Saitek Slim Keyboard

Posted in Keyboards by Conner Flynn on March 1st, 2010

Saitek’s latest Slim Keyboard is available for both Mac and PC and both feature a slim profile along with chiclet style keys. If this pink one doesn’t suit you, there are a wide range of colors to choose from: It comes in black, metallic red, metallic blue, aubergine, olive green and pink.

Number crunchers need not worry. This keyboard may be slim, but it’s wide enough to include a numeric keypad. Nothing on price yet, but you’ll want to start deciding which color best suits your Mac.

MSI intros 24-Inch 3D All-In-One PC

Posted in 3D by Conner Flynn on February 23rd, 2010

MSI has a world’s first on it’s hands with the 3D AIO, which is ready to unveiled at next week’s CeBIT 2010 show in Germany. It’s the world’s first large screen all-in-one PC that can handle 1080p 3D video.

The 3D AIO features a 24-inch 120Hz LED display, 1080p resolution, and will come with 3D shutter glasses. That’s about all the details we have currently and we would like to know which processor it has. Expect this to be the first of many 3D all-in-one announcements this year.

TRUtablet 8.9-inch Multitouch Tablet

Posted in Tablet PC by Conner Flynn on February 14th, 2010

TRUtablet is launching the TRUtablet 9, a new 8.9 inch multitouch tablet that runs the Windows 7 Home Premium OS. It’s no iPad, but it’s priced like one. It will cost you $649 and up.

Some of the tablet’s features include 1GB of RAM (upgradable up to 2GB), up to 128GB SSDs for storage, 3G, and GPS. There’s also WiFi, Bluetooth, a 1.3MP webcam, three USB ports, and an SD card slot.

Lenovo C315 All-In-One with Touchscreen, $650

Posted in Lenovo by Conner Flynn on February 11th, 2010

Lenovo has unveiled their C315 touchscreen all-in-one desktop, for those who like things more hands-on. For $650 you can own this 20-inch touchscreen AIO PC. And while we don’t have full specs for this guy yet, we know that the C315 has an AMD Althon CPU, 4GB of memory, and ATI Mobility Radeon graphics.

You’ll also get Lenovo’s suite of multimedia apps including PowerCinema and AutoCollage. Windows 7 is running the show. Look for this one to be available in the US this April.

Lenovo ThinkStation E20 debuts

Posted in Lenovo by Shane McGlaun on February 10th, 2010

Lenovo is known for making a full range of computers for consumers and business users globally. The company has a full line of notebooks, netbooks, and desktop computers. Lenovo has unveiled its latest workstation desktop PC aimed at professional users called the E20.

The new desktop is made from 50% recycled materials and meets Energy Star 5.0 and GREENGUARD requirements. Pricing for the line starts at under $600 and there are gobs of options that can be added. Processors choices include Intel Core i3, Core i5, Pentium, and Xeon 3400 processors.

God of War Kratos PC casemod

Posted in DIY by Conner Flynn on February 3rd, 2010

If this case mod’s looks could kill, then all of the gods would be slain with one quick glance. This Kratos God of War case mod means business. It’s easily one of the coolest and most unique that we’ve seen.

We have no idea what’s inside. Anyway with an exterior like that it hardly matters. Kratos just looks like he will start swinging blades immediately and slaying anyone nearby. The innards can be accessed by a hatch on his back. Very awesome.

Gateway updates SX and DX desktops with new CPUs

Posted in Gateway by Shane McGlaun on February 3rd, 2010


Along with the new FX desktops, Gateway also updated a couple other desktop computer lines with some new Intel CPUs and other features. The newly updated lines include the SX SFF desktops and the DX multimedia machines.

The new SX machine is the SX2840-01 and it sells for $559.99. The small desktop uses a Core i3 530 CPU and has Intel GMA X4500HD graphics. Gateway uses 6GB of RAM, a 1TB HDD for storage and a 16x DVD burner. The operating system is Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit.

Gateway updates FX gaming desktop line

Posted in Gateway by Shane McGlaun on February 3rd, 2010

Gateway has been offering gaming desktops for a long time now. Gamers are still one of the few groups of computer users willing to spend lots of money on a desktop. Most other computer users prefer notebooks today. Gateway has changed the FX design with a new chassis and new hardware.

The new case has a tray for storing things on top f the PC and front mic and headphone jacks. The more interesting of the two new models announced is the FX6831-03. The desktop has an Intel Core i7 860 CPU, ATI HD5850 graphics, 16GB of RAM, 1.5TB of storage, a DVD burner, and a Blu-ray drive.

