http://forum.lowyat.net/ Fri, 03 Jul 2026 20:10:51 +0800 FeedCreator 1.7.2 http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/1007567 Hey all&#33; Just wanted to share with fellow forumers the nice new Sidewinder stuff Microsoft released. I recently just bought a new set of Sidewinder X6 &amp; X8, so I&#39;ll be posting a bit of pictures and a personal review for everyone to read. Enjoy...<br /><br /><b>MARKET PRICING FOR REFERENCE PURPOSES ONLY:<br /><br />X8 - RM350<br />X6 - RM225<br />X5 - RM190<br />X3 - RM160</b><br /><br />Sidewinder X8 Mouse:<br /><br />Pros<br />-Nicely weighted and sized, fits my large hands perfectly.<br />-Nice build quality.<br />-Nifty QuickTurn &amp; ClickLock feature very, very helpful in FPS games.<br />-4000dpi, BlueTrack Technology &amp; Wireless plus Charge on the go.<br />-First ever mouse to feature an LCD Display on it. <!--emo&:wub:--><img src='http://static.lowyat.net/style_emoticons/default/wub.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='wub.gif' /><!--endemo--><br /><br />Cons<br />-Scroll wheel isn&#39;t exactly smooth, unlike the Logitech G9&#39;s wheel.<br />-Software uses Microsoft Intellipoint which may not be user friendly to some.<br />-No weight slots like the previous Sidewinder mouse<br />-Size may not fit all.<br /><br />Pictures:<br /><br /><img src='http://i730.photobucket.com/albums/ww309/enigmare/IMG_1132.jpg' border='0' alt='user posted image' /><br />^X8 Mouse from a distance.<br /><br /><img src='http://i730.photobucket.com/albums/ww309/enigmare/IMG_1135.jpg' border='0' alt='user posted image' /><br />^Check out the number of buttons on it...<br /><br /><img src='http://i730.photobucket.com/albums/ww309/enigmare/IMG_1133.jpg' border='0' alt='user posted image' /><br />^Nice LCD Display to display info e.g.DPI and Battery Life.<br /><br /><img src='http://i730.photobucket.com/albums/ww309/enigmare/IMG_1134.jpg' border='0' alt='user posted image' /><br />^Rear has a cool glowing effect - red when charging (like Knight Rider&#39;s K.I.T.T. Grille&#33;) and blue when not.<br /><br /><img src='http://i730.photobucket.com/albums/ww309/enigmare/IMG_1136.jpg' border='0' alt='user posted image' /><br />^I think this mouse suits people with the palm grip better...<br /><br /><img src='http://i730.photobucket.com/albums/ww309/enigmare/IMG_1137.jpg' border='0' alt='user posted image' /><br />^Cool BlueTrack glow, which apparently, tracks better than standard Laser. It can track on Marble &amp; Glass&#33;<br /><br /><img src='http://i730.photobucket.com/albums/ww309/enigmare/IMG_1138.jpg' border='0' alt='user posted image' /><br />^The mouse and its docking station, which houses....<br /><br /><img src='http://i730.photobucket.com/albums/ww309/enigmare/IMG_1139.jpg' border='0' alt='user posted image' /><br />^...spare mouse feet&#33;&#33;&#33; Enigmare Hardware Wed, 22 Apr 2009 22:20:15 +0800 http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/898150 <span style='font-size:14pt;line-height:100%'>HP HDX Premium Notebook PC</span><br /><br /><img src='http://i730.photobucket.com/albums/ww309/enigmare/hphdx16.jpg' border='0' alt='user posted image' /><br /><br />HDX 16T Specifications*:<br /><!--SPOILER BEGIN--><div class="spoilertop" onClick="openClose('5cc96ed734967d3f7aa96d9b8de35a5c')" style="font-weight: bold"><u>&raquo; Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... &laquo;</u></div><div class="spoilermain" id="5cc96ed734967d3f7aa96d9b8de35a5c" style="display:none"><!