|  |  |  | | | | | TweakTown Everything Feed | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Toshiba Introduces STOR.E ART 4 External HDDs with USB 3.0 Toshiba Computer Systems, a division of Toshiba Europe GmbH, today unveiled the new STOR.E ART 4 external hard disk drives featuring SuperSpeed USB technology (USB 3.0) for super-fast data transfers with a transmission rate of up to 5 Gigabit per second. The sleekly designed external hard disk drives will be available during the first quarter of 2011 throughout Europe, Middle East and Africa. "USB 3.0 will become a standard feature in the computing market of the future. Toshiba anticipated this trend, and launches not only new hard disk drives but also notebooks featuring the SuperSpeed data transmission technology," said Marco Perino, General Manager Digital Products EMEA Toshiba Computer Systems. As users are increasingly storing large files such as videos, music tracks and photos, they demand a fast data connection between the backup medium and the computer. USB 3.0 offers data rates of up to 5 Gigabit per second. Compatibility to the widespread USB 2.0 ensures that computers supporting only USB 2.0 can also be used with STOR.E ART 4. Backup technology and password-protection on board Coming pre-loaded with NTI Backup Now EZTM, STOR.E ART 4 allows users to easily organize their backup routines. NTI BackupNow EZ software provides fully-customisable backup capabilities, including the option to backup specific folders, certain file types, and to conduct a system backup. In addition, complete password-protection with up to 256-bit data encryption prevents unauthorized access to data. Designed to give storage a personal touch Available in a selection of three models with red, blue, and white coloured graphical accents on a high gloss black finish STOR.E ART 4 gives customers the choice to express their personal style. It provides a capacity of up to 1TB. Thanks to the small dimensions and light weight of less than 190g, rubberised edges, a power supply via the USB connection and an embedded shock sensor protecting data stored on the disk in case of an accidental drop or shock, STOR.E ART 4 is ideal for mobile usage. It is also suitable for stationary usage, making a very smart desk accessory.  | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | SPARKLE Introduces Calibre X570 Graphics Card SPARKLE Computer Co., Ltd., the professional VGA card manufacturer and supplier, today proudly introduced the Calibre X570 graphics card , delivering intense cooling performance and the broadest set of features for gamers who demand the best. With the excellent cooling solution from Accelero Xtreme, the Calibre X570 Graphics Card brings ultimate DX11 performance with OC function. This offers opportunities for enthusiasts and anyone intent on more hardcore applications to tap their full, powerful potential. Compared to reference GeForce GTX 570 graphics cards on market, the the Calibre X570 Graphics Card is overclocked out of box, it boosts the core, shader and memory clocks significantly to 772MHz, 1544MHz and 4212MHz, bringing better performance in the latest DX11 games. Accelero Xtreme Cooling Solution Using the Accelero Xtreme cooling solution from Arctic Cooling, the Calibre X570 Graphics Card provides ultimate cooling weapon for hardcore gamers. The Accelero Xtreme features 5 heatpipes, 107 fins and 3 PWM fans. The radical optimized air flow design is targeting to cool effectively up to 225 Watt heat dissipation. The Accelero Xtreme can dramatically cool the temperature of the GTX 570 GPU at least 15ºC lower than the stock cooler. Together with the integrated memory and voltage regulator cooling, the Accelero Xtreme not only enhances the overclocking potential but also extends the card's service life. The three PWM fans bring maximum air flow but operate extremely silence, thanks to the low noise impellor design and the patented fan holder which eliminates the humming noise. The unnoticeable operation of Accelero Xtreme brings you the unparallel non-disturbed gaming experience ever before. 32x Anti-aliasing technology The Calibre X570 Graphics Card implements a brand new 32x anti-aliasing mode for higher levels of image quality. And the GeForce GTX 570's enhanced compression engine maintains incredible performance with anti-aliasing and resolution cranked up, providing both high frame rates and top notch image quality. 1280MB GDDR5 Video Memory Latest DX11 games and 3D applications, such as Lost Planet2, Mafia II and 3DMark 11, insanely use as large as possible number of bump texture, transparent texture to describe faces of characters and render realistic gaming scenes, so they put rigorous demands on the bandwidth and capacities of video memory and demand at least 1GB video memory. Compared with high-end graphics cards on market with 1GB GDDR5 video memory, the Calibre X570 Graphics Card comes with incredible large 1280MB high speed GDDR5 video memory, meeting the rigorous demands from current DX11 games. Ray Tracing Brings Futuristic Graphics Prepare yourself for the future of gaming. The Calibre X570 Graphics Card powers interactive raytracing, bringing spectacular, photo-realistic renderings to your screen for the first time. Go ahead, spoil your eyes.. By using the power of the GF110 GPUs, the Calibre X570 Graphics Card supports recursion in hardware, enabling efficient ray tracing and a host of other graphics algorithms.It excels not just at standard ray tracing, but also at advanced global illumination algorithms such as path tracing. Tessellation Power Brings Incredibly Detailed Visuals While tessellation has mostly been used in films. With the introduction of DirectX 11 and NVIDIA's GF110, developers will be able to harness these powerful techniques for gaming applications. The Calibre X570 Graphics Card was designed from the ground up to deliver the industry's most potent tessellation performance, which is the key component of Microsoft's DirectX 11 development platform for PC games. Tessellation allows game developers to take advantage of the GeForce GTX 570 GPU's ability to increase the geometric complexity of models and characters to enables incredibly detailed game characters and terrain with blazing performance in latest DX11 titles, such as Lost Planet 2, Metro 2033 and so on. Advanced DX11 Rendering Architecture The Calibre X570 Graphics Card brings a host of the next generation of gaming calculation - GF110 never before offered for the PC -- including tessellation, DirectCompute and all other DirectX 11 hardware features. GF110 architecture is specifically designed to support next generation gaming effects such as raytracing, order-independent transparency, and fluid simulations. By using GF110 architecture, the Calibre X570 Graphics Card gets a tremendous boost in DX11 game performance and image quality, and brings film-like game characters and objects to users. GF110 architecture also enhances PhysX simulations with tremendous speed upgrade. In addition, GPU computing now can be put in practice in latest DX11 games for improve DX11 gaming efficiency. Calibre 3-years International Warranty SPARKLE Computer Co., Ltd, is continuously improving product and service quality. High quality components are used for the Calibre X570 Graphics Card to ensure 3 years of reliable performance.  | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Toshiba Breaks Barriers Bringing Highly Mobile Notebooks with Satellite R800 Toshiba Computer Systems, a division of Toshiba Europe GmbH, today announced the Satellite R800 series, a new range of slim, light and high-spec notebooks targeted at consumers. The series includes the 33.8cm (13.3") Satellite R830, the 35.6cm (14.0'') Satellite R840 and the 39.6cm (15.6'') Satellite R850. Thanks to a sophisticated heat management system Toshiba has managed to integrate Intel's latest full-performance CPUs into the slim casings. The Satellite R800 series models are estimated to be available during the second quarter 2011 throughout Europe, Middle East and Africa. "The new Satellite R800 series include slim, lightweight and fully-featured high-quality notebooks that are affordable for the masses," said Marco Perino, General Manager Digital Products Division, Toshiba Europe. "It offers an unparalleled blend of innovative technologies, the latest connectivity tools, high quality, durability, comprehensive configuration and a remarkable price performance ratio." R800 gives users what they need Featuring the most in-demand interfaces, the Satellite R800 series notebooks easily connect to the world. They come with a high-speed USB 3.0 port allowing data rates of up to 5GB. This allows back-ups of data-demanding files such as videos, high-quality photos or large music libraries on a USB 3.0 compatible storage device such as the Toshiba STOR.E ART 4 can now be done quickly within minutes. With fast wireless interfaces (WLAN 802.11n, Bluetooth 3.0 + HS) but also an HDMI port the Satellite R800 notebooks meets all needs of a modern digital lifestyle. Despite their slim design all Satellite R800 models come with an optical disc drive as standard. Technology made to differentiate In order to pack such a powerful punch into such slim and light devices, Toshiba made use of various innovative technologies. A sophisticated cooling system optimises heat removal and allows using the latest powerful Intel CPUs while keeping fan noise at a minimum. The casing's honeycomb structure in certain areas of R830's and R840's casing and chassis pillars on the 35.6cm (14.0'') and 39.6cm (15.6'') devices embedded into the notebook's interior makes the Satellite R800 series devices highly robust. Protection of the electronic and mechanical components is supported by either a highly resistant magnesium alloy casing (R830) or a new High Stiffness Resin casing (R840 and R850).  | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | The latest happenings from around the web - February 18th, 2011 Systems - Lenovo ThinkPad Edge 11 @ Business Computing World
- Excito B3 Home Server @ Metku Motherboard - Gigabyte X58-USB3 Intel X58 Motherboard @ ThinkComputers
- ASUS P8P67 Sandy Bridge motherboard @ Tweak.dk
- Next gen. 22nm Ivybridge will be compatible with Sandy Bridge platforma and vice versa @ VR-Zone
- ASUS P8P67-M Pro Motherboard @ HiTechLegion Memory - Crucial Ballistix PC3-17000 DDR-3 4GB Kit @ Hardware Overclock
- OCZ Gold 4GB DDR3-2133 @ Pureoverclock Video/Monitor - Crysis 2 Performance Preview @ Techspot
- MSI N560GTX Ti Twin Frozr II Review - the ultimate 560 ? @ Kitguru
- Inno3D GTX570 1.25GB @ Vortez
- ASUS GeForce GTX 570 Direct CU II @ Techpowerup
- Battle of the HTPC Cards Sparkle GTX 430 Vs the Sparkle GT 240 Video Card @ OverclockersHQ
- NVIDIA GeForce GTX 550 Ti to launch on March 15 @ VR-Zone Cases/Modding/PSU - eXtreme PSU Calculator Update @ Extreme.Outervision
- Lancool PC-K59 Case @ Neoseeker
- XFX Pro Series Core Edition Power Supplies @ Overclockers Club Storage - OCZ Vertex 3 Pro SandForce SF-2000 Based SSD Preview @ Hot Hardware
- MUKii TransImp TIP-330U3-BK USB 3.0 Drive Enclosure @ Bigbruin
- OCZ Vertex 3 Pro SandForce SF-2582 200GB SSD Preview @ Legit Reviews
- OCZ Technology Vertex 3 Pro SandForce 2582 200GB SATA 6G SSD @ PC Perspective
- Kingston DT Ultimate 3.0 32GB @ XSReviews
- Intel 510 Series SATA3 SSD Launch on 1st March @ VR-Zone
- SSD for PCI-Express: OCZ IBIS vs. OCZ RevoDrive @ XBit Labs
- Synology DiskStation DS211 Network Attached Storage Device Review @ XBit Labs Other - AirLive WN-300ARM-VPN Wireless-N Modem/Router @ RWLabs
- Thermaltake Jing CPU Cooler CLP0574 @ Benchmark Reviews
- Podcast #142 - Logitech G13 Gameboard, Upgrading an older graphics card, Mobile World Congress and more! @ PC Perspective
- CM Storm Spawn Gaming Mouse @ Ocaholic
- Razer Spectre StarCraft II Mouse @ tbreak
- Editorial: Three Steps to a Faster Computer/PC @ Techwarelabs  | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Chinese hackers have recently launched a massive cyberattack on Canadian government websites and employees, gaining access to a cache of highly classified federal information. The attack was detected last month and was claimed by the government to only be an attempt to access their computers - however the CBC is stating this as innaccurate. Canada's two major economic departments, the Finance Department and Treasury Board were the victims of the successful attack. Hackers were able to gain control of the computers of senior government executives in the two departments. However, the hackers were unable to obtain passwords to unlock entire government systems. Immediately following the attack, the government shut down all internet access in both departments as a firewall to other attacks or more information being siphoned out of the departments. Unfortunately it's unclear whether the hackers were able to gain access to other government networks. This attack has left thousands of government employees without internet access as officials were left attempting to fix the messy situation. Sources say the hackers used a spear-phishing attack, gaining control of Canadian officials' government computers, posed as executives and then send out e-mails to technical staff from the departments to trick them into releasing key passwords that gave them access to several government networks. It is still unclear just how much classified information was stolen.  | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Test System & Test Results TweakTown uses a different method for testing CPU heatsinks which allows for an even playing field across all product tests. We feel that by using the same ambient temperature and strict lab-like testing procedures we are able to accurately compare one product to another. More information on our testing procedure can be found in the T.E.C.C. article here. With a low starting voltage of 7 volts for this pair of fans it was no issue to get them running for the idle testing at 7.5 volts. At idle the Frio OCK receives a third place finish in efficiency at this level. Once the fans were let loose at 12 volts, things changed dramatically. Not only am I testing a visually damaged cooler, but even with that said, the Frio OCK still took top honors in air cooling! In this testing it beat out the Megahalems that it mimics by over four degrees out of the box. While it didn't waste the competition at the top of the charts, I say for a "broken" cooler doing this well, I can only imagine one in pristine condition may perform even better than these results. The whole reason that the Frio OCK can outperform most of the competition is due to the pair of fans that they strapped onto this beast. Even at idle testing I had a good inclination that this cooler should be able to handle the competition at load, but at what cost? I mean at 58 dB at idle there aren't too many coolers I have tested that are louder than this. Here is what it takes for Thermaltake to smash the competition, that's right, 76 dB of noise pollution. For those who want to use this for everyday computing and gaming, this may be a big issue to overcome. For the avid overclocker out there in search or records, you are used to the sound of a Delta fan by now, so this level will come as no surprise. .... Read the full content in your browser!
