Asus G51 and G60- world's first ROG Notebooks to support EAX Advanced HD 4.0 audio technology
asus-gaming_notebook.jpg Asus today announced the launch of its 15.6-inch G51 notebook, a gaming powerhouse. Sporting a futuristic, robot-inspired 'mecha' design the Asus G51's use of seamless gamer-centric interface elements and scorching gaming performance—both in the visual and audio departments—are a fitting recognition of the Republic of Gamers' tireless and extensive efforts to deliver on its promise: Designed for gamers. The Asus G51 also boasts industry leading audio technologies that combine to envelope users in true-to-life surround sound for added gaming realism. Users who appreciate the G51's gaming pedigree but prefer a slightly larger screen can opt for its 16-inch cousin, the ASUS G60. With the G51, Asus' engineers have cleverly circumvented the thermal and placement issues that typically arise from fitting the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 260M into a 15-inch form factor, making it the world's first 15-inch notebook to boast extreme graphics previously only viable on 17-inch notebooks. The Asus G51 and G60 each boast a tremendous 1GB of GDDR3 video memory, which is 30% faster than DDR2.

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June 26, 2009 | Related Entries - Computing | Related Entries - Gaming
OCZ Sabre OLED multimedia keyboard -World's Most Intelligent Gaming Keyboard
ocz_sabre_oled.jpg OCZ Technology today announced the Sabre OLED multimedia keyboard for advanced gaming and customization complete with intelligent management software. The Sabre’s unique combination of user-friendly functions, durability, and personalization features is the answer for serious gamers and professionals seeking improved productivity and competitiveness. ocz_sabre_oled_a.jpg The nine dynamic OLED (Organic Light Emitting Diode) user-programmable hotkeys help manage time and efficiency while surfing the web, gaming, emailing, and CAD applications or any avenue the user sees fit. The unique OLED keys can convert any digital image or text into distinctive icons, reminding the user of the personalized shortcut. Additionally, the blue side lighting is perfect for users that prefer darkened rooms or gamers frequenting LAN parties. The OCZ Sabre’s proprietary software turns conventional computing or gaming into an engaging, state-of-the-art experience. The software allows the user to map sets of simple or complex command tiers to each OLED and holds the power to store limitless layers of shortcuts and macros. Driven by this intelligent software, the nine OLED display keys change their icons and command tiers as the user jumps from one application to the next.

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June 26, 2009 | Related Entries - Computing | Related Entries - Gaming
Thermaltake Element G-ultimate gaming chassis
thermaltake_gaming_chasis.jpg When designing the Element G case, Thermaltake engineers opted for a classic, yet dramatic look with the option to switch on a variety of case lightning effects. The Thermaltake Element G is equipped with 3 Touchcolor fans to create a strong, dynamic and exciting atmosphere to stimulate gamers with an ambience that can be in tune with their respective gameplay. Thermaltake’s Element G chassis is designed with five key factors in mind: Gaming, Glitz, Gradation, Gigantic, and Glaciation.

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June 19, 2009 | Related Entries - Computing | Related Entries - Gaming
Logitech Wireless Guitar Controller for Xbox 360- for gamers who want to unleash their inner rock star
logitech_guitar.jpg Logitech today announced the Logitech wireless Guitar Controller for Xbox 360. Licensed for Guitar Hero and featuring authentic materials – including a wood neck, a rosewood fingerboard and metal frets – the guitar controller is for gamers who truly want to unleash their inner rock star. It’s also licensed for Xbox 360, so setup is a cinch.

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June 18, 2009 | Related Entries - Gaming
Corsair announces Extended Cooling Fins for triple-channel Dominator and Dominator GT memory kits
corsair_dominator.jpg Corsair memory modules using DHX+ (Dual-path Heat eXchange) technology – a patent-pending cooling approach that uniquely removes heat from both the memory ICs and print circuit board – feature removal cooling fins that allow for modular cooling accessories to be fitted. These include the recently-announced Hydro Series H30 water-block and Ice Series T30 thermo-electric cooler, which are now joined by the extended cooling fins.

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June 12, 2009 | Related Entries - Gaming
Logitech Flight System G940-for realistic flight simulation experience
MSFSX.jpg To provide flight simulation enthusiasts with a realistic experience, Logitech today unveiled the Logitech Flight System G940. The design and controls of the Flight System G940 were inspired by military and commercial planes and helicopters. For an immersive experience, the three-component Logitech Flight System G940 features a force feedback joystick, dual throttle and rudder pedals. And, with more than 250 programmable button options integrated into a fully featured HOTAS (or Hands On Throttle-and-Stick) design, you’re able to access critical aircraft systems without taking your hands off the controls. The Logitech Flight System G940 is compatible with most popular PC flight simulators, including Microsoft Flight Simulator X, IL-2 Sturmovik:1946 and Lock On: Modern Air Combat X-Plane 9.

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June 3, 2009 | Related Entries - Gaming
Sony PSPgo- a new evolution of PSP handheld entertainment system
sony_pspgo.jpg Sony today unveiled the PSP (PlayStation Portable) go (PSP-N1000), a new evolution of PSP handheld entertainment system, specifically designed to suit the digital lifestyle of consumers who enjoy downloadable content on the go. Sony PSPgo is ideal for todays on-the move consumers who prefer not to carry around disc-based content and are looking for on-demand entertainment. With the steady expansion of broadband network infrastructure, the number of users who download and enjoy digital entertainment content has been increasing remarkably. To address this growing trend, Sony PSPgo replaces the UMD drive with 16GB of flash memory to store a variety of digital entertainment content, offering users unlimited possibilities of portable digital entertainment delivered through PlayStation Network. Sony PSPgo, smaller and lighter than ever with a sophisticated design featuring an easy sliding display panel, is truly pocket-sized and can be taken everywhere. sony_pspgo_c.jpg

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June 3, 2009 | Related Entries - Gaming
Nintendo Wii Fit Plus to track gamer’s health more accurately
wii_fit_plus.jpg Nintendo will unveil a new and more precise version of the Wii Fit video game this fall- Wii Fit plus. The Wii Fit Plus will allow users to compete with friends and family over the Internet to lose weight and other activities, the reports said. The game will also feature more accurate health measurements, so it can track a gamer's health a bit more accurately.

