Monday, August 18, 2008
Laptop - Gateway® MT6733
That's the 15.4" Ultrabright™ Gateway® MT6733 Notebook, with the extra reliability of genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium SP1.
Plus, 802.11b/g wireless keeps you in touch while you're on the go, even as the large hard drive and Intel® Pentium® dual-core processor give you the space and speed to get your tasks done.
Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core
SP1 Edition of genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium, 32 bit
Memory 2048MB 667MHz DDR2 SDRAM (2-1024MB modules)
Hard Drive 250GB 5400rpm Serial ATA hard drive w/ 8MB cache
Optical Drive 8x Multi-Format Dual Layer DVD-RW with DVD-RAM
Battery Primary 6 Cell Lithium Ion battery w/ 1 Yr. limited battery warranty
Dimensions (Box) 16.93" (H) x 13.66" (W) x 6.10" (D) or 430mm (H) x 347mm (W) x 155mm (D)
Dimensions (System) 1.31"-1.40" (H) x 14.09" (W) x 10.39" (D) or 33-36mm (H) x 358mm (W) x 264mm (D)
For more information visit:
http://www.gateway.com/systems/product/529668119.php
Wednesday, March 12, 2008
Headphones: TRITTON AX51
Computers have become your complete multimedia entertainment center. You use them for music, movies, games, photos, and more. When you’re playing your favorite game, watching a movie or listening to music it is fun to turn the volume up a bit so that you can really hear and feel what’s going on. Well if you’re like me you do.
But what happens when you are in a situation where you can’t have that 800 watt 7.1 surround sound system turned up? Maybe you have a roommate, family or neighbors three blocks away who don’t want to hear what you’re doing. So you plug in your headphones and do your best to enjoy what you have going on. Nine times out of ten this means standard stereo two speaker audio with little to no bass and only virtual surround sound to let you know what’s happening behind you. Well today we are going to change that, today we take a look at the Xtreme audio 5.1 headphones from Tritton, a product that promises to wrap that 800 watts of surround sound goodness around our heads. Warning hearing loss may occur ahead.
But what happens when you are in a situation where you can’t have that 800 watt 7.1 surround sound system turned up? Maybe you have a roommate, family or neighbors three blocks away who don’t want to hear what you’re doing. So you plug in your headphones and do your best to enjoy what you have going on. Nine times out of ten this means standard stereo two speaker audio with little to no bass and only virtual surround sound to let you know what’s happening behind you. Well today we are going to change that, today we take a look at the Xtreme audio 5.1 headphones from Tritton, a product that promises to wrap that 800 watts of surround sound goodness around our heads. Warning hearing loss may occur ahead.
The AX51 headphones come in a nice package that is relatively easy to open, unlike a lot of other blister packs out there. Once inside we have quite a few items packed neatly inside.
You get a manual, soft carry bag, headphones, detachable microphone, and yes a power adapter. This is the first set of headphones I have ever had that need to be plugged into the wall in order to function. I guess eight speakers’ draws a lot of power.
The headphones themselves are constructed of a heavy duty plastic, they have a very durable feel to them, and even though there are eight speakers contained inside they are not overly heavy. The head band and ear cups are pretty soft and covered with a type of fake leather. The ear cups are big enough to fit over your ears. This makes them comfortable to where for long movies or gaming session. The headband is adjustable for really any size head. It takes about 3 seconds to adjust them to a comfortable size.
Apple Time Capsule - 500 GB
Back up a lifetime’s worth of memories with the all-new Time Capsule, a wireless hard drive that works seamlessly with Time Machine in Mac OS X Leopard. It’s also a full-featured 802.11n Wi-Fi base station. Choose from 500GB and 1TB models.
Automatic backup with Time Machine
Time Capsule works automatically with Time Machine in Mac OS X Leopard to create the the perfect no-hassle backup solution. There are no cables, so you can back up all the computers in your home to a central location.
For more information visit following link:
http://www.apple.com/
Friday, February 8, 2008
Super Mini Mouse - Rechargeable
BLUETAKE BT500+ BLUETOOTH SUPER MINI MOUSE
Bluetake Technology Co., one of the leading manufacturers of Bluetooth products, recently developed a rechargeable Bluetooth mouse. After reviewing Bluetake's BT510 Bluetooth Mini Mouse we were ecstatic to receive one of their newer Bluetooth peripherals, the BT500+ Bluetooth Rechargeable Super Mini Mouse. Based on their design of the original Bluetake BT500 Mouse, the BT500+ comes equipped with some enhanced features, including a 10 meter radio coverage, 800 dpi optical resolution and "super" mini size.
The one feature that we felt was missing from the BT510 was recharging capabilities. By adding this key feature, the BT500+ is definitely a Bluetooth mouse to consider.