 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | OCZ's Vertex Pro 3 is set to put the SSD market on fire by offering a blazing 550MB/sec maximum read and 500MB/sec maximum write speeds. This speed is attained by OCZ using the new SandForce SD-2500 controller which it sports. The SSD has been tested by a bunch of sites today and it's mostly the same conclusion - this is the shiznit. Anandtech even says it's "the first drive that really needs a 6Gbps interface." The drive isn't available yet and the hardware included is not final, but once it hits retail it's sure to shake things up considerably!  | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Apple plan to ship 40 million iPad products in 2011, the large amount of products being manufactured and shipped surely isn't easy and in order to secure such a large number of possible sales Apple has had to occupy close to 60-percent of the global touch panel capacity which is causing tight supply with the iPad's enemies. TPK and Wintek are two of the biggest players in touch-panel manufacturing and Apple have secured most of their manufacturing for 2011 leaving other companies hoping to cut into the tablet market. Second-tier players are having to also fight with companies like RIM, Motorola and HP which leaves Samsung, Acer and HP having to turn to smaller touch screen suppliers such as Sintek Photronic, Egalax-empia Technology, AimCore Technology, and J Touch.  | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | It looks like the NVIDIA drivers have let another cat out of the bag. The 266.7x beta drivers list a GeForce GTX550 Ti based on NVIDIA's GF116 graphics processor. It's expected to be a 40nm-based design and feature a 128-bit memory bus, a TDP of 110W or less and should ship with 1GB of GDDR5 memory. Output wise it should include two dual-link DVI connectors as well as a mini-HDMI output. It is said to resemble the PCB design of NVIDIA's GeForce GTS450 but since it carries the GTX branding it should have another kick in performance. Rumor has it that the GTX550 Ti is said to smack down the Radeon HD 5770 by a good 35% in DirectX 11 games and 20% in DirectX 10 games. Pricing wise we should see it at $200, roughly $50 cheaper than the GTX560 Ti.  | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | We are now 22 days into the TweakTown Aussie Flood Appeal and it is time for another update on the donations we have received so far. At this very moment, the donations total $5,654.17 AUD - yes, some of you donated odd amounts like $11 and $16, but thanks all the same for the extra. It all counts! We have converted to Australian Dollars since that is what will be given. Happily we are now well above our $5,000 USD minimum, but still a ways short of our target of $10,000 USD. The first end date for the appeal is Feb 26, 2011, but as mentioned in the original news post, we may extend up to March 31st in one week intervals if required. On behalf of the whole TweakTown team and all of the lovely sponsors involved, I would like to thank each and every one of you for donating so far. Please remember to tweet, post on Facebook, tell all your friends and scream from your balcony about the TweakTown Aussie Flood Appeal and let's try and hit our amazing target of $10,000 USD for all the people in Australia who have witnessed basically the worst Mother Nature can throw at them.  | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |  I was a huge Test Drive Unlimited fan. Sure, there were some areas that other "racing" games did better in, but what TDU did was bring with it not just a racing game, but a life style game. TDU2 hopes to take that experience to the next level and in some areas they have; in others, not so much. From the start you get what the whole game is about and you understand that it's not just another racing game. As you find yourself day dreaming in a Ferrari to then be snapped back to reality as the owner comes to the car, you get a little tingle thinking how you've dreamt this as well. The reality check is short lived, though, as you're given the opportunity to take the owner to a location in her Ferrari. Once that's done, the story begins and you start on your TDU adventure with an old Mustang in my case, and a home that consists of a trailer. I made the mistake of not test driving the other options when it came to picking my first car and instead chose based on the roar of that V8. It was my biggest mistake, as I found myself playing for hours hating what was on offer. Poor handling made even worse on a wet road made for a game that was no fun at all. The controls were twitchy and inside the cockpit the head movement as you move around corners is horrible, as you find yourself over correcting to then end up in a ditch. The best view is no doubt the hood or the front nose, but with some great detail given to the cockpit it's tempting to jump in there on long straight roads. I really had trouble stomaching the game initially as I was grinding through championship races and random odd jobs for the people of Ibiza. The Mustang handling was just so terrible, and ultimately just ruined the whole experience for me. With enough money finally saved, though, I found myself in the Audi TT RS and OMG, I couldn't get over the difference. Four wheels in perfect harmony on the road meant that everything just felt so much better. Turning was better and driving at high speeds even better again. As I talk to people who play the game today, though, the handling of cars continue to be an issue, and while no doubt it isn't no Forza or Gran Turismo, I think the bar was set so low on the Mustang I first drove that when jumping into some of these better handling cars the experience is just 10 fold better. If you opted for something like the Lancia off the bat, though, the appreciation won't be as great when getting into an AWD car. TDU 2 driving is all about rolling into corners. The first one was very much the same; avoid the edge, don't brake or accelerate and just roll around and you'll find yourself killing it in no time. The problem lays ultimately in this hybrid Simulation / Arcade style racing which creates a bit of a mess. Graphically the game looks good; pop-in can be an issue as you see trees start to appear in the horizon, but it comes as little surprise considering the massive open world environment. Frame rates are the biggest issue and console users will indeed feel the slow down at points; something that isn't as prominent on the PC version. Dynamic weather along with day and night cycles exist, as does damage, but only in the form of cosmetics. Your handling doesn't get affected, and to be honest it's appreciated as someone online slams into you at 150 Mph. It's also the little things in the game that make it graphically appealing, like the ability to put the top up and down on convertibles and put the windows up and down. It's just so cool to move to the back camera, adjust it to the side and put the top down on your Ferrari California or Audi R8. Audio is good; the radio stations aren't bad, but I found myself with them off most of the time and just enjoying the range of car engines on offer. The Mustang has that V8 rumble, the Ferraris have that high pitched whine as you hit the high RPM and the Mercedes V8 has that growl while at the same time not being over powered like the Mustang. You'll be able to hear all that in our own in game footage that was captured using the Blackmagic Intensity Shuttle. Outside of the driving, though, is what makes TDU 2 so great. Buying houses and decorating them, changing your clothes, getting