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From Thread: PR: S3 Graphics Announces Ultra Energy-Efficient GPU Old Wed Apr 16, 2008 7:52:45 AM
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»PR: S3 Graphics Announces Ultra Energy-Efficient GPU

S3 Graphics Announces Ultra Energy-Efficient Embedded Multimedia Graphics Processor at ESC 2008

Fremont, California, April 16, 2008 - S3 Graphics today announced the S3 Graphics 4300E graphics processor for embedded markets, bringing the latest in HD video playback, graphics rendering, display connectivity, and power management to developers of gaming, digital signage and other multimedia intensive embedded applications.||P|A|G|E||The S3 Graphics 4300E will debut at Embedded Systems Conference, taking place at the McEnery Convention Center in San Jose, California on April 15-18th, at the VIA booth (2110).

Boasting an industry leading performance-per-watt ratio that outperforms competitor products by as much as 30%, the S3 Graphics 4300E is currently the only discrete high-performance HD video and graphics processor tailored specifically to cope with the rigid thermal requirements of the embedded industry. Developers can opt for maximum power-efficiency or for extreme multimedia performance, based on end-product requirements.

Designed for DirectX 10.1 and OpenGL 2.1 using the latest programmable unified shader architecture, system developers can now bring an immersive 3D experience to feature-rich product introductions. The S3 Graphics 4300E also incorporates a programmable video engine with media acceleration for H.264, VC-1, AVS, DivX, and MPEG-2 HD, plus the latest in display connectivity including HDMI with HDCP, dual channel LVDS, and dual-link DVI.

The new 4300E multimedia processor joins the already-shipping 2300E family, expanding S3 Graphics' portfolio of embedded graphics processors to a complete range of top-to-bottom solutions for multimedia intensive embedded applications, all with guaranteed supply longevity and support. An SDK and hardware development kit for the 2300E is available to developers now, while the 4300E development kit will be available in June 2008.

"With the fast evolving need for increasingly advanced digital multimedia technology in the embedded industry, we are extremely proud to offer a highly competitive product with the 4300E," said Dr. Ken Weng, GM for S3 Graphics. "S3 Graphics now offers a full range of products that can inspire embedded system developers to greater and greater heights."

About the S3 Graphics 4300E Multimedia Processor

The S3 Graphics 4300E processor uses proven low leakage 65nm process technology and features an energy efficient multimedia architecture that scales from 300MHz to 600MHz. The graphics and HD video cores can be coupled with the latest DDR2 and DDR3 memories supporting up to 256MB of local graphics memory. The multimedia processor also incorporates a high speed serial link PCI Express 2.0 compliant bus supporting x1, x4, x8, and x16 lane widths, in addition to PCI Express ASPM for further reducing operational power to allow astonishingly low heat, fanless configurations.

The 4300E uses an advanced high quality programmable video core that is fully compatible with Microsoft's DirectX™VA 2.0 media acceleration interface and Blu-ray, supporting protected video playback from source to destination. Codec support includes WMV-9 HD, MPEG-2 HD, VC-1, H.264, DivX, and AVS.

The 4300E has built-in dual-link DVI/HDMI transmitters with HDCP and dual channel LVDS transmitters to interface to the latest high resolution standard and widescreen flat panels, in addition to two analog RAMDACS for CRT connectivity. Independent display rotation (900, 1800, 2700) with 2D, 3D, and HD media acceleration is also fully supported by the display pipeline.

The S3 Graphics 4300E is fully compatible with Windows XP, XPe, CE and is WHQL Certified for Windows Vista SP1.

For more information on the S3 Graphics 4300E, please see the S3 Graphics website at:

http://www.s3graphics.com/en/products/chrome_4300e/

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A 36 pack of Natural Ice is enough fuel for one night.
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26 days later, earth was in ruins.. no one knew how but it was, Therefore continuing the X55 Alpha test of the fourth mountain on the 9th sea, four hundred thousand years ago.
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I wonder if this stripped version of XP will be better than Vista Home Basic, like all of the rest of the XP range is.
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From Thread: Tuesday Reviews Old Tue Apr 15, 2008 5:55:42 AM
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»OCZ Rally2 Turbo 4GB USB Flash @ ASE Labs

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OCZ may be best known for their memory products such as low latency and high speed RAM, but they also provide other products with enhanced speed and performance. Their line of cooling products as well as flash memory provide excellent performance in today's market. Today, ASE Labs has the OCZ Rally2 Turbo 4GB USB flash drive for review. Even flash can be dual channel.


»Logitech diNovo Mini Wireless @ ASE Labs

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It has been a long time since I last reviewed a Logitech product. CES has come and gone and with the show brought some interesting items. One such item that Logitech was showing was the diNovo Mini which is targeted to media center PCs like those provided by MythTV. The diNovo Mini was released a few weeks ago and it is the spotlight in this review.


»ThermalTake Armor Case VA8003BWS @ ASE Labs

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What happens when you need a full size case for a new build? Maybe you want the extra space for additional cooling or hardware support. Look no futher than the Thermaltake Armor VA8003BWS. We already know that Thermaltake is a big player in the cases and modding market. This case certainly fits its name. It is big, heavy, and tough.


»Honeywell ARIUS 22\" LCD Monitor HWLM2216 @ ASE Labs

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Honeywell produces many different types of products in the consumer and enterprise market. It was just some time ago that SOYO partnered with Honeywell to produce a new line of consumer electronics and out of that agreement comes the newest LCD monitor from Honeywell: The ARIUS 22" HWLM2216. ASE Labs is proud to be the first site to review this monitor.


<a href="http://www.phoronix.com/vr.php?view=12208">AMD Opteron 2356 Dual Quad-Core</a>

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When looking at the AMD Phenom 9500 under Linux, we had found this processor had posed a number of issues from kernel panics to other troubles when running Ubuntu 7.10 with the Linux 2.6.22 kernel. Once, however, upgrading to Ubuntu 8.04 with the Linux 2.6.24 kernel these problems had vanished and we were pleased by this native quad-core desktop processor from AMD. Released a month prior to the first Phenom desktop CPUs were the quad-core Opteron 2300 Barcelona processors. We hadn't looked at any AMD Barcelona processors at that time, but today we finally have our hands on two of the new AMD Opteron 2356 server/workstation processors. The Opteron 2356 CPUs come clocked at 2.30GHz, and is a revision B3 Opteron meaning that it has a proper fix for the TLB erratum -- this model was introduced only earlier this month. We have benchmarked the new Opteron 2356 in both single and dual CPU configurations and have compared the results -- under Linux -- to two of Intel's quad-core Xeon processors.


<a href="http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/Head-Direct/OVC/TC20">OVC TC20 Earphones @ techPowerUp</a>

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The OVC TC20 earphones are aimed at the more budget conscious in-ear audience. Priced at only $39 they are many times cheaper than most big brand earphones. The only question is how does their sound performance stack up against the more expensive in-ears.


