Alienware Alpha ASM100-7980 Console

Alienware Alpha ASM100-7980 Console (2.9 GHz Intel Core i7-4765T Processor, 8GB DDR3, 2TB HDD, Windows 8)

Alienware Alpha Review

The Alien ware Alpha combines the freedom of PC gaming with the ease of a console. The exclusive Alien ware developed user interface allows you to navigate all of Alpha's core functions without ever needing a keyboard and mouse. With the power of Steam Big Picture, the global online community for downloading and playing games, you can have quick and easy access to thousands of your favorite Steam games, plus other entertainment, all on your big screen TV. Welcome to a new era of fun. The Alien ware Alpha boots directly into an exclusive user interface that provides easy streamlined controller-based navigation- no mouse or keyboard needed. You can choose to launch Steam Big Picture, adjust core system and AlienFX settings and access your media. Put PC gaming on the big screen in 1080P Full HD beauty with a small, quiet and powerful console - without the need for a keyboard or mouse. Quickly download games straight to your Alpha Console with the click of a few buttons, or remotely from your phone. All your games stay up to date and ready to play, all the time. Merge everything you love about PC gaming with the sociability of your living room. Steam Big Picture supports multiple Steam accounts and libraries on one system, so you can have fun with your Steam friends whether they're sitting right next to you or gaming from afar.

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THE GOOD

• Nice size, decent noise levels and connectivity. The compartment for the Steam Controller dongle is a cute plus.
• Although not unique to the Alpha in particular, In-Home Streaming works surprisingly good.
• Tomb Raider averaged around 50fps at 1080p with the same settings that give me at least 60fps on my regular PC. Compression artefacts were quite obvious at times but felt acceptable.
• I streamed King of Fighters XII just to get a feel of the latency. I suppose sprites in 720p might be more forgiving to compress than detailed 3D graphics in 1080p, since the frame rate was 59.5-59.9/fps and I didn't notice a single compression artefact. After a while in practice mode, I reminded myself that I was streaming.
• I should have tried 1f-links in USF4 but I'm too inconsistent to evaluate whether I'd miss due to latency or (most likely) due to poor timing.
• Considering it's size, the performance is pretty good (Grid 2 averages 50fps at ultra settings in 1080p, 100fps at high).

THE BAD

• I had hoped that the Alpha would at least be on par with my 3 year old PC (i5 2500K 3,3GHz , 16GB, GTX 560Ti 1GB), which outperforms the i5 Alienware Alpha. Although I must say that the only game that I have tested this far which was noticeably worse, was Watch Dogs (which had to be run in 720p to stand a fair chance).
• If you're outside the US, you will get significantly less bang for the buck. Due to shipping and VAT, the price tag is not that far off from what I paid for my workstation in 2011.

THE UGLY

• The Alienware branding of Windows works okay (it got stuck once: it didn't hang but I could not exit the settings sub menu and all text was missing) but it feels cheap and primitive, like something from the early 2000s.
• Alienware can't be blamed for nuisances like Ubisoft's Uplay but the result is that you are constantly reminded of that you are still running Windows and that you'll occasionally will need at least a keyboard for the exceptions not handled by Steam Big Picture or the Alienware branding and Alpha UI.
• Speaking of Uplay, when streaming Watch Dogs (might apply to other games that require Uplay or similar launchers) which is also installed locally, Uplay will attempt to log in from both the client and host. In all cases, the Alpha (client) was faster, leaving the host with an Uplay error message that wasn't shown on the client. Two workarounds were to run offline and to uninstall the game from the Alpha (client). Again, this is nothing that can be blamed on Alienware (nor Steam) but regardless is part of the user experience of the product's supposed purpose. (Too feel as smooth to use as a console (supposedly does).

IN CLOSING

The Alienware Alpha does not replace a "regular" gaming PC. That is obviously not it's purpose, because of the trade-off in performance for form factor and noise levels. That said, I think the i5 is a tad overkill.

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PlayStation 4 Console

PlayStation 4 Console Review

Playstation 4 features

• Includes: PlayStation 4 Console, DualShock 4 Controller, HDMI Cable, Power Cable, Wired Mono Headset, USB Charging Cable
• Deepen your gaming experience with PlayStation Plus and PlayStation Gift Cards.
• PlayStation 4 redefines rich and immersive gameplay with powerful graphics and speed, intelligent personalization, deeply integrated social capabilities, and innovative second-screen features
• Background downloading and updating capability also allows you to immediately play digital titles as they download, or update the system when the hardware is powered off.
• PlayStation 4 lets you instantly share images and videos of your favorite gameplay moments on Facebook with a single press of the "share" button on the Dualshock 4 controller.

