Download of the Day: FrostWire 4.21.4
Our Download of the Day today is FrostWire 4.21.4.
FrostWire, a Gnutella Peer-to-Peer client, is a collaborative effort from many Open Source and freelance developers located from all around the world.
Using the most recent version of FrostWire allows users to enjoy the best program functionality. Bugs reported in older versions have been fixed for the latest version. Any users with FrostWire 2.5 or earlier MUST update.
Frostwire's features include:
آ• Completely Free & Open Source!
آ• Faster Download Speeds
آ• No Spyware. No Adware. Guaranteed.
آ• iTunesآ™ Compatible!
آ• Faster Torrent Speeds
آ• Friendly Online Chat Rooms
آ• Bittorrent Support!
آ• Even More Connections
آ• New & Improved Skins
The latest version includes the following changes:
Changes in Version 4.21.4
* New setting to turn off automatic installer downloads.
* New setting to limit the speed of BitTorrent downloads.
* New Galician flag added.
* UX improvements when creating new folders on the Phones and Tablets UI.
* Fixes bug when dropping files on an Android device that hasn't been selected.
* UX change. FrostWire will now seed torrents that have not been removed from it's download manager. Completed torrents now will appear as "Completed/Seeding"
* UX change. Default save location folder in Windows Vista and Windows7 is now the user's default "~Downloads/FrostWire" folder.
* UX improvements when showing FrostClick overlays. No more flickering. Overlays are now shown in an animated slideshow. More than 2 artists can now be promoted.
* Fixes bug when copying .apk files from Android device to desktop computer.
* Fixes bug when saving torrents to it's default Save location if that folder has been deleted.
* Fixes bug on which removed Torrent downloads would reappear.
* Updated Mojito DHT integration. Mojito DHT is now active.
* Upgraded anti-spam mechanisms.
* Removed all remnant code related to LimeWire Store.
* Cleanup to use a single logging library.
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Deal of the Day: Dell Vostro 230 Mini Tower Desktop Computer with 24" Viewsonic 1080P LCD Monitor for Only $449!
Our Deal of the Day today is the Dell Small Business - Vostro 230 Mini Tower Desktop Computer with 24" Viewsonic 1080P LCD Monitor for Only $449!!.
Offer: A very nice deal on a desktop computer that gives you a big 24 inch Viewsonic monitor with 1080P resolution! Features include Intel Core 2 Duo E7500 with VT processor, 3GB DDR3 memory, 320GB 7200 rpm SATA hard drive, 16x DVD+/-RW drive, 15 month license to Trend Micro Worry Free Business Security Service, Gigabit ethernet, Windows 7 Home Premium 32bit and a 1y ear warranty with next business day on site service! Shipping is just $8 and it's set to expire 3/23/11 or while supplies last!
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Weekend Roundup
The latest happenings from around the web - March 20th, 2011
Systems
- Gateway NV59c @ Digitaltrends
- Hewlett Packard Pavilion DM1Z Fusion Ultraportable @ Kitguru
Motherboard
- Asus P8P67 Pro: Upstanding Member of the LGA1155 Mainboard Family @ XBit Labs
- MSI 890FXA-GD65 Motherboard @ HiTechLegion
Video/Monitor
- Performance comparison of 38 graphics cards @ HT4U
- ASUS GTX 550 Ti DirectCU TOP @ TechReaction
- PNY GTX 560 Ti OC2 @ Pureoverclock
- On Low-End GPUs, Nouveau Speeds Past The NVIDIA Driver @ Phoronix
Cases/Modding/PSU
- Rosewill Thor XL-ATX Full Tower Gaming Case @ Legit Reviews
- Enermax Revolution 85+ 1020W Power Supply @ RWLabs
Cooling
- Zalman CNPS5X-SZ Heatsink @ Frostytech
- Cooler Master Hyper 101 CPU Cooler @ Hardware Secrets
- Thermaltake SlimX3 CPU Cooler @ Hardware Secrets
- Noctua NH-C14 Cooler @ Technic3D
- Deepcool Ice Blade Pro @ Overclockers Online
- Alpenfoehn Panorama CPU Cooler @ RWLabs
- Arctic Freezer 13 and Zalman CNPS9900 MAX Coolers @ XBit Labs
- Noctua NH-C14 CPU Cooler @ HiTechLegion
Storage
- Seagate Barracuda Green (2TB) @ TechReviewSource
- Intel First 25nm SSD On March 28th, Pricing Unveiled @ VR-Zone
- Synology Diskstation DS411 Slim Review (2.5 inch NAS) @ Kitguru
Other
- Intel Core i7 990X @ HT4U
- Axtrom Intenso Wireless Mouse @ tbreak
- Tt eSports Black Element Gaming Mouse @ Hardware Heaven
- Belkin Washable Mouse and Mouse Pad Travel Pouch @ Tech-Reviews
- Epson WorkForce 840 All-in-One Printer @ Testfreaks
- Rediscovering reading with the Kindle @ TechReport
- Canada Computers / Gigabyte G1 Motherboard LAN-Party Event @ PCStats
- AMD Talks Fusion: Vision, Solutions, Software @ XBit Labs
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AT&T are set to acquire T-Mobile for $39 billion
The swipe of AT&T's ultra-platinum-super-crazy credit card can be heard the world over with news appearing today that AT&T has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire T-Mobile USA from Deutsche Telekom in a cash-and-stock transaction currently valued at approx. $39 billion.
