Legit Reviews posted a report on the Core 2 Extreme Mobile Processor X7800

The Intel Core 2 Extreme X7800 mobile processor operates at 2.6 GHz, with 4 MB of shared L2 Advanced Smart Cache, and an 800 MHz Front Side Bus (FSB). All the usual Intel technologies such as VT, EIST, EM64T and XD/NX bit are supported, but it should be noted that Intel has removed support for Intel Dynamic Acceleration (IDA) on the Extreme series...

Intel Launches The Core 2 Extreme Mobile Processor X7800

Maximum PC posted part 1 of their PC Building Guide FAQ

Having first time builder's angst and considering a Dell instead? Dude, don't do it! Maximum PC News blogger Paul Lilly answers some common questions to get you started on the path towards DIY Utopia!

PC Building Guide FAQ: Part 1



Hardwarecanucks posted a full review of the Gigabyte Odin GT 550W Power Supply.

The review contains full ripple, efficiency and voltage measurements as well as a full review for the Ptuner power supply control and monitoring software.  We are conifdent that your readers will find this review very informative as this is a unique power supply.

Gigabyte Odin GT 550W Power Supply Review

TrustedReviews have looked at the Iomega StorCenter Pro 150d

Build quality is undeniably superb but this is a very big box. It dwarfs our ReadyNAS NV appliance, standing over 6cms higher, 5cms wider and nearly 9cms deeper. It’s a lot noisier as well with the two large rear mounted fans quite intrusive on the desktop. The drives are mounted in hot-swap carriers behind a lockable front door and accompanied by a row of status LEDs to one side. The appliance sports pairs of USB 2.0 ports, fore and aft, and these can be used to connect external storage devices and a printer for sharing over the network.

Iomega StorCenter Pro 150d Review

TrustedReviews have looked at the HTC P6300 Windows Mobile PDA phone

The new P6300 smartphone (around £400 SIM-free) represents a return to business-as-usual for HTC and anyone expecting iPhone-rivalling fancy pants features will be sorely disappointed. This is, pure and simple, a Windows Mobile-based PDA phone with no fancy extras, aimed at business or corporate users.

HTC P6300 Windows Mobile PDA phone Review

TrustedReviews have looked at the ATI Radeon HD 2600 XT, 2600 Pro, and 2400 XT

To this end ATI recently launched the HD 2600 XT, HD 2600 Pro, HD 2400 XT, and HD 2400 Pro graphics cards. These will be directly competing with the 8600 GT, 8500 GT, and 8400 GS from nVidia in the sub £100 market. Indeed prices for these parts start at £87 for the HD 2600 XT and finish with the HD 2400 Pro at £34.

ATI Radeon HD 2600 XT, 2600 Pro, and 2400 XT Review

Canonites posted 10 Reasons to Buy a DSLR Camera

One of the most common questions I get as related to photography is "What camera should I buy?" Before I get into the reasons I recommend buying a DSLR (Digital Single Lens Reflex) camera, I'd like to state why you should NOT buy a DSLR. There is a saying among photographers: "The camera doesn't make the photo, the photographer does." The point is that no matter how expensive your gear is, it means nothing without someone who knows how to properly use it. A great artist can create masterpieces with ordinary tools.

I urge you not to buy that Canon EOS 30D or Nikon D80 or [insert other DSLR model here] if you plan to leave it on full automatic mode. DSLRs are expensive light-capturing tools that can help you create some amazing images, but only if you have the time and patience to learn what you are doing and be creative. With my public service announcement out of the way, I present to you 10 Reasons to Buy a DSLR Camera:

10 Reasons to Buy a DSLR Camera

Bios Magazine checked out the Linksys IP Desktop Phone (SPA962)

As voice protocols in the home and office are converging and service providers are moving to deploying SIP-based Voice over IP (VoIP) solutions, Linksys is attempted to wedge itself into a growing space with voice solutions have been tested to help ensure comprehensive interoperability with equipment from leading VoIP infrastructure. As the sixth IP phone addition to the company's LVS line of Business Series products, the SPA962 (Best Current Price: =A3149) incorporates features custom designed for executives and office receptionists. Functional in design yet sporting a corporate design, the SPA962 is suited to businesses using a hosted IP telephony service, an IP PBX, or a large scale IP Centrex deployment.

