How to Assemble a Custom PC
Hi Tech Legion :: Tuesday, March 31, 2009
“Back in December I figured out what my new year’s resolution was going to be… I’m giving up pre-built computer systems! Oh those packaged Dells, Gateways and HPs certainly have their place. They’re great if you’re a complete novice, or if your computing needs are quite modest. But they can be very limiting in terms of expansion and customization. A much better choice is to build your own custom computer, which despite what one might at first think, is not rocket science.”
HornetTek Travel Plus 2.5″ SATA to USB External Enclosure
Dragonsteel Mods :: Monday, March 30, 2009
Have a spare 2.5” hard drive floating around? I’ve got a few of them and I’ve found they make nice, large capacity portable storage devices, but you’ll need some sort of enclosure to make it usable really for portable storage. There are many on the market, I’ve reviewed several of them, but the one I’ve got today is one that I find I like quite a bit, it’s from a new company called HornetTek, and it’s called the Travel Plus. The Travel Plus is a nicely made enclosure, mostly metal to protect and keep your hard drive cool, but what I like most is the built in USB cable so I no longer have to carry a USB cable around with me to use with the drive.
Nanoxia FX Series 80mm Fans
Dragonsteel Mods :: Monday, March 30, 2009
We’ve all got fans in our cases to keep our computers cool, but some of those fans, especially those that come in a pre-built system can be quite loud so we need to find a quiet replacement, but yet one that can still keep our systems cool. Today for review I’ve got two of the FX Series of 80MM fans from Nanoxia, a 1600RPM fan and a 3000RPM fans. In my time with these fans I’ve found them to be very well made, quiet and they can move quite a bit of air around. These fans come included with silicone bolts to keep them even quieter and a PCI bracket style fan controller as well.
XPAD SLIM Non-slip Laptop Cooler & Heatshield
Dragonsteel Mods :: Monday, March 30, 2009
Laptops are great products, they allow us to take our computers with us easily to get work done and have fun as well. There’s one problem with most laptops though, they’re really not meant to be on your lap, they all can get fairly hot and being on your lap is the possibly of covering the vents or fans making them even hotter and even more uncomfortable to use. There are many types of laptop coolers and pads out there, but many of them are big and bulky and also many have fans in them requiring power thus draining your battery a bit quicker than normal. Quite a while back I reviewed the Xpad laptop cooler and found it to be a very nice product overall, today I’ve got the latest version, the Xpad Slim. The Xpad Slim is much thinner than it’s predecessor, and lighter, though it is essentially the same look, an X style pattern of raised bumps that lifts your laptop up to allow better airflow under it, while at the same time shielding you legs from the heat. So continue on to learn more…
3-in-1 USB Adapter for HTC Phones
Dragonsteel Mods :: Monday, March 30, 2009
So yesterday we took a look at a USB adapter for HTC cellphones, and it’s a good product but I found it lacking one thing, a standard 3.5MM jack for headphones. USBFever carries many products, and they sent me over another HTC USB adapter, this one is similar to the one I reviewed yesterday, but it includes the 3.5mm audio jack, along with the mini-USB audio jack and the standard sync/charge mini-UBS port. It’s aptly named the 3-in-1 USB Adapter for HTC Phones, so if you’ve got an HTC phone as I do you might be interested in this product, so read one to learn more…
Weekly Giveaway – Vizo Ninja HS Notebook Cooler
Dragonsteel Mods :: Monday, March 30, 2009
Ok, time for the weekly Give Away. This week we’ve got something to keep your laptop cool, it’s the Vizo Ninja HS Notebook Cooler. Read on to learn what you need to do to get it!
Interview with ALexandra Kogan / Enermax
Driver Heaven :: Thursday, March 26, 2009
I recently sat down with Alexandra Kogan, Marketing Coordinator with Enermax. We chatted about their power supplies and direction within the industry.
