Dixau Text Scanner Uses the Internet to Help You Understand Big Words

Reading comprehension not your thing? Fear not because a Korean company named Unichal has developed a tiny scanner that can capture an image of troublesome words and then relay them back to the PC. Once there, the included software will automatically apply the term to Wikipedia, Google, or a dictionary of your choosing to aid in your understanding. A gadget like this could definitely be useful—especially for someone learning a second language. Plus, at around $90, it's not going to break the bank. A video of the Dixau in action is available after the break.

Source: gizmodo.com

Canon DR-2050C

Canon USA, Inc. has recently received three Editor’s Choice Awards for the company’s award-winning DR-Series Scanners in the 2006 Better Buys for Business Scan-to-File Guide. The Canon DR-2050C received the Editor’s Choice award for Economy Models. The Better Buys for Business editor’s choice awards are given to those machines that are the best overall buys and best performing products in their categories. “We are very proud to have our DR-Series Scanners recognized with such an industry achievement,” said Tod Pike, senior vice president, Imaging Systems Group, Canon U.S.A., Inc., “The Canon DR-2050C scanner represents a dynamic cross section of the high quality desktop Scan-to-File solutions.”

Canon DR 2050C Document Scanner - Speed

More businesses are looking to reduce their use of paper, and take advantage of the efficiencies offered by high-volume document scanning. In 2006 the Canon Image Filing Systems division recorded an increase in DR-Series Scanners sales of over 35%, compared to 2005. The Canon division also expects to see similar marketshare growth of its high-speed document scanners.

Canon DR2050C scanner - Duplex unit

The DR-2050C can scan letter-size documents in black-and-white or grayscale modes at speeds of up to 20 ppm simplex and 40 ipm duplex and 24-bit color at speeds up to 10 ppm simplex and 20 ipm duplex. The DR-2050C is bundled with Adobe Acrobat 7.0 (Standard) and OmniPage SE, along with text enhancement mode which can be used to make text easier to read if the background of the document is dark or the text is written lightly in pencil.

About Canon

Canon USA, Inc. delivers consumer, business-to-business, and industrial imaging solutions. The company is listed as one of Fortune's Most Admired Companies in America and is on the BusinessWeek list of "Top 100 Brands.” Its parent company, Canon Inc., is a top patent holder of technology, ranking third overall in the US in 2006, with global revenues of $34.9 billion

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Canon's Selphy ES2 Photo Printer Can't Hold Your Lunch

Though the lunchbox business is long dead, their futuristic-yet-tote-friendly look has made its way to the 4x6 photo printers. Canon's 4.5lb. dye-sub Selphy ES2 is the latest example, with its 3" LCD, an "Easy-Scroll" wheel, simple snap-and-print ink cartridges and built-in clipart for adding cartoon antics to your more somber shots. Now if only the $200 printer came emblazoned with Batman or, say, Josie and some of the tastier Pussycats.

Source: gizmodo.com

Canon Intros Retro Portable Printers: Selphy ES3 and ES30

Although both of Canon’s latest printers are almost identical, the ES3 takes the big brother label by sporting 1gig of on board memory for storing photos, additional clip art and photo frames and a larger LCD. They both feature a 15-in-1 memory card reader, a 3.5-inch LCD for previewing photos (3.0-inches for the ES30), are PictBridge compatible (this allows you to connect a camera and print from it), and use Canon ink and paper cartridges.
I guess they’re available now (Amazon has them) and will go for $200 for the ES3, and $150 for the ES30. I don’t see the appeal, but they do look oh so Euro. Plus the cartridges probably cost an arm and a leg.

Source: www.gadgetreview.com

Compact Photo Printer from Epson

Friday, 30 May 2008Epson is the brand of choice for many pro photographers. I personally agree with that opinion since I have been using many Epson photo printers and tried many others, so I bought its latest portable printer, the top of the range PM 290, for my dad.Many beginners in digital camera (including my dad) found it difficult to transfers photo files from memory card into a CD. This is the main reason why I chose this printer for Dad.
Second, the photo print quality also very good compared to Noritsu minilab photo printer. This printer has a great resolution of 5,760x1,440 dpi that will in theory deliver much more detail than similarly priced dye-sublimation printers. According to many photo magazine reviewers, this epson picturemate PM 290 beats its competitors in quality. But I would rather think that the print quality is similar to canon Selphy ES1 compact photo printer that I tried.The following pictures illustrate the main parts of the printer:

The cost per print is very reasonable. You can get as low as 20 cents per print (4R) including photo paper and ribbon.

