Together We Will Be Free To Achieve More

AT&T Rethinks Ad Campaign: Positivity, Not Verizon Bashing
At last, the war is over. We hope. For months now, AT&T and Verizon Wireless have been airing advertisements poking fun at one another, and oftentimes, being downright rude to one another. A lawsuit even popped up between the pair late last year, but that was eventually dropped. Still, the ads didn't stop, and while Verizon has been boasting about their huge 3G network, AT&T has been touting their "97% of Americans" coverage rate and the ability to talk and surf the Web at the same time.Really, the ads
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Intel Intros "Tunnel Creek" Atom-Based System On Chip
What's a company to do after coming off of their best Q1 in recent memory? Forge ahead in the never-ending pursuit of processor perfection. Today, out of nowhere really, Intel announced plans for a new Atom processor-based System-On-Chip, but it won't go where you might expect. Instead of aiming this product at netbooks, Intel is positioning "Tunnel Creek" for IP phones, printers and in-vehicle-infotainment systems for cars, all of which could honestly use a boost in processing power.As of now, Chinese automaker
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Toshiba's Aims New Tecra M11 Laptop at Spunky Business Professionals
Toshiba today announced its Tecra M11 series, a new 14-inch notebook line that takes aim at business users but with a little pizazz. Sporting a sleek, textured finish on the outside and an Intel Core i3/i5 foundation on the inside, there's plenty of power here to tear through those productivity apps, and then some."Mobile professionals cannot sacrifice productivity on the road, needing all the conveniences of the office no matter where they are," said Carl Pinto, vice president of product development, Toshiba
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Barnes & Noble Makes Nook Available At Best Buy
Barnes & Noble plans to sell its Nook eBook reader at Best Buy starting April 18th. The specialty bookstore chain is expanding the distribution of the $259.99 Nook as it faces growing competition from Apple's iPad. The deal between Best Buy and Barnes & Noble will put the Nook in 1,070 Best Buy stores and will also place Barnes & Noble's BN eReader software on some of the personal computers and smartphones the electronics retailer sells. The deal with Best Buy will not only increase the Nook's availability
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Verizon Wireless And Sprint Carry Most Data Says ABI Research
When reports broke last year about how iPhone users were overwhelming AT&T's network, some people may have concluded that AT&T was carrying them most data traffic. According to ABI Research, that's not true. Based on its studies, ABI Research concluded that Verizon Wireless and Sprint carried more data last year than AT&T. Together, Verizon Wireless and Sprint customers generated 63% of the mobile network data traffic in the US. Practice director Dan Shey comments on the traffic, â€œInterestingly AT&T
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Sony's Walkman NWZ-W252 Climbs On Your Head And Hangs With Sweat
With the glut of portable audio and media players out these days, it really takes a special product to catch our attention. Something unique, something a little off-the-wall, and something that actually differentiates itself from all those other mundane MP3 players. Sony has somehow managed to do that with their latest Walkman, which is tailor made for fitness junkies or those who'd rather use a self-contained unit than deal with messy earbud cabling.The new W250 Series Walkman is designed to worn on the head,
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Intel, Samsung And Others Look For 300Mbps In WiMAX 2 Standard
Intel and Samsung have been working together for years on various projects, one of which includes WiMAX. Both are supporters of the standard, and both have lent loads of money, time, effort and research into moving it forward. But as we all know, no existing technology is ever good enough to hang around forever, and the next best thing is always waiting in the wings. In this case, we're talking about WiMAX 2.Intel recently confessed that they were working closely with both Samsung and Motorola (among others,