Compared to the previously reviewed BT510 Bluetooth Mouse, the BT500+ is much smaller. When they say super mini mouse, they mean it's super mini. I happen to have large hands, which make this mouse very awkward to use, especially after using a normal size mouse all my life. For someone who travels a lot, this mouse hardly takes up any room in a laptop bag and the included carrying case is very convenient. The mouse and a Bluetooth adapter fit nicely in the bag.
Bluetake Technology Co., one of the leading manufacturers of Bluetooth products, recently developed a rechargeable Bluetooth mouse. After reviewing Bluetake's BT510 Bluetooth Mini Mouse we were ecstatic to receive one of their newer Bluetooth peripherals, the BT500+ Bluetooth Rechargeable Super Mini Mouse. Based on their design of the original Bluetake BT500 Mouse, the BT500+ comes equipped with some enhanced features, including a 10 meter radio coverage, 800 dpi optical resolution and "super" mini size.
The one feature that we felt was missing from the BT510 was recharging capabilities. By adding this key feature, the BT500+ is definitely a Bluetooth mouse to consider.
Compared to the previously reviewed BT510 Bluetooth Mouse, the BT500+ is much smaller. When they say super mini mouse, they mean it's super mini. I happen to have large hands, which make this mouse very awkward to use, especially after using a normal size mouse all my life. For someone who travels a lot, this mouse hardly takes up any room in a laptop bag and the included carrying case is very convenient. The mouse and a Bluetooth adapter fit nicely in the bag.
Bluetooth Device
Microsoft Wireless Entertainment Desktop 7000
When you think of Microsoft, the first thing that comes to mind is Windows, Explorer and Office. But a leader in the computer peripheral industry? Not quite. However, with the Wireless Entertainment Desktop 7000, Microsoft has a made a strong effort to join in on the expanding Bluetooth peripheral market.
The Microsoft Wireless Entertainment Desktop 7000 is a high-end performance keyboard and mouse combination that comes equipped with many innovative features. As with the Logitech diNovo Edge Bluetooth keyboard, the Wireless Entertainment Keyboard is remarkably thin and attractively designed. Not only do you get a fully functional Bluetooth keyboard, you also receive the Wireless Laser Mouse 8000, one of Microsoft’s top Bluetooth hardware products.
The Microsoft Wireless Entertainment Desktop 7000 has a sleek design, unique features, impressive range, unheralded battery life and most importantly a competitive price (the product includes both the Bluetooth keyboard and mouse for less $ than the diNovo Edge). Overall, the Desktop 7000 is a high-quality keyboard and mouse combination that is a great accessory for your entertainment desktop or notebook computer.
For more details visit:
www.bluetomorrow.com
When you think of Microsoft, the first thing that comes to mind is Windows, Explorer and Office. But a leader in the computer peripheral industry? Not quite. However, with the Wireless Entertainment Desktop 7000, Microsoft has a made a strong effort to join in on the expanding Bluetooth peripheral market.
The Microsoft Wireless Entertainment Desktop 7000 is a high-end performance keyboard and mouse combination that comes equipped with many innovative features. As with the Logitech diNovo Edge Bluetooth keyboard, the Wireless Entertainment Keyboard is remarkably thin and attractively designed. Not only do you get a fully functional Bluetooth keyboard, you also receive the Wireless Laser Mouse 8000, one of Microsoft’s top Bluetooth hardware products.
The Microsoft Wireless Entertainment Desktop 7000 has a sleek design, unique features, impressive range, unheralded battery life and most importantly a competitive price (the product includes both the Bluetooth keyboard and mouse for less $ than the diNovo Edge). Overall, the Desktop 7000 is a high-quality keyboard and mouse combination that is a great accessory for your entertainment desktop or notebook computer.
For more details visit:
www.bluetomorrow.com
Tuesday, February 5, 2008
Note Book
Dell - XPS M1330
Dell claims that the XPS M1330 is the world's thinnest 13.3-inch notebook and, while we wouldn't dispute that for the front of the chassis (23mm), it's far off the mark when it comes to the rear of the chassis, which measures some 34mm thick. But the wedge design of the XPS M1330 somehow adds to its appeal, and weighing in at 2kg with the standard 6-cell battery, it's eminently portable too.
The XPS M1330 comes with 2GB of 667MHz DDR2 memory as standard but can support a maximum of 4GB (additional £199.99), but even with the standard amount the laptop provides plenty of performance, producing a PCMark05 score of 4,530, enough to keep the installed Windows Vista Home Premium happy.
Driving the graphics in the XPS M1330 is an Nvidia GeForce 8400M GS card with 128MB of dedicated memory, and while the 3DMark06 score of 1,400 is quite impressive for this style of notebook, you still wouldn't class it as a gaming machine.
The keyboard is a delight to use and stretches across the full length of the chassis, while in front of it sit the small trackpad and mouse buttons. The trackpad is a little on the small side, but it does have vertical and horizontal scrolling functions. A fingerprint reader is installed in front of the keyboard on the far right-hand side of the chassis for added security.
