http://www.it-review.net Hardware news & reviews Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:06 GMT en http://www.it-review.net/article/news/news/Hear_and_Feel_the_Power_with_the_New_ASUS_N_Series_Notebooks The new N Series from ASUS encompasses a full range of notebook PCs that are the first ever to address compromised multimedia capabilities on portable computers. The new models arrive in 14, 15.6 and 17.3 inch screen sizes, and ship with Intel® Core™ i3, i5 and i7 processors. They feature new NVIDIA GeForce 400M graphics engines with Optimus technology, resulting in powerful computing and multimedia performance and improved battery life.  Mon, 06 Sep 2010 11:55:07 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/news/news/Cooler_Master_introduces_the_HAF_912mid_tower_chassis Defining the ultimate chassis for gamers is near enough impossible, but the new HAF 912 Plus and HAF 912 are no-compromise chassis; finding the right balance between must have features: cost, size, cooling and space. No matter if you are looking for an affordable, no compromise gaming chassis or someone that wants all the bells and whistles plus great support for water cooling accessories, HAF 912 Plus and HAF 912 fit the bill. Mon, 06 Sep 2010 10:01:51 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/news/news/NVIDIA_introduced_the_GeForce_400M_series_with_Optimus_technology NVIDIA today introduced the NVIDIA® GeForce™ 400M series of graphics processing units (GPUs) – the building blocks for the next-generation of NVIDIA Optimus™ and  NVIDIA 3D Vision™ notebooks that are coming onto the market from leading vendors, including Acer, Asus, Dell, Lenovo, Samsung and Toshiba, with others set to announce soon. Fri, 03 Sep 2010 14:43:39 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/news/news/Panasonic_announces_its_newest_8GB_and_16GB_SDHC_UHS_I_Memory_Cards Panasonic announced today its newest 8GB and 16GB SDHC UHS-I Memory Cards – the RP-SDY08G and RP-SDY16G.  UHS-I is the new standard for higher-speed Bus interface defined by the SD Association as part of the SD Memory Card Specification Ver.3.01, which provides up to 104MB/s performance. Both memory cards have maximum data transfer speed of up to 60MB/s*2 and Class10 speed specification. Fri, 03 Sep 2010 14:03:13 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/events/cebit/Sanus_Redesigns_One_of_its_Most_Popular_Mounts Sanus the leading global brand of audio/video mounts, furnishings and consumer electronics accessories, announces the release of the VisionMount® VMPL50A tilting TV wall mount . The VMPL50A is a redesign of one of Sanus' most popular mounts, the VMPL50, with newly incorporated technologies for easy installation, a lower profile, an open wall plate for cable management and an updated size range for larger TVs. Fri, 03 Sep 2010 13:58:04 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/news/news/Creative_introduced_D220W_Speaker_with_Sound_Blaster_Wireless_Transmitter Creative Technology introduced the D220W soundbar-styled speaker with Sound Blaster wireless transmitter, an easy to set up and use whole-home audio system that streams music from a Mac or PC to any room of the house.Just insert the Sound Blaster Wireless into any USB port on your MacBook, MacBook Air, iMac or Windows notebook or desktop and you are ready to stream music wirelessly in the highest-quality from your computer to the Creative D220W speaker, which can be placed in any room of your home up to 100 feet away. Fri, 03 Sep 2010 13:52:30 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/music/general/AKG_announces_Q701_Quincy_Jones_Signature_Headphones Harman today announced the AKG Q701 reference-class premium over-ear headphone, part of the new Quincy Jones Signature Line.The Quincy Jones Signature Line includes three models: the Q701 reference-class premium over-ears, the Q460 high-performance portable on-ear mini headphones and the Q350 in-ear headphones that will boast distinctive AKG®-built quality and unrivaled audio engineering in an elegant, portable design, so music lovers everywhere can experience sound the way every artist intended for their music to be heard. Fri, 03 Sep 2010 13:46:19 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/news/news/ASUS_G53_and_G73_Notebooks_comes_with_New_NVIDIA_GTX_460M New from ASUS Republic of Gamers, G53 and G73 gaming notebooks now ship with the just-released NVIDIA GTX 460M graphics engine, utilizing hardware optimized for DirectX11, with full support for high definition 3D gaming. They also feature a gaming-dedicated design, with rear vented cooling and an ergonomic keyboard surface. Fri, 03 Sep 2010 13:41:43 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/news/news/_Microsoft_unveiled_the_Arc_Touch_Mouse Microsoft has unveiled the Arc Touch Mouse, the first mouse designed to flatten for portability and pop up for comfort. The new mouse features Microsoft's first touch scroll strip for easy navigation -- just move a finger slowly for controlled scrolling or flick for hyperfast scrolling. Windows-based PC users will love packing up their laptop bags without the added bump of a mouse, as the Arc Touch Mouse flattens with just the touch of a finger. Fri, 03 Sep 2010 13:35:53 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/news/news/A_new_breed_of_USB_memory_from_Lacie_the_LaCie_MosKeyto Today LaCie spawns a new breed of USB key – the LaCie MosKeyto, an ultra–small flash drive that's anything but pesky. Joining LaCie's line–up of award–winning USB keys, MosKeyto ups the ante for power, portability and ease of use.LaCie MosKeyto measures less than 20mm and weighs 10 grams, making it one of the smallest USB keys on the market. Offering capacities up to 16GB, you'll be pleasantly amazed at how many bytes you can get from such a tiny MosKeyto. Fri, 03 Sep 2010 07:33:25 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/news/news/HP_announced_the_HP_ENVY_17_3D_notebook HP announced the HP ENVY 17 3D, the first 17-inch notebook PC to support 1080p 3D and Blu-ray. With advanced 3D technology as well as Beats Audio and an HP Triple Bass Reflex subwoofer, the HP ENVY 17 3D has the power and performance to deliver an unbelievable entertainment experience -- just like in movie theaters.Offering the best stereoscopic 3D visual experience without compromising 2-D content, the 17.3-inch HP 3D Ultra BrightView Display provides crisp, 1080p full HD viewing and an ideal visual experience for 3D Blu-ray content. Thu, 02 Sep 2010 14:32:37 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/news/news/Apple_iPod_nano_6G_comes_with_Touchscreen Apple today unveiled a completely redesigned iPod nano® featuring Apple's Multi-Touch™ interface that lets users navigate their music collection by simply tapping or swiping a finger on the display. Nearly half the size and weight of the previous generation, the new iPod nano features a polished aluminum and glass enclosure with a built-in clip, making it instantly wearable. The new iPod nano features Genius Mixes, the ability to create and edit playlists, a built-in FM radio with live pause and up to 24 hours of music playback on a single battery charge. Thu, 02 Sep 2010 14:00:57 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/news/news/Sharkoon_integrated_QuickPort_docking_station_into_PC_Case Sharkoon expands on their PC-housings portfolio: The ATX Case Sharkoon Bandit brings together comfortable installation options, an elaborate airflow concept, integrated card reader and as a special feature, a practical docking station for 2.5 and 3.5 inch SATA hard drives. Thus, Sharkoon has integrated for the first time their highly-demanded external QuickPort docking station into a housing. SATA hard drives of both sizes can be easily plugged into the PC without any complicated assembly. Thu, 02 Sep 2010 13:47:42 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/news/news/New_iPod_touch_from_Apple Apple today