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Podcast #451 - New Surface Pro, Analog Keyboards, Water Cooled PSUs and more!
Subject: General Tech | May 25, 2017 - 11:12 AM | Ryan Shrout
Tagged: vulkan, video, Surface Pro, SolidScale, seasonic, ps4 pro, podcast, opencl, micon, macbook pro, Khronos, fsp, Eisbaer, Chromebook, Alphacool, aimpad
PC Perspective Podcast #451 - 05/25/17
Join us for talk about the wew Surface Pro, analog keyboards, water cooled PSUs and more!
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Hardware/Software Picks of the Week
Josh: Prepare for DiRT 4
Jeremy: Honeywell Prestige thermostats
Allyn: ABC: Basic Connections
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Micron Launches SolidScale Platform Architecture, Consolidates NVMe in the Datacenter
Subject: Storage | May 24, 2017 - 08:45 PM | Allyn Malventano
Tagged: SolidScale, NVMf, NVMe, micron, fabric, Cassandra
A few weeks back, I was briefed on Micron's new SolidScale Architecture. This is essentially Micron's off-the-shelf solution that ties together a few different technologies in an attempt to consolidate large pools of NVMe storage into a central location that can then be efficiently segmented and distributed among peers and clients across the network.
Traditionally it has been difficult to effectively utilize large numbers of SSDs in a single server. The combined IOPS capabilities of multiple high-performance PCIe SSDs can quickly saturate the available CPU cores of the server due to kernel/OS IO overhead incurred with each request. As a result, a flash-based network server would be bottlenecked by the server CPU during high IOPS workloads. There is a solution to this, and it's simpler than you might think: Bypass the CPU!
Read on for our deeper dive into Micron's SolidScale technology!
PCPer Live! Aimpad Analog Keyboard Technology Discussion
Subject: General Tech | May 24, 2017 - 04:42 PM | Ryan Shrout
Tagged: lance madsen, keyboard, analog, aimpad
If you missed the live stream, we have the VOD below! This is a compelling discussion about the benefits of having an analog keyboard - definitely worth watching if you are a dedicated PC gamer!
You might not have heard of the company or the technology yet, but Aimpad is set to bring about another drastic change to the world of gaming keyboards. Lance Madsen will join us from Aimpad to talk about the idea of an analog keyboard, and why having keys that aren't simply on or off can benefit gamers as they strive to find the best possible experiences.
In our live stream we will be talking about the technology that makes it work, how it will be integrated into future keyboards, and walk through a handful of demonstrations of the technology at work on a prototype keyboard integration.
Aimpad Analog Keyboard Live Stream
1pm PT / 4pm ET - May 23rd
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MSI's Z270 Krait Gaming shows off its stripes
Subject: Motherboards | May 24, 2017 - 03:45 PM | Jeremy Hellstrom
Tagged: msi, Z270 Krait Gaming, intel z270, Intel
For around $150 the MSI Krait Gaming motherboard is a decent deal for anyone building a computer around an LGA 1151 Intel processor. With three PCIe 3.0 x16 slots and an additional three PCIe 3.0 1x slots you have a lot of space to install additional cards. The storage is equally expansive with six SATA 6Gbps ports as well as two M.2 slots for newer generation SSDs and there are a total of 16 USB ports split between 3.0 and 2.0 including a Type-C port. The overclocking potential is also impressive, [H]ard|OCP easily configured their i7-7600K to run at 5.1GHz with memory at 3600MHz. Overall the board is a great mix of price and features and well worth considering.
"While it is generally the flagship motherboards that grab the most attention, it's the midrange offerings that see the most sales. MSI's Z270 Krait Gaming motherboard is one of those bread and butter type offerings. It has everything the gamer needs without the unnecessary and expensive fluff."
Here are some more Motherboard articles from around the web:
- Biostar Z270GT8 @ techPowerUp
- ASUS ROG STRIX Z270I GAMING ITX Review @ Hardware Canucks
- Biostar Racing B350GT3 @ Modders-Inc
- SRock AB350 Gaming K4 @ Modders-Inc
- ASUS ROG Strix X99 Gaming Review @ OCC
DOOM Guy gets hot and bothered
Subject: General Tech | May 24, 2017 - 02:24 PM | Jeremy Hellstrom
Tagged: doom, gaming, hack, mod
It's the May Two-Four so you have probably turned down your furnace* and your thermostat has very little to do, so why not play a game of DOOM on it? Over at Hack a Day you can get a port of Chocolate DOOM which you can set up and run on a Honeywell Prestige thermostat. The colour may be better than the original but for now you will have to play it without sound, still it is impressive how far hardware has come, even in simple appliances.
*offer may not be valid in Wyoming
"In his video, [cz7asm] shows us the game running quite nicely on the 480 x 272 LCD with an NES controller plugged into the USB port originally intended for software updates. The thermostat runs on a STM32F429 which is an ARM9 processor that has the juice to pull it off."
Here is some more Tech News from around the web:
- Wot I Think: Endless Space 2 @ Rock, Paper, SHOTGUN
- Ubisoft Spring Sale and more @ Humble Bundle
- Give me a hella yeah: more Life Is Strange coming @ Rock, Paper, SHOTGUN
- Game On Bundle @ Humble Bundle
- Exo One channels Kubrick, Dear Esther and Carl Sagan @ Rock, Paper, SHOTGUN
Fractal Design launch new Focus G Series
Subject: Cases and Cooling | May 24, 2017 - 01:44 PM | Jeremy Hellstrom
Tagged: fractal design, Focus G, Focus G Mini
Fractal Design launched two new cases for those who want a good looking case and value a good deal. The Focus G is a full sized ATX case, available in black, white, petrol blue, mystic red, and gunmetal gray while the Focus G Mini is black and intended for SFF builds using an ITX or mATX motherboard. Both the cases will retail for $50US and ship with a pair of 120mm Silent Series LED fans, with a total of six mounting points for fans or radiators.
The case is large enough to hold coolers of up to 165mm in height and GPUs up to 380mm long. They have also designed it to give you 25mm of space behind the motherboard tray to make it easier to hide your cabling. Check out the full PR below the specifications.
Sweden, May 24, 2017 – The new Focus G series from Fractal Design is the cornerstone for your PC build, showcasing the hardware aesthetics at the heart of your system with elegant accents and sophisticated style.
Contemporary ATX (Focus G) and Micro ATX (Focus G Mini) case designs accommodates high-performance components with smart and efficient space utilization for a compact footprint.
Extensive cooling options are available with support for tall CPU heatsink/fan combos and water cooling with multiple radiator configurations.
Filtered front, top and base air intakes maintain a dust-free environment while expert cable management options keep wiring tidy. With edge-to-edge visibility, clean contemporary styling and two Silent Series LED fans, the Focus G series makes your hardware the center of attention.
Key features of the Focus G Series
• Two preinstalled Fractal Design Silent Series LL 120mm White LED fans • Focus G available in Black, White, Petrol Blue, Mystic Red, and Gunmetal Gray • Focus G Mini available in Black • Large windowed side panel • Six total fan positions for high-airflow capability • Filtered front, top and base air intakes for a dust free interior • Support for high-profile CPU coolers and multiple radiator configurations • 18 - 25 mm of space for cable routing behind the motherboard plate • Support for graphics cards up to 380 mm long without compromising hard drive space • Two vibration dampened universal drive bays with support for 6TB+ HDDs and 15mm SSDs, plus an additional 2.5" mount behind the motherboard tray.
New AMD products with go forth July
Subject: General Tech | May 24, 2017 - 01:24 PM | Jeremy Hellstrom
Tagged: amd, Vega, ryzen 3, rumour
On a recent investors call AMD's head, Lisa Su, let it slip that the Radeon RX Vega family will be arriving on the market this July, shortly after we see the Frontier Edition launch. The Inquirer also mentions that this is likely to indicate a similar launch time for the Ryzen 3 family, which seems a sound presumption. During the call she set some dates for AMD's next generation of processors, they will be taping out their 7nm products later this year with Zen 2 scheduled for 2018 and Zen 3 in 2020. It is also likely we will not be seeing mobile Zen parts at Computex; next year is far more likely to be their target. Still, this has been an exciting year for enthusiasts with a wide variety of parts launched already and more on the way.
