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I4U Review Round-up: GT 5 Prologue PS3, NZXT Tempest, Thinkpad X300

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This week we reviewed Gran Turismo 5 Prologue for the Sony PS3. If you are a driving game fan, you simply can’t miss Gran Turismo 5 Prologue.
This is one of the best driving games ever and to think that this is only a small portion of what the full Gran Turismo 5 game will bring to the table is enough to make a gamer weak in the knees. Read more

Posted on Sat, 26 Apr 2008 10:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Lenovo ThinkPad X300 Review

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The test lab at our review partner Digital Trends tested the new Lenovo Thinkpad X300 and published a review.

Quote from the review: "Lenovo has released its Macbook Air “killer,” the svelte and feature laden ThinkPad X300. While Apple had to make a number of compromises on the Air to get it down to its remarkable size, Lenovo took the opposite approach and have crammed as many features as possible – including an optical drive – into the X300. It’s an expensive notebook because, unlike the Air, it comes with a solid-state 64GB hard drive standard. Read more

Posted on Wed, 23 Apr 2008 05:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Lenovo ThinkPad X300 Review

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Hothardware published a review of the Lenovo ThinkPad X300. Lenovo started shipping this hot ultra portable notebook in February.

Quote from the review: "According to Lenovo, the ThinkPad X300 was designed to be the most efficient notebook the company has ever offered, with claims of a 25% reduction in power consumption in comparison to previous X-Series models. To achieve this, Lenovo attempted a balancing act of sorts, equipping the X300 with a low power Core 2 Duo CPU, a Solid-State Drive and an LED backlit monitor. Read more

Posted on Fri, 18 Apr 2008 05:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Razer Destructor Mousepad Review

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DV Hardware tested a new mouse pad for gamers named after an ant. This review is about the Razer Destructor gaming mousepad.

Quote from the review: "With their new Destructor mousepad Razer continues its tradition of naming products after animals. Their mice are named after dangerous snakes, their keyboards after spiders and this new gaming mousepad is named after the Gigantiops Destructor ant. Read more

Posted on Sat, 29 Mar 2008 04:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Lenovo to outsource IdeaPad Notebook Production

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According to Digitimes Lenovo is planning to outsource its IdeaPad notebook line to Taiwanese notebook manufacturers.

Quanta Computer, Compal Electronics and Wistron are expected to be amongst the companies to make the Lenovo IdeaPads. Read more

Posted on Thu, 27 Mar 2008 06:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Lenovo Introduces ThinkPad X300

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Lenovo pulled the wraps off its new ThinkPad X300 ultraportable notebook today. Lenovo says the X300 was designed for the most demanding road warriors and is the thinnest and lightest full function notebook in its class. The X300 measures less than three-fourths of an inch at its thinnest point.

The X300 weighs only 2.9 pounds and uses a LED backlit display. "The ThinkPad X300 notebook marks a major milestone for the ThinkPad family," said Peter Hortensius, senior vice president, Notebook Business Unit, Lenovo. "ThinkPad has been pioneering notebook PC design for more than 15 years, raising the bar on innovation, and focusing on the core needs of ThinkPad users, namely quality, reliability and functionality. Our customers told us that they wanted a notebook that was amazingly thin and light, but that they still wanted their battery options, their USB ports and of course, their DVD burner. Well the waiting is over, and it's all there in the ThinkPad X300, our thinnest and lightest ThinkPad ever." Read more

Posted on Tue, 26 Feb 2008 07:44:43 CST | by Shane McGlaun

Thinkpad X300 indepth Review

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Walt Mossberg at the WSJ already gave us the big picture of the new Thinkpad X300 notebook in his review this week. Now NotebookReview has published a review of the X300 that looks at the performance of the lightweight notebook in more detail.

