The Future Of PC Gaming

There are lot of gadgets introduced at CES 2011 and still announced, but the most ....

Battlefield 3 vs Modern Warfare 3

This fall, Battlefield 3 and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 come out within weeks of each other, ...

Moonsoon, Foot Frezy!

Come monsoon season and everybody has to rake their brains...

Why did the chicken cross the road?

Lorem Ipsum is simply dummy text of the printing and typesetting industry. Lorem Ipsum has been the industry's standard dummy text ever since the 1500s, when an unknown ...

Prev Next

Archive for August 2011

Written by Samurai in ,


Future Of PC Gaming







RAZER SWITCHBLADE(MINI)



There are lot of gadgets introduced at CES 2011 and still announced, but the most amazing and revolutionary gadget on CES 2011 is and will be Razer Switchblade Gaming PC by Razer. The 7 inch multi touch screen, the keyboard which modify itself for the control of the game running on it.


The Razer Switchblade is a little smaller--and a lot more powerful--than a netbook, programmable keyboard. Razer was loathe to discuss too many details, as the Switchblade is still a concept prototype, but we did find out that the gaming machine is powered by an unreleased Intel Atom processor and runs the Windows 7 operating system with a custom Razer UI.




It is capable of playing games and video at 30 frames per second. Other tentative specs include a 128GB SSD, Wi-Fi, 3G, a mini HDMI-output, and a USB 3.0 port, though these may change when the product goes to market. The Switchblade in its current form will give gamers about 4-6 hours of intensive gameplay. Switchblade also has a built-in webcam.





Specs for Razor Switchblade
  • Processor: Intel Atom
  • Size: 172mm x 115mm x 25 mm
  • OS: Windows 7
  • Ports: MINI HDMI, USB3.0, Standard Headphone and Mic ports
  • Communication: Wifi and 3G enabled


Q: When and where can I buy the Razer Switchblade?
A: The Razer Switchblade is a concept design (think of it like a concept car) and will not be made available for purchase - yet. Razer will be working with selected partners to design and launch products based off the Razer™ Switchblade concept design. We will be announcing more information shortly so sign up on the registration page to get the news first.




The Razer Blade 


Razer has just announced its biggest product yet: the Blade. CEO Min-Liang Tan bills it as the first “true” gaming laptop (rather than desktop replacement), and, on paper, it looks to be one of the most well-rounded laptops today.

The internals, too, are impressive: a 2.8GHz Intel Core i7-2640M CPU, GeForce GT555M GPU with 2GB of dedicated video memory, and 8GB of DDR3 RAM. Although they're mobile chips, and as such not quite as powerful as the desktop components




What really sets the Razer Blade apart from any other laptop is the Switchblade User Interface. The interface is comprised of 10 dynamic adaptive tactile keys for easier access of in-game commands, and an LCD capable of two modes: one mode that displays in-game information when a mouse is in use; and another mode that functions as an ultra-sensitive, multi-touch panel designed for gaming on the go.



Product Specifications:
  • 2.8GHz Intel® Core™ i7 2640M Processor
  • 8GB 1333MHz DDR3 Memory
  • 17.3" LED Backlit Display (1920x1080)
  • NVIDIA GeForce® GT 555M with NVIDIA® Optimus™ Technology
    2GB Dedicated GDDR5 Video Memory
  • Built-in HD Webcam
  • Integrated 60Wh Battery
  • 320GB 7200rpm SATA HDD
  • Wireless Network 802.11 b/g/n Compatible
  • 16.81" (Width) x 10.9" (Depth) x 0.88" (Height); 6.97lbs (Weight)


PRICE : $2799, Rs.1,20,000







Written by Aditya in ,


Counter Strike : Global Offensive


The famous FPS multi-player, Counter Strike is about get a new expansion sometime in early 2012. Valve has announced it as GS: GO, short for Counter-Strike: Global Offensive which will be available for PCs, Macs, PS3 and XBOX 360. This upcoming expansion is developed in cooperation with Hidden Path Entertainment.
According to Valve, this new update will bring new maps, characters, weapons and great new improvements on classic maps. Let us hope that this new update does not disappoint gamers and make this multi-player must-play even more interesting.
For more information, please visit the CS: GO Steam page



