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Jeremy Hellstrom | Source: PC Perspective Forums | Subject: General Tech
In between football games and feasts, you may have some free time this weekend, so why not see if you can increase the power of your PC with a little overclocking. Sure, it does tend to void your warranty; the risks must be weighed against the benefits, so it never hurts to have a little help. The Overclocking Forum can help you out in that respect. On the other hand, maybe you have a motherboard you are rather proud of and would like to save it as part of a collection.
Audiophiles will find a home in our Audio Corner, you can share a lot of good advice with others of the same inclination. For example, what are your favourite earbuds, that you would recommend to anyone? In the memory forum, it is all about timings versus raw speed. Also, while you have all this free time, make sure you've entered yourself in our contest to win a 9800GT, and why not give the 42nd PCPer Podcast another listen?
Jeremy Hellstrom | Source: Hardware Secrets | Subject: Case and Cooling
Higher end rigs with multiple GPUs may not be completely stable on a 500W PSU and some people just might not want to buy a full kilowatt PSU. If you are looking in that 700-800W range, you will not go wrong with the SilverStone Decathlon 700W model. Hardware Secrets' testing shows it to provide solid power, and the inclusion of four 6-pin connectors and a single 8-pin, plus some unique modular cabling jsut sweetens the deal.
"Decathlon 700 W (a.k.a. DA700) from SilverStone features a full modular cabling system, where even the main motherboard cable is connected thru it, a very uncommon configuration (usually on power supplies with modular cabling system the main motherboard cable comes from inside the unit). This unit also features active PFC and a 120-mm fan, with the manufacturer saying it can deliver its labeled power at 50º C. Let's see if this is true and if this unit is a good option." Here are some more Cases & Cooling reviews from around the web:
Jeremy Hellstrom | Source: X-Bit Labs | Subject: Case and Cooling
Once upon a time there was only one Thermal Interface Material to use, and it was called Arctic Silver. Now, many higher end heatsinks come with a tube of their own TIM to use and there is a lot of competition in the market. X-bit Labs gathered together as many different kinds as they could find to test. It's hard to pick a clear front runner but the ones to avoid are easy to spot.
"Do you choose thermal interface as carefully as you do the CPU or graphics card cooler? Today we are going to talk about 16 contemporary thermal compounds and their efficiency tested on an overclocked CPU and a graphics processor." Here are some more Cases & Cooling reviews from around the web:
Jeremy Hellstrom | Source: TechReviewSource | Subject: General Tech
If you are having problems finding deals online with our Pricegrabber engine, and no one is offering exactly what you are looking for at The Trading Post, head over to TechReviewSource. They assembled a list of those little tech goodies that everyone could use to help you find the best deals.
"Black Friday is upon us and that means there will be tons of fantastic deals on tech products all over the Internet and in stores. TechReviewSource.com's editor's have searched the Internet for a few tech deals that we thought you have to see and can help you save money this holiday season." Here is some more Tech News from around the web:
Jeremy Hellstrom | Source: futurelooks | Subject: Motherboard
As quite a few retailers and manufacturers are going to be stuck with P45 boards, there is an attempt to recover as much money as possible by making P45 based motherboards more attractive. GIGABYTE has released their GA-EP45-DS5 Energy Saver Motherboard, who's target market seems fairly obvious. The two biggest features are Dynamic Energy Saver Advanced, which reduces power usage at idle and Green Ethernet, that changes power consumption based on cable length. Futurelooks found they did a rather good job implementing these tweaks.
"Everyone is going green these days, and they are trying to find more and more products that are as green as they want to be. One way people go about is to try to reduce their electricity usage, which has lead to a whole host of power sipping products being inserted into nearly every technology company’s product line. Computers are definitely not exempt from this, and companies like GIGABYTE are hoping that they can provide high performance motherboards that are also the foundation of a greener personal computer." Here are some more Motherboard articles from around the web:
Jeremy Hellstrom | Source: techPowerUp! | Subject: General Tech
Sleek-Audio's new Custom Earphones have a different focus than their previous SA6s. The SA6s also involved the use of a mold created from your ear canal, though their particular speciality was to allow you to adjust it's ranges after you have them. The new customs still require the molding, but it is the aesthetics that can be personalized. Everything from the colour of the earbuds to the length of the cabling, plus you can have custom logos added. techPowerUp! does leave you with one warning, make sure you figure out the levels while you are ordering, once you have these earbuds, it can not be changed.
