ASUS Essentio CG8350-04 Mainstream Desktop PC

The Bottom Line

Feb 2 2011 - While ASUS markets the Essentio CG8350-04 as a gaming system, it is much better suited as a high performance system for video work than gaming. This comes from the fact that the $900 system uses a faster quad Core i7 Sandy Bridge CPU compared to many using the i5 versions. It rely on its integrated graphics rather than a dedicated card. Add in a small power supply and the system has limited gaming appeal.

LG Optimus 2X Review

This is a global GSM phone. It can be used with T-Mobile USA and AT&T, but without 3G.

Introduction:
Very often it turns out that it’s more important to be first than be the best. The LG Optimus 2X is the first commercially available smartphone with a 1GHz dual-core NVIDIA Tegra 2 chipset, and this feat alone makes it special.

$100 can now get you the Motorola DROID R2-D2 Special Edition

Star Wars fanatics hold onto your light saber replicas because Verizon just dropped the price of its Motorola DROID R2-D2 Special Edition to the oh so easy to buy price of only $99.99 with a new 2-year contract.

Galaxy GTX 560 Ti GC 1GB GDDR5 Video Card

The Galaxy GTX 560 Ti GC is a factory overclocked graphics card that is priced around $250. With dual blade fans that are easy to clean, the GTX 560 Ti GC offers above average cooling. And while the card supports the latest games, the performance of this card compared to competitors is underwhelming. Overall, the Galaxy GTX 560 Ti GC is priced too high at the moment to give it a competitive advantage.

Gaming Computer Buyer's Guide

How to Compare Gaming Desktops and Laptops Based on Specifications
By Christine McKee

If you're shopping for a brand-new gaming system or upgrading an existing desktop, it's important to evaluate components based on performance to get the most bang for your buck. This article explains what to look for in a gaming computer to make an informed buying decision. Whether you are shopping for a gaming desktop or laptop, certain features are necessary for the best gaming experience.

Orb MP-1 Music Player

Over the past few years, we've seen a new product category emerge for music lovers who hate the fact that their music is seemingly locked to a laptop or desktop computer. Sure, a wire can patch audio into that big sound system, but the ideal situation will always be a wireless one.

We've already taken a look at various efforts from a diverse mix of manufacturers, all of which explore the wireless options for getting audio from a laptop to an AV receiver. The latest, from mobile media pioneer Orb, approaches the concept from a different angle. The MP-1 Music Player not only lets the user stream audio from a laptop to a receiver, but also to a cell phone anywhere.

Motorola Cliq 2 (T-Mobile)

All things considered, you can't help but feel a bit sorry for the Motorola Cliq 2. Though it offers a sleek design and an exceptional keyboard, it made its debut at CES 2011 alongside the more glamorous Atrix 4G and Droid Bionic. With their dual-core processors and 4G support, Moto's other handsets quickly grabbed the spotlight while relegating their poor sibling to a supporting role. T-Mobile did its best to boast of the Cliq 2's merits, but the competition proved too fierce.