A tale of two Kingston USB Flash drives: DataTraveler HyperX and DataTraveler 400
The HyperX is Kingston’s top of the line high speed USB flash drive solution targeted towards the computer enthusiasts in order to give them the maximum muscle out of their flash storage. With read speeds of 30MB/sec and write speeds of up to 20MB/sec the HyperX will definitely make some noise around the high end users seeking for optimal transfers. The drive measures a mere 2.76 x 0.88 x 0.44 (70.0mm x 22.4mm x 11.3mm) and spots an attractive black rubber grip texture along a blue metallic finish.
D-Link Xtreme N Gigabit DIR-655 Router
Whether you currently own a D-Link or a different brand router, you would automatically notice D-Link’s fresh new look. It stands out from its competition and even from D-Link’s current line. It’s based on a white glossy finish surrounded by a black trim that wraps around the casing; giving you that unique and clean Apple touch.
Magellan RoadMate 6000T GPS
An interesting trait on the 6000T is the ability to get real time traffic data. Magellan includes a FM TMC traffic receiver on this model along with a 3 months trial period. This option provides full traffic statistics along with construction and weather issues present on your destination route. If an incident is present on the direction, the system will automatically notify you and suggest an alternative solution.
Consumer Electronics Show (CES 2007) Report
It’s that time of the year again; the cold month of January, when we are all impatiently looking to escape our Montreal offices to fly down to the Sin City in order to get up to date with the latest technological innovations.
Motorola KRZR K1 GSM phone
A great improvement over the original RAZR is the KRZR’s built in 2 mega pixel camera and its 8x zoom. The quality of the camera is of course by far superior to the VGA solution on the original RAZR, however don’t expect to replace your digital camera any time soon. The lack of a flash on this product won’t let you create miracles. An interesting feature along the camera is the built in picture editor that let’s you play around the pictures. The camera supports as well up to 25 minutes per clip video recording at maximum CIF resolution.
Mad Catz MC2 Racing Wheel
You haven't fully experienced your driving and racing games until you've played them with Mad Catz new MC2 Racing Wheel. What's great and unique about this wheel is that you can now set your own level of sensitivity because we all know how every game varies. The first thing you'll come to love are the integrated LED lights on the dash which indicate just how fast you're going. You can cradle the wheel either on your lap or suck it down onto a flat surface. The pedal system is more advanced than other wheels.
Brother HL-2070N Laser Printer
Another key feature of the Brother HL-2070N model in comparison to the others in this quality range is built-in network print server. By attaching this unit directly to the network hub or wireless network router, you can share access to the printer with everyone attached to your network. This is especially convenient when you have many wireless network users enter your WIFI zone and need to print or simply looking for a way to save one more of your very valuable USB ports on your PC.
Epson Stylus R320 Color Printer
The Epson Stylus R320 boasts a remarkable 5760 dpi x 1440 dpi resolution in both color and black and white. Based on the ink jet technology, this device will accept several media types with a maximum print size of 8.5 inches wide. Notably, this device also allows for direct impressions onto printable CDs and DVDs. It gives even the most basic graphic designer the ability to produce professional CD labels from the convenience of his or her desktop.
Audio Reproduction Systems
Ever wanted to know all about audio reproduction, but were afraid to ask? Do Watts and SPL sound like terms normal people would never use in public? You're in luck! The head audio geek at TargetPC, or Bill as I'm known to some, has decided to put fingers to the keyboard to demystify the wonderfully confusing world of sound. Why not follow along as I tackle a few difficult concepts and simplify manufacturer specifications that leave most of the world reaching for an air sickness bag.
Finding Answers On the Web
The web is an endless stream of information - but finding the information you're interested in can be an exercise in frustration. You know it's out there, but where? The following guide is designed to help you dig that needle from beneath the haystack -- and help you find your way back to those sites you forgot to bookmark.
Technology
Finally the definition of Web 2.0 & 3.0 May 11, 2008
One of the most misused buzzwords finally gets defined. Now we can stop people from labeling everything on the internet as Web 2.0. Please stop the madness.
Google TiSP Joke Becomes Reality May 11, 2008
Apparently, the folks in Bournesmouth, UK, didn't get the joke, as they're laying fiber optic cable through the sewer system. The intended result: blazing fast connections that don't require digging up anything...