announced the new iPod touch®, packed with incredible new features including Apple's stunning Retina™ display, FaceTime® video calling, HD video recording, Apple's A4 chip, 3-axis gyro, iOS 4.1 and Game Center--all combined in the thinnest and lightest iPod touch ever. The new iPod touch features up to 40 hours of music playback and seven hours of video playback on a single battery charge. Thu, 02 Sep 2010 13:31:02 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/news/news/Creative_introduces_the_Creative_HQ_1600_headphones Creative announced the Creative HQ-1600 headphones which will debut at the IFA 2010 in Berlin from 3 – 8 September 2010. The Creative HQ-1600 headphones feature high performance Neodymium drivers that pump out impressive audio, an over-the-ear design for better acoustic isolation, and lightweight components for convenient mobility.While circumaural headphones are typically bulky and heavy, the Creative HQ-1600 headphones achieve high standards of audio quality and attenuation of ambient noise while still remaining light enough to carry around and wear for extended periods. Thu, 02 Sep 2010 09:20:33 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/news/news/NETGEAR_Introduces_World_s_Fastest_Home_Networking_Solutions NETGEAR today announced the fastest powerline networking adapters currently available – the NETGEAR Powerline AV 500 family. The company also announced the NETGEAR Powerline AV 200 Wireless-N Extender Kit, the industry’s first powerline + wireless-N access point solution with automatic wireless set-up. NETGEAR Powerline AV solutions make it easy for consumers to set up a high performance home network. Wed, 01 Sep 2010 14:30:32 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/news/news/Stealth_introduces_New_Industrial_Rugged_Keyboard Stealth a leading ISO 9001 manufacturer of industrial rugged computers and peripherals has released a new rugged, vandal resistant keyboard with built-in trackball mouse and adjustable backlit keys.The Stealth model KYBX-400 series keyboard is an industrial grade keyboard with built-in optical trackball that is environmentally sealed to NEMA 4, 4X, IP65 specifications. This tough keyboard is housed in a rugged, vandal resistant, stainless steel enclosure that stands up to harsh, wet and dirty environments. Wed, 01 Sep 2010 13:55:27 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/news/news/Two_New_Laptop_Speakers_from_Logitech_ Laptop computers have dramatically changed the way you enjoy entertainment today, but laptop audio hasn’t really kept pace. Because you’re watching movies, shows and Facebook™ video clips on your laptop, today Logitech announced the Logitech® Wireless Speaker Z515 and the Logitech® Laptop Speaker Z305. Whether you use a Mac® or a Windows®-based laptop or a netbook, the Wireless Speaker Z515 delivers great sound from your laptop, iPad™ or iPhone®, with no strings attached, while the Laptop Speaker Z305 brings you all-around sound in a compact design. Wed, 01 Sep 2010 13:45:54 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/news/news/GIGABYTE_Announces_Best_3D_Overclocker_Contest_on_HWBOT GIGABYTE announced a new overclocking competition in conjunction with HWBOT.org called the Best 3D Overclocker Contest. Ever feel like the world just doesn’t appreciate your greatness? Do you feel you have what it takes to be the next Paris Hilton of the overclocking community (minus the arrests and small dog accessories)? Here’s your chance to grab your 15 minutes of fame. Wed, 01 Sep 2010 13:28:54 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/news/news/Corsair_intros_Gaming_Audio_Series_HS1_Headphones_ Corsair today announced the launch of their inaugural audio product, the Gaming Audio Series™ HS1 USB gaming headset. This noise-isolating headset offers long-term playing comfort and immersive multi-channel audio, with massive 50mm drivers and a carefully tuned acoustical design optimized not only for gaming, but for movies and music as well. Tue, 31 Aug 2010 21:00:00 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/news/news/Klaus_Schulten_and_Sebastian_Thrun_Joins_NVIDIA_s_2010_GPU_Conference NVIDIA today announced that two of the world’s leading computing visionaries will join NVIDIA CEO and co-founder Jen-Hsun Huang as keynote speakers at the second annual GPU Technology Conference (GTC). Klaus Schulten of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, one of the world’s top computational biologists, will deliver the second keynote on Wednesday, Sept. 22, highlighting the major discoveries made using the computational microscope. Tue, 31 Aug 2010 15:14:54 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/news/news/Lucid_introduces_HYDRALOGIX_Multi_GPU_Gaming_Accessible_to_All Today LucidLogix Technologies (Lucid) announced its arming video card manufacturers with the new Unity™ graphics board architecture for the HYDRALOGIX (previously known as HYDRA) engine. Now graphics board vendors for the first time can combine a single HYDRALOGIX 200 real time distributed processor with any single NVIDIA or ATI GPU, creating an affordable, flexible multi--GPU-ready graphics card that can make any motherboard a high performance gaming system. Tue, 31 Aug 2010 14:43:09 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/news/news/Lantic_GTX460_Liberty_Wings_flutters_into_the_market Nvidia’s long-rumored super chip GTX460 finally hit the market during the peak season of the traditional technology industry at the end of the year, and has created a buying spree.  In light of GTX460’s easy over-clocking property, the professional video card brand Lantic insisted on developing the best product; finally, with their own patented copyright designs, the GTX460 1GB GDDR5 Liberty Wings hits the market. Tue, 31 Aug 2010 13:58:45 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/news/news/ADATA_introduced_its_new_XPG_Gaming_Series_DDR3_1333G_low_voltage_memory ADATA Technology today introduced its new XPG™ Gaming Series DDR3-1333G low voltage memory, designed for gaming enthusiasts who adopt Intel® X58, P55, H55 and H57 motherboards, and for HTPC applications. The XPG Gaming Series DDR3-1333G low voltage memory offers cooler operation and lower power consumption with only 1.35V and CL9-9-9-24 timing for demanding environments, enabling eco-friendly personal computers to perform at high speeds and great stability. Tue, 31 Aug 2010 13:49:09 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/news/news/ARCTIC_launches_Accelero_XTREME_Plus_and_ARCTIC_F_Temperature_Control_Fan ARCTIC is launching a new VGA cooler and case fan today – Accelero XTREME Plus and ARCTIC F TC Fan (Temperature Control Fan). The Accelero XTREME Plus is a multi-compatible cooler for high-end VGA boards. While the Accelero XTREME series has gained notable recognition in the past, the engineering team in ARCTIC continues to improve and creates a VGA cooler that is compatible with various high-end graphic cards. The F TC fan is a case fan that signals appropriate fan speed to provide optimal air ventilation inside a PC case. Tue, 31 Aug 2010 13:38:17 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/news/news/PowerColor_announces_Active_DisplayPort_to_Single_Link_DVI_D_adaptor TUL Corporation, a leading manufacturer of AMD graphics cards, today announces an adaptor to make utilizing Eyefinity technology even easier. The PowerColor Active DisplayPort to Single-Link DVI-D adaptor, enables the multi-display ability through 3 DVI monitors.The PowerColor Active DisplayPort to Single-Link DVI-D adaptor supports resolutions up to 1920x1200 (WUXGA) and 1080p HDTV, fully compliant to both DPCP and HDCP to ensure the full compatibility and successful transmission of video content. Tue, 31 Aug 2010 13:32:28 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/news/news/GIGABYTE_Unveils_Passive_Radeon_HD5770_Graphics_Card GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY Co., Ltd., a leading manufacturer of motherboards and graphics cards today is pleased to launch the latest in-house designed GIGABYTE GV-R577SL-1GD, featuring GIGABYTE’s own Ultra Durable VGA Technology and silent-cellTM cooling design.  