Saturday, July 18 2009 |
Zotac ION A-Series ITX Motherboard Review @ Tech-Reviews.co.uk |
Posted by Jackie @ 9:59 AM (EDT) |
ITX motherboards have been around for long time now. The problem is, they’ve been so far behind in technology and with such high price tags it makes them an option not even worth considering. However, with the release of the Intel Atom processor, a series of ITX motherboards using the processor have been released. Some people say these are the new generation of motherboards. Built with onboard processors, graphics and power supplies, you can easily build a low cost energy efficient computer system for around £200-250. |
Posted by Jackie @ 9:57 AM (EDT) |
The new GC-Extreme thermal compound by GELID Solutions is definitely one to consider when you are in the market for some thermal grease. It has amazing thermal conductivity and does better than the competition. |
Posted by Jackie @ 9:56 AM (EDT) |
We all known Artic Cooling for years now, not just because they have some of the quietest GPU coolers on the planet, but for their uncanny ability to incorporate a stylish design with great cooling capacity. When anyone is looking for a GPU cooler to help cool their video cards Artic Cooling is always one of the first ones to get mentioned, by both entry level people and also those from the enthusiast crowd. |
Posted by Jackie @ 9:52 AM (EDT) |
"If the tiny screen on TomTom's minimal-but-adequate One navigators has you careening into other lanes as you squint to see your next turn, the XL line of navigators represent an easy step forward to the land of 4.3-inch widescreen bliss. (And relative safety for the people driving next to you.) The XL 330 and XL 340 models line up identically with their smaller One 130 and One 140 cousins on the feature front, with only a $50 gap separating the big guys from the little ones. Both lines use "S" in the name to denote text-to-speech capabilities, making the XL 340 S we reviewed the high-end unit in the XL line before moving up to the pricier Go line of premium nav systems." |
Posted by Jackie @ 9:50 AM (EDT) |
Consumers want quality and performance at a price that won't break the bank, and today we have a unit that promises just such an enticing combination. We're looking at the Cooler Master UCP 900W power supply, a unit that comes with a very attractive price tag for a what is essentially kilowatt unit. But how well does it perform? Let's take a look. |
Jabra SP700 Bluetooth Speaker Phone Car Stereo Kit Review @ Legit Reviews |
Posted by Jackie @ 9:49 AM (EDT) |
"The Jabra SP700 has up to 14 hours of talk time and up to 225 hours of standby time, which is more than enough for the average daily driver that commutes locally. When it comes to warranties the SP700 comes backed by a one year warranty that will cover the normal wear and tear. Not bad considering the Jabra SP700 retails for just $37.89 shipped at buy.com when this article was published. In States like California it is illegal not to use a hands free device while driving and the base fine for the FIRST offense is $20 and $50 for subsequent convictions. By the time you add in penalty assessments, the fine can easily be more than triple the base fine amount. Taking that into consideration a Bluetooth Speaker phone like the Jabra SP700 is an ideal hands free car stereo kit that will keep your hands on the wheel, eyes on the road and hopefully more money in your pocket..." |
Boogie Bug AimB.Pad XL Gaming Surface Video Review @ eTeknix.com |
Posted by Jackie @ 9:47 AM (EDT) |
"I can’t get over how huge this mouse pad is. It is amazing value for money at just £12 GBP and will suit your keyboard and mouse combination perfectly. If like me, you do photo editing, video editing or just gaming, you will find that by having a lot more space to move your mouse, that you can use your mouse so much easier. I have liked this product, ever since i first saw it released. It is perfect. That’s why i’m giving it 5 out of 5 stars." |
Friday, July 17 2009 |
Posted by Jackie @ 8:01 AM (EDT) |
"When it came to testing for the G.Skill Trident set, I was quite surprised. While only 2GB in capacity, they did perform quite well. They were only slightly behind the 4GB sets in the majority of the tests and when it came to the memory-only tests, they ran nearly equal. Their downfall comes in the multitasking field. If you look at the Task Manager screenshot, you will notice that while running Vista Ultimate in an idle state with no programs or apps open, other than what is running in the task bar from start up, there is already 735MB of our 2048MB memory used. If you plan on multitasking then the 2GB of the Trident series is probably not for you; I would get the 4GB kit instead. Other than for multitasking, this set performed quite well and faired better than I expected. Even though it was behind the other sets when run at stock, the difference was marginal. I was surprised to see that the sets with higher latencies perform better than when run at the latencies of the Trident series." |
