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Tuesday Shortbread
by Ronald Hanaki — 2:45 PM on March 10, 2009

Tuesday

1. Hitachi to admit to fixing LCD prices
2. VR-Zone reports USB 3.0 test spec to be released in June 2009
3. Donanim Haber posts video: 24 Samsung SSDs in RAID (write-up in Turkish)
4. Intel pricing model seen facing EU scrutiny
5. DigiTimes reports Asus, Pegatron, and Gigabyte see revenues decline in February
6. The Consumerist gives a glimpse into the future of broadband
   with Time Warner Cable (metered bandwidth)
7. Tales of data pirates: Opting out of Verizon's open-minded sharing
8. Advertising Age: Goodby does impossible, cures Comcast affective disorder
9. Engadget reports audio watermarks let the MPAA know
   where a recording was taken, but not by whom
10. YouTube to block music videos for UK users
11. VR-Zone reports Nvidia plans another GeForce GTX 275 against Radeon HD 4890
    and AMD Radeon HD 4870 to receive another round of price cut
12. ATi-Forum: RV790 with better PowerPlay (in German)
13. Ars Technica on the 32" OLED TV: A possible new downturn victim?
14. TG Daily on a hands-free control for iPod by facial expression
15. Fudzilla reports 1.86GHz Atom two times more expensive than 1.6GHz
16. NordicHardware reports Sapphire to launch Socket AM2 mini-ITX boards
17. InsideHW covers CeBIT 2009 day 5: Intel & Verbatim
18. HardwareZone's CeBIT 2009 coverage part 5
19. Gizmodo reports coffee-fueled car is surprisingly practical

Software

1. C|Net reports analyst sees Windows done by summer
2. Windows 7 virtual roundtable Q&A: Part one
3. Ars Technica on running the Windows 7 beta on a MacBook
4. SuperSite for Windows on Windows 7: Choice is good
5. Tech Fragments: Windows 8 to include software management system?
6. Phoronix asks, "What goes on within AMD's Linux beta program?
7. Android 1.1 system and radio images
8. EVGA Precision 1.5.1 from 2ManyDownloads

Gaming

1. Edge Online chronicles the rise of Steam
2. A Reuters interview: Activision CEO confident in tough economy
3. Sega has Empire: Total War :: Common issues
4. The history of Resident Evil (part 1): The Rise of the Umbrella
5. Slashdot: Emulation explosion on the PS3 via Linux
6. Announcement: Dr. Dobbs Challenge Deuce game competition launched
7. World in Conflict update #010
8. GamersHell has Red Alert 3 v1.08 patch
9. bit-tech reviews Tom Clancy's EndWar (PC)
10. Technic3D reviews Dawn of War II (in German)

Systems and storage

1. AnandTech's Nvidia Ion Blu-ray investigation: Not a problem?
2. ITreviewed on Apple iMac 24" (2.66GHz Core 2 Duo)
3. Phoronix reviews System76 Serval Professional notebook
4. Frag the Planet reviews Asus N10J-A2 netbook
5. Alien Babel Tech reviews Pentium E3200
6. Futurelooks reviews Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD3R
7. Legit Reviews on Gigabyte GA-MA790GP-DS4H
8. Overclock3D reviews 6GB Mushkin XP series PC3-12800 triple channel kit
9. PCStats reviews 64GB Super Talent Luxio AES-256 encrypted USB drive
10. techPowerUp! reviews Thecus N4100 Pro

Graphics

1. SilentPCReview on Asus Radeon HD 4870 Matrix
2. [H] Enthusiast reviews Sapphire Radeon HD 4850 X2 1GB
3. bit-tech reviews BFG Tech GeForce GTX 285 H2O
4. iXBT Labs: GeForce GTX 260 or Radeon HD 4870 1GB
5. TweakTown reviews Palit GeForce GTS 250 2GB
6. Guru3D reviews Galaxy GeForce 9800 GT 1GB
7. PCStats reviews Asus EAH4550
8. DriverHeaven's ATI budget GFX overview
9. AnandTech at PMA 2009: Panasonic GH1 & Olympus E620 cameras
10. Digital Trends reviews TRENDnet TV-M7 wireless IP monitor

Multimedia

1. Elite Bastards and Overclock3D review Asus Xonar Essence STX
2. Metku's modding tutorial: How to design and build a high-end subwoofer
3. HardwareLogic reviews Tritton AX Pro precision gaming headset
4. Hardware Secrets reviews BlackBerry Storm
5. HotHardware: Mechanical key switch keyboards demystified
6. [OC]ModShop pits game pad vs. keyboard: Which is better?
7. PureOverclock reviews NZXT Avatar gaming mouse

Power, casing, and cooling

1. JonnyGuru reviews 1050W Enermax Revolution 85+ power supply
2. ThinkComputers reviews 850W Corsair TX850 power supply
3. Hi tech Legion reviews 850W Thermaltake Toughpower cable management power supply
4. [H] Enthusiast reviews BFG Tech LS-450 power supply
5. DriverHeaven reviews Cooler Master Storm Sniper gaming chassis
6. Björn3D reviews Rosewill Conqueror case
7. Verdis Reviews on Vizo Luxon Advanced 3.5" HDD enclosure
8. Legit Reviews on Thermolab Baram CPU cooler
9. Björn3D reviewsx Gelid GC1 thermal paste