Dream’eo Enza 20GB Portable Media Center Review
Designtechnica :: Saturday, January 21, 2006
“The much heralded Microsoft Portable Media Center has seen little action since its debut at the 2004 Consumer Electronics Show. As portable video player manufacturers go several large names, including Creative, iriver and Samsung, put their PMCs out to the market where they have languished despite ok reviews. Into the now quiet PMC world comes the American debut of overseas multimedia devices company Dream’eo. Can their Enza PMC product gain traction, especially in light of the recent iPod with video release? Read on to find out.”
A Look At New Laptop Technology
Laptop Gamers :: Saturday, January 21, 2006
But laptop technology is changing so fast new innovations are coming on stream as you read this article. There is a whole new generation of notebook technology every two years or less. Therefore, unless you buy or upgrade your laptop each year you’re falling behind what these sleek little powerhouses can now deliver.
HEXUS.review :: EVGA e-GeForce 7800 GTX BlackPearl 512MB
Hexus :: Saturday, January 21, 2006
XFX lose the fastest-clocked GTX 512 competition, though. EVGA submitted a final engineering sample of their e-GeForce 7800 GTX BlackPearl 512MB a few days ago. Clocked out-of-the-box at 600/900, the watercooled graphics board also challenges for the title of world’s most expensive consumer VGA board, tipping the money scales at a scary $1000. We shudder to think of the converted UK price, fully expecting it to be in the high £600 range, closing in rapidly on £700.
XG Dragon Special Edition Case @ ThinkComputers.org
Think Computers :: Saturday, January 21, 2006
How Many Cores Do You Need To Be “Hardcore”?
Twitch Guru :: Saturday, January 21, 2006
There have been many reviews looking at single core and dual core computational power, but what does the development of dual core processors mean for the high end gamer? We take a look at a couple of decked-out systems from premier system builders, and learn that single core still pushes out the most frames.
Thermalright V-1 VGA Cooler @ Techniz
Techniz.co.uk :: Saturday, January 21, 2006
Antec TX1088AMG Antec Metallic Gray SOHO Tower Case @ Pro-Clockers
Pro-Clockers :: Saturday, January 21, 2006
Quote: Today, we take a look at a true tried and tested design from a case, but with a new look. The Antec TX1088AMG is from the same family that makes up the older Antec Performance of SOHO cases, but the cosmetically changed facial makeover and a new power supply, the TX may re-enter the market in a whole new light.
Cowon iAudio X5 (20GB) Review @ WindowsAtoZ.com
Windows A to Z :: Saturday, January 21, 2006
“At first glance, the Cowon iAudio X5 looks very cool. It’s textured black outer shell, small profile, and minimal controls make it look even better. Actually, the iAudio X5 is very similar to the Apple iPod in terms of sound quality, usability and features. It would also make an excellent stocking stuffer for all you holiday shoppers out there.”
Pioneer PDP-5060HD Plasma HDTV
Home Theater Magazine :: Saturday, January 21, 2006
Building your own computer
ABXZone :: Saturday, January 21, 2006
Quite a bit of time and effort goes into the design, planning and execution of a computer. At the very first we need to point out that there are pluses and minuses to building your own computer. Let’s explore the negatives: DIY, do it yourself, means that there is no toll free number to call for support if things go wrong. There is no guarantee, no warranty, and no technician to come out and fix your problem. Further, if you make errors you can be out several hundred dollars by having to buy replacement parts for your goofs.”
All Sempron Models
Hardware Secrets :: Saturday, January 21, 2006
“Sempron is an AMD CPU targeted to the entry-level market, i.e. to users that don’t need a high processing power and are more worried with price than performance. Sempron main competitor is Celeron D from Intel and you can read our tutorial Sempron vs. Celeron D for a technical comparison between these two CPUs.”
