MaXit Mag posted OCZ Secure Digital Dual Memory Card Review

Innovative and useful. It's not often you can say that about a secure digital memory c but OCZ Technology can boast both claims in their new range of SD cards. It's a standard sized SD card perfect for digital devices with a neat twist. Unlike conventional SD memory, OCZ SD Dual converts into a high-speed USB 2.0 connector eliminating the need for an independent card reader to transfer or view pictures or data on any PC. Just slip off the housing to reveal a USB 2.0 ready connection. It's simple, fast and convenient. In fact, it's the number one must have gadget in the MaXit labs.

OCZ Secure Digital Dual Memory Card Review

TechWareLabs has published a review of the Xeon 5150 vs. E5320

Intel and AMD have each had their own CPU's targeted towards the server market for a long time now. With the relatively recent arrival of multiple core CPU's to the mainstream market one is left wondering what the difference between the current mainstream Intel Core 2 Duo (code named Conroe) processor and a Xeon really is. It stands to reason that if a consumer is going to purchase an E6700 for roughly $550 why not spend the extra $100 and get its big brother the Xeon 5150, surely the extra $100 is worth all the extra horsepower you will gain isn't it? Wouldn't it be the difference between lets say a Ford Mustang and a Jaguar? Let's find out!

Xeon 5150 vs. E5320 Review



ByteSizedReviews have just completed a review of Windows Vista

Many years in the Making, Vista has now been our for a couple of months in its final retail form. We take a concise look at Microsoft's new OS, uncover some bugs and give it a thorough shakedown. Is Vista ready to take over from XP as your PC's only OS?

Microsoft Windows Vista Review

XYZ Computing has a new article out on Firefox's Most Underutilized Feature

Firefox is one of those programs that whenever there is something that you wish it could do, all you have to do is look a little harder because it probably does it. If your version doesn't do that particular thing then there probably is an extension that takes care or it. Or someone coded a fix in Greasemonkey. Anyway, the point is that the browser is an incredible platform and if you feel something needs work then there is usually someone who got there first. There are enough extensions and articles about extensions that most Firefox users have had some sort of pleasant experience like this.

Firefox's Most Underutilized Feature

techPowerUp posted a review on the Rantopad Mammoth

The Rantopad Mammoth may look somewhat normal at first glance, with its square surface, normal size and black color. This plastic pad is quite different than the traditional variants out there. The bottom features a new anti-skid surface to keep it secure during gaming while the mouse surface is great. The Mammoth is not the biggest pad out there, but it is incredibly thin and offers some mammoth performance.

Rantopad Mammoth Review

Techgage posted a review of Seagates latest notebook drive, which offers the highest performance/GB on the market.

How do you make one of the best mobile drives on the market even better? Make it faster, of course. We are taking a look at Seagates latest high-end notebook drive, which offers not only high density, but high-performance.

Seagate 7200.2 160GB Notebook Drive Review

Benchmark Reviews posted a howto about overclocking the NVIDIA GeForce 8800 Series

NVIDIAs 8th generation of video cards brings a new dimension to overclocking with the new shader clock. Although this how-to guide covers all recent NVIDIA video cards, I have selected the FOXCONN NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GTS as my test subject. Presently, the 640MB version of the GeForce 8800 GTS is the second-best video card available on the market. Gamers and computer enthusiasts alike have already speculated on how the GTS could be made to perform to the same level as the GeForce 8800 GTX with some tweaking. Learn how to take a great product and making it even better; and do it all for free.

How to Overclock the NVIDIA GeForce 8800 Series

ThinkComputers.org posted Crucial Ballistix Tracer PC2-6400 DDR2 2GB Memory Kit Review

The last time we took a look at some Ballistix memory from Crucial was way back in August when we reviewed the Ballistix DDR2 PC2-5300 memory. This time we are checking out some Ballistix memory, but it is the Tracer Ballistix memory which features two rows of eight "chasing" red and green LED's atop the module, circulating at varying speeds proportional to usage. That creates a really cool effect that a lot of users will like, so let's take a look.

