Latest Computers

LG - GP08-NU10

2009-04-23T18:43:00.000-07:00

The nattily named GP08-NU10 is a Super Multi Drive, which means it can do lots of super multiple things. Stop us if we get too technical. It does, of course, refer to this external drive's multiple format capabilities, which means that it can read and write (deep breath) all types of standard CDs and DVDs, both -R and +R, DVD+R DL, DVD-R DL and DVD-RAM discs. It's also compatible with both Mac and PC systems.

The drive is a slim (at just over 2cm in height) and stylish looking unit, finished in glossy white with black trim. It's very much minimalist in design, with only an activity light and eject button on the front of the drive, that's all. It's hooked up to the computer via a supplied USB lead and it runs off the machine's power supply providing that's substantial enough. If your PC hasn't got enough juice, there's a second DC jack to USB cable included, which can be plugged in to draw additional power.

Sanyo - PLV-Z3000

2009-04-23T18:42:00.000-07:00

At the tail end of last year we took a look at Sanyo's PLV-Z700, which was then one of the cheapest Full HD projectors on the market. Just a few months on and the PLV-Z3000 has made its way onto our test bench, and with a nice fat price tag of just under £2,000 it's aimed squarely at the enthusiast market.

If it weren't for the dark-grey chassis, it would be almost impossible to tell the PLV-Z3000 apart from the PLV-Z700; quick-access controls are found on the top and the same automatic sliding lens cover adds a touch of class. Vertical and horizontal lens-shift wheels are found on the side, allowing you to sit the PLV-Z3000 at a slight angle to the wall you're projecting on without being burdened by image distortion.

Many of the other specs are the same as the PLV-Z700, including a brightness rating of 1,200 ANSI lumens and a Full HD native resolution of 1920 x 1080. The projector ships with an identical remote control, which comes complete with backlit keys, and you also get the same array of inputs: S-Video, composite, VGA, two component and two HDMI (HDCP-compatible, naturally).

D-Link - DCS-2121

2009-04-23T18:41:00.001-07:00

Able to stream live video to any internet-connected PC, network cameras (or IP cameras, if you prefer) are an affordable alternative to expensive CCTV systems and perfect for increasing security at home.

Prices have remained fairly static over the past few years, and the £179 that D-Link's asking for its new DCS-2121 is about what we'd expect given its specs.

The DCS-2121's main claim to fame is a 1.3-megapixel CMOS sensor, enabling it to capture video up to a maximum resolution of 1280 x 1024. It also features built-in 802.11g Wi-Fi, although if your wireless network coverage is less than perfect you can make use of its 10/100Mbps Ethernet socket instead.

We didn't encounter any problems during the installation process. The camera's web-based interface is both clear and well-designed. It comes with easy-to-follow wizards to help novices get things started, but also houses enough manual features to keep experienced users happy.

Both MPEG-4 and MJPEG (Motion JPEG) streaming is offered, with frame rates of up to 30fps. Somewhat annoyingly, though, if you want to use the camera's top resolution of 1280 x 1024 you'll be restricted to MJPEG streaming at 10fps.

MSI - X58 Pro

2009-04-23T18:40:00.001-07:00

If there's one thing you'll notice about Intel's latest Core i7 technology and its supporting hardware, it's the price: the processors themselves and the motherboards to fit them into aren't exactly cheap.

MSI's latest motherboard supporting the new technology, the X58 Pro, aims to take some of the pain away by being priced to undercut the opposition by around forty quid, so as to make a system based on the cheapest i7 CPU, the 920, seem almost affordable.

The feature list of the X58 Pro isn't as long as some of its competitors but this isn't necessarily a bad thing, as most of the time all the extra goodies lay dormant in the box anyway and if it means MSI can offer the board at a sensible price, so much the better.

The board is neatly laid out with plenty of space around the components, including the Socket 1366, allowing for larger, third party CPU coolers to be used. Both the Intel X58 North and the ICH10-R South Bridges, along with the MOSFETS, are passively cooled.

Samsung - Omnia i900

2009-04-23T18:39:00.000-07:00

The Omnia from Samsung is a Windows Mobile 6.1 smartphone, though you would hardly know it from first impressions. Windows Mobile is hidden away behind a finger-touch friendly front-end that tries to make it look a lot more snazzy than it is.

That touch interface adds some very consumer looking elements to Windows Mobile. For example, the main screen can be populated with widgets which you drag from a bar down the left-hand side of the phone. Widgets can tell you the time, list new emails, let you change profile and even, in a much more active way, pause the currently playing music track. You can even put shortcuts to your favourite contacts on this screen.

Samsung has tweaked many of the Windows Mobile applications to make them more finger friendly too, so that you hardly need to resort to the stylus which, unusually, doesn't fit inside the phone's casing but instead hangs on a lanyard.

Archos

2009-04-23T18:38:00.001-07:00

If you are looking for a portable Internet and media playback device then the Archos 7 could well appeal. Coming in 160GB and 320GB versions and with a 7-inch screen capable of 800 x 480 pixels, it sounds spot-on for a bit of movie watching on the move. With a battery capacity of 10 hours for video and 39 hours for music it might even see you through a weekend away without mains power.

