Today Microsoft released the long awaited Service Pack 1 update for Windows Vista. We have seen some positive performance gains with the prior release clients offered to the public, and wanted to test what changes, if any, the final release has. You might be surprised.
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The market for notebooks with screens that are 12-inches or smaller is more popular than ever before. The Asus U2E incorporates an 11-inch display with LED backlighting, ultra low voltage Core 2 Duo processor, thin built-in optical drive, a light-weight chassis with hand-polished stainless steel frame ... and let's not forget about the black premium leather. Is the U2E a true masterpiece or a sub-par laptop in pretty clothes? Let's take a closer look.
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Many new owners of the Alienware m15x gaming notebook have run into performance issues with their new rigs. It appears that the GPU will overheat after a certain period of time and then underclock to keep cool, resulting in a less than stellar gaming experience. Alienware indicates they've reached the root of the problem and it can be fixed with a Bios update that is now in beta testing.
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The Kingston DataTraveler 400 2GB USB flash drive is one of the most useful and secure thumb drives in the Kingston lineup. This drive features a swivel design with a capless form factor for easy transport, and keeps your important files encrypted while you're on the move.
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Belkin announced a brand new laptop bag in January at CES 2008, the Ceylon Messenger. It's a simple, light bag "for local outings with your laptop." Now that we finally have one in for review, we're going to decide if the Ceylon Messenger is worth buying and taking with you to Starbucks. (You know you were waiting for the Battlestar Galactica reference.)
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The market of external USB-powered drives has been growing and changing rapidly. LaCie, who is best known for their stylish external devices, has recently introduced a new USB-powered tray loading DVD burner designed by the world-famous Sam Hecht. This elegantly-shaped chocolate-brown tray-loading USB-powered DVD drive will surely turn some heads.
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Several years ago Lowepro pioneered the first designs for a backpack that can transport both camera equipment and a notebook computer. While the CompuDaypack was original, it was heavily criticized for its lower camera compartment that wasn't easy to access. Digital photographers need quick retrieval of their cameras and laptops. Learning from earlier attempts, Lowepro's newest offerings - the Fastpack series - moves the access point to the side of the bag alloying you to quickly grab your gear and go.
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