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HP w2207h Black 22″ HDMI Widescreen LCD Monitor Review

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hpThe HP w2207h Black 22″ 5ms glossy screen with little glare , hard to pass up. This monitor with a recommended 1680 x 1050 resolution also has an excellent  color saturation, with a deep  contrast ratio of 1000:1 which makes gaming on this  computer screen  simply  stunning . It ships with D-Sub, HDMI so you can connect your XBOX or Playstation to it. You can also turn it over vertically depending on what you feel comfortable with, although it is not completely  practical, it makes surfing the web or writing documents a different experience . The built quality is superior as we know that HP manufactures vastly fine  quality computer screens.


November 18, 2008 in Computer Screens, Deals, Reviews
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eVGA GeForce 8800GTS 640MB PCI-E HDCP Video Card $95 Shipped

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Newegg is having a sale on the  eVGA GeForce 8800GTS 640MB PCI-E HDCP Card 640-P2-N828-BR. The great card which has been very popular is priced at
$95 ($195-$100 rebate)
with free shipping.


November 13, 2008 in Deals
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COOLER MASTER COSMOS 1000 RC-1000-KSN1-GP Computer Case

cosmosThe tool free COOLER MASTER COSMOS 1000 RC-1000-KSN1-GP full tower computer case which comes in black or silver is a large durable computer case which will make you fall in love with. If you are a gamer and looking to build a computer with something that will last and eventually use it again for future builds, then this one is definitely for you. The cable management is excellent, the airflow will never be an issue with this one with the 4 120mm fans that are located as follow:
Two on top, one on the bottom and the rear.

The stylish case is built with soundproof material and a sound barrier design which means you can enjoy using your desktop PC without being bothered by anything such as an annoying noise or vibrations.

Inside the case you will find many great things such as the air intakes on the bottom of the case, 5 external 5.25″, 6 internal 3.5″ and 1 external 3.5″ drive bays with 6 aluminum detachable hard drive modules.

Another convenient part about this product is the dust air filters which could slide directly from outside the case without even have to open this one. This is a genius idea since some of us often start to sneeze as soon as we open the side panel! There are 4 USB 2.0, in and out audio,1 firewire, 1 eSATA ports as well as LEDs located on top of the case for your convenience.

Overall product rating for this one is excellent. The computer case is recommended for those looking to SLI or simply install today’s latest large video cards. If you do not mind the weight, I would say go for it.


November 6, 2008 in Computer Cases
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Sling MEDIA SB300-100 Slingbox PRO-HD Review

slingUnlike its previous releases, the Sling MEDIA SB300-100 Slingbox PRO-HD offers an amazing HD output.
This device will actually let you watch TV virtually anywhere as long as you are connected to the internet. This version of Sling Media is capable to connect up to the 3 devices and stream them to your Notebook or Desktop and even your cell phone, it is QAM ready with a built-in NTSC, ATSC which is a great thing since the analog signals will be replaced by the digital ones as of February. You can also connect your DVR to it such as DISH, DIRECTV, TiVo etc, your security camera as well as your DVD player
In order to keep watching TV with no interruption, you will need a cable or DSL connection with a 1.5 Mbps upstream to ensure the continuous streaming since High Definition image is being unleashed through the Slingbox.
Another thing that is recommended is to plug this device to a cable box that is not being used in your household so it is not interfering with whoever is watching TV at the same time.
The unit is compatible with Windows XP & Vista, Mac, and Windows Mobile, Symbian and Palm OS.


November 5, 2008 in Video
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MSI GX630-012US and MSI GT735-024US Gaming Laptops

msi-notebookImagine you can overclock a notebook with one touch of a button on the keyboard? Imagine if you could also be capable to control the battery’s life on your notebook? Well, those days are here. The MSI GX630-012US and MSI GT735-024US are one of those machines that could do all that for you. You could say that both of them are beasts. They are fully designed and recommended for gamers who are looking to take full advatange of the powerful hardware.

