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Biostar shows coming Intel LGA 1155 motherboard | Posted on: 30/09/2010 @ 23:48

Intel will launch a new processor platform when architecture Sandy Bridge is presented early next year and to motherboard manufacturers this means a new and fersh market to make money from. Biostar continues to show its first motherboards with the Intel P67/H67 chipset, now in retail suits.

Antec launches LanBoy Air open-air case | Posted on: 30/09/2010 @ 23:48

Antec hahas presented a new case with an industrial design. LanBoy Air is what the company calls an "open-air" case built in modules and has no sides. Something that adds a characteristic design with plenty of airflow, which should work well when silence is not a priority.

Corsair on a budget with Builder PSUs | Posted on: 30/09/2010 @ 23:48

Corsair has launched a new series of power supplies called Builder, designed to break into the crammed budget market. The units builds on a single 12V rail and up to 80% efficiency. The top model outputs up to 600 watt.

G.Skill Ripjaws PC3-12800 (1600MHz) 8GB Kit | Posted on: 30/09/2010 @ 23:00

We check out a fresh Ripjaws kit from G.Skill on our new testbed setup. This time it's a meatier 8GB one. Let's find out how it goes in our testbed.

Ozone Ground Level XT Gaming Pad Review | Posted on: 30/09/2010 @ 20:52

Having a good gaming mat can make a lot of difference. Smooth motion, accurate response and comfort all greatly affect your level of gaming performance. Today we have been sent a gaming pad for review from Ozone, named the Ground Level XT, it boasts to ‘delight the most demanding players’ . Let’s find out if this is true, meet the Ozone Ground Level XT…

Matrix Games Announces a Two Pronged Blitzkrieg Attack Sale! | Posted on: 30/09/2010 @ 20:24

Some PR, enjoy.. Explore Distant Worlds or the War in the Pacific at an incredible discount!

Demolition Company to be Published by Tri Synergy! | Posted on: 30/09/2010 @ 20:24

Sounds like a cool game.. you get to smash things and blow things up..

HTC Mondrian Windows Phone 7: leaked photos from Germany | Posted on: 30/09/2010 @ 20:24

Not much to read here unfortunately. As Windows prepares to make its mark on the mobile world with Phone 7 the mist of generic leaked handset pictures and rumored specifications has dispersed through the internet and here is the latest one to drop. The hilariously named German smartphone site BestBoyz have managed to get their [...]HTC Mondrian Windows Phone 7: leaked photos from Germany is a ...

Google TV Sales Expected to Hit 1 Million by End of Year | Posted on: 30/09/2010 @ 20:24

Google TV is expected to reach  1 million sales by the end of the year. This is according to Digitimes who have given the number. The number doesn’t seem too farfetched however, as it was revealed … [visit site to read more] Google TV Sales Expected to Hit 1 Million by End of Year is [...]Google TV Sales Expected to Hit 1 Million by End of Year is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech News, ...

Microsoft Unintentionally Shows the Kinect’s Inconveniences | Posted on: 30/09/2010 @ 20:12

Microsoft have released a video which explains how to get the best out of their new Kinect hardware for the Xbox 360, which has unintentionally shown some inconveniences of having the devices in your room. The video shows that for the best results you require decent light, large … [visit site to read more] Microsoft [...]Microsoft Unintentionally Shows the Kinect’s Inconveniences is a post ...

Top Android Mobile Phones: Christmas Gift Ideas 2010 | Posted on: 30/09/2010 @ 20:12

Think of buying your loved one a mobile phone this Christmas but want something apart from the iPhone?  Well, with Android being the most popular smart phone operating system at the moment, even out pacing Apple iPhone, we thought we would give you our top tips … [visit site to read more] Top Android Mobile [...]Top Android Mobile Phones: Christmas Gift Ideas 2010 is a post from: UK Gadget and ...

Several Samsung Windows Phone 7 Smartphones to be Released This Year | Posted on: 30/09/2010 @ 20:12

Samsung handsets which will provide the Windows Phone 7 OS are known to be on their way, but Samsung have revealed that they are to be launching “several Windows Phone 7 devices this year in Europe, the US, and Asia”. We can expect to see an Omnia HD-like device which … [visit site to read [...]Several Samsung Windows Phone 7 Smartphones to be Released This Year is a post from: UK Gadget ...

Sony Ericsson Windows Phone 7 device confirmed: or is it? | Posted on: 30/09/2010 @ 20:00

And the latest breaking gadget news is… that Sony Ericsson has got something to do with Windows Phone 7. Pocket Lint reported earlier today that Oded Ran, Microsoft’s Windows Phone 7 man in the UK, had confirmed that Sony Ericsson were working on a Windows Phone 7 device i.e. building … [visit site to read more] [...]Sony Ericsson Windows Phone 7 device confirmed: or is it? is a post from: ...

usbfever.com's weekly new launches | Posted on: 30/09/2010 @ 19:24

Our friends at USBFever have sent me an email to share with you about their new products.. so here it is..

Google Launches Google Phone Gallery for Comparing Android Phones | Posted on: 30/09/2010 @ 19:24

If you’re looking for the best Android Smartphone you can get at the moment, you may find yourself a little spoilt for choice, and as a result find yourself not knowing what you want. Well, to help out those who don’t know what they want Google has launched theGoogle Launches Google Phone Gallery for Comparing Android Phones is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech News, Reviews and Shopping Site - ...

White iPhone 4 Release Date on the Way? | Posted on: 30/09/2010 @ 19:24

The evasive white iPhone is on its way; apparently, but then it’s been on its way for some time now. Most people have probably given up hope now. But for the few Apple fanatics out there who genuinely still care about … [visit site to read more] White iPhone 4 Release Date on the Way? [...]White iPhone 4 Release Date on the Way? is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech News, Reviews and Shopping ...

Gaj-it Gets Ready for Christmas 2010 with Gift Ideas and Competitions: Are You? | Posted on: 30/09/2010 @ 19:00

Tomorrow will be October, and as October brings a change in season, it is also a time when all of us start shopping around for our Christmas gifts so we don’t make a mad rush to the shops come Christmas … [visit site to read more] Gaj-it Gets Ready for Christmas 2010 with Gift Ideas [...]Gaj-it Gets Ready for Christmas 2010 with Gift Ideas and Competitions: Are You? is a post from: UK Gadget ...

Garmin Forerunner 110 GPS sports watch review | Posted on: 30/09/2010 @ 16:36

A GPS training device that doubles as an everyday watch? We take a look at Garmin's latest Forerunner.

Review: Twitter for iPad | Posted on: 30/09/2010 @ 16:24

Early opinion on this app was divided, but we stuck at it and it's grown on us slowly. Perhaps its problem is that it packs in so many features that it can take some time to get to grips with, unlike many iPad and iPhone apps, which are usually so intuitive and require little instruction. At first glance, it looks like Tweetie for Mac, and indeed Twitter's new web interface. There's a Timeline on ...

Review: Softpress Freeway 5.5 Express | Posted on: 30/09/2010 @ 15:36

We've used Freeway Express before so we know something of the program's strengths and weaknesses. We liked the way it gives a lot of creative freedom while taking care of technical details. There were things that could be improved, so when Softpress announced version 5.5 we were keen to see how things had shaped up. The templates have been sorted out: there aren't as many as before, but now ...

HighPoint RocketRAID 2760 Switch Architecture PCI-E x16 24-Port SAS/SATA 6Gb/s Controller | Posted on: 30/09/2010 @ 14:48

HighPoint has something special here; something capable of transferring a dual layer DVD's worth of data in just one second. We make the most of what this controller is capable of thanks to Crucial…

A Sighting From Oktoberfest | Posted on: 30/09/2010 @ 14:00

The below logo (intentionally blurred for now) was spotted at Oktoberfest... What is it? Well, something new to be announced next month that as one of those hearing the talk said, "Scheiße! This will cause the most transparent benchmarks in the industry."..

ASUS U35Jc: Jogging in Place | Posted on: 30/09/2010 @ 13:36

Less than six months ago, the ASUS U30Jc ultraportable walked away with a Bronze Editor's Choice award. The combination of portability, performance, and price made the U30Jc a favorite around here. A couple months back, we looked at the bamboo covered U33Jc, with USB 3.0 and Intel WiDi; Vivek loved the bamboo finish, but he's a sucker for fashion statements. Now ASUS is back with a slimmer, ...

Tom Bihn Brain Bag Laptop Backpack Review | Posted on: 30/09/2010 @ 13:00

Mionix Naos 3200 Gaming Mouse | Posted on: 30/09/2010 @ 9:59

Offering the same beautiful design but paring back some of the advanced features found on its bigger sibling, the Mionix Naos 3200 looks to hit the retail shelves at launch with a much more affordable and tempting $60 price tag.

Verizon BlackBerry Curve 3G Smartphone @ TestFreaks | Posted on: 30/09/2010 @ 7:24

http://www.testfreaks.com/blog/review/review-of-verizon-blackberry-curve-3g-smartphone-2/ (http://www.testfreaks.com/blog/review/review-of-verizon-blackberry-curve-3g-smartphone-2/)Quote: "Today for review I’ve got the latest addition to the Verizon stable of phones from BlackBerry, the Curve 3G. This phone isn’t really much new over the older gen Curve, but there are a few improvements, but ...

ASRock 870iCafe Motherboard | Posted on: 30/09/2010 @ 4:24

The new ASRock 870iCafe is a value, full ATX, socket AM3 motherboard based on the AMD 870 chipset that comes with six SATA-600 ports and one Gigabit Ethernet port.

Hello To GNOME 2.32! | Posted on: 30/09/2010 @ 4:24

GNOME 2.32 has been released this afternoon. This release, which was once supposed to become GNOME 3.0 until its release was pushed back to next March, is the last for the GNOME 2.x series. GNOME 2.32 incorporates a variety of package updates and other work, though more of the excitement has been postponed to GNOME 3.0...

Fujitsu K takes supercomputers over 10 petaflops | Posted on: 30/09/2010 @ 2:48

Fujitsu has presented its next generation supercomputer. Fujitsu K is the name of the system that is now being installed in Japan and the supercomputer will consist of no less than 800 server racks that will achieve a final performance over 10 petaflops, more than 6 times faster than the current king of Top 500, Jaguar.

Intel Light Peak is not for the big OEMs | Posted on: 30/09/2010 @ 2:48

Intel Light Peak will make an entrance into retail next year and will bring transfer speeds up to 10 Gbps, where USB 3.0 has looked like promising prey, but according to engineers and analysts it will be tougher than expected for Intel to compete with the new USB standards.

OCZ IBIS, SSD unit with new HSDL interface | Posted on: 30/09/2010 @ 2:12

IBIS is the first SSD using OCZ Technology's work with the storage interface HSDL that was presented at Computex earlier this year. OCZ IBIS is a 3.5" drive with four SandForce controllers together and an interface with 2GB/s bandwidth.

NVIDIA: ARM Smartphones the death of PCs | Posted on: 30/09/2010 @ 1:48

NVIDIA's outspoken VP Jen-Hsun Huang has once again thrown some dirt in Intel's direction. In an interview with EEtimes the controversial person claims that today's PC market with x86 processors will die out, and the reason is ARM-based smartphones.

Graphics card sales up 10% in Q3 | Posted on: 30/09/2010 @ 1:48

In Q4 AMD will launch its new generation of DirectX 11 graphics cards, but sales are still strong. According to fresh surveys the sales of graphics cards at tier 1 manufacturers have increased by 10% since Q2.

Seagate BlackArmor NAS uses 3TB drives | Posted on: 30/09/2010 @ 1:48

Seagate is still the only company that has developed a 3.5" harddrive with 3TB capacity. So far the drive is not available separately, but at least it has found a new home; Seagate's NAS solutions of the BlackArmor series that gets upgraded to maximal 12TB capacity.

OCZ launches Onyx 2 SSD series | Posted on: 30/09/2010 @ 1:12

OCZ Technology continues to announce new SSDs and last to hit the market is another SandForce based series called Onyx 2. Despite the powerful SandForce processor Onyx 2 will be an affordable alterantive if we are to believe the press release.

G.Skill Trident 2000 MHz DDR3 CL9 8GB Kit | Posted on: 30/09/2010 @ 1:00

The G.Skill 8 GB 2000 MHz kit manages to offer high capacity, nicely packaged within tall and solid heatspreaders. The active cooling bracket lights up blue and we push the memory & test bench to the limit to see what this kit is capable of.

The Apple TV (2010): Dissected | Posted on: 30/09/2010 @ 0:48

  Honestly, Roku's price drop and yesterday's announcement of Hulu Plus coming to the platform probably stole much if any remaining thunder from the imminent arrival of the new Apple TV. While we'll still give the Apple TV a thorough treatment, it's still clearly a very niche product from Apple (until it gets jailbroken, then all bets are off). It's one of the easiest devices to test ...

Roccat Kone + | Posted on: 30/09/2010 @ 0:33

While there are many firms that come and go in the PC hardware word (Vvikoo being one of them) XSR has always done it's best to represent the new guys as fairly as the more established. While this does give us a warm glow in our bellies it also allows us to watch future high end players grow from a small startup to something massive; Roccat is one such company. Delivering solid products at ...

NVIDIA GeForce GTS 450 SLI versus ATI Radeon HD 5770 CrossFire | Posted on: 29/09/2010 @ 22:36

Did you know that NVIDIA GeForce GTS 450 and ATI Radeon HD 5770 video cards are nearly identical in price? They are also rather inexpensive and you can get a nice NVIDIA SLI or ATI CrossFire setup with these cards for $260-$280 before rebates. The question we look at today is which setup performs better and which one scales better?

AnandTech 13-year Anniversary Giveaways Continue: ASRock 890GX Extreme3 | Posted on: 29/09/2010 @ 22:00

The past few weeks have been ridiculously busy with the prep for IDF, covering the show itself, a couple of very important meetings afterwards and cranking through the backlog upon my return. I'll spare you the excuses because at long last I've got the announcement for the two winners of our Radeon HD 5770 giveaway: ALoserIsYou and tester42. You should both have an email from me, respond so I can ...

Corsair Air Series A50 Performance CPU Cooler | Posted on: 29/09/2010 @ 22:00

Corsair steps into the air cooling segment. Alongside the Hydro series comes the Air series. Let's have a look at the new A50 today.

Virtualization - Ask the Experts #5 | Posted on: 29/09/2010 @ 21:00

A couple of months ago we ran a webcast with Intel Fellow, Rich Uhlig, VMware Chief Platform Architect, Rich Brunner and myself. The goal was to talk about the past, present and future of virtualization. In preparation for the webcast we solicited questions from all of you, unfortunately we only had an hour during the webcast to address them. Rich Uhlig from Intel, Rich Brunner from VMware and ...

A Quick Glimpse of the Biostar TP67XE and TH67XE | Posted on: 29/09/2010 @ 20:12

With Intel’s new socket 1155 and Sandy Bridge archtecture nearly upon us, it was only a matter of time before motherboard vendors started to release promotional shots of their offerings.  We saw a few pre-production boards at Computex, enough to wet the appetite, but nothing set in stone.  Now however, some high-resolution images of final production boards have fallen into our lap in the the ...

Amazon’s Android App Store Leaked Terms and Conditions | Posted on: 29/09/2010 @ 19:00

Yesterday it was revealed that Amazon were on the verge of launching their own Android App store. Now, even more details on the deal between Amazon and Google have been leaked with the full developer agreement being obtained. Slash Gear are the ones to claim credit for this, managing to get a hold of the [...]Amazon’s Android App Store Leaked Terms and Conditions is a post from: UK Gadget and ...

Could a Skype Feature be Available on Facebook in the Future? | Posted on: 29/09/2010 @ 18:48

Are you a frequent Facebook user? Well I’m just going to play it safe and assume yes. Well, if you use the chat frequently I’m sure you have suffered many buggy problems with it. However, if you don’t experience such problems and are also a Skype user you may be in … [visit site to [...]Could a Skype Feature be Available on Facebook in the Future? is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech News, ...

Amazon puts Kindle online | Posted on: 29/09/2010 @ 18:36

Amazon is not letting up on its Kindle mission. Determined to be the undisputed E-reading champion the online store has now spread the Kindle’s wings even further as yesterday they unveiled a test version of the “Kindle for the Web” application. The app allows users to read a book’s … [visit site to read more] Amazon [...]Amazon puts Kindle online is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech ...

Star Wars 3D to hit the big screen in 2012 | Posted on: 29/09/2010 @ 18:24

Whether you like Star Wars or not George Lucas is making sure it’s here to stay. First, rather predictably it was announced that the franchise was to hit Blu-Ray and now even before a single Blu-Ray version has been released there’s already confirmation that the Star Wars … [visit site to read more] Star Wars [...]Star Wars 3D to hit the big screen in 2012 is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech ...

Windows Phone 7 to be Integrated with Xbox 360 | Posted on: 29/09/2010 @ 18:24

Microsoft has annouced that its Windows Phone 7 OS will be able to intergrate with the Xbox 360. Vesa-Matti Paananen, a Microsoft Business development executive from Finland said, “The idea is not to make a mobile version of Halo as such, the idea is to extend gaming to … [visit site to read more] Windows [...]Windows Phone 7 to be Integrated with Xbox 360 is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech ...

NewerTechnology Reveal iPhone 4 Cases Just Before Case Program App Cut-off | Posted on: 29/09/2010 @ 18:12

Earlier this month, you may remember us talking about how Apple was pulling their free case programme for the faulty antenna on iPhone 4. Well with the Case Program App being taken away … [visit site to read more] NewerTechnology Reveal iPhone 4 Cases Just Before Case Program App Cut-off is a post from: UK [...]NewerTechnology Reveal iPhone 4 Cases Just Before Case Program App Cut-off is a post ...

Apple set to take Nokia UK to court. | Posted on: 29/09/2010 @ 18:00

It’s all going wrong for Nokia at the moment. The wait for MeeGo is leaving people frustrated and their Symbian OS is taking a battering from Android and Apple and now the later are kicking the Finnish company whilst their down and hitting them with the dreaded ‘legal … [visit site to read more] Apple [...]Apple set to take Nokia UK to court. is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech News, Reviews ...

Review: Equinux iSale Express | Posted on: 29/09/2010 @ 17:12

This 'lite' version of equinux's popular eBay tool iSale 5 is great for managing your listings. After creating and submitting your auction page with iSale express, which is much easier than using the facilities on the eBay site, you can organise your sales via user-definable and smart groups. Running, ending-soon and completed auctions are grouped, and if an item doesn't sell you can keep the ...

Review: Red Giant Magic Bullet Quick Looks 1.3 | Posted on: 29/09/2010 @ 16:00

Magic Bullet Quick Looks is a plug-in for various editing suites that's designed to simplify the process of adding grading and effects to your film footage. It offers a number of 'looks' – preset filters to add to your film, each of which is designed to help add certain styles. The options include everything you'd expect, and one or two that might surprise you. We quickly picked up a few ...

GIGABYTE X58A-UD9 Tested in Three-Way SLI w/ GTX 470 Super Overclock | Posted on: 29/09/2010 @ 16:00

Now that we have had some time with the GIGABYTE X58A-UD9, today we take a look at what it can do with three-way SLI using a trio of GIGABYTE GTX 470 Super Overclock video cards.

Is Fedora's Boot Time Increasing? | Posted on: 29/09/2010 @ 15:36

The last time we closely examined the boot performance of Fedora Linux was in 2008 when comparing the boot times from Fedora Core 4 through Fedora 8. However, with more distributions taking pride in recent months over shortening their boot time -- with Canonical for example having worked towards a ten second Ubuntu boot time -- we decided to see how long it's taking Fedora to put its hat on these ...

The ATI R600g Driver Gets Boosted By A New Design | Posted on: 29/09/2010 @ 15:24

We've said it a few times already that the R600g driver continues to advance, but this open-source Gallium3D graphics driver that provides hardware acceleration for ATI R600/R700/Evergreen ASICs (the Radeon HD 2000/3000/4000/5000 graphics cards) has now received another huge boost with what has been dubbed as the "new design" and with the latest Mesa Git code these new code paths are used by ...

Linux 2.6.36-rc6 Kernel Released | Posted on: 29/09/2010 @ 14:48

The Linux 2.6.36 kernel is just about here. Linus Torvalds has now released the sixth RC build of this upcoming 2.6.36 build. In the past week since 2.6.36-rc5 was released, there's been many more regression fixes going into the kernel, but still it's not in a state ready for release by Linus' standards...

Asus VG236H Review | Posted on: 29/09/2010 @ 13:12

The latest 3D screen has a high brightness to shine through those shutter glasses.

Nintendo 3DS Ships in March: Gets a Front Facing Camera | Posted on: 29/09/2010 @ 13:00

So the suspense is over. Nintendo 3DS finally has got a release date. The handheld console will hit the market shelves in the US and Europe in … [visit site to read more] Nintendo 3DS Ships in March: Gets a Front Facing Camera is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech News, Reviews and Shopping [...]Nintendo 3DS Ships in March: Gets a Front Facing Camera is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech News, ...

OCZ Vertex 2E 120GB SSD review | Posted on: 29/09/2010 @ 13:00

£190 for a quality 120GB solid-state drive powered by the SandForce controller. What's the catch?

CiragoTV Platinum CMC3000 Multimedia Player @ TestFreaks | Posted on: 29/09/2010 @ 12:12

http://www.testfreaks.com/blog/review/review-of-ciragotv-platinum-cmc3000-multimedia-player/ (http://www.testfreaks.com/blog/review/review-of-ciragotv-platinum-cmc3000-multimedia-player/)Quote: "On TestFreaks we’ve reviewed a few different Cirago media players and they’ve been fairly decent products. Today I’ve got their latest one called the CiragoTV Platinum CMC3000 which is the ...

OCZ's Fastest SSD, The IBIS and HSDL Interface Reviewed | Posted on: 29/09/2010 @ 11:24

Earlier this year OCZ announced its intention to bring a new high speed SSD interface to the market. Frustrated with the slow progress of SATA interface speeds, OCZ wanted to introduce an interface that would allow greater performance scaling today. Dubbed the High Speed Data Link (HSDL), OCZ’s new interface delivers 2 - 4GB/s (that’s right, gigabytes) of bi-directional bandwidth to a single ...

Star Wars to Get 3D Makeovers | Posted on: 29/09/2010 @ 11:24

3D mania is not showing any signs of abatement. The latest makeover is being given to Star Wars series. The idea is quite radical given the fact that the series is not even available in the Blu-ray format yet. However, The Hollywood Reporter has speculated that George … [visit site to read more] Star Wars to Get [...]Star Wars to Get 3D Makeovers is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech News, ...

2500MHz Patriot Viper-II Sector-5 DDR3 Memory Kit Review | Posted on: 29/09/2010 @ 10:30

As if 2133MHz were not enough for a high-performance kit, there are some brands pushing the limits to the max in the memory section. Just about 6 months ago, some brands released 2200MHz kits, followed by 2400MHz and finally 2500MHz kits specially targeted at high-end enthusiasts and overclockers. The kit we are reviewing today is one of the fastest kits available in the market, and the fastest ...

Psyko 5.1 Gaming Headset | Posted on: 29/09/2010 @ 10:22

Today brings a horse of a different colour that promises to change the game, so to speak, where surround sound is concerned: the Psyko Audio Labs 5.1 gaming headset. Boasting technology that some may say is just this side of audio voodoo, the Psyko headset makes bold claims that it creates 3D sound the same way a room system does.

BlackBerry PlayBook May Be Priced $300 | Posted on: 29/09/2010 @ 8:12

Recently, BlackBerry introduced its latest Tablet PlayBook. Although, the company did not indicate its price or the launch date, but now we have plenty of rumors about the pricing aspect at least. Bloomberg has reported that RIM … [visit site to read more] BlackBerry PlayBook May Be Priced $300 is a post from: UK Gadget [...]BlackBerry PlayBook May Be Priced $300 is a post from: UK Gadget and ...

USB Portable Media Player w/Card Reader @ Bona Fide Reviews | Posted on: 29/09/2010 @ 8:00

http://www.bonafidereviews.com/review-of-usb-portable-media-player-wcard-reader/ (http://www.bonafidereviews.com/review-of-usb-portable-media-player-wcard-reader/)Quote: " Today for review I’ve got another product from our friends at Geeks.com. It’s a portable media player that can use either SD cards or USB storage devices like flash drives or hard drives. It’s generic or no-name basically ...

Zalman ZM-NC3000U Ultra Quiet Notebook Cooler | Posted on: 29/09/2010 @ 7:36

The Zalman ZM-NC3000U is a very nice accessory. Adding additional cooling is always a good thing, but when you throw in the added ergonomic benefit, it becomes much more appealing. The ability to use the cooler without any additional power source is a big bonus, as well as supporting everything from a 9" netbook all the way up to a 17" desktop replacement.

Bottlenecks (V3)- How Bad Could It Be? | Posted on: 29/09/2010 @ 7:24

What Is A Bottleneck? No, it’s not part of a bottle. It’s a term to describe something being unable to cope with another, thus holding back performance. A choke-point if you would like another word for it. The users who are concerned over this bottleneck matter are gamers. The thought of what a waste it would [...]

Antec LanBoy Air Case Review | Posted on: 29/09/2010 @ 6:12

Antec released today this unique case, which is completely meshed to improve airflow. Let's see if its uniqueness translates into a must-have product.

BlackBerry May Get Firefox Home App | Posted on: 29/09/2010 @ 5:48

Mozilla team is looking release their Firefo Home App for BlackBerry consumption. Firefox Home is a cloud based application andit lets users access their Firefox desktop history, tabs and bookmarks. Once the app is out for BB, it would mean that you can access your … [visit site to read more] BlackBerry May Get Firefox Home [...]BlackBerry May Get Firefox Home App is a post from: UK Gadget and ...

Apple Remote 2.0 Available Via Apple Store | Posted on: 29/09/2010 @ 5:24

After a long wait, Apple Remote 2.0 is finally available through Apple Store. The newer version supports Retina display, which is now display option for iPhone 4, iPod Touch and iPad. It also supports Apple TV and Shared Libraries. According to early user reports, the app works … [visit site to read more] Apple Remote [...]Apple Remote 2.0 Available Via Apple Store is a post from: UK Gadget and ...

Thermaltake Toughpower Grand 750 W Power Supply Review | Posted on: 29/09/2010 @ 4:00

The new Toughpower Grand power supply series have 80 Plus Gold certification, modular cabling system, and single +12 V rail. Let's see if the 750 W model is a good buy.

Fedora 14 Beta Is Now Available | Posted on: 29/09/2010 @ 3:48

Fedora 14 Beta is now available. It features the latest Fedora packages including the improvements to the GNOME 2.32 desktop, Linux 2.6.35 kernel, and much more...

LibreOffice Is The New OpenOffice.org | Posted on: 29/09/2010 @ 3:36

Thanks to Oracle, not only is OpenSolaris now dead along with other open-source projects previously funded by Sun Microsystems now facing hardship, but the OpenOffice.org community has now decided to part ways too. The OpenOffice.org community has decided to launch The Document Foundation as a new, independent organization. The Document Foundation will now be backing "LibreOffice" as the brand ...

DeepCool Killer Whale CPU Cooler Review @ Tweaknews | Posted on: 29/09/2010 @ 3:27

DEEPCOOL, with their latest coolers offering top tier performance, is really looking to be a worthy adversary in the cpu cooling industry. The Killer Whale really shined during testing and beat out most of the coolers that I had on hand to test against it.

SimpliSafe Security System Review @ DIY-Guides | Posted on: 29/09/2010 @ 2:12

http://www.diy-guides.com/review-of-simplisafe-security-system/ (http://www.diy-guides.com/review-of-simplisafe-security-system/) Quote: Today for review I’ve got a great product to help protect you and yours from a company called SimpliSafe. It’s an alarm system (http://www.simplisafe.com/wireless-alarm-system) yes, but it’s unique in that it doesn’t use phone lines but cellular ...

AMD Radeon HD 6870 and 6850 launches on October 18th | Posted on: 29/09/2010 @ 0:36

After weeks of speculations and false rumors we at NordicHardware have maanged to dig up the most important details on AMD's new graphics card series, Radeon HD 6800. Targeting the mid-range segment AMD will launch Radeon HD 6850 and HD 6870 on October 18th.

Archos 32 Media Tablet | Posted on: 29/09/2010 @ 0:00

The Archos 32 is a 3.2-inch touch screen tablet computing device that comes without the burden of a monthly cellular bill or contract. It runs the Google Android mobile operating system and has a solid construction all with an amazingly cheap price tag.

Quick Review: brite-View CinemaTube Mini/CinemaGo Media Player | Posted on: 29/09/2010 @ 0:00

Does the one-two punch of Muzee Internet/Radio and bit torrent support set the brite-View CinemaTube Mini ahead of its competitors?

Nero Multimedia Suite 10 Platinum HD and Nero Video Premium HD Announced | Posted on: 28/09/2010 @ 23:00

Nero 10 will be relased on a couple weeks! Nero, creators of liquid media technology, today introduced two new high definition solutions: Nero Multimedia Suite 10 Platinum HD and Nero Video Premium HD. The Platinum HD suite and Video Premium HD bring enhanced Blu-ray capabilities to the table, unlocking a complete HD experience for creative enthusiasts and home hobbyists.

Antec LanBoy Air Modular Full Tower Case Review | Posted on: 28/09/2010 @ 21:00

Today we get to look at the newest case from Antec, the LanBoy Air. The LanBoy Air is a fully-modular case that can be customized 34,800 ways. The LanBoy Air sports unprecedented top-to-bottom mesh construction for extensive air ventilation and includes five 120 mm fans and space for a total of 15 cooling fans! So join us as we look at this newest offering from Antec.

Geil Ultra 2000MHZ | Posted on: 28/09/2010 @ 20:45

There is a large market for memory modules. Ranging from standard value ones to high speed, low latency overclocking modules for extreme benchmarkers looking to break world records. Today I've gotten my hands on some overclocker oriented RAM, the GeIL Ultra Plus DDR3-2000 CL9. This kit should offer speeds that aren't achievable by normal motherboards on stock settings. Let's see if GeIL can live ...

Will Windows Phone 7 Branch Out to the Business Smartphone? | Posted on: 28/09/2010 @ 19:48

With the Windows Phone 7 devices expected to be coming in October (although this is just rumour at the moment), it is being constantly speculated what kind of devices Microsoft will be catering too. At the moment it seems to be heavily focused on full touchscreen devices for a large consumer market, however it seems [...]Will Windows Phone 7 Branch Out to the Business Smartphone? is a post from: ...

Virgin Media Launches 3D Movie Service | Posted on: 28/09/2010 @ 19:24

Virgin Media has announced today the launch of a 3D-TV service to their customers, getting ahead of the game against Sky who are expected to release their own version in the coming future. The service simply called 3D Movies on Demand is powered by Filmflex where movies can be … [visit site to read more] [...]Virgin Media Launches 3D Movie Service is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech News, ...

Levyvator: the world’s first ‘bendy escalator’ | Posted on: 28/09/2010 @ 19:24

That photo you just scrolled past was a photo of the world’s first ‘bendy escalator.’ Go on soak up that future. We’ll be in flying cars in no time at this rate.   You’ve probably seen conveyor belts before, carrying your battered luggage around in circles at the airport. But … [visit site to read [...]Levyvator: the world’s first ‘bendy escalator’ is a post from: UK Gadget and ...

Apple TV Firmware Reveals Two New iPhones? | Posted on: 28/09/2010 @ 19:24

Thanks to Apple putting future devices into the firmware of their products, we can usually get a leak on potential upcoming products. Well, thanks to the new Apple TV and 9to5Mac, we have a screenshot from the firmware (below) which has names for three devices we could be seeing in the not so distant future.Apple TV Firmware Reveals Two New iPhones? is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech News, ...

Sony Ericsson drop Symbian OS in favour of Android | Posted on: 28/09/2010 @ 19:00

Sony Ericsson have announced that they will likely drop Symbian from their list of operating systems and will focus more on the Android OS. But they will also be working with Windows Mobile platform (and perhaps Meego when it does eventually make an appearance. ) A … [visit site to read more] Sony Ericsson drop Symbian OS [...]Sony Ericsson drop Symbian OS in favour of Android is a post from: ...

‘iPad 2′ set to come with mini USB? | Posted on: 28/09/2010 @ 18:36

Whether you like Apple’s ‘dock connector’ or not it seems likely that it’s here to stay. Sure USB would be nice but I can’t see Apple making a U-turn anytime soon. Analysts at Goldman Sachs however have predicted that the next iPad will come primed with mini USB capability. … [visit site to read more] [...]‘iPad 2′ set to come with mini USB? is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech ...

Sixth Generation iPod Nano Manufacturing Costs Half as Much as First Generation | Posted on: 28/09/2010 @ 18:24

After the release of the sixth generation iPod nano, it was only going to be a matter of time before we got a dismantled look at it (since we want to know all we can about it right?).Sixth Generation iPod Nano Manufacturing Costs Half as Much as First Generation is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech News, Reviews and Shopping Site - Gaj-It.com

Review: Corsair Dominator GT 2133MHz | Posted on: 28/09/2010 @ 18:01

£140 is a lot of cash for a dual-channel 4GB memory kit, even one rated at a lofty 2,133MHz. In fact, look a little closer at the Corsair Dominator GT 2133MHz's specifications and the pricing looks even more preposterous. After all, timings of 9-10-9-24 are nothing special, even taking into account the flighty frequency.However, that would be to disregard a number of benefits that come with this ...

Review: SilverStone Strider Essential Series 500W ST50F-ES | Posted on: 28/09/2010 @ 18:01

The SilverStone Strider Essential Series 500W is particularly suited to standard desktop users and casual gamers. It can deliver power to a range of system components that include mid-ranged PCI Express graphics cards. Under load, the SilverStone Strider Essential Series 500W ST50F-ES achieved 100 per cent of the manufacturer's claimed performance based on real-world scenarios involving the most ...

Review: Antec TruePower 550W | Posted on: 28/09/2010 @ 18:01

Aimed at power-hungry desktop users and the more ambitious gamer the Antec TruePower 550W can deliver power to a range of system components that include dual GPUs and dual/quad-core CPUs from its four 12 volt rails.Rather impressively in regards to total efficiency, the Antec TruePower 550W led the field, beating out other lower-range power supplies in its class, including the Xigmatek NRP 600W ...

Review: Corsair XMS3 2,000MHz | Posted on: 28/09/2010 @ 18:01

We've grown familiar with Corsair's high-end Dominator kits and their sleek alloy cooling fins. So it's a little unnerving to crack open this more mainstream Corsair XMS3 2,000MHz kit and discover plain-old pressed metal heat spreaders applied to the DIMMs. For once, expectations of high quality work against Corsair.However, look past the visuals and there's plenty to like. For starters, thanks ...

Review: Scythe Stronger 700W | Posted on: 28/09/2010 @ 18:01

For anyone looking to put a high-quality PSU at the heart of their next desktop PC or mid-ranged gaming rig, the Scythe Stronger 700W wouldn't be a bad choice. It's able to deliver power to a range of system components that include PCI-E and SATA based equipment. For all of our tests the Scythe Stronger 700W achieved 100 per cent of the manufacturer's claimed performance based on real-world ...

Review: Corsair Professional Series Gold AX1200 | Posted on: 28/09/2010 @ 18:01

The Corsair Professional Series Gold AX1200 is ideal for any high-end gamer or those who simply want to power a vast array of high-end hardware, because it will happily deliver power to a range of system components including the most demanding high-performance PCI Express graphics cards. Under testing, the Corsair AX1200 achieved 100 per cent of the manufacturer's claimed performance based on ...

Review: Spire Blackmoon 650W | Posted on: 28/09/2010 @ 18:01

The Spire Blackmoon 650W is a PSU that lends itself to systems for power-hungry desktop and mainstream gamers. It'll happily power a range of system components that include mid-range PCI-E graphics cards and SATA equipment and ships with two 12 volt rails as standard.During all of our testing the Spire Blackmoon 650W achieved 100 per cent of the manufacturer's performance claims, based on ...

Review: Crucial Ballistix Tracer 1,333MHz | Posted on: 28/09/2010 @ 18:01

What price do you put on appearance? To even consider Crucial's Ballistix Tracer 1,333MHz triple-channel DDR3 DIMMs, it needs to be high, possibly bordering on the stratospheric. This is a very pricey 6GB memory kit by any standard, but it's rated at a lowly 1,333MHz. It's also devoid of substantial cooling apparatus. Forget lush alloy fins or miniature fans. Cheapo heat spreaders are all you ...

Review: XFX HD 5770 | Posted on: 28/09/2010 @ 18:00

As the very cheapest of the HD 5770s we've tested, XFX's offering grabs our interest. Shop around, and you can have one of these for as little as £116 – that's a whole £35 cheaper than Sapphire's offering, with its four-screen EyeFinity capability.And that's a claim that XFX's 5770 can't make. With just two DVI ports, a DisplayPort and no HDMI, it's a no-frills card. That lack of HDMI makes ...

Review: Patriot Sector 5 2,400MHz | Posted on: 28/09/2010 @ 18:00

Remember the days when 400MHz DDR memory seemed impossibly exotic? Fast forward to 2010, add another 2,000MHz and welcome to the state of the art in the form of the Patriot Sector 5 2400MHz triple-channel DDR3 kit. In fact, even today a claimed clockspeed of 2,400MHz is undeniably exceptional. But is it worth paying over £200 for? For that matter, is it actually achievable?The answer to the ...

Corsair Dominator PC3-12800 (1600MHz) 4GB Kit | Posted on: 28/09/2010 @ 17:48

We check out a lower latency Corsair kit that looks like it can impress. Let's whack it on the test bed today and see if it does just that.