Written by Samurai in


Web Montage ~


Written by Vaibhav Chawla in


Berco’s – If you love Chinese



In school, my friends and I used to usually catch up at a Local Dhaba for a dinner at least once in a fortnight. We enjoyed eating Mughlai food then and used to chat a lot about Accounts, Business Studies and the super duper Mathematics. All of us separated when we pursued our higher studies. But, after 4 long years, yesterday night we all planned to sit for a dinner again. Chinese cuisines were pounding heavily in our heads. Everyone had something different in their minds, but, what could be better than Bercos?
The décor of this restaurant is unique. A dim lit hall with red Chinese lamp shades hung on the walls. The light from the lamp shade falls centrally over the table making the ambience soft enough for a dinner. It was dinner time so it was better to order something fast and quick in the appetizers. The Juicy Chicken Drumsticks are something which are indeed juicy and are a must try.  Chicken drumsticks baked and applied with orange-honey sauce combined with soy gives an amazing blend. And, then it’s the Mongolian Chicken with Steamed Rice. I’m sure most of you must’ve had this dish. Well assorted soy sauce, red pepper flakes, cornstarch and chicken with onion make this dish as one of the specialties of Berco’s. Even better, try out the traditional Fruit Beer of Berco’s with this, you’ll feel even more contented. Dinner wasn’t over yet, so we had to have Lemon Chicken. I can only say one thing about it - “Satisfaction guaranteed!” Fruit beer, Mongolian chicken and steamed rice makes me realize that the food was fantastic. The spices, soy and chicken used by this Chinese restaurant are special.
                                              How can I forget my friends busy in consuming this sumptuous food over here with me? Moreover, friends uniting after a long period and a supper filled with joy, old memories and of course the Chinese cuisines.


Written by Anonymous in


Songs In Real Life !!

Have You Guyz Ever Thought Of A Dream Where You And Your Friends Would Have Communicated In The Form The Form Of Songs ?

If Your Answer Is Yes , Then Steve Kardynal Is Just The Right Person For You . Just Have A Look At Some Of His Creations 

I HOPE U LIKE IT!! :D

 It Is The First Part :-




Here Is The Second Part :-


Written by Rhea Chawla in


The Art Of Apt Colour.

The other night I was at a family gathering and two of my second cousins ( I don't even know how we're related ), landed up in this beautiful red flowing gown. Both wore the same. One had a light make up to go with it and looked stunning, trust me. If you happened to glance at her sister, you'd never imagine they're related. How can two people wearing same dresses give such a different impression?!
On better observation I realized it was the 2nd girl's bizarre lip colour that made you wanna look away. Also this isn't just one incident, I have often observed girl's with no sense of applying the right colour to their lips.
So here are some handy tips if you're confused girls.
NO DARK REDS AND BROWNS PLEASE! Let the middle aged women enjoy those colours.
If you're going out in the day for a casual outing, stick to light pink or toned down scarlets. If the outfits are dark, opt for simple plain glosses with tints of the colour of your shoes or t-shirt.
For a formal day wear, go for a bolder colour. Say red with black. Make sure the red is not maroon or fancy in anyway. And to give it a soothing effect, press your lips to a tissue before you leave.

Nights can be glittery and fun. Make a statement with silver and mauve. Purple and mud brown. Depending on your outfit.
Trust me when a guy looks at you, even if he says you've got pretty eyes, he definitely stares at your lips.
Good luck.

Written by Abha in


The Samsung Wave 2

Intro
The Samsung Wave II S8530 is the second of the Wave phone series designed and manufactured by Samsung, the South Korean phone maker. It boasts of feature upgrades and changes in regards to its predecessor, the original Wave S8500. A larger LCD screen in place of the AMOLED one, HDMI (TV Out), horizontal and vertical mode viewing, Bada 1.2 OS and so on are featured in this handset which are impressive, but not all of them could manage to captivate us. Here is an evaluation.

