HIS x1950XT Turbo Edition Video Card Review
LAN Addict :: Wednesday, March 21, 2007
Jeremy is back with another creation from HIS (Hightech Information System Limited). We are here to look at the X1950XT Turbo Edition. Is it really that turbo? Jeremy is about to find out! Read on to see if your hard eared bucks are worth putting down on this monster of a card!
ech Noise Canceling Headphones Review
Tweaknews :: Wednesday, March 21, 2007
“When compared to other headphones with a similar set of features, the Logitech set is a great value for a quality product. The ability to reduce unwanted background noise is a welcome feature for anyone who travels and the detachable audio cable make them convenient to use even when not listening to music. Clear, crisp sound along with a sturdy carrying case round out a product that I can highly recommend to anyone in the market for noise canceling headphones.”
Terratec Headset Master 5.1 USB Review 
Xtreme Computing :: Wednesday, March 21, 2007
“the first thing that I noticed about the Headset Master 5.1 was the weight of them, coming in at “450g” which isn’t light, but I was expecting them to have a bit of weight having 6 speakers. A highlight for me here was the Removable Microphone, 2m of cable length and the Protective Bag that not all Headsets are supplied with.”
Compro VideoMate V600 External TV Tuner – HDTV up to 1680 x 1050
Tweak Town :: Wednesday, March 21, 2007
“This is the heart of the newest VideoMate device. It contains the brains, chipsets and conversion electronics to make everything show up on the monitor. With the ability to handle both NTSC and PAL outputs, this device will work anywhere in the world, even when you are traveling. This already makes the V600 a step above most other contenders on the market since they generally only work well with one type of signal.
Compro has also greatly enhanced the resolution that the display will work at. Usually you can consider yourself fortunate if you can get a device to display at 1024 resolution, but this latest little gem can handle display outputs of up to 1680×1050! Of course this is a widescreen format, so those without this luxury item can still get a display output of 1600×1200. Very impressive indeed!”
Bose Media System
Digital Trends :: Wednesday, March 21, 2007
“Take the most sophisticated in-car entertainment system you’ve ever seen and throw it out the window. Bose, well known for their popular home audio gear and car speakers, is getting into vehicle head units with the introduction of the Bose Media System. ”
Zogis GeForce 7950 GT Review
Hardware Secrets :: Wednesday, March 21, 2007
“GeForce 7950 GT is targeted to users that want a high-end video card but don’t want or don’t have the money to buy the most high-end one like GeForce 7900 GTX, GeForce 7950 GX2 or cards from the new GeForce 8800 family. Let’s take a look on the performance of the GeForce 7950 GT model from Zogis and compare it to other video cards available.”
PowerColor Radeon X1550 512MB Videocard Review
PC Stats :: Wednesday, March 21, 2007
“PCSTATS reviews the budget oriented Powercolor X1550 512MB PCI Express videocard for basic Windows Vista compatibility. You do not have to blow a lot of money on a new videocard if you don’t play games. PowerColor has put together a package that allows you to fully take advantage of all the visual goodies Microsoft Windows Vista has to offer at a fair price.”
Nyko Intelligent Remote for the Xbox 360 Reviewed
Futurelooks :: Wednesday, March 21, 2007
For those of us using the Xbox 360 as the core of our entertainment system, a remote is a must. Nyko was very confident that we’d like what they had to offer. With the unique ability to “learn” remote functions, this remote promises serious control. How will it stack up? Let’s find out!
DL.TV (Digital Life) Episode 145
Extremetech :: Tuesday, March 20, 2007
Sony’s HDR-SR1. Upscaling DVD Players. POTS Phones and VoIP!
Samsung DVD-VR335
Accelenation :: Monday, March 19, 2007
“The DVD-VR335 supports recording from analog sources (via composite) and even provides a FireWire port to record video from a DV camera. You can also record straight from the built-in VCR to transfer personal tapes to DVD. There is also a chapter editing tool to help you author your own discs.”
CyberHome 6-Speaker Headphones
Monster Hardware :: Monday, March 19, 2007
“After charging the battery overnight I was ready to get started (If you are impatient you can get started immediately by using the AC adapter). Setup was so simple that I didn’t even bother to consult the user’s manual. The headphones themselves which are of the over the ear variety posses both horizontal and vertical positional adjustments. These proved quite handy as the CyberHome headphones had no problem accommodating my freakishly large Pinky and the Brain sized noggin.”
