Sunday, January 10, 2010

IT News HeadLines (PCSTATS) 10/01/2010


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nMediaPC HTPC-6000B ATX HTPC Case @ PCSTATS
"Today I will be reviewing a sharp looking new desktop HTPC case by nMediaPC. It accommodates a standard ATX motherboard and a full sized power suppy, with pricing in the economy range of HTPC cases (under $100). It definitely does not look like a PC case, which is definitely the trend in the HTPC c... [PCSTATS]

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iStorage Pro iT8SAE 8-bay SAS / SATA Expander @ PCSTATS
"Digital content has grown in all forms and new standards have put even more of a burden on storage. Lossless codecs and raw material have grown in size and a computerآ’s ability to access the data quickly is even more challenging than it was ten years ago due to the sheer volume of data needed. Back... [PCSTATS]

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PhysX Performance Tests @ PCSTATS
At the conclusion of our tests we can easily see a progression of how PhysX has been implemented in different games and how those implementations can vary dramatically not only in effects but in required hardware. Some games worked best when more horsepower was available while others actually did be... [PCSTATS]

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ASUS Radeon HD 4870 TOP 512MB Graphics Card @ PCSTATS
"Whatآ’s so great about the TOP line-up from ASUS is that they donآ’t get a card and just add an extra 10MHz to the core and 20MHz to the memory, the TOP line-up of cards are really well overclocked cards that stand out from the competition. That latest card to carry the TOP name comes from the AMD... [PCSTATS]

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MSI R5870 Lightning overclockers videocard - CES 2010 @ PCSTATS
Unveiled for the first time at CES 2010, the MSI MSI R5870 Lightning overclockers videocard features 'military c... [PCSTATS]

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Samsung UN55B7100 55آ” 120Hz LED HDTV @ PCSTATS
HDTV technology is changing at an incredibly fast speed and companies are forced to come up with unique and interesting ways to stay in the consumer's mindset in such a fluid environment. With their new LED-based LCD TVs, Samsung is thrown down the gauntlet to the competition by releasing an incredi... [PCSTATS]

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HISآ’s HD5870 VGA Card @ PCSTATS
The HIS HD5870 brings raw performance to the table while at the same time pushing the technology envelope with support gamers will readily use. I'm talking about DirectX 11 support in Windows 7 and ATi's Eyefinity. These two items give the HD5800 series of cards instant staying power with features... [PCSTATS]

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Sapphire Radeon HD 5850 CrossfireX @ PCSTATS
Can ATi's آ£200 wonder make for a better value for money Crossfire setup? Let's find out...... [PCSTATS]

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Lowepro Outback 100 Camera Bag Review @ PCSTATS
آ“Iآ’ve been to quite a few conferences and events where Iآ’ve had to carry my Digital-SLR (D-SLR) camera around. It sometimes can be a pain, especially if you are carrying around a lot of gear. We have taken a look at a lot of Lowepro bags, but the Outback 100 is a bit different, it is a belt pack th... [PCSTATS]

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One-on-One with MSI Big Bang Fuzion Motherboard - CES 2010 @ PCSTATS
MSI unveils its first gaming series mainboards in Intel P55 platform featuring awe-inspiring graphics and audio functionality to offer serious gamers immersive gaming experience.
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CES 2010 Day 2 Coverage: Samsung, Panasonic & Digital Experience @ PCSTATS
"Digital Experience was much like what I experienced at CES Unveiled but being twice as large. Jackie and I hit the floor hard to find out about the new products for 2010 and to acquire and refresh our press relationships with several key companies."... [PCSTATS]

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CES 2010: Video overview of the ASUS G73Jh gaming notebook @ PCSTATS
If you haven't checked out our coverage of the unique new notebooks from ASUS, you should do so, but then also check out this video overview of the system with ASUS' Gary Key. ... [PCSTATS]

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CES 2010: Gigabyte motherboard product line preview @ PCSTATS
Today we got an in-depth preview at Gigabyte's newest line of motherboards sporting Intel's H55, H57, and P55A chipsets. The P55A and X58A-based boards support USB 3.0 and SATA 6GB/s that have made pretty big waves here at CES and we think should breakthrough into the mainstream market in 2010.... [PCSTATS]

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CES 2010: NVIDIA shows Tegra-powered tablet PC @ PCSTATS
During a pre-show event last night, we spent a few minutes with Bill Henry of NVIDIA who showed us a prototype tablet computer based on the Tegra platform. You know about Tegra from our previous discussions on it and likely from all the hype surrounding the Microsoft Zune HD. ... [PCSTATS]

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CES 2010: HP Snapdragon-based netbook prototype @ PCSTATS
HP of all people was on hand demonstrating a prototype netbook based on this mobility platform. With interesting features like instant-on and an Android base, the unnamed product was very unique. The multi-touch screen allows for some unique interaction and though we weren't given any informat... [PCSTATS]

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CES 2010: OCZ Techology shows off SSDs in both SATA @ PCSTATS
CES 2010 is in full swing and we spent some time with OCZ and the company's new SSD product manager. At the suite they had the new Vertex 2 SSD based on the Sandforce controller (Allyn is already planning the review!) as well as a SO-DIMM based PCI Express SSD called the Z-drive P88 that include... [PCSTATS]

