Vista Gaming: Is It Truly Ready?
OSWeekly.com posted a column on Vista Gaming

As the release date approaches, more and more gamers are expressing their concern over support for their favorite gaming titles in Windows Vista. Many of these same individuals understand that Microsoft's concept of "running" and the gamers' differ drastically. To software developers, it does not crash - fantastic! Those of us in the gaming world, however, have slightly higher expectations...

Vista Gaming: Is It Truly Ready?

The Influence of Google on Apple
OSWeekly.com posted a column on the Influence of Google on Apple

When I first heard the announcement that Google's CEO Eric Schmidt was added to Apple's Board of Directors, I, like many others, instantly went into brainstorm mode about what this collaboration could mean for the future of Google and Apple. When you take two massive companies and combine them in even the smallest way, then you're sure to see some interesting results.

The Influence of Google on Apple



Revenue or Revolution: The Linux Explosion
MadPenguin.org posted an article on open source revenue vs. revolution

In recent months, there is one thing that’s on my mind - open source revenue vs. revolution. Seriously, while the revolution is well underway within the open source community, one has to question which of these two previously mentioned ideologies will, in the end, be the deciding factor on the future of software and OS' as a whole.

Revenue or Revolution: The Linux Explosion

Asus G2P Gaming Notebook Review
HotHardware.com posted a review on the Asus G2P Gaming Notebook

We were recently given the opportunity to take a look at a preproduction sample of a new gaming platform coming from ASUS. Dubbed the "G2P", this is a robust new product that combines the latest flagship mobile components with a unique new aesthetic and gaming-specific features in one convenient package. Head on over to the site and check it out.

Asus G2P Gaming Notebook Review

Microsoft Wireless Laser Desktop 6000 v2.0 Reviewed
MetkuMods just finished their latest review. This time they took a closer look on Microsoft's Wireless Laser Desktop 6000 v2.0.

We take optical mice and wireless keyboards for granted, but remember how things were 10 years ago: white, clicky square keyboards and maybe no mouse at all. Proportioned to this, it's interesting to think how todays pointing devices feel after 10 years. Microsoft Wireless Laser Desktop 6000 v2 looks like it has all the state of the art technology in one package. Wireless operation and laser accuracy spiced up with good ergonomics, but
does it offer any new, own ideas?

Microsoft Wireless Laser Desktop 6000 v2.0 Reviewed

Get Down to Earth With GPS
BTXFormFactor.com has posted an article on GPS

Global positioning has grown from a military feature to a must-have electronic gadget. Although the possibilities for use are still growing, today GPS is still an add-on feature, but within a few years it could become standard equipment. The tech savvy generation growing up today will probably look at the compass and think it ancient...

Get Down to Earth With GPS

Cooler Master Mars and Eclipse CPU Coolers Review
Bigbruin.com has posted a review on the Cooler Master Mars and Eclipse CPU Coolers

Both of these coolers feature unique designs which definitely grab your attention, as well as providing respectable cooling performance. The Eclipse and Mars coolers performed much better than the stock AMD CPU cooler, and allowed an AMD X2 4200 AM2 processor to be kept cool even while overclocked.

Cooler Master Mars and Eclipse CPU Coolers Review

ECS 945G-M3 M-ATX Motherboard Review
GruntvillE.com has posted a review on the ECS 945G-M3 M-ATX Motherboard

As the basis for a HTPC, this is an excellent choice. The board was designed to be used as a stable platform for desktop and HTPC use and it does this job with aplomb. I feel that anyone looking for an inexpensive motherboard for a HTPC will find this board offers everything they are looking for, including the low price.

ECS 945G-M3 M-ATX Motherboard Review

Intel X6800 Core 2 Extreme Review
Viper Lair has posted a review on the Intel X6800 Core 2 Extreme

How the CPU architecture communicates with the memory is one part of the equation. Another part is how the architecture processes data. Before, CPU instructions would break up the data into small bits and executing them at the same time. How it changes now is the processor will combine similar instructions and execute them at the same time. This method is far more efficient and there is less latency involved.

Intel X6800 Core 2 Extreme Review

USB Skype Phone with LCD Display
ThinkComputers.org posted a review on the USB Skype Phone with LCD Display

VoIP has really come a long way in the past few years. It has gone from something that was used only be computer geeks into something that the world has embraces through projects such as Skype, Gizmo, and Asterisk. VoIP has also become common place with telephone providers like Vonage who offer VoIP services through your traditional POTS home telephone. There is no doubt that VoIP is here to say and with that said many companies have started making peripheral devices to use in conjunction to many VoIP applications. Today we will be looking at the Skype USB VoIP Phone with Dot-Matrix LCD.

