Saturday, February 7 2009 |
Western Digital MyBook Studio Edition II Review @ TechReviewSource.com |
Posted by Nathan @ 2:15 PM (EST) |
"The MyBook Studio Edition II from Western Digital is their brand new 2 terabyte portable hard drive that can be used to transport files, backup files, and share files among various computers, both PC and Mac. This device is specifically geared toward creative type of people, such as video editors or professional Photoshop users, but it can also be used for any other purpose as well. It has been designed for high-capacity and speed as well as providing a lot of connectivity options." |
Posted by Nathan @ 2:14 PM (EST) |
When we first saw the CoolerMaster Storm Sniper while attending the Consumer Electronics Show last month we were taken aback by the rugged appear of this military inspired case. That along with some new features we have never seen in any other cases up to this time, such as the "StormGuard". The "StormGuard" looks like a I/O slot cover that has notches cut out of it. What it does is to allow you to intertwine your mouse, keyboard, or headphone cables around the StormGuard so that no one can walk off with your valuable accessories. |
Asus G50vt Gaming Notebook Video Spotlight @ HotHardware.com |
Posted by Nathan @ 2:13 PM (EST) |
As Gaming Notebooks go, there are always going to be trade-offs to make and a balance to strike between performance, weight, and cost. The Asus G50Vt strikes a happy medium, weighing in at 7.5lbs and around $949 at retail outlets like Best Buy with higher-end SKUs online. Our system, powered by a Core 2 Duo P8400 at 2.26GHz and an NVIDIA GeForce 9800M GS, offered top-end multimedia performance and lots of gaming horsepower for all the latest titles. We'd gladly recommend this machine to anyone looking for a power desktop replacement or semi-portable notebook. |
AMD Phenom II X4 940 Subzero Overclocking Test: 6Ghz Obtainable? @ Madshrimps |
Posted by Nathan @ 2:13 PM (EST) |
There is no denying that the AMD Phenom II's overclocking capabilities were hyped before launch, at CES AMD showcased the CPU running at 6.4Ghz. How realistic is this result for us enthusiasts? Can such a stunt be repeated? Time to find out. |
Leadtek Limited WinFast GTX260 EXTREME+ Video Card Review @ Bigbruin.com |
Posted by Nathan @ 2:13 PM (EST) |
Aside from a few issues, the Leadtek Limited WinFast GTX260 EXTREME+ is a very impressive video card. It provides strong performance in 3D games, it has the ability to handle any multimedia tasks with ease, and it is so quiet that it is well suited for use in just about any type of system. It could be the card to provide some gaming muscle to your desktop, LAN rig, or HTPC! |
Posted by Nathan @ 2:12 PM (EST) |
"The 285GTX is a nice update of the 280GTX. Sure, the core is about the same as the GT200 found on the 280GTX but the card runs cooler and the newer manufacturing technology used for the GT200b chip gives us some more headroom in clock speeds." |
Posted by Nathan @ 2:12 PM (EST) |
Nvidia and ATI keep pushing the envelope for what's possible with a graphics card. From GPU folding to ray tracing. What about if you're just your average Joe looking to play a game? Well, luckily for you there are plenty of options to choose from. Today, Sapphire brings us their iteration of the ATI HD 4650. This is a card that is aimed for the person who is looking to not spend a lot of money, while getting a lot of performance. |
Western Digital's WD TV HD Media Player Video Review @ Tweaktown |
Posted by Nathan @ 2:11 PM (EST) |
The WD TV allows you to view photos, listen to music and watch movies on your TV. We have seen several devices like in this part, but none as good as this one. As for photos, WD TV supports JPEG, GIF, TIF/TIFF, BMP and PNG file formats. As for music, it supports MP3, WMA, OGG, WAV/PCM/LPCM, AAC, FLAC, Dolby Digital, AIF/AIFF and MKA file formats. As for movies, it supports MPEG1/2/4, WMV9, AVI (MPEG4, Xvid, AVC), H.264, MKV, MOV (MPEG4, H.264),MTS, TP and TS file formats. You will need to update your WD TV firmware to version 1.01 for all of these formats to be supported. Ours came already updated, so you may or may not need to depending on how long yours has been sitting around in the warehouse. |
Posted by Nathan @ 2:11 PM (EST) |
Today, even the slowest panels are rated at 16ms or better and deliver adequate response for all but the most fanatical PC gamers. High performance screens, meanwhile, now trade low single-digit millisecond blows in the battle for fast response dominance. |
Posted by Nathan @ 2:10 PM (EST) |