But that screen means it is large, and it is quite heavy too. At 640g and 190 x 110 x 16mm it isn't going to fit into your pocket. Nor is it inexpensive, with even the least costly model coming in at more than you'd pay for a laptop computer or netbook these days.

If you decide you can bear the cost and size, then what you get here is a very capable little device - with a big caveat. Archos has had plenty of experience of making media players and the details are good, from the nice large icons on the touch screen through to the little stand which hinges out of the back of the casing and which looks flimsy but does a superb job.

Dell - XPS M1710

2009-04-23T18:35:00.000-07:00

The M1710 (N04XPS7) is the bigger brother of the M1210 and, just like its smaller sibling, it's very different in appearance to the rest of the Dell laptop range. It's powerful, too; in fact it's one of the most powerful notebooks currently available. The XPS M1710 has been around for a while but our review sample, the flagship model of the range, is one of the latest with a Blu-Ray writeable drive fitted as standard.

The M1710 comes in two colours - Metallic Black (our review sample) or Formula Red - and, as is becoming for a member of the XPS clan, enough lights to shame a Christmas tree. The design of the notebook is what you could call "funky industrial" with the metallic black lid inlay neatly set off by the metallic silver surround. It's a tough beast as well, with a magnesium alloy chassis, steel lid hinges and thick plastic palm wrests, but weighing in at 5.5kg you won't want to be carrying it around much anyway.

ASUS PC 10000 HE

2009-04-23T18:27:00.000-07:00

Asus basically invented the netbook, so it didn't surprise us when the company's latest Eee PC opened a can of whoop-ass on its competitors.

From the outside, the 1000HE doesn't look much different from other models in the diminutive Eee line. But it's the machine's heart — the brand new 1.66-GHz Atom N280 processor — that makes it faster, stronger, smarter than its opponents

HTC Touch Diamond

2009-04-23T18:23:00.001-07:00

Specs & Features
Whats New?	HTC TOUCH Diamond - Elegance and Innovation Re-defining the perception of advanced mobile phones… the HTC Touch Diamond™ signals a giant leap forward in combining hi-tech prowess with intuitive usability and exhilarating design.HTC Touch Diamond™ Features a sharp 2.8-inch touch screen housed within a stunning formation of brushed metal and flawless faceted edges, the HTC Touch Diamond is as beautiful to behold as it is to use.
Dimension	102 x 51 x 11.5 mm
Weight	110 g
Battery	Talk time Up to 5 h 30 min, Stand-by Up to 285 h
OS	Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional
Memory	4 GB Built-in, 192 MB DDR SDRAM, 256 MB ROM (no card slot)
Processor	Qualcomm MSM7201A 528 Mhz
Connectivity	Bluetooth v2.0 with A2DP, USB, GPRS Class 10 (48 kbps), EDGE Class 10 (236.8 kbps), 3G (HSDPA 7.2 Mbps), WLAN (Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g)
Display Size	480 x 640 pixels, 2.8 inches (TouchFLO 3D finger swipe navigation, Accelerometer sensor for auto-rotate)
Display Colour	TFT touchscreen, 65K colors
Operating Frequency / Band	GSM 900 / 1800 / 1900 (HSDPA 2100 / 900)
Browser	WAP 2.0/xHTML, HTML
Colors	Black
Entertainment	Stereo FM radio with RDS, MP3 player, Motion-based games, WM media player
Camera	3.15 MP, 2048x1536 pixels, autofocus, video; secondary VGA videocall camera
Other Features	Built-in GPS with A-GPS, Pocket Office, Built-in handsfree, Touch-sensitive navigation controls
Ring Tones	Polyphonic (40 channels), MP3, WAV, WMA
Messaging	SMS, MMS, Email, Instant Messaging
Price	Price in Rs: 52,350 Price in USD: $670

HTC TyTN II

2009-04-23T18:22:00.000-07:00

Specs & Features
Whats New?	HTC TyTN II The Ultimate Mobile Companion Ready for Business? The HTC TyTN II is More powerful than anything you've seen before, it takes communication to the next level. TyTN II is the most robust Windows Mobile device in the market today..
Dimension	112 x 59 x 19 mm
Weight	190 g
Battery	Talk time Up to 6 h, Stand-by Up to 400 h
OS	Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.0 Professional
Memory	128 MB RAM, 256 MB ROM + Extendable microSD (TransFlash)
Processor	Qualcomm MSM7200, 400 Mhz
Connectivity	Bluetooth v2.0, USB, GPRS Class 10 (48 kbps), EDGE Class 10 (236.8 kbps), 3G (HSDPA 3.6 Mbps), WLAN (Wi-Fi 802.11b/g)
Display Size	240 x 320 pixels, 2.8 inches
Display Colour	TFT touchscreen, 65K colors
Operating Frequency / Band	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 (HSDPA 850 / 1900 / 2100)
Browser	WAP 2.0/xHTML, HTML (PocketIE)
Colors	Silver
Entertainment	Media Player 10, Video/audio album, Video call, Games
Camera	3.15 MP, 2048x1536 pixels, autofocus, video + 2ndary VGA videocall camera
Other Features	QWERTY keyboard, Built-in GPS receiver, Pocket Office(Word, Excel, Outlook)
Ring Tones	Polyphonic (72 channels), MP3
Messaging	SMS, MMS, Email, Instant Messaging
Price	Price in Rs: 52,650 Price in USD: $674