GIGABYTE’s GV-R577SL-1GD is built on the highly anticipated ATI RadeonTM HD 5770 Series GPU ­­­­­­­- which utilizes the latest 826 million transistors on 40nm fabrication process and GDDR5 memory. Mon, 30 Aug 2010 20:18:47 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/news/news/Kodak_intros_ESP_9250_All_in_One_Inkjet_Printer Eastman Kodak Company announced the newest addition to its innovative line of All-in-One (AiO) Inkjet Printers, that are intelligently designed to deliver superior performance while maintaining Kodak's Best-In-Class overall print permanence, low-cost ink system. With the introduction of the KODAK ESP 9250 AiO Printer, Kodak delivers an advanced printing system to consumers seeking professional-quality photos and documents without compromise. Mon, 30 Aug 2010 13:39:02 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/news/news/Thecus_introduces_the_exclusive_RAID_Volume_Replication_system Data backup is an important task that needs to be performed regularly, therefore, IT administrators are constantly searching for alternative backup solutions to help them simplify backup tasks. For that, Thecus, creator in storage has the ideal solution. The exclusive RAID Volume Replication system from Thecus is a convenient and easy-to-use data backup utility, offering an entirely new data backup experience. Mon, 30 Aug 2010 13:31:11 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/news/news/Thermaltake_launches_the_Jing_dual_fan_CPU_cooler Thermaltake launches their latest CPU air-cooler specifically developed for silent operation while maintaining a maximum of cooling efficiency, the Thermaltake Jing. Its name is derived from the Chinese, representing “Silence” and carrying with it the concepts of comfort, excellence and exquisiteness. The universal socket support makes it compatible to all computer processors currently available on the market. Mon, 30 Aug 2010 11:29:35 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/news/news/Intel_to_Acquire_Infineon_s_Wireless_Solutions_Business Infineon Technologies AG and Intel Corporation have entered into a definitive agreement to transfer Infineon's Wireless Solutions (WLS) business to Intel in a cash transaction valued at approximately $1.4 billion.WLS, a leading provider of cellular platforms to top tier global phone makers, will operate as a standalone business serving its existing customers. WLS will also contribute to Intel's strategy to make connected computing ubiquitous from smartphones to laptops to embedded computing. Mon, 30 Aug 2010 11:27:07 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/news/news/ZOTAC_Revolutionizes_ION_Platforms_with_CULV_processors ZOTAC revolutionizes the award-winning ION™ platform with the processing power of Intel consumer low-voltage, or CULV, processors for new platforms with superior performance capabilities while maintaining class-leading energy-efficiency. The new ZOTAC ION platforms powered by Intel® CULV processors include the new ZBOX HD-ND22, HD-NS21 mini-PCs, ION-ITX N series and ION-ITX P series mini-ITX platforms.An Intel Celeron SU2300 processor powers the ZOTAC® ZBOX HD-ND22 and ION-ITX P series with dual-cores clocked at 1.3 GHz for multi-threaded processing power that delivers unprecedented performance levels in an energy-efficient mini-PC for demanding users. Fri, 27 Aug 2010 18:31:03 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/news/news/Novell_Reports_Financial_Results_for_Third_Fiscal_Quarter_2010 Novell, Inc. today announced financial results for its third fiscal quarter ended July 31, 2010. For the quarter, Novell reported net revenue of $199 million. This compares to net revenue of $216 million for the third fiscal quarter of 2009. GAAP income from operations for the third fiscal quarter of 2010 was $21 million. This compares to GAAP income from operations of $21 million for the third fiscal quarter of 2009. GAAP net income in the third fiscal quarter of 2010 was $16 million, or $0.04 per share. Fri, 27 Aug 2010 15:08:42 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/news/news/Corsair_Professional_Series_are_now_availible Corsair announced the general retail availability of the Professional Series™ Gold AX1200, AX850, and AX750 power supply units. These PSUs, which feature 80 PLUS® GOLD certification, were announced and shown at Computex in Taipei, and have won numerous accolades since then.“The response of early users and reviewers to the Professional Series Gold PSUs has been phenomenal,” stated Ruben Mookerjee, VP and General Manager of Components at Corsair. Fri, 27 Aug 2010 09:08:21 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/news/news/NETGEAR_Launches_NeoTV_HD_Media_Players NETGEAR today announced the NeoTV 350 HD and NeoTV 550 Ultimate HD Media Players as the flagship products in the NETGEAR AV Series. The groundbreaking NeoTV HD Media Players enable users to play their digital videos, photos, or music directly on their HDTVs whether the media is stored locally, on the home network, or the Internet. The AV Series is made up of easy-to-use products that help consumers easily connect their Internet-ready devices such as HDTVs, Blu-ray™ players, IPTV set-top boxes, media players and game consoles to the Internet and the home network. Thu, 26 Aug 2010 13:53:31 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/news/news/LaCie_introduces_the_LaCie_Rikiki_Go_1TB_hard_drive_in_metal LaCie announces the smallest 1TB hard drive in metal – the LaCie Rikiki Go. Measuring a mere 155cm3, its high capacity and portability make it a perfect companion for keeping your digital world close at hand.Outfitted with an embedded USB 2.0 cable, Rikiki Go connects instantly with your PC or Mac®. Simply remove the cable and plug it in – you're ready to store and share your favorite media with high–speed performance. Thu, 26 Aug 2010 13:37:50 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/news/news/CoolerMaster_introduces_the_world_s_smallest_notebook_95W_adapter Tired of carrying that bulky notebook power adapter? What if you also have to bring along multiple chargers for other devices? Cooler Master is here to help with the new USNA95 notebook power adapter that is not only slim and light, but it also charges anything USB devices (even at the same time as you’re charging your notebook). The USNA95 is compatible with a wide range of notebooks from all the major manufacturers. Thu, 26 Aug 2010 09:05:24 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/news/news/XFX_Reveales_5970_4GB_Black_Edition_Limited_Graphics_Card_ When it comes to gaming, being “Top Gun” is essential, but it requires great reflexes and a graphics card with firepower to match. Luckily, the XFX Radeon™ HD 5970 4GB Black Edition Limited graphics card has the firepower, the memory (4 GB GDDR5), the most in-demand features, and much, much more. Redefining the word “exclusive,” a very limited number of serialized cards have been created, with each packaged with a custom P-90-themed LAN bag, specifically designed for organizing peripherals. Wed, 25 Aug 2010 15:01:05 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/news/news/Logitech_announced_the_Z623_THX_2.1_PC_Speaker_System Logitech announced the THX® Certified Logitech® Speaker System Z623 for music, movies or gaming. With this 2.1 system, you'll hear and feel immersive audio from 200 watts (RMS) of power whether you're connecting the speakers to a PC or a TV.Logitech includes all the inputs and cables you need to get great sound from up to three audio devices. With the RCA and 3.5 mm inputs, in addition to the built-in headphone jack, you can be set up in minutes to enjoy great sound from your computer, game console, digital music players, TV