Saturday, April 25 2009 |
MSI N250GTS-2D1G OC GeForce GTS 250 Video Card Review @ Motherboards.org |
Posted by Nathan @ 8:58 PM (EDT) |
MSI has taken the GeForce GTS 250 card and clocked it higher than the reference design, which NVIDIA clocks their standard cards at. While performance is not much improved, a lot of it can be attributed to the fact that the higher clock is only a fraction higher than the reference card. The card Overclocks extremely well with almost 100MHz overclock attained using the cooler. The benefits of this card compared to the reference card are virtually silent operation (as the fan is very silent), low temperatures under operation and higher clock speeds. The card is available online for $154.99 and comes with COD WAW when purchased from a participating etailer who is currently running that promotion. This card does however have 1GB of memory and that does help in many games over its 512MB brethren making it a Hot Product for this price range. |
Enermax Aurora Micro Wireless Keyboard Review @ Hardware Secrets |
Posted by Nathan @ 8:57 PM (EDT) |
"Enermax is one of the most famous power supply manufacturers, but what most people don't know is that they also manufacture high-end keyboards. Today we are going to take a look on their new Aurora Micro Wireless, a small wireless aluminum keyboard with an embedded laser trackball, scroll wheel and multimedia buttons, targeted to home theater PCs (HTPCs) and video game consoles like the Playstation 3. Let's see if this keyboard is a really good product or not." |
Posted by Nathan @ 8:57 PM (EDT) |
We have reviewed a number of different cases from NZXT in the past and have always found them to be well laid out, sturdy, and offered above average air flow. Today we have the opportunity to review one of their newest additions to their already large case product line. The case we will be examining is the second offering of the model Zero case, hence the name Zero 2. |
Verbatim 500GB FireWire/USB 2.0 External Hard Drive Review @ OverclockersHQ |
Posted by Nathan @ 8:56 PM (EDT) |
A complete, out of the box, ready to go Hard Drive Enclosure is a beautiful thing. Especially when it comes preloaded with software for backing up those files you don’t want to lose. That’s just what the Verbatim 500GB External Hard Drive has to offer. It also boasts the ability to connect to your PC via USB or FireWire. This is a nice choice, especially if your USB ports are so crowded they look like they might be the reason your lights flicker sporadically. Let’s take a closer look at this product and all that it has to offer. |
Posted by Nathan @ 8:55 PM (EDT) |
“Enermax are one of the world’s most reputable switching PSU manufacturers and their products are considered to be some of the best that money can buy. They continuously release products that never cease to please even the most hardcore of PC users. Not long ago Enermax enriched their product line-up with several new products and series, one of them being the world class Revolution85+ unit which we reviewed a few months ago. Enermax haven’t forgotten about the mainstream market and they have released several mid range products as well.” |
Posted by Nathan @ 8:54 PM (EDT) |
In this review, we'll be taking a look at the OCZ Blade Triple Channel DDR3-1600 6Gb Kit. Rated at DDR3-1600 or PC3-12800, these modules can run upto 800Mhz. They also feature a super low latency of 6-6-6-24, which as far as I'm aware, is one of the lowest we've come across for a triple channel kit. And as mentioned above, these modules are equipped with OCZ's new proprietary designed Aluminum heatspreader ... they do look good and should provide excellent heat dissipation. |
OCZ Blade DDR3 6GB 2000MHz CL7 Memory Review @ Legit Reviews |
Posted by Nathan @ 8:54 PM (EDT) |
"When it comes to pricing the OCZ Blade DDR3-2000 7-8-7-20 6GB Triple Channel memory kit will set you back a cool $415 shipped, which is a high price to pay in this day and time. The OCZ Blade DDR3-2000 9-9-9-30 6GB Triple Channel memory kit retails for just $134.99 shipped after a $20 rebate. Is paying an extra $280.01 for CL7 versus CL9 timings worth it? To many it may not be, but to those looking to build the fastest system and have the money to spend then it sure is..." |
Posted by Nathan @ 8:53 PM (EDT) |