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Nokia Introduces C3, C6 And E5 Messaging Phones For Overseas Markets
As we saw with the launch of Microsoft's Kin One and Kin Two, it's not always about the smartphone. There are plenty of other consumers out there who don't need an advanced mobile phone, and having one that makes calls, keeps track of a few contacts and sends the occasional SMS is good enough. Nokia knows that better than anyone, with their phones still dominating the worldwide market share pictures thanks to their ability to get loads of low-end phones into developing nations.Today, the company introduced three
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Asus Overclocking Competition: Life Is Better With LN2
Asus hosted an overclocking competition this past weekend and invited us out to see XtremeSystems, OC Alliance, and Team PURE vie for top honors and performance world records on both LGA1366 and 1156. I've got experience working with single-stage phase changers, which use air-conditioner compressors to cool a CPU down to roughly -50C, but liquid nitrogen-fueled overclocking is an altogether different kettle of fish. It's also firmly in the "don't try this at home", although the price of LN2 most likely makes
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German Tablet Maker Pokes Fun at iPad
A German tablet maker is taking Apple to task over the creation of its iPad and promises to offer a bigger, better, and smarter solution. And just so there's no mistaking exactly who it is Neofonie GmbH has in its sights, they're calling their tablet the "WePad.""Some people seem to think life is all about the I, and the Me, Me, Me," Neofonie writes. "We beg to differ. To us, the power of many beats the power of one. Thatâ€™s why we came up with the WePad: Itâ€™s the smarter solution for enjoying the Internet your
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Mobile DTV Launch Set For May 3rd In Washington, D.C.
Are you ready for yet another option in the mobile TV space? We're guessing that FLO TV hasn't even had enough time to really get a grip, but starting on May 3rd, hundreds of TV viewers in Washington, D.C. will be able to experience Mobile Digital TV.After being tested in various markets for the better part of a year, the Mobile DTV technology is just about ready for its first wide-scale rollout, promising to bring D.C. residents their favorite TV shows on the go. The main benefit here is that this isn't much
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Alienware M11x Ultra-Portable Gaming Notebook Review
During the Consumer Electronics Show which took place in early January of this year, we showcased a myriad of upcoming products in our coverage of the event. Of the literally thousands of things we saw at CES, however, we'd consider only a handful of them to be truly stand-out products. One of those geek-lust worthy products, at least in our opinion, was the slick Alienware M11x. We gave you somewhat more than a glimpse of the M11x in our close-up look at the machine at Dell's display at the show, but we have
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Sony Debuts DRX-S77U and AD-7260S DVD/CD Optical Drives
Sometimes, you don't need the latest and greatest. Sometimes, all you need is something basic. If you're building a new machine and have no need for Blu-ray yet, Sony Optiarc has two new units that just might fit the bill. The company's two new optical disc drives are half-height units, and both can toast at 24X. The DRX-S77U drive boasts a sleek, lightweight design and continues to support up to 8X DVD±R recording speeds, delivering a full 4.7 GB disc of video, data, music or images on standard 8X DVD+R
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Alienware M11x Ultra-Light Gaming Notebook Review
At the 2010 Consumer Electronics Show, back in early January of this year, we showcased a myriad of upcoming products in our coverage of the event and the announcements being made. Of the literally thousands of items we saw at CES, however, we'd consider only a handful of them to be truly stand-out products. One of those geek-lust worthy products, at least in our opinion, was the slick Alienware M11x.We gave you somewhat more than a glimpse of the M11x in our close-up look at the machine on display
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PSU and GTX 480 SLI

