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31st January

Unboxing the Kingwin Lazer Platinum 1000W Power Supply | Posted on: 31/01/2012 @ 23:00

Today we are unboxing a very powerful and efficient power supply. It is the Lazer Platinum 1000W Power Supply from Kingwin. As the name suggests this is an 80PLUS Platinum certified power supply. That means it will run at 92% efficient and 50% load and 89% efficient at 100% load. This power supply also features modular cables, which have the flat cable design and Kingwin's ECO Intelligent ...

XFX HD 7950 launch pricing guide | Posted on: 31/01/2012 @ 10:48

XFX launch 4 new HD 7950 video cards based off AMD's latest 28nm technology.

MEGATech Showcase: The Xbox 720 Rumors | Posted on: 31/01/2012 @ 10:13

No New Xbox in 2012 Confirmed | Posted on: 31/01/2012 @ 0:48

A Microsoft exec has seemingly confirmed the firm will not be releasing a new Xbox console in 2012.

30th January

Canon Valentine's Day Gift Guide | Posted on: 30/01/2012 @ 14:01

vr-zone.com -  If you have been fretting over the best gift for your loved ones this Valentine’s Day, you may find the following Canon products helpful in your search.

Unboxing the Le Pan II TC979 Tablet | Posted on: 30/01/2012 @ 2:36

Today we have a really cool unboxing video for you! We are taking a look a the Le Pan II TC979 Tablet. A little while ago we reviewed the TC970 from Le Pan and now we have their new version of the tablet. This new tablet has the same form factor and design but features a 1.2GHz dual-core processor, 1GB of memory, 9.7-inch screen, 8GB of storage, 2-MegaPixel camera, WiFi, Bluetooth and GPS. ...

28th January

Weird new word filters in Xbox Live game Quarrel causes complaints | Posted on: 28/01/2012 @ 21:48

Well-received strategic wordplay game Quarrel has exposed a curious mandatory word filter imposed on developers by Microsoft.

The next Xbox could bring Blu-ray, Kinect 2 but no support for used games | Posted on: 28/01/2012 @ 6:00

Are the rumours about the next Xbox true? Only time will tell.

27th January

Microsoft Working on All New Xbox 720: Rumors Abound | Posted on: 27/01/2012 @ 0:48

Microsoft is rumored to be looking to release its next generation gaming console Xbox 720 this year. If rumors are to be believed then the console may be unveiled during E3 show. The new console is expected to be much more powerful than the existing model. … [visit site to read more] Microsoft Working on [...]Microsoft Working on All New Xbox 720: Rumors Abound is a post from: UK Gadget and ...

26th January

Unboxing the Thermaltake Overseer RX-I Full Tower Case | Posted on: 26/01/2012 @ 20:48

Today we are unboxing one of Thermaltake's latest cases to Overseer RX-I. This full tower case has all of the Thermaltake styling that you know and love and that makes it look very futuristic. Not only that this case features 2 large 200mm LED cooling fans, USB 3.0, a top mounted hard drive dock, support for both 3.5-inch and 2.5-inch hard drives and much more. Read on to check out our ...

Report: Next Xbox May Reject Used Games | Posted on: 26/01/2012 @ 18:24

Microsoft’s next-generation Xbox game console may have a built-in mechanism that won’t let it play used video games, according to gaming blog Kotaku. A “reliable industry source” told Kotaku that the software giant intends to “incorporate some sort of anti-used game system” in the unnamed console but it wasn’t clear how the company planned to [...]

25th January

Unboxing Kingston Genesis & Limited Edition DDR3 Memory | Posted on: 25/01/2012 @ 22:36

It really has been quite some time since we have looked at memory from Kingston. Since that time Kingston has not only changed the design of their heatspreaders, but also launched their new Genesis HyperX memory as well. Today we are going to be unboxing 2 different memory kits, the HyperX Limited Edition (KHX1600C7D3X1K2/4GX) and the HyperX Genesis (KHX1600C9D3X2K2/8GX). We just want to show ...

Xbox Live Redeemable codes will still work after Points are gone | Posted on: 25/01/2012 @ 21:24

Confirmed by a source in Microsoft.

23rd January

Review: Logitech Mini Boombox | Posted on: 23/01/2012 @ 21:12

The gap between smartphones and MP3 players began to narrow with the advent of the iPhone, and it is now practically non-existent thanks to smartphone storage capacities of often 8 or 16GB holding a lot of our music. There is nothing on this world or any other that's more annoying than listening to tinny music through the small speakers on a smartphone (especially if the music isn't yours). The ...

20th January

Review: Iomega TV with Boxee | Posted on: 20/01/2012 @ 15:24

We know that the Apple TV represents terrific value for money ? but only if you live your life through iTunes. For those of us who have photos and video outside of Apple's walled garden, an Apple TV alternative such as the Iomega TV with Boxee we have here is a better bet. But often in the past, these streaming devices have been rather lacking in ease of use. We looked at the original D-Link ...

Microsoft Profits Flat, But Xbox Revenue Soars | Posted on: 20/01/2012 @ 3:36

Microsoft reported fourth-quarter profits that were flat compared to the prior year, even as revenue increased 5 percent. Microsoft’s fourth-quarter results show an interesting shift, as Microsoft’s Xbox business unit threatens to pass its Windows division in terms of revenue. If the current trends continue, Windows and its related businesses could rank fourth within the [...]