Amazon Kindle 2 Review
Digital Trends :: Wednesday, March 25, 2009
“Reading a book online is like cooking a hotdog with your bare hands at a campfire: it doesn’t really work, and the longer you try, the more it hurts. Even if you find a really compelling e-book, current generation LCD screens flicker too much – your brain and your eyes know this, even if you can’t tell – and the resolution is too low. Besides, no one wants to curl up for the night in front of their Dell desktop. Yet, as major newspapers such as the Seattle Post-Intelligencer move to an online-only format, the issue of reading online will only become more important. Amazon recently upgraded its first eBook reader, the Kindle, to make online reading more bearable – without a computer and without the Web. It’s an intelligent device, marred only slightly by a less-than-stylish approach and scant “open e-book” support.”
ECONOMIC RECESSION : Rebirth Of The Smart Computer Consumer
Tweaknews :: Wednesday, March 25, 2009
“Consumers are no longer replacing their computer every 2-3 years seeing the one they bought in 2002 after a format and OS reinstall is still perfectly fast and they are only out the cost of paying a tech to return their computer back to factory fresh.”
VIA ARTiGO A2000 Storage Computer Review
Think Computers :: Saturday, March 21, 2009
“Generally, when I think of a NAS, I think of computer which has been stripped of any input/output devices and is really little more than a hard drive on a motherboard with a network port. I liken it to a motorcycle compared to the car which is a desktop computer: only the necessities of storage, network, and processing power. The VIA ARTiGO storage computer is more the car than the motorcycle, but is aimed at the motorcycle-NAS-market. Powered by a VIA C7 processor on a Nano ITX motherboard, the ARTiGO A2000 desires to fill a need which cannot be met by shrinkwrap, walled garden NAS devices from Synol ogy, QNAP, D-Link, Buffalo, and the like. ThinkComputers checks out the device to see how it fares.”
Interview With James Hildebrandt, CEO of Psyko
Bjorn 3d :: Friday, March 20, 2009
Bjorn3D has an opportunity to do an interview with James Hildebrandt, head of Psyko. Psyko made a huge noise this year at CES with their hardware based 5.1 headset. James is kind enough to give us a bit more information about the headset and his background, his company, and his thought in the 5.1 heatset. We have invited our readers to contribute to the questions which we have compiled along with our own list and submitted to Psyko.
Just to provide our reader with a bit of information. The headset from Psyko is a radical departure from the old 5.1 headset. This headset is a hardware based rather than software based as the headset itself comes with speaker and it does not rely any software emulation to get real-time 3D audio position.
How to Stop Cold Calls and Credit Card Offers
Hardware Secrets :: Friday, March 20, 2009
“O.k. I know that this has absolutely nothing to do with PC hardware, but since I HATE cold calls and junk mail, especially credit card offers, and spent some time researching how to stop them, I thought that it would be worthwhile sharing my knowledge, so other people on the same situation could stop being bothered.”
Touch Screen Desktop PC
Legit Reviews :: Thursday, March 19, 2009
“The ASUS Eee Top was designed with usefulness and convenience in mind. It is an excellent solution for networking, as an educational tool in small meetings or classrooms, leaving memos without the paper waste, or even for using at home for something as simple as looking up recipes online without taking up hardly any counter space!…”
Interview with Sapphire’s Bill Donnelly
Driver Heaven :: Wednesday, March 18, 2009
We recently sat down with Sapphires Global PR Director Bill Donnelly and asked him a few questions.
Medis 24/7 PowerPack Fuel Cell
i4u :: Saturday, March 14, 2009
“Today we are going to look at the Medis fuel cell for recharging all sorts of devices that use USB or other adapters. The fuel cell is a promising bit of technology that can allow users to shed the wires from their mobile devices and charge wherever they day or several days may take them. The promise of fuel cells sound good, but does the fuel cell reality live up to the promise. Read on to find out.”
10 Best Ways to Backup Data
Digital Trends :: Friday, March 13, 2009
“Most computer users recognize the importance of backing up key files on a regular basis — be it documents, music, irreplaceable photos and camcorder footage — but not everyone is aware of how to go about doing it, and which products are needed to pull it off. Here we look at a handful of top-rated backup solutions to help you make a suitable choice based on your needs and budget.”
What Goes On Within AMD’s Linux Beta Program?
