Exclusive: Gigabyte GA-N680SLI-DQ6 (NVIDIA nForce 680i SLI)
The new Gigabyte GA-N680SLI-DQ6 motherboard will hit retail shelves soon and we’ve managed to snag one for some first hand experience. Based on the nForce 680i SLI chipset, this monster comes with the kitchen sink bolted on. You may not need such a board ever, but it sure gives you some boasting rights.
HP Pavilion Elite m9090a Desktop PC
Representing the cream of the crop from HP’s desktop PC division, we have the HP Pavilion Elite m9000 desktop series. Equipped with the latest multi-core processor and technologies designed for the HD digital entertainment scene, this is an ambitious high-end offering from the PC vendor. Does it deliver on its promises?
Leadtek WinFast PX8800GT 256MB (GeForce 8800 GT 256MB)
NVIDIA’s GeForce 8800 GT 512MB has turned out to be a bestseller but can the company repeat the formula with a more affordable 256MB variant? Find out if this version is indeed worthy of its G92 pedigree.
Antec P190 Silent Performer Casing
Designed to be a silent performer, Antec P190 promises to deliver quality performance while delivering the sound of silence. Read on as we explore the innards of this hefty casing.
ASUS EN8800GTS TOP (GeForce 8800 GTS 512MB)
The rumors about its existence have been around since the GeForce 8800 GT hit the market but now, it’s finally here. The new, revised GeForce 8800 GTS based on the G92 core is now available and we take one of the fastest incarnations available from ASUS for a spin. Details inside!
LG GGC-H20L (Blu-ray/HD DVD Combo Drive)
The struggle continues between Blu-ray and HD DVD but manufacturers are already racing to produce hybrid drives that can support both. One may expect them to be costly but as the new LG GGC-H20L shows, that may not always be the case. Find out how this new hybrid drive fares.
Top 100 Products of 2007
Although DX 10 gaming didn’t pick up the pace this year, the hardware scene was nevertheless abuzz with advancements that made it an exciting year for both the DIY enthusiasts and casual end users alike. Join us as we highlight 100 of the very best products in the consumer technology realm for 2007.
Foxconn MARS (Intel P35)
The latest attempt by Foxconn to establish itself as a serious enthusiast brand is also its most successful. The Foxconn MARS, hopefully the first of many in their Quantum Force series, has all the makings of high-end motherboard goodness. It overclocks great too. Read on.
750GB External HDD Storage Roundup
We take a look at three different external storage drives, compare them against a DIY option and take them out for a spin in our lab to determine the right one for you. Intrigued? Keep on reading for the results and our thoughts.
Gigabyte GV-NX88T512HP (GeForce 8800 GT 512MB, TurboForce Edition)
It didn’t take too long for the vendors to start tackling the heat produced by the GeForce 8800 GT. For its latest effort, Gigabyte has enlisted the aid of Zalman to cool this overclocked card and we think this concoction has struck the magic balance we yearned so much in a GeForce 8800 GT. Read […]
A Ten-Course GeForce 8800 GT Feast
NVIDIA’s GeForce 8800 GT has set tongues wagging and hearts pounding among enthusiasts, thanks to its excellent value. Doing our part to keep the buzz alive, we have taken ten GeForce 8800 GT cards and put them through our benchmarks to help you decide which is the one for you.
Patriot Extreme Performance PC3-15000 2GB Kit (DDR3-1866)
The Patriot Extreme Performance PC3-15000 2GB Kit is memory for hardcore overclockers to take their PCs to the next level. At its rated 1866MHz speeds, this pair of memory can keep pace with extreme FSBs up to 460MHz. Find out how it performs right here.
Fujitsu 3.5G Winter Launch 2007
Fujitsu unveils its winter collection of its new range of 3.5G notebooks that supports both HSDPA and GPRS. Catering to a mix of users from students to business professionals, the Fujitsu notebooks promises to make communications as easy as sipping a cup of coffee. We find out more.
Panasonic’s Pre-PMA Coverage Special
If you thought 2007 was a good year for Panasonic, you’re going to love what they had at a special pre-PMA (Photo Manufacturer’s Association) launch event to introduce several updates and new comers to the Lumix range of compacts. We even test drove their new TZ15 over the Grand Canyon!
HIS Radeon HD 3870 X2 1GB
What can a graphics chipmaker to do when its products are losing to its rivals? Slap two together and pray that its multi-GPU technology works. That’s the approach that ATI took with the new Radeon HD 3870 X2, featuring two RV670 cores at its centre. Does it really work? We take HIS’ card for a […]
The Top Bizarre Items Of 2007
In December, we brought you the best in technology for 2007 with our top 100 list. This time round, we take a look at an alternate sort of list as we round up the wackiest and strangest tech related stuff of 2007. So kick back and relax as we entertain you.
Tech Trends’08: Connectivity Rising
A new year normally heralds change for the better, and as we take a look at the new upcoming connectivity standards, we will also be looking to see how these new standards complement (or be likely to replace) the already rich and varied established options.
