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Amdcrankitup,s Upgrade Thanks to Tanka!!!!!

amdcrankitup — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:34:49 GMT

I havent been online for a little while been a little Sick but just got to a friends house got a couple pictures to post! Recently I got a gift from Tanka who I want to thank very much.He donated me a Cool IT Domino water cooler for my rig which I have installed and even so I havent made it to my goal of 4 ghz I have installed it and wanted to show Tanka it was being put to good use. Also I have upgraded my Bios from stock 0705 to a couple of new ones which Im testing both of them and those are 1005 and 1202. So Im planning on if it is obtainable with my current specs: hitting that 4 ghz barrier this week. So all I,ve got now is some pictures of the Cool IT installed and due to the bios flash Im able to also show you a 4 core Phenom II x3 Be 720!!!! Since this is by stock a 3 core CPU I thought you might find this interesting so It might take a couple of post to get them all in so Im gng to try. Tell me what you think! Most of all Thanks Tanka for such a nice gift and I,ll post some temp graphs later!!!

Nice looking Water cooling Thanks again Tanka!!!

Bios update to Asus M4a79T Deluxe

I have some more pics Im gng to post probably today so bear with me and the highest clock I,ve got from my Rig is from stock of 2.8 ghz to now barely over but not yet stable is 3.903 ghz so I hope to suprize you guys soon!!!!!, This week soon!

Well as you can see the picture showing the status moniter from AOD cut off the last active core so give me a little while and I,ll resize it to give you a better look but below it is a screenshot of a 4 core Phenom 720! Darn I,ll fix it soon!

Bob needs help

bob_on_the_cob — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:07:38 GMT

Ok so I moved my computer and everytime it gets unplugged it starts up and shuts back down then reboots again telling me that the overclock was not stable and asking if I would like to load failsafe settings or boot as is. I always boot as is since it's not overclocked right now and I it works fine. This time it did that then loads up windows. I start to type my password and shuts off. Now it won't respond to the power button on the case or the motherboard and when I unplug it and plug it back in(or flip the psu switch) it cuts on for 3 seconds then off again.

I have reset cmos jumper, switched out memory one at a time(Even tried my old kingston sticks), reset CPU and northbridge coolers, and switched out graphics cards.

Google Dishes More Details On Chrome OS: Web-Connected, Out Next Year

News — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:54:56 GMT

For awhile, Google's Chrome OS has been somewhat of a mystery to end-users. It was introduced this summer, but all that we were ever provided was a cute logo and a few vague promises. Since that time, Microsoft has launched Windows 7 and Apple has introduced Snow Leopard, so it's about time for Google to step up to the plate and give everyone an update on its first non-mobile operating system.

Today, the search giant held a press conference in order to clarify more on Chrome OS, but unfortunately, there's not much here to please those demand instant gratification. Google itself admits that Chrome OS won't be ready for end users until next year, but it's taking a step in the direction of production by open-sourcing the project as Chromium OS. This means the code is free, accessible to anyone and open for contributions.

One thing that was made very clear today was that Chrome OS is, and will always be, about the web. Every application that you'll load into Chrome OS will be connected in some way to the Internet, which is sure to enrage some of you and delight others. According to Google, the "entire experience takes place within the browser and there are no conventional desktop applications; this means users do not have to deal with installing, managing and updating programs." We understand that the cloud may be the future, but we're not quite sure our lifestyles and our existing Internet infrastructure is ready to handle that.

Google claims that since all of Chrome OS' applications live within the browser, security is heightened. To quote: "Unlike traditional operating systems, Chrome OS doesn't trust the applications you run. Each app is contained within a security sandbox making it harder for malware and viruses to infect your computer. Furthermore, Chrome OS barely trusts itself. Every time you restart your computer the operating system verifies the integrity of its code. If your system has been compromised, it is designed to fix itself with a reboot. While no computer can be made completely secure, we're going to make life much harder (and less profitable) for the bad guys." Sounds good in theory, but who knows how much hassle that'll be in practice.

What do appreciate that Google is striving to make things are snappy as possible. Chrome OS will be stripped of unnecessary process, and in many ways that's possible due to the stripped-down nature of the OS. Without a doubt, this isn't going to replace Win7 or OS X. It can't handle apps like Final Cut Pro or Adobe Photoshop, but it should handle most things that basic users use on a day-to-day basis.

We're also hearing that Chrome OS won't just run on any old machine, which is probably the biggest announcement today. It'll only be able to run on specific hardware, which should optimize it greatly but alienate quite a few existing PC users who were hoping to try it out. Still, Chrome OS should be great for next year's netbooks, and possibly even a few UMPCs and MIDs. Unfortunately, that means we'll have to wait until next year to see how things pan out, but for now, the video below will get you thirsting for more.

Fusion-io ioXtreme PCI Express SSD, Tested and Burned In

News — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:24:04 GMT

The first time we looked at Fusion-io's ioDrive product, we offered the notion that it was a "disruptive technology", something that had the potential to set the industry on its ear. Of course the ioDrive is an enterprise-class product that showed the significant potential of PCI Express direct-attached SSD storage but its cost structure was such that the mainstream market couldn't possibly even begin to justify it, no matter what the upside performance looked like. And then of course we heard of Fusion-io's more consumer-targeted play, the ioXtreme, which debuted at E3 this past summer. Obviously, E3 is a consumer electronics entertainment venue so it became abundantly clear that Fusion-io wasn't only productizing their technology for the enterprise space but for the enthusiast, workstation professional and power user as well.

Today we've got a full deep-dive look at Fusion-io's ioXtreme PCI Express Solid State Drive. Weighing in at a pricey $899 for 80GB (standard card), it's definitely still a high ticket item but it's at least approachable now, for those of you that have the need for speed as they say. Just how much speed? And what about RAIDing a couple of these bad boys together? We aim to quantify that for you, as well as a couple of the product's early release caveats, in the pages ahead.

California Demands TVs Suck Down Less Power

News — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:49:17 GMT

Love the Earth? Sure, we all do--after all, we live here. Love it enough to throw out your current TV and buy one that meets heightened energy requirements? Um....

Just this week California regulators adopted the "nation's first energy-efficiency standards for televisions," with hopes of reducing energy drain during a period where many Americans are looking to buy larger, more energy-dependant sets. Of course, the Golden State has always been one to watch energy usage, and the 5-0 vote by the California Energy Commission isn't all that surprising.