HTC Touch Pro

2009-04-23T18:19:00.000-07:00

Specs & Features
Whats New?	HTC Touch Pro - Power Meets Beauty, Work Meets Play Powerful communication for professionals. The HTC Touch Pro combines business with pleasure. HTC Touch Pro offers one-handed operation of simple tasks and full keyboard input for serious work. The HTC Touch Pro brings together elegant touch screen response with the direct precision of keyboard entry… leaving out nothing to deliver a powerhouse communication tool in a beautiful, compact design. HTC Touch Pro, The HeavyWeight Pro..
Dimension	102 x 51 x 18.1 mm
Weight	165 g
Battery	Talk time Up to 8 h, Stand-by Up to 406 h
OS	Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional
Memory	288 MB RAM + 512 MB ROM + microSD Memory Card
Processor	528 Mhz (Qualcomm MSM7201A)
Connectivity	Bluetooth v2.0 with A2DP, USB, GPRS Class 10 (48 kbps), EDGE Class 10 (236.8 kbps), 3G (HSDPA 7.2 Mbps), WLAN (Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g)
Display Size	480 x 640 pixels, 2.8 inches (TouchFLO 3D finger swipe navigation + Accelerometer sensor for auto-rotate)
Display Colour	TFT touchscreen, 65K colors
Operating Frequency / Band	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 (HSDPA 2100 / 900)
Browser	WAP 2.0/xHTML, HTML
Colors	Black
Entertainment	Stereo FM radio with RDS, Windows Media Player, MP3 player, TV-out, Games
Camera	3.15 MP, 2048x1536 pixels, autofocus, flash, video; secondary VGA videocall camera
Other Features	Full QWERTY keyboard, Touch-sensitive navi controls, Built-in GPS receiver, A-GPS function, Pocket Office + PDF viewer, Built-in handsfree
Ring Tones	Polyphonic (40 channels), MP3, WAV, WMA
Messaging	SMS, MMS, Email, Instant Messaging
Price	Price in Rs: 55,000 Price in USD: $704

Imate Ultimate 9502

2009-04-23T18:18:00.000-07:00

Specs & Features
Whats New?	i-mate Ultimate 9502 - Innovation Redefined The i-mate Ultimate 9502 is a no-compromise messaging device with a High Resolution touch- screen display. Wireless connectivity includes tri-band 3.5G, Wifi, Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR & Quad-band GSM with EDGE. i-mate Ultimate 9502 even has integrated GPS for mapping, navigation, & a wealth of location-based services.
Dimension	116 x 60 x 17.8 mm
Weight	200 g
Battery	Talk time Up to 4 h 20 min, Stand-by Up to 180 h
OS	Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.0 Professional
Memory	256 MB ROM, 128 MB RAM + Memory Card (microSD, TransFlash)
Processor	Qualcomm MSM 7200 400 MHz
Connectivity	Bluetooth v2.0 with A2DP, USB, GPRS Class 12 (48 kbps), EDGE Class 12, 3G (HSDPA), WLAN (Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g)
Display Size	640 x 480 pixels, 2.8 inches
Display Colour	TFT touchscreen, 256K colors (65K effective)
Operating Frequency / Band	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 (HSDPA 850 / 1900 / 2100)
Browser	WAP 2.0/xHTML, HTML (PocketIE)
Colors	Black
Entertainment	Windows Media Player 10, Video/audio album, TV/Audio output, Games
Camera	3.15 MP, 2048x1536 pixels, autofocus, video, LED flash, secondary VGA videocall camera
Other Features	Built-in GPS receiver, Pocket Office + PDF viewer, File manager, i-mate GPRS Configurator(WAP, MMS), Built-in handsfree
Ring Tones	Polyphonic (64 channels), MP3
Messaging	SMS, MMS, Email, Push Email, Instant Messaging
Price	Price in Rs: 67,000 Price in USD: $858

Apple iphone 3G 16GB

2009-04-23T18:15:00.000-07:00

Specs & Features
Whats New?	Apple iphone 3G 16GB.. Twice as Fast. Half the Price Apple's iPhone 3G technology gives fast access to the Internet & email over cellular networks around the world. Apple iPhone 3G also makes it possible to do more in more places: Surf the web, download email, get directions, & watch video — even while you’re on a call. all that with your new iphone 3G 16GB..
Dimension	115.5 x 62.1 x 12.2 mm
Weight	133 g
Battery	Stand-by Up to 300 h, Talk time Up to 10 h
OS	Mac OS X v10.4.10
Memory	16GB shared memory (No Memory Card)
Connectivity	Bluetooth v2.0 (headset support only), USB, GPRS, EDGE, 3G (HSDPA), WLAN (Wi-Fi 802.11b/g)
Display Size	320 x 480 pixels, 3.5 inches
Display Colour	16M colors, Multi-touch input (Accelerometer sensor for auto-rotate & Ambient light sensor)
Operating Frequency / Band	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 (HSDPA 850 / 1900 / 2100)
Browser	HTML (Safari)
Colors	Black, White
Entertainment	iPod audio/video player, TV output, 3.5 mm headset jack, Photo browser/editor, Downloadable Games
Camera	2 MP, 1600x1200 pixels
Other Features	Built-in GPS receiver, A-GPS function, Google Maps, Voice memo, Integrated handsfree
Ring Tones	Polyphonic, MP3
Messaging	SMS, Email
Price	Price in Rs: 56,000 Price in USD: $717

How to Hack Internet Device

2009-04-23T18:13:00.000-07:00

Here’s a great wiki site showing you good information on how to hack the ASUS Eee PC including how to add a GPS unit without breaking your arm off. There are several points on the motherboard where power can be draw, for devices requiring 3.3v or 5v. Ground is universal and allows for short wire runs. A diagram over the points can be found on the research page. The signal wires th ...

