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December 2001Contest Results... Check it out at: HyTek Computer Happy New Year!!! Check it out at: HyTek Computer ClutterBuster Desktop Organizer OnePC.NET has completed a review of the ClutterBuster Desktop organizer, a must-have product that does wonders in organizing your physical computer desk. Here's a snip: "No, it’s not some new state-of-the-art never-heard-of-before high-tech gadget. The ClutterBuster from Stomp, Inc. is a low-tech, inexpensive device that works wonders in solving all your worries about that messy desk of yours!" Check it out at: OnePC.NET AMD "Hammer" - Missing the Mark OnePC.NET has just completed a brief article on AMD's upcoming "Hammer" 64-bit processor that basically aims to predict how the industry will accept AMD's first 64-bit processor. Here's a Snip: "Much hype has been generated over the impending 2002 release of AMD's Hammer line of processors. Will it bridge the 32-bit and 64-bit computing worlds and revolutionize the computers of tomorrow, or will it flop like a dying fish? Read on to find out." Check it out at: OnePC.NET OCA Review: Kingmax PC2400 The OCA crew got the opportunity to checkout Kingmax's PC2400 DDR memory. DDR is certainly the memory of choice for the majority of PC enthusiasts. So does the Kingmax PC2400 have what it takes to compete in today's market? Can they live up to the high standards they set with traditional SDRAM? Here's a snip: "One thing that stands out here with Kingmax that you rarely if ever see, is the fact that they actually encourage overclocking. Not something you normally see in this business and a refreshing change of pace from the norm. Kingmax is that absolutely confident in their product that they believe it will satisfy the needs of the most demanding overclockers. Another sweet deal is Kingmax's commitment to quality. They guarantee the memory for life. Quite a bonus in this day in age when your lucky to get a 30-day warranty from most items." Check it out at: OCAddiction Merry Christmas!!! Check it out at: HyTek Computer We have a new contest! Check it out at: HyTek Computer Intel/AMD Cooler Contest T'was the Net before Christmas Check it out at: HyTek Computer SiS 735 and VIA KT266A Chipset Comparative Review OnePC.NET has completed an in-depth comparative review of the relatively-new SiS 735 and VIA KT266A Socket A chipsets, as well as two motherboards, the DFI AD70-SR and the ECS K7S5A, each based on one of the chipsets. Here's a snip: "The SiS 735 and VIA KT266A chipsets each recently took part in boosting the performance of the Socket A platform. We take a closer look at these chipsets, as well as two boards based on each of them, the DFI AD70-SR and the ECS K7S5A." Check it out at: OnePC.NET Windows XP Major security hole Check it out at: CNN.com Designtechnica reviews Creative Labs Soundblaster Audigy MP3+. Designtechnica reviews Creative Labs SoundBlaster Audigy MP3+. The Audigy MP3+ featured Dolby Digital Decoding, 64 Audio Channels, an IEEE 1394 Fire wire port and more! Here is a piece from the First look: “If you have a Live!, or especially Live! 5.1, series sound card, I suggest you save the upgrade until later, unless you have $100 burning a hole in your pocket, as was my case. The Audigy does not have much to justify going out of your way to getting it if you have a Live! 5.1 already.. “ Check it out at: Designtechnica OCA Reviews Return to Castle Wolfenstein OCA busts out with their review of id Software's latest FPS, Return to Castle Wolfenstein. There is quite a bit of hype surrounding this game, and considering it's based on the Quake 3 engine, it will most likely be at top of many overclockers lists. But does the game live up to the anticipation it has generated? Here's a snip from the review: In Return to Castle Wolfenstein (RtCW hereafter) you reprise your role as William ‘B.J.’ Blascowicz, lantern-jawed, nazi slaughtering, all American hero. B.J. works for a secret allied organization who we meet in the first in-engine cutscene. This is where the game really starts to raise your eyebrows. Realistically billowing flags and curtains lead us into an office for a fairly typical ‘talking heads’ type cutscene. But what heads! The facial texturing and animation really grab your interest immediately with competent lip-syncing and terrific texturing. Id software’s Quake 3 engine once again proves what a versatile tool it can be in the right hands. Already I’m impressed and we’re not 30 seconds into the game!" Check it out at: OCAddiction Epox EP-8KHA+ Review Epox EP-8KHA+ Review posted at Processor Emporium. Here's a snip: "Overall the EP-8KHA+ is an extremely impressive board. Epox have managed to build upon the strengths of the EP-8KHA and have managed to produce one of the best motherboards which we have seen to date. Whilst it is apparent that the EP-8KHA+ is the EP-8KHA but with the new KT266A NorthBridge controller chip, Epox have managed to make a number of enhancements which elevate this board above that of its predecessor. The first and most noticable enhancement is the sheer increase in speed which the KT266A