Buffalo Ships Its First-Ever USB 3.0 External Hard Drive
Not sure if you've heard, but USB 3.0 is "the hot new thing." We're expecting a full rollout of devices that support the faster protocol early next year, but it looks as if Buffalo is joining Freecom in pushing out products before most folks even have a chance to add USB 3.0 support to their PC. Starting this week, Buffalo is shipping its first-ever SuperSpeed USB 3.0 External Hard Drive, labeled the DriveStation HD-HXU3. It promises transfer rates up to 625 MB per second (or five Gbits per second), and it's
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Mimo Ships 7" USB iMo Pivot Touchscreen Monitor For $200
Mimo has made a name for itself this year by producing a rather wide variety of secondary monitors, which are portable screens that are powered by USB and provide a nice home for your widgets, IM windows, etc. Today, the outfit has revealed the iMo Pivot touch-screen monitor, a 7" secondary monitor which features full 360-degree maneuverability.The newest mini-monitor is the first touch-screen to fall under the $200 mark (it's $129.99, if you were wondering), and it has a fully pivoting ball-and-joint 7" LCD
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Drobo S and DroboElite Make Normal NAS Drives Look Dumb
Inelegant NAS solutions have been around for years, and still they sell well. All of the organization and data management is left on the shoulders of the owner, and the drive itself simply serves up content whenever you--the end-user--tells it to. The Drobo changed all of that in early 2007, and now Data Robotics is looking to expand its product line in a big way. In fact, the company is doubling the amount of products it sells today, though that's not too difficult to do when your line only consists of two
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Dell's Studio 17 Notebook Gains Core i7, Multi-Touch Screen
Dell's Studio 17 has been around for well over a year now, so it's certainly due for an update. Aside from the off-hand processor bump, however, we haven't come to expect much in the wake of refreshes on lower-end machines. Out of nowhere, Dell's Studio 17--a decidedly mid-range 17" notebook for the company--has gained optional multi-touch support. Yeah, multi-touch. The same stuff that was found on the $2000 T400s Multi-Touch edition that we reviewed earlier in the year.N-trig, a company known for its DuoSense
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AT&T Offers Pay-As-You-Need It Data Service
AT&T is now offering access to mobile broadband on a customer's terms and timeframe with its new DataConnect Pass pay-as-you-need it data service. The new service is available by the day, by the week, or by the month using a laptop or netbook that is compatible with AT&T's wireless network. DataConnect Passes are available in advance by visiting www.att.com/buyasession. Options include:DataConnect Day Pass (75 MB) - $15DataConnect Week Pass (250 MB) - $30DataConnect Month Pass (500 MB) - $50To use the
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iBUYPOWER Launches Five Super Cooled Gaming Rigs
iBUYPOWER is launching five new gaming systems that feature an ASETEK liquid cooling solution and an Intel Core i7 or AMD Phenom II processor. Ranging in price from $989 to nearly $4,000, the new systems offer a variety of specs to suit the needs and budgets of different users. For gamers on a budget, the Gamer Extreme 922 SLC starts at $989 and offers a NVIDIA GeForce GT220 with Intel’s Core i7 860 2.8 GHz. The system has 4GB of DDR3 system memory and a 500GB hard drive. For a bit more cash, you can upgrade
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Razer Imperator Gaming Mouse Introduced With Adjustable Side Buttons
Razer has been on a roll here lately with new mice, and that trend is continuing today with the Imperator. Designed as a mid-range gaming mouse that's tailored specifically for right-handed users, this "ergonomic" mouse is also designed to work best for "palm and fingertip gamers." The device also features the company's first adjustable side buttons to ensure customized positioning for a variety of hand sizes and gaming grips, not to mention a 3.5G laser sensor. It's available to order now directly from Razer
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HotHardware Holiday Gift Guide 2009
As the holiday season rapidly approaches, there’s one question that you’ll hear very frequently: Have you been naughty or nice? Of course, we all know that a lot hinges on this seemingly simple question. If you’ve been nice, then perhaps Santa will bring you an awesome gift, that one piece of hardware you've been jonesing for, like a Core i7 975 processor or perhaps the world-beating ATI Radeon HD 5970 Dual-GPU. On the other hand, if you’ve been naughty and have cursed your computer (hey, who hasn’t?) or ignored