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CES 2010 Day 2 Coverage: Samsung, Panasonic & Digital Experience @ PCSTATS
"Digital Experience was much like what I experienced at CES Unveiled but being twice as large. Jackie and I hit the floor hard to find out about the new products for 2010 and to acquire and refresh our press relationships with several key companies."... [PCSTATS]

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CES 2010: Thermaltake @ PCSTATS
Our friends at Thermaltake were nice enough to invite us up to their suite at the Venetian to check out so of their new products. This year Thermaltake has quite a few different new products and even some products that you wouldnآ’t think they would be coming out with. On the LUXA2 side of things the... [PCSTATS]

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CES Unveiled and Digital Experience @ PCSTATS
"CES didn't officially start until today, but members of the press caught a glimpse of some of the latest advances in hardware courtesy of CES Unveiled and Pepcom's Digital Experience. OCIA.net was on hand for both events as we met with several companies showcasing what they have in store for 2010."... [PCSTATS]

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CES 2010 - Seagate @ PCSTATS
This article will take a closer look at some of the items Seagate was promoting at CES 2010. While they had all of the hardware we are familiar with, including the previously reviewed Dockstar and FreeAgent Go, we'll take a look at some of the new hardware they were showing off... including SSDs, NA... [PCSTATS]

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CES 2010: Sony's 3D Vision @ PCSTATS
We all knew that 3D was going to be big at CES 2010, but even then, we were slightly caught off-guard by Sony's full throttle approach to bringing 3D to your home. Not a fan of 3D? Perhaps the Sony blitz will convince you. Here are the highlights from Sony's CES press conference.... [PCSTATS]

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CES 2010: New LG HDTVs - Full of Features and Razor Thin (Updated!) @ PCSTATS
Having claimed the thinnest HDTV title, LG went to outclass themselves with even slimmer ones. How's 10mm for you? Slim aside, the new breed of premium LG HDTVs are choke full of features like 480Hz TruMotion technology, THX certification, 3D, DLNA and wireless ready, NetCast for online content, and... [PCSTATS]

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CES 2010 Day 3 Coverage: In Win, Altec Lansing, Asus, Zalman @ PCSTATS
"Today we had meetings with In Win, Asus and Zalman along with attending the Showstoppers media event at the Wynn Hotel & Casino. It was a very busy day but everything ran relatively smoothly."... [PCSTATS]

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Greenpeace's Electronics Guide cuts through the greenwash at CES @ PCSTATS

As technology companies jostle for attention at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) , Greenpeace's newest edition of the Guide to Greener Electronics, released at CES, cuts through the greenwash. Apple, Sony Ericsson, and Nokia lead the way for introducing products free of the worst hazar... [PCSTATS]

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Effective Advanced Liquid Cooling Technology @ PCSTATS
CoolIT Systems, leaders in advanced liquid cooling technology announced today 4 new products set to revolutionize the computer cooling industry yet again. Following the huge success of the CoolIT Domino that hit the market by storm in 2009, CoolIT have wowed visitors at this year's Consumer Electron... [PCSTATS]

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MSI Holds Joint Press Conference with Intel at CES 2010 @ PCSTATS
MSI Computer, a leading manufacturer of computer hardware products and solutions held a joint press conference with Intel Corporation today at its booth in the Las Vegas Convention Center, South Hall 3 #30651. Mr. Hsu described MSIآ’s newest editions to its G-Series gaming laptops equipped with th... [PCSTATS]

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NVIDIA Next Gen Tegra Processor Unveiled At CES 2010 @ PCSTATS
NVIDIA invited members of the press to a briefing at the Las Vegas Hilton so that the company's fearless leader, Jen-Hsun Huang, could unveil their latest highly integrated mobile processor. Dubbed only "the new Tegra processor", but known now as the Tegra 250, NVIDA's CEO spoke of their commitment... [PCSTATS]

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XFX Radeon HD 5870 Video Card @ PCSTATS
"Today I am going to check out the ATI HD 5870 video card. This card is one of the highest performing ATI video cards in the line and offers gamers lots of performance. If you have a video card on your holiday wish list, the XFX Radeon HD 5870 may be exactly what you need." ... [PCSTATS]

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Brave New World of SSDs Part II @ PCSTATS
In the first installment of this series, I covered some of the peculiarities of NAND flash, especially in view of the unidirectional programming and the resulting problematic for solid state drives. To put things into perspective, flash memory was originally developed as an inexpensive media for dig... [PCSTATS]

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SSD vs HDD on a Netbook @ PCSTATS
" I know the SSD is faster than the HDD, but what I didnآ’t really know was how it affected the system performance overall, so being a reviewer I ran tests, lots of tests, to find the answer. I ran storage specific tests, I ran overall system tests and separate tests as well and I found the obvious t... [PCSTATS]

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7 Reasons to NOT stick with Windows XP @ PCSTATS
You have probably seen an article posted by Gizmodo listing 7 reasons to stick with Windows XP. Well, there are certainly some reasons for sticking with Windows XP and the one that really makes sense is if your current system is too old to support Windows 7. You may not meet the minimum system requi... [PCSTATS]

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