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alienware
Alienware OptX AW2210 21.5-Inch Gaming Monitor Goes 1920x1080, Actually Isn't Hideous
We caught Alienware's OptX AW2210 21.5-inch gaming monitor a couple months back—it's part of Alienware's "more accessible" push, but it's got respectable specs, cramming in a 1920x1080 resolution with a supposed 80,000:1 contrast ratio for $299. More »
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Comment by nutbastard: 21.5"? Better sit close, or better yet, get one of those Brazil style magnifying lenses. 7 Responses | Other threads
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question of the day
Are You Going To Pre-Order Windows 7?
If you have been keeping up, you know that Windows 7 pre-ordering has already begun, and that there's seriously discounted pricing if you do it. So I am wondering—how many of you are taking advantage of this deal? More »
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By Sean FallonComment by OGHowie: Got 2 at Amazon. You guys better be right about it being awesome. I didn't try the beta. 7 Responses | Other threads
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rumor
Buy Vista PC After June 26, Get Windows 7 Upgrade for Free (or At Least Cheaper)
We already heard about this on the Best Buy front, but it looks like several computer makers will let you upgrade to Windows 7 for free—or at least cheaply—if you buy a Vista computer after June 26. [InfoWorld]
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Comment by jonthomasdesigns: Upgrades suck ... Just because i do a Fresh install every so often ... I bought Vista Ult.. And let... 10 Responses | Other threads
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lightning review
Razer Sphex Mousepad Lightning Review
The Gadget: Razer's ultrathin Sphex mousepad is sufficiently neat: It's more like a sheet of rugged paper that's sticky on one side and a solid, plasticky, mousing surface on the other. More »
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Comment by JoeLikesRamen Likes You!: I don't use a mousepad, I just sit my Logitech G5 mouse on top of my desk. Are there any... 13 Responses | Other threads
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netbooks
Convertible Asus Eee PC T91 Netbook Gets Multitouch, Windows 7 (Eventually)
The Asus Eee PC T91, which we fondled fondly at CES, has a few new tricks up its sleeve in the multitouch and Windows 7 department, but sadly these features won't make it in time for launch this month. More »
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By Jack LoftusComment by .- -. --- -. -.-- -- --- ..- ... / .. ... / .-.. . --. .. --- -.: T91... Should've called em T51b... 3 Responses | Other threads
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pcs
Via Amos 3000 Fan-Less PC Is Half the Size of a Mac Mini
The Via Amos 3000: A monitor-mountable Pico ITX board running at 500Mhz, with 1GB of RAM, gigabit ethernet, four USB, and DVI video, in a cool metal case with no fan. It can probably grill burgers too. [BBG]
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By Jesus DiazComment by bornonbord: Monitor mountable? That is a freakin rad idea. Now, being one who doesn't own a fancy shmancy HDTV, do... 13 Responses | Other threads
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peripherals
Peregrine Overpowers the Power Glove, May Actually Work
Like the beloved Nintendo Power Glove, Peregrine is essentially a glove-shaped controller, though for the PC this time. It can recognize about 30 gestures (touching a finger to thumb, or finger to palm, for example) and recognize them as hotkeys.
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By Dan NosowitzComment by Purple Monkey Dishwasher: I can't think of any game that this would really be useful for, there's not many games where you use... 10 Responses | Other threads
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professional mods
PC-In-A-Vase Was Created by a Real Company, Not a Dodgy Hacker
We see PC guts stuffed into vessels not normally associated with technology all the time, but they're always the product of a bored hacker, tinkering away in his free time. This PC-in-a-vase, however, was designed by ECS, a little-known but assuredly real company.
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By Dan NosowitzComment by Hello Mister Walrus: You'd be more impressed with my collection of web cams disguised to look like bedroom furniture. 8 Responses | Other threads
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netbooks
Nvidia Ion-Powered Cheap PCs Arrive En Masse
Lenovo and Acer were the first, but now they're not the only ones with cheap computers powered by Nvidia's Ion platform—GeForce 9400M graphics paired with an Intel Atom CPU. Besides Asus's eeetop here, there's 20 others, though you won't find the likes of Dell or HP here: More »
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Comment by Software_Goddess: You had me at, 'Looks like green JELLO' 4 Responses | Other threads
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alienware
Alienware's 'Allpowerful' m17x Obliterates Crysis With Dual 1GB Nvidia GeForce GTX 280M Graphics Cards
The mystery of the Alienware 'allpowerful' has been pierced a few days before E3—a brand new m17x stuffed with so much power it might just cause cancer: Dual 1GB Nvidia GeForce GTX 280M graphics cards and a Intel Core 2 Extreme Quad-Core CPU for starters. More »
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Comment by bosskev: But can it play what? oh er...um...heheh ...can it play, uh, solitaire? BOSSKEV: Saved from the Banhammer with the Lamest of Jokes 10 Responses | Other threads
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windows 7
Windows 7: The Complete Guide (Now With RC1!)