"Su revealed that the company was planning a late-June release date for the Frontier Edition of the company's next-generation graphics card, with the more mainstream Radeon RX Vega coming out the following month."
Here is some more Tech News from around the web:
- Kodi, Popcorn time and VLC vulnerable to 'widespread' subtitle hack @ The Inquirer
- The A-EON Amiga X5000: An alternate universe where the Amiga platform never died @ Ars Technica
- Best Practices for 2-Factor Authentication and Password Creation on Linux @ Linux.com
- How good are selfies these days? Good enough to fool Samsung Galaxy S8 biometrics @ The Register
- PAPAGO! GoSafe 30G 1080p Dash Camera Review @ NikKTech
Connect, Command, Control: Introducing a New Range of CORSAIR LINK Fan and Lighting Controllers
Subject: Cases and Cooling | May 23, 2017 - 06:27 PM | Jeremy Hellstrom
Tagged: corsair, Commander PRO, Lighting Node PRO, HD140 RGB Fans
Corsair have announced several new products today; the Commander PRO, Lighting Node PRO and HD140 RGB fans. The Commander PRO is Corsair Link compatible fan controller with some extra tricks up its sleeve. Not only does it offer six fan connectors, there are a pair of internal USB ports, as well as two RGB connectors for LED lighting strips and four temperature control inputs. Combine this with the CORSAIR LINK Dashboard and you can keep tabs on everything from coolant temperatures to fan speeds.
Next up are the CORSAIR Lighting Node PRO strips, which you would connect to the Commander or to any USB 2.0 port. These strangely familiar lighting strips can be installed in your machine and individually controlled to provide a programmable light show inside your case. You can attach them via mounting tape backings or magnets and they are full of all the RGBs you could dream of.
Last, but not least are the HD140 RGB fans, which as you have no doubt already determined, are 140mm fans each with a dozen RGB LEDs. The HD indicates these are high static pressure fans suitable for use on a radiator or for air cooling. They can be connected to the Lighting Node PRO for complete control or you can use the built in modes for simple lighting.
Can you handle another full PR or would you prefer a video ...
FREMONT, CA –May 23rd, 2017 - CORSAIR®, a world leader in enthusiast memory, high-performance gaming hardware and PC components today announced the launch of the Commander PRO and Lighting Node PRO fan and lighting controllers, alongside the new HD140 RGB series of RGB cooling fans.
Controlled by CORSAIR LINK software, Commander PRO is the ultimate in system control, providing complete command of up to six 4-pin PWM fans, two RGB lighting channels, four temperature sensors and two USB 2.0 headers.
Lighting Node PRO lights up your PC like never before, with two CORSAIR LINK controlled RGB lighting channels and four included individually addressable RGB LED light strips, each equipped with ten RGB LEDs for brilliant, customizable, system illumination.
Finally, HD140 RGB joins the award-winning range of CORSAIR RGB cooling fans. Each 140mm fan boasts twelve vibrant, individually addressable LEDs, software controllable in CORSAIR LINK using either Commander PRO or Lighting Node PRO.
Providing total control of your PC's cooling and lighting, Commander PRO, Lighting Node PRO and HD140 RGB combine with CORSAIR LINK to put you in command.
Commander PRO
Offering the ultimate in CORSAIR LINK system control, Commander PRO has everything you need to take complete control of your PC's cooling, monitoring, and lighting. Six 4-pin PWM fan headers provide total control of your cooling fans, from dead-stop to maximum speed, and anywhere in-between, using programmable fan curves in CORSAIR LINK. Two RGB lighting channels give instant RGB control of compatible CORSAIR RGB fans (up to six fans per channel) or CORSAIR RGB lighting strips (fours strips per channel).
Commander PRO also boasts four included thermistor inputs to provide additional temperature data from anywhere in your system, allowing fan speeds and lighting effects to respond to rising temperatures automatically. With the wealth of CORSAIR LINK enabled products from AXi, HXi, and RMi PSUs to CORSAIR Hydro Series liquid CPU coolers, Commander PRO offers a simple way to connect them, thanks to its pair of internal USB 2.0 headers. This frees up space on the motherboard and reduces cable clutter in your system.
Combining all the functions of a fan controller, lighting controller, temperature probe and internal USB 2.0 hub into a single CORSAIR LINK controlled device, you only need one Commander PRO for total control.
Lighting Node PRO
Lighting Node PRO provides vivid lighting effects and custom color combinations for up to twelve CORSAIR SP RGB or HD RGB fans (six per channel) or eight CORSAIR RGB Lighting strips (four per channel). The ideal addition to a CORSAIR Crystal Series 460X or 570X case, Lighting Node PRO lets you take complete software control of your case's RGB fans in CORSAIR LINK, granting access to a host of new lighting options, from smooth transitions to adaptive lighting that reacts to component temperatures. Included with Lighting Node PRO are four individually addressable RGB LED lighting strips, each equipped with ten ultra-bright RGB LEDs ready to light up your system. Each strip includes an extension cable for easy routing and placement inside your case, while integrated magnetic mounts in each strip make them easy to install. With everything you need to bring CORSAIR LINK controlled RGB lighting to your PC, Lighting Node PRO makes it easier than ever before to light up your PC your way.
HD140 RGB Fans
Joining the award-winning HD series of RGB cooling fans, HD140 RGB combines increased airflow with twelve individually addressable LEDs for 360° of RGB every time you turn on your PC. Equipped with a low-noise hydraulic bearing and ultra-thin fan blades, HD140 RGB fans might draw attention for their looks, but not their noise, and with 4-pin PWM control, it's simple to customize performance using Commander PRO or any 4-pin fan header. Including an easy-access 3-button controller to cycle through vivid animation presets, HD140 RGB comes to life when connected to a Commander PRO or Lighting Node PRO, unlocking nearly endless customization and lighting effects. Available as a single, or twin-pack, HD140 RGB lets you go big on fans, and bold on lighting.
Availability, Warranty and Pricing:
The CORSAIR Commander PRO, Lighting Node PRO and HD140 RGB series of fans are available immediately from the CORSAIR worldwide network of authorized retailers and distributors. All three products are backed by a two-year warranty and the CORSAIR worldwide customer support network. For up-to-date pricing, please refer to the links below or contact your local CORSAIR sales or PR representative.
EK is releasing new GeForce GTX FE Full-Cover water blocks
Subject: Graphics Cards | May 23, 2017 - 03:58 PM | Jeremy Hellstrom
Tagged: ek cooling, pascal, nvidia, waterblock, GTX FE
The current series of EK Cooling waterblocks for Pascal based GPUs, up to and including the new Titan X are being replaced with a new family of coolers. The new GTX FE water blocks will be compatible with the previous generation of backplates, so you can do a partial upgrade or keep an eye out for discounts on the previous generation.
These new coolers will fit on any Founders Edition reference card, from GTX 1060's through to the Titan X, currently that count stands at 106 unique graphics cards so your card is likely to be compatible. You can choose between four models, a plain design, one with acetal, one with nickel and one with both acetal and nickel, whichever one you choose it will still run you 109.95€/$125USD
Full PR is below.
EK Water Blocks, the Slovenia-based premium computer liquid cooling gear manufacturer, is releasing several new EK-FC GeForce GTX FE water blocks that are compatible with multiple reference design Founders Edition NVIDIA® GeForce GTX 1060, 1070, 1080, 1080 Ti, Titan X Pascal and Titan Xp based graphics cards. All the water blocks feature recently introduced aesthetic terminal cover as well! FE blocks come as a replacement to current GeForce GTX 10x0 / TITAN X Series of water blocks.
All current GeForce GTX 10x0 / TITAN X Series of water blocks are going to be discontinued after the stock runs out and FE blocks come as a complete replacement. FE blocks are designed to fit all reference design Founders Edition NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060, 1070, 1080, 1080 Ti, Titan X Pascal and Titan Xp based graphics cards. The current compatibility list rounds up a total of 106 graphics cards that are on the market, but as always, we recommend that you refer to the EK Cooling Configurator for a precise compatibility match.
