Monthly Archives: October 2009

External SATA Drive Dock

Posted on October 20, 2009 by David Allen

Ever wondered what to do with your old hard drives? Why use them through this brilliant drive dock, just pop into the toaster style slots and they become usable.

The device connects via a USB connection and is compatible with Windows, Mac and Linux; the dual drive will take a 2.5 inch or a 3.5 inch drive.

Features – Connects to one or two 2.5″ or 3.5″ internal SATA hard drives, USB or eSATA connectivity, Plug and Play, Transfer rates up to 480Mbps with USB 2.0 and Transfer rates up to 3Gb/s with eSATA. Prices start at $39.99 rising to $77.99.

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Onkyo and Sotec add Windows 7

Posted on October 20, 2009 by David Allen

Already some computer makers are introducing their hardware with the latest software from Microsoft and there are still a couple of days to go before the official launch date! In Japan, the Onkyo/Sotec netbooks come with Windows 7.

Features – C405 Atom N280, 1 GB of RAM, 250 GB of HDD, 10.1” with a 1024 x 600 resolution, Wi-Fi bgn and C205A3 Atom N270, 1 GB of RAM, 32 GB of SSD, 10.1” with a 1024 x 600 resolution, Wi-Fi bgn, both come with Windows 7 Starter.

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US to get the iiView A2 netbook

Posted on October 20, 2009 by David Allen

Launched during the summer the iiView looks remarkably like an Apple with its slim and light case, but at just $399, it is nothing like any Apple around, but it does represent a good value netbook that looks good too.

This machine will be using the Windows 7 operating system and therefore will not be available until the 22nd October, which is Thursday! Can you wait a couple of days?

iiView A2 Slim netbook with the following options – Atom 1.6GHz processor, 2 GB RAM, Intel 945 chipset, 12.1 inch 1366 x 768 pixel resolution, 320 GB HDD, Two USB ports, mini-HDMI port, 2 in

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Gateway launches Netbooks and Laptops

Posted on October 20, 2009 by David Allen

Gateway have just launched a couple of computers that are using the Windows 7 operating system, one is a netbook and the other is a laptop, a shrewd move by the computer maker to have a foot in both camps!

The $550 EC1430u has an 11.6 inch HD display while the $650 EC5409u has a nice 15.6 inch HD display, both models cater for the user in different ways, it just depends on the users demands with only $100 between them its size that counts.

Gateway EC1430u – MSRP $549.99

• Intel® Pentium Dual Core Processor SU4100 (1.3GHz, 2MB L2 cache, 800MHz FSB)

• Wind

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Recon plane with USB connection

Posted on October 20, 2009 by David Allen

Fancy yourself as a bit of a spy or even a paparazzi? Then get close the action with this remote controlled spy plane, it has a built in digital camera that can take up to fifteen images or up to fourteen seconds of video at the press of a button on the controller.

Just image the sort of images that you could download via the USB connection. The planes battery takes twenty minutes to charge, this will provide the pilot with six minutes of flying time.

Features – It has a digital camera built into the top of its wing that records up to 15 still photos at the push of a but

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Gold Hardware Encryption

Posted on October 19, 2009 by David Allen

Storing data on your computer is risky; it is a fact of life that businesses and even governments have been repeatedly attacked and valuable data stolen from right under their noses. The reason for this the simple fact that the files are not encrypted and yet it they were the danger would not be as serious.

You too can encrypt your files and keep all of your personal data safe with this GoldKey device; it uses the same technology as the NSA would be using for “TOP SECRET” documents.

Features

Tiny USB Key with 256bit AES Hardware Encryption

Encrypts and decryp

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Want to run OS X on a HP?

Posted on October 19, 2009 by David Allen

Believe it or not, there are people out there that want the best of both worlds, I should know because that sounds like me!

However, I am not sure about buying a brand new netbook only to hackintosh it to death by coaxing it to run the OS X. But sure, there are plenty of people that would jump at the chance. Nevertheless, what you get is the HP mini 311 with an Intel Atom Processor running OS X!

This machine is due out in a few weeks time, it will cost around $400 and the hacking will be a little extra on top.

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NEC launch CULV LaVie M

Posted on October 19, 2009 by David Allen

Energy efficiency is the name of the game these days sometimes this can take precedence over most of the other features and specs that would normally be available to a buyer. One such machine is the LaVie M from NEC this is an ultra thin laptop that offers energy saving features, as well as good looks and top performance.

The LaVie M comes with a nice 13.3 inch display and is powered by the 12 GHz Intel Celeron ULV SU2300 Processor, which is the bit saves power and makes everyone feel better with themselves.

Specs – 1.2 GHz Intel Celeron ULV SU2300 processor, a 13.3 inch

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The First 3D Laptop!

Posted on October 19, 2009 by David Allen

You only have to look at the what’s happening at the movies to know that 3D is the next big thing and this is set to become big in the home too with broadcasters looking to launch 3D TV and manufacturers coming up with 3D TV’s the next logical step would be 3D laptops.

It seems that Acer have become the first computer maker to come up with a version named the Acer Aspire 5738PG, this is supposed to be a full 3D laptop. It uses Acer 3D CineReal and TriDef Suite, as well as a 3D coating on the screen and of course the polarized glasses.

Its early days for this, but initially

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