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Origin PC offers overclocked 4.3GHz Core i7-980X Extreme Edition on Genesis desktop

You know what’s better than a stock 3.33GHz Core i7-980X Extreme Edition CPU? Not much, but we’re guessing that a 4.3GHz overclocked version of the same chip just might be. If you’re thinking the same, and you’ve got $1,044 to spare in order to find out, upstart gaming rig maker Origin PC has the means to get it to you. The outfit’s Genesis desktop can now be ordered with Intel’s freshest slab of silicon for $895, or you can snag an extra gigahertz for another $149. We know you’ll make the right call.

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Intel’s new Gulftown i7-980X CPU reviews well

Intel cut loose some benchmarking samples of their new, top of the line CPU, the i7-980X Extreme Edition. This is not a CPU intended for the causal use, but rather aim directly at the gaming market. MSRP for the CPU all by itself is a jaw dropping $999, and rumors are already circulating that the OEMs are already looking at coming out with systems that utilize the new processors.

Shuo tablet is phenomenally huge

Shuo of China has come up with a tablet that is surprisingly large, considering it packs a massive 10.1″ device. Underneath the hood however, you will find a 1.2GHz processor of either VIA or Atom variety, and it can hold up to 2GB RAM. You do get HDMI out as well, but without any mention of a HD-capable playback chip, we do wonder what the whole point of that output port is for. Rumor has it that Windows 7 is the operating system of choice, but we will just have to wait until official word on its pricing and availability are revealed.

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Tenda T26 clones the HP Mini 5102

For those of you who have an eye open for the HP Mini 5102 might want to be more wary when it comes to cheap online sales as you could end up with the Tenda T26 instead – a close clone of the original, including its package box. The main difference would be the slightly larger display at 11.6″ compared to the 10″ one found on the HP Mini 5102. Features include 1,366 × 768 resolution, an Intel Atom N450 1.6GHz processor, integrated Intel GMA3150 graphics, 1GB RAM, a 160GB hard drive, a 1.3-megapixel webcam, a trio of USB ports Wi-Fi connectivity. Throw in a PCI-E slot and you can have the benefits of a 3G module.

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JooJoo hits the FCC

Hmmm, shortly after getting news that the JooJoo tablet will come in a new color as well as an updated user interface, we have news of this tablet going through the rigors of the FCC. Apparently, underneath the hood will reveal an Intel Atom N270 1.6GHz processor and an NVIDIA Ion chipset to keep it going, confirming the authenticity of its flawless video playback in the past. As for the presence of a SIM card slot, that will most likely point towards 3G being an option sometime in the future. While the JooJoo will ship with a Linux user interface, additional pictures from the FCC do point towards Windows 7, so we would reserve our comments on that since the crystal ball looks rather cloudy at the moment. All will be revealed come March 25th, we guess, when the JooJoo launches.

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HTC Incredible caught in the wild again

Looks like more images of the yet-unreleased HTC Incredible has hit the Internet, where additional information was gleaned from these leaks to point towards 512MB RAM with around 320MB available for users, an 8-megapixel camera, an apparently underclocked Snapdragon processor which chugs along at 768MHz (perhaps to save battery life) and the Sense-powered Android 2.1 firmware that is touted to offer superior performance. Verizon subscribers who want to change their phone will definitely do well to consider this as their next handset.

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HTC Diamond2 clone dual boots

Cloned handsets these days seem to get better and better, and the HTC Diamond2 clone that you see here certainly wins brownie points with us simply because it is able to dual boot both the Android and Windows Mobile 6.5 operating systems. Granted, the 600MHz processor might not seem to pack enough muscle, but it still comes with a WQVGA display that ought to please some quarters. No idea on whether this cloned handset is able to make phone calls on both operating systems, so we will just have to wait until the real deal comes out before arriving at a conclusion.

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AMD Fusion processors out next year

Netbooks looks set to be here to stay for many more years, co-existing peacefully with notebooks, and this has finally caused AMD to shift gear by catering for a dedicated netbook processor under their Fusion range that ought to see action sometime next year. It seems that the Fusion chips will have power consumption in the 10-15 watt range alongside decent integrated graphics performance without the need for Ion-powered graphics, all found in a device no larger than 12″ in size. What do you think – will Intel and NVIDIA be quaking in their boots?

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iPhone 4.0 firmware rumor making its rounds

Seems as though there is a rumor floating around which points toward an iPhone 4.0 firmware that supposedly supports multitasking, a feature that many people have long clamored for to this day. While no more details have been leaked with regard to battery life, memory use and processor consumption issues will be handled, there is still some way to go before version 4 of the firmware reaches anywhere near its final form. How do you think the latest iPhone firmware will shape up to be like?

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My Ripple Look Family 45FC mini PC

Folks living in South Korea will be able to check out the red wine-colored crystal chassis of the My Ripple Look Family 45FC mini PC. This small machine that could will definitely find a place in any living room, featuring the ability to deliver high-resolution videos and 3D games without missing a beat thanks to some decent hardware within such as Intel’s latest Dual Core processor, 2GB RAM, a 2.5″ 320GB hard drive and the Intel GMA X4500 graphic chipset. Supported video codecs include MPEG2/4, VC-5 and H.264. No idea on pricing though. Why can’t we at the west get such cool HTPCs?

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Apple Mac Pro refresh heading our way

Word on the grapevine has it that Apple will be unveiling a refreshed Mac Pro machine next tuesday, where you will be able to enjoy an Intel Core i7-980x processor within which boasts a speedy 3.33GHz with TurboBoost to 3.6GHz and comes with half a dozen cores and 12 threads of processing power, a 32nm architecture, Socket LGA1366 and 130W TDP. Guess March 16th will take on new meaning in your life if you happen to be a hardcore Apple fan. Just make sure you have enough dough in your bank beforehand of course.

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Hott MD500 rocks to Android

With the slew of tablets as well as iPad wannabes rolling out from China these days, the law of probability points toward a winner through the plethora of candidates, and perhaps one that might just edge out the iPad in terms of popularity? Perhaps in another lifetime, but kudos to Hott for their MD500 which is powered by the Android operating system. This tablet sports a 4.8″ touchscreen display that was specially customized to function with the ARM9 Rockchip processor, featuring full video playback support, a minimal screen bezel and interesting Android customizations.

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