Tweaknews.net posted Samsung LN-T4061F 40 Inch 1080p High Definition LCD TV Review

To boil down a recommendation for a TV such as the LN-T4061F reviewed today, you have to ask whether you REALLY need to spend the money for 1080p. Will you be buying a HDDVD or Blu-ray disc player to compliment this TV? Will you be upgrading to HD cable or satellite service? Will you or your kids be enjoying XBox 360 or PS3 1080p HD gaming on this TV? If you answered yes to one or more of the questions above, yes, feel free to purchase this TV. If not, there are a lot more affordable lower resolution models available.

Samsung LN-T4061F 40 Inch 1080p High Definition LCD TV Review

MadBoxPC posted a review on the XFX GeForce 8500GT Videocard in Spanish

XFX Geforce 8500GT Series include nVIDIA PureVideo technology and Hardware Decode Acceleration, H.264, VC-1, WMV, MPEG-2 HD and SD movies. Supports one dual-link DVI outputs for digital flat panel display resolutions up to 2560x1600. XFX 8500GTS comes with a single slot cooler, and there is a plenty room for overclock.

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TrustedReviews have looked at Adobe Digital Editions 1.0

The eBook is a technology that’s been coming ‘Real Soon Now’ for some years. You’ve been able to read a whole book on your PC, notebook or PDA for a while, but so far comparatively few (484,933 sales in Q2, 2005*) regularly do so. Adobe’s introduction of Digital Editions aims to change that. In the same way that it’s made the PDF file ubiquitous for disseminating documentation and sales materials, the company clearly hopes to do the same for the .epub electronic book.

Adobe Digital Editions 1.0 Review

TrustedReviews have looked at the Panasonic ToughBook CF-30 Rugged Notebook

Back in November 2005 I reviewed the Panasonic ToughBook CF-29 and proclaimed it the ultimate rugged notebook. In fact the CF-29 was so good, that Panasonic has only just replaced it with this, the CF-30. Like the CF-29 before it, the CF-30 looks like it could survive an earthquake, and while looks can often be deceptive, in this case, I rather think that they aren’t.

Panasonic ToughBook CF-30 Rugged Notebook Review

bit-tech published a review of SanDisk's Sansa Base Station

Stacked up against other iPod docks and MP3 stations, the Sansa Base Station is OK in value terms and even I have to admit that the price isn't exactly sky-high. In fact, it's quite reasonable for an MP3 player hub and, while I personally remain unconvinced of exactly how useful the product is, it's a sure thing that the Base Station makes cables less of a hassle and is going to be a valuable addition to the auditory arsenal of any audiophile on the go.

SanDisk Sansa Base Station Review

TrustedReviews have looked at the Dell Latitude D630

And, though this is a new notebook with, among other things, an updated chipset and CPU, the actual chassis hasn't changed one iota since the D620. This will no doubt please the aforementioned IT Managers; hence the quote. Indeed, it should please the users too because the D620 was a great notebook, walking away with a Recommended award for its trouble. Can the D630 repeat the trick?

Dell Latitude D630 Review

XSReviews has reviewed the AuzenTech HDA X Plosion 7.1

Whether you love or hate them, Creative has become the most well-known PC audio add-in card supplier. While their X-Fi range of cards pleased many gamers, the lack of Vista drivers caused an equal quantity of miffed customers. Auzentech are now out to prove there are alternatives out there, and they are even releasing an X-Fi chip card soon. Today however I have their HDA X plosion 7.1 DTS Connect card. The X-Fi killer? Find out below...

AuzenTech HDA X Plosion 7.1 Review

Bigbruin.com posted a review on the Antec Fusion Media Center Case

The Antec Fusion Media Center Case is definitely nothing like the early cases from Antec (back when "the average PC had less memory than today's cellphones"), and is quite different from many cases on the market today. This HTPC case has a refined style and high end features that have me anxious to dive into this review.

Antec Fusion Media Center Case Review

HardwareLogic posted Thermalright HR-03 Plus VGA Cooler Review

With graphics cards becoming more and more power hungry, its only logical that they are going to generate more and more heat. Today HL tackles the HR-03 VGA Cooler from the cooling experts Thermalright. Is the HR-03 Plus a worthy replacement for the stock cooling on your NVIDIA 8800 GTS or GTX?

