posted on: 19/08/2010 @ 17:12

Facebook Places (previously referred to as Facebook Location) was launched last night and it’s no surprise that with it come many privacy concerns from Facebook users. The American Civil Liberties Union has responded to the new feature saying that they are not impressed with the privacy controls. Facebook Places allows your friends to find … [...]Facebook Places Comes With Expected Privacy ...

New PSP to have touch sensitive controls? | Posted on: 19/08/2010 @ 16:36

As Sony desperately tries to rake in as much money as it can from the dying breaths of the PSP, with mad ten game-giveaways and iPhone bashing adverts, the new PSP is preparing to be unleashed and show us what Sony are capable of. And According to sources, ‘The PSP-3000’ as it will be … [...]New PSP to have touch sensitive controls? is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech News, Reviews and ...

The Newest Nokia C Series Phone Leaked: The Nokia C7 | Posted on: 19/08/2010 @ 16:24

The newest leak for Finnish phone maker’s Nokia seems to be the next phone in their C series phones, the Nokia C7. The multiple pictures showing off how the new phone looks, has also helped surface some of the device’s specs. The device is showing off a 3.5-inch touchscreen and is also showing signs that [...]The Newest Nokia C Series Phone Leaked: The Nokia C7 is a post from: UK Gadget and ...

Official Apple iPad Case Review | Posted on: 19/08/2010 @ 15:36

If you splashed the cash when the iPad came out the a few months the only decision you need to make now is which case should you buy? After all, one the worst feelings in the world is when you drop it by accident. For tech-heads the infamous Apple drop can be the worst … [...]Official Apple iPad Case Review is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech News, Reviews and Shopping Site - Gaj-It.com

Review: Vita Audio R1 MkII | Posted on: 19/08/2010 @ 15:00

Like Monitor Audio's Airstream 10, the Vita Audio radios originate from a loudspeaker manufacturer, though in this case Ruark set up a whole new brand for the purpose. It's not been around many years but has rapidly built up a fine reputation and we've certainly enjoyed testing the various Vita products that have come our way. This new version of the original R1 radio has more power, the option ...

Dell Studio 14: Defining Solid | Posted on: 19/08/2010 @ 12:24

With the back to school season in full swing now, manufacturers are all competing for a slice of a particularly delicious pie: college students. This is a group of users that need something powerful enough to do their work (and play the occasional game) but portable enough to tote around through classes and with enough battery life to survive a day running around campus. While more exotic builds ...

Gigabyte GA-X58A-UD3R (rev. 2) Review | Posted on: 19/08/2010 @ 12:12

We see if the slightly tweaked second revision of the UD3R is still worth buying

Quick Review: Lenovo Mini Wireless Keyboard N5901 | Posted on: 19/08/2010 @ 10:00

Controlling your Home Theatre PC from your couch can be a tricky proposition. Could this new Lenovo remote be just the ticket?

Desktop PC Platform: Statistical Obituary | Posted on: 19/08/2010 @ 9:56

This is the third piece in an ongoing editorial series, in which the introductory article identified several threats which could potentially put an end the desktop PC platform. To summarize that piece, desktop computers are at risk of extinction by a wide range of predators: notebooks, netbooks, Smartphones, PDA devices, and gaming consoles. For this article, worldwide sales statistics make a ...

nMedia HTPC 1080p Media Center Chassis Review | Posted on: 19/08/2010 @ 9:46

As computers become more commonly included in people's home entertainment systems, it is only natural that companies like nMedia try to create custom cases to cater to those consumers' needs. As seen with other cases from nMedia that Benchmark Reviews has tested, such as the 6000B HTPC Case, nMedia is no stranger to multimedia and HTPC case design. nMedia has given Benchmark Review a chance to ...

iMicro PS-IM400WH Power Supply Review | Posted on: 19/08/2010 @ 5:36

Let's check out the performance of a ultra low-end USD 12 power supply and see why you should not buy this kind of power supply.

Samsung Eternity II SGH-a597 @ TestFreaks | Posted on: 19/08/2010 @ 4:48

http://www.testfreaks.com/blog/review/review-of-samsung-eternity-ii-sgh-a597/ (http://www.testfreaks.com/blog/review/review-of-samsung-eternity-ii-sgh-a597/)Quote: "Today I’ve got another Samsung phone review for you, this time it’s the Eternity II that was just released for AT T. It’s a multi-media and social centric phone with a 3” touch screen. The Eternity II features a full HTML ...

Motorola Droid X Smartphone | Posted on: 19/08/2010 @ 4:48

Big but just the right size! I am one of those who purchased the Motorola Droid X on launch day (07/15/2010) and best of all, I was due for an upgrade. I had the ever popular Motorola Droid (original or 1) before and while I loved it, but I wanted a bigger and faster device. I was debating between the iPhone 4 and the Droid X but guess which device won me over? Read more... ...

The High-Profile X.Org / Linux Kernel Security Bug | Posted on: 19/08/2010 @ 4:24

As many learned today, there's been a rather critical bug living within the Linux kernel for several years (as possibly far back as the original Linux 2.6 kernel release) that was finally fixed and this "high priority" bug is now publicly detailed. This issue (CVE-2010-2240), which allows arbitrary code to be executed as root, is easily exploitable by most current Linux desktops via simply ...

Google Chrome OS tablet to be released November 26th? | Posted on: 19/08/2010 @ 3:00

A rumour is circulating about the Google Chrome OS tablet release date. The Google Tablet running Chrome OS could be launching over at Verizon on November 26. Specifications that are anticipated on the Google Tablet include, Tegra 2 graphics, a 1280 x 720 multitouch screen, 2GB RAM, 32GB … [visit site to read more] Google [...]Google Chrome OS tablet to be released November 26th? is a post ...

Ubuntu 11.04 Release Schedule | Posted on: 19/08/2010 @ 2:12

Not only do we know that Ubuntu 11.04 is codenamed the Natty Narwhal, but we have the release schedule for this next Ubuntu Linux release to succeed Ubuntu 10.10...

Intel, Micron present 25nm TLC NAND flash | Posted on: 19/08/2010 @ 0:48

The market for flash memory is hotter than ever and the development is moving forward at an almost unhealthy pace, both to increase capacity and performance, but also to lower costs. Intel and Micron has now presented a great leap in flash-based storage, namely TLC-NAND or Tripel Level Cell.

Logitech K800 keyboard with backlit keys and wirelessness | Posted on: 19/08/2010 @ 0:24

Logitech has presented a new keyboard called K800 targetting users appreciating both form and function. Wireless 2.4 GHz technology and backlit keys to make the keyboard easier to use.

DDR4 hits 4266 MHz within 5 years | Posted on: 19/08/2010 @ 0:24

The clock frequencies of current DDR3 memory have been rising steadily over the last year and this is reflected in JEDEC's work with the specifications for DDR4. When the organization presented the new specifications it talked about speeds up to 4266 MHz.

Raidon pairs SSD and harddrive in a combo drive | Posted on: 19/08/2010 @ 0:24

Storage maker Raidon has launched the HyBrid RunneR series of storage units, which is different from most other available today. Raidon has made room for both SSD and a mechanical harddrive in the same unit to get the best of both worlds.  

Sparkle Calibre X480 with Fuse Function and Accelero Xtreme cooler | Posted on: 18/08/2010 @ 23:48

Sparkle has presented a new custom graphics card built on NVIDIA Fermi. Calibre X480 uses the flagship  GeForce GTX 480 as the base and not only has a more powerful cooler from Arctic Cooling but also a fuse function.

Lost Planet 2 benchmark pushes DirectX11 GPUs | Posted on: 18/08/2010 @ 23:48

Lost Planet 2 was launched a few months ago for Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3, but now the game is heading for PCs and bring a whole lot of DirectX 11 effects. Capcom has released a Lost Planet 2 benchmark that let users test their system.

Roccat launches Kone[+] gaming mouse | Posted on: 18/08/2010 @ 23:48

Roccat has launched an updated model of the gaming mouse Kone, improved in most ways. Roccat Kone[+] comes with a 6000 dpi high definition laser sensor and 72 MHz TurboCore processor and eight multi-function buttons.

ARM development for servers gains financing, many curious supporters | Posted on: 18/08/2010 @ 23:24

ARM is expected to really break into the server market now as Smooth-Stone has announced acquiring impressive 84 million dollar to finance its coming ARM project. Many major companies have shown interest with investments of their own.

WASP - Arduino platform for flying WiFi surveillance | Posted on: 18/08/2010 @ 23:24

Two enthusiasts at Defcon18 have presented a modified version of the DOD's "Gunnery Target Drone". WASP has been redesigned to a flying WiFi sniffer that literally takes WiFi monitoring to a whole new levels.

Lian Li PC-C50 fits in your TV bench | Posted on: 18/08/2010 @ 23:24

Lian Li has launched a new HTPC case that much like SilverStone GD05 is built on a rather shallow formfactor. Lian Li PC-C50 has a depth of only 325mm and supports micro-ATX motherboards or smaller, and three 120mm fans.

Phoronix Test Suite 2.8 Beta 2 Is Shining | Posted on: 18/08/2010 @ 22:36

The second beta release of Phoronix Test Suite 2.8 (a.k.a. Torsken), which may also serve as the last development milestone, is now available. This release brings GTK2 GUI improvements, various bug-fixes, a new OpenGL 3.2 and OpenCL benchmark, and a new multi-threaded path tracing benchmark...

Thermalright Silver Arrow | Posted on: 18/08/2010 @ 22:23

Thermalright are no strangers to dual radiator tower heatsinks. In fact they were one of the first to introduce the concept with their famous IFX-14 cooler. Although it never received as much attention as the much revered Ultra 120 Extreme, the IFX-14 was a revolutionary design that allowed users to attach up to three fans of varying thicknesses (25mm/38mm) so it proved highly efficient for brute ...

NZXT Hades | Posted on: 18/08/2010 @ 22:17

Recently we’ve been working our way through several of NZXT’s newest enclosures and next on the agenda is the Hades. As a manufacturer intent on producing exactly what the consumer is after, the Hades is perfectly priced at around £60 – much more affordable than many competing mid tower chassis’ on the market which often stretch past the three figure mark. Needless to say the pricing ...

Ubuntu's SPARC & IA64 Ports Have Been Killed | Posted on: 18/08/2010 @ 16:48

A few months back we reported that the IA64 and SPARC versions of Ubuntu were in trouble and would be decommissioned if no individual(s) were to step-up and maintain these ports of Ubuntu Linux for these architectures that are much less popular and common than x86 and x86_64 hardware. Well, there still is no one backing the Intel IA64 and Sun SPARC versions of Ubuntu Linux so they are being ...

OCZ DDR3 PC3-12800 4GB AMD Black Edition Dual Channel Kit | Posted on: 18/08/2010 @ 16:44

Here in the UK OCZ memory is amongst the most popular brand besides the likes of Corsair. Stores like Scan, Overclockers UK, ebuyer, ARIA, CCL and others always stock this brand of memory. It's a firm favourite with hardware enthusiasts and has national (and international) recognition for being affordable and solid in performance. The kit we are taking a look at today is designed for the AMD ...

Ozone TRACE Extra Large Sized Professional Gaming Mousepad | Posted on: 18/08/2010 @ 16:40

Today we see the arrival of our first Ozone gaming accessory - the Ozone TRACE Extra Large Sized Professional Gaming Mousepad. Alongside the usual well respected and widely known companies it's often difficult for newcomers to appear. They can make their mark through creative thinking and innovative design.

ARCTIC Sound S111 | Posted on: 18/08/2010 @ 16:38

On July 9th 2010, Arctic Cooling launched the Arctic Sound S111, their very first 2.0 speakers. These speakers are marketed mainly towards laptop users. Not only are they compact and portable, the Arctic Sound S111 seeks to enhance the overall multimedia experience by offering better sound quality over the stock speakers of the laptop. Seeing as they are USB-powered, the Arctic Sound S111 ...

AnandTech 13-year Anniversary Giveaways Continue: G.Skill 6GB Memory Kit | Posted on: 18/08/2010 @ 16:12

OCZ sent us a 850W power supply to give away and today we've got a winner: LKO. Respond to my email to claim your prize. Now let's give away some memory shall we? We've been giving away a lot of 4GB kits for AMD and LGA-1156 Intel platforms, but where's all the X58 love? That changes today. G.Skill sent over a 6GB kit, the F3-12800CL7T-6GBPI to be specific. This DDR3-1600 kit is intended for ...

Microsoft Arc Touch Mouse Announcement? | Posted on: 18/08/2010 @ 15:48

Microsoft appears to be on the verge of releasing its latest take on the mouse with the Arc Touch. Despite its unconventional shape, the Arc Touch appears to be a true “mouse” at its core and glides over surfaces like a traditional optical mouse using BlueTrack technology. The “touch” part of its name comes from [...]

Lost Planet 2 Benchmarking - Radeon HD 5850 vs GeForce GTX 460 1GB | Posted on: 18/08/2010 @ 15:36

Last week, we took a look the DirectX 11 Benchmark for the game Mafia 2 and this week we have yet another new DirectX 11 benchmark for you now that the Lost Planet 2 benchmark has been released. The Lost Planet 2 standalone benchmark is tough on video cards and compare an ATI Radeon HD 5850 to the MSI GeForce GTX 460 Cyclone 1GB video card to see how the game runs!

Intel och Micron presenterar 25nm TLC NAND flash | Posted on: 18/08/2010 @ 15:24

Marknaden för flashminnen är hetare än någonsin och det jobbas förbrilt med att förbättra tillverkningen av minneskretsar, både för att öka kapaciteten, prestandan och att sänka kostnander. Intel och Micron presenterar idag ett stort framsteg inom flash-baserad lagring, nämligen TLC-NAND eller Tripel Level Cell.

Antec Dark Fleet DF-85 Full Tower Chassis | Posted on: 18/08/2010 @ 14:48

Antec kicks out the Dark Fleet series of cases and we look at the full size end of it with the DF-85 today. Is it more than a Twelve Hundred with a facelift? Let's find out.

Homefront Coming to the PC | Posted on: 18/08/2010 @ 14:36

The premise of Homefront is that Korea has invaded the US, and PC gamers won't be left out... THQ Inc. today announced that the Windows PC version of the hotly anticipated first-person-shooter Homefront, from Kaos Studios, is being developed by a dedicated team at Canadian-based studio, Digital Extremes.

Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock Track List | Posted on: 18/08/2010 @ 14:36

So this PR just hit my inbox from Activision, it's the 90+ tracks from the new upcoming Guitar Hero Warriors of Rock and there's plenty to get excited about for sure. Bringing the ultimate set list to furious finger-fretting rockaholics around the world this September, Activision Publishing, Inc. revealed today the entire Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock on-disc lineup. With more than 90 tracks ...

ATI's 2D Performance With X.Org Server 1.9 | Posted on: 18/08/2010 @ 14:24

With the imminent release of X.Org Server 1.9, last week we delivered benchmarks of Intel's 2D driver performance with X.Org Server 1.9. In those tests we found Intel's UXA (UMA Acceleration Architecture) performance only changed a bit -- for either better or worse -- with the updated X Server, but today we are looking at the 2D EXA performance using ATI Radeon hardware using this ...

Ubuntu 10.04.1 LTS Released | Posted on: 18/08/2010 @ 13:36

While there is less than two months to the release of Ubuntu 10.10 and details for Ubuntu 11.04 are already emerging (it's codenamed the Natty Narwhal), the first point release to Ubuntu 10.04 LTS is now available...

iPad Mini Expected Launch for this Christmas? | Posted on: 18/08/2010 @ 12:24

The word on the rumour mill is that Apple are set to be working on the release of an iPad mini The seven-inch version of the iPad has been reported … [visit site to read more] iPad Mini Expected Launch for this Christmas? is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech News, Reviews and Shopping [...]iPad Mini Expected Launch for this Christmas? is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech News, Reviews and Shopping ...

Piratpartiet skriver hostingavtal med Wikileaks | Posted on: 18/08/2010 @ 11:48

Idag har Piratpartiet skrivit avtal med Wikileaks Julian Assange. Avtalet grundar sig på att Piratpartiet, som nu letar sig utanför politikens vanliga ramar med hosting och internettjänster i olika former. Avtalet som med största risk skrevs under helgen rapporteras idag i The Inquirer (http://www.theinquirer.net/inquirer/news/1728431/pirate-party-host-wikileaks). Att detta i kombination med ...

Nokia handset kills an Indian farmer. | Posted on: 18/08/2010 @ 11:48

Apparently it’s not just iPods that have shown murderous tendencies. Nokia handsets are now said to be combusting and exploding across the Eastern part of the globe. We’ve all heard the reports of some school kid or other suing Apple after their ipod touch caught alight and left them with … [visit site to read [...]Nokia handset kills an Indian farmer. is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech ...

White Samsung Galaxy S Released in South Korea: Is a UK Launch Imminent? | Posted on: 18/08/2010 @ 11:24

It seems white Smartphone fever could be hitting us very soon, as Samsung has announced the official release of the white Galaxy S in South Korea. With Apple taking its good time to release the very hyped up white iPhone 4, it … [visit site to read more] White Samsung Galaxy S Released in South [...]White Samsung Galaxy S Released in South Korea: Is a UK Launch Imminent? is a post from: UK ...

Review: Audio-Technica ATH-ES10 | Posted on: 18/08/2010 @ 9:36

Portable is a vague term applied to headphones. Clearly even the chunkiest models are portable if you've got a big enough bag handy, while many would baulk at carrying anything bigger than an in-ear model. The new Audio-Technica ATH-ES10 isn't quite pocket-sized, but it's small enough to fit in a small briefcase or handbag; with the earpieces rotated it's about 25mm-thick. We've spotted plenty of ...

Inno3D GeForce GTX 460 OC 1GB graphics card review | Posted on: 18/08/2010 @ 8:24

Pre-overclocked at 750MHz, Inno3D's GTX 460 OC gets put through the HEXUS wringer.

G.Skill Flare Series PC3-16000 (2000MHz) 4GB Kit | Posted on: 18/08/2010 @ 8:00

Designed for the X6 AMD platform, we see if G.Skill can light a flare that's nice and bright for AMD users.

G.Skill Flare Series PC3-16000 (2000MHz) 6GB Kit | Posted on: 18/08/2010 @ 7:36

Designed for the X6 AMD platform, we see if G.Skill can light a flare that's nice and bright for AMD users.

Antec DF-85 Dark Fleet Series ATX Enclosure Review | Posted on: 18/08/2010 @ 6:00

ASRock Extreme3 | Posted on: 18/08/2010 @ 5:16

The ASRock X58 Extreme3 motherboard looks to be a product that offers performance and value in a quality package to consumers. It has SATA 3, USB 3.0, and some handy enthusiast tidbits that should interest those who want a strong overall board but don't have a hefty budget to spend.

Samsung Captivate SGH-i897 @ TestFreaks | Posted on: 18/08/2010 @ 4:48

http://www.testfreaks.com/blog/review/review-of-samsung-captivate-sgh-i897/ (http://www.testfreaks.com/blog/review/review-of-samsung-captivate-sgh-i897/)Quote: "Let me start this off by saying that I think it’s about time AT T has finally gotten a decent Android phone! The Samsung Galaxy S or Captivate is here to save us from the mediocrity that is what AT T is offering now for Android phones. ...

BlackBerry Torch 9800 Sells a Measly 150k Units | Posted on: 18/08/2010 @ 3:00

Not long ago, Research in Motion held a commanding lead in the smartphone industry, with over 40 percent of the market in its pocket. Its BlackBerry smartphones were the choice for business users. Now it reportedly has been passed in the U.S. by Google’s seemingly unstoppable Android platform. And the iPhone looks to eventually catch up as well, [...]

Eagle Arion ET-AR508LR-BK 2.1 Soundstage Speakers | Posted on: 18/08/2010 @ 1:24

Gamers, movie watchers, and audiophiles know the merits of a good sound system. The Eagle Arion AR508 tries to bridge the gap between low-quality integrated speakers and high-end systems with its 2.1 soundstage speakers with subwoofers featuring 140W of peak power.