Posted by Jackie @ 7:58 AM (EDT) |
"From the same icy lands that bring us flat-packed particle-board furniture, savory meatballs, and chewy candy fish, a company by the name of Jays set up shop in 2006 producing premium headphones. (We're talking about Sweden, by the way.) Though Jays began carving out a name for itself with an extensive line of in-ear headphones, 2009 ushered in the very first on-ear models: including the bass-loaded v-Jays, which retail for £60, or about $98 with current exchange rates. Despite a rather unassuming design, the v-Jays impressed us with their comfortable fit, clean highs, and uncharacteristically skull-rattling bass." |
Posted by Jackie @ 7:56 AM (EDT) |
“First thing that struck us when we took EeeTop PC ET 1602 out of the box were dimensions of display that are really small. Because of this you can have problems with some applications. On the other hand touch functions are easy to use and almost whole display can be at the reach of your fingertips. The whole system is nicely designed with transparent segment below display that is lighted when system is powered on…” |
Thermaltake V9 Black Edition PC Gaming Case Reviewed @ TestFreaks |
Posted by Jackie @ 7:53 AM (EDT) |
"Today for review I’ve got the V9 Black Edition PC Gaming Case from Thermaltake. It features two big 23cm fans, one located on the top and one on the side. As the name Black Edition suggests, it’s a black case, both inside and out, with red accents in the form of the LEDs in the front fan and parts of the inside of the case. Continue on for a closer look at the V9 Gaming Case… " |
DFI LanParty Jr. 790GX-M3H5 Motherboard Review @ Legit Reviews |
Posted by Jackie @ 7:52 AM (EDT) |
"I would have to say that I was pretty excited to get my hands on a DFI motherboard. It has been awhile since I have had the opportunity to look at one, so I was eager to see how the DFI LanParty Jr 790GX-M3H5 motherboard would stack up against some of the others we have tested. Unfortunately, I was a little disappointed, and here is why..." |
Posted by Jackie @ 7:50 AM (EDT) |
Keeping your laptop cool often is synonymous to keeping your lap cool. There are many pads and lap stands that keep your computer cool while it’s on you. Then there are those products that attempt to improve performance while it lies on your desk. Personally this seems like a trivial endeavor to me as I’ve never reached molten temperatures on my laptop on that note we will take a look at the Jetart EzFan. This product is a unique attempt at laptop cooling. |
Posted by Jackie @ 7:49 AM (EDT) |
"I initially mistook the Lplayer for its older cousin, the Clix. I had always been infatuated with the physical design of the original D*Click player, and iRiver has brought yet another product to market with this slick navigation method. It reminded me of a Nano "Phat" without the navigation bits below the screen (and indeed, the 2-inch, 320x240 pixel screen is a dead ringer for that found in the Nano). And clean lines and simple functionality are the kinds of things that get me hot." |
ASUS EN9400GT-1GB Geforce 9400GT Half-Height Videocard Review @ PCSTATS.com |
Posted by Jackie @ 7:47 AM (EDT) |
"ASUS' EN9400GT is a half-height Geforce 9400GT videocard specifically made for those cramped Home Theatre PC situations that are a pain come upgrade time. It packs in VGA, DVI and most importantly an HDMI output right on board, and best of all, for older PCI Express x16 equipped PCs it does the High Definition video acceleration itself! Ever try to do HD decoding on an older PC? Take our word for it, without an HD accelerator it ain't pretty. ASUS' EN9400GT-1GB is HDCP complaint, meaning it can output both audio and video from Blu-ray discs and other protected sources at full quality, to HDCP compliant displays. " |
Posted by Jackie @ 7:45 AM (EDT) |
Today we will have a look at one of the AMD:s latest consumer class processors.We will put the Phenom II X3 705e cpu against last generations Phenom 9500 and see if it performs better. Let's have a look. |
