ASUS brings its line of powerhouse desktops to the gaming world, with the Rampage II Extreme. Featuring an Intel Core i7 processor Extreme Edition, DDR3 memory, and a sleek case. Continue reading to see a video demonstration, straight from CES 2009. Click here for first picture in gallery.
The GeForce 3D Vision is NVIDIA's first foray into the eye wear category, but it's definitely no slouch. Early reviewers report that they "are lightweight and could still be worn comfortably over our thick-rimmed specs." Video after the break.
A surprisingly good experience, sure, but we can't imagine paying upwards of four benjamins for these and a compatible monitor.[via Engadget]
Alienware isn't the only company with a slick curved display. Gamers and graphic designers alike will adore the NEC Ostendo CRVD-42DWX+. Continue reading to see more.
Jeff Ravencraft of Intel says USB 3.0 "is designed to last for the next five years, with room to pump 25 gigabits per second over a hypothetical optical connection." Continue reading to see it in-action.
Since the host end of USB 3.0's plug is fully compatible with USB 2.0, they expect folks to start buying future-proof USB 3.0 hard drives and wait for computer manufacturers to build it in -- or just grab a PCIe card if they're really enthusiastic.[via Engadget]
An integrated, secondary display is the HP FireFly's highlight, especially for those who love widgets. Inside, you'll find "dual graphics cards, quad-core processor and what they call 5.1 sound." Click here for first picture in gallery.
It's an interesting engineering oddity, fun to toy with, but it's no wonder they only built 50 or 60 of them, with no plan to release them commercially.[via Gizmodo]
Unveiled at CES 2009, the Samsung P3 boasts "4/8/16/32GB of internal storage, haptic feedback, a 3-inch WQVGA display, DNSe 3.0 sound enhancement technology and a Music Hot Touch Key." Video after the break.
The walk-through we were given paid specific attention to the P3's stereo Bluetooth capabilites as well as the touch-based interface.[via Engadget]
According to a new press release, "Microsoft is making this pre-release version of Windows 7 available to the first 2.5 million people who download." Download page.
The Beta expires August 1, 2009, and Microsoft is of course pilling on the caveats in case this destroys your computer with fire -- and limiting this first run of downloads to 2.5 million users.[via Engadget]
Finally, Dell has officially unveiled Adamo. While technical specifications have not yet been announced, it does however, appear to sport a leather wrapped case. Click here for first picture in gallery.
Dell also said something about using high quality materials in the design, and I'm guessing this thing is going to be super expensive.[via Gizmodo]
There's no shame in wanting to bring the true racing experience home, especially if it's the Simcraft APEX SC830 -- shown at CES 2009. Continue reading to see more.
At CES 2009, Microsoft announced the "newest channel on Xbox Live, which will create scheduled programming so that you can log in at a specific time, find friends, and experience live events." Video after the break.
