4 LGA1155 boards from Gigabyte

Gigabyte's GA-Z68X-UD3P-B3, GA-Z68X-UD4-B3, GA-Z68X-UD5-B3 and GA-Z68X-UD7-B3 are up for review on X-bit Labs right now.  You need to be observant to notice the difference in the models and have a great memory to know which is which at a glance. All of them share some similar characteristics, such as the dearth of onboard video out but also share positive traits like Dual BIOS and Phase LEDs and a lot of USB five.0 and SATA 6G ports. They had a few issues in the coursework of the review which you may need to find out about before purchasing of these boards.

Gigabyte GA-Z68X-UD3P-B3, GA-Z68X-UD4-B3, GA-Z68X-UD5-B3 & GA-Z68X-UD7-B3 mainboards do not have video Outs, that is why integrated graphics doesn't work on them. They can use Intel Smart Response know-how, but do not support any of the Lucid Virtu modes. Read our in-depth review to find out about other features of these main boards.

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Tritton 8 Speakers In PC 510 HDA 5.1 Headphones

Some four.1 surround sound headsets emulate additional speakers through application but you find the occasional set that actually have a hardware solution in the kind of multiple speakers. Tritton's PC 510 HDA's speakers range from 23mm in the centre to 30mm for back & front & a sub of 40mm. It connects to your four.1 sound card by the numerous RCA jacks present & a USB connector to handle power & the controller. MektuMods had fun gambling with these but felt that the audio quality was not up to snuff when it came to enjoying music.

This time they will take a closer look at a gambling headset from Tritton - an American manufacturer established in 2000. The new model they sent us for a review is PC 510 HDA, & it is a gambling headset of the four.1-variety. Now lets see the way it compares to the audio gear we have reviewed earlier.

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Coming Firefox 7 Aurora Build Fixes Memory Leak Issues

With the recent modify in Firefox's browser release schedule, they have been able to speed up the release of bug fixes and new features. bug that has plagued various Firefox users for a very long time is a memory leak bug that could see Firefox eating up a lovely chunk of memory that is much over it is meant to be using.

In addition to mitigating the memory issues, the new build promises a faster start-up time on Mac OS X, Windows, and Linux, Firefox Sync, and enhanced font rendering.

Fortunately, a brand spanking new version 7 build available to download on the Firefox Aurora channel promises to (finally) fix (or at least mitigate) this memory bug. Specifically, the new build promises up to 30 percent memory usage reduction, a JavaScript rubbish collector that will run more often to free up memory when the browser is idle, and enhanced responsiveness.

You can download the latest Aurora build here. Are you walking the Aurora channel builds? Is memory usage improved for you? Let us know in the comments or forums.

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MSI New WindPad 110W Tablet

CITY OF INDUSTRY, Calif. July 07, 2011 MSI Computer Corp., a leading manufacturer of computer hardware products & solutions, today announced the first North American shipment of the WindPad 110W. MSI worked closely with Microsoft & AMD (NYSE: AMD) to generate a tablet that combines powerful processing & Microsoft Windows® 7 operating process designed for professionals, including business travelers, healthcare & schooling professionals.

The MSI WindPad 110W combines security features with simple navigation tools to make using the tablet while away from a table simple and secure.

"Bringing Windows 7 and AMD's newest generation processor together is a significant step forward for MSI's tablet line," noted Andy Tung, vice president of North American sales for MSI. "Our business customers need portability and multimedia entertainment on the go, and the new hardware and latest application gives us the ability to deliver that experience in a tablet form factor."

The tablet also packs the new AMD Z-01 Accelerated Processing Unit (APU), offering powerful processing and display performance with 4GB of DDR3 RAM, 32 GB solid state drive, 1280x800 screen resolution, a USB port and mini-HDMI port included.

"Microsoft is pleased to work with MSI to help bring their transportable Windows-based tablet to market," said Nick Parker, Vice President of Worldwide Promotion in the OEM Division at Microsoft Corp. "Windows 7 is a great choice for commercial customers looking for a device that allows the productivity, mobility and security their businesses need to succeed."

