Maxtor’s BlackArmor external hard drive makes that data as secure as it can be without employing “Top Secret” encryption levels.
The Good: Fairly easy to use. Doesn’t require software to be loaded on host PC. Prompts you to use strong passwords. 128-bit AES disk encryption. Comes with backup software. Good price per GB.
The Bad: Works better when software is loaded on host PC. Works only with Windows. Backup software is for files only, not applications and operating system (not disaster recovery).
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The $649 Dell Inspiron I15-157B gives you a powerful combo of Intel Core 2 Duo CPU and 4GB of RAM for not too much more than a decently configured Netbook.
The Good: Inexpensive system with 4GB of RAM and 64-bit OS.
The Bad: Missing the media controls and HDMI port from previous versions; middling battery life.
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Altec Lansing’s Expressionist Classic FX2020 speakers aren’t going to knock your socks off with their power, but they also won’t put much of a dent in your wallet.
The Good: Affordable. Upward-angled for desktop listening. Crisp mids and highs. Intriguing, attractive design. more »
After all the hmpphhffs and ooooh lala’s surrounding the launch of the Windows 7 RC, here’s news of some initial hiccups with it. Apparently, it does create a fuss sometimes about what folder an application is installed into. Here’s what Microsoft has to say:
In the English version of Windows 7 Release Candidate (build 7100) 32-bit Ultimate, the folder that is created as the root folder of the system drive (%SystemDrive%) is missing entries in its security descriptor. One effect of this problem is that standard users such as non-administrators cannot perform all operations to subfolders that are created directly under the root. Therefore, applications that reference folders under the root may not install successfully or may not uninstall successfully. Additionally, operations or applications that reference these folders may fail.
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Ever seen the perfect slow motion picture and wished you could live that moment over and over again? Well, that’s exactly what a glimpse of BBC’s South Pacific Documentary did to me. Talk about the amazing camerawork, and you’re talking about the modified TyphoonHD4 camera, priced at $100,000.
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Call it the invasion of the androids, or the androids tryst with the sane chronicles of our mind, but looks like the Android netbook hype is just getting crazier with each passing day, as we get closer to Computex. Wondering what’s the latest? The rumours doing the rounds are that HTC and T-Mobile are running on a 3G capable machine that will run on Google’s operating system. Sounds cool, but ooh, if someone could spare us some of this craze!
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Microsoft really knows how to get its way marketing it’s stuff without having to shell a penny, and getting publicity good or bad (they say “any publicity is good publicity” right?). The latest example of this can be experienced when you decide to use the Release Candidate (RC) version of Windows 7. Click on the Express option when installing it, and you would know what I am talking about.
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Take one glance at the HP w2408h True Color Widescreen, and you’ll appreciate its high style. The monitor’s black, glossy bezel measures 1.5-inches thick on the right and left sides, which is about average for a 24-incher.
The Good: Stylish design; great movies and games performance; includes useful ambient light sensor.
The Bad: No DVI port; no DVI-to-HDMI cable; color not as accurate as some competitors; poor speaker placement and quality; no screen rotation.
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If you’re cash-strapped and just need basic Blu-ray playback, the Insignia NS-2BRDVD fits the bill.
The Good: Relatively inexpensive; solid Blu-ray image quality with most movies; USB port for accessing photos and music.
The Bad: Does not currently support Profile 2.0; lacks full onboard decoding for Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio; DVD playback will disappoint videophiles; some annoying operational glitches; slow to load some Blu-ray movies; can’t upgrade firmware with Ethernet or USB port.
The bottomline: The Insignia NS-2BRDVD is an underfeatured and slow-loading Blu-ray player, but it provides basic Blu-ray playback at a bargain.
Price: $229.99
Read full review over at CNET.
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If you’re in the market for an affordable portable work system, the HP Compaq 6530b might deserve a place on your short list. This solid, standard-issue all-purpose laptop sells for $1195 and houses a thoughtfully arranged software bundle that will quickly help you get down to business. more »
