OCZ NIA Brain-Computer Interface
Hot Hardware :: Tuesday, July 29, 2008
OCZ Technology has laid claim to being the first company to bring a “brain-computer” interface to the retail market and they have aimed it squarely at the gamer. The device is called the NIA, which is an acronym that stands for Neural Impulse Actuator, and instead of buttons, sticks, gyroscopes or motion sensors, it reads the body’s natural biosignals and translates them into commands that can be used to control PC games.
Hackers on Planet Earth 2008: ‘The Last HOPE’
Techgage :: Monday, July 28, 2008
The seventh HOPE conference was held this past weekend in NYC and I was there to take in the numerous talks. Such subjects covered were lock picking, Wikipedia’s evils, YouTube, FOIA, hardware hacking and a lot more. Special talks were also given by Steven Rambam, Steven Levy, Adam Savage and Jello Biafra.
A Small Example Of What Lightning Can Do
PC Mech :: Saturday, July 26, 2008
“I can guarantee that most long-time computer users that read PCMech have a lightning story or two (or more). If you’ve used computers long enough you will inevitably get something zapped. For example, years ago dial-up modems would commonly get zapped – thru the phone cable. Enough of a charge would travel across the wire after a strike and the modem was dead. No snap; no smoke; just dead.”
Sumo Lounge SumoSac Sultan – Khaki
APH Networks :: Saturday, July 26, 2008
You might think that, here at APH Networks, we’re a bunch of geeks who own a dozen computers at home. Maybe a TV and a microwave, and that’s about it. I don’t know about other members of the APH Networks team (Sorry guys hehe), but here’s the deal though: While I do have almost a dozen computers around here, and I do own a microwave and an HDTV, I have something more than that. After all, despite popular belief, we do have a life. Okay, jokes aside, my point is that we aren’t all over tech and tech related stuff all the time. Once in a while, we do have non-computer related products here in our labs. It’s already been two years since we looked at the Sumo Lounge Omni Beanbag Chair. Just a few months ago, we ‘reviewed’ the TWM Performance Complete Short Shifter Kit just for fun. Automotive accessories? Heck, yes. Last month, Andrew from Sumo Lounge got in touch with me again and asked if I wanted to take a look at their latest product, the Sumo Lounge SumoSac. Obviously, I said “yes”, not only to Andrew, but who could say “no” to such a unique piece of furniture? I won’t waste any more of your time, let’s get to the point!
Gamepyre’s July Giveaway Featuring Tagan Products
Gamepyre :: Friday, July 25, 2008
Okay so its time to have another free GiveAway at Gamepyre.com and this month our sponsor is Tagan. Tagan is a cutting edge manufacturer of Power Supplies, Cases and HD Enclosures and have a very nice product line that features ESA support and well designed parts for the enthusiast market. This month we will be giving two nice cases away to a pair of lucky winners. All you need to do is enter at the link below and your in. Remember if you do not enter you cannot win. Good luck to everyone who enters!
MCE2.0 by Sleepstreamer
Bit-Tech Modding :: Friday, July 25, 2008
It’s been a little while, but crazy Mad Max Erlandsson (aka Sleepstreamer) is back on our front page again. This time, he’s taking things back to his Cold Fusion style as he brings us his take on a Media Center to be proud of.
