HGST Travelstar 5K1500 Notebook Drive: 1.5TB in Slim 9.5mm Casing

Rey M.L. — Wed, 22 May 2013 05:00:06 -0700

Most laptops support hard drives of only up to a 9.5 millimetre thickness, and before now the largest data capacity available within that thickness was one terabyte. For those select few who need more than that, HGST has arrived with a solution.

Ekoore Python S3 Convertible Tablet Juggles Windows 8, Android, Ubuntu Linux

Rey M.L. — Wed, 15 May 2013 12:52:00 -0700

The unique Python S3 hybrid tablet computer from Ekoore appears to be the only example of its kind that can be factory shipped with three switchable operating systems.

Seagate Planning 4TB Internal Hard Drive

Rey M.L. — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 11:00:00 -0700

In the next logical step for internal hard disk drives, industry giant Seagate is planning to introduce a new drive capable of holding 4000 gigabytes of data, in a traditional 3.5” size for easy installation into most desktop computers.

Sony Announces First XQD Memory Cards

Rey M.L. — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 10:31:00 -0800

Boasting high speeds, improved technology over existing formats, and high capacities, these cards are designed for professionals. Here come the first two models.

QUO Proposes PC Motherboard For Hackintoshers

Rey M.L. — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 13:25:00 -0800

Want to run Mac OS X, but don't feel like shelling out over a thousand dollars for a real Mac? QUO's motherboard, for which it is seeking funding for on Kickstarter, aims to give you a cheaper route.

AData releases SATA III-supported S510 SSD

Rey M.L. — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 02:30:00 -0700

A new solid state drive released by Taiwanese company Adata Technology offers high performance and sustained transfer rates that take advantage of the SATA III 6Gbps interface it has bolted on.

Crucial Releases v4 Value Solid-State Drives

Rey M.L. — Wed, 01 Aug 2012 14:44:20 -0700

Supposedly finding another use for its dependable m4 technology, Crucial has released a number of inexpensive SSDs for those looking to bring a considerable speed-boost to older SATA II-based computers.

New Dacor Oven Packs 7” Android-Powered Touchscreen

Rey M.L. — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 01:31:00 -0800

Fitting neatly into the newfangled digital kitchen category, Dacor's latest oven fuses a midrange 7” Android tablet into the front panel as its controller, and WiFi connectivity allows for a range of convenient features – including, inevitably, games.

Asus WL-330NUL Wireless Router Fits In Your Pocket

Rey M.L. — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 18:24:12 -0800

Looking like the perfect companion for one who travels with many gadgets, this new Asus router packs wireless hotspot creation through a wired LAN port in a package similar to the size of a typical USB key.

Acer Preparing $99 Android Tablet Computer

Rey M.L. — Fri, 28 Dec 2012 19:05:18 -0800

Those newfangled tablets seem to be all the rage these days, but there are still people who don't want to or can't put down even $199 for the cheapest Nexus 7. What will be catering to those people in a few months, if the rumours are true, is Acer with its Iconia B1.

Kingston Unveils 1TB USB Flash Drive

Rey M.L. — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 10:21:28 -0800

While a hard drive will get it done for far cheaper, those looking for something more durable, stylish and speedy will want to take a look at Kingston's DataTraveler HyperX Predator 3.0 1TB flash drive.

Logitech Announces Buttonless Touch Mouse M600

Rey M.L. — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 19:34:44 -0800

Along with the influx of keypad-less phones come the arrival of buttonless mice. Logitech looks to be trying to further this slightly questionable category with its new Touch Mouse M600.

Lenovo Unveils "World's Smallest Desktop PC"

Rey M.L. — Sun, 27 Nov 2011 14:11:33 -0800

While it's physical size may not live up to all the hype that Lenovo is giving it, the IdeaCenter Q180 is still quite a small PC, with features that would make it practically perfect for use as a home theater PC (HTPC).

Seagate Ships Pulsar XT.2 Enterprise Solid State Drives

Rey M.L. — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 14:17:10 -0700

Flash memory continues to improve in data capacity, reliability, performance and price. The most indicative product that shows the progress of this technology is the solid state drive, or SSD, a storage device meant to eventually replace hard drives in personal computers. Enter the new Pulsar XT.2 line of SSDs from Seagate.

New SATA Express & µSSD Interface Standards Pave Way for Faster and Smaller SSDs

Rey M.L. — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 18:59:23 -0700

Solid-state drive transfer rates continue to rise, and the need for smaller physical sizes to fit shrinking notebook profiles is also becoming important. Thankfully, the organization behind the well-known Serial ATA interface has two new connectivity standards to address both of these wants.

