Archive for December, 2009


  • On day one, Left 4 Dead 2 features more co-operative campaigns, more campaigns and maps for the versus game modes than the original Left 4 Dead did, plus support for Survival Mode right out of the box.
  • Left 4 Dead 2 features quality co-op action gaming from the makers of Half-life, Portal, Team Fortress and Counter-Strike.
  • Updated “AI Director 2.0" technology expands players’ ability to customize level layout, world objects, weather, and lighting to reflect different times of day, creating fresh gameplay every time.
  • Put a whole slew of melee weapons including axes, chainsaws, frying pans and baseball bats to use which allow you to get up close with the zombies.
  • The game features four different survivors, a new storyline and new dialog.

Product Description
Left 4 Dead 2 is set at roughly the same time as the original - just after the outbreak that turned most of the population into various zombie mutants. Players assume the role of 4 new "Survivors," each with their own personality and new dialog. The game leads these "Survivors" through the southeastern region of the US - from Savannah, Georgia thru the bayou country, and climaxing in New Orleans' French Quarter.Amazon.com Product Description

Left 4 Dead 2 is the sequel to the best-selling and critically-acclaimed co-op multiplayer smash from Valve, creators of the Half-life, Portal, Team Fortress and Counter-Strike game properties. With multiple multiplayer options both on and offline, extensive AI custom functionality, four character options, new melee weapons and more, Left 4 Dead 2 promises to become one of 2009's best shooters on the PC platform and set a new benchmark for co-op centric action games.

Left 4 Dead 2 game logo
Zombies coming for you in Left 4 Dead 2
Battle the infected again in the sequel to Valve's original hit.
View larger.
Co-op gameplay in Left 4 Dead 2
Superior online and offline multiplayer and co-op gameplay.
View larger.
Survivors using a mix of melee and firearms against zombies in Left 4 Dead 2
Utilize a mix of available weaponry.
View larger.
Battling zombies who have adapted to fire in Left 4 Dead 2
New and familiar game modes.
View larger.
Surounded by zombies in Left 4 Dead 2
Improved AI customization functionality.
View larger.

Story
Left 4 Dead 2 is set at roughly the same time as the original – just after the outbreak that turned most of the population into various zombie mutants. Players assume the role of four new "Survivors," each with their own personality and new dialog. The game leads these "Survivors" through the southeastern region of the US - from Savannah, Georgia through the bayou country, and climaxing in New Orleans’ French Quarter.

Gameplay
Just as with the original Left 4 Dead, Left 4 Dead 2 is a first-person shooter which pits players against hordes of zombie-like enemies. As you would expect in a scenario where you are regularly surrounded by masses of the undead, it is very good thing to have plenty of help, as well as weapons at your disposal, and Left 4 Dead 2 has players covered on both accounts. The game features several multiplayer options including 2-8 player online and offline support in several modes seen in the first game, including Campaign, Versus, and Survival, as well as the new Scavenge Mode. This new multiplayer option tasks players, in the role of survivors to find a limited number of fuel canisters hidden in a level in order to keep their individual generators going, while other players in the role of the infected try to stop them. In addition the game features very strong co-op play support, with 2-player support locally and 2-4 player support online.

The game features a wealth of melee weapons and additional items handy for battling enemies up-close and personal. Along with melee weapons seen in the first game, players can look forward to wielding new weapons like axes, chainsaws, frying pans, etc. Firearms are also available, but seeing as zombie fighting usually requires a little elbow grease, melee weapons are the mainstay. In addition, players can carry other useful items, including a variety of throwing weapons and several different kinds of support items, like flashlights to startle enemies and light the way in dark environments and healing items like first aid kit and defibrillator kits.

Customize with AI Director 2.0
Introducing the AI Director 2.0, Left 4 Dead 2's dynamic gameplay is taken to the next level by giving the Director the ability to procedurally change weather effects, world objects, and pathways in addition to tailoring the enemy population, effects, and sounds to match the players' performance. The result is a unique game session custom fitted to provide a satisfying and uniquely challenging experience each time the game is played.

Key Features

  • Quality Co-op Gameplay - Left 4 Dead 2 features quality next generation co-op action gaming from the makers of Half-life, Portal, Team Fortress and Counter-Strike.
  • AI Director 2.0 - Advanced technology dubbed "The AI Director" drives Left 4 Dead’s unique gameplay – customizing enemy population, effects, and music, based upon the players’ performance. Left 4 Dead 2 features "AI Director 2.0," which expands the Director’s ability to customize level layout, world objects, weather, and lighting to reflect different times of day.
  • New Melee Weapons – Put a whole slew of melee weapons including axes, chainsaws, frying pans and baseball bats to use which allow you to get up close with the zombies.
  • Meet "The Survivors" - The game features four different survivors, a new storyline and new dialogue.
  • More Game - On day one, Left 4 Dead 2 features more cooperative campaigns, more campaigns and maps for the versus game modes than the original Left 4 Dead did, plus support for Survival Mode right out of the box.

