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Maingear X-Cube (Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6800): Maingear may not have changed its X-Cube's case since we last looked at one about a year ago, but the hardware and software on the 2007 model are entirely brand new. With the latest in everything, this high-end, semiportable gaming system has a comparable price tag, coming in around $4,570...; Tags: Performance management, Processors, Intel Corp., Intel Core 2 Duo, Maingear X-Cube, Maingear, performance; Product reviews 2007-05-09
Maingear X-Cube: We don't usually get to make sweeping declarative statements, but Maingear has given us the opportunity. Its small-form-factor SFF X-Cube gaming desktop is the most advanced PC in its class. No other vendor of a pseudo-portable gaming computer offers a more up-to-date system. This $3,300 PC is by no means...; Tags: Chipsets, Desktops, Semiconductors, Processors, Network technology, Maingear X-Cube, Maingear, PC; Product reviews 2006-06-20

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Absolute Backgammon (zip): Ready for a fun game of backgammon? Try this excellent, feature packed and easy to use backgammon game. With superb graphics and 5 skill levels, you won't be disappointed. For all levels of player, from beginner to expert. Can play using your voice. Gives advice on moves and the doubling...; Tags: Level, Gammonsoft, Games, Corporate Governance, Personal Technology, Business Operations, Corporate Law; Software downloads 2008-07-15
Velocity Micro Vector Campus Edition: We normally have good things to say about Velocity Micro's Campus Edition back-to-school desktops. This year's model, the $999 Vector Campus Edition, leaves us disappointed because of its uninspired configuration. We still find Velocity Micro's desktop design among the best in the industry, and this system's visual appeal and...; Tags: Processors, Network technology, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Velocity Micro, Velocity, Vector Campus Edition; Product reviews 2008-07-10
3D Cube For Developers (zip): Classic among 3D animations now with unique performance features! A wide variety of configuration options and over 600 effect combinations are at your fingertip for creating individual 3D Cube presentations. All images on the 3D Cube are displayed in pin sharp quality without flickering, even during rotation. Obtain highest quality...; Tags: Developer, 3D; Software downloads 2008-07-08

AVADirect Core 2 SLI DDR3 Gaming System: If you consider this upper midrange $3,220 AVADirect's Core 2 SLI DDR3 Gaming System representative of the value and build quality available from this small custom builder, we can report that we were mostly happy with this PC, even if we found it loud and its gaming performance a bit...; Tags: Games, AVADirect Core 2 SLI DDR3 Gaming System; Product reviews 2008-07-02
Five realities of Google or any other Workplace Wonderland: Five realities of Google or any other Workplace WonderlandThe best will float to the top?In any sizable company there are people that aren't pushing boundaries and so will be left somewhat self-stagnating. That's inherent in 9-5 working - some people ultimately turn up to collect their pay cheque.Plus you get...; Tags: Recruitment & Selection, Google Inc., Workplace Wonderland, workplace, Microsoft Corp.; Discussion threads 2008-07-02
Oil climbs peak, economies plumb depressions and the future will not imitate the past: Oil climbs peak, economies plumb depressions and the future will not imitate the pastResponseJust a few thoughts:No, we cannot drill our way out of the current situation, but we can drill to give us the time to make a switch to other energy sources. Besides, we will still need...; Tags: electrical need, Peak Oil; Discussion threads 2008-07-01
Solar power, no money down, could prove profitable: Solar power, no money down, could prove profitableNot so fast...I have the perfect roof for this: South facing, steep pitch, no trees, and in Florida. So you'd think I would be a perfect candidate, right? Even with Florida's rebates and net metering, I wouldn't see breakeven until around...; Tags: Telecom & Utilities, solar energy; Discussion threads 2008-07-01
3D Pic Cube Screen Saver (exe): 3D Pic Cube Screen Saver displays your favorite pictures or images in a spinning 3D-picture cube. Features include thumbnail preview and password protection. This screensaver is great for displaying holiday, baby, and pet photos. This screen saver supports common image formats (JPEG, JIF, BMP, and DIB). This version is the...; Tags: 3D, Screensaver, Acez Software; Software downloads 2008-06-27
