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Wednesday, August 29, 2007

Defragmentation Software Comparison

1 O&O Defrag 8
Price-performance ratio: GOOD
Interfaces: Very good, easy to navigate
Advance setting: Extensive advance setting
Publisher: oo-software.com

2 Diskeeper 10 Professional
Price-performance ratio: Satisfactory
Interfaces: Good interface but to many explanations for functions
Advance setting: Extensive advance setting
Publisher: diskeepereurope.com

3 Rexco PerfectDisk 8
Price-performance ratio: Satisfactory
Interfaces: Very good, easy and comprehensible, perfect graphics
Advance setting: Extensive advance setting
Publisher: raxco.com

4 Ashampoo Magical Defrag 2
Price-performance ratio: GOOD
Interfaces: Difficult for a beginner
Advance setting: Limited
Publisher: ashampoo.com

5 Microsoft XP Defrag
Price-performance ratio: Not applicable
Interfaces: Simple
Advance setting: Not possible
Publisher: microsoft.com

Monday, August 20, 2007

Top 10 Power Laptops

Performance details provided by the PC World Test Center.
(Last Rated: August 08, 2007)

1 HP Pavilion HDX

Stylish, high-end desktop replacement is huge and heavy, but its fast performance makes it a great gaming machine.

CPU: 2.4-GHz Core 2 Duo T7700
Display Size (inches): 20.1
Wide Screen: Yes
Total HD Size (GB): 200
Min. Weight (lbs.): 15.5

2 Apple MacBook Pro

Lightweight 17-incher has a beautiful screen and comes loaded with useful software. It's fast, too.

CPU: 2.4-GHz Core 2 Duo T7700
Display Size (inches): 17
Wide Screen: Yes
Total HD Size (GB): 160
Min. Weight (lbs.): 6.6

3 Acer Aspire 5920G

Sophisticated looking multimedia unit has oodles of custom keyboard buttons and one-touch 3D sound for music.

CPU: 2-GHz Core 2 Duo T7300
Display Size (inches): 15.4
Wide Screen: Yes
Total HD Size (GB): 200
Min. Weight (lbs.): 7

4 Asus G2P-7R009C

If your dream notebook is a desktop replacement that doubles as a lights-flashing gaming machine, look no further.

CPU: 2-GHz Core 2 Duo T7200
Display Size (inches): 17.1
Wide Screen: Yes
Total HD Size (GB): 160
Min. Weight (lbs.): 9.6

5 Gateway NX860XL

Looks can deceive: The Gateway NX860XL lacks flair, but it's fast and powerful.

CPU: 2.16-GHz Core 2 Duo T7400
Display Size (inches): 17
Wide Screen: Yes
Total HD Size (GB): 80
Min. Weight (lbs.): 8

6 Dell Inspiron 1720

Splashy laptop offers excellent entertainment options and great sound, as well as strong performance.

CPU: 2-GHz Core 2 Duo T7300
Display Size (inches): 17
Wide Screen: Yes
Total HD Size (GB): 160
Min. Weight (lbs.): 8.7

7 HP Pavilion dv9500t

This notebook looks as nice as a designer cellphone, and it has a 17-inch screen.

CPU: 2.2-GHz Core 2 Duo T7500
Display Size (inches): 17
Wide Screen: Yes
Total HD Size (GB): 400
Min. Weight (lbs.): 8.5

8 Micro Express NP5760

This pricey gaming notebook's scorching performance is undermined by poor design in certain areas.

CPU: 2.33-GHz Core 2 Duo T7600
Display Size (inches): 17
Wide Screen: Yes
Total HD Size (GB): 100
Min. Weight (lbs.): 9.4

9 Fujitsu LifeBook E8410

This is a sophisticated looking unit powerful enough for the desktop yet light enough to travel well.

CPU: 2.2-GHz Core 2 Duo T7500
Display Size (inches): 15.4
Wide Screen: Yes
Total HD Size (GB): 100
Min. Weight (lbs.): 5.7

10 Fujitsu LifeBook A6030

Although not a best-of-class desktop replacement, the LifeBook A6030 offers a lot for the money, including stylus input.

CPU: 2-GHz Core 2 Duo T7300
Display Size (inches): 15.4
Wide Screen: Yes
Total HD Size (GB): 120
Min. Weight (lbs.): 6.5

[Via Pc World]

Tuesday, August 7, 2007

TOP 10 Portable MP3/ Media Player

1. Apple iPod
Put your entire music library into your pocket up to 20,000 songs (80GB). Plus carry movies, TV shows, videos, games, podcasts, audiobooks, photos, and more.

2. Creative Zen V Plus
The Creative Zen V Plus offers a cute, pocket-friendly design without sacrificing screen real estate, and the vivid OLED display is viewable from any angle. The player is packed to the gills with features, including an FM radio, voice and line-in recording, photo and video playback, and compatibility with subscription WMA tracks.

3. Samsung YP-K5
Samsung’s newest digital music player masterpiece, the K5, is a lightweight 1GB/2GB/4GB MP3 player with a heavyweight portfolio including an innovative touch screen, FM radio receiver, alarm clock, and built-in speakers.

4. Sandisk Sansa e200 series
The Sansa e200 Series MP3 players are the flagship products of SanDisks audio line. Created by the leaders in flash memory, this flash-based player provides everything you need for music, photo, and video clip playback.