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June 1, 2009 | Related Entries - Gaming
Thermaltake Massive23 Series Notebook Cooler
thermaltake_notebook_cooler.jpg Thermaltake has launched a new member of their notebook cooling series, the Massive23 series! Equipped with a giant 23 cm quiet LED fan, the Massive23 series is specifically designed for users who spend a lot of time on their notebooks with performance hungry applications such as gaming or graphics processing. The upscale Thermaltak Massive23 CS comes in a premium quality aluminum body and offers a variety of LED color-change functions. The color-change function of the Massive23 CS features 6 different modes. Users can adjust the LED color according to their mood, environment or just turn it off entirely. Those futuristic LED effects create and even more immersive gaming ambience.

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May 28, 2009 | Related Entries - Computing | Related Entries - Gaming
Avago Launches High-Performance LaserStream Sensor for use in professional gaming applications
avago.jpg Avago Technologies today announced a new high-performance laser navigation sensor designed for use in high-end, professional gaming applications. The Avago ADNS-9500 features a powerful navigation engine that enables extremely high-speed motion detection and high resolution to provide precise tracking capabilities which are required for many of today’s most popular gaming applications. Avago’s ADNS-9500 gaming sensor incorporates an embedded pre-calibrated VCSEL in a single chip-on-board package to simplify manufacturing complexity. A separate round lens (ADNS-6190-002), which is available from Avago, is all that‘s needed to complete the solution. The two components provide a complete and compact navigation system that has no moving parts. Laser calibration process is not required to complete the sensor package making it ideal for high volume assembly.

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May 20, 2009 | Related Entries - Gaming
MSI X58 Pro-E Mainboard for true Blu-ray level audio entertainment
msi_main_board.jpg MSI launched the new X58 Pro-E to satisfy the top-category of gamers and overclockers. The MSI X58 Pro-E equips a set of unique designs like Split Thermal system and True Blu-ray audio to create a new highlight in price-performance.In order to satisfy the demand of Blu-ray HD movie, MSI X58 Pro-E is using the ALC889 audio chip, which does not only support 7.1 audio channels, but also True Blu-ray Audio decoding.

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April 28, 2009 | Related Entries - Computing | Related Entries - Gaming
MSI R4770 first 40 nanometer graphics processor for energy-efficient Performance
msi_r4770_card.jpg MSI today announced their latest 40 nanometer AMD Radeon HD 4770 GPU-based graphics card, the MSI R4770 series. In contrast to the traditional 55 or 65 nanometer graphics processors, the MSI R4770 is using the brand new 40 nanometer graphics processor allowing the overall design to dramatically reduce the space being occupied by the power circuitry and pipelines. This effectively results in improved power efficiency and also brings about a better signal quality. The brand new 40 nanometer process graphics processor combined with high-speed GDDR5 memory truly make the MSI R4770 an astoundingly powerful graphics card.

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April 28, 2009 | Related Entries - Computing | Related Entries - Gaming
Dark Void- first game to use accurate smoke effects and smoke trails for the game’s innovative jetpack
DarkVoid.jpg Capcom Entertainment of Dark Void, an upcoming science fiction action adventure, are reaching for the skies in the way they have adopted Nvidia PhysX and Apex technologies to deliver stunning in-game physics effects. When it ships in the fall of 2009, Dark Void will be the first game to use dynamic, accurate smoke effects and smoke trails for the game’s innovative jetpack, UFOs, and spaceships, all of which will be hardware-accelerated by GeForceGPUs when played on compatible desktop PCs.

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April 28, 2009 | Related Entries - Computing | Related Entries - Gaming
Dolby Axon allows players to experience 3D Voice Technology
online_gaming.png Dolby today announced the adoption of Dolby Axon, its 3D voice communication platform, in two upcoming online games. Jumpgate Evolution, a massively multiplayer online (MMO) game by NetDevil, and Mission Against Terror, an online first-person shooter (FPS) game by Kingsoft, will allow their players to experience an entirely new level of immersion in game play with Dolby's Axon voice technology. Jumpgate Evolution is an MMO set in a persistent science fiction world. It utilizes a fully immersing "twitch-based" system that allows the player to engage in combat in a ship-to-ship action-oriented style.

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April 14, 2009 | Related Entries - Gaming
100 million Nintendo DS Consoles sold worldwide in record time!
nintendo-ds-lite.jpg Global sales of the Nintendo DS hand-held topped 100 million in four years and three months — a milestone reached at the quickest pace for any video game console. According to Nintendo worldwide sales of the DS, which hit stores in November 2004, topped 100 million on March 6, 2009. GameBoy introduced in 1989, the predecessor to the DS took 11 years and two months to reach 100 million in global sales. Meanwhile the cumulative global sales of PlayStation Portable from Sony totaled 50 million as of February. The PSP first went on sale in 2004.

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March 13, 2009 | Related Entries - Gaming
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