"Sleek-Audio made a remarkable entry into the world of in-ears almost a year ago with the successful launch of their SA6 customizable earphones. Today I have the pleasure of putting their first custom earphones through its paces. Based upon the same principles as the SA6 the user decides the frequency response. However, unlike the SA6 you cannot change the sound signature after they are produced. In the ordering process you decided what level of bass and treble you want. Since they are custom in-ears you also get to choose the color and graphics if you want that. The Sleek-Audio concept of letting the user decide which type of sound they want has made them one of the top brands when it comes to in-ears. The custom earphones they produce do not allow you to swap sound ports like on the universal SA6, but because they are custom fitted, the comfort and other aspects of their performance might be better. The pricing for the custom made ones is a bit higher than that of the SA6s, which can be had for around $200 plus shipping on the web, the price for a basic Sleek-Audio Custom earphone is $299 that is excluding shipping, impressions (which usually cost around $50) and custom artwork." Here is some more Tech News from around the web:
Jeremy Hellstrom | Source: The Tech Report | Subject: General Tech
The Tech Report has five different builds, not including the alternate they offer, to get up and running on a new system. There are even a few Core i7 systems like the Crushinator to keep you at the top of your game. At the very end they also offer ideas on cooling, displays and even keyboards and mice. If you don't want to go quite that far, remember that Ryan has recently updated our Hardware Leaderboard, which you can use to help assemble a new Core i7 based system as well.
"We cleverly side-stepped Intel's Core i7 offensive in our previous guide by focusing on cheaper systems. Now that Intel's latest CPU is out alongside matching motherboards and triple-channel memory kits, we've revised our guide with higher-end configs that take advantage of this new bounty of hardware. And, of course, price fluctuations have given us an opportunity to freshen up our other builds." Here are some more Systems articles from around the web:
Jeremy Hellstrom | Source: Digitimes | Subject: General Tech
The Q6600 is on it's way out, Intel will be giving it the kiss of death in the first quarter of 2009. DigiTimes places it's official end of life is in the second quarter. If you manage to bake your chip while overclocking, it will be a perfect reason to think about an upgrade and you can also expect to see good deals on any pre-built rigs featuring the Q6600 as standard. On a more positive note, pricing for the Phenom II appeared briefly on an Australian e-tailer, giving The Inquirer a chance to figure out the likely pricing we will see on this side of the Pacific.
"Intel is planning to start phasing out the 65nm Core 2 Quad Q6600 in the first quarter of 2009, prompting several PC and channel vendors to start planning to cut Q6600-product prices to clear their inventory before the end of this year, according to sources at PC vendors. Intel will issue a product discontinuance notice for the Q6600 in the first quarter next year, and call end-of-lifecycle in the second quarter. Acer has reduced pricing for its Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600-based desktops to below NT$13,900 (US$418) for the IT Month consumer show in the Taiwan market, and other vendors are expected to follow suit." Here is some more Tech News from around the web:
Jeremy Hellstrom | Source: Red & Blackness Mods | Subject: General Tech
There is a good chance you have never heard of Ace, at least as a company that designs and sells PC mice, as opposed to the hardware store chain. Red & Blackness Mods tried out their MLUC100 Laser 1600DPI gaming mouse which has been at least partially inspired by the Logitech MX Revolution. There are three big differences, the first two are positive and the third isn't so great. Read this quick review to see what they were.