The notebooks comes with Exclusive ECO Engine Power Management System which lets user take full control of the battery’s life and Turbo Drive Engine technology which lets the user overclock the system with one click of a button. Both notebooks come with Vista Premium installed, the 2.2 GHz AMD Turion ZM-82 Processor, 2MP webcam, 4GB of memory, Bluetooth enabled, HDMI and 320GB of hard drive space. They both have a similar build except for the screen size and video cards. The MSI GX630 has 15.4 Widescreen with a maximum resolution of 1280 x 800 and the 512MB Geforce 9600 video card under the hood. The MSI GT735 has a 17-Inch Widescreen with a maximum resolution of 1680 x 1050 and powered by the ATI HD3850 512MB MXMIII video card.
The highly rated products are very impressive. they are really catching speed hungry user’s attention and the low priced machines make it a bargain.


October 21, 2008 in Notebook
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Samsung Q310-34P NoteBook Intel Core 2 Duo P8400 Laptop

samsungThe new Samsung Q310-34P hits the U.S. market and we couldn’t wait to see what this one is all about. The 13.3″ notebook comes with an Intel Core 2 Duo P8400 running at 2.26GHz, 3GB DDR2 of memory, DVD burner with LightScribe technology and a huge 320GB hard drive to store your music, movies and documents. The glossy widescreen is capable of a maximum of 1280 x 800 resolution powered by the Intel GMA 4500MHD video card. The laptop comes with Bluetooth connectivity, an ExpressCard, an 802.11 a/b/g/n wireless card, 1.3 Mega Pixel built-in webcam, 56Kbps V.92 modem, 3 USB ports and a 7 in 1 card reader. All that running under Microsoft Vista Business.
The great part about this machine is the fact that the CPU is fast and has 1066MHz FSB and 3MB L2 Cache, a silver nano anti-bacterial keyboard and 3GB DDR2 800 of memory. In addition to that, the Intel GMA 4500MHD is one of the latest video cards for mobile users which was recently launched this summer. It has full support of DirectX 10 and Shader Model 4.0 which makes it 200% faster than the GMA 3100 seen in other notebooks.


October 17, 2008 in Notebook
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HP Pavilion DV7-1130US 17-Inch Laptop Review

dv7-1130usThe new HP Pavilion DV7-1130US has a large 17-inch High-Definition HP BrightView widescreen display and a maximum of 1440 x 900 resolution powered by the ATI Radeon HD 3200 RS780M, perfect to watch DVD movies through the LightScribe SuperMulti 8X DVD±R/RW or its built in HDMI HD port which lets you connect from an external HD DVD player with a single cable connection. The lovely notebook has a lovely bronze and chrome finish which makes it look stylish and modern.

The Hewlett-Packard Laptop is packed with goodies such as 4GB of system memory, 250GB SATA hard drive which lets you store all of your favorite movies, MP3’s and important files at the same time and all that powered by the 2GHz AMD Turion X2 RM-70 Dual-Core Mobile Processor. It also comes with 3 USB 2.0 ports, USB 2.0/eSATA, 2 headphones out and a microphone in jack.

This notebook is recommended for those looking for a large display and want to take full advantage of its fully compatible 802.11a/b/g/n Wireless card, integrated webcam with an omni directional microphone for people who are constantly chatting with their loved ones. The video card is very impressive, not only it is a power saver but also delivers outstanding results playing certain 3D games.

Reliable seller:

HP Pavilion dv7-1130us AMD Turion X2 17.0″ WXGA+ ATI Mobility Radeon HD 3200


October 14, 2008 in Deals, Notebook, Reviews
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Software To Backup and Clone Your Mac Hard Drive

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If you are looking to back up your entire hard drive or simply would like to make the same exact copy to transfer to another hard drive? SuperDuper! 2.5 is a fabulous software that would do the magical work for you with simple clicks away and even schedule a backup just in case you forget to randomly do it.