Pocket Projects

2009-04-23T18:09:00.000-07:00

Well, it’s that time of the year, yes, we have bunch of pocket micro projectors you can buy. Whether you are using for your next business or your next movie (practically anywhere where there’s a wall), you can get it and it will cost you less than $400 for most micro projectors. First up we have the ...

The Razer Boomslang

2009-04-23T12:19:00.001-07:00

The Razer Boomslang™ Collector's Edition 2007 – the original gaming mouse that took the world by storm – is now back by popular demand. Coming to you this fall, the Razer Boomslang™ Collector's Edition 2007 has everything you loved in the original Razer Boomslang™ and more.
	1800dpi 3G Infrared Sensor The 3G infrared sensor in the Razer Boomslang CE enables movement speeds at 2.25 times faster when compared to a standard 800dpi optical sensor. Before the enemy sees you, he’s been fragged.
	32KB Onboard Memory With a 32KB onboard memory, you can store up to five unique gaming profiles.
	1000Hz Ultrapolling™ A response time of 1ms, as compared to that of 125Hz / 8ms found in conventional gaming mice, gives you the competitive edge over your opponents.

Photo of the HP Pavilion w1907 LCD wide-screen flat panel monitor

2009-04-23T12:17:00.000-07:00

Product number

RK283AA

Features

The HP Pavilion w1907 LCD wide-screen flat panel monitor has the following features:

BriteView Technology enhances clarity and provides brilliant colors
1440 x 900 factory-set resolution
Video inputs supported:
- VGA analog signal
- DVI-D digital signal
Supports High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) to prevent transmission of non-encrypted high definition content
Plug and play capability, if supported by your computer system
On-screen display (OSD) adjustments for ease of setup and screen optimization
Energy Star compliant

Technical specifications

LCD feature	Specification
Display size	19-inch (48.3 cm) diagonal and viewable image
Display type	Thin-Film Transistor LCD active matrix BriteView technology
Input terminal	VGA 15-pin D-type connector DVI-D connector
Scanning frequency	Horizontal scan range 30-83 KHz Vertical scan range 55-75 Hz
Native resolution (H x V)	1440 x 900
Contrast ratio	up to 1000:1
Response time	5 ms (on-off)
Pixel pitch	0.285 mm
Power source - AC/DC adapter	Input rating: 100 to 240V~ Power consumption: <49>
Operating environment	Temperature: 32 degrees F to 104 degrees F (0 degrees C to 40 degrees C ) Humidity: 15% RH through 90% RH (non-condensing)
Storage environment	Temperature: -4 degrees F to 140 degrees F (-20 degrees C to 60 degrees C) Humidity: 15% RH through 90% RH (non-condensing)
Dimensions	H x W x D, including base: 14.9 x 18.2 x 7.2 inches (37.8 x 45.2 x 18.2 cm)
Weight	Unpacked: 11 lbs (5 Kg)
EMI standard	FCC Class B
Mounting	Standard VESA 4-hole 100 mm x 100 mm
EPA Energy Star	As an Energy Star Partner, Hewlett-Packard has determined that this product meets the Energy Star guidelines for energy efficiency.

The Ultimate Gaming Computers

2009-04-23T12:16:00.000-07:00

Black Mid Tower case with 8 drive bays,front USB and audio ports & see through side window with front and side LED's. This case provides good cooling for applications that use high-speed CPU, Video cards and hard drives. Tool less side entry panel provides easy access to parts.
8 Drive bays
- External: 4 x 5.25", 2 x 3.5"
- Internal: 2 x 3.5"
500 Watt ATX power supply

BFG NVIDIA GeForce GTX 295 1792MB PCIe 2.0

2009-04-23T12:08:00.002-07:00

Backed by BFG Tech's famous Lifetime Warranty and free 24/7/365 tech support, the BFG NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 295 graphics card features the power of two GTX 200 Series processors on one graphics card. This superfast graphics card delivers unrivaled graphics performance in the hottest DirectX 10 games, including Far Cry 2, Mirrors Edge, and Call of Duty: World at War. Combine two BFG GeForce GTX 295 graphics cards to create a Quad NVIDIA® SLI® configuration and take your gaming performance to extreme levels.

Experience Graphics Plus™
The BFG GeForce GTX 295 graphics card with NVIDIA® CUDA™ technology not only provides a world-class gaming experience, it also delivers Graphics Plus™. Experience jaw-dropping NVIDIA® PhysX™ gaming effects, stereoscopic 3D, and lightning fast video and image processing all accelerated by the graphics card.

