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Choosing a Gaming Laptop, Back-to-School 2013 Edition

We regularly get asked for opinions on what product is “best” for a certain use case. Naturally, what makes a product perfect for one user may not matter much at all to someone else. Recently I was asked for advice on gaming laptops, and as this is a common question it seemed a perfect fit for another “best xyz” guide. The Haswell and Richland launches are now behind us, supply of the new processors is sufficient, and we’ve also got a variety of new GPUs to consider. What’s the best gaming laptop your money can buy today? First you’ll need to decide just how much of your stash you’re willing to part with, and then you need to weigh…

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GIGABYTE Launch H81 Series Motherboards

When it comes to our motherboard reviews, we typically attempt to focus on the high sellers with distinguishing features – this normally means chipsets aimed at the mainstream to high end with more capabilities. Every so often we touch on something aimed more at the entry level or a cheaper chipset, and today GIGABYTE are launching their H81 series motherboards – entry level for Haswell. To put H81 into perspective, the chipset offers two SATA 6 Gbps ports, two USB 3.0 ports, no RAID, no Smart Response Technology, a single PCIe 2.0 x16 from the CPU and six PCIe 2.0 lanes from the chipset. GIGABYTE's H81 range covers both thinner ATX and micro-ATX motherboards, where PCIe 2.0 x1 and PCI ports occupy the extra slots down…

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Vote for Your Song of the Summer 2013

As August closes, it’s time to recount the songs that we couldn’t escape from this summer. Billboard awarded Robin Thicke the Song of the Summer, with “Blurred Lines” reigning at the top of the charts for 12 weeks VMA voters disagreed, tweeting and uploading Vine videos to make One Direction’s “Best Song Ever” the best song of the summer. (From the VMA chatter, though, you might think Miley Cyrus booty-popped her way to No. 1 with her single “We Can’t Stop.”) See also: 27 Songs to Soundtrack Your Summer Now, Mashable wants to know your song of this summer. Which song followed you on the radio as you drove to work, helped check off your shopping list …

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Verizon Moto X to be available August 29, $199 on-contract

Verizon has just taken to Twitter to announce the final word on availability of the standard non-Moto Maker version of Motorola Moto X for Big Red. According to Verizon, the Moto X will finally be available one week after the AT&T version was released, August 29. For a close-enough-to-stock Android experience with a heaping helping of Moto-Googo-rola’s own special always on voice assistance features, you’re looking at a full $199, with a two year contract. This is, to reiterate, for the base white or black “woven” colorway. The customized Moto X for Verizon…

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Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 Kids Shows Up In Korean Brochure

If we can believe this Korean brochure, Samsung is planning on releasing a kid-friendly Galaxy Tab 3. The Galaxy Tab 3 Kids will of course be aimed at children. It’s best that they beat up their own tablet. (…)Original Story Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 Kids Shows Up In Korean Brochure © Geeky Gadgets, 2013. | Permalink | Unauthorized duplication and or distribution of our content is strictly forbidden © Geeky Gadgets, 2013 The post Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 Kids Shows Up In Korean Brochure appeared first on Geeky Gadgets.

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Apple iPhone 5S Mysteries

Apple iPhone 5S Mysteries is a post by Adam Mills from Gotta Be Mobile.With just a few weeks left before Apple’s iPhone 5S launch date, consumers are searching for answers in regards to the iPhone 5S’ biggest questions. And while many of those questions have been answered, thanks to the numerous leaks that have occurred in recent weeks, there are still plenty of iPhone 5S mysteries ahead of the device’s launch date. The new iPhone has been one of the most heavily rumored devices of 2013. Since the beginning of the year, we’ve seen a host of leaks, rumors and speculation emerge in regards to Apple’s new iPhone. Rumors suggest that the device will not be an iPhone 6 and …

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The Living Cube Maximizes Space in Tiny Apartments, Adds a Guest Bed and Walk-in Closet