Phoronix :: Friday, March 13, 2009
“This year NVIDIA has been following the “release early, release often” mantra with it seeming like two weeks can’t even go by without seeing a new Linux driver — whether it’s a beta driver, an official driver update, or one of their legacy drivers picking up a few fixes (at times they have even released four drivers at once). On the opposite spectrum, AMD continues with monthly Catalystdriver updates on both Linux and windows. Rather than a continual stream of new public driver releases, AMD maintains a private beta program for their Catalyst Linux driver. This private program is made up of AMD developers, hardware vendors, users of different Linux distributions, other Linux vendors, and end-users. Phoronix has been apart of this program for years, but those testing this driver are under a strict Non-Disclosure Agreement with AMD regarding pre-releases of their Linux software. Today, however, AMD has decided to declassify some information pertaining to its Linux Graphics Driver Beta Program.”
Interview with nVidia’s Chris Daniel
Driver Heaven :: Thursday, March 12, 2009
Today we had a chance to speak to Chris Daniel, Software Product Manager for Nvidia’s GeforceGPUs. Chris speaks about CUDA, PhysX and details Windows 7 driver support and development.
NVIDIA GeForce GTS 250 Technology Report.
Tech ARP :: Wednesday, March 11, 2009
When we were recently invited to one of NVIDIA’s many conference calls, we were quite excited. After the shocking mauling by ATI’s Radeon HD 4870 and its ilk, we expected NVIDIA to strike back with a new GPU or two. Something along the lines of the Empire Strikes Back, perhaps?
However, that hope was quickly dashed. The big announcement (with NDA and all) was nothing more than a rebranding exercise, and it was a weak one at that. If this is the best response NVIDIA can come up with, then 2009 is going to be a really painful year for them.
Don’t believe us? Well, see for yourselves.
CeBIT 2009: Girls
techPowerUp :: Monday, March 09, 2009
In times of economic crisis companies are saving where it hurts most: the amount of booth babes at this year’s CeBIT has been at an all-time low. We looked extra hard to bring you proof that there are still companies out there who can afford to please your eyes.
Frothing at the MacHole, not-so-new GPUs, and a trip down memory lane
Tech Report :: Monday, March 09, 2009
This week on the podcast, our largest panel ever hits all the stops including the war against sucky TV, Macs vs. PCs, Nvidia’s branding controversy, and more.
2 BIOS Features added to the BIOS Optimization Guide
Tech ARP :: Monday, March 09, 2009
“Both the DRAM Termination and the On-Die Termination control the impedance value of the DDR2 / DDR3 on-die termination resistors. DDR2 modules support impedance values of 50 ohms, 75 ohms and 150 ohms…”
CeBIT 2009 Day 5: Intel & Verbatim
Inside HW :: Monday, March 09, 2009
“If you ever asked yourself if there will be smart application of eSATA port on your desktop configuration or mobile device, from Verbatim comes interesting series of products: eSATA SSD disks. Although these products will be available at the end of this year we are very happy that finally we will be able to put to good use eSATA ports. Besides these, Verbatim presented also new external disk (SSD and flash), memory cards along side with lot of other peripherals…”
Apple iMac 24in. (2.66GHz Core 2 Duo) reviewed
IT Reviewed :: Monday, March 09, 2009
“Apple’s iMac is the pinnacle of all-in-one computing, making most Windows-based machines look like they’re out of the stone age. Even Sony VAIO LVs can’t match the iMac’s design and display quality. Apple has even made the pricing extremely competitive, undercutting Sony’s offerings by a couple of hundred pounds and offering even better specifications – and a bigger display. And what a display! Viewing angles are accommodating for multiple viewers, and colour accuracy is good enough for keen photographers and graphic designers. The native resolution also makes working with high-resolution videos a pleasure, as well as allowing you open multiple browser windows simultaneously. If you’re not bothered about Windows, gaming, Blu-ray movie playback, remortgaging your house for upgrades, and don’t mind a computer that is limited in its expandability, the iMac remains the mother of all-in-ones.”
Apple MacBook A1181 Laptop
PC World :: Monday, March 09, 2009
The system updates to new white MacBook are welcome, though subtle. The biggest news, however, is the new GPU.
MSI GT627 Laptop
PC World :: Monday, March 09, 2009
The MSI GT627 offers a lot in a small package, but keyboard and screen compromises limit its appeal.