I would highly recommend this printer for you who need the following features:1. Very good photo print quality (compared to minilab print quality)2. Low print cost (around 20 cents per 4-by-6-inch print)3. Built-in CD burner4. Built-in rechargeable battery for traveling

Source: http://www.gizcrunch.com/2008/08/compact-photo-printer-from-epson.html

Intel X25-M Solid State Disks (SSD) Review

Hard disk have been the staple storage devices for desktop and notebook PCs for God knows how long, and they’ve served us well. For the most part, we’ve seen improvements in transfer and read/write speeds, and capacities. Although we’ve been content with the enhancements, other factors like longevity, noise, portability and endurance became issues of concern due to the popularity of the notebook market and the gaming community. For this reason the development of Solid-State-Disks (SSD) began some time back and now we’re seeing it bear fruit. Intel sent over our very first SSD in the form of X25-M.
SSD are a major evolution in the area of storage. The most obvious difference between HDDs and SSDs is that the latter doesn’t use any mechanical or moving parts. This means that SSDs are much faster, noiseless, more compact, and are less vulnerable to impact. Internally, SSDs consists of several cells with transistors. When writing data, electrical charges are applied to the transistors, which tunnels electrons into and out of a ‘floating gate’. When no voltage is applied, the electrons stay in the gate and that’s when your data is stored. This is of course a very basic explanation of how SSD works. Now there are two different types of memory in SSDs: Single-Level Cell (SLC) and Multi-Level Cell (MLC). Essentially, both take up the same die area, but SLC stores 1-bit per cell while MLC stores 2-bits, which results it being twice the capacity as the former. However, SLC only use two voltages (0 and 1) since it’s 1-bit while MLC has to worry about four states (00,01,10,11), thus MLC takes longer to access. But the difference is in nanoseconds; hardly something to be concerned about.
As we mentioned earlier, MLC is based on the same die area as SLC. With more cells manufactured on a single die, MLC is practically more cost effective and therefore cheaper than SLC drives. The only downside to MLC drives is that they have a shorter lifespan than SLC drives. The X25-M is based on the MLC design and thus belongs to the mainstream category as denoted by the ‘M’ suffix. From the image above, it’s hard to imagine how big it is. But in fact, it’s really small; 2.5” wide, 3.9” long, and 0.2” thick to be precise.
We benchmarked the drive with good old HDTachRW and Pcmark Vantage, and the results were phenomenal. In HDTachRW, the X-25 had a sequential average read speed of 225.8MB/s while it burst speed is about 253MB/s. What really blew us away is the score that HDD suite produced, and that is a whopping mega figure of 37,440. The highest we’ve ever gotten with the Raptor X was only 4,993 b the way.
It’s hard not to be immensely impressed with Intel’s X25-M, especially after you’ve seen how fast it can be. But the sad thing is that it only has 89GB of space. Just like any new hardware, high price tags are given since it’s a new technology. Eventually, manufacturing costs will drop so rest assure that you’ll get your hands on one later.

Source: hardwaretechreview.com

Hard Disk of Computer Hydraulic Buffering Damper (QS-02-08)

Product Description

The hard disk of computer is buffered through the damping of mini type hydraulic damper under the function of spring strength. The settled hard disk can be taken out freely like CD-ROM. So it can keep secret to theinformation on hard disk of your computer. It 's a new invention.
Trademark:
strseal
Model:
QS-02-08
Company:
Jiangyin Strseal Science Technology Co., Ltd.

Source: www.made-in-china.com

Computer Hard Disk

Product Description

Hard disk Maxtor 40G TO 500G HITACHI 40G TO 500G Samsung 40G TO 500G Western Digital 40G TO 500G
Productivity:
3000000pcs
Unit Price/Payment:
Discussion
Company: Sichuan Seaon Industrial Co., Ltd.

Source: http://www.made-in-china.com/china-products/productviewsMrxUYEvIaVf/Computer-Hard-Disk.html

supply 1 inch hard disk drive small hdd

supply 1 inch hard disk drive small hdd

Specification:

* Capacity:5/6/8GB

* Aluminium casing Plug & Play

* 1 inch Hard Disk Drive inside

* Color available: Black/Sliver White

* Average Transfer Rate: 5.1M bytes/sec(max5.3/min4.0)

* Power Consumption: 1.3W(max)

* Operation Voltage: 5V +/-10 %

* Storage Temperature: -20ºC-80ºC

* Operating Temperature: -5ºC-70ºC

* Weight: 50g approx

* Dimension(L*W*H): 52mm

*48mm

*15.7mm
Systerm Request:
* Hardware requirement: IBM PC with USB interfaceor compatible desktop Notebook Apple PC. * OS: Windows98/SE/ME/2000/XP/VISTA. LINUX2.4. 18 or aboveMAC OS8.6 or Above.
Package Content:
* 1 inch portable hard disk drive * Carring box * User's guide * Strap

Source: http://www.diytrade.com/china/4/products/4925530/supply_1_inch_hard_disk_drive_small_hdd.html

Latest USB gadgets: Lap computer desk with built-in speaker and fan

Latest USB gadgets: Lap computer desk with built-in speaker and fan:

Do you not like sitting still at your desk when it comes to chatting or even doing work with your computer? Perhaps you fancy a change and would rather have your laptop in front of you while at the same time watching TV in the living room, this latest gadget might be able to help. The lap USB powered folding computer desk features a built-in speaker system for your laptop or portable audio device as well as two quiet fans that will keep your computer cool.