GAMING
NVIDIA® PhysX™ technology brings your games to life with massively destructible environments and ultra-realistic physical interaction in games such as Mirror’s Edge

Quad NVIDIA® SLI® technology and 1792MB of dedicated graphics memory deliver breathtaking frame rates and total graphics bliss with game settings and resolution maxed out (2560x1600)

Experience ultimate graphics performance in the hottest DirectX 10 games such as Far Cry 2

GRAPHICS PLUS™ WITH CUDA™
Accelerates video transcoding of digital movies to your iPod, PSP, or Zune up to 20x faster than a CPU

Experience GPU-accelerated video enhancement capabilities to convert low quality video from cameras, camcorders, and cell phones to higher resolutions

Run over 350 games in stereoscopic 3D with full graphics card support for GeForce® 3D Vision™*

Experience super fast, silky smooth image processing with full GPU acceleration support for Adobe® Photoshop® CS4

* Stereoscopic 3D requires a stereoscopic-ready display and glasses.

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2nd Generation NVIDIA® Unified Architecture
Second generation architecture delivers 50% more gaming performance over the first generation through enhanced processor cores that provide incredible shading horsepower.

Quad NVIDIA SLI® Technologyⁱ
Industry leading Quad NVIDIA SLI technology offers amazing performance scaling by implementing 4-way AFR (Alternate Frame Rendering) for the world’s premier gaming solution under Windows Vista with solid, state-of-the-art drivers.

Microsoft® DirectX® 10 Support
DirectX 10 GPU with full Shader Model 4.0 support delivers unparalleled levels of graphics realism and film-quality effects for today's hottest games.

NVIDIA CUDA™ Technology ⁱⁱ
CUDA technology unlocks the power of the GPU’s processor cores to accelerate the most demanding system tasks - such as video transcoding - delivering up to 20x performance over traditional CPUs.

PCI Express® 2.0 Support
Designed for the new PCI Express 2.0 bus architecture offering the highest data transfer speeds for the most bandwidth-hungry games and 3D applications, while maintaining backwards compatibility with existing PCI Express motherboards for the broadest support.

NVIDIA SLI® Multi-Monitor support
Switch seamlessly between multi-display desktop mode and full screen 3D gaming with SLI. And enjoy full multi-GPU support for dual-display capable 3D games such as World in Conflict, Supreme Commander Forged Alliance, and Flight Simulator X.

GigaThread™ Technology
Massively multi-threaded architecture supports thousands of independent, simultaneous threads, providing extreme processing efficiency in advanced, next generation shader programs.

NVIDIA Lumenex™ Engine
Delivers stunning image quality and floating point accuracy with ultra-fast frame rates.

16x Anti-aliasing Technology
Lightning fast, high-quality anti-aliasing at up to 16x sample rates obliterates jagged edges.

128-bit floating point High Dynamic-Range (HDR) Lighting
Twice the precision of prior generations for incredibly realistic lighting effects—now with support for anti-aliasing.

OpenGL® 2.1 Optimizations and Support
Provides top-notch compatibility and performance for OpenGL applications.

Dual Dual-link DVI Support
Able to drive the industry’s largest and highest resolution flat-panel displays up to 2560x1600 and with support for High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP).ⁱⁱⁱ

HDMI Output
Support for HDMI output enables sending both high-definition video and audio signals to an HDTV via a single cable.

NVIDIA PureVideo® HD Technology^iv
The combination of high-definition video decode acceleration and post-processing that delivers unprecedented picture clarity, smooth video, accurate color, and precise image scaling for movies and video.

Discrete, Programmable Video Processor
NVIDIA PureVideo is a discrete programmable processing core in NVIDIA GPUs that provides superb picture quality and ultra-smooth movies with 100% offload of H.264 video decoding from the CPU and significantly reduced power consumption.

Dual-stream Hardware Acceleration
Supports picture-in-picture content for the ultimate interactive Blu-ray movie experience.

Dynamic Contrast Enhancement & Color Stretch
Dynamically provides post-processing and optimization of High Definition movies for spectacular picture clarity.

i NVIDIA SLI certified versions of GeForce PCI Express GPUs only. A GeForce GTX 295 graphics card must be paired with another GeForce GTX 295 graphics card (graphics card manufacturer can be different). SLI requires sufficient system cooling and a compatible power supply. Visit www.slizone.com for more information and a listing of SLI-Certified components.

ii Requires application support for CUDA technology.

iii Playback of HDCP protected content requires other HDCP-compatible components.

iv Feature requires supported video software. Features may vary by product.

Decadent Display - cost $800,000

2009-04-23T12:08:00.001-07:00

Aside from embedding precious jewels into your PC case, or making enclosures by hand out of a single piece of wood, the most extravagant accessories you can sink money into are displays. 9X Media provide a incredible exhibit of multi-screen displays. Claiming to offer combinations of up to 64 HD screens, flaunt this personal computer for $800,00.

The list also features Dell’s $10,000 collector’s edition PC, $24,000 Voodoo PC that has 2 terabytes of storage, 4GB of RAM and an AMD FX-60 dual core processor, $21,000 Apple G5, $5,000 luxury gamer’s Alienware PC, $17,000 Mach V.