The agreement has been approved by the Board of Directors of both companies, Deutsche Telekom will receive an equity stake in AT&T that gives it an ownership interest in of approximately 8-percent. The deal also allows a Deutsche Telekom representative to join the AT&T Board of Directors. The deal is meant to be sealed, awaiting regulatory approval within the next 12 months.
AT&T will of course enjoy the T-Mobile customers, but they're also now owners of T-Mobile's (Long Term Evolution) network assests which will improve network quality for both customers' customers and gaining more of the limited wireless spectrum. With the transaction, AT&T is committing to a significant expansion of robust 4G LTE deployment to 95-percent of the US population to reach an additional 46.5 million Americans beyond current plans - this includes rural communities and small towns.
Randall Stephenson, AT&T Chairman and CEO said in a statement:
This transaction represents a major commitment to strengthen and expand critical infrastructure for our nation's future. It will improve network quality, and it will bring advanced LTE capabilities to more than 294 million people. Mobile broadband networks drive economic opportunity everywhere, and they enable the expanding high-tech ecosystem that includes device makers, cloud and content providers, app developers, customers, and more. During the past few years, America's high-tech industry has delivered innovation at unprecedented speed, and this combination will accelerate its continued growth. This transaction delivers significant customer, shareowner and public benefits that are available at this level only from the combination of these two companies with complementary network technologies, spectrum positions and operations. We are confident in our ability to execute a seamless integration, and with additional spectrum and network capabilities, we can better meet our customers' current demands, build for the future and help achieve the President's goals for a high-speed, wirelessly connected America.
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Heavy Rain will not get a sequel, for now?
The news is grim for fellow Heavy Rain fans with developer Quantic Dream not interested in making a sequel to its multi-BAFTA winning PlayStation 3 crime saga. Quantic Dream studio boss David Cage confirmed the news at the BAFTA ceremony in London last night where the game picked up multiple awards.
Heavy Rain won awards for technical innovation, story and music - Cage also revealed that Quantic Dreams next game while "still very dark" will explore new territory. He goes on to say:
"We created the genre," he insisted, referring to Heavy Rain's brand of interactive storytelling.
"We own the genre, and we want to show that Heavy Rain was not a coincidence or a lucky shot - that it was really something that makes sense and that we can build on.
But at the same time I didn't want to make a sequel. I made that very clear before knowing whether the game would be a success or a failure, because I want to show that it's really a genre. Which means that you can use a similar drama to tell any type of story in any genre and in any style.
So, we are going to explore different directions. Still very dark, still for adults, but completely different from Heavy Rain. We want to satisfy our fans, but we want to surprise them too. That's our challenge.
Cage said in July last year that Quantic Dream were working on two separate titles.
We continue to explore how we can go further with interactive drama, working on emotion and interactive storytelling for a mature audience, but with a very different story and a different approach.
To me, this news does not confirm a sequel will never get made - but is just supposedly not in production right now.
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Microsoft and ASUS tease with the Eee Slate
Microsoft are still trying to throw some bait into the ever-growing tablet market and now partnered with Asus might be able to at least attract some customers to a Windows-based tablet. Enter the ASUS Eee Slate, a 12.1-inch, Core i5-powered, Windows 7 equipped tablet that comes with a Wacom digitizer and dedicated house in its side to slide the stylus into.