Powered by a USB connection to the computer, the 2.1-channel amplifier drives two 5-watt speakers and a 10-watt subwoofer.
Two quiet, integrated fans positioned under the keyboard spin at 1500 rpm to keep the laptop cool even with extended use. Buttons on the desk handle speaker volume and muting as well as turning the fan on and off independently.

Source: blog.gadgetlite.com

Latest PC Multi-User Network Computer Terminal

Key Features

_ Enables sharing one host PC with up to 30 users*
_ Connects to host PC via Ethernet over any distance
_ USB Port (connect USB Flash memory,USB camer and USB printer etc)
_ Includes terminal services software for Windows/Linux
_ Extension protocol supports multi-media applications
_ Slashes computing acquisition & support costs
_ Easy to setup, maintain and secure
_ Compact, reliable & energy efficient (no fans or disks)
_ Zero-footprint monitor mount
_ All in a stylish new smaller chassis (just 1 inch tall and 4.5 inches square)

Source: www.ecvv.com

Joysticks

Gaming input devices include joysticks, gamepads, and specialized gaming keypads. These devices are all designed to control your in-game character, vehicle, animal or widget. These controllers all connect to your computer the same way that a mouse or keyboard would, through a USB port. We'll take a look here at the most common of them.

Joysticks were once the king of gaming input devices. The advancements of the mouse have taken over a lot of the jobs it once held. Now, joysticks are used mostly for flight or space simulations. A basic joystick consists of a handheld stick that can be tilted in 360 degrees, and sometimes twisted left or right. Joysticks that are made for flight simulators will normally come with a separate controller for the throttle controls.

Joysticks are designed to be used in one hand, with the base either being held or on a desktop. Normally, the hand not using the joystick will use the keyboard or throttle control. This is a must for flight simulators, as today's simulators are quite realistic and complex.
As with some other gaming input devices, joysticks can also come with Force Feedback. Force feedback is a technology that vibrates or moves the joystick based on in game actions, for instance when getting shot at in a dogfight.
Purchasing a joystick takes a bit of research. There is a wide range of joysticks and along with that is a wide range of prices. Things to take into consideration...

What type of games do you play? If you are a flight simulation fan or enjoy space fighting games, then you will want to consider a joystick / throttle combination. Depending on the quality of construction, available functions, and customization options, you can pay anywhere from $30.00 to $250.00. Some of the top joystick / throttle controllers include:

Source: www.build-your-own-computer.net

Gamepad

Gamepads have their origin with console gaming systems like Nintendo and Atari. Gamepads are held in both hands, and use 1 or 2 joysticks or joypads (directional pads) along with multiple buttons to control your onscreen action. Normally, the joypad or joysticks are controlled by the thumbs, along with multiple buttons, while there may be trigger buttons below the gamepad for use by the index fingers.
Gamepads come in various layouts, with anywhere from 4 to 16 buttons, and 2-4 joysticks / joypads. When purchasing a gamepad, there are a couple things to keep in mind:
Price - most gamepads are priced in the $10.00 - $35.00 range.
Compatibility - Not all games will support a gamepad. If you are looking to pick up a gamepad for a specific game, make sure the game supports a gamepad.

Source: www.build-your-own-computer.net

USB Server Shares Peripherals

Keyspan's unique USB Server.

Buy a network-ready printer, and you'll pay hundreds more than you would for a simple USB-connected one. But less-expensive USB printers and the vast variety of other USB peripherals function solely as single-computer devices.
Keyspan's USB Server is unique because it lets you share several such devices among multiple networked PCs--and without leaving any of your PCs turned on.
You connect the $130 USB Server to your network via its ethernet port. The USB Server has four USB 1.1 ports, and allows you to share multifunction devices, printers, scanners, and even input devices (mice and keyboards). External hard drives may work too, but the company says they'll perform more slowly than if attached directly to the PC.
When you connect a peripheral to the server, a small application on each networked PC will show that it's available. Click a button to connect to the server, and if the device isn't already installed, you'll receive a Windows prompt to set it up, just as if you had plugged it into the back of the PC.
I looked at a shipping USB Server and found using peripherals through it almost as easy as if they were connected to a USB port on my computer. I tried it with two PCs, a printer, and a scanner; I could print and scan at the same time, with no apparent slowdown. However, the server will not allow two systems to access the same peripheral simultaneously, so I could not queue print jobs. Keyspan says it's working on that, but most of these devices weren't meant to be shared.
If you have a stable of USB 1.1 peripherals, especially devices that aren't printers, using the USB Server can help avoid sharing conflicts.

Source: pcworld.about.com

Microsoft®Natural® Wireless Laser Mouse 6000

The Microsoft® Natural® wireless laser mouse 6000 is designed to conform to your hand in its most relaxed position. Breakthrough ergonomic design, the tilted, elevated hand position reduces pressure on the carpal tunnel and wrist.