or DVD player. Wed, 25 Aug 2010 16:37:14 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/events/cebit/Sanus_Releases_VXF220_All_Weather_Full_Motion_Mount_for_Indoor_Outdoor_Use Sanus Systems announces it is now shipping an all-weather mount for 42"-75" flat-panel TVs weighing up to 175 lbs.The VisionMount VXF220 All-Weather Full-Motion Mount is manufactured with a special rust-resistant coating and stainless steel hardware and has been rated to withstand rain, snow and salt, making it an ideal choice for indoor/outdoor use. The mount offers robust, dual extension arms that support even the largest TVs and allow the user to extend the TV up to 20" from the wall, tilt, swivel and pan it in any direction. Wed, 25 Aug 2010 13:32:36 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/news/news/SILICON_POWER_Releases_SDHC_Class10_32GB_Memory_Card Silicon Power announces their 32GB Class10 SDHC card. It is the largest capacity according to SD3.0 specifications set by the SD Association. The card is rated Class10 featuring minimum read / write speeds of 10MB/sec which brings absolutely the best out of your digital handheld devices! Whether you are a photography enthusiast using a HD camcorder to capture your everyday amazing life or a professional photographer constantly shooting with continuous burst mode, Silicon Power’s 32GB Class10 SDHC card ensures you a smooth recording experience! Wed, 25 Aug 2010 13:27:13 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/news/news/Novell_Announces_General_Availability_of_Novell_Cloud_Security_Service Novell today announced the general availability of Novell Cloud Security Service.  Part of Novell’s WorkloadIQTM vision, Novell Cloud Security Service® gives cloud providers the ability to deliver secure access and compliance in the cloud for their customers.   Novell Cloud Security Service is a critical part of Novell’s broader identity and security portfolio, which enables enterprises to have a consistent framework for managing identities across physical, virtual and cloud deployments. Wed, 25 Aug 2010 13:25:13 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/news/news/OCZ_Technology_Becomes_an_Official_SGI_Supplier_of_Enterprise_Class_SSDs OCZ  is pleased to announce that the Company's Enterprise SSD solutions are now qualified within Silicon Graphics International (SGI) supercomputing solutions and Rackable™ Servers. The qualification designates OCZ as an official supplier and allows OCZ to begin selling its high-performance SSDs for integration into SGI's cutting-edge products. Wed, 25 Aug 2010 08:48:33 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/news/news/AMD_reveals_new_details_on_its_two_next_generation_x86_processor AMD will reveal new details on its two next-generation x86 processor core implementations, including AMDs unique approach to high-performance, multi-threaded computing, as well as a sub one-watt capable low-power design. The two new designs, codenamed “Bulldozer” for high-performance PC and server markets, and “Bobcat” for low-power notebook and small form-factor desktop markets, were designed from the ground-up to address specific customer requirements and compute workloads. Wed, 25 Aug 2010 08:35:23 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/news/news/OCZ_Technology_Announces_Strategic_Optimization_Memory OCZ Technology announces that it has made a strategic decision to discontinue certain commodity level DRAM module products as part of an  optimization plan for its memory business to focus on specialty and high-performance memory offerings.The decision to optimize the DRAM module business comes after careful consideration from OCZ's Board of Directors, and is being implemented now as the Company has reached sufficient scale in its Solid State Drive segment. The plan is consistent with OCZ's publicly stated strategy to focus resources on the continued growth in its SSD business, while scaling back on non-core, low-margin product lines. Tue, 24 Aug 2010 16:02:23 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/news/news/WD_introduced_its_new_WD_Livewire_Powerline_AV_Network_Kit WD, the world's leader in external storage solutions, today introduced its new WD Livewire™ Powerline AV Network Kit (photo), a HomePlug® AV compatible solution that enables consumers to use their existing electrical outlets to extend secure and reliable high-speed Internet connections throughout the home. Complementing the WD TV® line of media players, the WD Livewire Powerline AV Network Kit enables consumers to easily and affordably deliver HD video streams to the home theater, transfer large files or play multi-player online games, all without running network cables around the home. Tue, 24 Aug 2010 14:51:43 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/news/news/LoiLoScope_EX_accepted_as_an_internal_PC_application_for_JVC_s_new_PICSIO. LoiLo Inc. has developed LoiLoScope EX for the new JVC PICSIO camera (GC-FM2, GC-WP10).  The LoiLoScope EX software is embedded in the camera to eliminate the need to install it on to the PC.  LoiLoScope EX is a social communication tool which allows you to easily edit the videos, pictures, and audio taken with the PICSIO, and the share them with your friends through Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, and Vimeo.  The software supports 17 different languages. Tue, 24 Aug 2010 13:44:23 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/news/news/Intel_and_Nokia_joins_to_create_new_user_interfaces_and_experiences Intel Corporation, Nokia and the University of Oulu officially opened the Intel and Nokia Joint Innovation Center today. It will employ about two dozen R&D professionals and become the latest member of Intel's European Research Network, Intel Labs Europe.Initially the lab will conduct research for new and compelling mobile user experiences that could leverage the rapidly increasing capabilities of mobile devices. Tue, 24 Aug 2010 13:31:01 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/news/news/D_Link_announces_a_new_802.11n_router D-Link today announced a new 802.11n router, the D-Link® Wireless N 8-Port Router (DIR-632). It has an expansive set of eight ports to attach more wired Ethernet devices, while providing a fast and far-reaching Wi-Fi network to share high-speed Internet access at greater distances around the home.The DIR-632 uses powerful 802.11n technology with multiple intelligent antennae to maximize the speed and range of wireless signals to significantly outperform previous-generation Wireless G devices yielding wireless speeds of up to 300 megabits per second. Tue, 24 Aug 2010 10:31:02 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/news/news/Sony_announced_SLT_A55V_Alpha_Digital_SLR_Camera Sony announced the 16.2-megapixel SLT-A55V Alpha Digital SLR Camera with Sony's newly-developed Translucent Mirror Technology™, which achieves the highest-level of auto focus speed for both still image and movie shooting.The SLT-A55V camera improves upon Sony's just announced SLT-A33 Alpha (α33) DSLR camera with a higher megapixel count (16.2 MP vs. 14.2 MP), faster continuous shooting (up to 10 fps vs. 7 fps) and includes built-in GPS for easy geo-tagging. Tue, 24 Aug 2010 10:26:53 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/news/news/New_Dual_Core_Intel_Atom_Processor_Based_Netbooks_Hit_Shelves_Today Intel Corporation announced today that a dozen of new netbooks based on its new mobile dual-core Intel® Atom™ processors are available in stores today. The netbooks – available now and through the end of the year from manufacturers including Acer, ASUS, Fujitsu, Lenovo, LG, Samsung, MSI, and Toshiba – enable new levels of support for applications like games, as well as Adobe Flash* technology for access to a number of Web pages including online hotel booking systems and multimedia sites such as YouTube and Hulu. Tue, 24 Aug 2010 07:07:27 