The software comes handy for those looking to clone and transfer all their important files and folders. The Checkpoint option is capable of re-instating your hard drive to a certain point after an error has occurred. In no time, you will be able to open all your favorite music, document files and programs again just like you did before.

The current 2.5 is compatible with Mac OS X 10.4 or later, including Leopard.
To download please visit http://www.shirt-pocket.com/SuperDuper/SuperDuperDescription.html


October 11, 2008 in Computer Fixes
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Acer Aspire One 8.9-inch Mini Laptop Review

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Just 2.2 pounds, the new Acer One 8.9-inch Notebook has a lot to offer. Based on the latest Intel’s Atom mobile processor, the machine is a space saver and ideal for people who are constantly on the run and always in need of of an internet access such as checking emails, create and send spreadsheets and chat with your loved ones through the Built-in 1.3 Megapixel camera and a wireless support of 802.11b/g WIFI. The Ultra-portable laptop has a large hard drive of 160GB, 1GB of memory, a DVD Burner,  an 8.9-inch screen powered by the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950 with a maximum resolution of 1024 x 600, three USB slots and an audio jack. The new Atom N270 consumes less power thn its previous Core 2 Duo generation which means more battery life for you. Windows XP Home comes pre-installed, great news for those who still love and still sopport this operating system. The lovely lightweight notebook is addictive and as they say “good things come in small pcackages”.

1.6GHz Atom N270 Processor
160GB Hard Drive
1GB DDR2 SDRAM Memory
1.3 Megapixel Camera
Multi-format Media Readers
802.11b/g WIFI Suopprt
56K Modem port (V.90)
Mini PCI Slot
3 USB Ports


October 9, 2008 in Notebook
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Apple MacBook MB404LL/A 13.3-inch Review

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The black Macbook MB404LL/A 1.08 inches thin powered by 2.4 GHz Core 2 Duo processor is made for people hooked on portability and looks. The stylish notebook offers both power and lightweight. Powered by the latest Wi-Fi 802.11n technology which is fully compatible with 802.11b/g routers, you will enjoy surfing the web and sending emails in no time. Its 250GB hard drive capacity is large enough to store all your favorite media. Ipod ready, the iLife ‘08 software which has all the preloaded applications such as iTunes, iPhoto, iMovie, iDVD, iWeb, GarageBandwill will make the data transfer between the two easier than ever.

The 13.3-inch glossy widescreen has a 1280 x 800 resolution and a built-in iSight camera which let the user communicate via iChat AV application with others with ease. The keyboard feel is great, it has a one of the kind design which makes it very convenient for you if you are reclining in your bed or your couch.

Just about 5 pounds, the lightweight laptop comes with a 8x Double Layer Superdrive, an phenomenal sound with an optical digital audio output headphone out capability, 2 USB 2.0 ports and all that under the hood of Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard operating system.

The best thing about this system is the electric cord which connects with a magnet instead of direct old fashioned plug. It has an outstanding battery life which means more usage time. The system comes with 2GB of memory pre-installed but can always be upgraded to 4GB. A Bluetooth connectivity so you can pair your favorite headsets to this one. It us also bundled with the Time Machine software which will allow you to automatically back up your drive and get a peace of mind. Finally, a hard drive that whispers so no heavy noise here.

The Apple Macbook MB404LL/A has indeed a sleek, durability and fresh look design. The ultra-portable machine is a dream come true.

2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor
2 GB 667 MHz DDR2 memory
250 GB 5400 rpm SATA hard drive
8x Double-Layer SuperDrive
1 FireWire 400, two USB 2.0 ports, DVI, VGA, S-video
10/100/1000BASE-T (Gigabit) Ethernet
Built-in AirPort Extreme Wi-Fi with IEEE 802.11n
Bluetooth 2.0+EDR
13.3-inch glossy widescreen



September 27, 2008 in Notebook
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