Sounds About Right
Twitch Guru :: Sunday, January 08, 2006
The role that audio has played in videogames is one that has evolved dramatically since the early days of simplistic beeps and bleeps, becoming one of the most important and yet overlooked facets of a modern videogames’ design.
We are all very quick to exclaim “Ohh’s” and “Ahh’s” at the latest graphical wizardry and parlour tricks from graphic chipset makers ATI and nVIDIA and to count the extra frames our overclocked processors afford us, but rarely does one stop to think just how effectively a computer can render the Doppler effect.
3 Photoshop Tutorials from Colin Smith
Photoshop Support :: Sunday, January 08, 2006
We are very proud to be hosting 3 great Photoshop tutorials from best-selling author, trainer, and award-winning new-media designer Colin Smith. Colin is a regular columnist for Photoshop User magazine and PlanetPhotoshop.com, and has just released a new book titled Complete Photoshop CS2 for Digital Photographers. Colin is also the owner of the very popular PhotoshopCAFE, where tutorials
Samsung’s Universal Media Station
Home Theater Blog :: Sunday, January 08, 2006
The little box to your left (or something very much like it) might just revolutionize home theater. The Samsung Universal Media Station with its 300GB hard drive, Ethernet, USB, digital and analog A/V outputs, could theoretically deliver first run, high-definition Hollywood movies to your home on release night, not four months later.
Unveiled at CEDIA Expo 2005, the UMS’s primary purpose was described as “downloading media content from a networked computer or the Internet with playback through its built-in hardware decoder”. The big if (and granted it’s a BIG one) in all this is, will the studios get on board? A Samsung representative stated that the UMS would incorporate strong DRM protection so the piracy concerns should be minimal, but the really big quantum leap here is are the studios willing to loosen their iron grip on first run movies?
Techware Labs @ CES 2006 (Day 1)
Techwarelabs :: Sunday, January 08, 2006
“CES kicked off on January 5th this morning with a keynote speech by Bill Gates. It seems the concept of the digital home and home entertainment is being driven hard here around every corner. Gates took on Steve Ballmer in a demonstration of his new XBOX 360 for a round of boxing. Gates took the win and then continued with his presentation.”
All Pentium M Models
Hardware Secrets :: Sunday, January 08, 2006
“Pentium M is an Intel processor targeted to the mobile market and used on Centrino platform. Intel’s Centrino platform is a set of three technologies developed for notebooks:”
Power Color X800XL 256MB
Phoronix :: Sunday, January 08, 2006
Summary: “Although ATI’s X1000 series graphics processors have stolen a great deal of the attention off its predecessors, there remains no Linux 3D support at this time for these latest red solutions. However, for Linux users with the present status of ATI’s proprietary drivers the X800 remains a respectable solution for those not looking to fall to the green team with their overwhelming Linux presence. Up on our review block today we have the X800XL 256MB from the folks over at Power Color.”
News – Spire Rocketeer III 500W PSU
Techniz.co.uk :: Sunday, January 08, 2006
Techwarelabs @ CES 2006 Day 2
Techwarelabs :: Sunday, January 08, 2006
“Day two at CES 2006 and our stops included some awesome technology by several manufacturers. External storage, flash storage devices, and wireless technologies were only a few of the things Techwarelabs was able to see.
The largest day two announcement has to be from website giant Google. In a move to broaden its already massive services, Google is going Hollywood style. Google intends to roll out content on its site, including movies, music, and other media. At a subscription or pay as you go basis it could become a big competitor to Apple. Yahoo is catching the trend of the “where you want it when you want it” attitude and will be offering services similar to Goggle. It might be a good time to invest in the website worth more than both Ford and GM.”
Theater owners exercise rights, hilarity ensues
Home Theater Blog :: Sunday, January 08, 2006
When I first read this UPI article about the National Association of Theater Owners wanting to block cellular signals inside movie theaters, I thought to myself great idea, why didn’t they do this earlier? Then reading on I was snapped back into the reality that is today’s United Litigious States of America.
Apparently the consortium of theater owners is being challenged by the “Cellular Telecommunications and Internet Association”. Does every single industry in the country have their own political lobby? Only in America could a lobbyist insinuate that theater owners wanting to install cell phone jammers, might somehow pose a safety risk. What’s next, free cell phones for all?
Corsair 4GB Flash Voyager Review Posted!