Posted by Jackie @ 7:43 AM (EDT) |
The new Aurora Micro is a lightweight portable version of the Premium. It is ideally meant for someone that does not have room for a regular-sized keyboard or maybe even for a HTPC build that you are planning on. Enermax describes it as the ideal Office keyboard. No matter what you decide to use it for, you can believe that it is rich with extra features. |
Thursday, July 16 2009 |
Intel BOXD945GCLF2D Atom 330 Motherboard @ Benchmark Reviews |
Posted by Jackie @ 8:07 AM (EDT) |
For years, the focus on computers has been on faster, better performing systems. Recently, however, with rising energy costs and more environmentally conscious consumers, computer manufacturers have turned to designing machines that use less energy, cost less, and still have many of the advantages of modern computer systems. In the realm of mobile and energy efficient computing, two real competitors have recently emerged. Via, with their Nano chipsets named after biblical references, has dominated the field until recently; at least as far as pure statistic performance is concerned. Intel is the other name, and with that name they have competed quite fiercely for the lion's share of the mobile and ultra-economic computing market. But name is all they had to go on, since their products, the Atom series, have fallen short of the standard set by Via. With the release of Intel's newest Atom, though, that has all changed. Benchmark Reviews is bringing you the down and dirty on the first ever dual core processor made specifically to combine improved performance with low energy consumption as we test the Intel BOXD945GCLF2D Atom 330 Intel 945GC Mini-ITX Motherboard/CPU combo kit. |
Posted by Jackie @ 8:05 AM (EDT) |
Hard Drive suppliers have recognized this and have alternative 'Green Drives' available for those that want to have good performance, tons of storage, and keep utility costs down. To that end we're going to take a look at the Seagate Barracuda LP 2TB 5900 RPM drive that consumes only 3.88 Watts Idle and 6.88 Watts during drive operations. The idle power consumption on this 'Green' drive is barely more than some LED power lights you see on common electrical appliances (Some LEDS operate at 3.3w). Lower power consumption, great performance, entry level pricing, there's a lot to like about he Seagate Barracuda LP 2 Terabyte drive. |
Posted by Jackie @ 8:03 AM (EDT) |
"With the warm weather finally here, there's no better time to pop a camera in your pocket and take on the world-or at least capture it on SDHC cards. Canon continues to dominate the point-and-shoot market and with models like the 12-megapixel PowerShot SD970 IS for less than $350, it's easy understanding why. The compact aim-and-forget has just about everything a casual shutterbug needs including a terrific 3-inch LCD screen and the ability to grab HD video clips. Now should you rush out and buy it? We'll let you know soon enough." |
Posted by Jackie @ 8:01 AM (EDT) |
"LS and MX are sister power supply series from BFG, with models from MX series coming with a modular cabling system, a 120-mm fan and an auxiliary 80-mm fan on the rear (which only kicks in when the temperature on the secondary heatsink is above 50º C), while models from LS series use a 135-mm fan and no modular cabling system or second fan. Initially both series used the same internal design, however this is not entirely true anymore. All models from MX series are manufactured by Fore Point (one of the factories from Fortrex), but LS-450 and the new version of LS-550 (marked as "LS-550 (New)" on their website, being the model currently available on Newegg.com) are manufactured by Enhance. The old LS-550 and LS-680 are manufactured by Fore Point with the same design as models from MX series. According to BFG they will move all models from MX and LS to Enhance in the future, and when this happens units will be either released with new wattages (e.g. LS-700 instead of LS-680) or will have the name "New" added to their name." |
Enermax Revolution 85+ 1050W Power Supply Review @ Hardware Canucks |
Posted by Jackie @ 7:59 AM (EDT) |
Power supply reviews are back at HWC! We start things off with a bang by looking at one of Enermax’s flagship units: the Revolution 85+ 1050W. The features this power supply comes with reads like a laundry list of exactly what enthusiasts are looking for in a high end unit and because of this our expectations are high. Can this near-$300 product make good on its claims? |
Posted by Jackie @ 7:57 AM (EDT) |