Features:

Comfortable ergonomic shape
Microsoft® high-definition laser technology
Instant viewer to quickly navigate between windows
Microsoft® Intelligent Tracking System offers smoother tracking
5 customizable buttons
One 4-way scrolling wheel
Magnifier feature to enlarge and edit details at a touch of a button
LED battery life indicator
USB compatible
Windows® and Mac® compatible
Requires 2 AA batteries (included)
Minimum System Requirements:
Windows® 2000 (SP4 or higher), XP, Windows Vista™ and Mac® OS X v. 10.2 or higher
233 MHz processor or higher
128 MB of RAM
45 MB of free disk space
CD-ROM drive
Available USB port

Warranty:

3 years

Source: http://www.costco.ca/

All USB Hub from LaCie

There is new version of the hub available from LaCie and the design differs a little from last years. It does however show preference to the Universale Serial Bus.
The modified based is made from white polycarbonate, is fully rounded and all of the ports are strung out just like last time. This hub is designed for those of you who would prefer to have an all, USB 2.0 hub, so if you fit in to this category then this is the ideal product for you, and its only $79.

Source: www.product-reviews.net

New Gaming Keyboard from Wolf King

This is definitely a far cry from a conventional keyboard, but it is a new option to consider provided by Wolf King.
This keyboard does boast some of the similarities of the Wolf Claw keyboard, but there is no QWERTY keyboard.
Apparently it does have several customisable keys, extra USB ports and blue back lighting. There has been no word when it will be released or on a price, from the picture it does look as if it may be coming soon. I can’t really see this keyboard being everyone’s cup of tea; however, it does look pretty cool.

Source: www.product-reviews.net

8GB Mirrored Gold Finish USB Memory Stick

Well as we know people are trying to bling everything up nowadays so DBnawa are trying to come top of the class with there 8GB mirrored gold finish USB memory stick.
In my opinion I think that the whole ghetto bling thing has gone to far now, I mean why does everything have to be blinged up now.

Source: www.product-reviews.net

Dell Wasabi PrinterPosted By: Hardware Tech Review Permalink in Printer 27

Epson is giving us a reason to like them even more. The Stylus Office T40W is one of the Epson’s newest inkjet printers with networking capabilities. Built in a black glossy case, the T40W has a small foot print of about one and a half piece of A4 papers.

Source: hardwaretechreview.com

Dell Wasabi PrinterPosted By: Hardware Tech Review Permalink in Printer 27

All-In-One (AIO) printers are one of the most demanded commodities especially for SOHOs and medium business. The amount we copy, print and scan documents today has increased so much over the past years that it’s not only become an efficient way of doing work, but also a necessity. This month, we take a look at Epson’s latest entry into the AIO category – the Stylus Office TX300F.

Source: hardwaretechreview.com

What's new with Wireless Routers?

What's new with wireless routers? Ever expanding range, that's what. Just announced today, Netgear is releasing a new wireless router that promises to have an expanded range, that ten to thirty percent better than their competitor's. The release of the RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Router, with its eight antennas, puts Netgear at the top of the pack for range on wireless routers. The new RangeMax wireless router was designed for users who play games online and stream videos. The new wireless router retails before about $130 and can be found at most local retailers.Below are the product specifications as found on the Netgear web site:

Standards

· IEEE 802.11n draft version 2.0

· IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b 2.4 GHz

· IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11a 5.0 GHz Wireless Configurations

· Type 1: Full 2.4 GHZ configuration supporting 802.11n/802.11g/802.11b

· Type 2: Duo 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz configuration supporting 802.11n/802.11a (5 GHz) and 802.11g/ 802.11b (2.4 GHz) Physical Specifications

· Dimensions: 223 x 153 x 31 mm (8.8 x 6.0 x 1.2 in)

· Weight: 0.5 kg (1.2 lb) Ease of Use

· Smart Wizard® simplifies setup by automatically detecting and configuring your router for virtually all ISP connections Security

· Double firewall: –Network Address Translation (NAT) to hide PCs and files from outside users–Stateful packet inspection (SPI) firewall to deny outside requests for personal information · Denial-of-service (DoS) attack prevention

· Intrusion detection and prevention (IDS)

· Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA2-PSK, WPA-PSK)

· Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) 64-bit, 128-bit encryption

· Wireless access control to identify authorized wireless network devices

· Exposed host (DMZ) for secure gaming Privacy and Parental Control

· “Trusted user” control · Time-based usage controls

· Web site logging

· Remote management

· URL content filtering Functions

· Auto firmware detection algorithm

· QoS function Warranty

· NETGEAR 1-year Warranty (see information enclosed) Package Contents

· RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Router (WNDR3300)

· Stand

· Ethernet cable

· Setup CD · 12V, 1.5A power adapter, localized to country of sale

· Warranty/support information card

Source: wireless357.com

The New HP Wireless Printer!