Also supplied is a Bluetooth keyboard in the box which lead Microsoft to describe the Eee Slate as a device that is "very PC" and "not very PC". Some of the videos below will make more sense of that, check them out for a look at the upcoming Eee Slate.
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Volition says PC gaming is still worth investing in
Volition have come out and said that they still love themselves a bit of PC gaming lovin' even with the onslaught of other developers blaming piracy on PC for lack of sales. The THQ-owned studio has taken a different approach to it with Volition studio manager Eric Barker saying:
Let's make a game that's worth stealing, and then we'll worry about making sure they don't.
He continues with:
Some people say PC is dying. Some people say PC is the future, PC is the most variable, because it depends on what you've got under the hood. For us, the key thing was making sure the PC version was done in-house.
This stems from the PC ports of Saints Row 2 and Red Faction: Guerrilla both being done by external studios which suffered quality issues. For their sequels, Volition have decided to bring PC development in-house and Barker has said PC gamers will reap the rewards.
You should see [the PC version of Red Faction: Armageddon], it looks absolutely beautiful. If you've got a great graphics card it looks fantastic. We definitely believe PC games are great and if they're done right and done well by a studio, they're phenomenal.
There's a lot of debate and discussion. I can't predict the future, but I'm really happy with how Red Faction: Armageddon looks on PC. It's beautiful.
I think the best quote from Barker is his thoughts on piracy which I agree with:
I don't think [piracy] is something at the forefront for us," he said. First and foremost, we want to make sure we're making a game people would want to pirate. Let's make a game that's worth stealing, and then we'll worry about making sure they don't.
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Samsung announces T-Mobile Sidekick 4G - text messages itself, LOL
Ah, Sidekicks - you were ever so awesome for your text messaging abilities, but on came the iPhone and really smashed the whole "let's have two phones, shall we" mantra that I had. T-Mobile has announced an Android-powered Sidekick that is coming from Samsung 'later this spring'.
The Android-powered Sidekick 4G runs an Android 2.2-based OS, has a 1GHz Hummingbird processor, 3 megapixel cam and a touchscreen 3.5-inch WVGA screen. Nice specs for a Sidekick device. It includes Samsung Media Hub and Qik video calling. Other features included are DriveSmart (which locks out texting while driving for the text messaging obsessed) and Sidekick Group Text and Cloud Text.
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Microsoft tease us with the future of video gaming
Microsoft have shown off its goal for its next-generation gaming platform, the video below is dated from May 2010 so it's quite a bit old now but it shows the direction Microsoft have in mind for their ever-growing gaming platforms. The video shows off some concepts and principals of what the WGX (Windows Gaming Experience) team hopes to achieve. We see a blend of Windows, Xbox and mobile platforms being merged into one.
The video shows off some Kinect action and gives a bit of hugging action toward PC too, remember Microsoft being quoted as "doubling down" on PC gaming. The companies WGX team which is comprised of all gaming-related attempts between Microsoft platforms has been quite hard at work, obviously. Let's hope that this work goes toward something new and exciting.
A LinkedIn ad that has since been removed gives you more of an idea of the team's work:
The Windows Gaming Experience (WGX) Team is a very passionate team embarking to create a new world-class gaming platform that comes alive in the presence of services and leverages the power of the PC to help define the next generation of Windows and Web gaming to 300 million potential customers. WGX team is realizing its strategy via the delivery of Windows and Web gaming solutions built upon existing available services (internal and external to Microsoft) as well as building as needed Azure-based services to enable this vision.
We are at the early stages of defining and architecting and developing excitement around gaming in Windows and the Web. We have a highly visible company-wide charter to promote gaming and empower game developers to create compelling, immersive, rich experiences in Windows and on the Web. We are on a mission to make games a first-class citizen in Windows through our efforts and in collaboration with other groups across the Interactive Entertainment & Devices (IEB) division.
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Razer TRON: Legacy Gaming Mouse Review
The TRON: Legacy Mouse from Razer is inspired by the movie and it seems to have done the original and the sequel justice. If you're a true fan you'll immediately spot the details of the finger-scroll being similar to the lightcycle's wheel.