<a href="http://www.tweaknews.net/reviews/super_talent_8gb_pico_flash_drive/">Super Talent Pico 8Gb Micro USB2.0 Flash Drive Review @ Tweaknews.net</a>

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Once this drive is on the market in full force, I can see it becoming one of the most popular USB drives out there. It's fast, it's remarkably small, it's cheap, and its a lot of fun to show your friends how huge (sarcasm) your 8Gb drive is.


<a href="http://www.hardwaresecrets.com/article/545">ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe/Mempipe Motherboard @ Hardware Secrets</a>

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ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe/Mempipe will be one of the first motherboards to be launched on the market based on the forthcoming nForce 780a chipset - which, by the way, is delaying a lot to be released. But don't think that nForce 780a is simple the AMD version of the nForce 780i - it isn't. One of the main differences between the two is the support for HybridSLI, which features HybridPower, a feature that disables the video cards installed in the system when you are not playing games and generates 2D images - i.e. when you are using Windows, a word processor or a spreadsheet - thru the chipset to save a lot of power, and GeForce Boost, which uses the on-board video to increase 3D performance. The problem is that both features require compatible video cards and so far only two video cards support each feature. Other features from this motherboard include three PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots supporting 3-way SLI and Quad SLI, a passive cooling solution for the memories, an eSATA port, co! axial and optical SPDIF outputs and more.


<a href="http://www.thetechlounge.com/article/505/Gigabyte+GAP31DS3L+Motherboard/">Gigabyte GA-P31-DS3L Motherboard Reviewed @ TheTechLounge</a>

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Gigabyte is a solid company. They're at the top of my list, it would seem, so picking a current-generation entry-level motherboard without integrated graphics narrows things down to about half a dozen options, with the GA-P31-DS3L at the front. But is that really enough to base a decision on? Well, if you're reading this, then Jesus, of course not. Here's what to expect: OK performance, dull layout, and Ultra Durability! After a trip to the bench, this board indeed gets a nod for being better than the other P31 motherboards. Here's what that means.


<a href="http://www.tweaktown.com/reviews/1388/cyber_acoustics_ca_5001_5_1_speaker_kit/index.html">Cyber Acoustics CA-5001 5.1 Speaker Kit</a>

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Cyber Acoustics are based out of Asia and claim to have had involvement in the PC audio industry for many years, since the 80`s in fact. Now, that should be plenty of time to get the recipe right, so to speak. The company offers many products from headsets and iPod solutions to full on surround sound systems like the one I`m looking at today. For the purposes of testing I have several systems around my home to provide an adequate representation of where these speakers stand, all things considered. I think that when evaluating speakers in general, it's a very good idea to try and listen to the same piece of music through several different systems.


<a href="http://reviews.digitaltrends.com/review5084.html">Apple Time Capsule Review @ Digital Trends</a>

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Apple's Time Capsule combines a gigantic 1TB hard drive with a speedy wireless router that dishes out legacy B and G Wi-Fi along with the new N standard. It's an overall solid package that delivers on its promise of easy-to-use centralized storage for a home network, and its wireless performance is very good as well. The only drawbacks are that the much-touted Time Machine feature only works with OS X Leopard, setup isn't as easy as we anticipated from an Apple product, and naturally it's a bit expensive..


<a href="http://benchmarkreviews.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=111&Itemid=1">Kingwin RVT-12025 HDT CPU Cooler @ Benchmark Reviews</a>

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There are times when Benchmark Reviews will test a product that seems very similar to another that we've already reviewed, with only subtle differences separating them. A much less common occurrence is when we see the exact same product, only wearing a different name. Kingwin is fortunate then to have built their RVT-12025 HDT CPU cooler from an award-winning mold. Designed from the Heat-pipe Direct Touch technology created by Zaward, and later incorporated into the award-winning Xigmatek HDT-S1283 CPU cooler, the new RVT-12025 is a chip off the old block... a very well established block.


<a href="http://www.burnoutpc.com/modules/smartsection/item.php?itemid=293">Alphacool LC-Display reviewed at BurnOutPC.com</a>

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Alphacool has a very nice product with their LCD Display. Like I said, it has been around for a while but even today it's still very functional and modern. It's cheaper than an external color display to use with Windows Vista for it's sideshow feature and it's better function and performance wise than the Pertelian V5. The display sells for around 100 euros nowadays and the smaller 240x64 ones for 70 euros. The Pertelian sells for around 35 euros, which is half the price of the 240x64 pixels version but the Pertelian doesn't have screen as nice as the Alphacool LC-Display.


<a href="http://www.legitreviews.com/article/692/1/">In Win B2 Stealth Bomber ATX Computer Case @ Legit Reviews</a>

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In Win has been developing some pretty interesting cases lately and the B2 Stealth Bomber is the latest ATX tower from the Xtreme Series. With an auto-sensing front door and a touch sensitive mechanism to activate the front cover this case is far from what one would expect in a case. Join us as we see if this tool-free case can be as stealthy as the plane its named after!


<a href="http://www.tweaktown.com/articles/1387/entering_the_notebook_world_in_2008/index.html">Entering the Notebook World in 2008</a>

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It's not the first time I've entered the wonderful world of notebooks, but recently I've found myself getting a bit tired of sitting in front of the same desk in the same room so many hours a day. I thought that it was finally time to take the plunge and get back into the wonderful world that is notebooks. There are three kinds of notebook users; those that get their notebook through work for business purposes, those that buy it themselves and say that they're going to use it all the time, but actually don't, and then of course the group of people who buy it and actually do use it. I hope to find myself in the latter; previously I was in the second group and found my notebook being used as a door stop more than anything else.


<a href="http://www.phoronix.com/vr.php?view=12199">ECS A780GM-A v1.0</a>

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Last month we had looked at the Radeon HD 3200, which is part of the AMD 780G Chipset. In that Linux-based review we had found the performance to be admirable for being an integrated graphics processor (IGP) and it was quickly supported by the proprietary fglrx driver, aside from AMD not yet introducing the CrossFire/Hybrid Graphics Linux support. To deliver those Radeon HD 3200 benchmarks we had used the ECS A780GM-A Black and today we're publishing our full run-down on this AMD 780G motherboard that's paired with the AMD SB700 Southbridge. The A780GM-A boasts support for AMD Phenom processors, DDR2-1066 memory, PCI Express 2.0, and an HDMI port in addition to one VGA output.


<a href="http://www.bigbruin.com/2008/sapphire3870x2_1">Sapphire_Radeon_HD3870 X2 1GB_Graphics_Card_Review @ Bigbruin.com</a>

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Quote: The 1GB Sapphire Radeon HD3870 X2 graphics card couples the power of two HD3870 GPUs on one card to provide the muscle necessary to smoothly drive today's games with ease. And if you are a player that insists on the absolute cutting edge and top notch performance at any cost you can take advantage of CrossFireX and use two of these cards in tandem.


<a href="http://www.bjorn3d.com/read.php?cID=1261">HIS HD 3870 IceQ 3 Turbo @ Bjorn3D</a>

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Since AMD bought ATI they have struggled to compete with NVIDIA for the performance crown. Instead they have chosen a different strategy by releasing GPU's that while still fast mainly compete by offering an excellent performance and features for a low price. The HD3870 GPU is no exception and today we are testing HIS interesting HIS HD 3870 IceQ 3 Turbo.