Unfortunately, The Living Cube isn’t for sale.  So if you want one of your own, you’ll need to either contact its designer, or head to your local home depot and pick up some nails and wood. That said, the Living Cube is an excellent example of maximizing a small space.  Not only does it house the creator’s (Till Konneker) vinyl collection, shoes and clothing, but includes a walk-in storage closet and a guest bed that is accessible by way of a ladder.  It reminds me of a bunk bed, only with a massive closet and storage system built-in. The post The Living Cube Maximizes Space in Tiny Apartments, Adds

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Now Available in the States: Unlocked Exynos Octa-Core Samsung Galaxy S4

While the U.S. variant of the Samsung Galaxy S4 is no doubt powerful with its Snapdragon 600 quad-core processor, many U.S. customers were anxious to get their hands on the version of the device which touts Samsung’s Exynos Octa-core processor. An unlocked, AT&T compatible version of the Exynos Octa-core Galaxy S4 is now available in the sates. The only downfall of this version? No LTE support, meaning 2G data speeds on T-Mobile and 3G on AT&T. The Exynos Octa-core version of the Galaxy S4 has a 5 inch 1920 x 1080p display, 2GB of RAM, 16GB of internal storage and runs on …

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iPhone 5S is 31{8cf42eee1263fb36ad60c6660cad5304004dad224debe245ba4d38f99dbf0948} Faster Than iPhone 5?

New rumors have spread indicating that the iPhone 5S could be running the new A7 processor that enables the dual-core heart and soul fuel Apple’s latest smartphone with faster speeds, quicker load times and more juice than a bodybuilder on a ‘roid binge. 9to5 Mac has up an interesting article detailing how Clayton Morris has taken to Twitter, claiming that the A7 processor is about 31{8cf42eee1263fb36ad60c6660cad5304004dad224debe245ba4d38f99dbf0948} faster than the current iPhone 5. As noted in the article… It’s unclear if 64-bit will make the cut, but it’s been in testing. We’re told that the 64-bit processing will assist the A7 chip in making animations, transparencies, and other…

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Xiaomi ready to release 7-inch Zimi tablet

The new Mi-3 smartphone that Xiaomi appears to be on track to release next week is not the only new device from the manufacturer in the works. New images and specification have surfaced for a 7-inch tablet the company appears to have ready for launch on September 5th. Sources indicate the device may be named the “Zimi” and will come with a 1.5GHz quad-core processor, 1GB of RAM, a 1080p “retina” display, and will be 3G capable. Other details include Bluetooth 4.0 compatability, WiFi, GPS, FM receiver, and a 4000 mAh battery. According to the specifications the tablet will run the MIUI OS. The device …

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Rumor: Nokia’s ‘Sirius’ will be a 10.1-inch tablet that’s thin, light, and packs in a Snapdragon 800

Image Credit: Digi-Wo We’re on the edge of August, and next month is shaping up to be big for Windows Phone fans. Nokia may come out swinging in a rumored late September event that looks to be the venue where they show off their first Lumias based on the Windows Phone 8 GDR3 update. But off in the distance, a new handset seems to be emerging from the shadows. The Verge has been tipped with details about Nokia’s upcoming Windows RT tablet, which reportedly goes by the codename ‘Sirius’. As other rumors have pointed to before, it looks like Nokia is sticking with an unsurprising hardware setup for their Windows RT slate. That includes a 10.1-inch 1080p display, a quad-core Snapdragon 800 processor, 2 GB of system …

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Samsung Galaxy S5 to feature 16-megapixel camera with optical image stabilization — report

The next generation of Galaxy S smartphone could boast a 16-megapixel camera with optical image stabilization (OIS) technology, according to new reports. Once rumored for the Galaxy Note 3, the OIS stuff likely won’t be ready until until the following round of devices. As of today, the only model of Samsung phone to feature stabilization is the Galaxy S4 Zoom, however that (10X optical zoom) is a horse of a different color. With IFA set to get underway in a matter of days we might hear more about the Galaxy Note 3 and its spec list. The post Samsung Galaxy S5 to feature 16-megapixel camera with optical image stabilization — report appeared first on AndroidGuys.