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The Best Place to Play

PlayStation 4 is the best game console place to play with dynamic, connected gaming, powerful graphics and speed, intelligent personalization, deeply integrated social capabilities, and innovative second-screen features. Combining unparalleled content, immersive gaming experiences, all of your favorite digital entertainment apps, and PlayStation exclusives, PS4 centers on gamers, enabling them to play when, where and how they want. PS4 enables the greatest game developers in the world to unlock their creativity and push the boundaries of play through a system that is tuned specifically to their needs. 

New DUALSHOCK Controller

DUALSHOCK 4 features new innovations to deliver more immersive gaming experiences, including a highly sensitive six-axis sensor as well as a touch pad located on the top of the controller, which offers gamers completely new ways to play and interact with games.

Remote Play

Remote Play on the PS4 system fully unlocks the PlayStation Vita system’s potential, making it the ultimate companion device. With the PS Vita system, gamers will be able to seamlessly play a range of PS4 titles on the beautiful 5-inch display over Wi-Fi access points in a local area network.

Gamer Focused, Developer Inspired

The PS4 system focuses on the gamer, ensuring that the very best games and the most immersive experiences are possible on the platform. The PS4 system enables the greatest game developers in the world to unlock their creativity and push the boundaries of play through a system that is tuned specifically to their needs. The PS4 system is centered around a powerful custom chip that contains eight x86-64 cores and a state of the art 1.84 TFLOPS graphics processor with 8 GB of ultra-fast GDDR5 unified system memory, easing game creation and increasing the richness of content achievable on the platform. The end result is new games with rich, high-fidelity graphics and deeply immersive experiences.

Personalized, Curated Content

The PS4 system has the ability to learn about your preferences. It will learn your likes and dislikes, allowing you to discover content pre-loaded and ready to go on your console in your favorite game genres or by your favorite creators. Players also can look over game-related information shared by friends, view friends’ gameplay with ease, or obtain information about recommended content, including games, TV shows and movies.

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Canon EOS SL1 Digital SLR Camera

Canon EOS Rebel SL1 Digital SLR Camera

Canon EOS SL1 Digital SLR Camera Review

Performance:

I've been experimenting for a couple months now with various settings, different creative shots and I love the camera. Any failures are certainly mine as an amateur. It's easy to shoot, fast enough (I'm not shooting for the NHL) and takes accurate, colorful pictures that are only limited by my creativity. I've shot macro, landscape, architecture, pets and portraits. I love it. It has a deep, feature rich set of custom options, menus and settings. I'm almost addicted to loading my amazing photos into a post photo software (name omitted) and playing with them to see how incredible they can get. That being said, they look incredible (when composed properly) straight from the RAW image. Also remember, this is a canon, so you can use virtually any lens ever created by them.

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Canon EOS SL1 Digital SLR Camera Size :

Even though I knew what I was ordering, I couldn't get over the size. It's so small for an SLR and so lightweight. I've checked multiple times because I didn't think it was loaded in my bag, it felt empty. No kidding, it's that light weight. But still has all the buttons you need, well placed and easy to operate. It also feels tough and durable, so don't be dissuaded by the light weight or small size. I'm not sure about the concern some voiced about it being "too small" to hold. It's very comfortable. If you are going to shoot for 2 hours straight and/or have shot with a larger camera for 5 years, then maybe this would take some getting used to. But it's very easy to manage, comfortable to hold and feels solid in my hand.

Canon EOS SL1 Digital SLR Camera Video :

The improved AF Focus and STM lens is evident when shooting video. Video is amazingly clear, the AF does a good job keeping up with most subjects (again not shooting NHL or nocturnal animal scenery). The touchscreen, nearly silent lens combo is a huge improvement over prior versions. All but the most demanding professionals will find it does a remarkable job.