The new EK-FC GeForce GTX FE water blocks are also backward compatible with all EK-FC1080 GTX Backplates, EK-FC1080 GTX Ti Backplates, and EK-FC Titan X Pascal Backplates.
Availability and pricing
These water blocks are made in Slovenia, Europe and are available for purchase through EK Webshop and Partner Reseller Network. In the table below you can see manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) with VAT included.
FSP introduces the new Hydro PTM+ liquid cooled PSU
Subject: Cases and Cooling, Shows and Expos | May 23, 2017 - 03:28 PM | Jeremy Hellstrom
Tagged: FSP Group, water cooling, modular psu, Hydro PTM+, 80 Plus Platinum PSU, kilowatt, computex
FSP will be showing off several new products at Computex but the most interesting, by far, is a watercooled PSU called the Hydro PTM+. Under normal operations this is a 1200W modular PSU with an 80 PLUS Platinum rating, but include it in a cooling loop and it will provide up to 1400W of power. It can also be run silently up to 50% load, so if you only need ~600W this might still be of use if you are attempting a silent build and yes, there are LEDs on the PSU. Hopefully we can see some more revealing pictures from Computex with the internal layout exposed.
They will also be showing off the world's smallest 850W PSU, the 80 Plus Platinum certified FLEX as well as a not so petite 1600W 80 Plus Platinum PSU for servers and the more extreme of us. Along with those PSUs they are introducing the The ERK, or Easy Redundant Kit, which allows you to hook up two independent PSUs which don't normally support redundancy and rely on them just as if they were. Check out the full PR below.
May 23, Taipei, Taiwan – FSP, one of the leading manufacturers of power supplies in the world is pleased to unveil its focus on delivering continued performance at Computex 2017. FSP's new power and gaming solutions were developed in cooperation with industry partners, and in the IoT world, the keywords Smart and Inter-operability are reflected in the IoT products on display allow customers to take control from anywhere in the world. Also, Computex gives a look at how FSP's unique redundancy solutions can create products that can span various segments with customer focus in mind.
FSP introduces the new Hydro PTM+ liquid cooled PSU.
The Hydro PTM+ is a unique, and patented liquid cooled PSU created in cooperation with Bitspower, a renowned creator of liquid cooling solutions for PCs, to meet the highest security and safety standards. The Hydro PTM+ is the world's first mass produced liquid cooled PSU with 80 Plus Platinum certificated, with gorgeous LED lighting it combines great looks with amazing performance. The unique liquid cooling system, once enabled, increases the power rating from 1200W to 1400W. But, with an array of integrated sensors, the Hydro PTM+ also excels at efficiency, when running in silent mode (below 50% load) it still delivers 600W without the use of a fan for cooling, and thus it remains in complete silence.
FSP industrial solutions, powering the smart world.
With the industry focus rapidly shifting to IoT, FSP is on the forefront of working with advanced industry partners to provide power products that integrate easily into a wide range of smart IoT solutions. With Big Data a key for IoT energy management, FSP is ahead of the curve by providing power supplies with PoE, PMBus, and USB communication interfaces that help collect vital data such as fan speeds, wattage, voltage, current, alert and load status.
This data helps manage and size solutions and increase up-time and productivity, especially in iFactory, smart manufacturing solutions, intelligent logistics, and smart transportation.
World Smallest 80 Plus Platinum 850W FLEX PSU
Another great innovation by FSP is the world smallest 80 Plus Platinum certified 850W FLEX PSU. Also in the IoT solution area, you can find the 1600W 80 Plus Platinum certified Intel CRPS PSU, with Current Sharing and Cold Redundancy for amazing efficiency in the data center. Next to that, are the modular, but full voltage input DIN rail PSUs that can perfectly support a wide variety of IoT devices electrical demands.
Easy redundant kit, a unique approach to redundancy
The ERK, Easy Redundant Kit, is a versatile backup solution for entry-level systems that require 24/7 up-time from their power solution. Differing from traditional and expensive redundancy options, the ERK is a unique external DC-DC module which allows operators to create redundancy by combining two traditional non-redundant PSUs with the ERK. This brilliant product offers the best flexibility when choosing power design solutions.
Win-ning friends in the workplace and hoping you hate group policy
Subject: General Tech | May 23, 2017 - 03:08 PM | Jeremy Hellstrom
Tagged: microsoft, Win 10, enterprise
Microsoft is continuing with their policy of self inflicted hurdles for Enterprise adoption of Windows 10. We have known for a while that Group Policy no longer works as expected on the new version of Windows and today The Inquirer posted more exact information this particular issue. A security researcher locked down a machine using Group Policy settings and found that even with policies in place to prevent certain protocols and services, the machine continued to attempt connections. The most damning proof of all was on a machine set to extreme security, with all but connections to Microsoft Update blocked, that still happily attempted to connect to advertising servers. The marketshare of Win 10 devices in the workplace does not look to be on the rise any time soon.
"On Monday, we revealed that a security researcher had used a packet sniffer to show that many settings designed to prevent access to the internet were being ignored with connections to a range of third party servers including advertising hubs."
Here is some more Tech News from around the web:
- Microsoft's new Surface Pro arrives with Kaby Lake CPU, 13.5-hour battery life @ The Inquirer
- Phison still eyeing stake in Toshiba chip unit @ DigiTimes
- Windows Server's footprint shrunk to reduce Azure bills @ The Register
- Netgear 'fixes' router by adding phone-home features that record your IP and MAC address @ The Register
- Vertagear Triigger 275 Gaming Chair @ techPowerUp
- Vertagear Triigger 275 and 350 Gaming Series Chairs @ Kitguru
- PAPAGO! GoSafe 30G 1080p Dash Camera Review @ NikKTech
- CyberMedia Competition – Win a Colourful iGame Z270 Ymir-X Motherboard @ eTeknix
Shrout Research: Chromebook Platform Impacts Android App Performance
Subject: Mobile | May 23, 2017 - 12:25 PM | Ryan Shrout
Tagged: shrout research, play store, Intel, Chromebook, arm, Android
Please excuse the bit of self-promotion here. Oh, and disclaimer: Shrout Research and PC Perspective share management and ownership.
Based on testing done by Shrout Research and published in a paper this week, the introduction of Android applications on Chromebooks directly though the Play Store has added a new wrinkle into the platform selection decision. Android applications, unlike Chromebook native apps, have a heavy weight towards the Android phone and tablet ecosystem, with "defacto" optimization for the ARM-based processors and platforms that represent 98%+ of that market. As a result, there are some noticeable and noteworthy differences when running Android apps on Chromebooks powered by an ARM SoC and an Intel x86 SoC.
With that market dominance as common knowledge, all Android applications are developed targeting ARM hardware, for ARM processors. Compilers and performance profiling software has been built and perfected to improve the experience and efficiency of apps to run on ARMv7 (32-bit) and ARMv8 (64-bit) architectures. This brings to the consumer an improved overall experience, including better application compatibility and better performance.
Using a pair of Acer Chromebooks, the R11 based on the Intel Celeron N3060 and the R13 based on the MediaTek MT8173C, testing was done to compare the performance, loading times, and overall stability of various Android Play Store applications. A range of application categories were addressed including games, social, and productivity.
Through 19 tested Android apps we found that the ARM-powered R13 Chromebook performed better than the Intel-powered R11 Chromebook in 9 of them. In 8 of the apps tested, both platforms performed equally well. In 2 of the test applications, the Intel-powered system performed better (Snapchat and Google Maps).
The paper also touches on power consumption, and between these two systems, the ARM-based MediaTek SoC was using 11.5% less power to accomplish the same tasks.
Our testing indicates the Acer R13, using the ARM-powered processor, uses 11.5% less power on average in our 150 minutes of use through our education simulation. This is a significant margin and would indicate that with two systems equally configured, one with the MediaTek ARM processor and another with the Intel Celeron processor, the ARM-powered platform would get 11.5% additional usage time before requiring a charge. Based on typical Chromebook battery life (11 hours), the ARM system would see an additional 75 minutes of usability.
