BFG Technologies announced the new Deimos X-10 SLI Gaming Notebook. Deimos X-10 delivers super fast frame rates similar to an SLI desktop rig, but offers gamers the convenient portability of a notebook. Deimos X-10 can be configured with dual NVIDIA GeForce GTX 280M 1GB (SLI) graphics cards, which pump out ultra-lifelike graphics on the gorgeous 18.4 full 16:9 HD (1920×1080) LCD screen.

Deimos X-10 is powered by the Intel Core 2 Duo, Quad or Extreme processors, supports up to 8GB of DDR3 Memory, and has three drive bays for up to 1.5 terabytes of storage space (SSD/HDD). In addition to being a gamers dream, Deimos X-10 is a multimedia powerhouse that features an available Super Multi Blu-ray reader, 5 speakers with a built-in sub-woofer, supports Dolby surround, 4 USB2.0 ports and both HDMI and DVI output ports. Deimos X-10 also ships with a free Case Logic notebook backpack.

Corsair today announced a revamped Flash Voyager GT product lineup. The new product suite includes USB flash drives, with capacities of 16GB, 32GB, and 64GB, packaged in the Flash Voyagers trademarked ruggedized rubber housing with signature red GT highlights. All Corsair flash products are backed by a 10-year Limited Warranty.

Users of high capacity flash drives need fast transfer speeds, as they are typically moving large amounts of data, said Jim Carlton, VP of Marketing at Corsair. The Voyager GT combines a highly efficient controller with high density MLC flash to provide excellent bandwidth at a very attractive price.

The ASUS EAH5870 graphics card with Voltage Tweak Technology offers up to 38% more performance by unlocking the overclocking potential of the Radeon HD 5870. Read on to see how this card does when overclocked and what the SmartDoctor utility offers. It also comes with a product key for Colin McRae: DiRT 2 for those that like off-road racing games.

GIGABYTE launched its new GV-N220OC-1GI and GV-N210OC-512I graphics accelerators this afternoon. Featuring brand new NVIDIA 40nm GeForce GT220 and GeForce 210 GPUs, GV-N220OC-1GI and GV-N210OC-512I grant wonderful gaming experience by their overclocking settings. Also, both models support Microsofts latest operating system Windows 7 and provide terrific visional enjoyment. Besides, GIGABYTE GT220 graphics card adopts GIGABYTE Ultra Durable 2 boards to ensure lower temperature, longer product life, and extreme overclocking stability. Gamers can fully enjoy astonishing 3D game battles with new GPU technology and high product quality.

By using lower RDS (on) MOSFET, Ferrite Core chokes, and Lower ESR Solid Capacitor, GIGABYTE Ultra Durable 2 board equips GIGABYTE GT220 graphics card ud2-logowith outstanding cooling, lowest power loss, and longer product life. These great quality components assist new GN-N220OC-1GI in better total performance.Explore new NVIDIA 40nm GeForce GT 220 GPUs with GIGABYTE and have fun with realistic physical effects (water, gas, steam, fire, etc) for a lifelike gaming adventure. Enjoy the overclocking capability of the GIGABYTE GT220 graphics card with 720 MHZ core clock speed, delivering 10% performance boost over standard GT220. Additionally, GIGABYTE GT220 and GeForce 210 graphics cards both feature native HDMI support with golden plated connector, introducing the highest-quality home theater experience.

Samsung’s first Windows Mobile 6.5 Smartphone (Windows Phone) is here.  This Messenger-class handset’s design will be familiar to those who’ve used previous Samsung smartphones like the Jack, Ace and Epix.

Windows Mobile 6.5 Professional comes onboard the Samsung Intrepid, and while it is certainly an improvement over 6.1 in terms of usability and aesthetics, it’s by no means a game changer for Microsoft in the smartphone market.  However, it does make a few long-overdue changes, and that can only help the software giant in the mobile space until Windows Mobile 7 debuts next year.  Windows Media Player Mobile is still terrible, I’m sad to report.  IE6 Mobile is a lot better than expected.

The keyboard and toushscreen of the Intrepid are very capable and, although there’s an included stylus, I’ve yet to need it.  The 3.2MP camera is fair, and I love the new WM6.5 camera software.

Fans of Windows Mobile and the Messenger-class design will be, I think, quite satisfied with the Intrepid.  So far the unit seems speedy and stable.

