Toys, toys, toys, I love them all, yep I’m just a big kid at heart and always will be. I especially like remote control toys, the smaller the better I say, and it seems they are getting smaller and smaller all the time.

Last year the hot RC toy was the micro helicopter, this year it’s the micro airplane, and that’s what I’ve got today for review, specifically the Palm Z Silverlit Mini RC Indoor Airplane from HobbyTron.com. The Palm Z is tons of fun, it charges fast and has a decent flying time. So read on to learn more about it, and see a few movies as well…

Read Full Review HERE 

Arctic Tale HDDVD & DVD Review @ Ascully.com

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“The video of Arctic Tale on HD DVD was amazing, but it was obvious that the filmmakers were working with a range of equipment, under a constantly changing backdrop. There are many shots that truly show off the brilliance of the high definition footage that was taken…”

Article Link - http://www.ascully.com/modules.php?name=Reviews&rop=showcontent&id=733

Article Title - Arctic Tale HDDVD & DVD Review @ Ascully.com

Saitek X52 Joystick Review

Author: Vlad Mihaiescu Date: 01-18-2007

First of all, this is a very reasonably priced controller: depending on the retailer, it is a little over $100. The Saitek X52 has more buttons then my Jeep (no kidding). It will be extremely hard to run across a flying game that is not compatible with this joystick. Even a game made in 1997 worked great on the X52. Another amazing feature of the X52 Flight Control System is the ability to program different games on different profiles. Thus the X52 is large-family-friendly as well: one joystick with multiple profiles for multiple games, so what more could you want? Whether it is just for your or even if you have to share, the Saitek X52 Flight Control System is a “must-own” for any flight enthusiast. This really is a great product.

Winners Link: http://www.motherboards.org/reviews/hardware/1739_1.html

Otterbox for iPhone Defender Series Reviewed @ TheTechLounge

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“Next up in our series of iPhone case reviews is the OtterBox for iPhone Defender Series. OtterBox is well-known for offering extremely rugged, often waterproof cases for everything from laptops to smart phones, PDAs and iPods.  The Defender Series is touted as having bump, drop, and dust protection, and, while not waterproof, will provide protection against rain and other precipitation. Otterbox also has an Armor series for the iPhone, which is even more rugged: completely waterproof, dust-proof, and drop-proof.”

Article Link:

http://www.thetechlounge.com/article/485/OtterBox+for+iPhone+Defender+Series/

We’ve just posted a new article at HotHardware, in which we evaluate X-Gaming’s very cool, very retro, X-Arcade Tankstick Dual Controller With Trackball.  Just seeing this thing will take you back to your earlier years when gaming meant stopping by the local arcade and dropping quarters into a slot on your favorite machine.  Be warned though, after reading this article you may be compelled to connect the Tankstick to a home theater PC.  Playing favorites like Mr. Do, Galaga, and Street Fighter II on the big screen would definitely rock!  Head on over to the site and check it out…

Direct Link: http://www.hothardware.com/Articles/XArcade_Tankstick__Dual_Controller_With_Trackball

Site: http://www.hothardware.com/

 -So like we really need this?!?!?!?! What’s the damn point exactly? All about ‘Me’? Isn’t everything about ‘ME’ these days?

GoDaddy.com Joint Venture Wins Registry Bid to Market & Operate New Domain Extension

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Get ready for .ME to make waves on the Web. GoDaddy.com today announced Internet users around the world can register the catchy new domain extension for personal or business use later this year.

GoDaddy.com, the world’s largest domain registrar, is one of three members of a power-packed joint venture chosen by the government of Montenegro to operate the new domain extension.

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If someone were to ask you “Who’s your favorite mousepad manufacturer?”, what would you say? This list is rather short, and not many companies are known for their pads alone. SteelSeries is one of those companies that many PC enthusiasts will mention, because they keep delivering innovative products to a category that many think of as mundane: mousepads.

Many polycarbonite or plastic mousepads are slick, and are dubbed “performance” pads because the mouse can slide all the way to Alberquerque with a single flick. Other pads offer “control”, which usually means more friction between the pad and the mouse. A good cloth mousepad, such as the SteelSeries QcK Heavy is a great example of a mat offering a high degree of control. What about the user who wants a good degree of control AND high performance at the same time?

Review URL ::
http://www.ocmodshop.com/ocmodshop.aspx?a=1029

I’ve got some pictures of the AEE 2008 show. Good ones…

AEE 2008 Pictures

” The Adult Entertainment expo features many big celebrities in the field. The major attraction to the show is the fact that it is open to fans as well as people in the industry. This means that the show floor is packed with people. Here are some highlights of the show. Yes, it is all about the women. ”

Link: http://www.aselabs.com/articles.php?id=233

* Title: Asus EN8800GT (NVIDIA GeFoce 8800GT) TOP 512MB @ APH Networks

* Description: NVIDIA’s release of their G92 based graphics card has so far been nothing but a total success amongst enthusiasts. The die shrink not only permitted cards to run cooler and thus use less electricity, but also improvements have been made for higher efficiency reflected by its incredible performance. The first card rolled out is the NVIDIA GeForce 8800GT — the card that outperformed the previous generation G80 based 8800GTS. Next came the G92 based 8800GTS that outperformed once a flagship graphics card from the company. A lot of times, I find myself looking for an excellent cooler in the market before digging for a video card; not for overclocking but for the silence. When I heard that Arctic Cooling’s Accelero S1 that I have sitting on my Radeon X1950 Pro is actually compatible with the 8800GT, it did not take me long enough to realize that I had a truly winning combination for performance enthusiasts and quiet PC enthusiasts alike. Today, we’ll take a look at the Asus version of the 8800GT — the Asus EN8800GT TOP 512MB — which is not just any 8800GT as it’s pre-overclocked, under warranty, straight from the factory. Although factory overclocked cards aren’t uncommon nowadays, this one is one of the fastest and most readily available 8800GT on the market today, comes with Company of Heroes: Opposing Fronts game, a plethora of cables, and a really, really big retail box. Let’s see how the Asus EN8800GT TOP 512MB (Or what we will refer to as the Asus 8800GT TOP) runs through our tests today.

