Intel, FTC Come to Terms on a Settlement
The Federal Trade Commission can close the books on its case against Intel, the world's largest chip maker, after the two sides were able to hammer out a settlement. Intel stood accused of anticompetitive practices, which is legal speak for being a bully in the marketplace, and under terms of the agreement, the Santa Clara chip maker must refrain from offering "conditioning benefits" to manufacturers who agree to roll with Intel exclusively, or "retaliating against" manufacturers who don't. "This case demonstrates
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Acer Netbook Does Both Android and Windows XP
Acer's been busy showing off its new netbook at the Taipei Computer Application Show, and there's good reason for attendees to get excited. The Aspire One AOD255, as it's been dubbed, comes configured with both Google's Android platform and Microsoft's Windows XP OS. Holy dual-booting netbook, Batman! On the hardware front, the AOD255 is a 10.1-inch netbook powered by an Intel Atom N450 processor. It has a 160GB hard drive, 1GB of DDR2 memory, and a 3-cell battery that can be upgraded to a 6-cell for those willing
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Clearwire To Test LTE Technology Alongside WiMAX
Now this is how you expand your horizons. Clearwire, a company that has provided 4G WiMAX services to select areas in America for the past years and months, is considering a somewhat different approach in the future. Rather than just sticking with WiMAX, they may actually dip into another form of 4G: LTE. LTE is generally considered to be the 4G wireless protocol with the most industry support. In the long run, it's likely that more carriers will push LTE than WiMAX, and Verizon Wireless is already promising
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Google Wave Surfs Into the Sunset
It's dead, Jim. Google Wave, the much-hyped collaboration tool that Google released in beta form just about a year ago at its developer conference, is dead. Admit it: there are plenty who think that everything Google touches turns to gold, but it's just not the case. In this case, Google said it simple enough in a blog post: not enough people were interested in Google Wave. Urs Holzle, Senior Vice President, Operations & Google Fellow said: But despite these wins, and numerous loyal fans, Wave has not
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Samsung PL90 Digital Camera Ships With Built-In USB Plug
Samsung has been on a roll lately with new point-and-shoot cameras, and that roll isn't stopping today. The company has just introduced a new unit to their line, and it's definitely one of the more unique (and very useful) options on the market. The PL90 sets itself apart with an integrated USB plug, eliminating the need to carry around a cable or a card reader. The PL90 isn't too fancy; there's a 12.2MP sensor, a 4x zoom, 2.7" rear LCD and an SD card slot. The only other major feature is the built-in USB plug,
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Clearwire iSpot 4G Router Only Connects With iPad, iPod Touch And iPhone
Slowly but surely, Clearwire is becoming more and more of a household name. It wasn't long ago that only the hardcore wireless followers knew what Clearwire was, but now that this particular device is on store shelves, we suspect a lot of Apple users will be peering over just to see what the buzz is all about. The new iSpot is an interested, if not limited, device. It's the first 4G HotSpot that is actually only suitable for use with iPad, iPod touch and iPhone. That's right. Just those 3 devices are allowed
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MSI Ships P600 And S6000 15.6" Notebooks To North America
Hold onto your hats folks: it's another notebook, from MSI! It's a modern day miracle, we know. All kidding aside, we can't complain with the amount of laptops that keep flowing from MSI. After all, competition's good for us all. The company's newest two machines, the P600 and S6000, are both making their U.S. debut this week, with both of them falling into the popular 15.6" category. The P600 weighs in at 5.3lbs. and includes an optical drive, while the 5.0lb. S6000 slims down with a 4-cell battery but maintaining
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NZXT Introduces HALE90 Power Supply Line
NZXT announced the new HALE90 Power Supply line. Built for gamers and enthusiasts, this line promises power and efficiency and is available in 550W, 650W, 750W, 850W, and 1000W models. The line has received 80+ Gold certification for efficiency and offers whisper quiet operation with a 140mm two ball-bearing fan. In addition, the lineup features a modular design, letting you select which cables you need and helping to minimize cable clutter for better airflow. NZXT Unleashes HALE90 Power Supplies Lineup of PSUs
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The Ultimate Performance PC: EVGA & Intel Infused
We first laid our hands on the Classified SR-2 at CES 2010 and were recently given the opportunity to take one for a spin around the lab. While preparing to test the board, however, a couple of important points led us in a somewhat different direction than a straight-up motherboard review. The EVGA Classified SR-2’s requirements are unlike any other desktop motherboard you’ve seen to date. And to meet those requirements meant reeling in some other exciting hardware in its own right. On the pages
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Corsair Introduces Hydro Series H70 CPU Cooler
Corsair introduced the Corsair Hydro Series H70 ultra-performance CPU cooler. Designed to cool CPUs from Intel and AMD, the Hydro Series H70 comes with several upgrades from its predecessor, the Hydro Series H50. Some of these upgrades include two 120mm speed-switchable cooling fans in a push-pull configuration, a double-thickness (50mm) radiator, and a more efficient pump/cold plate unit. The Hydro Series H70 is a sealed and pre-filled unit so you'll get the benefits of water cooling without any maintenance.
