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 Razer Sphex Gaming Mousepad Review
Friday, November 20, 2009
Remember a few generations ago when civilization thought it had arrived once there were flying cars and lasers all over the place? Well I'm still waiting on my H.P. Hovercraft, but laser technology is so common that it's in just about everything, including computer mice. The use of a laser sensor (or two) is used in the pointing devices for extremely accurate positioning, and tracks on just about every surface. Regardless of this fact, PC gamers (and desktop jockeys) still look for high-end mousepads for their digital rodents.
A performance user demands several things from a high-end gaming mousepad, which are the features that warrant an average $50 pricetag. Razer makes several different performance mousepads, all of which are rather pricey, but they have released their new Sphex mousepad, which claims to offer great performance and easy portability with a measly $15 entry point.
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 Modern Warfare 2 Walkthrough and Guide
Thursday, November 19, 2009
The only thing worth talking about is the mission "No Russian", which you are heavily warned by the game itself. I do think it was put in for pure shock value. Aside from possible anti-terrorism criticisms on the US, it just seems too easy to sit back and let the event unfold. I actually haven't been too fond on these "extreme" first person events from this series lately, it's becoming a lame gimmick.
What next, they're gonna make us shoot puppies and bury us alive?
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 Silverstone Raven 3200dpi Gaming Mouse Review
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
The SilverStone Raven 3200DPI Gaming Mouse is one of those mice that has absolutely killer looks and quite honestly looks like the mouse Darth Vader would use. Its namesake alone might even get The Crow to stop whining about loss and despair and use a computer for online dating or something.
As we will see in our in-depth review, the mouse has some significant flaws that may make you reconsider what you look for in a gaming mouse. To start, the mouse has lots of killer features that gamers (and desktop jockeys) crave.
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 Verbatim Tuff Clip 8GB Flash Drive Review
Friday, November 13, 2009
Students need a flash drive that makes sense for their lifestyle. If they want to show their support for the latest hip thing, then they can add yet another sticker to the top of their notebook computer. Many students are lugging around a backpack and have to travel a lot. What if someone made a flash drive that was not only rugged, but had no caps to lose, still protected the USB connector, and could latch onto just about anything? Any trip to Eddie Bauer or REI will tell you that people put all sorts of gadgets on carabineer clips, so why not a flash drive, too? Verbatim is hoping you'll notice this fashion trend and go with their TUFF-CLIP USB Drive
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 Adesso CyberTablet 6400 Review
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
As a graphic artist, I am familiar with digital graphics tablets. Most digital artists are familiar with Wacom products, but they tend to be very pricey. The price point of a tablet has a bit of "snob" factor to it, as professional tablets start around $350 and "lesser" entry-level tablets can be had for under $100. When I saw the Adesso CyberTablet 6400, I really didn't have a lot of high hopes, given its $70 price point.
I was soon flogging myself for having such negative thoughts, because the tablet ended up having the same smooth operation and functionality as one of my entry-level Wacom tablets.
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Englide launched the new n.zero hydro case fans with long-life hydro bearing
The hydro fans come to the retailers as n.zero hydro, with high quality and noiseless cooling as usual. Like the n.zero and n.zero classic, it comes in two dimensions, 80x80x25mm and 120x120x25mm, however thanks to the hydrodynamic system, the new case fans have more life-spam with the same rpm.
With the priority of market requirements and consumer reactions another innovation is the 120mm n.zero hydro 1.2K with 1200rpm, which makes a minimal growth on the noise level but makes much the largest performance in airflow.
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Bigfoot Networks Secures $8 Million Series B Funding
Bigfoot Networks (www.bigfootnetworks.com), the technology networking
company behind the Killer line of gaming network cards today announced it
has raised $8 million in Series B financing led by existing investors North
Bridge Venture Partners, Palomar Ventures and Raven Venture Partners. It
will use the investment to fund product development and expand its
go-to-market capabilities. Bigfoot Networks has raised a total of $20.75
million in funding to date.
Bigfoot Networks also announced that it has hired former Polycom executive
Wayne Dunlap as vice president of engineering and added veteran consumer
technology executive Greg Ballard to its board of directors. Press release
enclosed below.
