Origin’s Genesis Gaming Desktop Gets Reviewed: Blisteringly Fast, But Oh-So-Pricey

The latest high-fashion gaming outfit (known as Origin ’round these parts) has just started shipping its beastly Genesis out, and if you’ve ever wondered what five large could get you in the land of desktops, wonder no more. The crew over at Hot Hardware managed to procure a darn-near-loaded machine, complete with a Core i7-920 [...]

Ricoh GXR Review Roundup

Ricoh’s GXR certainly isn’t the most stylish camera out there, but it’s certainly one of the most unique. Boasting an ability to support interchangeable lenses and image sensors, this one offers up flexibility that few other shooters on the market can match. We’ve scrounged up a litany of reviews and hands-on impressions, and by [...]

Verizon Samsung Omnia II Impressions

When the Omnia II first appeared on our radar, two things caught our attention: TouchWiz 2.0 and Windows Mobile 6.5. To be honest, neither of these items really piqued our interest: we knew what to expect from WinMo and had serious reservations about Samsung’s latest and greatest UI. That said, we were more than willing [...]

Optima OP5-E Resurfaces With English OS, Gets Lengthy Video Review

By now, you’re sufficiently aware that the Optima OP5-E is the first non-Nokia MID to arrive with a Maemo-based operating system. In fact, you’ve already seen what this bugger looks like on video. What you probably haven’t seen, however, is a finalized version of the handheld for the US market, but all that’s about to [...]

Samsung’s ION-enriched N510 Reviewed Approvingly, Still Needs Price Trim

We dare say NVIDIA’s ION platform hasn’t been the quickest to go from announcement to market availability, but at long last we’re seeing a number of pretty decent options cropping up. The Samsung N510 is a great test case for the prowess of the chipset, as it boasts the otherwise entirely unremarkable Atom N280, 1GB [...]

BlackBerry 9700 Reviewed Extra Early

What is it with BlackBerries and seemingly premature reviews? After the Onyx got manhandled ahead of schedule, it’s the turn of its close relative, the trackpad-equipped 9700, which has been annointed as successor to the Bold. Boy Genius Report spared few superlatives in their examination of the hardware, which praises the 9700 as “the most [...]

Intel’s 1.73GHz Core i7-820 QM Mobile CPU Maneuvers Onto Test Bench

The middle child of Intel’s forthcoming new family of mobile performance parts, the i7-820 QM clocks in at 1.73GHz when things are relatively calm, or it can Turbo Boost its way up to an enviable 3.06GHz when your multitasking life demands it. The PC Pro crew have snatched one from Intel’s presumably still warm hands, [...]

Samsung S7550 Blue Earth Reviewed, Monkey Wrench Gang Unavailable For Comment

We’re not sure if the recent trend for greener gadgets comes from a wish to save the planet, assuage consumer’s guilt, cash in on a trend, or some combination of the three, but we’ll tell you one thing: it’s not going anywhere. Of course, with a product named “Blue Earth” you know that you’re not [...]

Dell Studio 14z Hits The Review Bench, Disc Drive Stays Behind With Few Regrets

While ASUS is busy adding an optical drive to its Eee PC line, Dell is diving into the low-priced, optical-free, thin-and-light category with its new Studio 14z portable. The folks at Laptop Mag have taken the new laptop for a spin, and seem to like what they see. While its 4.4 pound weight isn’t quite [...]

HP Mini 5101 Netbook Approved For Use By Mini Executives

The Mini 5101, or Mini Executive as HP would have it, is now available to purchase, with prices starting at $399.99. While still a netbook at heart, the 5101 has an impressive array of accoutrements: aluminum and magnesium shell for lightweight (2.64 lbs) sturdiness, flat chiclet keyboard, 10.1-inch LED-backlit display, and at an extra cost, [...]