Category: Multimedia - Published: November 17, 2007
The new Zunes go on sale Tuesday, and everybody with a 30GB version will be able to get the new software and firmware. Last week, Microsoft sent me a new 8GB olive-green Zune to try out, along with some prerelease software (version 2.1).
This isn’t intended to be an exhaustive review–there are plenty of other resources […]
Category: IT - Published: November 17, 2007
The Dell XPS One ($2,399 direct) easily outclasses its all-in-one competitor (and namesake), the Gateway One, and matches or surpasses the Apple iMac, which has long been the gold standard of all-in-one PCs. While the XPS One starts at $1,499, Dell sent us its top of the line $2,400 model for testing with a built-in […]
Category: Networking - Published: November 11, 2007
Introduction
Actiontec Electronics has released the MegaPlug AV 200 Mbps Ethernet Adapter Kit, a next-generation powerline networking solution based on the new HomePlug AV standard for distributing large entertainment and data files around the network, without the expense of pulling Ethernet cables all over the place.
Just when you thought moving big files from one device to […]
Category: Cooling systems - Published: September 19, 2007
Introduction
This is the last of a series of three articles about the latest high performance Thermaltake CPU cooler products. Today we will be talking about the Thermaltake MaxOrb, and we will cover up some differences, features, design and of course some benchmarks. Stay tuned for the upcoming articles.
First, let’s take a look a little bit […]
Category: Cooling systems - Published: September 19, 2007
Introduction
This is the second of a series of three articles about the latest high performance Thermaltake CPU cooler products. Today we will be talking about the Thermaltake Big Typhoon VX, and we will cover up some differences, features, design and of course some benchmarks. Stay tuned for the upcoming articles.
First, let’s take a look a […]
Category: Multimedia - Published: July 16, 2007
Introduction
Most of laptop users are used to hear about the famous dock station, port replicator and such things… But as we know, these peripherals are large and not quite always suitable. In order to offer a convenient way to connect your keyboard, mouse, printer, LAN, USB and serial devices to your notebook or PC, VIZO […]
Category: External reviews - Published: May 9, 2007
“If you have the need for a lot of computing power in a small amount of space the 6015T may be right for you. Supermicro sent us the server they showed off at CeBIT this year and we put it to the test. The 6015T includes a new 980w power supply with a lofty high […]
Category: External reviews - Published: May 9, 2007
“Every gamer knows that keeping their video card cool is important. Sitting down at a computer to play several hours of your favorite game will put your video card through the paces and this can cause performance drops as the card heats up. Normally I run the stock VGA cooler that comes on the cards […]
Category: External reviews - Published: May 4, 2007
“Peripheral storage devices are quickly becoming a popular item among computer users, and owning an external storage device will be just as common as owning a printer very soon. Additionally, it is not uncommon to find and external storage device connected to a computer in a home, office, or SOHO in this day and age. […]
Category: External reviews - Published: May 1, 2007
“Foxconn may not be a name that hardware enthusiasts instantly recognize but they are one of the largest electronics manufacturers in the world with their hands in numerous products from Apple’s iPod, Microsoft’s XBox 360, and Intel’s motherboards. They cover a wide range of products and now they’ve expanded out to the graphics card market […]