Sony Ericsson Xperia PLAY Android Smartphone Review

Smartphones with slide out keyboards are not unusual. But the same can’t be said about a smartphone with a slide out gaming controller. The sony Xperia PLAY (aka the Playstation Phone) from sonyericsson and verizzon wireless is an Android powered smartphone for those of you that love to play games but aren’t so thrilled with using the touch screen to do so. This phone’s Playstation style controller is meant to give you true gaming feel, but let’s see if it’s just a gimmick or the real thing.

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Hardware Specs and Design

Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon II 1GHz CPU with Adreno 205 GPU Networks: CDMA 2000 and EVDOrev0/EVDOrevA Operating system: Android 2.3.2 (Gingerbread) Display: 4.0” Capacitive multi–touch screen, 480×854 FWVGA display Camera: 5.1MP, front facing VGA camera Memory: 8GB pre–installed memory card (approx 2GB used for pre–loaded games), Up to 32GB microSD support WLAN: 802.11 b/g/n bluetooth: v2.01+ EDR Battery: 1500 mAh Dimensions: 4.68” x 2.44” x .63” inches Weight: 6.17oz

How to concert DVD to BLACKBERRY

Are you still troubled by your blackberry that you can not see the DVD files on it?
Now many people do not want to see videos on DVD players, they hope to see movies on some portable devices such as blackberry. Then, they can enjoy their favorite videos anytime and anywhere, not just at home.

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As they say, imitation is the purest form of flattery, and the Samsung has drawn much of its inspiration for the Galaxy Tab 10.1 from its biggest competitors. Combining the impressive specs and features of the Motorola Xoom and the sleek and slim form factor of the Apple iPad 2, the samsung galaxy tab 10.1 offers a solid balance between form and function, and at a competitive price. Though certainly not without its flaws, the Galaxy Tab 10.1 has the potential to be one of more successful Android tablets. Unlike other Android tablets, the Galaxy Tab 10.1 strikes a great balance between stylish industrial design and technological prowess.

At just 8.6mms thin, the Galaxy Tab 10.1 takes on and surpasses the iPad 2's ultra-slim design, which measures at 8.8mms. Additionally, the overall weight of the unit is roughly 1.25 pounds; also just shy of the iPad 2's 1.33 pound design. While the size and weight differences between the iPad 2 and the Galaxy Tab 10.1 are difficult to discern, they do make the Galaxy Tab 10.1 stand out against other Android tablets, which generally feature bulkier, more simplified designs.

In terms of aesthetics, the Galaxy Tab 10.1 features tri-tone plastic casing, with black framing along the screen, silver trim on the edges, and either a black or white back panel.

Though the aluminum unibody casing used in the iPad 2 looks and feels better, the Galaxy Tab 10.1's plastic body looks decent and ultimately allowed Samsung to reduce the overall weight.

Like most Android tablets, the Galaxy Tab 10.1 sports a widescreen aspect ratio display, which has a 1280x800 resolution WXGA TFT screen. While the Galaxy Tab 10.1 struggles at wider viewing angles, it has great color representation and displays incredible amount of detail.Under the hood, the Galaxy Tab 10.1 is powered by a dual-core 1GHz NVIDIA Tegra 2 processor, the same found in the Motorola Xoom, which allows it to tackle multitasking with ease and run large, complex apps to run smoothly. Menu navigation is also responsive and app loads are almost instantaneous.The Galaxy Tab 10.1 is running Android 3.1, the latest version of Google's tablet-specific mobile OS, which is near-identical to the one found on the Motorola Xoom. Compared to the original Galaxy Tab, which ran on a tweaked version of Google's smartphone Android OS, the Galaxy Tab 10.1 is a far more intuitive and fluid user experience.

Unfortunately, however, the Galaxy Tab 10.1 suffers from the fact that the range of tablet-specific apps on the Android Marketplace is still extremely limited. Though it is steadily expanding, there are a lack of exceptional exclusive apps. In fact, most of the most popular apps are those which can also be found on iOS, like Pulse, Facebook, Twitter, Angry Birds, etc. While some are identical to the iOS version, others have a clunkier, less intuitive interface.

The most compelling aspect of the Galaxy Tab 10.1 is its price, which is intended to compete with the iPad 2, at $499.99 for the 16GB Wi-Fi-only model. There is also a 32GB variation, which costs $599.99. Unfortunately, unlike the iPad 2, there isn't a 64GB variation, which when paired with the fact that there is no SD card expansion, is somewhat limiting. Pricing for 3G-enabled versions has also not been announced.

COOLER MASTER M520

Today’s systems are very different to how they were a few years ago, with new power hungry GPUs being released on a regular basis, and people wanting to go that step further by putting them in SLI, as well as the latest, most delicate circuitry of the very expensive RAM cards and SSDs it’s nice to know that someone’s got the power covered.

In 2007, Coolermaster released their Realpower series: offering reliable, high wattage power for the hardware enthusiast going up to a kW in power. It was SLI and 80+ certified and featured modular design for increased cable management and airflow. Three years later, it is still on sale in major retailers. Why? Because time has proven its reliability and capability.