There is a lot more detail in the white paper on ShroutResearch.com, including a discussion about the impact that the addition of Android applications on Chromebooks might have for the market as whole:
...bringing a vast library of applications from the smart phone market to the Chromebook would create a combination of capabilities that would turn the computing spectrum sideways. This move alleviates the sustained notion that Chromebooks are connected-only devices and gives an instant collection of usable offline applications and tools to the market.
You can download the full white paper here.
Microsoft Announces New Surface Pro Featuring Kaby Lake and Optional LTE
Subject: Mobile | May 23, 2017 - 10:24 AM | Jim Tanous
Tagged: Surface Pro, surface, microsoft
As part of its Shanghai Event this morning, Microsoft announced a long-overdue update to the Surface Pro. While the new device retains the design and form factor of its predecessor, the Surface Pro 4, it still packs a few new features that Surface users have been waiting for.
First off, Microsoft has used this revision to officially drop the numbering scheme from the product lineup. Rather than the expected "Surface Pro 5" moniker, Microsoft is now calling the product simply "Surface Pro," and will presumably use release year to differentiate models going forward.
Internally, the new Surface Pro finally makes the jump to Kaby Lake, with processor options including the Core m3-7Y30 on the low-end, the Core i5-7300U for the mid-range model, and topping out with the Core i7-7660U. These CPUs offer Intel HD 615, 620, and Iris Plus 640 graphics, respectively. The move to Kaby Lake, coupled with Microsoft's battery design improvements, also brings a nice boost to battery life, with the new Surface Pro offering an advertised 13.5 hours of video playback (the only usage scenario that Microsoft has thus far revealed). While we're interested to see other battery-life tests, the new Surface Pro's running time bests its predecessor by an impressive 50 percent, as the Surface Pro 4 was rated for only 9 hours of video playback.
In terms of connectivity, the new Surface Pro offers all of the same ports and I/O as the Surface Pro 4, with one big exception: LTE. Although not available at launch, new Surface Pro models with built-in 4G LTE will be available "later this year." This isn't the first Surface device to feature built-in LTE -- Microsoft offered limited availability of LTE-enabled non-Pro Surface 3 models back in 2015 -- but this is the first time that the feature will be available for the Pro lineup.
Other design and functionality changes include a redesigned kickstand that will tilt back 165 degrees for a "Studio Mode" experience (Surface Pro 4 only had 150 degrees of tilt), support for the Surface Dial directly on the Surface Pro's screen (it had previously been limited to desktop use), and a new optional "Signature Type Cover," with improved key travel, higher-resolution glass trackpad, and featuring the same Alcantara fabric found on Microsoft's recently-released Surface Laptop.
On the downside, this new Surface Pro doesn't offer any improvements or changes to its display, port selection, RAM and storage capacities, or cameras. Even more disappointingly, the Surface Pen is no longer included, requiring users interested in pen functionality to shell out an extra $60.
The new Surface Pro starts at $799 and is available for pre-order now. It is expected to ship mid-June. Check out the Microsoft Store for pricing and specs on all Surface Pro configurations.
AMD Releases Radeon Software Crimson ReLive 17.5.2
Subject: Graphics Cards | May 20, 2017 - 07:01 AM | Scott Michaud
Tagged: graphics drivers, amd
The second graphics driver of the month from AMD, Radeon Software Crimson ReLive 17.5.2, adds optimizations for Bethesda's new shooter, Prey. AMD claims that it will yield up to a 4.5% performance improvement, as measured on an RX 580 (versus the same card with 17.5.1). This is over and above the up to 4.7% increase that 17.5.1 had over 17.4.4.
Outside of that game, 17.5.2 also addresses four issues. The first is a crash in NieR: Automata. The second is long load times in Forza Horizon 3. The third is a system hang with the RX 550 when going sleep. The fourth fixed issue is a bit more complicated; apparently, in a multi-GPU system, where monitors are attached to multiple graphics cards, the primary graphics card can appear disabled in Radeon Settings. All four are now fixed, so, if they affect you, then pick up the driver.
As always, they are available from AMD's website.
Ryzen and the art of benchmark maintenance
Subject: Processors | May 19, 2017 - 04:15 PM | Jeremy Hellstrom
Tagged: amd, ryzen, ryzen 5 1400, ryzen 5 1600
Neoseeker tested out the 4 core Ryzen 5 1400 and 6 core 1600 model to see how they stack up against other lower cost processors. They ran the tests at the highest stable overclock they could reach, interestingly both were able to hit a 3.8 GHz base clock, paired with DDR4-2400. The processors were cooled with AMD's Wraith Max cooler so it is possible to push these CPUs further if you are willing to overvolt. Drop by to see how these two processor match up to the competition.
"The two AMD processors for review today are the newest budget offerings of the Ryzen 5 series with the Ryzen 1400 and 1600 models. The Ryzen 1400 is a four core/eight thread and the Ryzen 1600 is a six core/twelve thread processor, with both having a base operating speed of 3.2 GHz. The boost clock for the Ryzen 1400 is 3.4 GHz while the Ryzen 1600 is able to boost to 3.6 GHz."
Here are some more Processor articles from around the web:
- Benchmarking AMD's New AOCC Compiler For Ryzen @ Phoronix
- AMD Ryzen R5 1600 Hex-Core @ eTeknix
- AMD Ryzen 5 1600 3.2 GHz @ techPowerUp
- AMD Ryzen R5 1400 Quad-Core @ eTeknix
Sit back and read about the Vertagear Triigger 350 Special Edition Gaming Chair
Subject: General Tech | May 19, 2017 - 02:02 PM | Jeremy Hellstrom
Tagged: vertagear, Triigger 350 Special Edition, gaming chair
We now know the real reason Kyle agreed to getting a red stripe in his hair; so he can match the chair he is sitting in. He has been resting his laurels on the Vertagear Triigger 350 Special Edition for the past few months and has published a review of his experiences. This 55lb beast is constructed of aluminium, mesh and calf leather with hubless caster type wheels which turned out to work and look good. If you are in the market for a high end gaming chair you should check out the full review, especially the last page where he answers numerous questions asked by his forum members.
"What happens when you rope yourself in to doing a gaming chair review? You take your time, do it right, and make sure your butt spends at least a few months in the chair before you write your review. My butt has been in the VertaGear Triigger 350 Gaming Chair for over 3 months, and here are my thoughts."
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- Dell BIOS update borks PCs @ The Register
- More people infected by recent WCry worm can unlock PCs without paying ransom @ Ars Technica
- Guess who's getting fat off DRAM shortages? Yep, the DRAM makers @ The Register
- Microsoft confirms Linux distros and other cools stuff won't run on Windows 10 S @ The Inquirer
- The real battle of Android's future – who controls the updates @ The Register
- CHJGD 21000mAh Magnus Opus Premium Powerbank Review @ NikKTech
Corsair Forces its way into the NVMe market with their MP500 M.2 SSD
Subject: Storage | May 18, 2017 - 04:26 PM | Jeremy Hellstrom
Tagged: corsair, corsair force mp500, mp500, M.2, NVMe, PS5007-E7, toshiba mlc
Corsair have entered the NVMe market with a new Force Series product, the MP500 drive which contains Toshiba's 15-nm MLC, run by the popular Phison PS5007-E7 controller. There is a difference which The Tech Report noticed right away, that sticker is for more than just show, it hides a layer of heat-dissipating copper inside just like we have seen in Samsung products. It may have been the sticker, or some sort of secret sauce which Corsair added but the MP500's performance pulled ahead of Patriot's Hellfire SSD overall. Read the full review to see where the drive showed the most performance differential.
"Corsair is throwing its hat into the NVMe SSD ring with the Force Series MP500 drive. We subjected this gumstick to our testing gauntlet to see how well the 240GB version fares against the rest of the formidable NVMe field."
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- Toshiba N300 6TB NAS HDD @ eTeknix
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Lian Li's PC-O12 Mid-tower Case is Now Available
Subject: Cases and Cooling | May 18, 2017 - 03:11 PM | Jeremy Hellstrom
Tagged: Lian Li, PC-O12, e-atx
Lian Li's new PC-O12 is an interesting case. It bears many similarities to cases currently on the market, with tempered glass windows, cable management features and a separated chamber at the bottom which holds the PSU and drive cages.