"Today we are taking a look at the Ace MLUC100 mouse from Ace. This seems to be a fairly new company on the market but they seem to aim their market on the gamers with high quality products. Lets see what type of mouse they have released for gamers and also check out how it performs." Here is some more Tech News from around the web:
Jeremy Hellstrom | Source: The Tech Report | Subject: Mobile
If you are thinking about picking up a laptop or netbook this Christmas, let The Tech Report help you out a bit. On display are about a half dozen laptops that range from an Apple to a low cost HP model to a giant 17" gaming laptop from OCZ. It's not just about the stats on the laptops themselves, there is also a look at the philosophy of shopping for a laptop. Read on and see if some of the confusion surrounding the mobile market disappears.
"TR notebook correspondent Dustin Sklavos joins us today with a blog post discussing his take on the notebook market. Where does the sweet spot lie for battery life-conscious enthusiasts? Can a portable 14.1" laptop really double as a gaming machine? And how do netbooks fit into the whole picture? Read on to find out." Here are some more Mobile articles from around the web:
Jeremy Hellstrom | Source: Bjorn3D | Subject: System
Not only is the Antec Fusion Max a very attractive and well built case, with an interesting triple chambered design to help with wiring and heat management, it comes with some nice extras. There is a 56-button remote control, HDD brackets with rubber noise reducers and an adaptor to allow you to add another 120mm fan on top of the one it already has along with another, larger 140mm fan. Bjorn3D can take you on a tour of this impressive case over here.
"One of the most interesting products in the Veris family is the Fusion Remote line of cases. The Fusion Remote is Antec’s brand new line of HTPC cases targeted at different market needs. The Fusion Remote case comes in different sizes and features. There are cases that will accommodate mATX motherboard such as the Fusion Remote or Fusion Remote 350. A more functional and bigger case that will accommodate mATX or ATX motherboards, the Fusion Remote Max, will be the center of this review, as we are going to take a look at this HTPC case today." Here are some more Systems articles from around the web:
Jeremy Hellstrom | Source: [H]ard|OCP | Subject: General Tech
If lack of socializing is getting you down, pick up Left 4 Dead, which will have you bonding with 3 other people in a much deeper way than you will on Team Fortress 2. The anti-social loner won't last too long in Valve's new cooperative multiplayer game. Don't worry about not having top of the line hardware either, [H]ard|OCP's testing shows that every new card can support the highest in game options with full anti-aliasing and anisotropic filters at ~40fps at a resolution of 2560x1600. If you are using a lower resolution, even the low end cards should allow you to max out everything. Get out there and make sure you don't upset The Witch.
"Valve Software's newest game, Left 4 Dead, is a first person zombie shooter with Valve's typical high polish and refinement. But how does it perform? We'll show you, on the latest video cards from AMD and NVIDIA with plenty of image quality screenshots to boot." Here is some more Tech News from around the web:
Jeremy Hellstrom | Source: Slashdot | Subject: General Tech
There has an new treatment focus at a European addiction clinic for the last little while; video game addiction. Well, apparently 90% of their patients are not addicted in any way, they just don't get out much, according to people who would truly know. Using video games as an outlet probably isn't anything but a criteria that the clinic has selected for, successful treatments were not focused on treating an addiction so much as improving social skills, using a similar treatment to the ones used for almost any kind of shut-in. So if you were planning on using addiction as an excuse for avoiding family this holiday season, put down the controller and visit with them, or set up a proxy on their network that will ensure news of this never reaches them.
"BBC is carrying an article which states that 90% of visitors to Europe's 'video game addiction clinic' are not, in fact, addicted. The problem is a social one rather than a psychological issue. In other words, the patients have turned to heavy gaming because they felt they didn't fit in elsewhere, or that they fit in better 'in the game' than elsewhere in 'the real world.' This has been discussed before, with arguments ranging from gaming being a good way to socialize, the clinical definition of gaming addiction, and claims than males are wired for video-game addiction." Here is some more Tech News from around the web:
Jeremy Hellstrom | Source: The Tech Report | Subject: Storage
AMD's new CPUs may give the Core i7 a run for their money in certain applications, but Intel has a new undisputed top rank when it comes to storage. We have heard a lot of good things about their new SLC SSD HDD, the X25-E Extreme and it would seem that if anything, the speed has been underestimated. While it may only hold 32GB, it uses almost no power and is a class of it's own when it comes to speed for reading or for writing. Head to The Tech Report and prepare to be amazed.