plastic surgery to change your look, discovering roads and dealerships, sitting in cars at a dealership and revving the engine just to hear that purr. TDU 2 isn't just about the driving, but also about the life style that is associated with people who could afford this kind of car collection, and this is what makes the game so special. Since launch the servers have been absolutely smashed and getting online has been an issue. While doable at times, it's indeed been a hit and miss affair for the last week. The same multiplayer style of games is there, and you can flick your lights at someone and challenge them to an instant race. Clubs exist, but due to an exploit they have been shut down temporarily. They could well be back up, though, by the time this goes live. The Casino has been a mess. For starters, it's frustrating that something ready at launch has to be paid for, and with the need to be online to really play there, people have reported huge loss of chips during play as the servers boot them. Outside of those issues, though, the Casino is a blast and again reminds us of what makes TDU 2 so special. There are indeed issues with TDU 2, but the bottom line is I constantly find myself drawn to playing it; not because I have to so I can review it, but because I want to. There's something about buying a water front house and housing your Ferrari, RUF, Audi and Mercedes in it that makes the game feel so special. Throw in the inclusion of the original Oahu Island being present with the new Ibiza and you've just got so many roads to explore. The inclusion of 4WDs now also bring with it so much more road to explore as you take your $100,000 4WD to the dirt. Of course it gets dirty, and it's time to take it back to the car wash for some bikini clad ladies to wash, as seen at the end of our in game footage. In the end you feel if you could get that Forza 3 mechanics combined with the experience that TDU 2 gives you, we'd have the ultimate driving game. If you're a fan of the original this is a highly recommended pick up as it expands upon what made the game so great. If you instead find yourself playing games like Forza 3 or Gran Turismo 5 exclusively, the handling could well be an issue. The same goes for fans of Need for Speed; there's no hitting your hand brake as you hit a corner and a 200 ft drift taking place.  The game feels as if it's not made for just fans of the racing genre, but a group within the racing genre that is looking for something else. I find myself in that group and for that reason I find myself in love with what TDU 2 is offering. I can understand, though, that if you're not in this group the handling, frame rate issues and constant online experience is something you won't enjoy. The first is something you get used to. The second is something you don't see too often, and the third is what makes the game so great. The ability to try the game out before purchasing if you're new to the TDU series is probably highly recommended. Just make sure you don't find yourself in a rear wheel drive V8 on a wet road. Honestly, though, as you drive more and more with the better cars and you learn the "driving style" associated with TDU 2, driving those cars that don't handle so well becomes a lot easier and more enjoyable. Outside of all the championships which are indeed the best way to get money, you have to love the laziness of the people of Ibiza who can't be bothered taking their car to get serviced and instead pay you $10,000 to drive their Ferrari F430 Scuderia, or the fact that you feel like you're going to be busted for solicitation as a young female can't be bothered walking anymore and asks you for a lift. It's the little things that make TDU 2 so great and there are a lot of them. The game is indeed not without its flaws, though. .... Read the full content in your browser!
 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Mafia II Version and / or Patch Used: Latest Steam Update Timedemo or Level Used: Built in Benchmark Developer Homepage: http://www.2kczech.com/ Product Homepage: http://www.mafia2game.com/ Buy It Here Mafia II is a third-person action-adventure video game, the sequel to Mafia: The City of Lost Heaven. It is developed by 2K Czech, previously known as Illusion Softworks, and is published by 2K Games. The game is set from 1943 to 1951 in Empire Bay (the name is a reference to New York's state nickname "The Empire State"), a fictional city based on San Francisco and New York City, with influences from Chicago and Detroit. The game features a completely open-ended game map of 10 square miles. No restrictions are included from the start of the game. There are around 50 vehicles in the game, as well as licensed music from the era. HD 6970 - Here we see no real change. HD 6870 - Performance has seemed to drop just slightly. HD 5870 - Here we see no real change. .... Read the full content in your browser!
 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Tom Clancy's H.A.W.X.2 Version and / or Patch Used: Benchmark Demo Timedemo or Level Used: Built-in Test Developer Homepage: http://www.ubi.com/UK/default.aspx Product Homepage: http://www.hawxgame.com/ Tom Clancy's H.A.W.X. 2 is an arcade-style flight action game developed by Ubisoft Romania and published by Ubisoft. The game is the sequel to Tom Clancy's H.A.W.X., released in 2009. The game begins with Colonel David Crenshaw participating in a routine patrol mission in the Middle East. After halting an insurgent attack, a volley of missiles is fired at the Air Force base that Crenshaw was stationed at, with one of the missiles disabling Crenshaw's aircraft, resulting Crenshaw being in enemy captivity. A joint strike force composed of the U.S. Navy, U.S. Air Force, and a Ghost Recon squad executes an operation to rescue Crenshaw. In Scotland, Royal Navy Pilot Colin Munro encounters an unidentified passenger aircraft that explodes from an on-board bomb when undergoing training exercise. In Russia, an air force squadron led by Colonel Denisov and Captain Dmitri Sokov engages separatist aircraft but is ordered to retreat from the region after numerous Russian military installations have been attacked. HD 6970 - Here we see no real change. HD 6870 - Performance has seemed to drop just slightly. HD 5870 - Here we see no real change. .... Read the full content in your browser!
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Aliens vs. Predator Version and / or Patch Used: Standalone Benchmark Timedemo or Level Used: Built in Benchmark Developer Homepage: http://www.rebellion.co.uk/ Product Homepage: http://www.sega.com/games/aliens-vs-predator/ Aliens vs. Predator is a science fiction first-person shooter video game, developed by Rebellion Developments, the team behind the 1999 original PC game, and published by Sega for Microsoft Windows, the PlayStation 3 and the Xbox 360. The game is based on the Alien vs. Predator franchise, a combination of the characters and creatures of the Alien franchise and the Predator franchise. There are three campaigns in the game, one for each race/faction (the Predators, the Aliens and the Colonial Marines), that, while separate in terms of individual plot and gameplay, form one overarching storyline. Following the storyline of the campaign modes comes the multiplayer aspect of the game. In this Multiplayer section of the game, players face off in various different gametypes in various different ways. HD 6970 - Here we see no real change. HD 6870 - Performance has seemed to drop just slightly. HD 5870 - Here we see no real change. .... Read the full content in your browser!