HP has released a new wireless printer. The HP photo smart C4380 is the latest in wireless printers. The printer was designed to run with no USB cables from the printer to the computer, after initial installation. The printer can be placed anywhere on your wireless network, that there is an electrical outlet.Not only can you wireless print documents to the new photo smart wireless printer, you can also scan wirelessly to your desktop. This wireless printer is on the low end of the spectrum. The average retail price is approximately $150. Making it affordable to just about everyone. My last two printers were HP inkjet printers, that printed pictures just fine and their cost was under $50. There are ways of setting up your wired printer that is attached to your desktop to print wirelessly from your laptop, but it proves to be a headache setting up the printer on your existing wireless network.

Source: wireless357.com

17'' CRT computer Monitor

Product Description

Product: 17''Monitor

Country of Origin: China

Specifications: * User controls: OSD screen menu control

* Picture Tube Diagonal: 17 Inches

* Dot Pitch: 0.26mm

* Synchronization Range Horizontal: 30KHz - 70KHz Vertical: 50Hz - 150Hz

* Max. Resolution: 1280 X 1024

* Max. Video Bandwidth: 110MHz

* Plug & Play: DDC1/2B(VESA)

* Power consumption: <>

* Power Supply: AC100 - 240 volts 60Hz/50Hz

* EPA energy star compliant with power saving, VESA display power management (DMPS)

* Loading quantity: 300pcs/20', 625pcs/40', 750pcs/40'HQ

Source: http://www.diytrade.com/

New Stylish Acer Computer Monitor with SensorTouch

Acer launched this large desktop monitor of 23 inches in diagonal and equipped it with the best features for your gaming environment, such as 16:9 aspect ratio, glossy bezel for a stylish look, and a high-end sensor touch.Named Acer H233H bmid, the monitor enables High Definition imaging at 1920 x 1080 resolution and sports LED illuminated controls to enhance the overall esthetics and add an intuitive way of accessing settings.
The SensorTouch feature enables the monitor to respond fast to your finger touch.
Other features include a high contrast ratio of 40,000:1, 300 cd/m2 brightness, 5ms response time, 75Hz refresh rate, 16.7 million colors, 160degree horizontal and vertical viewing angles, VGA connectivity, HDMI, DVI, and two high-performance 1.5 W speakers.
Acer H233H bmid has an affordable price of $299.99.

Source: http://www.ladiesgadgets.com

BenQ G2400W monitor for gamers

BenQ caters to the gaming crowd yet again with the G2400W 24" LCD monitor, boasting full 1080p resolution, an HDMI port, as well as BenQ's very own Senseye+photo technology. Not only will it handle your latest computer games with panache, it can also be used for external game consoles like the PS3, Xbox 360 Elite or any other next-generation DVD player. The BenQ G2400W has been slapped with a recommended retail price of approximately $605 after conversion. Santa, oh Santa, I've been a good boy this year...

Source: www.ubergizmo.com

Cooling AMD Athlon Dual Core Processors

With the advancement in processors, there has been a decrease in the power requirements for computer processors. Processors had started to get a little out of hand, with some of the Intel processors hitting majorly high heat levels due to high power consumption.
New dual-core processors have again pushed up the power requirements for processors as there are now two cores put inside a single chip.
Tomshardware have taken to task and explore some processors that are suitable for the new breed of AMD Athlon X2 Dual-Core processors, in this case, the 4800+ version.
The standard cooler that comes with the retail box that AMD chips comes in is really the reference point to start from as there are many people who really don’t want to go to the trouble of changing or upgrading their cooler, at least for a while.
The alternatives presented are pretty tame in comparisson to many of the more intense coolers on the market that can weight a ton and keep things so cold that they can cool nearly anything they throw your way. The downside of these coolers is their large size and weight, as well as noise which play against them in a working environment where lower noise volumes are condusive to higher levels of concentration.
Of the six coolers that are pitted against the boxed cooler, most of them only offere the same or similar performance to it. At the end of the test, the Zalman Quiet Cooler comes out as the best of the test. Managing the coolest temperatures in the test, as well as the second quietest performance in the test, there is very little else to be said about it.
It is more expensive than the other models in the test, but if you are looking for the best, this is it. And besides, it should last a really long time, which helps to even out the initial outlay.

Source: http://computer-reviews.net/

Arctic Cooling Freezer 64 Pro CPU Cooler

The Arctic Cooling Freezer 64 Pro CPU Cooler was pitted against a Thermaltake K450 at bjorn3d recently. Cooling is a major consideration for people nowadays. With the heat of some processors rising to newer higher levels and game enthusiasts pushing the envelope, overclocking their processors, the need is certainly there.
This cooler has a massive size and was much bigger than the authors original Thermaltake. The problem can occur is you use very high memory. In testing the RAM had to be moved to the B slots to accomodate the massive cooler. For those with usual RAM that has perhaps just a heat spreader, things should be fine, just not with Corsair RAM with the LEDs on top.
Performance for the fan was excellent and was actually able to keep the CPU cool without its fan turned on for over 2 hours and that was under load. Bearing in mind that his computer had great fans providing airflow they certainly made a difference. However, by itself it will keep almost any configuration you have in mind cool.

