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Verbatim Store'n'Go Portable Hard Drive
Portable Hard Drives are still important and widely used eventhough USB Flash Drives are eating away their market share. This time we'll take a closer look at Verbatim's colorful addition to their Portable Hard Drive lineup.
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QPAD MK-Series Mechanical Keyboards
Mechanical keyboards in technical sense are actually quite old. Recently we have been using mainly membrane keyboards but several companies have been stating to offer mechanical versions for gamers and serious writers. Let us check out what QPAD has to offer!
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NZXT Switch 810
NZXT cases divide opinions. There are people that find the style of the manufacturer appealing but often quite strong "design language" put some people off. Switch 810 has the potential to appeal to all kinds of users. Let us see what it offers!
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Metku Pinball
All the things that the idle mind comes up with. At first the idea seemed great but in the end the workload surprised a bit. But on the other hand, you should not think about these things beforehand as it would mean the death of so many great things. :) So, read on to learn more about my digital pinball build.
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Verbatim USB3.0 SuperSpeed
Verbatim sent us their new external USB3 hard drive. The good thing about this particular drive is that it comes with an USB3 Controller Card. Great if you have a setup without a native USB3-support.
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Antec Solo II
The Solo sits in the same Sonata-series of cases as the Sonata III and Sonata Elite we've reviewed before, and the whole range is designed to be as quiet as possible. Let us see what the new Solo II brings to the table.
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Verbatim 2.5" SSD
SSDs are hard at work, trying to replace the old and slow hard drives. Now that the price of these spinning ones is high, perhaps it is time to upgrade? Would the Verbatim SSD offer what we need?
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AMD FX-8150 CPU
The Bulldozer has to be one of the most anticipated PC hardware launches of recent times, and now, after being "just around the corner" for ages, it's finally here! Now testing the flagship of the 8 core lineup - the FX-8150!
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ROCCAT ISKU Gaming Keyboard Updated: 01.12.2011
These days there are several gaming related keyboards to choose from. Roccat is well knows for their gaming peripherals and they have just introduced the ISKU gaming keyboard, making your selection process even harder.
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CM Storm Enforcer
Cooler Master published a case to CM Storm -series; CM Storm Enforcer. Its price is under 100 euros so it sits at the inexpensive end of CM Storm -series range.
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- Radeon R600 Tiling Patches Are Ready - Phoronix
Jerome Glisse, the Red Hat developer commonly working on the open-source Radeon graphics driver, has announced that he believes the R600 Gallium3D tiling support is complete...
- Kingston expected to drop pricing on NAND flash storage products - VR-Zone.com
vr-zone.com - With speculation that both motherboards and potentially DRAM will be increasing in price in the next few months, it looks like NAND flash based products aren't following the same trend. Kingston is said to be dropping is pricing on at least some of its NAND flash based products by as much as 15 percent.
- Antec Attack StarCraft 2 Turnier Neuvorstellung - Hardwarespot International
Ab dem 1. Februar lädt Antec die europäischen StarCraft -Community ein, sich jeden Mittwoch unter an...
- Review: Compaq Presario CQ57-366SA - TechRadar
The Compaq Presario CQ57-366SA won't win any awards for its looks, but does offer the things we look for in a budget machine. It's solid with a decent screen and great speakers, and the sort of internal specifications we'd expect at this price. However, even though this is a budget machine, we'd still appreciate something a little nicer to look at. The Compaq is a solid black brick seemingly devoid of colours, shades or textures. It's boring and uninspired but, as mentioned above, solidly built ? with only a small amount of flex detectable around the chassis. We were also pleased to discover that it's not as heavy as it looks, but it isn't the lightest at 2.5kg. Leaving the aesthetics behind, usability is perfectly acceptable. The keyboard has wide buttons and a good depth of travel but, despite the amount of space on the chassis, feels cramped. There's no numeric keypad or quick-access hotkeys to be found, but, like most laptops, you can alter volume and media playback by holding down the Function key and using the F-keys. While the touchpad is responsive, it's also the exact same shade of black as the rest of the chassis and therefore wonderfully camouflaged. Where the Compaq picks up again is with the screen. It's got a 1366 x 768 pixel resolution, meaning you can enjoy 720p HD videos ? although the full 1080p experience is out of reach. We found that although the screen was very bright, it wasn't as sharp as we've seen elsewhere. The Super-TFT coating helps, but ultimately we'd pick this for working on documents rather than watching Avatar. Having said