We've covered Windows 7 from rumor to release candidate, which you can currently download and install for free. Now, it's enchilada time: Here's everything of value that we learned about Win 7, packed in a complete, easy-to-read guide. More » -
gaming
Corsair Cooling Ice Series T30 Chills Memory for More Overclocking Pew Pew
How nerdy are you? Oh really? Yea rly? Corsair's Cooling Ice Series T30 "world's first" sub-ambient PC memory cooler gives you 20 degrees of breathing room for overclocking your memory to make your computer more fasterer. [Fareastgizmos via Ubergizmo]
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Comment by Software_Goddess: Cool me down baby, oh yah, cool me down! Any one wanna' LAN? 9 Responses | Other threads
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nerd history
The Glorious, Hulking History of 3D Graphics
From the Voodoo1 in 1996 to the wallet-and-pixel crushing Nvidia GeForce GTX 285, Maximum PC recounts the entire history of 3D graphics in ultra-gory detail. A fantastically nerdy way to kill 30 minutes. [Maximum PC]
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Comment by dsh: My Voodoo2 would play the hell out of some Quake2, all the way up to 1020x768. The glory days, to... 9 Responses | Other threads
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lightning review
Killer Xeno Pro Network Card Lightning Review
A specialized networking card—with blingtastic LIGHTS—designed to murder lag for gamers, the $130 Killer Xeno Pro practically screams "snake oil." It's not quite. More »
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Comment by Kaiser-Machead: Say what you will, but snake oil is a mighty fine aphrodisiac, machine lubricant, and hair tonic. So this device, in... 8 Responses | Other threads
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netbooks
Acer's Aspire One AO751h 11.6-Inch Barely-a-Netbook Officially $380
We saw Acer's new netbooks last month—they're not quite as schnice as Asus's latest Eee, but the 11.6-inch Aspire One has a full keyboard and is $50 cheaper. Full specs and prices: More »
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Comment by Vortex388: Awesome! Maybe I can finally decide to get one of these... any word on when will they have the Nvidia graphics... 6 Responses | Other threads
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laptop hunters
Meet Microsoft's New Laptop Hunter: Lauren 2.0 Likes Pink
The original laptop hunter Lauren was a cute librarian-type who wanted a giant lapmonster. Microsoft's latest flamespot has a new Lauren. She's a blond law student who likes pink. More »
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Comment by OMG! Ponies!: Given that Apple has seen the need to rebut the ads, I'd say they hit a sore spot. 27 Responses | Other threads
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pc
The Three Things You Really Need to Know About RAM
Maximum PC tests and answers the three biggest questions you have about RAM: How much better is DDR3 than DDR2? Is high-speed RAM worth it? How much RAM do you really need? More »
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Comment by Joey Joe Joe Junior Shabadoo: My stupid Macbook maxes out at 2 GB. *grumbles* 22 Responses | Other threads
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dealzmodo
Street Fighter IV PC Bundle Includes Half-Price MadCatz Fight Pad
For $60, you can abandon the keyboard while playing Street Fighter IV on a PC, and pick up the MadCatz Fight Pad bundle. Pad and game are normally $40 apiece, so you're saving $20. [Capcom] -
twitter
TweetMyPC: Remote Control Your PC With Twitter
Twitter is officially useful with this easy way to remote control your PC: Install TweetMyPC, setup a Twitter account and tell your computer what to do from anywhere. [TweetMyPC via Ghacks via Lifehacker]
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Comment by ooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo: it would be pretty cool if I could tweet, cp /Volumes/XXX/tor/album /Volumes/XXX/DropBox/tor but I guess that would involve giving windows a... 1 Responses | Other threads
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amd
Happy 40th Birthday AMD: 4 Ways You Beat Intel in the Glory Days
AMD, the other chip company, is 40 years old today. It's the scrappy underdog to the Intel juggernaut. Today, it's not in great shape, but at one point, it was actually beating Intel on innovation.