Source: http://computer-reviews.net/

Thermaltake Rhythm Home Theater External Liquid Cooling System

Home theater computers have certain needs that normal PCs don’t really need, or at least don’t need as badly. Super low noise levels are required, although a quiet everyday computer is great the buzz of the office has become quite normal, but a noisy living room is not as great. They also need good looks if they are going to take a part of a system that is out there for everyone to see, unlike the computer tucked away in the corner or under a table.
The Thermaltake Rhythm makes a good counterpart to the Mozart home theater PC case. The cooling solution not only looks good, but performs it’s function well. In their review at bigbruin they managed to get a drop of 14 degrees with the cooling system situated inside the cabinet with the home theater computer.
It’s looks are well suited to a home theater and its two 120mm fans and large radiator inside do a good job of keeping things cool.

Source: http://computer-reviews.net/

Thermaltake Big Typhoon Fan

With the hype of computers spreading far and wide, one of the biggest essentialities is to keep the processor cool to make it work efficiently. Here is Thermaltake Big Typhoon fan that can keep the system cool even if it has worked for 24×7 time period. The fan keeps any type computer system cool for providing best, fastest and quickest result.
The Big Typhoon fan is the latest discovery of Thermaltake. It contains a low speed 120 mm fan placed over 120×50 mm high-count aluminum convection fins. The fan is truly advantageous, for it not only provides good airflow but also provides huge surface area for cooling the system. Other specific features of the fan include heat pipes, optional rheostat for manual fan control and near universal applications.

Following are the list of significant features of Thermaltake Big Typhoon fan:

Applications – Intel LGA775, Intel P4 478 pin, AMD K7, AMD K8, AMD Sempron
Weight – 825 gms
Dimensions – 120mm square sloping to 67 x 50mm at its base
Height – 135mm
Fan Size – 120 x 25mm
Fan Speed – 1300 RPM
Construction – copper base with aluminum fins
Static pressure – 1.87 mm/H2O
Power consumption – 3.6 W
Fan noise – 16 dBA
Three pin connector
Air Flow – 54.4 CFM

Thermaltake Big Typhoon fan has a unique construction. In between the aluminum fins and the copper base of the fan, there is a piece of plastic foam, which keeps the items solid and undamaged. There is also a large space between the heat sink base and the aluminum fins, which not only aid to cool better but also provide a huge amount of space to the unit.
Thermaltake Big Typhoon fan contains 6 heat pipes that transfer the heat quickly. The high-density aluminum fins inside the fan provide more surface area for excellent heat dissipation. The copper base solder provides the perfect base to ensure wonderful performance. The main quality of this fan is its silence - the fan performs excellently without making any noise at all.

Pros

Absolutely silent cooler
Minimum noise compared to other fans in any processor
Complete compatibility
Ultimate flexibility
Very light-weight
Easily portable
Cheapest prices

Source: http://computer-reviews.net

Logitech Desktop Microphone 3.5Mm

Product Description

Desktop Microphone

Chat or record your thoughts without sharing everything that’s going on in the background. Enjoy the look and quality of this desktop mic with nearly any computer.

Quality

Noise-Cancelling Boom Mic: Block unwanted background noise.
Pivoting Design: Lets you be heard clearly from the best position.

Convenience

Keep it simple.

Mute Switch: Get privacy whenever you need it.
Monitor Mount: Opt to save space or keep it on the stand.
Easy Setup: Plugs into microphone input.

Specifications

Technical Specifications
Sensitivity: -67dB/ubar, -47dBV/Pascal +/-4dB
Frequency response: 100-16kHz
2.5 m shielded cord

Source: www.cavaliercomputers.com

PC Cameras (No Need a CD Driver, New Product)

PC Cameras (No Need a CD Driver, New Product):

Specifications:

1) CMOS sensor: 1/4" CMOS image sensor with 1,300K pixel (640 x 480) resolution

2) Lens: F/2.6 aperture

3) Connector: 1 downstream USB type A receptacle

4) Display color: 24 bit true RGB color

5) Focus range: manual, 6cm to infinity

6) Exposure: automatic

7) Power consumption: 110m A @ 5V operating

8) Storage temperature: -10 - 60

Source: www.pittjug.org

Wireless Headphone with FM Radio

Wireless Headphone with FM Radio:

Specifications:

1) With inner FM radio

2) Frequency range: 88 - 108k Hz

3) Automatic program selecting system

4) Widely used for VCD, DVD, CD, MP3 players, TV sets and computers

5) Transmit distance can reach to 25m

6) Several earphones can be used at the same time

7) Comes with inner headband

8) Frequency response: 20Hz - 20k Hz

9) Sensitivity: 16d B

10) Earphone power: DC 3V (AAA 2 x 1.5V) 11) Emitter power: DC 3V (AAA 2 x 1.5V), AC / DC 3V / 300m A adapter

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VIA K8T800 Chipset Preview – Dual Opteron in Action

The Opteron Processor
Before we get into talking about the chipset, we will take a moment to have a look at the processor which will be accompanying our test motherboard today.
The AMD Opteron is the latest processor to hit the market and carries the long awaited 64-bit architecture to the retail market. While we have seen Intel release a 64-bit processor to the market in the shape of the Itanium and Itanium 2 some time ago, it was one product that the end-user would not consider purchasing due to its high price tag and lack of chipset support.