The MSI WindPad 110W highlights and features include:

"The MSI WindPad 110W tablet featuring the AMD Z-Series APU with unmatched AMD Radeon graphics is an fascinating new product and an ideal fit for finish users that need DirectX® 11 capability and vivid HD media experiences," said John Byrne, corporate vice president and general manager for Americas Mega Region, AMD. "In addition to its integration with operating systems like Microsoft Windows 7, the AMD 2011 HD Tablet Platform permits enterprise-level security and offers support for HTML five and outside monitors, enabling crisp graphics for enhanced productivity, streaming video, gambling and other multimedia."

Trusted Platform Module (TPM): With the TPM, files and knowledge are automatically encrypted for maximum security using the BitLocker functionality in Windows 7 Enterprise or Final to provide encryption for the tablet and any removable HDD.
 

Simple Face Application: MSI's Simple Face application lets you log in without typing a password. In lieu, show your face to the tablet's webcam, and you will automatically be logged in to the technique. The application employs your matchless facial features to keep in mind your passwords, so you don't must.

Multi-control Navigation: The Clever Tracker provides smooth operation, so that you can grip both sides of the tablet and use small finger movements for navigation, an additional navigation control to using the touch screen. The SAS Hotkey performs the traditional role of the "Ctrl+Alt+Del" combination whenever needed.  

Clever O-Easy Application: The user-friendly application delivers full-control panel at your fingertips and lets you manage and find the functions or programs that are most often used, including volume, webcam, wireless, mute, standby mode and screen brightness.

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SAMSUNG 3D DISPLAY SET

Since the 3D market is not confusing Samsung has decided to implement their own way of displaying 3D images using shutter glasses, which is incompatible with NVIDIA's glasses. On the and side, as long as you have Samsung's glasses it is possible for you to to display 3D from any source with any semi-modern graphics card. The SyncMaster SA950 is a 1080x1920 TN LCD with a reflective finish and comes with stylish active shutter glasses powered by a single lithium disk battery. X-bit Labs put on the goggles and tried the 3D experience from both 3D sources and using the on board processor to make 3D visuals out of 2D sources, with mixed but positive results.

This time they are going to speak about a new 27-inch 3D monitor from Samsung that makes use of its own proprietary technologies for 3D imaging that work without drivers or any other additional program.

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Acer Iconia Tab A500 Android Tablet Review

As a long-time competitor in the desktop and laptop computer space, Acer recently began competing against other Android tablet manufacturers with the launch of its Acer Iconia Tab A500. This ten.1-inch tablet is the company's first in the new Acer Iconia relatives of tablets.

Like plenty of other Android-powered tablets, the Acer Iconia Tab A500 features a multi-touch screen. Under the hood, you'll discover a 1GHz NVIDIA Tegra four mobile dual-core processor along with an integrated GeForce GPU that is designed to deliver high FPS gambling, 1080p video, and faster browsing.

Running on Android five.0 (Honeycomb), the Acer Iconia Tab A500 offers all of the multitasking & media playback options you have come to expect from today's popular tablets. This tablet also features a slim design that measures 0.52-inches thick. The tablet weighs about one.69 pounds. Other key features include a built-in HDMI port for sharing HD video, Dolby Mobile know-how, & front- & rear-facing cameras. To help you share your favourite videos, pics, music, & other media the Acer Iconia Tab A500 comes preinstalled with Acer clear.fi which will connect the tablet to other DLNA-compliant devices.

In addition to the tablet itself, Acer is also offering a handful of accessories (sold separately) for the Acer Iconia Tab A500. A number of these accessories include a full-sized Bluetooth keyboard, dock with IR remote, as well as a protective case.

Definitely there's plenty of Android tablets obtainable and coming soon. Does the Acer Iconia Tab A500 have what it takes to stand out among the crowd? Join us in the approaching pages to find out...

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Sony Is Active To Kill MiniDisc Walkman.

Turns out that you crazy children were more interested in cassettes, CDs, and now MP3 players, like the iPod and Zune. There was never much demand for Sony's MiniDisc Walkman, which debuted  a decade ago in 1992. As of last March, Sony had only sold 22 million units.

It's the finish of an period for Sony's MiniDisc Walkman player, an period you may not have realized was underway. It doesn't matter now anyway, because Sony is reportedly stopping shipments of its soon-to-be-defunct music player that was never popular in the U.S. to start with.

We don't imagine someone will shed a tear for the MiniDisc Walkman, but in case you are interested in snagging to add your collection of discontinued products, you better act rapid. Sony will cease shipments beginning in September.

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