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|  | Moore on the OQO
Tuesday, October 23, 2007
Dennis Moore, CEO of OQO, has been keeping a close eye on reviews of the OQO model 02 and model e2 (the European version). The two models are similar except for the keyboard layout and reviews of both have been extremely positive. "I'm glad to see that, like our OQO owners, reviewers seem to really appreciate the anytime/anywhere benefits of OQO computers -- fit in your pockets and comfortably in your hands, great connectivity, and the ability to access all your information and applications anytime/anywhere." Take a look at all the reviews he's uncovered. |   |
| OQO in Europe
Tuesday, October 23, 2007
The OQO model e2 is getting great reviews in Europe. IT Week takes a look at the handheld laptop running on a 1.5 GHz VIA C7-M processor and like what they see. It scores about the same as the Samsung Q1 UMPC that was released last year "but the model e2 feels more responsive than this result might suggest and more in line with ultra-portable laptops." Check out the rest of the review. 
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| Packard Bell EasyNote XS comes in at just over US$700
Tuesday, October 23, 2007
It is good to see that Packard Bell's online sales site now has a listing for the EasyNote XS, the first product that will be available to be based on VIA' NanoBook reference design. The units will be sold by Packard Bell into the EU market. Packard Bell's UK site lists the model Easynote XS20-006 as "coming soon" priced at 349 pounds (including VAT). I think it's pretty incredible that a UMPC with such a functional design, running Windows XP Home, will be available for the same cost as my first PDA! | |
| An Interview with Zonbu CEO Gregoire Gentil
Tuesday, October 23, 2007
Stew from Technovoyance.com writes: "I recently hooked up with Gregoire Gentil, the CEO and co-founder of Zonbu, to ask him a few questions about environmentally friendly computing, the rise of Open-source consumer software, cloud computing and all things Zonbu. For those of you outside the loop, the Zonbu is an ultra compact PC which uses a radically new computing model. Based on a fanless VIA Eden CPU, the Zonbu is consumer orientated PC that is bundled with a paid subscription for storage and support. Using no Microsoft software, the Zonbu offers consumers something excitingly different. Read on for the interview with it's creator, Gregoire Gentil."
You can also read all about Zonbu in our review here. | |
| | Xbox 360 and PS3 Go Head to Head
Saturday, October 20, 2007
Now that the PS3 is due to be released in early November at a price that's comparative to the Xbox 360, dallasnews.com decides that the time has come to make a fair comparison between the two. First, they break down the actual hardware that you get for your money. Then, they give you their insights on which one has more bang for the buck. Check it out. | |
| What's Beyond Vista?
Saturday, October 20, 2007
So there is life after Vista. Microsoft recently posted a video of a lecture that included a discussion on a new slim kernel called MinWin, which was born during the development of Windows 7. "The kernel, which lacks Vista's bells and whistles or even a graphics system at all, takes up just 25MB on disk as compared with 4GB that the full Windows Vista takes up. And while people would need far more than MinWin to run even a basic Web server, engineer Eric Traut said it shows that Windows, at its heart, does not have to be a monster resource hog." Get the whole story here. | |
| Vista's Memory Problem
Saturday, October 20, 2007
Slashdot.org uncovers some more bad news about Vista. It just can't get enough memory. Apparently the system simply isn't able to copy large collection of files without running out of memory and in some instances the files aren't completely copied. SP1 hasn't fixed the problem. Instead, users would have to request a hotfix. Slashdot has the info. | |
| Hardware News
Saturday, October 20, 2007
ASUS has come up with a couple of solutions for the DDR2 and DDR3 that both use the same P35 chipset. The Blitz Formula and Blitz Extreme motherboards enable enthusiasts to maximize their DDR2 systems at a lower cost. "Since new memory standards are always costly at the start and some users would like to really maximize their DDR2 based system. ASUS is well aware of this and felt that there was no reason why both kinds of memory module owners couldn't have a little bit of cake and ice cream." Check out Virtual Hideout's take on the two boards. Hot Hardware is taking a look at ASUS' LCD. The PG221 is branded the "Hardcore Gamer’s Dream Monitor." Looking at each of its individual features, the monitor appears to be a winner, but Hot Hardware won't be satisfied till they put it to the test. See if it matches their expectations. Modders-Inc just reviewed one of OCZ's CPU coolers. The Vanquisher comes back with a thumbs up for its heatpipe design and quiet fan. It also doesn't require a back plate to be mounted. Catch the review here. | |
| Hardware News
Friday, October 19, 2007
OCC got its hands on a Super Talent SmartClip Mp3 Player. The tiny thing measures 45.0mm x 28.0mm x 10.5mm. "Super Talent has used touch panel technology for the volume up and down buttons, as well as the track forward and previous buttons." It's cute to look at but how's the playback? OCC pulls out all the stops to find out. Digital Trends recently reviewed the LaCie 2big Triple 2TB RAID hard drive with positive results for both amateurs and professionals. It is a little pricey though and the dial can be cumbersome. Apart from that, the pros outweigh the cons. See what they are here. Noctua isn't too well known in the cooling products market. But that doesn't stop an enthusiast from getting a closer look. Who doesn't love a bargain? The Austrian company had its 80mm and 120mm case fans reviewed by Hardware Logic with interesting results. Get in on the action here. | |
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