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Verizon Faces Two-Pronged Attack As Apple Helps Its BFF, AT&T
Apple has decided it's time to defend its BFF, AT&T, which has been under assault by Verizon over its 3G network. A pair of new Apple ads pick at the parts of Verizon's network that are vulnerable to back up its iPhone partner. Both of the new iPhone ads aim to remind folks that Verizon's CDMA network can't support both voice and data connections at the same time. Thus, if you're on the phone, you can't get an email or browse the web simultaneously. Watch the video for "Did You See My Email" below: Watch
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HotHardware Holiday Gift Guide 2009
As the holiday season rapidly approaches, there’s one question that you’ll hear very frequently: Have you been naughty or nice? Of course, we all know that a lot hinges on this seemingly simple question. If you’ve been nice, then perhaps Santa will bring you an awesome gift, that one piece of hardware you've been jonesing for, like a Core i7 975 processor or perhaps the world-beating ATI Radeon HD 5970 Dual-GPU. On the other hand, if you’ve been naughty and have cursed your computer (hey, who hasn’t?) or
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HotHardware Holiday Gift Guide 2009
As the holiday season rapidly approaches, there’s one question that you’ll hear very frequently: Have you been naughty or nice? Of course, we all know that a lot hinges on this seemingly simple question. If you’ve been nice, then perhaps Santa will bring you an awesome gift, that one piece of hardware you've been jonesing for, like a Core i7 975 processor or perhaps the world-beating ATI Radeon HD 5970 Dual-GPU. On the other hand, if you’ve been naughty and have cursed your computer (hey, who hasn’t?) or ignored your significant other because Left 4 Dead 2 or Modern Warfare 2 beckoned, then you’d better shape up before it's too late. Otherwise, the only thing you’ll have to look forward to is a lump of coal in your stocking. Believe us--we've been there...
As we look back on this past year, and wonder why each year seems shorter than the last, we also reflect on our many traditions here at HotHardware. One of our favorites is our annual Holiday Buyer’s Guide. Whether you’re looking for the perfect gift for that special geek in your life, or if you’re dreaming of putting together a new system for yourself, we hope this guide will help you make some informed buying decisions...
HotHardware Holiday Gift Guide 2009 
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iBUYPOWER Launches Five Super Cooled Gaming Rigs
iBUYPOWER is launching five new gaming systems that feature an ASETEK liquid cooling solution and an Intel Core i7 or AMD Phenom II processor. Ranging in price from $989 to nearly $4,000, the new systems offer a variety of specs to suit the needs and budgets of different users.For gamers on a budget, the Gamer Extreme 922 SLC starts at $989 and offers a NVIDIA GeForce GT220 with Intel’s Core i7 860 2.8 GHz. The system has 4GB of DDR3 system memory and a 500GB hard drive. For a bit more cash, you can upgrade to the Gamer Supreme 919 SLC and Gamer Supreme 559 SLC. The Gamer Supreme 919 SLC offers a Core i7 870 2.93GHz processor and an ATI Radeon HD4890 graphics card. You'll find an AMD Phenom II X4 965 3.4GHz processor and NVIDIA’s GeForce GTX295 GPU in the Gamer Supreme 559 SLC. Both systems offer 8GB of DDR3, 1TB of storage space, and an ASETEK 120mm Liquid cooling kit.
For mid-range gamers, iBUYPOWER is offering the Gamer Supreme 929 SLC with Intel Core i7 975 processors, dual NVIDIA GeForce GTX 285 2GB graphics cards, and a Blue-ray DVDRW combo drive. The fully loaded Gamer Supreme 979 SLC will attract extreme gamers. This benchmark-dominating rig offers an Intel Core i7 975 3.33GHz processor that is cooled by the 240mm ASETEK Liquid Cooling Solution. The Gamer Supreme 979 SLC also comes with 12GB of DDR3 memory, two NVIDIA GTX295 graphics cards, a Blu-ray HD DVDRW combo drive, a 128GB SSD, and a 1.5TB hard drive.
iBUYPOWER’s proprietary Internal USB Expansion System with the Bluetooth add-on module is also included with the Gamer Supreme 979 SLC. The IES Controller enhances control and boosts power to front panel USB ports and add-ons by connecting front panel ports directly to the computer’s power supply.
All of the new systems will be available exclusively at Newegg. Customers with more specific needs can customize a system at www.iBUYPOWER.com.