The way it differs is obvious when you look at the back panel and alignment of the four expansion slots for graphics cards. They are designed to allow you to mount your GPUs vertically with the use of a 440mm PCI-E 16X Riser cable. This will let you show off the artwork and LEDs on your card and is touted as increasing cooling efficiency. While this will give you a unique looking system it also adds an impressive price tag of $399.99.
You can read the full PR below the specifications.
May 18, 2017, Keelung, Taiwan - Lian-Li Industrial Co. Ltd launches the PC-O12; a compact mid-tower chassis that combines sleek tempered glass panels with strong, but lightweight, steel and aluminum. This new addition to Lian Li's latest generation O-series chassis range offers unsurpassed style, plus slim design with ample space for a powerful but compact PC build. Thanks to its unique design, it offers space for two vertically placed graphics cards in a separate compartment for gorgeous PC builds.
Tempered glass adds a touch of class
The PC-O12's flawless tempered glass front and side panels make it a sleek and sophisticated showcase for the latest cutting edge computing technologies. Tempered glass is tough, safe and very durable, providing a 'fresh from the showroom' appearance indefinitely. The PC-O12's alluring black aluminum outer body and panels complete the picture. Internally, a rigid steel frame provides a firm foundation for state of the art features.
Ideal balance of chassis size and features
Despite it's space-saving format, this mid-tower enclosure offers plenty of room for the most powerful hardware. The 440mm full bandwidth PCI Express 16x riser cable allows flexible vertical graphics card mounting to enhance cooling and to show off the latest graphics technology through the tempered glass side panel. The roomy case interior fits graphics cards up to 340mm long and CPU coolers up to 75mm high.
There's internal space for up to eight hard disk and SSD drives for terabytes of fast storage capacity. In addition, the newest ultra speedy, powerful external USB 3.1 type C devices are supported, and there are a total of four external USB connectors as standard.
A case with great low-noise cooling performance
With up to five large-format fans, this chassis ensures valuable PC components keep running cool, prolonging life, enhancing performance and reducing noise. There's space for three 120mm fans at the top of the case, plus two 140mm or 120mm fans at the front. With so many airflow options, users are able to reduce fan speed and reduce noise. In addition, removable mesh dust filters cover the primary fan mounts. The drive cages and PSU mount include rubber vibration dampeners to minimize noise.
Price and Availability
The PC-O12 is now available at Newegg for $399.99 Find detailed specifications for the PC-O12 here
Additional PCI Express riser cables are available at Performance PC starting in June 2017
Add an ARM to your cortex
Subject: General Tech | May 18, 2017 - 12:29 PM | Jeremy Hellstrom
Tagged: cyborgs, arm
Researchers at the Center for Sensorimotor Neural Engineering are working on a way you can truly have SoC on the brain, partnering with ARM to develop chips which can be implanted in the brain. The goal is not to grant you a neural interface nor add a couple of petabytes to your long term memory but to help treat people suffering from paralysis due to stroke or other damage to the brain. There is the small problem of heat, brain tissue will be much more susceptible to damage from implanted devices than an organ in the torso; a pacemaker has space in which to dissipate excess heat. We are still a long way off but you can read up on the current state of the research by following the links at The Inquirer.
"CHIP GIANT ARM is teaming up with US researchers on a project develop human brain implants aimed at helping paralysed patients as well as stroke and Alzheimer's patients."
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you need to eat well to gain muscle mass so you will put some fat back on with the muscle , also be careful with cardio as its easier for the body to convert muscle in to energy rather than fat.
you can gain muscle and stay lean , and when you diet you will get muscle wastage if you dont do it correctly , also carb depletion will make you look flat.
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first of all there is no easy way around this especialy if you are looking for longevity in your fat loss!.....lets clear a few things up! - cutting carbs right down wont help
- doing loads of cardio vascular exercise wont help
- loads of resistence training wont help
- eating only protien wont do it
listening to 75% of people on this forum wont help you either
basic principles of fat loss that will get you started
regulate insulin levels ( this can be achieved through eating low glycemic food stuff) look into GI food index, also regulating insulin levels will keep away the starvation response! ( hungar)
eat adequite amount of calories! ( most people dont eat enough and that is why they struggle to lose weight!!!) - look into Basal metabolic rate, find out what yours is!
Balanced nutritional value! every meal should contain a solid source of quality protien, low glycemic carbohydrates, good quality fats ( omega 3) and the meal should be loaded with micronutrients ( vitamins and minerals)
High intensity interval training!, fartlek, german volume, S&C and all the other schemes you hear down the gym arnt going to work!!! they are going to be using the wrong energy system to feed off! you will prob lose muscle tissue and gain body fat!!!
the above are for improving cardiovascular fitness, power, anerobic endurance ect....you need to exercise at a low intensity for a long time....(example) brisk walking at 6kmph on a treadmil at a 6% gradient for 40 minutes! this will get your body feeding on its fat stores
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New York City is truly a shopping Mecca. Nowhere else in the world can you find such a diverse range of department stores, boutiques and designer shops, selling everything from fragrance to fashion. Whether you like to stroll down narrow cobbled streets in search of unique shopping experiences, or are more in favor of a direct approach (outpost stores where you can enter, find nearly everything you need, buy it, and leave), some of the best places to shop in NYC are definitely here:
FAO Schwarz
Forever emblazoned in the minds of anyone who saw the movie 'Big' starring Tom Hanks, and still one of the most popular destinations for children, the toy store FAO Schwartz is indeed a must see. Three full floors are packed with toys, games, stuffed animals, books – everything you could ever imagine – and display an atmosphere unlike any shop you have ever been to. Great to bring your kids to, or even relive your childhood, there's no excuse not to come here for your toy fix. And it's right next to the Apple Store, on the south east end of Central Park, so it's impossible to miss.
Elegant, luxurious and full of the finest bath and body products you have ever seen, Sabon is a must-visit shopping destination in New York City for anyone who appreciates exquisite beauty items. Here you will discover everything from an indulgent creamy body scrub range to sensual reed diffusers, elegantly tucked away inside a décor that is the perfect mix of rustic charm and utmost sophistication. Surprisingly affordable, every product is made from lovely ingredients sourced in all corners of the world, from Israel to Provence. You will have everything from mint to patchouli to choose from as you survey the wide selection of scents and flavors inside the premier products on display. While there are many Sabon stores in New York City, the boutique located in Greenwich Village (on 6th Avenue between 9th and 10th Street) is the first shop to open its doors in America, and well worth a visit. You will also find these wonderful stores in Midtown, UWS, UES, Chelsea, Soho and even New Jersey.
This Japanese design store is acclaimed all over the world for its 'unbranded' products, ranging from stationery to kitchenware to clothing. Their minimalist designs are incredibly elegant and undeniably cool, and you'll see all the trendsetters here picking up everything from cardboard iPod speakers to a memory foam pillow. After years of being exclusively sold at the MoMA stores, New York City received two MUJI stores recently, one in Soho – on Broadway near Canal St. – and the flagship store in Times Square, in the lobby of the New York Times Building.
Jacques Torres
Anyone with a sweet tooth knows that there are some definite chocolate shop destinations in New York City, the most prominent of them all perhaps Jacques Torres. In Jacques Torres stores you can not only sample and buy your favorite sweets, you can also enjoy watching them being made – right before your hungry eyes. Fans of recycled tools and machines will be thrilled to see cacao treats here are produced using just that, old-fashioned and recycled chocolate machines. Don't miss the store on 350 Hudson at King Street (only one block south of Houston).
Kid Robot
When it comes to artsy NYC Soho shops, few places beat the specialty store Kid Robot. Head here for all your keychain, art toy, clothing or other tasteful and strange goods, you will not be disappointed by what you find. Artistic items inspired by music such as hip-hop and techno, and clothing that rocks, are sure to make you want to come back for more. Whatever your dream NYC shopping destination looks and feels like, there is a plethora of shops and boutiques to choose from in this world-class metropolis. Apart from these mentioned here, this city is sprinkled with noteworthy places to discover.