Reportedly, the new rules will be phased in starting in 2011, and given that California residents purchase around 11% of the TVs sold each year in America, this ruling could have a serious impact. When the rules go into effect, all new 42" sets sold in the CA must use less than 183 watts, and less than 116 watts by 2013. Wondering just how wild that is? A sample 42" Hitachi plasma that was sold in 2007 uses 313 watts, while a 42" Sharp LCD drew 232 watts.

This obviously means that television makers will be forced to really take a good, hard look at power consumption, and of course it could end up costing consumers more as they shoulder some of those R&D costs. Oh, and there's also nothing stopping you from heading over to Nevada or ordering a set online, so many are saying these wild new rules will only hurt California's own economy. Needless to say this is bound to be a hot topic, particularly if this idea spills over to other states.

PS2(F) USB (M) adapter

sreekar — Mon, 03 May 2004 06:36:00 GMT

Hi,

I have a question with the USB(M) to PS/2(F) adapter.

I have a laptop which does not have a PS/2 port and now I have bought a mouse GPS. I went to Radio Shack and picked up a USB-PS/2 converter and to my surprise it was a active adapter. As soon as i pulged it into my laptop, Windows recognised it as a USB Human Interface Device. I paid $15 for this and i today found one for $5 at Frys. I bought it and this one seems to be a passive one.

Can anyone tell me what is the difference between the two and what is the circuitary used inside.

I have another question....... This mouse GPS that i bought, has a software which works only with serial ports. The manufacturer sells a USB-PS/2 converter along with a USB-Serial Bridge driver s/w. Is it possible for me to mimic this somehow on my laptop with just a passive USB-PS/2 adapter. Any help will be appreciated.

Thanks in advane

Sreekar

HotHardware and TechVi Video Podcast No. 4

News — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:18:30 GMT

We sit down with our buddies from TechVi, to talk graphic cards this time around. First on the list? ATI's gigantic Radeon 5970, which other than topping performance charts, also tips the price scales more than most cards. On the lower end of the spectrum, we break down a new card from Zotac which is a low-power unit capable of fitting in well to a home theater without breaking the bank. Also, Adobe has added hardware acceleration support in its latest build of Flash, which is perfect for lower-end computers to play back hi-def Flash content. And, MSI has come out with a desktop that fits that mold really well, which has a touchscreen, Nvidia ION, and comes in at about $750. Check the show for the full details.

Show Notes:
0:33 — ATI Radeon HD 5790
2:20 — Zotac GeForce GT 240
4:20 — Adobe Flash Beta
5:50 — MSI Wind Top

Imation Unleashes Wireless USB External Hard Drive

News — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:55:52 GMT

Imation's new Pro WX Wireless USB hard drive is now available in the U.S. This hard drive is built on Imation’s external hard drive products and is said to be the world's first Wireless USB external hard drive. The Imation Pro WX drive offers a Wireless USB data transfer rate of up to 15MBs/second and 1.5TB of storage capacity. The Imation Pro WX wireless USB hard drive comes with an MSRP of $449.99.

Imation Ships World's First Wireless USB External Hard Drive

Pro WX hard drive offers secure, continuous backup and data protection with 1.5TB of capacity

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 19, 2009-- Imation Corp. (NYSE: IMN) today announced U.S. availability of its much-anticipated Pro WX Wireless USB hard drive. Built on Imation’s award-winning platform of external hard drive products, the Imation Pro WX drive is the world’s first Wireless USB external hard drive. Offering the convenience of fast data transfer rates, speed and capacity required in today’s graphics and data intensive environments, the Imation Pro WX hard drive provides 1.5TB of storage capacity for digitally driven users who crave the freedom of the wireless workspace. Imation will demonstrate the Imation Pro WX hard drive at the Pepcom Wine, Dine & Demo media event at the Hammerstein Ballroom at Manhattan Center Studios tonight from 6 to 9 p.m.

Imation’s Pro WX Wireless USB hard drive provides a unique combination of speed, capacity and security in a convenient 3.5-inch form factor. With a fast Wireless USB data transfer rate of up to 15MBs/second, the product can back up a typical CD in under 50 seconds, and store up to 300,000 photos or 750 hours of video. Inherent in its Wireless USB technology, Pro WX wireless hard drive offers an innovative one-to-one connection that limits the possibility of signal interception and securely backs up data whenever it is in range up to 30 feet, similar to a direct attached storage device.

“Imation continues to be a world leader in delivering innovative storage products designed for our increasingly wireless world,” said James Depuydt, director of technology, Imation. “We are now the first to provide users with a Wireless USB hard drive to continuously back up their most critical data in a unique product design. We will continue to expand our wireless storage capabilities to enable our customers to easily create, store, manage and share digital information.”

The Imation Pro WX Wireless USB hard drive comes complete with an integrated stand for vertical or horizontal orientation; low capacity/data activity indicator lights for easy identification of data processes with built-in sleep mode for energy conservation; and one-touch, backup sync buttons for easy-to-use automatic backup of data, photos, music and videos. The product is compatible with both PC and Mac operating systems and doesn’t require batteries.

“With the launch of the Pro WX, Imation delivers a differentiated approach to address the specific needs of those users who desire or need to connect, store and protect data using a plug-n-play wireless USB drive that provides a capable and secure alternative to cabled solutions,” said Liz Conner, research analyst, IDC.

Imation also announced today its next-generation SSD Upgrade Kit, which will debut at Wine, Dine & Demo, alongside the company’s unique PowerPoint® Karaoke competition.

Pricing and Availability

The Imation Pro WX wireless USB hard drive is currently available for an MSRP of $449.99 through authorized Imation distributors, wholesalers, resellers and e-tailers in the United States. For additional information on Imation’s complete family of wireless storage products, visit www.imation.com.

Flash In The Pan: New Adobe Beta Enables GPU Offloading

News — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 11:30:30 GMT

Whether you hate Flash or, well, hate it less, there's no denying that the multimedia platform has a near-total lock on the development and distribution of rich multimedia content. The rise of Web 2.0 (and its cohort of equally vague cutesy phrases) has resulted in a huge increase in the amount of video published online, whether one considers CNN or YouTube. The fact that Flash is ubiquitous to the point that it's impossible to swing a dead cat more than six inches without smacking into a video of someone swinging a dead cat is what makes recent news from Adobe all the more intriguing. The latest Flash beta (10.1.51) is capable of offloading the task of H.264 decoding to the GPU, provided you've got a solution from ATI, NVIDIA, or Intel new enough to support it.

