Archive for January 10th, 2008

Antec TruePower Quattro 1000W @ SweMod

Posted on the January 10th, 2008 under Product Reviews by Kristofer

 

Title:
Antec TruePower Quattro 1000W

Quote: SweMOD has today posted a new review, today it is the Antec TruePower
Quattro 1000W power supply. A high performance power supply that should be
able to handle the most demanding equipment available for home computing.
Head over to SweMOD to find out more!

Link:
http://www.swemod.com/swemod/index.php?do=review&id=18&in=197

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Lenovo Launches A Trio Of New IdeaPads, Hands-on @ HotHardware.com

Posted on the January 10th, 2008 under Everything and Anything by Kristofer

Our CES coverage continues with a close-up look at Lenovo’s new line of IdeaPad notebooks…. 

Snip:  “…  ThinkPads have been highly regarded almost as the defacto notebook of choice for corporate or professional types, but they didn’t always appeal to mass market, mainstream consumers or enthusiasts.  At this year’s CES however, Lenovo showed off a trio of notebooks designed to do just that.

Lenovo’s IdeaPad line of mobile computers is comprised of products ranging from a sleek, ultra light 11.1″ designer notebook, to a beefy 17″ DTR model with options that cater strictly to hardcore gamers.”

 

Direct Link:

http://www.hothardware.com/News/Lenovo_Launches_A_Trio_Of_New_IdeaPads/

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Art Lebedev Interview and Video of the Optimus Maximus In Action @ TechwareLabs

Posted on the January 10th, 2008 under Everything and Anything by Kristofer

 

TechwareLabs has published a Art Lebedev Optimus Maxiumus Interview and Video. Here’s a clip from the event coverage:

Quote: “Just a short while ago we left Artemy Lebedev the founder and designer of the Optimus Maxiumus keyboard which is nothing but overkill on the eye candy and every computer users dream. We had the chance to tinker with the keyboard and interview Artemy himself. Check out our video of what he has in store for 2008.”

LINK:
http://www.techwarelabs.com/reviews/peripherals/optimus-maximus/

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Art Lebedev Interview and Video of the Optimus Maximus In Action @ TechwareLabs

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Nexus Caterpillar Silent System PC Case Review @ Rbmods

Posted on the January 10th, 2008 under Product Reviews by Kristofer

 

Link: http://www.rbmods.com/Articles/Nexustek/Caterpillar/1.php


Quote: In the quest for silencing a computer system, we often focus on noise sources such as CPU coolers and case fans.  But what if the case itself can aid in reducing noise?  Nexus, makers of a wide range of computer products, has developed a new case, the Nexus Caterpillar Silent System PC Case, which has added features to reduce computer noise.  Will this caterpillar turn into a butterfly?  Let’s find out in this review.

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Amazon MP3 to Add DRM-Free Downloads from SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT

Posted on the January 10th, 2008 under Press Releases by Kristofer

With the Addition of SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT Later This Month, Amazon MP3 Will Be the Only Retailer to Offer Customers DRM-free MP3 Downloads from All Four Major Music Labels

SEATTLE–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Amazon.com (NASDAQ: AMZN) today announced that DRM-free MP3 music downloads from SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT will be available to customers on Amazon MP3, Amazon’s DRM-free MP3 digital music store where every song is playable on virtually any digital music-capable device, including PCs, Macs®, iPod®, Zune®, Zen®, iPhoneâ„¢, RAZRâ„¢ and BlackBerry®. When SONY BMG is added later this month, Amazon MP3 will be the only retailer to offer customers DRM-free MP3s from all four major music labels, as well as over 33,000 independent labels. Amazon MP3 customers will discover DRM-free MP3s from SONY BMG’s vast rosters of artists representing virtually every genre of music.

Lucas Licensing Teams With Hasbro and eFX to Bring High-End Star Wars Collectibles to Fans

Posted on the January 10th, 2008 under Press Releases by Kristofer

 

New Agreements Begin This Month for Collectible Prop Replicas, Vehicles and Popular Electronic Lightsabers

SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Star Wars fans and collectors will find new lines of collectibles from Hasbro, Inc. (NYSE:HAS) and newcomer eFX in 2008, it was announced today by Lucas Licensing, a division of Lucasfilm Ltd.

Hasbro, Lucas Licensing’s master Star Wars toy and game licensee, will assume the design and production of the high-end, collectible electronic lightsabers line, called “Force FX” Lightsabers, which was previously made by Master Replicas.

Hasbro’s Force FX lightsaber line will debut in the spring and continues the remarkable popularity of electronic replica lightsabers among Star Wars enthusiasts. The line will feature replicas of the iconic weapons used by Darth Vader, Luke Skywalker, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Darth Maul and Yoda.

Newly formed eFX will develop, manufacture and distribute collectible, limited-edition replicas of both full-sized and scaled props; studio- and reduced-scale vehicles and ships; full-sized helmets; and high-end, die-cast vehicles and ships that encompass the entire Star Wars universe.

“Working with both Hasbro and eFX allows us to bring Star Wars fans some of the best collectibles we have ever offered,” said Howard Roffman, President of Lucas Licensing. “These are incredibly creative, innovative companies with a real passion for Star Wars, and we think it’s going to show in the products they offer.”

Hasbro expects the first Force FX lightsabers to be available in the spring, while eFX plans to unveil its first products at Comic Con International in San Diego in July.