Top Android Root-Only Apps | Posted on: 28/09/2010 @ 17:37

After picking up my brand new Galaxy S and rooting it, the first thing I asked was: what now? I instantly sought out new and powerful applications. Rooting your phone allows you to install many new applications which you wouldn't have been able to install before. Surprisingly, the unregulated Android market is chock-full of root-only apps. Within this article, I'll list the top 10 Android ...

How to Root a Samsung Galaxy S | Posted on: 28/09/2010 @ 17:37

This weekend I took the plunge and picked up a brand new Android phone: the Samsung Galaxy S Vibrant. As usual, I instantly looked for something more to do with my new phone; I wasn't satisfied with the usual, mainstream applications. I craved for more, and was unable to fill that craving - until I discovered the world of rooting. Essentially the same thing as jailbreaking to iPod-users, rooting ...

Crystal Edge Case Review | Posted on: 28/09/2010 @ 17:37

When I first received the Crystal Edge Acrylic PC Case from My Open PC, I felt that this case could bring out a new level in my ability to make computers look attractive. I had never used an acrylic case before. After working with one, I never want to touch one again.Crystal Edge Case Review is a post from: Overclockers - The Performance Computing Community Related posts:IN WIN Griffin Case ...

NZXT Phantom Case | Posted on: 28/09/2010 @ 17:36

NZXT brings forward their latest chassis, the Phantom. Being the flagship model of the high-end Crafted Series, the Phantom is designed and built ground up with the hardcore enthusiast in mind, bringing together a unique build, impressive features, and massive airflow.

Review: Gigabyte HD 5770 Super Overclock | Posted on: 28/09/2010 @ 17:36

Pre-overclocked cards are always a bit of a gamble, and the penny turns on a number of factors. How overclockable is the GPU in the first instance? Does it offer much headroom to the manufacturer? The same goes with the memory. And the price of overclocking at a hardware level, as we all know, is heat generation, which often means an extra premium for a special non-standard cooler.In the case of ...

Review: XFX ATX 850 12V: Black Edition | Posted on: 28/09/2010 @ 17:36

The XFX ATX Black Edition 850W is particularly aimed at enthusiast gamers. It can deliver power to a range of system components including mid- to high-performance PCI Express graphics cards. In specific tests, the XFX Black Edition achieved 100 per cent of the manufacturer's claimed performance based on real world scenarios involving the most commonly used 12 volt rails. In terms of total ...

Review: Antec TruePower Quattro 1200 | Posted on: 28/09/2010 @ 17:36

On the face of it the Antec TruePower Quattro 1200 should appeal to gamers and PC enthusiasts looking for a little more power than most It can deliver power to a full range of system components that include high-performance PCI Express graphics cards. In terms of total efficiency, the Antec TruePower Quattro 1200 gave a good performance, although, it was unable to touch the performance of the ...

Review: GSkill Tri-Channel 1600MHz | Posted on: 28/09/2010 @ 17:36

Initial impressions do not bode well for the GSkill Tri-Channel 1600MHz. Judged purely on the official specifications, this admittedly snazzy-looking 6GB triple-channel kit shouldn't stand a snowball's. After all, at £135 it's more expensive than both Kingston's HyperX 1,600MHz effort and Crucial's Ballistix1,600MHz offering. Compared to the Crucial kit, the difference is getting on for ...

Review: Sapphire HD 5770 Flex Edition | Posted on: 28/09/2010 @ 17:36

Sapphire's Flex Edition entry into the 5770 fray is as solid and competent as you'd expect from one of the key historical ATI partnerships. It's as roundly well-featured as any other 5770 out there, boasting HDMI, DisplayPort and two DVI-out ports, and the chunky aftermarket cooler is reassuring in its girth. It's USP, however, is that it supports four output monitors via EyeFinity, while most ...

Review: Coolermaster Silent Pro Gold 800W | Posted on: 28/09/2010 @ 17:36

The Cooler Master Silent Pro Gold 800W is particularly suited to gamers and frankly anyone looking for a bullet-proof PSU for use with their desktop PC. It delivers high-quality power to a range of system components that include PCI-E and SATA devices. This model ships with one robust 12 volt rail as standard.In specific tests, the Cooler Master Silent Pro Gold 800W achieved 100 per cent of the ...

Review: Geil Evo Two 2000MHz | Posted on: 28/09/2010 @ 17:36

Hardcore gaming memory is the claim, but does the Geil Evo Two 2000MHz have the, er, game? First impressions of this dual-channel 4GB kit are outstanding. The classy presentation and packaging suggest your £136 is money well spent. Meanwhile, the DIMMs themselves are beautifully engineered with alloy heat spreaders extending into modular black and red fins.On paper, the specification looks ...

Review: HIS HD 5770 | Posted on: 28/09/2010 @ 17:36

The 5770 is, in general, an odd prospect right now. On the one hand, you get functionality that supports DX11 and its suite of goodies, such as hardware tessellation and improved multi-threading support. However, as the first mid-ranger with true DX11 capability, we have to remind ourselves that it's just that: a mid-range card. The extra features offered by DX11 require a resource overhead, and ...

Review: Corsair HX 650W | Posted on: 28/09/2010 @ 17:36

On the face of it the Corsair HX 650W is particularly suited to standard desktop systems and casual gaming machines. It provides power to a range of system components that include PCI-E and SATA devices. It comes with a robust single 12 volt rail is 80Plus Bronze certified, Nvidia SLI compliant, and is semi-modular.Under our tests, the Corsair HX 650W achieved 100 per cent of the manufacturer's ...

Review: OCZ StealthXStream2 600W | Posted on: 28/09/2010 @ 17:36

The OCZ StealthXStream2 600W is aimed at those of us with mainstream systems and modest gaming needs, but that still desire a quality power supply. It'll happily delivers power to multiple system components that include PCI-E graphics cards and SATA devices from four 12 volt rails as standard.Under loading total efficiency for the OCZ StealthXStream2 600W put it second out of seven similarly ...

Review: A-Data Extreme 2,000MHz | Posted on: 28/09/2010 @ 17:24

Down at the cheaper end of the dual-channel performance memory market, it's extremely crowded. Unlike high-end memory kits, the development budget doesn't stretch to fancy frills. Flashing LEDs, sleek and slender cooling fins and clip-on coolers are not part of the equation sub-£100. Standing out from the crowd is therefore that much trickier.The A-Data Extreme 2,000MHz's answer is to give you ...

Review: Fractal Design Tesla 650W | Posted on: 28/09/2010 @ 17:24

Aimed at desktop systems and casual gaming PCs, the Fractal Design Tesla 650W is happy delivering power to a range of system components that include mid-ranged PCI-E graphics cards and SATA based equipment. Designed with four 12 volt rails as standard, the Fractal Design Tesla 650W happily achieved 100 per cent of the manufacturer's claimed performance based on real-world scenarios throughout our ...

Review: Thermaltake Toughpower XT 775W | Posted on: 28/09/2010 @ 17:24

Clearly aimed at gaming and high-end desktops, the Thermaltake Toughpower XT 775W comes with both Nvidia SLI and ATI CrossFire certification. It can happily deliver power to a wide range of system components including mid- to high-performance PCI Express graphics cards. Under load, the Thermaltake Toughpower XT 775W achieved 100 per cent of the manufacturer's claimed performance based on 12 volt ...

Review: Crucial Ballistix 1,600MHz | Posted on: 28/09/2010 @ 17:24

Crucial is the IBM of memory makers. It's the brand you buy when you can't afford to make a mistake. Use Crucial's online system configuration tool, therefore, and compatibility is virtually confirmed. Of course, mere compatibility is hardly the stuff of high performance thrills, however. That's where the Ballistix sub-brand comes in. In theory, it combines Crucial's well-earned rep for ...

Review: Kingston HyperX 1,600MHz | Posted on: 28/09/2010 @ 17:24

There's no getting round it. Intel's LGA 1366 PC platform is pricey. The cheapest compatible CPUs typically cost £200 or more. You'll also need to unload at least another £125 or so for a motherboard. And it would be rude not to snag a decent graphics card. Call that an extra £150. Once you've spent that much, it doesn't make sense turn cheapskate with your choice of triple-channel memory ...

Review: Kingston HyperX 2,000MHz | Posted on: 28/09/2010 @ 17:00

Performance or capacity? That is the question. At least, it is if you're rig building on a budget and looking to maximise bang for buck when choosing system memory. With that in mind, enter the Kingston HyperX 2,000MHz triple-channel kit. At 1GB per DIMM, you get a total memory buffer of 3GB.That's half the 6GB figure we normally consider optimal for the 1366 socket. Still, you do get an ...

Review: Thermaltake Toughpower Cable Management 1500W | Posted on: 28/09/2010 @ 17:00

Obviously designed with the high-end gamer and high-performance systems in mind, the Thermaltake Toughpower 1500W can clearly deliver power to a wide range of components, including high-end PCI Express graphics cards.Importantly, throughout the testing the Thermaltake Toughpower 1500W managed to perform to 100 per cent of all the manufacturer's performance claims. In terms of total efficiency it ...

Review: OCZ Platinum 1,600MHz | Posted on: 28/09/2010 @ 17:00

Two sticks of RAM. A couple of gigabytes a piece. That's very much the standard memory configuration for the modern PC. After all, the reality for many PC buyers is that Intel's high-end LGA 1366 platform and its triple-channel memory interface is overkill. You get better value on the desktop with the more affordable LGA 1156 socket and a dual-channel setup.Odds are, therefore, you're in the ...

Review: Nesteq Xzero 700W | Posted on: 28/09/2010 @ 17:00

Particularly suited for standard desktops and casual gamers the NesteQ Xzero 700W can deliver power to a range of system components including those mid-range PCI Express graphics cards. In terms of total efficiency, the Xzero was left far behind the other mid-range power supplies such as the Cool Master Silent Pro Gold 800w and the Thermaltake Toughpower XT 775W. However, it performed ...

Review: Adobe Premiere Elements 9 | Posted on: 28/09/2010 @ 15:48

Premiere Elements has long been offered as a bundle option for PC users alongside Photoshop Elements, but it's only now that Adobe has created a Mac version. It's a low-cost video-editing tool aimed at the same users as iMovie, but goes much further, to provide a taste of professional video editing tools at an amateur-friendly price. It's sold on its own, or comes as part of a bundle with ...

Review: Ferguson F101HDSat | Posted on: 28/09/2010 @ 15:24

The Ferguson F101HDSat Freesat HD zapper is pretty much a clone of the Metronic Sat HD 100. Both have the benefit of media playback from USB drives but lack BBC iPlayer – with no signs that it will be added. Like the Sat HD 100, the receiver is heavy and runs rather hot. Power, channel-changing, and volume buttons make up a plain fascia. The rear features an LNB loopthrough, an HDMI out, TV and ...

Mesa 7.9 Makes It To The Release Candidate Stage | Posted on: 28/09/2010 @ 15:00

Mesa 7.9, one of the biggest updates to this open-source graphics driver stack in quite a while, is almost here. Ian Romanick has made available a release candidate for Mesa 7.9 and is saying the final release will be here one week from now (4 October) barring any major issues cropping up...

A New ATI X.Org Driver Has Been Released | Posted on: 28/09/2010 @ 15:00

While most of the exciting action for open-source graphics now occurs within the Linux kernel for the DRM and KMS and there is all the work being poured into the 3D side via classic Mesa and Gallium3D drivers, the DDX drivers continue to play a role for 2D acceleration and other X.Org features. AMD's Alex Deucher today has announced the first xf86-video-ati driver update in quite a while and that ...

Antec LanBoy Air Blue Mid Tower Chassis | Posted on: 28/09/2010 @ 12:12

Antec redefines what makes a case "cool"! - Today it releases to the world the LanBoy Air in blue.

Apple 27-inch LED Cinema Display Review | Posted on: 28/09/2010 @ 10:48

I've wanted a higher density, more compact alternative to the 30-inch 2560 x 1600 panels that I've seen for the past 6 years. Apple was the first to intrigue me with the 27-inch iMac, however I didn't need another computer, I just wanted a monitor. Earlier this year we reviewed Dell's U2711, a 27-inch CCFL backlit LCD display with a 2560 x 1440 resolution and loved it.  Recently Apple ...

Acer Launches Fall Desktops | Posted on: 28/09/2010 @ 10:36

Acer is revving up their fall lineup, with the launch of several new desktop computers aimed at three very distinct markets. At the affordable end is the Acer AspireRevo AR3700 nettop computer featuring an Intel Atom D525 dual-core processor and NVIDIA’s ION graphics to provide it with genuine HD media performance. New to the midrange is a pair of all-in-one computers. The Acer Aspire AZ3100 ...

NVIDIA 3D-Vision Multimedia Resource Guide | Posted on: 28/09/2010 @ 9:30

While the path towards widespread 3D acceptance has been long and difficult, we've arrived at a market rich with 3D innovation. Cinema 3D movies are showing in theaters across America, major sporting events are broadcast in 3D, and now 3D-HDTVs are a sought-after item. Many would credit NVIDIA's 3D-Vision technology for being the catalyst that launched a new era of visual entertainment, and in ...

PNY GeForce GTS 450 1GB | Posted on: 28/09/2010 @ 8:30

The PNY GeForce GTS 450 1GB is essentially a reference card that runs cool and quiet, and has some serious overclocking headroom under the hood. For gamers on a budget, that's a very compelling combination. And for gamers with high-end SLI systems, it's a slam dunk card for dedicated PhysX.

RIM’s PlayBook Tablet Announced | Posted on: 28/09/2010 @ 8:24

RIM’s answer to the Apple iPad has been rumored for at least a few months, but the company made its new device official today. The 7″ tablet is called the PlayBook and runs the BlackBerry Tablet OS which is based on QNX Neutrino microkernel architecture. RIM co-CEO Mike Lazaridis describes the device as “the first professional tablet”. The PlayBook features [...]

RIM Unveils Its New Tablet- PlayBook | Posted on: 28/09/2010 @ 6:12

Research in Motion’s annual BlackBerry Developer Conference is underway and the scoop of the day is RIM’s new tabletannouncement. After much speculation, the tablet details are finally out. Lo and Behold, Welcome the new tablet, PlayBook. Uhh. Ok, we will … [visit site to read more] RIM Unveils Its New Tablet- PlayBook is a post [...]RIM Unveils Its New Tablet- PlayBook is a post from: UK ...

Samsung M340 (Mantra) Cell Phone Review | Posted on: 28/09/2010 @ 5:36

Our review of the Samsung M340 (Mantra) cell phone, with pre-paid service provided by Common Cents.

Eton Soulra Solar-Powered iPod Speaker Dock Review | Posted on: 28/09/2010 @ 3:36

The Eton Soulra is a solar-powered iPod dock that is rugged enough to take with you while camping, hiking, swimming at the pool or just about any other outdoor excursion. Is it worth the $200 price tag? Read on for our take.

Bulldozer bringing new chipsets in 2011 | Posted on: 28/09/2010 @ 3:24

Bulldozer will require some new chipsets to bring all of its new features to the surface and best possible performance. New information reveals no less than three new northbridges, and two southbridges of the AMD 9 series, in 2011.

Acer Aspire AS8943G gets 2GB Mobility Radeon HD 5850 | Posted on: 28/09/2010 @ 2:24

Acer has updated a number of notebooks in its assortment and one of the biggest is Aspire Aspire AS8943G. The computer comes with a large LED-backlit 18.4" display and to keep all 1920x1080 pixels happy Acer has installed a Mobility Radeon HD 5850 with 2GB dedicated memory.

AMD Radeon HD 6700 specifications in the wild | Posted on: 28/09/2010 @ 1:48

Radeon HD 6700 will be the first series based on AMD's second generation DirectX 11 GPUs, dubbed Northern Islands. After lots of leaks we now have the complete specifications for the Radeon HD 6700 series and it shows promise with both Radeon HD 6770 and HD 6750.

CM Storm Inferno Mouse Review | Posted on: 28/09/2010 @ 1:00

Cooler Master has released the perfect mouse model for customization aficionados, the CM Storm Inferno. Let's see what is possible to do with this new gadget.

ZEROtherm ZT-10D Premium CPU Cooler | Posted on: 28/09/2010 @ 0:36

While ZEROtherm is better known for the "butterfly" cooler, they bring a different attitude to the table with their latest series of CPU coolers.

21.5" Compaq Q2159 1080p Widescreen LCD Monitor @ Bona Fide Reviews | Posted on: 28/09/2010 @ 0:12

http://www.bonafidereviews.com/review-of-21-5-compaq-q2159-1080p-widescreen-lcd-monitor/ (http://www.bonafidereviews.com/review-of-21-5-compaq-q2159-1080p-widescreen-lcd-monitor/)Quote: "It’s Monday and I figured why not start the week off with a review. Today for review Geeks.com has sent me over a 21.5” LCD monitor from Compaq, specifically it’s the model Q2159 and it can do 1080P and it ...

Acer Aspire Z5700 | Posted on: 28/09/2010 @ 0:00

Touch screen all-in-one computers are all the craze right now, and the Acer Aspire Z5700 hopes that continue that craze by offering a massive 23-inch screen, 4GB of RAM, a 1TB hard drive, and a powerful Intel Core i5 CPU running at 3.2GHz. It has many of input/output ports and even some nifty multimedia features for home-use.

Star Wars iPhone 4 Decals – become an iGeek! | Posted on: 27/09/2010 @ 23:36

I have to get this joke out of my system. How do you make you iPhone 4 even better? Transform it with an R2Decal! *cough* Sorry. But you can make your iPhone 4 geek chic with decals of Hans Solo in Carbonite and R2D2.Star Wars iPhone 4 Decals – become an iGeek! is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech News, Reviews and Shopping Site - Gaj-It.com

Start The Party - PlayStation Move | Posted on: 27/09/2010 @ 22:12

The first of the casual party games to compliment Sony's new motion-sensing controller arrives on PS3.

WD Scorpio Black 500GB Notebook Hard Drive Review | Posted on: 27/09/2010 @ 22:00

Designed with enthusiast notebook computers in mind, the WD5000BEKT Scorpio Black high performance hard drive delivers the capacity and speed needed to supercharge a notebook PC without compromising battery life or quiet acoustics. We put it to the test and compare it to the Seagate Momentus 7200.4 and XT 500GB notebook hard drives in a number of benchmarks to see how they perform!

MSI N460GTX HAWK Video Card Review | Posted on: 27/09/2010 @ 21:47

The slew of NVIDIA GTX 460 video cards that hit the market in the last month was impressive. Everybody wanted as much of the pie as they could get, which was not surprising given the level of performance that the GTX460 offers for the cost. On almost every level, the GTX 460 was a game-changer for Fermi. Some vendors weren't satisfied with putting a label on the reference design, and MSI is one ...

UK Carrier Three Launches Barebones Facebook Site | Posted on: 27/09/2010 @ 21:36

UK Telecom carrier has announced its launch of 0.facebook.com, which is the latest mobile version of the popular networking site.However, unlike its official app, you do not have to drop a dime on data access charges for using this site. However, looks like, you get what you … [visit site to read more] UK Carrier [...]UK Carrier Three Launches Barebones Facebook Site is a post from: UK Gadget ...

Mushkin Blackline PC3-12800 | Posted on: 27/09/2010 @ 21:20

There are many companies in the hardware world that focus on the gaming market. They cover their products in lightning, fire or grungey images in an attempt to appeal to the quick flash, short attention span, high energy gamers. However, this isn't the only option for these firms, another avenue often ventured down is the enthusiast route. Mushkin tend to aim their products at this audience, and ...

ViewSonic VX2739wm: Maximum HD @ InsideHW | Posted on: 27/09/2010 @ 19:42

We’ve mentioned several times that ViewSonic simply refuses to enter the cosmetic race long dominated by Korean manufacturers, namely Samsung and LG. VX2739 has brought certain design novelties nevertheless, albeit almost unnoticeable compared to the aforementioned manufacturers’ latest. We have to salute dumping the ancient OSD menu, although the navigation system, which is hardly our ...

OCZ DDR3 PC3-10666 8GB Gold Edition Ram @ TestFreaks | Posted on: 27/09/2010 @ 19:00

http://www.testfreaks.com/blog/review/review-of-ocz-ddr3-pc3-10666-8gb-gold-edition/ (http://www.testfreaks.com/blog/review/review-of-ocz-ddr3-pc3-10666-8gb-gold-edition/)Quote: "Today for review I’ve got an 8gb kit of OCZ Gold ddr3 ram and this memory runs at 1333Mhz, it’s made for the Corei5/i7 system which means it runs at a lower voltage. It’s specifically made for P55, H55 and H57 ...

PlayStation Move | Posted on: 27/09/2010 @ 19:00

Sony's motion-sensing peripheral has arrived! Should Nintendo be shaking in its boots?

QNAP TS-859U-RP 8-Drive Rackmount NAS | Posted on: 27/09/2010 @ 18:36

QNAP's new enterprise rackmount NAS has the power to keep your business at full flow, yet is simple and quiet enough to stay in your home office.

European Union to Drop Antitrust Investigation on Apple. The US Still Pursues the Matter | Posted on: 27/09/2010 @ 18:24

Although it all kicked off quite a while ago, the European Union were conducting an antitrust investigation into Apple after they stopped people from using third party tools to create applications for their iOS devices. When the App Store review guidelines were changed just … [visit site to read more] European Union to Drop Antitrust [...]European Union to Drop Antitrust Investigation on Apple. ...

Computer virus infects Iran nuclear officials’ PCs | Posted on: 27/09/2010 @ 18:12

Well if ever there’s a good reason to buy Norton it’s that you’ve got a nuclear reactor. But apparntly Iran didn’t renew the subscription because a virus was apparently targeted its nuclear installations as well as the personal computers belonging to top officials in the … [visit site to read more] Computer virus infects Iran nuclear officials’ [...]Computer virus infects Iran ...

Review: Canon PIXMA MG6150 | Posted on: 27/09/2010 @ 18:00

Canon's recent PIXMA multifunction printers have impressed, and the PIXMA MG6150 is no exception. Combining a fantastic feature set with a consistently superb print engine, it's arguably the best home inkjet in its price range. Connecting through Wi-Fi, USB or Ethernet (optional Bluetooth available), the MG6150 has two 150-sheet paper trays, a 7.5cm LCD, PictBridge, Duplex and a card reader. You ...

Nintendo 3DS Given Another Potential Release Date of November 11 | Posted on: 27/09/2010 @ 18:00

A little while back, we told you the story of the Nintendo 3DS accessory designer who may have unintentionally revealed a release date for the Nintendo 3DS. After posting a … [visit site to read more] Nintendo 3DS Given Another Potential Release Date of November 11 is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech News, [...]Nintendo 3DS Given Another Potential Release Date of November 11 is a post from: UK ...

Review: Apple Mac mini server 2.66GHz | Posted on: 27/09/2010 @ 17:48

The new Mac mini with Snow Leopard Server has surely been taking tips from Doctor Who's TARDIS – despite being cut from a single block of aluminium, it must somehow be bigger on the inside – how else could one shoehorn that amount of hardware into such a small form-factor? Like its predecessors, it comes without monitor, keyboard, or indeed mouse. (While it can be set up remotely, it's a good ...

Xbox 360 Sky Player to Recieve Kinect Support | Posted on: 27/09/2010 @ 17:48

The Sky Player on Xbox 360 is due to receive Kinect motion sensor support on November 10th. This finally means the joy of flailing your arms will get a response from your TV to change channels or go through other … [visit site to read more] Xbox 360 Sky Player to Recieve Kinect Support is [...]Xbox 360 Sky Player to Recieve Kinect Support is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech News, Reviews and ...

Halo Reach knocked of topspot by F1 2010 | Posted on: 27/09/2010 @ 17:48

What’s top of the UK gaming chart right now: Halo Reach right? (You know,the last game in one of the most talked about game franchises of all time.) No of course it’s not. After only a week on the topspot Halo Reach … [visit site to read more] Halo Reach knocked of topspot by F1 [...]Halo Reach knocked of topspot by F1 2010 is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech News, Reviews and Shopping Site ...

Scosche flipSYNC USBMM Charge and Sync Cable | Posted on: 27/09/2010 @ 17:36

The Scosche flipSYNC USBMM charge and sync cable is a clever, but simple little device that could prove to be very useful considering how many devices feature USB connections these days. Since this compact device is designed to be portable and carried on a key chain, the flipSYNC will always be with you when a normal cable might not be available.

T-mobile to add Wi-Fi calling to Android handsets | Posted on: 27/09/2010 @ 17:24

It seems T-mobile are on the verge of preinstalling a “Wi-Fi Calling” app on a range of latest Android smartphones. The prelimanary rumours were that the LG Optimus One was set to ship with wi-fi calling capabilty but now it seems however, that the Optimus is simply the mere tip of the iceburg and a [...]T-mobile to add Wi-Fi calling to Android handsets is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech ...

EA See Sony’s Playstation 3 Potential to Beat Microsoft’s Xbox 360 | Posted on: 27/09/2010 @ 17:12

With games console sales as they are right now, you would think that Microsoft’s  Xbox 360 is going to be staying ahead of the game against Sony’s Playstation 3 in the UK. However, EA’s European senior VP Jens Uwe Intat seems to think otherwise, seeing the potential of the powerful Blu-ray console for catching up [...]EA See Sony’s Playstation 3 Potential to Beat Microsoft’s Xbox 360 ...

Lian Li PC-Q11 Mini-ITX | Posted on: 27/09/2010 @ 17:00

Galaxy GeForce GTX 480 Super OC 1536MB Overclocked | Posted on: 27/09/2010 @ 13:36

We see if we can make the GTX 480 Super OC from Galaxy the Super Duper OC by overclocking it further.

Cooler Master HAF 912 Plus Review | Posted on: 27/09/2010 @ 12:48

Will the latest addition to the extensive HAF range stay frosty or crash and burn?

Windows Phone 7 May Get Launched on October 21 | Posted on: 27/09/2010 @ 12:36

The launch date for Windows Phone 7 is still shrouded in mystery. Earlier rumors had suggested that Microsoft is looking to launch Windows Phone 7 on October 11 in an NYC event. However, it looks like that the date has now been pushed back to November … [visit site to read more] Windows Phone 7 [...]Windows Phone 7 May Get Launched on October 21 is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech News, Reviews ...

Intel Mesa 7.9 Benchmarks | Posted on: 27/09/2010 @ 12:24

With Mesa 7.9 just around the corner and it sporting a new GLSL compiler, support for new OpenGL extensions, and months worth of other changes to core Mesa and its drivers, we decided to run some benchmarks of the latest Intel Arrandale graphics processor with the past few Mesa releases to see how the performance compares. We also have ATI and Nouveau Mesa benchmarks on the way.

Cooler Master HAF 912 ATX Mid Tower | Posted on: 27/09/2010 @ 11:00

The Cooler Master Mid Tower HAF 912 case looks to follow in the path blazed by it's armor clad bigger brethren. The amazing popularity of the HAF series is unquestionable, the only thing left to wonder is, can the 912 live up to the expectations? Let's find out...

ASUS P6X58D-E motherboard review | Posted on: 27/09/2010 @ 11:00

ASUS revives the X58 platform with a premium motherboard with a mid-range price.

muvee Reveal 8 @ TestFreaks | Posted on: 27/09/2010 @ 10:36

http://www.testfreaks.com/blog/review/review-of-muvee-reveal-8/ (http://www.testfreaks.com/blog/review/review-of-muvee-reveal-8/)Quote: "Look around the internet and you’ll see tons of videos created by users, in fact I’m sure you know there are sites out there dedicated to just videos. Most of those videos are created by average people and not professional producers, but some of them look to ...

New Acer Aspire TimelineX Laptops | Posted on: 27/09/2010 @ 10:24

Acer is launching a series of new notebooks in their Aspire TimelineX range boasting mobile form factors, Intel Arrandale processors, and up to 8 hours of battery life. These new models come in a variety of sizes, starting with an ultra low voltage 11.6" model. 13.3", 14" and 15.6" models with full voltage processors are also available. All models feature Acer's CineCrystal 16:9 LED-backlit ...

Speck Products Giveaway @ TestFreaks | Posted on: 27/09/2010 @ 0:36

http://www.testfreaks.com/blog/contest/speck-products-giveaway/ (http://www.testfreaks.com/blog/contest/speck-products-giveaway/)Quote: "I’ve got 13 Speck products to give away to some lucky people. I’ve got cases for iPod, iPhones, BlackBerries and a Macbook along with a few screen protectors as well for a few of them. "

Galaxy confuses with mini-PCIe port on GTX 460 | Posted on: 27/09/2010 @ 0:00

Graphics card maker Galaxy is working on a new model of GeForce GTX 460 that will be different. The card is as large as a GeForce GTX 485 and beside 2GB graphics memory Galaxy has used the extra space to throw in a mini-PCIe port and a mini-USB output.

Marvell ARMADA 628 takes 1080p 3D to smartphones | Posted on: 26/09/2010 @ 23:36

ARMADA 628 looks to become one of the most powerful mobile processor circuits this year. Marvell has released the official specifications for the triple-core ARM processor that will operate at 1.5 GHz and support playback of 1080p video in 3D and SuperSpeed USB 3.0.

AMD Orochi gets 16MB cache and 8 cores | Posted on: 26/09/2010 @ 23:36

According to fresh information AMD will increase the amount of cache from the current generation of hexa-core processors. The top model of AMD's Orochi family will get 8 cores and a total of 16MB cache, 77% more than current circuit even though the number of cores is only up by 33%.

Kingston DataTraveler Ultimate 3.0 64gb USB 3.0 Flash Drive Review | Posted on: 26/09/2010 @ 23:24

At the recent Pepcom show I met with the Kingston people who were kind enough to provide us with a review sample of their new USB 3.0 flash drive - the DataTraveler Ultimate 3.0. This is their first USB 3.0 flash drive and its fast as well as chunky. According to David Leong the reason for this girth is due to the drive housing two separate controllers - one for the USB 2.0 interface and the ...

AMD Fusion E350 and E240 getting ready for launch | Posted on: 26/09/2010 @ 23:00

AMD will present its first Fusion processors by the end of the year. With both CPU and GPU on the same silicon and a new processor architecture the hopes are up high and new details reveal that the first two Zacate circuits will be AMD Fusion E350 and Fusion E240.

Intel updates Core i3 and Core i5 with new stepping | Posted on: 26/09/2010 @ 23:00

Intel is preparing to launch new versions of Clarkdale-based processors in the Core i3 and Core i5 series. The processors that today use the so called C2 stepping will be updated to the new K0 stepping starting October 16th, which is already available with some models.

StarCraft II gets NVIDIA 3D Vision | Posted on: 26/09/2010 @ 23:00

StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty was updated recently to bring some news and improvements to the game. Patch 1.1.0 enables users to play StarCraft II in 3D, through the newfound support for NVIDIA 3D Vision which is at least a nice PR feat for NVIDIA.

Running The X.Org Server Without Root Privileges | Posted on: 26/09/2010 @ 12:12

Besides talking about the X.Org Server development process and the X.Org Server 1.10 plans, Keith Packard also talked about not running the X.Org Server as root (also sometimes referred to as a "root-less X Server") during XDS Toulouse...

Windows Phone 7 Will Not Support Tethering | Posted on: 26/09/2010 @ 7:00

Windows Phone 7 is shaping up to be more memorable for the features that it lacks rather than what new functionality that it brings to the table. The latest feature to be dropped fromWindows Phone 7′s spec sheet is tethering. Some sites were reporting earlier in the week that the mobile operating system would support tethering due to comments made by [...]

Lightspark's Advanced Graphics Engine Progresses | Posted on: 26/09/2010 @ 2:36

For those interested in the state of the "advanced graphics engine" for Lightspark, the newest and promising open-source project to implement support for Adobe's Flash/SWF specification, there's an update. This graphics engine is progressing, according to Alessandro Pignotti, the lead developer of Lightspark...

Keith & Peter Talking About X.Org Development | Posted on: 26/09/2010 @ 1:12

The 2010 X.Org Developers' Summit in Toulouse has been over for a week, but the disappointing weather in Munich today Oktoberfest finally made it sound more enticing to take care of the remaining XDS 2010 coverage rather than drinking Augustiner in a wet pair of lederhosens. With that said, below are the video recordings of when Keith Packard and Peter Hutterer were talking about the X.Org Server ...

For Those Interested In Direct3D Over Gallium3D | Posted on: 26/09/2010 @ 1:00

There still is great interest and discussion among many users interested in Direct3D 10 and 11 being natively implemented on Linux using a new state tracker that was published this week for the Gallium3D driver architecture. It seems some Wine developers are still in opposition to this effort even though their Direct3D 10 implementation within Wine is still very limited in terms of translating ...

Cirago CST6000 250gb USB 3.0 Hard Drive @ TestFreaks | Posted on: 25/09/2010 @ 23:24

http://www.testfreaks.com/blog/review/review-of-cirago-cst6000-250gb-usb-3-0-hard-drive/ (http://www.testfreaks.com/blog/review/review-of-cirago-cst6000-250gb-usb-3-0-hard-drive/)Quote: "Cirago has decided to further join the USB 3.0 revolution with the introduction of their new CST6000 portable hard drive. It’s a 250gb 2.5” drive that runs on the USB 3.0 interface so it should achieve some ...

Corepad released new models of replacement mouse feet (Skatez) | Posted on: 25/09/2010 @ 20:36

Give your mouse a new life: Replace your existing (worn, damaged or lost) mouse feet with the Corepad SkatezThe Netherlands - September 25, 2010 - Corepad, the manufacturer and distributor of PC gaming accessories, released today 11 new models of their popular Skatez. Corepad Skatez are pre-cut 100% PTFE (Teflon) mouse feet to replace worn, lost or damaged mouse feet. In total Corepad now has 39 ...

Running An Encrypted LVM In Ubuntu 10.10 | Posted on: 25/09/2010 @ 14:48

Back with Ubuntu 7.10 an option was added to Ubuntu's alternate CD installer to easily setup an encrypted LVM during the Ubuntu installation process. This would better protect your personal data in the case your laptop or mobile device was ever stolen or misplaced as the Ubuntu Linux installation cannot boot if the encrypted LVM cannot be mounted with the encryption pass-phrase. Of course, ...

The Children (2008) Blu-ray Movie Review | Posted on: 25/09/2010 @ 14:48

"Daddy's very angry!"

2010 Linux Graphics Survey Reminder | Posted on: 25/09/2010 @ 14:12

As a reminder to those interested in participating in our annual Linux Graphics Survey, there's now less than a week before this survey officially is over at month's end. This survey is meant to provides some quantitative data about what the Linux community is most interested in when it comes to graphics driver features and the hardware and drivers currently being most utilized, etc...

iPhone 3G with Game Center: Hackers Make It Happen | Posted on: 25/09/2010 @ 13:24

Apple extended its iOS 4.1 to iPhone 3G, but with support for Game Center. However, creative hackers have come to the rescue again. Apparently, it is possible to run Game Center on 3G with iOS4.1. However, the hack will only provide you with access to basic … [visit site to read more] iPhone 3G with [...]iPhone 3G with Game Center: Hackers Make It Happen is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech News, ...

GeForce GTS 450 Video Card Review | Posted on: 25/09/2010 @ 6:24

Let's see the performance of the first DirectX 11 mid-range graphics chip released by NVIDIA, the GeForce GTS 450.

News for 9-24-10 | Posted on: 25/09/2010 @ 0:12

Time for the news!!

Kodak EasyShare M580 | Posted on: 25/09/2010 @ 0:00

The Kodak EasyShare M580 is a point-and-shoot digital camera that offers 14-megapixels, automated settings, and lots of features to help novice photographers take the best pictures possible. However, with all that automation, more advanced photographers may dislike the inability to be in control.

Scythe Ninja 3 SCNJ-3000 CPU Cooler | Posted on: 25/09/2010 @ 0:00

Placing in the top three with one fan, and as the new cooling leader with two fan - Have a look at the new champion of air cooling; the Ninja 3 from Scythe!

Who Says Bigger Isn't Better? Clevo X7200 with 480M SLI Available from AVADirect | Posted on: 24/09/2010 @ 23:24

When we looked at NVIDIA's 480M with its 100W TDP, we were curious how long it would take for notebook manufacturers to deal with the power requirements that two such GPUs would place on a laptop. Three months later and Clevo has now revamped their flagship desktop replacement to support 480M SLI with desktop Core i7 processors—including support for hex-core options up to the i7-980X! Make no ...

Apple TV Shipment Vows: Shipment Charges Refunded | Posted on: 24/09/2010 @ 22:36

Reportedly, Apple has been sending emails to some of its customers, who had ordered expedited shipping for Apple TV, informing them their shipping charges have been waived as their will be delays in the shipment. Although, it is not clear whether the shipping of … [visit site to read more] Apple TV Shipment Vows: Shipment [...]Apple TV Shipment Vows: Shipment Charges Refunded is a post from: UK ...

MacBook Air with 11.6 Inch Screen: Rumors Resurface | Posted on: 24/09/2010 @ 21:48

MacBook Air, touted as the world’s thinnest laptop, has been around for three years now. It is time for revamping the model, or at least for starting therumors about the newer model. The notebook has got only … [visit site to read more] MacBook Air with 11.6 Inch Screen: Rumors Resurface is a post from: [...]MacBook Air with 11.6 Inch Screen: Rumors Resurface is a post from: UK Gadget and ...

NZXT Phantom Steel Full Tower Case Review | Posted on: 24/09/2010 @ 21:12

In past reviews we have examined several NZXT cases and have been impressed with their designs. Today we will look at their latest creation - the NZXT Phantom. This behemoth is a full tower enthusiast case which takes the best features of prior cases to hopefully build the ultimate PC housing. This heavyweight is composed of steel and plastic. Designed with the PC enthusiast in mind it ...

CM Inferno vs. QPAD Q5 | Posted on: 24/09/2010 @ 20:48

Two mice that are aimed towards gamers but still for different kinds of games. See which one if the best for your use!