<a href="http://www.thinkcomputers.org/index.php?x=reviews&id=747">Thermaltake Toughpower QFan 650W Power Supply Review @ ThinkComputers.org</a>

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ThinkComputers loves ThermalTake's lines of cooling supplies and cases. The company is known for its think of everything packaging and subtle stylishness of its products. ThermalTake provided ThinkComputers with a 650W version of its new ToughPower QFan line of power supply units. We expected this power supply to sputter when connected to our enthusiast-level gaming rig-the results of our testing are in the review.


<a href="http://www.pro-clockers.com/review.php?id=334">DDR3 1800MHz Round Up @ Pro-Clockers</a>

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Today is the day where I try something a little different here in the Pro-Clocker lab. I will take some of the fastest DDR3 modules on the market and see how high I can get them to overclock. We are taking four sets of the highest quality DDR3 that are advertised at least 1800MHz from their respective manufacturers. OCZ, Super Talent, Patriot and Kingston were all nice enough to test samples for this mini roundup.


<a href="http://www.tweaktown.com/reviews/1385/coolink_chipchilla_chipset_cooler/index.html">Coolink ChipChilla Chipset Cooler</a>

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When Coolink first notified me about the ChipChilla, the first thing I thought of was the reference NVIDIA 680i motherboard and how loud the stock chipset cooler is. Coolink advertises the ChipChilla as a solution for overheating Northbridge chipsets, and while it is true that a few of the current chipsets get very hot, they rarely overheat to the point of failure. It is not a coincidence that the chipsets that run hot are also the ones with very loud fans, opening the door for an aftermarket solution. Recently I tested the Coolink GFXChilla in our Mega 9-way VGA Cooler Roundup and found that the cooler performed very well for its size and that the unit was well made. The ChipChilla at first glance appears to follow the same lines as the GFXChilla, and the two when used in combination would add visual appeal to a system.


<a href="http://www.madshrimps.be/gotoartik.php?articID=814">MITRON Duplus HDD Selector Review @ Madshrimps</a>

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This small device from Mitron allows you to switch between two different hard drives. Can be useful in some situations where you don't want one OS to see the other system. Also for family PC with one disk for the business and one for pleasure with no risk of virus infection from one to another. Lets take a closer look at this nifty product which fits in 3.5inch bay.


<a href="http://www.tbreak.com/reviews/article.php?id=602">Leadtek Winfast PX9600GT @ t-break</a>

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The 9600GT from nVidia is a pretty decent GPU as far as the price/performance ratio is concerned and thus its no surprise to see many vendors jumping on it. Today we take a look at one such card by Leadtek modeled as WinFast PX9600 GT with 512MB RAM. Looking at its specifications, the PX9600 GT runs at stock speed as per nVidia's specifications with nothing overclocked.


<a href="http://www.thinkcomputers.org/index.php?x=reviews&id=746">ASUS Striker II NSE 790i SLI Motherboard Review @ ThinkComputers.org</a>

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A couple of months ago, I read a post in a forum that stated: with an Intel processor you should use an Intel chipset, and have seen something similar nearly every day since, including today. I guess that I agreed with it, subconsciously if nothing else. Such was the distance that I had strayed from my roots in such a short time. Which is why when I was informed that I would be reviewing an LGA775 board with an nVidia chipset, I was a little apprehensive, and still am. Today I will be looking at the brand new Asus Striker II NSE motherboard. It is a full-featured DDR3 board for LGA775, utilizing the nVidia nForce 790i SLI chipset, belonging to Asus' ROG (Republic of Gamers) motherboard line. Will the Striker II NSE interrupt my current love affair with Intel chipsets? Read on to see...


<a href="http://www.bjorn3d.com/read.php?cID=1257">XFX 9600GT XXX SLI @ Bjorn3D</a>

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When NVIDIA released the G80 core in late 2006 the enthusiast world rejoiced. New levels of image quality were in reach with a single card that used to require two or more. The mainstream market anxiously awaited its share of the G80 love only to be disappointed by the lackluster 8600GT/GTS. Fastforward to last year when the world was given the G92 core. Even more peformance was to be had by enthusiasts willing to shell out the $250 or more it would take to enjoy the pleasure of gaming on a 8800GT/GTS 512. And the mainstream market waited. Only this time things would be a little different. This time the mainsteam market would not take a step back but a huge leap forward, in performance that is, not price. Finally, we were given the card that all of us could afford and not be ashamed to put in our forum sig. The 9600GT from NVIDIA was just that card. Offering levels of performance usually enjoyed by the bigger boys at a price we all can swallow placed this card into unknown t! erritory. As if that wasn't enough XFX got their hands on a few and cranked the heck out of the clocks even further. So I present to you the Alpha Dog 9600GT XXX from XFX. What could be better then having one of these cards in your rig? How about having two!?


<a href="http://reviews.digitaltrends.com/review5082.html">Toshiba Qosmio G45 Laptop Review @ Digital Trends</a>

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If you're in the market for a desktop replacement notebook, but don't want a glitzy gaming machine, you could do a lot worse than Toshiba's loaded Qosmio G45-AV690. Designed to be the central hub of a digital home, it sports a lot of media-centric features including an HD DVD burner, HDMI output and it even comes with a digital cable adapter too. Sadly, it has bloatware issues and one of its primary features is its HD DVD playback capabilities, which is essentially outdated tech at this point, making it difficult to wholeheartedly recommend.


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From Thread: OCZ Rally2 Turbo 4GB USB Flash Old Mon Apr 14, 2008 4:04:32 PM
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OCZ makes all type of computer products but today the Rally2 Turbo 4GB USB flash drive is up for review and it is really fast.


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From Thread: ISO: Please Stop Bashing Us! Old Mon Apr 14, 2008 2:09:46 PM
International Organization for Standardization.

Basically the people that make standards for use for almost everything.

That ISO image you speak of is actually an ISO standard. ISO 9660 to be exact.
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From Thread: Logitech diNovo Mini Wireless Old Mon Apr 14, 2008 1:25:43 PM
That is about in line with what I've read about it in other reviews. I have fiddled with one before, and I personally think it would go great with a trackball mouse of some kind.
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From Thread: GIMP 2.5 Unstable Released Old Mon Apr 14, 2008 6:07:45 AM
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»GIMP 2.5 Unstable Released

The next generation of the GNU Image Manipulation Program has been <a href="http://www.gimp.org/release-notes/gimp-2.5.html">released</a> in development form. This release is unstable and is targeting bug hunters and such. The stable release will be 2.6 since it follows the Linux way of releases (even being stable).

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The most notable change in GIMP 2.5 happened under the hood. The color tools in GIMP have been ported to GEGL. This does not yet have much impact on the user experience but it is a first and important step forward. With full GEGL integration GIMP will finally get support for higher color depths, more colorspaces and eventually non-destructive editing.


This is excellent news since GIMP couldn't do 16-bit images (per channel).