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Asus External Eee USB Drive Pops Up in Taiwan
In recent years, Asus has found a proven formula for success. Build a device -- even if it's already been done -- slap the "Eee" label on it, and sit back and collect the cash. That's been Asus' MO for a number of gadgets, and now it looks like we can add external storage to the list. Some attentive folk noticed that Taiwan vendor PC Home has started selling the Asus Eee PC 30GB 1.8-inch USB drive. According to the spec sheet, it supports USB 2.0 speeds and works with Windows 2000, XP, and Vista, though we see
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MSI Kicks Out Another Classic Notebook (CR410)
MSI has been cranking out notebooks like they're going out of style, having just yesterday announced their new FX600 laptop built around Intel's Core i3/i5 platform. One day later (that's today, for those of you keeping track), MSI has turned its attention to its Classic series with the release of the CR410, this time built around AMD's latest Vision (Danube) platform. The specs won't knock your socks off, though if you're shopping for a 14-inch notebook in the first place, balls-to-the-wall performance probably
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Wicked Lasers Given Reprieve by LucasFilm on Lightsaber Clone
Lucasfilm has backed off the cease-and-desist demand it had made to Wicked Lasers, creator the of Spyder III Pro Arctic. Admittedly, the device sure reminds us of a lightsaber, but according to the letter that was sent to the Wicked Lasers' CEO, as long as the company puts a disclaimer on any pages that are graced by the Pro Arctic, they will drop the demand. The letter, from David J. Anderman, General Counsel for LucasFilm, stated that based on the publicity and statements that Wicked Lasers had made, it was
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Ultimate DIY Performance PC: EVGA & Intel Infused
Every once in a while a product comes along that really gets us worked into a frenzy. Typically, the latest and greatest processors and graphics cards generate a lot of buzz around here, but some other components aren’t always as enticing for one reason or another, like motherboards for example. Don’t get us wrong, we love a great enthusiast-class motherboard with a ton of features as much as the next guy, but the majority of them just don’t have the appeal of new CPU or GPU. There are exceptions,
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What are your top 10 PC games?
I'm curious to see HH's taste in games. Multiplats are cool too.
No particular order, just whatever I think of (except HL2, it's my all time favorite):
1. Halflife 2: to me it's perfect. It just builds and builds. There's never a slow spot that isn't at least scary.
2. Blade Runner: I love the movie, so maybe I'm a bit biased, but the game itself is a great point&click adventure
3. Total Annihilation: I sucked horribly at it, but setting a Krogoth or Peewee horde loose on the field is one of the best feelings ever
4. Fallout 3: I'd never explored a such a huge world that was also filled with so much detail
5. Planescape Torment: the first game where the plight of the characters actually affected me
6. Half Life: FPSs can have good stories? Who'd have thunk? I think I'm one of the few people who actually liked Xen
7. Tyrian: I played this game to death. I loved clearing the screen with the Plasma Storm
8. Red Alert 2: another game I sucked at, but loved. Tesla Troopers FTW
9. Mass Effect 2: 1st game in a while that I've played more than twice. Can't wait for the 3rd one
10. Sanitarium: for me this ties with Planescape Torment for best story in a game.
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I'M NOT DEAD!
Wow, over a month of down time from this website and I already feel like a stranger again. How is everybody? I've been busy: Getting ready for College, helping my uncle install an inground pool, and a plethora of other things.
Move in for college is in less than two weeks, and I don't know how much I'll be able to frequent the HH site and go post crazy since the college work load is a little unexpected right now.
Since I was gone I sold the Mustang, and got myself a G35 Coupe. That's about the highlight of my summer.
Also, I have Starcraft2!!!!!!!!!!
Epic game, very fun.
My username is Marius and my code is 719, add me!