Linksys IP Desktop Phone (SPA962) Review

PC Stats posted MSI P35 Platinum Intel P35 Express Motherboard Review

To say the MSI P35 Platinum motherboard overclocks well is an understatement, it's the fastest Socket 775 motherboard that PCSTATS has tested to date! It's the first board to break the 500 MHz FSB mark with a Core 2 Duo processor, and that is fantastic if you ask me. The Intel P35 Express overclocks like a monster, it's certainly an exciting time to be an enthusiast! Just remember to disable Intel EIST in the BIOS before trying to reach for the stars. ;-) Don't forget to check out the maximum videocard overclocking chart at the end, it's got to be the coolest page on the web!

MSI P35 Platinum Intel P35 Express Motherboard Review

It looks like Windows Vista’s first service pack is coming a lot sooner than expected. Mary Jo Foley’s reports that a Vista SP1 beta might be seeded to ‘elite’ testers and enthusiasts as early as this week and public release around November, or as vaguely described by Microsoft PR “sometime this year”. However, pundits down-under might even get their dirty “hands on” SP1 as early as August 8th at Microsoft Australia’s TechEd conference on the Gold Coast this year.

Vista SP1 pops up on TechEd Australia’s website

OCC has published a new review of the Logitech FreePulse Wireless headphones

The week of the fourth of July is all about celebrating freedom in the United States. This year, however, I was able to celebrate in a unique way, with Logitech's FreePulse Wireless headphones. The headphones are meant to be used on the road in conjuction with an MP3 player or other portable device. However, they can also be used with any computer or other audio player, as long as a quarter inch headphone jack is present. These headphones boast that they are lightweight, comfortable and of course, wireless. Will these headphones let freedom ring?

Logitech FreePulse Wireless headphones Review

Virtual-Hideout posted Danger Den Torture Rack Review

Aside from the very cool blocks, radiators, and components, Danger Den also realized that they needed some kind of enclosure or case that would provide a better presentation. Since, most water cooling users like to show off their systems, it seemed only fit to create a clear, acrylic line of enclosures would be developed that had an original look over the contemporary square tower cases. Among their current cases are the Water Box, Water Box Plus, Danger Den Air Box, and Torture Rack. Being that I love a good, useful computer case, Danger Den has been gracious in sending VH the Torture Rack to better show you some of its great benefits and features.

Danger Den Torture Rack Review

TechAddicts posted OCZ ProXStream 1000 Watt Power Supply Review

Overall, the OCZ ProXStream is a recommended power supply. It is multi-gpu ready with a four 6-pin PCI-E power connectors. It's server class internal components and build quality is also welcomed. Unfortunately, it does not come with the new 6 + 2 Pin PCI-Express connector, which means that it is not prepared, if your graphics card requires a 6 + 2 Pin connector.

OCZ ProXStream 1000 Watt Power Supply Review

Futurelooks reviews the Plantronics Discovery 665 Bluetooth Headset

Do you loathe using a headset because you don't want to look stupid like ginormous headset guy? Maybe headsets just don't feel comfortable to you? Whatever your reason, Plantronics is hoping that the Discovery 665 will give you a few less reasons not to use one. Find out what we thought about this product right here!

Plantronics Discovery 665 Bluetooth Headset Review

ThinkComputers.org posted SteelSeries SX Mousepad Review

SteelSeries has surely created a mousepad that has surpassed all of their other mousepad's. It can't be compared to any other professional gaming surface available today. The newly released Steelseries SX precision gaming mousepad is composed of fiber polished aluminum with anodized oxide coating, allowing for an uber smooth gaming surface for precise wrist action in all of your games. The SteelSeries SX was designed for the hardcore gamers who really want to experience a different feel to communicating with your computer.

SteelSeries SX Mousepad Review

TechwareLabs has published a review of RoboForm2Go

Do you have to many passwords to remember them all? Are you worried about your personal information security if someone were to steal your passwords? Sure, we all are and that's where password managers come in. Few people use password managers, instead some rely on a paper or computer file which records all of their information. The latter method is much easier compromise than most realize and leads to identity and data theft. RoboForm helps you keep track of critical information and passwords in a secure manner. Read our Review to find out if it works as well as advertised.