We've spent some time with the 10.1 beta and evaluated its performance and decode quality using Zotac's new Ion-powered Atom 330 nettop. A full review of that system is in the works, but the basic platform (2GB of RAM, 1.6GHz dual-core Atom, and NVIDIA's ION chipset) is typical for a device in this class. We tested in 32-bit Windows 7, using Internet Explorer 8. We're actually going to hit performance straight off the bat, then circle around and talk about the surrounding context. We tested several clips from YouTube and Hulu at 480P, 720P, and 1080P. We actually tested 1080P content from Vimeo as well, but that site wasn't willing to play nice with the new 10.1.51 Flash beta.

We actually tested Zotac's MAG in two configurations. In addition to the defaults listed above, we shut Hyper-Threading off and lowered the CPU clock to 1.2GHz. While this isn't the same as having an N270 to play with, the Mag's BIOS doesn't allow the user to simply shut off one of the two CPU cores. Even though the 1.2GHz/dual-core configuration doesn't exactly correspond to any currently shipping product, it's a useful point of comparison. The percentages given were recorded using Windows 7 performance monitoring tool. The video clips in question were all watched in-browser, not full-screen or in a separate window. Given the fact that even the full-strength Atom 330 struggled using Flash 10.0.32, and since we're assuming one's goal is to watch the content in question. All clips were allowed to load/buffer fully before playback began; all clips were looped repeatedly to ensure average CPU utilization wasn't impacted by outliers.

The Atom 330 performed reasonably well using Flash 10.0.32. Of our four test cases, both the Titans trailer and the 720P Star Trek trailer played reasonably smoothly, and both were watchable. The 1080P Star Trek trailer (marked with an asterisk because I had to use a different clip) actually dropped fewer frames than Hulu's Legend of the Seeker, despite the higher CPU utilization. As for Legend, it was just smooth enough to watch, while stuttering and dropping just enough frames at random intervals to drive one insane. Once we updated to Flash 10.1.51, it's smooth sailing for the Atom 330. Crystal-clear playback, no stuttering, no dropped frames. So what happens when we slash the system's available CPU power?

Ironically, the CPU utilization graph for our 1.2GHz dual-core Atom doesn't begin to tell the whole story. The 720P Star Trek trailer and Hulu's Titans trailer were the most-watchable (the high CPU utilization on Titan's was a bit surprising, considering the clip's 480P resolution). Dropped frames abounded in both cases, but the audio and video still synched. The 1080P Star Trek was bad, and the 720P Legend broadcast can't even be called a slideshow. At best, Legend resembled a weird art project, in which completely random photographs were displayed for 4-5s each.

Updating to Flash 10.1.51 completely transformed the experience. While we still saw the occasional dropped frame or tiny stutter, all of our test videos were eminently watchable. Our down-clocked Atom may not correspond to a specific product, but it does the best job of demonstrating the significance of the Flash update. Without GPU-assisted decoding, the 1.2GHz chip was unable to maintain an acceptable framerate in any of the clips we tested. The updated Flash beta didn't just improve a previously existing capability, it fundamentally enabled a level of performance that wasn't possible before.

Given that this is a beta version, there are plenty of kinks and issues yet to be ironed out. The final 10.1 update will enable hardware-level offloading for both AMD and Intel hardware (driver-level incompatibilities are currently causing issues here.) Expect to see NVIDIA talking up this type of ION-delivered capability big time in the months ahead. Intel may theoretically have a competitive design in its GMA4500HD, but the overwhelming majority of netbooks based on an Intel graphics processor are built around the GMA950. We'll have to wait for finalized drivers and the actual 10.1 update before we make a call on which graphics vendor comes out on top, but NVIDIA appears to have an early lead. With the Christmas buying season almost upon us and a market that remains heavily consumer-driven, expect to see Team Green talking up ION as the "real" netbook/nettop platform for all they're worth.

NVIDIA Auction For The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

News — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:34:40 GMT

Ultimate NVIDIA Themed Gaming System for Auction on eBay – 100% of proceeds going to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society!

One of the fastest and most tricked out PCs ever built is up for auction on eBay

What: One of the fastest, most tricked out PCs ever built has just been put up for auction on eBay. With a one of a kind NVIDIA themed paint job created by Smooth Creations, the system features two watercooled GeForce GTX 295 graphics cards in SLI, NVIDIA 3D Vision Glasses and Samsung 2233RZ 3D Vision Ready Display, an Intel Core i7 975 Extreme Edition CPU, 12GB of Crucial Ballistix DDR3 Memory, an ASUS Rampage II Gene X58 Motherboard, two 256GB Crucial SSD Hard Drives in Raid 0, two 1TB Western Digital Caviar Black Hard Drives, and more.

The system was hand built by world renowned case modder Richard “Darth Beavis” Surroz, and is valued at over $10,000. 100% of the proceeds from the auction are going directly to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. All of the services and parts used to create the system were donated by the 11 main sponsors of the project.

Who: NVIDIA employee (and former hardware editor) Paul Jastrzebski put together this project as a way to raise money for blood cancer research after a close friend of his was diagnosed with multiple myeloma, a devastating blood cancer.

Every company Paul mentioned the project to enthusiastically donated some of their best PC components or their unique services – and after only a few weeks, one of the fastest and coolest looking PCs ever built was created.

Where: The system is up for auction on eBay

right here.

A blog dedicated to the project can be found at www.charitycasemod.com and features additional pictures, videos, and information on the system.

When: The eBay auction is currently live and will end Tuesday, November 24th 2009 at 8:03:56 Pacific Standard Time.

Up and running Windows 7 Ultimate

Der Meister — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 18:01:49 GMT

Got my retail copy yesterday. Its much like the RC from my use. I am going to load virtual xp on it today so I can play a few games from years past...