ECS GeForce GTX 460 1GB Black Video Card Review | Posted on: 24/09/2010 @ 20:24

The ECS Black GeForce GTX 460 graphics card comes with 336 CUDA cores that are factory overclocked to 765MHz on the core clock, which is way up from the 675MHz used on the NVIDIA reference design. ECS didn't stop there though as they added a dual fan Arctic Cooling GPU cooling solution to make sure they card operates quietly and to ensure a long service life. If you are looking at the NVIDIA ...

YouTube Instant Creator Bags a Job at YouTube | Posted on: 24/09/2010 @ 18:48

The Standford University student who created YouTube instant, Feross Aboukhadijeh (left in the image below), has managed to grab a full time position with the massive video sharing site. Shortly after YouTube instant’s release Youtube’s CEO Chad Hurley sent the student a tweet offering a job which Feross has now accepted.YouTube Instant Creator Bags a Job at YouTube is a post from: UK Gadget ...

Chrome Web Store Coming Soon? Google Starts to Move | Posted on: 24/09/2010 @ 18:36

It’s being speculated that the Google Chrome Web Store will be going live soon. This is due to Google having been reported to have started to ask US developers to link their apps up to Google Checkout merchant accounts. This would be so Google can preview the apps before they are … [visit site to [...]Chrome Web Store Coming Soon? Google Starts to Move is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech News, ...

Nokia N8 Due to be Released on Vodafone and O2 in Third Week of October | Posted on: 24/09/2010 @ 18:12

The Nokia N8 silver and the Nokia N8 black should be available from the third week of October. This information is thanks to Mobiles.co.uk who have put the option of pre-ordering the phone on their site. The Nokia N8 is going … [visit site to read more] Nokia N8 Due to be Released on Vodafone [...]Nokia N8 Due to be Released on Vodafone and O2 in Third Week of October is a post from: UK Gadget ...

TK-421: The iPhone QWERTY Keyboard Case | Posted on: 24/09/2010 @ 18:00

Are you an iPhone user that feels that using a Touchscreen all the time is too much, are you just wish you had a physical keyboard like those Blackberry users? Well, those clever fellows at ThinkGeek have created an iPhone case with a flip-out keyboard.TK-421: The iPhone QWERTY Keyboard Case is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech News, Reviews and Shopping Site - Gaj-It.com

Seagate FreeAgent Theater+ HD Media Player Unboxing Video | Posted on: 24/09/2010 @ 16:48

Today we are unboxing the Today we are unboxing the Seagate FreeAgent Theater+ HD Media Player. This media player comes in a brown and red box showing you what the product would look like including details of the files supported. It also informs you that it works similar to a NAS box and lists the [...]

Review: Trust Widescreen HD Webcam | Posted on: 24/09/2010 @ 16:24

Trust's catchily-titled Widescreen HD Webcam is certainly one the cheapest around. But does it follow that it's also the weakest? Well, to be honest I was expecting that to be the case, but the truth is that this is an incredibly capable little camera. It's about half the size of the FaceVsion camera and is even smaller than the relatively diminutive Logitech C510 too. But it's fairly mighty to ...

Quick Review: Arctic Sound P531 USB Headset | Posted on: 24/09/2010 @ 16:24

Surround sound via the ease of USB sounds great in theory, but will it actually work?

Review: Sitecom WL-309 Gaming Router 2 | Posted on: 24/09/2010 @ 15:12

Of all the routers that are built around Ubicom's excellent StreamEngine processor for prioritising network traffic, Sitecom's WL-308 Gaming Router was arguably the best for home use.How could Sitecom improve on its design? By adding a second transmitter for dual-band operation of course. Install the WL-309 Gaming Router 2 and you'll find two wireless networks cover your house, one in the normal ...

Review: Corsair Force F40 CSSD-F40GB2 | Posted on: 24/09/2010 @ 15:12

When it comes to solid state drives, it's all about the controller chipset. Granted, the quality of the flash memory used is important, too, but it's the controller chip that makes the biggest difference to both out-of-the box performance and longevity.For SSD buyers on a budget, that's a problem. Smaller, more affordable SSDs tend to have cheapo controllers. That's probably a false economy given ...

Review: Crucial realSSD C300 64GB | Posted on: 24/09/2010 @ 15:12

Solid state drives are definitely coming of age. Not only are they increasingly the norm for mid-range laptops and pre-built gaming systems, but we've seen huge leaps in performance lately. From Kingston's SSD Now V+ series to the SandForce-powered Agility 2 and Vertex 2 from OCZ, things are looking good for SSDs.Crucial's latest realSSD C300 drive is available in three sizes, 64GB, 128GB and ...

Review: Logitech HD Webcam C510 | Posted on: 24/09/2010 @ 15:12

Should you baulk at the cost of the FaceVsion TouchCam N1 then you will no doubt be happier to see that Logitech isn't asking anywhere near the £90-odd price tag slapped on that solid little number. TheHD Webcam C510 comes in at a more pleasing £40, but doesn't have any of the Fischer Price stylings of the cheaper cams like Genius' offerings. This is a sleek, black camera, that's more on the ...

Review: MSI Big Bang XPower | Posted on: 24/09/2010 @ 15:12

When Intel unleashed the six-cored Core i7-980 Extreme a while back, a few motherboard manufacturers took the opportunity to go away and refresh some of their X58-based motherboards, adding in the latest technologies, such as SATA 6Gbps and USB 3.0 in the process. MSI did that and a whole lot more, and launched the mighty MSI Big Bang XPower, a board with a spec sheet that lives up to the billing ...

Review: Formosa21 Aim Audio SC8000 | Posted on: 24/09/2010 @ 14:01

It's not often a new company comes along to compete in the component business, and one that enters the increasingly niche world of sound cards is even rarer. But that's exactly what Formosa21 is doing with its aim Audio SC8000. It may seem an odd place to be trying to cut a name for yourself, but Formosa21 has a 17-year history in the OEM audio business, and the component list sounds impressive ...

Review: Asus Xonar DG | Posted on: 24/09/2010 @ 14:01

Asus has established itself as a player in the high rollers' hi-fi lounge with Xonar soundcards like the Xense, D2 and mighty Essence ST. Although still relatively new to the audio game, it can look old timers like Creative and Auzentech in the face without shame.Asus' latest card, the Xonar DG, features some of the same components as appear on its more expensive boards, just not in such great ...

Maxis iPhone 4 Launch | Posted on: 24/09/2010 @ 13:36

Maxis Berhad (“Maxis”) will be launched the much-anticipated, revolutionary iPhone 4 in Malaysia on 24 September 2010……… TODAY! Or to be exact, at the stroke of midnight! In conjunction with the launch, they also featured a truly interactive programmes that brought the very best of the iPhone 4 experience for customers. The event took place [...]

AMD Releases Six New Processors | Posted on: 24/09/2010 @ 13:25

AMD certainly isn't sleeping on their laurels while enthusiasts eagerly await Bulldozer's arrival. Today they are releasing several new processors that span from their Athlon II line all the way up to a brand new Thuban. AMD Releases Six New Processors is a post from: Overclockers - The Performance Computing Community Related posts:AMD Phenom II X6 Processors Review Roundup Newegg Releases ...

Logitech Wireless Mouse M305 | Posted on: 24/09/2010 @ 13:25

A mouse as simple as it may sound is a key component to any work station. If you don't play games you'll want something that suits your style and budget. The 5000dpi and forty programmable buttons is not something you need. The Logitech Wireless Mouse M305 will be more up your alley.

Gigabyte GA-880GMA-UD2H Review | Posted on: 24/09/2010 @ 13:00

A dinky £80 board with SATA 6Gbps and USB 3 - is it budget perfection or bargain rejection?

Hitachi LifeStudio Mobile Plus External Drive Review | Posted on: 24/09/2010 @ 10:09

Hard drive capacities are expanding so fast it is easy to think, "Who actually uses a whole terabyte!?" But as storage space increases, so does the demand for fatter content. Managing even a gigabyte of files can be a cumbersome task, just imagine what it will be like to corral 1000 times that many files. "Where did that file just get saved?" To address this growing problem Hitachi Global Storage ...

A-DATA Nobility N005 64GB USB 3.0 Flash Drive | Posted on: 24/09/2010 @ 9:24

USB 3.0 brings external storage in line with the speeds of internal storage. Can the A-DATA N005 make your life better, or just cause you heart ache?

ASRock 890FX Deluxe4 | Posted on: 24/09/2010 @ 9:16

The ASRcok 890FX Deluxe4 is more of a "premium" product that still looks to offer great value. Bringing a few new features to the table over its predecessor, the Deluxe4 looks impressive we have to admit. Let's take a closer look at this motherboard and see if ASRock can continue its success in offering strong products at modest prices.

Logitech Wireless Mouse M305 | Posted on: 24/09/2010 @ 8:24

A mouse as simple as it may sound is a key component to any work station. If you don't play games you'll want something that suits your style and budget. The 5000dpi and forty programmable buttons is not something you need. The Logitech Wireless Mouse M305 will be more up your alley.

No New Xbox For You: Says Microsoft UK Boss | Posted on: 24/09/2010 @ 7:00

Original Xbox 360 is nearing its 5th anniversary, which makes it a senior citizen in the gaming world. However, if you areexpecting to lay your hands on new Xbox hardware any time soon, then you are in for big disappointment. Stephen McGill, the Director of Xbox UK, … [visit site to read more] No New Xbox [...]No New Xbox For You: Says Microsoft UK Boss is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech News, ...

Cooler Master V6GT | Posted on: 24/09/2010 @ 5:12

Falling next in line in the footsteps of its predecessors such as the V8 and V10 coolers, the V6GT aims high to be the cooler everyone wants. With unique features such as "tilted asymmetrical fin design", "DynaLoop bearing technology" and unique "Double-V" heat-pipe setup will the V6GT live up to its expectations?

Asus RT-N13U Wireless-N Internet Router Review @ Tweaknews | Posted on: 24/09/2010 @ 3:31

Wireless connections are reliable and the range turned out to be better than I expected, and the interface has a fantastic layout with lots of features for the price.

AMD Phenom II X6 1075T and Phenom II X4 970 Black Edition CPUs | Posted on: 24/09/2010 @ 2:36

AMD releases more chips to pressurise Intel's Core i7 CPUs.

ASRock 890FX Deluxe4 Motherboard | Posted on: 24/09/2010 @ 1:12

The new ASRock 890FX Deluxe4 is a socket AM3 motherboard that comes with eight SATA-600 ports, four USB 3.0 ports, three PCI Express x16 slots, and more. Let's check it out.

Kingston SSDNow V+ 180 working in small spaces | Posted on: 24/09/2010 @ 0:48

Memory maker Kingston has expanded its assortment of SSDs with the new series SSDNow V+ 180. With a minimalistic 1.8" format and good performance Kingston's latest SSD is aimed for ultraportables, including netbooks and ultrathin models.

Quadro 6000 renders Porsche Panamera in realtime | Posted on: 24/09/2010 @ 0:48

NVIDIA has since the launch of Fermi been showing off the many uses there are for graphics circuits. During the GPU Technology Conference it showed some different applications, whereof one was realtime rendering of a Porsche Panamera with realistic light and shadow effects.

NVIDIA reveals Tegra 3 is ready very soon | Posted on: 24/09/2010 @ 0:48

NVIDIA has been surprisingly open during the GPU Technology Conference in San Fransisco earlier this week. The company VP Jen-Hsun Huang decided to reveal more about its plans for the mobile processor circuits of the Tegra family, where the third generation is just around the corner.

Oracle prepares server with 16-core SPARC T3 processor | Posted on: 24/09/2010 @ 0:48

Server maker Oracle has announced its latest SPARC processor, dubbed SPARC T3. It will be the first processor circuit on the market sporting 16 cores. SPARC T3 will offer twice the performance of previous models in the T series and is expected to be used in 4-way servers for a total of 64 cores.

LaCie presents 24" IPS monitor with10-bit panel | Posted on: 24/09/2010 @ 0:12

LaCie is best known for its storage solutions, but it also makes monitors and not just any monitors. LaCie 324i is a 24" LCD that comes with a P-IPS panel with 10-bit color depth covering 102% of the NTSC spectrum and 98% of AdobeRGB.

NVIDIA takes CUDA to x86 | Posted on: 24/09/2010 @ 0:12

NVIDIA has had two exclusive features to pull users to its graphics cards, PhysX for accelerated graphics effects and CUDA for GPGPU applications. During GPU Technology Conference NVIDIA announced that together with PGI it will developed an x86 version of CUDA.

Marvell working on triple-core mobile Armada processors | Posted on: 24/09/2010 @ 0:12

Circuit maker Marvell is said to be working on a new series of ARM-based processor circuits for the mobile industry. Armada 628 will be the first SoC in the series sporting three processor cores, enabling Marvell to optimize power consumption during varying workloads.

NVIDIA Kepler to replace Fermi with 28nm technology | Posted on: 23/09/2010 @ 23:48

NVIDIA continues its venture for GPGPU and has announced that the successor to Fermi will launch in 2011. The GPU is code-named Kepler and will be made with 28nm technology and bring substantially better performance.

Cooler Master NotePal U3 Notebook Cooler | Posted on: 23/09/2010 @ 23:48

Stylish black aluminium and optional fan configurations make up the NotePal U3 from Cooler Master.

Genaudio AstoundSound Audio Expander 3.0 Review | Posted on: 23/09/2010 @ 23:24

AstoundSound Expander 3.0 is a software audio application that runs on your Macintosh or PC. Expander 3.0 runs in the background processing audio from all applications and takes any stereo audio as input and produces a significantly wider stereo image, while preserving center information, in real time. The result is said to be a wider, fuller and richer listening experience that can be easily ...

Scythe Ninja3 CPU Cooler Review | Posted on: 23/09/2010 @ 23:12

Today we tested the Ninja3 CPU cooler from Scythe, which has no less than eight U-shaped heatpipes. Check it out!

Cryo PC Helix | Posted on: 23/09/2010 @ 22:05

While everyone is aware of the big players in the gaming PC market, there are plenty of smaller firms also looking to make a name for themsleves. One such firm that has impressed us in the past is CryoPC, a custom enthusiast rig maker from the UK. Today we're taking a look at their mid-range Helix system which features an i5 CPU, P55 motherboard, a 5870 and Corsair's CPU water cooling kit. Let's ...

Mark Zuckerberg Overtakes Steve Jobs on the Rich List | Posted on: 23/09/2010 @ 20:36

It was revealed not too long ago that Mark Zuckerberg is raking it in, showing to have overtaken Steve Jobs on Forbes’ 400 rich list. It was not too long … [visit site to read more] Mark Zuckerberg Overtakes Steve Jobs on the Rich List is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech News, Reviews [...]Mark Zuckerberg Overtakes Steve Jobs on the Rich List is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech News, Reviews ...

Cyber-Stalking guidelines to be issued by CPS | Posted on: 23/09/2010 @ 20:24

More than a million women and 900,000 men are stalked every year, but that does not include ‘cyber-stalking or online harassment.’ The police and CPS are concerned that there is a wide spread problem of cyber-stalking which the Police define as “unwanted … [visit site to read more] Cyber-Stalking guidelines to be issued by CPS [...]Cyber-Stalking guidelines to be issued by CPS is a post ...

Micrsoft Kinect’s Milo and Kate Demo to be Scrapped? | Posted on: 23/09/2010 @ 20:12

Remember that Milo and Kate demo that many of us were amazed and perhaps slightly freaked out by when the Microsoft Kinect was in it’s Project natal stages? Well it seems that demo is all it is going to be as apparently the production of it becoming a full on Kinect game is being scrapped.Micrsoft Kinect’s Milo and Kate Demo to be Scrapped? is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech News, Reviews and ...

Google respond to Czech Republic street-view ban. | Posted on: 23/09/2010 @ 20:00

Google are feeling the force of the European law once again. First they upset Germany with street view and now the Czech Republic are moaning about privacy issues. The Office for Personal Data Protection complained that Street View captured images beyond those accessible from the … [visit site to read more] Google respond to Czech [...]Google respond to Czech Republic street-view ban. is a post ...

Jailbreak tool Sn0wbreeze iOS 4.1 Jailbreak Released | Posted on: 23/09/2010 @ 19:36

A new piece of software for all your jailbreaking needs has been released for iOS 4.1, this comes in the form of the sn0wbreeze iOS 4.1 jailbreak which can be used on various devices. The list of devices which the software can be used on includes; the iPhone 2G, iPhone 3G, iPhone 3GS, iPod Touch [...]Jailbreak tool Sn0wbreeze iOS 4.1 Jailbreak Released is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech News, ...

Sony Ericsson update to Android 2.1 | Posted on: 23/09/2010 @ 19:36

Android keep making new operating systems available and manufacturers keep messing up the updates. It’s becoming a regular story with it seeming like a new set of angry consumers appearing each week. Sony Ericsson is the latest enemy with its popular x10 range. We’re all … [visit site to read more] Sony Ericsson update to [...]Sony Ericsson update to Android 2.1 is a post from: UK Gadget ...

Apple TV to Appear on Pre-Odered Doorsteps in a Matter of Days | Posted on: 23/09/2010 @ 18:36

If you are one of the many people who have gone ahead in all the excitement and given up £99 for the new Apple TV then brace yourselves, because you should be getting your brand spanking new top box in just a few days. It has been confirmed that Apple have started charging the cards [...]Apple TV to Appear on Pre-Odered Doorsteps in a Matter of Days is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech News, ...

GIGABYTE X58A-UD9 (Intel X58 Express) Motherboard | Posted on: 23/09/2010 @ 18:24

Have you ever wondered how the top overclocking board performs under real world testing? Well, we aim to find out with the X58A-UD9 today.

SlingBox PRO-HD: Slinging HD TV anywhere | Posted on: 23/09/2010 @ 17:24

Sling Media unveils Slingbox PRO-HD: Watch High Definition content wherever you want it Enables high quality content delivery to compatible SlingPlayers London, UK — 23rd September 2010 — Sling Media, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of EchoStar Corporation (NASDAQ: SATS), today announced the UK launch of Slingbox™ PRO-HD, a new addition to the award winning Slingbox [...]

Review: Sharkoon Fireglider Black | Posted on: 23/09/2010 @ 15:48

When it comes to mice, there have always been two things to bear in mind. Firstly, buy a Microsoft one. Failing that, buy a Logitech one. Recently that's been shaken up with the infinitesimally adjustable Cyborg R.A.T. 7 mouse, which works surprisingly well. If there's a problem with these mice, though, it's that they generally cost upwards of £50, which is far too much for something that you'll ...

Review: Marantz KI Pearl Lite SACD and amp | Posted on: 23/09/2010 @ 15:48

The new Pearl 'Lites' are two of the more obvious and predictable introductions following the original Pearls, which emerged from the Marantz stable about two years ago, as a celebration of Ken Ishiwata's 30-year or so reign as the public face of Marantz. Given the effort that reportedly went into their design, there had to be a follow-up. The Pearls were limited to a production run of 1,000 ...

Review: FaceVsion Touchcam N1 | Posted on: 23/09/2010 @ 15:48

With the FaceVsion TouchCam N1 retailing dangerously close to the £100 mark it's going to have to be a bloody good camera to justify it's very existence. After all, how many of us really need a high definition webcam? Come to think of it who actually needs a standalone webcam full stop? Trying to convince a buying public, who likely as not have a laptop as well as their desktop PC, that an ...

Is Linux Power Management Getting Better Or Worse? | Posted on: 23/09/2010 @ 14:36

With three laptops representing different generations of mobile hardware, we loaded up the past four stable releases of Fedora Linux plus the most recent Fedora 14 Alpha release and then carried out an arsenal of tests looking at how the battery power consumption rate has changed since 2008. If you are concerned at all about running Linux on your battery-powered mobile devices, this article is ...

Wine Devs Have Mixed Feelings Over Direct3D In Gallium3D | Posted on: 23/09/2010 @ 14:12

Two days ago we reported on Direct3D being natively implemented in Gallium3D that now allows Direct3D (the 3D portion of the DirectX API) to work on Linux via this advanced graphics driver architecture and unlike Wine's implementation it does not simply translate the calls to OpenGL. This has generated much interest among developers and end-users with there being more than 200 comments in our ...

OpenShot 1.2.2 Further Pushes Open-Source Video Editing | Posted on: 23/09/2010 @ 14:12

OpenShot, one of the popular and promising non-linear open-source video editing projects, is out today with their first major release in nearly a half-year. OpenShot 1.2.2 is this new release and it brings a number of new features and other bug-fixes as it attempts to close the gap between open and closed-source video editors...

Gateway ID49: Mixing the Bag | Posted on: 23/09/2010 @ 13:24

Gateway certainly isn't the first brand you think of when you're looking for a stylish, classy, well-rounded notebook, but that's just what they aim to bring to the table with the ID49C series. Does a dash of aluminum and backlighting blended with a svelte build and mainstream hardware elevate the ID49C beyond the usual consumer fare, or are the engineers at Gateway solving the wrong problems? We ...

iPad Gets Revamped iWork Apps | Posted on: 23/09/2010 @ 13:00

iPad is looking to enhance its functionality and has announced adding a couple of new features to its cache. The tablet has now got the revamped versions of Keynote, Pages and Numbers Apps. The makeover for iWork suite includes usual patch update for fixing some … [visit site to read more] iPad Gets Revamped iWork [...]iPad Gets Revamped iWork Apps is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech News, ...

Corsair Graphite 600T Review | Posted on: 23/09/2010 @ 13:00

The 600T is a joy to build a PC in, and has some water-cooling credentials - is this your next case?

Facebook Working on a Phone or Two: More Evidences Surface? | Posted on: 23/09/2010 @ 12:00

Not a long time back, we had reported that Facebook might be working on its own phone handset, but Facebook was quick tocrush the rumors. However, now there are evidences which corroborate the early rumors. Bloomberg has reported that Facebook is working closely with handset manufacturer INQ, … [visit site to read more] Facebook Working on [...]Facebook Working on a Phone or Two: More ...

Thermaltake Armor A60 Computer Case | Posted on: 23/09/2010 @ 11:03

Not much is able to be changed within an enclosure in order to make it innovative. Generic functionality such as more fans, a different design, and flashier lights seem to be added with the creation of every new case released. Thermaltake, however, has noticed this trend, and has opted to go away from the norm by including "the world's first SideClick EasySwap design" within their latest case, ...

Galaxy GeForce GTX 480 Super OC 1536MB Video Card | Posted on: 23/09/2010 @ 10:24

Galaxy make the fastest single GPU card faster. The question we ask is whether or not they can also make it better.

HTC EVO 4G update: 30fps cap increased? | Posted on: 23/09/2010 @ 3:00

The last thing we heard regarding the EVO 4G’s 30fps cap on video output was that HTC had stated quite frankly that it simply couldn’t be increased. But it seems they were telling porkies. Over at engadget is a couple screenshots showing details of the latest upgrades for both … [visit site to read more] [...]HTC EVO 4G update: 30fps cap increased? is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech News, ...

Netflix Brings Instant Streaming to Canada | Posted on: 23/09/2010 @ 2:36

Netflix streaming service has been finding its way into numerous devices over the last year. Today you can stream Netflix content directly to TVs, Blu-ray players, and game consoles. As Netflix looks to continue its growth and the march to streaming more content, it is rolling its streaming service out to other countries. Netflix has [...]

Android app analyses pollution in the sky | Posted on: 23/09/2010 @ 2:12

There’s hundreds of weather apps in the Android market place which means you can have a nice little weather widget on your home screen so the sun can shine on your phone when it shines outside. Apart from a bit of pre-picnic forecasting the weather apps all seem a little useless and … [visit site [...]Android app analyses pollution in the sky is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech News, Reviews ...

HTC HD7 photos leaked | Posted on: 23/09/2010 @ 1:48

We reported earlier that design sketches of the HTC HD7 had been leaked online, giving a sneak peak at the smartphones specifications and appearance. Those earlier leaks seem to have opened the doors to ‘rumourmongers’ and  now the internet is littered with photos of the Windows Phone 7 device. That’s right. Not design schematics, but [...]HTC HD7 photos leaked is a post from: UK Gadget ...

ASUS EAH5850 TOP Video Card Review | Posted on: 23/09/2010 @ 1:12

Let's see the performance of this overclocked Radeon HD 5850 from ASUS, which comes with a custom cooling solution.

HIS HD 5570 Low Profile VideoCard Review @ Tweaknews | Posted on: 23/09/2010 @ 1:05

The HIS HD 5570 low profile accomplishes filling a void often left by other manufacturers who don't focus on HTPC videocards in their product lineup. Physically, there is nothing I can really pick out to be a fault for this videocard. The only thing I can mention as a disadvantage is the price.

Dell to Introduce New Tablet | Posted on: 23/09/2010 @ 0:36

Dell has launched its new Tablet computer at an Oracle Corp. conference in San Francisco. The seven inch tablet will run on Android operating system. While the company CEO did not provide much details, but looks like that Dell is talking about fabled 7-inch slated known as “The Looking Glass”. Rumors about “The Looking Glass” started [...]Dell to Introduce New Tablet is a post from: UK ...

Thermaltake Armor A60 Mid Tower Case Review | Posted on: 23/09/2010 @ 0:12

The Thermaltake Armor A60 case is clad in black from the inside to the outside and has a tough look to it. The Armor A60 had the world's first SideClick EasySwap design for 3.5” HDD when it came out. Read on to see how this $90 mid tower case that is directly aimed at the PC gamer and enthusiast crowd does when we build a system inside it!

ECS GTX 460 Black Series (NBGTX460-1GPI-F) Video Card Review | Posted on: 23/09/2010 @ 0:00

The ECS GTX 460 Black Series (NBGTX460-1GPI-F) comes with 1 GB GDDR5, pre-overclocked, and with a high-end cooling solution from Arctic Cooling. Let's check it out.

Spire TherMax Eclipse II CPU Cooler Review | Posted on: 23/09/2010 @ 0:00

We tested the Spire TherMax Eclipse II CPU cooler, which has five heatpipes and two 120 mm fans. Is it better than the original TherMax Eclipse? Let's check it out!

Quick Review: Toshiba BDX2700 Blu-ray Player | Posted on: 23/09/2010 @ 0:00

Toshiba makes up with the Blu-ray disc format and releases its own brand of players. How does the BDX2700 fare against the competition?

Intel Drops Its Employees From the Top of its HQ | Posted on: 22/09/2010 @ 21:36

You may remember the 2009 Intel Cannonbells viral where daredevil employees were loaded into cannons and fired at chimes in order to reproduce the famous Intel tune. Well if you haven’t check it out. Well following its success a new viral video has been produced called; Bass Jump. The Bass Jump viral features five Intel staff [...]Intel Drops Its Employees From the Top of its HQ is a post ...

The Trip and Trip Sound – take the load off while travelling | Posted on: 22/09/2010 @ 20:24

School has stopped being out, the weather is getting colder, and all the smart childless bunnies will be off on late summer holidays to hotter climates. Well done you! You but there'll still be inevitable delays on British Airways, and you'll end up standing about for hours. Or will you?! Well, not if you're pack a Travelteq Trip, because this suitcase is also a chair AND one version is even a ...

Glasses-Free 3D Screen for Smart Phones At NVIDIA GTC 2010 | Posted on: 22/09/2010 @ 20:12

Legit Reviews hit the floor NVIDIA GPU Technology Conference showcase last night and found some rather interesting autostereoscopic 3D LCD technology for mobile devices that was too good to pass up. Hitachi's Wooo H001 mobile phone has an autostereoscopic 3.1" screen that gives you glasses free 3D watching and we got a chance to try one out and look at the company behind the magical screen - ...

Noctua NH-C12P CPU Cooler Review | Posted on: 22/09/2010 @ 20:01

CPU cooling is dominated by air coolers, but recently a lot more interest has been placed on overclocking. This requires better CPU cooling and generally speaking overclocking enthusiasts tend to choose watercooling over the top end air coolers. However, with ever-improving heat dissipation technologies being applied to the latest air coolers can they win back some of the overclocking enthusiast ...

Microsoft will not add Blu-Ray to next-gen Xbox | Posted on: 22/09/2010 @ 20:00

Not that we ever expected anything different but Microsoft has re-iterated its non-Blu-ray stance this week, explaining in an interview that the hi-def disc format favoured by Sony and its PS3 is ‘being passed by.’ Microsoft has always defended its decision to not add a costly Blu-ray … [visit site to read more] Microsoft will [...]Microsoft will not add Blu-Ray to next-gen Xbox is a post ...

octua NH-C12P CPU Cooler Review | Posted on: 22/09/2010 @ 19:59

CPU cooling is dominated by air coolers, but recently a lot more interest has been placed on overclocking. This requires better CPU cooling and generally speaking overclocking enthusiasts tend to choose watercooling over the top end air coolers. However, with ever-improving heat dissipation technologies being applied to the latest air coolers can they win back some of the overclocking enthusiast ...

Twitter hit by hacks | Posted on: 22/09/2010 @ 19:36

There’s been mayhem at camp Twitter after a flood of mysterious “tweets” containing ‘blocked-out text’ appeared on the social networking site and caused pesky pop-up windows to open. Twitter said on its “safety” feed on the site that the attack has now been “fully patched” and no … [visit site to read more] Twitter hit [...]Twitter hit by hacks is a post from: UK Gadget and ...

Hitachi/LG BH20L 6x Blu-ray Burner | Posted on: 22/09/2010 @ 19:12

The Hitachi/LG BH20L is capable of burning Blu-ray discs up to 6x. While it is not the fastest Blu-ray burner available, it is cost effective and reliable. Add in the ability to write CDs and DVDs, as well as to label discs with LightScribe, and this is a well rounded Blu-ray burner. If you are in the market for a Blu-ray burner, the Hitachi/LG BH20L is worth considering.

Windows Phone 7 is going to be available on all networks in the UK | Posted on: 22/09/2010 @ 17:36

Microsoft confirmed today that all five UK networks will offer their new Window Phone 7 in the UK – this is quite different to what happened with the launch of the iPhone as O2 forked a load of money to secure Apple’s iPhone exclusively when it launched … [visit site to read more] Windows Phone [...]Windows Phone 7 is going to be available on all networks in the UK is a post from: UK Gadget ...

HTC HD7 Windows Phone handset designs leak | Posted on: 22/09/2010 @ 17:12

Pictures have surfaced on the Internet that show a new HTC handset the HD7 which will launch with the new Window Phone 7 next month. The handset looks a lot like an HTC Desire HD  – with a matching 4.3-inch screen, and a huge rear-mounted camera. We featured earlier … [visit site to read more] [...]HTC HD7 Windows Phone handset designs leak is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech News, Reviews ...

Thecus N8800 Pro 8-Drive Rackmount NAS | Posted on: 22/09/2010 @ 17:00

Thecus introduces their highest performing NAS to date, can the N8800 Pro smash our benchmark records or will the new firmware hold it back?

Review: TVonics DTR-HD500 | Posted on: 22/09/2010 @ 16:24

Aside from the curved and tilted design that recalls some of Samsung's Blu-ray players, this Freeview+HD recorder from British company TVonics has a unique feature in that it also works as a hi-def hub. On its rear you'll find not only a HDMI output to send hi-def pictures to your TV, but also a brace of HDMI inputs. They're labeled for 'games console' and 'DVD player', though anything that uses ...

Review: Novatech Mini Ion | Posted on: 22/09/2010 @ 15:48

Maybe it's because we're massive geeks, but whenever we get our hands on a video streaming/telly box we're always wanting it to act a bit more like a proper media centre. Plucking those ephemeral TV waves out of the ether and streaming all our content from our desktop PC is all well and good, but sometimes you just want to quickly pop up a browser or switch over to Sky Player or 4OD. And that's ...

Review: Asus VG236 | Posted on: 22/09/2010 @ 15:48

This is the future right now and it's not even 1983. There's no red/green outlines here, no the Asus VG236 23-inch LCD monitor represents 3D in all it's active-shutter glasses, Nvidia 3D Vision trim. Okay, 'future' might be pushing it a bit considering Nvidia has had stereoscopic drivers for years, and the test app is still the same spinning eye logo that's been in the driver set since the ...

XFX 750W Black Edition Modular Power Supply Unboxing Video | Posted on: 22/09/2010 @ 15:24

Today we are unboxing the XFX 650W XXX Edition Modular Power Supply. This power supply is a modular power supply with support for the latest technologies including nVidia SLI and is perfect for both AMD and Intel based systems. The box gives lot of information on the outside including the DC and AC figures and [...]

NZXT Phantom Crafted Series ATX Enclosure Review | Posted on: 22/09/2010 @ 13:48

GTC 2010 Day 1: NVIDIA Announces Future GPU Families for 2011 And 2013 | Posted on: 22/09/2010 @ 13:24

We’re currently down in San Jose, California covering NVIDIA’s annual GPU Technology Conference. While we're only covering the final 2 days of the conference, on Tuesday NVIDIA's CEO Jen-Hsun Huang announced the company's next two GPUs: Kepler and Maxwell. Due in late 2011 and 2013 respectively, these will be the next GPU families for the company and will be their major 28nm and 22nm ...

Nvidia Fermi successor called Kepler | Posted on: 22/09/2010 @ 13:24

Exciting stuff at the end of Jen-Hsun Huang’s GTC keynote as Nvidia’s CEO has presented a roadmap depicting the next two GPU architectures currently in the works at the Santa Clara company. Fermi’s successors are known as Kepler and Maxwell and are scheduled to launch in 2011 and 2013, respectively. Kepler is confirmed to be [...]

AMD's never had a better chance to ruffle Intel's notebook feathers | Posted on: 22/09/2010 @ 13:24

Why I think that AMD's Zacate chip presages good times for the Austin outfit.

Asus GeForce GTS 450 TOP Overclocking | Posted on: 22/09/2010 @ 13:12

Built for overclocking, this is the first 1GHz GeForce card we've seen. But is that enough?

BlackBerry Tablet May be Unveiled as early as Next Week | Posted on: 22/09/2010 @ 12:12

Every day comes with a yet another company announcing its tablet plans, but as a consumer, we are not going to complain. The more the merrier, especially if the new entrant is from the House of BlackBerry. After lots of teasing, RIMM may finally unveil its tablet … [visit site to read more] BlackBerry Tablet [...]BlackBerry Tablet May be Unveiled as early as Next Week is a post from: UK Gadget ...

Nintendo 3DS to Sport Two Processors | Posted on: 22/09/2010 @ 11:24

Nintendo 3DS is set to be released in November. So it is only fair that we are going to spend the remaining time speculating about the specs of the much anticipated 3D enabled device. Rumors are circulating that the handheld … [visit site to read more] Nintendo 3DS to Sport Two Processors is a post [...]Nintendo 3DS to Sport Two Processors is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech News, Reviews and ...

Intel 2.13 X.Org Driver Release Candidate | Posted on: 22/09/2010 @ 11:00

With Mesa 7.9 on the way, Intel has just released the xf86-video-intel 2.13 release candidate as part of their quarterly updates to their open-source Linux driver stack. There aren't any major features as part of the Intel 2.13 DDX driver update, but there are a good number of bug-fixes...

HP Mini 5102: This Netbook Means Business | Posted on: 22/09/2010 @ 10:36

We’ve seen more than our fair share of Pine Trail netbooks since their launch late last year. Performance has never been spectacular, but battery life and portability have been strong points. Today we’ve got a look at HP’s Mini 5102, which marks a couple of firsts for our Atom reviews. Not only is this the first “business” netbook we’ve reviewed, but it’s also our first look at what ...

OCZ RevoDrive PCI-Express SandForce SSD Review | Posted on: 22/09/2010 @ 10:27

Benchmark Reviews: Storage standards and bandwidth aside, it's understandable why SSDs were developed on a drive profile first: notebook and desktop hard disk drive upgrades offered a tremendous user-base. Unfortunately, SSDs were introduced with premium prices that rendered many consumers numb with sticker shock. As the technology became more prevalent, prices have also become more affordable ...

ASUS CineVibe USB gaming headset review | Posted on: 22/09/2010 @ 10:12

The Ace of Bass? We find out.

Quick Review: Arctic Sound P321 USB Headset | Posted on: 22/09/2010 @ 9:48

Another tactile employment of USB from Arctic Sound. This time in simple stereo form.

ZOTAC announces the first Quadruple-display capable graphics card in the world | Posted on: 22/09/2010 @ 4:36

ZOTAC® Announces World’s First Quadruple-Display Capable GeForce® GTX 460 Graphics Card New ZOTAC® GeForce® GTX 460 3DP enables up to four simultaneous independent displays from a single graphics card HONG KONG – Sept. 21, 2010 – ZOTAC International, a leading innovator and the world’s largest channel manufacturer of graphics cards, motherboards and mini-PCs, today unleashes [...]

Seagate Introduces Industry’s First 1.5TB Portable External Drive | Posted on: 22/09/2010 @ 4:24

New FreeAgent® GoFlex™ Ultra-Portable External Drive Packs a Punch with Unprecedented Amount of Storage, Blazingly Fast USB 3.0 Connection and Pre-loaded Films SCOTTS VALLEY, Calif. – September 21, 2010 – Designed to address the explosive worldwide demand for digital storage, Seagate (NASDAQ: STX) today launched the world’s first 1.5 terabyte (TB) 2.5-inch portable external drive. [...]

ECS GTX 460 Black Series (NBGTX460-1GPI-F) | Posted on: 22/09/2010 @ 4:12

The ECS GTX 460 Black Series (NBGTX460-1GPI-F) comes with 1 GB GDDR5, pre-overclocked, and with a high-end cooling solution from Arctic Cooling. Let's check it out.

