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Misc News |
Tuesday, 30.09.2008 |
ASUS My Cinema-PE9400 Combo PC TV Card Review
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Just when we thought everything that could have been created for a multimedia home entertainment system had been, here comes ASUS with the My Cinema-PE9400 Combo, an all-inclusive PC multimedia package. Not only can you now use your PC for playing, editing and burning DVD/VCDs, editing home movies, ...
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Dell Studio Hybrid Desktop Video Review
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With a low-power Intel Core 2 Duo processor under its hood, the Dell Studio Hybrid is capable in many mainstream user applications and could make for a decent Home Theater PC. Aficionados may scoff at the system's integrated Intel X3100 graphics, however, the Studio Hybrid has more than enough power...
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Headplay Personal Cinema System Tested
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Not long ago I took a look at the Vuzix personal media system, and I found it to be decent but lacking a bit in some areas, today for review though I've got the HeadPlay Personal Cinema System and it picks up where the Vuzix leaves off in a couple areas. In my time with the HeadPlay I've found it is...
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ALC, IDT, ADI integrated Sound Cards Roundup
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Comparison of the ALC 662, ALC 885, ALC 888, ALC 889a, ALC 1200, IDT 92HD206, ADI 2000B and Creative X-Fi Music. In the beginning of era of integrated sound cards, they weren't for any recommendation because of many troubles. Even though the sound quality on certain models was satisfactory, by purch...
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Logitech Illuminated Keyboard Tested
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Logitech's diNovo Edge is undeniably a great-looking keyboard, but it's also undeniably expensive. The new Illuminated Keyboard promises to deliver a lot of the same features, such as a thin frame, backlit keys, smooth key presses and a slick design - but for close to half the price of the Edge.
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QNAP TS-409U 1U NAS Review
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QNAP has been producing quality networked appliances for a while. One of their most popular products is the TS-409 Pro, which stuffs a whole lot of Linux-embedded servers into one small box. Now QNAP has released a 1U version of this flexible server, which should appeal to small IT shops that need t...
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Video Card News |
Monday, 29.09.2008 |
Gainward Radeon HD 4850 Golden Sample Graphics Card Review
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Gainward is one company that we didn't think would ever release an ATI based graphics card, but with Palit acquiring the company a while ago and bringing them in under that massive umbrella, it seemed weird that Palit wouldn't capitalize on the strong Gainward name. We first saw Gainward dip into th...
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BFG Tech GeForce GTX 260 OCX Maxcore Tested
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It's unfortunate then that the GTX 260 OCX Maxcore has been priced out of contention, because in actual fact there's not a lot wrong with it. It delivers more performance than the standard GTX 260 and it's not all that far off a GTX 280 in many scenarios. The only situations where it isn't is when y...
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Powercolor Radeon HD 4850 PCS+ Review
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And it's clear to see why - the significantly improved cooling and massive overclocking potential unlocked by the excellent Zerotherm GX810 is certainly worth the price premium if you're confident enough to overclock which, thanks to the improved support in Catalyst Control Center, is made almost in...
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GeCube Radeon HD 3650 OC and Point Of View 9600 GSO GT EXD Review
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Today we'll have a look at three factory-overclocked cards from GeCube and Point Of View. GeCube Radeon HD 3650 O.C.Edition 512MB, Point Of View GeForce 9600 GSO EXD Edition 384MB and Point Of View GeForce 9600 GT Wall-E EXD Edition 512MB. Both companies are well known in the market, so no introduct...
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XFX 9500GT Alpha Dog Edition Graphics Card Review
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Today we will be throwing a few of the latest and greatest gaming titles at the 9500 GT X as well as some PhysX processing and media playback to ascertain whether this product really is the card of dreams for a budget minded consumer.
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XFX GeForce 9600 GSO 680M X Edition Review
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When we first had a look at XFX's GeForce 9600 GSO X Edition during our initial look at AMD's new ATI Radeon HD 4670, we said that the card was too expensive to really be a competitor with the AMD's new card. However, since then the pricing has dropped by around 10 GBP, which makes it only 5 GBP dea...
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ASUS GeForce EN9800GT 512MB Video Card Review
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Today I will be looking at Asus' reference clocked version of the 9800GT 512MB, the EN9800GT. So, many nVidia partners came up with a good marketing strategy for the 9800GT, selling it in the sub-150 USD range, amid the 1GB 9600GTs, 640MB and factory overclocked 8800GTs, 8800GTSs, HD 3870s, and what...
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EVGA GeForce GTX 260 Core 216 Superclocked Video Card Review
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The GeForce GTX 260 Core 216 does, without a doubt, improve performance over the original GeForce GTX 260 thanks to the additional 24 shaders that have been added to the graphics card. By increasing the number of shaders from 192 to 216 a 12.5 percent increase performance improvements were seen, but...
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ATI Catalyst 8.9 Analysis
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As we begin to roll into the final quarter of the year, AMD are back again with their much loved Catalyst driver suite, now at version 8.9. In our usual style we'll be checking out how the new driver suite goes against the last set. We again see this month that AMD promise nothing in the performance...