16th January

CES 2012: Otterbox | Posted on: 16/01/2012 @ 20:48

I'm sure most of you know about Otterbox, they make protective cases for iPhones and other mobile devices. We stopped over at their booth at the Showstoppers event to check out some of their latest cases. They showed us the Defender, Commuter, Impact and Reflex cases. Read on to see our video interview with Rona of Otterbox.

14th January

Razer @ CES 2012: A Dalliance with the Project Fiona Concept PC Gaming Tablet | Posted on: 14/01/2012 @ 11:14

vr-zone.com - The VR-Zone team @ Las Vegas had the exclusive opportunity of a back room hands-on session with Best of CES 2012 winner 'Project Fiona' Concept Gaming Tablet and to interview Razer's enigmatic CEO Min-Liang Tan. Also on display were the Blade Gaming Laptop and other new peripherals like the Naga Hex and SWTOR licensed devices.

Microsoft Xbox 360 Reigns Supreme in Gaming Segment | Posted on: 14/01/2012 @ 0:00

Microsoft has got a big winner in Xbox 360. The popular gaming console commanded 40 percent market share in 2011. According to AllThingsD, gamers spent about $6.7 billion on buying Xbox hardware and games in 2011. The major share … [visit site to read more] Microsoft Xbox 360 Reigns Supreme in Gaming Segment is a [...]Microsoft Xbox 360 Reigns Supreme in Gaming Segment is a post from: UK Gadget ...

12th January

CES 2012: Razer 'Project Fiona' Gaming Tablet and Blade Gaming Laptop | Posted on: 12/01/2012 @ 6:48

Razer is showing off a tablet called 'Project Fiona' that managed to catch our attention at CES this year. The tablet is expected to be powered by Intel's 3rd generation Core i7 Ivy Bridge Processor if it goes to market and is aimed at gamers. This Windows 7 tablet is said to be enough for hardcore PC Gaming made and an ideal solution for gamers that travel. Read on to see some pictures and video ...

Razer presents ?Project Fiona? PC gaming tablet | Posted on: 12/01/2012 @ 2:48

Planned for Q4 2012, estimated price is below $1,000.

Samsung Refreshes Chromebook, Chromebox Has a Release Date | Posted on: 12/01/2012 @ 0:00

LAS VEGAS?A few months ago, Samsung lowered the price of its Series 5 Chromebook. Who knew it was in preparation to release a second-generation product. And remember the elusive Chromebox, which was announced back in spring 2011? It finally has a release date. According to Engadget, the next-gen Series 5 will be more or less [...]

11th January

Samsung Announces Set-Top ?Boxless? Viewing in All 2012 Smart TVs | Posted on: 11/01/2012 @ 2:00

LAS VEGAS ? Today at the 2012 International CES, DIRECTV and Samsung Electronics Co, Ltd. unveiled their plans to offer DIRECTV’s more than 19.7 million customers the ability to watch live broadcast and stored content from a compatible DIRECTV DVR on Samsung’s 2012 line of Smart TVs without the need for additional set-top boxes. This [...]

10th January

Zotac launches three new ZBOX mini-PCs | Posted on: 10/01/2012 @ 0:24

With a couple of enhancements, this new series will make the perfect media centre.

9th January

Zotac's ZBOX AD04 Gives HTPC Users an AMD E-450 APU | Posted on: 09/01/2012 @ 18:00

If you'd rather have a Brazos based mini HTPC than something that uses Cedar Trail, Zotac has you covered with the ZBOX AD04. Equipped with an AMD E-450, the AD04 should make for a pretty sweet low power Windows HTPC.   

7th January

Most played Xbox 360 Games in 2011 announced | Posted on: 07/01/2012 @ 23:00

Are we surprised by the top 5 games played on the 360 in 2011? Maybe, we’re not sure. And without further ado, here is the top 20 games played on the Xbox 360, in 2011. Call of Duty: Black Ops Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 Modern Warfare 2 Halo: Reach Battlefield 3 Skyrim Gears of War 3 FIFA 12 FIFA Soccer 11

Unboxing the Gigabyte Z68XP-UD4 Intel Z68 Motherboard | Posted on: 07/01/2012 @ 22:36

Today we have another great motherboard unboxing! This time it is of the Gigabyte Z68XP-UD4 Intel Z68 Motherboard. This is Gigabyte's mainstream Z68 board and is loaded with features. Some of these features include a 16 Phase Power Design, switchable graphics with LucidLogix Virtu GPU Virtualization technology, Gigabyte's Ultra Durable 3 technology, SATA 6GB/s & USB 3.0 and DDR3 memory up to ...

6th January

Microsoft looking to integrate DVR into the next Xbox | Posted on: 06/01/2012 @ 22:24

A Patent describing a DVR application was granted to Microsoft recently.

5th January

Unboxing the Razer Naga Epic MMO Gaming Mouse | Posted on: 05/01/2012 @ 5:00

If you are a serious MMO gamer you probably have heard of the Razer Naga MMO gaming mouse. Well Razer is back with the Naga Epic, this new upgraded mouse has the same 17 programmable button that are found on the original Naga but also adds 3 interchangeable side panels to best fit your hand and can be used as either a wired or wireless mouse. Read on to check out our unboxing and overview video!

1st January

Unboxing the Logitech Tablet Keyboard | Posted on: 01/01/2012 @ 3:48

Tablets have really made a push this year and they are no longer novelty devices. They can be serious productivity machines and gaming machines. With that said it is very hard to be productive on a touch interface. Many people want a keyboard and that is where the Logitech Tablet Keyboard comes in. The keyboard is small and lightweight and designed for easy travel. It also comes with a nice ...