Overclocking record : 5.1Ghz for the Core 2 Quad
Q6600

post from Ubergizmo on 30 July 2008 04:32:19 AM. © Ubergizmo

Overclocking record : 5.1Ghz for the Core 2 Quad Q6600

The folks at BestofMedia, the parent company of TomsHardware have set a new overclocking world record by pushing a Core 2 Quad Q6600 (65nm) normally running at 2.4Ghz to 5.11218Ghz, which is a new record. They have been using liquid nitrogen cooling (-41°C) and have spend a fair amount of time finding the best voltage setting. Multipliers details here. Video from bestofmedia. This setup is not practical for a real-life use, but you should know that overclockers have pushed the Q6600 to 3.5Ghz or even 4Ghz for a real-world usage. Do it at your own risk, of course…

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Zero-G Watch from Tokyoflash

post from Ubergizmo on 30 July 2008 03:59:24 AM. © Ubergizmo

Zero-G Watch from Tokyoflash

Tokyoflash has yet another watch to adorn your hand with a piece of style - the Zero-G. This timepiece comes in a sleek and slender profile, featuring a mirrored LCD face that points to the hour just like how any other analog watches do. In addition, it comes with a segmented curve around the edges to mark the minutes. It will take slightly more practice to tell the time, but at least this is one of the easiest Tokyoflash offerings to decipher to date. The Zero-G will come in black or silver colors and tips the scales at a mere 60 grams. It will retail for approximately $98 if you plan to import one.

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Motorola U9 Now On Sale

post from Ubergizmo on 30 July 2008 03:56:37 AM. © Ubergizmo

Motorola U9 Now On Sale

Motorola's U9 clamshell handset was announced last autumn, but at long last, it is finally available in an unlocked format at Motorola's online store. This GSM handset is compatible with either T-Mobile or AT&T, and will come in graphite and bright pink colors. The glossy finish is a surefire way to attract fingerprints, and you will get standard features (by today's standards) such as stereo Bluetooth connectivity, a microSD memory card slot, Moto's Crystal Talk technology, a 2-megapixel camera, an MP3 player, and quadband GSM world phone support. The Motorola U9 will retail for $275.99.

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USB/In-Car Back Massager

post from Ubergizmo on 30 July 2008 03:54:11 AM. © Ubergizmo

USB/In-Car Back Massager

Sitting down in front of your office desk all day long can be quite stressful on your back, which is why there is the USB/In-Car Back Massager that can be powered by a cigarette lighter in your vehicle or via an available USB port at the office. Of course, I would recommend getting a couple of you find this to be effective since you don't have to tote it to and fro your vehicle, making you look rather silly in the process. The massager comes with kneading, tapping, shiatsu, and rolling modes to suit your fancy, and you can choose between low, medium, and high intensity settings. £39.99 is definitely a much cheaper price to pay compared to a qualified masseuse who might engage you in a session of STD roulette if you lower your guard.

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A String of Homers

post from Ubergizmo on 30 July 2008 03:50:56 AM. © Ubergizmo

A String of Homers

Go silly with these bulb strand of Homers that will definitely light up your work experience with more than just a simple "D-oh!" whenever you hit a brick wall during those brainstorming sessions. There is a total of nine Homers in varying poses, and this is but a USB-powered device that will go down nicely with any Simpsons fan at the office. It is rather pricey at $32 a pop, but the cool factor is just there for all to see.

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PS3 Firmware 2.42 Now Available

post from Ubergizmo on 30 July 2008 03:39:54 AM. © Ubergizmo

PS3 Firmware 2.42 Now Available

PS3 owners, there is a new firmware for you to download - version 2.42 is now available, but it doesn't look like anything major was thrown into the fray. Apparently, the official stand on this firmware would be "This update improves the playback quality of some PLAYSTATION 3 and PlayStation format software." Sorry, don't expect any groundbreaking features here, but at least it has not yet burnt as spectacularly as the previous firmware release.

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T-Mobile Sidekick Is Plain Jane

post from Ubergizmo on 30 July 2008 03:36:54 AM. © Ubergizmo

T-Mobile Sidekick Is Plain Jane

T-Mobile's latest device will be plainly known as the Sidekick, somewhat resetting the entire scene to where it was at the beginning. Of course, it won't carry specifications from 2002 but will instead feature the following :-

400 x 240 WQVGA display
2 megapixel camera with video recording function
Bluetooth 2.0 with A2DP connectivity
microSD memory card slot

It will cost you $149.99 along with a 2-year contract, and you can go nuts customizing the shells for $14.99 each.

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GMC X7 X-Station PC Case

GMC has a new PC chassis that targets the gaming crowd - the X7 X-Station. This model comes with an enhanced cooling function thanks to a 120mm cooling fan located on the rear end with a 80mm fan on the side, helping keep your souped up machine running as efficiently as possible. It is also a snap to swap hard drives thanks to the easy-swap bay system which caters for 5.25" and 3.5" devices. Other features include a multi-power switch and an LCD indicator that depicts the current status of the rig. The GMC X7 X-Station PC Case is tipped to retail for approximately $50.

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Handy Robotic Hand

The Handy robotic hand is now readily available to lend a, er, helping hand when we need it, especially in domestic tasks like "washing, hammering, painting, digging, and kneading." I guess our imagination's the limit, but something tells me that the more perverse side of human nature would keep the Handy pretty well lubed for their own personal use. Handy is equipped with USB and MIDI ports, and boasts wireless connectivity to hook up with iPods, keyboards and compatible computers. I suppose you could use one of these to hold your cell phone in the car for an alternative hands-free experience.

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Buffalo Refutes Rumor

Word is out that Buffalo has taken an official stance with regards to news that they will be supplying replacement 32GB and 64GB SSDs for upcoming Asus Eee PC 901s when September rolls around. In addition, the Japanese company has remained tight-lipped about read and write speeds, since they claim that both SSDs are currently undergoing a testing phase. Guess the €90 and €175 price tags for the 32GB and 64GB models won't carry any water at this point in time since we'll have to wait until the official press release.

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