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Dell's Studio 17 Notebook Gains Core i7, Multi-Touch Screen
Dell's Studio 17 has been around for well over a year now, so it's certainly due for an update. Aside from the off-hand processor bump, however, we haven't come to expect much in the wake of refreshes on lower-end machines. Out of nowhere, Dell's Studio 17--a decidedly mid-range 17" notebook for the company--has gained optional multi-touch support. Yeah, multi-touch. The same stuff that was found on the $2000 T400s Multi-Touch edition that we reviewed earlier in the year.N-trig, a company known for its DuoSense solution combining pen and capacitive multi-touch in a single device, has been chosen to provide the multi-touch panel for Dell's Studio 17, and we're told that it's a "true four-point touch interface that enables a broader span of software capabilities, user collaboration, and fun for the whole family."
In fact, users can even get the Studio 17 with a 1GB ATI GPU and a Core i7 CPU, making this a viable alternative to some of the more expensive (and non-multi-touch) rivals out there. Interested in what a touch panel can do for you? Check out the video below.
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Stage 2 Build: DuoPlus+
Well I just received my equipment today, ASUS yall ROCK, I would like to take this time to thank ASUS and all the sponsors who contributed to the contest. 
First of all I will be starting from the ground up. In the next month I will be deligently working day and night on this case mod, my time will be limited but I will not GIVE UP. So lets get started. I will be starting with two computer cases that I purchased from Fry's that I bought on clearance for $10 a piece.
And the majority of my build will consist of aluminum angle iron that I purchased from Lowes and Home Depot.
From the two computer cases I will be using the motherboard tray from both of them. So I had to drill out all rivets that attached the motherboard to the case.
Will continue tomorrow, got to go to work.
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Razer Imperator Gaming Mouse Introduced With Adjustable Side Buttons
Razer has been on a roll here lately with new mice, and that trend is continuing today with the Imperator. Designed as a mid-range gaming mouse that's tailored specifically for right-handed users, this "ergonomic" mouse is also designed to work best for "palm and fingertip gamers." The device also features the company's first adjustable side buttons to ensure customized positioning for a variety of hand sizes and gaming grips, not to mention a 3.5G laser sensor. It's available to order now directly from Razer for $79.99.
RAZER IMPERATORâ„¢ OFFERS COMFORT, CUSTOMIZATION FOR ALL “RIGHTIESâ€آCarlsbad, Calif. – November 24, 2009- Razerâ„¢, the world’s leading manufacturer of high-end precision gamingand lifestyle peripherals, today announced the Razer Imperatorâ„¢, aright-handed ergonomic mousefor palm and fingertip gamers. The Razer Imperator is designed withgaming-grade ergonomics in mind – contours and grooves specificallycrafted to enhance aggressive mousing movements made by gamers.آ“Ergonomics and control were the key objectives with this mouse†said Robert “Razerguy†Krakoff, president, Razer.“Your grip stays locked and planted no matter how often you lift andswipe yourmouse while playing. One of the typical complaints of gamers is thedifficulty in reaching the side or thumb buttons on a mouse. We havepioneered adjustable side buttons that slide and lock into your idealthumb position. You just can’t get a more custom tailoredfit than the Razer Imperator.â€آAbout The Razer ImperatorContoured for comfort, theRazer Imperator delivers gaming-grade ergonomics that reduces strainduring extended gameplay and provides added grip during aggressivemousing movements. The Razer Imperator also featuresRazer's first adjustable side buttons to ensure customized positioningfor a variety of hand sizes and gaming grips. In addition to itsergonomically-designed form factor, the Razer Imperator comes armedwith the 5600dpi Razer Precisionâ„¢ 3.5G laser sensor fornothing less than pinpoint precision.آRazer ImperatorCOST: US $79.99; Europe €69.99آAVAILABILITY:Razerzone.com: Available NowUSA – In Stores Late December 2009Europe – In Stores December 2009Asia – In Stores December 2009آProduct Features:
- Ergonomic right-handed design
- Adjustable side buttons
- 5600dpi Razer Precisionâ„¢ 3.5G laser sensor
- Razer Synapseâ„¢ on-board memory
- Up to 200 inches per second/ 50g acceleration
- Seven independently programmable Hyperesponseâ„¢ buttons
- 1000Hz Ultrapollingâ„¢ / 1ms response rate
- On-the-fly sensitivityâ„¢ adjustment
- Zero-acoustic Ultraslickâ„¢ Teflon feet
- Approximate size: 123(L) x 71(W) x 42(H)
آAbout the Razer Group:Razerâ„¢is the world’s leading manufacturer of high-end precision gamingproducts and peripherals that are designed "For Gamers. ByGamersâ„¢".آ Headquartered in Carlsbad, California, Razer’saward-winning lineup of products includes desktop speakers, headsets,keyboards, mice, software, and gaming surfaces. Since 1998, Razer hascollaborated with leading professional gamers to develop, manufactureand market cutting-edge gaming peripherals usingproprietary technologies that give gamers the competitive edge. Razerproducts offer the best in precision, sensitivity, usability anddistinctive product design and have a reputation for being leaders ingaming peripheral technology.آFor more information, please visit www.razerzone.com.