LaCie Rikiki | Posted on: 18/08/2010 @ 1:12

The LaCie Rikiki external hard drive is a low-cost, portable storage device that comes in three different capacities. It features a dent-resistant brushed-aluminum body, an attractive design, 640GB of storage space, and a two-year warranty.

Choiix Cruiser Wireless Mouse Review | Posted on: 18/08/2010 @ 1:12

The Choiix Cruiser is a regular-sized notebook mouse with a full set of features under the hood using the Blue Trace Technology sensor that makes the mouse usable on a variety of surfaces possible. Let's put it to the test to see how well this $25 mouse performs.

Build Your Own Watercooling Reservoir for $10 | Posted on: 17/08/2010 @ 23:36

You can really use almost anything to be the reservoir however I have found that a DU-BRO fuel tank works really well. You can pick one up at your local hobby shop or here. I would suggest you get the 10oz or 12oz one, you can go bigger but there is really no need. Your DU-BRO fuel tank is intended for use with a RC plane or car, so it comes with a lot of parts you do not need, however hang on ...

NZXT HALE90-850-M Power Supply Review | Posted on: 17/08/2010 @ 21:00

NZXT has just released an 80 Plus Gold power supply series, called the HALE90. Let's see how their 850 W model fared in our tests.

Ubuntu 11.04 Is Codenamed The Natty Narwhal | Posted on: 17/08/2010 @ 20:12

Mark Shuttleworth has just announced via his blog that Ubuntu 11.04, which will be released in April of 2011, is codenamed the Natty Narwhal...

Patriot Memory Viper II Sector 7 1800MHz 6GB DDR3 Kit | Posted on: 17/08/2010 @ 20:00

If you are looking to overclock your system without the guess work that might usually accompany the process, something like the Patriot Memory Viper II Sector 7 1800MHz 6GB DDR3 kit would be a good choice. With an XMP profile included for 1800MHz operation, it takes just a few clicks in the BIOS in order to be up and running faster than a more typical kit.

Jagermeister Announces Fall Music Tour Featuring Slayer and Megadeth With Special Guest Anthrax | Posted on: 17/08/2010 @ 18:12

I know this isn't exactly tech news, but I'm a metal head at heart and this concert is gonna rock! Jagermeister, the brand known for decades of involvement with rock and metal bands, continues to own the concert circuit with the announcement of the 2010 Fall Jagermeister Music Tour, North America's biggest thrash tour in 20 years with the 1991 original "Clash of the Titans" lineup - Slayer, ...

Synology DSM 3.0 beta Now Live! | Posted on: 17/08/2010 @ 18:12

I love my Synology Nas box, and they've just improved it even more with more features and app support for Android. This is the beta they're announcing here, but it's well worth a look if you're running a Synology Box.. DSM 3.0 is a completely revamped base for the DiskStation Manager network storage OS, providing a multi-tasking ,desktop-like interface that is more like a standard operating ...

Ultrasonic Laser Range Finder | Posted on: 17/08/2010 @ 17:14

I'll be the first to admit that having a job as a hardware reviewer isn't exactly a bad lot. We get to check out some of the latest pieces of kit around, and occasionally when we're done we get to hang on to them. This of course has no impact on what score we give an item when reviewing it; but it does occasionally give rise to random items being reviewed. Being totally honest, today's review ...

EA and Crytek Unveil Two Special Editions for Crysis 2 | Posted on: 17/08/2010 @ 17:00

Another game not launching until Spring next year.. I'm impatient, I want it now! There are two special editions that are going to be available and both sound rather sweet.. -Electronic Arts and Crytek today announced two special editions for the highly anticipated first person shooter Crysis 2; the Crysis 2 Limited Edition and the Crysis 2 Nano Edition. Both editions feature ...

Introducing the Latest Black Series ECS P55H-AK Motherboard | Posted on: 17/08/2010 @ 17:00

A new feature packed motherboard from ECS is here! With innovative products that span multiple target markets, Elitegroup Computer Systems (ECS), the world's leading motherboard, graphics card, barebone system, and notebook manufacturer, announces its latest product – the ECS Black Series P55H-AK motherboard featuring lots of powerful specifications and classic color schemes of black and ...

New franchise installment joins exciting PC lineup of LIVE-enabled titles from Microsoft Game Studio | Posted on: 17/08/2010 @ 16:00

News from Gamescon 2010 is that Microsoft is coming out with some new games.. On the eve of gamescom 2010, the world's largest consumer-oriented games showcase, Microsoft Corp. unveiled the newest addition to the famed "Age of Empires" franchise, "Age of Empires Online." Microsoft also announced the development of "Microsoft Flight," a new entry inspired by the best-selling "Microsoft Flight ...

Canon U.S.A. Announces Two New PIXMA Printers | Posted on: 17/08/2010 @ 16:00

New stuff from Canon! Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging, today announced the addition of the new PIXMA MG8120 and PIXMA MG6120 Wireless Photo All-In-One (AIO) printers with a new, ground-breaking Intelligent Touch System improving the overall user experience with new technologies that have not been seen before in desktop printers. In addition to the new ...

With Xbox LIVE and a Blockbuster Title Lineup, Windows Phone 7 Marks a New Era in Mobile Gaming | Posted on: 17/08/2010 @ 16:00

Big list of games here coming for the Windows Phone 7 platform.. I don't know about you but I'm rather excited about this new phone.. Today at gamescom 2010, the world's largest consumer-oriented games showcase, Microsoft Corp. premiered the first wave of Xbox LIVE games launching on Windows Phone 7 this holiday. With even more games and applications to come, Windows Phone 7 is putting the ...

BioWare Launches Dragon Age 2 on March 8, 2011 | Posted on: 17/08/2010 @ 16:00

March 8th 2011 seems like a really long way off.. but it should be worth the wait. I love Dragon Age and can't wait to play 2.. BioWare announced today that Dragon Age 2 will be available on March 8, in North America and March 11, 2011 in Europe. Dragon Age 2 is the sequel to the 2009’s “RPG of the Year”, featuring faster-paced action, striking new art direction and an ...

Lian Li USB 3.0 3.5 Inch External Enclosure EX-103 @ TestFreaks | Posted on: 17/08/2010 @ 16:00

http://www.testfreaks.com/blog/review/review-of-lian-li-usb-3-0-3-5-inch-external-enclosure-ex-103/ (http://www.testfreaks.com/blog/review/review-of-lian-li-usb-3-0-3-5-inch-external-enclosure-ex-103/) Lian Li is a name that’s synonymous with high quality. If you know the name then you know that their stuff is not what one would call inexpensive at all. The price though is well worth it when ...

ZOTAC GeForce GTX 460 Amp! Edition 1 GB | Posted on: 17/08/2010 @ 15:24

ZOTAC's new GTX 460 Amp! Edition is the highest clocked GTX 460 version available right now. Its clock speeds of 810 MHz core and 1000 MHz memory ensure it delivers substantially improved performance over the GTX 460 reference design. ZOTAC is also using a custom cooling solution and includes a full version of Prince of Persia with their card.

GTK+2, GTK+3 Plays More With Cairo For Drawing | Posted on: 17/08/2010 @ 14:48

With GNOME 3.0 not being released now until March of 2011, GNOME 2.32 is being released next month and will continue to focus on dependable and trusted GNOME 2.x technologies, such as the GTK+2 library rather than GTK+3 that's been in development for quite a number of months and is already supported by most GNOME modules...

Review: Sharp Quattron LED LE821E Series | Posted on: 17/08/2010 @ 14:36

The new Sharp Quattron is one the new breed of ultra-thin LED’s that has hit the market recently and boy is it stunning. However it’s more than a pretty face too, with networking, next-gen picture processing and Freeview HD tucked away inside it finally looks as if it’s no longer a simple decision to choose your next LED TV.Review: Sharp Quattron LED LE821E Series is a post from: UK Gadget ...

GIGABYTE 880GMA-UD2H AMD 880G Motherboard Review | Posted on: 17/08/2010 @ 14:00

The GIGABYTE 880GMA-UD2H is a micro-ATX motherboard that has some great features thanks to the AMD 880G chipset. Priced as a sub-$100 motherboard should we get our hopes up for the great performance we have come to expect from GIGABYTE, or is it just a low price point filler? Read on to find out as we test the board with an AMD Socket AM3 multi-core processors (the six core 1055T) and check out ...

Capcom Planning Facebook Games Next Month | Posted on: 17/08/2010 @ 12:48

If your a member of Facebook you’ll probably have come across those annoying updates about one of your friends who has created a nice bag potatoes on his Farmville. Web browser gaming is soon to be big business, the folks behind Farmville recently secured $200 … [visit site to read more] Capcom Planning Facebook Games [...]Capcom Planning Facebook Games Next Month is a post from: UK Gadget ...

Motorola Android Tablet to be Named “Stingray”? | Posted on: 17/08/2010 @ 12:24

Verizon is sure breaking a sweat when it comes to pushing Android. Apparently, the company is collaborating with Motorola for an Android based tablet. According to the leaked documents, Motorola has codenamed its tablet ‘Stingray’, which is a … [visit site to read more] Motorola Android Tablet to be Named “Stingray”? is a post from: [...]Motorola Android Tablet to be Named ...

A.C. Ryan Playon!HD and Playon!HD mini review | Posted on: 17/08/2010 @ 12:00

Looking for a network media player with extensive codec support? A.C. Ryan reckons the Playon!HD "plays it all".

Sony have a go at iPhone’s gaming credentials | Posted on: 17/08/2010 @ 11:48

Sony have decided to do a bit of Apple bashing in their latest commercial. After Apple has been going around bragging that their iPhone has more games than the DS and the PSP, Sony have reacted with blatant swipe at Steve and Co. Basically says Sony. ‘You might have more games, but they’re … [visit [...]Sony have a go at iPhone’s gaming credentials is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech News, ...

Facebook Location and Questions: Could Arrive on Wednesday? | Posted on: 17/08/2010 @ 11:48

The news of what Facebook location is and when it will be coming to the world’s most popular social networking site has been circulating for while. It is looking more than imminent however, as many US tech journalists have been invited … [visit site to read more] Facebook Location and Questions: Could Arrive on Wednesday? is [...]Facebook Location and Questions: Could Arrive on Wednesday? is ...

Review: OCZ Agility 2 60GB | Posted on: 17/08/2010 @ 11:36

Is the OCZ Agility 2 the low-capacity, low-cost Sandforce SSD of choice? There's only one way to find out...Anyone who wants the best performance from their PC will know the advantages of using a high speed solid state drive for system files and important applications. The question is, which one? There are a lot of SSDs around with wildly varying prices and performance. OCZ alone has eight ...

Review: Sharp Quattron LED LE921E Series | Posted on: 17/08/2010 @ 11:24

The new Sharp Quattron is one the new breed of ultra-thin LED’s that has hit the market recently and boy is it stunning. However it’s more than a pretty face too, with networking, next-gen picture processing and Freeview HD tucked away inside it finally looks as if it’s no longer a simple decision to choose your next LED TV.Review: Sharp Quattron LED LE921E Series is a post from: UK Gadget ...

Intel's GLSL2 Branch Is Merged To Mesa Master | Posted on: 17/08/2010 @ 11:24

As we reported last month, Intel's Open-Source Technology Center developers responsible for working on their open-source Linux graphics stack has been wanting to merge their GLSL2 shader compiler into the mainline Mesa code-base by the end of August so that it can be released as part of Mesa 7.9 by the end of this quarter. Over the night this milestone was hit and the GLSL2 compiler is now in ...

Silicon Power Armor A80 USB 3.0 640GB Portable HDD | Posted on: 17/08/2010 @ 11:24

Silicon Power merges the speed of USB 3.0 with military ruggedness to make a portable HDD that can take a beating under water or in our lab.

UK Kindle Store allows budding writers to self publish | Posted on: 17/08/2010 @ 11:12

All the old fashioned music fans with their piles of LPs and CDs were sure that MP3s/downloading were going to destroy the music industry. But it seems that things are doing fine in the musical world. Of course there are some terrible songs floating around in the charts and there’s … [visit site to read [...]UK Kindle Store allows budding writers to self publish is a post from: UK Gadget and ...

Review: OCZ Vertex 2 120GB | Posted on: 17/08/2010 @ 10:48

OCZ's latest iteration of the Vertex 2 comes with another 20GB of space from a new Sandforce update.You know how it is. You wait for one genre defining new bit of kit to come along, and suddenly three appear at once. OCZ's Vertex 2 arrived in the TechRadar labs armed with a new controller chip that promises to revolutionise SSD behaviour, only to be followed rapidly by Corsair's Force F100 and ...

Microsoft Announce Kinect European Date And Windows Mobile 7 Xbox Live Support | Posted on: 17/08/2010 @ 10:36

Microsoft have lifted the lid on the Kinect European launch date today, and confirmed Kinect will be available throughout all European territories on 10th November. But they have still failed to decide on the official price – are they planning to sell cheaper than the … [visit site to read more] Microsoft Announce Kinect European [...]Microsoft Announce Kinect European Date And Windows Mobile ...

Review: XTZ AP-100 | Posted on: 17/08/2010 @ 10:13

XTZ hails from Sweden and is responsible for the room acoustics measurement system we reviewed a while back. The company's range isn't huge, but it includes an integrated amp, a CD player, a variety of speakers and some home cinema-oriented electronics and speakers, too. We have got our hands on the AP-100 power amp. There's no preamp yet, though we'd be prepared to bet on the imminent arrival of ...

Review: Synthesis Matrix Valve DAC | Posted on: 17/08/2010 @ 9:49

Sometimes a product comes along that manages to create a buzz without any fanfare whatsoever and the Synthesis Matrix DAC, from a relatively unknown Italian company, has done just that. In fact, Synthesis doesn't even feature the Matrix DAC on its website, so full credit must go to UK distributor Audio Images, for this cunning bit of stealth marketing. Synthesis, not to be confused with Audio ...

OCZ Vertex 2E Review: 120GB | Posted on: 17/08/2010 @ 9:24

OCZ's Vertex 2 has got an extension, with an extra 18.6GB of formatted space and updated firmware

Review: Clearaudio Concept turntable | Posted on: 17/08/2010 @ 9:12

Clearaudio's impressive range of turntables is, to the best of our knowledge, just about the broadest on the planet, stretching downwards from the delightfully over-the-top 'Statement'. The company doesn't compete with the Regas and Pro-Jects of this world in the budget arena, but the new Concept model puts Clearaudio within reach of more analogue-lovers than ever, bringing the price of entry ...

Review: Vortexbox NAS Appliance | Posted on: 17/08/2010 @ 9:12

The Vortexbox name represents two things: it is a suite of Linux (Fedora-based) software applications that provide users with a music library. It is also the name of the software installed on the company's ripping NAS (Network Attached Storage) appliances. The software is freely downloadable, while the hardware – a range of fully equipped DLNA-capable (Digital Living Network Alliance) ...

Futurelooks Looks Back at Some Major Cellphone Technology Milestones | Posted on: 17/08/2010 @ 8:00

HTC Desire HD Spotted on Amazon UK…and then Removed? | Posted on: 17/08/2010 @ 7:36

The HTC Desire HD hasn’t been made official with no confirmed details of a release date or even specifications, but that hasn’t stopped the tech world speculating about the phone. The HTC Desire HD was first spotted on the inventory systems of Vodafone Germany and since then the rumours have kept coming in about when [...]HTC Desire HD Spotted on Amazon UK…and then Removed? is a post from: ...

Crackdown 2 Walkthrough | Posted on: 17/08/2010 @ 7:12

This game does the same, but gives you more to do. The added touch of zombie outbreak doesn't hurt at all, but only in the sense of providing half of a game day's worth of Dead Rising fun on the streets. That's almost it, a bigger sandbox than the first game as far as variety, but not as much as it could have been. The only question is after you play the objectives to the end, you wonder if ...

EVGA Classified SR-2 Review | Posted on: 17/08/2010 @ 6:24

Build your own supercomputer with two overclocked CPUs and up to seven graphics cards.

TRENDnet 200Mbps Powerline Adapter TPL-303E2K | Posted on: 17/08/2010 @ 4:12

With the growing demand of faster and more accessible internet, new technologies such as fiber optics are being introduced. It's only natural that companies like TRENDnet are coming up with innovative and easier ways to allow you to use this technology in your home. TRENDnet has recently introduced the TPL-303E2K 200Mbps Powerline AV adapter kit for specifically this reason. The TRENDnet ...

Patriot Viper II Sector 7 6GB DDR3-1800 | Posted on: 17/08/2010 @ 3:30

Triple channel memory kits are the big dogs on the block, running exclusively on the Intel LGA1366 racetrack. They come with performance teeth but also hefty price tags for the most part. But if you want the best, they're the choice. Today we’ll be looking at such a set of memory modules, the Patriot Sector 7 6GB DDR3-1800 modules, which are priced rather attractively and sport some very slick ...

Gainward GeForce GTX 460 1GB Goes Like Hell (GLH) Edition in SLI Overclocked | Posted on: 17/08/2010 @ 1:48

We crank up the MHz even more on the GLH Gainward cards. Can we make Hell go even faster?

3R System Odyssey L-1000 Case Review | Posted on: 17/08/2010 @ 0:24

Let's take a look on the latest mid-tower case manufactured by the South Korean 3R System, Odyssey L-1000, which comes with a digital thermometer and a fan speed controller.

XFX HD 5830 Video Card Review @ Tweaknews | Posted on: 16/08/2010 @ 23:36

XFX's reference based version of the HD 5830 overall a very good videocard capable of fast gaming while keeping costs down. The videocard performs exactly the same as all other HD 5830s tested and this is no surprise seeing it is based off ATI's reference design and PCB. But where this model differs is when you turn your attention to the GPU cooling.

Thermaltake’s Tt eSports Challenger Keyboard | Posted on: 16/08/2010 @ 23:24

Thermaltake's gaming keyboard with a difference...sweaty-handed gamers take note.

usbfever.com's weekly new launches (week 32 , 2010) | Posted on: 16/08/2010 @ 23:12

It's a new week and USBFever has sent me over their list of new products they've just announced..

Canonical Comes Up With Its Own Multi-Touch Framework | Posted on: 16/08/2010 @ 23:00

For those with multi-touch capable hardware like Dell's XT2 tablet, the Apple Magic TrackPad, or 3M/N-Trig hardware, there's good news if you are an Ubuntu user as Ubuntu 10.10 is set to ship with multi-touch support by default. However, the Ubuntu 10.10 multi-touch support isn't based on the recent port to Linux of the Synaptics Gesture Suite, the Clutter multi-gesture capabilities, or the ...

ASUS G73JH-A1 17.3-Inch Gaming Notebook | Posted on: 16/08/2010 @ 23:00

The ASUS G73JH-A1 may look like an F-117 stealth fighter, but will the gaming notebook's performance fly under the radar?

Corsair A70 Dual 120mm Fan CPU Cooler Review | Posted on: 16/08/2010 @ 22:25

Today we are looking at the flagship air cooler from Corsair air series of CPU coolers, the A70. Join us as we put the A70 to the test on our Core i7 test system and up against coolers like the Thermalright Venomous-X and the Noctua NH-D14. The Corsair A70 is compatible with select Intel and AMD CPU socket designs, so don't let the A in the product name fool you to thinking it is for AMD ...

Samsung Galaxy Tablet UK Launch Geared for Vodafone | Posted on: 16/08/2010 @ 22:24

Samsung is all set to launch its Galaxy tablet in a few weeks at the IFA event. According to the rumors, the tablet will be bundled with Vodafone connection for its launch in the UK. A screenshot of Vodafone’s inventory system is doing rounds on the internet and the system clearly shows the presence of [...]Samsung Galaxy Tablet UK Launch Geared for Vodafone is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech ...

Roccat Pyra Mobile Wireless Gaming Maus | Posted on: 16/08/2010 @ 22:01

Mit der Pyra Wireless hat Roccat einen kompakten und zuverlässigen Nager im Angebot. Die für sowohl Rechts- als auch Linkshänder geeignete Pyra, soll trotz Wireless-Funktion, stundenlang ohne Ausfälle arbeiten. Ob dem wirklich so ist, wollen wir auf den nächsten Seiten klären.

