Theora vs. h.264
OSNews posted a comparsion between Theora vs. h.264 codecs

A lot was said lately about the Vorbis/Theora vs h.264/AAC situation on the draft of the HTML5. As some of you know, video is my main hobby these days (I care not about operating systems anymore), so I have gain some experience on the field lately, and at the same time this has made me more demanding about video quality. Read on for a head to head test: OGG Theora/Vorbis vs MP4 h.264/AAC. Yup, with videos. And pictures.

Theora vs. h.264

SteelSeries 3H USB Headphones Review
HardwareLogic posted SteelSeries 3H USB Headphones Review

Let's face it. Those of us who play games sometimes lose track of time and have been known to have marathon sessions sitting in front of our computers. Whether it be destroying giant robots or blasting off head shots, we love the sound of explosions and gunfire. Unfortunately, our family members or neighbors might not share our enthusiasm for loud sounds at 2:30AM. Luckily for us, there are lots of choices for quality headsets out there that cover all the different price points, so it is easy to find several within your budget. Enter SteelSeries, a Danish company that caters to gamers.

SteelSeries 3H USB Headphones Review



Microsoft Wireless Media Center Keyboard Review
OCModShop posted a review on the Microsoft Wireless Windows Media Center Keyboard

If you one of the many of people discovering the joys of a Home Theater PC, then you'll want to get as much usefulness from it as you can. O
ther vendors have created Media Center remotes that offer more functionality, but sometimes you just need a keyboard.

There are several wireless keyboards out there, but wouldn't it be great if they had all of your standard Media Center functions integrated right on it? What if the keyboard could be programmed to power your TV? What if analog mouse controls were integrated right on the body? Well, Microsoft's Remote Keyboard for Windows Media Center was developed specifically for Home Theater PCs running Windows Media Center to address these tasks with a single device.

Microsoft Wireless Media Center Keyboard Review

MSI GX600 Gaming Laptop Review
BCC Hardware checked out the MSI GX600 Gaming Laptop

At the end of the day I wasn't blown away by the MSI GX600 by any means, but for a laptop it has a ton of features, and is an all-in-one media pc, gaming pc, everyday pc, and for someone who doesn't have a ton of room and wants portability, it's a option. For the hardcore gamer its not going to replace the old desktop just yet.

MSI GX600 Gaming Laptop Review

Ultra Power Partner Review
OCC has published a new review of the Ultra Power Partner

The Ultra Power Partner 325 Watt Power Supply did exactly what it was supposed to do; add more overall power to your computer system without having to replace your older power supply. This, in theory, would be a great idea, however there is one little problem; it does not justify itself economically. With the price of the unit, you could go out and purchase yourself a more powerful power supply than purchasing the Power Partner. Nevertheless, the Power Partner did increase the stability of the system by strengthening the rails. I believe that the Power Partner could be very useful if people did not want to get rid of their current power supply, or for some reason were unable to because of their case.

Ultra Power Partner Review

ECS GeForce 8800 GT Accelero S1 512MB, MSI GeForce 8600 GT Twin Turbo Review
Digit-Life posted a review on the ECS GeForce 8800 GT Accelero S1 512MB, MSI GeForce 8600 GT Twin Turbo 256MB

Today we're going to examine the most interesting 8800 GT card in the market that is made by ECS/Elitegroup. Cooled passively, it allows for an optional fan. Besides, it's factory-overclocked. The second product is a new card from MSI. It's based on the older GeForce 8600 GT, which is still quite popular, since NVIDIA hasn't launched anything new for this price range yet. This card features a custom cooler, and it has two BIOS versions with different frequencies.

ECS GeForce 8800 GT Accelero S1 512MB, MSI GeForce 8600 GT Twin Turbo Review

Abit IP35-E Socket 775 Motherboard Review
3D Game Man posted a review on the Abit IP35-E Socket 775 Motherboard

The Abit IP35-E Socket 775 Motherboard motherboard is based on the Intel P35 express / ICH9 chipset and supports the Intel Dual and Quad Core processors. It accepts up to 8GBs of Dual channel DDR2 800/667 un-buffered non-ECC memory. It overclocks very well, is stable and affordable. If you're in the market for an excellent inexpensive motherboard without Crossfire capabilities, I would strongly recommend you check it out. Watch the video to find out more and check out the bloopers at the end.