Day 19: Using Internet Video To Build Awareness
PC Mechanic :: Friday, July 25, 2008
When you hear people say that internet video is really big right now, they’re right. Now that so many people have broadband Internet access, the common use of internet video has reachedmainstream and more and more people are starting to do it. And rightly so. You ever watched television for hours on end? Even if it isn’t particularly exciting, your eyes are kind of glued to it until something else distracts you. Or have you ever experienced seeing something that really moves you and really tugs on the heart strings. You have the imagery, probably coupled with some appropriate music, and you really FEEL it. Now, you would have to be on incredible writer to get that kind of reaction from the written word. There is something about seeing and hearing something that just draws in the human mind. People stick to it like glue. As a person working online, you really do need to take this into consideration. Even if your videos aren’t really emotional, videos often will communicate to your audience better than the written word. Not always, of course. If you look at your website, sit down and brainstorm potential uses for videos on the Internet. Also gather some equipment to help you create some videos. You can hire people to create videos for you. You can also make them yourself any number of ways. Always include your website URL in your video. When using sites like Youtube, you might want to try to make a viral video. A video that goes viral means that it spreads similar to a virus. One person “catches” it and passes it onto another. To get this effect, your video has to be truly interesting enough for a person to want to pass it onto their friends. It doesn’t take rocket science to determine what kinds of videos are most likely to go viral. Throw some humor into it, perhaps even with a hot woman in it, and it’ll go viral. Youtube viewers aren’t exactly a high-brow audience. TIP: Youtube, by default, will pick the exact half-way mark in your video to use as the thumbnail for that video. Many video publishers take advantage of that to put something visually interesting at the half way point. Then, when casual viewers are looking for something interesting to watch, the thumbnail may get their attention and draw them in.
ASUS M70Sa 17″ Multimedia Notebook
Techgage :: Friday, July 25, 2008
Does the idea of having Blu-ray capabilities on the go excite you? How about the idea of having 1,000GB worth of storage at the tip of your fingers? Or having a 1920×1200 resolution to keep the best possible work-flow? The ASUS M70Sa has those and a lot more, in a beefy 17″ package.
Hackers on Planet Earth 2008: ‘The Last HOPE’
Techgage :: Friday, July 25, 2008
The seventh HOPE conference was held this past weekend in NYC and I was there to take in the numerous talks. Such subjects covered were lock picking, Wikipedia’s evils, YouTube, FOIA, hardware hacking and a lot more. Special talks were also given by Steven Rambam, Steven Levy, Adam Savage and Jello Biafra.
ASUS P-Series AMD 690G Barebone PC
Techgage :: Friday, July 25, 2008
What if you could build a sub-$500 HTPC that was slim, fast, and capable, without the headache of picking bargain-barrel parts to accomplish your design goals? What if it had HDMI and 7.1 audio? With the help of their Pundit series, ASUS hopes to make barebones relevant again. Have they done it?
Everything You Need to Know About Dual Channel
Hardware Secrets :: Thursday, July 17, 2008
“The system RAM memory prevents the PC of achieving its maximum capable performance. This happens because the processor (CPU) is faster than RAM memory and usually it has to wait for the RAM memory to deliver data. During this wait time the CPU is idle, doing nothing (that’s not absolutely true, but it fits in our explanation). In a perfect computer, the RAM memory would be as fast as the CPU. Dual channel is a technique used to double the communication speed between thememory controller and the RAM memory, and thus improving the system performance. In this tutorial we will explain everything you need to know about dual channel technology: how it works, how to set it up, how to calculate transfer speeds and more.”
Foxconn Qbook Tech Report
Tech ARP :: Monday, July 14, 2008
Foxconn may be a relative newcomer to the retail business, but they are actively expanding in all areas. In addition to their motherboard and graphics card business, they are also delving into the Mobile Internet Devices (MID) market. Their first MID product is the new Foxconn Qbook. Will the Qbook bring something new to the table, or will it just be another Eee PC clone? Let’s find out.
Synthetic vs Real World Benchmarks
Techware Labs :: Monday, July 14, 2008
Do you find yourself often confused by reviews you find online? Are the results that you see much higher than those of your system or do they make any sense at all? Read our explanation of Real World vs Synthetic Benchmarks and find out how to read those reviews. We explain what you should be looking for and some of the tricks used by other sites to affect their results.
Team Fortress 2 Sentry Mod
Bit-Tech Modding :: Monday, July 14, 2008
The second part of the Team Fortress 2 case mod has landed – the sentry! Built to life-size proportions by Ton Khowdee, the TF2 Sentry Mod if both one of the most impressive and potentially deadly scratch-builds we’ve ever seen…
Make Banks Compete for Your Deposits
PC World :: Monday, July 14, 2008
In MoneyAisle’s real-time auctions, banks bid up rates on certificates of deposit and savings accounts.