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From Thread: Games Make You Less Violent Old Fri Apr 11, 2008 12:53:07 PM
Grand Theft auto For Example steal cars and make explosions!
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From Thread: I'm back... Old Fri Apr 11, 2008 6:38:43 AM
I hope you feel better soon.

But, stop lurking!
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From Thread: Yahoo To Use Adsense? Old Thu Apr 10, 2008 12:28:11 PM
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»Yahoo To Use Adsense?

Get this one. <a href="http://yhoo.client.shareholder.com/releasedetail.cfm?ReleaseID=303999">Yahoo is looking to use Adsense for advertising</a>. I guess they are admitting that their own network isn't good enough?

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Yahoo! Inc. , a leading global Internet company, announced today that it will begin a limited test of Google Inc.'s AdSense for Search service, which will deliver relevant Google ads alongside Yahoo!'s own search results. The test will apply only to traffic from yahoo.com in the U.S. and will not include Yahoo!'s extended network of affiliate or premium publisher partners. The test is expected to last up to two weeks and will be limited to no more than 3% of Yahoo! search queries.


They should just use my new service: http://www.ase.cc

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From Thread: AMD To Cut 10% Of Workforce Old Thu Apr 10, 2008 11:37:05 AM
Why does it always seem to work this way? Pre-Core 2 Duo, Intel sales were in the toilet and the Athlon 64 was destroying the P4. Now, Athlon is crapping it up and Intel is on top. GPUs are the same way, too, it seems. You'd think they would plan for this in advance.
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From Thread: New Petawatt Laser To Create Antimatter Old Thu Apr 10, 2008 11:34:12 AM
This is so kickass that it should go down in history. Do you know how many volts that is? 800 tredecillion, which I did not make up. Furthermore, I see this and think "Death Star," no matter what the official use is.
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From Thread: Crucial Ballistix Tracer 2GB PC2-8500 Old Thu Apr 10, 2008 9:49:24 AM
I haven't had a problem since the review with them...
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From Thread: Thursday Reviews Old Thu Apr 10, 2008 6:15:57 AM
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»Thursday Reviews

»Logitech diNovo Mini Wireless @ ASE Labs

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It has been a long time since I last reviewed a Logitech product. CES has come and gone and with the show brought some interesting items. One such item that Logitech was showing was the diNovo Mini which is targeted to media center PCs like those provided by MythTV. The diNovo Mini was released a few weeks ago and it is the spotlight in this review.


»ThermalTake Armor Case VA8003BWS @ ASE Labs

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What happens when you need a full size case for a new build? Maybe you want the extra space for additional cooling or hardware support. Look no futher than the Thermaltake Armor VA8003BWS. We already know that Thermaltake is a big player in the cases and modding market. This case certainly fits its name. It is big, heavy, and tough.


»Honeywell ARIUS 22\" LCD Monitor HWLM2216 @ ASE Labs

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Honeywell produces many different types of products in the consumer and enterprise market. It was just some time ago that SOYO partnered with Honeywell to produce a new line of consumer electronics and out of that agreement comes the newest LCD monitor from Honeywell: The ARIUS 22" HWLM2216. ASE Labs is proud to be the first site to review this monitor.


»Corsair XMS2 DHX 4GB PC2-6400 @ ASE Labs

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It has been almost five years since I reviewed a Corsair product. In that time, ASE Labs and the industry have evolved. Five years ago it was DDR that was the memory of choice and DDR2 wasn't even on enthusiast's tongues. Fast forward to 2008 and we've got DDR3 just coming on the market. DDR2 is still alive and is the king of value right now. Corsair's 4GB XMS2 PC2-6400 kit is the subject for review.


<a href="http://www.tweaktown.com/reviews/1381/autumnwave_onair_usb_hdtv_gt_tuner/index.html">AutumnWave OnAir USB HDTV-GT Tuner</a>

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There are quite a few products available nowadays that allow you to display and capture over-the-air High Definition television content to your home computer or laptop. While the number of choices are plentiful, most of them are designed for those outside the confines of the United States. The reason for this is simple; the US tends to lag far behind other parts of the world when it comes to transmitting high-def signals over the air. With the inevitable transition toward digital broadcasting due to federal laws getting ready to take place early next year, this trend is finally changing. With this thought in mind, AutumnWave has come forward to address this new market need. They are a US based company founded in 2005 and at the time of this writing, their entire consumer product line is designed for mobile television devices.


<a href="http://reviews.digitaltrends.com/review4981.html">Logitech diNovo Mini Keyboard Review @ Digital Trends</a>

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If you've got a Home Theater PC (HTPC), you know how awkward it can be keeping a full-sized keyboard lying around your living room. Logitech feels your pain, and has come up with a miniature wireless keyboard that doesn't take up much space but offers full control over any PC from up to 30 feet away. Its touchpad is a bit sensitive and you won't be typing a term paper on it, but for 99% of HTPC control tasks the diNovo Mini works wonderfully and is one of the most well-designed controllers we've ever tested. If you have a Playstation 3, the diNovo Mini works well with that system too.


<a href="http://www.3dgameman.com/content/view/12312/103/>">Crucial Ballistix Tracer Red PC2-6400 4GB Memory Kit</a>

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Like other Crucial Ballistix Tracer memory the Crucial Ballistix Red PC2-6400 4GB Memory Kit looks amazing, compatible, reliable, stable and overclockable. Crucial has always impressed me with their prompt service and memory support. Of all the memory I've reviewed it's by far the most compatible, which is fundamental when choosing memory.


<a href="http://www.modsynergy.com/review161.htm">Thermaltake Silent Water (CL-W0065) Liquid Cooling System Review @ ModSynergy.com </a>

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Today I will reviewing the Thermaltake Silent Water and am curious to know what has changed since my Aquarius III review in 2005 and indeed much has changed. Installation and ease of use has really been improved and is worlds apart since the Aquarius III. It no longer is complex as it was in the past.


<a href="http://www.xsreviews.co.uk/reviews/cpu-coolers/xigmatek-hdt-s1283/">Xigmatek HDT- S1283 Review - XSReviews</a>

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CPU cooling has always been important for the overclocker, but due to dual and quad cores it's becoming increasingly important for the casual user too. Water cooling and phase change are both great ways of cooling a CPU; however the extremes of these methods are both very expensive and can be rather risky. This is the reason why Air Cooling is still used today, though don't label it as boring, air cooling has changed dramatically over the past 3 years. Today I will be looking at the Xigmatek HDT-S1283 which features anti-vibration rubber and a 120mm 'quiet' fan. So lets take this cooler out for a spin and see how well it performs....


<a href="http://www.dragonsteelmods.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=7010&Itemid=38">iPod AV Cable Review @ DragonSteelMods.com</a>

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The release of the video enabled iPod has been wonderful for travelers. However, sometimes one may want to watch the video on their iPod on a full screen. Luckily, the USBFever people have the solution for this situation. The iPod AV Cable allows one to use the iPod Video to play videos on any RCA composite enable monitor. With this cable, you can hold a video stores worth of movies in your palm and enjoy them on a TV or monitor. Unfortunately, Apple has modified the video out on the newer iPod Classic and third gen iPod Nano, so this cable is unable to output video with these iPods.