AMD Athlon II X4 635 AM3 Processor Video Review | Posted on: 22/09/2010 @ 4:12

Today we are looking at the AMD Athlon II X4 635 AM3 Processor. This processor supports AMD’s 45nm technology, whilst operating at 95watts. It’s a quad core processor running at 2.9GHz and is perfect for an out the box solution for a decent price. It doesn’t have the benefits of an L3 cache that we [...]

Froyo to hit Droid X tomorrow | Posted on: 22/09/2010 @ 3:00

Word is that Froyo is coming to the big bad Droid X on Wednesday. Motorola has said that it is “still on track for a summer launch of Android 2.2 for Droid X,” plus there’s new information onDroid Life that Motorola’s flagship Android handset will be blessed with the update starting tomorrow “at noon Eastern Time.” Plus [...]Froyo to hit Droid X tomorrow is a post from: UK Gadget ...

iPhone 4′s HTML5 Performance is Questionable | Posted on: 22/09/2010 @ 2:48

Apple CEO Steve Jobs has committed to a long and vocal war against the internet multimedia platform Flash. Mr. Jobs has banished Flash from his iDevices, contending that Flash kills battery life and delivers inferior performance. A recent benchmark (video, text) by web developer Chris Black shows that quite the opposite might be true. Mr. Black benchmarked the iPhone 4 running iOS [...]

Google release new Gmail app in Android market | Posted on: 22/09/2010 @ 2:48

Google have (in their own words), “just released a new version of the Gmail app in Android Market, so Gmail updates aren’t tied to Android version releases anymore. Now you can get new Gmail stuff faster without having to wait for system updates.” The new version comes with a host of … [visit site to [...]Google release new Gmail app in Android market is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech ...

NZXT Phantom Full Tower Case | Posted on: 22/09/2010 @ 2:12

After using the NZXT Phantom full tower case for the last few weeks I have to say that I am pretty impressed with the quality and the look of it. The way NZXT has made this to be both a user friendly case and appeal to the hardcore enthusiast is a plus in my book. And, the near tool-less design is something that almost everyone can appreciate.

BenQ going for 3D and LED with new 23.6" monitor | Posted on: 22/09/2010 @ 1:00

BenQ has presented a new 23.6" monitor with 120 Hz panel supporting stereoscopic 3D. BenQ XL2410T builds on a TN panel with 2ms response time and 1920x1080 pixel resolution but also LED backlighting.

Intel starts MARC project with 48 cores MIC processor | Posted on: 22/09/2010 @ 1:00

Intel celebrated its 10 year anniversary årsjubileum for the research and development center in Braunschweig, Germany, and took the time to introduce thr new MARC initiative (Many-core Applications Research Community). The MARC program is intended to promote the development of multi-threaded applications focusing on Intel's SSC platform.

Zotac GeForce GTX 460 with four monitor support | Posted on: 22/09/2010 @ 1:00

Component maker Zotac is one of NVIDIA's closest partners and it has now announced the new ZOTAC GeForce GTX 460 3DP that offers something unique, name support for up to four monitors. The graphics card has three DisplayPort outputs and a dual-link DVI port.

Intel becomes world's 7th most valuable brand | Posted on: 22/09/2010 @ 0:36

Processor giant and semiconductor gian Intel Corp. has climbed on the list of the world's most valuable brands and with an increase of 4% since last year it has moved past Nokia and Toytoa. Intel is one of few electronics giants that made it through the depression better than before.

Bulldozer shipping to AMD partners in Q4 | Posted on: 22/09/2010 @ 0:36

AMD earlier stated that Bulldozer-based processors will launch in the second half of 2011, but with TechEYE at IDF 2010 AMD's John Fruehe revealed that samples of Bulldozer will start shipping to partners in Q4 2010 already, which is a promising start.

Palit GeForce GTS 450 Sonic Platinum 1GB | Posted on: 22/09/2010 @ 0:25

The Palit GTS 450 Sonic Platinum 1GB card brings an aggressive overclock and a custom heatsink to the table, two very attractive features that separates it from the rest of the pack. Factor in a very competitive price and we may have the new must-have card for gamers on a modest budget. Let's take a closer look and see how this card fares against the competition.

AMD Fans Rejoice! – Phenom II X6 1075T, X4 970, X2 560, New Athlon IIs and Price Drops All Around! | Posted on: 22/09/2010 @ 0:12

Scythe Kamariki 4 650W Modular Power Supply | Posted on: 21/09/2010 @ 23:36

This time around we have a mainstream PSU from Scythe. Does the Kamariki 4 have as much to offer as their higher end PSU line did?

Iomega eGo USB 3.0 | Posted on: 21/09/2010 @ 23:24

USB 3.0 is becoming more and more prevalent on the market, both in terms of computers that support it and peripherals that utilize it. The Iomega eGo USB 3.0 external hard drive offers the speed of USB 3.0, portability, and a large drive with 500GB of available space.

Gelid Icy Vision VGA Cooler Review | Posted on: 21/09/2010 @ 23:24

The Icy Vision is a VGA cooler with five heatpipes and two 92 mm fans. Let's take a look at its performance.

PSP Phone: Sony looking for Android Engineers | Posted on: 21/09/2010 @ 22:12

The much-muted Sony PSP phone has made an appearance in the tech radar again, after a rather intriguing job ad has surfaced looking for Android engineers. This has sent the rumour mill into overdrive with many now predicting the new PSP phone will now run on Android for it’s … [visit site to read more] [...]PSP Phone: Sony looking for Android Engineers is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech News, ...

VLC for Ipad: Apple finally opens up the App Store | Posted on: 21/09/2010 @ 21:00

With the announcement from Apple, a couple of weeks ago, that they were going to soften the rules on their overly protective app store, today mark to the start of new era. The much-loved media player VLC has just popped up on the App store for free. Why is the … [visit site to read [...]VLC for Ipad: Apple finally opens up the App Store is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech News, Reviews and ...

Samsung Galaxy Tab Price Slashed Further in UK | Posted on: 21/09/2010 @ 21:00

Samsung’s latest Toy is getting a price cut and the cuts are happening on daily basis. Yesterday, the tab was seen listed on Amazon for £679.90, unlocked and SIM-Free. But today’s Amazon listing has given a … [visit site to read more] Samsung Galaxy Tab Price Slashed Further in UK is a post from: UK [...]Samsung Galaxy Tab Price Slashed Further in UK is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech ...

AMD's Fall Refresh: New Phenom II and Athlon II CPUs Balance Price and Performance | Posted on: 21/09/2010 @ 20:00

I don’t know the last time I was this excited about AMD’s roadmap. Zacate and Ontario are due out in a quarter, and both promise to bring competition to an area where we haven’t seen much from AMD. Llano is slated for release near the end of Q2 next year. While it won’t be a big step forward in CPU performance, we should see a huge increase in integrated graphics performance. ...

HTC Mozart running Window’s 7 leaked video | Posted on: 21/09/2010 @ 19:24

A leaked video of the HTC Mozart has hit the internet, which shows off the handset’s full specifications and Window’s phone 7 in action. The video reveals  the type of specs expected on the HTC smartphone such as a 1GHz Qualcomm QSD 8250, 576MB of RAM, 1,300mAh Li-Pol battery, 3.7-inch WVGA Super LCD screen, and [...]HTC Mozart running Window’s 7 leaked video is a post from: UK Gadget and ...

PS3 firmware update goes live: 3D Blu-Ray and Facebook intergration. | Posted on: 21/09/2010 @ 19:00

Lucky PS3 owners have today received a firmware upgrade and thus another way to argue that their console is better than their friend’s 360. When you next pop your Sony console on, you should be runningPS3 firmware update goes live: 3D Blu-Ray and Facebook intergration. is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech News, Reviews and Shopping Site - Gaj-It.com

Nokia N8 delayed until October. | Posted on: 21/09/2010 @ 18:48

Nokia is fast becoming the Pete Doherty of smartphone manufacturers. ‘We’re coming back in a big way’ they keeping telling us. But then they let us down.We all hoped for MeeGo to make an appearance at Nokia World, but it missed the gig and the Symbian trio had to fill in for it. And … [...]Nokia N8 delayed until October. is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech News, Reviews and Shopping Site - ...

Direct3D 10/11 Is Now Natively Implemented On Linux! | Posted on: 21/09/2010 @ 17:36

It's a pity Luca Barbieri or any Mesa / Gallium3D developers are not at Oktoberfest as they are deserving of more than a few Maß of Augustiner. In fact, today a new Gallium3D state tracker was pushed into Mesa and it's perhaps the most interesting state tracker for this open-source graphics driver architecture yet. It's a state tracker that exposes Microsoft's DirectX 10/11 API on Linux! And ...

Review: MSI P55A Fuzion | Posted on: 21/09/2010 @ 15:24

We've already taken a look at MSI's mainstream AMD mobo fitted with Lucid's cross-vendor, multi-GPU Hydra chip, the 870A Fuzion. Now it's the turn of the Intel-powered stablemate, the P55A Fuzion, to be in the firing line. And wouldn't you just know it, it's based on Intel's P55 Express chipset. By pitching the P55A Fuzion at the consumer market, MSI has a motherboard that, thanks to the Hydra ...

Kingston HyperX blu PC3-12800 (1600MHz) 4GB Kit | Posted on: 21/09/2010 @ 15:24

Kingston bring in a new budget line of HyperX modules. We wonder what it means for the series.

Review: MSI P55A Fuzion | Posted on: 21/09/2010 @ 15:12

We've already taken a look at MSI's mainstream AMD motherboard fitted with Lucid's Hydra chip, the MSI 870A Fuzion, now it's the turn of its Intel-powered stablemate, the MSI P55A Fuzion, based around – surprise, surprise – Intel's P55 Express chipset. By pitching the P55A Fuzion at the consumer market, MSI has a motherboard that, thanks to the Hydra technology, offers multi-GPU's (CrossFire ...

Review: AC Ryan PlayOn! DVR 1TB | Posted on: 21/09/2010 @ 14:48

We loved AC Ryan's first foray into media extenders. The PlayOn!HD Mini walked away with the PC Format gold award thanks to its intuitive, focused way of trivialising the whole process of getting media from your PC onto the big screen. Its latest box, the PlayOn! DVR of tricks takes that basic remit and bolts on digital video recording. Available as a bare unit or with a hard drive pre-installed, ...

Qt Is Now Drawing On Wayland | Posted on: 21/09/2010 @ 14:36

Last week in Toulouse I learned just how much interest Intel has in Wayland and the active role they are playing in its development. Wayland and related work to bring it up is not limited to just Kristian Høgsberg, who switched from being a Red Hat employee to Intel during Wayland's development, but Jesse Barnes and other Intel OSTC X developers are also contributing to different areas. Jesse ...

S2 Games Calls Their HoN Linux Port A Big Success | Posted on: 21/09/2010 @ 14:24

During the summer we were giving away free beta keys for Heroes of Newerth, a game developed by S2 Games that had a native Linux client. During that time we gave away more than 1,000 keys, but since then the retail version of the game was launched to much excitement for both Linux and Windows gamers. This week we learned from S2 Games about how they view their Linux port...

Linux 2.6.36-rc5 Kernel Released; Fixes 14 Year Old Bug | Posted on: 21/09/2010 @ 14:00

The Linux 2.6.36-rc5 kernel is now available after Linus Torvalds has got back on track with the weekly release candidates after being at LinuxCon in Brazil. Of course, this later release candidate just targets correcting bugs and other issues, including a fix for a 14 year old kernel bug...

Kingston DataTraveler Ultimate 64GB USB 3.0 Flash Drive Review | Posted on: 21/09/2010 @ 12:12

Kingston's DataTraveler Ultimate 3.0 (DTU30) features the latest technology for USB Flash drives, making it ideal for early adopters who want to take advantage of all the performance improvements offered by USB 3.0 right away. We push the try as hard as we could using synthetic benchmarks and then transferred some files to see how it performs in real world testing against several other USB ...

iPhone May Get AR Recognizr as Apple Rumored to Buy Specialist Firm | Posted on: 21/09/2010 @ 12:00

A Danish newspaper has reported that Apple has bought Danish-Swedish firm Polar Rose. Polar Rose has garnered much attention for its face-recognition software. Currently, the company is employing its software … [visit site to read more] iPhone May Get AR Recognizr as Apple Rumored to Buy Specialist Firm is a post from: UK Gadget and [...]iPhone May Get AR Recognizr as Apple Rumored to Buy ...

Pre-Rooted Android Update for O2 Dell Streak Pulled | Posted on: 21/09/2010 @ 11:36

Things got a little out of hand when Dell released Android 2.1 update for O2. Apparently, the company tried to save its users from a little hard work and provided them with pre-rooted Android update. Yes, you read it right. However, O2 … [visit site to read more] Pre-Rooted Android Update for O2 Dell Streak [...]Pre-Rooted Android Update for O2 Dell Streak Pulled is a post from: UK Gadget and ...

ASUS U35JC notebook review | Posted on: 21/09/2010 @ 11:00

An Intel Core i3 processor, NVIDIA Optimus graphics and up to 11.5 hours of battery life. Is this the perfect 13.3in notebook?

AMD Athlon-II X4-645 CPU ADX645WFK42GM Review | Posted on: 21/09/2010 @ 10:39

Benchmark Reviews: With each new release of an Athlon-II processor, AMD reasserts its control on the entry-level market by providing another great quality CPU at a very affordable price. The release of the Athlon-II X4-645 ADX645WFK42GM quad-core processor is no different. At 3.1GHz, the X4-645 becomes the fastest Athlon-II quad-core processor on the market. Similar to previous Athlon-II X4 ...

AMD Phenom-II X2-560BE CPU Review | Posted on: 21/09/2010 @ 10:31

Benchmark Reviews: With the release of the Deneb based quad core processors known as the Phenom II series, AMD started to grab a nice share of the mid-range and higher market share by offering quad-core processors for quite a bit less than the competition. Just over a year later and 200MHz faster, AMD is releasing the Phenom-II X2-560BE at 3.3GHz with the same promise, to give would-be ...

AMD Phenom-II X6-1075T CPU HDT75TFBK6DGR | Posted on: 21/09/2010 @ 10:26

Benchmark Reviews: AMD is introducing several new processors, filling out holes in the low-to-mid-range of their desktop AM3 product line. The 6-core Phenom II X6 1075T HDT75TFBK6DGR slots neatly in between the $199 2.8GHz 1050T and the $299 3.2GHz 1090T Black Edition with a clock speed of 3.0GHz and a lower-than-expected price of $239.00. Like its six-core stablemates, the 1075T uses Turbo Core ...

AMD Phenom II x6 1075T Review | Posted on: 21/09/2010 @ 10:24

For quite a few months now, there have been two choices of Thuban - the Phenom II x6 1055T and the Phenom II x6 1090T. Clocking in at 3.0GHz, today AMD releases a third, the Phenom II x6 1075T. AMD Phenom II x6 1075T Review is a post from: Overclockers - The Performance Computing Community Related posts:AMD Phenom II X6 Processors Review Roundup AMD Phenom II X6 1090T Benchmarked AMD Phenom II ...

AMD Phenom II X6 1075T/X4 970/X2 560 and Athlon II X4 645 | Posted on: 21/09/2010 @ 10:15

Refreshes can come with improved steppings and silicon, making chips of the same speed run cooler and allowing for higher overclocks, something we all can appreciate. AMD hasn't had a part refresh since Thuban reared its head nearly 5 months ago. The last few product releases, for folks who run at stock, have simply been very modest clock increases, but for overclockers, the introductions of ...

Phenom II X4 970 BE 3.50 GHz | Posted on: 21/09/2010 @ 10:12

Although frequency wars between AMD and Intel are long gone, this could be the day for the history books at AMD, as they let loose their fastest clocked retail processor. Based on the well known Deneb quad core, Phenom II X4 970 BE is clocked at 3.50 GHz and its goal is to refresh the upper end of AMD's offerings, replacing older X4 965 BE model but keeping the same price point and adding more ...

AMD Athlon II X4 645 3.10 GHz | Posted on: 21/09/2010 @ 10:12

What started out as the first quad core processor under $ 100, has evolved into a powerful and very affordable all round performer. AMD's newest addition to the Athlon II Series, the quad core Athlon II X4 645 is stepping over the 3 GHz mark, clocking at impressive 3.10 GHz.

Quick Review: AOC e2237Fwh 21.5-inch LCD Monitor | Posted on: 21/09/2010 @ 9:12

We check out the ultra thin AOC e2237Fwh. We wonder what exactly LED does for our computer monitor, though?

Microsoft Zune Pass to be Available in UK | Posted on: 21/09/2010 @ 7:48

Microsoft has eventually decided to expand its Zune Service internationally. The company is looking to introduce the service to new markets including the UK, France, Spain and Italy, this fall. Zune 4.7, which is the desktop sync client for Windows Phone 7 Devices, is likely to be … [visit site to read more] Microsoft Zune [...]Microsoft Zune Pass to be Available in UK is a post from: UK Gadget ...

Apple iPhone 4 Goes on Sale in China on Saturday | Posted on: 21/09/2010 @ 3:12

China’s mobile phone market has close to 800 million subscribers — a phone maker’s dream. The last time Cupertino, California-based Apple, Inc. tried to conquer the Eastern market, though, it came up resoundingly short. The iPhone 3GS, carried by China Unicom, sold only 5,000 units at launch, while only reportedly selling five units at China’s largest e-tailer Taobao.com (a site [...]

Thermaltake Armor A90 (VL90001W2Z) | Posted on: 21/09/2010 @ 2:24

The Armor A90 is a break from the norm of the Armor series as Thermaltake brings a new style to the table. However, style isn't the only thing the A90 has going for it, read on to see what else this stylish case brings to the table. We think you'll be impressed.

Intel upgrades processors through software | Posted on: 21/09/2010 @ 2:12

Intel Upgrade Service is just what it sounds like. A program that lets users upgrade their systems, but not through hardware purchases but simply by downloading a piece of software that unlocks functionality already found in side the system, in this case Intel Pentium G6951.

ASUS launches Crosshair IV Extreme with AMD890FX | Posted on: 21/09/2010 @ 2:12

ASUS has launched another model of the Republic of Gamers armada and this time it is the Socket AM3 platform that gets reinforcement. ASUS Crosshair IV Extreme is built around the AMD890FX chipset and comes with a load of features. Not the least the possibility to connect a variety of graphics cards through an integrated Hydra bridge chip.

Thermalright Shaman flex muscles with 900 MHz GTX 460 | Posted on: 21/09/2010 @ 2:12

Thermalright did a sneak preview of the GPU cooler Shaman. The cooler is compatible with nearly all high-end graphics cards, even the coming Radeon HD 6800, but has now shown its raw strength by cooling a heavily overclocked GeForce GTX 460.

Larrabee not practical enough for retail | Posted on: 21/09/2010 @ 1:36

Intel has taken great leaps with its integrated graphics circuits, but the Larrabee project is restricted to the Many Intel Cores project focusing on GPGPU applications. In a panel discussion the circuit maker clarified why Larrabee won't be making it into retail, the architecture simply isn't practical enough.

AMD optimize Bulldozer memory controller | Posted on: 21/09/2010 @ 1:36

AMD has confirmed that the coming microarchitecture Bulldozer will not only get a new and more multi-threading-friendly layout. It has also revised the integrated memory controller for better CPU and memory performance, not the least in server installations.

Motorola Droid 2 Cell Phone Review | Posted on: 21/09/2010 @ 1:00

Review of the Motorola Droid 2 smart phone, offered in the United States by Verizon, and coming with the new Android 2.2 OS. Let's see how it fared compared to the original Droid and Droid X.

Zalman CNPS8000A CPU Cooler Review | Posted on: 20/09/2010 @ 23:48

We tested the Zalman CNPS8000A, a low-profile CPU cooler with four heatpipes and a 92 mm fan. Check it out!

Antec DF 30 | Posted on: 20/09/2010 @ 23:26

Antec’s new line of high performance chassis’ are aimed at gamers and professionals alike offering exceptional cooling combined with flexibility and functionality. Indeed, the Dark Fleet DF-85 has already been granted high praise here at XSReviews so how will this cheaper, mid tower Dark Fleet offering shape up? Introducing the DF-30...

HP Envy 17 | Posted on: 20/09/2010 @ 23:24

One of HP's more sleek laptops include the Envy 17, which is a beautiful 17-inch laptop computer with a robust body that's considered a desktop replacement. It has a 2.8GHz Intel Core i7 CPU with a massive 8GB of memory with fantastic performance, even with gaming.

ASRock P55 Extreme4 (P55 Express) Motherboard | Posted on: 20/09/2010 @ 23:24

We take a look at one of the first Intel boards with more than two USB 3.0 and SATA 3.0 ports; the ASRock P55 Extreme4.

Websites Accused As Attack Pages | Posted on: 20/09/2010 @ 22:48

I got a message on lowyat.net forum last night, a member saw that goldfries.com was reported on their browser as a site for Attack. I checked it out and it seemed fine so I didn’t pursue any further. After that I got an E-mail from my web host, informing of the same matter. I thought “Ok [...]

LG video gets us excited for the Optimus | Posted on: 20/09/2010 @ 22:36

Companies are coming up with more and more ingenious ways to show off their latest smartphones. Their latest advertisement campaigns show us what the portable technology is capable of and what role it can play in the modern world. Nokia showed us that with a little ingenuity their N8 handset could be used as a [...]LG video gets us excited for the Optimus is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech News, ...

Windows Phone 7 HTC HD7 Release Date and Pricing Leaked | Posted on: 20/09/2010 @ 22:12

The rumoured HTC HD7 smartphone has been given details of pricing and release date. It has been spotted on the inventory list of O2 Germany, which hints that the launch will take place on week 42 of this year, which we expect will be near enough October 18th,  just under a month away. In terms [...]Windows Phone 7 HTC HD7 Release Date and Pricing Leaked is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech News, ...

Halo Reach - Xbox 360 | Posted on: 20/09/2010 @ 21:36

Is Bungie's final Halo game a fitting tribute to the multi-million selling franchise?

Coolant/Fluid Roundup – Thermal Performance | Posted on: 20/09/2010 @ 21:24

A topic that seems to resurface every couple of weeks around the forums is what coolant/fluid is best; this usually ends up turning into a heated debate of opinions with no data to douse the flames. With this round of testing, we are on a mission to find the best coolant/fluid based on performance.Coolant/Fluid Roundup – Thermal Performance is a post from: Overclockers - The Performance ...

Thermaltake Mobile Fan 12 USB Desktop Fan Review @ Tweaknews | Posted on: 20/09/2010 @ 21:09

Thermaltake's Mobile Fan 12 seems to be a product in search of a purpose, from my perspective anyway. It's actually quite well done and functions as it should, but I just don't see the need for it, and I imagine it will wreak havoc with a laptop battery's charge.

NZXT Debuts Sleeved LED Kit | Posted on: 20/09/2010 @ 20:12

Modding stuff from NZXT to make your world a little brighter! NZXT is proud to unveil a fresh approach to case lighting with the Sleeved LED Kit. Traditional lighting methods involve cold cathodes and even solid LED boards that take up additional case space. NZXT’s unique design pairs sleeved wires with a high density of LED’s, enabling enthusiasts to snake the lights between side ...

7 inch iPad 2? the rumours come back. | Posted on: 20/09/2010 @ 19:48

A 7 inch iPad coming soon? It’s not the first time this questions been asked. Rumours about a smaller iPad bridging the gap between the iPhone and the full size iPad have been floating around for a while now. What’s heating up these rumours is the upcoming release of the iPad 2 … [visit site [...]7 inch iPad 2? the rumours come back. is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech News, Reviews and ...

Fractal Design Tesla 650W Power Supply Unboxing Video | Posted on: 20/09/2010 @ 19:48

Today we are unboxing the Fractal Design Tesla 650W Power Supply. The box is quite simple and stylish in black with the Fractal Design logo and a clear picture of what the product looks like. It also has some bold claims about how silent the unit is, as well as graphs and lists of features [...]

Hercules XPS 5.1 70 Slim 5.1 Multimedia Speaker System @ TestFreaks | Posted on: 20/09/2010 @ 19:12

http://www.testfreaks.com/blog/review/review-of-hercules-xps-5-1-70-slim-5-1-multimedia-speaker-system/ (http://www.testfreaks.com/blog/review/review-of-hercules-xps-5-1-70-slim-5-1-multimedia-speaker-system/)Quote: "When it comes to audio for our computers most just accept what comes with their computers. If you bought a pre-made computer then you got a pair of speakers with it, granted many ...

Google ready to take on IE 9 with Chrome 7 (60 times faster than 6) | Posted on: 20/09/2010 @ 18:48

With the fuss that Microsoft has been making you’d have to be blind and death not to have noticed the release of Internet Explorer 9. The browser has hit the market with impressive stats and claims to be the first browser to deliver full hardware acceleration of all HTML5 content. At … [visit site to [...]Google ready to take on IE 9 with Chrome 7 (60 times faster than 6) is a post from: UK ...

Sony & HP: 3D Laptops! | Posted on: 20/09/2010 @ 18:25

Sony and HP have announced the creation of a 3D laptop, which requires special glasses in order to use. Now the question is: Is this a stupid idea or not? The new 3D laptop, named the Envy 17 3D, will be released in spring next year, according to Sony, so it's not anything that's a million miles away. The Envy 17 3D is capable of 1080p resolution with 240 frames per second to handle the ...

HP sues Mark Hurd for Joining Oracle | Posted on: 20/09/2010 @ 18:25

HP is suing Mark Hurd for "violating his severance agreement" by joining rival company Oracle. Within the civil complaint, HP states, "Hurd has put HP’s most valuable trade secrets and confidential information in peril." HP has also said that "In his new position, Hurd will be in a situation in which he cannot perform his duties for Oracle without necessarily using and disclosing HP’s ...

YouTube Begins Live Streaming Trial | Posted on: 20/09/2010 @ 18:25

YouTube, the popular video giant, began testing a new live streaming platform Monday to a select few content partners.

First Look: Gmail’s Priority Box | Posted on: 20/09/2010 @ 18:25

With gmail's priority box, you will be able to see the important emails right at the top of your gmail inbox and the rest of your messages under your priority box. You can add messages which you think should be in your priority box and take away messages which should. This is good to do as you're training it to know what emails should be in the priority box or not which means you won't have to ...

Thermaltake Armor A60 Review | Posted on: 20/09/2010 @ 18:25

    The mid tower sector is the most competitive of the case market, so if your product is to be successful and stand out from the crowd, it must have something different.  Today,...

Updated Intel Overclocking Guides | Posted on: 20/09/2010 @ 18:25

Overclockers' own Miahallen has published the latest edition of his popular overclocking guide including guidance for prospective buyers as well as a heightened level of detail for specific Intel microarchitectures.Updated Intel Overclocking Guides is a post from: Overclockers - The Performance Computing Community Related posts:Intel to Restrict Overclocking on Sandy Bridge Intel Core i7 ...

GIGABYTE Announces GO OC 2010 (GIGABYTE Open Overclocking Championship) Worldwide Final | Posted on: 20/09/2010 @ 18:25

As many of you know from the previous Go OC 2010 coverage, as GO OC 2010 North American Champion, I will be traveling to Taipei, Taiwan to compete in the world final. Here is the official press release for the event.  Don't forget to Guess The Winner for a chance to win some sweet prizes!GIGABYTE Announces GO OC 2010 (GIGABYTE Open Overclocking Championship) Worldwide Final is a post from: ...

Socket 1156 burning issues…is the fire out? | Posted on: 20/09/2010 @ 18:25

Several months ago, there was some news worthy mentions from many sites about the Foxconn made sockets for the P55 (Socket 1156) platform including Anandtech's article. When the issue was in its prime, one would see many forum users suggesting others to stay away from motherboard "X" because it has a Foxconn socket and could burn up. Looking back, was this type of response warranted? Did Foxconn ...

Benchmark Buffet: Updated 9/1/10 | Posted on: 20/09/2010 @ 18:25

Today we will take a high-level look into the world of benchmarking: CPU benchmarks, benchmark tools and much more. Specifically, we will be looking at 12 point scoring benchmarks plus a new addition listed at hwbot.org as well as the more common utilities used for overclocking and submitting scores to their system. We also touch on system information and monitoring programs.Benchmark Buffet: ...

BenchTec Toolbox: Wprime, PiFast and SuperPi Tweaker | Posted on: 20/09/2010 @ 18:25

What started off as a fairly simple program soon snowballed into a full-on collaboration between us to make an AIO system tweaker. This system taker took us over a month of solid work, adding features for every conceivable tweak on each OS (either XP,Vista or 7). This led to a plethora of updates and beta testing stages before we released it to the public.BenchTec Toolbox: Wprime, PiFast and ...

Silverstone PS05 Case Review | Posted on: 20/09/2010 @ 18:25

Eobard reviews one of Silverstones new budget cases, the PS05.Silverstone PS05 Case Review is a post from: Overclockers - The Performance Computing Community Related posts:SilverStone SST-TJ-03 “Nimiz” Case SilverStone GD98LED mATX Case IN WIN Griffin Case Review

Asus P7F7-E WS SuperComputer Review | Posted on: 20/09/2010 @ 18:25

You wouldn't expect overclocking performance from the workstation-designated Asus P7F7-E WS SuperComputer motherboard, but once you dig deeper you begin to find all the goodies that have made Asus motherboards so popular with enthusiasts. Probably the single most attractive feature is the ability to run three way SLI or quad CrossfireX, but there is plenty more that makes this a premium ...

Lian Li Releasing New Mid- and Full- Tower Cases | Posted on: 20/09/2010 @ 18:25

Two new works from the metallurgists of Lian Li are coming to a distributor near you!Lian Li Releasing New Mid- and Full- Tower Cases is a post from: Overclockers - The Performance Computing Community Related posts:Lian Li to Release Several New Cases Dynapower Black Widow ATX Mid-Tower Case SilverStone SST-TJ02 “Glacier” ATX Mid-Tower Case

NZXT Phantom Case Review | Posted on: 20/09/2010 @ 18:25

Maybe this is a cliché, but the NZXT Phantom Case is ready for liftoff. My first impression out of the box was: "this case looks like a freakin' space shuttle." Perhaps it was the smooth white exterior with black mesh highlights or the rounded edge of the drive cover? Now, NZXT may not have had NASA engineers design this monstrous full-tower, but the case is impressive between the cooling ...

Weekend Waffle I | Posted on: 20/09/2010 @ 18:25

The weekend waffle is our new Friday feature where we re-cap on those articles that have proved popular, as well as sharing some community news from the Overclockers Forums and distilling some of the best news and reviews from across the internet.Weekend Waffle I is a post from: Overclockers - The Performance Computing Community Related posts:Best URLs To Peruse Over The Weekend Updated Intel ...

Asus G73Jh-A1 Gaming Notebook Review | Posted on: 20/09/2010 @ 18:25

 We realize we're not the first website to post a review of the Asus G73Jh-A1 gaming notebook -- though we were one of the first to get our hands on this unit (heh, we said "unit") -- but even if you've read several other evaluations of this model already, let us encourage you to click through the following pages anyway. Why? Dude, we like the hits. But other than the obvious, after a couple of ...

High Speed PC "Top Deck" Tech Station (Large) Review | Posted on: 20/09/2010 @ 18:24

      There comes a point in every young man's life when his voice deepens, his hair gets thicker, and his muscles grow bigger (settle down, ladies).  Similarly, PC repair techs, hardware reviewers, and many computer enthusiasts also hit a point of maturity where we feel confident enough to venture out from the confines of a traditional enclosure. Before reaching this point, many of us are ...

SilverStone SST-AP121 120mm Case Fan | Posted on: 20/09/2010 @ 18:24

Fans are both critical and yet often ignored in cooling applications. You typically throw on the fan with the highest airflow at a sound level you can handle. Silverstone has a different view with its 120mm fan, the AP121. Read on to see just what this little fan can do.

CoolIT Systems ECO A.L.C. | Posted on: 20/09/2010 @ 18:24

Liquid Cooling. Words that make just about any computer enthusiast's heart skip a beat. Vanquishing the fear of getting liquid cooling wrong, CoolIT delivers a sealed system that is destined to dominate other coolers in its class. Will the ECO stand tall, or leave an embarrassing puddle on the floor?

Lian Li Pitstop T60 | Posted on: 20/09/2010 @ 18:24

Most users are happy with a box as their PC case, but there is a small group that tinker enough to want something more open. Lian Li is entering the test bench arena and with the Pitstop T60. Read on to see how well the T60 works.

Review: Samsung N230 | Posted on: 20/09/2010 @ 18:24

Over the past two years, Samsung has established itself as a major player in the netbook market, releasing a range of high-quality mini-laptops to great acclaim. The N230 is its latest effort and aims to provide a staggering 14-hours of mobility. While it falls slightly short of its target, it is nevertheless an excellent device for the frequent traveller. Ample mobility is provided by a large ...

iPod touch to get ability to make phone calls from Apple? | Posted on: 20/09/2010 @ 18:24

It’s getting to the point when the only difference between the iPod touch and the iPhone is phone calls. Well all that’s about to change. Unbelievable as it is, rumour has it that Apple has filed a patent application for an ‘accessory transceiver’(transmitter and receiver), … [visit site to read more] iPod touch to get [...]iPod touch to get ability to make phone calls from Apple? is a ...

Google Gives GMail an Extra Security Feature | Posted on: 20/09/2010 @ 18:00

Google has given its Gmail service a new security feature to help companies that are migrating their e-mail to Gmail. The new feature is a second line of defense in the form of a PIN. The PIN has been introduced as the entire security of one of their e-mail accounts relies solely on the … [...]Google Gives GMail an Extra Security Feature is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech News, Reviews and ...

Playstation Move Stripped: An Easy to Modify Controller? | Posted on: 20/09/2010 @ 17:36

As many of you will know, the Playstation Move was released last week, so it shouldn’t be surprising that it’s already had pictures of it naked posted on the internet. The exposure was revealed by those clever chaps at ifixit who have given a few bits of interesting info on the new controller. It was [...]Playstation Move Stripped: An Easy to Modify Controller? is a post from: UK Gadget and ...

Team Group Xtreem S1 120GB SandForce Solid State Drive | Posted on: 20/09/2010 @ 17:36

Team has a loyal following of enthusiasts who prefer their memory over all others. Did Team give the enthusiast community a SSD to get fanatical over as well?

Review: Sony VAIO VPC-Z12V9E/X | Posted on: 20/09/2010 @ 17:12

Sony's VAIO Z-Series comprises some of the only sub-2kg laptops to currently feature Intel's Core i7 technology and are among the best ultraportable laptops you can buy. While the price is high, the VAIO VPC-Z12V9E/X continues this tradition. Due to the high-powered performance of Core i7 processors and the subsequent cooling they require, it is rare to find them inside such a slim laptop. As a ...

Review: Toshiba Satellite A660-18N | Posted on: 20/09/2010 @ 17:12

Toshiba's Satellite series comprises its consumer laptops and offers a range of high-quality laptops at varying price points. The Satellite A660-18N is a powerful home media centre, designed to combine basic entertainment features with mid-level mobility. At just 2.6kg, this is a laptop you can comfortably carry around the home. Despite its large 16-inch screen, the chassis' surprisingly slim ...

Samsung Galaxy Tab: Will a Chrome Update Be Able Replace Android? | Posted on: 20/09/2010 @ 17:00

The Samsung Galaxy Tab has been the most anticipated, impressive and best rival to Apple’s iPad, which has definitely been helped by the great OS Android Froyo. However, there is a new report that you may be able to update the OS, but not to Gingerbread, but to Chrome … [visit site to read more] [...]Samsung Galaxy Tab: Will a Chrome Update Be Able Replace Android? is a post from: UK Gadget ...

White iPhone 4 Released at Christmas? Steve Jobs E-Mails Fanboy | Posted on: 20/09/2010 @ 16:24

While rumours are constantly flying around for the long awaited release of the white iPhone 4, we may just have another that supposedly comes from the big Apple himself, Steve Jobs. The rumour is that an Apple fanboy e-mailed Jobs enquiring about the phone, only to get a rather … [visit site to read more] [...]White iPhone 4 Released at Christmas? Steve Jobs E-Mails Fanboy is a post from: UK ...

Review: Advent Sienna 700 | Posted on: 20/09/2010 @ 16:12

Advent is PC World's in-house brand and provides a wide range of affordable laptops built around the latest technology. The Advent Sienna 700 is a well-priced Intel Core i7 laptop but, unfortunately falls too far short when compared to its rivals. Built around a dual-core Intel Core i7 620M processor running at 2.66GHz we expected stunning performance. Unlike the Sony VAIO VPC-Z12V9E/X, however, ...

Review: HP Pavilion dv8-1250ea | Posted on: 20/09/2010 @ 16:12

HP's Pavilion range offers a huge choice of consumer laptops from entry-level machines to high-powered, big-screen media centres. The Pavilion dv8-1250ea falls into the latter category and is a stunning example of high-end mobile computing. With its huge 18.4-inch screen, this is a laptop built for desktop use. At 4.1kg, you won't want to carry it far, although there is 174 minutes of battery ...

Review: MSI GX660R | Posted on: 20/09/2010 @ 16:00

MSi is a Taiwanese component manufacturer that also produces laptops. The GX660R is the company's latest gaming machine and, apart from a slightly suspect keyboard, this is a great laptop that boasts serious performance, great sound and useful features at a competitive price. In keeping with its gaming credentials, the laptop features a garish design. The angular lines and fully customisable ...

2010 XDS Toulouse | Posted on: 20/09/2010 @ 14:24

The X.Org Developers' Summit in Toulouse finished up over the weekend. It is now time for PhoronixFest at Oktoberfest in Munich, but here is a recap of what was discussed at this French X.Org event along with some photos.

Futurelooks Guide to the Best Back to School Video Games for Making New Friends | Posted on: 20/09/2010 @ 12:36

Logitech G700 Review | Posted on: 20/09/2010 @ 12:36

This wireless mouse has more buttons than we could possibly need, but read this before buying.