"We're testing the Evercool Transformer 4 CPU HPJ-12025 cooler that offers Socket 1366 compatibility in a full tower setup with dual 120mm fans. It is a large heatsink that looks to offer some rather flashy aesthetics for the interior of your case, with a silver-coloured theme throughout. The question is, however: how well does it cool?" |
Asus Eee PC T91 Swivel-Screen Tablet Netbook Review @HotHardware.com |
Posted by Jackie @ 7:55 AM (EDT) |
If Asus doesn't make a machine you like (or are at least fond of in some way), you aren't looking hard enough. As the company famous for putting the netbook (and thus, the Eee PC) on the map continues to broaden its horizons in the notebook market, it's taking a breather from shipping new "Seashell" machines to introduce a horse of a startlingly different color. The Eee PC T91 is unlike any Eee PC we've seen before, namely because the screen can be spun around and flipped down. tablet PC style. |
Posted by Jackie @ 7:52 AM (EDT) |
"Corsair's got a cute rubber flash drive on their hands, I gotta say. Black with red and yellow highlights, the GT looks fairly swift. It's ruggedized and water-resistant, without frills, except maybe the blue LED. I like the design, although I do see a couple of points of failure." |
Posted by Jackie @ 7:50 AM (EDT) |
NZXT has burst onto the PC modding scene with several innovative products, like their Tempest Gamer Case, Sentry LX Fan controller and other cases and peripherals. NZXT is not only known for providing great design and quality, but also for their great value. Other peripheral manufacturers have dipped their toes into the pool of gaming mice, so why not take a slice of the big Gaming Pie? (or is that Pi)? |
Posted by Jackie @ 7:48 AM (EDT) |
For many, Coolermaster is the only choice for computer cases and cooling products. I am a big fan as well. Some may not know it, but they offer more than desktop components and cooling. They have ventured into the world of laptop cooling as well. We saw this in the Choiix review we did a few months ago. A perfect fit for netbook cooling. We enjoyed reviewing it, but with the explosion of laptop sales in past few years cooling products for portables are becoming an important need. Coolermaster realizes this and developed the NotePal X2 cooling pad. Is it enough to cool the beast that I work with everyday? We will see. |
Wednesday, July 15 2009 |
Posted by Jackie @ 8:06 AM (EDT) |
When the Asus Eee PC was launched into stores, the low spec’d, portable and budget notebook took the tech world by storm. Its upgradability and low price tag meant that it was the perfect budget notebook solution for many. Asus is back, back with a desktop equivalent to the Eee PC. Introducing the Asus Eee Box… |
Posted by Jackie @ 8:03 AM (EDT) |
The purpose of this article is to illustrate the proper way to install a Core i7 LGA 1366 processor. Overall the process is really not difficult and once you understand the mechanics you'll be a pro in no time. |
Posted by Jackie @ 8:00 AM (EDT) |
For many, just the thought of setting up and using a network attached storage (NAS) device makes their eyes cross and their pulses increase. While even the technophobic recognize the benefits of having a network-based repository of files for sharing and backup, the concept can still seem daunting to some. The reality is that NAS devices have become surprisingly easy to set up and use, but most still require at least a modicum of networking knowhow. In a bid to allay the fears of even the greenest of computer users, however, CloudEngine's Pogoplug makes setting up and using a NAS device as easy as it can possibly be. |
Super Talent SATA II Mini 2 PCIe MLC 64GB SSD @ Legit Reviews |
Posted by Jackie @ 7:59 AM (EDT) |
"When looking to upgrade the Mini PCIe SSD inside the ASUS Eee PC 900 you can pick from brands like Patriot, OCZ, RiDATA, Runcore, and Super Talent. Back in May of this year, Super Talent released a new line of SSDs designed to be a drop in replacement for the ASUS Eee PC S101, 900, 900A, and 901 netbook PCs. The SATA Mini 2 PCIe SSDs are Super Talent's second generation product and are focused on enabling better performance for ASUS Eee PC users. It also happens to be the fastest SATA Mini 2 PCIe SSD on the market today with sequential read speeds up to 150 MB/s and sequential write speeds up to 100MB/s..." |
NZXT SENTRY 2 5.25" Touch Screen fan controller reviewed @ TestFreaks |
Posted by Jackie @ 7:55 AM (EDT) |