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/news/news/D_Link_is_shipping_the_D_Link_3G_Mobile_Wireless_Router D-Link today announced it is now shipping the D-Link® 3G Mobile Wireless Router (DIR-412), a portable router that creates a high-speed mobile connection while on the road, or as a backup for a local ADSL/cable Internet service network. The DIR-412 allows users to access a worldwide broadband Internet connection through a secure 802.11n Wi-Fi network from just about anywhere, to share with up to five Wi-Fi enabled devices. Mon, 23 Aug 2010 14:34:09 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/news/news/Sharkoon_introduces_Stereo_Headsets_for_Xbox_and_PS3 At gamescom, Sharkoon presents two new gaming headsets: With their platform independent surround sound headset and bestselling "X-Tatic Digital," the accessory specialist introduces two new additional stereo models which are specifically designed for use on the Xbox 360 and Playstation 3 gaming consoles. Mon, 23 Aug 2010 14:12:19 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/news/news/Maximize_Hardware_Utilization_with_Thecus_iSCSI_Thin_Provision_ IT administrators are constantly looking for new ways to allocate storage to optimize overall hardware utilization. For that, Thecus, the Creator in Storage, has the ideal solution; the advanced iSCSI Thin-Provision feature is currently supported on wide range of Thecus NAS servers, offering business of all scales a flexible yet cost effect storage resource management solution. Mon, 23 Aug 2010 14:00:59 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/news/news/New_Comforter Lapdesk from_Choiix The popularity of notebooks in the mobile era has created convenience for all. However, the comfort of using a notebook computer is diminishing as performance and power is increasing. Why? With all the advances in notebook computer technology, heat dissipation is still the Achilles heel of the industry. Using a notebook computer on your lap can still be unbearably hot. Additionally, constant high temperatures can decrease the longevity of your computer. Mon, 23 Aug 2010 13:45:44 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/news/news/Logitech_Introduces_Wireless_Illuminated_Keyboard_K800_ Logitech introduced the rechargeable Logitech Wireless Illuminated Keyboard K800, delivering bright, precise illumination — day or night. The newest Logitech keyboard features ambient light and motion sensors, ensuring that you have the right amount of backlight when you need it, while conserving battery life when you don’t. “The Wireless Illuminated Keyboard K800 is perfect for someone who values both form and function,” said Denis Pavillard, vice president of product marketing for Logitech’s keyboards and desktops. Mon, 23 Aug 2010 08:29:36 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/news/news/_Intel_to_Acquire_McAfee Intel Corporation has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire McAfee, Inc., through the purchase of all of the company’s common stock at $48 per share in cash, for approximately $7.68 billion. Both boards of directors have unanimously approved the deal, which is expected to close after McAfee shareholder approval, regulatory clearances and other customary conditions specified in the agreement.The acquisition reflects that security is now a fundamental component of online computing. Mon, 23 Aug 2010 07:55:22 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/news/news/Thecus_Wins_Intel_Storage_Group_Recognition_Award Storage leader Thecus® Technology received yet another award for its efforts in the storage sector. Lately, Ran Kurup, Market Development Director of the Intel Storage Group, visited Thecus HQ in Taipei, and brought with him their prestigious Intel Storage Group Recognition Award. This award recognizes Thecus' efforts in the early adoption of the Intel® Atom™ processor in both the value and performance storage segments. Sun, 22 Aug 2010 22:12:00 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/hardware/motherboard/Gigabyte_GA_P55A_UD7_review Third stop of our long Gigabyte product journey leads us to one of their best motherboards for P55 chipset, the P55A-UD7. Now this "best motherboards" might come from the number experience as all of the motherboards by Gigabyte we've tested so far were becoming better and better as the number (UD2, UD3, ... UD7) in the model name grew. But let's put that naming scheme into practice and check out what's true and what's not. Sun, 15 Aug 2010 17:54:06 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/news/news/ZOTAC_Announces_New_H55_ITX_WiFi_Mini_ITX_Platform ZOTAC International, a leading innovator and the world’s largest channel manufacturer of graphics cards, mini-PCs and small form factor platforms, today announces the latest enhancements to the award-winning ZOTAC H55-ITX WiFi (H55ITX-A-E) for improved performance and added features – the new ZOTAC H55-ITX WiFi (H55ITX-C-E). New to the ZOTAC H55-ITX WiFi (H55ITX-C-E) is enhanced power delivery and USB 3.0 technology. Thu, 12 Aug 2010 10:45:14 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/hardware/motherboard/Gigabyte_H55M_UD2H_and_H55_UD3H_review This has been one very busy Gigabyte month as we got a whole bunch of their motherboards to test and - it's been a hell of a ride. Yesterday it was all about the budget-level X58 motherboards and today - let's go with H55 chipset which is a budget-level solution as well but - more an integrated one. Of course, we gathered some scores from our previous reviews of AMD-based integrated solutions so - this is a nice battle to go through. Ready or not - off we go! Thu, 12 Aug 2010 09:00:00 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/hardware/motherboard/Gigabyte_GA_X58A_UD3R_and_ASUS_P6X58D_E_review Intel's socket 1366 platform was the first to appear and support the new iX CPUs. It has been on the market for some time, and at first it was very expensive. The memory alone, and you needed a triple channel configuration, was pretty expensive at the time of the launch. However, over time, DDR3 has gained much more market share, so its prices are not that far from the DDR2 modules. This has prompted manufacturers to release a new generation of motherboards that incorporate USB 3.0 and SATA 6 GB/s, and in this new lineup, the budget versions were also refreshed. Although these boards are pretty far on features when compared to the likes of X58A-UD9, P6T7 SuperComputer or Rampage III Extreme with their multi GPU, twin EPS powered multiphase power regulators and so on, they are roughly the same if you are an i7-920, single or dual GPU user. Wed, 11 Aug 2010 11:00:03 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/hardware/gpu/Mafia_II_demo_preview_3D Mafia II is the highly expected sequel to the massively popular Mafia released back in 2002, and earning a 9.3 rating on GameSpot. It is expected to be released in a few weeks time, and we will be looking at what you can expect from Mafia II in terms of performance using stereoscopic 3D and physics acceleration.Of course, NVIDIA and 2K Games have been working very closely to make sure Mafia II functions flawlessly on NVIDIA supported 3D hardware and PhysX technology. Tue, 10 Aug 2010 21:05:00 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/news/news/ASUS_Targets_Tweens_with_the_Eee_PC_1001PQ ASUS today announced the launch of the Eee PC™ 1001PQ—a netbook designed to make it easy for pre-adolescents to learn and have fun. The Intel® Atom™ N450-powered 1001PQ comes with full PC functionalities, and features a 10.1-inch LED-backlit display, Wi-Fi, and a built-in 0.3 megapixel camera. The seashell-inspired design of the Eee PC™ 1001PQ gives it sleek curves and lines that appeal to the young. It is available in a Flame Purple or Vibrant Gold color scheme and comes with stickers to let pre-adolescents express themselves by customizing their 1001PQ. Mon, 09 Aug 2010 10:12:35 