Canon EOS SL1 Image quality : 

OK you say, it's small. So what am I giving up? Answer is - not really much. Image quality is excellent. The electronics of sensors have advanced rapidly in the last few years and the newest entry level camera is going to perform better than the high end product you bought two years ago. And new half frame sensors may be comparable to full frame sensors from a few years back. Also, the entry level DSLR market is the most competitive. Nikon (D3200) and Canon (SL1 or T5) are forced to give you more for your money than with high end full frame cameras. The SL1 is a bargain. Yes, you can get a marginal improvement in images and controls by going up market, but you will pay 3X as much in dollars, and in weight, and in volume. The cost of any technology is usually on a log scale; 90% of state of the art costs X and 95% costs 3X and 99% costs 9X. It makes no sense to ride this curve unless you do very specialized or commercial photography. For most of us, the most important thing is whether we have the camera with us when the photo opp comes up.

Comparison. 

The images coming out of this Canon SL1 are lovely, contrasty and with excellent colors. I compared directly with my full frame Nikon D600 and also Sony NEX 6 at ISO 400. Results; unless you are a fanatical pixel peeper, they are all in the same ballpark. Only by blowing up the central 10% to fill the computer screen can one begin to see significant differences. If you do make this extreme blowup, the full frame D600 had the cleanest, lowest noise, and finest detail. But then the D600 costs 4X the SL1 and weighs more than twice as much! And anyway, does it really matter if some other sensor is s-l-i-g-h-t-l-y better? No it doesn't. Having the 'best' equipment is just not the determining factor in capturing beautiful photos that I will take pride in years down the road. The SL1 gives me 90% of the quality I will get from any camera anywhere at 1/4 the cost of a high end DSLR. The main difference is that the viewfinder is cramped and the settings are in menus rather than dedicated buttons. Big deal. You can still do any creative thing you want and win photo contests with this camera.

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Intel NUC D54250WYK1 Intel 4th Gen Core i5-4250U Processor

Intel NUC D54250WYK1 Intel 4th Gen Core i5-4250U Processor with Power Cord

Sleek, shiny, and with a smaller footprint than a wireless modem, the Intel NUC with the 4th generation Intel Core i5 processor is at home in your living room, your office, or your media center. The new Intel NUC packs more features into an even slimmer form factor. The Intel NUC comes complete with Intel HD graphics 5000 to ensure a brilliant HD experience, Intel Quick Sync Video for fast video encoding, and Mini DisplayPort 1.2 for driving 4K displays. Couple this with a stereo/mic jack along with four USB 3.0 ports and an infrared sensor for your remote control, and you can create a home entertainment system, a gaming machine, a digital jukebox, or all of the above. You can immerse yourself in movies, TV, or games in 4 square inches, without the need for discrete hardware. The Intel NUC: as small as a game controller, as powerful as a dragon slayer.

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Superior Processing And Graphics

The D54250WYK is equipped with the 4th generation Intel Core i5-4250U processor with Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, automatically allowing processor cores to safely run faster than the base operating frequency for short durations to maximize performance. It also features visibly smart graphics, using Intel HD Graphics 5000 to provide amazing performance and visually stunning graphics for immersive gaming, media editing with Intel Quick Sync Video, and HD playback with Intel Clear Video HD Technology (Intel CVT HD).

Pros:

• Love the design and it seems to be built really well.
• Was very fast.
• When you opened the box, it played Intel's theme music. Cool, I guess.

Cons:

• No digital coaxial/optical output, only HDMI for audio. You can buy devices to split the signal, but that's extra money. It also introduces weird HDMI handshaking issues (even with Dr. HDMI).
• The onboard NIC was flaky. I'm a professional network engineer and I many different types of networking gear in my house, of varying grades. I couldn't get the NIC to reliably connect to anything. Link lights would come on for a short while, then they'd go off. Manually setting my switch to use 100Mbps/Full Duplex was the only thing that got this connection moderately stable, and that would take anywhere between 1 and 3 minutes to fully negotiate after boot time. I tried many versions of drivers; the behavior was the same.

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ASUS ROG G751JY-DH71 17.3-inch Gaming Laptop Review

ASUS ROG G751JY-DH71 17.3-inch Gaming Laptop, GeForce GTX 980M Graphics

Experience unbeatable mobile gaming performance on the new ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) G751 gaming laptop, now featuring a 4th-gen Intel Core i7 processor and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980M graphics. With ASUS TurboMaster technology, the G751 offers stable GPU overclocking along with an optimized dual-fan cooling system that keeps everything cool even in the heat of battle. Booting Steam and recording your gameplay has never been easier thanks to the new quick-access keys on the G751.

