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MS DirectX & gaming [Article, Ukgamer]
We talk to Microsoft about how they feel gaming will progress in the coming years and what trends they see emerging. An interesting look into how Microsoft with DirectX and Longhorn want gaming on the PC to progress. Tue, 02 Sep, 2003 | 9 Click(s) | Detail
Xaser Bag [Review, Overclockercafe]
Looking at the Xaser Bag laid out shows us how easy it is to use. Something I do want to point our here is the portability of the Xaser Bag when its not wrapped around a case. Unlike the X-Bag which is a little awkward to store when not in use; the Xaser Bag folds up nice and neat to be tucked away until needed.
Thu, 28 Aug, 2003 | 17 Click(s) | Detail
Contour ShuttlePRO V.2 [Review, Envynews]
We all have mice, keyboards, and somekind of gaming device for our PCs and Macs. However, these are the basic tools for the average home user. If you are a professional dealing with graphic design projects, huge digital video editing jobs, and you spend day in and day out manipulating gigabytes of digital content, then your basic staple demands a more sophisticated tool. Enter the Contour ShuttlePRO V.2, a Pro content editing tool with an attitude. Wed, 27 Aug, 2003 | 28 Click(s) | Related: Reviews or Talks | Detail
JUSTCOM PRO JC104P 4-PORT KVM SWITCH [Review, Pcstats]
With a KVM I can greatly increase my efficiency, after all what else can I do if I'm reinstalling on one machine and only have one keyboard, mouse and monitor?? Tue, 26 Aug, 2003 | 25 Click(s) | Related: Reviews or Talks | Detail
High-End Scanning Today: Epson Perfection 3200 Photo [Review, Tomshardware]
OEMs today try to squeeze everything they can into a single box. Scanners are more often than not combined with a printer or a fax. The days of testing single-task scanners were long over, we thought. But evidently, demand exists for high-end scanners that offer resolutions and performance beyond what all-in-one models offer. We thus decided to test the most popular stand-alone scanners. Much touted by professional photographers ever since it entered the market, Epson's Photo Perfection 3200 proved to meet our high-end criteria. Sat, 23 Aug, 2003 | 167 Click(s) | Related: Reviews or Talks | Detail
Atech Flash 9 in 1 Card Reader [Review, Extensiontech]
So, you want a card reader? Choices, choices... Since there are lots of 6 in 1 readers out there, you might be happy with just that, right? Well how about a 9 in 1 reader that can be mounted internally or externally? This one also has xD support, which Olympus and Fuji are using in their newer cameras. Think ahead, and you might as well be prepared and not get stuck with an out dated card reader after you have just purchased one. This is USB 2.0 compatible. Does it make a difference? Oh, hell yeah ! Wed, 20 Aug, 2003 | 124 Click(s) | Detail
QuakeCon 2003 [Article, Hardocp]
Gathering a cult following over the course of the last few years, QuakeCon has quickly become the Woodstock of the Computer Gaming community. Once a year, thousands of gamers migrate towards Dallas, Texas armed with the latest hardware and enough caffeine to wake Elvis for one last show. As each year passes, the show has grown by leaps and bounds. This year proved to be no exception as organizers saw an incredible response for registration. Wed, 20 Aug, 2003 | 8 Click(s) | Detail
BEGINNERS GUIDES: ASSEMBLING YOUR OWN PC [Article, Pcstats]
Assembling your own PC is not hard. Modern computer systems are designed to be easy to fit together, and they are. Tue, 19 Aug, 2003 | 37 Click(s) | Detail
Quakecon 2003 [Article, Legitreviews]
For us the [H]ardware Workshop was one of the main highlights of the
weekend and everyone who went said the same after it was finished. Everyone
won something and walked away with the truth on where the industry is
leading our community in the near future.... Tue, 19 Aug, 2003 | 6 Click(s) | Detail
Upgrading to a killer PC (with Video!) [Article, Nextgenelectronics]
