October 2009
55 posts
“RADEON HD 5850 reviews are now out. Another win for AMD! http://bit.ly/JsYoE”
– CatalystMaker
September 2009
22 posts
Microsoft's Free Security Essentials Software Goes...
Following a year-long development phase and several months in limited public beta, Microsoft has finally released the full version of its anti-malware scanner today — Microsoft Security Essentials. Formerly codenamed Morro, this free-of-charge replacement for OneCare is designed to provide consumers with real-time protection against Trojans, computer viruses, spyware and rootkits. Although...
How to Get the Palm Pre for Free (If You Act Fast,...
With a two-year service agreement, you can already snag a Palm Pre for just $80 from Walmart, which we said was the price to beat. Well guess what? Someone beat it. With a coupon code and a cashback request, LetsTalk.com and PhoneCashBack.net have collaborated to offer the Pre for free, but you have to act fast.
Here’s how you can get it:
Use this link to head over to LetsTalk and buy a...
ATI Radeon HD 5850 X2 Pictures Surface
The HD 5850 X2 has dual circular fans over just the chips, with no shroud as seen on the rest of the product line. We can be fairly cetain that this is not the ATI OEM spec, but rather a particular manufacturer’s unique cooling option.
The X2 versions of the HD 5850 include both dual DVI, and a mini display port in between; however, they have taken out HDMI, opting instead to have the whole...
Sony cuts UMD-to-PSP Go plans, Europeans eligible...
One of the core differences between Sony’s upcoming PSP Go and previous generation is the lack of a UMD drive. This inherently means that users must download digital copies of games and other content. For most new customers this is a non-issue, but things aren’t that simple for those who already own physical PSP media.
Yesterday at the Tokyo Game Show, an SCEA spokesperson told...
Intel Reveals Updated Stock Cooler Design for...
Generally speaking, stock coolers are barely more than adequate when it comes to noise, cooling power, and overclockability.
However, Intel’s latest cooler takes steps to change some of that. It features an updated tower design, additional fins on the heatsink and four copper heatpipes. Obviously, overclocking enthusiasts will seek out after-market solutions, but this should be a nice change...
Newegg Unveils Windows 7 OEM Prices, Ridiculously...
So, if you missed the initial pre-order discount or don’t qualify for the current student offer, going for an OEM copy of Microsoft’s upcoming operating system may be the next best thing in terms of savings. Specifically, Newegg priced the OEM edition of Windows 7 Home Premium at $110, nearly 50% off Microsoft’s suggested list price of $200 for the full version and about 10%...
Crash Course DLC now available, Left 4 Dead on...
Keeping its promise, Valve has pushed out new downloadable content for its popular zombie shooter, Left 4 Dead. Called “Crash Course,” the update brings a new campaign, which falls between the events of “No Mercy” and “Death Toll,” and features fresh locations, dialogue, refined item spawning and more. As we’ve noted in the past, the DLC is available to PC...
Hyundai Releases $113,000 Equus Limousine for...
Hyundai has recently unveiled its latest Equus Limousine that promises to offer more comfort and luxury than its closest named competitors, the Lexus LS460L and Mercedes-Benz S500L. An additional 12-in. has been tacked onto the stock Equus chassis making for an overall length of around 215-in. Aside from the extra length, designers installed a horizontal crossbar grille to further distinguish...
ATI Radeon HD 5870 X2 Spied With CryEngine 3
AMD based on published Roadmap, development, code-named Hemlock the 5870 X2 will be released in the fourth quarter of this year the price will be less than 500 dollars.3870x2 and the 4870x2 before the relative single-core product release should be a lot at night, it seems more adequate preparations for the AMD.
In addition the meeting room, also used a system equipped with HD 5870 X2...
Lexus LF-A Spotted... Again
At this point, the Lexus LF-A is probably the worst-kept secret in supercars and is in serious contention for the title of longest product roll-out ever. Lexus continues the achingly slow striptease by flashing the tail lights at us this time around, look how sexy this beast is.
Details are still slim on the LF-A’s mechanicals, interior, pricing and most other details. The engine is...
ATI Radeon HD 5870: World's Fastest Single GPU
Let me sum it up for you folks, this is the new flagship GPU from ATI/AMD. This is the world’s first DirectX 11 capable video card, also being the world’s fastest single GPU to date. Has tons of features such as a 40nm core and 1GB of GDDR5 running at 850 MHz for the core and 1200 MHz for the memory. Not to mention this card is a full 11 inches long.
This new chip is no...
PS3 Slim Hits One Million Sales in Three Weeks
It looks like Sony’s PlayStation 3 is finally picking up some steam. According to the company’s own internal estimates, since the new slim model went on sale for $299 just three weeks ago, the console has gone on to reach 1 million unit sales worldwide.
Sadly they didn’t offer a specific breakdown by region. For what it’s worth, on a separate statement SCEA head boss...
$50 USD Wii Price Cut on September 27
While nothing is official until it comes straight from Nintendo, the flyer scans are pretty convincing. It seems that retailers are the first to know about price drops (which makes sense, since that’s where unit sales take place). Website Nintendojo now claims that it can confirm that a price cut is indeed coming, and that it’ll happen on September 27.
Nintendojo says that it...
OCZ Alchemy Series Elixir keyboard for 99 cents... →
ZipZoomfly.com offers the OCZ Alchemy Series Elixir wired keyboard for $20.99 and free shipping. This $20 mail-in rebate cuts the price to 99 cents. The keyboard features ten blue macro keys with three user-defined profiles, seven Internet hot keys, eight media keys, and more. Rebate expires September 20. What a deal, I just got one for $14.99 after MIR in Canada.
Side note: I’ve been...
PS3 Sales Grew 104% In USA Last Week
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According to sales figures generated in the week of August 23rd to August 29th, PlayStation 3 sales more than doubled thanks to the release of the new console: 104-percent to be exact. The prior week only saw 37,167 units sold but during that week, Sony sold a whopping 75,931 units, falling in second to the Nintendo...
No More Sprinter For Dodge
Starting in January 2010, the Dodge Sprinter will be replaced by … the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. The return of the Sprinter under its original nameplate coincides with the creation of Daimler Vans USA, LLC, based in New Jersey, and effectively terminates Chrysler’s arrangement to sell rebadged versions under the Dodge brand.
Recently, it was reported that Chrysler is suing Daimler for...
Shortage of Rare Metals Could Limit Hybrid...
One of the rare metals in question is neodymium, which is used in the lightweight magnets in hybrids’ electric motors. Wind turbines and generators also use neodymium.
With the third-generation Prius in its first year on the market and the new Lexus HS250h hybrid sedan launching, Toyota doesn’t want to see any additional production shortages if it is to meet its goal of selling 1...
Toyota and BMW Talking About Swapping iQ and Mini...
According to Britain’s Autocar, Toyota is talking with BMW about trading one small-car platform for the other. Autocar speculates that BMW is looking for an even-smaller platform to build a new electric microcar on, one that could possibly revive the classic “Isetta” name.
Toyota, meanwhile, gets access to BMW’s impressive Mini platform and its oft-praised, go-kart-like...
Disney just Acquired Marvel!?! →
nerdlove:
WTF!?!?