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Final Thoughts I hate this driver. I really ran into so many problems with it. The first run with the HD 6970 saw some massive performance drops. Even doing a reinstall of the drivers didn't change it the first time. The second time I did the reinstall it finally worked. Across the board the HD 6870 seemed to cop a bit of performance loss and at first I thought it was just because of something not going well in the initial setup, but I reinstalled the drivers, re downloaded the drivers and retested the card again after testing the HD 5870, and no matter what, performance was constantly down. Outside of all that, I couldn't get into the Catalyst Control Center, as each time it said that no ATI card was present in the system. Although, if you check GPU-Z it says the 11.2s are installed, and if you actually check the performance it's pretty much spot on with both the HD 5870 and HD 6970. I can't remember the last time I told someone not to bother with a driver release from AMD, but this is honestly one I would be avoiding. I'll still be using only up to the 11.1s in future AMD reviews, at least until the 11.3s come out. I'm not sure if these issues are just specific to me, but to be honest, when most people have complained about driver issues, I've never seen the problem, and I test a lot of cards and a lot of drivers. This time, though, it's just no dice. I'd probably wait for the 11.3s and stick to what you're currently using this time around. .... Read the full content in your browser!
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | High Quality AA and AF Our high quality tests let us separate the men from the boys and the ladies from the girls. If the cards weren't struggling before they will start to now. HD 6970 - Here we see no real change. HD 6870 - Performance has seemed to drop just slightly. HD 5870 - Here we see no real change. .... Read the full content in your browser!
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Far Cry 2 Version and / or Patch Used: 1.01 Timedemo or Level Used: Ranch Long Developer Homepage: http://www.ubi.com/ Product Homepage: http://www.farcry2.com/ Buy It Here The Dunia Engine was built specifically for Far Cry® 2 by the award-winning Ubisoft Montréal development team. It delivers the most realistic destructible environments, amazing special effects such as dynamic fire propagation and storm effects, real-time night-and-day cycle, dynamic music system, non-scripted enemy A.I. and so much more. HD 6970 - Here we see no real change. HD 6870 - Performance has seemed to drop just slightly. HD 5870 - Here we see no real change. .... Read the full content in your browser!
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | PhotoFast GMonster3 XV2 - New 2.5" SATA 6Gbps SSD Taipei, Taiwan. Feb. 17th 2011 - PhotoFast Global Inc. a pioneer in creative, high quality and extreme performance flash-based storage manufacturer, today revealed its new line up of SATA 6.0 Gbps SSDs. Relied the new partner in Japan, a fresh new company in SSD controller industry, who has been working closely with us since early 2009. PhotoFast demand to bring a perfect balance of performance and cost. SATA 6.0 Gbps SSD has been available on the market for months, with the performance just above SATA 3.0 Gbps bottleneck. Now we have pushed the new drive over the limit, closer to the theoretically 500MB/s. At the final version shipping firmware, improved NCQ command support would obvious be on QD32. The new GMonster3 XV2 isn't aimed for just enthusiast but also consumers. When SATA 6.0 Gbps motherboards are ready, they deserve something to pair up. The beauty of the drive is that it's sequential MSRP : 64GB USD 110 128GB USD 200 256GB USD 400 512GB USD 800 Start shipping to Japan in April 2011. For more information, please visit our webpage. Product Page: http://www.photofast.tw/products/ssd-GMXV2.html Features - Nearly 500MB/s, pushed to the bottleneck. - Great cost/performance ratio - No performance degrades on incompressible data.  | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | / CORRECTIONN - NVIDIA Reports Financial Results for Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2011 SANTA CLARA, CA -- (Marketwire) -- 02/16/2011 -- In the news release, "NVIDIA Reports Financial Results for Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2011," issued earlier today by NVIDIA (NASDAQ: NVDA), we are advised by the company that, in the release's final section entitled "Fourth Quarter Fiscal 2011 and Recent Highlights," the second bullet point's first sentence should begin: "Customers announced a number of products incorporating the Tegra® 2 mobile processor, including Acer, with its Iconia A100 and A500 tablets; ASUS, with its EeePad Slider and EeePad Transformer tablets; ..." (Rather than "Customers announced a number of products incorporating the Tegra® 2 mobile processor, including Acer, with its EeePad Slider, EeePad Transformer and Iconia A500 tablets; ..." as originally issued.)  | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Our Download of the Day today is ClamWin 0.97. ClamWin is a Free Antivirus program for Microsoft Windows 98/Me/2000/XP/2003 and Vista. ClamWin Free Antivirus comes with an easy installer and open source code. You may download and use it absolutely free of charge. It features: • High detection rates for viruses and spyware;
• Scanning Scheduler;
• Automatic downloads of regularly updated Virus Database;
• Standalone virus scanner and right-click menu integration to Microsoft Windows Explorer;
• Addin to Microsoft Outlook to remove virus-infected attachments automatically. Please note that ClamWin Free Antivirus does not include an on-access real-time scanner. You need to manually scan a file in order to detect a virus or spyware. The latest version includes the following changes: Changes in Version 0.97 - Quarantine Browser with an option to restore quarantined files
- Digital signature verification method to minimize false positive detections
- Other bugfixes and improvements  | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Losing your license and paying higher insurance premiums for driving and talking on your cell phone? That's now a possibility if you're a New Yorker. The state has just put a new law in effect that states that those using handheld phones while driving could not only face a fine of $100, but also get hit with two points on their driving record which could lead to higher insurance rates and even a suspended license. While New York has had a similar texting and driving law in place since 2009, the overall cell phone ban is being called the toughest in the country. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says that distracted driving, which phones can be a huge part of, plays a role in one in five crashes. Other studies refute these claims, but common sense should tell you that not having your mind on the road can get you in trouble. Don't think that New York cops are going to be afraid to write those tickets; 342,564 tickets were issued in New York for cell phone violations according to the DMV in 2009 when the texting law went into effect. New Yorkers, it looks like it's time to invest in a Bluetooth headset.  | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Our Deal of the Day today is the OfficeMax - APC 350VA Back UPS ES Device for Only $29.99. Offer: A nice price for the back up unit that gives you UPS as well. Redesigned for larger plugs, this well known 350va version of the APC's UPS is one of the easiest ways to protect your gear. I used to use these until they got too pricey but picked up 2 and got the free shipping for these heavy units included! Expires 2/19/11.  | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Sony's cracking down on the PS3 pirate world. In a statement released in the Playstation Blog today, Sony has stated that use of "circumvention devices or running unauthorized or pirated software will have access to the PlayStation Network and access to Qriocity services through PlayStation 3 system terminated permanently." With all of the back and forth between PS3 firmware patches and jailbreak features being constructed to foil the new security measures, Sony has made it clear that they're not fans of the act. Lockdown of PS3 devices from the Playstation Network is their way of trying to keep cheaters off of online servers and was the focus of the statement. Watch out wallhacker, Sony's coming for you.  | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | In a result that should have surprised no one, IBM's supercomputer "Watson" soundly beat two of the best Jeopardy! contestants at their own game in a three day competition held this week. While the humans were able to put up a battle here and there, Watson's 90 32-core IBM Power 750 Express servers and16 terabytes of memory were too much for the mere human brainpower of Ken Jennings and Brad Rutter. Rutter, Jeopardy's all time leading money winner and Jennings, who won 74 straight Jeopardy appearances, didn't even come close in the overall tally. Watson's $77,147 in earnings would have beaten the combined totals for Jennings ($24,000) and Rutter ($21,600). Watson's win netted a $1 million prize which IBM is donating to World Vision.  | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | The latest happenings from around the web - February 2nd, 2011 Systems - ASUS N73: One Step Closer to Perfection @ InsideHW
- Brazos comes to Acer's Aspire One 522 netbook @ Tech Report Motherboard - ECS P67H2-A Black Extreme Motherboard Performance @ Legit Reviews
- AMD Fusion Hits Retail: Zotac and Gigabyte E-350s Tested @ Hot Hardware
- Gigabyte P67A-UD4 LGA 1155 ATX Motherboard @ PC Perspective Memory - Crucial Ballistix 4GB DDR3-1866 BL2KIT25664FN1869 @ Overclockers Online
- G.Skill Ripjaws 1600 MHz DDR3 CL9 8 GB @ Techpowerup Video/Monitor - XFX HD6950 XXX Edition Review - dual fan overclocked @ Kitguru
- Axle GeForce GT 430 1GB Classic Edition @ RWLabs
- Diamond Multimedia All In Wonder HD Premium 5000 @ HiTechLegion
- Palit GTX 560 Ti Sonic 1GB @ Pureoverclock Audio/Media - Arctic Sound S361 2.1 Speaker Set @ Overclock3D
- Compro Videomate U680F @ XSReviews Networking - OvisLink AirLive X.USB 11a/b/g/n 300Mbps Dual Band USB Adapter @ Madshrimps
- TRENDnet TEW-691GR Wireless 450Mbps Gigabit Router @ Techwarelabs Cases/Modding/PSU - 9 PSU from 400 to 600 watts @ Cowcotland
- Sentey Burton Case @ Overclockers Club Cooling - Noctua NH-C14 CPU cooler @ Funkykit
- Thermaltake Jing CPU Heatsink @ Pro-Clockers
- GlacialTech Alaska Multiple Platform CPU Cooler @ ComputingonDemand Storage - Thermaltake Max 5G USB 3.0 External Hard Drive Enclosure @ ThinkComputers
- Icy Dock MB662USEB-2S @ Hardware Bistro
- Western Digital Scorpio Black 750GB 2.5" Hard Drive @ Hardware Canucks Other - SmartFish Whirl Mini "Pivoting" Notebook Mouse @ EverythingUSB
- iHome iP90 Dual Alarm Clock Radio for iPhone/iPod with AM/FM Reception @ Madshrimps
- Smartbook AG trademark case is over @ Netbooknews
- Razer TRON Gaming Mouse & Mat @ Hardware Heaven
- Mivizu A90 iPad Stand @ OCIA
- Mad Catz Cyborg R.A.T. 7 Gaming Mouse @ Techgage  | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Kingston Digital Delivers a Fully Managed and Cost-Effective Secure USB for Enterprise Solutions • FIPS 140-2, Military-grade Security Available to Businesses of Any Size
• Best-in-class Security Management from BlockMaster Provides Industry's Most Detailed Control and Protection
• Kingston's Memory Expertise, Chip-Buying Power and Distribution Channels Allow for Worldwide Availability, Delivery, Customer Service Sydney, Australia -- February 17, 2011 - Kingston Digital, Inc., the Flash memory affiliate of Kingston Technology Company, Inc., the independent world leader in memory products, today announced a series of portable data security solutions — the DataTraveler 4000 (DT4000) and DataTraveler Vault-Privacy Managed (DTVPM) — offering enterprises the most flexible, cost-effective USB options that also deliver unmatched security control. A leader in memory solutions since 1987, Kingston delivers these new products as part of the industry's only secure USB family ranging from general purpose business use to flexible, managed enterprise offerings, and to platforms for the most secure and rigid government standards.  While many organisations depend on the portability and simplicity of USBs for data management, removable media became an unfortunate focal point in 2010 for some of the most troubling security events — from Stuxnet to Wikileaks — and consumerisation only served to raise further issues of control. However, when deployed correctly, the portability and simplicity that characterize USB risk can be its greatest asset, enabling it to serve as a strategic security tool. Currently, enterprise USB options are limited in their ability to offer both flexibility and stringent security. Existing solutions range from expensive and rigid platforms built to adhere to the highest government security certifications, to lightweight security offerings that offer little in the way of specific device management and are being loosely managed with general purpose endpoint security software. Kingston's new offerings draw from the company's unparalleled expertise with field-proven, government-tested and internationally deployed platforms supported with the industry's best warranty, service and support. The major features include: - DT4000: brings military-grade encryption to corporations such as finance and healthcare, which require high-level protection for sensitive information. The DT4000 is FIPS 140-2 Level 2 validated for the entire cryptographic module - not just the security processor as with some other solutions. The DT4000 will also be available as a centrally-managed drive later this year. - DTVPM: offers corporate customers centralised control of all USB activity. Leveraging the world-class SafeConsole server software from BlockMaster, a company with the broadest and most mature management offering on the market, the DTVPM solution offers advanced features including password control, device state management, file audit log and file restrictor options to control what file types may be saved to the drive. "Managed secure USB drives are a necessity within many professional organisations," said Anders Kjellander, Chief Security Officer at BlockMaster. "The financial, legal and truly practical benefits of getting in control of USB drive usage are driving this movement. BlockMaster's strong relationship with a global leader as Kingston will make managed secure USB drives highly available to customers." "Kingston is known the world over as the memory company of choice among the Fortune 500. Our expertise in high-level encryption standards, worldwide access to controllers and NAND Flash combined with tremendous purchasing power and distribution channels allow us to extend our heritage further into the corporate space with our secure USB offerings," said Nathan Su, Flash Memory Sales Director, APAC Region, Kingston. "In addition to the DT4000, our relationship with a software security leader like BlockMaster gives our global customer base a back-end, centralized management solution for portable data peace of mind and protection." Other upcoming Kingston secure USB Flash drives include a centrally managed version of the DataTraveler 4000 for corporations requiring FIPS 140-2 Level 2 security. For more specific product information, please visit: http://www.kingston.com/asia/flash/secure_usb.asp. Like all Kingston DataTraveler products, Kingston DataTraveler 4000 and DataTraveler Vault-Privacy Managed USB Flash drives carry a guaranteed five-year warranty and free technical support services. For more details, please visit Kingston website: www.kingston.com/anz Pricing and Availability Manufacturer: Kingston Digital