CPU coolers - nobody really likes to think about them much. They just sit on top the CPU and keep it from frying. Most end users are happy with the cooler that came with the CPU and have little realization that the Stock CPU cooler really won't do the job of keeping the CPU cool and certainly won't allow for any real overclocking. Look at the facts though. The overclocking community is just a small percentage of end users. Most end users will look at you and say, 'Overclocking. I've heard of that.' Sad but true. Most people don't overclock and in most cases review sites tend to cater to that community. |
Posted by Nathan @ 8:53 PM (EDT) |
One of the biggest things, as stated, with Core i7 is the price. The CPU is expensive and the platform boards are not really that cheap either; however, ASUS is trying to remedy that while keeping up to their standards of high performance boards. |
Core i7 Dual Channel vs Triple Channel Memory Test @ Ninjalane |
Posted by Nathan @ 8:53 PM (EDT) |
We left this testing session with the opinion that the triple channel configuration is a definite plus for the consumer and happens to be very logical progression in the ever increasing performance of memory. We also got a glimpse into how far the technology has come when compared to an older DDR2 system. |
Posted by Nathan @ 8:52 PM (EDT) |
Shortly after I completed my review of the Enermax Revolution 85+, the folks at Enermax asked me a simple question: would I like to have a look at a 1250W unit from a new line intended to make up for the absence of a Revolution 85+ 1250W model in the North American market? |
Posted by Nathan @ 8:52 PM (EDT) |
"Today we're testing the Noctua NH-U12P SE1366, the Core i7-specific cooler that stems from its predecessor that achieved somewhat a celebrity status as a cooler that offered excellent cooling in a whisper-quiet setup. Truth be told, we're huge fans of Noctua's........fans........and are well aware of their near-legendary status in silent-build circles of enthusiasts; in fact, we regularly use them in our test setups." |
Friday, April 24 2009 |
Posted by Nathan @ 4:16 PM (EDT) |
Here is a list of the release of the new processor from AMD. Will it become a rival for the Intel i7? |
Posted by Nathan @ 4:11 PM (EDT) |
"So you want to be a super model? Eat only lettuce, workout daily, and visit the plastic surgeon regularly. If your goal is to be a super model digicam, slim yourself down to practically nothing, add some bling, a dash of cool technology, and you're there. The super-slim Sony T series has always been the Heidi Klum of cameras, with knockout style and a shape that can't be beat. Yet the T series has always been more than a pretty package, delivering quality images along with its signature style. The new DSC-T900 is the latest member of the roster. Resolution was kicked up to 12MP from 10.1, it's been slimmed down almost 25 percent compared to last year, and topped off with an improved LCD screen and HD video. Is this model a runway success or a stumble? Let's check it out." |
Posted by Nathan @ 4:11 PM (EDT) |
The XFX GeForce GTS 250 Core Edition video card is available online for $129.99 off Newegg. For a limited time, you can purchase the card and get Call of Duty World at War as a bonus. The inclusion of a free game makes the purchase price more affordable. At the moment the competition for the GTS 250 is the Radeon HD 4850, making it a decent choice of whether you want PhysX support or DirectX 10.1 support. A lot has been said about rebranding of the GeForce 9800GTX+ to the GTS 250, but you get good performance for a good price and that is the bottom line when considering a new video card. The latest games play well on the card with only small sacrifices in terms of anti-aliasing and anisotropic filtering to achieve playable frame rates throughout. |
Posted by Nathan @ 4:10 PM (EDT) |
"I received a package a few weeks ago from the guys over at Moneual Labs which contained two items for evaluation: the Cresyn CS-HP500 Headphones that I reviewed earlier this week and the Cresyn C750E In-Ear Earphones that I will be taking a look at today. As the name implies, these earphones are designed to fit into the ear canal and come with three different ear tips in varying sizes to ensure a perfect fit. Priced at just under $100, are these higher-end earphones worth this premium price tag? Continue on as we find out." |
Posted by Nathan @ 4:10 PM (EDT) |
Razer recently launched a new mouse mat concept dubbed Goliathus. The Goliathus mats are available with two different surfaces and in three different sizes. Add the fact that they can be had for as low as $14.99 makes them extremely interesting. |
Posted by Nathan @ 4:09 PM (EDT) |