Update 02/26/08:
Thinkpad X300 ships

Quote from the review: "Let's get this straight; the ThinkPad X300 was not built to compete with your Quad Core processor loaded desktop. The name of the game with thin travel notebooks is using a low voltage processor to conserve power and reduce heat build-up. The ThinkPad X300 uses an Intel 1.20GHz Core 2 Duo L7100 processor that's quite capable of running office applications and performing any general web related tasks, but will not serve well for 3D graphics applications or any heavy duty rendering tasks. Read more

Posted on Sat, 23 Feb 2008 08:18:39 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

ACECAD Digital Notepad Sends Email Via Cell Phone

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ACECAD introduced an interesting new device today called the DigiMemo with Bluetooth Transmitter. The gadget is a standalone notepad with memory and can send email or MMS messages written on paper via Bluetooth connectivity to an email enabled smartphone.

The device uses plain paper and electromagnetic technology to write in standard ink on the digital pad. Notes and messages are stored digitally along with drawings, charts and sketched in the 32MB of internal memory. Read more

Posted on Thu, 21 Feb 2008 09:04:49 CST | by Shane McGlaun

Thinkpad X300 Review

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Walt Mossberg finished his review of the new Lenovo Thinkpad X300 he previewed a week ago.

Quote from the X300 review: " can recommend the X300 for road warriors without hesitation, provided they can live with its two biggest downsides: a relatively paltry file-storage capacity and a hefty price tag. This ThinkPad starts at $2,476 for a stripped-down model and at $2,799 for a preconfigured retail version with a half-size battery. Read more

Posted on Thu, 21 Feb 2008 07:48:46 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Lenovo ThinkPad T61p 14.1-inch and 15.4-inch Notebooks Review

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ThinkComputers tested the Lenovo ThinkPad T61p 14.1-inch and 15.4-inch Notebooks and published a review.

Quote from the review: "Back in September we took a look at the new R-Series ThinkPad the R61, now it is time for the T-Series. As we explained in the R61 review the T-Series is the pricier of the 2 ThinkPad series', as it has a more powerful processor and graphics. With ultraportables being all the rage now it is hard to pack all the power into a notebook that can be easily carried around. Lenovo is able to do that with the T61p at only 1.1-inches thick and weighing in at 5lbs, it is smaller than most mobile workstations. It is also the first widescreen Read more

Posted on Mon, 18 Feb 2008 04:00:00 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

The story behind the Thinkpad X300

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The ultra-slim Lenovo Thinkpad X300 is materializing slowly. A Business Week article looks behind the making of the X300. Lenovo still has not officially announced the ultra-slim SSD cutting edge notebook.

The goal of Lenovo with the Thinkpad X300 is to deliver a machine that will burnish Lenovo's reputation worldwide. "We want to send the message that if there's a company in the industry that can continuously develop the most inventive and best-quality products with efficiency, it will be Lenovo," says Chairman Yang Yuanqing. Read more

Posted on Mon, 18 Feb 2008 03:00:00 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Thinkpad X300 Sneak Preview

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The ultra-slim Lenovo Thinkpad X300 leaked in January. Now Walter Mossberg from the WSJ let us feel envy giving us a preview of the Thinkpad X300 he got in his office for review.

Mr. Mossberg compares the X300 with the Apple MacBook Air and makes a point with the photo of the X300 standing on a manila envelope. Read more

Posted on Wed, 13 Feb 2008 12:00:00 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Lenovo Thinkpad X300 leaked

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Gizmodo got some leaked photos and specifications of a new ultra-light notebook from Lenovo dubbed Thinkpad X300.

Lenovo sticks to the established design language of the Thinkpad series with the X300. Actually it doesn't look much different from the trusty X20 I have had since 2004. Read more

Posted on Sat, 19 Jan 2008 13:00:00 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Razer Destructor Gaming Mouse Pad Review

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Today we are looking at the latest mouse pad from Razer called the Destructor. Razer promises much improved tracking for both optical and laser gaming mice when used with the Destructor.