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/events/cebit/ASUS_Goes_into_Battlefield_Bad_Company_2_Action_with_EAH5550_Graphics_Cards ASUS presents its uniquely-designed EAH5550 graphics cards with one of the year’s biggest and best-selling PC action hits, Battlefield: Bad Company 2, offering this instant classic at a discount to buyers of EAH5550 special editions. The ASUS EAH5550 Limited Edition with Battlefield: Bad Company 2 boasts exclusive features like a dust-proof fan, GPU Guard and Fuse Protection for superb computing. The EAH5550 (LP) graphics card is delivered in a low profile form factor that is ideal for home theater PCs and multimedia centers. Mon, 09 Aug 2010 09:55:25 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/news/news/ASUS_SABERTOOTH_X58_Heavy_Duty_Motherboard_Joins_Durable_TUF_Series The new SABERTOOTH X58 motherboard delivers the latest Intel chipset and support for the fastest processors on the market, including the Intel Core i7-980X, as part of the TUF Series of heavy duty motherboards. It is the latest entry in this ruggedized lineup, providing uncompromised durability and the utmost reliability to users who demand 24/7, high-intensity usage. As the name implies, TUF Series motherboards put reliability and endurance above all else. They are built with more rigorous stress testing than normal motherboards, and ship with added longevity measures. TUF Series motherboards are the most reliable and stable models on the market, making them ideal for tough, heavy duty tasks where compatibility is critical. Mon, 09 Aug 2010 09:43:27 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/news/news/Palit_released_the_4_Outputs_and_Double_Power_Up_GTX_460_Sonic_2GB_ Palit Microsystems Ltd, the leading graphics card manufacturer, announces GTX460 Sonic 2GB in the award winning Palit GTX 460 Series. The launch of Palit GTX 460 Series in last two weeks attracted lots of attention, especially for Palit GTX 460 1GB Sonic Platinum. With speed 17.5% faster than non-OCed GTX460, plenty awards were gave to Palit GTX 460 1GB Sonic Platinum. And the gamers also showed their great interests through the furiously discussion on the forums all over the world. Today, Palit introduce the more powerful model with huge 2GB GDDR5 high speed memory, Palit GTX460 Sonic 2GB will provide the extraordinary performance at high resolution monitor and enthusiast gamers will enjoy the best high definition display gaming experience. Mon, 09 Aug 2010 09:39:27 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/news/news/Stealth_Introduces_a_New_Ultra_Compact_Mini_PC Stealth released a new form factor of mini pc, the model LPC-100  their smallest to date.The new Stealth ultra small form factor PC offers tremendous processing power in a tiny package that measures only 4.0" x 6.1" x 1.45" (102mm x 155mm x 37mm) or about the size of a paperback novel. The machine weighs in at a mere 1.2lbs or .62kg. The Stealth ultra small PC outperforms most other small sized PC systems due to the integration of the latest Intel® Core™ 2 Duo mobile processors. Fri, 30 Jul 2010 18:03:09 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/news/news/Gateway_Launches_Chic_New_Gateway_ID_Series_Notebook Gateway today launches the new Gateway ID Series notebook PC line in Canada. The Gateway ID Series features unique style elements and is designed to deliver the latest in mobile technology in a streamlined design that is modern, chic and eye-catching.The Gateway ID Series notebooks comes in a sleek silver design with an aluminium alloy lid designed to be comfortable to carry and easy to slide into a briefcase or book bag. The Gateway ID49 and ID59 both have a unique aqua-blue touchpad that glows when touched, drawing users to access entertainment and information. Fri, 30 Jul 2010 14:26:59 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/news/news/Play_and_Share_with_Thecus_NAS_and_Apple Thecus' complete range of innovative NAS products are equipped with powerful multimedia functions which are ideal for use as a home media centre to store and protect media files. Furthermore, users are able to stream media files directly from their Thecus NAS via a DMA (Digital Media Player) and play them on TV, right in the comfort of their living room. Now, users also have the option to wirelessly play and share multimedia files from their Thecus NAS using an iPhone, iPod touch or iPad and enjoy a whole new mobile media experience. Fri, 30 Jul 2010 14:18:50 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/news/news/Gainward_Released_GTX_460_2GB_Golden_Sample As a rule of thumb, any performance graphics cards on-board memory exceeding 1GB are merely for show! For most of GPUs do not possess enough calculating power to fully utilize so many frame buffers. There is a revolutionary breakthrough triggered by Gainward innovations, just a couple of weeks ago, Gainward released GTX 460 Miura Bulls series, showcased its strong competences in GOOD developments, particularly with GLH model, it won the title of world fastest GTX 460. Now Gainward is playing the hat trick all over again, the Miura bull has received a “Frankensteined” 2GB implantation, and created a true Monster! Fri, 30 Jul 2010 13:43:24 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/news/news/Creative_announced_the_Sound_Blaster_X_Fi_MB2_software_suite_ Creative Technology Ltd. today announced the Sound Blaster® X-Fi® MB2 software suite - a powerful audio platform equipped with cutting-edge audio technologies designed to enhance ordinary PC systems limited by only basic onboard audio. The Sound Blaster X-Fi MB2 software suite builds on the success of the original Sound Blaster X-Fi MB, bringing enhancement of onboard PC audio to even greater echelons. Through THX TruStudio Pro™ audio technology and the latest Creative EAX Advanced HD™ 5.0, users get to enjoy premium audio quality, effects and features on their PC systems. Thu, 29 Jul 2010 13:55:25 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/news/news/Matrox_Powers_Unique_42_Display_Installation_at_Club_Vanilli Matrox Graphics, the leading manufacturer of specialized graphics solutions, today announced that 4youreye has selected Matrox TripleHead2Go Graphics eXpansion Modules (GXMs) to drive a 42-display installation at Club Vanilli. Matrox TripleHead2Go external multi-display upgrades allow AV system integrators to conveniently add up to three monitors per graphics output on a laptop or desktop computer to drive dynamic, digital content across multiple monitors. Thu, 29 Jul 2010 13:36:28 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/news/news/NZXT_announces_Phantom_the_company_s_most_elegant_and_intelligent_chassis NZXT, a company built on realizing the dreams of gamers worldwide, is proud to announce Phantom, the company’s most elegant and intelligent chassis design to date. Phantom exudes sophistication with pristine contours and a robust menu of high performance features that will satisfy the demands of even the most discerning PC enthusiast.High Performance Cooling Advantages – Phantom’s extensive cooling capabilities include 7 fan cooling options with dual 200mm, single 230/200mm, triple 120mm, and front 140mm fans. Thu, 29 Jul 2010 13:32:18 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/news/news/OCZ_SSDs_Now_Offered_With_Origin_PC_s_Gaming_Computers OCZ a leading provider of high-performance solid-state drives (SSDs) and memory modules for computing devices and systems, is pleased to announce the Company's Vertex 2 SATA II SSDs are now qualified with Origin PC's custom-built desktops and laptops. As the premium storage option for gamers and enthusiasts designing their ideal system, using Vertex 2 SSDs in place of hard drives is already proven to enhance performance and system responsiveness within intensive entertainment and multimedia applications. Thu, 29 Jul 2010 13:28:57 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/hardware/gpu/Radeon_HD_5970_review AMD’s