Filtrbox Makes Online Buzz-Tracking Affordable
PC World :: Monday, July 14, 2008
Filtrbox’s intelligent agent searches the Web for information relevant to you–at prices that won’t break the bank, starting with a free version.
E3 Games Expo This Week in LA: What to Expect
PC World :: Monday, July 14, 2008
PC World’s gaming geeks debate which games and rumors are worth paying attention to. Post a comment to let us know what games interest you the most.
10 Things the 3G iPhone is Still Missing
PC World :: Monday, July 14, 2008
The new App Store has unleashed a slew of great new apps for the iPhone, but there are still a few standard features we wish Apple’s multimedia phone had. Here’s the short list.
iPhone 3G: Great for New Buyers, but Upgraders Beware
PC World :: Monday, July 14, 2008
The new iPhone’s 3G wireless radio speeds data surfing, but there’s little else new to justify an upgrade.
Casual Friday: Top 10 Free Games
PC World :: Monday, July 14, 2008
This week, we list a bunch of fantastic free games (and then link you to hundreds of other time-killers). You’re welcome.
Pinnacle Studio Ultimate 12 Video-Editing Software
PC World :: Monday, July 14, 2008
Feature for feature, Studio Ultimate 12 gives you more tools than any other video editor, but some problems detract from its versatility.
Mac vs. Windows Laptops
PC World :: Monday, July 14, 2008
Do you still pay a premium for Apple’s laptops? Not always, as I found when comparing Windows and Apple models.
Inside the World’s Greatest Keyboard
PC World :: Monday, July 14, 2008
From the satisfying click of its keys to its no-nonsense layout and solid steel underpinnings, IBM’s 24-year-old Model M is the standard by which all other keyboards must be judged.
Palit GeForce GTX 280 1GB
Techgage :: Monday, July 14, 2008
With so many options on the market right now, what makes the GTX 280 a good choice for anyone? The fact that it is the highest-performing card out there sure helps, but it’s still not for everyone. To join this club, you better hope you have one massive resolution to push.
How to Download YouTube Videos
PC Mech :: Saturday, July 12, 2008
“Have you ever seen a video on YouTube or any other video sharing website that you wanted to download, but didn’t have the option to? Luckily, there are many ways to do this. In this article, we’ll explore several of your options, both web-based and software based.”
APPLE!!!!!
PC Mech :: Saturday, July 12, 2008
“I will just sum up the tech news for today and for tomorrow: APPLE!!!! And that pretty much sums it up.”
Top Deck Tech Station (Large).
Bjorn 3d :: Friday, July 11, 2008
If you’re a heavy home user, technician or reviewer that goes through a lot of hardware in your quest for that perfect component, or merely testing a CPU Coolers design then you’ll be interested in checking out the Top Deck Tech Station (Large) from HighSpeed PC.
The good folks over at HighSpeed PC were nice enough to send a Top Deck Tech Station for our review, hopefully ending the never ending chore of casing, uncasing and recasing we go through on a daily basis to keep our readers supplied with good solid information on a variety of products.
Is the Top Deck Testing Station going to give the over worked staff at Bjorn3D a little relief (or maybe Scott could give us a day off), or will we be forced back to the practice of using our last good mobo box and well worn anti static bag?(While we’re at it can we get something besides stale tap water and left over Bar Pretzels Scott?)