8800GTS Review
Fast Silicon :: Monday, March 19, 2007
The ECS N8800GTS-320MX is a respectable performer for the money, and with it’s minimalist bundle it’ll currently be one of, if not THE least expensive 8800 GTS 320MB cards on the market. We were able to scale performance a good 20% with over clocking which isn’t too bad either. Our comparison with Vista x64 Ultimate edition also spells out that Nvidia G80 driver support in Vista, even under the less popular x64 edition, is on par with XP. Except in the case of OpenGL. It’s a bit disappointing, and hopefully an issue that will be rectified quickly.
nMedia HTPC 288-BA Enclosure with L.I.S. VFE Digital Display
Tweak Town :: Monday, March 19, 2007
“Enter nMedia with an HTPC enclosure solution that has a lot in common with many stereo components. nMedia is a company that was founded in 2004 with the express purpose of feeding a new niche user group with entertainment related components, namely the HTPC. Though a newer face in the marketplace, nMedia has been making a name for themselves by supplying a variety of products specifically for this enthusiast group.
Relax as we delve deeper into the nMedia HTPC 288-BA with an optional digital display included and we’ll see if this new kid on the block has what it takes to be worthy of your HTPC dollars.”
OCZ returns to Graphics Card Business with 8800 GTX
Madshrimps :: Monday, March 19, 2007
“OCZ has been in the review spotlight for their excellent memory modules and high end power supply units, today we get a chance to test their latest product which reintroduces them into the graphics card area with a product based on the popular NVIDIA G80 Core. Our expectations are high, let´s find out if it can deliver.”
MSI Overclocked GeForce 8800 GTS 320 MB Review
Hardware Secrets :: Monday, March 19, 2007
“The new GeForce 8800 GTS with 320 MB is now the entry model for the new GeForce 8800 series and MSI launched this model, called NX8800GTS-T2D320E-HD OC, which is factory-overclocked. Let’s see the performance of this new release by MSI and compare it to the standard GeForce 8800 GTS with 320 MB and also with other video cards.”
Nvidias 8600GTS and GT, DirectX 10 midrange madness
Hardware Analysis :: Friday, March 16, 2007
Hot on the heels of the GeForce 8800 series launch Nvidia is about to unleash the GeForce 8600 series, their mid-range DirectX 10 line-up with an excellent price/performance ratio.
SteelSound 4H Headset Evaluation
techFEAR :: Friday, March 16, 2007
“SteelSeries offers a simplified version of the acclaimed 5H headsets with the recent product release of the 4H model. With a promise of 5H sound quality, techFEAR evaluates the 4H headsets from a value proposition.”
12 Ways to Boycott the RIAA
Digital Trends :: Friday, March 16, 2007
“The Recording Industry Antichrist of America, as I like to call it, is officially out of control. Its let’s-sue-the-downloaders campaign is the most perverse marketing campaign in history. Rather than adjust its product and marketing to fit a new era, the music industry is instead using its trade association to bully consumers in a mistaken belief that this will transform file-sharing freeloaders into smiley-face customers. Consider the following tidbits. ”
GeForce 8800 Ultra to Launch with the 8600 Series
NGO HQ :: Friday, March 16, 2007
“According to several of NVIDIA’s partners, NVIDIA is planning to release their GeForce 8800 Ultra together with the soon to be released GeForce 8600 series. The word in the halls is saying that NVIDIA is planning to release several GPU’s on the same day. The 8300 GS, 8400 GS, 8500 GT, 8600 GT, 8600 GTS and the new ‘monster’, the 8800 Ultra. According to the same sources, the GeForce 8800 Ultra will be an overclocked version of the 8800 GTX aimed to deal with the upcoming threat from ATI’s R600. The exact specification and technical details are still unknown at this stage. It is known that many of NVIDIA’s partners are preparing for a hard launch. It is also rumored that NVIDIA is planning to end the life of the GeForce 7 line on the 28th of April though none of our sources have agreed to give us the exact release date. According to other reports, it is the 17th of April, but it still unofficial. On another note, some of our sources have told us that they will release an AGP version of the GeForce 7900 GS and 7950 GT to compete with ATI’s latest AGP solution – the Radeon X1950 PRO AGP. It seems that you can already find these appearing on the market and available through limited sources. “
Sapphire and HIS Radeon X1950PRO: Revisiting AGP Part 1
HW Upgrade :: Friday, March 16, 2007
In part 1 of this article, we revisit the AGP platform with some newer video cards and see how it adds up in today’s performance benchmarks.