Gigabyte GV-RX385512H (Radeon HD 3850 512MB)
512MB of memory is becoming the new standard among upcoming graphics cards and Gigabyte’s latest Radeon HD 3850 comes with such a memory size. Does having more memory help this mid-range card perform its best in the latest games? Check out the review for the full details.
Tech Trends’08: Virtualization
We discuss on the explosion of personal computing power with modern processors of today and explore how virtualization can lap up the extra unused cycles to possibly propel a new usage genre for advanced consumers - just as how it has done wonders for the corporate world.
ASUS P5N-T Deluxe (NVIDIA nForce 780i SLI)
With NVIDIA still being the only place to go to get your SLI fix, we take the ASUS P5N-T Deluxe out for a spin to see where the new NVIDIA nForce 780i SLI stands in today’s chipset market. If 3-Way SLI is high on your to-do list, you might want to see what ASUS has […]
Cruise Along with HTC in 2008
HTC ushers in the year 2008 with not one, but two of its newest products. Firstly, we have the third member of the HTC Touch family, the HTC Touch Cruise, and then we’ve got their latest mobile computing platform, the HTC Shift making a debut too. Check out our initial impressions inside.D Monitor)
ViewSonic VX2235wm-5 (22-inch, 2ms LCD Monitor)
Housed in a sleek glossy exterior is the 22-inch Viewsonic VX2235wm-5 whose slim frame belies its powerful performance. Promising an ultra-fast 2ms panel response time and a 4000:1 contrast ratio, we got our hands on one to see if it delivers.
MSI NX8800GT-T2D256E-OC (GeForce 8800 GT 256MB)
The GeForce 8800 GT is probably one of the most recognizable graphics chipset available now and with both 256MB and 512MB variants, it’s set to become even more so. Read on as we check out one of the newer 256MB models, an overclocked version from MSI.
Tech Trends’08: Personalized Computing
Apple did it first, attempting to lure Windows users to the Mac platform. Then PC users started seeing a wave of personalization from HP that made them the best-selling PC maker for 2007, even overtaking 2006 leader, Dell. How did HP do it and is this a sign of the future? We take a look.
Macworld 2008 Highlights
With CES behind us and Macworld 2008 upon us this week, the biggest buzz would be Apple CEO Steve Jobs’ unveiling on what is believed to be the world’s thinnest notebook - the MacBook Air. We got up close and personal with this cool new gizmo as well as other updates, so read on!
CES 2008: Show Floor Coverage (Part 5)
In this episode of our CES updates, we cover new technologies and showcases from Intel, DeviceVM, Kodak, Nokia, Lexar, Linksys, Sling Media and Transcend.
CES 2008: Home Entertainment Galore
In our final installment of our CES 2008 coverage, we have a special focus on consumer electronics on the evolving home entertainment market and the many products from Sony, Samsung, LG and more that are raising the bar of technology. Don’t miss this exciting finale to our CES 2008 series!
CES 2008: Show Floor Coverage (Part 4)
More exciting new gadgets and technologies straight from the show floors of CES, as we continue our coverage of booths belonging to aigo, AMD, Arctic Cooling, ASUS, Brother, dmedia and HP.
CES 2008: Show Floor Coverage (Part 1)
Packed with some of the coolest gadgets and products, the Hardware Zone team braved through the sea of people to bring you our in-depth CES show floor coverage. In this first edition, we cover booths from Philips, Belkin, Cooler Master, Lenovo, Microsoft, Netgear and Sennheiser.
CES 2008: Show Floor Coverage (Part 2)
In the second part of our CES show floor coverage, we cover exciting new entertainment gadgets, peripherals and other products from A-DATA, Audio Technica, Creative, Dell, Edifier, Garmin, Logitech, Philips and SanDisk.
NVIDIA Announces Hybrid SLI Technology
You’ve certainly heard of Hybrid SLI being in the works for ages, but today at CES, NVIDIA officially announced Hybrid SLI technology and a slew of products for this new ecosystem. What a way to start 2008 with a bright upswing and we’ve got the full details for you.
GeCube Radeon HD 3870 512MB GDDR4 (O.C. Edition)
ATI’s partners are walking a tightrope producing Radeon HD 3800 series cards that can hold their own against the numerous GeForce 8800 GT cards while maintaining its competitive price. GeCube does it by equipping a custom cooler and a tweaked BIOS to their new overclocked Radeon HD 3870 512MB beast.
MSI X38 Diamond (Intel X38)
MSI’s X38 Diamond succeeds its older P35 Diamond flagship motherboard with better overclocking and power efficiency, a more comprehensive storage solution and support for quad-GPU solutions. Other highlights such as Creative X-Fi audio and SkyTel VoIP are still there too. Check out the full review here.
Motorola’s Acquisition and the New ROKR E8
Motorola announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Soundbuzz just days into 2008. At the event, the Motorola ROKR E8 was simultaneously launched as well and the Hardware Zone team was at the scene to check out what’s coming your way. So read on!
