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Im 7.1 Soundcheck: Creative Audigy 2 ZS @ Hardware-Mag.de

"Auch auf dem Sound-Gebiet geht es immer weiter voran, auch wenn er nicht mit dem Fortschritt im CPU- und GPU-Bereich vergleichbar ist. Aber immerhin sind wir nun schon bei 8 Kanälen im Bereich der Soundsysteme und Soundkarten im PC-Bereich angekommen. Auch Technologien wie DVD-Audio und EAX, bringen Musik bzw. Games mit einer erstaunlichen Soundqualität und Realität rüber, was so viel heißt wie „mittendrin statt nur dabei“. Mit der Creative Audigy 2 ZS Soundkarte, haben wir heute einen dieser „7.1 Vertreter“ im Test. Diese ist sicherlich aber schon bei vielen bekannt und berühmt, da sie Leistung und Preis perfekt vereinen soll. Wir haben dies ausgiebig getestet und werden sehen ob die zwei zusätzlichen Kanäle noch mehr Surround-Klang!"

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Chaintech GeForce FX 5700 Ultra – nVidia´s mainstream VGA fighter @ TweakTown

"Yesterday we compared the performance of nVidia´s GeForce FX 5950 Ultra against ATI´s Radeon 9800 XT. Today we step down a class to the mainstream segment and put nVidia´s GeForce FX 5700 Ultra, in the form of the AA5700U from Chaintech, against ATI´s Radeon 9600 XT. Let the mainstream VGA battle begin!"

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Sharp LL-T17D4-B 17in TFT @ TrustedReviews

"The LL-T17D4 is available in two colours, namely ivory and black. Here, denoted by the letter ‘B’ in the model name, is the black version that, in my opinion, gives the unit a professional look. The chassis is put together well too, and feels sturdy to the touch unlike some of the creaking plastic designs I’ve tested in the past. The matt black finish does a good job of minimising any eye distracting reflections around the inner edge of the bezel, but it does tend to show up dust pretty quickly."

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Albatron KX600S Pro Review @ FastLaneHW

"Today we´ll be evaluating the Albatron KX600S Pro. It´s based on the VIA KT600 chipset, and despite its single-channel memory, the KT600 promises to do very well against the nForce2 at a lower price point. We´ll be going in-depth with the board itself to show you what it offers you, the customer, for your money."

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Enermax Silver UC-A5FATR2 Panel Review @ BitBenderTech.net

"Enermax has produced some fine products over the years including theircases and power supplies. Today I´ve got one of their combinationRheobus/LCD panels that fit in a 5 1/4" bay to check out. The unit comes in3 colors: Beige, Black, and Silver which is the one I decided on to match mySilver Chieftec case."

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Olympus E-1 Digital SLR @ HWZ

"The Four Thirds System has already won over the TIPA to award it the "Best Innovative Technology" for the year 2003. Will the Olympus E-1, the first to use this Four Thirds standard, be able to win you over as well?"

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PimpRig Review // Abit AN7 nForce2 400 Ultra Motherboard

"As you see, the layout of the board is very much like the Abit NF7. The motherboard is red, which would look pretty good when viewed through a case window. The most notable differences in the layout between the NF7 and AN7 are the orientation of the ATX power connector, the location and orientation of the PATA connectors, and the location of the SATA connectors. Abit has also included a LED diagnostic readout on the AN7 which isn´t present on the NF7."

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TTGI USA TT-201T3 Case Review @ Madshrimps

"TTGI pioneered the aluminium, quadruple-fan PSU, paying close attention to detail and maintaining the highest manufacturing standards, all at an affordable price. This same philosophy, intricate detail, and exceptional build-quality, reaches a pinnacle intheir TT-201T3 case."

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FSP Group Silent Solution Kit Review @ JSI Hardware

"Today I will be looking at the Silent Solution Kit Intel P4 from FSP Group. The Silent Solution from FSP is a complete solution for minimizing the noise level of the computer systems. This is achieved by replacing those components, which generate the most amount of noise, with near silent equivalent."

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I4U News: Siemens SX1 Smart Phone Review

"A rare combination of beauty and strength, the SX1 reminds me of the character played by Linda Hamilton in the first two editions of the “Terminator” movie. Undeniably pretty, its lithe frame, nevertheless, contains several well-defined, capable features. The SX1 comes with a built-in video player, camcorder, MP3 player and FM radio. It also has a voice recorder coming with voice dialing and voice control. Like other Series 60-based mobiles it supports J2ME applications and games."

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ATI 9800 XT vs. nVidia 5950 Ultra — Gigabyte Style @ TweakTown

"In the past we´ve taken a look at various modern day high-end graphics cards based on both top of the model ATI and nVidia chips. On the menu today is Gigabyte´s GV-R98X256D graphics card based on the Radeon 9800 XT. We put it directly against Gigabyte´s GeForce FX 5950 Ultra for comparison sakes."

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