Corsair HS1 USB Circumaural Gaming Headset Review | Posted on: 20/09/2010 @ 12:12

The Corsair HS1 USB Gaming Headset is designed for gamers who are serious about audio. The HS1 uses massive 50mm drivers deliver serious gaming punch, without sacrificing the sparkling sound quality you need to enjoy music and movies. The headphones are topped of with a noise-canceling microphone that ensures that your teammates and opponents hear you loud and clear.

iPhone 4 To Hit Chinese Markets By This Weekend | Posted on: 20/09/2010 @ 12:00

iPhone 4 has finally found its way to Chinese market. The Cupertino-based company has collaborated with China Unicom for offering latest version of iPhone to Chinese masses. The company will offer the phones via its retail … [visit site to read more] iPhone 4 To Hit Chinese Markets By This Weekend is a post from: UK [...]iPhone 4 To Hit Chinese Markets By This Weekend is a post from: UK Gadget ...

Cooler Master USNA 95 Ultra Slim Notebook Adapter | Posted on: 20/09/2010 @ 12:00

Looking for a replacement adapter for your notebook/netbook? Cooler Master has a suggestion with the USNA 95 Ultra Slim Notebook Adapter.

Facebook Building a Branded Phone? The Company Denies. | Posted on: 20/09/2010 @ 11:12

This weekend had been pretty hectic for Facebook. Apparently, it all started with TechCrunch reporting that the company is“building a mobile phone”. The social media company did not waste much time and issued a lengthy statement denying the report. … [visit site to read more] Facebook Building a Branded Phone? The Company Denies. is a [...]Facebook Building a Branded Phone? The Company ...

Lian Li Pitstop T7 Mini-ITX Test Bench | Posted on: 20/09/2010 @ 10:24

Lian Li launches a new Mini-ITX TEST BENCH chassis for 2010, the Lian Li T7. Today we are fortunate enough to take a look at the Lian Li PC-T7B Mini-ITX Test Bench, the B being for the black version, as it comes in red and silver as well. This model test bench is designed for Mini-ITX motherboards.

Corsair Obsidian 700D Full-Tower Case Review | Posted on: 20/09/2010 @ 9:42

Benchmark Reviews: Corsair is a widely known brand in the market thanks to its memory kits. However, since 2009, Corsair started entering new grounds like CPU cooling and PC cases. Those actions resulted in a very appealing Full Tower PC case; the Obsidian 800D, which won lots of awards in different countries because it presented tons of interesting features for high-end users. Of course, those ...

ECS Black GTX 460 1GB | Posted on: 20/09/2010 @ 9:38

One company that has some value-added features in the Nvidia GeForce GTX 460 is ECS. This Black Series card comes with a massive custom heatsink that promises to deliver top cooling performance at low noise levels. It also comes with a very attractive price, offering gamers the chance to capitalize on some Nvidia-specific features that the competition in the ATI camp doesn't offer.

Thermaltake BlacX 5G USB 3.0 Hard Drive Dock @ Bona Fide Reviews | Posted on: 20/09/2010 @ 3:24

http://www.bonafidereviews.com/review-of-thermaltake-blacx-5g-usb-3-0-hard-drive-dock/ (http://www.bonafidereviews.com/review-of-thermaltake-blacx-5g-usb-3-0-hard-drive-dock/)Quote: "Ah, good old USB 3.0 is popping up more and more, I think it’s finally coming into its own?! Ok, it hasn’t been that widely accepted yet, but it’s slowly getting there. Today for review I’ve got a new product ...

HIS HD5870 iCooler V Turbo 1GB | Posted on: 19/09/2010 @ 22:24

The 5870 has been on the markets for a good while already, so manufacturers have had time to modify their versions of the card. This time HIS was kind enough to send us their version of the HD5870 iCooler V Turbo.

Motorola Droid 2 Review: Rebooting the Droid | Posted on: 19/09/2010 @ 17:12

The launch of the first Motorola Droid was a watershed moment for the Android platform and Motorola alike. The original Droid’s masculine and modern industrial design showed the world that the nearly-finished handset maker hadn’t lost the ability to craft sexy hardware, and Android’s 2.0 release brought a host of new features and polish. The original Droid has weathered its time as ...

PostgreSQL 9.0 Is Now Available | Posted on: 19/09/2010 @ 14:48

While we have yet to see any official release announcement, if you browse the PostgreSQL FTP server you can now find the final packages for PostgreSQL 9.0.0. This major update to PostgreSQL brings easy-to-use replication, mass permission-changing, anonymous code blocks, enhanced stored procedure support, exclusion constraints, deferrable unique constraints, and a variety of other enhancements...

Intel Linux DRM HDMI / DisplayPort Audio | Posted on: 19/09/2010 @ 14:12

While the open-source Radeon DRM/KMS (along with the closed-source Catalyst) drivers have had support for audio over HDMI / DisplayPort, patches are finally moving along by Intel's Zhenyu Wang for bringing up audio on Intel chipsets over these newest display interfaces...

Talking About EGL In Mesa On Linux | Posted on: 19/09/2010 @ 14:00

A few days back I reported on the first operating system where you may see the Wayland Display Server used rather than an X.Org Server after talking with Kristian Høgsberg while in Toulouse. At the X.Org Developer Summit' he talked to everyone about EGL in Mesa, which also plays an important role with Wayland...

GNOME 2.32 Release Candidate Makes It Out | Posted on: 19/09/2010 @ 8:00

The release candidate for GNOME 2.32 is now available after it was delayed a few days due to technical problems. GNOME 2.32 will be released later this month as the last major release prior to GNOME 3.0 that is set to be released in March after formerly the 2.32 release was to be marked as 3.0...

OCZ DDR3 PC3-16000 Ram Review | Posted on: 19/09/2010 @ 6:54

OCZ has long been associated with high performance computing products. From their Power Supply offerings to their SSD’s, OCZ offers a wide range of products for just about any budget. Today we will be looking at one of OCZ’s many memory offerings, their mid priced DDR3 4gb Dual Channel Kit (OCZ3P2000C8LV4Gk). Before we get started a little information on OCZ would be in order.

Coolermaster Netbook Cooler Shootout | Posted on: 19/09/2010 @ 6:52

In the age of the netbook, we have striven for smaller lighter notebooks, though in this quest some manufacturers have chosen to omit cooling systems inside their systems and are relying on the Atoms CPU low thermal load. One lovely example we have here is Dell’s Inspirion Mini 10v (1011). The cooling system employed in this netbook is a thermal pad on the chipset and CPU attached to the ...

EVGA X58 SLI3 motherboard Review | Posted on: 19/09/2010 @ 6:49

Since the Intel X68 platform release is still a ways away, motherboard manufacturers are constantly trying to breathe new life into the aging X58 platform. Enter EVGA’s latest X58 offering, the X58-SLI3. Based on the popular X58 SLI LE motherboard, it has been reborn to include both USB 3.0 and Sata 3 600 Mbs support. The most eye catching feature is the price, this EVGA offering comes to ...

Antec DF-85 (Dark Fleet) Case Review | Posted on: 19/09/2010 @ 6:47

The IBM compatible PC has been around since the ‘8086’ specification and for many years afterwards the computer chassis that houses all those precious components had not changed. The same old beige box with the ‘Turbo’ button became rather tiresome. At this time system builders had to be a persistent lot, with the razor sharp edges inside of those cases as the interior of the chassis was ...

Wine 1.3.3 Brings Various New Features | Posted on: 19/09/2010 @ 0:48

While new Wine development snapshots are generally released on a bi-weekly basis with the release almost always taking place on a Friday, the Wine 1.3.3 release came out today on a Saturday. The Wine 1.3.3 release has a variety of fixes and other improvements...

nVidia’s GeForce GTS 450 – A Lot of Bang for Only $129 Bucks | Posted on: 19/09/2010 @ 0:24

Mandriva's Forked Into A New Project Called Mageia | Posted on: 19/09/2010 @ 0:24

The Mandriva Linux distribution has been forked by a number of Mandriva contributors with the fate of this distribution formerly known as Mandrake being unknown due to financial troubles and layoffs facing Mandriva's parent company. This new forked version of Mandriva is being called Mageia...

Most Drivers Won't Be Merged Into X Server 1.10 | Posted on: 19/09/2010 @ 0:24

The last talk of the 2010 X.Org Developers' Summit was regarding X.Org Server 1.10. The good news is that nearly every X.Org graphics driver will not be merged back into the xorg-server repository...

Intel postpone 25nm SSDs to February 2011 | Posted on: 19/09/2010 @ 0:12

Intel has started mass production of its new NAND flash circuits with 25nm technology, which will lead to substantially higher storage capacities. We now have reliable information that points to that 25nm products will not appear before February 2011, but in large quantities.

PhotoFast reaches 1500 MB/s with PCIe SSD | Posted on: 19/09/2010 @ 0:12

Storage maker PhotoFast has plans to finish the year with a bang. It has several new SSD solutions coming and one of them is PhotoFast PowerDrive-LSI, a PCIe-basd storage unit with four SSD controllers, 512MB DDR2 cache and write speeds up to 1500 MB/s (!).

PhotoFast launches SATA 6,0 Gbps SSD with 430MB/s | Posted on: 18/09/2010 @ 23:36

Japanese SSD maker PhotoFast is closing on the launch of its latest 2.5" solution that promises staggering performance over the SATA 6.0 Gbps interface. PhotoFast G-Monster3 XV1 will reach read speeds up to 430 MB/s with write speeds at 300 MB/s, which is unmatched today.

Catalyst 10.9 and hotfix available | Posted on: 18/09/2010 @ 23:12

AMD has some news coming for the Catalyst drivers suit. Yesterday we presented the logotype for the coming drivers and AMD has now released a new version of Catalyst for download, Catalyst 10.9.

GeForce GTS 450 overclocked to 1120 MHz on air | Posted on: 18/09/2010 @ 23:12

GeForce GTS 450 is NVIDIA's latest creation. The card may not bring the best performance around, but there is plenty of overclocking potential. This is confirmed beyond all doubt with an ASUS GTS 450 TOP pushed to 1120 MHz with powerful air cooling.

Sandy Bridge overclocked to 4.9 GHz with reference cooler | Posted on: 18/09/2010 @ 23:12

Sandy Bridge has shown great potential in the first benchmarks, but the questions surrounding Intel's work with overclockers and enthusiasts have been many. During IDF Intel confirmed limitations with overclocking the bus, but at the same time showed an unlocked Sandy Bridge CPU overclocked to 4.9 GHz.

The Next X.Org Developers Summit? | Posted on: 18/09/2010 @ 22:00

The X.Org Developers' Summit in Toulouse, France just ended and it's time in the morning to head to Oktoberfest to meet with many Phoronix readers at this annual outing. XDS 2010 turned out to be a wonderful event and more organized than some X.Org events in the past. Thanks to the wonderful organization by Matthieu Herrb, the venue itself was nice, the social event last night was terrific, the ...

Contest: Win a Samsung Smiley Cell Phone! @ TestFreaks | Posted on: 18/09/2010 @ 19:12

http://www.testfreaks.com/blog/contest/contest-win-a-samsung-smiley-call-phone/ (http://www.testfreaks.com/blog/contest/contest-win-a-samsung-smiley-call-phone/) Here we are again with another free phone just for you. This week I’ve got the Samsung Smiley. The other contest to win the Flight II is still going on all month.

The Game Blu-ray Movie Review | Posted on: 18/09/2010 @ 18:48

"Discovering the object of the game is the object of the game."

Wayland Demonstration At XDS 2010 | Posted on: 18/09/2010 @ 16:00

While the Wayland Display Server is not being discussed officially in any of the talks at the X.Org Developers' Summit in Toulouse, it has been mentioned a few times during other talks and can commonly be heard in discussions between Intel and Nokia developers outside of the event. At the pre-event I also discussed Wayland for a short time with Kristian Høgsberg, the project's founder, where it ...

AMD Catalyst 10.9 Windows 7 Driver Analysis | Posted on: 18/09/2010 @ 9:24

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

Epson B-510DN Ink Jet Printer Review | Posted on: 18/09/2010 @ 3:48

Review of Epson B-510DN ink jet color printer, a business-class, heavy-duty printer with very low consumable cost and high printing speed.

Gigabyte 880GMA-UD2H Motherboard | Posted on: 18/09/2010 @ 2:36

Let's take a look at the Gigabyte 880GMA-UD2H socket AM3 motherboard, which has five SATA-600 ports, two USB 3.0 ports, and two PCI Express x16 slots.

Intel already making 22nm processors | Posted on: 18/09/2010 @ 1:36

Intel will launch its second 32nm microarchitecture in January 2011, this while AMD is struggling to get its first 32nm products out on the market. During Intel Developer Forum 2010 Intel confirmed that is already making processors with 22nm technology, for launch in late 2011.

Lian Li launches new V series cases | Posted on: 18/09/2010 @ 1:36

Case maker Lian Li continues to launch cases made from pure aluminum. With its new models, PC-V1020 and PC-V2120 it returns to the big leagues where the former is a miditower and the latter a sturdy fulltower for the demanding users.

New AMD Catalyst logotype | Posted on: 18/09/2010 @ 1:36

A while back we reported on how AMD is redesigning its Catalyst drivers. There was talk about a more AMD-like theme instead of the dominated by red and ATI-like theme we have today. As ATI is about to disappear as a brand it is probably a smart move.

Internet Explorer 9 bta available | Posted on: 18/09/2010 @ 1:12

Microsoft has released the first public beta version of web browser Internet Explorer 9. With a bunch of new functions, like HTML5 support, GPU acceleration and a new and cleaner interface Microsoft hopes to turn the negative trend it has been going through over the last few years.

GeForce 260.63 beta drivers bring free performance | Posted on: 18/09/2010 @ 1:12

NVIDIA has released a new beta driver together with the launch of GeForce GTS 450 and the new GeForce 260.63 drivers brings lots of goodies. The news include Blu-ray 3D, bitstreaming of HD audio formats, GPU acceleration in Adobe CS5 and loads of performance optimizations.

SandForce secures 25 million financing | Posted on: 18/09/2010 @ 1:12

SandForce has quickly become one of the hotttest companies in the Solid State sector through its powerful SSD processors. The company has now made new strides and secured financing of 25 million dollar.

A Favor, Share your AnandTech Stories | Posted on: 18/09/2010 @ 0:24

I've been out in California for the past week for IDF, followed by some extra meetings with the usual suspects: AMD, Intel and NVIDIA. The information I gained from these meetings will show up in articles over the next few weeks, months and even years. I really enjoyed covering the show this year not only because of the information we had access to but also because of the new team members I was ...

KFA2 GeForce GTS 450 LTD OC 1GB card - bringing price and performance together | Posted on: 18/09/2010 @ 0:24

£100 for a well-overclocked GeForce GTS 450 card. Hitting the sweetspot?

HP Mini 5103 | Posted on: 17/09/2010 @ 23:48

The HP Mini 5103 is a dual-core netbook that features an Intel CPU clocked at 1.5GHz and a sleek, sturdy metal body that is lightweight and is extremely portable at around 3 pounds. There's also a 10-inch widescreen display with an option to get it with a capacitive touch screen and 2GB of memory.

Apple iPad 3G Data Plan Gets Rogue Tweaking by O2 | Posted on: 17/09/2010 @ 23:24

Earlier O2 has announced its data plans for iPad 3G and the plans were certainly better value than its rival networks. The companyhad tried to lure customers with its promise of 500 MB data for mere £2, in contrast to Orange’s 200 MB for £2 plan. However, the … [visit site to read more] Apple [...]Apple iPad 3G Data Plan Gets Rogue Tweaking by O2 is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech News, ...

OCZ Enyo 128GB USB 3.0 External Solid State Drive | Posted on: 17/09/2010 @ 22:36

USB 3.0 and SSDs are driving the storage market right now and OCZ has found a way to combine the two.

AMD Phenom II X6 1055T Processor Performance Review | Posted on: 17/09/2010 @ 21:12

The AMD Phenom II X6 1055T is the entry level six-core processor in the Phenom II series with its overall clock frequency of 2.8GHz. With a street price of $198 and six cores is the AMD Phenom II X6 1055T CPU worth it? Read on to see how it performs in the benchmarks and to see how it handles being overclocked on our AMD 890FX test system.

Barack Obama wants kids to make video games. | Posted on: 17/09/2010 @ 20:12

Mr cool Barack Obama as you know, is the President of the USA, he also uses a BlackBerry. That’s pretty cool. Though to be honest most politicians use BlackBerry’s (it is a businessman’s phone after all) but for some reason it’s cool when Obama has one. So what’s he done now to get … [visit [...]Barack Obama wants kids to make video games. is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech News, ...

Luc Calls For A Dead Linux Desktop If Keith Gets His Way | Posted on: 17/09/2010 @ 20:12

While X Server 1.10 is not being discussed at length until tomorrow (the final day of XDS Toulouse), besides today's notes, Luc Verhaegen who formerly was with Novell working on the RadeonHD driver and has also worked on the open-source VIA Unichrome driver and a few other X related projects, is preparing for another heated battle...

The ZFS Linux Module Goes Into Closed Beta | Posted on: 17/09/2010 @ 20:00

We reported last month that a native ZFS module was coming to Linux and would be released in mid-September. Rather than using ZFS-FUSE that runs the Sun/Oracle ZFS file-system under the FUSE module so that it lives outside the Linux kernel (and runs rather slowly as our benchmarks show), this new ZFS module is native to Linux and open-source but due to the CDDL license it's being distributed as a ...

News for 9-17-10 | Posted on: 17/09/2010 @ 19:48

It's Friday and it's time for the news..

A Few Notes From Day 2 Of XDS Toulouse | Posted on: 17/09/2010 @ 19:48

More details will come later along with the audio/video recordings that ended out the X.Org Developers' Summit in Toulouse, but here are a few random bits from so far today:..

Lian Li Adds Two New Models to Its V-Series | Posted on: 17/09/2010 @ 19:48

16 September 2010, Keelung, Taiwan – Lian Li Industrial Co. Ltd. today announces two additional V-series – PC-V1020 mid-tower chassis & PC-V2120 full-tower chassis for the professional PC users. Continuously following the layout from the previous V-series models, Lian Li also upgrades functionality to the latest requirements of performance computing. Huge internal space for the largest [...]

Windows Phone 7 Takes Some Lessons from Apple and Censorship | Posted on: 17/09/2010 @ 18:48

It seems Microsoft have gone on a censorship bender with the Windows Phone 7 and the Windows Phone Marketplace. The latest version of the Windows Phone Marketplace guidelines has been revealed and it seems there will be no nonsense from … [visit site to read more] Windows Phone 7 Takes Some Lessons from Apple and [...]Windows Phone 7 Takes Some Lessons from Apple and Censorship is a post from: ...

Facebook places is here in the UK | Posted on: 17/09/2010 @ 18:24

It’s here in the UK at last. No I’m not talking about the Pope. Facebook places. The feature is available from today via the Facebook iPhone application and on touch.facebook.com. I’m sure you know what the feature does, but if you … [visit site to read more] Facebook places is here in the UK is [...]Facebook places is here in the UK is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech News, Reviews and ...

iOS 4.2 Beta’s More Subtle Changes and Features | Posted on: 17/09/2010 @ 18:12

We already know that the iOS 4.2 beta has been handed over to developers and has its fancy new AirPrint feature, but Apple Insider have fished out some of the other more subtle features to come from Apple’s upcoming OS update. The update comes with the built-in YouTube app now allowing ranking (using the thumbs [...]iOS 4.2 Beta’s More Subtle Changes and Features is a post from: UK Gadget and ...

Motorola tablet device with Android: but not until 2011. | Posted on: 17/09/2010 @ 18:00

You’ve got to hand it to Apple for their innovation. Their iPad opened the flood gates to a sea of tablet devices each one being dubbed an ‘ipad-killer’ by the press. Samsung, LG, HP, Dell, Asus, Compal, HTC to name but a few, have all jumped into the market. So who’s next? Motorola. … [visit [...]Motorola tablet device with Android: but not until 2011. is a post from: UK Gadget and ...

Apple’s 27-inch LED Cinema Display Now On Sale For $999 | Posted on: 17/09/2010 @ 17:24

After its announcement all the way back in July, it seems we are finally able to get our hands on Apple’s 27-inch LED Cinema Display. The … [visit site to read more] Apple’s 27-inch LED Cinema Display Now On Sale For $999 is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech News, Reviews and Shopping Site [...]Apple’s 27-inch LED Cinema Display Now On Sale For $999 is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech News, ...

Woogie your iPhone 4 into a soft toy! | Posted on: 17/09/2010 @ 17:12

Got your iPhone 4? Or an iPod Touch? Well if you’ve been looking around for a case for one then look at the Woogie. Why have some boring leather thing that clips to your belt, when you could turn your iPhone/ iPod into a six legged soft toy, thanks to partnership between Griffin … [visit site to read [...]Woogie your iPhone 4 into a soft toy! is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech News, ...

Sony PSP2 Confirmed by Mortal Kombat Executive Producer | Posted on: 17/09/2010 @ 17:00

After countless rumours and speculation about the existence and possibility of a PSP 2, it seems we finally have a bit of solid(ish) evidence. The Executive Producer of the upcoming Mortal Komat reboot Shaun Himmerick, revealed in an interview at PAX 2010 that not only did the device exist, … [visit site to read more] [...]Sony PSP2 Confirmed by Mortal Kombat Executive Producer is a post from: ...

Review: Medion Akoya P6625 | Posted on: 17/09/2010 @ 16:48

The Medion Akoya P6625 provides fantastic all-round power and portability at a great price, meaning those on a slightly tighter budget should look no further here. Despite costing £210 less than the Lenovo ThinkPad L412, this laptop provides increased performance. The Intel Core i5 430M processor is joined by 4096MB of memory, and makes remarkably quick work of running everything from web ...

Review: Samsung R590 | Posted on: 17/09/2010 @ 16:48

Samsung has impressed us immensely throughout this past year by producing a range of great laptops at decent price points, and the run of good form continues with the R590. It may be one of the more expensive machines from Samsung, but it delivers on all fronts, making this a very flexible option. Samsung has implemented a new paint scheme with this laptop, and the dark blue swirl pattern makes ...

Galaxy GeForce GTS 450 Super OC 1GB in SLI Overclocked | Posted on: 17/09/2010 @ 16:48

Already impressed with what the GTS 450 in SLI offers, we see what our Galaxy offerings do when we ramp up the clocks further.

Review: Acer Aspire Timeline X 4820TG | Posted on: 17/09/2010 @ 15:12

Acer's range of TimelineX laptops is built predominantly for consumers seeking performance and portability. To this end, the Aspire TimelineX 4820TG-5454G50Mn proves to be a great consumer option with its impressive power and stunning design. The laptop comes with a large 6-cell battery which sticks out awkwardly from the back of the laptop. With 661 minutes of battery life available, however, ...

Review: Asus K52JC-EX089V | Posted on: 17/09/2010 @ 15:12

Asus is a Taiwanese laptop manufacturer which produces a whole host of laptops to cater for a broad variety of requirements. The K52JC-EX089V is a machine that doesn't stand head and shoulders above the competition, but still makes a genuinely solid option. The 15.6- inch screen features a 1366 x 768-pixel resolution and pictures are sharp enough to enjoy web browsing and word processing without ...

What Parts Of X.Org Should Be Killed With Fire? | Posted on: 17/09/2010 @ 14:12

Originally at the X.Org Developers' Summit here in Toulouse this week there was going to be a talk entitled "Kill It With Fire" where Corbin Simpson (mostly known for his work on the ATI R300 Gallium3D driver) was going to be speaking about what drivers or parts of X.Org should be eliminated from the stack. This talk though is no longer occurring, in part as Corbin is no longer in attendance; he ...

Mesa 7.4 Through Mesa 7.9 Benchmarks | Posted on: 17/09/2010 @ 13:36

Over the next few weeks there are a number of new Phoronix benchmarks to be published concerning the performance of Mesa 7.9 for both the Mesa classic and Gallium3D drivers from the different GPU vendors. Included in those tests will be new Intel Mesa benchmarks of their only officially supported 3D driver using one of the Arrandale processors, but for those currently missing out on the X ...

The RadeonHD Driver Would Be Three Today | Posted on: 17/09/2010 @ 13:12

Three years ago from today marked the introduction of the RadeonHD driver, the first open-source X.Org driver for the ATI Radeon X1000 (R500) and Radeon HD 2000 (R600) series graphics cards. This driver came as part of AMD's open-source strategy (the strategy's third birthday was celebrated earlier this month) and with loads of public documentation for their ATI graphics processors. The RadeonHD ...

ATI R600 Gallium3D Driver Continues Advancing | Posted on: 17/09/2010 @ 12:48

While most of the open-source Linux graphics drivers are currently in Toulouse for the 2010 X.Org Developers' Summit, David Airlie of Red Hat Australia is not among those in attendance. He, however, is continuing to work on one of his latest efforts in conjunction with AMD: R600g, or the ATI R600/700/Evergreen Gallium3D driver. In the latest batch of Git commits to Mesa there is now a number of ...

Apple TV Runs iOS: is Susceptible to be Jailbroken | Posted on: 17/09/2010 @ 12:00

While having fun with iOS 4.2 Beta, some iPhone developers have solved the mystery of an iProd 2. iProd 2 was earlier thought to be the key for unannounced iPad, however, now it has been proved that the code is for Apple TV. This goes to show that Apple … [visit site to read more] [...]Apple TV Runs iOS: is Susceptible to be Jailbroken is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech News, Reviews and ...

Antec Notebook Cooler 200 | Posted on: 17/09/2010 @ 10:36

Reminiscent in design to the Skeleton series of cases, Antec mounts a 200mm Big Boy fan in a sturdy open frame and offers the Notebook Cooler 200.

When You Want A Little Gaming: The AVADirect Nano Gaming Cube | Posted on: 17/09/2010 @ 9:12

Boutique gaming systems are usually big, fancy, ornate affairs. They're often totally extreme, marketed to the Mountain Dew set, with massive cases and bright lights. So what happens when a manufacturer goes a little off their rocker, gets a wild hair and decides to see just how much power can be crammed into a Mini-ITX case? See how AVADirect crammed an AMD Radeon HD 5870 and an Intel quad-core ...

NVIDIA APEX PhysX: CPU vs GPU Efficiency | Posted on: 17/09/2010 @ 6:30

Gamers might rely on NVIDIA's hardware for its superior graphical processing power and affordable price point, but it's their gaming technologies that have helped deliver complete market dominance. NVIDIA's "The Way It's Meant to be Played" is a trademarked slogan denoting a direct involvement in software development as much as they focus on hardware. When the Ageia PhysX software physics ...

Choosing the Best LCD Panel Technology | Posted on: 17/09/2010 @ 6:23

It's a well-known fact that nearly all consumers purchase their monitor based on size and price alone. Like everything we shop for, it is human instinct to get as much as possible for as little as possible. So why should we bother ourselves with the details, and what difference could it possibly make? Most people aren't even aware of the different construction processes used to produce the ...

G.SKILL 2133MHz DDR3 Pi-Series Memory Kit | Posted on: 17/09/2010 @ 6:16

Although the memory controller built into Intel's Socket 1156 processors only supports DDR3-1333 speeds officially, any enthusiast knows that there's more than a bit of overclocking headroom there. DDR3-1600 memory is increasingly common, and recently a number of memory vendors have upped the ante even more, with DDR3-2000 and higher speeds becoming available. G.SKILL has entered the enthusiast ...

Eagle Tech Arion 140W Soundstage 2.1 Speakers | Posted on: 17/09/2010 @ 4:31

The Eagle Tech Arion 140W Soundstage 2.1 speakers are a modest, budget set, aimed at the home user and gamer on a budget, coming in at only $65. Having a very sleek aesthetic also lends to the appeal, but the real test is how they perform when playing your favourite movies, music, and video games.

NVIDIA GeForce GTS 450 in SLI - can it beat AMD? | Posted on: 17/09/2010 @ 4:00

We've seen the GTS 450 card from NVIDIA. Now see what it can do in multi-GPU SLI.

ZOTAC Announces GeForce GTX 460 2GB | Posted on: 17/09/2010 @ 3:24

New ZOTAC® GeForce® GTX 460 2GB gives high-resolution gaming an extra performance kick HONG KONG – Sept. 16, 2010 – ZOTAC® International, a leading innovator and the world’s largest channel manufacturer of graphics cards, motherboards and mini-PCs, today announces the ZOTAC® GeForce® GTX 460 2GB – the first ZOTAC® graphics card powered by NVIDIA® Fermi [...]

Intel Light Peak - Lighting up 10 Gbps links in 2011 | Posted on: 17/09/2010 @ 1:48

We've covered Intel Light Peak in the past, and similarly other optical interconnect solutions from the chipmaker. At IDF 2010, Intel was showing off Light Peak once more, but in an increasingly polished state and with many more details about what future shipping products will look like. Previously Q4 2010 was the date, now somewhere inside 2011 is the estimate. We're still a ways off ...

Antec DF-85 Dark Fleet Case Review @ Tweaknews | Posted on: 17/09/2010 @ 1:05

So, is Antec's Dark Fleet DF-85 chassis a worthy addition to their impressive line of gaming cases? If cooling and configuration options are the benchmarks we're looking at, it just may be. With seven case fans included (five 120's and a couple of 140mm top fans) and a distinctive look incorporating a chevron side window, uniform black finish inside and out and the front "Fleet Release" doors, ...

Mionix Naos 3200 Gaming Mouse Review | Posted on: 17/09/2010 @ 0:50

Named after the blue super giant star, the Mionix Naos 3200 has been designed as an ergonomic gaming mouse. As you can easily assume from the product name, this version of the Naos boasts an accurate 3200 dpi sensor, a popular choice in the mid-range gaming mouse market. Other key features include a customizable LED system and a built-in memory for saving mouse settings and macros.

Arctic Cooling Accelero Twin Turbo Pro VGA Cooler Review | Posted on: 16/09/2010 @ 23:36

We tested Accelero Twin Turbo Plus, a VGA cooler from Arctic Cooling with four heatpipes and two 92-mm fans. Check it out!

LG Accolade VX5600 Cell Phone Review | Posted on: 16/09/2010 @ 23:36

Review of the LG Accolade VX5600, a basic cell phone with a 1.3 Megapixel camera.

Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II Available for Pre-Order: Complete with Mimobot | Posted on: 16/09/2010 @ 23:12

Attention, All Star Wars Geeks. Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II Collector Edition for the PS3 and XBox is now available for pre-order. Of course, the ordinary release of The Force Unleashed is not going to cut it for the connoisseurs, so this … [visit site to read more] Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II [...]Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II Available for Pre-Order: Complete with Mimobot is ...

Quick Review: ASUS CineVibe USB Gaming Vibration Headset | Posted on: 16/09/2010 @ 23:00

Could we be seeing the dawn of a new age in interactivity? Perhaps so, if partnered with the new 3D TV's now hitting stores.

Nokia’s rare Star Trek prototype phone unveiled | Posted on: 16/09/2010 @ 22:36

Last year when the Star Trek film came out Nokia were heavily involved. There was the blatant in-film product placement and also the Nokia 5800 Star Trek edition phone. Now the special edition 5800 was frankly a bit rubbish. But deep in the secret Nokia labs, a much more interesting … [visit site to read [...]Nokia’s rare Star Trek prototype phone unveiled is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech ...

Arctic M551 Gaming Mouse Review | Posted on: 16/09/2010 @ 21:48

Arctic has continued its rapid pace of releasing new products with their first mouse - the Arctic Cooling M551 Gaming Mouse. It combines adjustable DPI sensitivity with contoured form fitting style, with the goal of an easy to you day-to-day mouse or a gamers weapon at an affordable price. We take a look at this promising new release to see how it stacks up to competitors.

YouView to Bring IPTV to British Screens | Posted on: 16/09/2010 @ 20:48

YouView, a Project Canvas venture, is planning to launch a new set-top box, which will allow you to access IPTV, right from thecomfort of your couch. YouView has some solid backing with names such BBC, Channel 4, Channel 5 and ITV collaborating with Project Canvas. … [visit site to read more] YouView to Bring IPTV [...]YouView to Bring IPTV to British Screens is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech ...

Seagate FreeAgent GoFlex TV HD Media Player Review | Posted on: 16/09/2010 @ 20:12

The Seagate FreeAgent GoFlex Media Player makes navigating and accessing your digital media files easy and lets you stream media directly from the Internet, your computer and your USB devices. This means you can easily watch, share and play your movies, music, and photos on your TV in seconds. The Seagate FreeAgent GoFlex Media Player can also stream data from Netflix, Youtube, Paramount, and ...

Recapping The New X.Org Development Process | Posted on: 16/09/2010 @ 20:12

Scheduling issues had plagued X.Org Server development for the past few years: to the point that even delivering a point release had come more than a year late and major X Server releases were never delivered on time. This though has fortunately changed...

Nokia N8 Unboxing and Review Video: Will it be Brenda, Ryan or Suzy? | Posted on: 16/09/2010 @ 19:48

Just when we thought Nokia had lost their fighting power in the smartphone war against the likes of Apple and Android, it would appear that they aren’t giving up that easily especially with their recent announcement of their 3 new Symbian smartphones. Although, we like the sound of them all, it is the Nokia N8 [...]Nokia N8 Unboxing and Review Video: Will it be Brenda, Ryan or Suzy? is a post ...

A Newbie In X; Creating X.Org Documentation | Posted on: 16/09/2010 @ 19:36

Matt Dew, a self-proclaimed "X newbie", just finished talking about his experiences as just entering the world of X.Org development and hopes to contribute to the X.Org world by gathering up and improving X.Org documentation...

AMD Catalyst 10.9 For Linux Released | Posted on: 16/09/2010 @ 19:00

AMD has just released their monthly proprietary Linux driver update, which this month puts it at Catalyst 10.9. The only new "feature" of AMD Catalyst 10.9 for Linux is early support for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6.0 (RHEL6), but there are some bug-fixes...

HTC HD7 makes an appearance on T-mobile document (along with Dell Streak) | Posted on: 16/09/2010 @ 18:36

The mystical HD7 handset had made a cheeky appearance in some leaked T-mobile documentation which has found its way to engadget AKA leak central. The T-Mobile UK inventory sheet features the accessories we can look forward to when the Windows based HD7 arrives, including the smartphone … [visit site to read more] HTC HD7 makes [...]HTC HD7 makes an appearance on T-mobile document (along with ...

Apple Releases iOS 4.2 Beta with AirPrint to Developers | Posted on: 16/09/2010 @ 18:24

Apple has announced the release of its iOS 4.2 beta to developers to test out today. The beta which boasts AirPrint wireless printing technology is expected to be ready for public release this November, available for the iPad, the iPhone and the iPod Touch (all devices should be … [visit site to read more] Apple [...]Apple Releases iOS 4.2 Beta with AirPrint to Developers is a post from: UK ...

Apple smartphone market share drops and Android’s rises | Posted on: 16/09/2010 @ 18:12

Market share prices have shifted in reaction to the changes in the smartphone industry. According to comScore, Apple’s share of the smartphone market has reduced over the last quarter, whilst Google’s Android has risen. Apple were sitting at 25.1 percent at the end of April … [visit site to read more] Apple smartphone market share [...]Apple smartphone market share drops and Android’s ...

Hauppauge WinTV-Nova-TD 500 TV Tuner Card Unboxing Video | Posted on: 16/09/2010 @ 18:12

Today we are unboxing the Hauppauge WinTV-Nova-TD 500 TV Tuner Cardy. The box is quite simple in white and yellow giving you all of the relevant information that you need, including pictures of the product and the type of connection that it uses. The sides of the box lists the main features of the tv [...]

Review: Lexmark Interpret S405 | Posted on: 16/09/2010 @ 17:48

Along with HP, Lexmark stuck with the old-fashioned system of tri-colour cartridges with built-in print heads longer than most manufacturers. But we all resented throwing away expensive ink just because one of the three chambers had run dry, so fixed print heads and individually replaceable ink cartridges, which are little more than basic ink tanks, are the new order of the day. The Interpret ...

Internet Explorer 9 Will Not Be Available For Windows XP Says Microsoft | Posted on: 16/09/2010 @ 17:36

Yesterday Microsoft launched Internet Explorer 9, hoping to take on the strong competition from Firefox and Chrome, but it seems they intend to leave Windows XP in the dust. Microsoft are instead focusing their newest IE to run with their latest OS Windows 7. The newest IE from Microsoft uses hardware acceleration tools, which means [...]Internet Explorer 9 Will Not Be Available For Windows XP ...

Galaxy GeForce GTS 450 Super OC 1GB in SLI | Posted on: 16/09/2010 @ 17:36

That time has come for the latest, most talked about video cards from NVIDIA where we pair the Galaxy GTS 450 Super OC with another one and see what happens.

PS3 3D Blu-Ray Support Coming Via Update 21 September | Posted on: 16/09/2010 @ 17:24

Sony has announced that they will be giving the PS3 the update many have been anticipating, with 3D Blu-ray coming from 21 September. This performance boost will be released to Japan first, with no definite date for the rest of the world as of yet. The update which is dubbed PS3 3.50 … [visit site [...]PS3 3D Blu-Ray Support Coming Via Update 21 September is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech ...

Virgin Media Releases Sofa Stadium for Football Fanatics | Posted on: 16/09/2010 @ 17:00

The latest in Football lover’s technology is here. Virgin Media have announced a new online app known as ‘Sofa Stadium’ – an interactive programme to use on your laptop or computer while watching the biggest matches on … [visit site to read more] Virgin Media Releases Sofa Stadium for Football Fanatics is a post from: [...]Virgin Media Releases Sofa Stadium for Football Fanatics is a ...