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Clearwire iSpot 4G Router Only Connects With iPad, iPod Touch And iPhone
Slowly but surely, Clearwire is becoming more and more of a household name. It wasn't long ago that only the hardcore wireless followers knew what Clearwire was, but now that this particular device is on store shelves, we suspect a lot of Apple users will be peering over just to see what the buzz is all about.The new iSpot is an interested, if not limited, device. It's the first 4G HotSpot that is actually only suitable for use with iPad, iPod touch and iPhone. That's right. Just those 3 devices are allowed to be used on the iSpot. There's a MAC address check that can tell what kind of device is attempting to connect over Wi-Fi, and unless it's one of those, the device simply will share its 4G connection.
It's a unique and bold approach, but with Apple devices selling like hotcakes, we could definitely see this taking off in 4G locales. The kicker is the price. Since it's so limited, the unit itself is just $99.99, with an unlimited 4G data plan running just $25/month. That's only $5/month more than the unlimited iPad data plan, yet this will let your iPhone, iPod touch and iPad surf at the same time for just a few bucks more. We have to assume that the monthly rate would be far higher if this allowed all devices to connect. One thing that stumps us is the non-support for Apple laptops. Seems strange to omit those, don't you think?
 Clearwire Introduces iSpot™
Nation’s First Dedicated 4G Support for Apple® Mobile Devices
   * New CLEAR iSpot Personal Hotspot Brings Unlimited Rich Mobile Broadband Experience to Apple Mobile Product Lines
   * Monthly Service Plans Offer High-Speed, Cost-Effective, Unlimited 4G Mobile Broadband Options for iPad™, iPod touch®, and iPhone® Data Service
KIRKLAND, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Clearwire Corporation (NASDAQ:CLWR), a leading provider of wireless broadband services and operator of the largest 4G network in the country, today announced the introduction of the CLEAR iSpot™, a personal hotspot with dedicated support for Apple’s line of mobile devices*, including the iPad™, iPod touch® and iPhone®. The iSpot brings the speed and mobility of true mobile broadband to a user base primed for the rich online experience of 4G.
   “Instead, with CLEAR, customers can run all of their Apple mobile devices at true broadband speeds for a single, simple monthly fee.â€
“With the iSpot, Apple customers don’t have to sort through confusing service plans with overage fees, nor do they have to worry about how much data they’re using,†said Thomas Enraght-Moony, senior vice president of marketing at Clearwire. “Instead, with CLEAR, customers can run all of their Apple mobile devices at true broadband speeds for a single, simple monthly fee.â€
The iSpot is CLEAR’s first 4G personal mobile hotspot made exclusively for Apple mobile products, including iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch devices. iSpot users can share 4G speed with up to eight Wi-Fi-enabled Apple mobile devices simultaneously. The CLEAR iSpot’s ergonomic design and white casing were specifically designed to complement the iconic image of Apple products.
Using CLEAR super fast mobile internet® service, Apple’s iPad, iPod touch or iPhone can access a rich mobile broadband experience with average mobile download speeds of 3 to 6 mbps with bursts over 10 mbps**. For example, using the CLEAR iSpot an iPad user can stream unlimited movies or television shows via the Netflix app from home, work or on the go, while an iPod user can stream Pandora® music or live sports play-by-play on the commute home.
The iSpot expands the CLEAR line of personal mobile hotspots, which includes the CLEAR Spot 4G and CLEAR Spot 4G+. With personal mobile hotspots, CLEAR provides thousands of Wi-Fi enabled devices, from laptops to netbooks to personal gaming devices the ability to access super fast mobile internet service anywhere in CLEAR coverage.
iSpot Pricing and Availability
The iSpot is available nationwide from www.clear.com today and available in CLEAR retail stores and authorized dealers beginning August 10. The iSpot has an MSRP of $99.99*** and users can enjoy unlimited 4G data usage for an initial low monthly service offering of $25*** without a required term contract. In conjunction with today’s launch, new CLEAR customers can take advantage of a one-day introductory sale offering significant savings on the iSpot (and other CLEAR Spot devices) when activating qualified CLEAR mobile service. Special one-day pricing is available through August 5, online only at www.clear.com.Â
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Clearwire To Test LTE Technology Alongside WiMAX
Now this is how you expand your horizons. Clearwire, a company that has provided 4G WiMAX services to select areas in America for the past years and months, is considering a somewhat different approach in the future. Rather than just sticking with WiMAX, they may actually dip into another form of 4G: LTE.LTE is generally considered to be the 4G wireless protocol with the most industry support. In the long run, it's likely that more carriers will push LTE than WiMAX, and Verizon Wireless is already promising a huge rollout by next year. The company has just announced quite publicly that they will be conducting 4G LTE technology trials, which should showcase wireless speeds of 20-70 Mbps. That's quite a bit faster than the 5-12 Mbps expected from other U.S. carriers, and it will also test multiple coexistence scenarios between LTE and WiMAX radio technologies.
