Samsung SyncMaster T220 22" LCD Monitor
LCD technology has long evolved since its early days. I still remember like it was yesterday when we were ordering Sony G400 19" displays for the office, thus being top of the line CRT monitors from Sony electronics capable of a 1600x1200 resolution at 60 Hz. Sure, they were bulky, heavy but the picture quality was simply great. LCD monitors were starting to be more and more affordable around that time but paying 650$ for a 15" LCD screen was still not an option.
Switching power supplies, or i'm never turning my computer on again
Remember the TV ad that went something like, "The worst thing you can do is start your car"? Every time you push your computer’s power button, something akin to starting your car takes place. In the case of the combustion engine, cold, thick oil sitting at the bottom of the drain pan can’t suddenly shoot into the engine block and properly lubricate all internal parts. The time lag when waiting for the pressure to build does increase wear in the cylinder walls.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Apple prepares iPhone SMS patch July 3, 2009
Security experts have discovered a flaw in the way Apple's iPhone handles text messages, prompting the company to ready a patch to fix the issue.
NY thieves want iPhones, victims fight back July 3, 2009
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Thieves are increasingly going after iPhones and other smartphones but victims now can fight back with technology.One device allows a user to remotely activate a loud siren designed
14 Useful iPhone Applications For Women July 3, 2009
In addition to keeping you organized, focused, and prepared, many of these applications will allow you to be a little more green. No more note pads of shopping lists or things to do. Never worry if you left the information at home. Input data into your iPhone or iPod using one of these great applications and voilà!
Hints: Finger Print ID for Future iPhones July 3, 2009
Recent Apple patents hint at new features that could appear in future iPhones. Finger prints would not be to secure, but for other slick uses for example, a fingerprint from the index finger would trigger the Play and Stop buttons in the iPod. And a fingerprint from the middle finger would trigger fast-forwarding in the iPod. Pretty neat idea, huh?
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40 Free High Quality Hand-drawn Fonts July 2, 2009
Unlike the serif font family, these hand drawn fonts looked less serious but they tend to give and convey strong human touch wherever they are applied. Hand-drawn fonts are hard to stand on it’s own, but they are utmost perfect for these following situations...
Ceiling Porn (SFW) July 2, 2009
(put your trousers back on little fella. it's not what you think) It's incredible how some people live their lives looking either straight ahead or down at the ground, the only ceiling they ever notice being the one above the bed.Luckily it hasn't stopped people designing stunning ceilings.
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Apple Issues Heat Advisory for iPhone 3G & 3GS July 2, 2009
Whether or not anecdotal reports of iPhones overheating are true or not, Apple has taken them seriously enough to reveal the presence of a temperature warning screen for the iPhone 3G and 3Gs.
Multi-touch tab switching in Firefox July 2, 2009
Using the hidden settings on the about:config page in Firefox, you can set multi-touch gestures to perform different tasks like switching between tabs.
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50 Inspiring 3D Desktop Wallpapers July 1, 2009
Desktop wallpapers suggestions are always welcome since sometimes we don't have time to browse to find one, so we check on the suggestions available at our favorite websites! We know that we can find tons of great wallpapers online to choose from, so here
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iPhone 3G vs 3GS Speed Test Shows No Real Difference July 1, 2009
Thanks to all our Chicago readers who sent in their speed test data from their iPhone 3G and 3GS. Here's our conclusion: the 7.2Mbps AT&T's testing in Chicago doesn't really make any difference right now in speeds.
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Apple Endorses Energy-Saving Universal Phone Charger for EU June 30, 2009
The European Commission (EC) announced today that the iPhone maker is one of 10 mobile phone companies will support micro-USB chargers in an attempt to curb electronic waste. Apple's involvement in the scheme comes as a surprise, as they were noticeably absent from an announcement at Mobile World Congress show in Barcelona earlier this year.