"HP is one of the top laptop makers out there and one of their latest models is the Pavilion dv6t, which has a modest price and comes with many media-geared features. Some of its highlights include a 16-inch widescreen display, a built-in numeric keypad, 320GB, and a fast 2.0-GHz Intel Core 2 Duo T6400 processor." |
Thursday, April 23 2009 |
Posted by Nathan @ 4:36 PM (EDT) |
Love him or hate him, Johnathan “Fatal1ty” Wendal certainly has a nice range of products. One such company who make a power supply for his Fatal1ty series of products is OCZ, and today, we’ve been lucky enough to get our hands on a 700W OCZ Fatal1ty power supply. Is this 700 watt PSU really as good as it’s made out to be? |
Posted by Nathan @ 4:36 PM (EDT) |
In order to get the best out of your gaming experience, you have to feel the noise. Yeah, Quiet Riot did have it right all those sixty or so years ago. With the advances in audio gaming technologies, we can now �feel� the power of a shotgun or experience the thud of falling from a roof onto the ground. Watching movies with 3D sound is okay, but gaming with it is the first step to Game Nirvana. Do you know what it feels like to take an artillary round in your ear-hole? You will. |
Posted by Nathan @ 4:35 PM (EDT) |
I have to say, this motherboard is absolutely featured-packed. The wealth of onboard devices and extras are too many to list. I just hope it delivers, and performs as good as it sounds. I'm expecting the MSI 790FX-GD70 to perform just as good as other AM3 motherboard if not, better. |
Posted by Nathan @ 4:35 PM (EDT) |
With High definition becoming more and more popular, it was only a matter of time until people started setting up their computers to be able to deal with high def monitors and TVs. Now with the help of hi def video cards, watching videos on your computer can be as crisp and clean as if you where watching them on a high end hi def TV. For our very first in house review of a video card we have the privilege of reviewing the ATI Radeon EAH4550, a card for this purpose in mind. |
Patriot Extreme Performance Viper DDR3 6GB Kit @ Modders-Inc |
Posted by Nathan @ 4:34 PM (EDT) |
Patriot sent us over a sample of their Extreme Performance Viper Series DDR3 PC3-12800 modules. These modules are designed to operate at 1600MHz with 8-8-8-24 timings. They are available in either 3GB or 6GB kits and utilize Patriot's ACC (Aluminum Copper Composite) heatsinks. |
Posted by Nathan @ 4:34 PM (EDT) |
"Today we’re looking at what appears to be the fastest SSD (Solid State Drive) on the market today: the Kingston SSD Now M-series solid state drive. It is a rebranded Intel X-25M SSD, as Kingston has teamed up to offer a product that promises exceptional speed and eye-watering performance numbers. We’ll pit it against some of the fastest mechanical hard disk drives you can buy and we’ll see if this Kingston SSD has the dash for the cash." |
EVGA X58 Classified LGA1366 Motherboard Review @ Hardware Canucks |
Posted by Nathan @ 4:33 PM (EDT) |
EVGA released their first X58 motherboard at the end of last year and we had the great pleasure in taking a look at it over the past few months. Today, we have an even greater pleasure in taking a look at what that motherboard grew up to be. We have before us the man that was once a boy. Like the first time the man-child Greg Oden stepped onto the basketball floor in the NBA, the Classified steps onto the pages of Hardware Canucks a man, ready for anything we can throw at it. |
Posted by Nathan @ 4:33 PM (EDT) |
"The Holy Grail for camcorder owners is one device that takes great high-def video and outstanding stills, all in a compact package. Like Indiana Jones, the Knights Templar and Don Quixote, we've been on this seemingly fruitless quest for years. A few come close, but none ever took the ultimate prize. At this year's CES, our hopes were raised once again when Canon announced the Vixia HF S10, a flash memory-based camcorder that records AVCHD video at 24 Mb/s (the best compression rate available) to 32GB of built-in memory, or Class 4 SDHC cards. It even has an 8.59MP CMOS sensor, so it takes - you guessed it - 8MP photos at native, not interpolated, resolution. When Canon offered the Vixia HF S10 to test, we hoped for an early Christmas present. Let's see if it's a keeper - and if our search has ended." |
Posted by Nathan @ 4:33 PM (EDT) |
