With the annual COMPUTEX event upon us, a lot of PC part manufacturers are preparing to show off some of their latest toys. Some of those have shown up leaked here and there on the web. Others have literally shown up early at our door. It’s like little magical techno-elves know to leave us an early treat before each tech show. A couple  weeks ago, a group of elves huffed and puffed and hefted a huge box onto our front door. Inside it was none other than Cooler Master’s highly anticipated HAF X computer  chassis and today we’ll be giving you a quick preview of this new hardcore gaming chassis!

The popularity of notebooks in the mobile era has created convenience for all. However, the comfort of using a notebook computer is diminishing as performance and power is increasing. Why? With all the advances in notebook computer technology, heat dissipation is still the Achilles heel of the industry. Using a notebook computer on your lap can still be unbearably hot. Additionally, constant high temperatures can decrease the longevity of your? computer.

The unique ergonomic design of the Comforter Lapdesk adapts to multiple postures and positions. The geometry of the Comforter Lapdesk fits comfortably on top one’s legs as well as in many other causal positions. Whether casually sitting on your sofa or snuggled-up in bed, the Comforter Lapdesk accommodates to your most comfortable using position. Additionally, there is an extra groove for cable management and miscellaneous item placement. The elegant, sweeping arc design facilitates airflow for efficient cooling. The arc-shaped design has multiple functions depending on the position. It supports your hands and wrist as well as securing your computer in place, or it can act as a cable management system.

Ergonomic design – human orientation

Ergonomics and human-centric design are core values for the Choiix design team. Casual notebook usage is the core design concept for the Choiix Comforter Lapdesk. Four non-skid buttons placed strategically on the surface to ensure your notebook computer stays in place. The Comforter Lapdesk is designed to fit all 9” to 17” notebook computers. The Comforter Lapdesk is guaranteed to enhance your experience and comfort of using your notebook computer. Furthermore, the unique sweeping shape of the platform facilitates airflow assisting your notebook computer’s cooling system. The Choiix Comforter Lapdesk is certainly the best solution for heat dissipation and comfortable usage on the market today.

Specifications:

Material: Plastic, PU sponge with cloth

Dimensions (W/D/H): 458x341x62 mm

Compatibility: 9” – 17” notebook computers

"Cooler Master is launching today a new full-tower case within their HAF family: HAF X. Let's see take an in-depth look in this new beast."

It took less than 24 hours, until ASRock published a new BIOS version after our ASRock 890GX Extreme3 review.
Not all bugs has been fixed with this update, but it showed that ASRock keep at it and that they already improved their first incorrect BIOS.
Our review announcement is now about 6 weeks ago and in the meantime ASRock send us a lot of unofficial and official BIOS versions for this ASRock 890GX Extreme3 board.
Currently, there is officially the BIOS version P1.80 available for download and this BIOS is a reason to test the motherboard once again with this BIOS.

Powerful overclock-able processors require powerful cooling, that is a given. With Intel's i7 and i5 being full force on the market the new sockets LGA1366 and LGA 1156 are the top priority for new CPU coolers. Thermaltake's SpinQ VT has the answer for that. It is Thermaltakes new take on older SpinQ with slight differences in design. Let's put the new version to the test.

The Mini Kaze 50 mm from Scythe is a perfect choice for adding a bit of airflow in those hard to reach places, without impact the noise level. They can be used as extra chipset fans, replacement for external HDD case fans, or a replacement fans for small ITX cases.

"Since its conception the raison d'être of the Sony Vaio Z series has been to squeeze as much performance as possible out of a 13,1" laptop. This year's spring refresh is no exception, but it brings a number of exciting new technologies to the table. New for this season is dual or quad SSD drives in RAID0, a 1920x1080 Adobe 96% RGB Full HD screen, a backlit keyboard and Core i5/i7 processors - plus a weight reduction of around 100 grams; down to 1.4 kilos (around 3 lbs).."

TRENDnet have developed a device which makes data transfer between 2 PCs, a PC and a Mac or 2 Macs very easy. We simply have to connect the cable to both computers, start the included file manager application and that's about it! Let's look a bit more in-depth at this data transfer cable, in the following review.