5. Apple iPod Nano G2
Now up to 8GB, the 2G iPod nano features a new Amazing Technicolor Casing, gapless playback, a brighter screen, and almost double the battery life of the original, while maintaining the slim profile that other MP3 players have yet to match.

6. Microsoft Zune
Zune is Microsoft’s music and entertainment platform that provides an end-to-end solution for Connected Entertainment. The Zune experience includes a 30GB digital media player, the Zune Marketplace music service, and a foundation for an online community that will enable music fans to discover new music. Built-in wireless technology lets consumers share experiences device to device.

7. Sony Walkman NW-S205F
Designed with an active lifestyle in mind, the 2GB NW-S205F is the perfect companion on your workouts. Holds Up to 1350 Songs.

8. Sony Walkman NW-s703F
Walkman introduces an exciting, new way to enjoy your music. Equipped with a built-in noise cancelling system and enhanced Clear Audio technology, Walkman delivers distortion-free audio for a dynamic listening experience.

9. Samsung YP-T9B
Beautifully designed; Bluetooth wireless connectivity; outstanding battery life; impressive audio playback.

10. Apple iPod Shuffle
iPod shuffle is the smallest digital music player, letting you wear up to 240 songs on your sleeve.

Sunday, August 5, 2007

TOP 10 Gaming Stuff

1. PlayStation ®3
Computer entertainment system unleashes a brilliant, high-definition entertainment experience. Killer feature: A combo of raw gaming power and Blu-Ray playback.

2. Microsoft Xbox™ 360
Xbox 360 leads the industry with its wireless gaming and entertainment experience—featuring stunning high-definition graphics and the largest library of next-generation game titles. Includes everything you need to game online or at home in up to 1080p resolution.

3. Nintendo DS Lite
The new, improved Nintendo DS Lite is worth the cost of the upgrade for fans of the original DS portable gaming device. It retains all the qualities that made the DS so much fun, and the bright new screens make a significant difference in the look of the games.

4. Nintendo Wii
Nintendo Wii's combination of unique motion-sensitive controllers and emphasis on fun gameplay make the ultra-affordable console hard to resist.

5. Sony PSP Base Ceramic White
PSP features a high-quality TFT LCD that displays full color (16.77 million colors) on a 480 x 272 pixel high-resolution screen. It also comes complete with the basic functions of a portable player such as built-in stereo speakers, exterior headphone connector, brightness control and sound mode selection.

6. Guitar Hero II™ (Xbox 360/Wii/PS2)
Explodes onto Xbox 360™ with over 70 songs and the revolutionary X-Plorer® Guitar Controller. Choose from a wild group of rockers and jam at concert venues that grow in size as your rock career progresses. Play with a friend and shred riffs cooperatively, or go head-to-head in multiplayer modes like Pro Face-Off.

7. The PlayStation®2
Computer entertainment system is small, slim and network ready. And it has an enormous game library – over 1,400 games – to choose from!

8. Xbox LIVE® Vision
Put a face to your gaming experience* and make the most out of your Xbox LIVE® Gold subscription with video chat and messaging. Both Xbox LIVE Vision packages also include the Xbox LIVE Arcade hits UNO and TotemBall, available for download from Xbox LIVE Marketplace.

9. Pyramat Sound Rocker
Take your console gaming, movie watching and music playing to the next level with the Pyramat Sound Rocker. This has to be one of the best AV accessories you can buy, and is perfect for people who want that cinema experience for their movies, want to feel as though they are part of the video game they are playing, or who want a great way to listen to their MP3's.

10. Xbox 360 Wireless controller
The new wireless Xbox 360 controller features an integrated headset port, adjustable vibration to conserve battery life, and more.

Thursday, July 26, 2007

Top 5 17-Inch LCD Monitors

These 17-inch monitors are the best in the class today, and they're relatively affordable. Ratings and rankings can change due to pricing and technology changes, so check back frequently for the latest info.

Dell UltraSharp 1707FP

Size (inches): 17

Resolution (pixels): 1280 by 1024
Adjustments: Multiple adjustments
Contrast Ratio: 600:1
Interfaces: Analog and digital
Weight (pounds): 9.13

This thoughtfully designed display with easy swivel and pivot mechanisms also has easy-to-reach USB 2.0 ports on its side.

NEC MultiSync 70GX2

Size (inches): 17
Resolution (pixels): 1280 by 1024
Adjustments: Tilt and swivel adjustments
Contrast Ratio: 700:1
Interfaces: Analog and digital
Weight (pounds): 12.6

Despite its high price, this monitor's sharp text, bright graphics, and clean design make it a standout.

ViewSonic VP720b

Size (inches): 17
Resolution (pixels): 1280 by 1024
Adjustments: Multiple adjustments
Contrast Ratio: 500:1
Interfaces: Analog and digital
Weight (pounds): 12

With plenty of ergonomic adjustments and strong scores in our graphics tests, this display would suit graphics professionals.

Lenovo ThinkVision L171P

Size (inches): 17
Resolution (pixels): 1280 by 1024
Adjustments: Multiple adjustments
Contrast Ratio: 700:1
Interfaces: Analog and digital
Weight (pounds): 11.9

Though this display made a poor showing in our image quality tests, its easy adjustability impressed us.

Asus PM17TU

Size (inches): 17
Resolution (pixels): 1280 by 1024
Adjustments: Tilt adjustment only
Contrast Ratio: 600:1
Interfaces: Analog and digital
Weight (pounds): 9.92

This worthy performer displayed fine text and pretty graphics, but its design is dull and it offers few extras.

[Via PC World]