InsideHW syndication http://www.insidehw.com Sat, 17 May 2008 08:56:00 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.2 http://www.insidehw.com/images/M_images/joomla_rss.png http://www.insidehw.com InsideHW syndication http://www.insidehw.com/News/Hardware/New-products-from-BenQ.html V2400W - A stylish fusion of luxury and technologyKey features: 24" wide, glossy colorResolution WUXGAAMA Technology for the supreme visual feast5ms (2ms GTG response time)4000:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio for perfectly detailed picture - The DCR Technology makes movies and video games more enjoyableSenseye+photo Technology for sharper images, no blurring and true-to-life colors!1080p full HD and HDMITilt function G2000WD/G2400WD - Enjoy perfect pictures thanks to DCR Technology!Key features: 20.1" wide / 24" wideResolution WSXGA+ / WUGAContrast Ratio 1000:1, Dynamic Contrast Ratio: 3000:1 / 4000:15ms response timeSenseye+photoTilt function News - Hardware Fri, 16 May 2008 11:19:39 +0100 http://www.insidehw.com/News/IT/Samsung-Electronics-Appoints-New-Vice-Chairman-CEO.html Samsung Electronics named Yoon-Woo Lee as its new Vice Chairman CEO. Vice Chairman Lee will replace Jong-Yong Yun, who has led Samsung Electronics since 1997 and who will now serve as the company’s standing adviser.Dr. Chang-Gyu Hwang, President of Samsung Electronics’ Semiconductor Business, will replace Vice Chairman Ki-Tae Lee and will lead the Corporate Technology Operations. Vice Chairman Ki-Tae Lee will lead the External Relations operations at Samsung Electronics. News - IT Fri, 16 May 2008 10:34:07 +0100 http://www.insidehw.com/Reviews/Multimedia/SonicGear-i-Steroid1.html Whenever the subject of vacuum tube amplifiers is brought up, it is most likely that someone is discussing expensive hi-fi audio equipment. SonicGear brought this category of amplifiers to the computer world. Their i-Steroid 2.1 system represents a unique attempt at integrating “old-fashioned” vacuum tubes into the cold electronics and high-tech world. The name itself is obviously an allusion to iPod players and that becomes even more obvious by taking a glance at the device itself. Reviews - Multimedia Fri, 16 May 2008 01:21:22 +0100 http://www.insidehw.com/News/Hardware/WEB-Reviews-16-05-2008.html Motherboards DFI LanPartyDK X38-T2R @ Ninjalane (http://www.ninjalane.com/display.aspx?docname=lanpartydk-x38-t2r) Graphics Cards NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GT Performance Scaling in Modern Games @ Digit-Life (http://www.digit-life.com/articles3/video/g92_scaling.html) ATI Radeon HD 3850 256MB Crossfire @ TheTechLounge (http://www.thetechlounge.com/article/511/ATI+Radeon+HD+3850+256MB+Crossfire/) Foxconn GeForce 9800GTX @ OCC (http://www.overclockersclub.com/reviews/foxconn_9800gtx/) Sapphire Atomic HD3870x2 Watercooled @ CPU3D (http://www.cpu3d.com/content/view/4868/53/) Memory Lexar Gaming Edition 2GB SD Card and 4GB Memory Stick PRO Duo @ Rbmods (http://www.rbmods.com/Articles/Crucial/Lexar_2Gb/1.php) Storage Corsair Survivor 32GB Flash Drive @ TechwareLabs (http://www.techwarelabs.com/reviews/memory/Corsair_32GB_Survivor/) Optical Drives Lite-On DX-401S Blu-ray USB2.0 ROM Drive @ TweakTown (http://www.tweaktown.com/reviews/1422/lite_on_dx_401s_blu_ray_usb2_0_rom_drive/index.html) Cases Power Supply Units Kingwin 700 Watt Mach 1 Power Supply @ TechwareLabs (http://www.techwarelabs.com/reviews/PowerSupply/Kingwin_700W_Mach/) Lian Li PC-A09B Classical Series Mid-Tower @ Benchmark