"Even though banks and credit card companies report huge losses due to all sorts of fraud, the credit-card system in the U.S. still has huge  flaws, and some would cost absolutely nothing to fix."

While the HAF X is what we would call a pre-modded case there are still plenty of modding opportunities available. Some of these modifications are fairly simple such as watercooling installs, fan swaps, and custom paint, while others may require more work

Super Talent's USB 3.0 RAIDDrive stripes dual internal SSDs to offer 32GB of SuperSpeed connectivity in a lightweight and easily pocketable package. We run one through its paces to see what's what.

The Lian Li Armorsuit PC-P50R is a mid-size tower with a sleek black exterior, and some serious red highlights. Taking advantage of the full aluminum construction, Lian Li lets a bucket of red anodizing die loose on the interior, and the result is stunning. The case also comes outfitted with four red LED fans that enhance the AMD theme. Lian Li has never been shy about dressing up its signature products, and they've produced some of the most original and striking PC gaming cases that I can remember. Special attention has been focused on the tool-free features of the case, and the case is lightweight to make it suitable for LAN parties. Many features aid in getting a full gaming system built or reconfigured quickly and cable management is simple, yet effective. Benchmark Reviews is pleased to review this special AMD Dragon edition of the Lian Li PC-P50 series.

"Cooler Master also did a very good job with the new additions and in my opinion, one of the best is the new hot swap bays. These new bays allow for easy installation of two SSDs or HDDs thought the front bezel. When connected, the drives are actually attached directly to the motherboard via the circuit board, so there is no reduction in performance when using your hard drive via the bays."

Of all the commands available in the Linux command-line, one of the most under-appreciated is "alias". It's not just useful, it can make using the CLI less of a chore, and even improve efficiency. In this article, we're taking a look at what it is, and provide numerous examples of how to use it to become a true CLI power user.

"It is contest time again at HTL.  This time around we will be giving away two prizes:  a Thermaltake TR2 RX 750W modular power supply and a Geforce G210 512 MB graphics cards from Axle.  Entering is easy but there are several ways to stuff the hat in your favor so make sure to read all the rules."

With all these fancy cellphones  on the market you want to make sure to protect them when they lay on the table, some might even want to show them off. Luxa2 has released a very exclusive looking cellphone holder that is supposed to hold everything from a Iphone  to smaller Nokia phones, lets have a closer look and see how good this gadget really is.

COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA – May 26, 2010 – AViiQ, the 2010 design and engineering award honoree company specializing in consumer mobile technology accessories, today announces the availability of the AViiQ Portable Laptop Stand. This stylish laptop accessory is the world’s thinnest laptop stand that folds down to 1/4” for extreme portability.

"ASUS Rampage III Extreme is a socket 1366 motherboard based on Intel X58 chipset and ICH10R southbridge, bringing all features dreamed by the most fanatic users: four PCI Express x16 slots, two SATA-600 ports, two USB 3.0 ports, Japanese solid capacitors, among other fatures. Is is part of "Republic of Gamers" (ROG) line, the high-performance series from ASUS with a unique visual identity."

WORLD CONGRESS ON INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, Amsterdam, May 25, 2010 – Intel Corporation President and CEO Paul Otellini today said that innovation and investments in information and communications technology (ICT) will accelerate economic recovery and jobs growth worldwide. He made these comments during a speech at the World Congress on IT in Amsterdam. Otellini also unveiled new Intel investments in education, and announced the 2010 Intel Challenge for a new generation of entrepreneurs-in-training."Returning to sustained economic growth means taking a long-term view with a mindset of investment," Otellini said. "Innovation results from combining people who have good ideas with investment. These are the guiding forces that lead to ideas which spawn new businesses that create new jobs, and ultimately lead to wealth creation and higher standards of living."

The RADEON HD 5770 1GB GDDR5 video card from XFX comes bundled with one of the few games that support the newest DirectX11, Aliens vs Predator. The card also comes with enough documentation so anyone could install the video card in their computer and start playing right away. The board's performance approaches that of last generation high end HD 4890 card and offers enough FPS in almost all older and recent games, even with higher quality settings.