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18 May 2007

OCZ Equalizer Mobile Gaming Mouse @Futurelooks
XFX 8800 Ultra XXX Video Card @I4U
Thermaltake MaxOrb Intel/AMD Heatpipe CPU Cooler @Tweaknews.net
OCZ Trifecta 2GB Secure Digital Memory Card @ThinkComputers.org
GeCube Gemini 2 (Dual Radeon X1650 XT) @HardwareZone

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17 May 2007

SOAP 2GB MP4 Player @ThinkComputers.org
Microsoft Reclusa Gaming Keyboard @Everything USB
Maxtop 4U ICX-4830B-20BX Rackmount Chassis @Bigbruin.com
Thermaltake Max 4 External HDD Enclosure @HardwareLogic
Antec MX-1 3.5" Hard Drive Enclosure @Madshrimps
OCZ DDR2 PC2-9200 Reaper HPC Edition @Overclockers Online

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15 May 2007

If you've been looking to buy a portable media player, you might want to hold off a bit. According to an article at DigiTimes, the retail price of portable media players is expected to drop by more than half to $99-199. The price drop is due mostly to the decreased costs of LCD panels and the availability of on-chip MP4 compression.

Retail prices of PMPs (portable multimedia players) are expected to drop from US$299-399 to US$99-199, due to significantly decreased costs of LCD panels and other key components as well as the availability of on-chip MP4 compression, according to Taiwan-based makers of MP3 players.

Sales of PMPs have been short of expectations mainly because of high retail prices and the poor quality of video playback, the sources indicated. With adoption of on-chip MP4 compression, PMPs can play video at 20-24 frames per second making the resolution comparable with that of DVD video, according to the Taiwan-based MP3/PMP maker Ergotech.

If you'd like to read more, head on over to DigiTimes. Add a comment

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14 May 2007

HIS X1550 IceQ @Overclockers Online
Vizo Saturno 2.5" One Touch Backup SATA Hard Drive Enclosure @ThinkComputers.org
OCZ VBoost USB Drive @DV Hardware
Antec P182 Case @HardwareLogic
ATI Radeon HD 2900 XT @HardwareZone,TweakTown,ChileHardware
Bluetooth iPod Adapters @BlueTomorrow.com

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11 May 2007

Today, CDRLabs brings you an in depth look at ASUS's new Serial ATA equipped "Super-Multi" drive, the DRW-1814BLT. Sporting some pretty impressive specs, the DRW-1814BLT is capable of 18x DVD±R, 8x DVD+RW, 6x DVD-RW, 8x DVD±R DL and 14x DVD-RAM writing speeds and a maximum DVD read speed of 16x. Along with support for LightScribe, the drive also includes features like ASUS's FlextraLink, FlextraSpeed and QuieTrack technologies.

In this review we'll take a look at some of the features found on the DRW-1814BLT and see how it compares to some of the 18x DVD±RW drives from the competition. Does the DRW-1814BLT have what it takes? You'll have to read the review to find out.

ASUS DRW-1814BLT SATA 18x DVD±RW/RAM

If you have any comments or questions about this review or the ASUS DRW-1814BLT, please post them in the forum. Add a comment

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10 May 2007

CyberPower CP1500AVRLCD 1500VA 900W UPS @HardwareLogic
Corsair Flash Voyager GT @TweakTown
Nexu s NX-8060 80PLUS Modular Silent 600W Power Supply @Tweaknews.net
Thermalright HR-03a VGA Cooler @ChileHardware
SilverStone Olympia 1000W Power Supply @Overclockers Online

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09 May 2007

ECS NF650iSLIT-A Motherboard @HardwareLogic
OWT VSC-158 @Overclockers Online
Microsoft Wireless Entertainment Desktop 7000 @BlueTomorrow.com
Dell W3707C 37" LCD HDTV @ I4U
SteelSound 5H v2 Gaming Headset @The TechZone
ST-Lab PCI ATA-133 RAID Card @ChileHardware
ZEROtherm GX815 Gamer Edition VGA Cooler @ThinkComputers.org
Tritton Audio Xtreme 5.1 PC Gaming USB Headset @Everything USB
Noctua NF-S12 And NF-R8 Fans @DV Hardware
Plustek OpticSlim M12 Portable Color Scanner @ThinkComputers.org

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08 May 2007

As a supporter of both Blu-ray and HD DVD, it shouldn't be surprising that HP is one of the first computer manufacturers to offer a PC with support both formats. ExtremeTech has reported that HP will be offering LG's Super Multi Blue drive (GGW-H10N) as an option on two of their Media Center PCs. As we've reported in the past, the GGW-H10N functions as both a Blu-ray Disc writer and HD DVD-ROM drive.

While pricing was not immediately available on either series, both Media Center PCs will come with an optional LG Super Multi Blue Blu-ray Disc Rewriter and HD DVD-ROM Drive (GGW-H10N), which the company demoed at this year's Consumer Electronics Show.

It is expected that the drive will cost $1200, falling into a comparable price range to LG's standalone BH100, also known as the Super Multi Blue Player.

An HP representative said that the optical drive is a triple-format writer and will be able to write to Blu-ray discs at 2x (single-layer and double-layer), DVDs, and CDs. The drive will not be able to write to HD DVD, however, and currently Toshiba is the only company that manufactures an HD DVD writerfor PCs.

Unfortunately, ExtremeTech doesn't seem to have all of their facts straight. The GGW-H10N is able to write to single layer BD-R discs at 4x and not the 2x stated in their article. If you'd like to read more, their entire article can be found here. Add a comment

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07 May 2007

Imation sent out a press release earlier today, announcing plans to acquire Memcorp Inc. for $60 million in cash and notes. Until now, Memcorp has been operating under a long-term license agreement for the Memorex brand. By acquiring the company, Imation will gain full control of the Memorex brand and extend its product portfolio beyond removable media.

Imation Corp. (NYSE: IMN), a worldwide leader in removable data storage, today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire certain assets of Memcorp Inc. and Memcorp Asia Limited (together known as "Memcorp") from privately held Hopper Radio of Florida, Inc.

The purchase price for the assets includes approximately $23 million in cash and $37.5 million in three-year notes, plus a potential earn-out of up to $20 million over three years, dependent on financial performance of the purchased business. Imation also expects to invest approximately $15 million in additional working capital after the acquisition closes. The transaction is expected to close in the third quarter of 2007, subject to customary closing conditions and governmental approvals.

Imation expects the acquisition to contribute an estimated $10 to $12 million in operating income and add approximately $200 million in annual revenue in the first full year of operation. If you'd like to read more, Imation's entire press release can be found here. Add a comment