MSI just sent us a notice letting us know that they are getting ready for the new Intel 6-series B3 stepping chipsets that have the SATA II 3Gbps issue fixed. MSI looks like they will Continue reading “MSI Motherboard Notice – B3 Stepping Chipsets Ready”. …more
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Feb. 15, 2011 at 3:03pm
AMD has just released Catalyst 11.2 video card drivers to the public for download. This release of AMD Catalyst brings out new Catalyst Control Center (CCC) features, tessellation controls and game improvements. It also includes Continue reading “AMD Releases Catalyst 11.2 Video Card Drivers for Download”. …more
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Feb. 15, 2011 at 2:17pm
Apple is reportedly looking to outsource the production of its A4 processor as well as the next-generation ARM Cortex-A9-based A5 processor to Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), according to industry sources. The Apple A4 processor Continue reading “Apple Outsourcing A4 and A5 Processor Production to TSMC?”. …more
By Nathan Kirsch •
Feb. 15, 2011 at 8:49am
Kingston recently 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. While Continue reading “Kingston Announces DataTraveler 4000 and Vault Privacy Managed Secure USB Drives”. …more
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Feb. 15, 2011 at 8:06am
Lenovo today announced that it has become the first company to earn a Gold rating for the laptop category in UL Environments new Sustainable Product Certification (SPC) for high tech equipment. UL Environment tested the Continue reading “Lenovo ThinkPad T420: First Laptop to Capture UL Environment Gold Rating”. …more
By Nathan Kirsch •
Feb. 15, 2011 at 7:58am
2K Games is offering their recently announced Duke Nukem Forever game title in a limited edition aimed at collectors called the Balls of Steel edition! The collector’s edition set to retail for $99.99 and includes Continue reading “Duke Nukem Forever Balls of Steel Edition Announced”. …more
By Nathan Kirsch •
Feb. 14, 2011 at 3:56pm
WinZip Computing today announced that WinZip is expanding its product portfolio beyond compression and encryption with the debut of the WinZip System Utilities Suite a complete collection of easy-to-use and affordable PC utilities that helps Continue reading “New WinZip System Utilities Suite Restores PC Performance”. …more
By Nathan Kirsch •
Feb. 14, 2011 at 3:30pm
Qualcomm today announced its quad-core Snapdragon chipset designed to meet the requirements of next generation tablets and computing devices. This is the companies fourth generation of Snapdragon chipsets. This new one is codenamed Krait and Continue reading “Qualcomm Announces 28nm Quad-Core 2.5GHz Snapdragon Chipset For Tablet PCs”. …more
By Nathan Kirsch •
Feb. 14, 2011 at 3:03pm
Activision announced today that Transformers: Dark of the Moon is in development by the critically acclaimed developers at High Moon Studios. Based on Hasbro’s legendary TRANSFORMERS property and featuring a brand-new ‘Stealth Force’ conversion mode, Continue reading “Transformers: Dark of the Moon Video Game Announced”. …more
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Feb. 14, 2011 at 2:55pm
SanDisk today announced that several of the industry’s major chipset vendors have selected SanDisk’s iNAND and iNAND Ultra embedded storage devices for use in their new reference designs-the boards on which next-generation mobile phones and Continue reading “SanDisk iNAND Embedded Storage Devices Used on Smartphones and Tablet PCs”. …more
By Nathan Kirsch •
Feb. 14, 2011 at 10:51am
Kingston Technology has posted a video showing off their upcoming HyperX T1 memory heatsinks in black for the Intel Core i7-990X processor launch. No mention in the video on pricing, but it does show the Continue reading “Kingston HyperX 24GB BLACK T1 Memory Demo with The Intel Core I7-990X CPU”. …more
By Nathan Kirsch •
Feb. 14, 2011 at 9:22am
Intel has released a faster version of the current Core i7 980X Extreme Edition processor this morning! The company has bumped up the multiplier one notch from the previous 3.33GHz processor, so that means it Continue reading “Intel Core i7-990X Extreme Edition Processor – Only $1049.99 at Newegg”. …more
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Feb. 14, 2011 at 9:03am
SandForce today announced that it shipped more than one million of its SF-1500 and SF-1200 SSD Processors since they were released into production in 2010. SandForce Driven SSD Manufacturers shipped over an estimated 100 Petabytes Continue reading “SandForce Ships Over One Million SSD Processors in First Year”. …more
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Feb. 14, 2011 at 8:57am
MAINGEAR has updated their desktop configuration options with the new Intel Core i7 990X extreme processor, which is the new flagship processor by Intel that came out today. Intels Core i7 990X Extreme Edition six Continue reading “MAINGEAR Desktop Systems Now Feature Intel Core i7-990X CPUs”. …more
By Nathan Kirsch •
Feb. 14, 2011 at 8:42am
Antec recently announced the immediate availability of the soundscience rockus 3D | 2.1 speaker system. The soundscience rockus 3D |2.1 speaker system is designed to create a personal theater experience, bringing the power and realism Continue reading “Antec Soundscience Rockus 3D 2.1 Speaker System Now Available”. …more
By Nathan Kirsch •
Feb. 14, 2011 at 8:38am