"Intel's new X25-E Extreme SSD reads at 250MB/s, writes at 170MB/s, has near-instantaneous seek times, and may very well be the fastest drive you can plug into a standard Serial ATA port. Read on to see it blow away mechanical hard drives, other SSDs, and even our own expectations." Here are some more Storage reviews from around the web:
Jeremy Hellstrom | Source: BFG Technologies | Subject: Case and Cooling
Lake Forest, IL - (November 25, 2008) - BFG Technologies, Inc., the leading North American and European supplier of advanced NVIDIA-based 3D graphics cards, power supplies, and other PC enthusiast products, announced today the BFG LS Series and MX Series modular power supplies. The BFG LS and MX Series offer performance class features and benefits as well as typical efficiency of up to 85%, so more power is converted to DC than many other power supplies on the market. The MX Series is identical to the acclaimed BFG LS Series with the addition of modular cable management, allowing customers to use only the cables they need, providing better aesthetics and airflow. "We were careful to put the same attention to detail into the affordable MX and LS Series as we did with our award-winning enthusiast class ES-800 power supply", said John Malley, senior director of marketing for BFG Technologies. "Features such as fully sleeved cables, long-lasting 105°C rated capacitors, NVIDIA SLI Certification, and high efficiency are all items typically found on more expensive power supplies."
BFG MX-550 and MX-680 modular power supplies are available now at Newegg in the U.S., and leading online retailers in Europe. The LS-550 and LS-680 are available at a variety of leading online retailers in North America and Europe. Visit www.bfgtech.com and www.bfgpower.com for more information.
Jeremy Hellstrom | Source: OCZ Technology | Subject: Case and Cooling
Sunnyvale, Calif. November 25, 2008) - OCZ Technology Group, Inc., a worldwide leader in innovative, ultra high performance and high reliability memory and components, today revealed the first power supply models under the Fatal1ty series, offering gamers stable and efficient power for their mainstream or high-end rigs. OCZ is dedicated to delivering premium power solutions, and the Fatal1ty series options are the first step to creating an exceptional gaming system for the unique power and cabling requirements of today's gamer. These high-performance power supplies were co-developed with the expertise of Johnathan "Fatal1ty" Wendel, 12-time World champion, to meet the specific needs of fellow gamers. OCZ Fatal1ty Professional Series PSUs feature incredible performance to power the latest graphics cards and hard drives. To meet the needs of a wide range of gamers, OCZ's Fatal1ty PSUs offer three configuration choices including a non-modular 400W, modular 550W, and a high-performance, +12V single-rail 700W edition. "OCZ and Fatal1ty are excited to introduce a complete series of new power supplies designed specifically for the entire spectrum of gamers," said Ryan Edwards, Director of Product Management for the OCZ Technology Group. "No matter what level of gamer you are, or what type of system configuration you are running, these new PSUs are designed to pair perfectly with the latest graphics cards and offer clean, stable power for both single and dual GPU setups. The 80+ design makes the PSUs green and more efficient, and premium high reliability, silent LED lit fans ensure that consumers can stay focused on their game." "Having a powerful and consistent power supply is important to make sure all of my components run how they were built to run," said Johnathan "Fatal1ty" Wendel. "I am really excited about working with OCZ and their PC Power & Cooling unit which is known to employ some of the best PSU engineers in the business." All the Fatal1ty gaming-grade power supplies have superior features such as an 80+ Certification for ultimate efficiency, highly reliable MTBF, and 120mm LED fans. All units feature glowing red LED lights to further personalize and add style to your gaming rig. The Fatal1ty Professional 550W Modular and 700W Single Rail PSU also boast an SLI-Certification to run the latest graphics cards. Fatal1ty power supply products are superior in make and are ideal upgrades for gamers who need a computer system able to take on hours of non-stop gaming
Jeremy Hellstrom | Source: TweakTown | Subject: Memory
If you still aren't convinced that triple channel DDR3 is the solution to all your problems, this TweakTown review might not make up your mind completely, but it should help. In their synthetic testing, adding that third channel had the same results as a dual channel setup going from 1066MHz to 1600MHz. On the other hand, when they tested Crysis, the difference in performance is hard to spot on a graph and is most likely unnoticeable while playing.