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WindowBlinds 7 released - adds Windows 7 support
Today Stardock released WindowBlinds 7 (www.windowblinds.net) with support for Windows 7 and a totally rehauled UI as well as simplified features for consumers looking to get the most out of their Windows interface. See below for all details, and if you would like a copy of WindowBlinds 7 for review please let me know, I’m happy to upload it to your Impulse account (www.impulsedriven.com).
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be quiet! Straight Power CM 480W power-supply review
Planet 3d Now ::
We have a new article online: where we tested the 480 W ATX power-supply be quiet Straight Power 480W ATX 2.3 (E7-CM-480W/BN121):
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MSI NF980-G65 Mainboard/Motherboard
Techware Labs ::
While your computer may be used for several things, whether work related or for entertainment purposes; usually the components on the inside were aimed for both options. MSI's new motherboard, the NF980-G65 pushes all other options aside and screams, I was meant for gaming! The NF890 is in every way, a motherboard meant for the gamer enthusiast. Supporting 3-way SLI, the latest AM3 based processors (Phenom II), allowing for an easy overclocking switch and MSI's Active Phase Switching for those who sometimes may feel the need to go green when they are not fragging (or being fragged).
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7-Way Intel P55 Motherboard Round-Up
Tech Spot ::
One year after its introduction, Intel Core i7 processors remain unchallenged in the high-end desktop segment. However with the recent introduction of the Core i5 and the LGA1156 platform, all of a sudden we no longer feel the need to stretch out the budget and look into buying a Core i7 920 one way or the other.
So, should you decide to go with the Core i5 750 processor, the next and possibly most difficult choice is which motherboard to purchase. Already there are over 40 possible motherboard options to choose from and today we'll be taking a look at quite a few of the better examples.
Our round-up comprises products from the likes of Asrock, Asus, DFI, ECS, EVGA, Gigabyte and MSI. In total we have 7 motherboards ranging in price from $120 to $250, so there should be something for everyone.
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Kingston SSDNow V Series 40GB Solid State Drive Review
Big Bruin ::
With Intel's second generation controller and 34nm MLC NAND flash memory, many might argue the internals are the best presently on the market. The read performance is definitely impressive, while the write performance will leave something to be desired. Once you see the price you may be willing to make the compromise in order to jump from a traditional hard drive to a SSD.
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be quiet! Straight Power BQT E7-450W PSU Review
Technic 3d ::
"The be quiet! Straight Power BQT E7-450W arrived Technic3D. See you in the following Review from Technic3D the next PSU with four +12V rails (18A), 120mm Silent Wing Fan, 5x SATA hard disk connectors, 1x PCI-e 6-Pin and 1x PCI-e 6+2-Pin. Better than the CM-E7-480W PSU?"
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NZXT Beta EVO Case Review
BCC Hardware ::
We have just posted our review of the NZXT Beta EVO Case. This is another of NZXT's "Classic" series cases that offer a lot of value for a low price. Out of the three NZXT cases we've reviewed lately, I like the styling of the Beta EVO the best. For $60 it is pretty hard to go wrong with this case although it does lack a few fans. Check out our review for all the details.
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Intel DP55WG Motherboard Review
Motherboards.org ::
ntel bills the DP55WG as a Media machine with a touch of Extreme. With Firewire, and a fully fledged audio solution in the form of a Realtek ALC889 which has content protection and Firewire, the DP55WG is a great solution for those wanting a Media PC with all of the features to play back Blu-Ray. Intel knows their customer base with motherboards for every need. From a performance point of view, the DP55WG performs near on par with its DP55KG in terms of performance but falls short on overclocking as one would expect from a non-Extreme board from Intel. Compatibility was excellent with the 870 and 750 working as advertised. This board is available from Newegg at $140, making a very respectable board at that price range. A solid Hot Product is to be found here, not really for the overclocker, but great for everyone else.