holds over its predecessor the KT266. Epox have managed to harness this power successfully with the EP-8KHA+. Power alone would not be enough if Epox had not managed to done such a superb job in creating a very stable board in the EP-8KHA+. Throughout the test we have been impressed by how the EP-8KHA has been more stable under Windows than even boards based upon the Intel i845 chipset. We also like the Magic Health menu which appears on the initial POST screen. This is one of the best innovations we have seen recently and is certain to be welcomed by a large number of DIY PC builders. Whether this feature would be welcomed by OEM customers is questionable, but Epox are not aiming the EP-8KHA+ at that segment of the market." Check it out at: Processor Emporium Cooler Contest Check it out at: HyTek Computer Two new reviews coming -Microsoft Intellimouse Explorer Wireless Check it out at: HyTek Computer Logitech Z-560 4.1 Channel Speaker System Review OnePC.NET has just reviewed the relatively new Logitech Z-560 speaker. This is a high-end 4.1 channel multimedia speaker system that is also THX certified. "Looking for a top-of-the-line 4.1 channel speaker system? Want speakers that are THX certified but can't afford other systems from Klipsch and Altec Lansing? Check out Logitech's Z-560 system and find out if it sounds as tempting as its price." Check it out at: OnePC.NET EPoX EP-4T2A3 Socket 478 Motherboard Review OnePC.NET has just reviewed the EPoX EP-4T2A3 motherboard, which is based on the Intel 850 chipset and supports Socket 478 Pentium 4 processors. "The EPoX EP-4T2A3 enables users to both maximize their new Pentium 4 processor’s performance with RDRAM and to take advantage of the expandability offered by the Socket 478 platform by utilizing the i850 chipset--a seldomly-seen combination." Check it out at: OnePC.NET Xmas Holiday Buying Guide Showcase Check it out at: Hardware Extreme Designtechnica publishes its December 2001 "Eye Report" on: On line Retailing Peter Bogdanov of Perception.tv targets online retailing in this issue. "How the hell do you plan to sell merchandise over the Internet when you are not willing to put the same energy into displaying those products online as you are in your retail stores? Stop crying about poor online sales and start listening to the new tech-savvy consumers." Check it out at: Designtechnica Suprises are coming!!! Check it out at: HyTek Computer Viewpoint #4: Whats next in home computing Designtechnica Viewpoint #4 address's current and future trends in the computing industry, including where technology is leading us and the steps which must be taken for the industry to advance. Here is a piece of the story: “In addition to the ever-increasing demands of the operating system, computers are attaining a whole new purpose as complete home entertainment systems." Check it out at: designtechnica EasyDisk removable USB hard disk review Do you often transfer data from a PC to another using floppies? Do you need a small removable hard disk to use with your notebook? The EasyDisk could be the right solution for you! ----Preview---- Check it out at: www.alltechbox.com Windows XP: After the Launch OnePC.NET has posted up a brief complementary article to our review of Windows XP that was posted a few days ago. This article is about the progress that Microsoft has made so far with their new OS. Here's a snip: Check it out at: OnePC.NET CD-R media: testing for quality Check it out at: CNET Cybernet's Zero-Foot print PC First Look Here is a piece from the First look: There's the new concept out there now, Zero-Footprint PC designers were given a task. Build a powerful PC, but eliminate the BOX! The challenge was issued, and it was conquered. The Elite-II Zero-Footprint PC... " Check it out at: Designtechnica Enermax EG465P-VE - 431w PSU Review Out of pure necessity, OCA reviews the Enermax 431w PSU. SPeeD had been putting off a PSU upgrade for way too long when that fateful day occurred. Pooof! The ol' PSU blew up. The Enermax has been one hell of a performer and OCA gives a great overview of what this piece of hardware is all about. Here's a snip: "The box is good sized and the bubble wrap packing is more than adequate for this type of hardware. What really gets you excited is when you pull this monster out of the box and hold it up for the first time. This bad boy damn sure weights in quite hefty and don't leave ya feeling as if you just blew your wad on a cheap peace of hardware. Next thing you'll notice the awesome cable wrapping around the main ATX power connector. VERY nice. Enermax is one of the few PSU manufacturers going the extra mile to install this cable wrap, which not only looks much nicer than a fat wad of cables all over the place, but comes in quite handy so as not to get items tangled in between all the wires. It also makes it much easier to route around your case and motherboard." Check it out at: OCAddiction
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Designtechnica takes a first look at Cybernet's new Zero Footprint PC. Imagine a whole personal computer built into your keyboard, well they have finally done it!