Is the kingwin Mach 1 1000w PSU enough to run 2xGTX 480 SLI?
http://kingwin.com/products/cate/pow...t_1000MA1S.asp

For 1 480 it recomends 600wattt PSU. I have seen some indications that SLI 480s will only draw about 850 watts under peak.
http://www.anandtech.com/show/2977/n...h-the-wait-/19

Does the Kingwin have enough enough amps as well?

or 2 5870s in CF? I am not sure about ATI support (its been a while since I have owned an ATI card and before it was driver hell). If I choose ATI how is there driver support lately?

AT&T Rethinks Ad Campaign: Positivity, Not Verizon Bashing

At last, the war is over. We hope. For months now, AT&T and Verizon Wireless have been airing advertisements poking fun at one another, and oftentimes, being downright rude to one another. A lawsuit even popped up between the pair late last year, but that was eventually dropped. Still, the ads didn't stop, and while Verizon has been boasting about their huge 3G network, AT&T has been touting their "97% of Americans" coverage rate and the ability to talk and surf the Web at the same time.

Really, the ads weren't doing either company a lot of good. Experts say neither company really stole customers from the other during the ad run, and now it looks like AT&T is finally taking things in a different direction. A positive direction. The new campaign, called "Rethink Possible" diverts from the bitter tone taken in the prior ads and shows a lot of warm colors, positive thoughts and uplifting points.

The ads still point out AT&T's ability to let users surf and talk simultaneously, but bashing Verizon is gone. The company is also taking this opportunity to highlight their other offerings: U-verse (TV and Internet) and home phone. AT&T really is a telecom company, not just a wireless carrier, and it's about time they started marketing all of their services together. Have a look at the ad below and see how refreshing it is. We're really glad for the change, and we hope both companies save some of this ad money and invest in their networks, instead.

Sony's Walkman NWZ-W252 Climbs On Your Head And Hangs With Sweat

With the glut of portable audio and media players out these days, it really takes a special product to catch our attention. Something unique, something a little off-the-wall, and something that actually differentiates itself from all those other mundane MP3 players. Sony has somehow managed to do that with their latest Walkman, which is tailor made for fitness junkies or those who'd rather use a self-contained unit than deal with messy earbud cabling.

The new W250 Series Walkman is designed to worn on the head, and due to its water resistant abilities, sweating it out won't be a problem. It also features quick charge and simple transfers, both of which should keep runners on the track longer and on the sidelines by the PC less. The NWZ-W252 has a convenient lightweight, wearable and water resistant design, up to 2GB of internal storage and the ability to regain enough battery life to go for 90 minutes with only a three minute charge.

Best of all, it will sell for just $60 when it ships later this month, just in time for those long beach runs that you've been planning.

Sony Announces New Wearable, Water Resistant W250 Series WalkmanÂ® MP3 Player

WHO: Ideal for fitness and exercise enthusiasts, the new Sony Walkman W Series, model NWZ-W252, features a convenient lightweight, wearable and water resistant design.

WHAT: The new Sony Walkman W Series is designed to improve it's users audio experience during workouts and other forms of exercise. It features a lightweight, water-resistant frame that ensures proper functionality during extended periods of activity inside or outside -- even if used in the rain.

Additionally, the Walkman W series comes with Content Transfer software that allows users to move music files and playlists straight from a PC or iTunes"! library (not including DRM files). With 2 GB of maximum capacity, the new Walkman W Series can hold approximately 470 songs (4 minute length at 128 kbps).

For those on-the-go or users who have simply forgotten to charge their MP3 player before a workout, the new Walkman NWZ-W252 offers a quick charge function. With only three minutes of charge time, the player will receive enough power for up to 90 minutes of use. Full battery life is approximately 11 hours.

WHERE: The Sony W Series Walkman, model NWZ-W252, will be available this month for about $60 atwww.sonystyle.com, Sony Style retail stores and other authorized retailers nationwide.

Asus Overclocking Competition: Life Is Better With LN2

Asus hosted an overclocking competition this past weekend and invited us out to see XtremeSystems, OC Alliance, and Team PURE vie for top honors and performance world records on both LGA1366 and 1156. I've got experience working with single-stage phase changers, which use air-conditioner compressors to cool a CPU down to roughly -50C, but liquid nitrogen-fueled overclocking is an altogether different kettle of fish. It's also firmly in the "don't try this at home", although the price of LN₂ most likely makes this a moot point.