Other interesting features are a zippered carrying case and a full rubber non-slip base on the bottom of the Destructor. This will be a great mouse pad for those who go to LAN parties frequently. Read more

Posted on Tue, 15 Jan 2008 08:44:04 CST | by Shane McGlaun

LG launches LG-KF600 with InteractPad

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LG introduces the LG-KF600 mobile phone with a new interface concept dubbed InteractPad.

The InteractPad is a secondary touchscreen under the main display that shows buttons that match the current mode of the phone. Read more

Posted on Tue, 15 Jan 2008 07:55:54 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Lenovo IdeaPad Y510, Y710 and U110

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Lenovo today announced its entry into the global consumer PC market with the launch of a new line of notebook and desktop PCs. Lenovo's new consumer-oriented IdeaPad notebooks and IdeaCentre desktops complement Lenovo's business-oriented ThinkPad notebooks and ThinkCentre desktops.

The Lenovo IdeaPad Y510, Y710 and U110 – will be sold in the U.S. The notebooks, powered by Intel Centrino processor technology have interesting features such as facial recognition, Dolby Home Theatre surround sound and dedicated gaming controls. Read more

Posted on Thu, 3 Jan 2008 13:05:00 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

TripAdvisor Funniest Comments of 2007

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Travel website TripAdvisor put out a list of the ten funniest traveler posts of 2007 today. Some of these are funny, though it would have helped to know what regions a few of the comments were talking about.

The top two comments are:

Not So Great Expectations
"I could have done without the blood-stained mattress and the (actual) chunk of poop on my bedspread, but I didn't expect the Hilton."
Rest in Peace
I spent the night in the (hotel) room and experienced a friendly spirit. This presence got into bed with me, an old lady, she was nice and I just patted her on the head and we had a comfortable restful sleep. I think I will ask for a different room next time.” Read the others after the jump.

Posted on Thu, 27 Dec 2007 09:01:36 CST | by Shane McGlaun

Fisher-Price Easy Link Internet Launch Pad only $11.99

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The fee to easy link your kids to the Internet dropped by 70% on Amazon. You can get the Fisher-Price Easy Link Internet Launch Pad for only $11.99 ($39.99).

The Easy Link Internet Launch pad makes it easy for kids to visit preschool appropriate websites to play online games. The Fisher-Price Easy Link Internet Launch Pad connects to your computer via USB and when kids plug a character figure into the Easy Link Internet Launch pad, they are taken directly to that character's website. Read more

Posted on Tue, 11 Dec 2007 14:00:00 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Belkin SpeedPad n52te Powered by Razer Announced

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For years now Belkin has offered dedicated gamepads for PC gamers who like FPS titles and the last product in the line was the Nostromo n52. Today Belkin announced a replacement to the n52 called the n52te aimed at the FPS, MMORPG, and RTS crowd.

The gamepad has 15 programmable keys and three keymap states that allow for a total of 45 programming options. All the keys and the scroll wheel are backlit in blue lights for visibility in dark environments. Read more

Posted on Thu, 4 Oct 2007 10:35:10 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Esquire North the ultimate Bachelor Pad Video Walkthrough

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The Esquire North in NYC is being touted as the ultimate bachelor pad and is packed with technology and gadgets.

The recently developed tri-plex penthouse apartment, built by “Esquire” magazine, overlooks Central Park in New York City and is worth more than $10 million.
Inside the apartment are a variety of Intel devices including plasma screen TVs where gamers can play simulated Formula 1 games powered by the company’s quad core processors. The speakers in the living room alone cost $150,000.
We just published a video walkthrough of the Esquire North. Read more

Posted on Thu, 4 Oct 2007 06:50:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Lenovo ThinkPad T61p Review

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Our review partner Digital Trends tested the Lenovo ThinkPad T61p notebook and published a review.

Quote from the review: "Lenovo’s ThinkPad T60 model has been widely recognized as one of the best business notebook’s ever made, and has consistently won recommendations from business users and media alike. Read more