The right piece of the headset has controls for powering the device as well as putting it in pairing mode. You also have buttons for skipping between audio tracks and pausing which worked very well in Windows Media Player as well as iTunes on my iMac and the Blackberry Bold. A volume control is also present on the headset but instead of changing your desktop/notebook\'s volume, it changes the headset\'s volume levels. |
Posted by Nathan @ 2:10 PM (EST) |
"Last week I took the BFG Tech MX 680w Power Supply out for a spin, which earned our Seal of Approval based on several different criteria. The unit was rock solid stable, silent, modular and would look great in most any system. But for the user on a budget or those not into hardcore gaming, the 680 watts offered is simply overkill. If you fall into this category, have no fear, as BFG Tech has something right up your alley, the MX 550w PSU. Virtually identical to its 680w bigger brother, the 550 unit we have on the test bench today is about $25 cheaper, money that could be put towards other hardware or simply stashed away for a rainy day. Will the smaller MX 550w be able to follow in the footsteps of the beefier 680 model?" |
Thursday, February 5 2009 |
Corsair Dominator 3x2GB PC3-12800 C8 DDR3 Memory Review @ Hardware Canucks |
Posted by Nathan @ 5:58 PM (EST) |
The TR3X6G1600C8D kit from Corsair is a 2x3GB kit of PC3-12800 CL8 memory clad in the uber sleek black Dual-path Heat eXchange (DHX) Dominator heat sinks. The memory specifications are well above the JEDEC standard for DDR3 memory offering high frequencies at good timings, but these are also not their top of the line offering. This combination of frequency and timings with a relatively low sticker price makes this Corsair TR3X6G1600C8D an attractive kit. |
Posted by Nathan @ 5:58 PM (EST) |
Thermaltake was pushing the boundaries of innovation when they created the SpinQ, focusing on achieving the unique look rather than performance. The performance isn't but for its price, there are competitors who can do much better. Nonetheless, the SpinQ is one of the most visually entrancing coolers I've seen, making it the perfect upgrade for someone who doesn't care about the big OC numbers, but someone interested in modifying their computer's appearance to make coworkers point and stare. |
ASUS P5N7A-VM GeForce 9300 mATX Motherboard Review @ Bigbruin.com |
Posted by Nathan @ 5:57 PM (EST) |
Although the P5N7A-VM's stock performance would normally be more than enough for most home theater PC or basic home desktop tasks, overclocking could be beneficial. The P5N7A-VM offers very basic overclocking functionality, but it was more than enough to allow me to overclock the Q6600 to 3.0 GHz (9x333) with a stock Intel heatsink. |
Posted by Nathan @ 5:57 PM (EST) |
When I choose a computer case, I typically am drawn towards a couple of things: good looks and cool features that will make building and using the computer enjoyable. NZXT, makers of a wide variety of computer products, sent us a sample of one of their new cases, the NZXT Zero 2 mid-tower computer case, which claims to combine stylish looks with extreme cooling capabilities Can their case live up to these lofty claims? |
Posted by Nathan @ 5:57 PM (EST) |
"But what will come as a surprise to most people is the direction Cooler Master opted to go with the V10. While externally it appears very similar to the air cooler on display at the CES booth, the original consisted mainly of a V8 cooler with an extra bank of fins and a second 120mm fan. But that's not the version we have received for review... oh no. A close look at the product packaging reveals the V10's trump card, 200W HYBRID TEC cooling." |
Posted by Nathan @ 5:56 PM (EST) |
The motherboard does not feature any heatpipe chispet cooling, instead it come with just a standard heatsink, which should be enough. The rear ATX I/O panel comes with a host of video out connectors, including DVI, D-Sub and HDMI ... great for A/V addicts. Other connectors include the usual PS/2 keboard or mouse, optical SPDIF, 6 USB, Firewire, eSATA, gigabit ethernet and an array of audio connectors. The motherboard features Asus's own instant boot system, which you'll find as part of their Express Gate feature. It's very similar to ASRock's infamous instant boot feature. |
Posted by Nathan @ 5:56 PM (EST) |
"When Enermax contacted us regarding reviewing a power supply for them, we were pleasantly surprised. With such a prime range of PSUs, it’s difficult to see why Enermax would release yet another series of units. However this was made clearer after doing some research…price. All of Enermax’s units top the £60 bracket, but the Pro 82+ series is aimed more so at the low-mid range and the price reflects this. But by still maintaining price, Enermax boasts that the Pro 82 range provides outstanding efficiency and a quiet fan. Let’s see how this 425w unit holds up." |