--SPOILER END--><br /><b>Processor - Intel® Centrino® 2 Processor Technology featuring Intel® Core™2 Duo Processor P8400 (2.26 GHz, 1066MHz FSB, 3 MB L2 Cache)</b><br />Operating System - Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium with Service pack 1 (SP1) pre-installed<br /><b>Chipset - Mobile Intel® PM45 Express chipset</b><br />Graphics - NVIDIA GeForce 9600M GT with 512MB of dedicated video memory<br /><b>Display panel - 16” Diagonal High Definition HP Ultra BrightView Infinity Display (1920x1080p) FULL HD</b><br />Standard memory - 3072MB (800MHz) / max to 8GB* DDR2 Memory (2048 x 1 pc) + (1024 x 1 pc)**Upgradeable <br /><b>Hard drive - HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection with hard drive 320GB (5400rpm)</b><br />Optical drive - Lightscribe Blu-ray ROM with SuperMulti DVD±R/RW Double Layer<br /><b>Networking/Wireless - Integrated 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN (RJ-45 connector), Intel® WiFi Link 5100 &amp; Bluetooth™</b><br />External card - ExpressCard/54 Slot (also supports ExpressCard/34)<br /><b>Media card - Integrated 5-in-1 Digital Media Reader (Secure Digital cards, MultiMedia cards, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro, or xD Picture cards)</b><br />I/O ports1 USB 2.0 (3/4)5, eSATA/USB combo port, HDMI version 1.3, VGA, RJ-45, Expansion Port 3, 2 stereo headphone out, microphone in, IEEE1394, Consumer IR<br />Webcam/Mic - HP Pavilion Webcam with Integrated Digital Microphone<br /><b>Audio - Altec Lansing speakers, HP Triple Bass Reflex Subwoofer, Dolby Home Theater</b><br />Keyboard/touchpad/remote control - 101 key compatible, Full size keyboard with integrated numeric keypad, 1 Quick Launch Button – Capacitive, Touch Pad with On/Off button and dedicated vertical Scroll Up/Down pad, HP Mobile ScrollSmart Remote Control, Security Integrated Fingerprint reader, Kensington® MicroSaver lock slot; Power-on password; Accepts 3rd party security lock devices<br /><b>Battery - 6-Cell Lithium-Ion (55Whr)</b><br />Power 90W AC Adapter<br /><b>Approximate weight - 3.205kg with 6-Cell Battery</b><br />Dimensions - (L x W x H) 37.85cm x 33.5cm x 3.32cm (min height) / 4.32cm (max height)<br /><!--SPOILER DIV--></div><!--SPOILER DIV--><br /><br />HDX 18T Specifications*:<br /><!--SPOILER BEGIN--><div class="spoilertop" onClick="openClose('b26f44628fc414a67d258f5810414163')" style="font-weight: bold"><u>&raquo; Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... &laquo;</u></div><div class="spoilermain" id="b26f44628fc414a67d258f5810414163" style="display:none"><!--SPOILER END--><br /><b>Processor - Intel® Centrino® 2 Processor Technology featuring Intel® Core™2 Duo Processor T9400 (2.53 GHz, 1066MHz FSB, 6 MB L2 Cache)</b><br />Operating System - Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium with Service pack 1 (SP1) pre-installed<br /><b>Chipset - Mobile Intel® PM45 Express chipset</b><br />Graphics - NVIDIA GeForce 9600M GT with 512MB of dedicated video memory<br /><b>Display panel - 18.4” Diagonal High Definition HP Ultra BrightView Infinity Display (1920x1080p) FULL HD</b><br />Standard memory - 4096MB (800MHz) / max to 8GB* DDR2 Memory (2048 x 2 pcs)**Upgradeable<br /><b>Hard drive - HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection with hard drive 500GB (5400rpm)</b><br />Optical drive - Lightscribe Blu-ray ROM with SuperMulti DVD±R/RW Double Layer<br /><b>Networking/Wireless - Integrated 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN (RJ-45 connector), Intel® WiFi Link 5100 &amp; Bluetooth™</b><br />External card - ExpressCard/54 Slot (also supports ExpressCard/34)<br /><b>Media card - Integrated 5-in-1 Digital Media Reader (Secure Digital cards, MultiMedia cards, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro, or xD Picture cards)</b><br />I/O ports1 USB 2.0 (3/4)5, eSATA/USB combo port, HDMI version 1.3, VGA, RJ-45, Expansion Port 3, 2 stereo headphone out, microphone in, IEEE1394, Consumer IR<br />Webcam/Mic - HP Pavilion Webcam with Integrated Digital Microphone<br /><b>Audio - Altec Lansing speakers, HP Triple Bass Reflex Subwoofer, Dolby Home Theater</b><br />Keyboard/touchpad/remote control - 101 key compatible, Full size keyboard with integrated numeric keypad, 1 Quick Launch Button – Capacitive, Touch Pad with On/Off button and dedicated vertical Scroll Up/Down pad, HP Mobile ScrollSmart Remote Control, Security Integrated Fingerprint reader, Kensington® MicroSaver lock slot; Power-on password; Accepts 3rd party security lock devices<br /><b>Battery - 8-Cell Lithium-Ion (73Whr)</b><br />Power 90W AC Adapter<br /><b>Approximate weight - 4.06kg with 8-Cell Battery</b><br />Dimensions - (L x W x H) 43.6cm x 28.6cm x 3.37cm (min height) / 4.37cm (max height)<br /><!