The first sign that this is a mouse inspired by a Hollywood movie comes when you plug the mouse in. The lights flicker madly and it sounds like it's a car being turned on. Neat the first time, but how great is it going to be the thousandth time? As there is no way to turn it off. It sounds like the movie, but I think that ultimately it makes your mouse sound like a cheap toy.
No one can argue that this mouse looks fabulous, but how does it feel? Well, it's made of plastic, shiny plastic, not that smooth rubberized plastic we've come to love from gaming mice. Apart from the main mouse buttons there's an extra two on each side, and by default the left side buttons are assigned to browse forward and backward functions in your browser, while the right button's for on the fly DPI switching. However, when you start to click the buttons you notice that the top buttons are very 'clicky' while the sides are a little more solid cushioned.
What about performance? It turns out that the 5600dpi sensor can work on fabrics, books, tablets, the back of your hand, a pair of jeans, and anything that isn't glossy. The mouse felt a little big in my hand at first, but I quickly adapted. It must have been the right angles that surround the entire mouse that made me keenly aware of its size. Other gaming mice tend to have curved rounded edges that form to your hand. It is unavoidable to have such angular construction in the mouse. After all, it wouldn't be TRON inspired without it!
Looking at connectivity, it's 100% reliable since it's a wired mouse. This is a con in my book since we are living in a wireless age and I am a laptop user, there was too much cord cluttering up my desk. However, desktop users would the extra length handy.
To summarize, I'll firstly run back over the things that appeal most to me about this mouse. Firstly, there's that superb 5600dpi 3.5G sensor, and the fact that it's inspired by such an epic blockbuster would be a plus to many (although no doubt a con to others). The funky lights during usage are a nice touch, but you may wish to (and can) turn them off via the settings panel.
The other cool thing is the sound it makes when you boot up, but as mentioned earlier, there's no way to turn that off and eventually it may annoy. And did I mention the fabulous design? This mouse really looks the part!
So, what didn't I like? - Not much I'm happy to say, though the fact it's built completely out of plastics is disappointing, as is the fact that it's wired-only. A bit of rubber aside from the finger-scroll would have made all the difference to the feel of this mouse.
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AMD Radeon HD 6950 1GB Video Card in CrossFire
Introduction
I'm a huge fan of the HD 6950 1GB; it brings the power of the HD 6950 to the table without the price tag that is associated with the 2GB version of the card that launched originally. Already impressed with the 1GB version from Sapphire we looked at a bit back, we'll today be having a look at the reference AMD one.
Instead of just doing the boring ol' thing and sliding it into our testbed by itself and seeing it inevitably performing near identical to the previous Sapphire we looked at, we instead paired it with the said Sapphire version and looked at CrossFire performance.
Due to the fact it's an AMD reference card, we don't have any sort of package going on, so instead we'll just have a quick look at the card, its specifications and then just roll into the benchmark line-up.
The Card
The HD 6950 1GB doesn't hold any surprises since it carries the reference design. We've just got that typical black and red cooler with the fan that sits down the end. Power comes in the form of two 6-Pin PCI-E power connectors and closer to the front we've got two CrossFire connectors and our little dual BIOS switch.
Connectivity doesn't hold any surprises; we've got a Dual-Link DVI, Single-Link DVI, HDMI and two Mini-DisplayPort connectors.
Specifications
Continuing on with the fact that we're dealing with a reference card, we're of course just going to see reference clocks. This means that our core comes in at 800MHz while our 1GB of GDDR5 carries with it a 5000MHz QDR clock.
The main thing we want to make sure of here is that we're of course running CrossFire and you can see down the bottom that it's indeed enabled and 2 GPUs are running.
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Viking Modular SATADIMM 200GB SSD Review
Introduction
There is no doubt that the most innovative SSD to come out of 2010 was the Viding Modular Solutions SATADIMM. Based on another 2010 standout, the SandForce SF-1000 Series controller, the SATADIMM is not only a great example of SSD technology revolutionizing the storage market, but also how thoughtful manufacturers can shape future standards.
Viking Modular Solutions isn't a high volume manufacturer and you aren't going to find many of their products in the retail market. Viking is far from a one hit wonder, though. The company was started in 1988 and since their first product has been manufacturing high quality parts for the enterprise market space and for some of the world's largest OEM manufacturers.