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windows 7
If Your Computer Doesn't Meet Windows 7's Final Minimum System Requirements, I Feel Bad for You
With the Windows 7 release candidate now out in the open—partly, anyway—Microsoft has released the final minimum system requirements. If your computer doesn't meet them, I feel sorry for you. More »
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Comment by Allwheeldriveturbosportwagon is not an XUV/SUV/CUV or MPV: I dont think My PIII 933 will cut it. I don't think I'll be able to scrounge up 2... 14 Responses | Other threads
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question of the day
Did You Switch From Windows to a Mac or Back? Any Regrets?
Most people seem to take a hard line when it comes to their OS, but Adam's Windows to Mac adventure has got me wondering—how many converts are out there? More »
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By Sean FallonComment by Nongeek: I'm going to switch from Vista to OSX very soon. I'm DONE with PCs. I'll still have Windows 7 installed... 13 Responses | Other threads
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windows 7
Acer: Windows 7 Will Be Out Oct. 23, Free Upgrade If You Buy a PC 30 Days Before
Acer's UK marketing director Bobby Watkins tells Pocket Lint that "23rd October is the date the Windows 7 will be available." Better news: If buy a PC 30 days before, you get Windows 7 free. More »
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Comment by SwatLax: So if you are starting grad school at the beginning of September, you're screwed. Ugh 9 Responses | Other threads
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dell
Dell Studio 19 Multitouch All-in-One Arrives in US of A for $699, No Signs of Swine Flu
Six weeks after Dell's multitouch Studio 19 all-in-one hit Japan, it's finally coming to the US. Despite my penchant for mocking Dell's designers, if you're looking for a non-iMac all-in-one, it's worth a shot.
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Comment by Dafrety: If they come out with larger models Dell should give HP a run for their money. 9 Responses | Other threads
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gaming
Standardized PC System Requirements Are Coming, Will Help Unify PC Gaming
Kotaku says that the PC Gaming Alliance, a group of game developers and hardware makers, is working on building a standardized set of system requirements for PC gaming. More » -
dell
Dell Design Explained, Part Two
I felt kinda bad about calling Dell's Consumer Design chief a massive dingus. So here's Dell's Lead Industrial Designer explaining the Studio One. It's inspired by home decor. Compare to his Apple counterpart, Jonathan Ive: More »
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Comment by Dafrety: It bothers me that Apple, a company that is supposedly so focused on usability, has their USB ports and power... 17 Responses | Other threads
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ubuntu
Get Some Ubuntu 9.04 Jaunty Jackalope Right Now
The final version of Ubuntu 9.04 Jaunty Jackalope is here, meaning you can: Install it on your PS3 to play ROMs or say "Jaunty Jackalope" a lot or get blown (away). [Ubuntu via /.]
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Comment by Dr Durdon: Disclaimer - This is not a flame. I ordered a Mini 9 with Ubuntu and tinkered around with it while I... 10 Responses | Other threads
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pc
A $500 PC That Rocks Out Crysis
Okay, for $699, you might not be able to buy the best laptop in the world. But for $500, you can build a PC that plays Crysis at a solid 40 frames per second. More »
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Comment by the_gank: what does a $500 Fruit PC looks like? let the fruit fanbois go nutz now.... 13 Responses | Other threads
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mac vs. pc
CNBC Is Ridiculous: Macs Come With Photoshop, PCs Need $600 Extra to 'Perform As Well As a Mac'
Regular people are probably confused by the re-inflamed Mac vs. PC ad war, which now focuses on price. Never fear, CNBC's Jim Goldman breaks down the true cost of PCs. Wait, Macs come with Photoshop? More »
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Comment by Nick: uhh, it's CNBC. you want the truth go to FOX NEWS. /yeah, i did it on purpose 45 Responses | Other threads
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ads
The Snarky Fine Print in Apple's "PCs Are 100 Percent Trouble-Free" Ad
Have you watched Apple's new Hodgman ads? The "legal copy" ad is the most cutting—every time Hodgman says how easy-to-use PCs are, a wall of fine print explodes upwards. MacJournals has transcribed all of it. More »
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Comment by phijef: Is the apple craze a fad? PC association is making smart commercials right now. 27 Responses | Other threads
