Gateway has a gaming laptops in various budget levels, which makes them attractive buy for gamers. Gateway P-172X FX is a medium budget gaming laptop. It features the Nvidia GeForce 8800 GTS which offers rich gaming performance. It offers all the features required by gamers along with a huge 17″ screen.

Gateway P-172X FX Review specifications :

• Dimensions : 15.7″ x 11.7″ x 1.7″
• Processor : Intel Core 2 Duo T8300 2.4 GHz
• Chipset : Mobile Intel PM965 Express
• RAM : 2×2 GB  DDR II SDRAM 667 MHz
• Display : 17″ TFT active matrix
• Display Resolution : 1920 x 200
• Hard Drive : 160×2 GB SATA-150 7200 rpm
• Graphics : Nvidia GeForce 8800M GTS 512MB
• Optical Drive : DVD Writer
• Webcam : 1.3 Megapixel
• Battery : 9-cell Lithium ion
• Weight : 4.2 Kg
• OS : Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium
• Warranty : 1 year warranty
• Approx. price : $1999

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This is a guide to walk you through the procedure to slipstream Service Pack 3 in to your Windows XP installation.

There are two ways to slipstream Service Pack 3 in Windows XP Installation, the easy and short way - using nLite, and the normal way - using CLI. We will look in to the former, simply because it is much faster and easier as well as less time consuming.

Slipstreaming SP3 with your XP Installation CD means integrating Service Pack 3 with your default XP Install CD so that you dont have to install SP3 everytime you reinstall Windows XP. It saves up on time and space.

You will need the following to do this :

• Microsoft Windows XP Setup CD / Image
• Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 3 Setup
• nLite
• A Blank CD / Image software Continue reading ‘How To Slipstream Service Pack 3 In Windows XP Installation’

The first query is by Dave :

Hi,

i have setup a wireless home network using a belkin wireless router. I recently purchased a 1TB nas drive. When I connect this drive to the router and run the software provided on my PC it cannot find the drive. Do i have to change any settings on the router or PC to allow it to see the NAS????

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

There can be many problems which can lead to NAS drive not getting recognised by your wireless router. The foremost thing that you should do is reset the NAS settings of the router to factory default ones. Also connect the drive to the router using Ethernet port and not a USB port. Run NAS setup and assign IP address to the drive and you will be up and running in a matter of minutes.

If this does not sort out the issue, make sure that Ethernet port light comes on when you plug in the NAS drive to ensure the interface works fine. You can purchase a copy of Network Magic to fix the problem automatically also.

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Sometimes in an Office setup or even for personal use, you may need to connect two or more computers to a single monitor. This kind of setup is usually preferable if both the computers are to be used alternately or if purchasing an additional monitor is not feasible.
In such a case you can use a KVM switch to connect two or more computers to a single monitor and control both of them using a single interface.

To create such a setup, you will need
1. A KVM Switch
2. A Monitor, a Keyboard and a Mouse.
3. Two complete Computers with everything in place other than the Monitor, Keyboard and Mouse. Continue reading ‘How to Connect Two Computers to a Single Monitor’

The Samsung Omnia i900 is the latest Windows Mobile smartphone from Samsung and is touted to be its answer to the HTC Touch Diamond and Apple iPhone 3G. It has great features, looks cool and sexy and is a worthy contender to become the king of smartphones. It is packed with features like a 5 MP camera, 8 GB / 16 GB internal memory, Multi Touch, 3G, A-GPS, Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional etc. In this comprehensive and detailed review we try to cover all of its features, its strengths and shortcomings and whether it does manage to defeat the iPhone 3G and HTC Touch Diamond.

Samsung Omnia i900 Specifications

• Dimensions: 112 x 56.9 x 12.5 mm
• Weight: 127 gms
• Display: 240 x 400 px, 3.2“ TFT, 65K Colors
• Camera: 5 MP Cam with AF and Flash, VGA cam for video calls
• Chipset: 624MHz Marvell PXA312 CPU
• Memory: 8 GB / 16 GB Internal memory, 128 MB RAM, 256 MB ROM
• Connectivity: GPRS Class 12, EDGE Class 12, 3G HSDPA 7.2 MBPS, WLAN 802.11 b/g, USB v2.0
• Bluetooth: Bluetooth 2.0 with A2DP
• GPS: GPS Receiver with A-GPS
• OS: Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional

Other Features: FM Radio with RDS, Geotagging, Built in Accelerometer for automatic screen rotation, 3.5 mm audio jack, TouchWiz UI, Optical Joystick. Continue reading ‘Samsung Omnia i900 Review’

Alienware is a name synonymous with high-end gaming rigs and are a favorite among gamers across the globe. Gaming laptops are generally in desktop replacement category ie. having 17″ screen but Alienware has come out with a high-end gaming laptop in the 15″ category. You can now enjoy gaming on the move with Alienware Area-51 m15x.

Alienware Area-51 m15x specifications :

• Dimensions : 14.6″ x 10.7″ x 1.3″
• Processor : Intel Core 2 Duo T8100 2.1 GHz
• Chipset : Mobile Intel GM965 Express
• Display : 15.4″ TFT with 1440 x 900 resolution
• RAM : 2GB DDR II SDRAM 667 MHz
• Hard Disk : 250GB SATA-150 7200 rpm
• Optical drive : DVD±RW 8x Dual Layer
• Graphics : 512MB Nvidia GeForce 8800GTX
• OS : Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium
• Battery : 6-cell Lithium-ion
• Approx. price : $2175

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It been just about a fortnight or so since the iPhone 3G hit the markets around the world and many more awaiting its launch eagerly. Just a couple of days ago, we had 7 Must Have iPhone 3G Accessories post which listed down seven must have iPhone 3G accessories. Plantronics Discovery 925 Headset is certainly a must buy, but if you don’t have that much money too spend, don’t fret. Apple iPhone Bluetooth is a perfect replacement at a lower price tag.