Vikings current product line-up consists of many memory products. You can find everything from standard 2.5" SSDs and memory DIMMs to the custom SATA Cube and SATADIMM. Today we are looking at the Viking Modular Solutions SATADIMM, a SandForce SF-1000 Series based SSD that is designed for the enterprise market, but is unlike the current crop of 2.5" SSDs that are in the channel now. To be more specific, the SATADIMM is a unique implementation that gives users the ability to run up to 400GB of capacity in a single DDR3 DIMM (memory) slot.
To know the innovative value of the SATADIMM is to know the current state of the server market. 1U servers are 1.75 inches tall. This size has very limited space for disk drives; only five 2.5" drives can fit across the front in drive sleds in a 1U chassis and that number drops to four when using 3.5" drives. With server motherboards now offering an increased number of DIMM sockets (The Tyan S7016 has 18!), Viking engineered a way to make better use of unused DIMM sockets while giving more flexibility to users looking for more high speed storage capacity.
Once you add in virtualization the SATADIMM makes even more sense. Just imagine using an array of SATADIMMs for database tasks and four 3.5" SAS drives handling long term storage duties (storage server) all in the same 1U form factor server. This not only saves on rack space storage costs, but also on power usage fees.
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Winning Eleven Nintendo 3DS Hands On Preview
No matter your sporting persuasion, it's hard to deny that Football/Soccer is the world's most popular sport. Offering players the chance to earn millions per year, there really is something special about the sport where you kick a ball into a goal. And for years we have seen many video game developers try and build that sport into a successful game.
Recently two heavyweights have fought for the title; FIFA and Pro Evolution Soccer. With the 3DS around the corner it was natural that someone would try and get a football game ready, and they have. Winning Eleven 3D soccer is the 3DS Pro Evolution game and we took the final Japanese version for a spin.
The first thing that is apparent is the improvement of the interface when compared to the Nintendo DS versions of the game. As well as this, nothing has been left out from the console versions, meaning that you are getting one very meaty game if you pick this up on launch. This includes all the major licences such as the UEFA Champions League from the console big boys as well.
The first two things you will notice is the 3D featured in the game as well as the incredible gameplay. One of the most popular features of the console Pro Evolution Soccer games is that the animations are so crisp and clean and the developers have managed to convey this over to the 3D version of the game as well. Players react to the ball as if they would in real life and having skilful players dribble and play with the ball is a better tactic than just shooting over and over again.
The improved controls of the 3DS system become very apparent as well and the addition of the analogue stick is perfect for Pro Evolution Soccer. The movement is a lot more crisp and you feel like you have a much more direct control of the players when comparing to previous PES games on the Nintendo DS and having to struggle with the DPAD.
Of course, the game ships in 3D and there is no doubt when it clicks (that is, when you get the system the correct distance from your eyes) that it looks absolutely stunning. The 3D gives the field and players a layer of depth as expected, but to watch a replay of a stunning goal in 3D really does take the game to the next level.
However, the 3D is not without its problems from what we can see and it will take some time to adjust. Football is a game that traditionally is played at a very fast speed and the best teams in the world react on fast counterattacks to score quick goals. This is represented well in the game, but the 3D struggles to keep up.
We found the screen blurring a bit, or not really keeping up with the 3D as much as we would like, and this game when compared to for example Street Fighter IV, does occasionally have some real issues with the 3D implementation. However, that said, once you look past this the graphics and detail of the players is nothing short of amazing for a portable handheld.
Of course, we have seen PES on the PSP in the past, but we would go as far as saying based on the Japanese import that the game plays a much better game on the 3DS, even without the spiffy addition of 3D.
Winning Eleven 3D Soccer fills the void that many fans will want filled on the day of the 3DS launch. The 3D implementation has been done well despite the fact it may take some time to adjust for gamers and the gameplay is that traditional PES style we've all come to expect from Seabass and his team. Based on the Japanese import, Winning Eleven 3D Soccer (otherwise known as Pro Evolution 3D Soccer) is most definitely a game football fans need to look at come the 3DS launch.