HP L2045w Screen Review
Digital Trends :: Friday, March 16, 2007
“When HP released the 20.1″ L2045w widescreen LCD monitor, they categorized it as a business-level LCD monitor. This classification hints that the L2045w is a lower-spec monitor reserved for boring desk jobs and monotonous Office-suite use. HP is seriously underselling their own product. While the L2045w may not rise to the level of professional/studio quality monitors, it certainly stands tall amongst the consumer- and business-level competition with some very desirable features. Find out more about the L2045w’s specs and why it might be right for you.”
OWC Unveils Blu-ray Drives
Extremetech :: Friday, March 16, 2007
Other World Computing (OWC), has introduced both new Blu-ray internal and external drive solutions, which are 100-percent compatible with both PCs and Macs; the external drives offer connectivity via FireWire or USB 2.0.
Sub-$150 Video Card, Vista Hogging RAM, Static Electricity, MP3 Manager
Extremetech :: Friday, March 16, 2007
This week our forum enthusiasts tackle some tough dilemmas, such as which graphics card to buy for less than $150, which program mangages your music files best, and lots more.
MSI Overclocked GeForce 8800 GTS 320 MB Review
Hardware Secrets :: Friday, March 16, 2007
Our review of the new GeForce 8800 GTS 320 MB from MSI, which is sold already overclocked. Check it out.
GeForce 8800 Ultra to Launch with the 8600 Series
Ice Teks :: Friday, March 16, 2007
According to several of NVIDIA’s partners, NVIDIA is planning to release their GeForce 8800 Ultra together with the soon to be released GeForce 8600 series. The word in the halls is saying that NVIDIA is planning to release several GPU’s on the same day. The 8300 GS, 8400 GS, 8500 GT, 8600 GT, 8600 GTS and the new ‘monster’, the 8800 Ultra. According to the same sources, the GeForce 8800 Ultra will be an overclocked version of the 8800 GTX aimed to deal with the upcoming threat from ATI’s R600. The exact specification and technical details are still unknown at this stage. It is known that many of NVIDIA’s partners are preparing for a hard launch.It is also rumored that NVIDIA is planning to end the life of the GeForce 7 line on the 28th of April though none of our sources have agreed to give us the exact release date. According to other reports, it is the 17th of April, but it still unofficial. On another note, some of our sources have told us that they will release an AGP version of the GeForce 7900 GS and 7950 GT to compete with ATI’s latest AGP solution the Radeon X1950 PRO AGP. It seems that you can already find these appearing on the market and available through limited sources.
PowerColor Radeon X1950 Pro Extreme with Artic Cooling System
Ice Teks :: Friday, March 16, 2007
Our review of Radeon X1950 Pro Extreme from PowerColor, which comes with a high performance low noise VGA cooler from Artic Cooling (Accelero X2). Check it out.
Microsoft’s Discovery of MP3’s Dynamic Origins
PC Mechanic :: Thursday, March 15, 2007
Kram takes a look at the lawsuit against Microsoft over the use of MP3 technology and why they were sued.
Samsung SyncMaster 204BW Review 
Tech Gear :: Wednesday, March 14, 2007
Today we’ll be taking a look at a product from Samsung, the SyncMaster 204BW. This is the first of what we hope, many reviews of a Samsung product and we’re excited as we have every right to be. You see, the thing is; Samsung have a knack for producing nothing but above average to pure quality products, whether it’s mobile phones, televisions, or home appliances you can be sure it’s a product of quality. Did you know a lot of memory manufacturers use Samsung chips for their RAM? It’s because Samsung are always pushing the edge with technology.