So, if you feel like splurging then you have got the best options to choose from!!!
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Tulip E-Go - cost - $355,000

2009-04-23T12:05:00.000-07:00

Laptops have now entered the world of high fashion with this diamond encrusted notebook. For a mere $355,000 you can make the casual cafe surfers blind with envy. The Tulip E-Go Diamond notebook is inlaid with solid palladium white gold plates in which thousands (80 carats) of top-quality, brilliant cut diamonds have been set with accuracy. The brilliant outcome also incorporates a unique square cut ruby set in both Tulip logos. The novel idea arose to develop a product from the perspective of a woman that at first glance looks more like a fashion accessory than a notebook.

Falcon Fragbook DRX Laptop: It is so expensive but it’s a beauty

2009-04-23T12:02:00.000-07:00

The Falcon Northwest Fragbook DRX is the best laptop around, and in our eyes no other can beat it, it is also one of the most expensive laptops on the market. This will cost you a pretty penny and trust us you will enough of them to buy one (the price is below, hope your sitting down). The Falcon Fragbook DRX has a key exclusive features including a 2.93 GHZ CPU, 4 GB 800 MHz memory, 3 hard drives and 2 graphics cards with SLI, power to the extreme is what this is about.

If you came here for cheap laptops then this one will not cut it as a cheap laptop sorry, every single Falcon Northwest FragBooks include one single colour of your choice with the Falcon logo which is standard, you can have custom paintwork applied to the laptops but that is at an additional cost.

Falcon Fragbook DRX Laptop Full Specifications -
• Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo (desktop class) processors up to 2.93 GHz
• Memory: 800 MHz DDR2 Memory upgradeable to 4 gigs (2 DIMM slots)
• Display: 17″ UXGA+ (1900 x 1200) widescreen
• Video Cards: two NVIDIA GeForce™ 7950 GTX Go GPUs with SLI™
• note: currently, the NVIDIA drivers only support SLI under Windows XP
• Video RAM: 2×512 MB dedicated DDR3 VRAM
• Hard Drives: Up to 3 SATA II drives, RAID 0, 1, and 5 capability
• Optical Drive: 8x Dual-layer DVD+-R/+-RW
• Camera: Built-in 1.3 Megapixel
• Networking: Built-in 56K V.90/ V.92 AC-Link Modem
• 1 Gigabit LAN
• Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n Wireless LAN
• Sound: UAA Intel Azalia compatible
• 4 internal speakers
• Keyboard: 102 keys w/ numerical key pad
• Touch Pad: Touch pad with 2 buttons and scroll feature
• Ports: 4 USB 2.0 ports
• 1 External DVI port (HDCP compliant)
• 1 External VGA port
• 1 RJ-45 for LAN access
• 1 RJ- 11 for Modem connection
• 1 mini IEEE1394 Firewire port
• 1 S-Video port for TV output
• 1 headphone jack
• 1 microphone jack
• 1 audio lin-in jack
• 1 S/PDIF out jack
• One ExpressCard/34/54 slot
• Media: Standard internal 7-in-1 Card Reader supporting RS/MultiMedia Card, Mini/Secure Digital, Memory Stick/Duo/Pro (MS Duo, Mini SD, RS MMC cards require adapters)
• TV Tuner: CATV tuner with one S-Video output and antenna input
• Battery: 12-Cell Smart Li-Ion battery (1hour DVD runtime)
• Power: Universal AC adapter Input: AC 100-250V AC 220W max.
• Dimension: 15.5″ (W) x 11.9″ (D) x 2.5″(H)
• Weight: 12.1 lbs (fully loaded)
• Carrying Case: “Black Ops” aluminium briefcase:
• Inside Dimensions 17″(L) x 12″(W) x 4¼”(D)
• Outside Dimensions 18″(L) x 13″(W) x 5″(D)
• fits in aircraft overhead carry-on bins
• Warranty: 1 year warranty
• Optional: 3 year extended warranty

The Falcon Fragbook DRX laptop will cost you around a staggering $7687

Apple Tablet Likely Described in Patent

2009-04-23T11:56:00.000-07:00

Hidden within the usual litany of claims in a patent awarded this January--titled "Display Housing for Computing Device", which covers their current portable displays--Apple describes a tablet display, with the display housing the computer device.

The patent describes several forms for these displays--most of them already in use in current Apple laptops--, describing displays attached to portable computers. However, one of the claims describes the display as a "housing for a computer device", which would include the computer electronics within the display housing, sandwiched between front and back shells.

The Worlds Most Expensive Laptop

2009-04-23T11:39:00.001-07:00

I thought it would be some Alienware Laptop, but nooo....
In late March 2007 Luvaglio of London released, by appointment only, the world’s most expensive laptop.
The laptop comes in a self opening case and features a 17-inch wide-screen LED display with an anti-glare coating, 128GB hard drive and Blu-Ray player.
There is screen is state of the art, it features a self cleaning system so you can keep your grubby little hands off of it.
What would a laptop be with out a security system and what would world’s most expensive laptop be without an expensive security system? This one doesn’t disappoint, it comes with a colored diamond which must be inserted into the power button to start it up.
If you’re looking to get your hands on one of these be prepared to shell out over $1,000,000.00 USD.