The Rampage III board here is being prepped for subzero overclocking. The substance being applied is kneaded eraser. I've used mastic tape for the same purpose, but kneaded eraser is easier to apply, can be shaped to fit around socket components, and is less likely to contain small gaps that allow condensation to penetrate down to the motherboard. Mastic tape, quite frankly, is a pain in the butt to work withâ€”imagine trying to seal the various nooks and crannies of a motherboard using thin, relatively narrow strips of tar that latch on to any surface they touch, fuse with previous stripes, resist cutting, and stretch. God help you if you actually plan to reverse the modification; mastic tape doesn't come off easy. The compound can be dissolved, but only if you're willing to invest in a lot of lighter fluid.

There are other ways to seal motherboards (neoprene and sealant solutions are also used), but the idea of a superior solution that uses inexpensive art supplies caught my eye. Low-temperature overclockers are generally the only people who go to the trouble of sealing a motherboard, but they aren't the only group that could benefit from the practice. While there's no need to seal a water-cooled motherboard (unless you've integrated a chiller unit), doing so could provide additional insurance against the possibility of a random leak destroying an awful lot of expensive equipment.

By the time the team was finished, the Rampage III was entirely covered with but the PCI Express slots and RAM visible.

Here we've got the full-sized LN₂ canisters and a liquid nitrogen pot sitting on a motherboard. Overclockers pour the LN₂ into the pot where it quickly evaporates, carrying away the excess heat of the CPU. The initial evaporation is visually impressive (seen below, but caught on a different system with a different pot). As we've noted, single-stage phase-changers can take a CPU to -50C or so without a problem; liquid nitrogen can lower the processor temperature down to ~-120C or lower depending on the scenario. If that's not enough, liquid helium, with its evaporation point of -269C, is sometimes used. AMD hosted a liquid helium event last year that yielded the still-standing record for fastest Phenom II overclock at 6.89GHz, but unlike liquid nitrogen, liquid helium can be dangerous. As it evaporates it builds up in the atmosphere of a room (usually right around head level), which tends to have negative effects on those of us who breathe oxygen. Adequate ventilation (or a team of overclocking midgets) are required if you want to play with fluids whose evaporation temperatures are easily expressed in terms of absolute zero.

It's impressive AND it's frozen. Two for one deal.

Asus' dual 5870 "Ares" video card...
Some of you had a hard time seeing the card outline in our article; we've included an outline that should help.

We've already discussed the Asus Ares, but the card is impressive enough to include an additional shot of it here. In a way, both the card and the overclocking event itself are examples of how rapidly computer technology continues to advance. In order to increase the GPU and memory clocks 15 and 20 percent, Asus had to bolt on a heavier cooler, beef up the card's power plugs, and bin a select number of parts that could tolerate the additional stress. In 2-3 years, we' will see midrange GPUs delivering equivalent performance with single-slot coolers and fairly quiet fans. (That's not to say we wouldn't like an Ares now.)

As for the main event, OC Alliance was leading the LGA1366 bracket as of Saturday evening, with a new world record (according to Asus) of 6.53 GHz. At 6.5 GHz these systems are running at nearly twice the speed of Intel's current highest-end Core i7s. We don't expect to see Intel cranking up its clocks in the next 24 monthsâ€”those days are overâ€”but Francois Piednoel, one of the Intel reps who attended the event, emphasized to us that improving single-threaded performance is still a focus at Intel. Francois acknowledged that it's much harder to extract additional IPC efficiency now than it was in years past, but the company is still committed to the goal. We don't expect to see any jumps that mirror the move from Core 2 Duo to Core i7 anytime soon, since pulling the memory controller on-die is a one-time benefit, but Intel is scarcely out of ideas.

Intel Intros "Tunnel Creek" Atom-Based System On Chip

What's a company to do after coming off of their best Q1 in recent memory? Forge ahead in the never-ending pursuit of processor perfection. Today, out of nowhere really, Intel announced plans for a new Atom processor-based System-On-Chip, but it won't go where you might expect. Instead of aiming this product at netbooks, Intel is positioning "Tunnel Creek" for IP phones, printers and in-vehicle-infotainment systems for cars, all of which could honestly use a boost in processing power.

