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Monday, December 01, 2008
01:50 AM MYT
| Posted by: Dashken
Since 1999, we have been developing the BIOS Optimization Guide, affectionately known as the BOG. From a meager beginning of a single page, it now covers over 400 BIOS options. As old BOG readers will know, we started offering two editions of the BOG since Revision 8.0 - a simplified edition and the complete edition.
Normally, the complete edition is only available to subscribers who help sponsor the development of the guide through a small fee. However, that changes today! From now on, we will post a BIOS option from the complete edition of the BIOS Optimization Guide every Sunday.
Link : BIOS Option Of The Week
01:44 AM MYT
| Posted by: Dashken
Team ARP is proud to announce our Graphics Card Giveaway Contest for 2008! This is our way of saying thanks for being part of the Tech ARP community and helping us make it to where we are right now. Take a look at the 8 graphics cards and 32 exclusive Tech ARP t-shirts that we will be giving away. They could be yours!
You are into the LAST day for the 6th Contest Period and the results from this contest period and all earlier contest periods would count towards the later contest periods so it pays to start early.
The 7th Contest Period starts immediately after this!
Link : Reminder : The Tech ARP 2008 Graphics Card Giveaway Contest
Sunday, November 30, 2008
01:45 AM MYT
| Posted by: Dashken
Specifications are all well and great, but can you really tell how much faster is one processor from another? Both Intel and AMD are trying to do just that with their model numbering scheme. But with over 30 SKUs, the Intel Core 2 family of processors has become a confusing bunch of numbers.
We begin a performance comparison project for the Intel Core 2 family of processors where we test and compare the Intel Core 2 processors’ performance in five different benchmarks. It will show you exactly where a higher clock speed would be more advantageous and where the number of processing cores is far more important, as well as situations where the processor itself won’t really matter much.
Here’s a quote from the guide :-"In this article, we will be comparing the performance of several Intel Core 2 processors in five benchmarks - three game-based benchmarks and two application benchmarks. We hope to add on more and more results as we get hold of additional Core 2 processors over time. Let’s take a look at the Core 2 processors we have rounded up for this comparison."
Link : Intel Core 2 Performance Comparison Guide
01:04 AM MYT
| Posted by: Dashken
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Sony is having promotion which means various discounts and rebates on various Sony VAIO notebooks and desktops and many other accessories. Click here for the full promotion list.
- On Cyber Monday, get $200 off Sony VAIO notebooks!
- 80GB PLAYSTATION 3 - Time-Limited Offer!
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- Save $250 on the high definition Sony Handycam® Camcorder HDR-SR5!
  
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Friday, November 28, 2008
10:49 PM MYT
| Posted by: Dashken
Jönköping, Sweden – November 27, 2008 – Razer™, the world’s leading manufacturer of high-end precision gaming and lifestyle electronics peripherals, today announced a new line of merchandise designed specifically for gamers who frequent LAN parties and gaming tournaments. This limited edition series includes tees, messenger bags, a gear rack, laptop sleeves and an accessory pouch that equips gamers with gear to bring their gaming rig around.
The Razer Messenger Bag (Sling Edition) is a laptop bag that fits a 15” laptop along with an additional gaming mouse and headset for the essentials when gamers taking their gaming on the road. The Razer Messenger Bag (shoulder edition) goes all out with the packing capacity of a laptop, keyboard, mouse and headphones, allowing gamers to take their complete gaming arsenal to LAN parties and tournaments. (More..)
10:44 PM MYT
| Posted by: Dashken
Enjoy a breath of fresh air in the world of personal laptops and celebrate individuality with the ASUS F6 scented notebooks. The compact and stylish F6 engages the eyes with attractive motifs and for the first time, our sense of smell with infused scents*. Available in four captivating designs, these special edition notebooks not only look good, but are also expressions of the user’s taste and character! (More..)