* Link: http://aphnetworks.com/reviews/asus_en8800gt_top_512mb

Redaktion ocinside.de News from Friday, January 18, 2008:

OCZ offers optimized memory modules for different application ranges for years.
It does not only concern the memory module overclocking with sophisticated RAM heatsinks,
but also an optimal adjustment of the RAM to the respective system.
For example the reviewed OCZ PC2-8500 nVidia SLI-Ready Edition 2GB kit is optimized for current nVidia motherboards.
This SLI ready PC2-8500 memory was tested on a motherboard with ULi M1697 chipset and
also on a motherboard with nVidia nForce 590 SLI chipset (SLI-Ready support).
Of course the memory was overclocked up to the limit.

Title:
OCZ PC2-8500/DDR2-1066 nVidia SLI-Ready Edition 2GB Kit Memory Review

Link:
http://www.ocinside.de/html/results/ocz_2gb_pc2_8500_sli.html

Title:
Danger Den MC-TDX Waterblock

Link:
http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/DangerDen/MC-TDX

Brief:
Danger Den redesigned the TDX to improve its performance on multiple-core CPUs. This new version, dubbed the MC-TDX, features 240 pins above the CPU core area to help dissipate heat. The rest of the design is classic TDX, with its offset outlet barb, acrylic top and simple mounting hardware.

I’ve reviewed a couple flexible style keyboards and they have their place as something that is very easily portable allowing you to take a full sized keyboard with you wherever you go. Today I’ve got a flexible keyboard that’s a bit different in that it features EL back-lighting allowing you to use it easily in low light situations, so let’s just get into this review…

Read Full Review HERE

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Title: Cold Light Cathode Twin set-30cm Review @ FusionMods.Net

Link: http://www.fusionmods.net/index.php?theCase=viewThread&threadID=1211

Quote: “A quality set of two bright red CCL\’s, with cable managment and an inverter.”

Title: NZXT Rogue SFF Gaming Chassis @ Techgage

Quote: If on the search for a great-looking gaming chassis that’s also portable, NZXT might have you covered. Their “SFF” label might be a bit of an understatement though - this case is far from being small. Despite that, it looks good, offers a whack of functionality and is definitely worth a look.

Title: SilverStone TJ10 Full Tower @ Techgage

Quote: Got a hankering for a new case? Been bit by the water cooling bug? Having a bit of trouble reconciling the two? You should have a look at SilverStone’s TJ10B. Despite the nay-sayers claiming it’s not ideal for water-cooling, you might just be surprised!

TITLE: ASUS P5K3 Deluxe WiFi-AP Intel P35 Motherboard @ Benchmark Reviews

DESCRIPTION: Market forecasts predict DDR3 memory poised to replace its predecessor DDR2 as the main volume product for 2008. Already aware of this, memory chip manufacturers like Micron, Samsung, Hynix, and Qimonda have begun tooling up for mass production. As a result we should finally start to see the dizzying prices of DDR3 come down - being affordable will no doubt help to spur adoption in the market. With price drops looming, many will be looking for quality motherboards suitable for high-speed DDR3. With this in mind Benchmark Reviews thought it would be of interest to examine one of the more mature DDR3 based motherboard offerings on the market today; the ASUS P5K3 Deluxe Wi-Fi-AP Motherboard based on the Intel P35 chipset.

ARTICLE URL: http://benchmarkreviews.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=139&Itemid=1

Saitek X52 Joystick Review

Date: 01-17-2008 Written By Vlad MihaiescuThe Saitek X52 has more buttons then my Jeep (no kidding). It will be extremely hard to run across a flying game that is not compatible with this joystick. Even a game made in 1997 worked great on the X52. Another amazing feature of the X52 Flight Control System is the ability to program different games on different profiles. Thus the X52 is large-family-friendly as well: one joystick with multiple profiles for multiple games, so what more could you want? Whether it is just for your or even if you have to share, the Saitek X52 Flight Control System is a “must-own” for any flight enthusiast. This really is a great product.

Link: http://www.gamepyre.com/hardwared.html?aid=910&p=1

The Rock Blu-Ray Review @ Ascully.com

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“The Rock has a special place in my movie watching heart. No, it’s not a great intellectual achievement. No it’s nothing more than an over the top action smorgasbord. Yes it’s got flaws and corniness. Hmmm so am I trying to say here? I do love the movie, so why do I feel compelled to point out the faults? I guess because even when I saw it the first time I immediately put my eye rolling on hold and just enjoyed it…..”

Article Link - http://www.ascully.com/modules.php?name=Reviews&rop=showcontent&id=732

After The Show Podcast (The Rock Blu-Ray) - http://www.ascully.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=1409

Article Title - The Rock Blu-Ray Review @ Ascully.com

Quote - “Tagan BZ PSU blows the competition away.
BZ PSU are made with best components and loaded with
various safety implements to protect your expensive components.
Tagan PSU is made to last and outperform. Look no further
for the best power. The PipeRock modular cable management
with colorful housing to avoid wrong connection.”

Direct URL -
http://www.extreme.outervision.com/articles/psu/tagan/bz1100/tagan_bz_1100_1.jsp