"DDR was Intel’s only reprieve, well after its introduction due to Rambus agreements. However, since that time Intel has not only used DDR, but improved on it. Now that we have seen Intel’s pattern with memory we see that not only are they banking a huge amount on their DDR3 technology, but also increasing the bus from 128-bit or dual channel to 192-bit or tri channel memory. Today's question we pose; does Core i7 really need three channels of memory or can it perform happily on two channels without severely impacting the performance of the system? - Let's find out!" Here are some more Memory articles from around the web:
Jeremy Hellstrom | Source: Think Computers | Subject: Case and Cooling
The Xilence Xilent Blade Pro won't find a home in the overclocker's case, but modders and HTPC users will love the low profile, quiet performance and red and black colour scheme. Think Computers' testing showed it to be an average performer, sitting in the middle of the pack during full load and maybe a tad warm at idle. It's adaptor also ensures it can find a home in both Intel and AMD systems, assuming you can find it for sale.
"The Xilence brand is not known to many in the U.S., but we have the opportunity to look at the Xilence Xilent Blade Pro CPU cooler. This is just one of many cooling options that Xilence has to offer which also includes fans, VGA coolers, other cooling components and even cases and power supplies. The Xilent Blade Pro offers multi-socket support for both AMD/Intel CPUs and has a quiet vibration free fan for the ultimate cooling performance. The black/red design gives is a sleek style and will give your case a kick of color. Read on further to see how well it performs." Here are some more Cases & Cooling reviews from around the web:
Jeremy Hellstrom | Source: PC Perspective | Subject: General Tech
As you may have heard Ryan talk about his experiments with Powerline ethernet on our Podcast, or maybe you watched him on Leo Laporte's TWIT show, but finally we have a full review posted of his results. Installation is about as easy as plugging in a toaster, though there are some benfits to knowing the electrical wiring of your house. If the nodes are on the same circuit, you can expect 62 Mbps or so, just under 8 MB/s. If you go onto another circuit, you still get connectivity, it is simply reduced in speed to 12 Mbps, just over 1.5 MB/s, which should still be enough to stream a movie, but I wouldn't suggest you try doing network backups. Check out the whole story.
"Installation of the Linksys powerline networking kits could not be any easier - there are no drivers and no software requirements at all. For probably 99% of users you will need to simply plug in one device to a power outlet near your router and then connect its Ethernet port to your router and then plug in the second node elsewhere in the house and then plug its Ethernet cable into the PC or switch. Viola, instant network." Here is some more Tech News from around the web:
Jeremy Hellstrom | Source: ASUS | Subject: Motherboard
Fremont, CA (Nov 24, 2008) - For the customer and system builder seeking peace of mind with their motherboard investment, ASUS, the industry-leading motherboard manufacturer today announces the ASUS Premium Service (APS) program for their enthusiast-class motherboards. This program entitles users requiring RMA to cross-ship defective boards for replacement free of charge, ensuring faster service and minimal downtime. ASUS' current top shelf motherboards initially qualify for APS, including the latest Republic of Gamers (ROG) series boards and two X58 iCore7 motherboards, the P6T Deluxe and Rampage 2 Extreme. Republic of Gamer Boards
"ASUS offers today's discerning motherboard customer the widest range of choice for enthusiast platforms." Said Sales Director Timothy Lin of ASUS North America. "By combining the most stable motherboards and unique features with comprehensive customer support, we expect ASUS motherboards to remain the enthusiast's first choice." Effective immediately, qualifying motherboard customers can enjoy these benefits by contacting ASUS Customer Service at 510-739-3777 (option 2, then option 2) or visiting ASUS support on the web at livesupport.asus.com. For more information, please visit: livesupport.asus.com/APS.
