New Asus Intel P55 Maximus III Formula and Maximus III GENE Motherboards

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ASUS today added the Maximus III Formula and Maximus III GENE to its Republic of Gamers (ROG) lineup of high performance motherboards.
Based on Intel's P55 chipset (Core i7 and Core i5 CPUs) the new Asus motherboards are aimed at gamers of course.

The ATX Maximus III Formula is targeted at PC enthusiasts, hardcore gamers and early adopters who crave leading-edge specifications, enhanced extensibility, and the cool factor, while the mATX Maximus III GENE is designed for case modders and budget-conscious gamers who prefer smaller—yet still power-packed—machines. Read more

Posted on Tue, 8 Sep 2009 06:15:48 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Maximo iM-590 iMetal Isolation Earphones Review

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Today I am looking at a set of earphones from Maximo called the iM-590 iMetal Isolation Earphones. The earphones have lots of accessories including a 2.5mm and airline adapter that are included.

The case for the earphones is designed to prevent tangling when you store the earphones and it keeps all the accessories together as well. The earphones retail for about $60 and are available in black or white colors. Read more

Posted on Thu, 23 Jul 2009 08:08:18 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

MaximumPC Finds Retail Core i7s are Multiplier Unlocked

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Maximum PC is reporting something that fans of the Core i7 CPUs from Intel will really like. The magazine has found that the mid-range 940 and budget 920 CPUs are multiplier unlocked. Typically, you have to pony up for the Extreme Edition parts to get unlocked multipliers from Intel.

According to Maximum PC, it has found that the QPI on the lower-end parts is locked to 4.8GT/s to keep the 940 and 920 parts from hitting the faster 6.4GT/s speeds that the Extreme Edition is capable of. Memory ratios on the parts are in fact unlocked as well. Read more

Posted on Fri, 6 Mar 2009 13:00:00 CST | by Shane McGlaun

ASUS Republic Of Gamers Maximus Formula II Review

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Asus announced the Asus ROG Maximus II Formula Motherboard in June. Motherboards just published a review of the ASUS Republic Of Gamers Maximus Formula II motherboard.
Quote from the review: "From a performance point of view, the ASUS Maximus II Formula is simply head and shoulders above the other P45 motherboards I've tested in the important categories of Sysmark (overall system score) and 3DMark (Graphics scores). From a Features point of view, the 8 SATA ports, CrossfireX compatibility and the ability to overclock the CPU to a higher clock speed automatically (CPU LevelUp) are features that a gamer will use. The inclusion of a full version of Kapersky Antivirus and 3DMark06 are added bonuses that make this motherboard worthy of a ROG sticker and my recommendation. P45 chipsets have hit the market in full force with ICH10R and a slew of improvements due to the smaller process scale of 65nm. Read more

Posted on Mon, 18 Aug 2008 20:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Optimus Maximus OLED Keyboard Review

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The test lab at our review partner Digital Trends tested the expensive OLED keyboard from Art Lebedev, the Optimus Maximus. The unique keyboard did not fair too well in this review with negative points that include high price, poor typing ergonomics and questionable long-term reliability.
Quote from the review: "Thanks to a glowing array of 115 individual OLED displays fitted under its keys, Art Lebedev's Optimus Maximus is the first and only keyboard that literally morphs before your eyes. Read more

Posted on Thu, 14 Aug 2008 05:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Celine our new Video Host explains Optimus Maximus OLED Keyboard

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For a couple of weeks we have featured daily gadget videos powered by our partner Wannahaves from the Netherlands. Today we would like to introduce the new host: the lovely Celine. Watch her first gadget video report featuring the cool Optimus Maximus OLED Keyboard.

Watch the Video Report now.
(do not miss Celine's super cute accent.)
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Posted on Thu, 17 Jul 2008 23:56:03 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

MSI P45 Platinum versus Asus Maximus II Formula

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Madshrimps compares the MSI P45 Platinum and Asus Maximus II Formula motherboards.

Quote from the review: "In this article we'll focus on what the MSI P45 Platinum and Asus Maximus II Formula can bring us in terms of performance, overclocking and the performance gained from overclocking. Read more

Posted on Thu, 17 Jul 2008 20:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Maximo iP-HS1 iMetal Stereo Headset Review

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Today we are looking at a headset for the iPhone called the Maximo iP-HS1 iMetal Stereo Headset. The headset has a built-in mic for making and receiving calls and a soft touch button that allows you to answer and hang up calls as well.