The Built
The Wave II more or less resembles the Wave S8500 in looks, still very smooth and handsome, despite the slight increase in dimension (4.88″ x 2.36″ x 0.46″) and weight (135g). The dark grey candy bar case rocks, and together with the same smooth scratch-resistant glass touchscreen is a real captivator. The enlarged 3.7 inch display and the horizontal or vertical mode of viewing the screen are just added delights. Wave II preserves the Wave design continuity, therefore, folks might find it either exciting, for giving them the same cool design with the supposed improvisations, or redundant for same.
The latest Bada 1.2 operating system powers this handset efficiently with the 1 GHz Cortex A8 Humming Bird processor and 512MB RAM (as was in S8500). The featured apps for games, e-books, utilities, health and lifestyle and more can be downloaded using the Samsung Apps. It also has an over-the-air software updates feature and the touchscreen is user friendly with the TouchWiz 3.0 user interface. The Wave II displays 16 million colors on its 480 x 800 pixels LCD touchscreen like S8500.



How about entertainment?
Take shots with the 5 MP camera that grabs images at 480 x 800 pixels resolution and 720p video recording at 30fps. The imaging features includes an LED flash, face detection feature, automatic focus, geo tagging image stabilization, touch focus, image editor etc., similar to its original version. The front camera will allow video calls and is perfect for self portraits.
The Wave II S8530 can play WMV, MPEG4, H263, H264, DivX and Xvid video formats. Options are also available when it comes to audio. You can play MP3, WAV, WMA and eAAC+ audio formats with this smartphone’s music player that also has an FM radio with a feature for recording. The 3.5mm audio jack provides a bonus output convenience. The phone features Java games, which can be downloaded more using the Samsung Apps.


Messaging?
Wave II scores when it comes to messaging with its Swype-like T9 Trace text input feature. With this, you can message by just gliding your finger over the letters of a word instead of typing each key. This method conveniently takes away a lot of punching (on the screen). It also has SMS, MMS, Email, Push Email and Palringo IM features so you can send text, images, videos and sound in the same message. Messaging is quick, easy and fun with this handset.



Connectivity, browsing and memory?
This phone supports both 2G (quad band GSM 850/ 900/ 1800/ 1900) and 3G (HSDPA 900/ 2100) networks. Connecting with the 3G HSDPA, HSUPA, Bluetooth A2DP, USB v2.0, Wi-Fi, EDGE and GPRS integrated in this smartphone is convenient. It uses the WAP 2.0 XHTML and HTML allowing ease while you browse the web. The added feature in this handset’s connectivity is the HDMI (TV Out) function. Its 2GB internal storage memory can be expanded up to 32GB using microSD card to suit your space requirement.


So, what’s the problem?
The switch from AMOLED to LCD screen seems to be the main setback of Wave II. AMOLED’s display still stands unbeatable, even by the LCD super clear screen. Other loopholes worth pointing out includes menu key, unprotected camera lens, poor quality loud speaker sound, less apps in regards to the claimed ‘update’ and so on.


What else?
Other features and functions you will find in the Wave II includes a Second Camera, GPS navigation, Digital Compass, organiser, calendar, alarm clock, calculator, smart unlock, Samsung mobile navigator, accelerometer sensor, proximity sensor , handwriting recognition etc. Its Standard Li-ion 1500mAh battery gives a decent stand by time of up to 800h (2G) which is up to 600h (3G) and a talk time of up to 6h (2G), up to 8h 20min (3G).



To buy or not to buy?
The Samsung Wave II S8530 is priced around Rs. 16,000, which some might find it unworthy in comparison to Wave S8500 which is priced slightly lower. However, keep in mind that it has the latest Bada 1.2 OS, enlarged screen and the added messaging convenience along with the features of the Wave S8500 while you weigh them. With the above provided dissection, you should be able to judge for yourself by now – as to love it or leave it.