Gelid Silent Spirit LGA 1366 CPU Cooler Review @ Legit Reviews |
Posted by Nathan @ 5:56 PM (EST) |
"The latest trend in heatsink design has been to add more heatpipes, more fins, and make everything wider and taller. GELID's Silent Spirit flips this concept on its side with a small heatsink with an unusual design and unique fin shape. With a 100mm fan spinning on average around 1600RPM, 46 max CFM, and only 370g of material, the Gelid Silent Spirit CPU Cooler hopes to pack a lot of punch in a very light frame. It weighs less than half of the popular Thermalright Ultra 120, clears every motherboard I could mount it to, and is silent to boot..." |
Posted by Nathan @ 5:55 PM (EST) |
Well Thermaltake came up with an answer. The Spedo. Nothing else added to the name. This chassis still retains quite a bit from the advanced Spedo, like the movable HDD bays, the simple tool less 5.25 drive bays and the tool less PCI expansion locks. In my book the simpler the manufacturer keep it the better it performs. Somethings are meant to be kept simple. |
Western Digital Caviar Green 2 TB Retail Desktop Drive Review @ Tweaktown |
Posted by Nathan @ 5:55 PM (EST) |
Ten percent of all 3.5in hard drives sold today are in capacities of 1TB or greater, claims Mark Geenen, President of Trend Focus. For enthusiasts, that number would grow exponentially and with their low cost, rightly so. A few months ago Seagate launched their 1.5TB drive, but it has been plagued with firmware issues that are only now getting resolved. Just as with the graphics card world, hard drive manufacturers play the performance and capacity leapfrog game. |
Posted by Nathan @ 5:54 PM (EST) |
"It's interesting to review this board and to evaluate its proprietary technologies. However, we would recommend it only to users who are ready to spend that much on a motherboard, and who are willing to please themselves with the purchase." |
Posted by Nathan @ 5:54 PM (EST) |
The Raptor is now a 2.5" drive although don't get your hopes up about equipping in into your notebook- its power requirements and height wont allow you to do that. While the 2.5" form factor is nice, it means that you'll probably end up buying the 5.25" IcePAK heatsink/cage for it separately which could be a bummer. |
Posted by Nathan @ 5:53 PM (EST) |
Our friends at Asrock have sent us one of their newest micro ATX boards labeled as the A780FullHD. The A780FullHD is the powerhouse that will sit atop your desktop as your everyday rig or can be placed in your HTPC case and serve as the focal of your entertainment center. The A780FullHD has all the features of a standard size mainboard but in a small package. These list of features are four DIMM slots, six SATA port with raid support and dual video display option. The A780FullHD is looking to be a relief for the budget minded buyer. |
Wednesday, February 4 2009 |
Posted by Nathan @ 4:42 PM (EST) |
"Next on the review agenda at XSReviews are notebook coolers. However not just one but two, ready to go head to head to see which is the better in terms of value, style and performance. The contenders are: the Vizo Ninja II and the NZXT Cryo LX. It’s time to find a victor so let’s get started." |
Posted by Nathan @ 4:42 PM (EST) |
We'll be testing this CPU cooler on our test rig which is comprised of an Intel Core i7 - 920 processor on a Gigabyte EX58 Extreme motherboard. We also used 6Gb of Corsair Dominator DDR3-1600 Triple Channel ram, a Geforce GTX 285 (1Gb GDDR3) and a PC Power & Cooling 860W PSU. It'll be interesting to see how this CPU cooler can compete against the OCZ Gladiator Max and the Intel stock coolers. |
Posted by Nathan @ 4:41 PM (EST) |
"In the world of motherboard makers, they just don't get any bigger than ASUS. Over the past year the company has grown by leaps and bounds. They have always offered a value priced motherboard with a good selection of features and stability, and at the same time they build in overclocking must haves. The last couple of years we've seen a number of enthusiast motherboards, but none have offered more than ASUS. They keep building in more and more features to cater to overclockers. It's to this end that we have the ASUS P6T Deluxe OC Palm..." |
Posted by Nathan @ 4:41 PM (EST) |