Reviews (http://benchmarkreviews.com/index.php?option=com_content task=view id=48 Itemid=1) Cooling Solutions Xigmatek HDT-SD964 @ Technic3D (http://translate.google.com/translate?u=http%3A%2F%2Ftechnic3d.com langpair=de%7Cen hl=de ie=UTF-8 oe=UTF-8 prev=%2Flanguage_tools) ThermoLab Nano Silencer CPU Cooler @ TweakTown (http://www.tweaktown.com/reviews/1421/thermolab_nano_silencer_cpu_cooler/index.html) Thermaltake DuOrb CPU Cooler @ OCC (http://www.overclockersclub.com/reviews/thermaltake_duorb_cpu/) Xigmatek HDT-S1283 and Red Scorpion CPU Coolers @ Madshrimps (http://www.madshrimps.be/?action=getarticle articID=827) Peripherals Razer Piranha Gaming Communicator Destructor Gaming Mat @ DriverHeaven (http://www.driverheaven.net/reviews.php?reviewid=565 pageid=1) Printers Samsung ML-1630 @ Overclockers Online News - Hardware Fri, 16 May 2008 09:28:28 +0100 http://www.insidehw.com/News/Hardware/Transcend-s-New-Actively-Cooled-eSATA-External-Hard-Drive.html Transcend introduced its eSATA/USB 2.0 external storage device - StoreJet 35 Ultra which measures 197.5mm by 127.5mm by 48mm and features a stylishly designed aluminum case designed specifically for modern 3.5-inch SATA hard drives. With two convenient connection options, the StoreJet 35 Ultra offers very high hard drive speeds with its 3.0Gb/s eSATA interface, and assures maximum compatibility with all types of computers via its 480Mb/s USB 2.0 connection interface. Transcend's StoreJet 35 Ultra features an efficient active cooling system that includes an extra-quiet 80mm high-flow fan to keep its internal drive running cool and stable. The StoreJet 35 Ultra brings in bundle a StoreJet elite software that offers intelligent backup scheduling, security, and file compression functions. The product is now available with either a pre-installed 500GB SATA hard drive, or without a drive as a high-performance external enclosure for installing your own 3.5" SATA hard drive. News - Hardware Thu, 15 May 2008 01:19:10 +0100 http://www.insidehw.com/News/Hardware/OCZ-Introduces-New-Additions-to-the-Reaper-HPC-Series.html OCZ Technology Group announced two new Reaper HPC solutions for enthusiasts upgrading to next generation of cutting-edge platforms. The PC3-14400 and PC3-12800 Reaper HPC Series are now available in both 2GB and 4GB dual channel kits to meet the specific needs of customized gaming systems or workstations, offering perfect compatibility with the latest platforms and chipsets at the height of DDR3 performance. With the high frequencies of DDR3 comes added heat that can damage the module’s sensitive ICs. To ensure superior stability and performance over the entire life of the modules, the Reaper HPC Series makes use of an innovative cooling solution to more effectively dissipate heat produced by high-speed memory. The thermo-conductive copper heat pipe conduit is ideal for overclocking where every degree matters. News - Hardware Thu, 15 May 2008 01:16:50 +0100 http://www.insidehw.com/News/Hardware/Apacer-Releases-4-Port-PH151-USB-2.0-Hub.html Apacer released PH151 USB 2.0 hub, and it is designed a revolutionary “Y”-shaped that glorify your workplace. It has four USB ports from side and up that make connecting effortless. PH151 also orders your digital work with its outstanding Y-shape design which makes a better balance when devices attached on it. Although the PH151 can be used most of the time without need of an external power source, an optional power adapter is available for USB devices that consume