Windows XP X64 gaming performance surveyed

HARDOCP checks the Windows XP Pro X64 edition gaming performance with respect to the old 32-bit version. A Geforce 6800 Ultra and a Radeon X850XT PE have been used for testing. They list four needs for 64-bit gaming to show its advantages. From what we see though, it might be better to wait for a year or two.

Akihabaranews checks the latest Panasonic laptop, the R3, a 0.99Kg baby laptop built on a 1.2GHz Pentium M. It has a rated nine hours battery life thanks to the absence of any optical drive. Specs include a small 10.4-inch TFT screen as well as 256MB memory plus a 40GB HDD. It comes with OpenOffice instead of MS Works which gives a good idea of how that OOO rates in Japan. French needed siouplait.

Tablet PC corner, another French website, brings us a review of the ECS EZ30, a tablet PC from one of the largest motherboards manufacturers in the world. It is powered by a Transmeta Crusoe 800MHz processor, equivalent to a 500MHz Pentium M. Just enough for word processing. On top of that compatibility is so so according to the reviewers. The screen is a small 8-in SVGA monitor, just enough for Windows Tablet PC. Read more here.

PPC reviews, an affiliate of the above two websites test-drives the Acer N50 Premium which they think is arguably the best mid-range Pocket PC out on the market. With 128MB memory, Windows 2003 mobile, WiFi compatibility, the possibility to use it as a standalone USB device and a superb design make it a better deal than many.

Laptop Logic checks the Creative Webcam Live Ultra for notebooks. With more and more manufacturers integrating this feature in their laptops, Creative decided to go ahead with an altogether better product. It is USB 2.0 compatible, has a wider field view and a prosumer software package which can double as a security module.

PC Stats checks the Intel Pentium 4 540 which is a socket LGA 775 Processor rimmomh at 3.2GHz. At 90nm manufacturing process, it does make a good overclocker provided you use latest BIOS revisions available. A FSB of 1GHz was achieved. Slightly more expensive than a A64 3400+ though, not a good deal if you're a Gamer.

Noticias3D, Spanish website, reviews the multi-socketed G-power cooling series from Gigabyte. The model comes with a front bay control panel. It also comes with quite a few accessories.

Motherboards.org has yet another review of the Dual Core battle between AMD and Intel, epitomized by the X2 4800+. AMD now rules the performance domain with ease and panache. Not since the first time from the initial launch of the Athlon brand has AMD been in such a position to dominate the market. µ