Mental's Extreme Design

mentaldisorder — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 23:56:42 GMT

Well, where should I start. For me, I love speed and I love computers. The extreme design for me would utilize the components and hopefully push them to the limits. However, there is a catch. Money is tight for me, so I would like to conserve what I have and maybe only invest in a new cooler. I've been trying to come up with a flashy computer to put together for you guys, but frankly I couldn't come up with a flashy and practical setup. For me, I would like to utilize the features of the extreme OC on the board to achieve a 4.0ghz or higher oververclock. This is my goal as far as computers go, as well as create a quiet and efficient way to produce my architectural concepts while in my room/dorm. I am an architecture major and I require every inch of power from my cpu and ram. Along with the 4.0ghz overclock, I would like to overclock my ram and the graphics card. I wish not to use watercooling or any other means of cooling, other than air. What I have seen is that the overclocking community has taken a leap to pursuing bizarre and impractical means of cooling. I'd like to take a step back and figure out a way to make my goals possible with the aid of only air cooling.

As I mentioned, I would like to run an efficient computer and I think that could be achieved witht he use of the turbo key that Asus has designed. If the key can be programed for a certain overclock, then I would use the slower cpu times for my internet browsing and my folding, while I would use the heavily overclocked setting for my gaming and my and when I use CAD and for rendering my models. If this is how the system works, then it is much better than the generic cpu stepping we all have now. The TurboV remote also seems like a great idea, combined with the in OS software so as to quickly fix an unstable overclock. In my experience, the ultimate stress test for my computer has always been a few minutes in crysis. I find that you can run prime95 and be stable, but when you hit a game you can have issues and adjusting the settings on the fly can help in this situation. Of course this isn't the case if the computer freezes or blue screens. As for the auto tuning, I wouldn't mind checking it out and see how it really works. Who knows, it might actually be better than certain manual overclocks.

Thanks for giving this a read, although I lack the design aspect of the contest, this would be an ideal computer for me and what I do. I believe that a computer with so much potential would make me more efficient when it came to computer use.

AT&T Loses First Verizon Ad Battle

News — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:54:14 GMT

AT&T has lost the first battle in its fight against Verizon's anti-ATT-network ads. The company has sued Verizon, saying the maps and statements made in the latest Verizon ads confuse consumers.

At issue in the lawsuit, the maps (above) compare Verizon and AT&T 3G coverage. AT&T says that the maps are interpreted by many as indicating that AT&T has not coverage in those areas not marked blue in their map. Instead they simply indicate a lack of 3G coverage.

It's clear that Verizon has the advantage in terms of 3G coverage in the U.S., though their CDMA technology has plenty of minuses. At least, however, they don't drop 30 percent of their calls.

U.S. District Court Judge Timothy Batten Sr. refused to serve Verizon with an injunction against showing the ads. He said that people might “misunderstand” the commercials, “but that doesn’t mean they’re misleading.” At the same time, he noted that most people, when watching TV, aren't all that attentive anyway. “Most people who are watching TV are semi-catatonic. They’re not fully alive.”

Of course, he didn't list another reason to forego the injunction: as more people buy DVRs, they aren't watching commercials anyway. Battle lost by AT&T, but the war goes on.

Flat Screen TV Deals!

techgal — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:31:51 GMT

Found this deal at Best Buy, not sure how long it is going to last.....

Starting 11/19

32-inch Dynex LCD HDTV’s for $299.99

40-inch Dynex 1080p for $499.99

Starting 11/22

Samsung models, including a 32-inch 720p LCD HDTV for $397.99=

50-inch plasma 720p HDTV for $697.99

Sony's Reader Daily Edition Up For Pre-Sale At $399

News — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:33:02 GMT

It may have been Kindle's world for awhile, but that's hardly the case any longer. Amazon has seen stiff competition from both Barnes & Noble (with its Nook) and Sony (with a variety of Readers), but the latter is finally stepping up its game in a big way. The Reader Daily Edition, which is Sony's most serious rival in the connected e-reader market, is now up for pre-sale at SonyStyle.com.

The Daily Reader includes integrated 3G from AT&T, giving users the opportunity to download books over the air so long as an AT&T tower is nearby. The device itself will include a menu-drive, 7" touch panel that can be used with a finger or stylus, and there's even a built-in Oxford American English Dictionary. We're hearing that some shipments may not make it out before Christmas, so if you're hoping to get one under the tree, you could probably go ahead and snag your place in line ASAP.

Sony’s new Reader Daily Edition is now on sale at SonyStyle.com.
o          The Reader Daily Edition provides wireless access to Sony’s eBookstore from most of the U.S.
o          Wireless access is provided by a 3G mobile broadband network.
o         The Reader Daily Edition’s seven-inch wide, full touch screen displayprovides intuitive navigation and comfortable layout of content,including newspapers and magazines, in portrait or landscapeorientation.
o         In portrait mode, about 30-35 lines of text are visible, making theexperience very similar to that of a printed paperback book.
o          A high contrast ratio with 16 levels of grayscale ensures that text and images are crisp and easy to read.
o          The Reader Daily Edition features an attractive aluminum body with an integrated protective cover.
o          Easy access to the embedded dictionary with a simple double-tap on a word for its meaning.
o         The Reader Daily Edition has enough internal memory to hold more thanone thousand standard eBooks and expansion slots for memory cards tohold even more.
o          It will sell for about $399.
o          Newspaper and magazine content providers to be unveiled within the next month.

CDRoller 8.61 Recovers Lost Files On Discs

News — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:39:45 GMT

Digital Atlantic Corporation released CDRoller 8.61. CDRoller 8.61 is able to recover lost files on CDs, DVDs, flash memory cards, and Blu-ray discs. This program boasts of a friendly and easy-to-use User Interface with an intuitive list of data recovery commands and built-in adviser with basic recommendations for beginners.

The software is able to recover lost files on discs created by drag and drop CD, DVD, and BD writing software such as Roxio and Ahead Nero. CDRoller 8.61 has a fault-tolerant UDF Reader which provides direct access to discs with UDF file systems and also finds the lost data including accidentally deleted files, files located in the corrupted folders, and files on incorrectly closed or quick-formatted discs.

In addition, CDRoller 8.61 is able to retrieve lost video from improperly finalized discs created by DVD camcorders. It also claims to be able to retrieve video that is unplayable due to a failure of camcorder or bad quality of DVD media or if disc finalization was accidentally interrupted.

Finally, CDRoller 8.61 offers a Flash Data Recovery option. This option supports various flash memory cards and drives including SmartMedia, Memory Stick, and digital cameras with built-in flash and hard disk drives.

CDRoller 8.61 is compatible with Windows 95, 98, ME, NT4, 2000, XP, 2003, Vista, and 7. The program costs $39 for a personal license. You can download a free trial of CDRoller from http://www.cdroller.com.