“With the floodgates of tri-channel products now opened, we're seeing many flagship products hit the market from all major memory manufacturers. One of those companies known for offering top-end enthusiast modules is Kingston Technology. Today we're looking at a set Kingston HyperX 3GB tri-channel DDR3-2000 modules, the fastest set of memory you can find on the market, capable of eye-watering performance in the triple channel setup.” |
Posted by Nathan @ 4:40 PM (EST) |
“One of most interesting notebooks at the moment for majority of potential notebook buyers is Acer Extensa 5630G. In this price range it is very hard to find similar notebook that is well balanced with characteristics that can satisfy widest consumer types. Extensa is, by Acer classification, business model, but if you take a closer look at specification you will see that it is much more and that it can satisfy easily even users that are searching for universal multimedia notebook solution…” |
Posted by Nathan @ 4:40 PM (EST) |
"Sonos, watch your back. Last year, Logitech released the Squeezebox Boom, one of the best media streamers we've tested for Multiroom music at a low overall cost with built-in speakers. Now, Linksys (er, "Linksys by Cisco" - a name-change only a marketer could love) has jumped into the pit. With the package price the same as the Sonos, and features that are remarkably similar, the Linksys Multiroom Home Audio System is easy to setup and use, performs well over 802.11n, and has a subtle, compact design that fits well in either an upscale Seattle apartment or a suburban bedroom. It's a functional and well-designed product, but perhaps a little too geeky for some music fans." |
Intel i7 965 Processor & DX58SO "Smackover" Motherboard Review @ Virtual-Hideout |
Posted by Nathan @ 4:39 PM (EST) |
“Obviously, where the i7 system really excels is currently the more professional content creation folks. (That's right, I called you professionals.) These are the audio, video, and graphic rendering folks who thrive on faster compilation and rendering times. This also includes users who like encoding their movies to other media formats like DivX and iPod players. CC enthusiasts are definitely going to enjoy the faster multi-tasking performance. I guess the only other noticeable results will be the squabbling as you wait for your aging ROM drive to catch up.” |
Posted by Nathan @ 4:39 PM (EST) |
"The temperatures that the two heatpipes were able to yield were not quite as good as others out on the market. However, it did do what it said it would, and that was to cool the processor and did it better than the stock Intel cooler was able to do. The multi-platform design of the cooler makes it more valuable for people who may switch this cooler between a Socket 775 rig and an AM2 setup. There was however, only the Socket 775 mounting hardware included in the package. I would suggest this cooler to anyone who is looking to improve the temperatures generated with the stock heatsink/fan setup or if they are going to do a little bit of overclocking and are wanting to use a smaller case such as a Mid tower or HTPC case." |
Posted by Nathan @ 4:39 PM (EST) |
The Signature line of power supply features DC to DC voltage regulator modules to ensure greater system stability, and an 80mm Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) fan which Antec claims that it can run up to 50% quieter than standard fans. The Signature power supply also passes 80 PLUS Bronze certification, which ensure that 82% or higher efficiency at 20%, 50%, and 100% load. All these technologies that Antec has incorporated into their Signature power supply is aim to deliver a clean, efficienty, and quiet power supply to the users. |
Posted by Nathan @ 4:38 PM (EST) |
Today, we at Benchmark Reviews will be presenting our findings for the Corsair TR3X6G1600C8D memory kit which is a 6144 MB kit of 1600 MHz DDR3 SDRAM DIMMs based upon Corsair's high performance Dominator family of memory. This kit has been verified to operate at 1600MHz at latencies of 8-8-8-24 at 1.65V VDIMM. These statistics put the TR3X6G1600C8D in the mid-range of DDR3 performance statistically, but as we're all aware a number of memory modules on the market can solidly produce much higher performance figures than their ratings might allude. We plan to use a variety of tests both at stock and overclocked performance speeds to give our readers a solid overview of just what this kit has to offer. |
Posted by Nathan @ 4:37 PM (EST) |
Thermaltake are a company who are well known in the community for providing the market with all sorts of components, most notably cases, cooling solutions and power supplies. Today we are going to look at the Thermaltake Spedo Advance, a full tower case packed with features such as their Cable Routing Management and Advanced Thermal Chamber systems. |
