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AMD Opteron 248 vs. Intel Xeon 2.8: 2-way Web Servers go Head to Head
The launch of the Athlon MP was a bittersweet victory for AMD just under two years ago. AMD was able to deliver performance that was significantly faster than Intel’s brand new Xeon, but despite performance leadership, the CPU never really took off. AMD had limited success in the server market with the Athlon MP, with most of their sales going to HPC customers for large clusters, but very few… → Read More
OnStream ECHO 30 USB Storage Drive
We have all heard the age-old tale, "backup your data". The number of personal backup devices out there now makes the decision of which one fits your budget/needs a difficult one. With the size of hard drives increasing, the need for larger backup devices is also increasing. The current average hard drive is in the 20GB range, so that trusty, old Colorado 240MB just doesn't cut it anymore :).… → Read More
E3 2000 Report
Another year, another E3. For those of you who are unfamiliar with E3, it stands for Electronic Entertainment Expo. Every year, the computer entertainment industry gathers for a ho-down to show their wares. For AnandTech, the interest lies in the hardware side of the industry. But with sounds of "Zug Zug" emitting from the Blizzard booth, who can resist. Warcraft 3 and Diablo II are going to be… → Read More
Network Switch Roundup
Introduction As the cost of networking equipment drops further and further, the accessibility of such equipment to the consumer increases inversely. That is, where only a few years ago, 100Mbit network cards and hubs were all but out-of-reach for the average Joe, today they are common. In fact, the old stalwart of the home network, the hub, is gradually disappearing from business and home… → Read More
Netopia R9100 Ethernet Router
With literally hundreds of companies sprouting up all over North America who's company focus involves the need for a decent Internet connection, the need for solutions like the R9100 router is becoming more and more prevalent every day. Before the broadband craze started, the typical small/medium business was looking at solutions like ISDN, or even dial-up for company Internet access, due to the… → Read More
Cambridge SoundWorks Digital 2.1 Speakers
Cambridge SoundWorks has been making solutions for the 2 channel market for awhile. The market has changed a bit - users are a bit more demanding about their sound quality, and volume. Cambridge met this need in November, 1999 with the SoundWorks Digital computer speakers. These speakers offer a very decent level of sound quality and volume for a very low price. The SoundWorks digital speakers… → Read More
MidiLand S4 8200 5.1 Speakers
It seems like only yesterday when we were taking a look at the Midiland S4 7100 speakers. Three months after the S4 7100's were announced, the S4 8200's were introduced, and now, they are shipping. These new gems are an 8-piece system, which include a Dolby Digital Decoder, 5 satellites, 1 sub, and a remote control. The system is finished in a slick, metallic colour, which is quite different… → Read More
Linksys Etherfast Cable/DSL Router
Features • Connects to a Broadband Modem Or to An Ethernet Backbone • Equipped With a 4-port 10/100 Switch • Connects All of Your PCs to the Internet With Only One Purchased IP Address • Creates a Firewall to Protect Your PCs From Outside Intruders • Configurable Through Any Networked PC's Web Browser • The Switch Dramatically Speeds Up Your Gaming and Multimedia Connections • Can Act as Either… → Read More
VideoLogic Sirocco CrossFire
SUBWOOFER MDF cabinet, containing magnetically shielded bass drive unit. Low frequency drive unit: Audax 6.5" cone. SATELLITES Mid-frequency (bass/mid) drive unit and separate high-frequency drive unit (tweeter), both fully shielded. Bass/mid frequency drive unit: Audax 3" cone. High frequency drive unit: Audax 10mm polymer dome. AMPLIFIER Self Peak Instantaneous Temperature (°Ke) (SPiKe™)… → Read More
ATI TV Wonder PCI
Introduction Ever sat there working, surfing away and thought "Wouldn't it be nice to watch some tv while i'm working". If this thought has crossed your mind, then you are in need of a TV Tuner Card. These devices have been on the market for quite some time now, they have existed in both the all in one card format or as an addon peripheral. ATI has been a large player in the TV Card market since… → Read More
