Archive for the ‘Hardware’ Category

Amazon EC2 Running Windows Server

Wednesday, October 1st, 2008

I just came across this link a few minutes ago. http://aws.amazon.com/windows/ From Amazon, Starting later this Fall, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (Amazon EC2) will offer you the ability to run Microsoft Windows Server or Microsoft SQL Server. Today, you can choose from a variety of Unix-based operating systems, and soon you will be ...

Unboxing Australias first Microsoft Surface table

Wednesday, August 20th, 2008

The first Microsoft Surface table has been shiped outside the US. These crates are heavy. Around 125kg each. You don't see a piece of hardware shipped on a skid wrapped in wood very often. I can see the day when i need a  crow bar to open my desktop ordered. ...

What Ram is right for you - DDR2 vs. DDR3

Friday, July 11th, 2008

If your looking to buy some RAM for your computer, make sure you buy the right one for you. This video demonstrate the difference between some DDR2 and the new DDR3 technology. via youTube

Video Card Review - Visiontek Radeon HD 3870

Thursday, July 3rd, 2008

Another good video card review from TigerDirect TV. This review is for the Visiontek Radeon HD 3870 Video Cards. If you are looking for a good card at a good price this one might be for you. via youTube

OQO

Monday, June 16th, 2008

The oqo is now ready for sales. All the information can be found on the website http://www.oqo.com They are 4 models to select from with the largest model being on the expensive side. With the only benefit being the solid state drive and losing half the memory. I don't think it's ...

EVGA GeForce 9600 GSO Video Card - Dual Slot Edition

Friday, June 13th, 2008

Supposedly this is the best bang for your bucks. via TigerDirect

Indestructible Laptop Review

Monday, June 9th, 2008

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Wireless N Adapter for Notebooks

Thursday, June 5th, 2008

If your not satisfied with the performance of your wireless network on your notebook. You should consider a wireless N adapter. Watch the review for more information. via youTube

Video Card Review - Diamond Radeon HD 3870

Tuesday, June 3rd, 2008

Once again another top of the line video card review. This one is a Diamond Radeon HD 3870. via youTube

PC Makes Music For Money

Monday, June 2nd, 2008

An interesting gadget for sure. A good use of old peices of hardware. via HackedGadgets