Full review coming October 28.  If you have questions about the Intrepid you’d like answered, please email me. 

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It has come to the attention of Acer that certain Aspire Notebooks may overheat under specific conditions. Acer has voluntarily issued a safety recall for these products. The affected units are Acer Aspire models AS3410, AS3810T, AS3810TG, AS3810TZ and AS3810TZG manufactured prior to September 15, 2009. Be sure to check your Serial Number on this page if you happen to own one.

In the affected units the microphone cable may overheat when extreme pressure is applied repeatedly to the left palm rest. As a result, the unit case may become deformed and the system may malfunction. Acer has voluntarily instituted a safety recall program to proactively replace the microphone cable in the affected units to eliminate any risk of overheating.

ZOTAC International, a leading manufacturer of motherboards and graphics cards, today unleashes its new lineup of entry-level graphics cards — the all new ZOTAC GeForce GT220 and 210 series graphics cards. Four new graphics cards join the existing ZOTAC GeForc 200 series lineup the ZOTAC GeForce GT220, GeForce GT 220 1GB Synergy Edition, GeForce GT 220 512MB Synergy Edition and the GeForce 210 Synergy Edition. The new ZOTAC GeForce GT 220 and 210-based graphics cards take 3D performance and home theater integration to a whole new level with new technologies for superior performance, visuals and audio. 3D performance is enhanced with support for DirectX 10.1 and OpenGL 3.1 technologies for realistic visuals and unmatched performance. ZOTAC GeForce GT 220 graphics cards feature 48 lightning-fast processing cores while the more affordable ZOTAC GeForce 210 features 16 processing cores.

The new ZOTAC GeForce GT 220 and 210 series are our first graphics cards with graphics cards manufactured using the new 40nm manufacturing process. Thanks to the technological improvements, were able to deliver greater performance, value and energy efficiency for our entry-level customers, said Carsten Berger, marketing director, ZOTAC International.

AMD and CyberLink Corp recently announced that the companies are expanding their existing engineering engagement with a strategic focus on Microsoft DirectX 11 DirectCompute, taking advantage of the capabilities of AMDs new DirectX 11-capable graphics architecture. The companies will work together to accelerate many computationally intensive tasks in CyberLink applications, such as video transcoding, automated facial recognition and tagging, video editing and processing applications with ATI Stream technology using the full specification capabilities of the new Windows 7 DirectCompute API.

DirectX 11, a key set of features in Windows 7, enables developers to take full advantage of the GPUs found in many of todays PCs, said Mike Ybarra, general manager of Windows Product Management at Microsoft Corp. Specifically, DirectCompute technology helps accelerate the performance across several scenarios that historically took a long time to complete when just using the CPU. CyberLinks support of DirectCompute in their latest applications results in higher performance across these scenarios something that our joint customers have asked for.

China has banned foreign investment into its lucrative online games industry in an effort to tighten control over its virtual worlds. China's video game industry regulator the General Administration of Press and Publication (GAPP) and copyright watchdog issued a circular on Saturday prohibiting foreign investment in domestic online gaming operations through joint ventures, wholly owned enterprises and cooperatives.

The new directive also disallows foreign firms from indirectly influencing Chinese gaming firms through agreements or technology support. China's online gaming market is one of the world's fastest growing, with sales expected to rise 30 to 50 percent this year to 24 billion yuan to 27 billion yuan ($3.5-4 billion) according to GAPP.

Motion Computing and Corning Incorporated announced today that Corning Gorilla glass has been added to Motions most rugged offerings. The C5 Mobile Clinical Assistant (MCA) and rugged F5 Tablet PC now include the thin-sheet glass that was designed to protect against real-world events that cause display damage.

A variety of features come together in Cornings Gorilla glass to create a strong, damage-resistant glass that is ideal for tablet PCs, including:

• Thinner form factor: Gorilla glass retains its performance advantage over standard chemically strengthened offerings even when used in thin form factors.
• Pristine surface quality: Cornings proprietary fusion process offers a high-quality surface and eliminates lapping and polishing processes that can cause surface damage.
• Compatibility with tablet devices: Used as a protective glass that is ideal for devices that have a touch user interface including pen input, Gorilla glass adds protection without interfering with the superior pen response offered with Motions tablets.
• Easy-to-clean, water resistant coating: Special coating makes Gorilla glass easier to clean than other cover glasses, making it easy to remove dust, dirt, or other elements.