Midiland S4/7100 5.1 Channel Surround Speakers
With DVD becoming more and more popular by the second, the computer speaker market is seeing more 5.1 speaker offerings. MidiLand is no newcomer to computer speakers, so when they announced their new S4 series, it raised a lot of consumer interest. Ever since MidiLand first came on to the computer speaker scene back in 1990, they have been known by the public as a quality speaker manufacturer.… → Read More
Creative WebCam Go
Introduction See-You-See-Me. Just in time for Christmas. We are taking a look at Creative's new WebCam Go. Creative Labs is a company that is always looking for ways to make their products unique. Well, they accomplished just that with the WebCam Go. This WebCam can also front as a standalone portable still image camera. This is the first web camera that does this, which is a step in the right… → Read More
iiYama VisionMaster PRO 450
Introduction This is AnandTech's first monitor review, and with what a great monitor to start it off! We are going to take a look at iiYama's VisionMaster Pro 450. Thankfully, this is one area of computers that isn't advancing at 90 miles an hour, requiring a weekly upgrade. But the market is changing in that purchasing a larger monitor is more common, and the fact that they have definitely… → Read More
iiYama VisionMaster PRO 510
Introduction Recently, we took a look at iiyama's VisionMaster Pro 450. Well, if that monitor was not large enough for you, read on as we take a look at the 22" model of this line. Like the Pro 450, the Pro 510 also uses Mitsubishi's DiamondTronTM CRT. The result is breathtaking clarity, and precision of anything that is displayed on the CRT. It seems just a short while ago, owning a monitor… → Read More
ACT-LABS RS Shifter
Introduction 1st Griiiiiiiiiinnnnnnnnd (woops), 2nd, 3rd…. That was the story of my first experience driving a 5-speed at age 17. What has changed? I don't grind them anymore :) And, I can now drive a 7-speed 400hp rally car while sitting in front of my PC, using a real shifter. That's right! ACT LABS, a Canadian-based company in British Columbia, has brought out the first PC based shifter. This… → Read More
Comdex 99 Coverage Part 2
Introduction Another year, another Comdex. After putting more miles on my shoes than the average radial tire does, I think Dr. Sholls should set a booth up at the show. Compared to last year, attendance seems to be down; some companies that had booths last year didn't this year. Why? Well for one thing, the cost in getting a booth is not cheap - you are looking in around the six-figure range.… → Read More
Klipsch ProMedia v.2
Introduction Before I start talking about these speakers, I have to take a visit to the hearing doctor due to some semi-permanent hearing damage :) (kidding). Having been a long-time fan of Klipsch and their pursuit for sound perfection, I was incredibly excited to hear that they were finally getting into the computer audio market. I mean, what better organization to enter the market than one… → Read More
Klipsch ProMedia v.2 - 400 vs. Cambridge SoundWorks DTT 2500
Introduction This was a very difficult article to write, and I had given it quite a bit of thought. To compare these two speaker packages, it requires you to come down to the roots of speakers. I mean, what makes a speaker a good speaker? Then, what makes a speaker a GREAT speaker? Is it features? And when we speak of features, what do we consider "extra" features and what should be standard?… → Read More
Cambridge SoundWorks Desktop Theater DTT2500 Digital Speakers
Introduction "Yee Haw! Jester's Dead!". These were the words I was listening to pounding on Cambridge SoundWorks new Desktop TheaterTM 5.1 DTT2500 Digital speakers. What we have here is the first high end set of computer speakers that offers an external amplifier, coupled with a Dolby Digital Decoder in a computer speaker system. Specifications Inputs The Package Contains → Read More
ACT-LABS GS Gun System
Introduction So, after ten years of loyal service, your 8-bit Nintendo system finally packed it in… right when you were getting itchy to play a game of "Duck Hunt". Never fear, the guys from ActLabs just may have the answer to your problem, with their new "Act-Labs GS". Setup & Installation Setting up the gun was a breeze, once we figured out that we had to set the desktop to 640X480 in… → Read More