BFG has always been a front runner in getting new and interesting variants of GPU's to market. While other vendors are often happy with just stock speeds on GPU's, BFG offers a variety of models and speeds, many with different cooling solutions. Not only do they offer a wide variety of speeds, they are one of the 'Enthusiasts' choices for purchasing a GPU because they offer high quality GPU's and a limited lifetime warranty combined with unparalleled tech support. With a resume like that, it's hard not to pick a BFG GPU over lesser brands. |
Posted by Nathan @ 4:32 PM (EDT) |
For some time now Cooler Master has been releasing larger than life CPU coolers which rarely disappoint and are always competitively priced. Recently they announced the V10, a cooler which features a design inspired by supercharged engines which purportedly cools CPUs with TDP up to 200w. |
Wednesday, April 22 2009 |
Posted by Nathan @ 5:03 AM (EDT) |
There is no doubt that the AXP-140 does considerably better on Core 2 Duo and Core 2 Quad but if you are looking for a low profile and silent cooler for the Core i7 the Thermaright AXP-140 should be on your short list to check out. |
In Win 850W Commander Series Gaming Power Supply Review @ OverclockersHQ |
Posted by Nathan @ 5:03 AM (EDT) |
Military grade products have always been of high quality. PC Cases like the HAF scream military grade and ruggedness. What about other PC hardware? You will be hard pressed finding a gaming grade pc component that will truly match the style of the HAF. That is was the case until now, the designers at In Win came out with a rugged line of PSU’s known as the Commander Series. The In Win 850W Commander Series Gaming Power Supply we will be reviewing for you today is a very impressive mix of pure voltage horsepower and the impressive design of a military anti-personnel unit. Let’s see if all this marketing hype is true to form or a baby sheep in wolves clothing. |
Zotac Liquid-Cooled GeForce GTX 285 Infinity Edition @HotHardware.com |
Posted by Nathan @ 5:02 AM (EDT) |
Water-cooling has seen greater mainstream acceptance in recent years. As a result, manufacturers have acknowledged the trend and expanded their product lineups to include these more exotic parts. But what's the big draw for videocards, motherboards, or memory pre-installed with liquid cooling options? Simply put, increased cooling potential nets higher overclocking headroom which translates into higher, stable operating frequencies and ultimately, more performance. But in this particular case, performance is anchored by lower component temperatures and a quieter computing environment. Will consumers pay for the premium that these parts inherently demand? Zotac thinks so. In addition to their extensive roster of NVIDIA based graphics cards, they've introduced what will be the fastest single-GPU based GeForce when it hits the market. Zotac's GTX 285 Infinity Edition pushes the envelope by replacing the stock heatsink with a solid copper water block and raising clocks speeds extensively. |
Posted by Nathan @ 5:02 AM (EDT) |
"With a 7200 RPM drive speed, 16 MB cache, and 3 GB/s SATA interface speed, the Western Digital Scorpio Black 320GB hard drive looks impressive on paper and had solid performance numbers in the benchmarks. The performance benchmarks also showed that the Scorpio Black 320GB (WD3200BJKT) was faster than the Scorpio Blue 500GB (WD5000BEVT), which is no slouch. The Scorpio black series is faster than the blue series without a doubt. When compared to competing drives like the Seagate Momentus 7200.3 320GB hard drive, the WD Scorpio Black 320GB hard drive falls a bit short as it was found to have lower read and write speeds. The WD Scorpio Black 320GB hard drive did do better than the 7200.3 when it comes to access times though..." |
Posted by Nathan @ 5:02 AM (EDT) |
Xigmatek are a company renowned for their excellent cooling solutions especially their HDT CPU coolers. Today, at Verdis Reviews we have a three dual heatpipe HDT cooler that features Xigmatek’s patented anti-vibration mounts along with the popular tower-format layout. Whilst nor being aimed at high end cooling, this cooler should provide some pretty solid results. Introducing the Xigmatek Nepartak S983 HDT… |
Posted by Nathan @ 5:01 AM (EDT) |
The Hyper N520 is not a flashy and in your face heatsink, but rather a workhorse that gets the job done. Dual 92mm fans ensure good airflow without generating a lot of noise and whisking away the heat carried through the five heatpipes. |
Posted by Nathan @ 5:00 AM (EDT) |
