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|  | Voice Activated UMPCs
Wednesday, October 24, 2007
Are you in on the latest fad of voice controlled UMPCs? You can add to it to the one in your car and steer clear of accidents with voice-activated playback. Check out this video of a Streetdeck demonstrating voice control options. It's the cool thing. |   |
| Wyse G Class in Session
Wednesday, October 24, 2007
Wyse Technology's G class is now available, offering high performance and flexibility for complex graphics applications and "data-intensive environments." The Wyse G class family is powered by a 1.2GHz VIA C7 processor and "comes with standard dual-display support and the option to support up to six displays as users' requirements increase. Multiple displays are controlled and enhanced through the Wyse TCX Multi-Display software. This includes the optional TCX multimedia software that enables users to experience rich multimedia in Citrix Presentation Server(TM), Citrix XenDesktop(TM), Microsoft(R) Terminal Services or VMware's virtual desktop environments." Check out the release. | |
| VIA EPIA SN In the News
Wednesday, October 24, 2007
Mini-itx-news is talking about VIA's EPIA SN-series motherboard, which, as we know, is based on the VIA CN896 IGP chipset. The 1.8GHz VIA C7 processor gives it a 30% performance improvement over previous EPIA motherboards from VIA. "The VIA EPIA SN is also the first to provide the added flexibility of a 16-lane PCI Express port for bandwidth-intensive graphics cards, stated the company. The motherboard also is equipped with four SATA 2 ports, an Ultra DMA port, a compact flash connector, dual-LAN ports and wireless support. The VIA EPIA SN can support 4GB of DDR2 667 system memory." Read the rest of the review here. | |
| How To Buy a UPS
Wednesday, October 24, 2007
Power surges, spikes, and brownouts are every PC user's nightmare. With the inherent danger of losing valuable data from a premature shutdown came the need to protect our PCs. Hence, the UPS is an invaluable piece of equipment that stabilizes the voltage during power surges and prevents them from destroying your computer. If you're in the market for a new UPS, you may want to take a look at PC Mechanic's tips on what to look for when you're buying one. | |
| Hardware News
Tuesday, October 23, 2007
OCC has a new review for us with the Altec Lansing inMotion iMV712. They've got some cool tips on using it with your iPod and television with great playback visual quality. "The Altec delivers a smooth clear picture. Unfortunately, you can’t disable the LCD while playing on the television." See what else they have to say about it. Driver Heaven was curious about the performance of Akasa's Revo CPU cooler. "The Revo is using a new patented technology called SilentFlux, invented and patented in Denmark." Marketed as a low-noise cooler, it comes with a high price tag. Is it worth the money? Driver Heaven has the answers. Tweak News thinks the Coolmax CUQ-1200B Green Power 1200 Watt ATX Power Supply is mighty impressive. "Lots of connectors on superbly sleeved cables, modular design, and top-notch efficiency. The fit and finish is excellent and the attention to detail, from the packaging to the visual aspects and manual, is impressive." If it sounds too good to be true, head on over to the review. | |
| The Most Affordable Linux Thin Client
Tuesday, October 23, 2007
Norhtec in Bangkok has released a mini-PC that they claim is the most affordable Linux thin client system to date. "The "ultra-low-power" MicroClient JrSX is based on a 300MHz x86-compatible SoC (system-on-chip) and includes both CompactFlash and 2.5-inch hard drive storage options, along with 10/100Mbps Ethernet networking." Other releases include the MicroClientSr, which uses the Via Eden ULV 500MHz processor and 512MB RAM and the Via CX700M core logic chipset, and the UltraClient, which is based on Via's 1.2GHz Eden processor and CX700M chipset. Find out more about the whole bunch here. | |
| Zen The Master
Tuesday, October 23, 2007
Heard the name Zen The Master before? No, it's not a new game. It's the name of a "Smart Value PC" with "a Via C7 1.5Ghz embedded CPU Main board, 256 MB DDR2 RAM (as of now, 512MB with free upgrade as an inaugural offer), 80GB HDD, Combo Drive, MM KB, 15-inches CRT Monitor, optical mouse, and stereo speakers." It was recently launched in several cities across India. Read all about it here. | |
| Packard Bell's First UMPC Gets a Price Tag
Tuesday, October 23, 2007
Packard Bell in the UK is now marketing the EasyNote XS UMPC at a price tag of 349 pounds inclusive of tax. That amounts to approximately $710. It's Packard Bell's first UMPC and runs on a VIA 1.2GHz C7-M processor with 1GB of RAM. Equipped with Windows XP Home, 30GB hard drive, webcam, Bluetooth, and WiFi, it presents stiff competition to the ASUS Eee PC. Watch out for the US launch of the UMPC under the brand, the CE260. Here's where the news is at. | |
| XP With a Vista Look
Tuesday, October 23, 2007
For all the bad things they say about Vista, you can't deny that Vista has a very cool look to it. It may take forever to load the Aero system, but if all you want is the same look and feel, Aero may not be necessary. PC Mechanic figures out how to make an XP computer look like a Vista OS without dealing with the rest of the Vista system. Find out what they did. | |
| Google Maps in Firefox
Tuesday, October 23, 2007
Google Maps has some nice features, but users of Firefox may be feeling left out if they don't know how to configure it correctly. PC Mechanic has decided to fill the vacuum with a new guide on how to configure Firefox "to just type “map [address]” for quick access," use saved locations, configure private map lists, and find "latitude/longitude coordinates for any address in Google Maps." Get it all here. | |
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