This might not come as a shock to many, but according to a report issued yesterday, it would appear that 95 percent of people interested in buying a tablet, are aiming to get an iPad. Robert W. Baird, an analyst company conducted a survey across 1,114 people, 98 of which …
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Firefox to ditch version numbers: debate rages
Firefox, the geeks favourite browser is set to remove version numbers from upcoming versions. Asa Dotzler, a director in the company has explained the reasons why they are moving to a ‘non version' related browser. He said in a thread on the mozilla.dev.usability discussion group “We're moving to a more …
Read More »Apple lose head of mobile advertising
Apple are losing Andy Miller, their head of mobile advertising. He is switching jobs to work at venture capital firm Highland Capital Partners. He spoke to the Wall Street Journal and said “I am excited to join the team and for the opportunity to work with exceptional entrepreneurs building the …
Read More »Sapphire Pure Platinum Z68 Motherboard Review
Sapphire have been releasing a steady stream of products this year, and today we are looking at their latest motherboard, the Pure Platinum Z68 which targets the enthusiast Sandybridge audience. Can the Sapphire product offer enough to stand out in such a crowded marketplace? To this point in time, the …
Read More »AMD Introduces A6-3500 Desktop APU
AMD today announced availability of the AMD A6-3500 APU for desktops, extending the lineup of APUs that deliver brilliant HD graphics, supercomputer-like performance and incredibly fast application speeds. The A6-3500 combines three x86 CPU cores with more than 300 Radeon cores, enabling powerful DirectX11-capable discrete-level graphics and dedicated HD video …
Read More »AMD FX 8 core spotted at Gamescom – running Dirt 3
Kitguru is over at Gamescom and we managed to snag a shot of the upcoming AMD 8 core FX box. This is one of the most awaited new releases from AMD, with fanboys already sitting on the edge of their chairs, credit card in hand. Will you be holding this …
Read More »Interview: AMD claims huge software advantage over Intel
Much of KitGuru's unique content focuses on the hardware that enthusiasts use to fulfil their dreams. But there's something to be said for the software too. In the same way that a pair of near identical F1 cars can finish miles apart, based on the ability of the driver and …
Read More »Will mSATA be a giant killer in the PC space?
One of the main reasons people carry on using desktops, is that notebooks are not powerful or responsive enough when the workload gets serious. Moves in the SSD space by companies like AData, could help sound the death bell for desktop PCs. KitGuru picks up a magnifying glass and goes …
Read More »Buffalo AirStation Nfiniti Dual Band Wireless Router Review (WZR-HP-AG300H)
While some of you may be using routers provided by your ISP, such as BT or Virgin Media for instance, there are still many people, myself included, who own routers. The market for networking devices might have peaked a few years back but it is still one of the major …
Read More »Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 back on sale in parts of Europe
Samsung and Apple are currently in a legal battle over the sale of the Galaxy Tab 10.1. Apple claim that Samsung have violated their design and filed for an injunction to stop sales in various parts of the world. According to the Telegraph newspaper the Dusseldorf court has lifted the …
Read More »HP Touchpad sales problems: Best Buy left with massive stock
All Things D have reported that Best Buy have almost 250,000 Touchpads sitting in their stockrooms. Reports are showing that only 25,000 units have sold so far. All Things D have said that ‘sources familiar with the matter' have passed over information on the flagging sales figures. The report also …
Read More »Playstation 3 price drops in US to $249
Gamespot have published an article detailing the first day at Gamescom. They detail that the PlayStation Vita is going to be launched in Japan later this year, with Europe and North America releases in 2012. They also discuss an upcoming price drop. Gamespot have listed the event in a time …
Read More »Gamescom Audience Delayed As Major Security Alert hits Stanstead
Gamescom is now one of the largest events in the gaming calender. While shows like CeBIT slowly dwindle to a shadow of their former selves, the booming business in games is driving a new kind of event – one where the software takes the lead and the hardware follows in …
Read More »Dell Inspiron 620 MT Review
Many of us build our own computers, but for those without the necessary skills, time, or interest there are a plethora of pre-built systems on the market to suit all demands. Today we are looking at the Dell Inspiron 620 MT desktop system which, on paper seems ideal for a …
Read More »Intel refuse 50% CPU price cut to partners, offer 20% instead
Intel have been under pressure lately to supply their partners with UltraBook CPU's at a 50% price reduction. They have rejected the proposal and have offered a 20% price discount instead to first tier notebook partners. We heard this from sources in Taipei late last night, and it has been …
Read More »Steve Jobs authorised biography to be released in November