System Requirements:

Minimum
OS: Windows 7, Vista, Vista 64, XP
Processor: 3.0GHz P4, Dual Core 2.0, AMD64X2 (or higher)
RAM: 1GB or more (XP), 2GB or more for other OS
Disc Drive: DVD-ROM drive
Hard Drive: At least 7.5 GB of free space
Video Card: DirectX 9 compatible video card (card must be 128MB or more and be DirectX 9 compatible with support for pixel shader 2.0b (ATI X800 or better, or NVIDIA 6600 or better))
Sound Card: DirectX 9.0c compatible
Input Device: Mouse, keyboard or game pad

Left 4 Dead 2

  • Share/Bookmark
More
Tags: ,   |  Posted under Games  |  Comments  5 Comments
Last Updated on Thursday, 31 December 2009 10:20

  • Replacement Laptop AC Adapter for Alienware
  • Input: 100--240V, 50-60Hz; Output 19V 9.5A, 180W, Liteon AC Adapter (4 pin tip).
  • CONDITION: Brand New, Replacement AC adapter, 100% OEM Compatible!!
  • COMPATIBLE MODELS: Alienware AREA-51M D900T, 5600, 5620, 7700
  • Brand new, one year warranty!

AC Adapter for Alienware AREA-51M D900T, 5600, 5620, 7700

  • Share/Bookmark
More
Tags: , , , , , ,   |  Posted under Uncategorized  |  Comments  Comments Off
Last Updated on Thursday, 31 December 2009 10:20

  • Plug and play for PC and Mac. Uses only USB power, no wires or batteries!
  • Easy to use. Incredibly compact and portable. Great for travel!
  • Produces crystal clear sound with dual 1-watt digital amps and 2 high output, full range micro drivers.
  • Patent pending flexible design allows you to totally customize your listening experience by flexing the speaker into virtually any position.
  • This amazing gadget was featured in the NY Times, on ABC News, in WIRED magazine, and on virtually every gadget site in the world.

Product Description
Need better sound from your laptop? The stylish new B-Flex 2 is a compact stereo speaker on a USB flex cable for laptops and desktops. Plug and play for PC and Mac with no batteries or wires! Easy to use, great for travel, mp3's, DVD's, presentations, and gaming! Features dual 1 watt digital amps and 2 full range paper cone micro drivers for crystal clear sound. The B-Flex 2 digital circuitry even works on computers without sound cards. The patented flex design allows you to position the speaker for optimum listening enjoyment. The only product of its kind, the B-Flex has been featured in the New York Times, on ABC News, on Gizmodo, and many others. WIRED magazine says the B-Flex 2 Puts laptop speakers to shame. Makes a great gift! A White unit is also available.

Laptop Speakers - USB, Portable, Compact, Travel Speaker for PC and Mac - B-Flex 2 Hi-Fi Stereo USB Speaker

  • Share/Bookmark
More
Tags: , , , , , , , ,   |  Posted under Alienware  |  Comments  5 Comments
Last Updated on Wednesday, 30 December 2009 06:46

  • 2000 DPI Laser Tracking Engine - For fast action
  • Built to Last - Main button life: Rated to 10,000,000 clicks
  • On-the-Fly DPI Switching - Instantly switch sensitivity between high (2000), medium (800), and low (400) with one click.
  • Five Programmable Main Buttons - Customize your main gaming buttons to your preference.
  • Macros - Create and assign macros out-of-game using included software.

Product Description
Fast. Durable. Gaming Mouse. Cut right to the chase with the Microsoft SideWinderTM X5 Mouse another addition to Microsoft¿s award-winning line of SideWinder gaming products. This fast, durable mouse delivers super-precise action with advanced features like vertical side buttons, 200 to 2000 dpi on-the-fl y laser tracking, macros, 5 assignable buttons, and more.