Radeon 5000 series has been on the market for almost a year now, and its dual GPU 5970 just a little bit less. Even with the introduction of NVIDIA’s DX11 flagship, it should - at least on paper - be the fastest card on the market. Let's see how the "on paper" thing translates to real-life performance. Thu, 29 Jul 2010 09:40:22 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/news/news/Sennheiser_introduces_PXC_360_Bluetooth_enabled_headphones Sennheiser announced the PXC 360 BT headphones and the MM 550 TRAVEL headset which are both Bluetooth-enabled and equipped with NoiseGard-2.0 to shield against external noise. With Sennheiser's acoustics and SRS WOW HD™ SurroundSound technology you're guarantee a journey into a very special world of sound.Sennheiser's active noise-cancelling system lets you simply 'switch off' annoying noise from aircraft engines and trains. At the push of a button, NoiseGard-2.0 technology minimises low-frequency background noise. Wed, 28 Jul 2010 14:06:54 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/news/news/Apple_Updates_its_Mac_Pro_Line Apple today unveiled a new Mac® Pro line with up to 12 processing cores and up to 50 percent greater performance than the previous generation.* Featuring the latest quad-core and 6-core Intel Xeon processors, all-new ATI graphics and the option for up to four 512GB solid state drives (SSD), the new Mac Pro continues to deliver amazing performance and expandability for the most demanding consumers and professionals. Wed, 28 Jul 2010 13:54:31 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/news/news/SanDisk_intoduces_its_smallest_USB_flash_drive_SanDisk_Cruzer_Blade SanDisk announced the availability of its smallest USB flash drive to U.S. and Canadian consumers. The SanDisk Cruzer Blade is about the size of a standard size paper clip and weighs approximately the same as a penny, creating a tiny footprint that fits easily on a keychain or mobile phone dongle. Despite its small size, the drive packs high-capacity storage at an affordable price.Available in capacities ranging from 2 gigabytes (GB)1 to 16GB, the SanDisk Cruzer Blade lets consumers take their favorite digital content with them wherever they go. Wed, 28 Jul 2010 13:51:04 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/news/news/_Cooler_Master_Announces_The_NotePal_U3_Notebook_Cooler Cooler Master is pleased to announce its newest addition to the Notepal product line, the Notepal U3. The Notepal U3 is the ultimate cooling solution for those users with up to 19” notebooks. With the introduction of the U3, the Notepal U series can support 7” – 12” with the U1, 14” – 15” with the U2, and now 17” – 19”. Wed, 28 Jul 2010 13:48:53 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/news/news/Intel_says_Light_Beams_Can_Replace_Electronic_Signals_for_Future_Computers Intel Corporation today announced an important advance in the quest to use light beams to replace the use of electrons to carry data in and around computers. The company has developed a research prototype representing the world's first silicon-based optical data connection with integrated lasers. The link can move data over longer distances and many times faster than today's copper technology; up to 50 gigabits of data per second. This is the equivalent of an entire HD movie being transmitted each second. Wed, 28 Jul 2010 13:47:46 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/news/news/Super_Talent_announces_the_new_UltraDrive_MX_SSD Super Talent today announced the new "UltraDrive MX SSD". The UltraDrive MX features a new dual-interface for both SATA II and mini-USB connections. The new dual-interface enables this SSD to offer a new level of flexibility and consumer convenience by enabling the customer to use this drive as either an internal SSD or an external SSD.For customers thinking about upgrading their PC or notebook to a Solid State Disk, the dual-interface UltraDrive MX is a dream come true. Customers can first utilize the USB connector to create an image of their existing internal hard drive. Wed, 28 Jul 2010 13:43:08 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/news/news/Apple_unviels_27_inch_LED_Cinema_Display_LCD_Monitor Apple today unveiled a new 27-inch LED Cinema Display with stunning 2560 x 1440 resolution and 60 percent more screen real estate than the 24-inch LED Cinema Display. Featuring a built-in iSight® video camera, microphone and speakers, powered USB 2.0 hub, and universal MagSafe® connector, the new LED Cinema Display is an ideal companion for the MacBook® family or a Mac® desktop, and will be available in September for $999. Tue, 27 Jul 2010 18:17:51 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/news/news/Novell_Releases_SUSE_Gallery_for_Publishing_and_Sharing_Linux_based_Appliances_ Novell today released SUSE Gallery, a new online showcase for registered SUSE Studio users to publish their appliances and cloud-based applications. With SUSE Gallery, end users can browse published appliances for the solution to their particular commercial or personal need, and then download the appliance free of charge. With an appliance, the end user avoids the typical installation and configuration headaches that come with many traditional software applications. For independent software vendors (ISVs) and other software developers, SUSE Gallery represents an opportunity to broaden the exposure of their application and reach an entirely new audience. Tue, 27 Jul 2010 15:47:22 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/news/news/_Thermaltake_introduces_V6_BlacX_Edition_Black_Coated_Mid_tower_Chassis Thermaltake is introducing their first mid-tower chassis with integrated single bay docking station on the case top for convenient easy-swap of 3.5” and 2.5” SATA drives. Users can handle data access and transfer on-the-go without the need to install their harddrives or having to add an external docking device. Two USB 2.0 connectors as well as HD audio microphone and earphone jacks on the top of the front bezel put all major multimedia connectors right in your hand’s reach. Tue, 27 Jul 2010 15:05:53 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/news/news/NVIDIA_3D_Vision_Pro_Ushers_in_a_New_Dimension_in_Visualization NVIDIA announced today NVIDIA 3D Vision™ Pro, a new 3D stereoscopic solution empowering engineers, designers, architects and computational chemists who work with complex 3D designs to see their work in greater detail. 3D Vision Pro solutions brings true stereo 3D back to the desktop with support for LCD panels and offers a practical way to provide a rich, reliable 3D viewing experience for large scale visualization environments like video walls and collaborative virtual environments (CAVEs). Tue, 27 Jul 2010 15:09:31 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/news/news/NVIDIA_Propels_Applications_to_New_Heights_with_NVIDIA_Fermi_Engines NVIDIA announced today new releases of its Application Acceleration Engines (AXE), optimized for the newest Quadro graphics processing units (GPUs) based on the company’s new NVIDIA Fermi architecture, which were launched today.These latest versions, designed for the professional software development community, include:  NVIDIA SceniX 6, NVIDIA Cg Tooklit 3, and NVIDIA OptiX 2. Also on display today is the iray® renderer from mental images, a wholly-owned subsidiary of NVIDIA, being shown in commercial applications as well as a breakthrough GPU cloud-based rendering solution. Tue, 27 Jul 2010 15:06:49 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/news/news/NVIDIA_Fermi_class_Quadro_Launches_the_Era_of_Computational_Visualization NVIDIA today launched the era of the ‘computational visualization workstation’ for designers, engineers, researchers and animators by introducing its Quadro graphics processing units (GPUs) based on NVIDIA Fermi architecture, and by also introducing the new NVIDIA 3D Vision Pro solution. The new Quadro GPUs