Gateway FX7026: Continuing in their line of desktop computers with quad-core processors, the Gateway FX7026 offers a loaded computer that can go head-to-head with other high end gaming and media heavy machines. The $1,099 price tag is more than fair for the amount of high performance features and comparable to a similar...; Tags: Desktops, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), DVD, Consumer electronics, Gateway FX7026, Gateway Inc.; Product reviews 2008-06-25
LifeIn3d Screensaver (exe): A 3D wireframe cube of colour-shifting spheres slowly rotates on two axes in the centre of the screen, simulating a 3D version of the Life algorithm. Spheres appear or disappear, depending on how many of their neighbouring spheres are present, until the initial random pattern stabilises. After a few moments,...; Tags: 3D, Pattern, Teagster Programming; Software downloads 2008-06-23
MIT students making solar power realistic: MIT students making solar power realisticno kiddingIn fact, the researchers believe that, because they can concentrate the heat from the sun so intensely, any water run near the focus could easily be vaporized to run a turbine and generate electricity.For crying out loud.I'm getting so tired of this.Here's all you...; Tags: Telecom & Utilities, UCSD, Peak-Power, solar energy, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, SolarCity; Discussion threads 2008-06-22
Gateway FX541XT: Gateway's FX541XT occupies a strange gaming PC middle ground. At $3,500, it's not in the same price category as high-end PCs such as Dell's XPS 730 H2C, but it's also about $2,000 more than the emergent $1,500 gaming desktop we've seen this year, most recently in the Maingear Prelude....; Tags: Desktops, DVD, Consumer electronics, Network technology, Gateway FX541XT, Gateway Inc., PC; Product reviews 2008-06-18
Snow Leopard specifics revealed: Snow Leopard specifics revealedWill it finally be a real 64 bit OS?or, like Leopard, is it just a 32 bit kernel with a 64 bit compatibility layer?[i]Snow Leopard introduces QuickTime X, a streamlined, next-generation platform that advances modern media and Internet standards.[/i]Is this a complete rewrite or is it just...; Tags: Network technology, 64-bit, Apple Inc., kernel, 32-bit; Discussion threads 2008-06-10
Photos: Top 10 reviews of the week: Here are CNET Reviews' 10 favorite items from the past week, including the Maingear Prelude gaming PC, the 2008 Audi A5, the Nokia 5310 Xpress Music phone, and more. by CNET News.com; Tags: Audi AG, Photograph, Telecom & Utilities, CNET News.com; Image galleries 2008-06-07
Alienware Area-51 (Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9770): From its chrome trim to its customizable case lighting, Alienware's Area-51 ALX high-end gaming desktop bears all the visual hallmarks of a luxury-class gaming PC. Our $7,738 review model came configured with Intel's highest-end Core 2 Extreme CPU, overclocked, no less, and a quad-graphics card set up, which give it...; Tags: Games, Intel Core 2 Duo, Intel Corp., Alienware, Area-51 ALX; Product reviews 2008-06-05
Maingear Prelude (AMD Phenom X4 9850): Maingear's AMD midrange Prelude desktop clearly has the Dell XPS 630 in its sights. The Prelude is faster almost across the board and at $1,499 it's less expensive. Our only reservation is with its interior. The Prelude case is very attractive on the outside, but to achieve its unique,...; Tags: Processors, Advanced Micro Devices Inc., Voodoo PC, AMD Phenom, Prelude, Maingear; Product reviews 2008-06-04
Falcon Northwest Mach V (Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9770): Falcon Northwest's latest Mach V ($6,957, as reviewed) remains true to the company's reputation of high performance and best-of-breed craftsmanship. But for a few exceptions, its parts offerings remain on the cutting edge, and its smart system building philosophy results in outstanding performance. If your goal is to build the...; Tags: Processors, Memory, Intel Corp., Falcon Northwest, Mach V, Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9770, Intel Core 2 Extreme, Intel Core 2 Duo; Product reviews 2008-05-29
3Doku (for Mac OS X) (dmg): 3Doku brings the traditional Sudoku game to the third dimension. In a 9x9x9 cube, 27 Sudoku schemas intersect one another along the three axis. Every 9x9 bi-dimensional schema must be solved keeping in mind that every single cell belongs to the selected schema and also to the other two placed...; Tags: Apple Macintosh, Schema, Simone Tellini, Apple Mac OS X, Games, Apple Mac OS, E-mail Servers, Operating Systems, Software, Personal Technology, Enterprise Software; Software downloads 2008-05-29