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Buffalo Ships Its First-Ever USB 3.0 External Hard Drive
Not sure if you've heard, but USB 3.0 is "the hot new thing." We're expecting a full rollout of devices that support the faster protocol early next year, but it looks as if Buffalo is joining Freecom in pushing out products before most folks even have a chance to add USB 3.0 support to their PC.Starting this week, Buffalo is shipping its first-ever SuperSpeed USB 3.0 External Hard Drive, labeled the DriveStation HD-HXU3. It promises transfer rates up to 625 MB per second (or five Gbits per second), and it's backward-compatible with USB 2.0 ports and devices. It's shipping in 1TB, 1.5TB and 2TB capacities, and just in case you're also on the hunt for a USB 3.0 expansion card so you can take advantage of the faster speeds in your existing desktop, Buffalo is also shipping a two-port USB 3.0 PCI Express Interface Card. The USB 3.0 PCI Express Interface Card allows users to upgrade their PC or Mac to utilize SuperSpeed USB for faster data transfer speeds, and there's also an ExpressCard-to-USB 3.0 adapter from other firms on the horizon.
Memeo AutoBackup software is also bundled in, which will find any new or updated file instantly and automatically, copying them to the drive so that you have a safe copy. The DriveStation USB 3.0 HD-HXU3 arrives with a 1-year warranty and is available now at estimated street prices of $199.99 for 1TB (HD-HX1.0TU3), $249.99 for 1.5TB (HD-HX1.5TU3) and $399.99 for 2.0TB (HD-HX2.0TU3).
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Verizon Faces Two-Pronged Attack As Apple Helps Its BFF, AT&T
Apple has decided it's time to defend its BFF, AT&T, which has been under assault by Verizon over its 3G network. A pair of new Apple ads pick at the parts of Verizon's network that are vulnerable to back up its iPhone partner.Both of the new iPhone ads aim to remind folks that Verizon's CDMA network can't support both voice and data connections at the same time. Thus, if you're on the phone, you can't get an email or browse the web simultaneously. Watch the video for "Did You See My Email" below:
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AT&T Offers Pay-As-You-Need It Data Service
AT&T is now offering access to mobile broadband on a customer's terms and timeframe with its new DataConnect Pass pay-as-you-need it data service. The new service is available by the day, by the week, or by the month using a laptop or netbook that is compatible with AT&T's wireless network.DataConnect Passes are available in advance by visiting www.att.com/buyasession. Options include:
- DataConnect Day Pass (75 MB) - $15
- DataConnect Week Pass (250 MB) - $30
- DataConnect Month Pass (500 MB) - $50
The first time you use the service, you'll need to create a username and password, provide SIM card information and device serial number, complete the billing information, and select a desired data plan. Once a session is purchased, data usage begins. AT&T will send a text and email message to let you know when 30 minutes or 20 percent of the allotted data usage remains in your session.
"This is about choice and flexibility -- giving our customers more ways to match their own data needs, on their own time and with their own budget," said Mark Collins, senior vice president-Voice and Data Products, AT&T Mobility and Consumer Markets. "We want our network to be open, accessible and useful in a way that accommodates unique customer needs. DataConnect Pass is another way consumers can customize the AT&T experience."
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So whats on your chrismas list!!
Well I dont have long on this computer of my friends but thats the one thing on my Christmas list get some spare cash and get back online! :( But I do want some of that AMD Black Edition Ram on the Holiday wish list thread) I,ve read a little bit on it and it just might take that Phenom 720 to that 4ghz mark and A moniter would,nt hurt! THat old CRT is making my Rig look bad.:( Well got to go get back soon see what you guys are wishing for! Have a Happy Thanksgiving all of you if I dont talk to you before then!