Review: Toshiba Satellite Pro C650-197 | Posted on: 16/09/2010 @ 16:24

Toshiba's corporate Satellite Pro range covers a wide range of business requirements at truly affordable prices. The Satellite Pro C650-197 is an entry-level portable that performs well overall, but is sadly lacking in standout features against its rivals. The Intel Core i3 350M processor provides impressive performance. Even though it uses 4096MB of memory, compared to the 3072MB of the other ...

Bringing D-Bus Into The Linux Kernel | Posted on: 16/09/2010 @ 16:12

Alban Crequy, a Maemo developer, for the past several weeks have been working on bringing D-Bus directly into the Linux kernel. Why? Huge performance improvements...

Review: Packard Bell EasyNote NM86 | Posted on: 16/09/2010 @ 15:48

Packard Bell has released some very impressive laptops in its consumer EasyNote range since the company's acquisition by Acer in 2008. The EasyNote NM86-GN-010UK is a highly portable machine, despite its solid build, and features a fantastically crisp display. With a weight of 2.3kg and thickness of 34mm, it is a compact and portable laptop. The 303 minute battery life is a great result and means ...

Review: HP G62-a45SA | Posted on: 16/09/2010 @ 15:24

HP is one of the world's top laptop manufacturers and impressed us recently with its Intel Core i3-powered ProBook 6440b. The G62-a45SA is its latest Core i3 machine and its rather unexciting design is made up for by a strong set of features. The plastic chassis has a similar brushed aluminium finish to the Acer in this group and is mostly solid, with only a little flex around the optical drive. ...

Review: New Apple iPod shuffle (2010) | Posted on: 16/09/2010 @ 15:24

Apple's third-generation iPod shuffle boasted a radical new design. Instead of locating its controls on the body of the audio player itself, it mounted them on the earbud cable instead.You navigated through your tracks and playlists through multiple presses of a single button, with track titles, artists and playlist names announced using its innovative new VoiceOver function.This design was not ...

Review: Vivadi MediaMaster MM320 | Posted on: 16/09/2010 @ 15:12

Vivadi is hoping to entice punters who want a multiroom entertainment system at an affordable price. The latest unit in its range of network media servers and clients is the MM320. It's a Media Center PC equipped with a 1TB hard-disk drive and a Blu-ray player, and it's styled to look like a piece of AV kit. As such, it's dressed in a minimal gloss black finish with a Tron-like blue light ...

X.Org Is Looking For A New Logo | Posted on: 16/09/2010 @ 15:00

XDS 2010 has just begun in Toulouse, France. Well, besides yesterday's pre-event where we were discussing Wayland and other topics. At the moment just the X.Org Foundation itself is being discussed...

Canon EOS 60D Preview | Posted on: 16/09/2010 @ 14:48

It was a pleasant invitation I got, just a few days before the Hari Raya holiday. A chance to have a preview of the EOS 60D. Note : this is not the Preview Session organized by Canon Malaysia as seen on Facebook. Only myself and Kurt (a.k.a. orionmystery, macro photography expert) [...]

Corsair Announces New Line of Power Supply Units | Posted on: 16/09/2010 @ 14:24

– Corsair’s Gaming Series PSUs Offered in 600W, 700W, and 800W Models – Fremont, California — September 14, 2010 — Corsair®, a worldwide designer and supplier of high-performance components to the PC gaming hardware market, today announced the Corsair Gaming Series™ Power Supplies. These PSUs are an ideal price-performance solution for building or upgrading a [...]

64-bit Adobe Flash Linux Support Is Back | Posted on: 16/09/2010 @ 13:00

Earlier this year Adobe made the rather strange decision to pull their 64-bit Linux Flash Player, but now they have comeback to release 64-bit versions of the Adobe Flash Player for Linux, Mac OS X, and Microsoft Windows operating systems...

Scythe Chouriki 2 1000W Modular Power Supply | Posted on: 16/09/2010 @ 13:00

Scythe packs a lot of power into the Chouriki 2 1000W PSU that looks to be great value for someone on a tight budget. Read the full review to find out.

Where Wayland May First Appear In Use By A Distro | Posted on: 16/09/2010 @ 12:36

Yesterday there was a gathering for a few hours among X.Org developers for those who arrived early into Toulouse. There were a number of topics discussed over those few hours while drinking Paulaner (though unfortunately, no interviews were yet recorded), including Wayland with Kristian Høgsberg...

ADATA S596 Turbo Review: JMicron 616 | Posted on: 16/09/2010 @ 12:36

Our first look at JMicron's latest JMF616 controller chip reveals it strengths and weaknesses

Corsair Hydro H70 | Posted on: 16/09/2010 @ 11:34

We’ve seen some competing self-contained water cooling kits lately, so we’re eager to put the Corsair H70 through the same race track to find out if this new product from Corsair can stack up against the competition. Let’s find out.

CyberPower Gamer Xtreme 8500: How Far Can SLI 450's Go? | Posted on: 16/09/2010 @ 10:24

Prohibitively expensive gaming machines are nice to look at but such a nasty hit to the wallet that they can feel impractical. We thought the recently-reviewed iBuyPower Paladin XLC was fairly reasonable for its price, but that price was still north of two large. The Gamer Xtreme 8500 from CyberPower presents an alternative somewhat friendlier to the pocketbook, boasting a formidable overclock ...

IDF 2010 – Light Peak, Wireless Display (WiDi), and New RealTek Wireless Technology | Posted on: 16/09/2010 @ 9:48

The Boxee Box by D-Link announced | Posted on: 16/09/2010 @ 9:48

THE BOXEE BOX BY D-LINK, NOW WITH THE INTEL® ATOM™ PROCESSOR INSIDE D-Link Selects the Intel® Atom™ Processor CE4100 to Power the Boxee Box San Francisco, Calif. (Sep 13, 2010) — Today at the Intel Developer Forum (IDF), D-Link and Boxee announced the upcoming Boxee Box by D-Link is now powered by the Intel® Atom™ processor CE4100. [...]

VisionTek CandyBoard | Posted on: 16/09/2010 @ 8:02

The VisionTek CandyBoard measures just under six inches long and just over two inches wide. Talk about small. It's designed as multi-purpose device, most notably for an HTPC setup.

Lian Li PC-V352R Red Aluminum MicroATX/ITX Desktop Case @ Bona Fide Reviews | Posted on: 16/09/2010 @ 6:24

http://www.bonafidereviews.com/review-of-lian-li-pc-v352r-red-aluminum-microatxitx-desktop-case/ (http://www.bonafidereviews.com/review-of-lian-li-pc-v352r-red-aluminum-microatxitx-desktop-case/)Quote: "Lian Li is well known for making high quality products and today I’m pleased to say I’ve got one of their newest cases for review, the PC-C352R. The R in the model number stands for the color ...

Netbook and Tablet Fever at IDF 2010 | Posted on: 16/09/2010 @ 5:00

Here at IDF, Intel has been promoting the Atom platform pretty heavily, with the new dual core Atom N550 and all of the new Moorestown-based chips like the CE4200 and E6xx series. They’ve been demoing quite a few of the latest netbooks and tablets from their partners, including the OpenPeak Moorestown device we looked at on Monday, but for the most part the devices have been running Pine Trail, ...

Internet Explorer 9 Beta download is here | Posted on: 16/09/2010 @ 3:36

We at eTeknix.com always try to bring you the latest happenings in the tech community, whether it’s the latest scandal, the latest products or the latest downloads and today is no different. Microsoft have released their first public beta of Internet Explorer 9. The next IE shows us the latest UI which Microsoft exclaim that [...]

LaCie launches external 2big RAID unit with USB 3.0 | Posted on: 16/09/2010 @ 0:36

Storage expert LaCie has presented a new external drive with Superspeed USB 3.0 for lots of storage and good performance. With room for two harddrives in RAID LaCie 2big will reach transfer speeds up to 205 MB/s with 4TB capacity.

AMD opens up for more Zacate benchmarks | Posted on: 16/09/2010 @ 0:36

AMD's presentation of the energy efficient Zacate APU earlier this weeks offered a hint of what we can expect from the integrated graphics processor. But some numbers seemed wrong, something AMD countered by giving Anandtech free hands with the test system.

AMD and Valve rolling out Catalyst drivers through Steam | Posted on: 16/09/2010 @ 0:36

AMD has teamed up with Valve in an attempt to give its users the best possible gaming experience at all times. The graphics card maker will start rolling out its Catalyst drivers through the game service Steam, directly to AMD Radeon-users. Steam will recognize and recommend the new driver when available.

Corsair launches Gaming series of power supplies | Posted on: 16/09/2010 @ 0:00

Component maker Corsair has presented a new series of power supplies that focuses on good performance for decent money. Corsair Gaming Series launches in three models with 600W, 700W and 800W capacity where all are certified for 80 Plus efficiency and made with a matte finish.

Valve and AMD Team Up to give easy driver updates on Steam | Posted on: 16/09/2010 @ 0:00

– Helps ensure gamers always have the most up-to-date drivers with the AMD auto-notification feature directly on the Steam platform – SUNNYVALE, Calif. — Sept. 15, 2010 — AMD (NYSE: AMD) today announced its collaboration with Valve to deliver ATI Catalyst™ graphics driver updates via its Steam platform, a leading platform for PC games and [...]

Garmin Nuvi 1490T | Posted on: 15/09/2010 @ 23:48

The Nuvi 1490T is one of the latest GPS navigation devices from Garmin. It features a large 5-inch LCD touch screen, free lifetime FM traffic data, Bluetooth calling, and much more. For those interested in saving fuel and the environment, this Garmin unit includes advanced economy features.

Context-aware Computing, Intel Paints the Future of Devices | Posted on: 15/09/2010 @ 23:24

Traditionally a large focus of IDF is looking at future computing trends. For the longest time the name of the game was convergence. The shift to mobility highlighted many IDF keynotes in years past. Today, in Intel's final keynote of the show, Justin Rattner began by talking about context-aware computing. Context-aware computing can refer to anything from your device (smartphone, PC, etc...) ...

Ocosmos OCS1: Oak Trail Gaming Tablet Impressions | Posted on: 15/09/2010 @ 23:24

We managed to catch up with Ocosmos, the people behind the OCS1 gaming tablet from Douglas Davis’ keynote this morning, and got some more information regarding the intruiging new tablet. As we noted before, it’s running Windows 7, Intel’s Oak Trail platform, two D-pads, and a screen that slides up to reveal a physical keyboard. Read on for more about this unique device.

Digital Copies, Bonus DVD’s and Value Packs... Oh my! | Posted on: 15/09/2010 @ 22:12

Tired of these bonus DVD's filling up the lovely Blu-ray cases? Turns out you're not alone. So what's the deal? Ben takes a critical look at the latest round of studio value adding.

Prolimatech Samuel 17 CPU Cooler Review | Posted on: 15/09/2010 @ 22:00

We tested the Samuel 17 from Prolimatech, a slim CPU cooler with six heatpipes and room for a 120 mm fan. Check it out!

IE9 preview: HTML 5 and Windows 7 | Posted on: 15/09/2010 @ 22:00

Poor IE is being hammered by Firefox and Chrome but Microsoft is set to save the day as it unveils Internet Explorer 9 beta at a launch event later today with a heavy focus on HTML5. The company is set to unveil a host of new features allowing users to pin their favourite sites to the [...]IE9 preview: HTML 5 and Windows 7 is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech News, Reviews and Shopping Site - ...

HTC Enhances Sense with Cloud Computing Features | Posted on: 15/09/2010 @ 21:48

HTC has just released its Desire Z and Desire HD. Both phones sports Android 2.2 and pumped-up version of its UI, HTC Sense. The company has introduced new e-bookstore feature, which is powered by Kobo. The new Sense also offer customized, instant mapping via its new service HTC Locations. The new feature is expected to [...]HTC Enhances Sense with Cloud Computing Features is a post from: UK ...

Nokia Launches Multi-device Charging Plate | Posted on: 15/09/2010 @ 21:24

Nokia has just released a hot new charging station called Plate DT-600. The company is pushing it as an alternative to strewn-around cables and charges and indeed new plate looks cool. Plate can charge up to five devices at a time, and it does it … [visit site to read more] Nokia Launches Multi-device Charging [...]Nokia Launches Multi-device Charging Plate is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech ...

AMD och Valve rullar ut Catalyst-drivrutiner över Steam | Posted on: 15/09/2010 @ 20:48

AMD har slagit sig samman med Valve i ett försök att ge sina konsumenter den bästa spelupplevelsen vid alla tillfällen. Grafikkortstillverkaren ska börja rulla ut sina Catalyst-drivrutiner över speltjänsten Steam, direkt till AMD Radeon-användare. Där Steam både känner av och rekommenderar en passande drivrutin.

Corsair Graphite Series 600T Mid-Tower PC Case Review | Posted on: 15/09/2010 @ 20:36

Building on the success they had with the Obsidian series cases Corsair has released the Graphite series. The first case in the new Graphite series is the Graphite 600T mid-tower. Corsair says the new Graphite 600T is a mid-tower with full tower features such as support for long graphics cards and 3-way SLI or CrossFireX. So, join us as we look over the new Graphite 600T from the Corsair Graphite ...

Lian-Li Pitstop T7 Mini-ITX Test Bench Video Review | Posted on: 15/09/2010 @ 20:24

Today we are looking at the Lian-Li Pitstop T7 Mini-ITX Test Bench. This test bench is perfect for reviews like myself and enthusiasts who are constantly changing the hardware that makes up their computer(s). It’s made by Lian-Li who focus on making stylish products with superb build quality, and this product sticks by those rules. [...]

PowerColor is expanding its product line-up to include power supplies | Posted on: 15/09/2010 @ 19:24

PowerColor Extreme & Gaming Series feeds power hungry hardcore gamers Taipei, Taiwan –September 14, 2010 — TUL Corporation, a manufacturer under the leading graphics card brand PowerColor, today introduces a completely new product lineup for computer enthusiasts: the PowerColor Power Supply Unit (PSU) series. The series includes Extreme 1000W, 850W and Gaming 600W, 500W power [...]

Kingston Digital Launches its Fastest USB 3.0 Flash Drive | Posted on: 15/09/2010 @ 19:24

Kingston DataTraveler Ultimate 3.0 allows users to transfer data up to ten times faster Sunbury-on-Thames 14th September 2010 – Kingston Digital Europe Ltd, an affiliate of Kingston Technology Company Inc., the independent world leader in memory products, today announced the launch of its first USB 3.0 flash drive, the Kingston DataTraveler® Ultimate 3.0. The Kingston [...]

Nokia C3 Touch and Type Feature Phone Announced: Nokia Still Hasn’t Completely Let Go of its Past | Posted on: 15/09/2010 @ 19:00

With Nokia blatantly trying to get into the Smartphone game with their rather impressive Symbian^3 range, it’s surprising to see something which is taking us back to the old school when mobile phones were just that. Well sort of anyway. The Nokia C3 touch and type feature phone is very … [visit site to read [...]Nokia C3 Touch and Type Feature Phone Announced: Nokia Still Hasn’t Completely ...

Power Management Patches For Nouveau, Finally | Posted on: 15/09/2010 @ 19:00

While the Nouveau kernel mode-setting / DRM driver has been living in the mainline Linux kernel for nearly one year and the open-source developers working on this reverse-engineered NVIDIA driver have a working Gallium3D driver (we have updated Nouveau Gallium3D benchmarks coming out during Oktoberfest), their support for NVIDIA power management has always been a struggle. The Nouveau power ...

EA announces new 3DS title | Posted on: 15/09/2010 @ 18:48

If you thought the 3DS was some sort of crazy Japanese rumour or something that would not happen for many years. Then you’re wrong. It’s here and it’s happening now. At its Tokyo Game Show press conference today (yes it seems everyone is having a press conference today) … [visit site to read more] EA [...]EA announces new 3DS title is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech News, Reviews and ...

Google Me Coming This Autumn: Will it Best Facebook? | Posted on: 15/09/2010 @ 18:36

After countless on/off rumours it seems Google Me is finally confirmed. During the Google Zeitgeist conference in Arizona, Eric Schmidt confirmed the social networking site will arrive this autumn. Schmidt has said that Google has been trying to get access to Facebook contact … [visit site to read more] Google Me Coming This Autumn: Will [...]Google Me Coming This Autumn: Will it Best Facebook? ...

Android 2.2 Froyo Coming to T-Mobile Very Soon. | Posted on: 15/09/2010 @ 18:36

Android 2.2 Froyo is slowly making its way onto various networks, and it seems next up is T-Mobile who have revealed there will be a couple of weeks time. The information was given to the public through T-Mobile’s Twitter which in reference to the Android 2.2 update said: “If you … [visit site to read [...]Android 2.2 Froyo Coming to T-Mobile Very Soon. is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech ...

HTC Desire HD and HTC Desire Z officially announced | Posted on: 15/09/2010 @ 18:24

Yes it’s September the 15th. It’s HTC’s big day. There’s going to be one announcement after the other. We’ve already had red balloons of hate from Nokia, we’re waiting for some surprises and right now we’ve got what we were all waiting for. Its official the … [visit site to read more] HTC Desire HD [...]HTC Desire HD and HTC Desire Z officially announced is a post from: UK Gadget ...

NVIDIA ForceWare 260.52 Performance Analysis | Posted on: 15/09/2010 @ 17:36

Alongside the launch of the new GTS 450, NVIDIA give us a brand new driver that's supposed to yield good gains. Let's put it to the test and see if that holds true.

Nokia Shows Soreness to HTC’s Press Event | Posted on: 15/09/2010 @ 17:24

Picture this: your company is having their biggest event of the year to show off your latest products, which has been planned for months in advance so all can make room around it. Then, a rival company decides to have a conflicting press event at the same time in the same city just weeks before. [...]Nokia Shows Soreness to HTC’s Press Event is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech News, Reviews and ...

The Pet Rock gets a 21st century update. | Posted on: 15/09/2010 @ 17:12

For those of us retro enough to remember Pet Rocks (sold for a few quid, the simplest pet in the world – no walkies, no feeding, no petting even required. The inventor, Gary Dahl, apparently made his fortune on the official ones. Everyone had one. And as the owners have grown … [visit site to [...]The Pet Rock gets a 21st century update. is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech News, Reviews and ...

JH AUDIO JH|16Pro Custom In-ears | Posted on: 15/09/2010 @ 16:48

High end in-ear manufacturer JH AUDIO recently launched a new top-of-the-line in-ear dubbed the JH|16Pro. Featuring a grand total of eight drivers per in-ear these set the benchmark when it comes to cramming a lot of balanced armatures into one set of in-ears, retailing at $1,200. This brings forth the old question of whether more really is better, read on to find out.

Review: Panasonic TX-L42D25B | Posted on: 15/09/2010 @ 16:36

Panasonic is currently the king of plasma TV. So much so, that its LCD screens often get overlooked. Now, though, it's joined the LED market, with a range of TVs from 19-42in. This set, the TXL42D25B, is the biggest in its arsenal. Is it good enough to challenge the LED lineups of Samsung, Sony et al? Distinguishing features The advantages of LED of CCFL are now well-known, and include energy ...

Review: Runco LS-5 | Posted on: 15/09/2010 @ 15:36

Runco projectors tend to combine huge bodies with even bigger price tags, which makes the LS-5 a real surprise. For it's really not substantially larger than a mainstream domestic projector – slightly taller perhaps, but with a fairly standard footprint. It looks good, too, thanks to its rounded, teardrop shape and smart black finish. When it comes to price, HCC can't recall a Runco projector ...

Review: Samsung BD-C7500 | Posted on: 15/09/2010 @ 15:36

The Samsung BD-C7500 is one of the most distinctive Blu-ray players currently available. With its ultra-slim form-factor, vertical orientation, glossy black finish and wall bracket, it's crying out to be mounted under your flatscreen TV. Choose the desk stand at your peril; press the 'eject' button (on the remote, or the player's touch-sensitive control strip) and as it reveals the disc ...

AMD's Zacate APU Performance Update | Posted on: 15/09/2010 @ 15:12

It’s 12:43AM and I just got back into my hotel room. I spent the past few hours in AMD’s suite a block from IDF trying to get to the bottom of an issue we discovered in our post on AMD’s Zacate GPU performance numbers earlier this week. Let’s recap. Zacate is AMD’s 18W APU aimed at the mainstream notebook market (~$500 notebooks). The APU features a pair of Bobcat cores and a ...

Review: Edifier MP250 USB Soundbar. | Posted on: 15/09/2010 @ 15:12

Edifier have been well known for making posh and respectable PC speakers. From the commendable Luna 2, to the less accomplished, and competitively priced M1250 bob- a-job speakers. The speaker I am reviewing today lies more at the competitive end, but still manages to retain an aesthetic quality that belies its price.Review: Edifier MP250 USB Soundbar. is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech News, ...

Mark Shuttleworth Talks About What Ubuntu Contributes | Posted on: 15/09/2010 @ 15:12

For those wishing to spend some time reading a long blog post or are interested from Mark Shuttleworth's perspective regarding what Ubuntu / Canonical contributes to the free software ecosystem (since it's widely regarded that their actual code contributions are very low), here's the post for you...

Project OpenIndiana Has Been Detailed | Posted on: 15/09/2010 @ 15:12

Last week we reported on a new OpenSolaris derivative project would be announced next week called Project OpenIndiana and would seek to leverage Illumos, the recently announced OpenSolaris fork of its source-code now that Oracle killed off the official public development of OpenSolaris. Yesterday afternoon Project OpenIndiana was publicly announced...

Mesa 7.8.3 Release Candidate 1 Is Here | Posted on: 15/09/2010 @ 15:00

While Mesa 7.9 is just around the corner with a great number of new features and other improvements to this open-source graphics stack used by Linux and other operating systems, those being bound to releases that are proven stable will still be leaving with Mesa 7.8 until Mesa 7.9.1 or 7.9.2 is released later in the year. But for those stable users, there's also Mesa 7.8.3 that will soon be ...

MAINGEAR F131 P55 SLI Custom Gaming PC | Posted on: 15/09/2010 @ 12:48

We've gotten our hands on an over-clocked SLI gaming rig. Join us as we put the pedal down on the MAINGEAR F131.

Nexenta 3.0 Benchmarked Against PC-BSD, OpenSolaris, Ubuntu | Posted on: 15/09/2010 @ 11:12

With the release of Nexenta Core Platform 3.0 a few weeks back we decided to run some benchmarks of this operating system against PC-BSD 8.1, OpenSolaris b134, and Ubuntu 10.04.1 LTS. For those unfamiliar with Nexenta Core Platform, it is an operating system that combines the OpenSolaris kernel with a Linux user-land provided by the Ubuntu 8.04 LTS "Hardy Heron" package repository, complete with ...

Synology DiskStation DS411+ NAS | Posted on: 15/09/2010 @ 9:12

Speaking of the hardware alone, the Synology DiskStation 411+ NAS is fantastic. I cannot think of any issues one might have with the unit. It would take a serious number of users to fully tax the hardware; more people than you would typically find at the DS411+'s target market of small to medium-sized businesses.

Patriot DDR3 Viper II ‘Sector 5′ Series 1600MHz Ram @ Bona Fide Reviews | Posted on: 15/09/2010 @ 8:36

http://www.bonafidereviews.com/review-of-patriot-ddr3-viper-ii-sector-5-series-1600mhz-ram/ (http://www.bonafidereviews.com/review-of-patriot-ddr3-viper-ii-sector-5-series-1600mhz-ram/)Quote: "Today I’ve got another ram review for you, this time from Patriot Memory. The kit is 4gigs of their Viper II Sector 5 1600Mhz ram that comes with an added bonus of a full license for 3DMark Vantage. ...

Two Cirago Bluetooth 3.0 USB Micro Adapters @ iGadget Life | Posted on: 15/09/2010 @ 6:24

http://igadgetlife.com/reviews/review-of-two-cirago-bluetooth-3.0-usb-micro-adapters/ (http://igadgetlife.com/reviews/review-of-two-cirago-bluetooth-3.0-usb-micro-adapters/)Quote: " Bluetooth 3.0 is here, for the most part anyway, at least it’s here officially, but we’re not really seeing many devices incorporating it just yet. Several companies have already introduced micro USB Bluetooth 3.0 ...

Crucial Ballistix Tracer DDR3 1333MHz Memory Giveaway | Posted on: 15/09/2010 @ 5:36

Prizes This giveaway includes: 1 x Crucial Ballistix Tracer 4GB DDR3 1333MHz Memory You can see the unboxing video here. The Video Review is coming soon. How to enter In order to qualify, you will need to be a registered eTeknix.com member. You can register here. You must provide a link back to this competition [...]

Crucial Ballistix Tracer 4GB DDR3 1333MHz Memory Unboxing Video | Posted on: 15/09/2010 @ 5:24

Today we are unboxing the Crucial Ballistix Tracer 4GB DDR3 1333MHz Memory. The box is very standard featuring a recyclable brown box with a crucial sticker on it acting as a security seal. We have been informed that Crucial have since changed their packaging and improved on it. Opening up the box, we can see two [...]

Kingston DataTraveler Ultimate 64GB USB 3.0 | Posted on: 15/09/2010 @ 5:22

The Kingston DataTraveler Ultimate USB 3.0 flash drive packs 64GB of capacity onto a form factor that can fit onto your key ring. A beastly amount of information can be stored on a 64GB flash drive, data of all sorts and sizes. But how how fast is this USB 3.0 drive? Well, we put the Kingston DataTraveler Ultimate to the test, both in USB 2.0 and USB 2.0 modes to find out.

IDF 2010: Gigabyte GA-P67A-UD5 and GA-P67A-UD7 Motherboards | Posted on: 15/09/2010 @ 4:36

Things here in San Francisco are starting to get interesting at this year’s Intel Developers Forum (IDF) as we already saw Intel's P67 motherboard, but now we get to see what motherboard giant Gigabyte is cooking up for that chipset. Gigabyte has a pair of their next generation P67A motherboards on display here at the show and that is fitting for the situation as IDF 2010 is all about Intel's ...

Leaked: AT&T’s New BlackBerries, Androids, and Windows Phone 7 Devices | Posted on: 15/09/2010 @ 4:36

Info on a slew of incoming handsets and a popular tablet/mobile-internet-device has leaked from AT&T to gadget blog Engadget. First on the agenda is the hot Samsung Galaxy Tab tablet/mobile-internet-device (MID). Packing a 1 GHz Hummingbird processor and some sweet specs into a 7-inch package, the device looks to be one of the top Android tablet options in the [...]

Crucial Ballistix Tracer DDR3 133MHz Memory Giveaway | Posted on: 15/09/2010 @ 3:24

Prizes This giveaway includes: 1 x Crucial Ballistix Tracer 4GB DDR3 1333MHz Memory The Unboxing Video is coming soon. The Video Review is coming soon. How to enter In order to qualify, you will need to be a registered eTeknix.com member. You can register here. You must provide a link back to this competition page [...]

Kingston HyperX DDR3: 2.5 GHz for Everyday | Posted on: 15/09/2010 @ 2:58

A few months ago, we tested Kingston’s infamous HyperX 2133 CL8. This was the best and most expensive memory money could buy at the moment. Since competition hardly rested on their laurels, it was expected for more manufacturers to appear on the market with 2133 MHz models. The reputed manufacturer such as Kingston wouldn’t be as reputed if they hadn’t had the custom of surprising us just ...

What Is The Wayland Display Server & Its Protocol? | Posted on: 15/09/2010 @ 2:12

While Kristian Høgsberg is now likely on his way to Toulouse, France for the 2010 X Developers' Summit, over the past day he has been working on some minor changes to the Wayland Display Server that he has now been working on for a while to leverage the latest Linux graphics technologies like kernel mode-setting and is something we initially reported on back in 2008 when it began...

GIGABYTE Launches High Performance NVIDIA GeForceTM GTS 450 Series Graphics Cards | Posted on: 15/09/2010 @ 2:12

Introducing WINDFORCE™ 2X fans with dust-reduction function on overclocked GTS 450 Taipei, Taiwan, September 13th, 2010 – GIGABYTE Technology Co. LTD., a leading manufacturer of motherboards and graphics cards, is pleased to launch the latest GeForceTM GTS 450 series, GV-N450OC-1GI and GV-N450-1GI. Built on highly anticipated NVIDIA® Fermi architecture, GV-N450OC-1GI and GV-N450-1GI are ...

GIGABYTE Launches High Performance NVIDIA® GeForceTM GTS 450 Series Graphics Cards | Posted on: 15/09/2010 @ 2:00

Introducing WINDFORCE™ 2X fans with dust-reduction function on overclocked GTS 450 Taipei, Taiwan, September 13th, 2010 – GIGABYTE Technology Co. LTD., a leading manufacturer of motherboards and graphics cards, is pleased to launch the latest GeForceTM GTS 450 series, GV-N450OC-1GI and GV-N450-1GI. Built on highly anticipated NVIDIA® Fermi architecture, GV-N450OC-1GI and GV-N450-1GI are ...

Dell Shows off Atom Powered Tablet cum Swivel screen Netbook | Posted on: 15/09/2010 @ 1:36

Intel’s IDF2010 is underway and we are getting to see some really cool stuff. However, some of the cool stuff is borderline crazy, too. Here, the weirdest contraption of the day award goes to Dell for their machine which is not only a … [visit site to read more] Dell Shows off Atom Powered Tablet [...]Dell Shows off Atom Powered Tablet cum Swivel screen Netbook is a post from: UK Gadget and ...

Intel announces Tunnel Creek - Atom E600 System on Chip | Posted on: 15/09/2010 @ 1:00

At the end of this morning's keynote at IDF 2010 intel announced the Atom Processor E600 series. It's a Moorestown-like SoC designed for embedded applications. It's pretty obvious what the E stands for in E600 - embedded. Read on for more info. 

OCZ RevoDrive X2 SSD with four SandForce controllers | Posted on: 15/09/2010 @ 0:48

SandForce and OCZ decided to show some new solutions at IDF 2010 and on the center stage we have OCZ RevoDrive X2. A PCIe-based SSD storage unit with four SandForce controllers offering read and write speeds up to 730 MB/s and staggering IOPS.

Gigabyte shows P67A motherboard for Sandy Bridge | Posted on: 15/09/2010 @ 0:12

Intel has several partners on location at Intel Developer Forum in San Fransisco and one of them is component maker Gigabyte. Gigabyte has shown two of its Sandy Bridge motherboards, Gigabyte P67A-UD5 and P67A-UD7 that both houses a LGA 1155 socket and nice features.

Thermalright Shaman cools graphics cards with 140mm fan | Posted on: 15/09/2010 @ 0:12

Shaman is a new graphics card cooler from Thermalright. The cooler has eight heatpipes that transfers the heat from the base to a large aluminum heatsink. On top of this sits a 140mm fan for both quiet and efficient cooling.

Top iPad Contenders for Christmas: Which Tablet will you Buy? | Posted on: 15/09/2010 @ 0:12

With the tech world staking their futures on new form factor tablet computing we thought we would give you a low-down of what’s hot and what’s not in the world of tablet computing – all of these tablets should be available by Christmas. Apart from the iPad which of course … [visit site to read [...]Top iPad Contenders for Christmas: Which Tablet will you Buy? is a post from: UK Gadget and ...

Neofonie WeTab: Preliminary Impressions of MeeGo | Posted on: 14/09/2010 @ 23:36

Out of Germany comes the WeTab, the first shipping MeeGo-based tablet, running Intel’s new open source operating system on top of the venerable Atom N450 processor. It’s a fairly standard Atom based tablet, pretty similar to the Exo PC and others, with the netbook internals, an SSD, and an 11.6” WXGA screen. Neofonie’s skin on MeeGo consists of a number of tiles on the ...

First Public Demo of Oaktrail and Windows Gaming Tablet | Posted on: 14/09/2010 @ 23:36

Earlier this year Intel unveiled its Moorestown architecture, branded as the Atom Z600 series for smartphones and handhelds. Moorestown focused on a significant reduction in idle and active power, the former enabled by completely ditching the PCI bus.  While this well for getting Atom into smartphones, the missing PCI bus means that you can't use Moorestown in Windows. Intel made an ...

Dell Shows off 10" Inspiron Duo Convertible Netbook/Tablet | Posted on: 14/09/2010 @ 23:36

Dell just demonstrated its upcoming 10-inch Inspiron Duo convertible netbook/tablet. Based on the dual core Atom N550 the Inspiron Duo runs Windows 7 Premium. The system can work as a tablet: Although the demo seemed quite slow and touch screen very unresponsive (typical of Atom running Windows 7 on netbook hardware). When you need a full keyboard however the tablet can open up, screen ...

AMD Zacate whips Intel Core i5 in GPU benchmarks | Posted on: 14/09/2010 @ 23:36

Zacate will be the peak of AMD's new mobile platform and will be a direct competitor to Intel's energy efficient Core processors with a TDP rating of 18W. When AMD showed the new Zacate circuit outside of IDF 2010 it showed about twice the perforance of Intel's competing model.

Intel Announces CE4200 SoC for Smart TVs | Posted on: 14/09/2010 @ 23:24

Intel just announced its CE4200 (Groveland) SoC, the successor to the CE4100 used in devices like the Boxee box. The CE4200 is based on Intel's 45nm Atom architecture and features a H.264 encoder. Presumably this is the same architecture as Intel's Moorestown SoC which added a 720p H.264 encode engine.  Intel didn't disclose any additional details about the CE4200 but we'll be asking ...

Thermaltake Frio CPU Cooler Review | Posted on: 14/09/2010 @ 23:00

Today we tested the Thermaltake Frio, a CPU cooler with a tower heatsink, five heatpipes and two 120 mm fans. Check it out!

Creative launches camouflaged wireless speaker | Posted on: 14/09/2010 @ 23:00

SoundBlaster Wireless Rock is something as odd as a wireless speaker that looks like a rock. Creative is aiming for the garden parties and BBQs by launching a wireless speaker that melts into the outdoor environment.

Nokia N8 Ad: Hamster Charging and Robot Dancing | Posted on: 14/09/2010 @ 23:00

‘It’s not the technology. It’s what you do with it.’ That’s the tagline from Nokia’s latest ad campaign.   Sure the company has just released a trio of new Symbian phones but it’s the N8 handset that’s getting us excited. Making it clear that the smartphone, is not really a smartphone but more of a mobile [...]Nokia N8 Ad: Hamster Charging and Robot Dancing is a post from: UK ...

Beers & Interviews With X.Org Developers? | Posted on: 14/09/2010 @ 22:48

With the X Developers' Summit this week happening in Toulouse there are around 50 developers responsible for a majority of the work that goes on within the open-source Linux graphics scene from the open ATI and Intel drivers to the Wayland Display Server and planning of Mesa and DRI2, among many other topics. I'm sure many of you have questions for them (see the attendance list) whether it's ...

IDF 2010: SandForce Using Intel 25nm MLC Flash On SSDs | Posted on: 14/09/2010 @ 22:36

While walking around the IDF 2010 technology showcase we stopped by the SandForce booth to see what new SSD (Solid State Drive) technology that they were showing off. SandForce didn't disappoint us as we quickly saw several very cool SSD products sitting around the booth. The first thing that caught our attention was an SSD running the latest Intel 25nm MLC TSOP NAND Flash!

Kingston Data Traveler Ultimate 3.0 64GB USB 3.0 Flash drive @ TestFreaks | Posted on: 14/09/2010 @ 22:36

http://www.testfreaks.com/blog/review/review-of-kingston-data-traveler-ultimate-3-0-64gb-usb-3-0-flash-drive/ (http://www.testfreaks.com/blog/review/review-of-kingston-data-traveler-ultimate-3-0-64gb-usb-3-0-flash-drive/)Quote: "Today Kingston just launched their first USB 3.0 flash drive called the Data Traveler Ultimate 3.0 and I’ve got it for review, specifically the 64gb version. This is, ...

Kingston DataTraveler Ultimate 3.0 & OCZ Enyo, Quick Look at Two USB 3.0 SSDs | Posted on: 14/09/2010 @ 22:24

  Since I reviewed my first SSD, three things have happened. 1) Controllers have improved significantly. My personal favorite, SandForce’s SF-1200, can outperform the original X25-M by more than 3x in random write speed. 2) Consumer capacities have tripled. While the majority of SSDs sold are still under 100GB in size, you can now get 240GB and even 480GB consumer drives. 3) Prices ...

Lenovo (Toshiba OEM) THNS128GG4BAAA 128GB Solid State Drive | Posted on: 14/09/2010 @ 22:24

The highest selling SSDs are not always what you might expect. Today we look at one of the most common and least reviewed SSDs on the market.

Verizon’s V Cast App Store comes to Android. | Posted on: 14/09/2010 @ 22:12

Verizon currently preinstalls something called the V Cast App Store on many of its BlackBerry phones, offering users an alternative to the official BlackBerry App World. And now they’re planning to do the same for Android. Many have applauded Android’s relaxed app … [visit site to read more] Verizon’s V Cast App Store comes to [...]Verizon’s V Cast App Store comes to Android. is a post ...

Zowie G-RF and G-TF Mats | Posted on: 14/09/2010 @ 21:30

Following on from our review of the Zowie EC1 mouse endorsed by pro gamer Heaton, we have another couple of products from the same firm also backed by professionals. Again Heaton lends his name, but so does Spawn and these aren't mice, but mats. Packing an interesting stitching technique as well as some clean-cut styling, let's see how these mousing surfaces hold up to our testing procedures.

HTC Trophy makes a reappearance | Posted on: 14/09/2010 @ 19:48

You may have heard the name HTC Trophy. Well it’s a Windows Phone 7 handset that was rumoured to appear a while ago but then disappeared and now it’s back again. Nothings official yet but the HTC Trophy was spotted in a Vodafone database in Germany. They really need to be more … [visit site [...]HTC Trophy makes a reappearance is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech News, Reviews and Shopping ...