Yahoo Sport Your One-Stop Place For All Premiership Goals | Posted on: 16/08/2010 @ 21:36

For footie fans that somehow managed to miss the opening weekend of the new Barclay’s Permier League look no further than Yahoo for the best catch-up on the Internet. Yahoo has just launched their new highlights page and will give you all the goals from the … [visit site to read more] Yahoo Sport Your [...]Yahoo Sport Your One-Stop Place For All Premiership Goals is a post from: UK Gadget and ...

Star Wars Coming to Blu-Ray Says George Lucas | Posted on: 16/08/2010 @ 21:00

A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away there was disc medium called Blu-ray it allowed people to look through a window into the future and re-live their favourite movies. Well, … [visit site to read more] Star Wars Coming to Blu-Ray Says George Lucas is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech [...]Star Wars Coming to Blu-Ray Says George Lucas is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech News, Reviews and ...

Interview with Jack Epps, writer for Top Gun Videogame | Posted on: 16/08/2010 @ 20:48

I'm Jack Epps, one of the original writers of the Top Gun movie. I was brought into writing for the new Top Gun game years after the movie, which is close to my heart. It's exciting to revist some characters and bring them into the video game world. As a film guy I'm blown away by the visual world that has been created. Writing for a game is a lot different than writing a script for a movie, ...

Vodafone Launches New Mobile Wifi (MiFi) Hotspot | Posted on: 16/08/2010 @ 20:36

Vodafone is following closely behind 3’s example of how WiFi for mobile phones should be done by releasing its own portable wireless hotspot. Vodafone’s mobile WiFi, made by MiFi creator Huawei, is very similar to 3’s device which was released not too long ago. The portable wireless access point that can have five devices connected [...]Vodafone Launches New Mobile Wifi (MiFi) Hotspot is a ...

Linux 2.6.36-rc1 Kernel Released | Posted on: 16/08/2010 @ 20:24

While no release announcement has yet to work its way onto the Linux Kernel Mailing List, the Linux 2.6.36-rc1 kernel was tagged last night in Git by Linus Torvalds. As we have already shared in a number of articles, the Linux 2.6.36 kernel delivers on an exciting number of new features and other improvements...

Apple VS ITV: are ITV going to sue apple over ‘iTV’ | Posted on: 16/08/2010 @ 19:48

ITV as in, the Independent Televison has been around since 1955 and now Apple want to come along and start their own iTV as in, iPod, iPhone etc And according to the tabloid newspapers Apple could be heading into courtroom clash with the TV company. Confusingly enough the iTV was originally … [visit site to [...]Apple VS ITV: are ITV going to sue apple over ‘iTV’ is a post from: UK Gadget ...

Vi IMproved 7.3 Released w/ Fixes + New Features | Posted on: 16/08/2010 @ 19:48

Marking the end of two years of development is the release of Vim (Vi Improved) version 7.3. While this is considered a minor release of Vim, there are a handful of new features along with many bug-fixes...

Texas Memory Systems Joins Linux Foundation | Posted on: 16/08/2010 @ 19:12

Texas Memory Systems (TMS), also known as the maker of World's Fastest Storage, has joined the Linux Foundation. The Linux Foundation is a non-profit organization working to accelerate the growth of Linux. TMS will focus on improving the SSD support from in the mainline Kernel by supporting developers.

‘Nokia box’ coming in two day: but what is it? | Posted on: 16/08/2010 @ 19:12

Nokia has announced a mystery event which is set to take place on August 18th and like the recently announced HTC event there has been no real clues about what exactly is going to be launched/revealed. But rather than the usual poster or press release, Nokia have done things a bit … [visit site to [...]‘Nokia box’ coming in two day: but what is it? is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech News, ...

Intel SSD roadmap for 2010-2011 | Posted on: 16/08/2010 @ 18:36

It's been relatively quiet from Intel on the SSD front lately. After X-25M G2 other companies have been left free to roam and companies like Sandforce and Indilinx have made a break for it. According to Intel's new roadmap for 2010/2011 this may be about to change.

AMD sponsor software developers before APU launch | Posted on: 16/08/2010 @ 18:36

AMD has announced that ATI Stream SDK v2.2 enables support for the next generation computing technologies found in APU (CPU with integrated GPU). The development platform from AMD, Stream SDK, now delivers a whole bunch of tools for developers including OpenCL v1.1.

ASUS uses Ontario Fusion in mini-ITX HTPC board | Posted on: 16/08/2010 @ 18:36

ASUS is working to broaden its assortment of mini-ITX solutions. The most interesting solution for HTPC systems today. The company is now said to be working on a model using the mobile AMD's Fusion Ontario APU with integrated DirectX 11 graphics circuit.

GUN LOCO Takes Aim at Xbox 360 | Posted on: 16/08/2010 @ 18:24

I'll have to wait until 2011, but I think I want this game, it sounds great.. - Square Enix announced today GUN LOCO, an exciting, all-new approach to the third-person shooter genre. Currently in development exclusively for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, GUN LOCO offers single and multiplayer gameplay in a sprint-action shooter format.

Review: Flipboard | Posted on: 16/08/2010 @ 18:13

The industry has been working itself into a lather about the idea of personalised newspapers and magazines for so long that it's frankly rather surprising it's taken this long to come up with something that's more than just a series of concept sketches. Yet while Flipboard is imperfect (and certainly won't supplant more traditional media delivery systems such as RSS, nor be a good idea for ...

Thecus launches C10GT 10Gb network card | Posted on: 16/08/2010 @ 18:12

Storage specialist Thecus has launched a network card supporting the coming 10 Gigabit Ethernet standard, with transfer speeds up to 10 higher than current retail solutions. Thecus C10GT uses the PCIe x4 interface and can transfer data at 1GB/s.  

Crytek to focus on 3D, but postpones Crysis 2 | Posted on: 16/08/2010 @ 18:12

Crytek was planning to launch the first 3D game in 2010. Now that the game developer has postponed the launch of Crysis 2 till mars 2011 it also revealed that future games will be coming in full 3D.

Review: Konami Pro Evolution Soccer 2010 (iPhone) | Posted on: 16/08/2010 @ 17:48

After their World Cup victory, now is a particularly great time to be a Spanish football fan. But things are looking brighter for footy fanatics everywhere thanks to the debut of Konami's beautiful Pro Evolution Soccer franchise on the iPhone platform. Always the preferred choice among critics in its console incarnations, PES on the iPhone also delivers a slightly superior game to EA's rival FIFA ...

Review: Apple iMovie (iPhone app) | Posted on: 16/08/2010 @ 17:36

Before we begin, can we say: you can now shoot HD video, edit the clips into a slick movie with titles, transitions and a soundtrack, and publish it to the internet… on a phone. Amazing. It's a shame then, that this Apple iMovie app, technically only available for the iPhone 4 (though some have hacked it to run on previous models), is so basic. It reminds us of iLife '08; the revamped iMovie ...

WPPM Conference 2010 | Posted on: 16/08/2010 @ 16:36

Was the WPPM Conference 2010 worth attending? Sure it was. I paid RM 450 for it, much thanks to the discount given. This was what I posted on Facebook. I was there, and I was hoping to see more people. Spend $$$ to improve your technique and understanding, not improving from 1.8 to [...]

Thermaltake Frio CPU Cooler | Posted on: 16/08/2010 @ 16:24

Today we have a cooler from Thermaltake on our test bench bursting at the seams with potential. It sure looks the goods, but can it handle our TECC without much of a sweat?

AnandTech 13-year Anniversary Giveaways Continue: OCZ Z Series 850W PSU | Posted on: 16/08/2010 @ 16:12

Last week we had another G.Skill 2GB notebook memory giveaway, today I'm happy to announce the winner: littvay. Respond to my email with your full shipping info and I'll get your prize out to you right away. Today's giveaway is an OCZ Z Series 850W power supply. It's modular, 80+ Gold certified and SLI ready. The full specs can be found here. I'll even toss in one of those gigantic OCZ ...

Introducing The X.Org Gesture Extension | Posted on: 16/08/2010 @ 16:00

Earlier this morning Canonical had announced the UTouch Framework, which is their multi-touch framework to be formally introduced with Ubuntu 10.10. Canonical developers crafted up their own multi-touch solution and even their own gesture language for Ubuntu, rather than leveraging any similar free software projects, but -- to some surprise -- it turns out they are now going to try to engage with ...

Gaming Benchmarks: Windows 7 vs. Ubuntu Linux | Posted on: 16/08/2010 @ 13:36

At the beginning of this month we published workstation benchmarks comparing Windows 7 to Ubuntu Linux. In those tests, which were a continuation of tests from earlier this year when looking to see whether Windows 7 is faster than Ubuntu 10.04 and how fast is Windows compared to Mac OS X and Linux, the two operating systems performed quite closely in our workstation tests with only a few ...

Powerfreakz Evolution 2500 Solar Charger | Posted on: 16/08/2010 @ 13:25

  Sometimes, products come along that are so simple, we have to wonder why people didn't come up with them sooner,  the Powerfreakz Evolution 2500 solar charger is one such product.

Gigabyte GA-890FXA-UD7 Living Review Under Way! | Posted on: 16/08/2010 @ 13:25

  We have embarked on another mammoth living review.  It's Gigabyte's turn under the spotlight this month with their flagship AMD offering, the GA-890FXA-UD7.  Over the coming weeks, Chris will put the UD7 through its paces, but how will it perform?  Read on to find out...

Corsair H50 CPU Cooler Review | Posted on: 16/08/2010 @ 13:25

  Today we're taking a rather belated look at Corsair's H50 liquid CPU Cooler, this is part of their Corsair Hydro Series™ of products which offers...

Asus P6X58D-E Motherboard Review | Posted on: 16/08/2010 @ 13:25

    The X58 chip set has been around for almost two years, and in that time, we've seen a succession of motherboards, all purporting to offer something extra over their predecessors, today we have a recent offering from Asus in...

Crucial Ballistix BL2KIT25664FN 1608 2x2GB Memory Kit Review | Posted on: 16/08/2010 @ 13:25

  Crucial have always been at the forefront of memory technology, with their Ballistix range of DDR, DD2 and DDR3 acquiring accolades from across the globe.  Today, we are going to take a look at their latest innovative...

Lian Li Pitstop T60 Test Bench Review | Posted on: 16/08/2010 @ 13:25

  Lian Li Pitstop T60 Test Bench Review Recently, Lian Li have added a new category to their product portfolio, the test Bench range.  You may have seen the Mini-ITX Spider Test...

Dimastech Easy Bench V2.5 Review | Posted on: 16/08/2010 @ 13:25

  Dimastech Bench/Test Table Easy V2.5 Review. Almost two years ago, we reviewed  the DimasTech's Easy Bench V2.0 and while it was a revelation for us reviewers, there were several design...

G.Skill F3-16000CL6T-6GBPID 2000MHz 3x2GB memory Kit Review | Posted on: 16/08/2010 @ 13:25

  G.Skill have been around for a number of years now, twenty one to be precise, I can remember buying my first set around five years ago, they were the much sought after HZ 3-4-4-8 500MHz 2GB kit with Samsung...

Water Cooling Guide For Beginners | Posted on: 16/08/2010 @ 13:25

  We started this guide in October 2007, just after we first opened, but never got round to finishing it for one reason or another.  A few weeks ago, we started working on it again with the intention of it being a quick walk through,...

OCZ Vertex 2 E 120GB OCZSSD2-2VTXE120G Solid State Drive Review | Posted on: 16/08/2010 @ 13:25

  Today, we are going to take a look at OCZ's latest mainstream, high performance solid state drive, the Vertex 2 E, the model we have for review is a 120GB variant featuring the Sandforce SF-1200 controller which promises 285/275...

Callpod Vetro Bluetooth Headset @ TestFreaks | Posted on: 16/08/2010 @ 12:48

http://www.testfreaks.com/blog/review/review-of-callpod-vetro-bluetooth-headset/ (http://www.testfreaks.com/blog/review/review-of-callpod-vetro-bluetooth-headset/)Quote: " Recently Callpod released two new Bluetooth headsets and today I have one for review called the Vetro, it’s the more expensive of the two that were announced. Coming in at $100 some might think it’s expensive, but there are ...

CoolIT Vantage A.L.C. | Posted on: 16/08/2010 @ 12:27

The CooLIT Vantage A.L.C. is a sealed CPU water cooling unit which shares a similar form factor and technology as their ECO A.L.C cooler, but comes in a more compact and affordable package. However, the Vantage A.L.C. also has a few minor refinements as well, so let’s take a closer look and see how it fares.

Everything You Always Wanted to Know About SDRAM (Memory): But Were Afraid to Ask | Posted on: 16/08/2010 @ 12:24

It started off as a simple enough memory review, but somewhere along the way we decided to dramatically expand  the scope of our discussion and avoid the monotony of a typical memory piece. The end result? An in-depth look at some of the more fundamental aspects of SDRAM operation.  If you'd like to expand your understanding of memory transaction minutia while learning more about which key ...

The Best Case Mods of Quakecon 2010 | Posted on: 16/08/2010 @ 8:48

Legit Reviews scoured the BYOC gaming area at Quakecon 2010 and has found a ton of cases that have been modded and stand out from the crowd. We saw a bunch of Dell and HP computers as well, but who cares about those store bought PCs. Quakecon is all about Do-It-Yourself systems and the gamers here are the real deal. Read on to see what some of the cases looked like at this years event!

The Dell Streak Review | Posted on: 16/08/2010 @ 7:24

The iPhone has an unusual problem. Its UI is fast and smooth enough that you want to browse the web on it. However the device is cramped enough that you don’t want use it for any serious web browsing. If you’re just looking to quickly read something it’s ok but logging in to websites, or interacting with a more complex web app is just a pain on a screen that small - regardless of how fast ...

XreaL Is Switching To The Enemy Territory Engine | Posted on: 16/08/2010 @ 7:12

As was reported earlier this week, id Software has open-sourced Wolfenstein: Enemy Territory and Return To Castle Wolfenstein. Opening up these older games under the GNU GPL was done as part of id's long-standing tradition of putting out the code into the public domain once it makes sense for them a few years after their succeeding engine updates have fully replaced them in the marketplace. The ...

Biostar TA870+: The Weakest of the Strong | Posted on: 16/08/2010 @ 1:10

We’ve previously reviewed motherboards based on AMD’s 880 and 890 chips, and now the time has come to take a look at 870, which, as its name suggests, presents us with the weakest variant of AMD’s new generation chip. Biostar’s TA870+ motherboard uses the SB850 southbridge in conjunction with this chip, therefore integrating native 6 Gbps support, but (as we know from previous tests) has ...

Dumbo Blu-ray Movie Review | Posted on: 16/08/2010 @ 1:00

"Did you ever see an elephant fly?"

WD VelociRaptor 600GB now in SSD Bench | Posted on: 16/08/2010 @ 0:36

We've had great feedback to the launch of GPU Bench and Bench in general - I'd like to extend a personal thank you to everyone who took the time to comment or write with suggestions on how to make Bench better. This is ultimately your site, we work for you, so I really do appreciate you guys being active in all of this - it makes my job a lot easier :) The top requests we've seen are for ...

Project:: Arcade | Posted on: 15/08/2010 @ 23:36

When I was a kid, I wanted to play all these coin operated games but my parents didn't let me. From there on since I've wanted to build an arcade gaming cabinet. Now that I have the technical skills and financian means, why not?!

A Common Compositing Window Manager Specification | Posted on: 15/08/2010 @ 21:48

Martin Gräßlin, one of the KDE developers that works on the KWin window manager, when not working towards OpenGL 3.0 support for KWin in KDE SC 4.7 has been writing a draft specification for what he proposes as a unified specification for compositing window managers. Martin hopes for this to become a FreeDesktop.org specification and that KWin/Plasma, Compiz, and other compositing window ...

Review: Prosoft Drive Genius 3 | Posted on: 15/08/2010 @ 20:36

You won't need Prosoft Drive Genius 3 in the normal course of events. Minor file system mishaps will be catered for by Apple's automatic clean-up scripts. After that, Apple's standard Disk Utility will have a decent stab at file system repairs and will effect a repair in the majority of cases, but it can't cope with severe file system or partition problems. At this point you may wish that you ...

QuakeCon 2010 Coverage – Pictures from the Floor | Posted on: 15/08/2010 @ 20:36

Following yesterday's scoop live from QuakeCon with a running demo of id Software's RAGE, today we bring you some of the event's highlights elsewhere around the floor.

Fable 3 limited edition controller and tie in novel. If you’re in America… | Posted on: 15/08/2010 @ 20:24

No news yet on the interwebs about if this will appear in the UK, but if you’re lucky enough to be American (or going there on holiday around October 5th) then you can get your hands on a special edition Fable 3 XBox 360 controller, just to make playing the … [visit site to read [...]Fable 3 limited edition controller and tie in novel. If you’re in America… is a post from: UK Gadget and ...

Asus CineVibe Review | Posted on: 15/08/2010 @ 18:24

A headset that rumbles your head - we see if that's a good thing or just annoying.

Review: Anime Studio Debut 7 | Posted on: 15/08/2010 @ 17:24

When we looked at version 6 of Anime Studio Debut back in August 2009, we concluded it packed a heck of a punch for such a value-driven application. Not only was it relatively straightforward to use, but its excellent stock library, output options and first-rate tutorials and start files had us up and animating in minutes. The lone criticism we angled at it was that its interface was about as ...

Quick Review: AT&T QR Code Scanner and Creator @ iGadgetLife | Posted on: 15/08/2010 @ 9:24

http://igadgetlife.com/internet/news/quick-review-att-qr-code-scanner-and-creator/ (http://igadgetlife.com/internet/news/quick-review-att-qr-code-scanner-and-creator/) Recently AT T Launched their own QR Code Scanner and Creator, I grabbed it for Android and figured I’d share some of my observations with you. You could call this a review I guess, with lots of pictures and I even created a QR ...

Genius Launches First Wirleless Graphics Tablet! | Posted on: 15/08/2010 @ 8:12

Genius is launching the MousePen M508 (http://www.geniusnetusa.com/geniusOnline/portlets/productArea/product/querySection.do?productId=1200374 sectionId=1200376 test=portlet-action) and MousePen M508W (http://www.geniusnetusa.com/geniusOnline/portlets/productArea/category/queryPro.do?productId=1224695 printThisPage) for graphic designers and artists. The new tablets are Genius’ first to come ...

Coveroo 15% off and free shipping | Posted on: 15/08/2010 @ 8:12

Quick one for you: Go to coveroo.com (http://coveroo.com/), receive 15% your total order and getand free shipping when you use coupon code HOTAUG15 on all orders until August 31st.

Trying Out The New Ubuntu 10.10 Installer | Posted on: 15/08/2010 @ 8:00

Following last week's Ubuntu 10.10 Alpha 3 release but landing before the Ubuntu 10.10 "Maverick Meerkat" feature freeze this week were a number of last-minute features like X Server 1.9 integration and other updated packages along with the committing of the revamped Ubuntu desktop installer to Maverick. Via this revamped Ubuntu installer it's possible to install proprietary bits directly like ...

News for 8-14-10 | Posted on: 14/08/2010 @ 20:48

It's Saturday, it's early, I'm tired. It's time for the news, so read it..

EFO Mini Bluetooth Wireless Keyboard for iPad, iPhone, Smartphone | Posted on: 14/08/2010 @ 20:48

EFO sent me news of their latest little gadget, a bluetooth mini-keyboard. I don' t know what I would do with it, but I like it..

Art with 108 fans and white trash bags | Posted on: 14/08/2010 @ 20:00

German artist Nils Völker has delivered again. He has come from buildling robots to playing with case fans and trash bags. Völker has taken no less than 108 case fans and create a rolling landscape of white trash bags, a video clip explains it better than words.

Microsoft Adaptive Keyboard uses LCD technology | Posted on: 14/08/2010 @ 19:24

If you thought Microsoft's RearType prototype was somewhat sub-par it has now presented a product on the other end of the scale; the Adaptive Keyboard concept. The keyboard merges keys and a giant monitor. It will be used in a student competiton and aroused our interest.

