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Friday, March 13, 2009

CyberPower rolls out Gamer Xtreme 3D desktops

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/13/cyberpower-rolls-out-gamer-xtreme-3d-desktops/

Well, it looks like high-end gaming PC manufacturers are now well and truly on board the 3D bandwagon, with CyberPower only the latest to toss out a couple of systems bundled with some 3D glasses and the necessary hardware to back 'em up. As is their nature, CyberPower is offering both Intel and AMD-based options in the form of the Gamer Xtreme 3D 1000 and Gamer Xtreme 3D 2000, the former of which packs a 2.66GHz Core i7-920 processor, while the later opts for a Phenom II X3 720 Black Edition triple-core CPU. Otherwise, you can expect to get NVIDIA GeForce GTS 250 graphics on each, along with a bundled 22-inch Samsung Syncmaster 2233RZ 120Hz LCD monitor, 3D Vision stereoscopic glasses, and some expectedly high-end specs across the board, with the Core i7 rig edging out the AMD in most respects. That also includes price, of course, with the Intel-based system running $1,839, while the AMD-based rig will set you back a more reasonable $1,299.

Filed under: Desktops, Gaming

CyberPower rolls out Gamer Xtreme 3D desktops originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 13 Mar 2009 14:47:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Buffalo's external 32GB and 64GB SSDs can swap insides with your Eee PC's original drive

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/13/buffalos-external-32gb-and-64gb-ssds-can-swap-insides-with-your/

Sure, you could look at it as crass commercialism, but we choose to see the softer, gentler side of Buffalo in this act of kindness: buy a new SSD upgrade for your ASUS Eee PC 901-16G and Buffalo will toss in a free chassis to hold your existing 16GB drive. The 32GB and 64GB drives will run you $129 and $228, respectively, and actually ship inside the external drive -- you don't have to swap SSDs if you don't want to, but we like the option. We would, anyways, if we lived in Japan.

[Via PortableMonkey]

Gallery: Buffalo's external 32GB and 64GB SSDs for Eee PC

Filed under: Laptops, Storage

Buffalo's external 32GB and 64GB SSDs can ! swap ins ides with your Eee PC's original drive originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 13 Mar 2009 15:18:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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AgfaPhoto announces "world's first" HD photo frames

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/13/agfaphoto-announces-worlds-first-hd-photo-frames/

The "world's first" claim may be a tad on the dubious side, but AgfaPhoto's new 10-inch AF5105MS and 13-inch AF5135MS HD photo frames certainly seem to deliver where it counts, with each packing a 1,280 x 800 resolution and all the usual multimedia-related features you'd expect from a high-res frame. At just 22mm thick, they're also pretty slim by photo frame standards and, in addition to being available in black or white, they each come with a set of interchangeable frames to suit your decor. No word on a price just yet, but you'll likely want to factor in the cost of a memory card, as each come equipped with just 256MB of internal memory.

[Via Pocket-lint]

Filed under: Displays

AgfaPhoto announces "world's first" HD photo frames originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 13 Mar 2009 15:51:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Toshiba Camileo S10 pocketcam: the $200 1080p Flip-killer?

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/13/toshiba-camileo-s10-pocketcam-the-200-1080p-flip-killer/

It's been a while since we first caught wind of the mysterious Toshiba Camileo S10, but the pocket camcorder has finally broken loose, and it's looking like a pretty solid competitor to the Flip Mino HD and the Kodak Zi6 -- it amps up the video resolution to 1080p and also takes five megapixel stills. That's pretty impressive for a pocketcam spec sheet, but the best part is the price -- if this thing lands Stateside for close to the £130 ($181) UK pricetag, we'd have to find reasons not to snap one up. Pocket-lint got a few hands-ons photos of the little bugger, check 'em out at the read link.

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Read - Pocket-lint hands-on

Filed under: Portable Video

Toshiba Camileo S10 pocketcam: the $200 1080p Flip-killer? originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 13 Mar 2009 16:44:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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