Creative is stretching that X-Fi family once more, this time with its external Sound Blaster X-Fi Surround 5. 1. The USB-powered device is apparently geared towards laptops (well, ones without ExpressCard slots) itching for surround sound, and aside from the unicorn-like 24-bit Crystalizer and CMSS-3D technologies, you'll find RCA outputs, an optical digital audio output, headphone out / microphone in jacks and all those X-Fi enhancements you're sure to end up overlooking.
Via Engadget | Posted on 2008.05.12 at 23:56
Not like this is the first time we've seen a finalized product look noticeably worse than the concept preceding it, but it's a shame ASUS' Eee PC desktop won't be nearly as pretty as we were led to believe.
Via Engadget | Posted on 2008.05.12 at 16:32
Among the many ways to detect the strength and location of Wi-Fi hotspots around you, there are things that work off your USB port, applications, even t-shirts.
Via New Launches | Posted on 2008.05.12 at 13:16
We love exit signs in Japan. They frame just about every door and hallway: guy with briefcase freaking out and bolting out an open door. This is clearly not the first USB hub in an unusual form factor, but Donya has fed our love for the panicky icon.
Via Engadget | Posted on 2008.05.12 at 11:36
Advanced Micro Devices today updated its quad core Opteron series with five new energy-efficient processors that promises to reduce power bill of high-end server systems.
Via PC Launches | Posted on 2008.05.12 at 10:25
Nvidia doesn't want to buy VIA, the graphics chip maker's CEO has claimed. Nvidia is completely focused on being a "visual computing technology company", he said.
Via Register Hardware | Posted on 2008.05.12 at 07:25
Catering to users that demand increased data storage, Asus announced the new DRW-20B1S/B1ST supports 12X DVD-RAM write, 20X DVD+/-R and 12X DVD+/-R double layer media sources.
Via Fareastgizmos | Posted on 2008.05.12 at 06:52
We have seen our share of whacky computer mods from the Incredible Hulk to the USS Enterprise to the Digg logo. Another addition is the House Mod which comes complete with a Car Mouse.
Via New Launches | Posted on 2008.05.12 at 06:26
Creative today announced the Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Surround 5. 1, the first USB 2. 0 audio solution that provides users with the easiest upgrade from basic, built-in audio to the premium Xtreme Fidelity (X-Fi) audio experience for their PC and notebook.
Via Fareastgizmos | Posted on 2008.05.12 at 06:07
Do you work under extreme conditions? Here's the new NEC ShieldPRO FC-N22A Tablet PC. Our 12. 1” notebook endures temperatures between -20? to +50?, falls up to a maximum of 90cm, is dust-proof and corresponds to IP55 requirements.
Via Akihabara News | Posted on 2008.05.12 at 05:05