A-Data SDHC CLass 6 Eee PC Edition 8GB
APH Networks :: Friday, July 11, 2008
So here’s the deal, guys: You bought an Asus Eee PC, and you got all the ‘oohs’ and ‘ahhs’ from your non-geek friends who’ve never seen such a thing you ever wanted. What now? One of the biggest ‘problems’ faced by majority of Eee PC users with regards to current generation Asus EeePCs comes down to storage capacity limitations of the subnotebook’s flash SSD — with configurations starting at 2GB and the higher end (Read: More expensive) models consisting of a 4GB Silicon Motion solid state disk, it’s not hard to imagine that you’re running low on disk space even after an nLited installation of Windows XP, plus a few programs to boot. I have an Asus Eee PC 4G; and with a somewhat slimmed down version of Windows XP Professional, Microsoft Office 2000 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) with minimal features, Foxit Reader, Firefox, Windows Live Messenger, Wavelab Lite — just to name a few off my head — already used up 2.5GB. How about some multimedia files such as music, videos, and pictures? Good luck with that. Well, thankfully, Asus had considered that already with the Eee PC and incorporated a SD/SDHC card slot that’s can accommodate a card fully engaged into the unit with no edges left sticking out. It’s very convenient, and solves the storage problem fairly well. But what card are you going to use? A-DATA presents to you their solution. The A-DATA SDHC Class 6 Eee PC edition cards are designed for this very purpose. My Eee PC is white in color, and these white colored cards will fit the scheme just perfectly — along with a performance of excellent read and write performance, how will it step up to its task? Let’s jump right into our A-DATA SDHC Class 6 Eee PC Edition 8GB flash memory card review.
Overclocking Pros and Cons
Techware Labs :: Friday, July 11, 2008
Is overclocking worth the risks? What are the pro’s and Con’s to this often mysterious and often misleading practice. Is it something you can accomplish using your machine or does it require specialized equipment? Joseph takes a look at the art that is overclocking and gives you the real facts, plus the pros and cons of putting it into practice.
11 Tips For Easy Product Returns
PC Mech :: Thursday, July 10, 2008
“We all know that when you buy some software, a gadget, a piece of hardware or anything else, it is nice to know you can return it should there be a problem and (hopefully) get your money back. However, being a smart consumer means understanding the issue from the retailer’s perspective, too.”
Working From Home: A Getting Started Guide
PC Mech :: Tuesday, July 08, 2008
“As of a few months ago, I have gone from working exclusively at the office to working from home at least one day a week. So far my transition has been extremely smooth with relatively no speed bumps. Of course, this was prefaced on my part with making my two working environments functional for me. As a service to others out there who have considered working from home, I’m going to share some of the preparations I made as well as outline some benefits (some obvious and some not so obvious) and concerns regarding working from home.”
Did You Read The Fine Print? (Privacy Policies)
PC Mech :: Tuesday, July 08, 2008
“There’s something on the Google home page you probably missed. A teeny tiny link to Google’s privacy policy next to the copyright notice. You’re probably saying to yourself “Wasn’t that always there?” Nope. It was just added.”
Asus EEE PC 901
Neoseeker :: Tuesday, July 08, 2008
“I think Asus has met its goals with the Eee PC 901 – decent performance, good battery life – good enough for a school day – and anyone who is disappointed with its gaming performance or high resolution video playback performance is missing the point of such a small ultra portable notebook.”
Interview with Alex Mei / OCZ
techPowerUp :: Tuesday, July 08, 2008
Alex Mei has recently been promoted to Executive Vice President of OCZ Technology. In our interview he shares interesting details about how he got into the Industry, also he talks about OCZ’s past and planned future. For example DIY notebooks and the Neural Impulse Actuator.
Team Fortress 2 Dispenser Mod
Bit-Tech Modding :: Tuesday, July 08, 2008
You’ve already seen the gorgeous Companion Cube mod. Now Ton Khowdee, aka TiTON, adds to our Orange Box set with a jaw dropping TF2 mod. This is a two part mod though, with this first half looking at the construction of the Dispenser.
Cheetah LCD HDTV Screen Protector Review
Dragonsteel Mods :: Tuesday, July 08, 2008
TvScreenProtector.com ( even has specially designed protectors for 46” to 52” Sony XBR models. As a Wii owner and father of two little children, I become very anxious when they decide to play the Wii in front of our LCD HDTV. Today, we will see if the Cheetah Screen Protector can provide some peace of mind and not negatively affect the HDTV viewing experience. Let’s get started….
Vista vs Vista SP1 Comparison
Dragonsteel Mods :: Tuesday, July 08, 2008
XPSP2 vs XPSP3 comparison (index.php?option=com_content task=view id=7668 Itemid=39) then you'll be familiar with how I do things, it's essentially the same set of tests, the same system really, just a different hard drive and a different OS. So continue on to learn what I did about Vista Service Pack 1…
CPU Cooler Roundup on C2D 20 Coolers Compared
Dragonsteel Mods :: Tuesday, July 08, 2008
HERE (task=view id=6060 Itemid=38) or click the thumbnail above to be taken to the full comparison article.