Polk Audio SurroundBar Speaker System
Home Theater Magazine :: Saturday, January 21, 2006
Thanks to plasma TVs, everyone is convinced that skinny and flat are where it’s at when it comes to home theater—and those now-out-of-work robotic assembly lines that used to crank out CRTs by the boatload haven’t been the only ones affected by the slender-is-better trend. You can’t throw a crumbled-up extended-warranty brochure in an electronics store nowadays without hitting some sort of sleek, on-wall, “plasma-friendly” home theater speaker. Some manufacturers, fully embracing the slim trend, have created three-in-one (left front, center, and right front) single-cabinet on-wall speakers designed to be mounted above or below your flat-panel TV—or set on top of a rear-projection TV. Boston Acoustics, Definitive Technology, Atlantic Technology, and Mirage, for example, have all come up with their own variations of three channels coexisting in one narrow box.
Vantec NexStar GX USB2.0 Hub & HDD Enclosure Review
PCStats :: Saturday, January 21, 2006
“The Vantec NexStar GX (NST-370GX) is the ideal solution for anyone looking for more flexible external HDD space. The small grey unit comes with a three port USB hub embedded into the back of it. The Vantec NexStar GX supports a single 3.5″ IDE hard drive (not included), and connects to the computer via a 480Mbps USB 2.0 cable. At 16.5 x 16.5 x 4cm in size, the Vantec NexStar GX is larger than a traditional external HDD enclosure, but not by too much. The Vantec NexStar GX is basically built to look like the Apple Mac Mini, and it can rest under or above that mini-computer quite comfortably.”
PimpRig Review // Gigabyte G-Power Lite CPU Cooler
PimpRig :: Saturday, January 21, 2006
“The fan on the G-Power is pretty close to Baby Blue in color, but that is a hell of a lot better than the obnoxious Orange that Thermaltake insists on using on their fans. The G-Power fan is an unusual 110 x 110 x 25mm and is of the sleeve type instead of bearing. The fan pushes 48.5 CFM at 2450 RPM while staying at a peaceful 27.5 dBA, pretty nice statistics. ”
Sansun Arctic 450W PSU
techPowerUp! :: Saturday, January 21, 2006
The chinese manufacturer Sansun isn’t too well known yet, because they are a rather new company. If they continue delivering such solid products, I’m sure that this will change in no time. For a price for which you often get only a plain and unsleeved power supply, Sansun is giving you dual 12V rails and a modularity feature which is usually found only on much more expensive PSUs. All cables are sleeved as well which helps keep your case look clean. Also the important qualities of a PSU like voltage stability and fan noise look good.
[Phoronix] OCZ EB DDR PC-4000 2GB Platinum
Phoronix :: Saturday, January 21, 2006
Summary: “Up on the review block today is OCZ Technology’s EB DDR PC-4000 2 x 1024MB Platinum Edition. Although we have seen countless reports under Windows XP on how an extra 1024MB of system memory can be beneficial, in particular games and applications, we have done this comparison with the Linux 2.6.14 kernel and have discovered some intriguing results.”
NeuNeo HVD2085 1080p Upconverting DVD Player
Home Theater Magazine :: Saturday, January 21, 2006
I must admit I, and I assume you, had never heard of this company before this review. The boss (Maureen Jenson) had been talking with them and had a review sample sent to our studio. I didn’t find that part out until later. As far as I knew, this product quietly and unceremoniously just showed up. Its plain, unlabeled brown box was so nondescript that it lay unnoticed for several days. Had we not been clearing space to make room for the six RPTVs from the Face Off we had just finished (see our February 2005 issue), who knows how long it may have sat there. I opened the box to check out what it was, and my eye caught what your eye surely caught when you read the headline above: 1080p. As I investigated further, this DVD player only got cooler.
Cooler Master Real Power 550W @ Phoronix
Phoronix :: Saturday, January 21, 2006
Summary: “Up on our bench tonight is the Cooler Master Real Power RS-550-ACLY, which packs in 550W of power. One of the features for the power supply includes an innovative power meter that fits in an available drive bay.”
Asetek WaterChill KT03AT-12VX @ InsaneTek
InsaneTek :: Saturday, January 21, 2006
“Asetek’s latest WaterChill watercooling kit features their Antarctica waterblock, a large dual 120mm fan radiator, and a new quiet pump. The fan and pump can be controlled via software!”