"Today for review I’ve got the new NZXT Sentry 2 fan controller, it features a touch screen, and the ability to control up to five fans, monitor five temperatures in your computer, and it all fits in a single 5.25″ bay. So continue on to learn more about one of the best fan controllers on the market today… " |
Posted by Jackie @ 7:52 AM (EDT) |
Genius already has an extensive and highly successive range of gaming mice so what brings them to release yet another ‘gaming grade’ mouse you might ask? Well this new model despite being classed in the gaming category appears to be a bit more of an all-round design with its less flamboyant exterior and more affordable price tag. Of course Genius has still managed to integrate some new cunning design features into the NetScroll G500 Laser but I won’t spill the beans just yet. Read on to take a closer look… |
Posted by Jackie @ 7:51 AM (EDT) |
"In these tough economic times, spending even $100 on a new computer case may be out of the question for many of us. So, the question then becomes: What are we to do? Seeing this need unfulfilled as of yet, in steps NZXT’s newest offering, the Beta. Priced very low into the sub $100 category, they are hoping to include enough features found in some of their more expensive cases, into a new design that most anyone can afford. But, how well have they done? How good can a case that costs less than most hard drives these days really be? These are the questions that we are looking to discover today." |
Posted by Jackie @ 7:49 AM (EDT) |
"Position in which Radeon HD 4770 found itself, at one moment, has been little bit unpleasant. Lack of available GPUs combined with huge demand can be nightmare situation for any GPU manufacturer. Reason for this situation is newly adopted and implemented 40nm manufacturing process that wasn’t reliable enough at that moment. Situation got improved after price drops of some HD 4850 and HD 4830 models. As another way for further improvements in this situation new Radeon HD 4730 was presented…” |
Cooler Master UCP 700W Power Supply Review @ Hardware Secrets |
Posted by Jackie @ 7:47 AM (EDT) |
"UCP 700 W (also known as RS700-AAAAA3-US) from Cooler Master uses a DC-DC converter on its secondary, i.e. it is basically a +12 V power supply using two small power supplies to convert the main +12 V output into +5 V and +3.3 V. This is the same principle behind power supplies from Antec Signature, Seasonic M12D, Corsair HX (750W and up) series and at least with these other units it proved to deliver very high efficiency. UCP 700 W is 80 Plus Silver certified, meaning that it provides at least 85% efficiency at full load and at least 88% efficiency during typical (50% load) operation. By the way, UCP stands for Ultimate Circuit Protection." |
Posted by Jackie @ 7:45 AM (EDT) |
"Not interested in the microphone included with Aiaiai's curiously funky Y-com headset? No matter, the Danish design cooperative knows how to build a stripped-down pair, too. Aiaiai's Pipe earphones discard many of the frivolous novelties from the Y-com in favor of a design that's right on par with Apple for sheer minimalism, but miles above stock earphones in sound." |
Tuesday, July 14 2009 |
Posted by Jackie @ 8:01 AM (EDT) |
There are numerous options out there for cooling your case. The last I checked everyone and their mother had a fan that was meant to �optimize� the effective cooling by having different blade shapes, or floating magnetic movement opposed to ball bearing movement. And then there are sizes... LOTS of sizes. Everyone's fan is better than anyone else's, and the world of cooling has been revolutionized by simply changing the shape of a plastic blade and punching a few holes here and there. Kind of makes you wonder what, if anything, is changed about such minor alterations. |
Posted by Jackie @ 7:59 AM (EDT) |
"PC3-14400 isn't a number we typically see. What we tend to find is most companies promote their higher end PC3-16000 kits or the more standard overclocked modules, the PC3-12800 ones. What PC3-14400 kits offer us over something like a PC3-12800 kit is a bit more performance and a small jump in price while not going to the extreme that PC3-16000 kits tend to carry. |
Posted by Jackie @ 7:56 AM (EDT) |
In this review, we'll be taking a look at the OCZ Agility Series 120Gb SSD. It's based on MLC (Multi-Level Cell) technology and features a generous 64MB of onboard cache. It offers a blistering read speed of 230Mb/sec and a write speed of upto 125Mb/sec. What's more it's shock resistant (1500G), supports RAID and comes with 2 years warranty. The Agility Series is aimed at the mainstream market for users who wants performance and affordability. |