With this product Coolermaster aimed to do a few things: providing reliable and stable power, providing enough wattage for an enthusiast, reducing system noise and increasing airflow with its modular design and large fan. Did they manage to achieve their goals?

Features:

• Modular design for increased airflow and aesthetic looks

• High efficiency design (>80%) to reduce heat, save money and be eco friendly

• Cables included to power most modern SLI systems as well are large RAID arrays

• High performance silent 120mm with temperature control to keep your system stable without contributing to the overall system noise

• Numerous protection features to keep all your delicate and expensive components alive through power surges and even short circuits

• 3/5 year guarantee

RAZER GOLIATHUS- REVIEW

Many years ago when you could get away with buying £5 mice for gaming and there was nothing wrong with using a Poundland mouse mat or just to use your desktop. But now gamers are investing in £50+ gaming mice with ridiculously high DPI, it is important to make the most of it’s power by investing in a nice mouse pad.

Razer have been manufacturing gaming products for years, with items ranging from LAN party satchel bags to high-end audio. But Razer has become famous for its mice. Many of Razer’s modern mice use very high DPI sensors as well as smooth, and fragile, Teflon feet. The DPI cannot be utilised and the Teflon feet will be damaged on desk surfaces, so Razer wanted their customers to get the most from their mice and started a mouse pad line.

Razer had a variety of specifications down when they designed the Goliathus that cater for a wide audience. The soft mat can be easily folded up and taken to LAN parties; it comes in Speed and Control editions, for different types of gamers of Photoshoppers. It has three different sizes available, and is fantastic for all types of mice and games. Razer aimed to create a versatile mouse pad, and on paper, it seems they have achieved it, but let’s take a closer look.

Features:

• Advanced cloth weave for unbridled speed and control

• Pixel-precise targeting and tracking

• Non-slip rubber base

• Choice of pad sizes

• Choice of pad types

• Great for all varieties of mice and games

• ‘Fragged’ logo design for great appearance

RAZER DEATHADDER REVIEW

To a modern FPS gamer, milliseconds could be the difference between victory and embarrassment; so only the highest DPI mice with the fastest response are accepted, especially in LAN parties where it takes high levels of comfort to keep even the most experienced gamer at peak performance.

Three years ago, Razer released their flagship mouse- the Razer DeathAdder featuring a 1800DPI sensor that was designed to beat all of its competition. Now the people at Razer have decided to give this revolutionary mouse a respawn by packing it out with many great features, such as an ultra-sensitive 3500DPI infrared sensor.

With the DeathAdder Respawn, Razer aimed to provide it’s professional, competitive gamers with a product with uncompromising performance that only the most hardcore gamers could make use of, as well as improving on the original DeathAdder be crafting ‘an extension to your hand’. That is certainly a big feat, but can they pull it off?

FEATURES

• 3500DPI Razer Percision™ ultra-sensitive infrared sensor
• 1000Hz Ultrapolling™ with a fast 1ms response time
• Customisable profiles which can be changed on-the-fly
• Five customisable buttons including 2 side buttons
• Ultra-smooth and silent Teflon feet
• Braided 7-foot cable with a gold plated USB connector
• Ergonomic right hand design
• 16-bit wide data path

RAZER NAGA REVIEW

The Razer Naga gaming mouse looks like the offspring of a regular mouse and a cell phone. A mouse with keypads on its side will automatically grab anyone’s attention upon seeing it. Being black in color and the same time sleek matched with blue keys, it is one good looking mouse. Aside from its cool appearance, this particular gaming mouse has other amazing features that makes it one of the best gaming mouse available in the market today.

The Razer Naga is highly recommended to hardcore online gamers. This is the mouse that provides all the gamers need when it comes to online gaming. It is way too different from all gaming mouse that came out before it, different meaning it is like an upgraded version of all gaming mouse combined. Its customization has almost no limitations and you can spend hours searching for the most ideal set up for almost any game. This mouse sports a 5600dpi resolution, 1000 Hz polling, and sensitive top mouse buttons.

FEATURES

· 5600dpi Razer Precision 3.5G Laser Sensor

· 17 MMO-optimized buttons (including 12 button thumb grid)

· Optional MMO-specific software AddOns

· 1000Hz Ultrapolling / 1ms response time

· Unlimited character profiles with AddOns

· 7 foot lightweight, braided fiber cable

· Scroll wheel with 24 individual click positions

· Anti-slip rubber coating

· Blue logo with pulsating glow

· MMO-optomized multi-button thumb grid

· Gold-Plated USB connector

RAZER MAMBA REVIEW

The Razer Mamba wireless gaming laser mouse is the real deal. It is one of the best gaming mouse on the market today. From function to asethetics, it is clear that a lot of thought has been put into this laser gaming mouse.

With sensitivity maxed out at 5,600 dpi, there is no possibility of you losing control. In fact this seems like an overkill since most gaming mouse won’t see a need of anything higher than 2000 dpi. Maybe some professional gamers can move their mouse so fast that they would need such a high sensitivity.

