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AMD Athlon Neo: The New Ultra-thin Platform

AMD Athlon Neo: The New Ultra-thin Platform [1]
Hardware | 6th Jan 2009

AMD introduces its new Yukon platform with its latest CPU: The Athlon Neo. Squeezing between the popular and cheap netbook platform and expensive ultra portables - AMD hopes to score some "ultra thin" wins. We pick through the details to decide whether AMD has enough to make a new market.

What Hardware Should I Buy? - Jan 2009

What Hardware Should I Buy? - Jan 2009 [17]
Hardware | 5th Jan 2009

Welcome to 2009! Thinking of starting off the year with an upgrade to bring your PC up to speed? Then look no further than our monthly buyers guide. Once again we've brought together a list of components we recommend to help take the stress out of upgrading to suit any budget.

Viewsonic VX2260WM - 22" Full HD monitor

Viewsonic VX2260WM - 22" Full HD monitor [13]
Hardware | 5th Jan 2009

Viewsonic is the second monitor manufacturer to jump on the 16:9 bandwagon after Iiyama. We check out the VX2260WM, a 22-inch 1,920 x 1,080 display with a decent array of connectivity options, to see how it stands up to what else is out there.

First Look: Seasonic M12D 850W PSU

First Look: Seasonic M12D 850W PSU [17]
Hardware | 4th Jan 2009

Seasonic breaks its own mould with the highest power unit it has ever launched. That's not what's special though - the ultra high quality fan and 80Plus Silver efficiency rating could very well raise the PSU bar again.

Top Five Console Games of the Year 2008

Top Five Console Games of the Year 2008 [30]
Gaming | 3rd Jan 2009

A good gamer is well-rounded, using a number of systems, which is why we asked you to vote for your Top Five Console Games of 2008 earlier in December. As we head into the new year, it's time to look back at your choices.

The bit-tech Hardware Awards 2008

The bit-tech Hardware Awards 2008 [33]
Hardware | 2nd Jan 2009

Earlier in the week, we published the best games of the year and today it's time to look back at what's happened in the technology industry over the last year. Find out which products are the best of the year, and also which innovations have caught our eye during 2008.

Seagate Barracuda 7200.11 1.5TB Hard Disk

Seagate Barracuda 7200.11 1.5TB Hard Disk [29]
Hardware | 1st Jan 2009

We here at bit-tech have a saying - "you can never have too much storage," In which case the Seagate 1.5TB hard drive seems ideal, packing more gigabytes into a shiny 3.5" drive than ever before. We find out how this jumbo drive stacks up against the competition.

Top Five Most Disappointing Games of 2008

Top Five Most Disappointing Games of 2008 [45]
Gaming | 30th Dec 2008

It's facepalm time. After collecting votes from our readers for the best games of 2008, it's time to look back on the year and see which games came out that didn't live up to expectations. Here's our take on the titles that got destroyed by their own hype and how they could have been saved.

Top 10 PC Games of the Year 2008

Top 10 PC Games of the Year 2008 [55]
Gaming | 29th Dec 2008

You voted for them and here they are - the top ten PC games of the year according to the bit-tech reader vote. Did your favourite game make it into the short list, or you the only person in the world who likes Conspiracy Island 2? Read on to find out!

Belkin Powerline AV Network Adapters

Belkin Powerline AV Network Adapters [26]
Hardware | 27th Dec 2008

Building the perfect home network can be tricky, especially if you've got thick walls which interfere with Wi-Fi signals or don't want Cat5e trailed everywhere. We check out Belkin's Powerline AV starter kit which uses the existing electricity wiring in your home to carry a network signal and see if it's a decent alternative.

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