CrunchGear Reviews the Samsung SC-MX20: $250 Camcorder

2009-04-23T11:36:00.002-07:00

At $249, the Samsung SC-MX20 falls delicately between cheap flash-based camcorders and more expensive hard drive-based camcorders. It strips down some features that may not be necessary in the first place – high definition video, still photos, etc. – but adds something that most less expensive flash camcorders don’t have: an optical zoom. A big optical zoom, too, at 34x. That, coupled with long battery life, user-friendly codec support, and relatively low price make the SC-MX20 a winner.

HP TouchSmart tx2 notebook: Swiveling Magic!

2009-04-23T11:36:00.001-07:00

The all new HP TouchSmart tx2 Notebook surely has looks that could kill and its elegant style along with totally cool touchscreen allow you to have the best laptop experience ever. The touchscreen technology used in the notebook allows you to really transform your notebook into an art center. The stylish touchscreen allows you to do away with the mouse as the screen swivels into position for your ease. The 12.1″ widescreen display swivels into a tablet, and lets you use two fingers to expand and pinch graphics, rotate and move objects around the desktop, drag things around and double tap to open.

Fujitsu Tablet Is Quite An Impressive Upgrade

2009-04-23T11:35:00.001-07:00

This is good news whether you are a tablet user or not. Fuijitsu has come with its own tablet machine which will be a good equipment to both win you back from grieving for why in the world there is no MacBook tablet and be a good starting out gadget that can be used in classrooms and lectures. Trust us the Fujitsu model is pretty serious and impressive as delivers and captures like a pro.

A 12-inch tablet, the Fujitsu ST6012 is quite a looker as well as large enough to get some heavy duty lifting done. You will even find a whole lot of impressive technological PC components like the Ultra-low Voltage SU9400 Intel Core 2 Duo Processor, integrated webcam, active digitizer, 1GB DDR3 RAM and an 80 GB hard drive. Agreed that the specs might not be able to stand out but one will definitely agree how beautiful, sturdy and sleek this Fujitsu tablet is!

Flexible Computer Screens From HP

2009-04-23T11:32:00.002-07:00

Here is good news for computer freaks. Arizona State University’s Flexible Display in collaboration with HP has announced a prototype of a lightweight computer screen recently. These new computer screens come with great features such as they are printed on virtually indestructible plastic sheets. They also use less energy and cost effective when it comes to produce conventional screens.

Apparently, ASU’s Flexible Display Center has been working on flexible display technology in partnership with corporation including the US Army. On the other hand, HP has been an innovator in terms of manufacturing many electronic technologies such as the prototype - Self-Aligned Imprint Lithography (SAIL). This was invented at HP Labs. There are more reasons to celebrate for these flexible displays. They not only lower the cost of monitors, but also allow the invention of more advanced and smaller electronics, as in electronic paper. This assures that devices like phones, PDAs, handheld readers, MP3 players, etc, will become smaller and lightweight besides becoming more user friendly.

Novanta Workstation: Your Dream Desktop, Minus Messy Wires

2009-04-23T11:32:00.001-07:00

Do a profusion of wires, PC paraphernalia, CDs and DVDs apart from piled-up paperwork make up for your workstation? Novanta’s workstation might then be just the right thing for you. In terms of utility, it is near perfect. It has drawers, integrated speaker grills, illuminated tabletop and a host of other features.

Its drawers are designated into – drawing Utensil drawer, electrical equipment drawer, laptop or A3 papers’ drawer. This apart, the workstation has a dock to keep your iPod, and a monitor stand too.

M1-Pro to Cool Your Expensive Laptop

2009-04-23T11:31:00.001-07:00

If you were looking for a way to cool your precious laptop so that it doesn’t get overheated and get damaged, you must try checking out the M1-Pro. It has been particularly designed for owners of expensive laptops and comes with unimaginable ergonomics and functionality. It adjusts properly to your eye level and makes sure the heat is channelized outside and that the laptop remains cool and safe.

It blends classic and contemporary and the features include an awesome ergonomic design, heat-pipe ventilation, durable aluminum and great service. The cherry on the cake is that it is crafted with Swarovski crystals which make it very luxurious and exclusive. There is no word about price but you shouldn’t be worrying about price when it comes to safeguarding your laptop and the data you have stored on your laptop

Gigabyte Adds Bling To The Boring Mouse Of Yore

2009-04-23T11:29:00.002-07:00

A new kindah mouse has been doing the rounds lately. We think it’s a new superior species that will bring about a revolution in the creation of our dear PC companion - MOUSE. Gigabyte has dedicated itself to the development of a new line of computer products that will be a delight for every geek to own. We are talking innovative mice and keyboards. In fact, the crystal-encrusted GM-M7800S wireless mouse to be price.

This model is real beauty for it will bring fashion, style and luxury to your PC life. Covered in exquisite leather with Swarovski crystals bringing the characteristic bling, the wireless mouse is equipped with equally impressive technical facilities. We are referring to the advanced laser tracking, 1600/800 adjustable resolution, tilt wheel and a nano receiver.

