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HWRoundup Tech Extreme has posted another batch of "Amazing Computer Stories" here for us to read, laugh at and feel superior at the end of. And why not. Check it out to cure the "It's still so long till the weekend" blues.



Anandtech takes another look at the ATI vs Nvidia situation, this time from the drivers' perspective. Timely, given the launch of the Radeon VE yesterday. Check it out here.


Rolotech goes into one a little bit about dual monitor displays in the name of previewing the new Radeon VE from ATI Technologies. Well, why on earth not? You can read it for yourselves here


XBitLabs did a roundup of hard drives, (which you can find here) and in response to a barrage of eager questions, have posted this follow up.


A mouse mat made of glass seems to be asking for trouble. Possibly groovy, but after a couple of beers I foresee a terrible shattering would ring through the house leaving me with lots of little mouse mats. Shudder. But it is entirely possible that you are a: tee total or b: just more co-ordinated that me, you might like it. So, check out this quick review of the Icemat over at Tweaktown. ®

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