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PCMark 7 Announced For Windows 7
PCMark 7 Announced For Windows 7
New Benchmark Includes 7 Suites for Complete PC Performance Analysis
HELSINKI, FINLAND - MARCH 21, 2011 - Futuremarkآ®, the developer of the world's most popular benchmarking software, announced PCMarkآ® 7 today, a new benchmark offering complete PC performance analysis for Windows 7. PCMark 7 includes 7 separate test suites combining more than 20 individual workloads covering storage, computation, image and video manipulation, web browsing and gaming. A release date has not been announced though the official website states that PCMark 7 is coming soon. http://www.pcmark.com/
"Hardware innovations like solid state drives (SSDs), and new form factors such as netbooks and tablets are greatly increasing the range of PC performance available to businesses and home users," said Jani Joki, Director of PC Products and Services at Futuremark. "With so much choice available, PCMark 7 is an essential and easy to use tool to test and compare PC performance accurately and reliably across a wide range of usage scenarios."
PCMark 7 provides a set of 7 suites for measuring different aspects of PC performance with a high degree of accuracy. Overall system performance is measured by the PCMark Suite. The Lightweight Suite measures the capabilities of entry level systems and mobility platforms unable to run the full PCMark suite. Common use performance is measured by the Entertainment, Creativity and Productivity scenario suites. Component performance is measured by the Computation and Storage hardware suites. The Storage suite is ideal for testing SSDs and external hard drives in addition to the system drive.
For more information please visit http://www.pcmark.com/ or follow Futuremark on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/Futuremark/
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Team SDHC CL10 8GB takes the 'Golden Recommendation Award' from the Japanese website kakaku.com for 2010's annual memory card products
Team SDHC CL10 8GB takes the "Golden Recommendation Award" from the Japanese website kakaku.com for 2010's annual memory card products
Ever since Team Group Inc. released the SDHC Class10 8GB ultra-high capacity memory card, it has received great reviews from photographers. Recently, it was repetitively praised by Japanآپfs famous price search websiteآپ|kakaku.com. With its advantages such as high performance, high capacity and high transfer rate, Team Groupآپfs SDHC Class10 8GB memory card captured the Japanese consumerآپfs heart, and defeated many competitors to be selected by consumers as the websiteآپfs 2010 آپgGolden Recommendation Awardآپh winner in the memory card product category. Team Group was the only manufacturer to win this honor, again displaying Team Group memory cardآپfs excellent standard, and satisfying photographerآپfs rigorous demand for picture quality!
Since 2008, Team Group has plowed the Japanese market for over three years. Facing the rigorous demands of Japanese consumers toward products and fierce competition from famous domestic and foreign brands, not only was Team Group able to hold steady and continue to expand, they defeated all the competitors and became one of the Japanese favorite brand and one of the Japanese famous local price search website kakaku.com, winning the آپgGolden Recommendation Awardآپh for the memory card product category; Team Group truly deserved it.
Kakaku.com is the most frequently used and most credible local website in Japan. Besides searching and comparing prices of products, it also compares the features of different products. Consumers may also use the reviews on the related website of users who have purchased the product as a reference, and ask any question they may have of the product for others to answer; it is a practical website that is convenient and provides multi-directional communication.
As a leading provider of memory storage products to the consumer market, Team Group is committed to provide the best storage, multimedia and data sharing solutions. All Team memory card products come with a lifetime warranty, repair and replacement services. For more information, please visit the Team website at http://www.teamgroup.com.tw
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Gateway Debuts New NV Series Notebooks with Latest AMD Processors
Gateway Debuts New NV Series Notebooks with Latest AMD Processors
New models deliver enhanced mobile computing for digital media entertainment; large 15.6-inch HD LED-backlit display at an affordable price
IRVINE, Calif., March 21, 2010 - Gateway today unveils new models in its Gateway NV Series line of notebook PCs with the latest AMD processors, including new models in AMD's Vision Technology line, which deliver enhanced performance capabilities for mobile computing.
The flagship model of the new line is the Gateway NV51B05u, which features an AMD E-Series processor E-350 with Vision Technology and ATI Radeon HD 6310 graphics to deliver heightened performance in a value-based notebook.
Customers can experience true cinematic digital media playback, improved video processing for vivid web and video content, as well as accelerated handling of mainstream applications. As a result, customers can enjoy incredibly smooth and clear 1080p HD video, enhanced performance for playing casual games, improved HD browsing, clear DVD viewing, and the ability to handle multiple tasks at once.
The Gateway NV51B05u is available now at technology retailers at a manufacturer's suggested retail price of $469.99.