The headset is lightweight and comfortable to wear for extended periods and looks very nice as well. Sound quality for both music and calls is very good making this a good option for iPhone users. Read more

Posted on Mon, 30 Jun 2008 13:26:54 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Asus ROG Maximus II Formula Motherboard announced

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Fitting to the new just announced Asus Republic of Gamers EN9600GT MATRIX/HTDI/512M Video Card comes the announcement of the Republic of Gamers Maximus II Formula motherboard.

The ASUS ROG (Republic of Gamers) Maximus II Formula motherboard is based on the Intel P45/ICH10R chipset and features ASUS-exclusive SupremeFX X-Fi sound card. Read more

Posted on Fri, 27 Jun 2008 00:46:06 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Maxim 2008 Hot 100 Gallery

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We reported a couple days ago that Supermodel Marisa Miller is heading for Maxim's Hot 100 List. The full Maxim Hot 100 gallery is online on the Maxim site and has many more eye candies that just Marisa.

There are some hot photos of Eva Mendes, Elisha Cuthbert, and Megan Fox to name a few. Read more

Posted on Wed, 28 May 2008 03:38:36 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

ThinkGeek sells Optimus Maximus OLED Keyboard

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Gadget shop ThinkGeek now offers the Optimus Maximus OLED Keyboard by Artlebedev.

After years in the making the OLED keyboard started shipping in February. ThinkGeek offers it at a still rather high price of $1,589.99. The Optimus Maximus is sure one of the most expensive, if not the most expensive keyboard you can buy. Read more

Posted on Wed, 23 Apr 2008 07:05:34 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

ASUS Maximus Formula Motherboard Review

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Motherboards published a review of the ASUS Maximus Formula motherboard.

Quote from the review: "The Maximus Formula was also used in a upcoming E8500 review and the board overclocked that CPU to over 4.4GHz on air, meaning that there’s a lot of headroom on this board for overclocker's. Read more

Posted on Sat, 29 Mar 2008 07:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

I4U Gadget Model featured in German Maxim Magazine

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One of our I4U Gadget Models is featured with very hot photos in this month edition of Maxim in Germany.

We featured Larysa Poznyak from the Fashion TV channel back in November. In Maxim she is only wearing some very fine lingerie. You can see some of the photos online at the German Maxim site (NSFW). Read more

Posted on Sat, 23 Feb 2008 10:00:00 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Video of Optimus Maximus OLED Keyboard

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We reported yesterday that the long, long awaited OLED keyboard Optimus Maximus from artlebedev is finally shipping. Engadget got their hands on one with the full 113 OLED Keys (price: $1,564.72).

Engadget published a video showing the OLED keyboard in action and also the new software to customize the layout and icons. Read more

Posted on Sat, 23 Feb 2008 01:21:59 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Optimus Maximus OLED Keyboard ships

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In 2005 Russian design studio Artlebedev sparked huge interest for their OLED PC keyboard design. Three years later the OLED keyboard is shipping to the first customers who ordered in 2007.

We stopped reporting about the OLED keyboard a long time ago as delays just followed delays. Now the OLED keyboard is real, but the price is just not attractive. Artlebedev offers 4 configurations, 3 of them can be pre ordered right now. Read more

Posted on Fri, 22 Feb 2008 04:00:00 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Asus P5E3 Premium and Maximus Extreme Review

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Hothardware published a review of the Asus P5E3 Premium and Maximus Extreme motherboards.

Quote from the review: "We evaluate the features, overclockability, and performance of two of Asus’ premiere motherboards for the Intel platform, the X48-based P5E3 Premium and the X38-based Maximus Extreme. These two motherboards are family members of two different series of products by Asus – R.O.G. and Ai Lifestyle – and as such they each offer a different mix of features and integrated peripherals. Read more

Posted on Mon, 17 Dec 2007 04:00:00 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

ASUS ROG Series X38 DDR3 Maximus Extreme Review

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Tweaktown published a review of the ASUS ROG Series X38 DDR3 Maximus Extreme motherboard.

Quote from the review: "X38 is now here, and it’s still a mixed bag in regards to how it performs. So far there aren’t really any performance breaking features of the chipset, it’s basically a P35 but with better Crossfire support and a few novelties such as XMP memory profiles. Read more

Posted on Wed, 5 Dec 2007 08:00:00 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Optimus Maximux OLED Keyboard Lives?

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The guys at Art.Lebedev Studios that have been taunting us for years now with the promise of a sweet keyboard with each key being its own OLED display are finally saying they will be taking pre-orders for the keyboard starting next month.

They are claiming that the keyboard will be released in late November or early December of this year. It’s hard to put much stock in that claim since we have heard the same sort of promises before. Read more

Posted on Thu, 15 Mar 2007 16:00:00 CDT | by Shane McGlaun