Asus Introduces Eee Box EB1501 With Ion, Windows 7

News — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:58:48 GMT

Asus has been dishing out quite a few new devices here lately, with a 3D laptop and a TS mini NAS server heading things up. The company looks to close out the week with the introduction of an Ion-based nettop, which looks mighty stylish and includes a dual-core Atom N330 processor, Windows 7 Home Premium, an HDMI output, and a slot-loading DVD drive. The full specifications are below, with availability set for December 7th and an MSRP of $479.

Eee Box EB1501 Nettop
Key Takeaways:
1)     A new standard in home entertainment nettop:
a.       Performance
                                                              i.     Intel dual core Atom N330 procesor
                                                            ii.     NVIDIA ION graphics with CUDA support
                                                           iii.     Windows 7 Home premium
b.      Highdefinition multimedia
                                                              i.     Full HD 1080P + HDMI
                                                            ii.     Built-in slot loaded DVD drive
                                                           iii.     5.1 audio with SPDIF out
                                                          iv.     Built-in media player supporting a wide range of mediaformats
c.       Richconnectivity
                                                              i.     802.11N + gigabit LAN
                                                            ii.     eSATA, USB
                                                           iii.     VGA, HDMI
d.      Greencomputing
                                                              i.     Max power consumption: 65w
                                                            ii.     Space saving design
                                                           iii.     Includes VESA mounting kit
2)     Official launch with immediate availability: Dec 7
3)     Introductory MSRP: $479 USD

What Happened To Apple's Software Quality?

News — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 15:23:27 GMT

Apple is a funny beast. We say "beast" because it's hard to deny that this company is ripping through the tech world like no other that we've seen in the last decade. Our television programs are laden with Apple ads poking fun at Windows and seducing you into buying yet another iPod, and every quarterly earnings report is filled with optimism. Even in the midst of the worst recession since the Great Depression, Apple was breaking profit records left and right. The company has continued to sell millions of iPhones, millions of iPods and even millions of Macs.

And remember, it wasn't that long ago that the industry at large considered Apple a sitting duck. The outfit's share price was abysmal, the management in disarray and the product line nothing short of woeful. Of course, we all know that Steve Jobs returned to his chair in the CEO corner office in order to turn things around, and things have gradually improved ever since...

What Happened To Apple's Software Quality?

Blue Wilhelm: Clem's new rig

ClemSnide — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:40:06 GMT

As many of you know, I've been shopping for a new computer. My old one is ...well, it's never run well, and it's given me a distaste for Asus and nVidia products. Its K8U-X motherboard supposedly supports SATA, but I found that I had to have a PATA drive to hold the boot record, since the weird driver methodology wouldn't allow the SATA drive (though visible in the BIOS) to work until they ran as an executable program. Both Asus and nVidia (who made the controller via their ULI division) played the blame game when it came to finding drivers, so I decided not to give them any more of my money. But beside that, it supports all of 2 GB of memory; while perfectly adequate for Windows XP and Mac OS, it was a frustrating mess when it came to Vista and 7. And its AGP processor slot was just antiquated, even with a Sapphire Radeon HD 3850 installed in it.

I estimated that the technology was five years old, which is about the lifespan of a non-Apple PC. I had been adding to it slowly over the years, and could reuse considerable of Captain Clunker's peripherals and components. But really, I wanted to build this from the ground up-- my first complete system build-- to be a good midrange system that would have value over the next six years. Have I succeeded? We'll see in 2015.

I'll post concerning the process of building it, with pictures natch, but for now we'll have to be content with just a shopping list. That Radeon HD 5850 is still hard to find, at least at a non-usurious price; Amazon now charges $35 more for it than when I placed the order, so I'm not cancelling it to start waiting again for (say) a 5970!

Bought specifically for new system:

Component	Make & model	Price	Source
Motherboard	Gigabyte GA-P55-UD3R	$131.99	Amazon
Case	Cooler Master HAF 932	$158.99	MicroCenter
Processor	Intel i7 860	$243.80	MicroCenter
Memory	Patriot 4GB 1600 MHz 7-7-7-20	$104.99	Amazon
SSD	OCZ Agility 60 GB	$155.00	TigerDirect
SSD bracket		$5.42	MicroCenter
CPU heatsink & fan	Prolimatech Megahalems with Noctua NF-P12	$86.49	Sidewinder
DVD drive	Samsung 22x	$25.40	MicroCenter
Fan controller	NZXT Sentry 2	$27.99	Amazon
Graphics	Sapphire ATi Radeon 5850	$265.59	Amazon
TOTAL		$1,205.65

Moved from old system:

PSU	Corsair 620W modular	$100.00	Amazon
Monitor	Dell SP2008WFP	$120.00	Staples
Keyboard	Microsoft Natural Ergonomic Keyboard 4000	$75.00	Staples
Mouse	Logitech MX Revolution	$55.00	Staples
Keypad	Belkin Nostromo n52 Speedpad	$45.00	GameStop
OS	Windows 7 OEM	$103.87	MicroCenter
Data HD	WD Caviar Green 1 TB SATA 3.0Gb/s	$76.28	MicroCenter
Extra HD	WD Caviar SE 160 GB SATA 3.0Gb/s	$25.00	No idea
TOTAL		$1,805.80

(And a scanner I got for free, and a Brother HL2170W laser printer that's used by my networked Macs also.)

A few notes on components:

Cooler Master HAF 932 case

I just loved the way it looks and the size and quantity of the fans. I also wanted a full-tower case so that I wouldn't have to strain to get new aprts into it, and so that it could hold anything I threw at it.

Gigabyte GA-P55-UD3R motherboard

Gigabyte has well-reviewed products, and this middle-of-the-line motherboard had the combination of price and the features I wanted. I am limiting myself in the choice of a single GPU setup, but with the new Radeon card, this likely won't be an issue.

Intel Core i7 860 CPU

Nothing against AMD (two of my systems have used their processors), but Intel's Core i7 is the cutting edge in performance. I decided on the 860 instead of the 920 somewhat arbitrarily, because there are good things to be said on each side; but I didn't see much of a real-world advantage to the triple channel memory of the Nehalem line, and I liked the speed adjustment of the Lynnfield.