The new Gateway NV Series notebooks are an affordable option for a range of PC customers such as small businesses, families and students. The new line delivers a true notebook computing experience with a full-sized keyboard, large 15.6-inch HD widescreen UltrabrightT LED-backlit display, ample memory and a large hard drive, three USB ports, an HDMI port and more great features. The new line starts at a value-priced MSRP of $399.99.
"Mobile computing is something that everyone has embraced - and even those on a tight budget are now able to have a full-featured notebook for computing and staying in touch on-the-go," said Eric Ackerson, senior product marketing manager for Gateway notebooks. "The new computing capabilities are paired with a full suite of features and extras that give our customers what they need to work, study, connect and have fun. Plus, we've reached a new level of affordability with budget-minded price tags, so our customers get an incredible bang for their buck."
Gateway NV51B05u Delivers Immersive HD Entertainment Powered by the AMD E-Series Processor E-350 with Vision Technology utilizing the AMD Fusion chipset, the Gateway NV51B05u provides a powerful environment for multi-tasking and entertainment. Running casual games, online video and enjoying movies is a snap thanks to the highly-capable processing powers as well as the ATI Radeon HD 6310 graphics and 3GB of memory. In addition, the notebooks can even handle smooth playback of HD video and audio including 1080p HD video.
The Gateway NV Series builds on its performance capabilities with a 15.6-inch HD Widescreen Ultrabright LED-backlit display to deliver a first-rate viewing experience. Vibrant color and detailed images are crisp and clear thanks to the display's 1366x768 resolution. Plus, the 16:9 aspect ratio allows consumers or end-users to view multiple windows and applications. Customers who want to share video on the go can use the HDMI port to connect the Gateway NV Series to a home theater or external LCD to deliver crisp high-quality visuals and high-fidelity audio with a single cable.
Additional models in the new line-up also provide enhanced processing power from AMD. The Gateway NV51B02u also has the new AMD E-Series Processor E-350 with Vision Technology and has an MSRP of $449.99. The NV51B08u has an AMD C-Series processor C-50 with HD Internet Technology at the low MSRP of $399.99.
Connectivity on-the-go for Staying-in-Touch The Gateway NV51B05u and other NV Series models let consumers stay in touch through web conferencing, still photos and video emails via the integrated 1.3MP High Definition webcam. The video is crisp and clear thanks to its 1366x768 resolution, while the supporting voice microphone delivers superb audio quality. All units in the NV Series come with integrated 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi Certified connectivity to provide a convenient connection to hot spots and wireless networks. In addition, Gigabit Ethernet LAN connectivity ensures a fast wired online connection.
Extras and Features Increase Notebook Enjoyment The Gateway NV51B05u and additional NV Series notebook PCs include a range of features that make them more enjoyable to use. They each come with an integrated DVD super-multi double-layer drive for reading and writing CDs and DVDs. Also, digital media can be downloaded to the notebooks through the media card reader and three USB ports. Gateway's popular "social networking"
button is integrated into these new NV Series notebooks, providing customers with one-touch access to their social networks, including Facebook, YouTube and Flickr. Plus, customers can navigate through websites, move between documents and input characters more efficiently thanks to the notebooks' multi-gesture touchpad, touchpad lock, and dedicated numeric keypad.
In addition to hardware features, the new Gateway notebooks come with a suite of productivity applications that let customers get the most from their PC the minute they start using it. The systems come with Windows 7 Premium, Microsoft Office Starter 2010, a 60-day trial of Norton Internet Security, as well as Adobe Flash Player 10 and Adobe Reader 9.1. Gateway Power Management preserves battery life while MyBackup functionality gives customers a way to quickly and easily back-up all important files to another location such as a USB drive or another hard drive.
Gateway Limited Warranty, Service and Support The Gateway NV Series notebook PCs are backed by a one year limited warranty.(2) Gateway's commitment to quality and reliability is evident in its award-winning line of PCs as well as in its exceptional service and support programs. In addition to the company's standard limited warranty options,, its extensive online support center helps customers maximize their PC investment; it gives them easy access to customer support representatives and information on important issues such as warranties, technical issues and
upgrading.(3)
About Gateway
Since its founding in 1985, Irvine, Calif.-based Gateway has been a technology pioneer, offering stylish, user-friendly products and world-class customer service. Gateway is a wholly owned subsidiary of Acer Inc., the world's second-largest PC company.(4) Through collaboration with suppliers, the company strives to design environmentally friendly products and establish a green supply chain. See www.gateway.com for more information.