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HTC Mini+ Bluetooth handset/remote about to see widespread launch?

Remember back in the early days of 2013 when we first heard of the HTC Mini? Not the One Mini, mind you – that would come much later – but that weird little Bluetooth accessory released as a companion to the HTC Butterfly in China, letting users actually make their calls on something a little more petite than that beefy five-incher. At the time, it seemed like a neat idea, but one we felt would need to see wider availability if it ever hoped to … Continue reading »The post HTC Mini+ Bluetooth handset/remote about to see widespread launch? appeared first on .

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Modus III aims to be a complete iPad workstation

Tablets, and the iPad specifically, can be used in plenty of different ways. While some users carry them around as a method of entertainment, many others are using the devices as productivity tools. Modus is looking to take that even further with the introduction of Modus III, a workstation designed to make the iPad feel more like a computer in terms of functionality… Continue Reading Modus III aims to be a complete iPad workstation Section: Mobile Technology Tags: iPad Accessories, Kickstarter, stand, Workstation Related Articles: DOCKr offers six iPad accessories in one device Logitech introduces $60 wired iPad keyboard aimed at classrooms Manatee stand allows you to use your iPad comfortably in bed Apple announces 4th …

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BUYING IT: Awesome Link In ‘Epona’ Mecha Custom Toy

This is a custom Link action figure made out of a Wreck It Ralph toy by Etsy seller KodykoalaToys (of Yoshi mecha fame). It’s Link in a walking mecha named Epona with a treasure chest full of Link’s tools and quest items on its back. There’s 55 of Link’s quest items included on the toy. That’s a lot of stuff. I’m starting to worry Link might be a hoarder. You think if I told Princess Zelda about his condition she’d finally lose interest in him so I could slip in there and…you know. “Know what?” Become BFF’s and throw slumber parties…

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Science May Have Just Discovered Why Haters Gonna Hate

Why are some people just inclined to hate on things? To pick the dumbest, most negative facets of a situation and focus on them exclusively, ignoring anything good that might be there in favor of just ragging on things? According to a new study published this week, we may just be born that way, having a “negative dispositional attitude” from birth. The study by researchers at the University of Illinois and University of Pennsylvania sought to explain why some people are just so relentlessly negative about the world around them, though they presumably did not take ask the simplest question involved there: whether the world objectively sucks. Instead, publishing …

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Microsoft Employees May Get A White Xbox One

When you work for a company like Microsoft, there are sometimes perks in the form of the gadgets that you and your team have been working on. It looks like Microsoft could be offering some of their employees a special edition Xbox One console. (…)Original Story Microsoft Employees May Get A White Xbox One © Geeky Gadgets, 2013. | Permalink | Unauthorized duplication and or distribution of our content is strictly forbidden © Geeky Gadgets, 2013 The post Microsoft Employees May Get A White Xbox One appeared first on Geeky Gadgets.

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3D Printed Skateboard: Print to Kickflip

3D printing has come a long way, and it’s going to go even further, when everyone can easily purchase an affordable and fast 3D printer for their homes. We’ve seen lots of intriguing items output using 3D printing tech, and now a Dutch artist created this 3D printed skateboard. Sam Abbott’s twin-tipped skateboard design was a bit too large for the 3D printer of 3DprintUK and their competition, but they managed to print it in 3 sections. The deck was assembled and joined together with numerous connector pins. The board is textured quite nicely on its underside, and there are plenty of …

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Your First Look At The 1/6th Scale Sherlock Collectible Action Figure

All you Sherlock fans are about to get a gorgeous 1/6th scale action figure of your beloved Benedict Cumberbatch. Big Chief Studios has released this one teaser image of the action figure which is set to be available for preorder sometime this month. Sherlock, and his sidekick Watson, will both be fully-aritculated and hand-painted in this limited edition numbered series. (via Big Chief Studios Facebook)

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