Kingwin Revolution RVT-12025D CPU Cooler Review
Dragonsteel Mods :: Tuesday, July 08, 2008
Kingwin (has sent me over for review, the RVT-12025D, and this thing is huge. The RVT-12025D offers decent cooling performance but not what you might expect from such a large cooler, you won't be breaking any records with this cooler. It's built to be silent and keep your CPU cool, and that it does well. Installation though can be tricky, and downright difficult actually… Read on to learn more about the RVT-12025D CPU Cooler…
2-in-1 Car / Home Travel Dual USB Charger
Dragonsteel Mods :: Tuesday, July 08, 2008
USBFever (, that's also truly an international charger, it can be used in any country around the world where you go with four interchangeable AC Plugs . Most international chargers only come with three types of plugs, so having four makes this one even more useful, and this charger has got two USB ports on it, they look exactly the same but the amperage is different on them, one runs at 500mA, while the other runs at 1000mA. You might wonder why this is special, but take a look at your iPhone, or iPod, and you'll see that it needs 1000mA, while a regular mp3 Player or cellphone might only need 500mA for charging. I've not seen any other types of portable chargers out there that specifically address the needs of high-current devices.
Software for Webmasters, Wordsmiths, and Whodunnit Fans
PC World :: Tuesday, July 08, 2008
Learn about your Web site’s visitors, find the right word, and unearth clues to a puzzling crime.
Casual Friday: The Guitar Hero Rock Band
PC World :: Tuesday, July 08, 2008
This week, we pretend we’re Aerosmith, complain about having too many plastic guitars, and show you how to make some sweet music with what you already have.
HP Color LaserJet CP1518ni Color Laser Printer
PC World :: Tuesday, July 08, 2008
It’s inexpensive but also a lot slower than like-priced models.
Konica Minolta Magicolor 4650EN Color Laser Printer
PC World :: Tuesday, July 08, 2008
This competent color laser has both an attractive price and a sensible design.
Oki Printing Solutions C8800n Color Laser Printer
PC World :: Tuesday, July 08, 2008
Wide-format printing makes this model special. For its high price, though, the printer should be better designed.
Casual Friday: Virtual Vacationing
PC World :: Tuesday, July 08, 2008
Can’t see the world? We’ve got some cheap ways for you to explore the great indoors this summer.
The Best Blu-ray Players
PC World :: Tuesday, July 08, 2008
Movie aficionados, take note: With a Blu-ray Disc player, you no longer have to make compromises on image quality. Here’s a rundown of the best high-definition players on the market today.
First Look: AMD’s ATI HD 4850 GPU
PC World :: Tuesday, July 08, 2008
AMD takes a big swing at nVidia in the latest round of the graphics card prize fight.
Handy Gadgets–a Tiny Tripod and a Portable Speaker Case
PC World :: Tuesday, July 08, 2008
The super handy Gorillapod goes anywhere, and the iMainGo speaker case lets you blast your tunes in any location. Plus, the latest in weird bicycles.
HP TouchSmart IQ506 Desktop PC
PC World :: Tuesday, July 08, 2008
Sleek, classy all-in-one PC gets points for design, but it lacks the same wow in its performance.
Panasonic Lumix FX500 Digital Camera
PC World :: Tuesday, July 08, 2008
The touch-screen FX500 won’t replace your digital SLR, but it’s a classy little camera that handles a lot.
Sierra Wireless Compass 597 Mobile Broadband Modem
PC World :: Tuesday, July 08, 2008
This mobile broadband modem provides an easy and stylish way to get broadband Internet access while you’re on the go.
Navigon 2100 Max GPS Device
PC World :: Tuesday, July 08, 2008
This device will get you where you’re going–if you can tolerate its quirks.