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Residential architects and designers from across the country grabbed a boxed lunch and climbed aboard buses for the popular housing tour that kicks off Reinvention each year. Five homeowners—two of them owner/architects—graciously swung, slid, or pivoted open their doors to more than 200 people who were all eager to see some of the finest examples of residential architecture in the Phoenix area. The architects or project architects responsible for the five gorgeous houses took a day off to share their visions with their peers, the residential architect staff, and representatives from Knauf Insulation, who sponsored the tour.
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Wendell Burnette, AIA, greeted everyone and gave an overview of his design concept for the house, which was his first commission when he formed his own practice. He explained that the built version we were seeing is actually the second design for the site because the clients originally asked for a more elaborate program that ended up being beyond their budget. This simplified plan sets up a visual and physical dialogue between two volumes—house and pool—standing parallel to one another at opposite edges of the large corner lot. According to Burnette, the mountain range beyond the downtown skyline becomes the conceptual edge of the site. Floor-to-ceiling glass along the view wall of elevated living spaces encompasses those distant vistas. A lofted master bedroom sitting along the back wall also enjoys panoramic sightlines. Walking downhill from the main house, the pool volume provides a completely different experience once inside its concrete block enclosure that obstructs all views except open sky. The interior walls are plastered bright white with exactly half of the enclosed box filled by the pool producing a whimsical play of light, water, and shadows. Putting the walled pool at the street creates a resort feel, Burnette explains, adding that "it's very private, and then coming back up you experience the floating box of the house."
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Matthew G. Trzebiatowski, AIA, founder of blankstudio, designed this live/work building as his personal residence and studio. The project was named Project of the Year in the 2008 ra Design Awards. Trzebiatowski first explained the layout to attendees before starting the tour by showing us the partially below-grade workspace featuring a 19-foot-tall steel pivot door. Living spaces are above with the only connection being an exterior stair, which Trzebiatowski says allows him leave work behind when he makes the quick commute home. He named the project Xeros after the Greek term for "dry" in homage to his design created in response to the desert environment. A major aspect of the design is the primary building material—steel. Used as structure, skin, and shading, the unfinished steel will continue to weather until it eventually achieves a soft brown patina that will blend with the surrounding landscape. Other design attributes in response to the environment include a nearly solid westward-facing elevation, large glass exposures to the south and east shaded by a two-story steel mesh screen, and a long, narrow footprint that leaves abundant planting space for low-irrigation vegetation that also contributes to shading interior and exterior spaces. A vivid chartreuse Juliet balcony off the master bedroom garnered a lot of attention from attendees, as did the pop-out vanity enclosed in blue glass with a peek-a-boo cutout to the studio below.
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Schrobblehead wrote:This looks cool, but I really don't like the message.
It would be better if it was called "In GOLD We Trust".... Though I have too much pride in America to wear it either way. My compliments though on the artwork. It is a good representation.
Re: want?
I envy this shirt design!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This is sooooo awesome! I would have to buy this for my girlfriend if it got printed. Good luck! I smiled so big it hurt when I saw this GMV!
Re: Midas Goldfinger
I like it but (in a very vulgar sense) it looks like someone put their finger somewhere and found the wrong fluid when they got there.
Bryan818 wrote:Bring your penguin to work, kick the habit, and now this.
no i just wanted to anger you, until i had found the time to finish the entry i'm working on...
i had the character and seemed to fit
According to Shirt Derby Stats:
Derby 20: Take your penguin to work day (twice to vote, plus removals/rejects)
Derby 20: Kick the Habit Day
Derby 28: Kick the Habit
Derby Now: May I Have Some More
So technically 5, though only four "different" ones. I must have just seen it so many damn times during Create Your Own Holiday that it registered as more often. Not to mention the same, other penguin in Travel, Winter, Invention, and Dreams
Re: Gimmie!
I'm obsessed with simplistic designs. You hit the spot. You have my vote.
pstan wrote:Reject please. You can't steal the BP logo or an existing image. Search BP on Google images and this image is one of the first results.
Hah! A new low? Stay tuned wooters to find out!
I would probably run up to someone wearing this shirt and give them a high five... pretty sweet.
scoobeedoobee wrote:IT'S JUST A T-SHIRT LAST TIME I LOOKED.
I disagree. I come here to buy original shirts that have some artistic ability to them. There are many artists here that fit in to that criteria. This is not one of them.
trippregan wrote:@Stringsoftears: thanks.
@Torvik: Butterfinger!? Good god man, please?! I hope your mind's eye doesn't affect mine...
Yea.. I couldn't wear this shirt now... thanks....
Re: Greedy Conquistador
Sweet. I love pirates of the government-sanctioned kind. Good attention to detail.
Re: May I have Some more?
this one seems far better than the monkey design. FAR better. But I do like them both.
derekfilley wrote:Hilarious, though might di due to politics (you reference a very powerful photo, which might cheese some off.)
Call me stupid but what photo are we talking about. Sorry... I only new the logo was stolen.
Re: avocado bravado!!
It's really pretty, but I have a question...how does it represent greed?
Re: Jacked Your Nut
That squirrel's got a big nut! l o l
squidboots wrote:Much improved!!
Ditto! I get it now that I can see what is going on. Good job!
Re: The World Is Mine (Resub)
Resubbed cause design was a tad small on the shirt, as many people pointed out.
Sorry to those that voted before, but i do hope you continue to support this design.
Re: You want it?
This is great. I love the expressions on their faces; you can really say a lot with a pair of eyes and a mouth...
Re: Predator vs. predator
I like it a lot, I just don't see how it relates to greed, and am afraid it might get rejected. Its not like the frog can bite the spider in half and share with the other one.
Psystal wrote:Awww, BP? They're at least sort of decent. I'd go for an Exxon-Mobil parody though!
I agree... BP's not as bad as others...
Sadly, I also agree that the parody claim is kind of pushing it here, the logo looks pretty straight up stolen.
EDIT: Oops, hadn't read the tread far enough... the whole image is stolen?!? geez
Amach06 wrote:Call me stupid but what photo are we talking about. Sorry... I only new the logo was stolen.
One of the most famous photographs ever. It was during the Vietnam war. Someone help with the scenario please.
SailorButterfly wrote:It's really pretty, but I have a question...how does it represent greed?
who doesn't want it all!!!! and that includes the AVOCADO!! they're green like the dollar... it's my avocado and i want it NOW!! does that help?
That one. It's someone about to assassinate someone, so it's in questionable taste to start. It's pretty iconic, so it's obvious pandering through recognition. It's still under copyright, I'm certain, so if the photographer ever decided to sue, he'd likely win and win hard. And it's combined with a corporate logo... an oil company's, no less... so potential double lawsuit. There's too much infringement to fall under parody, and to top it all off, the whole juxtaposition of turning it into execution by gas (complete with gas logo) appears to have existed before this shirt did.
ETA: Not to mention the shirt itself and the thumbnail differ largely. This is so full of reject that it might as well go on celebrity survivor.
I think that someone is hoarding Avo's and making flowers out of them instead of Guacamoli...
fillengroovy wrote:Really??? The big fish is hording all of the food, they are both looking at it.
lolololol...... ok... duh... I couldn't tell that was fish food . Cool. GMV!
Just trying to make it more obvious this image is stolen.....
Have you Tattled yet?
patnode wrote:who doesn't want it all!!!! and that includes the AVOCADO!! they're green like the dollar... it's my avocado and i want it NOW!! does that help?
I wanted to give you a chance to post your explanation for Woot to see. I'm cool with it if they are since it's their decision. ^^
Re: Bowl Hog
I love this. I would definitely buy. Hope you do well in this derby, but you are up against some horrible designs, so good luck.
Re: Just... one... more...
I think this is very good! It GMV! The chick is very cute and simplistic and I like that! Maybe the only thing I would add is a shadow... maybe? Not sure on that but maybe....
tiaerman wrote:It would be better if it was called "In GOLD We Trust".... Though I have too much pride in America to wear it either way. My compliments though on the artwork. It is a good representation.
I meant the message the design conveys. I only care about what people who don't know the title would see.
tiaerman wrote:lolololol...... ok... duh... I couldn't tell that was fish food . Cool. GMV!