Crucial Ballistix Tracer PC2-6400 DDR2 2GB Memory Kit Review

Linux.com published a review on the System 76 Darter laptop

While users are pleading with Dell to sell systems with Linux pre-installed, smaller vendors have been offering Linux on OEM hardware for some time. One of the more recent arrivals in the OEM Linux market is System 76, which sells a decent selection of desktop, workstation, and notebook systems with Ubuntu Linux pre-installed. I test-drove the company's Ubuntu-certified Darter laptop recently, and found that it has a few flaws, but overall provides a decent system for Linux users clamoring for a Linux-friendly vendor.

System 76 Darter laptop Review

HardwareLogic posted OCZ Platinum Revision 2 DDR2 800 Memory Kit Review

From the cheapest budget computer to the craziest enthusiast system, every major memory maker has kits targeting each type of user. The problem for many is price versus performance. While those budget and enthusiast kits have their fans, there is a large group stuck in the middle. For them DDR2-533 @ 5-5-5-15 doesn't get the job done, but DDR2-1066 @ 4-4-4-12 is slightly out of their grasp. For this group there are some great alternatives which offer good performance and modest overclocking ability at a really attractive price. One such kit is OCZ's Platinum Revision 2 DDR2 800 Memory Kit. Featuring 4-4-4-15 timings at DDR2-800, the Platinum Rev2 kit is definitely worth consideration, especially when you look at its sub-$200 price tag.

OCZ Platinum Revision 2 DDR2 800 Memory Kit Review

HardwareLogic takes a look at Linux distributions

Since the day Linus Torvalds first announced his pet project in the Minix newsgroup (Minix was an earlier open-source operating system developed by Andrew S. Tanenbaum, Linux has been a truly customizable system. Everything from the web browser right down to the pure kernel can be hacked and compiled to each individual's preference and need. For those of us who haven't the knowledge or time to compile our own custom system from scratch, the open-source community has provided many excellent alternatives to bring the average individual the raw power of the rebel Unix alternative, with the ease of a standard desktop environment. Today we will be discussing the pros and cons of each of the world's most prominent Linux distributions. Join us in this race to the top alternative OS!

Browsing Distributions

Futurelooks checks out another LCD Monitor

Widescreen monitors are becoming more and more common these days. With so many substitutes out there, do we need anymore? Well, Samsung has decided that they can do better than normal with a new monitor that has a crazy 3000:1 dynamic contrast ratio and a 2 ms response time. Housed in an elegant piano black housing, is it the monitor for you? Let's find out!

Samsung SyncMaster 206BW Widescreen 20 Inch LCD Monitor Review

TrustedReviews have looked at the HP LaserJet P3005x

The mono office laser printer is still one of HP's core products and the LaserJet P3005x is a fast and versatile member of its latest generation. It comes as standard with duplex capability and two paper trays, each of which can take a full, 500-sheet ream of paper. This means you can set it up with letterheads and follow-on sheets, and still have a multi-purpose tray for special media, such as envelopes.

HP LaserJet P3005x Review

TrustedReviews have looked at the Parrot Boombox

The Boombox sounded far warmer and clearer compared to the muddier iPod Hi-Fi, while pushing the volume higher also resulted in impressive results with the 60W digital amplifier reducing the level of distortion. Using Bluetooth the quality was very decent too, with minor compression on the high-range the only noticeable problem and the overall clarity was more than sufficient for casual listening.

Parrot Boombox

Techgage posted a review of Antecs NSK2400 HTPC case

Antecs NSK2400 is worthy of your attention if you are looking for a
solid HTPC case. It has an innovative thermal design and great attention to detail. This is one HTPC case that covers all the bases.

Antec NSK2400 HTPC Case Review

Hardcoreware takes a look at the Top 5 Best and Worst Microsoft Products

Whether you hate Microsoft or despise them, this is an interesting list of some of the worst MS products, with some thrown in that may be taken for granted. Yes, Microsoft made some good products! Honest!

Top 5 Best and Worst Microsoft Products

Linux.com posted Stallman, Torvalds, and Novell comment on GPLv3

Comments about the third draft of the GNU General Public License GPLv3), which was released yesterday, are still coming in. So far, we've spoken with Free Software Foundation founder Richard M. Stallman, Linux creator Linus Torvalds, and Bruce Lowry, director of global public relations for Novell. Their reactions offer some new perspectives and at least one possible sign of movement toward consensus. Together, they also highlight the issues that are likely to dominate discussion of the draft in the days to come.

Stallman, Torvalds, and Novell comment on GPLv3