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Mimo Ships 7" USB iMo Pivot Touchscreen Monitor For $200
Mimo has made a name for itself this year by producing a rather wide variety of secondary monitors, which are portable screens that are powered by USB and provide a nice home for your widgets, IM windows, etc. Today, the outfit has revealed the iMo Pivot touch-screen monitor, a 7" secondary monitor which features full 360-degree maneuverability.The newest mini-monitor is the first touch-screen to fall under the $200 mark (it's $129.99, if you were wondering), and it has a fully pivoting ball-and-joint 7" LCD screen onboard. It's also fully detachable from its stand and can operate in stand-alone mode. As for specs, it packs an 800x480 resolution, 350 cd/m2 brightness and 400:1 contrast, and of course, it gets powered by a single USB 2.0 socket. It's available to order now for $129.99, and it'll work Windows and Mac systems.
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Drobo S and DroboElite Make Normal NAS Drives Look Dumb
Inelegant NAS solutions have been around for years, and still they sell well. All of the organization and data management is left on the shoulders of the owner, and the drive itself simply serves up content whenever you--the end-user--tells it to. The Drobo changed all of that in early 2007, and now Data Robotics is looking to expand its product line in a big way. In fact, the company is doubling the amount of products it sells today, though that's not too difficult to do when your line only consists of two products.First up is the Drobo S. Essentially, it's a Drobo, but with 5 bays, support for dual-drive redundancy and the addition of an eSATA port. It also has a snappier CPU, so the transfer performance is expected to be better too. It should be noted that the DroboShare NAS adapter isn't compatible with the Drobo S, but the existing Drobo--which will still be sold at a lower $399 price--remains compatible. Drobo S is currently available starting at a price of $799 MSRP, with multiple configurations to $1,799 for a 10TB (5x 2TB) solution.
Drobo S Features and Benefits:
- 5-Drive Capacity and Instant Expansion to 10TB –Customers with growing storage requirements can easily add datacapacity with minimal effort. To add capacity, customers simply inserta new hard drive or replace the smallest drive with a larger one, evenwhen all five drive bays are full. With Drobo S, expansion is automaticand instantaneous, and access to data is always maintained.
- Single- and Dual-Drive Redundancy –The Drobo S dual drive redundancy option protects against thesimultaneous failure of up to two hard drives. Customers can engagethis option with a single click without ever losing access to theirdata.
- Self-Healing Technology –With BeyondRAID, the Drobo S continually examines data blocks andsectors on each drive to flag potential issues. The preemptive“scrubbing†helps ensure data is being written only to healthy driveareas and automatically keeps data in the safest state possible – even when a drive fails.
- Interface Options – Users can take advantage of eSATA, FireWire 800, and USB 2.0 connections for ultimate flexibility.
Next, the DroboElite brings smart NAS storage to the enterprise. Boasting 8 bays, dual Gigabit Ethernet jacks and dual-drive redundancy, this high-end storage server can support up to 256 virtual drives and plenty of multi-platform hosts. DroboElite is currently available starting at a price of $3,499 MSRP, with multiple configurations to $5,899 for a 16TB (8x 2TB) solution.
DroboElite Features and Benefits
- Multi-host Support– Companies with multiple servers can easily add or consolidate storageby connecting the DroboElite into their existing TCP/IP network andutilizing the industry-standard iSCSI protocol.
- Fastest Throughput of any Drobo Solution– Enhancements such as multiple stream optimization and dual GigabitEthernet interfaces for high-speed iSCSI deliver best-in-classperformance.
- Tested VMware-ready Features– With dual iSCSI ports and the ability to create up to 255 SmartVolumes, DroboElite can support growing VMware environments andadvanced functionality including VMotion, Storage VMotion, snapshots,and high availability.
- 8-Drive Capacity with Instant Capacity Expansion to 16TB and Beyond– DroboElite ensures continuous data access by automatically expandingdata capacity and enabling IT managers to efficiently mix and matchdrive brands, capacities, and speeds.
- Advanced Thin Provisioning– Smart Volumes allow companies to create new volumes in seconds andmanage them over time by pulling storage from a common pool rather thana specific physical drive allocation. Smart Volumes are also filesystem aware which allows deleted data blocks to be immediatelyreturned to the pool for future use.
- Simplified Dual-Drive Redundancy– Companies are protected against the simultaneous failure of up to twohard drives without losing access to their data.آ With a single click,companies can switch back to single disk redundancy if capacity runsout without losing access to their data.
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