“Last year ASUS presented M3A79T Deluxe motherboard based on AMD 790FX chipset that proved itself as a great piece of hardware: almost flawless, quality built, very fast, reliable and good overclocking material. This time we are presenting to you its successor that is also based on AMD 790FX chipset but this time with support for DDR3 memory and AM3 Phenom II CPUs. Previous motherboards that we tested and were also based on 790FX chipset with support for DDR3 and AM3 Phenom II CPUs are Gigabyte and Foxconn models but since those had beta BIOS we didn’t manage to show you all advantages of new Phenom II CPUs in combination with DDR3 memory. ASUS M4A79T Deluxe should be the best motherboard for Phenom II CPUs at the moment but has it lived up to its older brother reputation and our expectations?” |
ASUS M4A78T-E 790GX AM3 Motherboard Review @ Hardware Canucks |
Posted by Nathan @ 5:00 AM (EDT) |
Speaking of new paths, in mid-February AMD launched the new Socket AM3 platform which finally brought forth official support for DDR3 memory. Along with this new socket, AMD launched three processors in the form of the Phenom II X3 710, X3 720 Black Edition, and the X4 810, with the promise of higher-end quad-core models to come (X4 925, X4 945, X4 955). Since the Phenom II's feature an integrated memory controller, the DDR3 support was added there so the actual AMD chipset didn't need any fundamental changes. |
Posted by Nathan @ 5:00 AM (EDT) |
"The NZXT Whisper Case is unique in a way that is different from most cases. The Whisper by NZXT features 10mm noise dampening foam pads placed around the case. The Whisper comes with HDD mounts that have rubberized grommets to help reduce noise and vibration from the HDDs. The NZXT Whisper has nine hard drive bays and six 5.25" drive bays for those who need a lot of room or plan to expand in the future. NZXT even provides a special rubber gasket for your PSU to eliminate noise from it, as well. The NZXT Whisper HDD brackets are compatible with both 3.5" and 2.5" HDDs and the PSU is separated from the motherboard to help keep the heat away from most of the major components. The Whisper is also equipped with two 120mm fans and two 80mm fans to constantly keep air moving through both chambers of the case." |
Posted by Nathan @ 4:59 AM (EDT) |
"When considering a touchscreen computer with a $600 street price, you'd naturally expect compromises. But with the Eeee Top ET1602, Asus made only one that's left us scratching our heads: Why'd the manufacturer leave out the DVD drive? It's one thing to not have a disc burner, but the absence of even a read-only drive makes it annoyingly difficult to install new software (unless you buy downloadable versions on the Internet) or watch movies (unless you stream them from an online service like Netflix or rip them from disc and stream them from a server). Hence our mixed feelings about the unit, which you can read onward to find out more about." |
Posted by Nathan @ 4:59 AM (EDT) |
"What is a knight? Traditionally, a knight is an esteemed and entitled member of the warrior class in a society. In other words, they are the best soldiers. They've been trained to take on challenging foes and crush them to bits. ASUS's "Dark Knight" was able to put up a very strong fight in most of the benchmarks it went through. However, it was not able to outperform every card thrown at it. This, of course, is 100% understandable because the 4870 is nothing new. In fact, the EAH4870 performed extremely well for its class. In most benchmarks, it was able to compete with the GTX 260 and Sapphire's 4870, which was equipped with 2GB of GDDR5 memory as opposed to only 1GB. In some cases, with an overclock, the "Dark Knight was able to outperform ATI's new 4890." |
Posted by Nathan @ 4:59 AM (EDT) |
There are a lot of new and exciting CPU coolers hitting the market recently and Thermaltake isn't a company to let others have all the glory. They've recently released the SpinQ and Big Typ 14 Pro. Both are innovative but aimed at different segments of the market. The SpinQ is aimed at the crowd that wants a unique look but doesn't care much about overclocking. The Big Typ 14 Pro is more aimed at overclocking and has a 140 mm fan that promises to deliver massive airflow with minimal noise. Thermaltake is a large enough company that they can afford to explore different market segments. The Big Typ 14 Pro is aimed at the mild to mid range overclocker who wants a silent computing experience. |
Posted by Nathan @ 4:58 AM (EDT) |