Point of View offers GeForce GTX 550 Ti Videocard with 4GB Memory

Rey M.L. — Fri, 26 Aug 2011 13:11:10 -0700

Graphics card manufacturer Point of View must have gotten a good deal on memory chips, as they have started to offer up a card with a seemingly pointlessly-high amount of video RAM.

Hitachi Ships 1TB-per-platter Desktop Hard Drives

Rey M.L. — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 02:01:00 -0700

They keep making 'em bigger and bigger. Hitachi GST's latest lines of hard disks use ultra-dense platters that can hold 1TB apiece, allowing promising future developments for media gurus and digital packrats everywhere.

Creative Announces Sound Core3D Audio Processor with Four Processing Cores

Rey M.L. — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 23:00:00 -0700

PC audio giant Creative Labs has announced a brand new audio processor, dubbed the Core3D, with a whopping four processing cores and a highly integrated design to lower sound card complexity.

Corsair Announces Hydro H40, H70 CORE Liquid CPU Coolers

Rey M.L. — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 02:30:00 -0700

Water cooling used to be a pretty dangerous addition to a PC. While it still is, alternative self-contained designs such as Corsair's Hydro Series bring much of the advantages of liquid cooling, while allowing easy installation and zero maintenance – and now, for an even lower price than before – with the new Hydro H40 and H70 CORE.

OCZ Releases Synapse Cache Solid-State Drives

Rey M.L. — Sat, 01 Oct 2011 09:00:00 -0700

Want solid-state drive caching performance akin to Intel's Smart Response, but don't want to spend extra cash for an Intel Z68-based motherboard? OCZ has an alternative for you.

New Asus Eee Pad Transformer Coming November 9th

Rey M.L. — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 17:37:02 -0700

The launch date for Asus' followup to its popular “dockable tablet” has been set, and we've got a new exterior design coming alongside a few upgraded hardware features.

Cooler Master Announces Elite 431 Plus Case; Low Price and Premium Features

Rey M.L. — Sun, 04 Dec 2011 11:11:13 -0800

Those looking to build themselves or their relatives a new computer for the holiday season now have another good option for a case. The new Elite 431 Plus may have a bargain bin price tag, but it will allow users to install high-end videocards and CPU heatsinks without any space concerns.

Lenovo Preps New ThinkPad X130e Ultraportable for Schools

Rey M.L. — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 18:12:22 -0800

Lenovo is showing off a new 11.6” laptop aimed towards elementary and high school students. The ThinkPad X130e pairs a durable exterior design with power-efficient Intel or AMD processors in an attempt to appease the IT departments of schools everywhere.

7.85" Apple iPad Coming in 2012?

Rey M.L. — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 05:00:00 -0800

The rumors are out - Apple is apparently getting ready to put out a junior model of its well-known tablet computer sometime in 2012.

AMD Phenom II X8 Processors Coming Soon?

Rey M.L. — Mon, 26 Dec 2011 13:49:03 -0800

AMD appears to be preparing to launch some new eight-core processors under its existing Phenom II brand, but these might not be the godsend that AMD fans have been waiting for since the release of the AMD FX.

Intel Preparing IGP-less Sandy Bridge Processors

Rey M.L. — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 11:33:48 -0800

Intel is apparently getting ready to launch three new CPUs for its desktop LGA1155 platform, with the strange quirk that these will not contain the mainstay of the Sandy Bridge design since its inception, the integrated graphics core.

HP 14" Ultrabook Coming Soon? (Updated)

Rey M.L. — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 18:52:47 -0800

An interesting video from HP has recently surfaced, hinting that a new laptop dubbed the “Spectre” may soon hit the market.

Hitachi's Travelstar Z7K500: 500GB Of High-Performance, Slimline Storage For Notebooks

Rey M.L. — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 20:16:24 -0800

Hitachi has released a new family of products in its already broad lineup of notebook hard drives, boasting 500GB of capacity in a single-platter design, rotating at 7200 RPM.

Western Digital Announces Third-Gen S25 Hard Disks: 900GB at 10,000RPM!

Rey M.L. — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 18:12:05 -0800

Western Digital, clearly serious about the enterprise storage market, has announced a new batch of its S25 series of 2.5” hard drives, boasting capacities up to 900GB, amongst other improvements.

Western Digital My Book External Storage Systems – Now With Thunderbolt Ports!

Rey M.L. — Sun, 18 Mar 2012 15:16:36 -0700

Folks possessing newer Macs with Thunderbolt ports now have another option to make use of the high-speed interface – the My Book Thunderbolt Duo, a brand new dual-drive storage behemoth from WD.