17-inch Unibody MacBook Pro 2.66GHz
PC World :: Monday, March 09, 2009
It took its time getting here, but the 17-inch unibody MacBook Pro announced during Apple’s keynote address at Macworld Expo…
IDracula — Undead Awakening 1.0
PC World :: Monday, March 09, 2009
Sometimes it’s the simplest ideas that work out the best. iDracula, a medieval-themed third-person overhead shooter for the…
Public Radio Apps for IPhone
PC World :: Monday, March 09, 2009
Nordic farmers, Brahms in B minor, and Keynesian economic discussions may not seem to share a lot of common ground at first…
Analytics App for IPhone
PC World :: Monday, March 09, 2009
Web site owners and bloggers know the importance of monitoring the traffic for their site. In fact, many webmasters constantly…
FlickrExport 3 Beats the Built-ins
PC World :: Monday, March 09, 2009
One of the big features of iPhoto ’09 is the ability to upload images to Flickr, Yahoo’s image-sharing site, directly from…
Watchmen Hype Overload: Is It Worth It?
PC World :: Monday, March 09, 2009
A breakdown of the videos, games, iphone apps and multimedia nonsense surrounding the movie’s release — and what Hollywood can learn from it.
With Ghostery Add-On for Firefox, Learn What Web Sites Learn About You
PC World :: Monday, March 09, 2009
This Firefox add-on tells you which Web sites you visit use Web ‘bugs’ to track you.
Tags for IPhone
PC World :: Monday, March 09, 2009
After you’ve purchased and installed several apps for your iPhone or iPod touch, you realize that certain developers seem to…
EazyDraw 3.0
PC World :: Monday, March 09, 2009
If you liked MacDraw–the vector drawing program that shipped with the Mac way back when–you’ll love its conceptual…
Gateway UC7807u
PC World :: Monday, March 09, 2009
The UC7807u is a notebook with a unique sense of style that offers good performance at a surprisingly decent price.
Memorex MVBD2510 Blu-ray Disc Player
PC World :: Monday, March 09, 2009
The Memorex MVBD2510 Blu-ray player has a disappointing design and offers unexceptional images, but at least the price is right.
PMA Roundup: First Look at the Year’s Coolest Cameras
PC World :: Monday, March 09, 2009
Digital camera announcements from Canon, Casio, Fujifilm, Kodak, Nikon, Olympus, Panasonic, Pentax, and Sony were on tap in Las Vegas this past week. Take a look at our complete PMA 2009 coverage.
Top 10 Netbooks
PC World :: Monday, March 09, 2009
Netbooks (aka mini-notebooks, mini-notes or “laptots”) are perfect travel companions and meet basic computing needs, including e-mailing, Web surfing, and document creation. Best of all, these low-powered machines cost less than the standard-issue laptop.
Sharp Aquos BD-HP50U Blu-ray Disc Player
PC World :: Monday, March 09, 2009
The Sharp Aquos BD-HP50U Blu-ray player is slow, overpriced, and clumsy to use.
Get Pop-Up Info in Firefox With the Headup Add-on
PC World :: Monday, March 09, 2009
This Firefox add-on displays pop-up overlays with search results, videos, photos, and other details for selected words on a Web page.
Get Restaurant Reviews With Yelp for iPhone
PC World :: Monday, March 09, 2009
Check out local eateries–and see which ones are open–with this freebie on your iPhone.
Panasonic DMP-BD55K Blu-ray Disc Player
PC World :: Monday, March 09, 2009
The Panasonic DMP-BD55K costs a bundle, but it delivers top-grade image quality for the price.
Iqua Blade BHS-802 Bluetooth Headset
PC World :: Monday, March 09, 2009
The Blade’s $70 price and sleek look are attractive, but it lags behind many competing headsets in its handling of background noise.
Benchmarks: New Mac Minis
PC World :: Monday, March 09, 2009
The Mac mini, waiting patiently on the sidelines for the past 17 months, has finally been refreshed.
