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We have just taken a look at a couple of 24" LCDs from Samsung and put them side-by-side for some comparison.  We've got the affordable 245BW beside the feature-laden 245T and find out which one is better all around.  The 245T has a ton of inputs, and a lot more features but it carries a much larger price tag as well.  Check out our review for all the details.

This monitor really is a "all-in-one" solution for someone looking for a monitor that can also double as a TV, and thanks to all of it's options, that's exactly what it can do. The picture quality of the 245T is very good thanks to its high-end S-Panel LCD, and when you put this monitor side-by-side by the 245B you really can notice a sharper picture and wider viewing angle.

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I found this article worth a chuckle, with all the hype on hybrid cars and alternative fuel, this guy has built himself a wood-burning truck. Now this might not be all that classy looking, it's functional (but maybe not totally practical). Gotta give the guy credit for trying something different, and with the price of gas, he's probably saving a few bucks in the process.

I can’t comment on emissions, but something tells me this practice would be not the choice of people concerned about air quality or GHGs. Another problem I see is that wood is not very energy dense compared to liquid fuels, meaning you would need a lot of trees and a big “wood tank” to get any sort of range out of your wood-powered vehicle (WPV).

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Here's a great flash game to get you all frustrated on a Thursday, its called "Multitasking". I tried it for a bit and realized very quickly, I am terrible at multitasking....well at least I'm terrible at the flash-based version of Multitasking. Give it a shot and then go brag in the forums about how well you did...

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Found a funny video for all you Halo fans out there, its called "If Nintendo Made Halo 3". If the author is right, it's probably for the best that Halo 3 wasn't made by Nintendo..

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Techarp has published a new article in which they attempt to reduce the power usage of an overclocked PC. Head on over for the full story and see if they can do it and if its worth trying, it's not a bad idea to give it a shot to help reduce the old power bill.

Now, that must sound pretty inane. Overclocking a PC seems to be as far apart from power saving as it can get. After all, overclockers employ all kinds of power-guzzling methods to improve their CPU's overclockability, from increasing the CPU core voltage to employing more powerful cooling systems. Even the act of increasing the clock speed increases power consumption.

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OCZ has just announced that they will be offering a line of laptops for the do-it-yourself users, in which all the components will be able to be changed and you can build your entire system to your liking. It's not a bad idea, and will be interesting to see once they hit the market, for the full scoop head on over to dailytech for the full article.

While most people know OCZ Technology as a memory company, it has recently branched out into many sector of the computing market. OCZ's portfolio has now expanded to include video cards, power supplies, memory cards and solid-state drives (SSDs).

OCZ hopes to branch out even further with the announcement of a new do-it-yourself (DIY) gaming notebook. End-users will be able to purchase the DIY notebook barebones and add components to the machine to build an entire system. OCZ venders, however, will be able to spec the notebooks however they see fit. 

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We have just taken a look at the new Zalman FPS Gun Mouse.  This mouse features a "gun-like" grip, some nice laser technology and a high 2000dpi.  It is a different experience for the gamer and once you get used to it, it's not half bad!  If you are looking for a new mouse, a conversation piece, and something different from Zalman, you'll want to check out our review for all the details.

As I laid my hand down on the mouse for the first time, my little finger wanted to curl underneath the mouse, naturally this isn't the way it's supposed to go. There is a actually a little ledge for the my finger to get a free ride on so that it isn't always dragging on the mouse pad. Other than that, the mouse was ergonomically formed to fit my hand comfortably.

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If you are looking for a large backup solution that works very well for a single computer the Maxtor OneTouch 4 Plus 1TB External HDD over at ThinkComputers may very well be worth the read.  This unit is large and offers lots of space over a USB connection.  Take a look and see if you want to Touch it or throw it.

The connections for the drive are found on the back of the device. Located near the bottom we have two FireWire 400 ports, USB port, and the power port. Towards the top of the back there are ventilation holes which can also be found on the bottom of the OneTouch.

While not nearly as large, the OCZ SATA-II 32GB 2.5" SSD over over BenchmarkReviews is pretty wicked fast.  This unit can be dropped in a laptop with ease or can be used in a desktop system to improve performance of programs that require lots of I/O.

The OCZ OCZSSD2 Solid State Drive is encased in an aluminum half shell, which fastens from the underside with counter-sunk screws.  As much as I would have liked to disassemble the OCZSSD2-1S32G 32GB 2.5-Inch Solid State Drive I received for testing, my desire to ruin a perfectly good product sample kept me in check.

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To keep things rolling on this beautiful Wednesday where ever you are, let's take a quick gander at a few video card reviews floating around the web.

• ASUS GeForce 9600 GT Top - AMDZone
• XFX GeForce 9600GT XXX Alpha Dog Edition - EliteBastards
• ATI Radeon HD 3850 256MB - TheTechLounge
• Sapphire Toxic 512MB Radeon HD3870 GPU - BigBruin
• Sapphire HD 3650 OC ATI Video Card - ProClockers
• Palit GeForce 9600GSO Sonic 768MB - TweakTown

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Hardware Secrets is back with a look at the AcBel Polytech iPower 610W PSU today and puts this to the test to find out if it has what it takes to make it or if it will break.  Many people today over-PSU their rigs and many computers never approach anywhere near 600W.  Take a look and see how it stands up.

So even though its power supply can in theory deliver up to 610 W, in practical terms this doesn’t happen. This unit can’t continuously deliver more than 350 W at a room temperature of 45º C.

Apparently, it doesn't stand up.
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