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DesktopForums Launches!
In case you didn't see the announcement on the forums today, or wonder why I changed my username from Steve@NBF to Steve, this is a second announcement to let members know that Desktopforums.com has officially launched.
Currently the site is still in BETA, so you may run into some bugs, but if ...
OCZ Launches Colossus 3.5-inch 1TB SSD
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This drive is crazy. A 1TB SSD Drive with a maximum read speed/write speed is 260MB/s while the Sustained write is at 220MB/s and Max IOPS at 14K. Prices are expected to be in the $600 range for the 128GB models to $3500 for 1TB version for t ...
ASUS G51J 3D and NVIDIA 3D Vision
...partnering to bring "real" 3D to notebooks!
ASUS G51J 3D is positioning itself to be the 1st to offer Nvidia's 3D Vision technology, associating with what one experiences in the movie theatre.
In order to obtain this performance, the notebook supports a 15.6" LCD running at 120 Hz (current LCD ...
New study shows most reliable notebook brands, ASUS & Toshiba at the top
It looks like there's some definitive information regarding the most reliable notebook brands. Square Trade, a company that provides extended warranty service, did an extended reliability study and came up with the following:
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Toshiba NB200 - Netbook version
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"Touch me, feel me, see me, hold me! Created to deliver a whole new sensory experience, the Toshiba Netbook NB200 comes with a unique feel-good factor built-in. It’s fully kitted-out to take your digital lifestyle anywhere, in compelling textured covers and ...
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Alienware M17x Review
IntroIntroducing the Alienware M17x! Not to be confused with the Alienware Area-51 m17x. Yes Alienware dropped the "Area-51" off the official title of the notebook and changed the "M" from lowercase to uppercase for reas ...
Asus G72GX Review (Best Buy Model)
This is a re-post of a review I did on my new laptop.
There have been a few reviews online for the G72GX I am just adding my two cents from my recent purchase at Best Buy.
The G72 is the next model up from the G71 series Asus gaming notebook. Their specs are nearly identical with just a few ...
Alienware M15x with Intel® CoreTM i7-820QM Mobile Processor review
I would like to keep my review short and simple.
First impression,
Well, when I lifted the accessory box, there it was, THE MINI BEAST looked as if it has been put to hibernation from the dell factory in China, just waiting to be respawned...
Then I turned it ON...
The red light illumi ...
ACER Aspire 7738G
Acer 7738 (G)
This model was first introduced back in April 2009.
Acer Aspire 7738G in this review is the first ordered Acer that we received with pre-installed with Windows 7 Ultimate 64bits. Being a 7.5lbs notebook, it is not quite mobile as one expects but it serves beautifully as a media and ...
Dell XPS13 G210M & Windows 7 Review
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I’m always on the lookout for the latest compact, but powerful notebooks. The S ...
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nVidia Forceware 195.55 Released (All OS)
These drivers come equipped with, "GPU-acceleration for smoother online HD videos with the new Adobe Flash 10.1 beta." The beta or prerelease mentioned of Flash 10.1 has also been released at Adobe Labs. Flash 10.1 also helps smooth playback of the new 1080p videos on youtube.
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nVidia Forceware 195.50 Released (Win7 and Vista)
ForceWare 195.50 for Vista x86 Vista x64 / Win7 x86 Win7 x64 / @ LaptopVideo2Go
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Driver Version: 195.50
Driver Date: 2009-11-10 (YYYY-MM-DD)
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NVIDIA ForceWare 190.62 WHQL Released (All OS)
ForceWare 190.62 for Windows XP (32/64-Bit) / Windows Vista (32/64-Bit) / Windows 7 (32/64-Bit) @ LaptopVideo2Go
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Driver Version: 190.62
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ATI Catalyst Drivers 9.8 Released
ATI Catalyst Drivers 9.8
"New Features:
* OpenGL 3.1 extension support
OpenGL 3.1 extension support:
* Support for OpenGL Shading Language 1.30 and 1.40
* Instanced rendering with a per-instance counter accessible to vertex shaders (GLARB draw instanced)
* Data copying between buffer objects (G ...
Ati Catalyst 9.7 Released
Ati Catalyst 9.7 Released; Supports Win7-32/Win7-64/Vista32/Vista64/XP32/XP64/
Radeon display driver 8.632
HydraVision for both Windows XP and Vista
HydraVision Basic Edition (Windows XP only)
WDM Driver Install Bundle
Southbridge/IXP Driver
Catalyst Control Center Version 8.67
Available here.
