Kindle
Posted by Kathleen Maher on February 11th 2008 | Permalink
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In December, in one of the best-executed PR programs since the iPhone, Amazon announced and then released the Kindle. It was the Ebook only better: a larger display, and always on-line for almost instant down loading of books, and Web surfing.
Graphics boards and killer computers
Posted by Kathleen Maher on February 11th 2008 | Permalink
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It has taken us almost three weeks to do all the testing needed for this article. It was a labor of love. We had two motherboards with new CPUs, and three AIBs, not totally equal in all specifications, but all with interesting features and prices.
The Logitech G25 Driving System
Posted by Ted Pollak on February 11th 2008 | Permalink
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In a previous review we tested the Thrustmaster Rally GT Force Feedback Pro and it was an excellent performer for its price. With an enthusiast's amount of use almost any force feedback racing wheel will eventually fail in some way, and the Thrustmaster eventually lost the use of one of the paddle shifters. Still, based on the amount of abuse it took we will reiterate a big “thumbs up” for the Thrustmaster. The next step up in quality from the Rally GT Force Feedback Pro is the Logitech G25.
The BMW 320 e21 Mod for rFactor
Posted by Ted Pollak on February 11th 2008 | Permalink
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Before computer managed engines, drive by wire controls, paddle shifters, and anti-lock braking systems, there was a time when racing was more raw and perhaps more authentic. In the late 1970's and early 1980's the BMW 320 E21 racing class was probably one of the final breeds in the era of non-wired motor sports. Known as the “flying brick” because of its boxy design this Beemer was powered by a Formula 2 engine tuned up to about 300 horsepower.
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