NVIDIA reports 141 million dollar in the red | Posted on: 14/08/2010 @ 19:24

NVIDIA has been in the rough over the last year and even if the Fermi architecture is ready and presented in several powerful graphics cards it is still a steep uphill run. The just released quarterly report shows a pretty big loss.

Firefox 4 beta enables multi-touch in Windows 7 | Posted on: 14/08/2010 @ 19:00

Touch is certainly on a roll and Microsoft desperately worked to improve the multi-touch support of its operating systems during the development of Windows 7. Mozilla is soon there too and introduces multi-touch with the third beta of Firefox 4.

Micron RealSSD P300 pair SATA 6.0 with SLC NAND | Posted on: 14/08/2010 @ 19:00

Micron took the lead with the RealSSD series and its impressive performance, truly using the SATA 6.0 interface. The company has now launched the business model called P300 sporting SLC NAND memory circuits.

Twitter gets a Tweet button | Posted on: 14/08/2010 @ 19:00

Twitter has, together with Facebook, shaped the market for social media, and it has now developed a function for further broadening the use of its service. Tweet Button can be placed on website and makes it easier to share interesting material.

id Software Demos Never-Before-Seen RAGE Levels and Vehicles at QuakeCon | Posted on: 14/08/2010 @ 19:00

Live from the show floor at QuakeCon, we bring you exclusive demo material of id Software's upcoming title "RAGE", set for a September 2011 launch.

Intel Sandy Bridge Roadmap Leaked | Posted on: 14/08/2010 @ 18:12

German Tech site Comuterbase.de recently published an article showing 'leaked' Intel roadmaps for the Sandy Bridge based desktop and mobile CPUs and the new chipsets. A new range of i3, i5 and i7 chips is revealed, as well as some special 'K', 'S' and 'T' series chips.Intel Sandy Bridge Roadmap Leaked is a post from: Overclockers - The Performance Computing Community Related posts:Intel to ...

SilverStone Sugo SG-04-FH Case Review | Posted on: 14/08/2010 @ 18:12

SilverStone is a seasoned player in the computer case market. A heavy-hitter in the high-end range, their budget cases are few and far between. However, lately SilverStone seems to have added several specialty cases to their lineup, one of which we have here: The microATX Sugo SG-04-FH. This SFF case isn't at the top range of pricing, but it is by no means a budget enclosure. So the question here ...

ATEN VM0404H HDMI Matrix Switch | Posted on: 14/08/2010 @ 18:12

The ATEN VM0404H is definitely a mouthful but call it what you want, this is the switch to have for all home theatre enthusiasts. With a click of a button you can cycle four different HDMI inputs amongst four different HDMI outputs. The VM0404H is quick to setup and incredibly easy to use.

Review: HornetTek Janus WLAN USB adapter | Posted on: 14/08/2010 @ 18:12

High-powered external Wi-Fi adapters such as the Janus WLAN USB adapter can greatly extend the reach of your wireless network – HornetTek claims a range of up to 1,000 meters. It maintains a strong wireless signal in taxing conditions too. Connecting to your Mac via USB, setup isn't helped by a complete lack of Mac instructions and a software CD that hides the OS X version of its WLAN ...

Review: Avermedia AVerTV A820 | Posted on: 14/08/2010 @ 18:12

Simplicity is not to be sniffed at. Too many TV cards come with too many options. They're unnecessarily complicated. AVerMedia's A820 Plug & Watch is not. It's easy. Plug it in to a USB port, run a single package (stored on a sliver of integrated USB storage) to install all the drivers and software, and you're away without so much as a reboot. The included software is as simple as it could be, ...

HP EliteBook 8440w: On-the-Go Workstation | Posted on: 14/08/2010 @ 10:24

HP's EliteBook 8440w is the smallest workstation on the market, making it an intruiging notebook for on-the-run engineers and professionals who do a lot of CAD and simulation analysis work on their portable systems. But with the low end graphics chip necessitated by the smaller chassis, can it keep up with larger and more powerful rivals from other companies? Let's find out.

Farewell To OpenSolaris. Oracle Just Killed It Off. | Posted on: 14/08/2010 @ 6:24

Oracle has finally announced their plans for Solaris operating system and OpenSolaris platform and it's not good. OpenSolaris is now effectively dead and there will not be anymore OpenSolaris releases -- including the long-delayed 2010 release. Solaris will still live-on and Oracle is busy working on Solaris 11 for a release next year and there will be a "Solaris 11 Express" as being a similar ...

Seagate FreeAgent GoFlex TV | Posted on: 14/08/2010 @ 2:36

Media streamers make an excellent addition to any home entertainment setup as they provide an easy way to play your digital media files on your TV. The Seagate FreeAgent GoFlex TV works with many different file formats and even Internet streaming services, like Netflix. They're inexpensive and easy to setup and can add great value and use to your home theater system.

Press Release: Nexus Technology's updated FLC-3000 R2 | Posted on: 14/08/2010 @ 1:36

Nexus Technology BV, have just launched an updated version of the succesfull FLC-3000. The FLC-3000 R2 is updated with more socket compatibility and HOC-Technology.

EA to Showcase Powerful Slate of Titles at gamescom 2010 in Cologne | Posted on: 14/08/2010 @ 1:36

File this under :"Wish I was there"... Electronic Arts Inc. today announced plans for gamescom 2010 in Cologne. EA will showcase a powerful slate of titles representing a selection of leading franchises across the company’s Games, Sports and Play Labels. Media and consumers are invited for hands on experience with a whole host of innovative game play that highlights ...

Review: Vodafone Sure Signal | Posted on: 14/08/2010 @ 0:48

Ever got frustrated by weak mobile signals in your house or workplace? Us too. Now Vodafone has a plug-in router-alike solution – the Vodafone Sure Signal - that means you won't ever again have to crane your head out of a top floor window to get decent in-home coverage.The Vodafone Sure Signal is effectively a 3G mobile phone signal booster that you plug in to your existing broadband connection ...

X.Org Server 1.9 Release Candidate 6 | Posted on: 13/08/2010 @ 23:00

Last night there was the sixth and potentially last release candidate of X.Org Server 1.9. The xorg-server 1.8.99.906 test release contains various fixes and documentation updates reflecting X Server 1.9 API changes. The final release of xorg-server 1.9 should be just around the corner and may come as soon as next week...

id Software Open-Sources ET, RTCW | Posted on: 13/08/2010 @ 23:00

id Software has announced from their annual QuakeCon event that they have open-sourced their Wolfenstein: Enemy Territory and Return To Castle Wolfenstein games under the GNU GPL. id Software is known for open-sourcing their games and engines after some years of use and this day has finally come for these two very popular Wolfenstein titles...

Oracle sue Google over its use of Java on Android | Posted on: 13/08/2010 @ 22:36

About 200,000 smartphones and other devices based on Android are sold each day which is great news for Google’s pockets. But they could be set to lose a large chunk of their profits in a hefty legal battle which has just come to light. Oracle who acquired Java through a $5.6bn (£3.6bn) purchase … [visit [...]Oracle sue Google over its use of Java on Android is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech ...

Intel's 2D Performance With X.Org Server 1.9 | Posted on: 13/08/2010 @ 22:36

X.Org Server 1.9 is set to be released as soon as next week, has already been pulled into Ubuntu 10.10, and is part of the X.Org 7.6 katamari. While X.Org Server 1.9 does not bring many exciting end-user changes like previously releases that introduced RandR 1.2, Multi-Pointer X / X Input 2.0, and other new technologies, there are plenty of bug fixes and other minor improvements throughout the X ...

Samsung announces World’s biggest 3D LED TV | Posted on: 13/08/2010 @ 22:24

Samsung US has announced a trio of new 3D TVs. The bad boy of the group is the LED ‘C8000 Series’which is the world’s largest 3D-capable set. It has a mammoth 65-inch screen with Precision Dimming technology, 240Hz refresh rate technology, dynamic 8,000,000:1 contrast ratio and WiFi … [visit site to read more] Samsung announces [...]Samsung announces World’s biggest 3D LED TV is a post ...

Apple Preparing to go to War With ITV Over The Small “i” | Posted on: 13/08/2010 @ 22:00

Apple’s Steve Jobs is such a tease especially when it comes to the new Apple TV, which he has been talking about for some months now, even suggesting that Apple TV was a hobby at the D8 conference back in June and suggested that it might be time for name change and a … [visit [...]Apple Preparing to go to War With ITV Over The Small “i” is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech News, Reviews and ...

Asus Announces Prices and Release Dates for its Eee Pad Range | Posted on: 13/08/2010 @ 21:48

ASUS has announced the price points for a bevy of tablets and e-readers planned to be rolled out later this year. First off, the company has decided to ditch Windows Embedded Compact 7 for its 10-inch tablet, Eee Pad EP101 TC. … [visit site to read more] Asus Announces Prices and Release Dates for its [...]Asus Announces Prices and Release Dates for its Eee Pad Range is a post from: UK Gadget ...

3D on the go from Samsung? | Posted on: 13/08/2010 @ 21:00

From Samsung US comes the world’s first portable Blu-Ray player that can handle new 3D discs. The black BD-C8000 however sleek, is a bit of a con if we’re being honest. The portable … [visit site to read more] 3D on the go from Samsung? is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech News, Reviews [...]3D on the go from Samsung? is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech News, Reviews and Shopping Site - ...

Sony Ericsson Finally Working on Playstation Phone ? | Posted on: 13/08/2010 @ 21:00

It’s a rumour as old as Sony’s PSP itself, but once again the insatiable rumour mill is heating up that Sony Ericsson are planning a Playstation branded mobile phone. The tech guys over the pond at Engadget say they have it on … [visit site to read more] Sony Ericsson Finally Working on Playstation Phone [...]Sony Ericsson Finally Working on Playstation Phone ? is a post from: UK Gadget and ...

HTC set to host mystery event in London (Sep 15th) What are they planning? | Posted on: 13/08/2010 @ 20:36

HTC are getting the tech-world in a flap. They’ve announced a mysterious event on September 15th in London. Various tech-sperts and gadget press have been invited to the event. There’s no information available beyond the smoky ‘teaser image’ below and unless HTC are moving into the smoke machine industry, the door is wide open for [...]HTC set to host mystery event in London (Sep 15th) ...

HTC set to host mystery event in London (sep 15th) What are they planning? | Posted on: 13/08/2010 @ 20:12

HTC set to host mystery event in London (sep 15th) What are they planning? is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech News, Reviews and Shopping Site - Gaj-It.com

A-DATA Plus Series PC3-15000 (1866MHz) 6GB Kit | Posted on: 13/08/2010 @ 19:24

We check out the Plus Series in a triple channel kit. Already having been impressed with the Dual Channel versions, let's see if the quality and performance continues on here.

Review: Belkin Play Max ADSL router | Posted on: 13/08/2010 @ 19:12

Belkin has obviously tried very hard to make the Play Max an attractive package to beginners. The unit itself is neat – its three-dimensional aerials hidden within the stone-grey case. It's a plug-and-play affair in terms of getting hooked up. WPA2 is enabled by default, the relevant security details are written on a label attached to the base, and the unit's single button activates WPS to ...

ASUS Cine5 5-Channel PC Speaker | Posted on: 13/08/2010 @ 19:12

The Cine5 has quite a few things going for it. First and foremost, it's footprint is significantly smaller than a traditional 5.1 speaker system so you don't need to plan out where you are going to fit all the pieces. If you are using it at your desk it should fit nicely right under your widescreen LCD monitor, and the sleek style will have it looking right at home at the same time.

Verizon’s iPhone 4 Rumoured to Include Internal Antenna, Larger Display and Faster Processor? | Posted on: 13/08/2010 @ 18:12

Since the release of the iPhone 4 in the US, there has been quite a lot of speculation regarding the iPhone 4 and whether it could be heading to Verizon. No details of a release date or whether Verizon will be selling the iPhone 4 has … [visit site to read more] Verizon’s iPhone 4 [...]Verizon’s iPhone 4 Rumoured to Include Internal Antenna, Larger Display and Faster Processor? is a post ...

Review: Eclipse TD508II-UD | Posted on: 13/08/2010 @ 18:00

Eclipse audio gear certainly isn't cheap. This particular setup of two speakers and a matching amplifier sets you back £680, and that's £140 cheaper than buying the components separately. Brackets to ceiling-or wall-mount the speakers cost extra, as do the optional stands for positioning them on the floor instead of your desk; not exactly an impulse purchase, but you get a lot of engineering ...

Review: Onkyo HTX-22HDX | Posted on: 13/08/2010 @ 17:48

For years, Macs have shipped with headphone/speaker sockets that are actually rather clever: as well as serving traditional analogue audio, they can also pipe out pure digital audio over an optical link. This is good not only for techy reasons – it keeps the audio in your Mac clean and digital until the very last minute when it's converted to analogue for your speakers – but because it ...

Android 2.2 Smartphones to Include New Feature: Google Voice Action | Posted on: 13/08/2010 @ 17:36

If you own a Android powered smartphone then you will be please to know that Google has introduced a new feature called Google Voice Action. Google Voice Action lets the user speak to their smartphone using the … [visit site to read more] Android 2.2 Smartphones to Include New Feature: Google Voice Action is a [...]Android 2.2 Smartphones to Include New Feature: Google Voice Action is a post ...

Dell Inspiron M101z notebook review | Posted on: 13/08/2010 @ 17:00

AMD's 2010 Nile platform takes on Intel's Atom and CULV in a sleek 11.6in ultra-portable from Dell.

Review: Eizo ColorEdge CG245W | Posted on: 13/08/2010 @ 16:48

Eizo trumpeted the CG245W's arrival as the first professional colour-critical monitor capable of self-calibration. On first look, it differs little from its ColorEdge stable mates. It sports a 1920x1200-pixel IPS LCD panel, capable of displaying 98% of the Adobe RGB gamut. Where it does differ to the ColorEdge series, however, is in its build. At the top of the monitor's inner edge rests a ...

Asus Radeon HD 5870/G V2 Review | Posted on: 13/08/2010 @ 15:00

Asus' new HD 5870 packs a factory overclock and custom cooler, at a reasonable price tag.

NZXT Phantom Full-Tower Case Review | Posted on: 13/08/2010 @ 12:36

NZXT took the wraps off its newest Crafted Series case last month and, when it becomes available this September, the NZXT Phantom promises to the be an enthusiast favorite. With room for seven fans, a fully integrated fan controller, and an enthusiast-inspired design, it's easy to see why expectations of this case are high. Benchmark Reviews has been provided with an early sample and, hoping it ...

Creative Labs ZiiSound D5 Bluetooth SoundBar | Posted on: 13/08/2010 @ 12:12

Following on from our coverage of the Creative Pure Music launch down under, we now have a sample of the new ZiiSound D5 Bluetooth SoundBar to try out for ourselves.

ATEN VM0404H HDMI Matrix Switch | Posted on: 13/08/2010 @ 10:12

The ATEN VM0404H is definitely a mouthful but call it what you want, this is the switch to have for all home theatre enthusiasts. With a click of a button you can cycle four different HDMI inputs amongst four different HDMI outputs. The VM0404H is quick to setup and incredibly easy to use.

Ask and You Shall Receive: GPU Bench is Live | Posted on: 13/08/2010 @ 9:24

One day I got the bright idea to benchmark the living crap out of everything I could find. What resulted was a huge Excel sheet of CPU performance results. Then Intel released the X25-M and I realized that I would have much more repeatable and reliable numbers if I used SSDs (don't have to worry about defragging between runs), at which point I re-ran everything in the Excel sheet. To make a ...

Irrational Games Announces BioShock Infinite | Posted on: 13/08/2010 @ 8:12

All I have to say is that I hope this is better than Bioshock 2, I wasn't too happy with it.. 2K Games announced today that BioShock Infinite, a first-person shooter, is currently in development at Irrational Games, the studio behind the original BioShock which has sold over 4 million units worldwide. Set in 1912, BioShockInfinite introduces an entirely new narrative experience that lifts ...

Red Dead Redemption Double XP Weekend | Posted on: 13/08/2010 @ 8:12

Red Dead Redemption is one of my all-time favorite games, the single player is anyway. I've never even played the multi-player side yet, and probably never will. I barely have time to play the single player version, let alone that.. If you're into the multi-player though, this weekend is a great chance to earn double the experience points! Double XP From 1pm EST Friday, August 13 to midnight EST ...

Lian Li Launches the Mini Q PC-V354 Chassis | Posted on: 13/08/2010 @ 8:12

Lian Li Industrial Co. Ltd. launches the Mini Q Series PC-V354 Desktop/HTPC Chassis. The all aluminum design features a simple front-side mount for the ODD bay and multimedia I/O ports, as well as supporting up to seven 3.5" HDD drives or alternatively offering 350mm space for long VGA cards. The sleek brushed aluminum chassis comes in black, silver and red, with a clean, easy-on-the-eyes ...

Call of Duty: Black Ops Collector's Editions Now Available for Pre-Order in the U.S. | Posted on: 13/08/2010 @ 8:12

This has got to be one of the best Collector's Edtions for a game I have even seen. I am though partial to remote control things, but still, I think this one is worth the money! Activision Publishing, Inc. has de-classified details regarding the Collector's Editions for Treyarch's upcoming game, Call of Duty®: Black Ops, which is expected to be the entertainment event of 2010. Call ...

Sprint Will Get The Samsung Epic 4G on August 31st | Posted on: 13/08/2010 @ 8:12

The Samsung Galaxy S phones are very nice, I've got one and I like it quite a bit.. The wait is almost over! Sprint today announced pricing and availability for America’s first 4G-capable phone with a full QWERTY keyboard and brilliant Super AMOLED touchscreen, Samsung Epic™ 4G, bringing customers an all-in-one device for staying connected, getting work done and ...

Yurbuds Personalized Ear Buds Review | Posted on: 13/08/2010 @ 5:12

The yurbuds are designed specifically to provide a more personalized fit to your ears, without the high cost of custom-molded ear tips. Typical pricing for custom-molded ear tips is $500+, while a set of personalized yurbuds runs only $29.99. With such a huge difference in price, can the yurbuds really hold a candle to custom-fit models? Let's find out.

STMicroelectronic pair dual-core Cortex A9 with DDR3 | Posted on: 13/08/2010 @ 4:24

Cortex A9 will be available in a variety of costumes over the coming year. STMicroelectronic has presented the SPEAr1300 CPU that will be the world's first dual-core Cortex A9 microprocessor with DDR3 interface.

Lian Li PC-V354 continues with the cube design | Posted on: 13/08/2010 @ 3:48

Lian Li has launched a new case with cube design and its Mini Q PC-V354 is just like previous models geared for HTPCs and home servers. The aluminum case has room for a single 5.25" and two large fans in the front and can also house really long graphics cards.

Radeon HD 6000 starts selling in November | Posted on: 13/08/2010 @ 3:48

AMD is completing the next generation DirectX 11 graphics cards as we type this. The graphics circuit architecture dubbed Southern Islands is expected to launch as Radeon HD 6000 and according to the manufacturer the cards will be available in November.

Leaked Intel roadmap reveals armada of Sandy Bridge-processors | Posted on: 13/08/2010 @ 3:24

Intel is expected to launch the new processor architecture Sandy Bridge at CES 2011 starting January. Focus is primarily on stationary systems in the mid-range segment, but also the mobile market. A roadmap showing 20 or so models have now leaked.

Acer preparing 12.9mm thin LED monitor | Posted on: 13/08/2010 @ 3:24

Acer S222HQL is a 21.5" monitor that is expected to appear at IFA Berlin 2010 in September. What makes it different from competing models, is not the 1080p resolution or LED backlighting, but the 12.9mm profile.  

Faster SSDs with Toggle Mode NAND from Toshiba | Posted on: 13/08/2010 @ 2:48

Toshiba has launched the first Toggle Mode DDR 1.0 NAND memory circuits with a new interface for theoretic transfer speeds many times higher than regular NAND memory circuits. The new memory circuits are med with 32nm technology and can be used in SSDs.

Western Digital WD TV Live Plus | Posted on: 13/08/2010 @ 2:24

The Western Digital WD TV Live Plus brings 1080p resolution streaming from home network sources and streaming from Netflix, Pandora and support for Windows 7 Play To. It's a pretty small box that can easily fit in a home entertainment system and provides solid, multimedia options.