RoboForm2Go Review

DragonSteelMods checked out an USB Micro Drive

Tiny memory cards like the M2, MicroSD and MMC micro are becoming more and more popular and very inexpensive, they are being used in many portable devices these days. One of the things with these cards is if you have a few devices that use them, you'll need to carry around a few different cables to transfer the data to and from them. That just seems like a bit much to be carrying around, so why not just get something like I have for review today from our friends at Brando WorkShop, it's called the Micro Drive, and it turns any of those tiny memory cards into a USB drive that can be used for storage or just to read the cards...Read on to check it out...

USB Micro Drive Review

Techgage posted a review of abit's first WiFi offering

abit is well known for their graphic cards and motherboards, especially to the enthusiast crowd. However, network cards was a new one on us, but that changed now that we've taken a look at their reliable PCI-E WiFi card. The best part : It's currently available for $6 after MIR at one popular e-tailer.

abit AirPace WiFi PCI-E Card Review

FrostyTech posted Akasa AK-975Cu Intel 2U Heatsink Review

The Akasa AK-975Cu is a compact little Intel socket 775 heatsink that stands no more than 77mm tall. It comes with a 70mm PWM fan that varies in speed from 1000-3500RPM, and a convenient patch of pre-applied thermal compound on its base. The cooler is based on a copper block with aluminum fins and a pair of copper heatpipes to help distribute the heat to stubby cooling fins. All joints are soldered to lower thermal resistance.

Akasa AK-975Cu Intel 2U Heatsink Review

PC Apex have a look at a 2GB SD card from OCZ

The test beds for this review will be my Konica Minolta DiMage Z5 5 Megapixel digital camera and a SanDisk 12 in 1 Flash Memory Card Reader/Writer. To measure speed and performance on the computer I used HD Tach RW v.3.0.1.0. As you can see from the chart below at the lowest resolution and picture quality this card will hold an amazing 14,323 pictures and even at the highest resolution and quality it will hold 773 shots. That's the equivalent of more than 21 rolls of 36 exposure film. Please keep in mind that these numbers are calculated and can vary as you take pictures. Video ranges between 23 minutes to over 1 hour.

OCZ 2GB 150X Secure Digital Card

HardwareLogic posted Antec Sonata III Case Review

With the third iteration of its immensely popular Sonata line, Antec introduces a newly redesigned mid-ATX form factor enclosure. With an abundance of new features and technology, the Sonata III is primed to follow in its predecessor’s footsteps of offering enthusiasts an affordable, yet feature rich enclosure. Can Antec’s newest offering do justice to the venerable Sonata line, or will the Sonata III fall short? Let’s put this enclosure through its paces and find out!

Antec Sonata III Case Review

Tweaknews.net posted A.C.Ryan AluBox ESATA/USB2.0 External Hard Drive Enclosure Review

The AluBox is cheaply priced and performs admirably. As you can see above it also looks pretty cool with its subtle blue LED indicator. All in all I am quite impressed with this unit and I don't think you could do much better for this price. Whilst I did have some issues putting it together it was nothing a little time and patience couldn't sort out.

A.C.Ryan AluBox ESATA/USB2.0 External Hard Drive Enclosure Review

bit-tech published a review of three of Intel's new 1333MHz FSB processors: the Core 2 Extreme QX6850, Core 2 Duo E6850 and Core 2 Duo E6750

If you are dead set on an Intel CPU, obviously the question that Im sure is on those peoples minds at the moment is whether you should opt for the Q6600 or the E6850, which are both at similar price points. Personally, I would opt for the quad-core processor every time, but thats because Im quite a heavy multi-tasker and I often find myself short of processing time on a dual-core processor. I like to be able to continue what Im doing when Im running a processor intensive task and since most applications that youre likely to use benefit from no more than two cores.

Intel's Core 2 refresh: QX6850, E6850 & E6750 tested

NVNews.Net posted Lost Planet: Extreme Condition Review

What could be better than a sci-fi game that involves a bunch of bloodthirsty aliens, arctic environments and big-ass guns? Capcom gives us a console port of Lost Planet: Extreme Condition, which delivers all this and more.

Lost Planet: Extreme Condition Review