Product Name: DataTraveler 4000 (DT4000) and DataTraveler Vault-Privacy Managed (DTVPM) About Kingston Digital, Inc. Kingston Digital, Inc. ("KDI") is the Flash memory affiliate of Kingston Technology Company, Inc., the world's largest independent manufacturer of memory products. Established in 2008, KDI is headquartered in Fountain Valley, California, USA. For more information, please visit www.kingston.com/anz.  | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | MSI to Show 5 NB Series, 20-plus Models at CeBIT 2011 Employing rock-solid R&D capabilities, MSI rolled out a complete array of new notebook computers packing the new generation of CPU platforms introduced in 2011. It will be parading them March 1-5 at CeBIT, the international computer electronics exhibition in Hanover, Germany. MSI's wares will be displayed in Booth C38, Hall 17. Come to MSI's booth to see world gaming champions Fnatic.MSI as well as the MSI GT680—the world's fastest notebook computer. There'll be plenty of exciting things at the MSI booth to wow the crowds. Eric Kuo, associate vice president for global sales, MSI Notebook, noted that the 20+ additions to be shown will include the awesome G Series gaming laptops, the high performance F Series, the deluxe multimedia C Series, the gorgeously slender X Series, and the highly mobile U netbook series. These stylish machines all pack the newest generation of either Intel or AMD's CPUs and advanced visual-display units. Most models also come with MSI Premium Sound—the best wrap around sound out there. Like supercar-class Dynaudio, cinema-grade THX TruStudio Pro, and premium multimedia SRS PC Sound for the home, programs designed to satisfy the audio-visual entertainment needs of users from around the world, will be on display in Hanover. Gaming laptops to awe crowds at CeBIT Kuo went on to say that G Series laptops with 2nd generation Intel Core i7 quad core processors to be displayed at CeBIT 2011 will include the 17.3-inch GT780 and GX780 as well as the 15.6-inch GT680, GX680, and GE620. They all pack high-end discrete graphics cards, some come with MSI's exclusive overclocking technology, and top models also sport accelerated dual solid state drive (SSD) architecture. The awesome computing power of these machines is expected to awe CeBIT visitors. Intel® Core™ i7 quad core processor: The six new additions to MSI's G Series of gaming laptops—the GT680, GX680, GT780, GX780, GR620, and GE620, all feature Intel's most advanced 2nd generation Intel Core i7 quad core processor. The GT680, GX680, GT780, and GX780 also sport the nVidia GeForce GTX series discrete graphics card, while the GE620 packs the top-end nVidia GeForce GT Series discrete graphics card. The impressive hardware is one reason these NB computers are the ideal choice for serious gamers. TDE overclocking technology: The GT680, GX680, GT780, and GX780 feature MSI's own TDE overclocking technology (Turbo Drive Engine technology) designed to throttle up system speed. The GT680, in particular, recorded the highest laptop score ever (18,162 points) on the PCMark Vantage test, making it the world's fastest notebook computer.  MSI Premium Sound: If you're of the opinion that laptop computers just can't offer an enjoyable audio experience, then think again. The MSI G Series is going to shatter that stereotype. Driven by unmatched technical expertise and strict sound quality standards, MSI created Premium Sound technology for laptops to satisfy even the most demanding audiophiles. Now, you can experience sound performance like never before. MSI also worked closely with world-renowned sound system designers at Dynaudio to carry out extensive study and countless calculations to find the perfect location for speakers and to obtain obstruction-free sound transmission on the GT680, GX680, GT780, and GX780.  THX TruStudio Pro smart wrap around sound: The GT680, GX680, GT780, GX780, GR620, and GE620 laptops come equipped with professional cinema-grade THX TruStudio Pro smart wrap around sound that, along with the internal speakers, allow G Series NBs to faithfully reproduce every note played on them regardless of music type or frequency band. Superior performance from new F Series laptops Kuo pointed out that MSI will be showing at CeBIT 2011 three new additions to its F Series, including the 15.6-inch FX620DX and the 17.3-inch FX720 and FR720. They all come equipped with the high-performance Intel second generation Core i5 processor. The FX620DX and FX720, in particular, come with the nVidia GeForce GT Series discrete graphics card with 1GB of display memory and support DirectX11 which greatly enhances picture resolution for a richer multimedia and game experience. The FR720 comes with Intel's built-in HD Graphics 3000 display chip. These powerful new chip provide improved display performance on par with that of discrete graphics cards. 2nd generation Intel Core processor: The FX620DX, FX720, and FR720 all feature the 2nd generation Intel Core i5 processor for better performance and the new generation Turbo Boost 2.0 vastly enhances performance in each core. The Quick Sync Video revs up efficiency when ripping, synchronizing, and editing multimedia files. GPU Boost: Discrete-graphics models FX620DX and FX720 feature nVidia GeForce GT540M and GeForce GT520M, respectively, and support DirectX 11 high performance nVidia GeForce GT520M discrete graphics card with 1GB of display memory. What's more, the automatic graphics switching in MSI's GPU Boost technology kicks them over to discrete graphics card mode to kick graphics processing up a notch or two. When performing general word processing tasks or browsing the Internet, it automatically cuts to the power-sipping integrated graphics chip mode, striking the ideal balance between performance and battery life. THX smart wrap around sound: To meet the highest standards of sound quality, MSI developed Premium Sound for laptops. It also worked closely with internationally renowned sound designers at Creative to develop top-end, cinema-grade THX TruStudio Pro which produces high-quality wrap around sound, so you are guaranteed crystal clear sound regardless of the music type or frequency band your laptop is cranking out. While the speakers reproduce each note faithfully, the Smart Volume and Surround technologies let you to create the perfect ambiance to go with it. MSI C Series—Superior multimedia and style Kuo explained that MSI will show three new C Series laptops at CeBIT 2011—the 15.6-inch CX640, CR640, and CR650. The CR650 features AMD's latest dual core E-350 processor with AMD Radeon HD 6310 Discrete-Class display chip for the ultimate in display performance. The CX640 and CR640 come with the latest generation, high-performance second generation Intel Core i3 processors and MSI's own fast boot technology. The powerful CX640 and CR640 boot up in half the time required by conventional laptops, so you don't have to sit around twiddling your thumbs. Flat black metal brush finish: Inspired by the latest trend in high-end sports cars, MSI's design team incorporated a chic flat black texture into the CX640 and CR640, giving them a unique flat black metal brush finish. So not only do these NBs exude a metallic luster, their touch control panels have also undergone crystal diamond polishing and the recessed speakers give them a layered look. The way the brush finish plays with the light and shadows is sure to catch the eyes of visitors to CeBIT. Push start power button: Taking inspiration from F1 racecars, the design team opted to incorporate a push start power button into the side of the CX640 and CR640, so that turning them on is evocative of firing up a racecar. 