Patriot 4 GB memory kit

Many writers say you don't need anything faster than 1333 MHz memory for the stock i7 860, but this will cover any future overclocking. I had my eye on a less expensive OCZ kit, rated at 8-8-8-24, which is average for that breed; but the extra $20 for the slightly improved timings seemed like it was worth it. (Amazon has since raised their price to $129, as has Newegg, so that was a good deal.)

OCZ Agility 60 GB SSD

I wanted an SSD for two main reasons: Speeding up the OS and speeding up World of Warcraft. It and Windows 7 will fit with room to spare, and I don't particularly care about whether other apps have to reside on the mechanical HD. The Agility is that comforting cusp of high speed and low price; Soupstyle, a reader here at HH, pointed me toward a rebate from TigerDirect that made their price the best (who'da thunk it? They seldom have the best prices for anything).

Prolimatech Megahalems, Noctua NF-P12 heat sink & fan

I actually agonized over this one, but the Megahalems seems always to get top marks, and Silent PC Review notes that the Noctua fan here has a considerably lower noise level at all speeds than competitors. It's not the highest in cubic feet per minute (CFM), but Prolimatech recommends that their heatsink be used with a 57 CFM fan, which is about what the NF-P12 puts out at maximum speed (1300 RPM) with an acoustical pressure of 19.8 dBA-- which is much quieter than most fans. Sidewinder.com had both for a good price. Yes, this is the Rev B, which has the LGA1156-compatible mount.

Sapphire ATi Radeon 5850

Back when I was initially designing the system, the 4890 looked like the card to get. Fortunately I'm a HH reader, and slurped down all they had to read on the new line of AMD's graphics cards. The 5850 represents that sweet spot of price and performance; tied to what many would consider a smaller monitor, my resolution needs aren't that great, and my favorite game (World of Warcraft) would consider this overkill. But remember, this design must keep me satisfied for at least six years-- I think the DirectX 11 support and feature set of the 58xx series will allow that. And if they don't, well, the GPU is the easiest thing in the case to replace. I chose Sapphire because I've had good experiences with them before, though I kind of wish I'd have waited for a VaporX version. Please do not pay attention to people who say that I chose it because I'm secretly in love with Agent Ruby. We're just good friends.

As for the existing components: I really love the Belkin Nostromo keypad, now sold in a slightly updated form by Razer. It's got the controls I need (although programming it is a bit clunky). The WD Caviar Green isn't there for power savings, though I suppose any power saved with that CPU and GPU is a good thing; no, it was merely the cheapest 1 TB drive I could find! But Western Digital has been a reliable choice for years now, and I've used their products in many projects with no complaints. I may have to get a TV tuner and fill up the space with timeshifted TV shows and videos, since at the moment Captain Clunker's lone HD has all of 60 GB stored on it. The older, smaller WD drive will be used for a dedicated OS drive backup.

(Why "Blue Wilhelm?" Well, my Macs are named Beige Victoria and Silver Victoria; my NAS is named Europa; and IBM was once called Big Blue. I use that color when it comes to Windows despite the tenuous connection between the IBM-PC and today's PCs. And Kaiser Bill #1 seemed to suit the Windows attitude more than, say, Abe Lincoln.)

So there you have it: Clem's New Rig! When work permits I'm going to mount the CPU and HSF onto the motherboard, while waiting for the GPU to come. Stay tuned!

ottoyu34's Asus xtreme design submission / Work log - Project Transforming Cube

ottoyu34 — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 23:04:33 GMT

submission by ottoyu34

Introduction:

My design is the transforming cube. As a computer enthusiast, I always feel that computer cases always limits users from achieving better performance. For instance, Gamers might be satisfied with a mid-tower case; High-end enthusiast might want a full-tower for water-cooling and flexibility; Extreme overclockers with opt with bench setups. There are always tradeoffs between features. I would like to introduce my design allowing usability for any users by satisfying their needs, while having all the features in one case.

Design concept:

The first prototype was to build the acrylic cube case from scratch. But after many considerations, I’ve found the perfect case which is available on the market. Think of it this way, how many cases on the market have designed with gamers, enthusiast and extreme overclockers in mind. I can’t find many. What if, you’re just new to computer hardware, but you would plan to be an enthusiast and overclocker? You won’t need to upgrade cases along your way if you have this one. Also, many of us are not lucky enough to be sponsored. But we would still want to enjoy the fun of extreme overclocking while using the same system for regular usage and gaming, since many won’t buy two core i7 systems for each task. Hence, with this case, you could be fraging at a lan party one day and extreme overclocking the other day with the same hardware with this case ; maximizing the hardware.

Design detail:

This case could be among a few in the world with a convertible top, which allows quick easy access to the entire motherboard and connections. An opened top also means that user won’t be limited by any cooling method. They could snap on an air cooler, water block or even liquid nitrogen cooling. The possibilities are limitless. The motherboard tray below the northbridge and CPU area will cut out allowing quick access to mount aftermarket coolers accordingly. A horizontal orientation of the motherboard tray allows users to swap hardware quickly without rotating case from vertical position when using a traditional case. When the convertible top is closed, it maximizes protection from elements. The convertible top will be added with a 200mm and/or 120mm from additional cooling. Also, the xtreme design logo is will be on the top. Two 120mm LED fans for ventilation across the motherboard, much like what extreme overclockers do. Another extreme overclocking feature is using modified motherboard standoffs allowing quick swap of motherboard. Samsung SSD will be mounted along the drive bays to show off its present. This case is a bench system and an everyday case, depending how users use it.

Samsung SSD mounted and motherboard tray cut-out.

Hardware (adding):

- Choice of best air-cooler and water-cooling at the time of purchase.

- High performance silent fans(120mm&200mm)

- Sunbeam UFO acrylic cube case

- Special motherboard standoffs

Hardware (already supplied):

- A transparent case fully demonstrates the eye catching Asus motherboard while Antec power supply keeps cables at minimum.

- G.skill providing highest performace memory kits with ram cooling fan ensures maximum benchmark results.

- Nvidia Geforce GPUs provides best gaming and benchmarking performance.

- Samsung SSD equips with the latest hard drive technologies and 6Gb/s SATA3 is futureproofing.

- Razer gaming devices allow users to have an edge in games and maximize gaming experience.

- Antec power supply making sure hardware has enough juice.

- Intel Core i7 is the fastest cpu achieving highest FPS in games and best scores in benchmarking.

Rear view of the case. The top cover with xtreme design logo.