Tuesday, February 3 2009 |
Posted by Nathan @ 3:32 AM (EST) |
"To say we were happy with the OCZ EliteXStream would be an understatement to say the least. The performance and build quality were very impressive. The operating temperatures were among the lowest we've tested under load. Pricing is competitive retailing as low as $129.99 USD which is about what we feel a PSU of this quality should cost. " |
Posted by Nathan @ 3:32 AM (EST) |
DDR3 has been around for some time, but with the changing of sockets and newer north bridges there is no choice but to get DDR3 if you want to upgrade to the current standards. If you want the onboard memory controller of the X58 chipset you will want a kit of triple channel DDR3. The first triple channel kit we will be testing here at Pro-Clockers will be from our friends at OCZ. We received a kit from the Platinum series rated at 1333MHz. |
Posted by Nathan @ 3:31 AM (EST) |
The Ra X10 SIM case is the company's flagship model, featuring the unique software controllable fans and thermal monitoring system for the 13 included cooling fans. On top of that you will be able to stuff the Ra X10 with 10 hard drives, an eATX motherboard, multiple GPUs and a full compliment of external drives - with room to breath. |
Posted by Nathan @ 3:31 AM (EST) |
I've looked at several Hiper power supplies in my time here at jonnyGURU.com, and some have been better than others. Today, I'm looking at the brand new Type M 1000W unit; Hiper's first foray into the kilowatt jungle. |
Posted by Nathan @ 3:31 AM (EST) |
"Once it was fitted it was practically silent in operation without either the Low Noise Adapter or the Ultra Low Noise Adapter, with those fitted I couldn't hear the fan on the NH-C12P at all above the other fans in my set up which isn't at all noisy." |
Coolermaster UCP 900W Power Supply Review @ Tech-Reviews.co.uk |
Posted by Nathan @ 3:30 AM (EST) |
When buying a power supply, the efficiency of the unit is an increasingly prominent factor due to the threats of global warming etc, it’s therefore important for us to do our part in helping to save the planet. One way we can simply help is by purchasing an ’80 Plus’ PSU. What is an ’80 Plus’ power supply though you wonder? A unit certified as this is 80% or greater efficient at 20%, 50% and 100% of rated load with a true power factor of 0.9 or greater. Cooler Master has stepped up the game though. Instead of being just the bare minimum to classify as 80 Plus (80%), the UCP 900W however is rated at 88% more efficient making it seem very promising. |
Posted by Nathan @ 3:29 AM (EST) |
"If Ikonik wants to be a player in the crowded computer enclosure market, it will need to expand its lineup and make its cases available to the DIY crowd. Making headway on the former requirement, the company has just introduced the Zaria A10 SIM which, on paper, appears to offer a compelling chassis solution with solid features and unique styling at a price point that enthusiasts can afford. Let's take a closer look." |
Posted by Nathan @ 3:29 AM (EST) |
I'll admit I'm a junky for full tower cases as I love all the room they have to offer. With that being said I was quite pleased overall with the mid tower V9 Black Edition. I never felt cramped or had to contort my hands while assembling the PC. The twin 230mm fans do a great job of keeping things cool and the front 120mm also sports a red LED. The black powder coating really sets off the interior and makes for a very attractive package. |
Posted by Nathan @ 3:28 AM (EST) |
"EVGA, a traditional nVidia partner, decided to manufacture a motherboard based on Intel X58 chipset with ICH10R south bridge chip, simply called EVGA X58 SLI. This is a high-end motherboard for Core i7 processors, featuring three x16 PCI Express slots, support for SLI (finally), a good 10-phase voltage regulator circuit with ferrite chokes and solid caps, six memory sockets and more. Let's take a look on this motherboard and what you should expect from it." |
GELID Solutions Silent Spirit CPU Cooler Review @ Elite Bastards |
Posted by Nathan @ 3:28 AM (EST) |
"The rear of the box gives details on how to install this retention mechanism and fit the cooler to your system. Thankfully, this is simplicity itself, and involves simply unscrewing the Socket LGA 775 clips, replacing them with the Socket LGA 1366 clips included in this package, and then installing the cooler in the normal way using the standard Intel "push-pin" mechanism." |