Apple fans have been waiting with baited breath to get a hold of the upcoming book by Walter Isaacson – the authorised biography of Apple's iconic leader Steve Jobs. According to All Things D, the publication date has been pushed forward from 2012 to November this year. The book cover …
Read More »Samsung launch Galaxy Tab 10.1 on Dutch market
Samsung have been locked in legal battle with Apple over the sale of the Galaxy Tab 10.1 tablet computer. This isn't stopping them in the Netherlands however as they plan to release the product there today. Tamari Villani, a spokeswoman for Samsung said “The Galaxy Tab 10.1 will be on …
Read More »Samsung hire Cyanogen for development
According to reports from Slashgear, Samsung have hired one of the industries best Android software modders Cyanogen. Real name Steve Kondik, Cyanogen has built up a fantastic reputation for pushing Android devices to their absolute limits. With over half a million users involved in cyanogenmod, the audience is already strong. …
Read More »Thermaltake TR2 800W Power Supply review
Thermaltake have expanded their portfolio in recent years and today they sell a huge cross section of components such as CPU coolers, computer cases and power supplies. Today we are looking at one of their latest power supply designs, the TR2 800W. The TR2 800W is a 80 Plus Bronze …
Read More »Apple’s ‘Mothership’ Campus pictures
AppleInsider have posted pictures of the upcoming Apple 2.8 million square foot office building, which resembles something out of a science fiction movie. These pictures have been supplied by the City Of Cupertino, who are currently reviewing Apple's plans in detail. They need to ascertain if the environmental impacts could …
Read More »Firefox 6 released early for impatient users
Firefox 6 is due for release tomorrow, but Mozilla decided to upload the installation files a few days early. If you want, you can grab it now from their FTP. You can grab the Windows, Mac and Linux versions by clicking on our links. There are no details of the …
Read More »Mac prototype lands on ebay: bidding already at 10k
A Macintosh prototype has hit Ebay in America, and bidding is already just over $10,000. The machine is a prototype MacBook Pro which has a retractable antenna and SIM card slot. The current owner says on ebay “This auction is for a particularly unique and interesting piece of Apple hardware: …
Read More »Dell kill 5 inch Streak: Dell Streak 7 any better?
The Dell Streak was released to a mixed reception. While a niche audience adopted the 5 inch smartphone, critics weren't overly enamored with the design. Kitguru really liked it, and we reviewed it twice, following up when Dell released the 2.2 Froyo operating system. Sadly, Dell have bid adieu to …
Read More »HTC 4.5 inch Holiday prototype image leaks
The upcoming HTC Android smartphone has been seen on the internet, thanks to a leaked image. The Holiday's Prototype has a large ‘California' sticker on the back of the chassis and according to the International Business Times, it may be released in different locations with different case designs. The report …
Read More »Consignment stock – ticking time bomb for Acer/HP?
As the world comes to terms with the channel choke saga, additional far-reaching effects are also coming to light. The potential time bomb here concerns the way that larger stores do business. KitGuru heads to the shop floor to try and understand the cash flow battle between DSG and multi-nationals …
Read More »22 additional fake Apple stores found in China
Regular readers of Kitguru will already be aware of the ‘fake Apple store' which was found and subsequently closed in Kunming. In an update to the original story, it would appear that authorities in Kunming have identified another 22 unauthorised Apple retailers. Apple will be pleased to hear that authorities …
Read More »Asus RoG Vulcan ANC Gaming Headset Review
Over the past couple of years we have seen a mass influx of brands into the gaming peripheral market, making things more competitive than ever. The longer established brands like Razer and Logitech still win favour with many gamers but that might be about to change. It seems that Asus …
Read More »Half of Acer and HP stock is now more than 6 months old
In a morning of shocking revelations, we think the cherry has finally been placed on the cake. Spurred on by KitGuru's earlier reports, we're now hearing that the level of backlog in the channel is far worse than we expected. This is serious stuff, with serious implications. Intel recommends that …
Read More »SteelSeries release the Sensei, Grand Master of gaming mice
Anyone who has been reading KitGuru for a while will know that we love SteelSeries' range of gaming peripherals as every model we've had through our labs has won an award of some description. Until now, the top of the range gaming mouse in their range was the Xai which …
Read More »Google+ adds games, including Angry Birds
Google+ is the search engine giants latest effort to target the social networking scene and their latest announcement is sure to prove popular among end users. They have added games, including the immensely popular Angry Birds. Vic Gundotra, Google Senior Vice President of engineering said in a blog post “We …
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