As of now, Chinese automaker HawTai is planning to incorporate Intel Atom processor and MeeGo software in future in-vehicle-infotainment platform, and outside of the phone world, this is the first time we've seen exactly what Intel plans to do with MeeGo. There's also a partnership lined up with China Mobile, and by the sound of it, the possibilities here are just short of endless.

The forthcoming SoC will feature an Atom core that for the first time, will let other companies create PCI Express-compliant devices that directly connect to the chip, which offers new flexibility for embedded applications. Basically, it opens an entirely new world for the Atom line to explore, and while we have griped about the Atom being a tad sluggish in some netbooks, they would be plenty powerful for a host of embedded solutions.

Imaging an Atom/MeeGo system in your next vehicle. The navigation and Internet experience would be second to none, mostly unlike anything available in even high-end cars today. Or what about home power management systems? Or even electric car charging stations? It doesn't take long to understand just how far a low-powered Atom could go in changing the way we live, and we're hoping that this announcement is just the tip of the iceberg.

Barnes & Noble Makes Nook Available At Best Buy

Barnes & Noble plans to sell its Nook eBook reader at Best Buy starting April 18th. The specialty bookstore chain is expanding the distribution of the $259.99 Nook as it faces growing competition from Apple's iPad. The deal between Best Buy and Barnes & Noble will put the Nook in 1,070 Best Buy stores and will also place Barnes & Noble's BN eReader software on some of the personal computers and smartphones the electronics retailer sells.

The deal with Best Buy will not only increase the Nook's availability (previously it was only available through Barnes & Noble's website and in 723 of its bookstores), but it will also improve the eBook reader's ability to compete with the recently launched Apple iPad, which functions as an ereader among other things. Best Buy and Apple stores currently are the only locations that carry the iPad.

"This partnership provides them (Barnes & Noble) with an additional distribution channel, which is critical to driving sales of the Nook," said Michael Souers, an analyst with Standard & Poor's Equity Research.

Best Buy also currently sells Sony's Reader, another major player in the ereader market. The final major player in the ereader market is Amazon's Kindle, which is only available through the Amazon website.

German Tablet Maker Pokes Fun at iPad

A German tablet maker is taking Apple to task over the creation of its iPad and promises to offer a bigger, better, and smarter solution. And just so there's no mistaking exactly who it is Neofonie GmbH has in its sights, they're calling their tablet the "WePad."

"Some people seem to think life is all about the I, and the Me, Me, Me," Neofonie writes. "We beg to differ. To us, the power of many beats the power of one. Thatâ€™s why we came up with the WePad: Itâ€™s the smarter solution for enjoying the Internet your way. Why? Because when youâ€™re locked in, you get the Internet their way. Itâ€™s the opposite of free. Being told what you can see, what you can buy, and all the things you can not do â€“ somehow, that just seems so 1984.

"So we took a seriously stylish, state-of-the art media tablet and put a whole lot of fun in it. With the WePad, you can browse the Internet, watch YouTube, check your e-mail, chat with friends on Facebook, and much, much more. You can even get some work done, if you absolutely must. Most importantly, we created an open system, so that everyone can participate."

In a side-by-side comparison, the WePad appears to the trump the iPad almost across the board. The WePad will boast an 11.6-inch multitouch screen, a 1.66GHz Intel Atom N450 processor, 16/32GB, 1.3MP webcam, a pair of USB ports, memory card reader, Flash support, GPUs, and a few other features. It will also sport Google's Android platform, giving users access to an existing library of apps, though not as extensive (or as expensive) as you'd find in Apple's App Store.

