Tech News February 2005

 

Leadtek WinFast TV USB II Deluxe Review @ Everything USB
Everything USB :: Friday, February 25, 2005
“The WinFast TV USB II Deluxe has a cleverly designed pearl white body that reveals only the infrared sensor when viewed from the front. The most frequently used connections of coaxial-in, mini-USB, on/off switch and power cable are hidden in the back of the unit, with composite, S-Video, audio, and USB ports on the concave black sides accented by gray rings for each port. To top it all off, the sides of the unit cast a blue glow from two bright LEDs.”

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Logitech Cordless Precision Controller for Xbox Review
Virtual-Hideout :: Wednesday, February 23, 2005

“The first thing I noted was that there was no lag at all with this cordless controller. Once the controller has established a connection, button presses are reflected in the game immediately. I tested this controller in an environment with both an 802.11b/g network, and a 2.4GHz cordless phone in operation, and experience no lag whatsoever.”

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Handy Recovery 2.0 Undeletion and Data Recovery Software Review
PCStats :: Wednesday, February 23, 2005

“In PCstats critically important guide to data recovery, we walked through several freeware applications that you can use to restore your data in case of disaster. Today we’re going to take a quick walk through the features and tools of a commercial option for data and file recovery, SoftLogica’s Handy Recovery 2.0. As you’d expect, this $30 data recovery program is free from many of the limitations that can make using freeware recovery software a trying experience. Handy Recovery supports the NTFS file system, has a full GUI and most importantly, is easy to use.”

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Casebuy USB Vacuum Cleaner Review @ PCmoddingmy
PC Modding Malaysia :: Wednesday, February 23, 2005

“I’d say that if you are a desktop computer owner and wish to clean the hard to reach areas of your computer from time to time and you’re worried that your nice keyboard may be evolving into an eco system, you could invest some money to get this tool to help you out. You could also clean your CRT Monitor Screen real quick with this item without the need of wetting a cloth, wringing it out and running it where water shouldn’t be present. So I’ll say that it is a nice tool to have, although it isn’t a MUST for everyone out there. I believe that you could use it to clean the insides of a dusty desktop computer, but please, do not switch it on while doing it!”

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Bluetake BT007Si Bluetooth USB Adapter & G5 Headset Review
Hardware-Pacers :: Wednesday, February 23, 2005

“Both the BT400 G5 Bluetooth Headset and the BT007Si Bluetooth USB Adapter are cleverly designed products. The Bluetooth USB adapter is exceptionally portable and still maintains an excellent stable signal. The USB Bluetooth adapter can connect to any Bluetooth device, from Bluetooth cell phones to Bluetooth headsets. With the thickness of only ten mm and the length of forty nine mm, the USB Bluetooth adapter still packs a load of features. These features include the ‘Human Interface Device’, ‘Advance Audio Distribution Profile’, and the ‘Basic Image Profile’. The Bluetake adapter is perfect for consumers who have numerous amount of Bluetooth products. This adapter is designed to be capable to be conveniently transported along with other Bluetooth products. It can easily fit into any pocket and carried around all day.”

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Glacial Tech Igloo 7200 Light @ Phoronix
Phoronix :: Saturday, February 12, 2005

“Not an overclocker? Is your system screaming for quieter options (pun intended)? We have a Glacial Tech Igloo 7200 light in our labs, so let’s see how well this little heatsink, designed for Socket 754/939/940, can really perform!”

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iRiver H10 MP3 Player Review @ Designtechnica
Designtechnica :: Friday, February 11, 2005
“The H10 is iRiver’s first micro-drive based digital audio player. Sporting a 5GB drive from Seagate, the sleek looking H10 comes in four different colors and features a color display. The H10 is priced at $279.99 which is about $30 more than the non-color Zen Micro and iPod mini. Will good looks and a color screen be enough to bring buyers over the iRiver camp? Read on to find out.”

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Palm Tungsten T5 @ TheTechLounge
The Tech Lounge :: Monday, February 07, 2005

“As we all know, technology never stops, nor does the onslaught of new gadgets and fun things to buy. PalmOne is no stranger to this phenomenon, and they have just released their new handheld, the Tungsten T5. Of course, being the ‘latest and greatest’ in any product line is sure to have an impact on pricing. The T5 is on the top end of PalmOne’ product line, so I am expecting to see top end performance. Not only does the T5 come with a hi-res screen, but it also takes advantage of several of the features introduced with the T3 such as the larger viewing area, the ability to rotate into landscape mode, and the digitized writing surface.”

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Apple iPod photo 60GB
Designtechnica :: Monday, February 07, 2005

“The iPod photo is another great piece of Apple engineering that takes what could be a remarkably cumbersome idea and executes it with ease. Not much has changed from the original iPod menu navigation, which has been the pinnacle of efficient user interface since its introduction. The added photo slideshow ability, color screen and larger hard drive offerings are a step forward, but the Windows software is still buggy at best. Also, with so many iPod accessories, the slight change in form factor has caused many case companies to go scrambling back to the drawing board. Even so, the iPod remains the best easy-to-use MP3 player available.”

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Casebuy USB Vacuum Cleaner reviewed @ MetkuMods
MetkuMods :: Saturday, February 05, 2005

“Small size combined with powerfull suction and work light make this product very usefull. It doesn’t take that much space to store away and is instantly ready to be used after you plug it in to an USB port.”

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Logitech Cordless Rumblepad 2 @ The Tech Lounge
The Tech Lounge :: Saturday, February 05, 2005

“Well this should be a familiar sight for most of us gamer geeks. Logitech’s wireless Rumblepad 2 bears more than a passing resemblance to the ubiquitous stock PlayStation controller. Of course this is what they are aiming for, taking the comfort and familiarity of the console gaming pad and coupling it with a desktop computer. And with the added features of force feedback and wireless connectivity, you’ll never know that you have stepped away from your PS2.

But, unlike the stock PlayStation controller, the Logitech Rumblepad 2 carries with it a larger range of programmability and functionality. With the included programming software, you can designate X and Y axis control and sensitivity, assign specific button functions and even load pre-made game profiles for your game pad. It’s even compatible with Macs! But will it capture the essence of console gaming on a PC?”

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SanDisk Cruzer Titanium 512 MB USB Drive @ TheTechLounge
The Tech Lounge :: Tuesday, February 01, 2005

“USB flash drives have been around for quite some time. In the beginning of their existence, they were useful tools, but were generally bulky, slow and of limited capacity. Of course, when compared to the dying floppy disk, they were a godsend for those who could afford them and live with their quirks. Today’s USB drives, also known as thumb drives, have reduced greatly in physical size and price while sporting capacities of up to 2 GBs and transfer surpassing 15 MB/s. Additionally, the market has started to evolve in different areas, bringing on some great new features to some of these devices such as water-proofing, shock-resistance, and extreme durability. Today, we will be taking a look at SanDisk’s Cruzer Titanium USB flash drive which, as SanDisk claims, can resist 2,000 pounds of pressure without any data loss.”

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