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Cubitek Launches ''Magic Cube'' Modular Case Series
Cubitek presents another unique case series after the successful launch of the "Tank" Series. The "Magic Cube" enclosures are made of 100% Aluminum and offer a revolutionary, modular design. Two models - the Magic Cube B210 and Magic Cube B211 with freely configurable modules are available immediately.
After the success of the "Tattoo" series and the launch of the highly anticipated, all Aluminum "Tank" family of enclosures, Cubitek presents an absolutely unique new case concept. Also constructed purely of Aluminum, all traditional parts of a normal chassis have been modularized with the Magic Cube cases. These sets consist of three separate enclosures: the main module for the motherboard, CPU and graphic cards, the storage module for 3.5 inch hard drives and the drive module for optical drives and card readers.
Both Cubitek Magic Cube cases have an anodized black layer on the outside and inside, while the use of Aluminum makes them extremely light weight. The heart of the system consists of the main module, which may house a Micro-ATX, ATX or even E-ATX mainboard. Cubitek has also added two USB 3.0, one eSATA and a pair of Audio connectivity to the chassis. Since the Magic Cube can easily fit long graphic cards with up to 310 mm length and can be used for high-performance processors, a potent cooling system is also possible. CPU coolers with a height of up to 180 mm along with four included fans within the mainboard module guarantee a cool and stable system. Two 2.5 inch hard drives may also be installed on the floor of this module.
The separate drive module offers enough space for two 5.25 inch units, while a single slot may also be used for 3.5 inch drives or card readers thanks to the included adapter. The Cubitek Magic Cube cases differentiate themselves through the different sized HDD modules, as the Magic Cube B210 offers enough space for three 3.5 inch hard drives and a pair of 2.5 inch ones, while the Magic Cube B211 can hold up to eight 3.5 inch units and two 2.5 inch drives. Both the drive and storage modules have multiple openings through which one can route all cables back to the main module.
If a separation of all three modules is not wanted, the user may configure the three parts freely by connecting them to each other. One can connect the drive and storage modules, while placing the main unit next to them for examples. Such possibilities make the seamless integration into an existing work space or home theater a breeze.
The Cubitek "Magic Cube" series is available immediately at www.caseking.de. The Magic Cube B210 carries a price tag of 179.90 Euro, while the Magic Cube B211 sells for 199.90 Euro. A special overview of the new series can be found at http://www.caseking.de/magic-cube
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New Crucial DDR3-1333MHz BOM-controlled RDIMM Server Memory Now Available
Lexar Media, a leading global provider of memory products for digital media, today introduced Crucial DDR3-1333MHz RDIMM BOM-controlled server DRAM for customers who require a Bill of Material (BOM), revision control, as well as Product Change Notices (PCNs). BOM-control applies to the DRAM component, register, and PCB of eligible Crucial server memory modules. The new BOM-controlled server memory is covered by the Crucial Reliance Server Program, and enables registered partners to stay ahead of product changes, reduce the frequency of memory qualifications that occur due to memory revisions, and ultimately optimize productivity. Participating customers with Crucial BOM-controlled server memory will receive at least 30 day advanced notification of pending module revisions.
Crucial DDR3-1333MHz RDIMM BOM-controlled server memory is halogen-free, RoHS compliant, and will be validated on Intel CPUs and platforms; 2GB, 4GB and 8GB densities are now available for sampling and qualification. For additional information on how to purchase BOM-controlled server memory, contact your Crucial memory provider, or visit this page for details and qualifications.
At Crucial, we are committed to identifying and delivering high-quality products and programs that meet the needs and challenges of our customers. As part of the Crucial Reliance Program, this new product offering further helps our business and channel customers meet their enterprise goals," said Michael Moreland, worldwide product manager for Crucial DRAM. "As memory components advance, this new BOM-controlled server memory offering provides our customers with a predictable supply of quality product and can ultimately result in the reduction of time spent qualifying new memory modules."
The Crucial Reliance Server Program includes limited-lifetime warranties and dedicated toll-free support, with additional program benefits such as on-site spares, cross-shipment for speedy exchange of warranty replacements, and bulk shipping options. Visit www.crucial.com/server to learn more about participation in the Crucial Reliance Server Program.
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