--SPOILER DIV--></div><!--SPOILER DIV--><br /><span style='color:blue'>*Specifications are standard specs taken from HP Malaysia.</span><br /><br />Quoted from HP:<br /><br /><span style='font-size:14pt;line-height:100%'>&quot;Once you start up the slim, sleek HP HDX16 Premium Series Notebook PC, you will realise you are onto something different. At first glance, the 16-inch Diagonal High Definition2 HP Ultra BrightView Infinity Display* captures your line of sight. Next, your ears perk up as home theatre quality audio emits from premium speakers and deepens through a subwoofer. Between the full size keyboard and the stylish HP Fluid Imprint design, it hits you instantly – mobile entertainment has been taken to the extreme&#33;&quot;</span><br /><br />The Outstanding Points of HP HDX:<br /><!--SPOILER BEGIN--><div class="spoilertop" onClick="openClose('286262e625c648b50f0123647cd041ac')" style="font-weight: bold"><u>&raquo; Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... &laquo;</u></div><div class="spoilermain" id="286262e625c648b50f0123647cd041ac" style="display:none"><!--SPOILER END--><br /><b>Stunning Design</b><br />Admire the HP Fluid Imprint as the lines curve and flow across the smooth Titanium-colour casing. Open the notebook to unveil an Infinity flushed-glass display that merges almost seamlessly with the top panel, while a full size keyboard invites you to explore further. All this splendour encases a selection of components that would make a digital enthusiast truly proud.<br /><br /><b>Powerful Performer</b><br />At the core of your entertainment is the Intel® Centrino® 2 processor, NVIDIA® GeForce® 9600M GT graphics card and Altec Lansing speakers, working efficiently to deliver superior images and sound. With such power, 64-bit applications and high-definition2 movies need not be sacrificed when you are on the go. With generous battery life on your journeys, explore exclusive content in the world of Spore Creature Creator andenjoy movies, photos and music briskly with HP MediaSmart.<br /><br /><b>High Definition Entertainment</b><br />View your media in 16:9 ratio and 1080p resolution as you play the latest movie discs on the Blu-ray optical drive. Switch tolive programmes via the integrated TV tuner, with enhancements to standard definition content through support for video upscaling. Grab your remote control from a built-in storage slot and see why high definition is making such an impression&#33;<br /><!--SPOILER DIV--></div><!--SPOILER DIV--><br /><br />HP HDX 16T &amp; HDX 18T Reviews:<br /><a href='http://blog.laptopmag.com/hps-new-hdx-16-and-18-video-and-full-review' target='_blank'><span style='color:red'>Laptopmag</span></a><br /><a href='http://www.wired.com/reviews/product/hp_hdx_18' target='_blank'><span style='color:red'>Wired</span></a><br /><a href='http://apcmag.com/hp_hdx_18.htm' target='_blank'><span style='color:red'>apcmag</span></a><br /><br /><b>HP HDX 16T Pics - </b><br /><br /><img src='http://i730.photobucket.com/albums/ww309/enigmare/01425sz1i19320000.jpg' border='0' alt='user posted image' /><img src='http://i730.photobucket.com/albums/ww309/enigmare/01425sz1i19320100.jpg' border='0' alt='user posted image' /><img src='http://i730.photobucket.com/albums/ww309/enigmare/01425sz1i19320200.jpg' border='0' alt='user posted image' /><br /><br /><b>HP HDX 18T Pics -</b><br /><br /><img src='http://i730.photobucket.com/albums/ww309/enigmare/hp_hdx18_01.jpg' border='0' alt='user posted image' /><br /><br /><img src='http://i730.photobucket.com/albums/ww309/enigmare/hp_hdx18_02.jpg' border='0' alt='user posted image' /><br /><br /><img src='http://i730.photobucket.com/albums/ww309/enigmare/hphdx183.jpg' border='0' alt='user posted image' /> Enigmare Notebook Specific Discussion Tue, 06 Jan 2009 13:29:22 +0800