The Opteron comes with a massive 940 pin count which is the largest of any processor implementing the PGA format. PGA or Pin Grid Array can be separated into two parts: the first being Pin, which in this case is the small metal pins we see coming from the bottom of the processor and the other is the Grid Array. The Grid Array is the formation the pins are in, which here is a 940 pin formation. Together we have the highest pin count currently on the market for this kind of technology. The Opteron processor also carries a huge 1MB of L2 cache to help when it comes to processor-hungry applications. The Opteron also has three Hyper Transport buses which we will look into more in just a moment.

What else AMD has in store for 64-bit
While we are on the subject of AMD processors, we may as well have a quick look at what else AMD have in store for the 64-bit market.
The cheapest of AMD’s 64-bit line will be known as the Athlon 64 and will most likely be launched next month in Taiwan at Computex 2003. The Athlon 64 will be the entry level 64-bit processor and the mainstream product with a pin count of 754 replacing Athlon XP. Athlon 64 has the smallest amount cache out of the group with only 512k and will only support Single Channel DDR and one Hyper Transport Bridge meaning it is not SMP-capable.
The other processor which will be making an introduction, which seems to be confusing a lot of people, is Athlon FX or Athlon 64 FX. The Athlon FX will be the enthusiast processor, according to speculation currently floating around. Consisting of 1MB cache and three Hyper Transport buses, the only difference between it and the Opteron is support for SMP. The Athlon FX will consist of 939 pins; the pin that is missing is the one that gives it the ability to run Dual Processor mode.
Hyper Transport Buses
As we just mentioned, the Opteron and the Athlon FX will consist of multiple HT (Hyper Transport) buses, while the cheaper mainstream Athlon 64 will only have one.
One of the buses goes to your peripherals (your AGP slot, PCI slot, etc). This is the only one on the Athlon 64. The second bus is used between processor one and two, while the third bus is used when running quad processor systems.
While Athlon FX and Opteron have support for all three, the Athlon 64 and Athlon FX only use one. The Opteron only uses two - one for the peripherals and one that contacts the other processor for SMP mode operations. We may end up seeing an Opteron processor with three buses for quad processor setups, but we haven’t heard anything yet.
As far as we can tell and from what we have been told, the only difference between Athlon 64 and Athlon FX will be double the cache and the Dual Channel DDR controller built into the Athlon FX instead of the Single Channel option with the Athlon 64.

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Intel Core2 Q6600 CPU (Updated)

Please note we have just added the 5400X2 and the E6700 into this review bring a total of 7 CPU's into the article including the Q6600.
It's that time of the year again. Your single or even dual core CPU is starting to feel the strain of multi-tasking, and you just need more power. That’s right, it's time for that dreaded "U" word. Upgrade. For the average user, an upgrade comes every couple of years. But for those of us who are always straining to keep up with the bleeding edge of technology, those upgrades can usually be measured in weeks. If you are looking for a new processor, the decision ultimately comes down to either Intel or AMD. While the two companies have always been trading the performance crown back and forth, currently Intel has a very firm grasp of it. With the release of its Q6600 processor a couple weeks ago at CES 2007, Intel has tightened that grasp even further. That’s right, you read it properly. Q6600 stands for Quad Core 6600. If a dual core CPU isn’t cutting it, I wonder how a quad core will do. Intel was nice enough to provide us with a Q6600 engineering sample to perform all of our testing on. In this review, we will be running over the basic change of CPU architecture as well as the mild overclocking of this processor. The introduction of a line of quad core processors is a big step for Intel. With the release of the Core 2 Duo CPUs, the company took the lead in CPU performance. With the release of a Quad line, Intel has propelled itself even further into the lead. As to whether these Quad core CPUs will yield a noticeable difference or not, we will soon find out. With applications either starting to be produced or updated, programmers are finally starting to include multi-threading support to use multiple CPUs. The real question that I have been countlessly asked is: "Do quad core CPUs provide actual real life performance gains, or is it purely a benchmark gain?" That is just one of the questions that this review will be answering!

