AMD Announces Three new X3 Triple-core Processors

Topic: Hardware & Peripherals

AMD officially announced three new Phenom X3 triple-core processors today that AMD hopes users will combine with its AMD 780 series chipset. The processors and the chipset combined promise a full HD experience and what AMD calls visually stunning gaming and digital performance.

The three new processors introduced include the Phenom X3 8750 triple-core running at 2.4 GHz, the Phenom X3 8650 triple-core running at 2.3 GHz and the Phenom X3 8450 running at 2.1 GHz. The processors will retail for $195, $165, and $145 respectively. Read more

Posted on Wed, 23 Apr 2008 12:12:38 GMT | by Shane McGlaun

Imation Launches Atom Flash Drive

Topic: Hardware & Peripherals

Imation launched its new Atom flash drives clearly aimed at the PICO drives introduced by Super Talent this week. The Atom drive is a bit larger that the competitor though at 30.5 x 13 x 5.6mm.

The drive is encased in aluminum and can be had in capacities from 1GB to 8GB. The Atom is a small package to get 8GB of storage. Read more

Posted on Fri, 11 Apr 2008 15:26:20 GMT | by Shane McGlaun

Power Your PC with Your Keyboard

Topic: Hardware & Peripherals

Many people recognize that computers consume lots of power. There are many ways to combat the power use of computer systems from more power efficient components to things like NVIDIA’s hybrid power.

Here’s a way to conserve electricity that you might not have thought of, your keyboard. The Dynamo keyboard turns the tapping of your fingers as you type into power that it sends to your computer. The power you generate when typing overrides power from the mains and operates your computer. Read more

Posted on Tue, 1 Apr 2008 17:33:05 GMT | by Shane McGlaun

Wacom Cintiq 12WX Reviewed

Topic: Hardware & Peripherals

Wacom is well known as a major maker of pen tablets for inputting artwork into a computer. Pocket-lint reviewed the Cintiq 12WX today and gave it high marks and a 9 out of 10 score.

The pros for the device are build and design, and easy operation. The bad had to do with the high price of the unit at £ 829.99. The device has a 12.1-inch screen and is pressure sensitive. Read more

Posted on Mon, 31 Mar 2008 17:14:39 GMT | by Shane McGlaun

Gigabyte Shows Off Power Miser 8800 GT

Topic: Hardware & Peripherals

Gigabyte showed off an interesting 8800 GT from NVIDIA at CeBIT last week that uses something called Voltage Gear Overdrive designed to reduce the power consumption in 2D mode. The idea is that when the card is being used for normal PC work that doesn’t require full power it throttles back.

This is the way many mainboards operate to conserve power when the full CPU speed isn’t needed. Other interesting features include a Game HUD application. Read more

Posted on Mon, 10 Mar 2008 17:44:09 GMT | by Shane McGlaun

UK's Hauppauge brings TV to Macs

Topic: Hardware & Peripherals

UK-based Hauppauge digital has announced that Mac computers are now compatible with EyeTV, a TV tuner software designed to work with Hauppauge's hardware.

EyeTV, which carries a price of EUR 59.99, works with the WinTV Nova-t Stick, WinTV HVR900 Hybrid Stick, and WinTV NovaTD Stick with Antenna Diversity. In other words, Mac users can finally use the same software PC users have been using for a long time. Read more

Posted on Wed, 23 May 2007 07:00:00 GMT | by Eric Raby

New hi-fi high-class speakers, Signature Diamond

Topic: Hardware & Peripherals

Bowers & Wilkins has announced the Signature Diamond, a new speaker in the UK with hi-fi sound. The limited edition audio piece exudes elegance, which it should at its £11,000 price tag.

The speaker is enclosed in a 1-meter high Matrix braced cylindrical and elliptical form enclosure, finished in either white or a Japanese-inspired Wakame veneer, according to the press release. Read more

Posted on Thu, 10 May 2007 18:00:00 GMT | by Eric Raby