Hardware Roundup for Jan. 30

Posted on January 30, 2006 11:09 AM by Rob Williams

Happy Monday! There are many reviews to catch up on today, so let’s get to it. I for one had no idea Toshiba made thumb drives, and maybe it’s best that I didn’t. Rojak Pot takes a look at the 512MB TransMemory, which only managed to write at 3.6MB/sec! I think it’s clear that the competition is going to win that race. If you are interested in Crossfire on a budget, then you will want to check out Tech Reports review of the ASUS A8R-MVP. Not only does this motherboard offer superb performance and options, it costs less than $100!

Will your next HTPC have Viiv? If you are not sure what Viiv is, then you will want to read the article all about it at UK Gamer. They show some snapshots of Viiv capable products that will be soon available. If you need wireless connectivity, then the Logitech MX5000 Keyboard and Mouse may be to your liking. It’s based on Bluetooth technology, and received ByteSectors Editors Choice award, so definitely check out their review if it intrigues you.

    Memory & Storage
  • 160GB Seagate Momentus 5400.3 2.5″ Hard Drive – Big Bruin
  • Corsair 2048 MB XMS 3500 LL Pro Series – 3D Xtreme
  • Corsair Voyager 4GB USB Flash Drive – Think Computers
  • Toshiba 512MB TransMemory – Rojak Pot
    Etcetera & Contests
  • Abstraction Layers And Their Importance – ASE Labs
  • An Interview With Wizard Workshop – UK Gamer
  • Computer Power User (CPU) magazine giveaway – Case Mod God
  • Oakley THUMP2 1GB MP3 Sunglasses – Bona Fide Reviews
  • SLAX Standard v5.0.7 (Linux) – Phoronix

Rob Williams

Rob Williams

Rob founded Techgage in 2005 to be an 'Advocate of the consumer', focusing on fair reviews and keeping people apprised of news in the tech world. Catering to both enthusiasts and businesses alike; from desktop gaming to professional workstations, and all the supporting software.

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