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ULTRA-RESPONSIVE ONE-PIECE BACKLIT KEYBOARD

With long travel keys for instant response, the seamless one-piece backlit keyboard is a joy to use even after extended sessions. In addition to the highlighted WASD keys, you can also adjust the brightness of the red keyboard backlight at any time for maximum visibility, making it easy to game anywhere, any time.

LAUNCH GAMING CENTER AT A PRESS OF THE ROG KEY

The ROG key gives you quick access to the Gaming Center dashboard where you can access system settings and build your own gamer profile. Easily view your storage and drive space availability, as well as the amount of memory used. With the G751, you can also set up to four different gaming modes, each tailored to different situations and needs.

MACRO KEYS AND QUICK ACCESS KEYS
The G751 features quick-access game keys and additional programmable macro keys for easy access to Steam, game recording and your frequently used commands

ENTHUSIAST-GRADE GRADE NVIDIA GTX SERIES GRAPHICS

The latest enthusiast-grade NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980M graphics scores over 12K in the 3DMark 11 performance benchmark, providing you with sharper visuals for fast-paced games. NVIDIA GeForce Experience optimizes settings for higher resolutions and greater in-game detail for extra-sharp image quality while Battery Boost maintains an incredible 30+ FPS experience with up to 2x the battery life.

FASTEST JUST GOT FASTER

Armed with the latest 4th generation Intel Core i7 processor, the G751 sets all-new benchmarks for powerful performance so you never have to slow down. Intel Thunderbolt technology provides ultra-fast graphics and data transmission via a single connection; while GameFirst III optimizes networks to give you smooth, lag-free online gameplay by prioritizing game packets and allocating more bandwidth for games.

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Razer Blade 14 Inch Gaming Laptop

Razer Blade 14" QHD+ Touchscreen Gaming Laptop 256GB - NVIDIA GeForce GTX 870M
Razer Blade Gaming Laptop review 

The new Razer Blade 14 Inch gaming laptop is as power-packed as ever, but no feature stands out more than its razor-sharp Quad HD+ display. It pumps out 5.76 millions pixels & four times as many as its predecessor and doubles the pixel density from 131 pixels per inch/25.4 millimeters (PPI) to 262 PPI. All of which ensures you'll not only get intensely realistic visuals for gaming, but also incredibly clear images for photos and videos, and crisp text for documents and web pages.

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Stunning QHD+ Display 

New Razer Blade spectacular QHD+ display pumps out 5.76 million pixels for breathtaking clarity, hyper-realistic sharpness, and jaw-dropping color intensity. Now equipped with the highest resolution 14” notebook display available, the Razer Blade provides stunningly beautiful image quality, unspeakably crisp text for documents, and the most intensely realistic gaming possible. With so many beautiful pixels before your eyes, it becomes impossible to distinguish individual pixels. The “screen door” artifacting of lower-resolution displays disappears, and what remains is the most visually stunning notebook display in the world.

Insanely Powerful 

Measuring just 0.7-inches thin, the Razer Blade top gaming laptops packs more power per cubic inch than any other laptop in the world. The Razer Blade is powered by a 4th gen Intel Core i7 processor, the latest NVIDIA GeForce GTX 870M GPU, and uses solid-state storage technology for boot speeds up to four times faster than a traditional notebook hard drive. Traditionally, gaming laptops have been made with a variety of complex components, which add unnecessary thickness and weight. We went in a different direction with the Blade by choosing specially crafted components. This allowed us to make a product that is thinner, lighter and more powerful. Incorporated is a highly efficient thermal solution that is capable of harnessing the power of the latest Intel Core i7 processor and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 870M gaming grade graphics all in an ultra-thin form factor.

The Latest Intel Core i7 Processor 

The 4th gen Intel Core Processor, gives the 14-inch Razer Blade 2.2GHz of quad core processing power and Turbo Boost speeds, which automatically increases the speed of active cores – up to 3.2GHz. Thanks to Hyper-Threading technology, you’ll experience eight virtual cores for insane gaming performance. best gaming laptop

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 870M Graphics 

Play games the way it was meant to be played on the go. With NVIDIA GeForce GTX 870M gaming grade graphics packed in a 0.7 inch ultra-thin profile, you’ll play the most graphic intensive games anywhere, anytime. With innovative technologies such as ShadowPlay and Battery Boost, GeForce GTX 870M offers all the GeForce GTX gaming performance you want in a powerful, yet portable package.