Eagletech Arion Soundstage 2.0 Speakers Review @ OverclockersHQ |
Posted by Jackie @ 7:54 AM (EDT) |
With speakers, as with most products, you get what you pay for. Most companies adopt this way of thinking and produce low-end, stripped down products that quite frankly, are cheaply built. Not so with Eagletech. They have produced not only a product with great sound quality but also a fantastic enclosure that was a treat for my desk and easy on the eyes. |
Posted by Jackie @ 7:52 AM (EDT) |
Can the Raidmax Monster with it's aggressive design and all black aluminum chassis live up to such a moniker as MONSTER? I'm not sure, but why don't we take a look at what Raidmax has to offer us in this new case. |
Nikon Coolpix L100 Mega Zoom Camera Review @ HotHardware.com |
Posted by Jackie @ 7:51 AM (EDT) |
Don’t be fooled by the Nikon Coolpix L100’s DSLR-like looks. Although the L100 looks like a serious camera that could compete with the functions of a DSLR, it’s really a relatively simple point-and-shoot with a wide angle 15x zoom lens as well as image stabilization, a 3-inch LCD, and a high speed burst shooting mode of 13fps that surpasses that of many cameras. |
Posted by Jackie @ 7:48 AM (EDT) |
"With the EAH4890, ASUS designed their own PCB and installed a custom cooling solution to create a Radeon HD 4890 video card that should push the envelope when it comes to performance and overclocking. Not only should it perform better, but it also looks better since it is no longer a cookie cutter Radeon HD 4890. What's that, my friends? That is a real heatsink. ASUS did not prance around with this one; I believe this heatsink could have handled the notoriously hot ATI Radeon HD 2900XT and asked for a second helping of heat. It has been a while since a "stock" heatsink has impressed me as much..." |
Posted by Jackie @ 7:46 AM (EDT) |
"The VIZO Ninja HS is a notebook cooler that looks very sleek and has a few interesting features that users may find very handy. Let's take a closer look and see if its function can match its style." |
Posted by Jackie @ 7:43 AM (EDT) |
"The Xigmatek NRP-PC402 power supply isn't going to appeal to the heavy gamer or overclocker, mainly due to the 400W rating, single 6-pin PCI-E connector, which severely limits the range of graphics card that can be used on this power supply, and the fact that some exhaust air is introduced back into the case. I am not a big fan of dual 4 pin molex to 6-pin PCI-E adapters used to supply power to a video card when 6 pin PCIe connections are not included as part of the cabling, even with that said I have no doubt it could power a single 8000 or 9000 series graphics card in a basic gaming system without any problems. I would have to class the Xigmatek NRP-PC402 400W power supply in the entry level class, but don't take that the wrong way as it certainly performed far in excess of any generic unit. As such, it may be better to look at this power supply as a computer enthusiast's entry level unit. All in all it's not a bad power supply, at a fair price, that would go nicely with a low end gaming or folding rig running a single 9600, an office/internet PC, or perhaps a Home Theatre/Media Centre PC. If you are in the market for a 400W power supply, then it's certainly worth your consideration. The DC voltage load regulation is excellent, efficiency still at basic 80 Plus levels, and noise/ripple, although a little higher than I would like to see, still not high enough to cause problems." |
Monday, July 13 2009 |
Posted by Jackie @ 7:56 AM (EDT) |
Not everyone needs an LCD monitor is that is chocked full of additional features. You may not need to have a set of integrated speakers. Maybe you don't want to have a USB hub or a wide range of input/output options. You just want something that looks slick and does its job well. If that's the case, then the Samsung P2370 just might be the ticket. |
Posted by Jackie @ 7:54 AM (EDT) |
The biggest issue with pre-modded cases is that you are often restricted in what additional mods you can do. The CM Gladiator is clearly a perfect for use out of the box and also an empty canvas for cutting, modding, and painting as you see fit. Right away you can start getting a feel of what you can do with this case without worrying about what has already been done. |
Posted by Jackie @ 7:52 AM (EDT) |