Sapphire HD 5770 FleX supports Eyefinity without DisplayPort | Posted on: 13/08/2010 @ 2:24

Sapphire as designed the first HD 5770 FleX graphics card with Eyefinity support without using DisplayPort, while a DisplayPort-capable monitor can be used to build a 4-way Eyefinity configuration.  

New iPod Touch to include Retina Display and dual cameras? | Posted on: 13/08/2010 @ 2:12

Don’t get excited because nothing has been confirmed, but John Gruber over at Daring Fireball seems to think that the iPod Touch update due for release soon will have similar features to the latest iPhone. He says- “[...] if you wait a few weeks to buy the Touch, you’ll get one with a Retina Display [...]New iPod Touch to include Retina Display and dual cameras? is a post from: UK Gadget ...

Abbee Commercial-Free FM Radio Review | Posted on: 13/08/2010 @ 2:00

Review of the Abbee commercial-free music system, a device that records your favorite FM stations and automatically cuts off commercials and D.J. announcements.

AMD Releases New Stream SDK For Linux With OpenCL 1.1 | Posted on: 13/08/2010 @ 0:24

AMD has released a new ATI Stream SDK this morning and, among other improvements, it features OpenCL 1.1 support. The OpenCL 1.1 specification was released by the Khronos Group back in June as the first major update to the Open Computing Language since it's original draft in 2008...

Diamond MP1000 Media Wonder Full 1080P HD Player Review | Posted on: 13/08/2010 @ 0:12

Enjoy all your digital media in full HD with the Diamond HD Media Wonder Full HD Media Player. The Media Wonder lets you stream or view your digital media from anywhere in your home through your wired network. It also makes it easy to connect an external USB hard drive or flash drive to your TV to enjoy digital videos, MP3 playlists, or photo slideshows on your home theater system.

Nexus RX-1.1K 1100 Watt Gold Modular Power Supply | Posted on: 13/08/2010 @ 0:12

Forget what you've heard about efficiency. Nexus has just rewritten the book!

Review: Western Digital SiliconEdge Blue 128GB | Posted on: 12/08/2010 @ 23:48

Disruptive new technologies tend to make established players look fl at-footed. So it was that a small Californian company called Tesla beat mighty and historic brands including Porsche and Ferrari to market with the first pukka electric sports car. It's the same story when it comes to SSDs. A dozen drives from seven manufacturers make up our Supertest this month, but only the SiliconEdge Blue ...

Micron Announces RealSSD P300, SLC SSD for Enterprise | Posted on: 12/08/2010 @ 23:36

  Buying an SSD for your notebook or desktop is nice. You get more consistent performance. Applications launch extremely fast. And if you choose the right SSD, you really curb the painful slowdown of your PC over time. I’ve argued that an SSD is the single best upgrade you can do for your computer, and I still believe that to be the case. However, at the end of the day, it’s a ...

Skydigital nKeyboard | Posted on: 12/08/2010 @ 22:07

Skydigital are well known for their PSUs and peripheral devices, especially their range of keyboards.With the nKEYBOARD, Skydigital have aimed to design a peripheral that works for both gaming and in a normal desktop/office setting without the expansiveness of the average gaming board. Let's see if it lives up these aims.

Sex and Smartphones: iPhone Owners Have Twice as Many Partners as Android Users? | Posted on: 12/08/2010 @ 21:24

If you’re a high-end handset kind of person then listen close.  After an online study by the online dating service OKCupid.com, it has been revealed that owning an Apple iPhone can get you twice as many sexual partners compared to the less fortunate Android owners. The study has shown that by the age of 30, [...]Sex and Smartphones: iPhone Owners Have Twice as Many Partners as Android Users? ...

Google Updates Android’s Gesture Search with ‘Double Flip’ | Posted on: 12/08/2010 @ 21:24

Google has added more power to its Gesture search feature for Android. The new feature has been aptly named ‘Double Flip’ and will be used for launching the app without leaving any other application you might be using. The new function is easy to follow and has worked well so far. For activating this feature, [...]Google Updates Android’s Gesture Search with ‘Double Flip’ is a post ...

Android Powered Samsung Epic 4G Release Date August 31st on Sprint | Posted on: 12/08/2010 @ 21:12

Sprint is launching their second 4G Android device, the Samsung Epic 4G on August 31st for $250 after a $100 rebate. The new Smartphone has a 4-inch Super AMOLED touch screen along with a 5 megapixel camera (with LED flash), capable of capturing video at 720p HD and a front-facing camera. Android 2.1 is initially [...]Android Powered Samsung Epic 4G Release Date August 31st on Sprint is a post ...

Well, Fedora 14 Will Not Ship On Time | Posted on: 12/08/2010 @ 21:00

Besides features like SystemD replacing SysVInit and a much faster JPEG compression/decompression library, one of the other proposals for Fedora 14 was to actually ship it on time. Red Hat's Fedora project has had a poor track record lately of shipping their alpha, beta, and final releases on time and none of the past five releases at least have actually made it out on their due date. John ...

Review: Titan Fenrir EVO | Posted on: 12/08/2010 @ 20:00

Titan's Fenrir EVO is a big tower cooler whose looks live up to the macho name (a monstrous wolf from Norse mythology). The stack of fins are anodised a snazzy matt black with a copper-coloured section, and the top sports a wolf's-head logo. The basic construction is the same at the original Fenrir, with four 8mm copper heat pipes featuring Direct Touch, where the pipes are machined into the ...

Review: Cooler Master V6 GT | Posted on: 12/08/2010 @ 20:00

Cooler Master's V6 is named after the 'V' pattern of its six heat pipes, and follows on from the well-received V8 and V10 models. The arrangement is supposed to help spread the heat about better than other designs where the heat pipes are in a neat row, and Cooler Master has the thermal images to prove it. The V6 boasts of having over 200W of cooling power, which should be enough for even the ...

Dell Thunder leaked video confirms specs | Posted on: 12/08/2010 @ 19:48

A leak of the Dell Thunder smartphone seems to confirm the rumoured specs that have been floating around. The video (on engadget) shows a reported ‘prototype’ of the … [visit site to read more] Dell Thunder leaked video confirms specs is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech News, Reviews and Shopping Site - Gaj-It.comDell Thunder leaked video confirms specs is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech ...

R2-D2 themed Motorola Droid 2 hits online store | Posted on: 12/08/2010 @ 19:12

When Verizon had officially announced the Motorola Droid 2 earlier this week there was a little rumour connected, that there would be a limited edition Star Wars themed handset too. Well now its official and you can show your interest in the smartphone now. As well as the standard Droid handset an R2-D2 version is [...]R2-D2 themed Motorola Droid 2 hits online store is a post from: UK Gadget and ...

Intel Core i7 875 K Performance und Overclocking | Posted on: 12/08/2010 @ 18:48

Mit den Prozessoren aus der "K-Serie" hat Intel nun auch erforderliche CPUs mit freiem Multiplikator im Angebot. Dies war ein Markt, den man bis dato AMD überlassen hatte, was sich nun aber ändert. Dementsprechend gespannt sind wir wie dies CPU abschneidet nicht nur betreffend Performance mit Referenztakt sondern vor allem auch betreffen Overclocking.

Powerfreakz Evolution 2500 Solar Charger | Posted on: 12/08/2010 @ 18:26

  Sometimes, products come along that are so simple, we have to wonder why people didn't come up with them sooner,  the Powerfreakz Evolution 2500 solar charger is one such product.

Gigabyte GA-890FXA-UD7 Living Review Under Way! | Posted on: 12/08/2010 @ 18:26

  We have embarked on another mammoth living review.  It's Gigabyte's turn under the spotlight this month with their flagship AMD offering, the GA-890FXA-UD7.  Over the coming weeks, Chris will put the UD7 through its paces, but how will it perform?  Read on to find out...

Corsair H50 CPU Cooler Review | Posted on: 12/08/2010 @ 18:26

  Today we're taking a rather belated look at Corsair's H50 liquid CPU Cooler, this is part of their Corsair Hydro Series™ of products which offers...

Asus P6X58D-E Motherboard Review | Posted on: 12/08/2010 @ 18:26

    The X58 chip set has been around for almost two years, and in that time, we've seen a succession of motherboards, all purporting to offer something extra over their predecessors, today we have a recent offering from Asus in...

Crucial Ballistix BL2KIT25664FN 1608 2x2GB Memory Kit Review | Posted on: 12/08/2010 @ 18:25

  Crucial have always been at the forefront of memory technology, with their Ballistix range of DDR, DD2 and DDR3 acquiring accolades from across the globe.  Today, we are going to take a look at their latest innovative...

Lian Li Pitstop T60 Test Bench Review | Posted on: 12/08/2010 @ 18:25

  Lian Li Pitstop T60 Test Bench Review Recently, Lian Li have added a new category to their product portfolio, the test Bench range.  You may have seen the Mini-ITX Spider Test...

Dimastech Easy Bench V2.5 Review | Posted on: 12/08/2010 @ 18:25

  Dimastech Bench/Test Table Easy V2.5 Review. Almost two years ago, we reviewed  the DimasTech's Easy Bench V2.0 and while it was a revelation for us reviewers, there were several design...

G.Skill F3-16000CL6T-6GBPID 2000MHz 3x2GB memory Kit Review | Posted on: 12/08/2010 @ 18:25

  G.Skill have been around for a number of years now, twenty one to be precise, I can remember buying my first set around five years ago, they were the much sought after HZ 3-4-4-8 500MHz 2GB kit with Samsung...

Water Cooling Guide For Beginners | Posted on: 12/08/2010 @ 18:25

  We started this guide in October 2007, just after we first opened, but never got round to finishing it for one reason or another.  A few weeks ago, we started working on it again with the intention of it being a quick walk through,...

OCZ Vertex 2 E 120GB OCZSSD2-2VTXE120G Solid State Drive Review | Posted on: 12/08/2010 @ 18:25

  Today, we are going to take a look at OCZ's latest mainstream, high performance solid state drive, the Vertex 2 E, the model we have for review is a 120GB variant featuring the Sandforce SF-1200 controller which promises 285/275...

Kingston to Release Their First Water Cooled RAM | Posted on: 12/08/2010 @ 18:25

Yep, now there is a little competition for OCZ in the works. Kingston to Release Their First Water Cooled RAM is a post from: Overclockers - The Performance Computing Community Related posts:Kingston Holding a Video Contest Kingston HyperX DDR3-2000 4GB Memory Kit Review How I Switched Over to the Dark-Side – or Owenator Goes from Water Cooled to Air Cooled

Thermalright Releases New Fanless Heatsink: HR-02 | Posted on: 12/08/2010 @ 18:25

Thermalright has recently brought to market a huge new 'fanless' CPU heatsink for most sockets including 775, 1156, 1366, AM2/3, and 939 called the HR-02. The HR-02 is touted as having the cooling capacity to be able to run fanless. According to Expreview.com, who is one of the few sites that has had a chance to review this piece, there are several design implementations that help this monster ...

Core Temp Updates | Posted on: 12/08/2010 @ 18:25

Core Temp 0.99.7.7 and the Core Temp Gadget 2.3 have been released. Core Temp Updates is a post from: Overclockers - The Performance Computing Community Related posts:Core Temp 0.99.7.3 Released Core Temp 0.99.7 Released ABIT KT7 CPU Temp Accuracy

ASUS Matrix 5870 Platinum Review | Posted on: 12/08/2010 @ 18:25

In the spring, we outlined how manufacturers were reinventing the ATI Radeon 5870 GPU. MIAHALLEN gave us an in-depth look at Gigabyte's offering, the 5870 Super Overclock (SOC). We're back with another one today in the form of the ASUS Matrix 5870 Platinum.ASUS Matrix 5870 Platinum Review is a post from: Overclockers - The Performance Computing Community Related posts:Gigabyte Radeon HD 5870 ...

The Navig Exoframe Project | Posted on: 12/08/2010 @ 18:25

The Navig Exoframe. A complete build log and tour of my exoframed aluminum and plastic case mod. The Navig Exoframe Project is a post from: Overclockers - The Performance Computing Community Related posts:Jolly’s Tech Bench 2010 Jolly’s CM-690 Case Mod v2.0 Wooden Computer Case Project

North American GO OC 2010 – And The Winner Is… | Posted on: 12/08/2010 @ 18:25

Just a quick note from the community here, as some of our own deserve some recognition for a great showing over the weekend! Congratulations Sno.lcn (Jeremy Clifton) on taking first place, and to Ross on his third place finish!North American GO OC 2010 – And The Winner Is… is a post from: Overclockers - The Performance Computing Community Related posts:GIGABYTE Announces GO OC 2010 North ...

Jolly’s CM-690 Case Mod v2.0 | Posted on: 12/08/2010 @ 18:25

It's been 3 years since I got this CM-690 Case. With its current hardware configuration it has served me well, but alas it's time to move forward and update both the case and some of the hardware. This will be a summary overview of my project. Enjoy!Jolly’s CM-690 Case Mod v2.0 is a post from: Overclockers - The Performance Computing Community Related posts:Jolly’s Tech Bench 2010 The ...

NZXT Hale90 850W PSU Tour | Posted on: 12/08/2010 @ 18:25

NZXT has been producing stylish cases for several years, and their new entry into the PSU market follows in those footsteps.NZXT Hale90 850W PSU Tour is a post from: Overclockers - The Performance Computing Community Related posts:Cooler Master Silent Pro Gold 800W PSU: A Quick Look NZXT Vulcan Case Review NZXT Releases External Touch-Screen Fan Controller

Spray Off: “Hands of the Gods” | Posted on: 12/08/2010 @ 18:25

Jolly Swagman shows off his painting skills in his "Spray-Off" project: "Hands of the Gods"Spray Off: “Hands of the Gods” is a post from: Overclockers - The Performance Computing Community Related posts:How To Screw Up Your Brand New $70 Case with only $5 of Spray Foam The Gods Must Be Crazy . . . How To Paint steel, Aluminum, Plastic, and Acrylic

How to Add LEDs to Your Fans | Posted on: 12/08/2010 @ 18:25

People regularly come through the cooling section of the forums asking for fans that match a certain color scheme and they're willing to sacrifice performance to meet that color scheme. This article details a rather simple mod you can do to run those high performance fans in any color you want.How to Add LEDs to Your Fans is a post from: Overclockers - The Performance Computing Community ...

CoolIt ECO Advanced Liquid Cooling (A.L.C.) System - CPU Cooler Review | Posted on: 12/08/2010 @ 18:25

For years, water cooling your processor was a difficult and often frightening task relegated to enthusiasts with a penchant for risk (and reward). You needed to basically engineer your own device based on parts that may or may not have been designed to work together, and then cross your fingers that it would all work out.  In recent times however, liquid cooling has become substantially more ...

SilverStone HDDBoost Review | Posted on: 12/08/2010 @ 18:25

 System builders are at a crossroads of sorts when it comes time to choose a storage solution. Do you go for balls-to-the-wall performance and slap your wallet silly by investing in a high performance solid state drive (SSD), or are you better off picking up a high capacity, yet slower performing hard drive for a fraction of the cost? There isn't a clear cut answer, but thanks to SilverStone, ...

Rosewill RK-800G Gaming Keyboard Review | Posted on: 12/08/2010 @ 18:25

 It appears Rosewill is out to redefine what a "gaming keyboard" is all about. Rosewill's RK-800g doesn't come equipped with macro keys, media keys, or gaming profiles. It does't have any onboard memory, integrated LCD displays, or even a USB connector. Nope, you'll find nothing of the sort on Rosewill's version of a "gaming" keyboard. So what's so special about the RK-800g that earns it the ...

Cooler Master NotePal ErgoStand Review | Posted on: 12/08/2010 @ 18:25

 You can walk out of Walmart with a bag of cat litter, a bottle of ketchup, and a serviceable dual-core notebook with ample hard drive space and still have only spent around $600. This has made hulking towers, and even mid-tower PCs, a less attractive option to the mainstream shopper who just wants to hop online and fire off a few Facebook updates, but this isn't without its drawbacks, namely ...

Choiix Boomboom Slim Travel Speaker Review | Posted on: 12/08/2010 @ 18:25

If there's one thing that chaps our hide, it's lousy drivers. But coming in at a close second are the craptastic speakers that manage to infiltrate almost every notebook on the planet, including the so-called desktop replacements. Would it kill OEMs to shove a decent pair of cans into their laptops? Apparently that's not a chance many are willing to take, so it's up to third-party peripheral ...

Choiix Power Fort Review | Posted on: 12/08/2010 @ 18:25

Choiix? Who's Choiix you ask? Choiix is a new subsidiary of Cooler Master, providing, as they describe it, "simple and practical yet stylish notebook accessories." Strange brand title aside, they do provide some decent accessories, and today we have the Choiix Power Fort accessory, aimed at road warriors with limited access to an outlet and tons of USB gadgets. Sounds like a fairly big market, ...

QNAP TS-559 Pro Turbo NAS | Posted on: 12/08/2010 @ 18:25

QNAP has done it again with its mid-sized SMB and corporate environment five bay TS-559 Pro NAS. Equipped with a dual- core Intel Atom processor, 1GB of DDR2 RAM and two Gigabit ethernet connections, this unit will surely keep up with whatever you throw at it.

Noctua NH-C12P SE14 | Posted on: 12/08/2010 @ 18:25

Noctua has designed the NH-C12P SE14 to bring silent and efficient cooling to a wider range of cases than just full size towers. But just how does this latest cooler compare to other larger coolers? We've been impressed by Noctua before so read on to find out what we think this time around.

Thermaltake Element V | Posted on: 12/08/2010 @ 18:25

Valliant Thermaltake has introduced yet another challenger ready to vanquish any competition in the venomous custom computer chassis market. Today we take a look at the Element V, and see if it’s girth will stand up to the competition!

Samsung 46″ Series 5 LED TV 46C5000 | Posted on: 12/08/2010 @ 18:24

After the movies like Avatar, TV manufacturers really pushed the idea of bringing 3D display to homes. However, not everyone needs new and expensive technology. Sometimes we need to go back to the basic and make sure it works flawlessly. Today, we have the 46C5000, a simple and elegant TV.

Synology DiskStation DS210+ Network Storage Server | Posted on: 12/08/2010 @ 18:24

It doesn't make too much sense to have three computers on just to share a few different files. With the Synology DS210+ you'll be able to share the information across without impacting performance.

Sparkle Gold Class 1000W Power Supply | Posted on: 12/08/2010 @ 18:24

Sparkle is here with the Gold Class Series 1000W modular power supply. As the name suggests, it's an 80 Plus Gold rated PSU with ultra-efficient design and a 140mm fan, this unit is designed to run cool and quiet. Read on to find out more!

SilverStone FT02R-W Review | Posted on: 12/08/2010 @ 18:24

A rotated ATX design, great looks, a pimped-out interior and three enormous fans.

Review: Iomega eGo Mac Edition 1TB | Posted on: 12/08/2010 @ 18:12

The Desktop Mac Edition of Iomega's eGo can be laid flat or used in a vertical position, using the supplied stand. Its casing is plastic, but clearly styled to match the brushed aluminium finish of the iMac or the Mac Pro. A grilled front makes it an especially good match for Apple's high-end desktop. As you'd expect, its 1TB drive is preformatted for use with Mac OS. Connectivity is through ...

Android Announcement On the Cards Today at Google Event | Posted on: 12/08/2010 @ 18:12

It would appear that Google are not slowing down pace at the moment, especially when it comes to the smartphone market. With recent rumours of a Android based gaming smartphone … [visit site to read more] Android Announcement On the Cards Today at Google Event is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech News, Reviews [...]Android Announcement On the Cards Today at Google Event is a post from: UK Gadget ...

INDYLAB Touch USB 2.0 500GB Touch Sensitive Portable HDD | Posted on: 12/08/2010 @ 18:12

Just when you thought you had seen it all, INDYLAB launches a touch enabled portable hard drive.