Abit IP35-E Socket 775 Motherboard Review

SuperTalent FSD28GC25M 128GB Solid State Drive Review
PC Stats posted SuperTalent FSD28GC25M 128GB Solid State Drive Review

The benefits of a solid state drive will first hit the notebook markets, where shock and reliability, lower power consumption and an acceptance of higher costs from consumers makes an ideal ground for the introduction of Solid State Drives (SSD). From there, SSDs will eventually drop in price to the point where the desktop computer market embraces them. For the time being though, SSDs are limited to capacities of 32GB, 64GB, 128GB and at most 256GB. PCSTATS is pleased to have had the chance to test out Supertalent's latest 2.5" Serial ATA 128GB Solid State Drive - the Supertalent FSD28GC25M. The price for this SATA SSD is around $4,000 USD.

SuperTalent FSD28GC25M 128GB Solid State Drive Review

Vizo Saturno One Touch Backup Enclosure Review
techPowerUp posted a review on the Vizo Saturno One Touch Backup Enclosure

Vizo has taken the Uranus 3.5 inch enclosure and has shrunk it to 2.5. This hard drive case takes a 2.5 inch SATA drive instead, but still keeps all the features of its larger brother, with a smaller price tag.

Vizo Saturno One Touch Backup Enclosure Review

Zerotherm Hurricane HC92 CU 8800 VGA cooler Review (German)
Hardwareoverclock Austria has reviewed Apack's new VGA cooler ZEROtherm Hurricane HC92 CU 8800.

This version is made especially for Geforce 8800 video cards, but the cooler is also compatible to other cards like Radeon HD38xx. We have test the cooler on an 8800 GTS320 and Radeon HD3870. More about noise and temperatures you can find in the review.

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Thermaltake NBcool T500 and T2000 USB Notebook Coolers Review
OCIA.net has posted their review of the Thermaltake NBcool T500 and T2000 USB Notebook Coolers.

I looked at the little 1.5" intake hole, then looked at the bed, the carpet, the dining table (which has a tablecloth with some brocading on it), the sofa, all over the house. I found very few spots that I might use it without some kind of interference with the fan intake.

Thermaltake NBcool T500 and T2000 USB Notebook Coolers Review

Microsoft SideWinder Gaming Mouse Review
OzHardware posted Microsoft SideWinder Gaming Mouse Review

Microsoft has revived their SideWinder gaming brand with the introduction of a new mouse for the avid gaming enthusiast. Featuring a 2000dpi laser tracking sensor and a rather unique design, we take a look to see if it's any good.

Microsoft SideWinder Gaming Mouse Review

Corsair TX750W Power Supply Review
Hardware Secrets posted a review on the Corsair TX750W Power Supply

TX750W belongs to the latest power supply series from Corsair, TX. It is the power supply with the highest wattage from Corsair today – rated at 50º C, by the way, which is great – and also the only one featuring four power connectors for video cards – even the 650 W model from TX series doesn't have four connectors. Another technical feature of this new series is the use of a single high current +12 V rail instead of several virtual rails with lower currents – units from their HX series have three virtual rails, but models from their VX series also feature a single +12V rail. It doesn't feature a modular cabling system like HX series, but it has a 140-mm fan, high efficiency and active PFC. Let's take an in-depth look inside this power supply.

Corsair TX750W Power Supply Review

Rosewill 10.4-Inch LCD Photo Frame RDF-104 Review
Benchmark Reviews takes a look at the Rosewill 10.4-Inch LCD Photo Frame RDF-104

We are definitely in the middle of the digital age. It seems that everything is switching to digital ... TVs, DVDs, and now even picture frames. Digital picture frames aren't new, although, if you haven't seen them around you definitely haven't been paying attention. Benchmark Reviews will examine the Rosewill 10.4" Digital Photo Frame RDF-104 to see how it stands up with other comparable digital frames. Will it be a frame anyone would be happy to have on their desk? It might just be the perfect gift for anyone, even your techno-phobic friend or family member. Let's find out if the product is as good as the marketing suggests it should be.

Rosewill 10.4-Inch LCD Photo Frame RDF-104 Review

Asus P5K3 Premium Black Pearl Edition Review
OCC has published a new review of the Asus P5K3 Premium Black Pearl Edition

The "Black Pearl" edition P5K3 Premium motherboard has several distinctive features that sets it apart from the crowd. First and foremost is the lack of DIMM slots for the system memory. The reason becomes evident when you take a closer look. The memory is actually built onto the board and is heavily heatsinked to reduce its operating temperatures and improve its ability to overclock. With speeds guaranteed at 1500MHz or above, it needs the help. The second distinctive feature is the "Stack Cool 2" method of using the specially designed ten-layered PCB to help cool critical electrical components by transferring heat directly through the PCB. Asus claims a 20 degree celsius reduction of operating temperatures on the critical onboard components.

Asus P5K3 Premium Black Pearl Edition Review