8.9-inch ExoPC Slate tablet

Posted in Tablet PC by Conner Flynn on January 31st, 2010

This 8.9-inch multitouch tablet looks a lot like another recently announced 9.7 multitouch tablet. But this one packs some different stuff inside, including full browser support with flash thanks to Windows 7 on an Atom N270 at 1.6GHz, with 2GB of DDR2 memory and a 32GB SSD with SD expansion.

It may not give you the speedy performance of the iPad, but it will be a lot more functional. Battery life is four hours and is user-replaceable. The $599 price is the same as the 32GB iPad. Expect it to be available in March. It still has a large bezel, but what are you gonna do?

Archos 7 tablet could run Android

Posted in Android by Conner Flynn on January 27th, 2010

On the same day that Apple is slated to announce its much hyped tablet, Archos makes the news with some whispers of an Archos 7 tablet powered by Google’s Android operating system. The Archos 7 is much like its smaller relative, the Archos 5 and features a 7″ touchscreen display with a 800 x 480 resolution.

Some other specs include at least 8GB of storage, an SDHC memory card slot, Wi-Fi, GPS and pre-loaded Google apps. Look for it to arrive in March from 180 Euros and up. Look for Apple’s tablet to hit later today and laugh.

Averatec AVA8325E All-in-One desktop series

Posted in PCs by Conner Flynn on January 25th, 2010

Averatec in Japan has announced two brand new All-in-One PCs, the AVA8325E7BD and AVA8325E7SM. The AVA8325E7BD has 3GB of RAM with a 320GB HDD, while the latter has 2GB of RAM and a 250GB HDD.

Both feature an 18.4 LCD screen at 1680 x 945, Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium and a 1.5GHz AMD Athlon X2 3250e Dual Core CPU. Both models will be released at the end of the month for the equivalent of $774 and $996.

Great Wall Cross PC U510 All-In-Keyboard PC

Posted in Keyboards by Conner Flynn on January 25th, 2010

Our excitement over the eee Keyboard has grown stale after waiting so long for it, but the Cross PC U510 might be a good alternative. The Cross PC U510 packs in a 1.6GHZ Nvidia Ion, 2GB RAM, 250GB SATA hard drive, with a 5-inch TFT touchscreen embedded on the surface.

Some other features include Wi-Fi, handwriting recognition, and 3D graphics. It has to rely on external power though, having no battery. It can be connected to a normal display, HD TV, and projectors , but no support for dual displays.

Kids CyberNet Station is an expensive AIO computer

Posted in Computers by Shane McGlaun on January 19th, 2010

I have on more than one occasion thought about going to an AIO computer that is quieter than my normal desktop. My machine has so much gear crammed inside that the drone of the fans can drive you crazy some days. If you are looking for an AIO to give to a kid as their first computer, a company called Kid Computers has one.

The catch is that the machine sells for nearly $2,000, which many parents will consider a significant stretch for a first computer. A $500 to $1000 AIO from another manufacturer with netbook innards would be more appropriate in most cases.

DigitalRise X9 Multitouch Tablet

Posted in Tablet PC by Conner Flynn on January 17th, 2010

DigitalRise has a new multitouch tablet called the X9, which is powered by an Intel Atom N270 1.6GHz CPU. The device also boasts a 10.2-inch 1024 x 600 TFT multitouch screen, an Intel GMA 950 GPU, 2GB RAM, and a 160GB hard drive.

Some other features include a 1.3MP camera, 4-in-1 card reader, GPS, WiFi, Bluetooth, three USB 2.0 ports, a 3000mAh Li-ion battery, and Windows 7 running everything. It also supports WCDMA/TD-SCDMA/CDMA2000 3G connectivity.

Washable Rx tablet PC for doctors

Posted in Concepts by Conner Flynn on January 17th, 2010

Doctors are filthy. Half the time they have their hands inside various body orifices and the the other half they are touching everything in sight. Sure they wash their hands regularly, but germs are still everywhere. And it isn’t just doctors. Hospitals are cesspools of bacteria and germs.

The Toshiba Rx tablet from designer Geoffrey Cooper can help. It’s a portable electronic replacement for a nurse’s clipboard. The touchscreen tablet lets them instantly document cases on the go and facilitates quick diagnosis and communication. The Rx tablet has a docking station and a keyboard for those times when you are actually sitting and the dock also functions as the charging unit, which is made in a single piece of removable and washable rubber that makes the tablet easy to clean.