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Google Chrome OS Annouced! What about Gaming?
It was just a matter of time before something like this was going to happen. I am excited for the initial product.
t's been an exciting nine months since we launched the Google Chrome browser. Already, over 30 million people use it regularly. We designed Google Chrome for people who live ...
Windows 7 Pricing Announced
Vista and XP users - $119.99 Windows 7 Home Premium Upgrade
- $199.99 Windows 7 Home Professional Upgrade
- $219.99 Windows 7 Home Ultimate
full retail disc$199.99 Windows 7 Home Premium$299.99 Windows 7 Home Professional$319.99 Windows 7 Home Ultimate Well it wasn't Team Finland again breaking the 3Dmark06 world record, but Kevin Wu from Lord Americas. This news is a bit old, but I love reporting whenever the bar gets raised in terms of benchmarking. It means technology is continuing to get better. Kevin is running a Intel(R) Xeon(R) CPU W3540, ...
MaxxPI 2 Benchmark
Here's a cool benchmark that measures cpu / cache / memory performance. Version 1.36 was released on the 12th, and I'm going to insert it into our database so people can submit it. Download here. Anyone want to r ...
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F/S: Dell XPS M1530 - Loaded, 2 batteries!
Selling my XPS M1530. Specs and pics below:
Intel Core 2 Duo - T9300 2.5 Ghz
4GB RAM - DDR2 667
150 GB 7200 RPM SATA II HD
256 MB nVidia 8600 MGT video card
Intel Wireless-N card
9 cell Li-ion battery (4-5 hours)
6 cell Li-ion battery (2 1/2 -3 hours)
Dell Complete Care Warrantly until 4/2011
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MXMII Nvidia 8600M GT 512mb
I have the 8600M GT GPU that I pulled from Compal IFL90 up for sale. I have "upgraded" to the ATI HD3650 but the 8600M was in working condition. I don't know if this will work in other laptops or not but will work in the FL series and probably Sager NP2090 which I believe is the same chassis.
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7.1 PCMCIA Sound Card Blaster Audigy 2 ZS
I had this on my Sager 9860 and it made a HUGE difference. I no longer have my laptop so this has to go. It's in like new condition.
Looking for $60 shipped OBO
Targus Deluxe Backpack for 17" Screens
I finally sold my Sager 9860 and now I have a targus TSB312 backpack that needs a home.
My camera isn't working so please excuse the picture. It's in like new condition and exactly the same one in the photo.
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WTB: X9000
I am looking for an X9000 for my M1730.
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FS: Vaio P Black 60GB HD with Black Vaja case
Selling my used but in great condition Sony Vaio P Laptop. This is an 8" laptop, 1.4 pounds, very light and small footprint. Has a 1600x768 screen, and an almost full-size keyboard.
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FS: GeForce 8800M GTX SLI (For M1730)
Up for sale is a new (opened just to verify that it's working)
Nvidia GeForce 8800m gtx sli card that fits m1730 xps (xm888).
I am asking 550$ + shipping to a verified paypal address.
I think it's a very decent price considering they sell for about 750 at ebay.
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How to change your Alienware M17x processor
I attached a quick information for those who feel like upgrading their processor. If anyone has any questions just post it here. There is an attached Word file at the end of the post should anyone want to download.
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How To Choose a Linux Distribution
Project Time....
Since this is something that comes up often, there was a recent article floating around the internet that breaks down one person's viewpoint of distributions for people to look at for different purposes, that may be useful reading for any newcomers looking at Linux.
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Overclock D600 1.6G to 2.13G (hardware modification with photos)
I knew there is a soft way to do so, but I really like to find out another way Now come with me, I'd like to share my experience with all you guys.
This is hardware modification! You play this on your own risk!
The most headache is that the position of PLL IC is different from most others( ...
Power jack modification. Works for Satellite L300, L305, L350, L355.
If you have one of the following laptops: Toshiba Satellite/Satelite Pro L300, L305/L305D, L350, L355/L355D you have a really good chance that your power jack will get broken soon.
The problem is that the base assembly might get broken too.
Instead of replacing the base assembly and power jack h ...
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