that, the Altec Lansing speakers are very good indeed ? so we'd definitely be listening to music while we worked. £350 won't buy you the greatest components on the market, but the basic user will find everything they require here. The first-generation Intel Core i3 processor is backed up by a capable 4GB of RAM and a standard integrated graphics chip that will handle video streaming from iPlayer or YouTube but stops short of advanced editing suites. TechRadar LabsBattery Eater '05: 184 minutesCinebench: 78393DMark 2006: 1464There's a DVD rewriter and a standard 320GB hard drive for storing programs and media. Better battery Pleasantly surprising was the 184-minute battery life the Presario posted on our benchmarking tests. It's good to see budget laptops lasting more than three hours and, with careful usage, we reckon you could squeeze even more out. The only noticeable omission in terms of connectivity is the lack of an HDMI port for connecting to a high-definition external monitor or TV. You'll have to make do with the standard VGA Out connection or buy an adapter for one of the three USB ports. There's an SD Card expansion slot and an Ethernet port in case you don't want to use the 802.11n Wi-Fi connection to access the internet. The Compaq Presario CQ57- 366SA is a perfectly acceptable budget laptop, with special mention going to the battery life and speaker system. It doesn't look, or perform, like a standout laptop and there are alternatives ? such as the Acer Aspire 5742 ? but if you're searching for a basic machine for the next year or two this is a good pick. Related StoriesReview: Asus G74SXReview: HP dm4-3000ea Beats EditionReview: Packard Bell EasyNote TS11Review: HP Pavilion dv7-6b51eaReview: Toshiba Qosmio F750
- Five Years With Blu-ray - Part Two - TweakTown
2008 bought relative security to the Blu-ray eco system. With Toshiba euthanising the HD-DVD, Sony and its backers had the market to themselves, although Toshiba left with the parting shot that the technology would be quickly superseded by upscaling DVD players and downloadable movies. But at the end of the day it was a decisive victory for Sony and its backers - a win for consumers, a win for retailers and a win for movie lovers. The only losers were Toshiba and the early adopters who bought into the format with significant lashings of finances and emotions. However, the demise of HD-DVD forced Blu-ray to stand on its own two feet, exacerbating the flaws in the system that had yet to be rectified. For example, the first major revision to the formats specification; Blu-ray Profile 1.1 had only just been mandated by the Blu-ray Disc Association and implemented in a PlayStation 3 system update at the end of 2007. This update bought interactivity enhancements to the format by mandating a secondary video decoder, which essentially meant the ability to display picture-in-picture dual audio and video streams - a capability that HD-DVD featured from launch and had been used extensively by studios such as Warner Brothers. Unfortunately, almost every standalone Blu-ray player manufactured up to that point lacked the necessary hardware to be upgraded to this revision, necessitating a painful round of forced obsolesce - hurting loyal consumers whom had allowed Blu-ray to prevail over HD-DVD. Underpowered hardware utilised by most hardware manufacturers led to huge frustrations for consumers. Forums were alight with the complaints of unacceptable load times of up to five minutes for some titles. Other players simply refused to play many discs, especially those released by Twentieth Century Fox which were manufactured with the BD-Java software toolset. However, many forget that DVD featured similar teething problems. The first million seller disc The Matrix included the branching 'follow the white rabbit' feature, which locked up dozens of models of DVD players, creating huge headaches for manufacturers. The disc was produced within specifications, but its sales success revealed shortcuts in player manufacturing processes. The early hacking of the 'unhackable' BD+ security system demanded to secure the support of Twentieth Century Fox led to further hurdles. Fox pulled all their releases from the schedule until enhancements could be made, and when they were, caused many discs to refuse to play in many players, necessitating another round of firmware updates in order to simply play the discs. A further update to the Blu-ray specification; Blu-ray Profile 2.0 came a few months into 2008, as HD-DVD was disappearing from clearance shelves. This update mandated an internet connection via wireless or Ethernet connection, and at least 1GB of persistent storage. Finally, only after the death of HD-DVD had Blu-ray caught up to its capabilities. 