Vantec NexStar 3 External 3.5″ HDD Enclosure (eSATA/USB2) Review #641
3dgameman :: Saturday, January 21, 2006
“This enclosure offers looks and performance all in one package. If you are in the market for an external enclosure that has the fastest performance then this would be it. While USB2 is fast, a direct SATA connection is much faster. Since most large capacity 3.5″ SATA Hard Drives are affordable, it’s a fantastic backup solution…” ~3dGameMan.com
Linux is Doomed, Thanks to Microsoft @ CoolTechZone.com
CoolTechZone :: Saturday, January 21, 2006
“First, the study says that Windows based Servers accounted for 37 percent in revenue. Now traditionally, Windows based systems are more expensive than Linux based systems, so even if vendors sold lesser number of Windows systems, the price difference could ensure that Windows sales revenue was higher. This implies that, in terms of pure numbers, Linux could very well have outsold Windows.”
Thermalright SI-120 @ InsaneTek
InsaneTek :: Saturday, January 21, 2006
“Thermalright’s latest flagship heatsink is a touch-up from the prevoius XP-120 monster. It is now compatible with ALL motherboards and comes with two extra small heatpipes. The end result? Fantastic.”
Corsair TWINX 2048-4000
Overclockers Online :: Saturday, January 21, 2006
Quote: The Corsair TwinX 2048-4000 did not disappoint when it came to overclocking or performance. Rated to run at DDR500 3-4-4-8 and actually running at DDR560 with those timings was a nice surprise. The benchmark results were right were they should be with the frequencies the system was running at. Having 2GB of memory is no longer the rarity it was a few short months ago and with the price tag that the TwinX 2048-4000 is sporting, a lot more people will be making the jump. Corsair will be putting smiles on a lot of overclockers faces with this kit and rightfully so. Amazing performance backed up with great overclocking should put this kit at the top of the budget build list for someone looking to go with 2GB.
E-Power Tiger EP-550P5-T1 550w Modular PSU Review @ MODTHEBOX.COM
MODTHEBOX! :: Saturday, January 21, 2006
Sonus faber Domus Series Speaker System
Home Theater Magazine :: Saturday, January 21, 2006
I don’t think I’ve ever before referred to a speaker as “sexy,” but Sonus faber’s new Domus line is definitely hot stuff. Yeah baby, the Domus Series’ enticing curves—sheathed in supple black leatherette, poised on spiked feet—will get audiophiles all hot and bothered. That’s because they make for pretty sexy sound, too.
News: Medieval 2: Total War Details and Screens
Primo Tech :: Saturday, January 21, 2006
Word from SEGA today that the company, which acquired Total War developer The Creative Assembly in 2005, is set to publish the fourth installment in the popular strategy series this winter. Screens and details included.
Vantec Stingray – STG100 at CaseModGod.com
Case Mod God :: Saturday, January 21, 2006
Summary: Water Cooling kits are becoming very popular on the market. There are several types of kits available in many different configurations. Today we are going to take a look at the Vantec Stingray Water Cooling Kit.
Upcoming HD DVD and Blu-Ray Drives Expensive @ CoolTechZone.com
CoolTechZone :: Friday, January 20, 2006
“While media companies reap in benefits from the format war, consumers are ultimately the losers, as they not only have to purchase expensive media, but also expensive hardware. Then again, that’s to be expected with such a massive overhaul to the storage industry.”
Vantec NexStar3 with eSATA Interface
Think Computers :: Friday, January 20, 2006
OCZ EL DDR3500 Gold GX XTC @ Bytesector
Bytesector :: Friday, January 20, 2006
“OCZ’s EL DDR PC-3500 GX XTC Dual Channel memory is the latest addition to the extreme-speed Gold GX series family. Some of the key features of this new product are its speed and timings (it runs at 433MHz with the extremely low timings of 2-2-2-5), and the XTC (Xtreme Thermal Convection) heatspreaders.”