Tech ARP :: Sunday, January 08, 2006
Quote – ” The latest incarnation of Corsair’s famous Flash Voyager range of water-resistant USB flash memory drives comes with a super-large capacity of 4GB. That puts it in almost the same league as the Seagate 5GB Pocket Hard Drive we reviewed not so long ago. Let’s see how this small flash drive with a big appetite holds up against the competition! ”
Thermaltake BigWater SE Liquid Cooling Kit Review @ Virtual-Hideout
Virtual-Hideout :: Sunday, January 08, 2006
Quote: ” I LIKE IT! It’s as simple as that. I’m sure not everyone out there will, but I certainly do. I find it to be an urbane, attractive setup that performs efficiently and quietly. I like quiet; ask anyone who knows me. ”
The Western Digital Raptor X HDD @ Legit Reviews
Legit Reviews :: Sunday, January 08, 2006
While at CES 2006 we got a chance to see the the revolutionary WD Raptor X SATA hard drive, the first ever drive with a view. Offspring of the immensely popular WD Raptor, fastest SATA drive on the planet, WD Raptor X focuses a large, crystal-clear lens on the drive to let you see into the inner workings and witness the drive in action.
Photoshop TV Episode 11
Photoshop Support :: Sunday, January 08, 2006
In this second abridged “all-tips” holiday edition of Photoshop TV (15 minutes) Dave is away and the show is hosted by just Matt and Scott.
Matt has a tip on using masks inside of Photoshop, specifically layer masks, and also has some tips that deal with scripting in Photoshop.
Scott has a quick tip for a visual effect that creates a pixelated area in a photo, with the result being a portrait that fades from a regular version to a digital, pixelated version.
Confessions of an Honest Cracker
Twitch Guru :: Sunday, January 08, 2006
Thermaltake CL-P0200 Silent 939 K8 Cooler
Pro-Clockers :: Sunday, January 08, 2006
Quote: None of us are strangers to the Thermaltake name. They have being around for a decent amount of time now. They have their name on everything from cases to water-cooling kits. But today we will be looking at one of their products from their heatsink lineup. In my quest to build a quiet for yet powerful SFF machine, the one thing that I knew I would need was a good heatsink that cooled well and did not make much noise. Enter the Thermaltake Silent 939 K8 cooler. Will it do the job let’s see.
HEXUS.article :: Intel Napa Platform – a brief look
Hexus :: Sunday, January 08, 2006
Intel is officially releasing its newest iteration of the Centrino brand today, and Napa, the platform’s identifier, takes in Intel’s first dual-core mobile CPU, its i945 Express chipset, and Intel 3945ABG WiFi adapter. There’s more to Yonah/Napa than just a couple of Dothan cores bolted on to a single piece of silicon and placed on an upgraded core logic, however, so let’s take a more detailed look.
A CES Preview: CES Unveiled @ ThinkComputers.org
Think Computers :: Friday, January 06, 2006
[GeekExtreme] Logitech G5 and G7 gaming mice @ Geekextreme.com
Geek Extreme :: Friday, January 06, 2006
“Logitech’s newest line of gaming mice have been dubbed the “G Series,” G for gaming, no doubt. Ah, how quickly we forget the MX line; I suppose the MX1000 laser was the last we’ll see of that one. The G5 & the G7 are very much the same mouse except for a few minor differences & one major one: the G5 is corded & uses a weight system, & the G7 is cordless & uses a battery for weight.”
CES Unveiled 2006
The Tech Lounge :: Friday, January 06, 2006
Coolink U8-120-1600 CPU Cooler Review @ PC Modding Malaysia
PC Mechanic :: Friday, January 06, 2006
Content: “Overall, the Coolink U8-120-1600 is a superb CPU cooler. It comes with four, 8-way copper heatpipes and a larger copper base which are the basic aspects of a powerful CPU cooler. The package was complete and everything was in the package, including a fan controller. Being one of the largest CPU coolers we have tested up to date, the Coolink U8-120-1600 may not be for everyone, especially if you have a smaller casing. Being a relatively new player in the CPU cooling market, Coolink has earned our respect and we believe more reviews will be popping out with great recommendations.”
HEXUS.eXclusive :: New easy watercooling from Corsair
Hexus :: Friday, January 06, 2006
The Nautilus 500 consists of an external unit which sits on top of the computer’s case, along with a CPU waterblock and retention brackets. Installation of the waterblock doesn’t require the removal of the motherboard, which will appeal to both watercooling newbies and those who just can’t be bothered faffing about taking their board out.
