Zalman 600W Heatpipe Power Supply

This PSU from Zalman looks to be a nice fit with a quiet HTPC.  3dgameman put together a video review of this for you.  Go check it out. 3DGameman The Zalman 600W Heatpipe Power Supply is really not intended for the super hardcore gamer because of the low wattage, but most cases this power supply will be fine. This power […]

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Thermaltake VF1000BNS Lanbox

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If you’re looking for another option for a SFF build, the Thermaltake VF1000BNS might be one to consider.  Red & Blackness has a review of it up for you today. RB Mods Computers have gotten smaller lately and people have started buying laptops instead of desktop computers. There are smaller solutions on the market if you want a desktop computer […]

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Xbox 360 HD DVD Add-on Sells 155,000 Units in U.S.

More news on the next gen DVD war. Daily Tech A Microsoft representative told CNET UK that 155,000 Xbox 360 HD DVD add-ons have been sold in the U.S., making it the “biggest-selling accessory” ever sold for the console. By “biggest-selling,” Microsoft may be referring to the overall revenue, as it would seem unlikely that the HD DVD add-on would […]

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Intel’s making friends with the cable industry

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Perhaps this will help make inroads into getting CableCards into home-built computers or, at least, less expensive ones. News.com Intel announced Monday that it will incorporate the OpenCable standard inside a low-power consumer electronics chip slated to come out next year. This will allow those PCs or handhelds to hook up to digital cable outlets and watch the best of […]

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Mitsubishi’s laser TV coming to CES

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Just in time to help add to the confusion (see previous news post) of many television buyers, laser TV’s are expected to be available sometime next year. Engadget …the company will be showing off its large-screen laser TVs at the next CES (in January, put it in your calendar!)    

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UK firm unveils wall-socket PC

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Skirge writes…  This news came out over a year ago, but the [H] just picked up the story, so I looked into it.  The price is reasonable (~$300 USD), the size is amazing, and the concept is just plain brilliant…  now, if only it had an optical audio output.  Also, I’m not clear on how the server connection would work, […]

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Apple Now 3rd Largest Music Retailer

Skirge writes…  We’re #3…  we’re #3…  It’s quite impressive just how much impact the iPod has had on the world. MSNBC Apple’s rise in the NPD survey reflects a key shift in the music industry: Compact disc sales are declining while digital music sales are climbing. That, plus the popularity of Apple’s iPod portable music players, has helped boost iTunes […]

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