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Try Before You Buy: Nintendo Offers 5 Game Demos to Guide Holiday Shoppers
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Resident Evil The Darkside Chronicles for the Wii Ships Today
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Lost Planet 2 Gets a New Look With GameStop Pre-order Bonus
Capcom announced today that Lost Planet 2, the highly-anticipated sequel to Lost Planet, just got more awesome. Fans that pre-order Lost Planet 2 at GameStop locations in North America will be able to unlock Resident Evil’s most famous character, Albert Wesker, as an exclusive playable skin when they play Lost Planet 2. Also, players who take advantage of the pre-order bonus will get their hands on some additional firepower via a revolver added to their arsenal of weapons. A nimble yet extremely powerful firearm, the revolver will help players hone their "one shot kill" skills. Lost Planet 2 comes out this winter for XBOX 360 and PlayStation 3.
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Preorder The Saboteur on Impulse!
Step into the role of Sean Devlin, as you work against the Nazi regime to liberate Paris in The Saboteur - the upcoming action title from Electronic Arts and Pandemic Studios, releasing December 2009. For more information, visit http://www.impulsedriven.com/saboteur.
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Left 4 Dead 2 (PC) Review
Gaming Heaven ::
Left4Dead was one of the most successful multiplayer games in recent years so it made sense for Valve to follow this up with a sequel .... however a portion of the core audience felt it was a rash move to make one so quite so soon. Left4Dead2 we are happy to report however is a fantastic game and improves on the original in many ways.
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Shattered Horizon
Test Freaks ::
"The premise behind the game is that it’s set 40 years into the future and we’re mining the moon, but due to a catastrophic mining accident the moon essentially blows up leaving fragments everywhere. You get to wear a space suit and let the bullets fly while fighting in one of four areas. One of the unique things about this game is that it’s even, in that everyone has the exact same weapons and equipment, so only the most cunning and skilled will survive the confrontations. So read on to learn more about the game and for your chance to win a free copy of it via Steam… "
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Nyko Zoom Case for Nintendo DSi Zips its Way to Store Shelves 
Leading gaming peripherals manufacturer, Nyko Technologies, today announced that the Zoom Case, a detachable optical zoom lens and hard shell case for the Nintendo DSi , is now available on store shelves for $24.99. On the heels of Nintendo’s DSi update, which allows users to upload pictures directly to Facebook, the Zoom Case will enable users to share clear shots taken from greater distances, while protecting their DSi from scuffs and scratches.
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My Friends Nintendo DS Review
Test Freaks ::
"My Friends is a game for kids who truly have no friends. It is designed for the most anti-social of children who cannot muster the energy to go outside, make real friends, and engage in basic outdoor play. It’s true that games designed for children aren’t all flash and bang and bullets and guns and graphics and stories like games for adults. Still, that’s no excuse for a game simulating playground activities like Tag. That just seems depressing. "
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Rocketfish Rapid Fire Wireless Controller for PS3 Review
i4u ::
"Today I am going to check out the new Rocketfish Rapid Fire Wireless Controller for PS3. The controller is full featured and connects wirelessly to the game console. If you are looking for a new controller for your PS3 that will work with minimum fuss, the Rocketfish Rapid Fire Wireless Controller for PS3 may be perfect for you."
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DJ Hero (PS3 & X360) Review
Gaming Heaven ::
Have you got room in your house for another plastic instrument? If so then this might appeal to you because Activision have just released yet another “hero” based game - DJ Hero. You forgo the guitar gymnastics for something which surprisingly ends up as one of the freshest games so far this year.
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Razer Orochi Mouse & Kabuto Mouse Pad
Bjorn 3d ::
Lately Razer has been focusing more on niche products than all around gaming products. Take the Razer Naga which is designed specifically for MMOG, which is an exceptional online game mouse. Now they have ventured into mobile gaming and designed the Orochi Bluetooth and wired mouse. You get the convince of wireless Bluetooth operation and save your batteries for when your truly mobile. The Orochi has a small footprint but packs a big gaming punch for when your on the go. By some cruel twist of fate in our kit we also found a Kabuto mouse pad, and we were scheduled for a trip to California for a vendor meeting and factory tour so we took the Orochi and Kabuto out in the field for testing.