Microsoft SideWinder X5 Mouse

  • Share/Bookmark
More
Tags: , ,   |  Posted under Peripherals  |  Comments  5 Comments
Last Updated on Wednesday, 30 December 2009 04:08

 

ASUS G51J-A1 15.6-Inch Blue Gaming Laptop (Windows 7 Home Premium)
List Price: $1,499.00
Sale Price: $1,719.99
See details»
ASUS G72Gx-A1 Republic of Gamers 17-Inch Gaming Laptop - Black
List Price: $1,699.00
Sale Price: $1,648.00
See details»
Dell Studio XPS 1640 15.6-Inch Obsidian Black Laptop - Up to 3 Hours 8 Minutes of Battery Life (Windows 7 Home Premium)
List Price: $1,049.99
Sale Price: $968.58
See details»
HP Pavilion DV7-2270US 17.3-Inch Espresso Laptop - Up to 4.5 Hours of Battery Life (Windows 7 Home Premium)
List Price: $1,149.99
Sale Price: $1,024.95
See details»
Toshiba Satellite M505D-S4970 14.0-Inch Black/Onyx Laptop - 2 Hours 20 Minutes of Battery Life (Windows 7 Home Premium)
List Price: $699.99
Sale Price: $620.23
See details»
Toshiba Qosmio X505-Q850 18.4-Inch Gaming Black/Red Laptop - 3 Hours 40 Minutes of Battery Life (Windows 7 Home Premium)
List Price: $1,899.99
Sale Price: $2,429.00
See details»
Toshiba Satellite M505-S4985-T 14.0-Inch Black/Onyx Laptop - 3 Hours 15 Minutes of Battery Life (Windows 7 Home Premium)
List Price: $899.99
Sale Price: $811.76
See details»
Universal Gaming Computer PC Laptop Notebook Stereo Headset with Microphone 3.5mm S-091
List Price:
Sale Price: $6.95
See details»
Dell Alienware M15x Gaming Laptop Computer (Intel Core i7 720QM 250GB/3GB)
List Price:
Sale Price:
See details»
Laptop Speakers - USB, Portable, Compact, Travel Speaker for PC and Mac - B-Flex 2 Hi-Fi Stereo USB Speaker (Black)
List Price: $69.95
Sale Price: $39.95
See details»
  • Share/Bookmark
More
Tags: , , ,   |  Posted under Laptop Gaming  |  Comments  Comments Off
Last Updated on Wednesday, 30 December 2009 12:46

  • Comfortable, nice and clear sound.
  • Adjustable headband to adjust size to fit anyone.
  • Frequency: 20-2000Hz , Sensitivity: 106dB±3%, Impedance: 32ohm,
  • Max input power: 100mW, Cord length: Approx 6.89 ft, Speaker: 40mm,
  • Plug type: 3.5mm

Universal Gaming Computer PC Laptop Notebook Stereo Headset with Microphone 3.5mm S-091

  • Share/Bookmark
More
Tags: , , , , , , , , , ,   |  Posted under Laptop Gaming  |  Comments  Comments Off
Last Updated on Tuesday, 29 December 2009 06:06

Toshiba Qosmio X505-Q850 18.4-Inch Gaming Laptop

  • 1.6GHz Intel Core i7-720QM Processor
  • 6GB DDR3 memory
  • 320GB Serial ATA Hard Drive, 64GB solid state drive, Blu-ray Disc ROM and DVD burner. LED backlit keyboard.
  • 18.4" HD TruBrite Widescreen Display 1920x1200, Supports 1080p content. Integrated webcam.NVIDIA® GeForce® GTS 250M discrete graphics (1GB GDDR5). Harmon Kardon Speakers Included. Realtek® 802.11b/g/n wireless LAN. Bluetooth® V2.1 + EDR.
  • Windows 7 Home Premium (64-bit), *3 Hours 40 Minutes of Battery Life. Webcam and microphone built into LCD bezel.

Product Description
The Qosmio X505 laptop delivers the extreme performance you crave, transforming the latest games and high-def content into a delectable feast for the eyes, while keeping you riveted with blazing-fast frame rates and entertaining extras. You’ll enjoy elite performance powered by the newest Intel Core i7 quad-core processor, enthusiast-class NVIDIA GeForce GTS 250M graphics, and ultrafast DDR3 memory. Power through hyper-realistic 3D games brought to life with intense visuals and sound. Create and edit hi-res photos and videos. Enjoy the latest Blu-ray Disc movies. Hold tons of entertainment on a spacious high-speed hard drive. Or simply plow through your day on a brilliant, full 18.4-inch HD TruBrite Widescreen display. Topped by a striking Fusion Finish in Omega Black, the Qosmio X505 gives you all the power and performance you want, plus the portability you need.Amazon.com Product Description
Amplify your 3D gaming and video editing with incredibly fast frame rates with the Toshiba Qosmio X505-Q850 gaming laptop, which features a stunning, high-definition 18.4-inch display and the newest Intel Core i7 processor--four cores of intelligent processing power. Additionally, it offers ultra-fast DDR3 system memory and the NVIDIA GeForce GTS 250M graphics with 1 GB of GDDR5 video memory. Together, this pairing of high-performance technologies allow you to rip through the latest 3D games at lightning-fast frame-rates or create high-definition video and audio faster and more efficiently with smooth rendering and encoding. To raise the performance bar even further, this Qosmio also combines a 64 GB NAND solid state flash drive--which delivers faster access times and data transfer rates--with a 320 GB SATA hard disk drive (7200 RPM).