Review: Iomega MiniMax 1TB | Posted on: 12/08/2010 @ 17:48

We can't help feeling a little sorry for Iomega. The Iomega MiniMax 1TB, the latest addition to its MiniMax range, was released just as Apple relaunched the Mac mini, making this 1TB desktop hard drive look a little dated as soon as it hit the shelves. With its brushed aluminium walls and white polycarbonate top plate, the MiniMax is clearly designed to play nicely with the old-style Mac mini. At ...

Sony Ericsson to Launch Android 3.0 Gaming Smartphone | Posted on: 12/08/2010 @ 17:48

A gaming smartphone from Sony has been on the cards for a while, however more news has come in which reveals that Sony Ericsson is working on a PSP Go like smartphone. It is said that the smartphone will be a cross breed of the Samsung Captivate and the Sony PSP Go Console.Sony Ericsson to Launch Android 3.0 Gaming Smartphone is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech News, Reviews and Shopping Site - ...

Review: Manhattan DSM-4S | Posted on: 12/08/2010 @ 17:00

Manufactured by Horizon and sold under Eurosat's Manhattan brand name, the DSM-4S has to be the simplest digital satellite meter we've seen. It's as easy to use as the basic signal-level meters that sufficed in the analogue era, only a lot smarter owing to the inclusion of modern-day microprocessor wizardry. As with the older generation of meter, the Manhattan DSM-4S is inserted between the ...

A-DATA bless N004 SSD with SATA and USB 3.0 connectors | Posted on: 12/08/2010 @ 14:24

A-DATA continues to present new storage solutions sporting SSD technology and the latest model, N004, is actually a hybrid with both SATA 3,0 Gbps and USB 3.0 interfaces, which makes it possible to use it for both internal and external storage.  

Sapphire Radeon 5770 FleX | Posted on: 12/08/2010 @ 13:59

Sapphire brings what promises to be a game-changer of a card to consumers: the Radeon 5770 FleX. What's so special about the FleX? Well, it's the first card that supports Eyefinity out of the box, and no expensive DisplayPort or adapters required at all. This means that your garden variety DVI-connector monitor can now run Eyefinity. Of course, you still need three monitors to begin with, but ...

Gainward GeForce GTX 460 1GB Goes Like Hell (GLH) Edition in SLI | Posted on: 12/08/2010 @ 12:00

We partner the GTX 460 GLH version from Gainward with another 800MHz card. How does hell go, we wonder?

Siig Wireless-N Router @ Bona Fide Reviews | Posted on: 12/08/2010 @ 11:36

http://www.bonafidereviews.com/review-of-siig-wireless-n-router/ (http://www.bonafidereviews.com/review-of-siig-wireless-n-router/)Quote: "Today for review I have the last of the Siig Wireless-N networking related products, this one is a router. The router features all the latest security, and even WPS. There’s a ton of options at the control panel for you to fiddle with if you like or you can ...

2K Games' Mafia II Demo Performance w/ a GeForce GTX 460 | Posted on: 12/08/2010 @ 9:36

Early Tuesday morning 2k Games released a demo of their much anticipated 3rd person action shooter Mafia II. This demo really was interesting to us because it had a built-in benchmark that we could use to quickly and easily use to compare different settings and video cards. Read on to see how a GeForce GTX 460 1GB graphics card performs at various settings!

MSI N460GTX Cyclone 1GD5/OC Video Card Review | Posted on: 12/08/2010 @ 7:14

There is no doubt that the NVIDIA GTX 460 has created quite a splash since its introduction. The reconfigured Fermi architecture of the new GF104 chip gives the card a welcome boost in gaming performance, compared to the first GPUs in the series. With 1/3 fewer transistors to feed, the board uses much less power, runs cooler, and it overclocks well with just air cooling. With that kind of ...

Win your freedom from smoke contest | Posted on: 12/08/2010 @ 7:03

Smoking is a nasty habit, a sentiment most smokers would agree with. While cigarette smoking is bad, cigar smoking is even worse; and it's not something that can be done in-doors without irritating others. The smoking habit costs money and takes lives, leaving us with fewer computer enthusiasts able to enjoy gaming entertainment or afford high-end hardware. Benchmark Reviews would like to help ...

Apple Releases iOS 4.0.2 for iPhone & 3.2.2 for iPad | Posted on: 12/08/2010 @ 6:36

Apple has just released the latest update to iOS4, version 4.0.2 for the iPhone and 3.2.2 for the iPad. This latest update fixes the PDF vulnerability that was used by the iPhone Dev Team to jailbreak devices. This appears to be the only change in the new versions of the software. The PDF vulnerability was [...]

ECS P55H-AK Motherboard | Posted on: 12/08/2010 @ 5:36

Let's take a look at this high-end socket 1156 motherboard from ECS featuring three PCI Express x16 slots, two SATA-600, two eSATA-600, and four USB 3.0 ports.

VisionTek’s HD4670X2 Quad Card delivers Power & Efficiency | Posted on: 12/08/2010 @ 3:48

Hmmm.. I want one.. I can get rid of the two cards I have running four monitors! VisionTek Products, LLC today announced the North American launch of their HD4670X2 Quad DVI discrete video card, featuring dual graphics processors. The VisionTek HD4670X2 Quad card has two (2) AMD based HD4670 GPUs and two (2) Gigabytes of DD3 memory on board. The vast majority of PCs offer only one PCI Express ...

Microsoft RearType, 80s style tablet keyboard | Posted on: 12/08/2010 @ 3:12

Microsoft RearType is something as irregular as a physical keyboard for tablets. To keep the tablet formfactor with one big touchscreen on the front, Microsoft has put the keys on the back of the unit. The result is a mixed blessing.

Microsoft Digital Media Keyboard 3000 Unboxing Video | Posted on: 12/08/2010 @ 3:12

Today we are unboxing the Microsoft Digital Media Keyboard 3000. The box is very bright and vibrant and gives clear information about the product inside. It also shows a clear view of the product, and includes the main features. Microsoft are one of the leading manufacturer’s in the business, and their quality and design shows on this [...]

Canon XF305 & XF300 Launch | Posted on: 12/08/2010 @ 3:00

Canon, a global leader in digital imaging solutions unveil the Canon XF 305 and XF 300 Professional Video Camera. Both new models boast of MPEG-2, 4:2:2, 50Mbps codec – Canon XF Codec – for capturing and recording native 1920 x 1080 video onto the robust, affordable and universally available Compact Flash (CF) cards. What The [...]

Zalman releases shark fin fans | Posted on: 12/08/2010 @ 2:48

Zalman has developed a new technology for optimizing the cooling of regular computer fans. The ZM-SF3 case fans has "shark fins" on the blades for maximzied airflow and minimal turbulence.  

Olympus PEN E-PL1 | Posted on: 12/08/2010 @ 2:36

The Olympus PEN E-PL1 is a small camera that's filled with advanced technology found on larger cameras. It's a portable and easy-to-use digital camera that offers 12.3 megapixels, RAW image shooting, 720p HD video recording, and more.

EVGA launches 1200 watts Classified SR-2 power supply | Posted on: 12/08/2010 @ 2:12

EVGA promised it would launch a specially designed power supply for the extreme dual-CPU motherboard Classified SR-2, and so it has. The new 1,200 watts power supply shares the name with the sibling motherboard, Classified SR-2.

Zotac to release its new H55-ITX motherboard with WiFi | Posted on: 12/08/2010 @ 2:00

Zotac’s latest announcement is to report its latest addition to its line of mini-ITX motherboards. Zotac have focussed a lot of their energy on their mini-ITX range of boards as of late, and so far have been a sucess. The board is called the H55ITX-C-E. This board is based on their H55ITX-A-E which was released quite [...]

Clip on 3D glasses – to make life easier for spectacle wearers | Posted on: 12/08/2010 @ 1:36

I’m a recent addition to the spectacle wearers club. And while watching ‘Toy Story 3′ the other week I got really annoyed at how 3D glasses just do not stay on when worn on top of normal glasses. So I think I’m going to make millions by inventing clip on 3D glasses! … [visit site to read more] [...]Clip on 3D glasses – to make life easier for spectacle wearers is a post from: UK ...

GOOC 2010 – The GIGABYTE Open Overclocking Championship Lands in Los Angeles, USA! | Posted on: 12/08/2010 @ 1:00

Gadget Helpline Team Up with Amazon to Create Interactive iPod Touch User Manual | Posted on: 12/08/2010 @ 0:12

TMTI (Talk Me Through It), the parent company of Gadget-Helpline has teamed up with Amazon and Amazon UK to provide a brand new, fully interactive Apple iPod Touch … [visit site to read more] Gadget Helpline Team Up with Amazon to Create Interactive iPod Touch User Manual is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech [...]Gadget Helpline Team Up with Amazon to Create Interactive iPod Touch User Manual is ...

Palit GeForce GTX 460 Sonic Platinum 1 GB | Posted on: 12/08/2010 @ 0:00

Running at 800 MHz GPU and 1000 MHz memory, Palit's GTX 460 Sonic Platinum is one of the highest clocked GTX 460 cards out there. It also comes with 1 GB of GDDR5 memory which can provide a performance boost over the 768 MB variants too. Being priced at reasonable $249 this card looks like a good alternative to a reference design purchase.

XSPC Rasa | Posted on: 11/08/2010 @ 23:27

Besides standard passive- and air cooling there is also the enthusiast water cooling section in the computer industry. As a matter of fact, water is used by people who want a silent PC, a more chilled PC and even a more stylish PC. Recently XSPC released their new cooling block, the XSPC RASA. We were lucky enough to get our hands on a prototype model and wanted to test and review it right ...

Callpod Onyx Bluetooth Headset @ iGadget Life | Posted on: 11/08/2010 @ 23:00

http://igadgetlife.com/reviews/review-of-callpod-onyx-bluetooth-headset/ (http://igadgetlife.com/reviews/review-of-callpod-onyx-bluetooth-headset/)Quote: " Callpod recently introduced a couple of new Bluetooth headsets and I’ve got one for review today called the Onyx. The Onyx is the less expensive of the two headsets, but it has basically all of the same features as the more expensive Verto ...

VISIONTEK LOWERS PRICE OF KILLER 2100 GAMING NETWORK CARD | Posted on: 11/08/2010 @ 23:00

Just in time for the back-to-school season, VisionTek Products (http://www.visiontek.com/) today announced new pricing for the VisionTek Killer™ 2100 Gaming Network Card (http://www.visiontek.com/killer/index.html). In order to make the card more affordable to more gamers, the company is reducing the price of the award-winning VisionTek Killer™ 2100 Gaming Network Card from $129.99 to $89.99 ...

Is the Nintendo Wii 2 on its way with HD and Blu-Ray? | Posted on: 11/08/2010 @ 23:00

With Microsoft and Sony jumping onto the motion-gaming bandwagon with Kinect and Move, it was only a matter of time for before Nintendo reacted. The Japanese company has already got a lot on their plate at the moment with the impending release of the 3DS and now it seems they’re making plans … [visit site [...]Is the Nintendo Wii 2 on its way with HD and Blu-Ray? is a post from: UK Gadget and ...

TMTI team up with Amazon to create interactive iPod Touch user-manual | Posted on: 11/08/2010 @ 23:00

TMTI (Talk Me Through It) the parent company of Gadget-Helpline has teamed up with Amazon and Amazon UK to provide a brand new, fully interactive Apple iPod Touch … [visit site to read more] TMTI team up with Amazon to create interactive iPod Touch user-manual is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech News, Reviews [...]TMTI team up with Amazon to create interactive iPod Touch user-manual is a post ...

iPhone 4 Jailbreak: Is your Battery Dying after Downloading ultrasn0w Unlock? | Posted on: 11/08/2010 @ 22:36

After the release of the JailbreakMe app andiPhone 4 Jailbreak: Is your Battery Dying after Downloading ultrasn0w Unlock? is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech News, Reviews and Shopping Site - Gaj-It.com

Gallium3D, GEM Ported To Genode OS | Posted on: 11/08/2010 @ 22:36

Genode OS, a framework created by German developers for building special-purpose operating systems and provides a choice of six different kernels with targeted uses for high-security computing, dependable computing, automotive applications, and mobile devices, has advanced a great deal with its just-released 10.08 version. Genode OS 10.08 brings support for Qt 4.6, a new ATAPI block driver, IS0 ...

Google Android Malware Threat: Android Users Beware Reports Kapersky | Posted on: 11/08/2010 @ 22:00

With smartphone software getting more and more advanced, it’s no surprise that with positives come the negatives, and one of those inevitable negatives was of course malware. The existence of malware on mobile phones is nothing … [visit site to read more] Google Android Malware Threat: Android Users Beware Reports Kapersky is a post from: [...]Google Android Malware Threat: Android Users ...

HP webOS Tablet Released Due in Q1 2011 | Posted on: 11/08/2010 @ 21:36

HP working on a webOS tablet is old news, but the rumor has just got a brand new stamp of legitimacy. Apparently, HP’s Personal Systems Group VP Tom Bradley has been telling HP employees that the company will launch its webOS tablet some time in Q1 2011. However, what is ambiguous is whether the VP [...]HP webOS Tablet Released Due in Q1 2011 is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech News, Reviews and ...

PhysX SDK Support Comes Back To Linux | Posted on: 11/08/2010 @ 21:24

Back in 2006 a start-up company known as AGEIA launched the PhysX PPU, the first Physics Processing Unit (PPU) for offloading physics calculations in games and applications that utilize the PhysX API onto this discrete processor for boosting overall system performance...

iPhone 4 Already Out of Stock on Vodafone PAYG | Posted on: 11/08/2010 @ 21:12

Yesterday, we mentioned an announcement by Vodafone that they will be releasing Apple’s iPhone 4 on their … [visit site to read more] iPhone 4 Already Out of Stock on Vodafone PAYG is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech News, Reviews and Shopping Site - Gaj-It.comiPhone 4 Already Out of Stock on Vodafone PAYG is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech News, Reviews and Shopping Site - Gaj-It.com

Dell Streak to be released Friday 13th | Posted on: 11/08/2010 @ 21:00

Since the iPad’s release there’s still people asking: ‘What the Hell do you need an iPad for?’ The best answer I’ve seen is an expensive fridge magnet. But whatever … [visit site to read more] Dell Streak to be released Friday 13th is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech News, Reviews and Shopping Site [...]Dell Streak to be released Friday 13th is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech News, ...

Adobe Still Shafts Linux With H.264 GPU Decoding | Posted on: 11/08/2010 @ 21:00

Adobe rolled out a security update to their Flash Player yesterday and for Mac OS X users this update also integrates Gala -- their codename for H.264 GPU video decoding in Flash on Mac OS X. With Adobe Flash Player 10.1.82.76 on Apple Mac OS X there is now GPU video decoding enabled by default to offload more of the playback work to the graphics card, assuming you are using a newer NVIDIA ...

Japan Takes The Vending Machine to The Next Level | Posted on: 11/08/2010 @ 20:48

In pursuit of useless gadgets we came across one that may take the 2010 award, a company in Japan thought it was time to re-invigorate the vending machine market. Rather than go down the robotics route, you’ve seen them, it’s where a robotic arm grabs the drink from the shelf … [visit site to read more] [...]Japan Takes The Vending Machine to The Next Level is a post from: UK Gadget and ...

Dropcam Echo : Home Security Meets the Cloud | Posted on: 11/08/2010 @ 20:36

The last couple of years have seen the introduction of many security cameras aimed at the consumer market. However, mass adoption remains elusive due to complications in getting the camera up and running. Some companies have come forward with products which are simple to setup and use for the average consumer. Today, we will look at one such product from Dropcam, the Dropcam Echo.   ...

Motorola Droid Android 2.2 Froyo Update Available Now | Posted on: 11/08/2010 @ 20:24

Attention all you Motorola Droid owners! It has been reported that updates for the Motorola Droid to Android 2.2 have already begun. Tech blog,Motorola Droid Android 2.2 Froyo Update Available Now is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech News, Reviews and Shopping Site - Gaj-It.com

Samsung Galaxy Tablet Breaks Cover | Posted on: 11/08/2010 @ 19:00

Samsung’s Galaxy Tablet looks like it is finally ready to break cover, as it will be unveiled to the public for the first time at the IFA conference in September. Final specs are yet to be confirmed but we have had a look at our crystal ball at Gaj-it HQ and … [visit site to [...]Samsung Galaxy Tablet Breaks Cover is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech News, Reviews and Shopping Site - Gaj-It.com

Review: Coosis HD Universal Converter (Scart/HDMI) | Posted on: 11/08/2010 @ 18:36

Coosis suggests that its HD Universal Converter is the solution to the 'embarrassment' of having standard-definition set-top boxes, games consoles and DVD players connected to an HDTV. Or you might simply be suffering from a lack of Scart inputs but have HDMIs to spare. The HD Universal range is designed to convert analogue AV outputs to HDMI – in this case it's Scart or S-video – but the ...

Review: 3view 3VHD | Posted on: 11/08/2010 @ 18:36

3view may not be the first manufacturer to release a hybrid VoD and Freeview HD PVR but this UK-based company's inaugural 3VHD product has lots of features on offer if you want a media server as well as a recorder. The pun-tastic term '3view' is defined as 'watch, search and interact', alluding not just to TV but the networking and online features on offer. Appearance and connectivity Clad in ...

Quick Review: Alienware TactX Keyboard and Mouse | Posted on: 11/08/2010 @ 18:12

We get tactical with the Alienware TactX Keyboard and Mouse which are now available to buy separately.

LLVMpipe With Intel's GLSL2 Compiler | Posted on: 11/08/2010 @ 18:00

Last month we tested out Intel's new GLSL compiler for Mesa when running the ATI Radeon classic Mesa and Gallium3D drivers to see how this GL Shading Language compiler designed by Intel employee's for their hardware and open-source driver work for the other open-source drivers, since all of the Mesa drivers will be affected once this "GLSL2" compiler is merged into the Mesa code-base by month's ...

Review: TrickleStar TV TrickleStar | Posted on: 11/08/2010 @ 17:36

As rising power prices are even more important than general green-ness right now, any way to cut the power consumption of a home entertainment system is welcome, and TrickleStar's new gizmo is cheap enough to pay for itself before the icecaps melt. The TV TrickleSaver (and its PC counterpart) works by sensing the drop in power consumption as a TV goes into standby and cutting power to other ...

iPod Nano Overheating Issues in Japan Resolved as Apple Offers Replacements | Posted on: 11/08/2010 @ 17:00

It would appear that the pressure has kicked in for Apple, as the plight by the Japanese government to get Apple to resolve the problem of first … [visit site to read more] iPod Nano Overheating Issues in Japan Resolved as Apple Offers Replacements is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech News, Reviews and [...]iPod Nano Overheating Issues in Japan Resolved as Apple Offers Replacements is a post ...

White iPhone 4 UK Release Date for End of Next Year Says Orange | Posted on: 11/08/2010 @ 16:36

Yesterday we saw leaked pictures of the white iPhone 4 which had been smuggled out of a factory in China. For … [visit site to read more] White iPhone 4 UK Release Date for End of Next Year Says Orange is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech News, Reviews and Shopping Site - Gaj-It.comWhite iPhone 4 UK Release Date for End of Next Year Says Orange is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech News, Reviews and ...

New iPod Touch Release Date Expected in the Next Couple of Weeks? | Posted on: 11/08/2010 @ 16:00

Last week it was reported that the new iPod Touch could include a front facing … [visit site to read more] New iPod Touch Release Date Expected in the Next Couple of Weeks? is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech News, Reviews and Shopping Site - Gaj-It.comNew iPod Touch Release Date Expected in the Next Couple of Weeks? is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech News, Reviews and Shopping Site - Gaj-It.com

Reader Review: ASUS Asus Xonar Xense gaming audio set | Posted on: 11/08/2010 @ 15:48

ASUS Xonar Xense One sound card and Sennheiser PC350 Xense Edition headphones put to the test.

iPad Contender: Motorola Android 3.0 Gingerbread Tablet Expected Next Year | Posted on: 11/08/2010 @ 15:24

The Apple iPad maybe up against some hefty competition, if this new tablet device from Motorola has anything to do about. Details of an Android 3.0 Gingerbread tablet from Motorola have emerged up on theiPad Contender: Motorola Android 3.0 Gingerbread Tablet Expected Next Year is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech News, Reviews and Shopping Site - Gaj-It.com

Cooler Master Storm Inferno Gaming Mouse | Posted on: 11/08/2010 @ 13:12

Many of times you will be in the heat of an online battle and tossing around some smack talk. One of the ones heard is "It is time to turn up the heat" "Bring it on!" they say. Oh, you will with the Cooler Master Storm Inferno Gaming Mouse.