Data Centers and Global Warming, Will the web crash? May 11, 2008
So you’ve heard the hype on going green, wouldn’t you like to know how the internet fits into the big picture of saving energy? Every time you search Google you could power an 11-watt light bulb for an hour…
IFPI Advises Kids to Use LimeWire and Kazaa May 11, 2008
Together with the charity Childnet, IFPI recently launched a campaign to educate kids, teachers and parents about the dangers of filesharing. Ironically, the legal alternatives they suggest direct the kids to LimeWire, Kazaa and sites that sell hardcore adult movies.
Fedora 9 released ! we have the first screenshots of Sulphur May 11, 2008
Here are some shots from the install. I will not go into detail when it comes to these. One thing that has changed is the encryption option (i did not test this), that allows you to make and install to an encrypted partition.uname -aLinux localhost.localdomain 2.6.25-14.fc9.i686 #1 SMP Thu May 1 06:28:41 EDT 2008 i686 athlon i386 GNU/Linux
Zune breaks 2 million sold, stealing market from Creative May 11, 2008
Microsoft is still toiling away at the Zune, but there isn't a whole terrible much to show for it so far in regards to market impact. They just broke the 2 million mark, almost a year after they hit 1 million in May 2007. That means growth has hardly accelerated since the second-gen players hit the scene.
The (Virtual) Global Office May 11, 2008
Moving beyond Second Life marketing, many companies are infiltrating virtual worlds for employee meetings, mixers, and recruiting
Preserving Old Movies, At 40 Degrees May 11, 2008
While Scarlett O'Hara stayed cool at home, Dorothy Gale took a year out to go skipping down a digital yellow brick road in a Hollywood film lab.
The 25 Year Old UNIX Bug May 11, 2008
1983. The year of the IBM PC XT, the Apple Lisa, Pioneer 10 leaving the solar system, and Hooters opening up shop in Florida. It's also the birthyear of a 25 year old UNIX bug, squashed only a few days ago.
How Web 3.0 Will Work May 11, 2008
You've decided to go see a movie and grab a bite to eat afterward. You're in the mood for a comedy and some incredibly spicy Mexican food. Booting up your PC, you open a Web browser and head to Google to search for theater, movie and restaurant information.
Google To Launch “Friend Connect” On Monday May 11, 2008
Don’t they say good things come in threes? Well, regardless, we’ve heard from multiple sources that Google will launch a new product on Monday called “Friend Connect,” which will be a set of APIs for Open Social participants to pull profile information from social networks into third party websites.
Apple
Latest iPhone 2.0 Firmware Has 3G On/Off Option May 10, 2008
Earlier today we posted a screenshot on our iPhone section that claimed to depict an new On/Off option to enable 3G speeds. This new preference was found in the latest iPhone 2.0 Beta 5 distributed to developers. Be default, the preference is hidden, but one developer claims to have activated i...
Technology
How the NSA took Linux to the next level May 10, 2008
You know SELinux is built to be virtually attack-proof, but do you know how the National Security Agency (NSA) accomplish it? Take a closer look at the SELinux kernel architecture, why this is important, and what makes SELinux one of the most secure implementations of Linux available.
Shareaza Stands Up To Scammers: “We’re fighting back!” May 10, 2008
After falling victim to a domain and brand hijacking, Shareaza is fighting back at the scammers, assisted by the Software Freedom Law Centre, the EFF and Richard Stallman. In further great news for BitTorrent fans, Shareaza will introduce improved BitTorrent support into version 3 of the application.
Microsoft U-turn to stop Linux dominating ultra low cost PCs May 10, 2008
Microsoft is launching a programme to promote the use of its Windows OS in ultra low-cost PCs but only tose with limited hardware capabilities. In its effort to undermine Linux it is condemning people to machines with poorer functionality and performance than the open source alternative
MSN messenger blocking youtube links!?!? May 10, 2008
At first I thought it was just me. But then I googled for it and found a forum where people were experiencing the same problem. On MSN, type www.youtube.com and the message won't pass.The curious thing is that if you alter any of the letters in the domain (i.e. changing it to youtuve.com ) the message gets effectively passed.WTF, Microsoft?
Apple
The OS X desktop as music video May 10, 2008
A digital filmmaker named Dennis Liu has made an amazing video for The Bird And The Bee's lovely song "Again & Again". The set? His Mac desktop. You sort of have to see it for yourself to understand; luckily, Dennis has dropped it on YouTube so that the world can see it in low-res glory.