This sort of dual-4G is a dream come true for mobile road warriors. It's still unclear if we'll ever see a WWAN modem that supports both technologies interchangeably, but these tests may prove if that setup would ever be viable. The tests will be conducted in the fall and throughout early 2011 in Phoenix, Arizona, with three main scenarios to be critiqued (mentioned below). We're pretty excited with what this could mean for the future of mobile broadband.
- FDD LTE: Clearwire intends to conduct FDD LTE (Frequency Division Duplex) tests using 40 MHz of spectrum, paired in 20 MHz contiguous channels, of its 2.5 GHz spectrum. Clearwire expects to confirm the capability to produce real-world download speeds that range from 20-70 Mbps. This is expected to be significantly faster than the 5-12 Mbps speeds currently envisioned by other LTE deployments in the U.S., which will rely on smaller pairs of 10 Mhz channels or less.
- TDD LTE: Clearwire will concurrently test TDD LTE (Time Division Duplex), in a 20 MHz configuration, which is twice the channel size currently used in its 4G WiMAX deployments.
- WiMAX and LTE: Clearwire will also test WiMAX co-existence with both FDD LTE and TDD LTE to confirm the flexibility of its network and spectrum strength to simultaneously support a wide-range of devices across its all-IP network.
 Clearwire Announces New 4G LTE Technology Trials Expected to Yield Unmatched Wireless Speeds in the U.S.
   * Initial Tests Expected to Demonstrate Real-World Download Speeds Ranging from 20-70 Mbps, Significantly Faster than the 5-12 Mbps Expected from Other Operators in the U.S.
   * New Trials to Showcase Unique Advantages of Clearwire’s Vast Spectrum Holdings and Flexibility of Company’s All-IP Network Architecture to Test Multiple Coexistence Scenarios Between LTE and WiMAX
   * Unprecedented Technical Trials to Test Both FDD LTE and TDD LTE Using Commercially Available Equipment on One of World’s Most Widely Used 4G Frequency Band by Global Operators
KIRKLAND, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Clearwire Corporation (NASDAQ:CLWR), a leading provider of wireless broadband services and operator of the largest 4G network in the country, today announced plans to conduct 4G LTE technology trials expected to yield unmatched wireless speeds in the U.S., and to test multiple coexistence scenarios between LTE and WiMAX radio technologies. The new tests are designed to showcase the unique capability of Clearwire’s unmatched spectrum holdings and examine a variety of potential future technology combinations that could yield additional benefits to consumers and shareholders.
   “Clearwire’s unmatched spectrum and all-IP network make us the only service provider in the U.S. able to conduct tests of this nature and on this scaleâ€
“Clearwire’s unmatched spectrum and all-IP network make us the only service provider in the U.S. able to conduct tests of this nature and on this scale,†said Dr. John Saw, Clearwire’s chief technology officer. “As we have consistently stated, we remain technology agnostic, but WiMAX provides us with unique advantages to meet the needs of our customers today. Ultimately, consumers don’t care about technical acronyms, but they do care about quality and affordable Internet services that work where and when they want, and that's what we're focused on delivering. Part of our technical due diligence at Clearwire is to be prepared to leverage a number of possible opportunities as we future-proof our network, and that’s the goal of these tests.â€
The company expects the technical trials to demonstrate that Clearwire’s 4G network can deliver significantly higher performance using LTE technologies than any other operator. Clearwire plans to conduct the tests in collaboration with Huawei Technologies, the same infrastructure provider which deployed the world’s first commercial LTE network in Europe, using the same spectrum band and flexible base station platform that Clearwire utilizes in the United States. In the same vein, Clearwire will also be testing LTE on Samsung Electronics’ common base station platform which it currently uses for its mobile WiMAX deployments. During the trials, Clearwire will collaborate with Beceem, and other partners, to determine the best methods for enabling end-user devices to take advantage of a potential multi-mode WiMAX/LTE network. Other participating vendors for Clearwire’s technical trials are expected to be named at a later date. In addition, due to the global dominance of the 2.5 GHz - 2.6 GHz spectrum band, a number of large wireless operators are expected to participate with Clearwire on these tests. Additional details about those companies are also expected to be disclosed at a later date. The tests will be conducted in the fall and throughout early 2011 in Phoenix, Arizona.