The ‘I Need A New Phone’ Contest @ TestFreaks
Dragonsteel Mods :: Monday, March 09, 2009
TestFreaks is giving away four cellphones, 2 for AT T, 1 for Sprint and 1 for Verizon. Here’s a quote: “We at TestFreaks have all kinds of fun testing assorted gadgets, and hardware, but we especially like phones, everybody has one and they can relate. One thing we’ve learned that not all phones are created equal though, and I’m sure you’ve found that out yourself as well. I know many of you out there have bought phones, only to be stuck in a contract with a phone that you just don’t like and are overall not very happy with. We’re going to help you out with that though, we’ve partnered with Samsung and Pantech to give away four new phones to four lucky people to replace their current phones.” Read on to learn more about and how to get one!
Top Blu-ray Disc Players
PC World :: Monday, March 09, 2009
The Panasonic DMP-BD55K is expensive, but it offers top-notch image quality and lots of features. Samsung’s BD-P2500 wowed our judges, too.
Lenovo ThinkPad W700ds
PC World :: Monday, March 09, 2009
What do you add to the notebook that has everything? A second built-in screen–but the second screen on this super-sized notebook adds little functionality and a lot to the price tag.
Inexpensive OLED Picture Frame
PC World :: Monday, March 09, 2009
The Pocket Album Deluxe will make your photos sparkle on its gorgeous OLED display.
Share Peripherals Between Laptops and Desktops
PC World :: Monday, March 09, 2009
KVM switches let you share peripherals between your laptop and desktop (or another computer).
Noctua NH-U12P SE1366 CPU Cooler
Dragonsteel Mods :: Monday, March 09, 2009
NH-U12P (index.php?option=com_content task=view id=5647 Itemid=38) and modified the SecuFirm mounting system to work with the LGA1366 based motherboards. Acoustic PC (was kind enough to send us not only the NH-U12P SE1366 CPU Cooler, but they included the Noctua NH-C12P for comparison, which can also be mounted with the SecuFirm 2 system onto an x58 motherboard. Although the NH-C12P is not sold with the mounting equipment for the LGA1366 based motherboards; that problem can be easily resolved by picking up the LGA1366 SecuFirm2 Mounting-Kit from Noctua. If you’ve read Kris’ previous Noctua reviews, you will notice that Noctua have set a high standard with their products. So let’s see how the NH-U12P SE1366 pairs up with the Core i7 builds. Let’s get started, shall we?
Kindle For iPhone E-Book Software
PC World :: Monday, March 09, 2009
Kindle For iPhone is great for getting into e-books, but it isn’t ideal for serious e-book users.
Variety for IPhone
PC World :: Monday, March 09, 2009
The Variety app for the iPhone and iPod touch puts Hollywood’s daily news Bible in the palm of your hand. Part RSS feed…
Content Creators Should Take Note of (and With) FileHamster Plus+ Developers Bundle
PC World :: Monday, March 09, 2009
Track changes to files or directories with this surprisingly easy-to-use version control tool and its powerful plug-ins.
Eagle Tech ET-CS2MSU2-BK 2.5″ SATA to USB mesh enclosure
Dragonsteel Mods :: Monday, March 09, 2009
USB Drives are great little gadgets for transporting our data to and from places we need to go, but sometimes they’re just not big enough so we’ve got to use an actual hard drive. Hard drives are nice for storage but standard 3.5” hard drives when put in an enclosure can end up being big and bulky, and of course you’ve got to provide a power supply as well for them, so you end up carrying quite a bit with you. The solution to this is using a 2.5” hard drive for your storage needs, they’ve gotten very large so you can take a lot with you. You could go an purchase a pre-made enclosure with the hard drive already in it, but those usually cost a bit more than just building one yourself. I’ve got several 2.5” hard drives floating around, and it’s much cheaper for me to just got and buy and enclosure for one of them, and you can usually get good deals on them if you look hard enough, both the enclosure and the hard drive. Today for review I’ve got a product from our friends at Eagle Tech, it’s a 2.5” enclosure that will definitely keep your hard drive nice and cool because the entire thing is made of mesh. It also looks rather cool because it’s basically see-through so you can see the hard drive inside, I’ve always liked see-through things for some reason because I guess I like to know what’s going on inside. It’s mesh yes, but it’s sturdy and well made, like most other Eagle Tech products are. So continue on to learn more…
Most of Thunderbird 3 Beta’s Changes Are Under the Hood
PC World :: Monday, March 09, 2009
This early version 3 test download of Mozilla’s popular open-source mail program is for developers, not average users.
