PC Stats posted an article on Computer Recycling

Lets be honest with ourselves for a moment. In the long run, most of us don't think about the environment outside of what directly affects us... hot days, smog, litter in front of our house - that sort thing. At the end of the day, the economic burden we face on a business or personal scale is the price tag that weighs heaviest, and this is a key facet of sustainability. If we take a moment to rethink the economics of something as trivial as tossing out an old junked computer, the idea of "garbage" can be viewed in a whole new light. Consider the amount of time, money and energy spent in acquiring and transporting the materials, not to mention actually making the thing in question.

Computer Recycling - Where Should Old Computers Go?

TechWareLabs has published a review of the AlphaShield Home Edition

The AlphaShield offers protection from internet risks in a time when it seems everyone is seeking to compromise the security of your computer and personal information. We test the AlphaShield to find out if it offers true protection and how this protection affects your computing.

AlphaShield Home Edition Personal Firewall Review



HotHardware.com featuring XFX's brand-new, relatively affordable, GeForce 8800 GTS 320MB XXX Edition and their flagship GeForce 8800 GTX XXX Edition graphics cards.

XFX's GeForce 8800 GTS 320MB XXX Edition sports higher GPU and memory frequencies, which will give it a marked advantage over "stock" models. In addition, we're also going to be showcasing XFX's flagship GeForce 8 series card here today, the GeForce 8800 GTX XXX Edition. Like the 320MB model, the GTX XXX is clocked much higher than stock. In fact, the XFX GeForce 8800 GTX XXX Edition is the highest clocked air-cooled GTX currently on the market.

XFX GeForce 8800 GTS 320MB & 8800 GTX XXX Editions Review

techPowerUp posted a review on the XIGMATEK 055 Cooler

Where would computers be without coolers? Nowhere... High-end systems put out heat just like an engine, and they need to be cooled just like an engine. Water cooling is becoming a more popular format to keep these systems in line, but what if you don't want or can't afford a water system? High-end air coolers are the only next option. XIGMATEK is now starting to fulfill this need with coolers like the 055 which we'll look at today.

XIGMATEK 055 Cooler Review

XSReviews has reviewed the MSI StarCam

Since the internet was created, it's brought people closer. Then broadband came along and opened the door to streaming video and webcams. Today I have the MSI StarCam which includes a microphone meaning it should contain everything for you to chat, wave or dance to your long distance buddies.

MSI StarCam Review

I4U NEWS reviews Pioneer the Elite 60 inch PureVision Plasma HDTV PRO-1540HD

Image quality is simply fantastic on the Pioneer Elite 60" PureVision Plasma. I have tested many TVs and have several HDTV sets in my home and not hing compares to the color reproduction and accuracy the Pioneer Elite 60 " PureVision Plasma provides. The colors displayed on the Pioneer Elite 60" PureVision Plasma are so rich and deep that other TV sets pale in comparison.

Pioneer Elite 60 inch PureVision Plasma HDTV PRO-1540HD Review

APH Networks posted a review on the Best Skins Ever Zen Vision:M Total Body Skin

Over time, I personally found it quite ironic how people use different methods for portable electronic protection. Some designer cases such as Vaja's line of leather implementations will appeal to some people, but think about it: although your device will never get scratched, you'll never get to see the real look of it throughout its lifetime. No matter how small and thin the unit is, utilizing a skin or case will really add to the bulk. Is there anything that is both cost-effective and permits the true look of your electronics to show while offering full protection? Today we'll be introducing a product that will do both -- and possibly more.

Best Skins Ever Zen Vision:M Total Body Skin Review

PC Apex posted a new review up on the Thermalright Ultra-120 CPM

My first impression when I opened the box was, Holy c%@P, that will never fit. And sure enough, it would not fit in the NZXT Adamas case I had intended on testing it in. Even with the intake fan removed from the side panel of the Adamas, the gargantuan cooler was about .25" too tall for the side panel to fit in place. Of all the tower and mid tower cases I've got around, it might fit in half of them. However it easily fit on both the K8 and 775 motherboards available to me, but the orientation of the cooler would be determined by the placement of components around the socket.

Thermalright Ultra-120 CPU Cooler Review

PC Stats posted an Asus P5B Deluxe/WiFi-AP P965 Express Motherboard Review

The latest feature Asus has begun integrating into its motherboards is wireless networking - WiFi. With 802.11b/g support onboard already, setting up a wireless network at home or in the office for notebooks, printers, or other devices is pretty convenient. An 802.11g WLAN system supports data transfer speeds up to 54Mbps, which is more than enough for web surfing, streaming video or audio over the internet, and even LAN gaming. Cross one more thing off the to-get checklist for your new computer.... There is a good level of device integration built into the Asus P5B Deluxe/WiFi-AP already, so the two PCI Express x16 slots (one operates at PCI Express x16, one at PCI Express x4) for dual videocards, one PCI Express x1 and three 32-bit PCI slots.

Asus P5B Deluxe/WiFi-AP P965 Express Motherboard Review

Hi-Tech Reviews posted a review on the Logysis PC Extension Station

Logisys has come up with a device that may appear to be quite simple when you first look at it, but after using it for a few day you realize how handy it actually is. The device I am referring to is their new Logisys PC Extension Station, here is a device that measures 21.5" L X 4.5" H X 9" High, has four built-in switchable on-off switches and four port USB hub. So check out the rest of the review and see what else this device can do.

Logysis PC Extension Station Review

3D Game Man posted a review on the Zalman Fatal1ty FC-ZE1 Champ1on Case

If you're looking for a thick aluminum mid-tower ATX case, than the Zalman Fatal1ty FC-ZE1 Champ1on case might fit the bill. It is not for everyone though, since is has excess branding, cautionary warnings and instructions printed all over it. It comes with four external 5.25" drive bays, one external 3.5", and three internal 3.5" drive bays. There are three fans; two 92mm fans at the front and one 120mm at the back. It also has a window and a hinged door on the left side. Unfortunately, all this comes at a very high price. Watch the video to find out more and check out the bloopers at the end.