FEATURES

· Wireless laser gaming-grade mouse

· Dual mode wired/wireless functionality

· Assignable functions: 9 (6 buttons and 3 scroll wheel functions)

· Onboard memory

· Tracking Resolution: 5,600 dpi (user selectable in 5 stages)

· Maximum velocity: 200 inches per second

· Response time: 1ms

· Approximate size: 5 3/64″ x 2 3/4″ x 1 43/64″ (12.8 x 7 x 4.25 cm)

· Battery life: 14 hours for continuous gaming and 72 for normal gaming usage

TOP 10 GAMING MOUSE..

1.Logitech G9X

2.Logitech G500

3.Logitech MX518

4.Logitech MX

5.Razer Naga

6.Razer Deathadder

7.Cyborg RAT 9

8.Logitech G700

9.Cyborg RAT 7

10.Logitech M705

Choosing The Best Gaming Mouse

Choosing the best gaming mouse for your PC isn't easy these days, with so many features and loads of good mice to choose from. Various dpi settings, infrared or laser optical sensors, different numbers of buttons that might or might not be programmable ... you need to know what you're looking for. What manufacturer should you go for ... Logitech, Razer, maybe Microsoft? Quite simply, what's the best gaming mouse you can buy?

You could easily spend anything up to $100 and for that money you don't want to be making the wrong choice. To help you out, here are my recommendations.

IMPORTANT FEATURES

When it comes to playing computer games a mouse is not just a mouse - it's the most important interface between you and the game. So what is it that makes a gaming mouse special? How are they different to a 'normal' mouse?

• High Sensitivity (DPI/CPI)
  The higher the DPI or CPI value the better, up to a point. Higher sensitivity means less physical movemement of the mouse to move the cursor a set distance on screen, but very high sensitivity (5000dpi or more) needs an extremely steady hand to get the best out of it.
• Adjustable Sensitivity
  With a highly sensitive mouse it's good to be able to adjust that sensitivity without having to take your hand from the mouse. Some mice feature buttons or keyboard shortcuts to swap between different levels, so you can go for full sensitivity in-game and turn it down for desktop apps.
• Programmable Buttons
  Some mice allow the buttons to be programmed to perform specific actions, or even a series of actions (a macro). Great for gaming, and obviously the more programmable buttons the better.
• Lighting
  Purely a question of taste, some mice have cool lighting effects to make them stand out from the crowd. Glowing or pulsing, red, green or blue, you should be able to find a mouse to suit your taste.
• Adjustable Weight
  Some gamers prefer a light mouse, others prefer something a bit more chunky - being able to customise the weight of the mouse gives you the best of both worlds.
• Claw versus Palm Grip
  How you hold your mouse can play a big part in choosing the best gaming mouse for you. If you hold the mouse with your fingertips (claw grip) you should pick a smaller mouse, whereas if you rest your hand on the top of the mouse (palm grip) you need a bigger mouse to be comfortable

Best Gaming CPUs

AMD's desktop cpu hybrid was officially released at the end of last month and Llano-based processors started tricking out slowly thereafter. So far, though, there are only two models to choose from and both are quad-core models with 100 W TDPs.

The A6-3650 is a 2.6 GHz part with integrated Radeon HD 6530D graphics, while the A8-3850 runs at 2.9 GHz with an integrated Radeon HD 6550D engine. Although the four processing cores are identical between the two SKUs (except for clock rates), the graphics silicon is significantly different. The A6-3650 includes 320 Radeon cores operating at 443 MHz, while the A8-3850 sports 400 Radeon cores at 600 MHz.

Graphics specifications aside, AMD's Llano-based APUs perform almost identically to similarly-clocked Athlon II X4s. And since they cost more than Athlon IIs, there's little incentive to recommend either APU, at least from the perspective of a gamer. At best, these processors are a good option for folks who want a well-rounded entry-level system, as the integrated Radeon HD 6530D and 6550D circuitry is capable of handling light gaming at resolutions below 1680x1050. But serious gamers should choose a discrete GPU with more power. If that's you, your money is better spent on a well-balanced processor and complementary graphics subsystem.

From Intel, we have the new Core i7-980 processor, stealth-launched straight into retail without any fanfare. Essentially a Core i7-980X with a locked multiplier, this 3.33 GHz Gulftown-based processor with six cores is capable of handling 12 threads simultaneously by virtue of Hyper-Threading. At $600, it doesn't offer much more than the 3.2 GHz Core i7-970 we've had access to for months, but it's yet another option for folks who need to run threaded apps.

While we haven't had a lot of time to test the Sandy Bridge-based Pentium G6xx and G8xx processors, we've seen enough to suspect that they're going to be viable options for gamers. Unlike the Pentium G6950, a poor performer, the new G850, G840, and G620 could be strong competitors against the sub-$100 Athlon II processors. We do have a piece on these new Pentiums in the works, and we can say that they're compelling enough to warrant a recommendation at $100.