Yahoo Search Adds SearchScan, a Good Security Step
PC World :: Tuesday, July 08, 2008
The new feature provides warnings about dangerous sites from McAfee’s SiteAdvisor.
Coming: A Change in Tactics in Malware Battle
PC World :: Tuesday, July 08, 2008
To keep up with the criminals, antivirus companies plan a major shift in approach, called ‘whitelisting’.
Ad-Aware 2008 Free Now Available for Download
PC World :: Tuesday, July 08, 2008
Long-time antispyware favorite gets an update.
Game-Eyez Glasses
PC World :: Tuesday, July 08, 2008
These glasses can reduce eyestrain, but they affect people differently.
Incredible Shrinking Laptops
PC World :: Tuesday, July 08, 2008
Pint-size mini-notebooks are set to make a big splash.
Dawn of the Megazooms
PC World :: Tuesday, July 08, 2008
For many, a powerful optical zoom may be more valuable than a mountain of megapixels. These advanced point-and-shoot cameras pull in a tight shot from very far away.
Acer Aspire One Mini-Notebook (Preview)
PC World :: Tuesday, July 08, 2008
A hands-on peek at the next big mini-notebook.
5 Reasons to Ditch Your Cable Box or Satellite Dish
PC World :: Tuesday, July 08, 2008
Why spend $50 to $100 a month for video entertainment when there’s so much good, free stuff on the Web? Good-bye, couch potato, and hello, mouse potato.
Firefox 3 Web Browser
PC World :: Tuesday, July 08, 2008
New features and improved performance make Firefox 3 the Web browser to beat.
Samsung Instinct PDA Phone
PC World :: Tuesday, July 08, 2008
At $130 with a two-year contract, the Instinct is a good handset and a great deal. But this iPhone look-alike is unlikely to slay Apple’s upcoming 3G handset.
Livescribe Pulse Smartpen
PC World :: Tuesday, July 08, 2008
Pen with digital capabilities is a truly innovative and fun way to take notes and record audio.
Casual Friday: Stream Crysis on an Eee PC
PC World :: Tuesday, July 08, 2008
You can play your PCs games wherever and whenever you want–even on an underpowered mini-laptop–thanks to streaming (and one day, cloud computing).
14 Vital Internet Tools
PC World :: Tuesday, July 08, 2008
These downloads, mostly free, will help you optimize your communications with others, improve security, and generally improve your online life.
HP SimpleSave Photo Backup Software
PC World :: Tuesday, July 08, 2008
This software-and-disc package is a drop-dead simple way to protect priceless photos and videos.
‘Get Smart’ Phones You Can Actually Get
PC World :: Tuesday, July 08, 2008
Once a joke, belt phones, pen phones, and wristwatch phones are now a reality.
Canon EOS Digital Rebel XSi Digital SLR Camera
PC World :: Tuesday, July 08, 2008
Powerful and versatile entry-level digital SLR camera offers terrific image quality.
Sony Alpha DSLR-A300 Digital SLR Camera
PC World :: Tuesday, July 08, 2008
The A300’s versatile, real-time Live View LCD eases the transition from point-and-shoot to digital SLR.
Top Digital SLR Cameras for Summertime Shooting
PC World :: Tuesday, July 08, 2008
New designs make digital SLR cameras more accessible than ever.
Nikon D60 Digital SLR Camera
PC World :: Tuesday, July 08, 2008
Inexpensive entry-level digital SLR camera offers advanced features and great image quality.
Get Your Free Music Online
PC World :: Tuesday, July 08, 2008
Here’s a roundup of free and legal music sites you may not know about, plus some art projects for the summer.
Take Control of Your PC
PC World :: Tuesday, July 08, 2008
Seize command of your desktop, train your Firefox tabs, and tour the stars.
First Look at Mint.com’s Investment Beta
PC World :: Tuesday, July 08, 2008
Today I got into the investment account private beta at Mint.com. Here’s what I found.
First Look: Nvidia GeForce GTX 200 Series
PC World :: Tuesday, July 08, 2008
Nvidia unveils a pair of fast new GeForce graphics processors that tackle a CPU’s job.