For storage our review sample came with a 5,400rpm, 160GB hard drive, but once again there are more options available, up to 320GB with a 5,400rpm spin speed or up to 200GB with a faster 7,200rpm drive. The tray-loading 8x optical drive of the M1210 has been replaced by a neater 8x DVD+/- slot-loading drive.
There's also a 54mm Express Card slot which doubles as the home for the mini remote control unit. On the left-hand side of the chassis sit most of the ports; power in, VGA, Ethernet (10/100Mbps), HDMI, 4-pin FireWire and one of only two USB ports. Joining the optical drive on the right-hand side is the Express Card slot, the remaining USB port and the on/off switch for the WiFi and Bluetooth modules. The front of the chassis holds two audio ports along with a card reader.
Dell claims that the XPS M1330 is the world's thinnest 13.3-inch notebook and, while we wouldn't dispute that for the front of the chassis (23mm), it's far off the mark when it comes to the rear of the chassis, which measures some 34mm thick. But the wedge design of the XPS M1330 somehow adds to its appeal, and weighing in at 2kg with the standard 6-cell battery, it's eminently portable too.
The XPS M1330 comes with 2GB of 667MHz DDR2 memory as standard but can support a maximum of 4GB (additional £199.99), but even with the standard amount the laptop provides plenty of performance, producing a PCMark05 score of 4,530, enough to keep the installed Windows Vista Home Premium happy.
Driving the graphics in the XPS M1330 is an Nvidia GeForce 8400M GS card with 128MB of dedicated memory, and while the 3DMark06 score of 1,400 is quite impressive for this style of notebook, you still wouldn't class it as a gaming machine.
The keyboard is a delight to use and stretches across the full length of the chassis, while in front of it sit the small trackpad and mouse buttons. The trackpad is a little on the small side, but it does have vertical and horizontal scrolling functions. A fingerprint reader is installed in front of the keyboard on the far right-hand side of the chassis for added security.
For storage our review sample came with a 5,400rpm, 160GB hard drive, but once again there are more options available, up to 320GB with a 5,400rpm spin speed or up to 200GB with a faster 7,200rpm drive. The tray-loading 8x optical drive of the M1210 has been replaced by a neater 8x DVD+/- slot-loading drive.
There's also a 54mm Express Card slot which doubles as the home for the mini remote control unit. On the left-hand side of the chassis sit most of the ports; power in, VGA, Ethernet (10/100Mbps), HDMI, 4-pin FireWire and one of only two USB ports. Joining the optical drive on the right-hand side is the Express Card slot, the remaining USB port and the on/off switch for the WiFi and Bluetooth modules. The front of the chassis holds two audio ports along with a card reader.
Hard Drive
Buffalo Technology - MiniStation PS120U2
These small black- or silver-cased devices contain 3.5-inch, 5,400rpm drives, mounted in shock-resistant chassis, so they should resist a bit of wear and tear, although no specific claims are made for the results of drop tests. Sockets at the back cater for a mini-USB and a 5V power jack. In most cases you won't need this separate power lead, as all the power needed is drawn through the USB cable.
The USB cable exits from the side of the mini plug and a groove round the MiniStation case enables you to wrap the cable round it and press it into a clip, moulded into the USB plug. It's not the tidiest of solutions, but is more convenient than carrying a cable separately.
Plug the drive into any Windows XP or Vista-based PC and it will be seen as an extra drive automatically, without any driver installation. However, to get the most out of the MiniStation you need to install the TurboUSB driver and enable the technology, which we're guessing is a form of on-the-fly data compression.
We tested transfer speeds for a 1GB mixed basket of files and saw a 65 percent increase in write speed when TurboUSB was turned on. The difference in read speed was much less, at around 8 percent, but both improvements are definitely worth having.
These small black- or silver-cased devices contain 3.5-inch, 5,400rpm drives, mounted in shock-resistant chassis, so they should resist a bit of wear and tear, although no specific claims are made for the results of drop tests. Sockets at the back cater for a mini-USB and a 5V power jack. In most cases you won't need this separate power lead, as all the power needed is drawn through the USB cable.
The USB cable exits from the side of the mini plug and a groove round the MiniStation case enables you to wrap the cable round it and press it into a clip, moulded into the USB plug. It's not the tidiest of solutions, but is more convenient than carrying a cable separately.
Plug the drive into any Windows XP or Vista-based PC and it will be seen as an extra drive automatically, without any driver installation. However, to get the most out of the MiniStation you need to install the TurboUSB driver and enable the technology, which we're guessing is a form of on-the-fly data compression.
We tested transfer speeds for a 1GB mixed basket of files and saw a 65 percent increase in write speed when TurboUSB was turned on. The difference in read speed was much less, at around 8 percent, but both improvements are definitely worth having.
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