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Bluetrek Bizz Bluetooth Headset
iGadget Life ::
"Today for review our friends over at MobileFun have sent me a very unique Bluetooth headset. It’s called the Bluetrek Bizz, it’s a BT headset and a USB drive in one, it might sound like a funky idea but it’s not. It utilizes a microSD card for storage actually that is hidden under the earpiece, it also doubles as a card reader as well. The USB connection though is not only for the card reader but that’s how you charge th headset as well, there’s no need for an additional charger, just any USB port will do. So read on… "
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Coolermaster Mouse Mat Roundup Review
XS Reviews ::
"Coolermaster is a name that will be instantly recognisable to most hardware fans, being a longstanding big player in the case, psu and cooling market. This time round though we will be trying out something a little bit different from Coolermaster, their range of CM Storm mouse mats aimed at the gaming market.
As anyone who has missed that vital head shot can tell you, the surface on which you use your mouse can have a huge difference with your game play, as well as many other areas of your computing. With 6 variations of mouse mat here, there is bound to be an option to suit everybody, so let's get on with it and have a look at the offerings."
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Apple Magic Mouse Review
Digital Trends ::
"Apple's history with mice looks a lot like GM's history with economy cars. It's kind of sketchy. From the much-bemoaned "hockey puck mouse" of the late 90s to the translucent Apple Pro Mouse without a right click, Steve Jobs and company have never been squeamish about trampling function for fashion. So when Apple introduced the Magic Mouse, which forgoes any buttons or scroll wheels in favor of multi-touch capability, we approached it with trepidation."
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Plantronics Discovery 975 Bluetooth Headset Review
Legit Reviews ::
"People will ask, “Is this headset really better than the Jawbone or BlueAnt?” If you are strictly measuring the overall quality of the headset by the sound volume and ability to dampen or reduce environmental noise, then picking a winner out of this lot is a toss-up. On the other hand, if you are looking for the best sounding, best looking, most comfortable, and longest battery life in the bunch, the Plantronics Discovery 975 wins hands down. The fact that Plantronics improved their battery case and included a never-before-seen LCD screen to give you battery status on the headset and case is amazing..."
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The Anticipated Rebound for the Graphics Add-in Board Market
The bounce lagged the broader graphics market, but very welcome nonetheless
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ASUS Radeon EAH5870 Voltage Tweak Edition
Pure Overclock ::
"AMD's release of the 5800 series graphics cards has fueled enthusiasts pursuits with jaw-dropping performance, but for those select people who are looking for something even more elite, today we’ll be looking at the ASUS Radeon EAH5870 Voltage Tweak Edition. It is a card that brings some unique features to the table, enabling enthusiasts that dream of speed to push the bar even higher than ever."
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MSI GeForce N240GT 512MB GDDR5 OC Video Card
Tweak Town ::
"Recently we saw NVIDIA release some new models to the market, the GT 210 and GT 220. Today they've released another model sitting in the same series; this called the GT 240. While companies continue to tell us this is a mainstream product, we better know it as a low end card.
While we don't doubt that this model will outsell future mid-range and higher end models when they're released, it doesn't make the model any more exciting. In saying that, however, the GT 240 has some pretty cool features like a 40nm core and GDDR5 memory. We'll get into more detail about this in just a moment."
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NVIDIA GeForce GT 240 Video Card Preview
Legit Reviews ::
"The GeForce GT 240 is NVIDIA’s latest performance-class GPU that enables the mainstream PC to become vastly more functional and enjoyable. Compared to PCs using integrated graphics that struggle with today’s increasingly graphical and GPU-computing workloads, systems outfitted with GT 240 offer great general gaming performance, Power Gaming (PhysX acceleration + 3D Vision), and GPU Computing at under $99. With the addition of a GeForce GT240, a PC can also provide smooth HD video playback from Bluray, DivX, and Flash 10.1 sources, while also facilitating seamless HD video creation and editing. The concept of Power Gaming is more than just high performance graphics. Gamers using a GeForce GT 240 can enjoy the latest games with PhysX and 3D Vision for a truly immersive gaming experience..."
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MSI N240GT GeForce GT 240 512 MB GDDR5
techPowerUp ::
Today NVIDIA launches their first GDDR5 graphics card. The new GeForce GT 240 is based on NVIDIA's brand-new 40 nm G215 graphics processor and features 96 shaders. It also includes several new features like support for DirectX 10.1, HDMI audio enhancements and extremely low power draw. But is that enough to justify a price of $100 ?
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