Seagate FreeAgent GoFlex TV HD Media Player @ TestFreaks | Posted on: 11/08/2010 @ 12:24

http://www.testfreaks.com/blog/review/review-of-seagate-freeagent-goflex-tv-hd-media-player/ (http://www.testfreaks.com/blog/review/review-of-seagate-freeagent-goflex-tv-hd-media-player/)Quote: " Today for review I’ve got the last of the Seagate Go Flex line of products that they sent me over for review. It’s the GoFlex TV HD Media Player, it’s the newest from Seagate and it work in ...

Eagle Tech Consus USB 3.0 Enclosure | Posted on: 11/08/2010 @ 12:12

Solid fast and easy to install! We recently looked at the SunbeamTech Airbox USB 3.0 hard drive enclosure and now we have the Eagle Tech Consus USB 3.0 enclosure to test. Obviously, USB 3.0 is supposed to be faster than USB 2.0 but we will compare out test results with results from our eSATA and USB 2.0 tests. Read more... ...

Antec Notebook Cooler Designer | Posted on: 11/08/2010 @ 11:24

Expanding our horizons in bringing more coolers to TweakTown's readers, today sees the first of TweakTown's laptop cooling pads from Antec.

Dell Streak up for pre-order August 12th | Posted on: 11/08/2010 @ 5:48

I want one of these, and I'm not sure why.. I mean it's cool looking, but it's pretty big to be a usable phone I would think, it's not exactly portable.. The Dell Streak, a carbon black Android-based tablet with a 5-inch display, is designed to provide an excellent “on-the-go” entertainment, social connection, and navigation experience. The spacious 5-inch screen is ideal ...

iBUYPOWER to Offer USB 3.0 on All Desktops at No Additional Charge | Posted on: 11/08/2010 @ 5:48

So I'm guessing this mean they're using an add-in card for USB 3.0 fuinctionality if the board doesn't have it on-board. it's not abad idea, I have one myself, but it's of the PCIEx4 flavor which allows for more speed than the PCIEx1 does. iBUYPOWER, a leading innovator of gaming PCs, is excited to announce it is now offering USB 3.0 on all its desktop systems for free. This includes ...

Quad Xeon 7500, the Best Virtualized Datacenter Building Block? | Posted on: 11/08/2010 @ 5:24

Finding the best building block for a virtualized datacenter has been our quest for a few years now. In this article, we’ll introduce you to our brand new virtualization benchmark that can better withstand the fast evolution of the server world, and we’ll explore the virtualized performance of Intel’s Quad Xeon 7500. Another article on Intel’s Xeon X7500 ? Why should you read ...

Head-Direct HiFiMAN RE-ZERO In-ears | Posted on: 11/08/2010 @ 5:24

Head-Direct's first ever balanced set of in-ears gets put to the test. Dubbed the RE-ZEROs they are essentially a limited run of a highly modified RE0 design. Dressed in a new color with a TRRS mini-jack and a slightly altered bundle these new in-ears should work well for the audio enthusiast.

Zalman CNPS10X Performa CPU Cooler Review | Posted on: 11/08/2010 @ 4:24

We tested the Zalman CNPS 10X Performa, a CPU cooler with a tower heatsink, five heatpipes and a 120 mm fan. Check it out!

The Updated XGI Open-Source Graphics Driver Released | Posted on: 11/08/2010 @ 4:24

Even the nearly-defunct XGI Technology Inc is able to produce open-source graphics driver code for Linux while VIA continues on with their Linux mess, even with XGI developers working from Windows. In preparations for the X.Org 7.6 Katamari and this month's release of X Server 1.9, a new release of the XGI DDX driver has been made available...

Fractal Design announces Define R3 case | Posted on: 11/08/2010 @ 3:36

Fractal Design had updated its already popular compuer case. The Swedish manufacturer has launched the third version of the miditower case Define. Fractal Design Define R3 comes in four differen colors and optimized cable management, airflow and other goodies.

Microsoft compares Apples and Orang... Windowses | Posted on: 11/08/2010 @ 3:12

Microsoft has launched a new microsite called "PC versus Mac" that goes straight to the point and compares a Windows PC to Apple Mac and OS X. What could be considered an advertisement campaign more than an impartial comparison really shows how far Apple has come.

NVIDIA gets 25 milliion dollar grant for GPU supercomputer development | Posted on: 11/08/2010 @ 2:36

The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) has rewarded a research team lead by NVIDIA with a 25 million dollar grant for developing GPU technologies that can be used by so-called exascale supercomputers.

Rockstar Games Announces Red Dead Redemption Legends and Killers Pack Now Available | Posted on: 11/08/2010 @ 2:24

I love Red Dead Redemption, too bad I just don't have the time to play it.. Rockstar Games today announced Red Dead Redemption’s Legends and Killers Pack is now available for digital download from the Xbox LIVE online entertainment network* and PlayStation Network.

Blockbuster Adds Games to BLOCKBUSTER By Mail Service | Posted on: 11/08/2010 @ 2:24

So this is like a last ditch attempt by Blockbuster to breathe some life back into their business?! Don't think it's going to work.. Today Blockbuster announced the addition of games to the BLOCKBUSTER By Mail offering. Customers now have access to more than 3,000 titles for Xbox, Xbox 360, PS3, PS2 and Wii through BLOCKBUSTER's By Mail subscription service, and popular and classic games can ...

DROID 2 Hits Verizon for Pre-Sale Tomorrow! | Posted on: 11/08/2010 @ 2:24

Droid 2 is coming, and there's even an R2-D2 Special Edition! Verizon Wireless, the company with the nation's largest and most reliable wireless 3G network, and Motorola, Inc. a pioneer in the mobile industry, today announced that DROID(TM) 2 by Motorola will be available for pre-sale on August 11. Hitting all the right keys, DROID 2 is a feature-packed device that helps manage work and ...

Apple acquires LiquidMetal assets | Posted on: 11/08/2010 @ 2:12

Apple has signed an exclusive deal with Liquidmetal Technologies and secured a new amorph alloy technology that will probably find its way into/around new products. Apple is widely known for adapting cutting edge industry designs.

Intel shows Larrabee-related Knights Ferry | Posted on: 11/08/2010 @ 2:12

Intel decided to put the retail version of Larrabee to rest, but the architecture that is built on a large amount of x86 cores lives on and is now about to enter the server space with the Intel MIC architecture and Knights Ferry.

AMD SWAT team hunting Fermi on YouTube | Posted on: 11/08/2010 @ 1:36

AMD has, unlike Intel and NVIDIA, been pretty neat in its public marketing. Now that a new commercial for for its ATI Radeon graphics cards has been published it is literally taking aim for Fermi by mocking its power consumption and heat development.

ASUS B53 ready for work with durable batteriee | Posted on: 11/08/2010 @ 1:36

ASUS has been open with the need for more business and work-oriented notebooks. The latest to roll out of the business series is ASUS B53, based on Intel's Calpella platform offering good performance, but also batteries with longer lifespan.

Elgato's Back-To-School Promo - EyeTV Hybrid | Posted on: 11/08/2010 @ 1:01

With the purchase of an EyeTV Hybrid, customers will receive a free $15 iTunes gift card.Here are the details:What: Free $15 iTunes gift card with the purchase of an EyeTV HybridWhere: Elgato's online store (http://www.swiftpage3.com/SpeClicks.aspx?X=2V0JX26LHVIU5G2G00Z7W7)When: Now until September 3, 2010Eligibility: U.S. customers only

Sandy Bridge-E LGA 2011 socket pictured | Posted on: 11/08/2010 @ 1:00

Sandy Bridge-E will use a massive LGA 2011 socket when it arrives in the latter half of 2011. The Patsburg platform is considered the replacement for the current LGA 1366 platform and now we have pictures of the massive socket.

AMD Gets Back To Working On The Geode Linux Driver | Posted on: 11/08/2010 @ 0:36

Martin-Éric Racine has just announced the release candidate of the X.Org Geode 2.11.9 driver in preparations for the X.Org 7.6 Katamari. The AMD Geode driver is not to be confused with the AMD/ATI Radeon drivers for Linux, but rather this is the driver Geode GX and Geode LX embedded SoC such as what's used by the One-Laptop Per Child (OLPC) project. When announcing this driver, Martin-Éric has ...

HP All-in-One 200-5020 Desktop Computer | Posted on: 10/08/2010 @ 23:48

HP's AIO 200-5020 is a low priced all-in-one that looks to carry a good amount of horsepower and features. Let's see if it can stand out amongst the AIO crowd.

The Linux Foundation Tries To Help With Software Licensing | Posted on: 10/08/2010 @ 23:00

The Linux Foundation's LinuxCon is taking place this week in Boston and they have used this conference for making a few announcements, such as Qualcomm joining the foundation as a platinum member (even though they are not really open-source friendly) and rolling-out the Open Compliance Program. The Linux Foundation's Open Compliance Program is designed to be "a comprehensive initiative that ...

KDE Software Compilation 4.5 Released | Posted on: 10/08/2010 @ 22:00

Following a brief delay, KDE Software Compilation 4.5 was released this morning. This semi-annual update to the KDE desktop and related packages brings new releases of the Plasma Desktop and Netbook workspaces, KDE WebKit support within the Konqueror web-browser, usabiliy refinements to Plasma for providing an improved user experience, and a plethora of other improvements and bug fixes...

Microsoft Kinect Beta Invitations Are Out: Did You Get Yours? | Posted on: 10/08/2010 @ 21:12

Rumors mills are working again. Microsoft is doling out invitations via Connect to the users for testing its “Xbox LIVE and Kinect Beta Program’. If the screen captures of the said invitations are genuine, then Microsoft is going … [visit site to read more] Microsoft Kinect Beta Invitations Are Out: Did You Get Yours? is [...]Microsoft Kinect Beta Invitations Are Out: Did You Get Yours? is ...

Working On The X.Org 7.6 Katamari | Posted on: 10/08/2010 @ 21:12

If all goes according to plan, X.Org Server 1.9 will be released in about two weeks, but after that there still is the X.Org 7.6 release "katamari" to be done. While X.Org releases themselves aren't as important any longer with the X Server releases being done at different points and the rest of the X.Org package collection being modular, the X.Org 7.6 release is expected in October...

HP ProBook 6540b: Business Reliability | Posted on: 10/08/2010 @ 20:50

HP's ProBook series has imposed itself a great deal to business users and put potential buyers in a difficult position, having to make their pick among many options. HP has invested a lot in this segment, and good results were consequential. The popularity of ProBook worldwide is noticeable, and new models seem to keep pouring in. HP ProBook 6540b is a strictly business machine which performs all ...

Nokia 5230′s Successor Leaked: The Budget Busting Nokia 5250 | Posted on: 10/08/2010 @ 20:36

When recent news that Finnish phone manufacturer, Nokia having seen a decline in their overall sales, it was reported that their handset sales are still going strong. One of the reasons for Nokia increase in handset sales could be down to the fact that they have been releasing a lot of cheap handsets for the [...]Nokia 5230′s Successor Leaked: The Budget Busting Nokia 5250 is a post from: UK ...

Nokia N8 UK Release Date for 26th August: Is it an iPhone 4 or HTC Desire Contender? | Posted on: 10/08/2010 @ 20:24

Nokia N8 UK Release Date for 26th August: Is it an iPhone 4 or HTC Desire Contender? is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech News, Reviews and Shopping Site - Gaj-It.com

iPhone 4 Now Available to Buy on Vodafone Pay As You Go with 12 Months Free Data | Posted on: 10/08/2010 @ 19:48

iPhone 4 Now Available to Buy on Vodafone Pay As You Go with 12 Months Free Data is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech News, Reviews and Shopping Site - Gaj-It.com

Missing From Linux 2.6.36: VIA's TTM/GEM DRM | Posted on: 10/08/2010 @ 19:24

The Linux 2.6.36 kernel is set to carry some much-anticipated changes like AppArmor integration, major VFS performance improvements, a likely Btrfs performance regression fix, and quite a few changes when it comes to the graphics Direct Rendering Manager code. Just when it comes to the Linux DRM code in this next kernel release there is quite a bit of fun with the Intel kernel driver better ...

Google’s offices raided by cyber police | Posted on: 10/08/2010 @ 19:12

What are Google and their street view cars like? Don’t get me wrong I think Google’s street view is a fantastic tool. You drop the little green man onto the map and you can wander around the streets as if you were there. Want to see what your friends new flat looks like? You can. [...]Google’s offices raided by cyber police is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech News, Reviews and Shopping Site ...

ASRock 880G Extreme3 & 890FX Deluxe3 | Posted on: 10/08/2010 @ 19:00

Last week we examined the ATI Radeon HD 4250 integrated graphics performance found with the AMD 880G chipset introduced a few months back. We found the performance of the 880G IGP to be not that different from the higher-end AMD 890GX chipset when using the proprietary Catalyst driver, but today we are looking more at the 880G chipset along with the 890FX chipset as we review the ASRock 880G ...

AT&T ‘U-verse mobile app’ available for download | Posted on: 10/08/2010 @ 18:48

AT&T have announced that its ‘AT&T U-verse’ mobile app is now available at the app store. The app gives U-verse subscribers the ability to download and watch TV on their iPhone; making AT&T ‘the first TV provider to offer an integrated mobile app that allows you to … [visit site to read more] AT&T ‘U-verse mobile [...]AT&T ‘U-verse mobile app’ available for download is a post from: ...

MSI GeForce GTX 460 768MB Cyclone in SLI Overclocked | Posted on: 10/08/2010 @ 18:48

Already impressed with what SLI'd GTX 460s can do, we see what happens when we further add some overclocking into the mix.

Review: Epson Stylus Photo R2880 | Posted on: 10/08/2010 @ 18:00

Why just go large when you can go wide as well? The Epson R2880's standout feature is that it comes complete with a paper roll feeder, which attaches to the printer for creating large format panoramic pictures. Indeed, stitch enough photos together in a program such as recent editions of Photoshop Elements, and the Epson can produce a single print that's an astonishing 11 metres long, with a ...

White iPhone 4 Release Date Coming Soon After Leaked Pictures from China? | Posted on: 10/08/2010 @ 17:48

Since the release of the iPhone 4, there has been no news of when we can expect the release of the white iPhone 4.  There has been reports that the delay has been because of problems with the Lens Technology to get the right opacity and thickness for pure white paint that Apple wants on [...]White iPhone 4 Release Date Coming Soon After Leaked Pictures from China? is a post from: UK Gadget and ...

Review: Canon PIXMA Pro9000 Mark II | Posted on: 10/08/2010 @ 17:36

Considering that you only need a 3-megapixel image for a top quality A4 print, the 12MP or more of most current digital cameras largely goes to waste. Switch to large-format printing with an A3+ printer that can output photo prints at sizes up to 483x329mm (19x13 inches) and you can view your photos in all their glory, as well as creating the bigger picture, ideal for framing and hanging on the ...

G.Skill Phoenix Pro Review: 120GB | Posted on: 10/08/2010 @ 17:36

Now with 20 per cent more storage, does this new SandForce drive finally deliver on the hype?

Review: Galaxy Link Tsunami Wi-Fi Booster | Posted on: 10/08/2010 @ 17:24

You know the problem with living inside a house? Throwing wireless signals through brick walls is mighty tricky. What you need is either cardboard walls or a WiFi booster then, right? Well, I've got to say that I'm not entirely convinced. I live in a house in Bath that was built at the turn of last century and as such is built of pretty solid rock. With my cheapo Virgin Media router in the front ...

Review: Chillblast Fusion Magnum | Posted on: 10/08/2010 @ 16:49

There is now a certain set of components that make up what is pretty much the perfect sub-£2,000 gaming PC. You need a mid-price Core i7 of the X58, LGA 1366 ilk, a decent oveclocker's mobo and either a HD 5970 or GTX 480. Get all those into one chassis, with an optional SSD, and you're laughing. Well, so long as you can squeeze the price down below that of the 3XS Cyclone from Scan we checked ...

QNAP TS-459 Pro NAS | Posted on: 10/08/2010 @ 15:36

QNAP stellt mit dem TS-459 Pro ein NAS-System (Network Attached Storage) der Extraklasse vor. Durch die Verwendung eines Intel Atom Dual Core Prozessors, der mit 1.66 GHz taktet, ist die TS-459 überdurchschnittlich schnell und durch die Verwendung eines Linux Kerns ergibt sich eine enorme Flexibilität bezüglich der Konfigurationsmöglichkeiten. So ist beispielsweise auch ein Load Balancing ...

Siig SuperSpeed USB 3.0 to SATA 3Gb/s 2.5" Enclosure @ TestFreaks | Posted on: 10/08/2010 @ 11:36

http://www.testfreaks.com/blog/review/review-of-siig-superspeed-usb-to-sata-3gbs-2-5-enclosure/ (http://www.testfreaks.com/blog/review/review-of-siig-superspeed-usb-to-sata-3gbs-2-5-enclosure/)Quote: "Up for review today I’ve got another USB 3.0 enclosure for 2.5” drives, this one is from a company called Siig. The enclosure is unique in that it’s tool-less, it’s one of the first USB 3.0 ...

Verizon Leak: 1.3 GHz Droid Pro, Android 3.0 Tablet, and LTE Coming | Posted on: 10/08/2010 @ 10:48

Boy Genius Report has reportedly been gifted with a treasure trove of roadmap leaks from a trusted source at Verizon. The leaks read like a mobile user’s wish list. First up, it describes a new Android handset called the Motorola DROID Pro — a successor to DroidX and the soon-to-be-released Droid 2. The Droid Pro reportedly [...]

Crucial C300 256GB | Posted on: 10/08/2010 @ 10:42

The Crucial C300 256GB SSD contains the Marvell controller that utilizes an SATA 6G interface, able to take advantage of the insane speeds offered by the new standard. And at 256GB capacity, this drive looks to be big and fast, satisfying the top performance that enthusiasts crave. Not only that, but it also comes with a price that is very competitve on a per gigabyte basis with the other SSDs on ...

Synology DiskStation DS210+ Network Storage Server | Posted on: 10/08/2010 @ 9:12

Storage space is becoming incredibly affordable but it doesn't make too much sense to have three computers on just to share a few different files. With the Synology DS210+ you'll be able to share the information across without impacting performance. Read on to see what else the DS210+ has to offer.

SilverStone SST-AP181 Air Penetrator Fan Performance Review | Posted on: 10/08/2010 @ 8:19

Along with the innovation in computer case design comes an increasing number of new fan designs. Manufacturers try to tune noise and performance with tweaks to rotational speed, blade design, and even grill and fan chassis alterations, giving the enthusiast a broad selection of fans with differing acoustic and airflow levels. SilverStone Technology has introduced a new version of the giant 180mm ...

Nouveau In Linux 2.6.36 Has NVIDIA Fermi Mode-Setting | Posted on: 10/08/2010 @ 7:36

Last week we reported on the first DRM pull request for the Linux 2.6.36 kernel and it brought forth some interesting features and improvements for the open-source Linux graphics drivers living within the kernel, but a second pull request has reached the email inbox of Linus Torvalds this afternoon...

Droid 2 Release Date, Specs and More Leaked by Verizon | Posted on: 10/08/2010 @ 5:12

For those of you itching to get your hands on the Motorola Droid 2, it would appear that leaked pictures of Verizons inventory have surfaced showing that the stock for the up and coming Motorola Droid 2 has begun to arrive at stores. The … [visit site to read more] Droid 2 Release Date, Specs [...]Droid 2 Release Date, Specs and More Leaked by Verizon is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech News, ...

Canonical Begins Tracking Ubuntu Installations | Posted on: 10/08/2010 @ 5:12

Just uploaded to the Ubuntu Lucid repository for Ubuntu 10.04 LTS (and we imagine it will appear shortly in Maverick too for Ubuntu 10.10) is a new package called canonical-census, which marks its initial release. Curious about what this package provides, we did some digging and found it's for tracking Ubuntu installations by sending an "I am alive" ping to Canonical on a daily basis...

