Razer Project Fiona

Not satisfied with releasing gaming accessories like mice and headsets, Razer has taken a big turn into system building. First, it announced the forthcoming Blade gaming laptop, and now it’s unveiled a concept tablet that claims it will bring real PC gaming capabilities to a slate.

Project Fiona comprises a 10.1-inch tablet, along with a pair of integrated gaming controllers (though the screen will include multi-touch and accelerometer support). According to our sister site CNET, it will run Windows 8, as well as an “Android overlay”.

It will pack an Intel Core i7 processor, and presumably it will rely on that chip’s integrated graphics, which suggests it will be an Ivy Bridge CPU (with superior integrated graphics to Sandy Bridge). Also included is a Dolby 7.1 surround sound system that’s been THX certified. Razer promises pricing under $1,000, which makes sense since you get pick up an Alienware M11x gaming netbook with a discrete graphics card for $899.

Yes, this tablet might be able to play Crysis, but don’t get your hopes up that it will play it at anything but the lowest settings. Nonetheless, Razer seems out to prove that you can get your game on — in a more traditional sense — with Windows 8 tablets. There’s no word on when exactly Project Fiona will become a real commercial product (or if), but we’ll be keeping a close eye on its development in the coming months.

Windows 8 New File System, ReFS

For those who haven't heard, Microsoft has announced that one of the biggest changes that will come in the new Windows 8 will be a new file system, ReFS (Resilient File System). What does that mean, goodbye NTFS. Starting as a storage system, ReFS will come in Windows Server 8 at the start. Then it'll eventually become a storage system on Windows Clients and ultimately as a boot volume. 

A Look Inside ReFS

ReFS will complement the Storage Spaces feature in both Windows 8 and Windows Server 8, working in many ways like a drive extender. Also, it helps with the verification and auto-correction of data and makes it available to a large scale of operations. Lastly, file fragmentation will no longer be a big problem. In the end, ease of use should increase as well as performance improvements on the system.

On the other side, one of the many goals Microsoft has with ReFS is to maintain a high degree of compatibility with a subset of NTFS features. Of course, getting rid of NTFS can only be accomplished gradually, but that means that incorporating elements of it in ReFS will be necessary so that data files plus software programs are still accessible. On the flip side, it'll get rid of other elements of NTFS that provide limited value at the cost of system complexity and footprint.

First Look: Razer Blade Gaming Laptop

KT Spiderpad

Korean Telecom recently unveiled it's KT SpiderPad. It’s a laptop, tablet, smartphone and handheld gaming device - all at the same time. It’s truly an impressive device with the following specs:

• 4.5” Screen with 1280x800 Resolution
• 1710mAh Battery
• QUALCOMM 1.5GHz DualCore Processor
• 16GB Internal Memory
• Full HD Camera (8MP back and 3MP front)
• 141g
• 9.5m thin
• Android 2.3.4 with customized KT UI

The KT SpiderPad fits perfectly into the Laptop Dock with a 1280×800-resolution 10.1-inch screen. The Laptop Dock has 2 USB ports and a 6400-mAh battery. The phone’s screen becomes a trackpad when the phone is inserted into the Laptop Dock.

When you insert the KT Spiderpad into the back of the Tablet Dock, it becomes the brain of a tablet. The Tablet Dock has a 10.1-inch screen (1280×800 resolution) and 6400-mAh battery. It's been said that the Tablet Dock will not come with Android 3.x Honeycomb, but Android 2.4/4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich once it is released.

The last piece of the puzzle is the Handheld Dock, where the phone snugly fits in the center. The dock is similar to that of the PSP, the D-Pad and the four action buttons. A power button suggests that the dock has it's own battery. A launch date and price have yet to be unveiled, but the KT Spiderpad is a for sure thing to look forward to in the near future.

Diablo Turns 15

It’s a rare occasion when you’re able to mark the 15-year anniversary of not only a game, but an entire universe. In 1996, the original Diablo® introduced gamers to the cursed town of Tristram… and the twisted, ancient evil that dwelled beneath it. Diablo II and it's expansion, Lord of Destruction®, transformed a claustrophobic dungeon-crawler into a sprawling adventure that drew players into the wider world of Sanctuary. Today, with Diablo III on the horizon, Blizzard would like to celebrate all of the memorable moments that have marked the last decade and a half of Diablo history.

How To Disable Timeline In Facebook

For those of you who absolutely hate the new Facebook Timeline layout, never fear, below are how to steps on how to go about disabling it. Note, this only works in Mozilla Firefox so make sure you're using this browser to accomplish this.

• First, open the browser, (Mozilla Firefox) and hit Ctrl + Shift + A. You will open a section for installing add-ons.
• In the search box enter "User Agent Switcher" and click on the icon search.
• Click the Install User Agent Switcher plugin and wait to install.
• User Agent Switcher is activated after you restart Mozilla Firefox.
• After you restart the browser, go to Tools > Default User Agent > Internet Explorer and select Internet Explorer 7.

Now you should be able to log into your Facebook normally. If you have any trouble, feel free to let me know in my comments.

Note: Install the plugin and F.B Purity, because it will solve most problems that occur when you switch to the Default User Agent IE7. Should you decide you want to return to the Timeline layout, allow only the Default User Agent, or disable the "User Agent Switcher" plugin.