Jeremy Hellstrom | Source: PC Perspective | Subject: Graphics Card
Sapphire are the only company offering the HD4850 X2, the little brother of the 4870 X2. With only the one supplier, these cards can be hard to spot, but from Ryan's testing, you can see this card pushes past the GTX 280 in the majority of tests. It also has a very unique back plate featuring four DVI outputs as well as an S-Video, giving you serious support for multi-monitor set ups. Read his full review at the top of the page.
"Why would just one board partner be willing to offer such a compelling part? There several factors that likely include the economic slump, the slight drop in prices on the HD 4870 X2 cards and inventory availability. Even taking that into consideration I find it very confusing that AMD seems content to have this graphics card be such a low volume product. With its great price (currently competing with NVIDIA's GTX 280 cards) and performance advantages (that you will see in our benchmarks) I really think the Radeon HD 4850 X2 could catch on in the enthusiast segment." Here are some more Graphics Card articles from around the web:
Jeremy Hellstrom | Source: [H]ard|OCP | Subject: Case and Cooling
SilverStone has two different PSUs that can produce 1000W, the Decathlon DA1000 and Olympia OP1000-E. The Olympia OP1000 is probably the smallest 1000W PSU available and doesn't sacrifice too much to get there. It might not be as good as previous Olympia models that [H]ard|OCP has tested in the past, though it can still happily pass their torture tests, as can the Decathlon. See them both here.
"Silverstone is certainly no slouch when it comes to high end power supplies. HardOCP has been using its PSUs for quite a while with great success. Let's see what two of its best 1000 watt units has to offer." Here are some more Cases & Cooling reviews from around the web:
Jeremy Hellstrom | Source: The Tech Report | Subject: Case and Cooling
Up for review today at The Tech Report are a pair of X58 boards, the Gigabyte EX58-UD5 and MSI's X58 Eclipse. Gigabyte's offering is the less expensive of the two, but will still cost you almost $300, the MSI closer to $350. With the X58 chipset, most manufacturers are going all out to stick as many features and extras on their boards and these two are no exception.
"Core i7 processors are finally trickling onto the market, joined by a growing list of LGA1366 motherboards. Keep reading
to see how X58 offerings from Gigabyte and MSI stack up against the competition from Asus and Intel."
Here are some more Motherboard articles from around the web:
Jeremy Hellstrom | Source: BFG Technologies | Subject: Graphics Card
The PCI Express bus type for graphics cards is
the standard going forward for all systems and motherboards. In fact,
AGP is no longer being supported.
Now, for a limited time, if you send us your BFG AGP card in good, working condition, we’ll send you the PCI Express equivalent at no cost to you. If you want to upgrade to an even better performing card, there is a nominal fee to do so. Visit http://www.bfgtech.com/freeupgrade.aspx for details and instructions.
Jeremy Hellstrom | Source: X-Bit Labs | Subject: Display
Samsung's new Touch of Colour series of LCD displays received a mixed review from X-bit Labs. Even though these monitors are all part of the same series, the differences between the models are quite extreme. The 19" and 22" models received top marks, with X-Bit Labs describing them as leaders in their classes. On the other hand, the 20" and 26" suffered various problems, including the need for a lot of work to be done on the colours to get proper reproduction.
"Samsung engineers have always been by far among the best when it comes to exterior monitor design. However, they have absolutely outdone themselves in the Samsung Touch of Color aka ToC series. We are going to talk about 6 monitors from this series ranging from 19" to 26"." Here are some more Display articles from around the web:
Jeremy Hellstrom | Source: The Inquirer | Subject: General Tech
Intel is starting to produce 34nm MLC NAND storage with the help of Micron, well ahead of schedule. They're so far ahead that it looks like about half of their production will be on the 34nm process by the end of the year. Expect to see higher capacity SSDs arriving thanks to this, as well as increased storage in cameras and MP3 players. More at The Inquirer.