2nd generation Intel Core processor: The CX640 and CR640 feature Intel's more powerful second generation Core i5 processor and new generation Turbo Boost 2.0 technology to accelerate the computing capabilities of all cores. The Quick Sync Video technology enhances multimedia file computing performance during conversion, synchronization, and compilation. In addition, MSI's fast boot technology gets the CX640 and CR640 up and running in half the time that it takes other laptop computers. *Performance will vary with different hardware specs and environments. New AMD APU architecture processor: The CR650 is equipped with AMD's new generation (2011) dual core E-350 processor. In addition to packing x86 architecture core, the APU (Accelerated Processing Units) processor sports the AMD Radeon™ HD 6310 discrete class display chip which supports DirectX 11, offering powerful processing and display performance on par with discrete graphics cards. SRS PC Sound: The CR650, CX640, and CR640 come with the new generation SRS PC Sound for natural, wrap around, high fidelity sound whether you use the built-in speakers, external ones, or headsets. This laptop is designed to satisfy your need for crisp, clear sound quality. Slender, but not lightweights—the U and X Series Kuo noted also that MSI will be displaying notebooks ideal for the on-the-go urban lifestyle, including the Wind U270, U160MX, and X-Slim X370. The Wind U270 and X-Slim X370 feature AMD's newest epoch-making dual core E-350 processor with DirectX 11-supporting AMD Radeon HD 6310 discrete class graphics display chip. Not only do they mark tremendous advances in processing power and battery life in high-mobility laptops, they are also equipped to meet the demand for the latest HD digital multimedia entertainment, so you can use them all day out-of-doors without worrying about running out of power. Superior display and multimedia performance: The U270 and X370 are equipped with AMD's new generation dual core E-350 processor the AMD Radeon™ HD 6310 discrete class graphics display chip, offering enhanced processing and display performance on par with that of discrete graphics cards. New 12" Wind U270: The Wind U270, which features a comfortable 12-inch 16:9 ratio wide screen, tips the scales at a mere 1.3Kg and is less than one inch thick. It also comes with MSI's ECO power saving technology, giving it more than twice the battery life of conventional notebooks. It is also sheathed in stylish color film print to protect against smudging and wear. It's ideal for the style-conscious, on-the-go city dweller as it can be taken around all day without running out of power. Attractive new 13" X-Slim X370: To meet the needs of active city dwellers for thin, light, stylish laptops that are large enough to be comfortably used, MSI introduces its all-new eye-pleasing X370. A mere 1.4Kg, it is highly portable, boasts high performance multimedia and processing, and is sheathed in MSI's own chic crystal diamond seal technology and color film print. The X370 is expected to steal the spotlight in the category of high mobility technology at this year's CeBIT. *Actual battery time will vary with differences in computer use and settings. Chic new 10" Wind U160MX netbook: Ultra-light and ultra-slim, the U160MX is less than one inch thin and tips the scales at just 1Kg. It features a unique display axle with the round power button at one extreme, reminiscent of the sun at dawn. The U160MX is a classic piece of craftsmanship. And not only is it chic, under the hood, it packs Intel's latest Atom N455 dual core processor with advanced integrated chip architecture to make it more powerful, while using less power. This netbook is the perfect partner for the on-the-go urbanite. Unbounded entertainment—MSI WindPad Associate Vice President Eric Kuo pointed out that during CeBIT 2011, MSI will be showing two new generation WindPad tablet computers, one model packing the Win-Tel platform and the other the Android platform. Both models come with the G-Sensor gravity detecting device, an ALS light sensor, and Wi-Fi. Superb examples of advanced technology, they both boast a stylish new look, underscoring MSI's innovative R&D capabilities. MSI WindPad 100A tablet: Featuring Google newest Android operating system, the 100A is equipped with a 10.1-inch screen with the multipoint touchpad function, an ARM processor, an electronic compass, GPS, the G-Sensor gravity detecting device, an ALS light sensor, and Wi-Fi. 3G is also optional. Weighing in at 800 grams and 15mm at its thinnest point, it boasts 8 to 10 hours of battery time. MSI WindPad 100W tablet: Pre-loaded with Windows 7 Home Premium, the 100W not only comes with a 10.1-inch screen that supports the multipoint touchpad function, it also sports Intel's processor for handheld devices, a 32Gb solid state drive, the G-Sensor gravity detecting device, an ALS light sensor, and Wi-Fi. The 100W also comes equipped with MSI Wind Touch software which allows you to switch between "Work" and "Entertainment" with one touch.  | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | -- GIGABYTE Announces "AMD Highest Clock (ever) Contest!" Winners on HWBOT -- -- Mad222 Takes Top Spot with His GIGABYTE GA-890FXA-UD7 -- City of Industry, California, February 16, 2011- GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY Co., Ltd, a leading manufacturer of motherboards, graphics cards and other computing hardware solutions today announced Madd22, MILANS, and chew* as the winners of the "AMD Highest Clock (ever) Contest!" hosted by HWBOT.org. Running from January 1st to January 31st, the contest was split into 2 stages, Max validation and SuperPI 1M. Mad222 from Hong Kong, MILANS from Poland, and chew* from the US came in 1st, 2nd and 3rd respectively, with each using a GIGABYTE GA-890FXA-UD7 motherboard. The top 3 point earners each will receive a new GIGABYTE GA-E350N-USB3 Mini-ITX motherboard. To show our appreciation for everyone participating in this month's contest, GIGABYTE has chosen at random two lucky participants will also receive the GA-E350N-USB3. They are: LopezDaVinci and Rsannino. About the GIGABYTE GA-E350N-USB3 The new addition to GIGABYTE's small form factor HTPC motherboard range features AMD Fusion™ Technology with DirectX® 11, SuperSpeed USB (USB 3.0), SATA 6Gbps, an HDMI interface, as well as a host of unique high-end GIGABYTE features such as Ultra Durable™ 3 Classic, 3x USB Power and On/Off Charge for quick charging iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch devices. Powered by the AMD E-350 Dual-Core Processor with AMD Radeon™ HD 6310 graphics (DX11), the GIGABYTE GA-E350N-USB3 motherboard provides exceptional Blu-ray high definition content playback unmatched by previous integrated graphics solutions. For complete contest details and rules, please visit: http://hwbot.org/competition/gbt_amd_highclock  | | | | | | | | | |  | |  | |  |
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