Thermalright HR-03 Plus VGA Cooler Review

I4U NEWS reviews the PowerColor HD 2900 XT Video Card.

PowerColor has a nice card here, though it is outperformed by some of the high-end NVIDIA graphics cards. However, ATI fans looking for the fastest product ATI has right now, the PowerColor HD 2900 XT is it. The PowerColor HD 2900 XT shares the same feature set as the ATI HD 2900 XT that we tested previously. The core frequency is 740MHz, and the memory clock is 1650MHz. The same 80nm fabrication process is used and what we see here is the same exact ATI HD 2900 XT that I reviewed previously with some PowerColor stickers and different packaging.

PowerColor HD 2900 XT Video Card Review

HotHardware.com evaluate the features and performance of PNY's XLR8 8800 GTX OC

The PNY XLR8 8800 GTX OC has a list price of $579.99 and it is one of the more affordable factory overclocked 8800 GTXs currently available. The XL8 has its core, shader, and memory clock frequencies all overclocked at the factory so it's ready to rumble right out of the box. It receives a 100MHz (200MHz effective) memory overclock, 108MHz shader overclock and a nice 46MHz overclock to its core. While 46MHz doesn't seem like a whole lot, consider that it makes the XLR8 9MHz faster than a stock 8800 Ultra.

PNY XLR8 8800 GTX OC Review

Technoyard posted a review on the DataWhale 2 Bay RAID System

Speed and storage capacity are typically cited as the chief benefits of RAID storage management. Real-time redundant backup of data and fault tolerance make RAID a critical part of any enterprise. The DataWhale 2 Bay RAID system takes us to the next step in hard drive enclosures with it supporting an array of RAID modes and support for 1 Terra Byte of storage.

DataWhale 2 Bay RAID System Review

R&B Mods checked out the Kaser x1300 256MB Video Card

So metimes it's more important to choose a high-quality product that suits your needs rather than choosing the fanciest, more expensive one. Especially when it comes to video cards, where the latest models can be the most expensive part of your build. Today, we will be testing that theory when we examine a budget-friendly video card that Geeks.com sent us: Kaser Radeon x1300 256MB PCI-e video card. While this isn't the newest video card on the block, will it prove to be a good value? Read on to find out

Kaser x1300 256MB Video Card Review

The Guru of 3D posted a review on the XFX 8600 GT Fatal1ty Video Card

So today Guru3D will have a look at a new product from XFX, a product which will bring a couple of new features to the existing product line for sure. The Fata1ty Geforce 8600 GT graphics card comes with it's GPU core pre-overclocked at 620 MHz and 256MB memory clocked at (2x) 850 MHz. That's not that special, yet it's doing that while being passively cooled; and that makes it a rather special product as you'll find out ...

XFX 8600 GT Fatal1ty Video Card Review

PC Apex have a new review up on an extremely versatile 3.5" bay which offers a way to read every flash card

Moving on, the Infinity-Drive- which sounds like it should be something out of Galaxy Quest is actually an aluminium 2.5 USB ATA notebook drive enclosure. It has a brushed, anodized finish with plastic end caps and very little else worth mentioning - apart from the USB port and a little black hole in the back. It is easily removed by simply pulling it from the bay.  When removed, the empty bay is covered by a spring loaded plastic door designed to look just like the front of the enclosure.

Aero Cool Infinity 25-in-1 Card Reader Review

BIOS Magazine posted a review on the Epson EMP-822

Epson has made great efforts to produce a well-rounded business projector. The design is understated yet modern, and the feature set is almost ideal. It offers a good level of reliability, performance and functionality, and the fact that it's relatively light and portable means you don't necessarily have to mount it to your ceiling. The network system helps to minimise downtime and provides a good tool-set for projector management, and improved energy efficiency makes it more cost effective than a lot of other projectors. The additional security features also provide peace of mind for those operating in high-traffic environments. The only real criticisms are the lack of DVI input and modest resolution. If your business is video, you may also baulk at the relatively low contrast ratio, which can cause
blurring on fast-moving images. But for typical business use the EMP-822 is
a well-rounded choice.