Together We Will Be Free To Achieve More

Some people seem to think life is all about the I, and the Me, Me, Me.
We beg to differ. To us, the power of many beats the power of one. Thatâ€™s why we came up with the WePad: Itâ€™s the smarter solution for enjoying the Internet your way. Why? Because when youâ€™re locked in, you get the Internet their way. Itâ€™s the opposite of free. Being told what you can see, what you can buy, and all the things you can not do â€“ somehow, that just seems so 1984.
So we took a seriously stylish, state-of-the art media tablet and put a whole lot of fun in it. With the WePad, you can browse the Internet, watch YouTube, check your e-mail, chat with friends on Facebook, and much, much more. You can even get some work done, if you absolutely must. Most importantly, we created an open system, so that everyone can participate.
We built a platform based on two established, well-known technologies, Android and Linux, meaning that software developers can dream up apps for anything you may want to do with your WePad (and even some things you might never have dreamed possible yourself). Itâ€™s quick and simple â€“ and needless to say, any app that already exists for Android also runs on the WePad. Right out of the box.
Personally, we have a thing for news. We love them, we find them exciting, entertaining, important, and we happen to think that the browser was merely the beginning. News on the Web? No more than a trial run for what can really be done with presenting information in the digital age. The WePad allows you to finally read your favorite newspaper and magazine as it appears in print â€“ but also enjoy all the excitement and interactivity of the online world.
See photos turn into videos, get personalized information, chat with your favorite writers, discuss topics with other readers. No need to remember a Web address, or even search for the headlines of the day â€“ because the news come to you.
Automatically. Sort of like the daily paper used to land on your doorstep every morning. Except now youâ€™re always up-to-date, every second of every day. And reading, hearing, viewing the news becomes an immersive, exciting experience that will tickle all of your senses. (Even touching is allowed. In fact, the WePad likes it.)Â
With our â€œWeMagazineâ€ ePublishing Open Platform, we give publishers all the tools they need to tell stories in a thousand new ways â€“ and we truly believe that when itâ€™s awe- inspiring enough, people will happily pay for news again.
All along the way, we will gladly help connect the dots, so that the power of We can make magic happen. But we will never, ever box you in. Or anybody else, for that matter. Not even those who have a big I and prefer to pursue their own Me. Promise.
Get in touch:Â wepad@neofonie.de

Alienware M11x Ultra-Portable Gaming Notebook Review

During the Consumer Electronics Show which took place in early January of this year, we showcased a myriad of upcoming products in our coverage of the event. Of the literally thousands of things we saw at CES, however, we'd consider only a handful of them to be truly stand-out products. One of those geek-lust worthy products, at least in our opinion, was the slick Alienware M11x.

We gave you somewhat more than a glimpse of the M11x in our close-up look at the machine at Dell's display at the show, but we have since gotten one in house and have been able to put it through its paces on our home turf. Our video review of the Alienware M11x utlra-portable gaming notebook is below; an image gallery and full benchmarks follow on the pages ahead...

Alienware M11x Ultra-Portable Gaming Notebook Review

Toshiba's Aims New Tecra M11 Laptop at Spunky Business Professionals

Toshiba today announced its Tecra M11 series, a new 14-inch notebook line that takes aim at business users but with a little pizazz. Sporting a sleek, textured finish on the outside and an Intel Core i3/i5 foundation on the inside, there's plenty of power here to tear through those productivity apps, and then some.

"Mobile professionals cannot sacrifice productivity on the road, needing all the conveniences of the office no matter where they are," said Carl Pinto, vice president of product development, Toshiba America, Digital Products Division. "The Tecra M11 Series represents our ability to provide the latest mobile technologies, smart features, and comprehensive security in a highly portable and affordable package. These laptops are built with our renowned quality and enhanced durability and we back the laptop with a generous three-year limited warranty to assure businesses can buy with confidence."

More than just lip service, portability comes in the form of a chassis measuring less than 1.5 inches thick and weighing just over 5 pounds. A baseline configuration starts at a little under $900 and includes an Intel Core i3 330M processor, 2GB of DDR3-1066 Memory, a 320GB hard drive, integrated Intel HD graphics, DVD burner, 2 USB ports, 1 eSATA/USB combo port, memory card reader, and Windows 7 Professional 64-bit. Other options are available, such as a Core i5 520M processor, additional RAM, and Nvidia NVS 2100M graphics.