Learn more about Windows 7 Home Premium below.

The Toshiba Qosmio X505 features a striking design on the outside and is packed with premium technologies on the inside (see larger image).

The stunning Fusion finish in Omega Black with stylish red chrome accents (see larger image).

A comfortable full keyboard with LED Backlighting and numeric 10-key pad (see larger image).

Pre-installed with the Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium operating system (32-bit version), you'll be able to easily create a home network and share all of your favorite photos, videos, and music. Windows 7 is the easiest, fastest, and most engaging version of Windows yet. Better ways to find and manage files, like Jump Lists and improved taskbar previews, help you speed through everyday tasks. Windows 7 is designed for faster and more reliable performance, so your PC just works the way you want it to. (Learn more about Windows 7 Home Premium below.)

It includes a read-only Blu-ray Disc optical drive lets you play HD Blu-ray Disc movies in crystal-clear resolution as well as create your own DVDs and CDs with the Super-Multi drive. A premium sound system featuring built-in Harman/Kardon speakers and Dolby Home Theater audio and an integrated HDMI-CEC port amplifies the entertainment experience, while adding the flexibility to extend the laptop's playback capabilities to HDTVs and home theaters.

Sporting a new premium design, the Qosmio X505 features Toshiba's striking Fusion Finish in Omega Black with stylish red chrome accents and a comfortable full keyboard with LED Backlighting and numeric 10-key pad. An intuitive touchpad with multi-touch control enables greater flexibility to browse and control what's happening on-screen with gesture-commands--including two-finger pinch, swipe, rotate and scroll.

The Qosmio X505-Q850 also features 6 GB of installed DDR3 RAM (upgradeable to 8 GB), Draft-N Wi-Fi networking (802.11b/g/n), Bluetooth connectivity (with stereo music streaming capabilities), HDMI audio/video output, and multi-format memory card reader.

This Toshiba notebook is Energy Star 5.0 certified, and has received a Gold EPEAT designation for meeting standards to help reduce its environmental impact. Additionally, it is RoHS-compliant, effectively reducing the environmental impact by restricting the use of lead, mercury and certain other hazardous substances.