Lenovo IdeaPad Y530 All-Purpose Laptop
PC World :: Monday, March 09, 2009
The sweet-sounding Y530 all-purpose laptop is good for work and play.
Leave No Browser Traces With GhostSurf
PC World :: Monday, March 09, 2009
Surf the Internet without leaving a trail for snoops to follow.
Micro Express N570
PC World :: Monday, March 09, 2009
Micro Express’s power-hungry–but feature-starved–desktop replacement delivers the gaming goods but little else.
Password Generator 2.0 for IPhone
PC World :: Monday, March 09, 2009
Thinking up a strong password when you need one right away is not always easy. Password Generator 2.0 for the iPhone and iPod…
JerkStopper Laptop Power Cord Retention Kit
Dragonsteel Mods :: Monday, March 09, 2009
There are many products out there that make you think ‘Why didn’t I think of that’, they just seem so simple, but yet very useful. Have you ever forgotten your laptop was plugged in and started to walk away with it? That’s a stupid question really, because everyone who has a laptop has done it at least once. If you do this enough times though you can damage your power supply or AC adapter, it’s just wires after all and they can break or even tear if enough force is applied to them. Today I’ve got the JerkStopper Cable Retention Device for review, it’s a very simple and useful product that will protect the AC Adapter on your laptop from possible damage when accidentally pulling or tugging on it. The JerkStopper works by utilizing a free USB, RJ11 or RJ45 port, it’s two pieces that clip together to lock your AC adapter cable in place, so if you do accidentally move your laptop while it’s still plugged in the force of the action is taken by the JerkStopper instead of your adapter’s plug. What’s nice it that you can use it for other cables as well like phone, USB or ethernet.
Amazon Kindle 2 E-Book Reader
PC World :: Monday, March 09, 2009
The second-generation Kindle offers a significantly slimmer design and improved image quality–but little else–over its predecessor.
Goal Tender for IPhone
PC World :: Monday, March 09, 2009
At last count, the App Store featured roughly 6 billion different to-do apps available for the iPhone and iPod touch–one for…
17-inch MacBook Pro Core 2 Duo/2.66GHz
PC World :: Monday, March 09, 2009
The new 17-inch MacBook Pro arrived a little late to the unibody makeover party–most of Apple’s laptop line switched to the…
HTC 11 pin Mini USB to Stereo 3.5 mm Jack Adapter
Dragonsteel Mods :: Monday, March 09, 2009
Cellphones are a big part of our lives, but many of the companies seem to do things to piss off their customers, and I’m not sure why they do it. Well maybe I do know why, it’s because they want more money from us. An example would be headphones for cellphones, many of the cellphones today can act like an MP3 player, but these companies build in proprietary connections, every set of earbuds or earphones out there uses a 3.5mm jack, but yet the majority of cellphones out there do not. These companies want us to buy only their brand of headphones, or their adapters so they can make more money from us. I can’t figure out why they just can’t put in a standard headphone jack, if you look at the reviews out there for many cellphones with these proprietary jacks you’ll see one of the cons listed is that it doesn’t use a standard 3.5mm jack, but yet the companies still produce these phones with special jacks. Why can’t we just have a standard?!?! Today for review I’ve got a product from our friends at USBFever, it’s very small, very useful and very inexpensive as well. If you’ve got an HTC cellphone then you know you can’t use a standard set of headphones with it, the phone has a mini-USB jack on it for headphones so you need an adapter. I’ve got an HTC TyTn II, or AT T Tilt actually, and I do like to use it at times as an MP3 player. USBFever has sent me over the HTC 11 pin Mini USB to Stereo 3.5 mm Jack Adapter for review to help fix the problem, this product is not only small, but inexpensive as well, so read on…
Acer Aspire 8930 Desktop Replacement Laptop
PC World :: Monday, March 09, 2009
The Aspire 8930 is a neat little home-entertainment laptop with a great screen but poor surround speakers.