I'm with you there...I thought they were bubbles at first. Makes sense now that I know it's food. hehe
Re: Greedy Thug
How did you do the chains?... I did a shirt a while back with silver chain and the vectoring made me freakin' crazy.
scoobeedoobee wrote:Its a GREAT shirt and Id buy 3 easy. Copyrighted or not. anyone worried about whether it should be rejected or not needs to quite worrying about other peoples designs and focus more on thier own soft bellied souls.
Besides its tons better than any of the shirts I've seen lately from woot. Really says alot in a small little design. Echos alot of peoples sentiments and speaks volumes to us all I think.
You might not care if the image is copyrighted, but woot does:
Will Shirt.Woot really produce and sell the three designs that get the most votes in a given week?
Generally, yes. Unless:
* We determine that the design contains elements created and/or owned by someone other than the designer or Woot, or that would otherwise infringe on the intellectual property rights of third parties;
bumpass wrote:I would probably run up to someone wearing this shirt and give them a high five... pretty sweet.
I was just about to post a comment to that effect. I am a compulsive high-fiver and I would totally wear this with that in mind. I just don't know if it captures the essence of greed. Hmmmm.....
Re: Dragon's Hoard
Great work, but it's too squared off with the background...love the lighting effects!
SailorButterfly wrote:I wanted to give you a chance to post your explanation for Woot to see. I'm cool with if they are since it's their decision. ^^
This could go for a daily probably. I'm not sure it fits the theme very well. Good luck though because it is a cool design!
Re: The New Highway Robbery
I really hope this gets rejected. Not only is it a stolen image, but it's on heather grey. Must we ALWAYS have some sort of grey shirt be in the fog? It seems like every week a grey shirts places. How about some color already. It's spring. Who wants to wear a dull grey right now?
SailorButterfly wrote:Yeah, I don't think so either. If those are gradients, then definitely not...but even so, it looks like too many colors. The text would also cause a rejection.
nyadolla, you might want to simplify the apple, take the text around the barcode off, and try resubmitting.
Definitely not gradients, but I can't count the colours... looks like too many, but it might not be.
I just wish people could let things go instead of trying to get others designs rejected. If you dont like it dont buy it if it wins. No need to keep trashing it because of this or that.
I cant stand all those well designed shirts that looked as if they were some design program that exploded from the bottom corner of the shirt. Its almost all i see anymore on shirt designs from woot.
I also dont like many of the well intentioned but poorly done designs but i dont call for them to be rejected. If I like it I buy it. Easy. I dont like alot of things or people but i dont call for them to be done in.
tiaerman wrote:I think this is very good! It GMV! The chick is very cute and simplistic and I like that! Maybe the only thing I would add is a shadow... maybe? Not sure on that but maybe....
Thanks, tiareman! Shadow is a good idea.
This design would be perfect I think without the smaller frog and whatever that is behind it... I can't really tell what is going on there but I really liked the design I saw in the forums with just the bigger frog eyeing the fly...
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Suddenly Agressive?
My white GSD, Ghost, has decided recently that he will bark and growl at anyone who get's near me. I held his mouth shut and gave a firm "No!" He whimpered at me then growled at my friend again and his barking started back up. I have had a lot of anxiety and depression lately, and I'm worried it rubbed off on him. Either that, or he's decided to be a bad dog. He even jumped up and put his jaws over my friend's arm. Luckily, he didn't bite down. It was like some warning nip. I don't want him to be aggressive, he used to be such a good dog. Now that he's older he is becoming stubborn and now aggressive.
I have managed to finally get him to stop barking at other dogs though. I still need to get him used to seeing them face to face. A neighbor's pit bull got out and ran over to Ghost with its tail wagging. It right away wanted to sniff him and seemed playful. The owner came running behind his dog to catch it and kept assuring it was friendly. Next thing I knew, Ghost lunged at that dog and bit it's neck and took ir down to the ground. I right away grabbed him off and smacked him and said "NO! BAD BOY!! NOO!". He still didn't seem to get that that is bad bahavior.
This breed picks up so easy on what the owner is feeling - physically and emotionally - it is scary sometimes. That is what makes them special as well :)
Ghost has several things going on, and part of it may be what he is picking up from you but carrying it further. Since this is a change in behavior, the first suggestion is have a good check up done - rule out anything wrong with him. Next suggestion is get a trainer experienced in aggression or a behaviorist involved. Probably start out with private classes, so you can learn handling techniques, how your body language affects Ghost and Ghost can begin learning how to ignore dogs.
That Ghost is willing to take it as far as nipping humans with what appears to be resource guarding takes it to another level. Make sure he is under your control at all times - leashed or crated. Be sure you go into detail with the trainer about this.
Post what part of Cali you are in, someone may have a recommendation of a good trainer in your area.
I can understand why you'd be worried about this. Twyla's post is very helpful, and I agree 100% because you do need a trainer for this, since your dog is picking up on your own anxiety - which of course will be worse if you're anticipating some terrible behavior from Ghost. Now's the time to fix this, before it gets worse. Good luck - and please find a trainer that has lots of experience with GSDs, not just someone who'll take your money, lol! This is easy to correct with the proper training, but it's also easy to make worse if it's not addressed, or dealt with in the right way.
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Baron helped lead Canisius to its first 20-win campaign since 2000-01 last year after the Golden Griffins posted a 20-14 overall record and an 11-7 mark in MAAC play. The 6-foot-2, 195-pound guard averaged 17.2 points per game, which ranked third in the MAAC and his 5.0 assists per game led the league and ranked among the top-75 in the nation. He was the first Griff in more than 25 seasons to score 30-or more points in three different games, highlighted by his career-high 33-point effort at Niagara. He played in all 34 of Canisius' games last season, making 33 starts, and his efforts helped lead the Blue and Gold to the quarterfinal round of the CIT, the Griffs' first postseason tournament appearance since 1996.
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Denver, CO, March 10, 2011 – 3D Lacrosse, Inc. announced today the signing of a definitive agreement with Jake Reed (owner of the Jake Reed Nike Blue Chip Camp) to create the 3D Blue Chip National Recruiting Feeder Camp Series. Jake Reed's Nike Blue Chip Camp is nationally regarded as the premier and most sought after recruiting camp in the country. Jamie Munro's 3D Lacrosse is exploding onto the national scene with events, training, spring break programming, and select club teams. The new venture brings together two of the best and most highly regarded names in lacrosse in the nation.
"The goal of the Nike Blue Chip Camp has always been to find the best high school players in the country for top college lacrosse programs to evaluate," says Reed. "Over the past decade, there has been tremendous expansion in the sport of lacrosse and this new venture allows my Nike Blue Chip Camp to grow with the game and stay at the top of all recruiting camps in the country. This new feeder camp series opens up the opportunity for more great players across the US to be seen that until now have had limited access or exposure. Further, partnering with my long time friend and associate Jamie Munro and his company, 3D Lacrosse, affords me access to additional ideas, people, contacts, and resources that I can not produce on my own."
The new joint venture is creating a national feeder camp series in five cities across the country including San Francisco, Denver, Cleveland, Atlanta, and Boston. Each regional camp will invite 120 of the areas best players in grades 8, 9, and 10, to train and compete in front of a panel of local, regional, and national coaches and evaluators, including Reed and Munro. From the total pool of 600 players per grade (120 players per grade in five cities), 120 players will then be invited to Reed's Nike Blue Chip Camp held every June. The new feeder camp series will begin in the fall of 2011. Complete details about the new camp series and application process will be available online on June 1, 2011 at www.3dlacrosse.com.
In conjunction with this new feeder camp series, Reed plans to double the number of spots at the Nike Blue Chip Camp held every June, to 240 per grade, as well as add a rising freshman group. Reed will continue to invite the top 120 players in the country, as he has done for a decade. The other 120 spots per grade will be granted to the top players from the new 3D Blue Chip feeder camp series.
"At 3D Lacrosse we take pride in developing players," says Munro. "For a decade, Jake Reed has provided the ultimate in exposure with his Blue Chip Camp. Together, we will give more players from all over the country a real chance to 'go to Baltimore' by performing well at our regional 3D Blue Chip feeder camps. We will be thorough, we will be fair, and we will help players get better. I am pleased and honored for 3D Lacrosse to be in a joint venture with Jake Reed and his Nike Blue Chip Camp."