Source: http://www.overclockersclub.com/

iPower GX: a laptop gaming rig

Laptop gamers aren’t that many, but be sure that if they’re doing it on the laptop, it’s gotta be one of the best. For instance, the iPower GX maybe just what you’re looking for if you want to game on the go:
As such, you’ll find a sharp 1920 x 1200 pixel 17-inch display, ideal for gaming and high-definition media playback. It’s supported by a high-end nVidia GeForce 9800M GTS graphics card, with enough power to play the latest titles with ease.
Surprisingly for a company more accustomed to the budget end of the laptop market, this machine also features a powerful Intel Core 2 Quad processor and up to 4096MB of memory, promising outstanding multi-tasking capabilities.
Styling is similar to existing gaming laptops, with a combination of bright colours, glossy plastics and brushed aluminium. You’ll find a 320GB hard drive included as standard, with future options to include an integrated Blu-ray drive and up to 640GB of storage.

Source: http://latestlaptopreview.com/

Asus' Updated EcoBook Bamboo Laptop Hands

We reported on Asus' ultra green EcoBook bamboo laptop back in March, but now that we're seeing it in person, we can tell the design has changed. This latest edition of the bamboo beauty features even more wood accents than before with bamboo surrounding the touchpad, as well as the bamboo facade. The bamboo is also blonder now. Asus reps teased us that this, too, was just a prototype and that the design may well change again before its release in 2008. We didn't get any additional info on what the EcoBook would include under the hood except that it would be based on Intel's Core Duo 2 processor. Even so, we want one.

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IBM Laptop Concept For Secret Agents

Here is the latest laptop concept from IBM that is perfect for secret agents. Designed by Nicolas Lehotzky, the laptop has a security knob, hidden USB ports, and a built-in paper shredder to destroy documents during espionage activities.


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Dell Inspiron 1525 Series

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Dell Ispiron 1525 series LaptopReally this is the nice laptop and having latest syndication like 2GB ram and 160GB hard disk.Specification:Intel Core 2 Duo (2.0 GHz), 2.0 GHz, 2 GB DDR2 SDRAM, 6 lbs, 15.4 TFT active matrix, Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium Edition, bluetooth, wifi,2 megapixel camera including latest software of Mcafee for the protection of your computer.This laptops of dell inspiron 1525 are available in 8 colors like red, blue, black, yellow, pink, green, brown.Battery also perform well as compare to other laptop company like hp,compaq,lenovo etc.

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Dell Vostro 1700

Dell vostro is published with the new technology. Dell published his every laptop with every new technology.Dell vostro 1700 is a nice laptop for Business use. The body of dell vostro 1700 is made from magnesium alloy instead of plastic, which is used on the Inspiron 1700 with which it shares the same body design.The battery is work upto 3 hours.The 17-inch screen comes with a standard TFT display. The system is rounded out with a 160GB hard drive.
Specification are as under follow:-
Specification:-
* Processor - Intel Core 2 Duo T7250 2.0 GHz Dual-Core* RAM - 2 GB (installed) 4 GB (max) - DDR II SDRAM* Hard Drive - 160 GB* Operating System - Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate* Screen - 17 in TFT active matrix 1440 x 900* Optical Drive - DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM* Bluetooth - No* Warranty - 1 years warranty

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Dell Studio XPS 16

Dell’s new 16:9 Studio XPS 16 adds upscale extras such as a leather trim and a backlit keyboard to a fairly standard set of components, without jacking up the price (too much).Dell embraces the 16:9 aspect ratio display; upscale design with leather trim; backlit keyboard and edge-to-edge screen glass.
PRICE:-$1,493.00
Specification:-
* Processor - Intel Core 2 Duo P8600 / 2.4 GHz* RAM - 4 GB (Installed)* Hard Drive - 320 GB - 7200* Operating System - Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium Edition* Screen - 16.0 Tft Display* Type - BluRay Disc Combo (DVD/CD read/write + BD read) Slot Load Drive* Graphics Processor / Vendor - Mobility ATI Radeon? HD 3670* Video Memory - 512 MB

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Dell Studio 15

Enjoy the Studio without compromise. It is being stand in between inspiron and XPS(expensive laptops). It is a business laptop having all feature finding by a any business man.This lapotp is available in Eight colors. Not more expensive…Nice performance in market. I think this laptop is good for designer, programmer,businessman,online work from home and not for surfing people because it is quite expensive for them, rich than no problem….Dell is giving a 1 year warranty. Dell is progressing excellent in the field of laptop. Dell Studio giving a 2 month security of MCAFee for protecting your laptop from viruses, spyware etc. It also contain Wifi and bluetooth wich is a nice facility without connecting anything with our laptop and send or recieve anything from pc to pc, mobile to pc vice versa etc…
Specification:-
* Processor - Intel Core 2 Duo P8600 2.40GHz* RAM - 3GB RAM (1+2GB) DDR2 SDRAM* Hard Drive - 320 GB* Operating System - Windows Vista Home Premium SP1 32bit* Display Type - TFT color display* Battery - 3 hours* Sound - Creative Sound Blaster Xi-F MB

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