"This week Computer Ed covers Apple's stealth efforts to cover up recent malware attacks. Segment two Ed covers the record industries latest victim LimeWire. In segment three Ed covers the most recent SSD's by WesternDigital and finishes off in segment four with the announcement of a new series of shows focusing on the beginning and intermediate DIY'er. The DIY'er series will run throughout the summer and will focus on building the correct system for your needs. All components and major software will be covered and questions via email and phone will be answered. After every show visit the Hi Tech Legion Forums to continue the discussion in our new Computer Beginner Section. Have knowledge about computing that you would like to share or to learn about computing, visit the HTL Forums to learn, teach or enjoy."

Computer Ed Radio Show June 20, 2010 @ Hi Tech Legion

"ASUS P7H57D-V EVO is definitely an original motherboard. However, while the support for the latest peripheral interfaces is nice, the simultaneous support for the integrated graphics and multiple discrete graphics cards seems to be a purely marketing feature that will hardly be useful. But at least you have the freedom to use anything from a low-end CPU and integrated graphics to a top-class quad-core CPU with two discrete graphics cards."

iXBT Labs Review: ASUS P7H57D-V EVO Motherboard

"As the name kinda suggests, it's a gaming case with lots of eye-catching details and should also provide enough
airflow to keep things cool while gaming. "

Thermaltake Armor A90 Gaming Case reviewed in Metku.net

Hexus TV and Computer Shopper take a first hand look at the Shuttle X350 slim mini PC -- the smallest and slimmest PC -- with the latest Intel(R) processor, NVIDIA(R) graphics, and built-in DVD

City of Industry -- June 22, 2010  -- Shuttle, the industry leading designer and manufacturer of high-performance small form factor (SFF) PC solutions and creator of the XPC, was featured on Hexus TV for its upcoming Shuttle X350, the performance pushing addition to the X Series that sets a new standard for slim mini PCs.

"With the Shuttle X100 and X200, the previous generation X Series, Shuttle 'wowed' the world with all the power and features that can be packed int o a package that's only about 2 inches tall and no larger than a sheet of paper," said Nicolas Villalobos, Director at Shuttle Computer Group in Los Angeles. "Now, with the X350, we are upping the ante. It's about half an inch shorter, quite a bit smaller than a sheet of paper, and really pushes the features and performance limits of what you can do with a PC that's as small and slim as this."

"Antec has just released a new series of cases, Dark Fleet, comprised of three models, DF-30, DF-35 and DF-85. While the first two are mid-tower units, DF-85 is a high-end full-tower case."

Antec Dark Fleet DF-85 Case Review @ Hardware Secrets

"The AMD 890FX is a new high-end chipset for AMD processors and the Gigabyte 890FXA-UD7 is a high-end motherboard based on this new chipset, bringing features like six PCI Express x16 slots, six SATA-600 ports, two USB 3.0 ports, Japanese solid capacitors, lots of overclocking features and more."

Gigabyte 890FXA-UD7 Motherboard @ Hardware Secrets

" Combining silence, convenience, and style, the Fusion Remote Black is an excellent enclosure for a home theater PC. With its special triple chamber design and dual 120mm fans, the Fusion Remote Black runs quietly and coolly. If that weren't enough, the Fusion Remote Black boasts an included remote control and media management software. "

Antec Fusion Remote Black Review @ HardwareLogic

SANTA CLARA, Calif., June 22, 2010 – Intel Corporation announced today that its award-winning Intel® Solid-State Drives (SSDs) are now available in 800 Best Buy* stores across the country and on BestBuy.com.

SSDs can replace or complement a traditional hard drive in a notebook or desktop PC and deliver noticeably faster computer performance when booting up, opening files and running software applications. With no moving parts, these SSDs deliver greater reliability and consume less power than conventional hard disk drives (HDDs). During the past decade, HDD speed has only improved 1.3 times, while Intel's processor speeds have improved more than 200 times1. This has caused a system bottleneck that SSDs can help solve. HDDs use a mechanical arm and spinning platter, which can sometimes result in a hard disk crash. An SSD uses flash memory chips and is 100 percent solid state with no moving parts. This makes an SSD extremely rugged, reliable and energy efficient. The biggest benefit is in performance, where an Intel SSD delivers up to 56 percent improvement* in system responsiveness for gamers, multimedia enthusiasts or anyone desiring to get more performance out of their new or existing notebook or desktop computer1.

"There is room for lots of hardware in the A90, with three big bays and six HDD mounts including a placement for a 2.5-inch drive. It is lightweight but sturdy and relatively easy to work in. The cooling was great and the look, in my opinion, is very appealing."

Thermaltake Armor A90 ATX Gaming Case Review @ Tweaknews

On our third day in Taiwan earlier this month, we left the hustle and bustle of the Computex show floor and hopped on a bus to Hsinchu, about 60 miles from the island-nation's capital. Hsinchu's Science and Industrial Park plays host to a Kingston factory where memory and flash products are assembled--and we got to enjoy a guided tour.