Dr. Saw continued, “The 2.5 GHz spectrum band is universally allocated for global 4G deployments, so it has the potential to create one of the world’s most robust ecosystem across billions of devices. We believe this commonality will result in a massive diversity of mobile devices and applications, at comparably low costs, due to unmatched economies-of-scale. In a 4G world, wireless coverage is important, but capacity is king. This capacity is a unique and sustainable advantage for Clearwire, thanks to our all-IP network and unmatched spectrum holdings.â€Â
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Google Wave Surfs Into the Sunset
It's dead, Jim. Google Wave, the much-hyped collaboration tool that Google released in beta form just about a year ago at its developer conference, is dead.Admit it: there are plenty who think that everything Google touches turns to gold, but it's just not the case. In this case, Google said it simple enough in a blog post: not enough people were interested in Google Wave. Urs Holzle, Senior Vice President, Operations & Google Fellow said:
But despite these wins, and numerous loyal fans, Wave has not seen the user adoption we would have liked. We don’t plan to continue developing Wave as a standalone product [...]Wave was supposed to be a radically different way of communicating and collaborating. It's quite possible that users were confused. It wasn't exactly something anyone was used to. In fact, as Holzle said,
[...] we weren’t quite sure how users would respond to this radically different kind of communication.In fact, they didn't, which is why it's now dead. It's not completely dead, as pieces of it will live on, but as a product, it's gone.
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Intel, FTC Come to Terms on a Settlement
The Federal Trade Commission can close the books on its case against Intel, the world's largest chip maker, after the two sides were able to hammer out a settlement. Intel stood accused of anticompetitive practices, which is legal speak for being a bully in the marketplace, and under terms of the agreement, the Santa Clara chip maker must refrain from offering "conditioning benefits" to manufacturers who agree to roll with Intel exclusively, or "retaliating against" manufacturers who don't."This case demonstrates that the FTC is willing to challenge anticompetitive conduct by even the most powerful companies in the fastest-moving industries," said Chairman Jon Leibowitz. "By accepting this settlement, we open the door to competition today and address Intel’s anticompetitive conduct in a way that may not have been available in a final judgment years from now. Everyone, including Intel, gets a greater degree of certainty about the rules of the road going forward, which allows all the companies in this dynamic industry to move ahead and build better, more innovative products."
For Intel's part, the chip maker has agreed to follow the rules outlined in the settlement, while at the same time "is not admitting to any violation of the law nor does it agree with the allegations contained in the complaint." Intel also gets off without having to pay any fines, so the whole thing amounts to a verbal warning, at least as far as the FTC is concerned. Back in November 2009, Intel cut a check to AMD for $1.25 billion to settle similar charges.
To avoid facing future trouble with the FTC, Intel agreed to do the following:
- modify its intellectual property agreements with AMD, Nvidia, and Via so that those companies have more freedom to consider mergers or joint ventures with other companies, without the threat of being sued by Intel for patent infringement;
- offer to extend Via’s x86 licensing agreement for five years beyond the current agreement, which expires in 2013;
- maintain a key interface, known as the PCI Express Bus, for at least six years in a way that will not limit the performance of graphics processing chips. These assurances will provide incentives to manufacturers of complementary, and potentially competitive, products to Intel’s CPUs to continue to innovate; and
- disclose to software developers that Intel computer compilers discriminate between Intel chips and non-Intel chips, and that they may not register all the features of non-Intel chips. Intel also will have to reimburse all software vendors who want to recompile their software using a non-Intel compiler.
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Acer Netbook Does Both Android and Windows XP
Acer's been busy showing off its new netbook at the Taipei Computer Application Show, and there's good reason for attendees to get excited. The Aspire One AOD255, as it's been dubbed, comes configured with both Google's Android platform and Microsoft's Windows XP OS. Holy dual-booting netbook, Batman!On the hardware front, the AOD255 is a 10.1-inch netbook powered by an Intel Atom N450 processor. It has a 160GB hard drive, 1GB of DDR2 memory, and a 3-cell battery that can be upgraded to a 6-cell for those willing to plunk down an extra $75.
But it's the software that's the real draw here. Acer outfitted the AOD255 with its Acer Configuration Manager utility, which lets users choose which OS to boot. Android serves as a quick-booting OS, somewhat similar to SplashTop, whereas Windows XP is the main OS.