Kingston HyperX TC DDR3 2000 (KHX1600D3ULT1K3/6GX) @ Bjorn3D |
Posted by Nathan @ 3:27 AM (EST) |
Since the first kit of HyperX running at 2 GHz hit the market Kingston has been raising the bar and fielding kits of Core i7 capable low voltage RAM in every speed, variety, and latency. Now we present you Kingston's crowning achievement, the 6 GB kit of HyperX DDR3 TC 2GHz low latency with the new T1 heat spreader, They've raised the bar again. We have to say, not only do we like the speed, but the heat spreader is just bling. Unlike a lot of bling, it's highly functional bling. |
Posted by Nathan @ 3:27 AM (EST) |
With that said though, picking up a mid range graphics card like the 4670 is always going to be something of a false economy. Sure you save a good £30 opting for the Radeon HD 4670 over the Radeon HD 4830 or 9800 GT, but you’re getting a whole lot less graphics card and we’re certain the compromise just isn’t worth it. |
iXBT Labs Review: Intel Core i7 In Detail - Hyper-Threading and Turbo Boost |
Posted by Nathan @ 3:27 AM (EST) |
"In this review we shall analyze Core i7 performance in the "minimalistic" mode (without Turbo Boost and Hyper-Threading), with only Hyper-Threading enabled, and with only Turbo Boost enabled. And, of course, we'll compare the results to the nominal mode (both are enabled)." |
Monday, February 2 2009 |
Posted by Nathan @ 3:58 PM (EST) |
So you want to be a rock star huh? Well just like the Stones say, you can't always get what you want. Some of us realize we are just normal people and must settle for our daily mundane tasks. The same holds true for computer graphics cards, or does it? Today Benchmark Reviews will look at a mainstream card with a bit of an identity problem. The Sapphire Radeon HD4670 GDDR4 graphics card. This little guy thinks it's a rock star! Maybe it thinks that "6" in it's name is an "8"? It does have 512mb of GDDR4 RAM. Well, I'm positive this card is no HD4870 but that hasn't stopped this little fella from rockin'! Let's see if this HD4670 has what it takes to be a real star. |
Posted by Nathan @ 3:58 PM (EST) |
Unlike conventional wisdom, which has the motherboard laid out in such a way that the PCI slots and I/O connectors are located at the back of the case, the Raven has the whole entire "back" of the case repositioned so it is literally the TOP. Heat does rise so we can see some merit to this design scheme but we can also see a lot of potential negatives as well. In the end we have a feeling the success or failure of this case hinges on how well the engineers over at SilverStone have done their jobs and not only anticipated these hazards but actually designed workarounds to either minimize or remove said hazards. |
Posted by Nathan @ 3:57 PM (EST) |
"Pretty much all cases out there have at least one up side to them; they hold all your components. Luckily, the Chieftec AEGIS does that well. While it does add several additional perks, like the ability to easily swap hard drives and expansion cards with the screwless design, or the ability to hold CDs or DVDs on the front of the chassis behind one of the swing-open doors, it is definitely not a case I would mark as an enthusiast case, at least not as delivered. The lack of pre-installed fans and the lack of several features seen on other cases, such as bottom-mounted PSU slots or removable motherboard trays, really leaves this case in the workstation or entry-level market. Another market this case might fit into, however, is the extreme modding market." |
Posted by Nathan @ 3:57 PM (EST) |
We have already seen both GIGABYTE and ASUS put their offerings on the table; today we have yet another high-end board from a very highly regarded company, MSI. On the chopping blocks today is the MSI X58 Eclipse SLI. This board promises to have it all and then some. But as expected, a board of this calibre certainly comes at a price. You can currently purchase it from Newegg at 349.99 USD. But is it worth every penny? Let’s take a look and see. |
Posted by Nathan @ 3:57 PM (EST) |
“After a somewhat lengthy hiatus of new product releases in the world of CPU cooling, Thermaltake has recently returned with a vengeance, launching several new products. Today we’ll be examining the BigTyp 14Pro, the successor to their venerated Big Typhoon cooler. It has been about three years since the Big Typhoon hit the market and made quite a splash, but much can change in this industry in three years, so let's find out if the BigTyp 14Pro can live up to its lineage.” |
Posted by Nathan @ 3:56 PM (EST) |
