7 May, 2008
A few years ago I acquired my first video card which had more than one output. I recall shortly after coming upon a spare monitor which I quickly made space for on my desk. Since then I’ve never considered going back to a single monitor configuration. While almost every video card you’ll find on the shelf has at least two outputs, many midrange desktops don’t have that option. Rather than forcing you to crack open your case, these new external USB cards from EVGA are a simple way to add an extra display to your desktop. These UV Plus+ adapters are based on DisplayLink technology, which has been developed to make adding additional monitors as easy as plugging in a USB cord. (Read the full post about ‘EVGA USB Video cards are the cheap and easy way to add an extra monitor’…)
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7 May, 2008
Those of you looking forward to the release of EA/Bioware’s Mass Effect on PC will have to make sure you have an Internet connection when playing the game. The reason being the game is protected by SecuROM, which requires access to the Internet once every 10 days to ensure your CD/DVD key is still legitimate.
That same anti-piracy protection was used on BioShock by 2K and caused a number of problems for gamers. BioWare have pointed out that the same system has also been used on Neverwinter Nights, Knights of the Old Republic and Jade Empire without issues.
Those of you concerned about the use of SecuROM in the game can head over to the Mass Effect forums where there are details of exactly what the system is and a FAQ.
To be honest, I was concerned when BioShock came out because of its use of this anti-piracy measure.
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7 May, 2008
Our contest to win the Sony Walkman mp3 player closes today (in about 8 hours). So if you want to be in with a chance of winning get your entry in now. Good luck.
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7 May, 2008
Mirror reviews the LG KF600 and writes, “Looks-wise, the handset is pretty sharp, featuring a smoked glass fascia with stylish chrome trim, while animated themes by legendary New York artist Keith Haring add to its cred. The KF600 packs in a reasonable three megapixel camera with flash and auto focus, but it loses marks for not having 3G connectivity. So, if you want to surf you’ll have to make do with the slower EDGE network…While the touchscreen is innovative and intuitive, it’s sometimes annoyingly unresponsive.
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7 May, 2008
PC Advisor reviews the T-Mobile MDA Touch Plus and writes, “The T-Mobile MDA Touch Plus is a solid and attractive smartphone that belies it PDA design roots, but in a positive fashion, bringing contact management and business productivity tools to a handset with excellent connectivity credentials, a large, clear screen and a far improved usability thanks to the keypad that works as an adjunct to the touchscreen.” Read more about the T-Mobile MDA Touch Plus. Tags: pvr, MP3, technology, lcd (Read the full post about ‘T-Mobile MDA Touch Plus Review - PC Advisor’…)
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7 May, 2008
While Intel’s newest chipsets might support integrated DirectX 10 support, their performance is a totally different story altogether. After all, what good is it if DirectX 10 is supported only for one to run the following titles at such poor (unplayable) frame rates? Call of Juarez @ 1280 x 1024, no AA/AF — 1.8 fps Crysis @ 1280 x 1024, no AA/AF — 4.4 fps World in Conflict @ 1280 x 1024, no AA/AF — 5 fps BioShock @ 1280 x 1024, no AA/AF — 3.7 fps Company of Heroes @ 1280 x 1024, no AA/AF — 3.6 fpsClearly, you’ll still need a spanking new dedicated graphics card if you ever want to get your DirectX 10 games going. Otherwise, stick to Web-based games like Bejeweled… (Read the full post about ‘Intel Chipsets support DirectX 10′…)
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7 May, 2008
Verizon subscribers will be able to enjoy the blackberry Niagara when it is released sometime in May next year, and this EV-DO device will feature the following :- “Large screen family” QWERTY keyboard 480 × 360 LCD display EV-DO Rev. A aGPS 3.2 megapixel camera 4.7 OS platform BES 5.0 support (HTML email, etc) Qualcomm MSM7600 processor I wonder if those specifications will be able to hold up until next year. (Read the full post about ‘BlackBerry Niagara for Verizon’…)
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7 May, 2008
The SteelSeries 7G Gaming Keyboard is another in a reasonably short line of gaming keyboards, and this one has its own fair share of bragging specifications just in case you decide to stick with it instead of regular offerings from Logitech and Razer. The SteelSeries 7G comes with a self-proclaimed “most powerful PS/2 buffer-system ever created for a gaming keyboard”, supporting as many simultaneous key presses as there are keys on the keyboard. Other features include :- Switches: Gold plated no-click Switch lifetime: 50,000,000 cycles Assembly: Face plate mounted keyset Dimensions: 18.9″ x 9.8″ Cable length: 6.6 feet Connectivity: PS/2 + USB Quick access to volume, mute and other audio controlsThe SteelSeries 7G Gaming keyboard will retail for approximately $150. (Read the full post about ‘SteelSeries 7G Gaming Keyboard’…)
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7 May, 2008
Before that other Newton, there was Newton, the helpful, friendly housebot. Equipped with an "IBM PC XT equivalent system," a "16-bit real-time microcomputer," and a 20MB hard drive, Newton was kind of like a PC crammed into the body of a cheap R2-D2 knockoff. With baleful orange eyes peering out of a swiveling, saucer-shaped head, watching you. "You’d be amazed at what he can do," the cheesy 1980s jingle promises. But what exactly he does is not clear from the video, apart from distracting kids from working on their homework, attempting to scare an obviously sedated baby and comforting an old lady who appears to have slipped into the late, pathetic stages of dementia and loneliness. (Read the full post about ‘Meet Newton: Household Robot from 1989′…)
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7 May, 2008
Even though we know there are millions of World of Warcraft fans out there, we also know there are millions of Blizzard fans too. That’s due to their incredibly rich back catalog of games, which the company has decided to take advantage of through a new digital download service. If you head on over to Blizzard.com you can now find a new section in their store offering digital download games alongside boxed PC games, tabletop games, apparel, books and collectibles. In the digital games section you can currently purchase Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos (US$19.99), its expansion The Frozen Throne (US$19.99) and the StarCraft Anthology (US$14.99). (Read the full post about ‘Blizzard opens its own digital download store’…)
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