HardwareGrowler
PC World :: Monday, March 09, 2009
A few weeks ago, Rob Griffiths took a Mac Gems look at Growl, the third-party notification system for Mac OS X. Working as a…
Declutter Your Desktop With Standalone Stack
PC World :: Monday, March 09, 2009
Bring up a space-saving stack of shortcuts to files or programs by clicking on one shortcut.
Palm Treo Pro (Sprint) Smart Phone
PC World :: Monday, March 09, 2009
Finally available at a carrier-subsidized price, the Palm Treo Pro smart phone delivers solid business features and a sophisticated design.
Analytics App for IPhone
PC World :: Monday, March 09, 2009
Analytics App puts Google Analytics in the palm of your hand, giving you instant access to all your Web sites and the data…
Hero of Sparta for IPhone
PC World :: Monday, March 09, 2009
Hero of Sparta is a hack-and-slash action game from developers Gameloft. Already generating a lot of buzz, this highly…
TextTwist Turbo for IPhone
PC World :: Monday, March 09, 2009
I’m a fan of jumble games, and the online version TextTwist is a genuinely fun one. So I wanted to love TextTwist Turbo, the…
Does RAM Optimization Software Make a Difference?
PC World :: Monday, March 09, 2009
SuperRAM, like most RAM optimization software, suggests it improves your PC’s performance. But is it perceptible?
The Best Blu-ray Disc Players: From Blu-Plate to Blu-Chip
PC World :: Monday, March 09, 2009
We tested ten of the latest Blu-ray players, including several cheapies and a few pricey units. Though you can get a good to great high-definition picture from any of them, we identified a few standout models.
Top 10 Power Laptops
PC World :: Monday, March 09, 2009
These laptops are on the heavy side and have large screens (17-inches or higher) — that makes these powerhouses ideal replacements for desktop PCs. Ratings and rankings can change due to pricing and technology changes so check back frequently for the latest info.
HP Mini 1000 Mi
PC World :: Monday, March 09, 2009
HP’s Linux-based Mini 1000 variant keeps the line’s great keyboard and well-balanced design, but its custom OS leaves you wanting more.
Insignia NS-2BRDVD Blu-ray Disc Player
PC World :: Monday, March 09, 2009
The inexpensive Insignia NS-2BRDVD Blu-ray player offers terrific high-def visuals and an excellent design–but it handles DVD upconversion poorly.
GreenBrowser Is Bursting With Browser Tab Features
PC World :: Monday, March 09, 2009
Browse the Web with this well-done entry in the “alternative” browser race.
CeBIT 2009 Day 3: nVIDIA & ASUS
Inside HW :: Sunday, March 08, 2009
“For end of the story about ASUS Eee PC on CeBIT 09 we have left, by our opinion, the best: Eee Keyboard PC. This is concept that users who remember the time when computers like Commodore 32/64 were pinnacle of home computing. Eee Keyboard is media center integrated into elegant aluminum keyboard. It has 800×480 5 inch display with WiFi, Bluetooth, stereo speakers with microphone, SSD disk (16/32GB), weighs less than 1kg and it is powered by single core Atom CPU so HD video reproduction shouldn’t be a problem. With this device you get also receiver that can be connected with TV. Eee Keyboard is powered by battery that has estimated autonomy of 2 hours…”
CeBIT 2009 Day 4: ASUS & Biostar
Inside HW :: Sunday, March 08, 2009
“When it comes to real news there is model Marine Cool that is still in concept phase and it was exhibit on ASUS booth. This is motherboard suited for Intel CPUs, has integrated memory and SO-DIMM memory expansion slots while cooling system is made out of ceramics. Ceramics are used as base for production of PCB with intention to provide rigidity of motherboard and also to improve heat distribution on hot-spots…”
CeBIT 2009 Day 1: Acer, Cooler Master & Western Digital
Inside HW :: Saturday, March 07, 2009
InsideHW.com has some news right from the CeBIT 2009. We present you Acer, Cooler Master and Western Digital as our choice for the first day of our visit.
CeBIT 2009 Day 2: MSI, XFX, nVIDIA & takeMS
Inside HW :: Friday, March 06, 2009
InsideHW.com has some news right from the CeBIT 2009. This time we will introduce to you novelties from MSI, XFX, nVIDIA and takeMS as our choice for the second day of our visit.