2008 also saw the first disc smash through the million seller barrier - Warner Brothers The Dark Knight, an industry milestone which signifies the mainstreaming of a format. Throughout 2009, Blu-ray continued to make serious leaps and was starting to make serious headway into lounge rooms and home theatres across the world. Although the global financial crisis was causing many households to buckle down their finances, Blu-ray was left relatively unscathed as many families invested more in home entertainment rather than overt leisure activities, such as outings at restaurants and cinemas. But the year wasn't without its controversies. The much anticipated release of Ridley Scott's epic Gladiator was marred by the overuse of DNR to hide the fact that the transfer was in bad shape. Universal responded by remastering the title the following year. 2010 led to the most recent (and probably final) update to the Blu-ray specification. Blu-ray Profile 5.0 gave the gift (some would say curse) of stereoscopic 3D. Again, this led to many consumers being forced to upgrade their Blu-ray players once more, however those who had invested in the PlayStation 3 as their primary Blu-ray player, were sheltered. The grunt behind the games console had handled all three major updates to the format with ease. The initial release of 3D titles, including Sony Pictures Monster House and Open Season left a little to be desired and cautious consumers reacted far more iciliy to the technology than had been anticipated. This was in stark contrast to theatre owners, who were riding the 3D experience with glee. The smash success of Avatar, and Alice In Wonderland, along with the requisite increase in ticket prices caused much happiness. The year also saw the release of one of the most anticipated titles - Universals Back To The Future trilogy. CES 2011 saw hardware manufacturers attempt to counteract consumer complaints regarding 3D technology. Most manufacturers responded with superior and enhanced 3D glasses which allowed more light to pass through the lens and reductions in 3D cross-talk. Twentieth Century Fox and Panasonic also used the show to jointly announce the release of the Star Wars saga for the end of the year. A steady stream of anticipated releases made their way to the format during the last year, cult classic Tron and its sequel Tron: Legacy and other 3D releases such as Tim Burton's Nightmare Before Christmas and Toy Story. Steven Spielberg's Jurassic Park Trilogy also saw light of day and sold in very strong quantities. Disney also unveiled two of the most beloved movies from its collections - The Lion King and Beauty and the Beast, in 2D and 3D variants. So this brings us to today. What will the next five years bring for Blu-ray? That will be discussed in the third and final part of the series shortly...... Read the rest in your browser!
- ASUS P9X79 WS LGA2011 Workstation Motherboard Review - Benchmark Reviews
Generally when we here at Benchmark Reviews get a motherboard in to test, it's aimed at a specific market: it might be an enthusiast-oriented motherboard for gaming, or a micro-ATX motherboard designed for a HTPC, or even just an inexpensive motherboard for users on a budget. Today, though, we have one of ASUS' "Workstation" motherboards: the ASUS P9X79 WS. How does it differ from other X79 motherboards, what's the performance, and should this board be on your short list for your X79 rig?
- Crytek to launch social gaming site ?GFACE? - eTeknix
Cloud gaming service that "enables its users to discover and experience entertainment together in real time" says Crytek CEO Cevat Yerli.
- Which is the Best Place to Install a Case Fan? - Part 1 - Hardware Secrets
Most cases have several places where you can put a fan, but which is the best? Let's find out.
- Skyrim Creation Kit coming Tuesday, but that?s not all! - eTeknix
Mod tools inbound next week, and apparently a special surprise awaits!
- Sapphire HD 6450 FleX Edition Review - Overclockers.com
Anything with passive cooling generally makes me shudder, but when it comes to my HTPC setup, small and quiet hardware is of the utmost importance. The Sapphire HD 6450 FleX Edition is already the least expensive Eyefinity solution on the market, but how flexible is this card really?Sapphire HD 6450 FleX Edition Review is a post from: Overclockers - The Performance Computing Community Related posts: Sapphire HD 6870 Dirt 3 Edition Review Sapphire HD 6570 Video Card Review Sapphire 5830 Extreme Review
- Kindle Fire Owners Bring More Revenue for Amazon - Gaj-It.com
Amazon has got super star product in Kindle and its latest variant Kindle Fire has also proved its worth. According to a recent report by research firm ChangeWave, 29 percent of Kindle owners plan to spend more money on buying goods and services from Amazon.Kindle Fire Owners Bring More Revenue for Amazon is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech News, Reviews and Shopping Site - Gaj-It.com
- Unboxing the Kingston Wi-Drive - ThinkComputers
When you think of companies making products for iOS devices Kingston really is not one. We mainly know them for memory and solid state drives. The biggest problem with iOS devices is that you are stuck with the default capacity on the device, there is no way to expand your storage. Kingston knew of this problem and came out with the Wi-Drive. It is wireless storage for you iOS device! You simply connect your device to the wireless AP built into the Wi-Drive and you can stream music, movies and other files to your iOS device. Read on to check out our unboxing and overview video!
- Facebook: More Addictive Than Tobacco and Alcohol? - TechReviewSource
Do you ever feel like you’re addicted to Facebook? It might not be in your head. A new study from the University of Chicago has found that Facebook can be more addictive than alcohol or tobacco, the Guardian has reported. Researchers doled out BlackBerrys to 205 people ages 18-25 and sent them into the wild [...]
- Techbargains Deals for 2-3-12 - ThinkComputers
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- New Battlefield 3 DLC to be unveiled next week - eTeknix
A selection of DLC is to be shown next week at a New York event.
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