deliver performance that is up to five times faster for 3D applications and up to eight times faster for computational simulation1, shattering previous benchmarks. Tue, 27 Jul 2010 15:05:25 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/news/news/NVIDIA_Fermi_based_Quadro_Launch_tech_brief It's not everyday that you hear about a really hot new product being announced and - today is just one of those days. Time for Fermi architecture to see its rebirth in the professional graphics segment, for the famous Quadro product line. We're talking about five new products today - three graphic cards, a new QuadroPlex, NVIDIA's cute "little" "machine" for seamless integration into professionals' working environment and 3D Vision Pro glasses for the professional market. So, let's browse through all of them. Tue, 27 Jul 2010 15:00:01 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/news/news/Kingston_Announces_Rock_the_Bells_Festival_Giveaway_ Kingston Digital, Inc., the Flash memory affiliate of Kingston Technology Company, Inc., the independent world leader in memory products, today announced it is sponsoring a ticket package and product giveaway for the Rock the Bells Festival Series 2010. In its 7th year, Rock the Bells is a hip hop festival that brings together top artists such as Snoop Dogg, A Tribe Called Quest and Wu-Tang Clan. In August 2010, the festival will be held in Washington D.C., New York, San Francisco and Los Angeles. Tue, 27 Jul 2010 13:40:27 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/news/news/GIGABYTE_On_Off_Charge_also_Works_With_iPhone_4_ GIGABYTE announces that GIGABYTE On/Off Charge technology also works on the iPhone 4. GIGABYTE first announced On/Off Charge in April this year by demonstrating how it speeds up iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch charging from a PC’s USB port whether the PC is operational or shut down.A derivative of GIGABYTE’s highly acclaimed 3x USB Power feature, On/Off Charge technology emulates iPhone 4 chargers by providing the current that the device requests, unlike standard USB ports whose current is capped. Tue, 27 Jul 2010 13:30:29 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/hardware/gpu/Gainward_GTX470_GS_and_reference_GTX470_review Recently I found one of the cards that really impressed us back in the day. It was Gainward's GeForce 6600GT Golden Sample Goes Like Hell. It was one of the cards that marked the NVIDIA 6 series, and a real good performer that had even more room for overclocking. Unfortunately, the Goes Like Hell is in the current generation only present on the GeForce GTX 460 GS GLH, so in the case of 470 we will have to be content with the ‘plain’ Golden Sample edition, and that is the card we will be reviewing today. Mon, 26 Jul 2010 22:00:00 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/news/news/Thermaltake_Launches_Massive23_LX_Notebook_Cooler Thermaltake has launched the newest member to their popular Massive23 line of notebook coolers, the Massive23 LX. With design considerations particularly focusing on comfort of use, it offers an ergonomic typing angle and two convenient carry handles. In addition, the stylish black metal mesh design enhances its overall appearance. The USB port powered Massive 23 LX comes with separated fan on/off and LED light control switches. Mon, 26 Jul 2010 16:57:45 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/news/news/Panasonic_introdices_DMC_LX5_Lumix_Digital_Camera Panasonic announced the LUMIX DMC-LX5, the ultimate compact, high-performing digital camera offering photo enthusiasts the ideal camera for capturing professional-quality photos and High Definition (HD) video. With an ultra-bright F2.0 ultra-wide-angle 24mm LEICA DC VARIO-SUMMICRON lens, the LUMIX LX5 minimizes image distortion, resulting in stunning, true-to-life images with outstanding resolution and detail. The 24mm wide angle lens offers extraordinarily large viewing space and now the optical zoom is extended to 3.8x(90mm) making the LX5 even more versatile. Mon, 26 Jul 2010 13:34:07 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/hardware/cpu/Overclocking_Intel_Core_i5_655K_and_Core_i7_875K This is turning to be quite a bit more interesting year then we expected, as big players didn't really "hold station" with development but rather pushed on with new products. NVIDIA released the GTX480, AMD released its six-core Phenom II and Intel released a whole bunch of stuff - 980X , new Core i3 and i5's and quite a few additions to mobile segment of the market. Today we're gonna play around with overclocking of two CPU's that Intel left unlocked on purpose - Core i5 655K and core i5 875K. Mon, 26 Jul 2010 09:00:00 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/news/news/Laplink_released_a_updated_version_of_Laplink_Gold_for_Windows_7 Laplink Software has released its updated version of Laplink Gold®, improving the classic software for Windows 7 and 64-bit users, including the ability to remotely control and interact with PCs through firewalls and proxy settings automatically.Now compatible with any 64-bit Windows operating system, Laplink Gold for Windows 7 features an updated version of the Remote Control option for improved connections with versions of Windows that do not support remote connectivity. Fri, 23 Jul 2010 15:40:31 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/news/news/ASUS_and_Sennheiser_intros_Xonar_Xense_One_card_with_PC350_headphones The new ASUS Xonar Xense One and Sennheiser PC350 Xense Edition package is the result of cooperation between ASUS and premier personal audio maker Sennheiser. Xonar Xense is a perfectly matched combination of cutting edge audio card and superior quality headphones that reinvents immersive sound for serious gamers. The gaming audio set creates unbeatable sonic experiences in PC gaming that are sure to be appreciated by hardcore gamers keen on competitive online play. Fri, 23 Jul 2010 14:12:43 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/news/news/_RAZER_Unleashes_TRON_Legacy_Themed_Gaming_Keyboard_Mouse Razer, the world’s leading manufacturer of high-end precision gaming and lifestyle peripherals, is pleased to announce, in collaboration with Disney Consumer Products (DCP), the TRON:Legacy -themed TRON® Gaming Keyboard Designed by Razer™, TRON® Gaming Mouse Designed by Razer™, and the exclusive bundle with TRON® Gaming Mouse and Mouse Mat Designed by Razer™ all incorporating the distinctive blue glow and custom features inspired by the upcoming Disney film TRON: Legacy, releasing Dec. 17, 2010 in Disney Digital 3D™ and IMAX® 3D, and compatible with TRON: Evolution the video game. Fri, 23 Jul 2010 14:01:36 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/news/news/Novell_and_Tencent_Establish_Joint_Cloud_Computing_Laboratory_in_China Novell and Tencent today announced the establishment of a research laboratory in Shenzhen, China to jointly develop an Internet Data Center (IDC) cloud computing platform. Tencent, China's largest Internet service portal with more than 480 million active users, is adopting SUSE(R)Linux Enterprise Server and PlateSpin(R)Orchestrate as its auto-deployment system. As part of the agreement, Tencent will also utilize intelligent workload management solutions from Novell, including PlateSpin Workload Management Fri, 23 Jul 2010 13:27:15 GMT http://www.it-review.net/article/events/cebit/_New_Shuttle_XPC_Barebone_SH55J2_supports_Intel_Core_i3,_Core_i5_and_Core_i7 Shuttle announces the launch of its new XPC Barebone SH55J2. Now, for the first time, a single Mini-PC supports all Intel Core variants for socket 1156. From today, the SH55J2 brings you a Mini-PC platform which utilizes all the features of the new Intel Core series - whether it is the integrated HD graphics chip, the turbo boost function or two and four CPU cores. The energy-efficient processor generation is ideally suited for Mini-PCs. Fri, 23 Jul 2010 11:16:32 GMT