The Mini-Laptops of Summer
PC World :: Tuesday, July 08, 2008
You’re not the only one losing weight for beach season. The latest and least expensive breed of slimmed-down mobile PC–the mini-laptop–is ready for summer travel.
Casual Friday: Metal Gear Solid 4 vs. The Movies, Spore, and More
PC World :: Tuesday, July 08, 2008
It’s time to go see summer blockbusters on the big screen–or to play them on your PS3.
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 Digital Camera
PC World :: Tuesday, July 08, 2008
Its Carl Zeiss telephoto lens and manual features are strong, but the focus-lock is erratic, and startup is slow.
Casio Exilim Pro EX-F1 Digital Camera
PC World :: Tuesday, July 08, 2008
This model shoots full-resolution bursts at up to 60 frames per second.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ18K Digital Camera
PC World :: Tuesday, July 08, 2008
Decently priced megazoom is a great learning tool for point-and-shoot graduates.
Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd Digital Camera
PC World :: Tuesday, July 08, 2008
This lightweight model has a zoom lens that plays well at both wide-angle and telephoto extremes.
Top-Rated Advanced Point-and-Shoots
PC World :: Tuesday, July 08, 2008
These cameras offer more manual controls, powerful optical zooms and more features than compact point-and-shoots. Rankings can change due to pricing and technology changes, so check back frequently for the latest info.
Creative Vado Pocket Video Cam
PC World :: Tuesday, July 08, 2008
The $100 Vado pocket camcorder lets you shoot and upload YouTube clips with ease. Just don’t expect great video quality.
Canon PowerShot S5 IS Digital Camera
PC World :: Tuesday, July 08, 2008
An articulable LCD, great image stabilization, and top-quality photos add up to a great megazoom.
Olympus SP-570 UZ Digital Camera
PC World :: Tuesday, July 08, 2008
The king of the high-zoom cameras offers sharp long-distance pics and quality ergonomics.
Options Multiply for Small-Business Broadband
PC World :: Tuesday, July 08, 2008
Competition among broadband providers for small-business customers pushes speeds up and prices down.
Pure Digital Flip Mino Camcorder
PC World :: Tuesday, July 08, 2008
When it comes to YouTube-friendly pocket camcorders, the Mino is king, but for a price.
HTC Touch Dual Smart Phone
PC World :: Tuesday, July 08, 2008
The Touch Dual’s slight changes make it a good–but pricey–BlackBerry Pearl competitor.
Stay Connected With Remote-Access Software
PC World :: Tuesday, July 08, 2008
These four services can help you retrieve your PC’s precious documents and programs, or allow you to share your PC’s functions with others.
X48 Roundup: ASUS, ECS & Intel
Techgage :: Tuesday, July 08, 2008
With so much X48 selection on the market, choosing the right board can be tough. To help make the choice easier, we are taking a look at three such boards all at once, ASUS’ DDR2 Rampage Formula and also the DDR3 ECS X48T-A and Intel’s DX48BT2.
XtremeMac Tango X2
Techgage :: Tuesday, July 08, 2008
There’s a bevy of options out there if you’re looking for an affordable docking speaker system for your iPod, but not all of them have the same design priorities in mind. Here’s our detailed look at XtremeMac’s Tango X2 iPod speaker system. Does the Tango X2 sound as good as it looks?
NVIDIA’s PhysX: Performance and Status Report
Techgage :: Tuesday, July 08, 2008
PhysX is getting a lot of attention right now, but the reasons vary wildly. Since we haven’t taken a look at the technology in a while, this article’s goal is to see where things stand. We’ll also be taking an in-depth look at GPU PhysX performance, using both 3DMark Vantage and UT III.
AMD Tunes Back In with All-In-Wonder HD
Techgage :: Tuesday, July 08, 2008
ATI’s All-In-Wonder cards might have been killed off in 2006, but they are being brought back to life now in the form of the All-In-Wonder HD. The new card is based on the Radeon HD 3650, offers all of the benefits of the TV Wonder series and is priced at $199.