News: A short tour of Kingston's Hsinchu factory

PC video games are still the best way to experience realistic effects and immerse yourself in the battle. Consoles do their part, but only high-precision video cards offer the sharp clarity and definition needed to enjoy detailed graphics. Armed with Voltage Tweak functionality, the ASUS GeForce GTX 465 delivers a healthy helping of graphical power at an affordable price. The ENGTX465/2DI/1GD5 model has plenty of headroom for overclockers to drive out additional FPS performance, while keeping temperatures cool. In this article, Benchmark Reviews tests the ASUS ENGTX465 against some of the best video cards within the price segment by using several of the most demanding PC video game titles and benchmark software available: Crysis Warhead, Far Cry 2, Resident Evil 5, Battlefield: Bad Company 2, Metro 2033, and BattleForge.

ASUS GeForce GTX-465 Video Card @ Benchmark Reviews

"The Cooler Master Choiix Comforter Lapdesk takes care of comfort and provides a method to conduct the heat away from our laps. The Choiix Comforter Lapdesk is a perfect design for those times you want to lay down in bed and write or relax in the recliner to watch a movie. For those not familiar with Choiix, you might be surprised to learn that it's a line of laptop products from Cooler Master; and those already aware of this know the products to be innovative as well as functional."

Cooler Master Choiix Comforter Lapdesk Review @ Hi Tech Legion

Here at Futurelooks, we like technological innovations. Most of the time, these changes are really interesting. And, these changes often inspire further change throughout the industry. Silverstone has been a company that really pushes innovation and today we’re going to take a look at a computer case that’s as original on the inside as it is on the outside. The Silverstone’s SST-RV02S Fortress 2 takes what we expect inside a computer case and flips it on its side…literally.

Futurelooks News Flash - Silverstone SST-FT02(S) Fortress 2 Computer Case Review

"You already know the highlight of my trips by plane: SkyMall. Check out some more bizarre products I found on the pages of this glorious magazine."

SkyMall’s Most Bizarre Products – Part 5 @ Hardware Secrets

Rochester, NY – June 21, 2010 – Vuzix Corporation (TSX-V: VZX), the leader in video eyewear for the mainstream consumer, defense and low vision markets, is excited to announce the availability of the new Wrap Fashion Shades.  The interchangeable collection features four different colors – red, blue, amber, and mirror – giving Wrap users several options when looking to personalize their video eyewear.

The first SandForce-based SSDs only squeezed 100GB of storage capacity from 128GB worth of flash. Corsair's Force F120 kicks that capacity up to 120GB, but not without consequences.

News: Corsair's Force F120 solid-state drive

You haven’t experienced real mobility until you’ve used the CHOIIX CRUISER Mouse! Using a notebook computer on the road is becoming ubiquitous in our everyday lives. A high-quality wireless mouse is a sensible choice as a perfect complement to your mobile lifestyle. With the CHOIIX Blue Trace Technology, our CRUISER Mouse can be used on most kinds of surfaces you encounter. Whether it’s glass or a glossy varnished wood table, the Cruiser works without a problem. The nano receiver is small enough not to be cumbersome and fits snugly into your notebook computer’s USB port.

"As more people incorporate media centre PCs in their households, portable, wireless control of these media systems is becoming more and more important. However, often times these wireless peripherals are a little bulky or you need seperate mice and keyboards. Today though we're taking a look a product known as the iPazzPort which encorporates a full QWERTY keyboard including function keys and keypad, along with a fancy touch pad mouse control."

iPazzPort Review - XSReviews

"You don't have to play/enjoy World of Warcraft, the biggest MMORPG in the world, to fully appreciate this new wireless headset from Creative Labs. Of course fans (like us) will enjoy the game-based design and the voice distortion software that turns the user's voice into the likes of several characters from the RPG, but the World of Warcratf Wireless Headset is ideal for those who seek a wireless solution for gaming and an experience of excellent sound combined with extreme comfort. You can play through hours without feeling the weight or pressure of the headset and still enjoy high quality sound. Although is hard to save the praise for later, first we'll focus on describing the headset."

Creative Labs World of Warcraft Wireless Headset Review @ Hardware Secrets

Futurelooks fires out the last of the E3 2010 stuff...

 

E3 2010 – Sports Games and Accessories Across Platforms

 

Sports fans of all types had something to see at this year’s E3 Electronic Entertainment Expo in Los Angeles. While other people were gawking at the Nintendo 3DS or Gears of War 3, the hoop stars weren’t disappointed either. Here are some of the notable sports games featured at the show.

 

Direct Link:

http://www.futurelooks.com/e3-2010-sports-games-and-accessories-across-platforms/

 

E3 2010 – New to Nintendo Wii, DS and 3DS

 

I’ll admit that I’ve always been somewhat of a Nintendo fanboy. I grew up playing Contra and Gun Smoke on the original NES, graduating to Street Fighter II on the SNES, Mario 64 on the N64, all the way up to Wii Sports Resort on the Wii. That’s why I just had to visit the Nintendo booth at E3 2010.

 

Direct Link:

http://www.futurelooks.com/e3-2010-new-to-nintendo-wii-ds-and-3ds/