USB Skype Phone with LCD Display

Antec P180B Case Review
Modders-Inc.com has posted a review on the Antec P180B Case

The P180 is truly a revolutionary breakthrough in case design. Dual chambers isolate the power supply and CPU into separate cooling zones with up to 5 configurable fans. Three-layer sound-deadening panels dampen noise even in very high-performance systems. Ease-of-use, sleek design and Antec's reputation for quality make the P180 worthy of being the first in a new category we call the Advanced Super Mid Tower.

Antec P180B Case Review

Arctic Cooling Accelero X1 VGA Cooler Review
Futurelooks checks out a cooler for your video card

The Swiss have come up with yet another cooling solution. Only this time, it is for your super hot 3D Graphics cards. The Accelero X1 boasts super quiet operation, with extra cooling power. Can this product pull both feats off without compromise? Let's find out!

Arctic Cooling Accelero X1 VGA Cooler Review

Philips SPC600NC Webcam Review
CoolTechZone.com has posted a review on the Philips SPC600NC Webcam

Although the inferior video quality was apparent in webcams 1.0, not too many of us complained because of the innovative concept. After all, it was the first time we could connect a camera to our computer and use it for conferences and security purposes. Not to mention, making home movies of family and friends took on a whole new meaning. However, as technology progressed, the drawbacks of webcams quickly became apparent.

Philips SPC600NC Webcam Review

OpenOffice : The Free Office Software Suite Everyone Should Know About
Tweaknews posted a review on OpenOffice

Thankfully, computer users can now enjoy the benefits of having free software that is actually far superior and useful to many of the products available for a hefty price in the retail market . For example, the Firefox browser is much more versatile and handy (think extensions) than any other web browser that can be used on any operating system—Windows, Mac, Linux, Solaris and many other esoteric variations. Ditto for OpenOffice.

OpenOffice : The Free Office Software Suite Everyone Should Know About

Nikon Coolpix S10 Review
TrustedReviews have looked at the Nikon Coolpix S10

Back in 2002 Nikon launched one of its most successful models, the Coolpix 4500, a powerful high quality 4-megapixel, 4x zoom camera that became a workhorse for all types of specialist photography, thanks mainly to its 28mm filter thread which allowed it to be attached to telescopes, microscopes, spotting scopes and a wide range of other optical devices. Based on earlier swivel-body Nikon cameras dating back to the Coolpix 900 of 1998, the 4500 enjoyed a production run of four years, as testament to its excellent design and superb image quality.

Nikon Coolpix S10 Review

Lenovo IBM ThinkCentre A60 8700 (VOB46UK) Review
TrustedReviews have looked at the Lenovo IBM ThinkCentre A60 8700 (VOB46UK).

What I do like, is the plastic shrouding on the outside. It has a really bold design, that sticks true to IBM's style. The edges are defined, instead of rounded off, and the inset bezel on one corner gives it a modern look, while somehow looking like it belongs om the set of a 1980's science fiction film. And that's not a bad thing, we love a bit of retro in this office.

Lenovo IBM ThinkCentre A60 8700 (VOB46UK) Review

HiS Radeon X1650 PRO Video Card Review
The Guru of 3D posted a review on the HiS Radeon X1650 PRO Video Card

ATI just had to bring something new in that mid-range segment by either shifting performance or price as NVIDIA had a clear lead with their 7600 series. ATI had introduced a number of "patch products" such as the X1800 GTO to remain competitive in the mid-range graphics cards segment. Along these lines it was obvious that the X1600 was not powerful enough to have a superior answer to NVIDIA, and that's where the X1650 Pro now comes in. It's release was really silent and snuck into the product line with stealth. It's a relatively cheap product that can still offer some good performance for your bucks.

HiS Radeon X1650 PRO Video Card Review

be quiet! Dark Power Pro 430W Review
Bjorn3D posted a review on the be quiet! Dark Power Pro 430W

What can I say? While I did expect this PSU to be of high quality judging from their previous products I was skeptical if it would manage everything I would throw at it. I in some way had been fooled by the constant hunt for more Wattage and since I had problems running a similar system with some 500 and 600W PSU’s I didn’t think this PSU would be any better.

be quiet! Dark Power Pro 430W Review

PowerColor Radeon X1950 PRO 256MB Review
Elite Bastards take a look at another Radeon X1950 PRO board

Looking at the board itself, one thing dominates your eyesight - The quite simply massive cooler. For their take on the Radeon X1950 PRO, PowerColor have opted for a cooling solution courtesy of Arctic Cooling, a company renowned for their impressive GPU coolers, and their Accelero X2 part. We'll be looking at the cooling efficiency and noise of the part later on in the review, so for now let's just leave it at saying - Wow, that's huge! Aside from that, everything you would expect on a Radeon X1950 PRO board is present, from the six-pin external power connector to the new internal CrossFire connectors. Underneath that behemoth of a cooler also sits ATI's Rage Theater chip, meaning that PowerColor's board has both full video in and out capabilities.

PowerColor Radeon X1950 PRO 256MB Review