Gigabyte GeForce 7600 GS SLI Review
Sharky Extreme :: Wednesday, March 14, 2007
Today on Sharky Extreme, we’ve reviewed the Gigabyte GeForce 7600 GS 256MB video card, in both single-card and SLI configurations
Sparkle Calibre 8800 GTX 768MB OC Edition Review
MVK Tech :: Wednesday, March 14, 2007
“Sparkle is a company with endless energy, vitality and a management of unmatched ingenuity and dedication. To achieve their goal, Sparkle only applies the newest and most advanced graphics card technologies to its products, offers them to the market at reasonable prices and keeps a keen eye on consumer needs in the real world. With the Calibre style they go even further and bring some superior products on the market. The Calibre edition brings some tweaked version of the GeForce 8800 series with improved cooling and higher clock speed settings. With the Calibre series the goal is to build a faster, though cooler card with a firm boost in performance.”
Top Tip: Best program for managing MP3, WMA files?
Extremetech :: Wednesday, March 14, 2007
I have a rather large collection of MP3s and WMAs, approximately 125,000+ non-DRM. What program works best or is there even such a beast with the aforementioned capabilities?
Samsung NV3
PC World :: Wednesday, March 14, 2007
This slim camera doubles as a multimedia player, but the tradeoff is subpar image quality.
Bluray Disc Outsells HD DVD Again in February
Team Xbox :: Wednesday, March 14, 2007
For a second straight month, Bluray Disc movies outsold HD DVD by a twotoone margin. HD DVD supporters said the last two months cant be looked as a trend.
Targus Active Noise Cancellation Headphones Review
ThinkComputers :: Wednesday, March 14, 2007
The biggest annoyance when flying is the sound of the engines or the lady with the crying baby 3 rows in front of you. The way around this is noise cancellation headphones. These are hard to find, especially at a reasonable price. Well Targus has just sent us their latest pair of noise cancellation headphones. We saw these at CES so we were excited to get them into review. We will if they can perform well despite their $69.99 retail price tag. Let’s take a look…
Digital Blue American Idol Digital Camcorder
PC World :: Tuesday, March 13, 2007
About as inexpensive a video-capture device as you’ll find (albeit with quality to match), this starter camcorder comes with an external microphone and software to boot.
Make a Stop-Motion Movie, Part 2
PC World Gadgets :: Tuesday, March 13, 2007
Here’s how to finish up your masterpiece.
Sapphire Radeon X1950GT – Testing 256MB vs. 512MB memory
Tweak Town :: Tuesday, March 13, 2007
“When we had a look at the Palit Radeon X1950GT 512MB the other week, we noticed that at the higher resolutions, it would put up more of a fight against the higher clocked 256MB graphics cards, such as the Radeon X1950PRO and GeForce 7900GS.
With the new Sapphire Radeon X1950GT 256MB in hand, it was clear what we wanted to find out – does the extra memory really come in handy? We saw that the cut back to 320MB on the GeForce 8800GTS had quite the impact on performance and it often mentioned that 512MB can be handy on the right card as long as it had the GPU power to back it up.”
Altec Lansing iM510 Portable Sansa Speakers
The Tech Lounge :: Tuesday, March 13, 2007
“Portable external speakers have become a hot seller in the portable media player arena. Altec Lansing was at the forefront of the personal media player aftermarket and introduced several products for the iPod. Now they’ve seen it fit to customize a speaker set for the Sansa c200 and e200 lines. And rightly so. These little players are challenging the market share of the iPod Nano and Shuffle and deserve a little respect. Maybe glossy black will make a comeback just as pearly white has become an iconic symbol?”
MSI 8800GTS 320mb Review
XS Reviews :: Tuesday, March 13, 2007
“MSI produce a wide range of components for the IT industry; from motherboards to MP3 players and everything in between. Today they have been kind enough to supply us with their latest version of the G80, the 8800GTS 320mb. Lets see how this card fares.”
Sapphire X1950 GT -Crossfire
Lost Circuits :: Tuesday, March 13, 2007
Any delay in getting a scheduled product out to market is a potentially big problem for the manufacturer, not only in terms of missed revenues but also with respect to perceived lack of execution of the product development team. Regardless of what the issues are, whether it is an issue with the silicon or whether there are some other glitches that show up as low yields or even if it concerns merely the managing of the back-end, that is potential thermal runaway – in the end it is irrelevant. What remains is the delay and another delay and after the third one, the product is officially branded as vaporware.
The best countermeasure in this scenario is the release of products that capture the masses and offer them value that could even sway the most conservative non-upgrader to consider taking the plunge into a world of – in this case – better graphics for a lower price than ever.