Pretty cool, right? We thought so, and it would be a shame if this one never made it to American shores. The rep manning the booth had no idea when this one would launch worldwide, and Acer doesn't seem to be promoting it on a global scale, at least not yet anyway. Those attending the trade show, however, are able to order one today for around $300, a savings of about $80 over the MSRP.
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The Ultimate Performance PC: EVGA & Intel Infused
We first laid our hands on the Classified SR-2 at CES 2010 and were recently given the opportunity to take one for a spin around the lab. While preparing to test the board, however, a couple of important points led us in a somewhat different direction than a straight-up motherboard review. The EVGA Classified SR-2’s requirements are unlike any other desktop motherboard you’ve seen to date. And to meet those requirements meant reeling in some other exciting hardware in its own right.On the pages ahead, not only will we be checking out the EVGA Classified SR-2, but we’ll be showcasing a pair of the most powerful processors currently on the market, along with the only 6-Channel CAS 6 memory kit available and an as-yet-to-be released case capable of housing it all. The end result is arguably the most powerful foundation for desktop PC platform an enthusiast could wish for to date...
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Exploring WD's Advanced Format HD Technology
Western Digital recently began to ship a new series of Caviar hard drives that included the company's Advanced Format technology. The new Caviar Green models are nearly identical to their standard brethren, but offer double the cache (64MB instead of 32MB at 1-2TB) and have a different model number. A WD10EARS is an Advanced Format drive; a WD10-EADS is a 'normal' drive. WD isn't marketing Advanced Format much at the moment, but it's important to understand what the technology is and how it works, particularly if you're still running Windows XP...
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New 22" led monitor w/ questions
Hey guys, I’m looking for some quick advice about some monitor cords. I just bought a new Viewsonic 22” led monitor for an awesome deal from amazon. Here is the link if you guys are interested: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003HFCDLY/ref=oss_product
But anyways, the cords provided were not long enough for me so I was hoping to get new ones. I’ve been doing some research and figured DVI cables would be best for me. I’m looking at this cable at walmart:
I think it’s what I need but I just want to make sure before I order it. I've read that the longer the cable the worse the quality output on the monitor. Do you guys think 10 feet will hurt? Right now I have two really, really old VGA cables put together so I think that probably isn’t helping this new great monitor. I just have a very basic video card with a DVI output. My new computer is going to be a HP p6540f so it will have integrated graphics with the DVI (I don't play computer games....lol). I want a blazing fast pc to multi task with, so I'm hoping this will be the one. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!
Oh BTW, I think I found a pretty sweet deal on an external hard drive. I'm planning on using it to back up my important files. It’s 120GB Western Digital for 29 bucks! http://www.walmart.com/ip/Western-Digital-120GB-Elements-Portable-HD/14690000
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MDPC sleeve
Anyone ever order sleeve from MDPC or MurderMod? At first I thought it was a little pricey, but after some research it seems like they are very reputable. Only problem is that MurderMod doesn't have colors and I don't know how long it will take to order from MDPC in Germany.
I would go another route, but I want my sleeve to be woven tight as ***. I have never done this before, and Would rather get something nice the first time rather than have to do it twice. I can afford to wait a while because I still have not purchased the psu I am planning to sleeve.
If anyone has had experience with these companies, how was it?
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Samsung PL90 Digital Camera Ships With Built-In USB Plug
Samsung has been on a roll lately with new point-and-shoot cameras, and that roll isn't stopping today. The company has just introduced a new unit to their line, and it's definitely one of the more unique (and very useful) options on the market. The PL90 sets itself apart with an integrated USB plug, eliminating the need to carry around a cable or a card reader.
The PL90 isn't too fancy; there's a 12.2MP sensor, a 4x zoom, 2.7" rear LCD and an SD card slot. The only other major feature is the built-in USB plug, which is something that has appeared on pocket camcorders before, but rarely on cameras. The nifty part is that the plug also allows the camera's battery to be charged when you're plugged in, so it serves a dual purpose (it transfers images, too). The PL90 is expected to ship in September for $149.99, and we get the feeling these will sell like hotcakes once the holiday shopping season kicks into high gear.
 Samsung’s Latest All-in-One Camera Offers the Ability to Capture and Connect On-the-Go
The PL90 is Designed With a Built-In USB Connector, Eliminating the Need for Wires and Cords
RIDGEFIELD PARK, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., a global leader in digital media and digital convergence technologies, today announced the 12.2 mega-pixel PL90 digital camera featuring a built-in USB connector, enabling consumers to capture images and connect to a computer on the move without the need for additional wires or cords.