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msi wind top
Power-sipping Touchscreen MSI Wind Top All-in-One Is Cheaper Than Some Netbooks
MSI has gotten more official with its Wind Top AE1900—the nettop that only needs a 45W trickle of power—finally giving us a price: $529. Which is cheaper than some "netbooks" nowadays. More »
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Comment by Philip Braden Thompson: I'd love to see what the OSX86 dev team can do with one of these! 4 Responses | Other threads
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parody
Windows Laptop Hunter: Homeless Frank Gets a PC Too
Shopping for laptops, Homeless Frank winds up with a PC just like Lauren, but—well, he's "poor, not retarded." More »
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Comment by Ramel Page: That made me el oh el. All this Mac vs. PC stuff is still getting kind of old. 19 Responses | Other threads
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gaming
SideWinder X3 Gaming Mouse More Count Dooku Than Darth Vader
Microsoft's SideWinder gaming mice get more homogenized every release: The $40 X3 looks normal, almost boring, more Clone Wars than Darth Vader. It's got 2000DPI, on-the-fly switching and a single thumb button (WTF). [Microsoft]
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Comment by Kaiser-Machead: Hi, I'm a non-gamer, also known as Virtualis Protonoobis. I'm humbly requesting some sort of explanation as to why a single... 6 Responses | Other threads
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review
Razer Mamba vs. SideWinder X8: Wireless Gaming Mice Review
Gamers have avoided wireless mice like girls with cooties, fearing the grim fate of death and teabagging induced by milliseconds of lag. Razer's Mamba and Microsoft SideWinder X8 promise total wireless freedom, sans teabagging. More »
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Comment by DayWeSpilledThePaint_GitEmSteveDave: Hey, let's not diminish the impact that teabagging has had on today's society, and the damage it causes. 15 Responses | Other threads
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future of cheap pcs
Acer Revo and Nvidia Ion Hands On: Flawless Blu-ray Playback Changes Cheap Computers Forever
Acer's Revo, a tiny desktop that'll be "well under" $500, is the first computer with Nvidia's Ion netbook platform. Why care? Because it's got a crappy Intel Atom processor and plays HD Blu-ray movies flawlessly.
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Comment by diabolusunknownTheSecond: Looks like the child of an XPS from the side. Still impressive that Acer, of all companies, was one of the... 4 Responses | Other threads
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multitouch
Apple's Legal Showdown Over Multitouch Begins, With Palm Nowhere To Be Seen
You know the patent Cold War that's been brewing over Apple's claimed exclusivity over multitouch tech? It just got hotter, but the heat comes not from the Palm Pre, but lil' Elan Microelectronics. More »
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By John MahoneyComment by BigRocket: I hope Apple loses, they deserve it after what they did to Xerox. 8 Responses | Other threads
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acer
Acer Aspire Z5600 Multi-touch All-in-One Mimics TV Perfectly With 1080p, Blu-ray and Built-In Tuner
Acer's Aspire Z5600 multi-touch all-in-one does the best job yet of looking like more like a TV than a computer, which is kind of a good thing. Oh yes, it's built for Windows 7—the future. More » -
laptops
Acer Aspire Timelines Get 8-Hour Battery Life for $699, Look Vaguely Familiar
The Aspire Timeline notebooks looks sorta familiar, but I can't quite put my finger on it. Hmm. Anyway, they squeeze out 8-10 hours of battery life and start at just $699. More » -
review
Logitech G19 Keyboard Review
Logitech's G19 gaming keyboard—which borders on ludicrous with its embedded Linux mini-computer and full-blown LCD monitor—is the best one they've made yet, even if it doesn't quite reach its full mind-blowing potential. More »
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Comment by nizzy1115: How do the keys feel? Are they hard plastic or do they have a rubbery coating like the razer ones? 5 Responses | Other threads
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software
Install iTunes (PC) Without the Bloat
iTunes running on OS X is pretty fantastic. But on a PC, the experience often suffers. Lifehacker points us to a way to install iTunes 8 without Apple's extra programs on the side.
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By Mark WilsonComment by General Halfshaftery: Or you could install the Zune software. You don't need a Zune and it's fantastic for a fat music library... 23 Responses | Other threads
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