<a href="http://www.legitreviews.com/article/688/1/">Thermaltake DuOrb CPU Cooler @ Legit Reviews</a>

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The Thermaltake DuOrb CPU cooler is by far one of the most interesting looking CPU coolers on the market today. With a true Dual-Flow design it uses the system air flow to cool down surrounding temperatures and helps dissipate the heat of CPU, RAM, VRM, North Bridge, and the back of VGA card. The Thermaltake DuOrb CPU cooler gets testing on an Intel Core 2 Quad today, so read on to see if this new offering from Thermaltake can live up to its heritage.


<a href="http://www.tweaktown.com/reviews/1379/mtron_mobi_64gb_sata_solid_state_disk/index.html">MTRON MOBI 64GB SATA Solid State Disk</a>

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Several years ago in a thread posted within a storage section of a popular forum, I learned of the fabled RAM Drive. This was several years before the GIGABYTE product of the same name, back when using memory as a storage device was more of a fable, or story of myth. At the time, no one had ever actually seen a RAM Drive, or at least not anyone tooling around in forums. This wasn't because they didn't exist, it is just that they cost more than a Honda Civic. Today we will be looking at the future of hard drives. Mechanical is on its way out, and with it rotational latency. Moving at the speed of electrons is in, near instant access times and faster loading screens are on the way.


<a href="http://www.techwarelabs.com/reviews/cooling/Tuniq_Sanctum_HDD_Cooler/">Tuniq Sanctum Hard Drive Cooler @ Techwarelabs</a>

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<a href="http://www.bjorn3d.com/read.php?cID=1258">Arctic Cooling Freezer 7 Pro @ Bjorn3D</a>

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Does that processor of yours that you just bought not too long ago seem like it is lacking in power trying to run the latest games and applications? Many people will answer yes to this question, and many PC enthusiasts will turn to overclocking in order to extend the performance life of their computer. With the added performance that is gained by overclocking, another gain is seen as well; heat. In order to keep your freshly overclocked CPU cool under its new settings, looking into aftermarket coolers should be your next step. OEM cooling solutions typically work great for stock speeds and maybe even a slight overclock, but for those users looking to gain the most from their CPU, an aftermarket cooler is definitely in order. Luckily, Arctic Cooling has provided us with their Freezer 7 Pro for Socket 775 processors to see how it holds up to the extra heat gained from overclocking.


<a href="http://www.tbreak.com/reviews/article.php?id=601">Sapphire HD3850-512MB @ t-break</a>

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When AMD introduced the 3850 graphics card, it came bundled with 256MB of RAM which is a bit on the lower side for games that come out nowadays. Granted the 3850 is targeted as a mid-range card, it still pumps out pretty decent performance so a higher frame buffer could help. Today we look at the 3850 solution from AMD's biggest partner when it comes to graphics cards- the Sapphire HD3850 card with a frame buffer of 512MB.


<a href="http://www.tweaktown.com/articles/1377/nvidia_geforce_9800_gtx_overclocked/index.html">NVIDIA GeForce 9800 GTX Overclocked</a>

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Overclocking these days is great; while many years ago it used to be reserved for only the most knowledgeable of computer enthusiasts, these days with so many software programs out there, overclocking can literally be done by anyone. The overclocking card of choice today is the 9800 GTX which has been out for just over a week. While out of the box the performance is pretty good, if we can get a bit more for nothing then we're not exactly going to complain. Since we already know about the 9800 GTX, let's just get stuck straight into the test system setup and have a look at the clocks we achieved.


<a href="http://www.monster-hardware.com/modules.php?name=Reviews&rop=showcontent&id=143">Cavalry 500GB External HD @ MHW</a>

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The drive seems to be a Western Digital AV GP hard drive, AV being Audio Visual, GP being Green Power. One spec conspicuously absent was drive rotational speed. Since Western Digital seems to have gone out of their way to omit this I would imagine that the drive is spinning at something less than 7200 RPM. Will this have a major impact on performance? The answer to that question is coming up soon in a later section.


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I'm sorry Aron but not a lotta people care about those kinda stuff only nerds and stuff.Y'know I don't think there are nerds here but whatever .I guess its kinda nice to know about
it. Real sorry I just had to say that and speak my mind.EVERYONE ELSE WHO READS THIS I respect everyones views and opinions so if you give a quote on quote "insult"
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OH MY GAWD REALLY!!!! GOOD LUCK OMG I WISH LIKE THE VERY BEST 4 U HUGS WOOOOOOOT GO DO UR THING!!!!! YAAAAAAY

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From Thread: VIA Announces Strategic Open Source Driver Development Initiative Old Tue Apr 8, 2008 2:45:58 PM
Welcome Slashdot? Wow, the server isn't even sweating... Slashdot used to drive so much traffic.
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sealab 2021/ATHF =ftw. best stoner shows on AS frisky dingo's pretty good though.
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From Thread: Yahoo Rejects Microsoft, Again Old Tue Apr 8, 2008 5:52:19 AM
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»Yahoo Rejects Microsoft, Again

In response to the open letter from the CEO of Microsoft, <a href="http://yhoo.client.shareholder.com/press/releasedetail.cfm?ReleaseID=303369">Yahoo is saying that the offer grossly undervalues its company's worth</a>. Expect lawsuits and poo flinging to begin soon.

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Our Board has reviewed your most recent letter with regard to the unsolicited proposal you made to acquire Yahoo! on January 31, 2008.

Our Board carefully considered your unsolicited proposal, unanimously concluded that it was not in the best interests of Yahoo! and our stockholders, and rejected it publicly on February 11, 2008. Our Board cited Yahoo!'s global brand, large worldwide audience, significant recent investments in advertising platforms and future growth prospects, free cash flow and earnings potential, as well as its substantial unconsolidated investments, as factors in its decision.

At the same time, we have continued to make clear that we are not opposed to a transaction with Microsoft if it is in the best interests of our stockholders. Our position is simply that any transaction must be at a value that fully reflects the value of Yahoo!, including any strategic benefits to Microsoft, and on terms that provide certainty to our stockholders.

Since disclosing our Board's position with respect to your proposal, we have presented our three-year financial and strategic plan to our stockholders, which supports our Board's determination that your unsolicited proposal substantially undervalues Yahoo!. Those meetings with our stockholders have also provided us an opportunity to hear their views.


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From Thread: PR: VIA C7-M ULV Processor Powers New HP 2133 Mini-Note PC Old Tue Apr 8, 2008 5:21:00 AM
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»PR: VIA C7-M ULV Processor Powers New HP 2133 Mini-Note PC

Taipei,Taiwan, April 8, 2008 - VIA Technologies, Inc, a leading innovator of power efficient x86 processor platforms, today announced that the low power VIA C7-M ULV processor will be used to power the new HP 2133 Mini-Note PC, a sleek and stylish, small form factor notebook targeted at today's connected student lifestyle, where portability, productivity and affordability are highly prized.