Moneual’s Ultra-Blingy Computer Comes For A Big Price

2009-04-23T11:29:00.001-07:00

Quite frankly, the luxury market has shown mixed signals to the global economic slowdown. There some brands who are willing to develop fewer items and cut down on the price tag to pace it with the tight pockets but there still are some brave ones who continue creating one high-end luxe product after another without any rethinking on the cost factor. Moneual Lab is one of them. Well, they left quite an impression with their million dollar jewelry PC “Baroque” some time ago.

And now, they are all set to dazzle us with the new ultra-luxury computer that goes by the name of 701 Jewelry. Surprisingly it even carries a reasonable price tag, we mean vis-à-vis the PC Baroque. This rather blingy multimedia computer comes equipped with a 7-inch touch screen display that is all heavily decorated with gold, brass and Swarovski Signature Jewelry. Boy, aren’t we getting a little Swarovski crystal overkill these days!

Dell Latitude XT2 Looks Great, Functions Ordinarily

2009-04-23T11:28:00.001-07:00

If you ever wanted the most chic looking laptop ever, you must try the Dell Latitude XT2. The computer costs $2,459 and has a swivel screen that lets you rotate it easily unlike conventional laptops. This can come to great use when you are presenting or doing something that involves demonstration. It has a mediocre touch screen and some great specifications. It comes with a 12.1 inch screen, Bluetooth, and an ExpressCard slot.

It can burn DVDs and CDs. Though technically the laptop is not outstanding, I would still suggest this laptop f you are looking for a stylish notebook to carry around. I have a thing for gadgets that look chic and stylish. Dell’s Latitude XT2 must be one of the best I have ever come across.

Get Ready, for Stylish Next-Gen Women’s Laptops

2009-04-23T11:26:00.000-07:00

Bored of grave blacks in the name of laptops? Nikita Buyanov has designed concepts of laptops with innovation and style that floors – for Intel/Hewlett Packard.

In the concepts developed mainly in 3ds max (VRay) with some photoshop corrections, she has proved her point.

The result is amazing, though still a concept. The HP Chameleon laptop concept, has an adaptive microcell coverage option. It transforms its exterior to look like its surrounding background.

Dynamic Composable Computing May Help Pocket Sized PC

2009-04-23T11:25:00.001-07:00

Engineers at Intel have created what they call the Dynamic Composable Computing. The pocket size computers enabled by this technology would no longer pose ergonomic problems as typing on an awesome blackberry or iPhone is still a pain when it comes to typing long stuff.

This pocket sized PC would double up as an awesome device as it lets you type if you sit next to a keyboard and also use a 50″ projector as a monitor if you walk into an AV room. Users would select what they want and which component they want just like choosing Wi-fi.

Most Expensive iPhone App

2009-04-23T11:22:00.000-07:00

The most expensive iPhone app ever sold was one aptly called “I Am Rich”—one of the first apps to be offered on iTunes. It consisted of a small icon with the subtext “I Am Rich.” Clicking on the icon would fill the screen with a large, ruby red gem on a red and black background. The purpose of this app, as stated in the product description, was to let your friends and acquaintances know that you have a whole lot of money. It also included what the developer, Armin Heinrich, called a “secret mantra” that you could use to stay rich and healthy.

The price for I Am Rich was set at $999.99 before it was pulled from the App Store.

The problem, of course, is that of the eight people who purchased I Am Rich, at least one only clicked “buy” to see what would happen. Imagine his dismay when he discovered that his wife had enabled one-click purchasing (or so he said) and he had just spent $1000 on what he’d thought was a gag.

So Apple pulled the plug on I Am Rich, ending its brief career as the world’s most expensive iPhone app.

Of course, that left room for a new most expensive app—and Lextech Labs were more than happy to fill the void. Rather than sell an app whose sole purpose was to cost a bucketload of cash, though, Lextech Labs’ iRa Pro actually does something.

Intended for security professionals who need to maintain unlimited mobility, Ira Pro allows users to monitor IP-based surveillance equipment. The app interfaces with a video management server to provide that extra sense of security that comes from knowing that you can always check in on whatever it is you’re protecting. I imagine this will be quite popular in casinos.

The most expensive iPhone app on the market sells for $899.99. Another version of iRa, iRa Direct, costs significantly less at $499.99 but only allows direct interface with the cameras rather than a video management server.

Most Expensive MacBook Pro: AGolden Macbook Pro with Diamond Apple Logo

2009-04-23T11:21:00.000-07:00

Apple Macbooks are stylish and attractive. But how come if your Apple Macbook is golden fully! It would be very beautiful, wouldn’t be?

A company called Computer Choppers has tried to make this idea practical. It has coated a MacBook Pro in golden color. Even the keyboard and touchpad’s color match to chassis means it is golden too. But the most expensive part of this design is the Apple Logo. It has been filled by diamond.

Most Expansive Computer

2009-04-23T10:50:00.000-07:00

oday, November 20th, is national “Name Your PC” day. Honestly, it is.

So think long and hard about what you want to call your computer for the rest of its life.

Oh yeah, and don’t pick “Atticus Prescott von Rockerfeller al-Jazeera” because that’s what I named mine. I know, I know, that pretty much eliminates the coolest name in the book, but you’ll just have to deal.

Happy holidays!