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Sapphire HD 4850 512MB Review
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Sapphire has engineered their own version of the Radeon HD 4850 with cost and cooling in mind. The card's new unconventional heatsink looks good and keeps the card cool - far below reference design temperatures.
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XFX GTX 280 X Video Card Review
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Today the XFX GTX 280 X video card is up for review. This is the factory-overclocked version of the GTX 280 we looked at a few months back. The card shares the same features in common with the factory clocked GTX 280. Support for NVIDIA PhysX, CUDA, and HDCP are standard. Of all the versions of the ...
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Palit Geforce 280 GTX Review
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Palit was gracious enough to send us two of their top-notch video cards to let us test out the true power behind the GTX 280. Now only one question stands in our mind. Can two GTX 280s in SLI run Crysis with maxed-out settings?
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Asus 3850 Trinity Engineering Sample Tested
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So what do R and D guys do to unwind and what do they get up to in those rare times when they do not have deadlines to meet? Well, they have some fun creating new products which are not necessarily aimed at being launched, just a test of what can be done... and that brings us to todays product.
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EVGA, Zotac nVidia GeForce GTX 260 Core 216 Review
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We've got a couple of the new nVidia GeForce GTX 260 Core 216 cards in-house from EVGA and Zotac, and took them for a spin. In the conclusion of our coverage of the Radeon HD 4850 and 4870 launch, we posted this statement, ...dare we say a 300 USD graphics card represents an excellent value, from a ...
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Zotac GeForce GTX 260 Amp2 Edition 216 Shaders Tested
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NVIDIA released their updated GeForce GTX 260 GPUs which come with 24 extra shaders, for a total shader count of 216. Zotac has also overclocked their card beyond the GTX 280 clock speeds which results in a card that is just 1 percent slower than the regular GTX 280, yet costs over 130 USD less.
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BFG GeForce 9600 GT OCX Graphics Card Tested
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The BFG GeForce 9600 GT OCX takes mid-range graphics up a few notches by cranking up both the memory and GPU clock speeds over NVIDIA's GeForce 9600 GT reference spec, while coupling a potent cooling solution with intelligent temperature management for maximum stability and performance.
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Palit Radeon HD 4850 Sonic 512MB Video Card Review
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Today I will be looking at my first Palit-built ATI card, the Palit Radeon HD 4850 Sonic. With its large heatpipe cooler and factory overclock, along with another addition that I'll mention a little later, this should be a very interesting version of the HD 4850.
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Misc News |
Sunday, 28.09.2008 |
QNAP TS-509 Pro Turbo Five Bay NAS Review
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Even excellent products usually have some minor issue that I come across during a review, but it was difficult to find anything negative at all to say about the TS-509. Everything about the setup was easy, from installing drives to configuring RAID to setting up the many additional features it offer...
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Cowon iAudio 7 MP3 Player Review
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I don't hate the player, and I'm certainly not disappointed with it. I just have a hard time recommending it, unless you know you're willing to spend time with a machine and learn how to really manipulate it, as opposed to going on intuition. As silly as this is, I will be happy with this pla...
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Microsoft Windows Vista to Windows XP downgrade Guide - pcstats.com (E)
QNAP TS-209 II Turbo NAS Review
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Without expansion potential with data retention, this might upsell you further to a four disk TS-409 should you want some breathing room, the problem is with this argument is that you need a pair of disks as a minimum for RAID expansion or migration anyway, so you're still buying two drives regardle...
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WolfKing Trooper MVP Laser Gaming Mouse Tested
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Pointing devices are very important to us all during every day use of a PC. Advances in technology have made them extremely accurate, quick to respond and great for gaming. The optical mouse was a great innovation and a change for the better. The advent of the laser engine gave us much more accuracy...
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Altec Lansing T612 Speaker System Review
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The iPhone, probably one of the most popular gadgets out there right now. It is great because it is many devices in one, but 2 majorly, a phone and a MP3 player. Before I had my iPhone I would carry a phone and MP3 player with me, now just the iPhone. Many speaker systems will work with the iPhone, ...
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NZXT Avatar Gaming Mouse Review
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NZXT introduces the first gaming mouse from their award winning design team. As with all of NZXT's PC accessories, Avatar is designed to provide gamers with the ultimate crafted gaming armor to emerge victorious in the gaming arena of choice. Featuring an ambidextrous and smaller form, the Avatar mo...
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Google Chrome Browser Tested
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By now most people know that Google has released their very own web browser to compete with Internet Explorer and Firefox.
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Apple iPod Touch 2nd Generation Review
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There's one thing as right as summer rain once a year, Apple revises its line of iPods. They gain new formats, colors and features that become the stuff of dreams of thousands of gadgets aficionados like us. Among the new faces presented by Apple in early September there is the new 2nd generation iP...
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NZXT Avatar Review
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Of course right now there are many companies out there producing gaming mice, and they all are different in one way or another, which one is the best? I'm not sure really, but today I've got one that I consider one of the best. It comes from a company that's well known for quality made products, NZX...
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