more power, such as CD-ROM/CD burners, external hard drives and printers. Over-current detection and protection is provided that limits the amount of current a USB peripheral can draw, which helps prevent system crashes and increases PC system stability. News - Hardware Thu, 15 May 2008 01:14:21 +0100 http://www.insidehw.com/Reviews/Displays/Samsung-T220.html Very often short descriptions in manufacturer manuals for displays are: exceptional design and excellent performances which is the case with Samsung T220. If some monitor looks nice we can see that by ourselves when we take it out from the packaging, but when it comes to other manufacturer’s promise (about performances) we need to check them by ourselves for its authenticity. Samsung T220 satisfied the first half of its description from the moment we put it on the table. Reviews - Displays Wed, 14 May 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.insidehw.com/News/Hardware/WEB-Reviews-14-05-2008.html Motherboards Sapphire PURE CrossFireX 790FX Motherboard on AMD 790FX Chipset (Socket AM2+) @ Digit-Life (http://www.digit-life.com/articles3/mainboard/sapphire-pure-crossfire-790fx.html) Graphics Cards ASUS 8600GT TOP @ TheTechLounge (http://www.thetechlounge.com/article/507/ASUS+8600+GT+TOP/) XFX GeForce 9600 GT XXX Alpha Dog Edition @ Elite Bastards (http://www.elitebastards.com/cms/index.php?option=com_content task=view id=568 Itemid=27) ATI Radeon HD 3850 256MB @ TheTechLounge (http://www.thetechlounge.com/article/510/ATI+Radeon+HD+3850+256MB/) Palit GeForce 9600 GSO Sonic 768MB @ TweakTown (http://www.tweaktown.com/reviews/1420/palit_geforce_9600_gso_sonic_768mb/index.html) Storage Kingston DT 400 OCZ Rally2 Turbo @ DriverHeaven (http://www.driverheaven.net/reviews.php?reviewid=564) Corsair Voyager 32GB Flash Drive @ TechwareLabs (http://www.techwarelabs.com/reviews/storage/voyager-32GB/) OCZ Technology 4GB Rally2 USB Flash Drive @ Viper Lair (http://www.viperlair.com/reviews/storage/flashdrive/oczr24/) OCZ SATA-II 32GB 2.5-Inch SSD OCZSSD2-1S32G @ Benchmark Reviews (http://benchmarkreviews.com/index.php?option=com_content task=view id=176 Itemid=1) Cases Power Supply Units Antec Three Hundred Black ATX Mid Tower Case @ CPU3D (http://www.cpu3d.com/content/view/4794/52/) In Win B2 Stealth Bomber Mid Tower Case @ OCC (http://www.overclockersclub.com/reviews/x_telstar/) Solio H1000 Hybrid Solar Charger @ CPU3D (http://www.cpu3d.com/content/view/4860/52/) Lian Li PC-P80R ATI/AMD Spider Series Case Review @ Hi-TechReviews (http://www.hi-techreviews.com/reviews/current-reviews/lian-li-pc-p80r-ati/amd-spider-series-case.html) In Win Metal Suit GD @ OCC (http://www.overclockersclub.com/reviews/inwin_metalsuitgd/) Cooler Master Centurion 590 @ Techgage (http://techgage.com/article/cooler_master_centurion_590/) Notebooks Hypersonic Avenger AG2 12 @ Techgage (http://techgage.com/article/hypersonic_avenger_ag2_12_notebook/) News - Hardware Wed, 14 May 2008 09:51:44 +0100 http://www.insidehw.com/Editorials/Columns/AMD-K10-Architecture.html A few months ago, the American company Advanced Micro Devices – AMD, as the second biggest manufacturer in the processor market, launched the new K10 microarchitecture onto the market, in the form of a server solution codenamed Barcelona. Barcelona is the new Opteron which brings many novelties in the fields of virtualization, multi-socket scaling, as well as many improvements in multithread software synchronization. Editorials - Columns Mon, 12 May 2008 00:00:00 +0100