"Well, what can we say. It's essentially the good old GeForce 9800 GTX+ and the tests prove it. When GTS 250 1024MB outperforms 9800 GTX+, it mostly happens due to the frequency difference. Such products absolutely don't need 2GB of memory installed." |
Posted by Nathan @ 4:58 AM (EDT) |
The Eee PC 1000HE is one of the latest laptops in Asus’s ever expanding line of superportable notebooks, more commonly known as netbooks. What differentiates this offering from many of their other netbooks is the 6 cell battery included as standard with the machine… it is the real selling point for this model and purportedly offers up to 9.5 hours of battery life. We’ll find out later in whether the machine can come close to these impressive claims. |
Monday, April 20 2009 |
Posted by Nathan @ 7:24 PM (EDT) |
With the UT X58-T3eH8 we get the opportunity to review one of DFIs latest Intel X58 based mainboards. The board comes with a very colourful design. You'll also find a huge heatpipe cooling solution. Further there are three SLI capable PCIe-x16 slots as well as an eight phase digital power management which guarantees a clean and stable power supply which is important especially for extreme overclocking. |
Posted by Nathan @ 7:23 PM (EDT) |
"After attempting to sway tech simpletons away from CDs and on to microSD cards with the SlotMusic player, SanDisk is back to conquer the hearts of radio listeners in 2009 with the Sansa SlotRadio. Using a microSD card loaded with 1,000 songs across multiple genres, SanDisk hopes to emulate the radio with a twist: you technically own all the songs. Pick a genre and press play. Though SanDisk paints it as a perfect solution for tech-challenged or terminally lazy folks who can't be bothered with managing music, skeptics will see it as a severely DRM-crippled MP3 player. Who's right? It depends on where you stand." |
Posted by Nathan @ 7:22 PM (EDT) |
Raptor-Gaming manufacture all manner of peripherals and input devices that are intended, as the name suggests, for gaming purposes. The products have high quality designs with one aim in mind – to maximise performance. The keyboard I will be taking a look at today has some very special features, such as cherry gold crosspoints and afterglow keys, that should make this product stand out from the crowd. |
Posted by Nathan @ 7:22 PM (EDT) |
Today we are going to be looking at the SilverStone Raven, a case which completely changes the way in which manufacturers usually go about designing their interiors by positioning the motherboard at a 90 degree angle, which in turn allows the physics of nature to take their course in a beneficial manner with the stack effect. |
Posted by Nathan @ 7:21 PM (EDT) |
The newest cooler from Scythe is the Kama Angle. A very unique cooler that is comprised of 90 degree cut fins and a special silent fan to cool them. According to Scythe the angled fins also takes advantage your case fans for even better cooling performance. Today, we will put the Kama Angle on the test bench just to see how well it does. |
Posted by Nathan @ 7:21 PM (EDT) |
We recently got a new laptop in the lab because our Athlon 64 3200 (single core) HP laptop was getting long in the tooth and we decided to go with a dual core laptop from Toshiba. We decided to go with a low to mid-range system because it's primary use is writing reviews and the opportunity to upgrade presents itself to us a lot more often than the ordinary end user. When we got the new Toshiba with the Core 2 Duo T5800 2 GHz CPU and 4 GB of ram with a copy of Vista 64 we thought it was running a little slow for the specifications. |
Posted by Nathan @ 7:21 PM (EDT) |
"The headphones in question today are the CS-HP500 model which feature a folding design for portability. I will be saving the earphones for a separate review in the near future. I initially assumed the CS-HP500s were a new product, but after some research online I found information on them dating back to 2007. Either way, they are new to me (and most likely many of you as well) so let's see what these headphones have to offer." |
Posted by Nathan @ 7:20 PM (EDT) |
"Today we take a look at a new rodent that promises innovation, functionality, and an affordable price to boot: the Saitek Cyborg gaming mouse. The Cyborg certainly looks different, and it does have some very unique features, but how does it work and feel when chasing down the little noobies in a busy CS:S or CoD:WaW server? Let's take a closer look and find out." |
Posted by Nathan @ 7:20 PM (EDT) |