Evercool Transformer 4 HPJ-12025 CPU Cooler Review | Posted on: 14/09/2010 @ 19:20

The Intel Core i7 processor is a very popular chip with it being so simple to overclock. However, one common problem that arises after increasing the clock speed of a processor is dealing with the extra heat produced. For many, the stock Intel cooler is incapable of dealing with the higher clocks and so aftermarket coolers are purchased in hope of restoring the low temperatures. One such ...

NVIDIA Announces Parallel Nsight 1.5 & CUDA Toolkit 3.2 | Posted on: 14/09/2010 @ 19:12

Not to outdone by Intel’s IDF and AMD’s counter-meeting this week, NVIDIA’s GPU Computing group has their own announcement this week ahead of their GPU Technology Conference next week. Next week NVIDIA will be releasing the first major update to their GPGPU programming toolchain since the Fermi-based Tesla series launched earlier this year. Specifically, they will be releasing Parallel ...

Samsung i8700 Window’s phone 7 video leak | Posted on: 14/09/2010 @ 19:12

It’s been a crazy year for the smartphone industry. Android has practically conquered the OS market, iPhone 4 is doing well now that the antenna disaster has died down, BlackBerry’s had its go with the Torch and Nokia have ignored pleas for MeeGo and thrown its energy into Symbian at … [visit site to read [...]Samsung i8700 Window’s phone 7 video leak is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech ...

Intel hopes new chipset will change PC industry | Posted on: 14/09/2010 @ 19:00

The world’s biggest chip maker, Intel, has unveiled the chipset it is banking its immediate future on and one it hopes will shake up the market. The product, code-named Sandy Bridge, is Intel’s first architecture to merge a microprocessor and graphics processor onto a single silicon chip. It is designed to cut the time it [...]

Review: Acer Aspire 5741 | Posted on: 14/09/2010 @ 18:12

Acer's Aspire range is constantly growing and covers everything from entry-level laptops to top-end multimedia machines. The Aspire 5741-333G32Mn is a budget laptop that combines strong performance and mobility with a solid and highly usable chassis. The Intel Core i3 330M chip is the same as used by the Packard Bell Bell EasyNote NM86 and is slightly less powerful than that of the HP G62-A45SA ...

Review: Philips HDT8520 | Posted on: 14/09/2010 @ 17:48

It's taken almost four months to get our hands on the Philips HDT8520, and having set it up and used it for over week, we're not surprise it wasn't Fed Ex'd to our test benches in the run-up to the World Cup. Back then, anything with a Freeview HD badge on it was selling like England scarves, but like Capello's men, it seems this Pace-produced Freeview HD recorder – the first of its kind at the ...

iPods UK Prices Cheaper at Asda Than the Apple Store: Christmas Come Early? | Posted on: 14/09/2010 @ 17:48

UK supermarket chain, Asda has revealed that their latest line of iPod will be cheaper than the Apple store by few pounds. The cheapest iPod, the 2GB Shuffle is £37 through Asda, which is £2 cheaper than on the actual Apple Store. … [visit site to read more] iPods UK Prices Cheaper at Asda Than [...]iPods UK Prices Cheaper at Asda Than the Apple Store: Christmas Come Early? is a post from: UK ...

Android 2.2 Powered LG Optimus One and Optimus Chic Release Date Announced | Posted on: 14/09/2010 @ 17:48

Two new Android 2.2 Froyo devices have been announced by LG today – the LG Optimus One and the LG Optimus Chic. These devices are looking to be an attempt to bring the Smartphone market to a larger consumer base. The devices were unveiled during LG’s … [visit site to read more] Android 2.2 Powered [...]Android 2.2 Powered LG Optimus One and Optimus Chic Release Date Announced is a post ...

Nokia C7 Revealed at Nokia World: Are We Looking at the Best Symbian^3 Phone? | Posted on: 14/09/2010 @ 17:36

Another Nokia beaut from Nokia World in London for you today, the C7 – another in the new line of Symbian^3 devices. The Smartphone looks stunning, sporting Nokia’s ClearBlack technology on an AMOLED display. There has been a report that the touchscreen’s sensitivity is a little iffy, with some difficulty with getting screen swipes to [...]Nokia C7 Revealed at Nokia World: Are We Looking at ...

Nokia E7 QWERTY Slider Unveiled at Nokia World | Posted on: 14/09/2010 @ 17:12

So Nokia World has kicked off today in London and we’re expecting plenty of nice devices to be revealed by the Finland-based phone manufacturers. First off today, we have the newly unveiled E7 QWERTY slider handset, one of the devices going into the Symbian^3 family. The aluminum Smartphone has a 4-inch touchscreen with ‘tilts’ for [...]Nokia E7 QWERTY Slider Unveiled at Nokia World is a ...

Apple’s iOS 4.1 HDR Photo Smarts Was Developed in Britain? | Posted on: 14/09/2010 @ 16:48

When Steve Jobs was unveiling iOS 4.1, he was particularly proud of the update’s new HDR photo feature. It has been suggested that this new feature for iPhone/iPod touch hasn’t been cooked up in Cupertino but in fact England. It was discovered that Apple has got hold of Imsense, a Cambridge-based startup spun off from [...]Apple’s iOS 4.1 HDR Photo Smarts Was Developed in Britain? is a post ...

Palit GeForce GTS 450 Sonic Platinum 1GB Video Card | Posted on: 14/09/2010 @ 16:24

Palit stamp the Sonic Platinum logo on the GTS 450 and we've got to say, these stock clocks...wow!

Review: Crystal Acoustics Bipolar Series BPT5-10BL | Posted on: 14/09/2010 @ 16:12

In my time, I have reviewed some monstrous speakers. Whether this is as a result of my golden ears, or because I am big and ugly and can unpack big sound boxes, is moot. Some of the largest and most luxurious have been bipoles. This is when, seemingly just for the hell of it, a whole other set of speaker drivers are placed on the face of the speaker enclosure that is looking the opposite way. ...

Review: Pioneer BDP-LX53 | Posted on: 14/09/2010 @ 15:37

Pioneer's pricey BDP-LX53 Blu-ray player offers none of the niceties that brands use to lure us to the next price point. Instead of 3D, Wi-Fi, universal playback or even a set of multichannel outputs, this step-up player trades purely on performance. It's a high-risk strategy, given the impressive quality of this year's budget offerings. Lucky then, that the picture quality is spanking. It's the ...

SteelSeries Siberia V2 Full-Size Headset Video Review | Posted on: 14/09/2010 @ 15:36

Today we are looking at the SteelSeries Siberia V2 Full-Size Headset. This headset is very stylish and oozes quality with its robust manufacturing. The fact that it’s made by SteelSeries is a big bonus. It comes with an extension cable so that you can use the headset when you are siutated away from the computer [...]

Review: Marantz SR7005 | Posted on: 14/09/2010 @ 15:13

I confess that I have never really been excited by Marantz's AV receivers. They were never ahead of the features game and always aired too much on the side of sonic caution for my liking. Safe, reliable, solid and about as exciting as endurance snail racing. When the SR7005 arrived I brewed a really fresh cup of Horlicks, put my slippers on and settled down for an evening of light entertainment. ...

Review: Dane-Elec MyDitto 1TB | Posted on: 14/09/2010 @ 15:01

Not too long ago, we talked about the terabyte home. Now the proliferation of digital cameras, digital music and digital video only begs the question of whether a terabyte is enough to store it all. But storage is only part of the problem – once we've got it, we don't want to lose access just because we step out of the house, or for things to get too technical. That's the problem Dane-Elec's ...

Intel's Sandy Bridge Architecture Exposed | Posted on: 14/09/2010 @ 14:24

A few weeks ago we previewed the performance of Intel’s next-generation microprocessor architecture, codenamed Sandy Bridge. We came away impressed with our early look at performance but honestly had very little explanation for why the chip performed the way it did. For the first time in years we knew the performance of an Intel processor without knowing much about its underlying architecture. ...

Moorestown Preview: OpenPeak Tablet Benchmarked and Impressions | Posted on: 14/09/2010 @ 13:36

In IDF’s technology showcase, we got a chance to catch up with OpenPeak, makers of the OpenTablet 7, a 7” Android tablet running atop the Moorestown Atom Z6xx SoC. The OpenTablet 7 is a reference design created for ODMs to rebrand and customize as they want. It will be on sale later this year as an AT&T branded product bundled with their 3G connectivity and also serves as the basis for ...

BitFenix Colossus Review | Posted on: 14/09/2010 @ 12:36

BitFenix's debut boasts a unique LED lighting setup. We peel back the side panels to find out more.

MSI 870A Fuzion A and N-Mode Testing w/ R5870 Lightning & N465GTX Twin Frozr | Posted on: 14/09/2010 @ 12:36

The MSI 870A Fuzion is the first motherboard with an AM3 socket that supports dual GPUs from both NVIDIA and AMD. Having already looked at a mixed bag with X Mode testing, today we focus on its A and…

Google TV Rumored to be Launched on October 17th | Posted on: 14/09/2010 @ 11:12

Lately we have been getting many pointers about the imminent arrival of Google TV, aka Apple TV’s arch nemesis. Intel CEO had hinted on the launch date sometime this fall, and the news that Logitech Revue box hardware got clearance from the FCC was also encouraging. However, seems like the company has to give some [...]Google TV Rumored to be Launched on October 17th is a post from: UK Gadget ...

AMD Benchmarks Zacate APU, 2x Faster GPU Performance than Core i5 | Posted on: 14/09/2010 @ 9:24

It's tradition for AMD to have an off-site meeting place during IDF week and this year is no exception. I headed over to AMD's suite to talk about servers, desktops and the imminent mobile Fusion launches. We've talked about AMD's three new microprocessors in great detail before. Bulldozer is targeted at the high end desktop and server markets, due out sometime in 2011 (sampling in Q4). Llano ...

Acer Aspire 5745DG 3D notebook review, featuring GeForce GT 425M graphics | Posted on: 14/09/2010 @ 6:24

NVIDIA GeForce GT 425M, 3D Vision and Blu-ray in a 15.6in mobile multimedia powerhouse.

IDF 2010 – GIGABYTE Goes For Gold With a First Look at their New P67A Motherboard Series | Posted on: 14/09/2010 @ 5:48

Cooler Master Choiix Power Fort Review | Posted on: 14/09/2010 @ 5:36

Portable electronic devices are only as useful as long as they have power, and it's easy to underestimate just how dependent we are on these devices --- until the battery runs out of juice. Then it becomes painfully clear how frustrating a dead battery can be. Choiix has created the Power Fort to combat exactly this type of situation. It provides a rechargeable power supply for just about any ...

NVIDIA GeForce GTS 450 Launch Roundup: Asus, EVGA, Palit, and Calibre Overclocked and Reviewed | Posted on: 14/09/2010 @ 5:24

Wrapping up our two part series about NVIDIA’s new GeForce GTS 450, we have our in-depth look in to the vendor cards. As was the case with the GTX 460, NVIDIA’s partners are coming out swinging by offering a wide variety of customized cards alongside NVIDIA’s reference design. Custom PCBs, coolers, and more; you’ll find it all here.  

Intel Demos Many Integrated Core (MIC) Cloud Raytracer | Posted on: 14/09/2010 @ 5:12

Intel is no stranger to raytracing - we've seen demonstrations such as Quake IV ported to an Intel-designed raytracer along with a number of other demos in the past. The promise of raytrace renderers over today's conventional raster engines for games and desktop 3D has always been increased realism and theoretically near linear scaling. Of course, the problem until now has been that raytracers ...

Xbox 360 Dashboard Gets Leaked on Youtube | Posted on: 14/09/2010 @ 4:24

There are some lucky ones who received Kinect beta program invites and   managed to have a peek at new Xbox 360 dashboard. But now, here is a chance for everyone. Thanks to two videos uploaded on Youtube, now you too can get a sneak preview of the things to come. As expected, the new interface [...]Xbox 360 Dashboard Gets Leaked on Youtube is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech News, Reviews and ...

SPARKLE Introduced Calibre X450G Graphics Card | Posted on: 14/09/2010 @ 4:24

SPARKLE Introduced Calibre X450G Graphics Card With Arctic Cooling Solution Taipei, Taiwan – September 13 , 2010 – SPARKLE Computer Co., Ltd., the professional VGA card manufacturer and supplier, today introduced the Calibre X450G graphics card with Arctic Cooling Solution,providing extremely cooling performance and powerful gaming experience . Specification Model Number X450G Graphics ...

EVGA Announces EVGA GTS 450 | Posted on: 14/09/2010 @ 4:12

EVGA Announces EVGA GTS 450 Brea, California – September 13, 2010 — The EVGA GTS 450 dominates the competition* with more than 2x the DirectX 11 geometry processing power for unparalleled game realism in the hottest titles. Built on next-generation GeForce “Fermi” architecture, NVIDIA GeForce GTS 450 GPU is designed from the ground up for [...]

Intel IDF 2010: Intel DP67BG Burrage Motherboard Pictures | Posted on: 14/09/2010 @ 4:00

We got a nice little surprise here at the Intel Developer Forum (IDF) 2010 when Intel pulled out their upcoming LGA1155 6-series chipset Sandy Bridge motherboard! The board is called 'Burrage' internally, but you'll know if by the retail part number of DP67BG. The Intel DP67BG is the very first Intel LGA1155 motherboard that we have seen in person and while we don't know the specifics on the ...

Lenovo Ideapad V360 Notebook Review | Posted on: 14/09/2010 @ 3:48

Those of you who are ever so curious of what a Notebook capable of WiFi is – here’s one that sure to strike your fancy. This review was made possible by Lenovo Malaysia and P1 W1max The Notebook Notebooks nowadays, they all look similar to some extent and always look really good. What sets the Lenovo Ideapad V360 [...]

NZXT Phantom PC Case @ Bona Fide Reviews | Posted on: 14/09/2010 @ 2:36

http://www.bonafidereviews.com/review-of-nzxt-phantom-pc-case/ (http://www.bonafidereviews.com/review-of-nzxt-phantom-pc-case/)Quote: "Up on the review block today I’ve got one of the nicest cases I’ve had the chance to review in along time, it’s the NZXT Phantom. This case is very nice looking and inside you’ll find plenty of room to install any level of system . The case includes a fan ...

Intel WiDi streams wireless video from Atom tablets | Posted on: 14/09/2010 @ 2:24

Intel's WiDi technology (Wireless Display) was shown at IDF 2010, but it has now appeared in a considerably more exciting shapre than just integrated into regular notebooks. The technology has now found its way into Atom-based tablets and can more or less transform an Atom tablet to an interactive remote control.

CUPP develops hybrid-PC with ARM and x86 processors | Posted on: 14/09/2010 @ 1:48

Norwegian company CUPP Computing has presented what it calls the world's first Hybrid-PC with both ARM and x86 processors inside. The company says that its hybrid-PC opens new doors for green computing, computers that are environmental and consume minimal power.

Wolfenstein with raytracing in your notebook | Posted on: 14/09/2010 @ 1:24

Intel will be showing a new Ray Tracing project at IDF 2010 where it uses the Larrabee-based graphics card "Knights Ferry" to render and stream the classic action game Wolfenstien to even small notebooks, since all rendering is handling by a separate cloud server.

Intel to start selling Sandy Bridge on January 9th | Posted on: 14/09/2010 @ 1:24

Sandy Bridge is the next generation microarchitecture from the world's largest chip maker Intel. The first products will target the mobile segment and the mid-range desktop market with a powerful integrated graphics processor. The launch date has now been set and it is January 9th.

AMD Llano available for Summer 2011 launch | Posted on: 14/09/2010 @ 1:24

AMD will be launching the first Fusion APUs before the end of the year, but the focus is on the mobile market and other energy efficient platforms. For mid-range and performance computers it will be Llano sporting an integrated graphics processor, the definition of an APU, and products are said to be coming next Summer.

Palit pushes GeForce GTX 450 to 930 MHz | Posted on: 14/09/2010 @ 1:24

GeForce GTS 450 launched officially today and even if the card hasn't impressed us all the way through it offers solid performance and impressive overclocking potential. Palit has taken advantage of this and launched an overclocked model with 930 MHz GPU clock frequency, up from 783 MHz stock clock.

Dual 15.6" screens in notebooks from Acer | Posted on: 14/09/2010 @ 0:48

Notebooks with 15.6" screens are pretty close to clumsy with the wide selection of netbooks and ultraportabla models we have today. Acer is working on a new notebooks that incorporates two 15.6" monitors, powered by a 2.67 GHz Core i5 CPU.

QNAP updates NAS solutions for small businesses | Posted on: 14/09/2010 @ 0:48

QNAP recently launched new units sporting 1.8 GHz Atom processors. The new business geared NAS units of the TS-x59+ series, where "x" represents the number of harddrive slots. All units have the common configuration with Atom D525 processors, 1GB RAM and 2, 4, 5 or 6 harddrive slots.

Lian Li PC-T60 PitStop Test-Bench Review @ Tweaknews | Posted on: 14/09/2010 @ 0:34

The Pitstop T60 test bench chassis exhibits all the characteristics one would expect from a Lian Li product. The materials, quality and fit and finish are second to none. It also, unfortunately, seems to have a bit of an identity crisis. While it definitely qualifies as a test bench chassis, all the components are attached with screws and not that much easier to swap than it would be in a regular ...

NVIDIA GeForce GTS 450 launched | Posted on: 14/09/2010 @ 0:24

GeForce GTS 450 is NVIDIA's latest product on the graphics card market. The new mid-range card is anything but a surprise since most details have been known long in advance. The card is now here and the target is set for the Radeon HD 5700 series.

IDF 2010 - Computing Solutions provider, not just Chipmaker | Posted on: 14/09/2010 @ 0:12

The Intel Developer Forum kicked off today with a keynote by Intel CEO Paul Otellini in San Francisco. Intel's focus in today's keynote has threefold. First, the change in the chipmaker's focus from being exclusively a chip company, to a much more comprehensive computing solutions provider. Second, the new three pillars of computing that Intel sees for continuing computing growth - including a ...

Intel Demos Sandy Bridge, Shows off Video Transcode Engine | Posted on: 13/09/2010 @ 23:36

Today marks the first day of our IDF 2010 coverage and we just left Dadi Perlmutter's keynote. Keeping up with tradition, Dadi's keynote focused on two of Intel's upcoming microprocessors. Dadi began his architecture talk with a reference to Westmere EX. The follow-on to Nehalem EX brings the architecture down to a 32nm manufacturing process. The transistor shrink enables Intel to increase ...

Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-W350 | Posted on: 13/09/2010 @ 23:36

The Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-W350 is an inexpensive digital camera that is extremely compact and portable. It gives you good image quality (14.1 megapixels) and HD video, but does lack a few things.

Android to be the number two mobile OS by end of year (and top by 2014) | Posted on: 13/09/2010 @ 23:00

You’d have to be blind not to have noticed the rise and the rise of Google’s Android OS. We all know that it will become the top dog of mobile operating systems eventually whether we like it or not and now research firm Gartner have hypothesised Android’s global … [visit site to read more] Android [...]Android to be the number two mobile OS by end of year (and top by 2014) is a post from: ...

WiFi iPad will be launching in China this Friday. | Posted on: 13/09/2010 @ 22:36

Apple has announced that the WiFi iPad will be launching in China this Friday the 17th September. The iPad will go on sale at 10am in Apple retail stores and authorized resellers. All three WiFi models will be made available starting at the lowest end which is the 16GB version. This model will … [visit [...]WiFi iPad will be launching in China this Friday. is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech ...

ASUS P7H55D-M Evo LGA1156 Motherboard | Posted on: 13/09/2010 @ 22:12

It seems that as of lately, the options for motherboards is growing rapidly. Trying to sit down and decide what CPU and motherboard combination you want to use in your next build just might be the biggest challenge yet. Not long ago I took a look at the Asus Sabertooth 55i motherboard (P55 based) and thought this time around a H55 would be in order. So, Asus sent off their P7H55D-M Evo LGA1156 ...

iPod Voted Most Prized Possession by UK Facebook Users | Posted on: 13/09/2010 @ 21:24

In an online survey of Facebook users, a company called ProtectYourBubble.com has concluded that most UK Facebookersdeemtheir Apple iPod to be their most important possession. However, the survey was not limited to merely electronic products. iPod beat stuff like … [visit site to read more] iPod Voted Most Prized Possession by UK Facebook Users is [...]iPod Voted Most Prized Possession by UK ...

Boxee Box : The Inside Story | Posted on: 13/09/2010 @ 20:36

Boxee and D-Link announced the availability of the Boxee Box for pre-order on Amazon today. At CES 2010, they demonstrated the Boxee Box with the Tegra 2 SoC inside. The press release today brings the news that the Tegra 2 has been replaced by Intel’s CE4100. This is one of the first mainstream products in the market to incorporate an Intel x86 based SoC. What happened behind the ...

MSI GeForce GTS 450 Cyclone 1GB Video Card Overclocked | Posted on: 13/09/2010 @ 18:36

We've heard rumors about good GTS 450 overclocking. Today we find out if they're true with the MSI Cyclone.

FaceTime to land on second gen iPad by Christmas? | Posted on: 13/09/2010 @ 18:24

Apple is sure they are onto something special with FaceTime and are eager to push it across their full range of products. Who’d have thought it? An MP3 player with face to face video calling, well it’s here and now that Apple’s latest bit of software is on the iPod touch … [visit site to [...]FaceTime to land on second gen iPad by Christmas? is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech News, ...

HTC Desire software patch and white version on the way (plus silver Wildfire) | Posted on: 13/09/2010 @ 17:48

Okay, let’s all calm down about the upcoming HTC announcements on Wednesday. I’m sure you’ve heard enough about the event and you’ll get to find out exactly what latest handsets are getting spewed out into the market in two days. And when they do get announced, they may … [visit site to read more] HTC [...]HTC Desire software patch and white version on the way (plus silver Wildfire) is ...

Nintendo 3DS Released as Early as November 20th? | Posted on: 13/09/2010 @ 17:36

The Nintendo 3DS could be making an appearance on shelves as early as November 20th, after an accessory maker for the new console put up a tweet which suggests his products will be released “simultaneously” with the console. The Keys Factory Employee said … [visit site to read more] Nintendo 3DS Released as Early as [...]Nintendo 3DS Released as Early as November 20th? is a post from: UK ...

Sony’s Playstation Move Takes a Swing at Microsoft’s Xbox 360 Kinect with Yaybuttons | Posted on: 13/09/2010 @ 17:12

Sony has launched its latest attack on Microsoft in its ongoing battle between the Playstation Move and Xbox 360’s Kinect. The Sony-made website Yaybuttons simply displays a giant interactive Move controller on your screen with clickable … [visit site to read more] Sony’s Playstation Move Takes a Swing at Microsoft’s Xbox 360 Kinect with Yaybuttons [...]Sony’s Playstation Move Takes a ...

YouTube Live Streaming: Testing Has Started | Posted on: 13/09/2010 @ 16:36

A live streaming service is being tested by YouTube today, with a trial spanning over two days with four of their media partners; Young Hollywood, Next new Networks, how-to guide Howcast and Rocketboom. YouTube product manager Josh Siegal has said that “This is just an initial trial, a first step” and “We’re going to look [...]YouTube Live Streaming: Testing Has Started is a post from: UK ...

iPhone 4 Free Bumpers: Case Program App being Pulled | Posted on: 13/09/2010 @ 16:12

The iPhone 4 got off to a pretty bad start with its antenna issues disrupting the smartphone’s signal, but Apple were quick to respond with videos of them testing signal strength against other smartphones. However, what most people noticed was that Apple were offering one of various coloured bumpers for free for anyone who asked.iPhone 4 Free Bumpers: Case Program App being Pulled is a post ...

Linux 2.6.36-rc4 Brings Two Weeks Of Fixes | Posted on: 13/09/2010 @ 16:00

Due to LinuxCon Brazil there's been two weeks that have passed since the third release candidate was tagged for the Linux 2.6.36 kernel, but on Sunday afternoon Linus christened Linux 2.6.36-rc4...

Forceware 260.52 drivers available at eTeknix.com | Posted on: 13/09/2010 @ 15:24

Here at eTeknix.com, we try to stay at the forefront of technology by offering you the latest and greatest news, reviews and tools for the computer market. Whether it be the latest motherboard reviews from the top manufacturer’s or the latest scandals and rival news between the biggest graphics card manufacturer’s, but when a driver [...]

Nvidia GeForce GTS 450 Review | Posted on: 13/09/2010 @ 15:12

Nvidia's latest DX11 GPU squares up against ATI’s HD 5770, but there's a surprise third option...

MSI GeForce GTS 450 Cyclone 1GB Video Card | Posted on: 13/09/2010 @ 15:00

The GTS 450 is looking the goods already. Let's see what the Cyclone version from MSI can do for us.

Review: Ortofon Vivo Red | Posted on: 13/09/2010 @ 14:49

The Ortofon Vivo Red is a new model from Europe's biggest name in cartridges, this is described by the company as a 'standard' low-output moving-coil design. In as much as its basic technical characteristics are absolutely textbook for the breed, that seems about right! It features an elliptical stylus and an aluminium cantilever, mounted into a plastic body about which we have just one small ...

A First Look At The 2010 Linux Graphics Survey Results | Posted on: 13/09/2010 @ 12:24

Earlier this month we started once again our annual Linux Graphics Survey in which we poll our readers about their choices and opinions concerning graphics cards, display drivers, and other graphics / X.Org related features of the Linux desktop. While this survey is still going on through the end of September -- so you still have time to participate -- here are the results from the first 6,300 ...

NVIDIA’s GeForce GTS 450: Pushing Fermi In To The Mainstream | Posted on: 13/09/2010 @ 11:36

After the drawn out launch of GF100 and the GTX 400 series earlier this year, NVIDIA has been firing on all cylinders when it comes to the launch of the rest of the Fermi family. In July we saw the launch of the GF104 GPU and the GTX 460 it powers, providing a surprising tweak to the Fermi architecture on what should have been a simple waterfall part, and in the process trampling AMD’s Radeon ...

ASUS GeForce GTS 450 TOP 1GB | Posted on: 13/09/2010 @ 10:56

The ASUS GeForce GTS 450 TOP 1GB takes the Nvidia reference design and injects some steroid-like features into the mix, with a custom heatsink, improved power distribution, voltage tweaking, and an aggressive factory overclock out of the box. From where we sit, it seems ASUS is going for the jugular here, throwing its considerable weight into what appears to be a mini juggernaut of a card.

Gigabyte GeForce GTS 450 1GB | Posted on: 13/09/2010 @ 10:54

The Gigabyte GeForce GTS 450 1GB is setting its sights directly on the Radeon 5750 as competition in terms of performance and price. And from what we've seen, Nvidia looks ready to stick it to ATI with this new card in the mainstream market segment, and Gigabyte may be well positioned to capitalize on the resurgence.

NVIDIA ASUS GeForce GTS 450 1GB graphics card | Posted on: 13/09/2010 @ 10:36

NVIDIA and ASUS bring the Fermi architecture down to the mainstream. Good, bad, indifferent? We tell you in this review.

GeForce GTS 450 SLI Scaling Performance | Posted on: 13/09/2010 @ 10:26

Only a few years ago NVIDIA's SLI technology was a feature only the most elite gamers took advantage of, helping them to push the fastest graphics cards on the planet even faster. Often times a second GeForce video card could be combined into a SLI set and produce 33-50% more performance. Those days are gone, and Benchmark Reviews has learned that a set of GF106 GPUs can do a lot more than scale; ...

NVIDIA GeForce GTS 450 Video Card Review | Posted on: 13/09/2010 @ 10:23

NVIDIA recently earned its reputation back with the GF104 Fermi-based GeForce GTX 460; a video card that dominated the price point even before it dropped to $179 USD and completely ruled the middle market. Priced to launch at $129, the NVIDIA GeForce GTS 450 packs 192 CUDA cores into its 40nm GF106 Fermi GPU and adds 1GB of GDDR5 memory. Benchmark Reviews overclocked our GTS 450 to nearly 1GHz, ...

NVIDIA GeForce GTS 450 SLI Video Card Review w/ ASUS, EVGA & MSI | Posted on: 13/09/2010 @ 10:00

The NVIDIA GeForce GTS 450 video card is said to bring the GeForce 400 series features and performance to a very attractive $129 price point for gamers on a budget. We have a pair of NVIDIA GTS450 reference cards to run in SLI and also overclocked cards from ASUS, EVGA and MSI to try out. Read on to see how the GeForce GTS 450 does against the ATI Radeon HD 5770 and GeForce GTX 460 768MB video ...

ZOTAC GeForce GTS 450 AMP! Edition 1 GB | Posted on: 13/09/2010 @ 10:00

ZOTAC has a long history of releasing overclocked cards that provide extra performance at low cost. Coming at clocks of 873 MHz core and 1000 MHz memory, the card manages to offer 10% extra performance over the NVIDIA reference design, without being noisy or running hot.

Axle GeForce GTS 450 OC 1 GB | Posted on: 13/09/2010 @ 10:00

AXLE's GeForce GTS 450 OC is a rock-solid implementation of the NVIDIA GeForce GTS 450. It uses both a custom PCB and cooling solution to deliver the maximum for your hard earned cash. The cooler is running quiet and offers low temperatures which make an excellent foundation for additional overclocking.

Palit GeForce GTS 450 Sonic Platinum 1 GB | Posted on: 13/09/2010 @ 10:00

Palit's GeForce GTS 450 Sonic Platinum comes with 1 GB of fast GDDR5 memory and offers the highest clock rates of the GTS 450 cards we tested today. Running at 932 MHz core and 1000 MHz memory it is able to deliver performance higher than the AMD Radeon HD 5770.

MSI N450GTS Cyclone OC 1 GB | Posted on: 13/09/2010 @ 10:00

The MSI N450GTS Cyclone OC uses MSI's popular Cyclone cooler. The card is factory overclocked which provides a nice performance boost over the NVIDIA reference design. During testing we were impressed by how quiet MSI's cooler can work while also keeping temperatures low.

ASUS ENGTS450 TOP DirectCU 1 GB | Posted on: 13/09/2010 @ 10:00

The ASUS ENGTS450 TOP DirectCU is a factory overclocked version of the NVIDIA GeForce GTS 450. It comes with a custom cooling solution called DirectCU which uses heatpipes that make direct contact with the GPU core. In our testing we saw excellent overclocking up to 973 MHz.

NVIDIA GeForce GTS 450 SLI | Posted on: 13/09/2010 @ 10:00

Today NVIDIA released their new GeForce GTS 450. We take two of these cards for a spin and check whether SLI is an option worth pursuing. In addition to testing at the reference design clocks we also test at 875/1000 which represents two factory overclocked cards in SLI.

More Details On The OpenGL Situation In KDE's KWin | Posted on: 13/09/2010 @ 3:24

A week ago we reported on the open-source GPU drivers causing headaches for KDE users when attempting to use the KWin compositing manager under certain conditions. Version 4.5 of the KDE Software Compilation has a few improvements to KWin and while the compositing manager does check for optional OpenGL extensions, the open-source Mesa drivers don't always do things right and it's resulted in some ...

Compiz 0.9.2 Is Coming With Many New Changes | Posted on: 13/09/2010 @ 3:24

KDE's KWin developers haven't been the only ones busy, but those working on Compiz have been active too and are currently preparing for the Compiz 0.9.2 release, which will succeed the belated Compiz 0.9 release that occurred back in July...

Review: Connect 4×4 (Hasbro Family Game Night) @ Xbox360Digest | Posted on: 12/09/2010 @ 20:36

http://www.xbox360digest.com/2010/09/11/review-connect-4x4-hasbro-family-game-night/ (http://www.xbox360digest.com/2010/09/11/review-connect-4x4-hasbro-family-game-night/) I’ve got the last of three arcade games that EA sent me over. I’d like to say I saved the best for last but I didn’t. Up tonight is the Connect 4×4 for review, and I have to say I just don’t like it at all honestly. ...

Review: Grado Prestige Gold 1 | Posted on: 12/09/2010 @ 20:24

The Grado Prestige Gold 1 is a moving-magnet cartridge, complete with replaceable stylus and high output typical of the breed, but there are some notable differences to the generator. Most moving-magnet designs end up with a very high inductance in the generator windings, which in turn can lead to compatibility issues with cable and amplifier-input capacitance. Grado's generator is referred to as ...

Lightspark 0.4.4.2 Brings Plug-in Based Audio | Posted on: 12/09/2010 @ 18:00

Just two weeks ago was a new Lightspark release that brought a variety of interesting changes to this open-source project that's implementing the Adobe Flash/SWF specification. At that point we also learned from its lead developer that Lightspark 0.4.5 would bring support for multiple audio back-ends via plug-ins and a more powerful graphics architecture. Lightspark 0.4.4.2 has been released this ...

Galaxy GeForce GTS 450 Super OC 1GB Video Card | Posted on: 12/09/2010 @ 17:36

Today we have a look at the new GTS 450 from Galaxy, carrying with it the Super OC tag which has impressed in the past.

MSI N480GTX Lightning reaches over 1400 MHz GPU clock | Posted on: 12/09/2010 @ 16:36

MSI N480GTX Lightning looks to be one of the most extreme graphics card of the year and the launch earlier this week happened at the overclocking event MSI MOA 2010. Swedish overclockers Jon and Henry showed the potential of the card by pushing it over 1400 MHz GPU clock.

AMD to show Zacate APU next week | Posted on: 12/09/2010 @ 16:36

AMD takes every chance to steal some lime light from archrival Intel. Now that the chip giant is holding the Intel Developer Forum event next week AMD decides to make the first official demonstration of the mobile processor circuit Zacate, with games, video and flash on the schedule.

Nvidia Geforce 260.52 Beta internal drivers leaked | Posted on: 12/09/2010 @ 16:12

Installation redesign, new Dynamic Tiling mechanism Recently, two graphics enthusiast forum threads originating from Guru3D and Rage3D have provided links to a leaked internal Nvidia Geforce 260.52 Beta driver release that managed to quietly spread its way around the web. Originally sourced from a Taiwanese forum post, the original driver download link has been removed [...]

Review: Goldring 2300 | Posted on: 12/09/2010 @ 15:01

The Goldring 2300 is halfway up the 2000 series, but this model differs from its siblings principally in the matter of stylus shape, though there are also changes to the generator assembly. It's a moving-magnet type, offering the usual advantage of the breed in having a replaceable stylus and its mass is about average at 7.6g. Compliance is moderate and we don't anticipate any problems fitting ...

ASUS' N82Jv: Jack-Of-All-Trades | Posted on: 12/09/2010 @ 9:36

Over the years, we've looked at many of ASUS' mobile offerings. From the lowly Eee PC up through gaming powerhouses, ASUS has something for everyone. They're looking to increase market share in the mobile world, and with products like the N82Jv we're looking at today there's no reason they shouldn't succeed. The last time we looked at their multimedia N-series with the N61Jv, we liked the general ...

Leaked: Acer Laptop with Dual Touchscreens | Posted on: 12/09/2010 @ 7:12

From one of our sources, we have received pictures of a laptop from Acer that is currently in development. It has two touch screens, one as the laptop’s display and one as the keyboard/trackpad. In other words, it has no physical keyboard or trackpad but rather a secondary screen for both. The laptop has an [...]

Steelseries Mosuepad Roundup Featuring 5L, SX und S&S | Posted on: 12/09/2010 @ 3:24

Steelseries ist bekannt für äusserst hochwertige Gaming-Peripherie. In diesem kleinen Roundup testen wir drei grundverschiedene Mousepads, wobei das erste aus Stoff, das zweite aus Aluminium und das dritte aus Plastik besteht. Wie uns die Probanden gefallen haben, das werden wir euch in diesem Roundup zeigen.

Zalman VF3000A VGA Cooler Review | Posted on: 11/09/2010 @ 23:25

Zalman is one of the oldest names in PC cooling products, and they've had some star performers over the years. They have always had a line of graphics card cooling products that compliment their CPU coolers. The GPU cooler market is more stable, and much less diverse that the CPU marketplace, for a number of reasons. Zalman has been a strong and steady presence as the power density of graphics ...

Cooler Master Choiix BoomBoom Notebook Travel Speaker Review | Posted on: 11/09/2010 @ 20:00

The Cooler Master C-PA01-KK Choiix Boom Boom Speaker is a compact USB-powered external speaker that can help improve laptop sound experience by providing a fuller, richer, and room-filling sound. The Cooler Master C-PA01-KK Choiix Boom Boom Speaker works with and device that has a 3.5mm jack and is entirely plug and play with no software required to function.

Review: Pictureka (Hasbro Family Game Night) @ Xbox360Digest | Posted on: 11/09/2010 @ 18:12

http://www.xbox360digest.com/2010/09/10/review-pictureka-hasbro-family-game-night/ (http://www.xbox360digest.com/2010/09/10/review-pictureka-hasbro-family-game-night/) Today I’m back with another of the Hasbro Family Game Night games, this time it’s Pictureka. This game is a fast paced version of I Spy really. One of my son’s favorite books is I Spy so I’ve got quite a bit of ...

BitFenix planning stylish miditower with aggressive price | Posted on: 11/09/2010 @ 18:00

BitFenix is a case developer that started its venture last Spring and has now started shipping products to stores. BitFenix Colossus is the name of a large and cocky case, but NordicHardware can now reveal that the company has both smaller and more stylish models coming.

AMD Radeon HD 6800 "Barts" pictures | Posted on: 11/09/2010 @ 18:00

AMD Radeon HD 6000 family is planned for launch by the end of October, but for each day that passes more information surfaces along with pictures of new cards. We now have pictures of what is claimed to be Radeon HD 6800 with 1GB GDDR5 memory and the Barts GPU.

Review: Thorens TD309 | Posted on: 11/09/2010 @ 17:12

Few names in hi-fi can match Thorens's track record. 107 years is a pretty good innings and the company continues to build on the reputation it built in the 1960s for audiophile LP decks. The Thorens TD309 is a new addition to the range, its shape and general design bang up-to-date, even more so in the optional red finish. Sold as a package, it includes the TP92 tonearm and an Audio Technica ...