Throughout the spring and summer, 3D Lacrosse will build the national infrastructure necessary to operate such a large scale, multi-city event, including the hiring of national, grade-level evaluators and regional coaching teams including Division III and high school coaches. 3D Lacrosse currently operates some of the largest and most successful lacrosse events in the country, including the Denver Shootout and Spring Break programming for thousands of players in Florida and Arizona. Says 3D Lacrosse Chief Operating Officer Greg Waldbaum, "we have the people, resources, contacts, and expertise to roll out a world class feeder camp series, and we are thrilled to be part of such an important new product alongside our partner Jake Reed."
About Jake Reed and the Nike Blue Chip Camp
Headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland, Jake Reed's Nike Blue Chip Camp is recognized as the nation's premier recruiting camp for high school lacrosse players. Founded in 2001, the Camp now includes rising sophomores, juniors and seniors. Over 90% of Division I colleges and universities send coaches to watch players at the Nike Blue Chip Camp, and over 95% of all seniors in attendance go on to play Division I lacrosse. Invites are sent annually in the fall to 120 players at each level that pass a strict referral process. Reed earned All America honors at the University of Maryland, coached at Dulaney and McDonogh High Schools, was an assistant coach on the 1999 gold medal winning US U-19 team, has been selected three times as a US Lacrosse High School coach of the year, and served as the head coach at RPI and an assistant coach at the US Military Academy.
About Jamie Munro and 3D Lacrosse
Headquartered in Denver, Colorado, 3D Lacrosse is fast becoming one of the premier training, event, and select club lacrosse operations in the country. Founded by former Division I coach Jamie Munro, 3D Lacrosse has operations, offices, teams and events throughout the nation. Munro earned All America honors at Brown, played professionally, coached at Yale and Denver, is a current men's Division I analyst on ESPNU and is a regular contributor to Inside Lacrosse. For more information on 3D Lacrosse, please visit www.3dlacrosse.com.
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2012 IRA National Championships: List of Accepted Crews | Row2K.com Coverage
PRINCETON, N.J. -- All eight Ivy League schools are among the list of accepted crews announced Tuesday by the Board of Stewards of the Intercollegiate Rowing Association (IRA) for the 110th IRA National Championships.
The participating schools will be vying for the Varsity Challenge Cup and Ten Eyck Trophy on May 31-June 2 at Cooper River Park in Pennsauken, N.J.
In the varsity eight, the Ivy League makes up seven of the following 18 schools that received invitations to compete for the IRA National Championship. All 18 schools have the option of also entering a second varsity eight, freshmen eight, varsity four, and open four. The accepted crews are:
From the Pacific-12 Conference (3 automatic bids):
Washington - 1st
California - 2nd
Stanford - 3rd
From the EARC (9 automatic bids):
Brown - 1st
Harvard - 2nd
Wisconsin - 3rd
Princeton - 4th
Navy - 5th
Syracuse - 6th
Boston University - 7th
Yale - 8th
Northeastern -9th
From the SIRA (1 automatic bid):
George Washington - 1st
From the WIRA (2 automatic bids; one left unclaimed):
Gonzaga -1st
From the Dad Vail (1 automatic bid)
Drexel - 3rd
The three remaining at-large bids went to:
Cornell - 10th at EARC Sprints
Penn - 11th at EARC Sprints
Dartmouth - 12th at EARC Sprints
IRA affiliate schools which did not qualify for a varsity eight invitation have the option of racing in the varsity four only. The following schools will exercise that option and compete in the 16-boat varsity four event (which is down five entries from 2011):
Holy Cross
The second varsity eights field will feature 17 crews as Northeastern will race in two fours instead of fielding a second eight. The freshmen eights field will feature a full field of 18 crews. The open fours field will feature these 13 crews, all of whom are entered in the varsity eight and competing as a team: Brown, California, Cornell, Drexel, Harvard, Navy, Northeastern, Princeton, Syracuse, Washington, Wisconsin and Yale.
The Ivy League consists of six of the seven schools that will contest for the Lightweight Men's Eight National Championship. All were top-seven finishers at the EARC Sprints. The bid on offer at the Dad Vail Regatta was not claimed by an eligible crew. The accepted crews are:
Six of these schools exercised the option to race in the Lightweight Men's Four event, as will these IRA-member schools who did not get an eights bid: Milwaukee School of Engineering, MIT, Navy and Wisconsin.


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Situated in Ellensburg, this hotel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Central Washington University, West Ellensburg Park, and Ellensburg Rodeo. Wild Goose Casino is 4.5 mi (7.2 km) away.
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This hotel features an indoor pool, a fitness center, and a spa tub. Free continental breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a 24-hour business center, coffee/tea in a common area, and a meeting room.
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I'm actually unsure if this topic goes here...but I have a dream icon I've always wanted to use.
A screenshot of Squidward from the scene in that Krusty Krab commercial episode where he's wearing a blonde wig and is completely disinterested.
I've seen it before but I can't find it again.
I've been using icons that people post on fanpop, but even on that site I can't find it!
Is is possible for someone here to either find the site where I can use it (if I have to credit the person that made it that's fine, just give me the link) or for someone to make it for me?


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This creative take on classic rocky road flavors creates a showstopping and absolutely delectable dessert. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
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- 1 package chocolate cake mix (regular size)
- 1 can (16 ounces) chocolate frosting
- 1-3/4 cups dry roasted peanuts, divided
- 1-1/2 cups miniature milk chocolate kisses
- 1-1/2 cups miniature marshmallows, divided
- Prepare and bake cake according to package directions, using two greased 9-in. round baking pans. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.
- Spread frosting between layers and over top and sides of cake. In a large bowl, combine 1-1/2 cups peanuts, the chocolate kisses and 1 cup marshmallows; set aside.
- Arrange remaining marshmallows to form the border of a road across the top of cake. Coarsely chop remaining peanuts and sprinkle inside marshmallow border. Lightly press chocolate mixture over sides and remaining top of cake. Yield: 12 servings.
How-To: After the cake is frosted, use 1/2 cup miniature marshmallows to outline a 2-inch wide "road" on top. See road»
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Don't know if anyone has posted this yet but......apparently we'll get to see Boba in August.
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Don't know if anyone has posted this yet but......apparently we'll get to see Boba in August.
hopefully hes got mando armor on :)
I expected as such. He'll get his armour on I'm sure.
if boba's in armor this is perfect for me then, since i'm the only boba in montana, and it'll be my second official troop. i'm going to make the museum of the rockies "out of this world" exhibit my first.
I guess if he is in armor it might be with "Daddy's" colors and maybe not "resized" yet, trying to review the continuity issues with the existing backstory. At least Boba makes an appearance and for that .........:thumbsup
Maybe we'll get to see an official bobblehead no-necked Boba in Jango armor.
Yhea its hard to kknow how he'll be decked out. There's a lot of different stories about how and when he got his armor as well as how many sets he has or times he painted them. In the very least I think we should expect him to have the helmet. I don't know about the rest of the armor though. If anyone else knows anything I hope they post it.
Im a bit out of touch when it comes to this new star wars movie, is it going to be a proper movie as in it has actors? Im hoping its not a cartoon? Will it be released into the cinema? As you can see, i know nothing! :lol
I also know that Jar Jar is going to be in the film too. I can't say how I know, but I do know.
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Hi there!
I have been thinking of embarking on TEFL as a career for a while now.
I will be starting a Trinity TEFL course in a couple of weeks, but I would like some advice in career progression and routes. I am 25 with a degree in English Language and Linguistics. I've have done the whole 9 - 5 thing and hate every minute of it lol ! I've have always been interested in teaching, but wanted to teach a specific area, not say GCSE English in a secondary school.
From what I have read on the net, pay is not great and there seems to be no clearly defined progression route. All these things concern me as this is an area I would like to say in for at least 15 years.
I am unsure wherever TEFL is something you can make into a long term career that offers some sort of stability. For example being able to save, put away money towards a pension, raise a family etc..
Any advice, guidance or tips would be a great right now..