Goals:

- Proving the cooling abilities of this case, our main goal is to rank top 20 fastest core i7 860 CPU (according to HWbots.org).

- Achieve maximum overclock for CPU & GPU for everyday and benchmark purpose.

- Demonstrate the lightness of the case for ease of transport.

- Demonstrate the benefits SSD comparing to traditional HDD.

Front view with sponsors logo, letting others know what inside.

Challenges:

- After initial calculations the Geforce 260 video card will have tight fit with the case.

- Modifying the acrylic case without disturbing main structures and weaken strength.

How ASUS' "Xtreme Design" motherboard features help your system and daily life?

With Turbo V and Turbo V remote: I will be able to switch between my overclocking profiles. I could use a lower overclock for regular usage such as web surfing (to conserve energy) and use a higher overclock for gaming. I won’t have to record down my settings on paper anymore. System stability and longevity heavily depends on the quality of components used on the motherboard. Asus always build with the highest quality capacitors and VRM allowing maximum overclock and stability. Asus’ hybrid phase will monitor and control the VRM, so I won’t have to worry about during overclocking. MemOK function allows me to get my system startup quickly in case of a Ram issue. Q-design is one of the best functions here and allows me to swap out components quickly and get back to tuning. 6Gbps SATA capability ensures this system will support the latest hard drives. Asus has packed everything a High-End motherboard should have allows users to push the system to the maximum. Small details such as eSATA at the I/O panel show that even small details are taken care of.

Anything else that convinces us to pick your idea from the participating forums?

I have been building computers for more than 10 years and I demand the highest performance computing experience through overclocking and quality components. I joined HWbot.org recently and currently I rank #79 in Canada. I will continue to gain positions with more overclocking planned coming up. I love to build unique computers with high-performance and good looks. This passion has made me a computer builder building many computers over the years. Other than pushing hardware; I also push myself to learn more daily about hardware tuning such as Extreme overclocking (LN2), watercooling and craftsmanship. Other than that, I’m an active member in many forums including Xtremesystems.org, Guru3d.com and hothardware.com. I always enjoy sharing experiences and helping others.

Conclusion:

Thanks for reading and the chance to take part of this event. Hopefully I could demostrate how xtreme the hardware is. Good luck to everyone!

Gene Roddenberry's Apple Up For Auction

News — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 21:04:52 GMT

NOTE: This story has been updated, to correct erroneous information from the auctioneer.

A early production Macintosh128 (#776), a gift from Apple Computer to Gene Roddenberry, is up for auction.

If that's not enough to entice your inner geek, Apple later upgraded it to a Macintosh Plus for Roddenberry.

If you don't know who Gene Roddenberry is, just move along, nothing to see here.

Gene Roddenberry's Apple Macintosh Plus - A real screamer

Profiles in History, "the world's leadingauctioneer of Hollywood memorabilia," is selling the computer, whichbears the serial number F4200NUM0001, at its auction Oct. 8-9 — bidding begins at noon both days.. Thecomputer will be sold along with a "signed letter of provenance fromRoddenberry's son, Rod," and is expected to fetch $800 to $1,200

It probably won't be the top-selling item at the auction, as MichaelJackson's "iconic illuminating white glove" worn on the Jacksons'Victory tour and the original cover art for the brothers' Victoryalbum, are part of the same auction.

The Macintosh is the very first one to come off the assembly line atApple Computer in Fresno, Ca., and had a then-whopping 1 Mb RAM (whichcould be upgraded to 4Mb). It supported the 3.5 inch double-sidedfloppy disc, was the first Mac with an SCSI port for fast data transferto and from an external hard drive and was the first mass-producedcomputer to use the mouse. It was in production longer than any otherMacintosh, lasting four years, to 1990.

Remember the seemingly high-tech beige-colored case with the nine-inchdisplay? Roddenberry's had the short keyboard, external floppy drive,mouse and Apple logo deluxe padded carrying case.

And it can be yours. If you're a confirmed P.C. lover, but Star Trek fan, you can go where no PC owner has gone before.

MOTO's Multi-Touch BlackJack Table Puts The Dealer Out Of Business

News — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:02:06 GMT

The MOTO Development Group has just released what may be the coolest thing to hit a casino floor in decades. The group is calling its new Multi-Touch BlackJack table a "world's first," and gamers will soon be able to experience it at the Global Gaming Expo 2010 in Las Vegas, Nevada. As of now, the prototype table can run BlackJack and Texas Hold 'Em, and honestly, those two are really the only games you need when you're playing for chips.

The team took an atypical approach to creating this; instead of embedding individual screens in a standard size blackjack table, this concept creates a "seamless virtual table gaming experience that automates the betting process, physical cards, and card-shoes." Gamers gather around it just like they would a traditional table, and cards are slid virtually across the table rather than really moving across. Of course, some may suspect that casinos could use this fact to their advantage, but hey, it's all in good fun, right? Depends on whose cash we're talking about, doesn't it?

Multi-Touch Blackjack: How it Works

In 2007, MOTO developed a prototype of a Multi-Touch Table– alarge-scale, resistive-touch system that enables multiple users toconduct simultaneous touch-based interactions in a unified contentenvironment. Table gaming is an ideal application for multi-touchscreen technology. Replacing physical tokens, chips, cards, or gamepieces with virtual items eliminates tedious setup, distribution, andcleanup tasks while increasing the efficiency and accuracy of the game.
With all that in mind, MOTO developed a full-scale versions ofBlackjack for our multi-touch screen. Written in Java, using an opensource graphics library called Processing (for images of playing cards,chips, card rotations, and animation), Multi-Touch Blackjack recreatesa casino-style game experience on a touch-screen tabletop, giving afamiliar game new verve.
From a design perspective, the key challenge was to develop gesturesthat feel natural and intuitive. Fortunately, Multi-Touch Blackjackalso knows what players may want to do based on where they are in theaction, so it automates some aspects of the game that might otherwiserequire non-intuitive actions.
When you have a hand of cards, for example, it assumes you probably want to hide them.
In the multi-touch environment, the basic elements of blackjackgameplay are re-created using familiar gestures and interactions:
Dealing: The dealer simply slides virtual cards across the table (or the task can be automated).
Private viewing: Players can shield their cards from other playersby creating a cupped barrier with one hand. This gesture hides the faceof the cards behind an opaque “curtain.” To view cards privately, theplayer slides their cupped hand slowly down the virtual cards. As thehand moves, the opaque curtain rises to reveal a small portion of thecards.
Betting: Bets are placed by dragging virtual chips into the center of the table.
Showing: Players reveal their cards by raising the cupped hand thatshields them. (This behavior can be restricted so users cannot showtheir cards accidentally.)
Human learning curves and security concerns are substantial hurdlesthat would have to be overcome before multi-touch gaming takes overVegas. But for folks seeking fun, novel, and truly social interactionswith new technology, MOTO’s Multi-Touch Blackjack has proven to be abig 21.