"INTEL AND MICRON have today announced mass production of their jointly developed 34nm, 32 gigabit multi-level cell (MLC) NAND flash memory device. Developed and manufactured by the companies' NAND flash joint venture, IM Flash Technologies (IMFT), the process technology is the most advanced process available on the market and enables the industry’s only monolithic 32 Gb NAND chip that fits into a standard 48-lead thin small-outline package (TSOP)." Here is some more Tech News from around the web:
Jeremy Hellstrom | Source: PC Perspective Forums | Subject: General Tech
Buying music online is a great way to experience new bands and to keep up with your favourties, but you must be careful of the presence of DRM. If you want to keep the music forever, you have to be aware of how your license works and if there is a chance that sometime down the line the licensing server might be turned off, taking your license to listen to the music with it. Well, that's not a problem for these fellows in the general forum, there is a way to pick up DRM music cheaply and reliably. They've also found a good deal on a Blu-Ray player. In the processor forums, the availability of the Core i7 chips from Intel is keeping some busy while they wait for the release of the new AMD parts we heard so much about earlier this week. In the Cooling forum there is a bit of debate about the effectiveness of a blow hole in the top of a case, and just what fan size offers the best benefits. The most active members of the graphics forum must be getting sore fingers trying to keep up with the huge deluge of cards that have hit the market, as well as keeping an eye on the horizon as the changes to the graphics market just keep coming. Once great side effect of these changes we are seeing to the CPU and GPU market can be seen in our Trading Post, a lot of recently out performed components are showing up as people migrate to Core i7; drop by and wipe out a swath of your Christmas shopping, or pick it up new through PriceGrabber.
Jeremy Hellstrom | Source: Digital Trends | Subject: General Tech
Shopping for an MP3 player that isn't an iPod? Then drop by Digital Trends for a look at ten different MP3 players. They range from small and inexpensive to those with features rich enough to beat the iPod. Even the Sony Walkman has gone through enough changes to appear on the list.
"Apple might still dominate the MP3 orchard with its new iPod Touch and Nano models, but thanks to increasing competition from forward-thinking digital music player manufacturers, several new rivals don't fall far from the tree. Better still, many up the ante with fun features like built-in FM radio tuners, voice recording options, expandable memory and wireless file transfer capabilities. Read on to find out which make both great stocking stuffers and easily justified gifts for that special someone (i.e. yourself)." Here is some more Tech News from around the web:
Jeremy Hellstrom | Source: Hardware Zone | Subject: Mobile
Toshiba's new lineup of netbooks was witnessed by Hardware Zone. The Toshiba Portege R series was updated with the R600 and a new series was introduced, with the Toshiba Portege A600. Bigger and heavier that the R series, it also doesn't cost nearly as much. Finally there was the 8.9-inch Toshiba NB100, that manages to hide a 120GB drive in it's tiny body.
"We joined Toshiba up in the skies on the 70th floor of the Swissotel Stamford for their Defying Gravity launch of their new range of ultra-portables and their latest 8.9-inch netbook." Here are some more Mobile articles from around the web:
Jeremy Hellstrom | Source: Frosty Tech | Subject: Case and Cooling
FrostyTech's Top 5 heatsink list for November now contains four top ten heatsink lists. There are ten coolers in the temperature list for Intel as well as another 10 in the list for the quietest; then there are a pair of lists covering the top AMD coolers. There is some overlap in the lists as those heatsinks compatible with both Intel and AMD sockets tend to remain at the top of the list. There are some new faces, as well as some old standbys to check out.
"Frostytech has updated its November Top 5 Best Heatsink Chart for Intel/AMD processors. Quickly find the Top 5 AMD & Intel heatsinks according to FrostyTech! Find an amazingly cool CPU heatsink, or a super quiet one; a #1 Rank is considered the current Top heatsink for either low noise or low temperatures. A rank of #10 is considered the 10th BEST. Only heatsinks that Frostytech has tested are included in these Top 5 lists. Find the heatsink you like, then click for a detailed review if available and the official thermal and acoustic test results." Here are some more Cases & Cooling reviews from around the web:
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