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Hello,

For about 3 weeks ago I bought myself some new computer stuff – and oh my god it is nice.

The new stuff I bought is:

• Asus EEE Box, model B202 (black edition)
• Sony DVD+-R/RW/DL/ SLIM DRX-S70U +8X8X4X -8X6X4X
• Belkin SOHO DVI 2-PORT USB KVM Switch

I have heard alot about the new Asus EEE Box, so I wanted to try it. I can use it to host my webapplications for test-purpose, so it was not a waste of money.

The Asus EEE Box B202 comes with a Intel Atom 1.6 Ghz CPU, 1GB DDR ram, 160 GB (5400 rpm) harddrive, wireless lan and gigabit lan. The computer is not made for gaming, but is very good for use of Microsoft Office, browsing etc.

The sound level of this computer is VERY low. It stands on my table and I can’t hear it. Besides that it’s not big. The dimensions are 223 x 178 x 26 without the stand. The best of it however is that the Asus EEE Box only uses about 20 watts of power.

I am very pleased with the Asus EEE Box.When I bought it I also bought an external DVD-drive and -burner. The Asus EEE Box does not have a drive installed, so you have to buy one. I bought a black slimline DVD-drive from Sony. It is also very nice.

The last thing I bought is the Belkin SOHO DVI 2-PORT USB KVM Switch. Since I only have one monitor, keyboard, mouse and sound-set, I wanted them to be able to talk to both computers (my new Asus EEE Box and my regular self-made computer). The Belkin SOHO KVM Switch is a very nice switch for this. It handles DVI, sound, USB (for mouse and keyboard) etc. It works perfectly and I’m very pleased with all of my new purchases.

You can see pictures of all the new stuff by clicking the thumbnails below:

Så kom dagen, hvor Blu-ray blev vinder af krigen om det nye medie-format.
De senere måneder havde peget meget på Blu-ray, så det kommer ikke som det store chok.

Dog først i dag kom udmeldingen fra Toshiba, at de opgav alt HD-DVD støtte, hvilket må erklæres for døden for HD-DVD.

Samtidig går der rygter om, at Microsoft allerede har en prototype af et eksterne Blu-ray drev til deres XBOX 360. Er det sandt, kan denne snart komme i produktion og ud til slutbrugeren.

Nyheden glæder specielt mig, da jeg allerede har en Playstation 3. Playstation 3 er – som de fleste nok ved – pt. en af de bedste Blu-ray afspillere. Derfor er det jo rart endelig at kunne ånde lettet op, og se sin investering (i både Playstation 3 samt diverse Blu-ray film) være helt rigtig.

Hip hip, hurraaaa!