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AMD unveils ATI Eyefinity multi-display technology

September 11, 2009

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AMD unveils ATI Eyefinity multi-display technology

Eyefinity is a somewhat unique AMD innovation that gives PCs the ability to seamlessly connect up to six ultra high definition displays to one graphics card in a variety of modes, giving viewers a stunning new perspective on their PC experience.  Have four GPU’s?  Why not power 24 Monitors for the ultimate gaming experience – [...]

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Zune HD available for preorder, What about Australia?

September 10, 2009

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Zune HD available for preorder, What about Australia?

The ZuneHD is one sexy piece of hardware but unfortunately if you live in Australia, don’t expect to get your hands on it any time soon.  Microsoft will be releasing the new HD version of the Zune media player in the Stateson September 15th with the Zune Marketplace becoming available on Xbox Live in the [...]

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HDMI cables and Versions, buying cheap is fine.

September 8, 2009

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HDMI cables and Versions, buying cheap is fine.

Is a more expensive HDMI cable better?
In most real world cases, the answer is a definite no.
As long as the cable you are buying conforms to the HDMI 1.3 spec you will be fine in today’s consumer devices.  There is a common saying on the internet in regards to buying HDMI cables and it certainly [...]

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Logitech Mini diNovo perfect for a HTPC

September 7, 2009

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Logitech Mini diNovo perfect for a HTPC

If you have a Windows based HTPC this little baby is an awesome addition to your Home theatre Centre.
Offering two distinct operating modes: A media mode (see pic) and a cursor mode, this portable keyboard offers pretty much everything you require for a lounge room PC based perspective.  The keys are comfortable considering their size [...]

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Zune HD officially announced, What about Australia?

May 27, 2009

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The ZuneHD is one sexy piece of hardware but unfortunately if you live in Australia, don’t expect to get your hands on it any time soon.  Microsoft will be releasing the new HD version of the Zune media player in the States this Autumn with the Zune Marketplace becoming available on Xbox Live in the [...]

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All your movies on a single 5th dimensional DVD

May 22, 2009

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If you thought Blu-Ray and Holographic DVD’s were impressive then read on as this new Melbourne developed process uses the same technology and hardware as our existing DVD standard.  This is not a new optical medium.
A team of researchers at the Swinburne University of Technology in Melbourne, Australia, have used nanotechnology to boost the [...]

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Friday Roundup 06-02-09

February 6, 2009

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Gaming
Unreal Tournament 3 deathmatch with 4-player Wiimote support. On a serious note, Steamworks support has also been added, those who own a retail copy may now register it with Steam, free of charge.
Why not try your hand at building your very own Portal gun replica with Harrison Krix
Steam
TF2 has a new critical hits system.
Steam now [...]

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Logitech G Series: G35, G9x, G13 and G19

January 7, 2009

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If you have ever wanted to deck out your gaming machine in a bunch of assorted peripherals that resemble the bridge of the USS enterprise, now is your chance.  Fresh from providing the PC gaming world with the Logitech G13 Advanced Gameboard, Logitech have unveiled an extension of its award-winning G-series with three new products; [...]

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Logitech G13 Advanced Gameboard

December 10, 2008

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A worthy successor to the all conquering Nostromo N52 FPS Gamepad has arrived, courtesy from one of the best PC and gaming peripheral manufacturers on the planet.
I give you the Logitech G13 Advanced Gameboard

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