Computer accessory stories
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CES 2007: Reclusa gaming keyboard breaks out of shell
09 Jan 2007 5:24 PM
Microsoft has partnered with gaming specialists Razer to produce the Reclusa, a new gaming keyboard directed squarely at discerning fragaholics.
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Become your own cable guy
14 Dec 2006 5:06 PM
For even the most mild-mannered gadget freak, keeping track of cables has become an unwanted challenge when travelling. David Braue offers a few tips for making the trip easier.
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A comfy couch for your laptop
07 Dec 2006 11:12 AM
Over this Christmas period, there is bound to be a lot of lounging around on the couch trying to escape the heat. Well, Belkin have taken this idea one step further and applied it to your laptop.
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When 'good enough' graphics won't do
22 Nov 2006 2:13 PM
More troubling than ATI or any other rival, says Nvidia CEO Jen-Hsun Huang, is the notion that customers might get complacent.
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Mobile broadband cranks it up: HSDPA data cards compared
20 Nov 2006 12:00 PM
High-speed mobile broadband has arrived! We compare Telstra's BigPond Wireless Next G service, Vodafone's HSDPA-enhanced 3G network and 3's new NetConnect ExpressCard.
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Boot Windows XP from a USB flash drive
19 Oct 2006 5:11 PM
You can't boot using a floppy disk the way you used to be able to with DOS, but one handy way to easily boot XP is by using a USB flash drive. Here's how to make it work.
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PCI Express 2.0 nears completion
10 Oct 2006 10:00 AM
A two-month clock has begun ticking for the release of PCI Express 2.0, an update designed to help the ubiquitous computer communication technology with virtualization, power management and high-end graphics cards.
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PCs now ready for Blu movies
29 Sep 2006 12:51 PM
Playback software supporting Blu-ray (BD) commercial movies, and video cards certified for High Definition Copy Protection (HDCP) are now readily available, which means BD disc drives can now be used to their full potential.
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Vertical mice and other input oddities
30 Aug 2006 12:00 PM
Who says a mouse has to lie flat on a desk? You might not see these as often as your garden-variety mouse, but a few oddball peripherals are giving real relief to frequent computer users.
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Can anything tame the battery flames?
16 Aug 2006 5:33 PM
Fuel cells and alternative batteries have a chance to go mainstream, thanks to technological improvements.
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Reviews
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Asus HP-100U Dolby Headphone Set
Gamers with a penchant for very loud explosions will like the HP-100U, but those who want distinct audio levels will want to listen elsewhere.
Specs: Headphones
Where to buy? Check price listings
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Razer Orochi
The Orochi, Razer's first gaming mouse designed for notebooks, combines a small size and Bluetooth connectivity with a feature set normally seen only on larger gaming mice.
Specs: Mouse
Where to buy? $136 at 1 store
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Microsoft Wireless Comfort Desktop 5000
Standing out from the many desktop combos, the Microsoft Wireless Comfort Desktop 5000 has an impressive keyboard but comes with a hefty price tag.
Specs: Mouse, Keyboard
Where to buy? $80 to $109 at 2 stores
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