CES 2008: Philips Showcases Design Collection Lineup
With just under a day to go before International CES 2008 kicks off, we caught some pre-CES action as Philips announced their new Design Collection with a little bit of a confident swagger. Check out Philips’ new Ultimate Dream TV inside and many new lifestyle products to set the pace for the year to come.
Samsung Unveils New Phones for Q1 2008
Samsung grooved to the beat of the New Year by announcing five new mobile phones that would hit the retail channel within the first quarter of 2008. Lucky for you the Hardware Zone team was at the exciting launch event, so read on to see what’s in store for you soon!
Western Digital My Book 750GB Home Edition
We did promise you we would review the Western Digital My Book when we got it and well, the time has come. Read on as we lay our hands on this fine brushed-metal black, paperback sized external storage unit and run this 750GB baby through its paces.
Leadtek WinFast PX8800GT 256MB (GeForce 8800 GT 256MB)
NVIDIA’s GeForce 8800 GT 512MB has turned out to be a bestseller but can the company repeat the formula with a more affordable 256MB variant? Find out if this version is indeed worthy of its G92 pedigree.
Sitex 2007: The Full Coverage
Spanning two halls of the Singapore Expo, Sitex is here once again showcasing the latest gadgets, gear and home entertainment products with great deals tied in. So go on, check out our full coverage of the show and reward yourself with a great buy this holiday season!
SITEX 2007: The Preview
Every year SITEX opens its doors for the year end shopping spree of tech gadgets, consumer electronics and everything IT. As SITEX 2007 looms ever closer, we have prepared a special preview into this year’s ‘Digital Playground’, showcasing some of the must-have products to own before the year is out. Read on.
MSI RX3870-T2D512E-OC (Radeon HD 3870)
We’ve evaluated an overclocked Radeon HD 3850 card that offered really interesting performance and this time around, we’ve tested a speedier Radeon HD 3870 graphics card from MSI. Can it rival the GeForce 8800 GT 512MB? Find out in this review.
AMD 790FX Chipset and Motherboard Preview
AMD officially launches their 7-series chipset today in conjunction to the hugely anticipated Phenom processor. Inside, check out what this new chipset means for AMD’s Spider platform and take a look at some of the upcoming AMD 790FX motherboards from MSI and Gigabyte.
Official LG Viewty Launch in Asia
During the GSMA Mobile Asia Congress 2007 in Macau, we took a little detour to attend LG’s launch of the Viewty, their latest high-end camera phone. With features such as a 5.0-megapixel camera and up to a 120fps video shooting, this touch screen beauty was a star attraction for LG.
abit IP35 Pro “Off Limits” (Intel P35)
The abit IP35 Pro was abit’s top Intel motherboard before the arrival of the Intel X38 chipset, but with the IX38 QuadGT launched, is the board still a good choice for the power user? We took the IP35 Pro for our usual spin and found a solid performer not to be overlooked.
Nokia Playzone: Where You Play
Over the weekend, four contestants will battle it out in a contest of wits and determination as they participate in the Nokia Digital Playzone competition, held at Orchard Cineleisure from 16th November 6pm to 18th November 2pm.
S60 Touch UI @ Forum Nokia Mobile Application Summit 2.0
Forum Nokia recently held their latest Mobile Application Summit in Bangkok where we have developers, management and content partner teams hacking out the latest mobile trends and technologies. And the most interesting has to be the upcoming S60 Touch Interface that is scheduled to make an appearance by 2008.
PowerColor Radeon HD 3850 Xtreme 512MB
ATI’s new 55nm GPU, the RV670 hits the streets today and we take a look at the lesser Radeon HD 3850 in the form of a special, overclocked version from PowerColor featuring a third party cooler. Can it shake up the mid-range graphics segment like NVIDIA’s recent GeForce 8800 GT? Find out inside.
i-mate Launches in SEA - Windows Mobile Mania
The repertoire of Windows Mobile devices is becoming larger by the day, and we found ourselves in the midst of welcoming a new addition to the family, the i-mate series. From an entry level Pocket PC phone, to a high-end smartphone, you’ll find the i-mate JAMA and Ultimate series landing on the shores of Singapore […]
Home Entertainment Concept - The NEC Way
NEC launches two media center products with fully integrated home media entertainment solutions to enable media connectivity and sharing within and without the home. We go on site to see what NEC has to offer with their new NEC POWERMATE P concept PC and POWERMATE X media server.
Home Entertainment Concept - The NEC Way
NEC launches two media center products with fully integrated home media entertainment solutions to enable media connectivity and sharing within and without the home. We go on site to see what NEC has to offer with their new NEC POWERMATE P concept PC and POWERMATE X media server.
Showdown: Barcelona vs. Clovertown vs. Harpertown
Barcelona was supposed to redeem AMD of all its woes in the highly competitive CPU industry. So where does this much hyped CPU stand today amongst the Intel Xeon (Clovertown) machines and that of the upcoming 45nm Intel Xeon (Harpertown) based machines? We reveal it all in this three-way showdown article.