Key Features

  • 18.4-inch high-definition TruBrite display with 1680 x 945 resolution for amazing color depth and clarity and native 720p support
  • Windows 7 Home Premium makes it easy to create a home network and share all of your favorite photos, videos, and music. And you can watch shows for free when and where you want with Internet TV on Windows Media Center. Get the best entertainment experience with Windows 7 Home Premium. (Learn more)
  • Get more features with Windows Anytime Upgrade. It's the best way to add features to Windows 7, takes as few as ten minutes, requires no software or downloads, and you'll keep your existing programs, files, and settings. Windows will walk you through the simple upgrade process.
  • 2.8 GHz Intel Core i7-720QM processor delivers maximum processing power in response to peak demands. You'll fly through everything you do on your PC--from playing intense 3D games to creating and editing digital video, music and photos. (Learn more)
  • 64 GB Serial ATA solid state drive is free of moving parts and almost two times faster than conventional drives. You can load an entire game onto the solid state drive, then sit back and enjoy the fun with no gaps in the action.
  • 320 GB Serial ATA hard drive (7200 RPM) with an impact sensor that helps safeguard your data by "parking" the hard drive heads in the event of a drop or sudden movement. (Learn more)
  • 6 GB of DDR3 RAM (upgradeable to 8 GB) gives you the bandwidth you need to get the most of today's popular software, multitask all day long and run applications without a glitch.
  • NVIDIA GeForce GTS 250M with 1 GB GDDR5 discrete graphics memory offers what gamers want most--hyper-realistic action with intense 3D visuals, plus vibrant, lifelike scenes and dynamic character effects--thanks to NVIDIA's PhysX technology. It goes beyond everyday gaming with built-in CUDA technology to speed demanding system tasks, like video playback and HD movie editing. You'll also enjoy up to a 50 percent improvement over previous generation mobile graphics processors, and a more rewarding Windows 7 experience with accelerated video and image processing.
  • Watch Blu-ray Disc movies in crystal clear resolution with the read-only Blu-ray drive; also supports reading/writing of CD-R/RW, DVD±R, DVD±RW, DVD±R DL, and DVD-RAM
  • 1.3 megapixel webcam with Face Recognition capabilities for added security (Learn more)
  • Draft-N Wi-Fi networking (802.11b/g/n) for greater speed and range
  • Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000)
  • Bluetooth 2.1 connectivity enables you to communicate and synchronize with Bluetooth-enabled peripherals such as PDAs and cell phones as well as enjoy wireless stereo music streaming (thanks to its embedded A2DP profile).
  • Four USB ports with one Sleep and Charge port on the left side, allowing you to charge your mobile phone and other devices even when the notebook is asleep or off.
  • HDMI-CEC audio/video output lets you control additional media players with just a single remote.
  • Built-in Harman/Kardon stereo speakers
  • 104-key keyboard with 10-key pad
  • Enjoy proactive PC health--without the worry. For your peace mind, this laptop comes with an innovative PC Health Monitor that constantly keeps tabs on things like your machine's power usage, temperature and hard drive--so you won't have to.
  • Pre-loaded software includes Microsoft Works SE 9.0 for word processing and spreadsheet work. Enjoy a 60-day trial version of Microsoft Office Home and Student 2007.
  • 12-cell (8000 mAh) battery
  • Dimensions: 17.4 x 11.6 x 1.63 inches (WxDxH)
  • Weight: 10.1 pounds
  • Warranty: 1 year warranty with international limited warranty coverage

Networking, Connectivity & Expansion
With its integrated Draft-N Wi-Fi networking capabilities, this laptop provides up to five times the performance and twice the wireless range using 802.11n-compatible routers as you would with 802.11g networks. It's also backward compatible with 802.11b/g networks (commonly found at Wi-Fi hotspots and in older home routers). It's also outfitted with Bluetooth connectivity (version 2.1 + EDR), which enables you to communicate and synchronize with Bluetooth-enabled peripherals such as PDAs and mobile phones. You'll also be able to stream music to compatible Bluetooth-enabled headphones and speakers thanks to the embedded A2DP profile. This notebook also provides Gigabit (10/100/1000) Ethernet networking.

It also includes a next-generation ExpressCard card slot (replacing the PCMCIA slot), which lets you take advantage of thinner, faster, and lighter expansion cards for even more advanced wireless, networking, storage, and security features. It comes with the following external connectors:

  • 4 USB 2.0 ports for connecting a wide range of peripherals--from digital cameras to MP3 players
    • Includes 1 eSATA/USB combo port with USB Sleep and Charge
  • 1 FireWire (also known as IEEE 1394 or i.Link) port for connecting digital video camcorders and other peripherals
  • 1 HDMI output for connecting to a compatible HDTV or home theater receiver for uncompressed digital audio and video via a single cable
  • Analog video output: 1 VGA
  • 1 ExpressCard 54/34 slot for adding advanced wireless, networking, storage, and security features
  • 5-in-1 memory card reader compatible with Secure Digital, Secure Digital High Capacity, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, Multi Media Card, xD Picture Card
  • 1 headphone jack (with S/PDIF digital audio output), 1 microphone jack
  • RJ-45 port for 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet
  • RJ-11 port for 56K modem

What's in the box
This package contains the Toshiba Qosmio X505-Q850 notebook PC, rechargeable lithium-ion battery, AC adapter, and operating instructions.

It also comes with the following software: Norton Internet Security 2009 (30-day trial), Toshiba PC Health Monitor, Microsoft Works, Microsoft Office Home and Student 2007 Edition (60-day trial), Windows Media Player, Google Toolbar, WildTangent Orb Game Console

  • Share/Bookmark
More
Last Updated on Tuesday, 29 December 2009 06:14

I am just wondering what people do with their laptop besides gaming. I got a serious business laptop and it can play games, but it's not meant for games it's for business. If you not gamer what do you do with your laptops?

Image taken on 2009-01-09 17:20:00 by ?lpha.

  • Share/Bookmark
More
Tags: , ,   |  Posted under Uncategorized  |  Comments  4 Comments
Last Updated on Tuesday, 29 December 2009 06:03