   

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Braun Series 7 790cc Electric Shaver

Braun Series 7-790cc Pulsonic Men's Shaving System

The braun series 7 760cc-4 braun series 7 760cc-4 is the most advanced and premium shaver line from Braun. The Pulsonic technology with 10,000 micro vibrations helps capture more hair with every stroke – for Braun‘s most thorough and comfortable shave. The Series 7 shaver combines the most advanced Technology and Design. Series 7‘s leading edge shaving technology three different Personalization Modes and a powerful Linear Motor. In addition, enjoy the convenience of Braun’s Clean & Renew system, which will clean, charge, lubricate and dry your shaver at the touch of a button.

 

The most advanced shaver in the Braun Series 7 collection, the 790cc has been engineered to be nothing less than the best grooming gift a man can receive. This electric shaver includes revolutionary Pulsonic Technology that uses more than 10,000 micro vibrations to help capture more hair in every stroke. In addition, three personalization modes and a powerful linear motor deliver a thorough and comfortable shave. For added convenience, the advanced Braun Clean & Renew System automatically cleans, charges, lubricates, and dries your shaver at the touch of a button.

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Shaving with an Electric Razor

The Series 7 sets Braun's Gold Standard for shaving - featuring the most innovative technology for perfect closeness and skin comfort, it shaves in the first stroke what others do in two. Sonic technology and new OptiFoil™ Technology help deliver Braun's most thorough shave ever. The 790cc comes with Braun's most intelligent Clean&Renew™ System for extra hygiene and convenience.

UPDATE: Braun has added another variant to their Series 7 shavers – BRAUN SERIES 7 799CC replacing Series 7 790CC as the top variant. This new 799CC is capable of both wet and dry shaving at an additional cost of only $30. This is a great choice for those who prefer wet shaving for a more comfortable shaving experience with less skin irritation.

Since the arrival of braun series 7 790cc electric shaver, the discount for Series 790CC below the list price has been removed. Maybe, they’ll discontinue the model. At this point, you’ll get more value for your money to with the Braun Series 7 799CC.

If you want a cheaper Series 7 model and don’t care for wet shaving, the Braun Series 760CC is a good option at a reasonable price. The differences between 790CC and 760CC are negligible. There is no metallic finish, no fast clean option and no automatic program selection with the Braun Series 760CC as compared to 790CC.

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Chromecast Media Player

Google Chromecast HDMI Streaming Media Player review

Chromecast - best streaming player is the easy way to enjoy online video and anything from the web on your TV. Plug it into any HDTV and control it with your existing smartphone, tablet, or laptop. Send your favorites from HBO GO, Netflix, YouTube, Hulu Plus, Pandora, Watch ESPN, Crunchyroll, MLS, Crackle, Rdio, MLB.TV, Google Play Movies & TV, Google Play Music, and Chrome to your TV with the press of a button. No more huddling around small screens and tiny speakers. Chromecast automatically updates to work with a growing number of apps. With Chromecast, you can easily enjoy your favorite online content on your HDTV - movies, TV shows, videos, music, photos, websites, and more from HBO GO, Netflix, YouTube, Hulu Plus, Pandora, Watch ESPN, Crunchyroll, MLS, Crackle, Rdio, MLB.TV, Google Play Movies & TV, Google Play Music, and Chrome. Read More...

Battery Drain on Mobile Devices:

Because of the way Google Chromecast works, it's streaming information from the Cloud vs. from your device. I noticed very little increase in the usage of battery on my iPhone 5 and my Macbook Air running Mountain Lion OSX.

Support for Streaming Services:

Right now, chromecast streaming Service support is limited. Netflix, Google Services (Google Play, YouTube) and Web-based Streaming is allowed. I had issues trying to load Hulu the past couple days, telling me that my browser was unsupported, but I'll update once I get a chance.

Power Adapter:

The power adapter is an optional requirement. In fact, most modern TV's with HDMI 1.4 or higher spec are supported. The Chromecast can draw power from the HDMI port it's plugged into. If your TV doesn't support that, there's also a USB cable and power adapter included in the box. I have a 2012 LG LED and a 2013 Lenovo 27" Monitor with HDMI input and the ports power it with no cable. google chromecast streaming, chromecast streaming, best streaming player

Google Chromecast HDMI Streaming Media Player

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