   “In this fast-paced world, we understand that our customers need to have these capabilities at their fingertips, and the PL90 puts this power in their hands. The PL90 is further evidence of the continued innovation behind Samsung cameras.â€
The PL90’s integrated USB connector allows content to be shared with friends and family quickly and easily, with the camera’s plug and play capabilities, including the Auto-install intelli-studio software, and instant access to any computer via the USB. In addition, users will never have to worry about running out of power with the PL90, as the USB connector also allows consumers to charge the battery without a separate power cord.
“We want consumers to enjoy the entire photographic experience through the PL90, with the ability to capture, connect, and share pictures instantly and even charge on the move,†said Sangjin Park, President of the Digital Imaging Business, Samsung Electronics. “In this fast-paced world, we understand that our customers need to have these capabilities at their fingertips, and the PL90 puts this power in their hands. The PL90 is further evidence of the continued innovation behind Samsung cameras.â€
Smart Features
The PL90 features Samsung’s new Smart Auto (Still & Movie) technology which enables consumers to capture the perfect picture in virtually any conditions. The intelligent Smart Auto function automatically adjusts the camera’s mode to instantly match the shooting environment. Whether the shot is being taken during the day or at night, in portrait or landscape, simply activating the capture button will ensure a beautiful and perfectly tailored image.
The innovative PL90 also features Samsung’s Perfect Portrait System which includes several modes to help users take better photos. With the Self Portrait function, users can step out from the behind the camera and know they will be in focus because the camera tracks the subject’s face and alerts the user with an audible noise when the subject is in frame. The Face Detection feature automatically detects and recognizes up to twelve different faces simultaneously, ensuring that the faces will be in clear focus, even when the subjects are part of a group photograph. The innovative Beauty Shot function allows users to adjust brightness and face tone, while also reducing flaws on all faces in a photo. The PL90 also incorporates Smile and Blink Detection features which automatically snaps a photo when the subjects are smiling and intelligently detects if the subject’s eyes were closed in the shot.
In addition, the PL90 features the intelligent and advanced Smart Album feature. Smart Album enables users to quickly locate pictures without trawling through every individual photograph by automatically managing content on the camera so users can search for images based on the date, time or even color.Â
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Corsair Introduces Hydro Series H70 CPU Cooler
Corsair introduced the Corsair Hydro Series H70 ultra-performance CPU cooler. Designed to cool CPUs from Intel and AMD, the Hydro Series H70 comes with several upgrades from its predecessor, the Hydro Series H50. Some of these upgrades include two 120mm speed-switchable cooling fans in a push-pull configuration, a double-thickness (50mm) radiator, and a more efficient pump/cold plate unit. The Hydro Series H70 is a sealed and pre-filled unit so you'll get the benefits of water cooling without any maintenance.
Corsair Launches Hydro Series H70 CPU Cooler
– Builds on success of the award-winning H50 by improving airflow,
water block, and heat dissipation capacity –
Fremont, California — August 4, 2010 — Corsair, a worldwide designer and supplier of high-performance components to the PC gaming hardware market, today announced the Corsair Hydro Series™ H70 ultra-performance CPU cooler. This CPU cooler is designed to provide an extremely efficient cooling solution for CPUs from Intel® and AMD. water block, and heat dissipation capacity –
The Hydro Series H70 CPU cooler is an evolution of the award-winning Hydro Series H50, with several significant upgrades that enable it to deliver even greater cooling performance. These upgrades include a double-thickness (50mm) radiator with higher heat-exchanging capacity and a pump/cold plate unit with increased efficiency. The H70 also features two 120mm speed-switchable cooling fans in a push-pull configuration to provide increased airflow at low noise levels.
 “Thanks to the H70, you no longer need a fin array the size of a small shoebox to cool aggressively overclocked CPUs,†stated John Beekley, VP of Technical Marketing at Corsair. “The H70 stands toe-to-toe with any CPU cooler on the market, and does it with less noise, easier installation, and support of nearly every ATX-compatible case.â€
The Corsair Hydro Series H70 CPU Cooler is available immediately from Corsair’s worldwide network of authorized distributors and resellers. It is supplied with a two year warranty, and is backed by Corsair’s legendary customer service and technical support.