New L4D 2 HD trailer

recoveringknowitall — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 22:41:48 GMT

LINK

ASUS Participants and Winners

eunoia — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 02:49:29 GMT

52 players came forward and here are your 20 winners as best as I can find (subject to any further disqualifications, of course.) Looks like HH raked up, I hope some of the new members are ringers, at least that way we'll see some of these systems get built before St. Swithin's Day.

Silent PC Review

----------------------------42. ShadyB (SilentPCReview) Oct. 25 (New Member) CONFIRMED Nov. 13

43. colm Oct. 30

----------------------------44. Rockitman (SilentPCReview) Nov. 1 (New Member) CONFIRMED Nov. 17

45. max_powers Nov. 4

----------------------------46. FPSrandy(SilentPCReview) Nov. 6 (New Member) CONFIRMED Nov. 16

47. NJBeachGirl330 (New Member)

Modders Inc.

----------------------------Tech-Daddy (Modders INC) Oct. 29 (home forum added to contest - duplicate on Hot Hardware) CONFIRMED Nov. 13

48. Eden999 Oct. 30 (New Member)

http://www.modders-inc.com/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&t=3906

49. outlawtrd Oct. 29

-----------------------------modscases Nov. 4 (New Member) (duplicate on PC Perspective)

and:
http://www.modders-inc.com/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&t=3892&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=15

50. lhatt Nov. 4 (New Member)

-----------------------------51. TiTON (Modders INC) Nov. 6 CONFIRMED Nov. 1

-----------------------------52. Darthbeavis (Modders INC) Nov. 10 CONFIRMED Nov. 17

Glad it's finally over.

NVIDIA Pushes 3D Vision Into The Mobile Space

News — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:27:40 GMT

NVIDIA EXPANDS AWARD-WINNING 3D VISION TECHNOLOGY TO NOTEBOOK MARKET

ASUS Launches World’s First NVIDIA 3D Vision Notebook—the G51J 3D; Industry Leaders Declare Support for 3D Ecosystem

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Nov. 18, 2009—Introduced earlier this year for desktop PCs, NVIDIA® 3D Vision™ technology instantly became the preferred 3D solution for playing computer games, watching movies, or viewing photographs in full resolution stereoscopic 3D. NVIDIA today, along with the world’s leading PC manufacturers, notebook panel manufacturers, and content developers, is pleased to announce the expansion of the NVIDIA 3D Vision ecosystem to include high-definition notebook platforms that integrate advanced 120Hz 3D Vision-capable displays directly into the chassis for on-the-go 3D.

“We are extremely excited about bringing the first NVIDIA 3D Vision notebook to market,” said PC Wang, Corporate Vice President & General Manager, Notebook Business Unit, System Business Group at ASUS. “NVIDIA and ASUS have a passion for gaming and cutting-edge technology, and this is another example of how great companies working together can deliver awesome new platforms to our combined customers.”

NVIDIA is leading a transformation of the PC gaming and entertainment experience from flat 2D to rich 3D worlds. NVIDIA 3D Vision technology is a combination of high-tech wireless glasses, a wide-range IR emitter, and advanced software that transforms hundreds of PC games into full stereoscopic 3D experiences. More than 400 PC games work out of the box with NVIDIA 3D Vision, and recent games such as Resident Evil 5, Borderlands, World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King, Batman: Arkham Asylum, and Star Trek D-A-C are providing gamers with truly immersive gaming experiences, complete with additional 3D cut scenes and out-of-screen visual effects—which leading gaming publications are calling “impressive” and “truly a feast for the eyes.”

“Resident Evil 5 garnered some of the best reviews we have ever seen, many of which extolled the virtues of NVIDIA 3D Vision technology,” said Jun Takeuchi, General Manager of R&D Strategic Planning Department at Capcom. “Resident Evil 5 in true 3D presents an amazingly immersive gaming experience. We look forward to further collaboration with NVIDIA to bring PC gaming to the next 3D level.”

NVIDIA has worked closely with display manufacturers, including CPT, LG, CMO, and Samsung, to bring state-of-the-art 120Hz 3D Vision-capable panels to notebook platforms. These new displays provide stellar 2D capability with crystal clear images, but also deliver flicker-free 3D, with support for high definition playback of 3D games, movies, and photographs.

“NVIDIA 3D Vision is by far the most immersive, highest quality, full-resolution stereoscopic 3D technology available today,“ said Ryan Chung, Chief Director of Notebook Business Unit of CPT. “This is an exciting time for users, who will finally be able to see their games, movies and pictures with true 3D depth.”

“LG Display is planning to fully support NVIDIA 3D Vision technology with our next generation of 120Hz notebook panels,” said David Choi, Vice President, LG Display.

“NVIDIA’s 3D Vision technology provides the best 3D experience that we have seen, and we look forward to bringing this technology to market on notebook panels,” said SH Moon, Vice President, Samsung Electronics. “Samsung LCD Division is fully behind NVIDIA’s 3D Vision ecosystem.”

With notebook displays available, PC manufacturers are eager to bring 3D Vision notebooks to market. Notebooks will include the 120Hz 3D Vision-capable panel and bundle 3D Vision active-shutter glasses. ASUS is readying the first ever NVIDIA 3D Vision notebook—the ASUS G51J 3D—for worldwide release in early December, followed by other OEMs in 2010, including Clevo and others.

“We look forward to bringing NVIDIA 3D Vision-capable notebooks to the market,” said Stephen Chien, WW Sales and Marketing VP at Clevo. “The era of 3D is upon us, and immersive 3D gaming and movie watching is indeed an exciting proposition.”

“NVIDIA 3D Vision is the best 3D technology available today,” said Vincent Sung, VP of Notebook Engineering team at MSI. “We are excited about developing new MSI notebooks that offer this awesome technology and bring 3D gaming and movies to the masses.”