The HP Mini provides all the benefits of a notebook PC in an ultra-compact form factor, enabling students to take notes, research information online, share photos, and effortlessly carry all their homework and personal files around in one tiny device.||P|A|G|E||"We are delighted that HP has leveraged the leading power efficiency and size of the VIA C7-M ULV processor in the HP 2133 Mini-Note PC," said Richard Brown, Vice President of Corporate Marketing, VIA Technologies, Inc. "This highly portable ultra mobile notebook is the perfect size for today's students, and offers all the performance, features and connectivity they require."

"The HP Mini epitomizes the direction of HP's growing portfolio of innovative products that are designed to meet customers' diverse sets of needs," said Carol Hess Nickels, Director of Business Notebook Marketing, Personal Systems Group, HP. "By leveraging VIA's processors, we are able to offer students a portable, yet affordable, creative notebook PC that better prepares them to live, learn, and work in an information-rich environment."

About the VIA C7-M ULV Processor

The VIA C7-M ULV processor is available at speeds from 1.0-1.6GHz with a maximum thermal design power (TDP) of only 3.5 watts, and idle power as low as 0.1 watt, helping to ensure enhanced battery life. It also features a low profile nanoBGA2 package measuring just 21mm x 21mm, enabling designs with drastically reduced weight, size, and thickness.

The VIA C7-M ULV processor delivers rich multimedia performance when paired with the VIA CN896 digital media chipset, which features the VIA Chrome9 HC integrated graphics processor (IGP) with DirectX 9.0 support for brilliant 3D graphics, and the Chromotion CE video display engine for a stunning video experience. Warm multi-channel sound is provided through the integrated VIA Vinyl Audio technology.


The VIA C7-M ULV processor is the number one choice for Ultra Mobile Devices with over 30 global design wins, the most on the market today. For more details on the VIA C7-M ULV processor, please visit the VIA website at:

http://www.via.com.tw/en/products/processors/c7-m_ulv/

About VIA Technologies, Inc.

VIA Technologies, Inc is the foremost fabless supplier of power efficient x86 processor platforms that are driving system innovation in the PC, client, ultra mobile and embedded markets. Combining energy-saving processors with digital media chipsets and advanced connectivity, multimedia and networking silicon enables a broad spectrum of computing and communication platforms, including its widely acclaimed ultra compact mainboards. Headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan, VIA's global network links the high tech centers of the US, Europe and Asia, and its customer base includes the world's top OEMs and system integrators. http://www.via.com.tw

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From Thread: If you want to see videos/listen to our kind of music. Old Mon Apr 7, 2008 9:31:59 PM
http://www.myspace.com/ricsband

rather boring at the moment just a screwing around kinda web space. But there's some videos and good music, i'l probably aadd a bunch more stuff when i have stuff to add...
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From Thread: Comcast Blocking More Traffic Old Mon Apr 7, 2008 12:23:31 PM
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»Comcast Blocking More Traffic

It is pretty stupid that Comcast takes it upon itself to block bandwidth that customers pay for, but now they are intruding on services that really effect daily life. <a href="http://systems.cs.colorado.edu/mediawiki/index.php/Broadband_Network_Management">They are injecting packets for any sort of internet stream</a>. Last Saturday, I couldn't get to my website for most of the day while other sites worked. I could ping aselabs.com and could not connect through SSH or HTTP. The server was fine, it was Comcast blocking the traffic.

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Recently, it has been observed that Comcast is disrupting TCP connections using forged TCP reset (RST) packets [1]. These reset packets were originally targeted at TCP connections associated with the BitTorrent file-sharing protocol. However, Comcast has stated that they are transitioning to a more "protocol neutral" traffic shaping approach [2]. We have recently observed this shift in policy, and have collected network traffic traces to demonstrate the behavior of their traffic shaping. In particular, we are able (during peak usage times) to synthetically generate a relatively large number of TCP reset packets aimed at any new TCP connection regardless of the application-level protocol. Surprisingly, this traffic shaping even disrupts normal web browsing and e-mail applications. Specifically, we observe two different types of packet forgery and packets being discarded.


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From Thread: Linux Community Gowing Old Mon Apr 7, 2008 7:20:17 AM
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»Linux Community Gowing

It is pretty amazing to see where the development of the Linux kernel comes from. A <a href="http://linux-foundation.org/weblogs/press/2008/03/31/linux-foundation-publishes-study-on-linux-development-statistics-who-writes-linux-and-who-supports-it/">press release</a> from the Linux Foundation gives the details.

Some highlights...

  • How Fast is Linux Developed and Released?
    An average of 3,621 lines of code are added to the kernel tree every day, and a new kernel is released approximately every 2.7 months.
    The kernel, since 2005, has been growing at a steady state of 10 percent per year.
  • Who is Writing Linux?
    Every Linux kernel is being developed by nearly 1,000 developers working for more than 100 different corporations. This is the foundation for the largest distributed software development project in the world.
    Since 2005, the number of active kernel developers has tripled, reflecting the growing importance of Linux in the embedded systems, server, and desktop markets.
    Between 70 and 95 percent of those developers are being paid for their work, dispelling the “hobbyist” myth present from the start of open source development.


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From Thread: Monday Reviews Old Mon Apr 7, 2008 6:01:21 AM
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»Monday Reviews

[URL:1207594880=http://www.aselabs.com/articles.php?id=253[ASID:1207594880]:1207594880]ThermalTake Armor Case VA8003BWS @ ASE Labs[/URL:1207594880]
[QUOTE:1207594880]What happens when you need a full size case for a new build? Maybe you want the extra space for additional cooling or hardware support. Look no futher than the Thermaltake Armor VA8003BWS. We already know that Thermaltake is a big player in the cases and modding market. This case certainly fits its name. It is big, heavy, and tough.[/QUOTE:1207594880]

[URL:1207594880=http://www.aselabs.com/articles.php?id=252[ASID:1207594880]:1207594880]Honeywell ARIUS 22" LCD Monitor HWLM2216 @ ASE Labs[/URL:1207594880]
[QUOTE:1207594880]Honeywell produces many different types of products in the consumer and enterprise market. It was just some time ago that SOYO partnered with Honeywell to produce a new line of consumer electronics and out of that agreement comes the newest LCD monitor from Honeywell: The ARIUS 22" HWLM2216. ASE Labs is proud to be the first site to review this monitor.[/QUOTE:1207594880]

[URL:1207594880=http://www.aselabs.com/articles.php?id=251[ASID:1207594880]:1207594880]Corsair XMS2 DHX 4GB PC2-6400 @ ASE Labs[/URL:1207594880]
[QUOTE:1207594880]It has been almost five years since I reviewed a Corsair product. In that time, ASE Labs and the industry have evolved. Five years ago it was DDR that was the memory of choice and DDR2 wasn't even on enthusiast's tongues. Fast forward to 2008 and we've got DDR3 just coming on the market. DDR2 is still alive and is the king of value right now. Corsair's 4GB XMS2 PC2-6400 kit is the subject for review.[/QUOTE:1207594880]