Those who want to watch over the air TV at all must either purchase a TV with an ATSC tuner installed or purchase one of the conversion boxes out there. For the HTPC crowd, it means that their tuner card must support ATSC just the same. Most cards out there are going to produce video results that are exactly the same, especially considering the signal and quality are more a factor of antenna reception than card quality. So, what's to make someone decide on one TV tuner over another? The ASUS My Cinema-EHD3-100 answers this question by going one step further than most cards out there to be your all-in-one media center card. It fully supports the ATSC and QAM digital TV specifications allowing you to access digital TV in high definition resolution. It also fully supports analog NTSC TV, analog video and radio. Plus, its on-board mpeg-2 encoder chip helps on-the-fly analog video recording. Is the My Cinema-EHD3-100 your HTPC answer? Benchmark Revie! ws will fill you in! |
Posted by Jackie @ 7:49 AM (EDT) |
Finding a decently-sized notebook for an equally decent price can be tough, and it's for that reason that HP's dv2 is so intriguing. As a 12.1" offering, you'd expect it to cost more than $600, but not so. Equipped with AMD's Athlon Neo 64 and other competent features, the dv2 is well-worth a look if you need a new notebook on the cheap. |
Eagle Tech Consus M-Series ET-CSMSU2-BK Hard Drive Enclosure Review @ Verdis Reviews |
Posted by Jackie @ 7:47 AM (EDT) |
The external hard drive market has grown quickly with vast amounts of data needing to be moved from one system to another that a USB drive simply cannot handle. The preferred connection method is now by far eSATA with its greater performance namely for read and write speeds. However, many users still require the older USB 2.0 connection as their cases do not allow for easy eSATA usage and so most enclosures offer both connections. Today, we take a look at an enclosure focused purely on the older connection; with the focus solely on the USB outlet, will it be able to punch above its weight and produce some good results? Let’s take a look… |
XTracPads Logic Hard Surface Mousepad Reviewed @ DragonSteelMods |
Posted by Jackie @ 7:44 AM (EDT) |
"It's been a while since I've taken a look at any mousepads hasn't it? Well today I've got a very new type of mousepad from our friends over at XtracPads. The pad is called the Logic, and it's not what I would call a pad at all, when you think of pad, you think thick and soft really. The Logic is paper thin, it features a hard surface, but yet you can essentially fold it in half, or almost in half, folding it will crease it. The Logic features an adhesive backing so you can literally stick it in place and it won't move from where you put it. So read on... " |
Sunday, July 12 2009 |
Posted by Jackie @ 1:05 PM (EDT) |
Never mind that it's name is closer to Salmon than any of us care to acknowledge, because for the low price, anyone can have quality gaming gear that won't put you in debt with the bank that is probably getting foreclosed by our government. And Xoxide was kind enough to hook us up with one to see how it stacks up against other noob-level gaming gear on the market today. While we contact our lawyers and see how long our own bank will be open before Obama takes it, check out the details on this mouse. |
Acer Aspire One D250 10.1" netbook D250-1165b Reviewed @ TestFreaks |
Posted by Jackie @ 1:03 PM (EDT) |
"Acer has recently introduced their new lineup of their popular Aspire One series of netbooks, the D250, and that’s what I’ve got for review today. Specifically I have the AOD250-1165 model of netbook for review. This one features a 10.1″ LED backlit LCD display, along with an Intel Atom N270 CPU, a 3-cell battery, Windows XP, 160GB hard drive, 1 gig of ram and a built-in webcam, among other features it has. The Aspire One D250 is a very portable and lightweight netbook, coming in at only 2.4lbs with battery installed and only one inch thick.It’s a nice basic little netbook that gets the job done. " |
Posted by Jackie @ 1:01 PM (EDT) |
“This is the best GTX260 graphics card on the market at this moment. Maybe this statement sounds too pompous, but it is pretty much real. MSI GTX260 Lightning is card that was created as result of MSI efforts and goal to create “perfect” graphics card. This model is, obviously, best suited for enthusiasts: for users that don’t ask for price when they want to have best piece of hardware in its class. This “class” is very important, because no matter how good and fast this card is, it will never be faster than most GTX285 and faster models, although it will be capable to put a good fight against GTX 275…” |