Intel Pentium XE 955 @ Bytesector
Bytesector :: Friday, January 06, 2006
“In the past few months, the race to release the hottest new processor has slowed down in the consumer market, but this past week, we saw the introduction of Intel’s latest processor which sports some very nifty features. The Extreme Edition 955 double core processor is one amazing chip which sports the usual EM64T, Hyper-Threading Technology and Execute Disable Bit features, but it also brings Intel’s 65nm manufacturing process to the market along with a 1066MHz FSB, 2 x 2MB L2 cache and two cores, each on its own silicon chip. This chip runs at a quick 3.46GHz and I am sure it can be set loose with the proper cooling. Let’s take a look at what Intel’s changes mean for consumers looking to get the most out of their double core computing experience!”
Neoseeker Cooler Master Stacker 830 Review
Neoseeker :: Friday, January 06, 2006
“Recently, it seems that cases here have been growing larger. After the initial wave of SFFs, the trend has been going towards larger ATX cases. It seems that every company now has one or two models that are much larger than before, able to hold many more (and larger) fans and drives than before, and are as a result, much heavier than before. Yes, I am still thinking about the gigantic slab of metal that is Thermaltake’s unwieldy Tai Chi.”
Review: Enermax Laureate 3.5″ HDD Enclosure @ GideonTech.com
GideonTech :: Friday, January 06, 2006
“Comparing this enclosure to ones I have used in the past, I would say this is one of the best built and easiest to use. The casing is strong and it doesn’t feel like your going to break it when installing the drive or pushing it into the stand. The clips which hold the front end on are able to keep it on and the hard drive doesn’t push them off off at all. The only thing that I would like to see changed is that the side with the Laureate logo has 4 brass housings for the screws to hold the drive cage down showing through. I wish Enermax would either cover them up or not drill all of the way through the casing. Apart from this small flaw, I would recommend this housing to anyone who wants a good, strong external hard drive case.”
Inside Pentium M Architecture
Hardware Secrets :: Friday, January 06, 2006
“In this tutorial we will explain you how Pentium M CPU works in an easy to follow language. Since all new CPUs from Intel will use Pentium M’s architecture, studying this architecture is very important to understand the architecture of forthcoming CPUs like Yonah, Conroe and Woodcrest. You will learn exactly how its architecture works so you will be able to compare it more precisely to other processors from Intel and competitors from AMD.”
Raidmax Pure Color 02 Case w/420W PSU Review #635:
3dgameman :: Friday, January 06, 2006
There’s a reason why this case is called Pure Color. That’s because it’s available in a number of different high-gloss colors. Most cases come in the standard silver and black colors. I personally like silver (aluminum) cases but others may prefer something radical. There are plenty of drives bays and it’s good to see the four internal 3.5″ drive bays in a mid-tower case… ~3dGameMan.com
CES 2006 Day 2: The Digital Experience
Futurelooks :: Friday, January 06, 2006
The Digital Experience is the second press only event prior to the opening of the show on January 5th. Some of the most innovative companies gather at this event to get the attention of the attending press members at CES. Here’s what we saw…
Raidmax Sagitta Gaming Case w/450W PSU Review #634
3dgameman :: Friday, January 06, 2006
While this is not the king of cases, it does have many redeeming factors. It has decent air circulation if an optional 120mm fan is installed at the front. Lets face it, case air circulation is very important. It baffles me why a fan wasn’t included at the front, I guess it’s to keep the consumer cost low. The tool-less design on both the drive bays and the expansion slots will definitely come in handy… ~3dGameMan.com
ASRock 939NF4G-SATA2 Motherboard
PCStats :: Friday, January 06, 2006
“The socket 939 ASRock 939NF4G-SATA2 motherboard supports all current 939-pin AMD Athlon64/FX/X2 processors, and is based upon the value oriented nVidia Geforce 6100 Northbridge and nForce 410MCP Southbridge. Most notably though, the Geforce 6100 incorporates Geforce 6-series integrated graphics which are accessible by a 15-pin Analog VGA jack at the rear I/O.”
Das Keyboard v. KeyTronic
Phoronix :: Friday, January 06, 2006
Summary: “The Das Keyboard has caught the sights of many computer gamers and enthusiasts thanks in part to its individually weighted keys and the keys being literally blank. However, what the interested folks haven’t been able to bear is the incredibly high price at which the Das Keyboard sells ($79.95 USD). Surprisingly, the OEM provider for the Das Keyboard sells a nearly identical component with weighted keys and durable design for a mere $20. In this article we have some comparative information between the Das Keyboard and KeyTronic as well as some other pertaining details.”