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Verizon Wireless And Sprint Carry Most Data Says ABI Research

When reports broke last year about how iPhone users were overwhelming AT&T's network, some people may have concluded that AT&T was carrying them most data traffic. According to ABI Research, that's not true. Based on its studies, ABI Research concluded that Verizon Wireless and Sprint carried more data last year than AT&T. Together, Verizon Wireless and Sprint customers generated 63% of the mobile network data traffic in the US.

Practice director Dan Shey comments on the traffic, â€œInterestingly AT&T had the most activated data devices in 2009. But it is laptop mobile data connections that have the most impact on operator data traffic levels. Mobile broadband laptop connections to Verizon and Sprint each far exceed AT&Tâ€™s laptop connections.â€

Verizon is expected to maintain the top data traffic position over the next five years. ABI Research expects AT&Tâ€™s share of mobile data traffic to increase and rise to the number two position by 2012. Sprint, T-Mobile, and all other operators will hold the final three spots for top mobile data traffic. Although the operator traffic distribution share will change, all operators are expected to see an increase in mobile data traffic levels by eightfold from 2010 through 2014.

No more Core Unlocking

http://www.bit-tech.net/news/hardwar...re-unlocking/1

We may see some rogue versions but officially it will not be supported anymore.

We may not see any cheap x6 CPUs

whats a good test for a sound cards audio quality?

im used to using onboard audio... and im thinking about getting a sound card, spicificly the Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Titanium, and i was wondering if there was an audio thing i could download like a cirtain song or something that will really show me the difference between the quality of onboard sound vs sound card, because right now i cant imagine what would sound better

Best 1156 and 1366 Motherboards for Overclocking

Does a Socket 1156 equivalent exist? Looking to drop an Intel Core i5-750 Lynnfield 2.66GHz and do some moderate overclocking. Might aim for about 3.6-4.0Ghz.

I'm also partially considering i7 as well (I do VMWare and audio-production, and some other tasks that require multi-threading). So if you can alternatively suggest a 1366 board I would appreciate it.

Sata 6Gbps would be a huge bonus. 2 PCI-E 16x slots highly preferred. Multiple PCI-E 4x or 1x, and/or PCI slots desirable. RAID is required.

Alternatively, I WILL sacrifice some overclock-ability and lean towards a very solid/stable board.

Sony Debuts DRX-S77U and AD-7260S DVD/CD Optical Drives

Sometimes, you don't need the latest and greatest. Sometimes, all you need is something basic. If you're building a new machine and have no need for Blu-ray yet, Sony Optiarc has two new units that just might fit the bill.

The company's two new optical disc drives are half-height units, and both can toast at 24X. The DRX-S77U drive boasts a sleek, lightweight design and continues to support up to 8X DVDÂ±R recording speeds, delivering a full 4.7 GB disc of video, data, music or images on standard 8X DVD+R media. Additionally, the drive can record on 8.5 GB DVD+R Double/Dual layer and 4.7 GB DVD-RW discs at 6X speeds, DVD+RW at 8X, DVD-RAM at 5X and CD-R/RW at 24X.Â The drive comes in a retail package bundled with the Nero 9 DVD/CD mastering software suite and is available to match your netbook in black, white, pink and gold color choices.

The AD-7260S is an internal drive, offering the same 24X burn rating. The AD-7260S supports up to 24X max DVDÂ±R recording, 12X DVD+R Double/Dual layer recording, 12X DVD-RAM, and 48X CD-R performance, and it's available with black or beige bezels. Both the DRX-S77U and AD-7260S are now available through authorized distributors, resellers and select online sites, though pricing isn't being announced openly.

Thursday, April 15, 2010

IT News HeadLines (HotHardware) 15/04/2010

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