ASUS EAH4850 512MB
Techgage :: Tuesday, July 08, 2008
Proper competition from AMD in the mid-range scheme of things might have taken a while to happen, but it does happen with the HD 4000 series. We are taking a look at the smaller of the two new models, which offers exceptional performance for the price of $200.
CPU Cooler Roundup – 22 Models Tackle Our QX6850
Techgage :: Tuesday, July 08, 2008
What better way is there to find out which CPU coolers excel than to throw them at our ultra-hot Intel QX6850? We took 22 different models and did just that. Some surprised us, some didn’t. What we were left with were five different models that deserved our Editor’s Choice award.
What Is The Future of Yahoo?
PC Mech :: Monday, July 07, 2008
“There has been enough disappointment to go around when it comes to Yahoo of late. When Yahoo refused the buy-out offer from Microsoft, there was upset. When they subsequently turned around and inked an agreement to run Google ads on Yahoo, it irked shareholders and confused tech pundits. It seems like a complete sell-out and admission that Yahoo can’t sell ads on it’s own. Then we hear about several members of the Yahoo management leaving the company, including the founders of Flickr, the founder of Del.icio.us and others.”
Twitter: The User Manual You Can’t Find
PC Mech :: Saturday, July 05, 2008
“The Internet is broken up into, let’s say, two groups of people: (1) Early adopters who try everything that comes out and are on the cutting edge, and (2) everybody else. And there is a whole lot more of “everybody else” than there are people like myself (early adopters).”
What Paris Hilton Can Teach You About Online Business
PC Mech :: Saturday, July 05, 2008
“Have you ever wondered how a useless bag of crap like Paris Hilton manages to make a fairly significant income? Or Britney Spears? It isn’t because of their talent (obviously). What is it?”
Shuttle KPC K45 Barebones System Reviewed
The Tech Lounge :: Tuesday, July 01, 2008
“I’ve had this KPC for a month now. Maybe longer, actually. This review has seen setback after setback: I’ve had entirely too grand a time playing with this little Linux wonder to really bother with writing. Sure, it’s got drawbacks–big ones, to be honest–but it also has this charm not readily engendered by other boxes, no matter how small, elegant, or polished they may be. And, pretty soon, I’m going to have to take it apart and stick its silicon organs into another machine so I can report on my KPC’s performance. I want to delay that. I want to keep playing.”
What Happens When The CMOS Battery Fails?
Tech ARP :: Tuesday, July 01, 2008
Ever wondered what happens if your CMOS battery fails? Most of us know that the CMOS settings are retained whenever the PC is powered, but what happens when you turn off the PC? Will those CMOS settings just go poof? Or will they remain intact as long as the power supply remains turned on?
How NVIDIA Stuffed the GTX 280
Tweak Town :: Tuesday, July 01, 2008
“Now, before I get into this I’m going to let you know that I understand as far as specifications and features go, the GTX 280 is a bit of a technical masterpiece. We should also begin to see the card shine in the next few weeks as drivers are available that can make use of these technologies. With that said though, we probably won’t see that much of an increase in raw performance numbers in most games over what the card is already capable of.
The thing is that the people who review these cards and the people who buy them are gamers; they’re the market you need to be aiming to please. I was looking forward to the release of the GTX 280 as I was hoping it would pull me away from my consoles and get me stuck into some high res gaming with some ultra smooth FPS. I was wrong, so very very wrong.”
HP Compaq 8710W
Inside HW :: Tuesday, July 01, 2008
…”It’s been a while since we tested notebook attended for professionals in 2D and 3D visualization. As buyers of these models are usually very demanding, manufacturing process and configuration are something that’s always paid attention to. And that is why smaller producers keep themselves out from these waters leaving that market to biggest and most famous brands. Among “big boys” is surely HP and this time we represent you HP model Compaq 8710w.”…
Mod of the Month – June 2008
Bit-Tech Modding :: Tuesday, July 01, 2008
Happy birthday to us, happy birthday to us! Mod of the Month is celebrating its first birthday this month! And to celebrate, we’re giving away a present to one lucky modder. Read on to find out who it could be this month!