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MSI Ships P600 And S6000 15.6" Notebooks To North America
Hold onto your hats folks: it's another notebook, from MSI! It's a modern day miracle, we know. All kidding aside, we can't complain with the amount of laptops that keep flowing from MSI. After all, competition's good for us all. The company's newest two machines, the P600 and S6000, are both making their U.S. debut this week, with both of them falling into the popular 15.6" category.
The P600 weighs in at 5.3lbs. and includes an optical drive, while the 5.0lb. S6000 slims down with a 4-cell battery but maintaining the same specs and form factor. Speaking of specifications, there's an Intel Calpella platform, Core i5 CPU, multi-touch trackpad, wide-angle LCD, MSI's Color Film Print paint and an "eight hour battery" on the P600. The two machines shouldn't be hard to find on U.S. e-tail sites, with the S6000 starting at $799.99 and the P600 at $829.99.
 MSI Announces North American Availability of the Thin P600/S6000 Notebooks: Power and Portability for People on the Go
Notebooks Combine Built In Optical Drive with Powerful Performance and Long Battery Life in a Portable 15.6 Inch Form Factor
August 04, 2010 09:03 AM Eastern Daylight Time
CITY OF INDUSTRY, Calif.--(EON: Enhanced Online News)--MSI Computer Corp., a leading manufacturer of computer hardware products and solutions, today announced the North American availability of its thin and light P600 and S6000 notebooks, designed for people who need powerful multimedia, entertainment and business capabilities.
   “By providing a lightweight notebook that people can take anywhere, MSI strives to exceed busy people’s demands for portability and powerful computing.â€
Weighing in at 5.3 lbs., the P600 is thinner than most notebooks designed for business use, plus it includes a built in ultra-slim optical drive and an 8-cell battery for extended performance, to deliver a complete package without compromise. At 5.0 lbs., the S6000 shaves weight with a four cell battery, while still serving up all the same specs and the same sleek form factor.
MSI displays its technical prowess by combining its exclusive ECO Engine power saving technology with Intel®’s Core i5 processors on the Calpella platform, and Intel Turbo Boost technology. As a result, the P600 and S6000 notebooks offer 30 percent improved performance, and for the P600, battery life clocks in at up to eight hours, which is 15 percent longer than average for standard notebooks in its class.
Additional features of the P600/S6000 include:
   * MSI’s own EasyFace software that authenticates users by recognizing unique facial features to help keep sensitive data safe while on the go.
   * A multi-touch touchpad, so that users can rotate objects and zoom in and out with the touch of their fingers.
   * A suite of advanced audio technologies for the PC including SRS Premium Sound to bring out subtle nuances and rich sounds buried in the music and video content.
   * A wide-angle, theater-class 16:9 ratio HD LED display to fully enjoy powerful multimedia and entertainment at your fingertips.
   * MSI’s own Color Film Print technology, which creates an outer coating that changes colors with shifts in lighting and protects the surface from scratching and day-to-day wear.
“We see the P600 and S6000 notebooks as a perfect option for people across the United States and Canada who use their notebooks for both work and play. They address the need for a high quality product that combines business and pleasure, by being thin and powerful, with added benefits such as the built-in optical drive,†said Andy Tung, vice president of sales for MSI North America. “By providing a lightweight notebook that people can take anywhere, MSI strives to exceed busy people’s demands for portability and powerful computing.â€
The P600 will be available online, at sites including Newegg, Amazon, J&R, and the S6000 will be available in stores, including Office Depot, Micro Center, Tigerdirect and La Curacao. For more information, including a complete list of specs, please visit http://www.msimobile.com/level2_productlist.aspx?id=5.Â
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Wicked Lasers Given Reprieve by LucasFilm on Lightsaber Clone
Lucasfilm has backed off the cease-and-desist demand it had made to Wicked Lasers, creator the of Spyder III Pro Arctic. Admittedly, the device sure reminds us of a lightsaber, but according to the letter that was sent to the Wicked Lasers' CEO, as long as the company puts a disclaimer on any pages that are graced by the Pro Arctic, they will drop the demand.The letter, from David J. Anderman, General Counsel for LucasFilm, stated that based on the publicity and statements that Wicked Lasers had made, it was clear that "The media and public has come to realize that Lucasfilm would never endorse or license a highly dangerous product such as your Arctic Pro Laser."
Wicked Lasers CEO Steve Liu said, however, that all the publicity proved to a positive, and sales in fact tripled. "This has been strange. We felt that it would have been a very bad thing in the beginning, but it ended up helping the business in a very big way."
You can read the letter from LucasFilm to Wicked Lasers (.PDF) here.
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