[URL:1207594880=http://www.aselabs.com/articles.php?id=250[ASID:1207594880]:1207594880]Crucial Ballistix Tracer 4GB PC2-6400 DDR2-800 @ ASE Labs[/URL:1207594880]
[QUOTE:1207594880]Remember that the Tracer series from Crucial is very mature. I even reviewed the original set of black modules last year. These new red modules mark a trend in computing that Crucial is good to follow. The fact of the matter is that people like personalization. I'm guilty of that myself. I know that these modules are hardly better than the normal Ballistix breed, but the fact that it is red and has lights adds something of value to people. Red is my favorite color and I would naturally gravitate to these in a computer I would build.[/QUOTE:1207594880]

<a href="http://www.tbreak.com/reviews/article.php?id=599">MSI N9600GT-1GB @ t-break</a>
[QUOTE:1207594880]With games getting more and more demanding, the amount of frame buffer available to the GPU has been on a continuous rise. However, as we saw in the ASUS 8800GT-1GB article, it doesn't always help to equip your VGA card with more RAM than the reference design of a manufacturer. Today, we see MSI going down that road with their 1GB version of the 9600GT graphics card.[/QUOTE:1207594880]

<a href="http://www.bjorn3d.com/read.php?cID=1250">OCZ DDR2 PC2-8500 Reaper HPC 4GB Edition @ Bjorn3D</a>
[QUOTE:1207594880]Despite the fact that DDR3 has a slightly better performance and consumes less power compared to DDR2, it is still hard to recommend DDR3 unless you have a huge chunk of money to spend. For a far less price, one can purchase 4GB (2x2GB) DDR2 instead of the more expensive 2GB (1X1GB) of DDR3. Not only is DDR3 so much more expensive compared to DDR2, in real-world, you would hardly see a major performance increase using DDR3. Of course, this could all change in the very near future as DDR3's price will drop with more motherboards on the pipeline supporting it and manufacturers ramping up the production. Until then, DDR2 is still a better choice to buy. That is why we are seeing many memory manufacturers still not giving up the DDR2 and releasing higher performance DDR2. A month or two ago, OCZ the released DDR2 PC2-8500 Reaper HPC 4GB Edition. This is one of the highest clock speed 4GB DDR2 that is available on the market. Today, join us as we put this memory to the test.[/QUOTE:1207594880]

<a href="http://www.tweaknews.net/reviews/microsoft_bluetooth_notebook_mouse_5000/">Microsoft Bluetooth Notebook Mouse 5000 Review @ Tweaknews.net</a>
[QUOTE:1207594880]Notebook mice are getting more and more popular. They offer 100% of the functionality of a standard mouse, but have it all packed into a smaller package. In addition, seeing that most laptop buyers are consumers that like to be unplugged and free to roam (hence why you buy a laptop), it is only common sense that a wireless mouse would make a smart purchase.[/QUOTE:1207594880]

<a href="http://www.pro-clockers.com/review.php?id=332">Gigabyte GA-EX38-DS4 Socket 775 Enthusiast Motherboard @ Pro-Clockers</a>
[QUOTE:1207594880]Gigabyte was nice enough to send us two motherboards, one based on the P35 and the other the X38. We wanted to see how much better it really is over the P35 purely based on benchmarks and overclocking. Not to give the whole review away in the introduction, but I was really surprised with the GA-EX38-DS4 as it took our E8400 to a whole new level.[/QUOTE:1207594880]

<a href="http://www.thinkcomputers.org/index.php?x=reviews&id=744">Corsair TX750 750W Power Supply Review @ ThinkComputers.org</a>
[QUOTE:1207594880]Corsair is best known for its memory products-DIMMs and flash-but it has a solid line of power supply units, as well. The company sent ThinkComputers its TX750, a 750W unit with a single 60A 12V rail-powerful enough for a GeForce 8800 GTX. While non-modular, the cables are sleeved and have quick-release connectors. We tested this device with a five-year warranty-results within.[/QUOTE:1207594880]

<a href="http://benchmarkreviews.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=165&Itemid=1">ASUS Eee 8G PC 8GB SSD Notebook @ Benchmark Reviews</a>
[QUOTE:1207594880]ASUS has created a huge wave in the sub-notebook & portable Internet device markets with their Eee PC. Sub-notebooks are normally wonderfully exotic looking hardware for delightfully high prices. Well, exotic until one looks at the specs. The MacBook air is a great example - it looks like a killer machine until one looks at the combination of the lackluster specs and a price that makes even the most enthusiastic Mac fan blush. As for portable Internet devices, the Nokia N series is the first that comes to mind. Granted, they are really fantastic machines with excellent screens and software, but I am a bit old school I suppose. I still want a real keyboard. The Nokia N810 is close, but like my HTC TyTN, the keyboard is good for casual data entry and not suitable for long sessions of messaging, IRC or typing out documents or spreadsheets. The Nokia and other portable devices tend to also be pretty light on specifications, unless one is willing to pay the obscene price that OQO wants for their sub-sub-notebook.[/QUOTE:1207594880]

<a href="http://www.overclockersonline.net/?page=articles&num=1671">News - Samsung CLP-610ND Printer at Overclockers Online</a>
[QUOTE:1207594880]The Samsung CLP-610ND is an affordable option to the high end CLP-650 and a great replacement to the lifeless CLP-300. Priced at $150.00 more than the CLP-300, you won't be disappointed in what you pay for. First off, you get built in network capability. This is a must have for any business! The second and more important aspect of the CLP-610ND is the quality and speed of each print job. The self-calibration increases some print jobs but ensures you get top quality every time. At 21 pages per minute, you can have your report in your boss' hand in no time.[/QUOTE:1207594880]

<a href="http://www.phoronix.com/vr.php?view=12165">Phoronix Test Suite 0.2 Adds New Features</a>
[QUOTE:1207594880]Less than a week ago we pushed out the first public release of the Phoronix Test Suite. This GPLv3 Linux benchmarking software had received a great deal of interest, but v0.1 did have a few bugs and a number of uncompleted features. Yesterday though we pushed out version 0.2 of the Phoronix Test Suite with a number of improvements, new benchmarking profiles, and other changes. In addition to noting some of the improvements made in this release, there are also other Phoronix Test Suite highlights to share from this past week.[/QUOTE:1207594880]

<a href="http://www.tweaktown.com/articles/1374/nvidia_slowing_down_graphics_upgrades/index.html">NVIDIA Slowing Down Graphics Upgrades?</a>
[QUOTE:1207594880]If you've recently found yourself thinking that you might just bite the bullet and buy a new high-end graphics card, news last week that new models from NVIDIA could be coming as soon as July may make you rethink that decision. The day before the 9800GTX was officially unveiled, rumors started to leak that NVIDIA was already preparing a new line-up of high-end cards under the 9900 naming scheme, and that the 9800 series would be discontinued in July. With NVIDIA moving onto the CPU market in the near future, you have to wonder if the strategy will be the same when they continue to battle AMD and the even stronger Intel. If you really sit back and take a look at the big picture, you can see why consoles are so popular these days.[/QUOTE:1207594880]

<a href="http://www.madshrimps.be/gotoartik.php?articID=811">Gainward 9800 GTX 512MB Video Card Review @ Madshrimps</a>
[QUOTE:1207594880]In this review we take a closer look at the latest product from Gainward, based on the recently released 9800 GTX we compare the BLISS' performance in several games, and find out how cool and quiet this new high end video card is. Read on to learn more.[/QUOTE:1207594880]