10:40 PM MYT
| Posted by: Dashken
(Sunnyvale, Calif. November 25, 2008) – OCZ Technology Group, Inc., a worldwide leader in innovative, ultra high performance and high reliability memory and components, today revealed the first power supply models under the Fatal1ty series, offering gamers stable and efficient power for their mainstream or high-end rigs. OCZ is dedicated to delivering premium power solutions, and the Fatal1ty series options are the first step to creating an exceptional gaming system for the unique power and cabling requirements of today’s gamer.
These high-performance power supplies were co-developed with the expertise of Johnathan “Fatal1ty” Wendel, 12-time World champion, to meet the specific needs of fellow gamers. OCZ Fatal1ty Professional Series PSUs feature incredible performance to power the latest graphics cards and hard drives. To meet the needs of a wide range of gamers, OCZ’s Fatal1ty PSUs offer three configuration choices including a non-modular 400W, modular 550W, and a high-performance, +12V single-rail 700W edition. (More..)
01:27 AM MYT
| Posted by: Adrian Wong
Alas, Microsoft has decided to delay their scheduled announcement of further details on the Windows 7 project. The next update is now scheduled to be released for the first week of December, 2008. For more information, read the updated editorial.
Link : ED#105 : The Latest Microsoft Windows 7 Roadmap Rev. 1.3
Thursday, November 27, 2008
02:12 AM MYT
| Posted by: Dashken
Western Digital may be marketing their new VelociRaptor family of high-speed hard drives as enterprise-class hard drives but they are also very popular with hardware enthusiasts who just cannot resist their 10,000 RPM spindle speed. Everything just seems a little faster when you use a hard drive that spins at such a high speed.
To cater to this exclusive group of enthusiasts, Western Digital first introduced the Raptor and Raptor X hard drives with capacities of 36 GB to 150 GB. These Raptors have now evolved into the next-generation Western Digital VelociRaptor hard drives, that not only boast twice the storage capacity but also managed to do it in a much smaller 2.5" drive form factor!
Let’s find out just how much faster this drive is compared to the 10K RPM WD Raptor X and 7200 RPM hard drives!
Here’re the latest updates in Revision 3.0 :-- Added pictures and details of the WD VelociRaptor HLFS.
- Updated the review with some results of the WD VelociRaptor HLFS.
Link : Western Digital 300GB VelociRaptor Hard Drive Review Rev. 3.0
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
06:15 PM MYT
| Posted by: ChampionLLY
Over the years we’ve heard a lot of feedback from you about what you’d like to change about YouTube, and the size of our video player is always top of mind. That’s why today we’re excited to announce a bigger YouTube player.
We’re expanding the width of the page to 960 pixels to better reflect the quality of the videos you create and the screens that you use to watch them. This new, wider player is in a widescreen aspect ratio which we hope will provide you with a cleaner, more powerful viewing experience. And don’t worry, your 4:3 aspect ratio videos will play just fine in this new player.
04:24 PM MYT
| Posted by: Dashken
A new patent-infringment lawsuit claims Apple’s iPhone browser violates a patent on mobile Web surfing.
Apple has been hit with a patent-infringement suit from an inventor who claims to have patented iPhone-like mobile Web surfing. (more..)
04:18 PM MYT
| Posted by: Dashken
Google has been quietly laying off staff and up to 10,000 jobs could be on the chopping block according to sources. Since August, hundreds of employees have been laid off and there are reports that about 500 of them were recruiters for Google.
By law, Google is required to report layoffs publicly and with the SEC however, Google has managed to get around the legal requirement. In fact, one of the ways Google was able to meet Wall Street’s Q3 earnings expectations was by trimming “operational” expenses. (more..)