When choosing a power supply, it can be very hard to find one that excels in both home/office applications that need quiet operations while at the same time provided the raw power needed from a gaming power supply. NZXT, a manufacturer of a wide range of computer products, has produced a power supply, the Performance Power PP800 800W PSU, that claims to provide solid performance in a quiet package. Let’s find out if it can deliver. |
Posted by Nathan @ 7:18 PM (EDT) |
“EliteBook is relatively new series of HP notebooks and it is intended for demanding business users. It was created with goal of creating better distinction between business and top-class notebooks that can withstand much tougher working conditions. Model that we got in our test lab is HP EliteBook 6930p and after first contact with this model it was clear that we got an “elite” notebook. Although HP EliteBook 6930p is relatively small, which is consequence of display with 14.1 inch diagonal, it is much heavier than we expected. This shouldn’t surprise you too much since emphasis on all EliteBook models is on build quality…” |
Posted by Nathan @ 7:18 PM (EDT) |
The DimasTech BenchTable Easy is a metal overclocking/testing station with the possibility to hold large water cooling kits. Unlike some other tables out there, you can stuff this puppy with three optical drives, four hard drives and add double or triple radiators to the rig. On top of that, you can freely choose from a whole array of colors to customize the look of your own Bench Table. |
Sony Sound Bar HT-CT100 Home Theater System Reviewed @ TestFreak |
Posted by Nathan @ 7:17 PM (EDT) |
"Sound bars have been around for a few years now, but seem to have become more popular in the last year or so, it’s a great option for people like me who want better sound without a lot of components and hassles. I opted for the Sony Sound Bar HT-CT100, it’s small, and after reading many glowing reviews of it I did a bit of pricing research and bought it. It retails for an average price of $299 most places, which isn’t too bad, but I found it for $260 locally. The HT-CT100 allows me to hook up three HMDI devices, along with a Coax connections and an audio input from my TV, for me this system is perfect. It’s small overall, so it fits perfectly in the limited space I have, but yet yields a much needed improvement in the audio of my HDTV. " |
Posted by Nathan @ 7:17 PM (EDT) |
One this I must mention is the brilliance of the ergonomics team who designed this mouse. You have to just place your hand on the mouse, and all of your fingers just seem to find their own little home on this mouse. It truly is brilliant. I dare to say, one of the most comfortable mice I’ve used for a long time. |
Sunday, April 19 2009 |
Posted by Nathan @ 11:33 PM (EDT) |
“Last few months Cooler Master acted aggressively on the PC chassis market. There are a lot of evidences, in form of new chassis models for various user target groups, to prove this claim. For example, HAF 932 has attracted a lot of attention as first representative of new HAF (High Air-Flow) series. After that we saw Storm Sniper that was intended for gamers and now we have Sileo 500 – new model in mid tower product group. Sileo 500 was designed as chassis with traditional values in mind. Another goal during design of Sileo 500 was to reduce noise levels of all components that are inside the chassis. But let’s start from the beginning: exterior…” |
Mac Bloggers Bashing 'Laptop Hunter' Commercials @ OCModShop |
Posted by Nathan @ 11:32 PM (EDT) |
I've seen a few technology bloggers immediately start bashing the Microsoft "Laptop Hunter / it's a PC " commercial. They say that it's like comparing apples or orange (pun intended). In the commercial, the "actor" goes into an Apple store, and cannot find a computer with the features they want near their budget ($1000 or less). |
Posted by Nathan @ 11:31 PM (EDT) |
When it comes to the absolute best when balancing price and performance, a few units come to mind, among them Corsair's TX750W was definitely among those at the front of the pack. Today we add Corsair's TX850W to that list. The 850W priced in the lower $100 dollar range and only slightly more expensive than the TX750W falls in a sweet spot. For those needing just a little bit more power than the TX750W offers, but not a full 1000W, the TX850W answers the call. Even those who don't necessarily need 850W of power should consider the TX850W. There are only a small number of units which match Corsair's TX line offerings in terms of performance and especially at its asking price point. |
