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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 » -
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 » -
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] -
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 » -
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 » -
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] -
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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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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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 » -
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 » -
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] -
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] -
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 » -
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 » -
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 » -
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 » -
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] -
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 » -
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 » -
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 » -
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. -
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 » -
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 /.] -
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 » -
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 » -
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 » -
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 » -
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 » -
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] -
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 » -
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. -
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 » -
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 » -
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.








