<a href="http://www.tweaktown.com/reviews/1373/asus_geforce_9600gt_512mb_graphics_card/index.html">ASUS GeForce 9600GT 512MB Graphics Card</a>
[QUOTE:1207594880]If you're looking for a 9600GT, the chances are we can give you a pretty good idea of which one to get. We get a lot of samples, but the 9600GT would have to be one product that we've received over and over again from different companies who are mixing it up with big clocks and bigger coolers. The latest 9600GT to make its way into the labs is from ASUS and carries with it some stock clocks, but also has a mean looking cooler that we've seen before. We've been happy with the 9600GT ever since its interception, and it's managed to receive a number of awards. Let's see if ASUS can impress us with their incarnation of the card.[/QUOTE:1207594880]

<a href="http://www.xsreviews.co.uk/reviews/power-supply-units/nesteq-eecs-700w/">Nesteq EECS 700w Review - XSReviews</a>
[QUOTE:1207594880]* Over the last few years, a lot more attention has been paid to power supplies, and their ever important role of giving our prized possessions the juice they need to run as pain free as possible. However, not only have companies been tempting our wallets with excellent rail stability and high efficiencies, they've also touted the low noise levels of their units. The PSU I have with me today sports a large, slow spinning fan and with near silence being one of it's main features. I'll be interested to see how much it can actually reduce my rig's noise levels by.[/QUOTE:1207594880]

<a href="http://www.burnoutpc.com/modules/smartsection/item.php?itemid=289">Nexus HXR-5500 reviewed at BurnOutPC.com</a>
[QUOTE:1207594880]Nexus HXR-5500 Memory Heat pipe Cooler. A long name for such a simple product. But it's simplicity also makes it cheaper and I like the look of it as well. Again Nexus used Heat pipes to help cool down in this case the memory. The HXR-5500 is basically a large platter of aluminum stuck to the side of your memory along with a heat pipe to cool it more efficiently and therefore give it more over clocking capabilities.[/QUOTE:1207594880]

<a href="http://www.pro-clockers.com/review.php?id=331">EagleTech I-Series JBOD Enclosure @ Pro-Clockers</a>
[QUOTE:1207594880]A new company to us here at Pro-Clockers is Eagle Tech. Browsing around their site we see they are active in cooling, speakers, power supplies and storage. Storage is why we are here today as Eagle Tech has sent us their ET-CSIU2J-BK JBOD External Storage Enclosure. This unit utilizes the JBOD standard and a very interesting front bezel. The enclosure houses two SATA drives and plugs into the PC via the USB port.[/QUOTE:1207594880]

<a href="http://www.thinkcomputers.org/index.php?x=reviews&id=743">ASUS P5K Pro Intel P35 Motherboard Review @ ThinkComputers.org</a>
[QUOTE:1207594880]Today I will be looking at the Asus P5K Pro, a DDR2 P35 board. Though the X38 boards have been out a while, and the X48 boards are finally hitting the market, the P35 chipset is still very popular, with its maturity and excellent performance. The P5K Pro is an economy-minded board, filling in the fairly sizable gap between the P5K Deluxe and the stripped down P5K SE. How will the P5K Pro size up against its big brother? Read on to see...[/QUOTE:1207594880]

<a href="http://www.techwarelabs.com/reviews/misc/Logisys-psu/">Logisys 650W Power Supply Review @ TechwareLabs</a>
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<a href="http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/Origen_ae/C10">OrigenAE C10 Low Profile CPU Cooler @ techPowerUp</a>
[QUOTE:1207594880]Most HTPC users will find that there are only a limited number of CPU coolers available to use in most HTPC cases because of their smaller size. OrigenAE created the C10 to help fill that void. The C10 has three U-shaped copper heatpipes that come in direct contact with the CPU, and 35 aluminum fins behind a standard size 70mm fan.[/QUOTE:1207594880]

<a href="http://www.tweaktown.com/reviews/1370/asus_geforce_8800gs_top_384mb/index.html">ASUS GeForce 8800GS TOP 384MB</a>
[QUOTE:1207594880]While there were whispers of the 8800GS in the background, it was never really one of those cards that got much attention. Everyone was too busy concentrating on the 8800GT and new 8800GTS 512MB card to really pay much attention to it. ASUS are only one of two companies in Australia who have an 8800GS on the market here. The only other company who chose to take up the card and release it locally was XFX. The card seems to be a bit of a weird model and we're not too sure where it will sit. The card should sit behind a 8800GT, but the 9600GT also sits just behind it. It's possible that both cards perform quite similar and companies chose to uptake the 9 series model over the ageing 8800 series.[/QUOTE:1207594880]

<a href="http://reviews.digitaltrends.com/review5063.html">Helio Mysto Review @ Digital Trends</a>
[QUOTE:1207594880]Helio is one of the few indie phone operators around, and the Mysto is the latest in its line of stylish, youth-oriented units. It is lightweight and multimedia friendly, but some will find it too focused on next-gen features and not friendly enough for day-to-day, mundane tasks like quick calls..[/QUOTE:1207594880]

<a href="http://www.3dgameman.com/content/view/12245/103/">OCZ PC3-10666 ReaperX 4GB Memory Kit</a>
[QUOTE:1207594880]At first glance this memory is very impressive and it's doesn't just stop at great looks. At PC3-10666 speeds the memory can generate a fair amount of heat. Thankfully the heatpipe/heatsink combo used works extremely well and it allows the modules to remain cool. Of course excellent case ventilation is required for it to work to its full potential.[/QUOTE:1207594880]

<a href="http://www.madshrimps.be/gotoartik.php?articID=804">MSI GX600 Performance Laptop Review @ Madshrimps</a>
[QUOTE:1207594880]MSI laptops are becoming more popular with good reason, offering excellent performance at competitive prices. Their latest gaming laptop comes with retro style Turbo button which overclocks the CPU on the fly. Equipped with 8600M GT and 2Gb ram this multimedia power house aims to impress.[/QUOTE:1207594880]

<a href="http://reviews.digitaltrends.com/review5062.html">Gateway FX540XT PC Review @ Digital Trends</a>
[QUOTE:1207594880]Gateway has recently revamped its FX line of gaming desktops - internally at least. Though it looks the same as other older FX machines we've seen from Gateway, this one is easily the most powerful Gateway ever assembled, and even includes a factory-overclocked quad-core processor running at a steamy 3.66GHz. Though its performance is generally excellent, we think Gateway has pushed this machine's CPU a bit too much, as the BTX induction fan is way too loud and we were able to make it blue screen on cue. It's also puzzling to us why Gateway builds[/QUOTE:1207594880]

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This guy named Lee Paxton has a handful of personal music projects, mostly falling under the genre of Funeral Doom Metal. He put all of his music up for free on some online file sharing service. Here's a link: http://myweb.tiscali.co.uk/leepaxton/

He truly wrote some awesome music that deserves some recognition, check it out.
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