Android Rumoured to Get Netflix App Coming Soon | Posted on: 10/08/2010 @ 4:36

It has been rumoured that Netflix is working on an official app that will allow users to stream movies and TV shows directly to Android devices. The rumour came after a recent job listing for anAndroid Rumoured to Get Netflix App Coming Soon is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech News, Reviews and Shopping Site - Gaj-It.com

Altec Lansing BXR1220 Desktop Speakers Unboxing Video | Posted on: 10/08/2010 @ 4:24

Today we are unboxing the Altec Lansing BXR1220 Desktop Speakers. The box admittedly is quite bland and boring, but it does give a clear product shot and quite a bit of information on the technology involved with the product. The contents is also printed on the box and the specifications, as well as the main features [...]

Siig Wireless-N PCI Adapter @ Bona Fide Reviews | Posted on: 10/08/2010 @ 4:12

http://www.bonafidereviews.com/review-of-siig-wireless-n-pci-adapter/ (http://www.bonafidereviews.com/review-of-siig-wireless-n-pci-adapter/)Quote: "The other day I took a look at the Siig Wireless-N USB adapter, today I have the PCI version of it simply called the DP Wireless-N PCI Adapter. It’s very similar in the features it has like the ability to be an access point and it includes the same ...

ATI Radeon R600 Mesa Classic Driver Can Do OpenGL 2.1 | Posted on: 10/08/2010 @ 3:48

As many people have been quick to report out today in the forums, on Phoronix IRC, and via email, the ATI R600 Mesa DRI driver for the Radeon HD 2000/3000/4000 series graphics cards now properly advertises OpenGL 2.1 / GL Shading Language 1.20 support...

NVIDIA Puts Out More X Sync Object Patches | Posted on: 10/08/2010 @ 3:36

Back in June there were patches published by NVIDIA for X Synchronization Fences after it was in planning since before last year's X Developers' Summit. These synchronization fences were designed to "synchronize X rendering with direct rendering X clients such as OpenGL and vice versa. They are especially useful in synchronizing GL-based composite managers screen updates with Xs rendering." Today ...

usbfever.com's weekly new launches (week 31, 2010) | Posted on: 10/08/2010 @ 3:12

Our friends at USBFever just sent me over their list of new prodcuts this week. Lots of iPhone 4 stuff in there...

MSI Announces First High-Performance All-in-One Touch-Screen PC with THX TruStudio Pro Audio | Posted on: 10/08/2010 @ 3:12

-MSI (http://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink url=http%3A%2F%2Fus.msi.com%2Fmsiaio%2Fdefault.aspx esheet=6389578 lan=en-US anchor=MSI index=1 md5=bc6a0533043ed4a35f67891e3fbb63df), a leading manufacturer of computer components and systems, today announced the North American availability of the AE2280 All-in-One desktop PC (http://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink ...

TI licenses ARM's next generation Eagle architecture | Posted on: 10/08/2010 @ 3:12

In six months or so we will be seeing the first ARM processors based on the new dual-core Cortex A9 architecture, but already processor manufacturers are lining up to license ARM's next generation microarchitecture Eagle.

WD Elements Play, media player with 2TB built-in storage | Posted on: 10/08/2010 @ 2:48

WD Elements Play is a stationary media player that unlike previous models from WD also has integrated storage. Elements Play ships with 1TB or 2TB storage and supports playback of 1080p video over HDMI.

NVIDIA GF108 23% bigger than AMD Redwood | Posted on: 10/08/2010 @ 2:48

NVIDIA is planning to launch the fourth GPU of the Fermi technology soon. GF108 is the name of the circuit and it is meant to battle AMD's budget cards of the Radeon HD 5500/5600 series. Now that pictures of the graphics circuit has appeared we once again see a chip physically larger than the competing model.

Hynix mass producing 20nm grade NAND flash memory | Posted on: 10/08/2010 @ 2:12

Memory maker Hynix has announced the next step in the development of flash-based storage technology. It has now started mass producing 64Gb NAND flash circuits with 20nm grade technology.

AMD promises good graphics performance with Fusion | Posted on: 10/08/2010 @ 2:12

AMD continues to feed us with information on coming products and it has now revealed some bits and pieces on the graphics performance of the coming Fusion processors. According to AMD, Fusion will offer graphics performance on par with the current discrete graphics circuits, but perhaps not be an alternative for serious gamers.

Noctua NH-D14 CPU Cooler Review | Posted on: 10/08/2010 @ 1:48

We tested the NH-D14 CPU cooler from Noctua, which has two tower heatsinks, six heatpipes, and has 120 mm and 140 mm fans. Check out this monster!

Look out Will Smith – the first robot to develop and show human emotions has been invented! | Posted on: 10/08/2010 @ 1:36

Scientists from the University of Herefordshire have today unveiled a robot which has being designed to not only show human emotion, but to actually develop them on its own.Look out Will Smith – the first robot to develop and show human emotions has been invented! is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech News, Reviews and Shopping Site - Gaj-It.com

Super Talent SuperCrypt 32GB USB 3.0 Flash Drive | Posted on: 10/08/2010 @ 1:24

With a marriage of solid state and USB 3.0, Chris sees what kind of performance is on tap with Super Talent's SuperCrypt series today.

AnandTech 13-year Anniversary Giveaways Continue: G.Skill 2GB DDR3 Notebook Memory #2 | Posted on: 10/08/2010 @ 0:00

The giveaways are back! Our previous contest was for a 4GB G.Skill memory kit. The winner? donebu. Check your email and respond to claim your prize :) Thanks to G.Skill we have even more memory to give away. Today we've got another 2GB DDR3-1066 SO-DIMM for your notebook. It's the F3-8500CL7S-2GBSQ, you can find the full specs on it here (note that page has multiple products on it, we're ...

GIGABYTE’s H55N-USB3 Mini-ITX Motherboard Loaded Up | Posted on: 09/08/2010 @ 23:24

Exactly what can you get from a GIGABYTE H55N-USB3 Mini-ITX motherboard? Let's load it up and find out!

Arctic Sound E352 Wood Enclosed Headphone Review | Posted on: 09/08/2010 @ 23:00

The ARCTIC SOUND E352 wooden chassis headphones are said to have warm sound definition which is ideal for those who prefer natural audio performance. Read on to see how what E352 headphones come with and if they are comfortable and sound as good as Arctic Cooling says they are after we try them out for a few weeks. Will the use of real wood make the audio experience that much better?

Corsair Hydro Series H70 CPU cooler review | Posted on: 09/08/2010 @ 23:00

CPU cooler showdown: Hydro H70 vs. Hydro H50 vs. Noctua NH-D14 vs. Prolimatech Megahalems.

Apple to add Email-Based FaceTime Support? | Posted on: 09/08/2010 @ 21:48

It’s probably the worst kept secret in Apple land, but quite a few people in the know think that we are about to get a new iPod touch & eventually an iPad with FaceTime. This is all because of the iOS4.1 beta, which has seen a new option to call a contacts FaceTime through … [...]Apple to add Email-Based FaceTime Support? is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech News, Reviews and Shopping Site - ...

HTC Schubert Windows Phone 7 Leaked into the Wild | Posted on: 09/08/2010 @ 21:36

It would seem that the leaked footage keeps on coming through, especially for HTC smartphones. First we saw a video showcasing what theHTC Schubert Windows Phone 7 Leaked into the Wild is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech News, Reviews and Shopping Site - Gaj-It.com

TI First to License ARM's Next-Generation Eagle Core | Posted on: 09/08/2010 @ 21:00

In our smartphone and tablet reviews we make sure to spend a good amount of time talking about the silicon powering these devices. There’s no reason that handset and tablet manufacturers shouldn’t be held to the same standards as the PC vendors we’ve worked with for years.  Today the fastest phones are either based on ARM’s Cortex A8 core or a similar architecture as in the case of ...

Microsoft Lets Out Information about ‘Menlo’ Mobile Phone | Posted on: 09/08/2010 @ 21:00

Microsoft is under intense pressure to come up with a formidable alternative to ward off stiff competition from Android and iOS4. The company researchers are currently working on a project codenamed as “Menlo”. And now a few details have emerged about the … [visit site to read more] Microsoft Lets Out Information about ‘Menlo’ Mobile [...]Microsoft Lets Out Information about ‘Menlo’ ...

Microsoft’s Windows Phone 7 May Have Yelp and YouTube Apps | Posted on: 09/08/2010 @ 21:00

The much anticipated Windows Phone 7, which has already been previewed, was noted to have been missing an important critical feature; web video. However, it seems such speculation may have been too early, as it appears there will at least be a YouTube feature added before the Phone is finished. A tweet by former Microsoft [...]Microsoft’s Windows Phone 7 May Have Yelp and YouTube Apps is a post ...

The ULTIMATE Noctua Giveaway NH-D14 and more! | Posted on: 09/08/2010 @ 20:54

Noctua are the giants of the cooling industry with their innovative product lines and they are a firm favourite here at Vortez Hardware. Their latest NH-D14 recieved the coveted Gold award in our exclusive review at the end of last year. Today, you have the opportunity to walk away with a NH-D14 - the highest performing CPU Cooler in our extensive CPU Cooler database. You may think there is ...

ASUS EAH5850 DirectCU TOP/2DIS/1GD5 | Posted on: 09/08/2010 @ 20:53

It's no mystery that ATI have hit Nvidia hard with their latest generation of graphics card. Having released their entire line-up of DX11 cards before the competition could even enter the market is testament to a revolutionized work ethic that saw smaller, more efficient cores trump bigger and hotter GPUs. Below ATI's flagship Hemlock based HD5970 are the Cypress based HD5870 and HD5850. The ...

CM Storm Inferno | Posted on: 09/08/2010 @ 20:51

Going back a few months ago there were rumours surrounding the departure of many of the CM Storm staff to form a new brand named Bit Fenix, this was sad news. Personally I really liked the new product range from the Cooler Master division CM Storm, the Sentinel was a firm favourite of mine and of course there is the unforgettable Scout and Sniper gaming cases. With this news, many thought that CM ...

Mike Papermaster leaves Apple amid speculation that the company knew about iphone 4 antenna issue two years ago | Posted on: 09/08/2010 @ 20:36

When well this whole antenna affair die down? Being an opportune chance to damage Apple’s reputation, those conspiracy theorists out there were bound to say that Apple knew about it all along and went along with its release anyway. Then there was the leaked ‘job advert’ asking for antenna engineers a day before the iPhone’s [...]Mike Papermaster leaves Apple amid speculation that the ...

RIM’s BlackPad Tablet Priced at $499 and to Launched in November? | Posted on: 09/08/2010 @ 20:12

We heard last week that RIM is rumoured to be releasing a tablet device, called the BlackPad shortly. Seen by the tech world as a likely contender for the recently … [visit site to read more] RIM’s BlackPad Tablet Priced at $499 and to Launched in November? is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech [...]RIM’s BlackPad Tablet Priced at $499 and to Launched in November? is a post from: UK Gadget and ...

Sharp 3D smartphone with 3D camera on its way | Posted on: 09/08/2010 @ 20:00

Sharp are hoping to release a 3D smartphone by the end of the year. The device will feature a 3D camera, but that is about all that is known at the moment. Any further details on the device E.g. name, size, spec, OS, are a mystery, though chances are OS wise Android will be a [...]Sharp 3D smartphone with 3D camera on its way is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech News, Reviews and Shopping Site - ...

iPad App Store Goes Genius | Posted on: 09/08/2010 @ 20:00

Haven’t check the App store for your iPad lately? Maybe now is the time as Apple have added a function we have been waiting for a while, many of you will be familiar with the genius function on iTunes. It will track you favourite songs and then suggests new … [visit site to read more] [...]iPad App Store Goes Genius is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech News, Reviews and Shopping Site - ...

Btrfs Did Regress Hard In The Linux 2.6.35 Kernel | Posted on: 09/08/2010 @ 19:48

This morning we published benchmarks of ZFS, EXT4, and Btrfs when running these three popular file-systems off a high-performance OCZ Vertex 2 solid-state drive and also a 7200RPM notebook hard drive. To a fair amount of surprise, the EXT4 file-system ended up beating out Btrfs on the SSD in a number of tests, which was a change from our tests when using the EXT4/Btrfs modules on previous ...

X.Org Server 1.9 Is Hitting Ubuntu 10.10 Soon | Posted on: 09/08/2010 @ 19:36

Ubuntu's Christopher James Halse Rogers has just issued a notice that X.Org Server 1.9 is soon going to be uploaded to the Ubuntu Maverick repository for Ubuntu 10.10, which is part of Ubuntu's X and Mesa plans. X.Org Server 1.9 isn't going to be officially released until later this month, but the Ubuntu 10.10 feature freeze is coming up this week so the existing X.Org Server 1.8.2 release is ...

Review: YoYoTech Warbird 750 SE | Posted on: 09/08/2010 @ 18:48

What do you do when you've produced an excellent, sub-£1,000 rig that benches fantastically well for the money and garners awards from the likes of PC Format? Apparently, you stick the innards into an oversized, over-priced chassis, give it an extra 500GB of storage space, downgrade the graphics card and slap a £200 price premium on it for the pleasure of owning one. Smart move? Well, if you ...

BlackBerry Smartphones to be Available on PAYG on O2 | Posted on: 09/08/2010 @ 18:24

If you’re an O2 customer and have been wanting to get a BlackBerry smartphone but without the contract, then it has been announced by O2 that they will be offering a handful of BlackBerry smartphones on Pay As You Go. The BlackBerry smartphones being offered as a PAYG … [visit site to read more] BlackBerry [...]BlackBerry Smartphones to be Available on PAYG on O2 is a post from: UK Gadget and ...

Review: Technisat HDFV | Posted on: 09/08/2010 @ 18:12

Most Freeview HD receivers do what they say on the tin, but little else. TechniSat's impressively small and refined-looking HDFV black box packs in more than just access to the three free-to-air high definition channels. Ins and outs seems comprehensive at first, with outputs for HDMI, Scart and composite video. There's also a set of analogue audio outputs, a USB 2.0 slot and an Ethernet LAN ...

Review: Crucial Ballistix 4GB DDR3 1600MHz | Posted on: 09/08/2010 @ 18:12

Crucial's Ballistix range of high performance memory modules are well known amongst the overclocking fraternity for faster clock speeds and lower latencies. And in some instances fancy LED displays. The latest addition is a 4GB memory kit of DDR3-1600 (PC3-12800) modules. The new modules also bring a change in design to the product line and a new feature overclockers should find rather useful. ...

iPhone 4 Jailbreak: How to Install Adobe Flash on Your iPhone 4? | Posted on: 09/08/2010 @ 17:48

If Jailbreaking your iPhone 4 wasn’t enough to get you excited, then it has now been revealed by the clever guys over Grant Pannell that you can have Flash running on your iPhone 4 by following some very simple steps. It works in the similar way to how you would install Flash on your iPad. [...]iPhone 4 Jailbreak: How to Install Adobe Flash on Your iPhone 4? is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech ...

Quick Review: Dell U2211H 21.5-inch LCD Monitor | Posted on: 09/08/2010 @ 17:24

We have a look at the little brother to the recently reviewed U2311H; the U2211H. Does smaller mean not as good?

Review: ASRock 890FX Deluxe 3 | Posted on: 09/08/2010 @ 16:48

The ASRock 890FX Delexe 3 is a high end board for mid-range money, what's not to like? That's what Asrock hopes you'll think when you clock the 890FX chipset and a £125 sticker. But does this performance-orientated board deliver? If you're in the habit of tag-teaming multiple graphics cards, Asrock has the bases covered with a trio of PCI Express graphics slots and has gone to town on the ...

HTC Desire HD (aka HTC Ace) Video Spotted Showing HTC EVO 4G Like Features | Posted on: 09/08/2010 @ 16:36

The HTC Desire HD has been spotted on numerous occasions, and only last week it was reported that the smartphone was seen on the … [visit site to read more] HTC Desire HD (aka HTC Ace) Video Spotted Showing HTC EVO 4G Like Features is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech News, Reviews and [...]HTC Desire HD (aka HTC Ace) Video Spotted Showing HTC EVO 4G Like Features is a post from: UK Gadget and ...

Apple Mac mini Review (Mid 2010) | Posted on: 09/08/2010 @ 15:48

For the first time since its introduction in 2005 Apple has significantly updated the design of the Mac mini. The new model is thinner, although it requires a bit more surface area. Basically a 13-inch MacBook Pro without the display, this new $699 Mac promises to be the most energy efficient desktop on the market. We look at its performance, power consumption and even compare it to a five year ...

Asus Windows Phone 7 Sighted in Pakistan | Posted on: 09/08/2010 @ 14:36

In the mad mad world of mobile OSs, Android and iOS hog all the limelight. But here is some news about their poor cousin Windows Phone 7. Apparently, an Asus Windows phone 7 handset has been spotted in Pakistan. The phone features … [visit site to read more] Asus Windows Phone 7 Sighted in Pakistan [...]Asus Windows Phone 7 Sighted in Pakistan is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech News, Reviews ...

Btrfs, EXT4 & ZFS On A Solid-State Drive | Posted on: 09/08/2010 @ 14:12

With the benchmarks recently looking at the performance of ZFS on FreeBSD versus EXT4/Btrfs on Linux having generated much interest and a very long discussion, this morning we are back with more benchmarks when running ZFS on FreeBSD/PC-BSD 8.1 and Btrfs and EXT4 on an Ubuntu Linux 10.10 snapshot with the most recent kernel, but this time the disk benchmarking is being done atop a ...

ASUS ENGTX460 DirectCU TOP/2DI/1GD5 Review | Posted on: 09/08/2010 @ 12:13

Benchmark Reviews was stunned to see NVIDIA's mid-range GeForce GTX 460 graphics solution dominate the price point and threaten high-performance products. Our tests have concluded that both the 768MB and 1GB version can offer great gaming performance, and outstanding overclock headroom. Combined into a SLI set, two stock GeForce GTX 460's compete with the Radeon HD 5870. In this article, ...

Epson B-510DN Business Color Ink Jet Printer @ TestFreaks | Posted on: 09/08/2010 @ 12:00

http://www.testfreaks.com/blog/review/review-of-epson-b-510dn-business-color-ink-jet-printer/ (http://www.testfreaks.com/blog/review/review-of-epson-b-510dn-business-color-ink-jet-printer/)Quote: " Today for review I’ve got a rather large printer from Epson, it’s a business printer named the B-510DN. This printer is fast, and the ink cartridges are just huge, they offer 8,000 pages per ...

Intel's GEM-Free UMS Driver Still Doesn't Fix Things | Posted on: 09/08/2010 @ 11:12

Towards the end of last month we reported on GEM-free UMS support for the Intel driver that was worked on by Intel's Chris Wilson to hopefully address the stability issues and other problems that have challenged owners of old Intel i8xx hardware running the newer Intel driver stack, which is presently limited to kernel mode-setting support with GEM (the Graphics Execution Manager) memory ...

ASUS USB-N13 802.11n Adapter | Posted on: 09/08/2010 @ 10:36

ASUS is following up their habit of making multi-function equipment with their USB-N13 wireless adapter.

Gigabyte GA-X58-UD9 | Posted on: 09/08/2010 @ 9:48

The Gigabyte GA-X58-UD9 comes with big performance and a big price tag. We are well aware of Gigabyte's reputation among overclockers, and truth be told, we're big fans as well, since we've seen them display some of the best stability and recovery from extreme overclocking we've ever encountered. But the UD9 is crazy expensive, so how do things shake out when we put the board on sub-zero cooling?

Lightspark Gains Faster Rendering, H263/MP3 Video | Posted on: 09/08/2010 @ 7:00

Lightspark, one of the newest free software projects designed to provide an open-source implementation of Adobe's Flash/SWF specification, has been progressing at a rather expedited pace. Lightspark continues to pickup new features with each new release, which as of late have been occurring frequently. Less than a month ago, Lightspark 0.4.2 was released and version 0.4.3 is already approaching ...