08:40 AM MYT
| Posted by: Chai
- Telus’ 3G Network that Isn’t @ BCCHardware
- ZOTAC GeForce 9800 GT 512MB AMP Video Card review @ TheTechLounge
- Sapphire HD 4850 X2 review @ Overclockers Online
- Thermaltake BlacX External Hard Drive Docking Station review @ Tweaknews.net
- Cooler Master HAF 932 system chassis review @ Elite Bastards
- Asus P6T Deluxe review @ Bjorn3D
- NVIDIA ForceWare 180.47 Analysis - XP & Vista @ TweakTown
- Mirrors Edge (PC) Sneak PhysX video preview @ GamingHeaven
- Nvidia GTX-260 Core 216 VS ATI 4870 1GB 5 Game Shootout @ Bjorn3D
- Blackberry Bold review @ Digital Trends
- The Best Free Software Programs @ Digital Trends
- Arctic Cooling Accelero S1 Rev.2 w/Turbo Module review @ BCCHardware
- OCZ Dominatrix Gaming Mouse review @ OCIA.net
- iStarUSA xAGE-902 Dual HDD Docking Station review @ techPowerUp
- Intel E7200 2.53GHz Dual Core Processor review @ TechwareLabs
- Walton Chaintech APOGEE 2.5" Solid State Disk review @ TweakTown
- Gigabyte and MSI join the Core i7 motherboard crowd review @ Tech Report
- Antec Skeleton review @ DriverHeaven
- Silverstone Decathlon 1000W Power Supply (SST-DA1000) review @ Bjorn3D
- Thermaltake BlacX SE Hard Drive Dock review @ Bigbruin.com
- AMD Maui Home Theater PC - Video Spotlight @ HotHardware
- Silverstone FP35 Bay Card Reader review @ Ninjalane
- Lian Li Maxima Force 750 Watt Power Supply review @ Modders-Inc
- NZXT Tempest Airflow King ATX Case review @ Madshrimps
- AMD shows Phenom II running over 6.0 GHz @ PC Perspective
- MSI K9A2 Platinum AMD 790FX Motherboard review @ PCSTATS
- AMD overclocks 45nm Phenoms to 4GHz and beyond @ Tech Report
- Socket 775 Mobo Roundup (Nov 08) review @ DriverHeavenQ
- Travel Tips: Extending Your Laptop’s Battery Life @ Digital Trends
- Pioneer Elite Kuro Pro-111FD review @ Digital Trends
- Top 5 Best Heatsinks for Intel and AMD in November @ Frostytech.com
- XFX GeForce GTX 260/216 Black Edition review @ motherboards.org
- Thermalright TRad2 VGA Coolers review @ Virtual-Hideout
- NZXT Performance Power 800W PSU review @ BCCHardware
- Thermaltake RamOrb Memory Cooler review @ OCIA.net
- Cooler Master V4, Scythe Shuriken, Zalman CNPS8700 NT CPU Coolers review @ Digit-Life
- Wolfking Warrior Xxtreme Gaming Keyboard review @ Tweaknews.net
- Nvidia Folding@Home GPU Q&A @ Bjorn3D
- AMD Sneak Peeks Phenom II, Overclocks To 5+GHz @ HotHardware.com
- Cyber Snipa PC Game Pad 2 review @ Overclockers Online
- ASUS Rampage II Extreme X58 Motherboard review @ TweakTown
- 2008 Holiday ANTI-Shopping Guide: 15 Products to AVOID @ OCModShop
- What NOT To Give This Techy Gift Giving Season @ PCSTATS
- NVIDIA CUDA performance - Video effect rendering with Cyberlink PowerDirector 7 Ultra @ Elite Bastards
- Gaming Today: GTX 260 V Radeon 4870 (drivers revisited) @ DriverHeaven
- Sennheiser HD 595 Headphones review @ TheTechLounge
- Sleek-Audio Custom Earphones review @ techPowerUp
- Top Holiday Games of 2008 Graphics Shootout @ nV News
- IN WIN Na eSATA & USB 2.0 HDD Enclosure review @ TweakTown
02:07 AM MYT
| Posted by: Dashken
Just one day after our confidential source revealed the rough dates for the release of Service Pack 2 for Windows Vista, we have details of what’s really part of the new Service Pack 2 and how it will be released. Let’s take a look!
Link : ED#107 : Latest Details On Windows Vista Service Pack 2
02:06 AM MYT
| Posted by: Dashken
Microsoft is releasing monthly updates to OEMs on their upcoming Windows 7 operating system. Here is the latest update on the SKU details. The next update is scheduled to be released in November, 2008.
Link : ED#105 : The Latest Microsoft Windows 7 Roadmap Rev. 1.2
Monday, November 24, 2008
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