Epson EMP-822 Reviewed

Madshrimps tested some refurbished 500GB Seagate Hard Drives

I find my hard drive getting smaller by the day; some of you might have the same feeling. With photos and videos being created daily from my growing family, it is time to look for larger hard drive. Hard drives are becoming a good bargain lately, as low as 24-cent per gigabyte. We will take a look at this 500GB from Seagate.

Testing refurbished 500GB Seagate Hard Drives

InsideHW.com posted Cooler Master CoolViva Pro Review

Overclocking of graphics card is often limited by inadequate cooling solution provided by manufacturer and there is no other way but to look for DIY solution. Cooler Master's newest graphics card cooler, CoolVivia Pro, has 3 heatpipes for providing optimal cooling and it is clearly aimed at enthusiasts. However, is it better than Zalman's VF900-CU?

Cooler Master CoolViva Pro Review

techPowerUp posted a new review on the Antec Sonata III

The Antec Sonata III is continuing the line-up with new looks, interior layout and a very solid and highly efficient EarthWatts 500W power supply. All this for a mere $149 USD, so we take a real close look and fill it with some high end hardware to let you know how it holds up.

Antec Sonata III Review

Viper Lair checked out the Thermaltake V1 CPU Cooler

We were very impressed with the Thermaltake V1 CPU Cooler (CL-P0401) in many areas. The V1 is certainly one of the easiest air coolers to install, second only to the asetek VapoChill Micro. I cannot stress enough how annoying it normally is to remove a motherboard for a new cooler, especially when a lot of time was spent neatly routing cables and making everything presentable. No motherboard removal is needed assuming you're already using a cooler that locks in using AMD or Intel's current anchoring system.

Thermaltake V1 CPU Cooler Review

hi-techreviews.com posted In Win Mt. Jade mATX Enclosure review

The new Mt. Jade enclosure is new Intel validated 13L SFF chassis that ships with an Intel Validated SFX/TFX power supply; it should be noted that the chassis is co-designed by In Win and Intel Development. The goal of this design is to create a standard mATX solution with a better thermal and acoustic performance in a smaller sized chassis, yet still supports 4 full height PCI/AGP expansion slots. This is made possible by the use of the "Partition Plate Cooling Technology". To learn more about the Mt. Jade and some of its unique features check out our review.

In Win Mt. Jade mATX Enclosure review

Virtual-Hideout posted ECS NF650iSLIT-A Socket 775 Motherboard Review

For a budget targeted SLI platforms, the ECS NF650SLIT-A Motherboard is a good, stable bang-for-buck option. At around $115.00 USD, it is similarly priced to other 650-SLI motherboards. Chances are if you see this board in a local store, the price will be lower than comparable boards.

ECS NF650iSLIT-A Socket 775 Motherboard Review

3D Game Man posted a review on the GeCube x1950Pro Video Card

GeCube's x1950Pro video card is an excellent product based of the tried and true x1xxx series cards from AMD. The included cooler only takes up a single slot and the runs silent ninety percent of the time with the higher RPM's only kicking in during long gaming sessions. The fact that this card does not come with a CrossFire ribbon and the lack of over clocking potential obviously does not place this card in the extreme enthusiast market. For those that like to do casual gaming and do not plan on winning the technology race, this card is definitely a awesome buy.

GeCube x1950Pro Video Card Review

Techgage posted an article that takes a look at numerous applications available to help users customize Mac OS X

In the past, customization for OS X has been difficult, if not next to
impossible! With newer software tools however, it is possible to customize this ever popular modern OS to your liking. We examine the claims of several programs that help to make OS X feel like home.

Customizing OS X: The Easy Way

ChileHardware posted a review on the MSI P35 Neo motherboard in Spanish

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OCC has published a new review of the Abit IP35-E Socket 775 Motherboard

P35! Huh? For those who don't know, P35 is the designation for Intel's newest chipset on the market. This chipset is the successor to the highly successful Intel 965 chipset. What I have today is Abit's entry level board into this market. "Off Limits" is the slogan Abit is using to tout this new series of motherboards that it has developed. Even though this is the entry level board in the series, it is not short on features. HDMI ready, 12 USB ports, support for the newest Intel 1333 FSB processors, and 7.1 surround sound make this board ready for action. Seeing that this is the entry level, I am curious as to how well it performs against some of the chipsets and motherboards on the market today. Let's find out.