Gaming Illustrated and NextGen Electronics presents a text & video feature on upgrading a computer system from a terrible, loud, and mundane case to the intimidating and awe-inspiring box that you see before you. Check out the video feature which shows some great footage of the fun our staff has during our upgrading sessions. Fri, 15 Aug, 2003 | 9 Click(s) | Detail
ITotals - July `2003 [Article, Digital Daily]
Andy's analysis of most remarkable events that took place on the IT market in July 2003. News on processors, motherboards, video cards, HDDs and memory modules announced last month. Thu, 14 Aug, 2003 | 2 Click(s) | Detail
IOSS RD1 BIOS Savior [Review, Bigbruin]
Now that I have the IOSS BIOS Savior installed in my system, I have peace of mind that, should I run into any problems next time I flash the BIOS, I’m protected... If my system contracts a virus that attacks the BIOS, I’m still able to start my computer with the 2nd BIOS... Tue, 12 Aug, 2003 | 16 Click(s) | Related: Reviews or Talks | Detail
Cookies Explained! [Article, cooltechzone]
What are cookies? We are not talking about cookies that you eat with milk. We are talking about computer cookies. Yes! Your computer has cookies that are stored on your hard drive. Today, we will be discussing those cookies. We will tell our users what they are? What they are used for an... Fri, 08 Aug, 2003 | 9 Click(s) | Detail
Linuxworld Coverage: Day One [Article, amdzone]
I was able to confirm today that AMD is committed to producing their Opteron chipsets (AMD 8131 & 8111) for the distant future. This commitment will be a positive card for AMD to play in acquiring larger OEMs for Opteron server and workstation production and sales.
IBM was showing their eServer 325 in multiple locations at the show, including the AMD and IBM booths. The eServer 325 consists of a 1U rack-optimized chassis, support for up to 2 AMD Opteron processors... Wed, 06 Aug, 2003 | 4 Click(s) | Detail
E.G. for Example: Tech-Comeback Craziness [Article, Hardwarecentral]
The PC market is coming out of its long slump, but its fits and starts are enough to give you fits. Eric weighs in on everything from Sony's Midas touch (for products, not profits) to why CPU speeds and PR ratings are both becoming irrelevant; how AMD, if not shooting itself in the foot, is at least tying its shoelaces together; and how Microsoft could stop monopoly complaints with one stroke. Sat, 02 Aug, 2003 | 4 Click(s) | Detail
Photo-realistic Deferred Lighting [Article, Beyond3d]
Deferred Rendering attempts to combine conventional rendering techniques with the advantages of image space techniques. In this article we separate lighting from rendering and doing so make lighting a completely image-space technique, this has some disadvantages but also some key advantages. These advantages include... Thu, 31 Jul, 2003 | 34 Click(s) | Detail
Sony Ericsson P800 [Review, Bytesector]
Sony Ericsson recently released another top-notched cellular device called the Sony Ericsson P800. The consumer cannot categorize it as just a cellular phone because it is an all inclusive device containing a PDA, a built in MP3 player, applications, installable games, and a bunch of other accessories. But the real question is, is this device really worth the money? Let’s find out, here at Bytesector.com… Mon, 28 Jul, 2003 | 59 Click(s) | Related: Reviews or Talks | Detail
AMDZone June 2003 Lan Party Coverage [Article, amdzone]
Our coverage of our June 2003 Lan party sponsored by Soyo and Coolermaster.Lan's Edge here in Austin, Texas was the site of our June 28th 2003 Lan party. Our May event was a great success, and again we packed Lan's Edge full of gamers. Sat, 26 Jul, 2003 | 6 Click(s) | Detail
Ice & Steel Double Take [Review, Hardwarezone]
In this double review, we checked out the new Icemat Black as well as the aluminum-made Steelpad 4s. Read on to find out which mousepad suits you.
Sat, 26 Jul, 2003 | 11 Click(s) | Detail
Cyborgs among People [Editorial, Xbitlabs]
I believe that all of you watch those thrilling Hollywood movies about the Matrix, Terminator, and the like, where the technology goes beyond all possible and impossible borders and cyber-people live and act side-by-side with humans. But have you ever though how close we are to this “reality”? Thu, 24 Jul, 2003 | 6 Click(s) | Detail