Zalman Fatal1ty FC-ZE1 Champ1on Case Review

BlueTomorrow.com has posted a new article on Bluetooth A2DP

What's still being discovered about Bluetooth are some of the advanced features that have been in the specifications for years, but device manufacturers are just starting to implement. One such feature is Bluetooth's Advanced Audio Distribution Profile, or A2DP. Basic audio in the Bluetooth specification provides a very narrow frequency response that is optimized for
voice communication-great for speech, lousy for music. By contrast, A2DP allows high-fidelity audio to be streamed from one Bluetooth device to another.

Bluetooth A2DP: Streaming Music From Your Cell Phone

XYZ Computing posted a review on the SteelSeries SteelSound 3H and 4H Headsets

We have already had a chance to check out SteelSeries original headset, the flagship 5H V2, in both its original and second version, but now we are going to be taking a look at the new 3H and 4H headsets. The models are less expensive, less robust headsets that each take a page from the 5H V2's playbook. The 5H V2 (hereafter referred to as the 5H) has two goals: portability and high sound quality. the portability is represented in the 3H which is small and foldable, while the 4H has some, though not all, of the 5H's sound technologies. The 5H also comes in a USB version which is completely apart from the rest due to it digital connectivity.

SteelSteries is basically filling in their SteelSound lineup. They started with the high-end 5H ($99.95) and the 5H USB ($119.95) and now added the 3H ($49.95) and the 4H ($69.95). This rounds out their audio offerings and gives consumers some less expensive price points to work with.

SteelSeries SteelSound 3H and 4H Headsets Review

ThinkComputers.org posted a Brando Workshop 55-in-1 Card Reader Review

Card readers are simple devices that are very helpful for hotographers and anyone who uses any type of card media. With all different devices using so many different types of memory cards it is a pain to have card readers for each different type of card. That is why card readers have become very popular. They can read many different types of memory cards and are powered by USB so they are easy to use and travel with. Today we will be looking at the mother of card readers, the Brando 55-in-1 card reader.

Brando Workshop 55-in-1 Card Reader Review

Techgage posted a review of Logitech's latest webcam, the Ultra Vision

If you frequently use a webcam and are looking for the best one available, I don't think there will be many other choices than the Ultra Vision. It's equipped with a large lens, comprised of five glass elements for the best image quality possible. When taking everything into consideration though, is it worth your $120?

Logitech Quickcam Ultra Vision Review

PC Apex posted a review on the Coollaboratory Liquid MetalPad Thermal Interface Material

This is my second go-round with a Coollaboratory product. I first became aware of them back in September 2005 when a forum member saw an eBay sale for their Liquid Metal thermal interface material (TIM). They were a brand new company and were happy to provide a sample to me for testing and you can see that review here. It was quite innovative and performed well; but because I was sure the mixture contained gallium I couldn't recommend it because of the potential damage to aluminum components. Besides the danger to aluminum, the only other negative point I had was that application of the Liquid Metal was messy and difficult. Well, the smart guys at Coollaboratory came up with a solution for the application problem, Liquid Metal Pads.

Coollaboratory Liquid MetalPad Thermal Interface Material Review

BonaFideReviews posted a review of the HIS X1950 XT iTurbo video card

Today we have the HIS' X1950 XT 256MB iTurbo video card in our lab. This X1950XT is features the popular HIS IceQ 3 cooler and is tagged as one of their "iTurbo" cards meaning it can be overclocked quite easily by using HIS' overclocking software. When overclocked the X1950XT runs at X1950XTX core speed of 650MHz and a memory speed of 900MHz (1.8GHz effective), a nice little speed boost. This card also has full HD video (1080p) with HDCP support right out of the box. When looking at other higher end video solutions including the X1950XTX and recently released GeForce 8800 GTS 320MB the X1950XT is priced quite competitively.

HIS X1950 XT 256MB GDDR3 IceQ 3 iTurbo Video Card Review

Futurelooks posted Top Five Alternative Ways to Spend Valentines Day for the Single Techie

It's the day that every single geek, nerd, and techie fear all year long: Valentines Day. Yes, we've all been there before, but some of us have found better ways to cope with it than others. Here are some of our favourites. Please remember that they are only suggestions, and if you get arrested, we aren't bailing you out.

Top Five Alternative Ways to Spend Valentines Day for the Single Techie

TrustedReviews have looked at the Canon EOS 400D

Physically it is very similar to the 350D, with a lightweight and compact body made of tough polycarbonate plastic over a stainless steel chassis, although it is in fact a completely new body. Build quality is very good, with none of the cheap and flimsy feeling of the 300D. The battery and card hatches have metal hinges, and although the port cover is a rubber plug it fits well and will keep dust at bay.

Canon EOS 400D Review

TrustedReviews have looked at the nVidia GeForce 8800GTS 320MB

The 8800 GTS 320MB, then, is simply an 8800 GTS with half the usual memory. Standard clock speeds are the same as the full fat GTS with a core running at 500MHz and memory at 800MHz (1,600MHz effective). The core also retains its full complement of 96 stream processors and 20 output engines. You also get all the current buzzword additives like HDCP compliant DVI ports and component output so these cards are ready for HD.

nVidia GeForce 8800GTS 320MB Review

HEXUS reviews posted a review on the NZXT Zero chassis

It's big, bold and has a bunch of fans pre-installed. Find out if the NZXT Zero chassis makes for the perfect tower case this side of £100 in this HEXUS.review.

NZXT Zero chassis Review