Nowadays you can find memorycards almost everywhere. Digital cameras, mp3 players, PDA:s , mobile phones and even some laptops use them as their storage device. Having a card reader in your computer can boost data transferring from the memory card significantly. Spire has provided us their newest USB2 card reader which we will have a look. |
Posted by Nathan @ 3:56 PM (EST) |
“BIOSTAR motherboards are known for their price/performance ratio thanks to which BIOSTAR motherboards won InsideHW Best Buy Award few times. This result BIOSTAR achieved by using second best chipset, that can be found on the market at the moment (P965, P35, P45), on their motherboards instead of using the best and the priciest (X965, X35, X45). This time BIOSTAR applied different approach and they built new motherboard on eXtreme chipset. Of course we are talking about advanced X58 chipset. How well did BIOSTAR rise to the challenge you can find out if you continue reading our review…” |
Posted by Nathan @ 3:56 PM (EST) |
"Scandyna is a company out of Denmark that makes iPod accessories, very interesting looking ones, very stylish and almost surreal looking in their shape, and form. Today I've got the Scandyna Micropod Dock pack for review, it consists of two pod looking speakers, a powered dock, remote control and several iPod dock adapters. " |
Posted by Nathan @ 3:55 PM (EST) |
We have with us an Asus special edition series video card that is equipped with a large heatsink for better performance and better overclocking capabilities. ASUS presents the 9800GTX+ Dark Knight TOP Edition ready to rumble on the PC. |
Sunday, February 1 2009 |
Posted by Nathan @ 6:37 PM (EST) |
We have just released a review of the 16 GB USB-Flash-Drives OCZ ATV and Rally2. We did not just benchmark the I/O-Performance and the response latencies, but also used the WinSAT-Analysis-Tool from Windows Vista to check the ReadyBoost-Compliance. |
Posted by Nathan @ 6:36 PM (EST) |
“If you are a proud owner of an notebook it is most likely that you don’t use it only at your work desk. If that is the case, Logitech has interesting new product for you: Comfort Lapdesk. “Natural environment” for Comfort Lapdesk to be used in, is living room or bedroom. One of the purposes of this “device” is to protect you from heat that is dissipated from the bottom of the notebook and second is to provide you comfort while using notebook in your lap by increasing stability that results in better body posture. Logitech Comfort Lapdesk is not notebook cooler so if you are looking for a device that will chill your notebook this is not right solution for your problems…” |
Posted by Nathan @ 6:36 PM (EST) |
"A lot of people have Apple iPods these days, but not everyone has these cool iPod accessories. In fact, one of the best selling points to the iPod is the wide array of various accessories and gadgets to go along with them. These include FM transmitters, various docks & speakers, and cases. Check out TechReviewSource.com's list of the top 5 iPod accessories." |
Posted by Nathan @ 6:36 PM (EST) |
“Now however, there is talk of more problems with the 7200.11 series. The 1TB and 500GB versions seem to be ones most often affected. Problems include, but are not limited to a “Click of death”, showing as a “0GB” drive, or simply not showing up in the Bios at all. Some are even claiming that Seagate is deleting users posts about these newer problems. Some drives have an update available, others have a section telling a user to contact support for an update. These same users are being told only that “there is a update set to be released in a few days”, but not what to do with their drives in the meantime.” |
Posted by Nathan @ 6:35 PM (EST) |
"The other day I looked at the iPig and found it to be a very good sounding speaker system for your iPod, today I've got the mStation Orb for review. Like the iPig the Orb is unique as well, the name says it all really, it looks like a ball or an orb, but how does it sound? The Orb comes with several dock adapters, a remote control and can act as a dock or sync station via the supplied USB or Firewire cables, overall it's not a bad product, and can make a nice accessory for your iPod. " |
Posted by Nathan @ 6:35 PM (EST) |
BFG Tech has ticked most of the boxes on our checklist with its GeForce GTX 285 OCX graphics card - its clock speed increases are impressive, there's still headroom for overclocking, performance is excellent, the after sales service has a proven track record and it's the fastest single GPU graphics card we've ever tested. But all of this comes at a price and sadly that cost is just too much when you look at the wider market in the UK. |