Review: Audio Technica AT-F3/III | Posted on: 11/09/2010 @ 17:12

Back in the eighties, when analogue was still the default source for the majority of music-lovers, Audio-Technica was one of the most common names to be found at the business-end of a tonearm, and the AT-F3 was a frequent choice for budget-to-midrange systems. Now, a couple of revisions later and with a rather higher price (though not by much more than inflation), here it is again. It's a ...

LG preparing four new IPS LED monitors | Posted on: 11/09/2010 @ 16:24

LG is working on a new series of IPS monitors with four new thin models pairing high-quality IPS LCD panels with efficient LED backlighting. With better color reproduction and viewing angles IPS is often considered the superior technology and LG is now targeting retail.

KFA2 lowers power consumption of GeForce GTX 460 | Posted on: 11/09/2010 @ 16:24

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460 models with higher clock frequencies and better performance are appearing everywhere, but Galaxy's European brand KFA2 has now launched a card that instead focuses on delicate component choices and lowering power consumption while maintaining performance.

AMD releases dual-GPU fix for Catalyst 10.8 | Posted on: 11/09/2010 @ 16:24

AMD has announced that a hotfix for the Catalyst 10.8 driver. The update will solve problems with AMD Radeon HD 4870 X2 and HD 4850 X2, two of the company's dual-GPU cards. Both performance and functionality will be improved.

Analysts see the end of discrete graphics cards | Posted on: 11/09/2010 @ 16:00

Intel and AMD each will be releasing a new generation of processors in the coming six months that through powerful integrated graphics circuits may completely change the shape of the graphics card market. Most analysts agree that budget graphics cards are coming to an end very soon.

Notebooks make up 52% of the PC market in 2014 | Posted on: 11/09/2010 @ 16:00

Notebooks aren't just complements to desktops nowadays. With better performance and functions they have even replaced desktops as the primary computer in many homes, which is very clearly reflected in the growing market shares. In 2014 52% of all computers are expected to be notebooks.

Corsair HS1 Review | Posted on: 11/09/2010 @ 16:00

This is Corsair's first headset, and it's designed to give a great sound with minimal setup hassle.

Microsoft Plans Windows Security Fixes for Patch Tuesday | Posted on: 11/09/2010 @ 15:24

Microsoft is planning to release nine security bulletins next week to cover 13 vulnerabilities. Microsoft is planning to release nine securitybulletins next week for September’s Patch Tuesday. The bulletins are slated to address a total of 13 vulnerabilities. Four of the bulletins carry a rating of “critical,” Microsoft’s highest severity rating. Among those are fixes for remote code ...

The Fugitive Blu-ray Movie Review | Posted on: 11/09/2010 @ 14:36

"I didn't kill my wife!"

InsideHW Interview: Leslie Sobon, AMD @ InsideHW | Posted on: 11/09/2010 @ 6:02

Netbooks are in focus, video is the next uber App, Facebook to use AMD servers…

Enermax PRO87+ 500 W Power Supply Review | Posted on: 11/09/2010 @ 5:48

Is this 500 W power supply with 80 Plus Gold certification from Enermax a good product? Let's check it out.

X.Org Server 1.10 Release Plans; Drivers May Still Go In | Posted on: 11/09/2010 @ 2:48

While there are only a few days left until the 2010 X Developers' Summit, Keith Packard has laid out his plans for the development of X.Org Server 1.10...

GTK+ 2.90.7 Released, Drops DirectFB Support | Posted on: 11/09/2010 @ 2:36

While GNOME 3.0 has been delayed to next March, the development releases towards version 3.0 of the GTK+ tool-kit continues in a steadfast manner. After the last GTK+ 3.0 snapshot a few weeks back that ported most of the GTK+ drawing to use Cairo, GTK+ 2.90.7 has been released...

Are iPhone and Android New Corporate Darlings? | Posted on: 11/09/2010 @ 2:24

Looks like BlackBerry is on the verge of losing its last bastion. Research in Motion had always been synonymous with the corporate world, thanks to its powerful security features and other functions. However, a new report released … [visit site to read more] Are iPhone and Android New Corporate Darlings? is a post from: UK [...]Are iPhone and Android New Corporate Darlings? is a post from: UK ...

Contest: Win a Samsung Gravity 3 Cell Phone! @ TestFreaks | Posted on: 11/09/2010 @ 2:12

http://www.testfreaks.com/blog/contest/contest-win-a-samsung-gravity-3-cell-phone/ (http://www.testfreaks.com/blog/contest/contest-win-a-samsung-gravity-3-cell-phone/) As promised I’ve got another phone to give away to some lucky person. This week I’ve got the Samsung Gravity 3 for T-Mobile. You’ve got to remember though that we’re still giving away the Samsung Flight II this month, ...

Thermaltake Armor A60 Computer Case Review @ Tweaknews | Posted on: 11/09/2010 @ 1:38

The Armor A60, like the A90 chassis from Thermaltake proves itself to be a bit of a mixed bag, but most of the bag was good. There is room for lots of hardware in the A60, with three big bays and six HDD mounts be they 3.5- or 2.5-inch. The "SideClick" feature will also be a draw for some users.

HP LaserJet Pro P1102w | Posted on: 11/09/2010 @ 0:36

The HP LaserJet Pro P1102w is an entry-level monochrome laser printer with some added features to make it stand out. One of those features is built-in Wi-Fi for wireless printing, which is really useful in a home with many computers or a small business office. Besides that, you get pretty good text quality with speedy output.

Thermaltake Massive23 LX Review | Posted on: 10/09/2010 @ 22:48

Introduction Today we are going to be looking at yet another version of Notebook coolers by Thermaltake, Massive23 LX. Just by its name you can tell this cooler is rather large in size. This particular notebook cooler is equipped with a massive 230 mm fan which has a blue LEDs built in. The body of Massive23 LX is made out of the black metal mesh with some aluminum and plastic components ...

Corsair Force Series F80 SSD: to RAID or not to RAID? | Posted on: 10/09/2010 @ 22:12

Ever wondered how quick two SandForce-powered SSDs would be in a RAID configuration? We find out.

Google maps for Android 4.5 is here: New walking navigation | Posted on: 10/09/2010 @ 22:00

Maps for Android 4.5  is here and it brings us Walking Navigation (in beta)  as well street view ‘smart navigation’. The new Walking Navigation features gives walking directions that follow paths … [visit site to read more] Google maps for Android 4.5 is here: New walking navigation is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech [...]Google maps for Android 4.5 is here: New walking navigation is a ...

Parents spend £500 a year on technology for their kids | Posted on: 10/09/2010 @ 21:24

Nevermind food and nappies if you’re planning to have a child it’s gadgets that may leave your pockets bare. Once they learn to press buttons, it’s all over from there as far as your poor wallet’s concerned. A survey by price comparison site Kelkoo found that parents spend an average of … [visit site to [...]Parents spend £500 a year on technology for their kids is a post from: UK ...

Lian Li PITSTOP T60 Open Air Test Bench | Posted on: 10/09/2010 @ 21:24

Lian Li aims to make your next PITSTOP real snappy with an open chassis platform that will make hardware changes a breeze.

Arctic Sound S111 Portable USB Speakers | Posted on: 10/09/2010 @ 20:48

Stylish Portable Dice Shaped Speakers Today we will be looking at the Arctic Sound portable USB speakers. These portable dice shape speakers are stylish and pack more punch then I anticipated from such tiny speakers. Dimensions are 70 x 70 x 70 mm and weighing in at 494g you can take these speakers anywhere, without it being much of a hassle. Read more... ...

News for 9-10-10 | Posted on: 10/09/2010 @ 20:00

It's time for the news from around the world!

V3 Gaming Move 3DS Water Cooled SFF PC System Review | Posted on: 10/09/2010 @ 19:48

The V3 Gaming Move 3DS is a solid little water-cooled small form factor gaming computer unlike many machines on the market today. When we say little, it is built using a mini-ITX motherboard from Zotac and paired with a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460. The V3 Gaming Move 3DS uses Intel Core i5 and Core i7 processors, internal 802.11n Wireless and has tons of other features that make it a great mobile ...

OpenIndiana - Another OpenSolaris Fork - Coming Next Week | Posted on: 10/09/2010 @ 19:24

While Oracle killed off OpenSolaris and the OpenSolaris Governing Board dissolved itself, the community of OpenSolaris developers have not given up but instead have begun working on their own community OpenSolaris-based operating systems to provide the world with choices beyond the upcoming Oracle Solaris 11 and Oracle Solaris Express 11. There is already the Illumos Project, which is a fork of ...

iOS 4.1 now available on iTunes | Posted on: 10/09/2010 @ 18:48

For those of you who like to live on the cutting edge of things, iOS 4.1 for the iPhone/iPod touch is now available for download on iTunes. This update brings with it: Game Center - Send and receive friend requests - Invite friends to multi-player games over the Internet - Play multi-player games by auto-matching [...]

Is Apple Now Blocking Contributions To GCC? | Posted on: 10/09/2010 @ 18:36

Yesterday on the mailing list for GCC is was brought up if Apple's Objective-C 2.0 patches for the GNU Compiler Collection could be merged back into the upstream GCC code-base as maintained by the Free Software Foundation. Even though Apple's modified GCC sources still reflect the FSF as the copyright holder and are licensed under the GNU GPLv2+, it doesn't look like Apple wants their compiler ...

Sex movie worm spreads worldwide | Posted on: 10/09/2010 @ 18:36

A booby-trapped e-mail that promises free sex movies is racking up victims around the world, warn security firms. Some variants of the Windows worm contain a link to PDF that a recipient has been told to expect. Those clicking on the link get neither movies nor documents but give the malware access to their entire [...]

Apple relax app guidelines. | Posted on: 10/09/2010 @ 17:48

Totalitarian Apple have finally relaxed it’s app guidelines after being widely criticized for its dogmatic approach to developers. Apple has changed its guidelines for developing apps on its iOS. In a statement, … [visit site to read more] Apple relax app guidelines. is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech News, Reviews and Shopping Site [...]Apple relax app guidelines. is a post from: UK Gadget ...

Froyo is not optimized for use on tablets say Google | Posted on: 10/09/2010 @ 17:48

Despite Android’s success and much talk of Froyo jumping from smartphones to tablet devices, Google has shunned it’s increasingly popular OS in favor of its Google Chrome OS. Speaking to … [visit site to read more] Froyo is not optimized for use on tablets say Google is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech News, [...]Froyo is not optimized for use on tablets say Google is a post from: UK Gadget ...

Debian GNU/kFreeBSD Becomes More Interesting | Posted on: 10/09/2010 @ 17:48

Since last year we have been talking about Debian GNU/kFreeBSD, one of the official ports for Debian 6.0 "Squeeze" that will bring a 32-bit and 64-bit FreeBSD kernel as an option to using the Linux kernel. Debain GNU/kFreeBSD still has the Debian user-land complete with its massive package repository and apt-get support, but the FreeBSD kernel is running underneath instead of Linux. Debian ...

Point of View GeForce GTX 460 TGT Beast 1 GB | Posted on: 10/09/2010 @ 17:48

The cards for Point of View's GTX 460 TGT Beast are pre-selected based on their overclocking potential. This allows them to run the high clock speed of 855 MHz core and 1005 MHz memory. We take a closer look at this card that is just as fast as the much more expensive GeForce GTX 470.

Lenovo ThinkPad Edge 15: Intel Core i5 vs. AMD Phenom II | Posted on: 10/09/2010 @ 17:48

AMD has revitalised its mobile Vision with the Danube platform, but is it a credible alternative to Intel's Arrandale?

Google TV to be Released this Month in the US: Intel CEO Reveals More on the Television | Posted on: 10/09/2010 @ 17:24

Google TV is coming to the US as early as this month according to Intel CEO Paul Otellini. Although some information is already out there on the Google TV, Otellini has decided to reveal release times and talk about its upcoming competitor, Apple TV. While speaking to the … [visit site to read more] Google [...]Google TV to be Released this Month in the US: Intel CEO Reveals More on the ...

New Linux Benchmarks Of SilverStone's HDDBOOST | Posted on: 10/09/2010 @ 17:12

Back in April we reviewed the SilverStone HDDBOOST, which was an innovative product from this manufacturer known for their computer cases that allows you to pair a solid-state drive and a hard drive in an attempt to experience the best of both worlds when it comes to storage performance. The purpose of the HDDBOOST is to increase the disk performance by enabling SSD speeds on the host hard drive ...

Would You Wear the iPod Nano as a Watch? | Posted on: 10/09/2010 @ 17:00

The newest iPod nano is small, theres no argument there. But just because it’s conveniently a similar size to watch face, would you wear it like one? Well if you do make sure to check out iLoveHandles, who have designed a watch strap purely for the fifth-generation PMP, with a cut out notch for the [...]Would You Wear the iPod Nano as a Watch? is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech News, Reviews ...

Nokia CEO Stands Down: Stephen Elop to Take the Position 21st September | Posted on: 10/09/2010 @ 16:24

CEO of Finnish phone giants Nokia, Olli-Pekka Kallasvuo has finally had his replacement announced after months of speculation about his position in the company. The man to replace him is Microsoft’s Business Division head, Stephen Elop. Kallasvuo’s position has been the subject of rumour for a long time due to Nokia’s smartphone shares lowering against [...]Nokia CEO Stands Down: Stephen ...

Review: SRM Arezzo Kinetic | Posted on: 10/09/2010 @ 16:12

SRM first came to our attention in 2009. In fact, its basic Arezzo model won our coveted award for Best sub-£1,000 turntable. The full range includes the aforementioned Arezzo; the Arezzo Reference; Ultra and the Kinetic. All are supplied with similar features, but the Kinetic adds just one more, albeit a significant one: a flywheel which is interposed between the motor and the platter. ...

Android Notifier: Sends Notifications to OS X Desktops | Posted on: 10/09/2010 @ 16:00

When using an Android device, their notification system (although very useful) can become a clustered and confusing mess if you don’t keep up with everything that’s going on. It seems however that a new Android Notifier which sends your notifications via WiFi or Bluetooth to your OS X desktop (with Linux support on the way [...]Android Notifier: Sends Notifications to OS X Desktops is a post ...

A Look at Shane B's Upgraded TweakTown Test Systems | Posted on: 10/09/2010 @ 15:24

Shane has just upgraded his testbeds. Let's see what he's done and why he's chosen the items he has.

AOpen B200 BTX Computer Case Unboxing Video | Posted on: 10/09/2010 @ 15:00

Today we are unboxing the AOpen B200 BTX Computer Case. The box is very standard for a product of this nature with very little information printed on it. As with all computer cases, it is packaged very well but nothing out of the ordinary Opening up the box, we can see the packaging and unwrapping [...]

Review: Pro-Ject 6 Perspex | Posted on: 10/09/2010 @ 14:36

Joy of joys – the Pro-Ject 6 Perspex is a turntable with a lid, which even if it doesn't quite enclose the whole machine, will certainly reduce the dust problem considerably. Beneath it resides a suspended turntable with some interesting ideas built in. The Perspex of the name is hardly a surprise these days, but the subchassis is made of Corian, a material which Pro-Ject claims has 'no ...

iPhone May Get Google Voice | Posted on: 10/09/2010 @ 12:24

Apple and Google may be at the loggerheads, but there is still a sliver of hope that Google Voice might make its way on to your iPhone. This will be a complete turnaround from 2009, when Apple had tersely banned a couple of Apps which supported Google … [visit site to read more] iPhone May [...]iPhone May Get Google Voice is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech News, Reviews and Shopping Site - ...

Virtualization - Ask the Experts #4 | Posted on: 10/09/2010 @ 10:48

Our Ask the Experts series continues with another round of questions. A couple of months ago we ran a webcast with Intel Fellow, Rich Uhlig, VMware Chief Platform Architect, Rich Brunner and myself. The goal was to talk about the past, present and future of virtualization. In preparation for the webcast we solicited questions from all of you, unfortunately we only had an hour during the ...

ASRock 890GX Extreme4 | Posted on: 10/09/2010 @ 10:16

The ASRock 890GX Extreme4 is as up to date as you can get on an AMD socket. It also packs a few other features unique to this board, features that will definitely be present in future boards, though the next time we'll see an AMD motherboard refresh, we'll be on AM3+.

ASUS P7H55D-M EVO | Posted on: 10/09/2010 @ 8:53

The ASUS P7H55D-M EVO is a micro ATX motherboard that offers respectable features such as USB 3.0 for value-conscious consumers. Sporting a solid array of video connection ports and a price of approximately $120 or so, the P7H55D-M EVO looks to be a very nice option for LGA1156 value seekers.

Did Hell Just Freeze Over? Here's Evergreen On Gallium3D! | Posted on: 10/09/2010 @ 8:36

The Linux community is still in awe from today's announcement that Broadcom has released an open-source WiFi driver for their newest 802.11n chipsets after not backing any Linux support for their wireless hardware in years past. In the Phoronix IRC channel the question was jokingly begged if hell has frozen over, but now we have another announcement to share today, which makes us wonder if hell ...

Sony VAIO VPCZ125GX 13.1-inch Notebook | Posted on: 10/09/2010 @ 8:36

Sony offers up an expensive ultraportable for business users with astounding battery life. But is it worth the money? Read on to find out!

Review: Hasbro Family Game Night: Jenga @ Xbox360Digest | Posted on: 10/09/2010 @ 3:48

http://www.xbox360digest.com/2010/09/09/review-family-game-night-jenga/ (http://www.xbox360digest.com/2010/09/09/review-family-game-night-jenga/) Quote" Jenga (http://marketplace.xbox.com/en-US/games/media/66acd000-77fe-1000-9115-d80258410981/) for Xbox 360 is the classic re-imagined in digital format, and oddly I find it more enjoyable than the real-world version. The arcade Jenga has two ...

Compro VideoMate E900F Dual Tuner PCI-Express TV Card Video Review | Posted on: 10/09/2010 @ 3:48

Today we are looking at the Compro VideoMate E900F Dual Tuner PCI-Express TV Card. This TV Card is from one of the most highly regarded manufacturer’s for tv cards on the market. It sports a PCI-Express interface and has the ability to function with digital and analogue TV as well as FM radio. Also with [...]

Samsung BX2350 LED Monitor Review @ Tweaknews | Posted on: 10/09/2010 @ 3:13

The Samsung SyncMaster BX2350 LED Monitor is an excellent display for the consumer who wants a stylish monitor that also brings excellent picture quality, low power consumption in addition to being an excellent gamer.

Kingston releases SSD calculator for businesses | Posted on: 10/09/2010 @ 2:12

SSDs have become popular for its performance. Price hasn't been one of the arguments for purchase, something Kingston wants to change with its SSDNow ROI Calculator. A tool that makes it easier for companies to evaluate costs.

Radeon HD 6350 "Caicos" 30% faster than HD 5450? | Posted on: 10/09/2010 @ 1:48

Radeon HD 6350 will be the entry model of the Northern Islands graphics card family that AMD is expected to present by the end of October. A bunch of pictures of the budget card has surfaced, but also the first benchmark.

EVGA pushes GTX 460 FTW to 850 MHz GPU | Posted on: 10/09/2010 @ 1:48

EVGA has launched another factory overclocked version of GeForce GTX 460 with the suffix FTW to go up against PoV/TGT The BEAST with an impressive GPU clock frequency of 850 MHz. Just like the copetition EVGA has made sure to turn up the clocks on the GDDR5 memory.

Linux 2.4 Kernel May Finally Go End-Of-Life | Posted on: 10/09/2010 @ 1:48

While we are always getting excited for the next Linux 2.6 kernel release (heck, we are barely halfway through the Linux 2.6.36 kernel development and we are already getting excited for Linux 2.6.37 with its driver improvements), but sometimes it can be easy to forget that there is still a maintained Linux 2.4 kernel. The Linux 2.6 kernel has been around for nearly seven years and is used by all ...

Apple iTunes Sees More Traffic Growth in App Download than in Music | Posted on: 10/09/2010 @ 1:36

Asymco, an industry analysis advisory firm, has come up with some interesting findings. The advisory company collected data from iTunes and upon analyzing it found that the app download curve is much steeper than the one for music download. Although, music download is seeing constant increase in the number of downloads, but app download is catching [...]Apple iTunes Sees More Traffic Growth in ...

The ATI Evergreen DRM Now Has Blit Support | Posted on: 10/09/2010 @ 1:36

While just earlier today we reported that the ATI Evergreen open-source 3D code may soon move into a Gallium3D driver while for now it's rather stagnate within the classic Mesa R600 driver, there is good news today to report from the Evergreen DRM/kernel side too. AMD's Alex Deucher has just released a patch to the Radeon DRM to enable blit support using the 3D engine for ATI Radeon HD 5000 ...

Dual-core 1.2 GHz Snapdragon CPU in early 2011 | Posted on: 10/09/2010 @ 1:12

ARM processors are on everyone lips nowadays and the perhaps best known of the current generation is Qualcomm Snapdragon. The company has revealed that the first products with a dual-core 1.2 GHz Snapdragon CPU will hit the market in Q1 2011.

Broadcom Announces Open-Source 802.11n Driver! | Posted on: 10/09/2010 @ 1:00

Broadcom wireless network adapters have long been notorious with Linux users since this hardware vendor has not provided any open-source Linux drivers or specifications for their chipsets, even though Broadcom ASICs are dominantly used within today's wireless adapters. There's long been community projects like bcm43xx and b43 to create Linux drivers and use extracted Windows firmware and such to ...

Lian Li continues with mini-Q cases | Posted on: 10/09/2010 @ 0:48

Lian Li PC-Q09 is the latest of small aluminum cases from the Taiwanese case maker Lian Li. Supporting only mini-ITX motherboards the case measures 265x110x200mm and comes ready for installation behind your monitor.

Cooler Master HAF 912 Case Review | Posted on: 10/09/2010 @ 0:12

The new addition to Cooler Master's HAF series of cases, the HAF 912, costs only USD 60. Is it a good case? Let's see.

ARM Cortex A15 "Eagle" gets four cores at 2.5 GHz | Posted on: 10/09/2010 @ 0:12

ARM has revealed additional details on the coming Eagle architecture, now dubbed Cortex A15. The new architecture will appear in several varieties and the goal isn't just smartphones but also notebooks.

Arctic Sound S111 Portable USB Speakers | Posted on: 09/09/2010 @ 23:24

Stylish Portable Dice Shaped Speakers Today we will be looking at the Arctic Sound portable USB speakers. These portable dice shape speakers are stylish and pack more punch then I anticipated from such tiny speakers. Dimensions are 70 x 70 x 70 mm and weighing in at 494g you can take these speakers anywhere, without it being much of a hassle. Read more... ...

Tesco release ‘Groceries iPhone app’: shop on your phone. | Posted on: 09/09/2010 @ 23:12

Tesco who previously had clubcard app and ‘wine finder’ on the iPhone have now released a full blown groceries shopping app allowing you to do your whole weekly shop straight off your iPhone. Once you’ve registered at the Tesco website and downloaded the app from the iTunes store, you … [visit site to read more] Tesco [...]Tesco release ‘Groceries iPhone app’: shop on your phone. is ...

No vibration on iPod touch | Posted on: 09/09/2010 @ 22:48

Another sloppy Apple screw up to talk about constantly for the next few months. I wonder how long it will be before rival companies incorporate this latest gaff into their latest advertising campaign. Despite earlier references on the Apple website to a “vibrating alert” for the … [visit site to read more] No vibration on [...]No vibration on iPod touch is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech ...

ASUS ENGTX460 DirectCU 1 GB | Posted on: 09/09/2010 @ 22:48

As the names suggests, the ASUS ENGTX460 DirectCU comes with an ASUS DirectCu thermal solution. It also features increased clock speeds of 775 MHz core and 1000 MHz memory which result in about 10% real life improvement. What makes this card really attractive is the low price of $229 which is the same as you would pay for the plain NVIDIA reference design.

Zowie HeatON EC1 | Posted on: 09/09/2010 @ 22:23

While XSR does review a bit of everything, the one thing we've looked at more than anything else is peripherals; specifically mice and their counterpart mats. Today we're taking a peek at the latest offering from Zowie Gear, a company backed by several professional gamers who fully endorse their products. This one's called the EC-1, and it's championed by pro gamer HeatON. Lets see if his ...

GIGABYTE Radeon HD 5770 Silent Cell 1GB Video Card | Posted on: 09/09/2010 @ 21:36

The HD 5770 joins the Silent Cell family. We check out what this whisper quiet model does for us.

Starcraft II - PC | Posted on: 09/09/2010 @ 21:00

The sequel to the award-winning 1998 real-time strategy game finally arrives.

Windows XP: Dell to Stop Sales of Devices with the OS 22nd October | Posted on: 09/09/2010 @ 20:24

For all you Windows XP lovers out there, I have bad news for you. Microsoft has informed its partners that no more computers can be sold with the operating system after October 22nd. The operating system may still be favored by some, in fact the computer I’m using right now is running on XP and [...]Windows XP: Dell to Stop Sales of Devices with the OS 22nd October is a post from: UK Gadget and ...

PAX Prime 2010 – Checking Out Console Games and Dropping In On Discussion Panels | Posted on: 09/09/2010 @ 20:00

Cooler Master Elite 430 Black Mid Tower PC Case Review | Posted on: 09/09/2010 @ 19:48

The Cooler Master Elite 430 is a great little case offering screw-less drive bays, black interior, a bottom-mount power supply, expandability up to six 120mm case fans and support for the largest of video cards and CPU coolers, among many other great features. Available as low as $39.99, what more can you possibly ask of the Cooler Master Elite 430?

Playstation Move is Coming: Sony Pushes £750k for Next Weeks Release | Posted on: 09/09/2010 @ 19:48

With the Playstation Move coming out next week, it’s no surprise Sony will want their newest gizmo for the PS3 to make an impact. If you want to make an impact you need something big and it seems that something is in the form of a 40ft truck being driven around the country. The truck’s purpose [...]Playstation Move is Coming: Sony Pushes £750k for Next Weeks Release is a post from: UK ...

Cooler Master HAF X: The Largest HAF | Posted on: 09/09/2010 @ 19:21

Few years ago, Cooler Master presented a new enclosure family with the HAF 932 model - High Air Flow. Although very successful, this model has deserved its retirement, now replaced with a restyled and modernised model X. The heir is even larger, with an exterior combining matted black steel and ABS plastic, clearly reminiscent of the HAF line...

Review: AMD Phenom II X6 1055T | Posted on: 09/09/2010 @ 19:12

Remember when AMD launched its first quad-core processor in 2007? We can, because back then it seemed like AMD was months from keeling over stone dead. Today, the company is in much finer fettle. For proof, look no further than the new AMD Phenom II X6 1055T.Somehow, AMD has managed to produce a six-core PC processor and sell it for just over £10 more than its best quad-core chip, the Phenom II ...

Review: AMD Phenom II X6 1090T Black Edition | Posted on: 09/09/2010 @ 19:12

Welcome back AMD, we've missed you. With the launch of the Phenom II X6 1090T Black Edition a few months ago, AMD signalled a revival of its CPU business. The 1090T is based on Thuban, a new six-core chip and easily the best processor design from AMD in years.Admittedly, it's not an all-new CPU. It's mostly a six-core rehash of AMD's existing 45nm quad-core architecture, known as Deneb. Of ...

BlackBerry Torch 9800 failing to sell. | Posted on: 09/09/2010 @ 19:00

AT&T has admitted that BlackBerry Torch sales have thus far been, well, dim. Many anticipated that the BlackBerry Torch 9800 failing to sell. is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech News, Reviews and Shopping Site - Gaj-It.com

ATI Evergreen 3D Code May Soon Go Into Gallium3D | Posted on: 09/09/2010 @ 18:36

AMD finally pushed out open-source 2D/3D acceleration code for Evergreen (a.k.a. the ATI Radeon HD 5000 series graphics cards) last month, but since then these drivers haven't received too much attention. AMD's few open-source developers are beginning to turn their attention to supporting the Radeon HD 6000 series more promptly in the open-source world while the community developers seem to still ...

Has the PSP Go Taught Sony a Lesson in Download-Only Consoles? | Posted on: 09/09/2010 @ 18:12

In an interview with MCV UK, Sony Computer Entertainment president Kaz Hirai has blamed the slow sales of the PSP Go on pricing, and the digital-only games, being too different from the original PSP. However, Hirai said that “because of the cost reductions we’ve been able to do over the years, the traditional PSP has [...]Has the PSP Go Taught Sony a Lesson in Download-Only Consoles? is a ...

Sakshat the $35 Android Pad to be released in January | Posted on: 09/09/2010 @ 18:12

What’s Sakshat you may ask? It’s a $35 tablet device from the Indian government, that’s what. Don’t check you’re clock it’s not April, you haven’t slept  for seven months. Don’t post abusive comments about writers getting numbers wrong. No one else could believe it either, even when … [visit site to read more] Sakshat the [...]Sakshat the $35 Android Pad to be released in ...

Phoronix Test Suite 2.8.1 Released | Posted on: 09/09/2010 @ 18:00

For those using our Phoronix Test Suite for performance benchmarking, regression monitoring, or running other automated tests atop our open-source platform/framework, the 2.8.1 update to "Torsken" is out this morning. There's just a couple of small bug-fixes since the 2.8 release less than two weeks ago...

Review: AMD Phenom II X4 905E | Posted on: 09/09/2010 @ 17:48

How much are you willing to pay for improved power consumption and lower thermals? If you're a home cinema addict, reduced noise and smaller form factors are certainly desirable. For a price, the AMD Phenom II X4 905E promises to make all that possible.Like its Athlon II X4 610E sibling, the 905E is a low-power variant of a familiar AMD processor. In this case, it's the full-on Deneb die found in ...

Review: AMD Athlon II X4 610E | Posted on: 09/09/2010 @ 17:36

Performance computing and environmental sympathy aren't exactly bum chums. After all, high end chips tend to be power hungry. But what if there was a low-power version of AMD's quad-core processor architecture that gave you the same performance without the gas guzzling?That's exactly what the new AMD Athlon II X4 610E is supposed to deliver. Actually, the environmental aspect is a bit of a ruse. ...

Server Clash: DELL's Quad Opteron DELL R815 vs HP's DL380 G7 and SGI's Altix UV10 | Posted on: 09/09/2010 @ 17:24

Three totally different servers in one test: the dual Xeon X5670 HP DL380 G7, the quad Xeon X7560 SGI Altix UV10 and the Quad Opteron 6174 Dell R815. Three servers with a different platform and built from a different vision. Why place them in one comparitive article? Because they can all be used for the same tasks: virtualization building blocks, ERP server, or HPC number cruncher. Our focus is ...

Google Instant Now Available: Instant Results With No Enter Key | Posted on: 09/09/2010 @ 17:12

So, after the curiosity of yesterday’s Google Doodle and the impending press release from Google, our questions are answered, and we are now getting Google instant. The image below showing the grey text after typing should explain yesterday’s doodle to you.Google Instant Now Available: Instant Results With No Enter Key is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech News, Reviews and Shopping Site - ...

Review: Audio-Technica AT2000T | Posted on: 09/09/2010 @ 15:24

Moving-coil cartridges are wonderful things, but they suffer from a disadvantage in their extremely low output, often less than 1mV peak, or one two-thousandth of what most CD players produce. Clearly, low-noise amplification is a must. Because they have a low impedance, the self-noise of such cartridges is actually very low, but getting an amplifier to match or (ideally) better it is hard work. ...

Review: Roksan Radius 5.2 | Posted on: 09/09/2010 @ 15:24

The Radius design has undergone so many changes over the years that practically no single part is left of the original, yet it is instantly recognisable as the same model. In current guise, the Radius 5.2, it is an all-acrylic, semi-suspended turntable, with the familar Roksan 'egg' shape for the subchassis. Three compliant rubber mounts support the subchassis, while the motor is mounted ...

Review: Logitech Squeezebox Touch | Posted on: 09/09/2010 @ 14:48

The Squeezebox Touch is nothing less than an absolute bargain. There is truly little else to say about this incredibly easy to set-up and enjoy network player. It crams a shed-load of technology into a 150mm by 110mm enclosure, which is just 10mm deep – albeit increasing to 40mm at its base to accommodate its connection sockets. The player delivers internet radio along with music streamed from ...

PAX10 Cosplay Gallery | Posted on: 09/09/2010 @ 14:48

Gamers have an unusual amount of pride in their creations, and many of these costumes are rather ellaborate. It is also interesting to see a fictional character that is typically on a 2-dimentional screen brought to life in the "real" (although seriously distorted) world. What PAX lacks in booth babes it certainly makes up for with cosplay. There were several elaborate costumes, and some of ...

Global Agenda - PC | Posted on: 09/09/2010 @ 14:36

The massively multiplayer online game Global Agenda gets a commercial UK release, but is it any good?

A-DATA S599 128GB Solid State Drive | Posted on: 09/09/2010 @ 14:24

A-DATA updates their flagship 500 Series; bringing new firmware features, accessories and capacity.

SilverStone Raven RV02 Review | Posted on: 09/09/2010 @ 13:48

We've updated our testing to be even tougher, but the Raven RV02 coped brilliantly with the new kit.

Quick Review: ViewSonic NexTV VMP75 Full HD Network Media Player | Posted on: 09/09/2010 @ 12:12

ViewSonic tosses its hat into the ring with its own network-capable media player. Will it survive the onslaught of media files that we have in store for it?

Apple iPhone Gets Brand New Jailbreaking Hack | Posted on: 09/09/2010 @ 11:36

Just a couple of hours back, Apple had officially released its iOS4.1, along with a stern warning for all the jailbreakers out there.However, seems like nothing could deter the hackers from experiencing that adrenalin rush that comes with jailbreaking an Apple device. … [visit site to read more] Apple iPhone Gets Brand New Jailbreaking Hack [...]Apple iPhone Gets Brand New Jailbreaking Hack is ...

ATI FirePro V9800 4GB | Posted on: 09/09/2010 @ 10:48

Earlier this year AMD rolled out the ATI FirePro V8800 workstation graphics card as their new high-end offering derived from their Evergreen architecture and to serve as the next-generation solution to the FirePro V8700 / V8750. The FirePro V8800 2GB though is no longer AMD's top workstation graphics card as this morning they are rolling out the ATI FirePro V9800 4GB.

Apple's iPod Touch (2010) Review, Not a Poor Man's iPhone 4 | Posted on: 09/09/2010 @ 10:36

    Last week Apple announced a complete overhaul of its iPod lineup including a new Shuffle, a new Nano (with multitouch screen) and a new iPod Touch. While the nano looks cool, it’s pricey and honestly I haven’t been interested in a dedicated MP3 player in about a decade. The new iPod Touch however piqued my interest. With many of the same specs as the iPhone 4, I wondered if the ...

ARM Aims at Intel, Cortex A15 Headed for Smartphones, Notebooks and Servers | Posted on: 09/09/2010 @ 10:12

Last month TI announced it was the first to license ARM’s next-generation Eagle core. Today, ARM is announcing the official name of that core: it’s the ARM Cortex A15. Architectural details are light, and ARM is stating that first silicon will ship in 2012 at 32/28nm. Here’s what we do know. The Cortex A15 will be a multi-core CPU, designs can have as few as a single core but most will ...

Seagate FreeAgent Go 500Gb Portable Hard Drive @ TestFreaks | Posted on: 09/09/2010 @ 9:00

http://www.testfreaks.com/blog/review/review-of-seagate-freeagent-go-500gb-portable-hard-drive/ (http://www.testfreaks.com/blog/review/review-of-seagate-freeagent-go-500gb-portable-hard-drive/)Quote: "Today for review Seagate has sent me over one of their FreeAgent Go drives, specifically the 500gb version. I’ve taken a look at quite a few Seagate products in the past and I’ve always liked ...

Unigine Betters Its Terrain Capabilities | Posted on: 09/09/2010 @ 9:00

While Unigine Corp has been busy finishing up their first in-house game, OilRush, they haven't stopped work on further refining their upstream game engine. Unigine Corp has just reported on some of the most recent advancements to the Unigine Engine, which includes many enhancements and an updated terrain system...

ViewSonic NexTV VMP75 Full HD Network Media Player | Posted on: 09/09/2010 @ 8:36

ViewSonic tosses its hat into the ring with its own network-capable media player. Will it survive the onslaught of media files that we have in store for it?

PNY GTX 460 XLR8 1GB | Posted on: 09/09/2010 @ 8:25

Today we're looking at the PNY GTX 460 XLR8 1GB, which is based on the reference Nvidia design. The XLR8 series is part of a new family of gaming products from PNY, and comes with a healthy factory overclock for consumers looking to maximize their gaming performance for a modest price increase.

A Tentative Schedule For XDS 2010 | Posted on: 09/09/2010 @ 3:36

For those interested in the X Developers' Summit (XDS) that is taking place next week at a tobacco factory in France, a tentative schedule has now been published by Matthieu Herrb for the 50 or so people that will be participating in the summit...

Review: Intel Core i5 760 | Posted on: 09/09/2010 @ 3:24

Speedier performance for more or less the same money is always welcome. That's exactly what you get from the new Intel Core i5 760. In almost every regard, it's identical to the existing Core i5 750 processor.It's therefore a quad-core chip based on Intel's 45nm Nehalem processor architecture. What it does offer, however, is a speed bump from 2.66GHz to 2.8GHz. Not exactly a spectacular explosion ...

EVGA SR2 system with 9 (!) LN2 pots | Posted on: 09/09/2010 @ 1:48

EVGA Classified SR-2 is the only enthusiast motherboard with room for two Intel Xeon processors. In the hands of overclocker Kingpin this was transformed into a scene bordering to pornography. A harem of LN2 pots, all in all 9 cooling processors around the system.

iOS4.1 Released for iPhone & iPod Touch |