Tech News
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HP to make WebOS an Open-Source Project
Published: Friday, December 9, 2011 | By: DennisThis might be one of the most expensive Open Source projects in existence, but you know, I think it is the right move. Not much is known about how open the source will structured one thing is for sure android might have a little competition if the project takes off.
Dec. 9 (Bloomberg) -- Hewlett-Packard Co. will turn its WebOS software into an open-source project, aiming to get outside developers to embrace the struggling operating system it acquired in last year’s $1.2 billion purchase of Palm Inc.
WebOS will be offered under an open-source license, meaning developers and hardware manufacturers can tinker with it and bring their own versions to market, the Palo Alto, California- based company said today in a statement. Hewlett-Packard said it will remain active in developing and supporting WebOS.Sadly I missed out on getting a TouchPad when they were offered up on uber sale and won't be taking advantage of the ebay refurb sales but I would say if you can get one, you should.
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NL: Review Block - HDD Cases and Mice
Published: Friday, December 9, 2011 | By: GarrettHard Drives
- Seagate Momentus XT 750GB Hybrid Drive @ PCStats
- OCZ RevoDrive 3 PCI-Express SSD @ OCIA
- OCZ Octane 512GB Indilinx SSD @ Legit Reviews
- Samsung 830 SATA III 6Gbps 128GB SSD Review @ XSReviews
- Silicon Power Diamond D05 750GB USB 3.0 @ techPowerUp
- Silicon Power Velox V30 60 GB SSD @ techPowerUp
- ADATA S510 120GB Solid State Drive @KitguruCases
- NZXT Tempest 410 Elite @ PureOverclock
- Antec SOLO II Mid-Tower Chassis Review @ Techgage
- Cooler Master Storm Trooper Full Tower Case Review @ Legit ReviewsMice
- Razer Deathadder Transformers Edition @ LanOC Reviews
- Steelseries Diablo III Gaming Mouse @ Funky Kit -
Microsoft confirms Windows 8 public beta slated for February 2012 launch @ Slash Gear
Published: Wednesday, December 7, 2011 | By: GarrettReady for a (hopefully) more stable taste of next version of Windows? Looks like we get a chance in a few months!
Microsoft has just confirmed that the public beta release of Windows 8 will come in February of 2012, a date that was danced around tentatively, and which we covered previously. At this rate, it’s looking pretty good for Microsoft in terms of hitting its development milestones for their tablet-ready new operating system. Now they just have to gear up in hopes of reaching their projected sales, whatever that might be, and which probably will be announced in the near future by the technology giant.
While I am excited that a new version is around the corner, I am still getting used to Windows 7. But the idea of an OS that covers multiple platforms might be worth the early upgrade.
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NL: Review Block - Motherboards and more motherboards
Published: Tuesday, December 6, 2011 | By: DennisMotherboards
- ASUS P8Z68 Deluxe Motherboard Review @ OCIA
- BIOSTAR TA990FXE AMD 990FX Motherboard Review @ Legit Reviews
- ECS A990FXM-A Socket AM3+ @ techPowerUp
- Charts: 8 Socket 2011 Boards - ASUS Rampage IV Formula Performance-Update @ ocaholic
- ASUS Rampage IV Extreme Motherboard @ Bjorn3D
- ASRock Fatal1ty 990FX Professional @ PureOverclock -
Gigabyte X79 UD7 review @ Guru3D
Published: Tuesday, December 6, 2011 | By: DennisWhat is orange and black and difficult to find? Yep you guessed it the Gigabyte X79 UD7 motherboard designed for the enthusiast in all of us.
Gigabyte X79 UD7Gigabyte as well launched several X79 motherboards like the G1.asassin, the UD3, UD5 and sure .. the UD7. That last one we'll be looking at today. A very complete motherboard I must say, with all kinds of gadgets and fresh looks.
You will see four PCI Express x16 slots, the rest of the expansion options available in the X79-UD7 include three PCIe x1 slots, four SATA 3Gbps ports, as well as a good six SATA 6Gbps ports. The rear I/O bracket shows a pair of USB 3.0 ports and 7.1-channel audio with digital S/PDIF out, but also a special OC button, a CMOS reset switch and much more.Be sure to check out our preview article featuring the X79 UD7.
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Thermaltake Overseer RX-I @ techPowerUp
Published: Tuesday, December 6, 2011 | By: DennisNew case from Thermaltake based on a case familar to us, the Thermaltake Chaser MK-I.
The Thermaltake Overseer RX-I is positioned just below the Chaser chassis. It costs slightly less, is slightly smaller, but still has a very similar feature set. We take a close look if there is more to it than meets the eye or if the Overseer RX-I offers the same price/performance value as its bigger counterpart.
Not sure why they added a window but to each their own.
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NL: Review Block - Cases and Coolers
Published: Monday, December 5, 2011 | By: DennisThis particular review block has become quite common in recent months, not sure why but I would bank on these reviews being the lull before the storm.
Coolers
- Noctua NF-F12 Focused Flow fan @ Hardwareoverclock (maybe the coolest fan ever!)
- Funky Kit Review: Jou Jye BW-1225P-LV Low Voltage 120mm Fan
- Prolimatech Lynx CPU Cooler @ Pro-Clockers
- be quiet! Dark Rock Advanced CPU Cooler Review on Technic3D
Cases
- NZXT Phantom 410 @ techPowerUp
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Configuring a LAN party network @ LanOC Reviews
Published: Monday, December 5, 2011 | By: DennisThere are several things to consider when setting up a LAN Party and one of the most important is the network. Proper planning of this crucial element can make or break the event though don't be suprised when nobody swings by to congradulate the network guy when everything rolls off without a hitch
Nearly five years ago when we hosted our first LAN party we had no idea what to expect or any idea on how much it would grow in the future. Research online as far as what other LAN’s were using was one of the most helpful things. Because of that, as we prep for our 10th event I wanted to give everyone a look behind the scenes at our network. This should help give you an idea of what to start with if you plan on growing in the future.
Of course power would be a close second if not the first most important thing to plan for, nothing like tripping a breaker in the middle of a match to get everyone all pissed off.
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nVidia GTX 560 Ti 448 Core Edition
Published: Wednesday, November 30, 2011 | By: DennisQuite a few reviews for the new and upgraded version of the GTX 560 Ti. Not only did it get a core boost (that it really needed) but they opened it up to Threeway and Quad SLI configs.
- NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448 Cores Launch Roundup with SLI @ HardwareHeaven
- Gigabyte GTX 560 Ti 448 Cores WindForce
- NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 TI 448 Core Video Card Review @ Legit Reviews
- ASUS ENGTX 560 TI 448 DCII/2DIS/1280MD5 @ ocaholic
- NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448-Core GPU Review @ HotHardware
- OC3D: MSI GTX560Ti 448 Core Review
- ASUS GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448 Cores Direct CU II 1280 MB @ techPowerUp
- NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448 Cores Review @ Hardware CanucksAhh finally a card we can appreciate.
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AMD FX-8150 CPU reviewed in Metku
Published: Sunday, November 27, 2011 | By: DennisSome say this processor is a total failure, while others say it simply is too "different" to compete.
The Bulldozer has to be one of the most anticipated PC hardware launches of recent times, and now, after being "just around the corner" for ages, it's finally here! Now testing the flagship of the 8 core lineup - the FX-8150!
I say you can't go wrong with 8 cores but it had better be faster than the 6 core version.
