Truly Ergonomic Mechanical Keyboard Model 207
When it comes to ergonomic keyboards there are only a few to pick from and, for the most part, all of those are rubber dome keyboards. Ergonomic mechanical keyboards are really limited to two different models, one being the Truly Ergonomic. Today we are going to take a look to see how it compares to everything I have tested to date. I expect an adjustment period just to its shape alone, but as a writer by trade I am very curious how it will affect me day to day. The gamer in me is just as curious on how it will perform in game as well. Let’s take a closer look.
Genius Ring Mouse 2
When it comes to pointers for the computer there are multiple solutions. Most of them come in the traditional flat on a mouse pad form, but occasionally a company comes up with an innovative way to control the pointer on our screen. Genius has developed a “ring mouse” and I have the pleasure of looking at their second version of this particular design in the Ring Mouse 2. I will look at the device’s versatility and functionality in this review and see how it stacks up not only as a pointer, but also as an alternative solution to our browsing needs.
Asus Maximus V Formula
Let’s be honest, Asus has a whole product line full of good motherboards. So much that it really takes a special motherboard to stand out from the crowd. There has been one specific board that has stuck with me for the past year and a half though, back from when I took a visit to the Asus office and they pulled it out to show me. That motherboard would be the Maximus V Formula. I’m sure you are wondering what made it stand out, especially considering all of the motherboards we have in the office, including boards like the Rampage IV. Well I only have a limited amount of space in the opening; you will have to peek inside our review to find out.
LunchBox 2 Project Build: PSU size DOES matter
Hey guys and girls, if you have been around the site or at some events you may have picked up that I have a thing for small form factor PC builds aka LAN rigs. I’m sure a few of you are laughing thinking about how big of a monster our “Fridge” build is, but that is exactly why it is important to have a rig that you can just grab and go without breaking your back. Last year I put together a rig that we called Lunchbox 2 using a Lian Li PC-TU200. After almost a year I had a few things I was interested in swapping around that I think some of you might be interested in.
Cooler Master N200
One of the biggest down falls to having a smaller form factor case and motherboard has always been lack of room for aftermarket cooling solutions, namely water cooling. Cooler master has released the N series brand of cases, a new line that hopes to tackle the water cooling conundrum that many small form factor users are faced with. The N series is touted as a mainstream computer case aimed at the masses, a simple, cheap solution that will house all of the gaming essentials. And as an enthusiast, it might not be your next rig, but it could very well be a candidate for your next LAN rig or for a budding gamer friend.
This weekend, Nvidia is hosting their GeForce LAN 6 on the USS Hornet in Alameda, California. The event itself runs a straight 48 hours full of gaming, activities, and exhibits. This stage is perfect for the announcement of Nvidia's 3D Vision 2, which was just revealed moments ago. Though more information is sure to be unveiled this weekend, let's take a look at the technology, and how it improves upon the graphic giant's initial pioneering last year.
Even if you couldn't make it to the physical event, a quick browsing of the website is sure to reveal a close partnership between Nvidia and Battlefield 3. It's fairly obvious why: minimum and recommended system requirements have been out for a while, and based on Steam hardware survey results, an estimated 84% of users are below the recommended stats. That leaves a lot of people in need of an upgrade, and associating your company's name to the hardware-hungry title is a clever move.
With the release of 3D Vision 2, Nvidia is hoping to do a bit more than put a little green in your rig. Several popular titles already support 3D: Portal 2, Super Street Fighter 4 Arcade Edition, and Batman: Arkham Asylum, and several such as Battlefield 3 and Guild Wars 2 that are slated for release in the next few months will also dive into the third dimension.
There are three main differences between Vision 1 and Vision 2: Lens size, monitor support, and LightBoost. The first two go somewhat hand-in-hand. Though 27" monitors were introduced during the Vision 1 phase, the lens on the glasses themselves would sometimes fail to capture the entire canvas the larger monitors. This would force users to position themselves further away from the monitor to view it in it's entirety, and as many of us know, this is not usually practical, not to mention comfortable. The new glasses feature 20% larger lens to prevent any cut-off.
Another common issue with 3D Vision was the translation from monitor to the eye would turn out darker than usual. This is where LightBoost comes into play. This technology is based in LightBoost monitors, and will auto-sense that 3D is being utilized, and adjust the settings for a brighter picture. In addition, Nvidia has crafted the glasses in a composite that they claim will also help block unwanted light interference, and maintain comfortability.
3D Vision 2 will launch this month, with a wireless kit available for $149 and additional wireless glasses for $99. So far we have no word on wired options for the glasses. Glasses will also be packaged with 3D LightBoost monitor bundles.
Stay tuned to LanOC Reviews this weekend as we will be covering information on 3D Vision 2 as it is announce this weekend, as well as coverage of the event and other exhibits.
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