Archive for July, 2008

Video Spotlight: Dell’s XPS M1730 Gaming Notebook @ HotHardware.com

Posted on the July 31st, 2008 under Everything and Anything by Kristofer

Today we’ve got a quick-take spotlight video for you on Dell’s hot XPS M1730 Gaming Notebook…

Synopsis: Dell’s XPS M1730 is a powerful Desktop Replacement notebook designed with the performance enthusiast in mind.  Sleek styling and custom lighting adorn this beastly, semi-portable machine that weighs in at well over 10lbs.  Gaming and multimedia performance with the M1730 is top notch, with frame rates across its beautiful 17″ 1920X1200 LCD holding strong in even the most demanding games and HD content.  Though it’s not cheap, the Dell XPS M1730 offers great performance, fantastic build quality and eye-catching good looks.

Stop by our new video channel and have a look:

http://www.hothardware.com/Articles/Dell_XPS_M1730_Gaming_Notebook__Video_Showcase

On a side note, we’ve also prepared a quick intro piece for the new HH video section that you might want to check out, just for a chuckle:

http://www.hothardware.com/Articles/An_Introduction_To_HotHardwares_Video_Showcase

Mvix Hi Def Media Player Ranks in Top 10 Hottest Linux Powered Gadgets

Posted on the July 31st, 2008 under Press Releases by Kristofer

Chantilly, VA, July 30, 2008: Mvix high definition media player has been recognized as one of “The 10 Hottest Linux Powered Gadgets’ by the popular technology portal TheHottestGadgets.com. The site reports: “The Mvix 1080p Media Center features high performance networking and hi-definition playback with support for a tremendous range of file formats. It’s huge internal HDD provides ample room for your entire media collection. The device also supports content streaming from your PC to your home theatre/stereo via a wireless network. The perfect solution for bringing what’s on your PC to the living room widescreen, in High-Def! … ”

How to Use the SPDIF Output from Sound Blaster X-Fi Sound Cards @ Hardware Secrets

Posted on the July 31st, 2008 under Everything and Anything by Kristofer

Title: How to Use the SPDIF Output from Sound Blaster X-Fi Sound Cards
Link: http://www.hardwaresecrets.com/article/546
Category: Tutorials

Summary:
A list of all Sound Blaster X-Fi models released to date and how to add SPDIF connectors to them. Updated to include X-Fi Titanium sound cards.

Here is a snippet:
“Creative Labs has always been one of the most popular manufacturers of sound cards and Sound Blaster X-Fi is their current series of add-on sound cards. Due to the massive amount of readers asking us how to use the digital audio (SPDIF) output from their Sound Blaster X-Fi sound cards in order to connect them to their home theater receivers or digital speakers, we decided to compile this short tutorial listing all Sound Blaster X-Fi models released to date and the available options for SPDIF connection.”

Silverstone CMD01 Commander ESA Edition @ techPowerUp

Posted on the July 31st, 2008 under Product Reviews by Kristofer

Title:
Silverstone CMD01 Commander ESA Edition

Link:
http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/Silverstone/Commander_ESA_Edition

Brief:
The Silverstone Commander ESA Edition enables complete system monitoring functionality through the nTune System Monitor. Instead of going for one of the few ESA enabled cases out there, the CMD01 Commander gives unprecedented flexibility, as you can enable ESA connectivity for any case of your choice.

Eye-Fi Wireless SD Card Reviewed @ TheTechLounge

Posted on the July 31st, 2008 under Product Reviews by Kristofer

Title:
Eye-Fi Wireless SD Card Reviewed @ TheTechLounge

Quote:
“I’m of two minds on this wireless SD card.  It’s clever, unique, relatively inexpensive, and essentially universal.  It’s pretty, in a memory card sort of way.  It has a couple of flaws that would be far from deal-breakers if, as a whole (hardware and software) it just did more.  Without raw image support, this Eye-Fi creation will never be the memory card for professionals.  Without open wireless networking support, it won’t help the traveling photographer.  The direct-to-online photo service feature is cool, but indiscriminate, posting every underexposed, blurred up-nostril without remorse.”

Article URL:
http://www.thetechlounge.com/article/548/EyeFi+SD+Card/

Calling All Gamers, OCZ Announces the “Win with the nia” Contest

Posted on the July 31st, 2008 under Press Releases by Kristofer

Calling All Gamers, OCZ Technology Announces the “Win with the nia” Contest For a Chance to Score Cash and Prizes

Sunnyvale, Calif.—August, 2008—OCZ Technology Group, Inc., a worldwide leader in innovative ultra-high performance and high reliability memory, components, and systems, today announced its latest contest, “Win with the nia,” where competing gamers can use the revolutionary Neural Impulse Actuator to compete at national and regional levels for prize money and OCZ computer products. Gamers from all over the world will have the chance to put their nias to the test at LAN parties and e-sport competitions around the world, showing the gaming world just how incredible this new input device is at increasing immersion and lessening reaction times in the top PC titles. 

The OCZ nia is an innovative new gaming peripheral, that is not a substitute for a mouse and keyboard but rather a pioneering new peripheral designed to provide an immersive experience for gamers. Train yourself by harnessing the power of your own biopotentials (electrical signals generated by activity patterns in muscles, brain, eyes) and OCZ will reward gamers who place in the top three places in global, national, and regional LAN levels using their nia.

Please visit the “Win with the NIA” Contest page here for a complete list of rules, contest details, and qualifying LAN Events.

PRESS RELEASE