Apple iPhone Bluetooth Headset specifications :

• Dimensions : 0.2″ x 0.5″ x 2″
• Weight : 6.5 gms
• Talk Time : Upto 5.5 Hours
• Standby time : Upto 72 hours
• Range : Upto 33 feet
• Battery : Rechargeable lithium-ion
• Charging time : Around 1.5 hours
• Approx. price : $99

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Dell recently launched the Studio range of Notebooks which combines the features of both the mid range Inspiron range and the high end XPS range. It has the best of both worlds with pricing similar to Inspirons and Features and design similar to the XPS laptops. It includes both 15″ and 17″ notebooks, named the Dell Studio 15 and Dell Studio 17. The Studio range is clearly being aimed at Media Enthusiasts just as the XPS was at Gamers, Inspiron for normal users and Vostro at Offices. The Dell Studio 15 marks the convergence of the Dell Inspiron 1525 and the Dell XPS M1530. In this review, we dissect the Studio 15 and check out where it delivers and where it fails to.

Dell Studio 15 Specifications

• Color: Jet Black
• Dimensions: Width: 14.0″, Height: 1.0″ front / 1.3″ back, Depth: 10.3″
• Weight: 2.8 kg / 6.11 lbs
• Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo T5850 (2.16 GHz/667 Mhz FSB/2 MB cache)
• Operating System: Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium Edition SP1
• Display: Glossy, widescreen 15.4 inch display (1280 x 800)
• Graphics: Intel GMA X3100 / 256MB ATI Mobility Radeon HD 3450
• RAM: 3GB Shared Dual Channel DDR2 667 MHZ
• Capacity: 250GB SATA Hard Drive (5400 RPM)
• Optical Drive: 8X Slot Load CD / DVD Burner (Dual Layer DVD+/-R Drive)
• Ports: 4 USB 2.0, HDMI, 15 pin VGA, Ethernet 10/100 RJ45, 4 pin IEEE 1394, Audio jacks, Expresscard slot.
• Battery: 56 Whr Lithium Ion Battery (6 cell)
• Other: Dell 1397 Wireless-G Card, Integrated 2.0M Pixel Webcam, High Definition Audio 2.0, Integrated Finger Print Reader, 8 in 1 Media card reader, Bluetooth 2.0 with EDR, Back-lit Keyboard
• Approx price: $800 - $900 Continue reading ‘Dell Studio 15 Review’

Today, we check out the Nokia 6220 Classic, the latest Symbian smartphone offering by Nokia. It is the latest 5 MP by Nokia, following N82 and N95. It offers many improvements over its older siblings, the most significant being the inclusion of Feature Pack 2 along with Symbian OS v9.3, same as the Nokia N78. It has most of the features one would look for in a smartphone except Wi-Fi. It is very similar to an Nokia N82 sans Wi-Fi and with a smaller screen. Let’s have a closer look at the latest stud from Nokia’s stable.

Nokia 6220 Classic Specifications :

• Dimensions : 108 x 47 x 15 mm
• Weight : 90 g
• Display : 2.2″ TFT, 16M Colors, QVGA 240 x 320 px.
• Camera : 5 MP Cam ( 2592 x 1944 px ) with AF & Xenon Flash, Secondary CIF cam for video calling
• Chipset : ARM 11 369 MHZ Processor
• Memory : 120 MB Internal memory, 128MB SD RAM
• Connectivity : GPRS, HSCSD, EDGE Class 32, 3G HSDPA, Micro USB 2.0
• Bluetooth : Bluetooth 2.0 with A2DP
• GPS : GPS Receiver with A-GPS
• OS : Symbian OS v9.3 Rel 3.2 with FP2

Other Key Features:
FM Radio with RDS, TV Out, 3.5 mm audio jack.

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Its been two weeks now since the iPhone 3g launch and there has been a avalanche of iPhone 3G related accessories in the market. Most of the iPhone accessories are still compatible with the new iPhone 3G.

Here we have listed the seven best iPhone 3G accessories that are a must have for all iPhone 3G lovers:

1. Apple Universal Dock

The Apple Universal Dock is the most basic accessory for the iPhone 3G. It offers easy access to a USB port for charging and syncing your iPod or iPhone or for connecting to a TV or speakers. It comes with changeable inserts called dock adapters which enable you to use any other Apple device like iPods with the dock. When your iPod or iPhone is in the Dock and connected to a stereo or TV, the included Apple Remote lets you just lay back and just choose a playlist, slideshow, or video and enjoy. The Apple Remote offers play/pause, volume control, and forward/back buttons for easy control.

You can also connect the Dock to a stereo or speakers using a stereo audio cable to play music from iPod or iPhone and also display photos or video on a TV or other video device using a Component AV Cable or Composite AV Cable to play videos from your iPhone 3G / iPod.

The Dock is available for just $49.00. You can check out some details and buy it here :  Apple Universal Dock

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