Abit IP35-E Socket 775 Motherboard Review

XtremeComputing posted a review on the Arctic Cooling Accelero S1 (and Turbo Module)

It is also worth pointing out that the watercooling loop also contained the processor before the graphics card which would have added heat to the loop and raised the GPU's temperatures. Lastly, the fans on the radiator were set to 7v which decreased the watercooling performance, but made less noise. Wow, I really am trying to defend and justify my expensive watercooling setup aren't I? (Editors note: ermm it sounds like it after it got whipped by S1)

Arctic Cooling Accelero S1 (and Turbo Module) Review

Tweaknews.net posted a review on the Saitek GM3200 3200dpi Laser Gaming Mouse

Despite its large size, I found this mouse to be a pleasure to use. With six programmable buttons, four DPI settings that can be changed on-the-fly, and removable weights it will appeal to a wide range of gamers with all the customization options. Response time is superb and two button profiles can be saved with Saitek's SST programming software. Even the traction on the bottom of the mouse can be adjusted by flipping over the weight covers.

Saitek GM3200 3200dpi Laser Gaming Mouse Review

HEXUS.net posted a review on the Cooler Master Cosmos

We were the first to break the news from CeBIT of Cooler Master's forthcoming steel-based Cosmos chassis and now we have the first European review. But just how much of the 'concept' made it to production?

Cooler Master Cosmos Review

TrustedReviews have looked at the Matrox Triple Head2Go Digital Edition

It was over a year ago that I looked at Matrox’s TripleHead2Go – a fantastic little device that enabled you to run three screens off a single graphics output, with a maximum resolution of 3,840 x 1,024. Plug it into a notebook and you could have those three screens in addition to the notebook’s own - a four screen display, enough for even the most desktop real-estate hungry user. What's it simply does it to present itself to Windows as a single very large display, which you can then divide up using the supplied software.

There was one major drawback however, and that was that the device was VGA only, which meant that all of your external displays would not be quite as crisp and sharp as they possibly could be. Just to be clear, the VGA output on a graphics card is analogue, while LCD displays are inherently digital, so with a VGA version the display has to turn the analogue input back into a digital signal, which makes for a slightly less sharp image. With the new Digital Edition though, the entire path remains digital, keeping the image clean, crisp and clear.

Matrox Triple Head2Go Digital Edition Review

TrustedReviews have looked at the Canon Digital IXUS 900 Ti

It’s the flagship of Canon’s Digital IXUS range, the 900 Ti launched last September. It’s a high-spec pocket compact camera, featuring a 3x zoom lens, 10.0-megapixel 1/1.8" CCD sensor, 1600 ISO maximum sensitivity and a 2.5-in 230k LCD monitor. If that wasn’t enough it also has a titanium body. Titanium, as I’m sure you’re aware, is a metal which is stronger and lighter than steel, and is able to withstand the temperatures and stresses of sustained speeds over Mach 3, which is sure to come in handy. It’s also a very pretty metal, giving the IXUS 900 a lovely matt bronzy-grey finish which is beautifully set off by its chrome highlights. It’s a very sexy looking camera, and it almost goes without saying that the build quality is fantastic.

Canon Digital IXUS 900 Ti Review

Harware Canucks posted a roundup of three popular graphics card cooling solutions used on the 8800 series GPUs

This week we've looked at graphics card coolers from the 3 heavyweights in the North American water cooling industry: Swiftech, Danger Den, and D-TEK customs. All three of them entered the water cooling market around the same time in the late 90's and early 00's and have been constant innovators ever since. Today we'll find out which is the most effective for keeping your 8800 video card (or for that matter any other video card) running cool (when integrated with an appropriate water cooling setup).

8800 GPU Block Round Up: Swiftech MCW60 vs. Danger Den Full Cover vs. D-TEK FuZion

XSReviews has reviewed the Boogie Bug AimB Pad

Boogie Bug may not be the best known mouse mat production company, but they have a cool logo and I hear they made some good fans in the past; maybe they can make a good mat? The AimB Pad I have with me is quite a small one by modern standards, but it promises comfortable usage at a budget price; I wonder.

Boogie Bug AimB Pad Review