Nvidia GeForce gtx 295 è la nuova scheda grafica di Nvidia con doppio processore e 480 core di elaborazione che ottiene il primo posto mondiale per velocità e versatilità.

La versatilità è data anche dalle nuove tecnologie Nvidia CUDA con Graphics Plus, Nvidia physX, ed Nvidia GeForce 3D Vision.

Questa GPU offre enorme velocità all’ interno dell’ambiente Adobe CS4 e dell’ ambiente dei nuovi giochi in DirectX tra cui i titoli Mirrors Edge e Call of Duty 5. Inoltre le due Gpu consentono l’ utilizzo del doppio monitor magari associato al 3D per entrare ancor meglio nel gioco.

C’è da dire però che Nvidia ha ritardato fin troppo  l’ uscita di questa scheda video lasciando per 6 mesi il mercato in mano al rivale ATI Radeon.

Neon95

This piece is for our North Face boyz!

The North Face GTX Climb Light Insulation Jacket is exclusive to the labels Omotesando Hills store so best be quick.

via Slam x Hype.

Me han traido de Alemania algo nuevo. En primer lugar la mochila MacPac. Especial. Por fin que tengo una mochila de gran capacidad. Y de seguido unas botas de montaña de HanWag. Son del estilo Bestard españolas. No puedo decir que mejores ni que peores pues en ambos casos se trata de botas de muy buena calidad y con unos acabados de excepción.

Ahora bien, os enseño… la mochila es la Glissade Classic de 70l. Y las botas las Alaska GTX.

Esto es para ir calentando motores para la escapada que queremos hacer ahora en Navidad a Bavaria… emocionante, ¿eh?

]]> http://petriemotorsports.wordpress.com/2009/11/23/brpsea-doo-awarded-popular-science-magazines-best-of-whats-new/ Mon, 23 Nov 2009 19:05:39 +0000 wpetrie http://petriemotorsports.wordpress.com/2009/11/23/brpsea-doo-awarded-popular-science-magazines-best-of-whats-new/

Popular Science Magazine has presented BRP with their prestigous ”Best of What’s New” award for their Sea-Doo GTX Ltd. iS with iControl technology.  The annual award is presented to a product that “challenges our views of what’s possible in the future.”

It looks like my theory that no SARMs could be third party lab tested at the normal venues due to lack of reference samples was correct. The guys who conducted these first tests had to go to the trouble of synthesizing their own Acetamidoxolutamide and then comparing it to the sample they purchased from the blackmarket.

It turns out that the Acetamidoxolutamide being sold in 30ml volumes for ‘research purposes’ is the real thing but is highly overdosed at approx 150mg/ml rather than the advertised 100mg/ml.

Even without an official launch, S-4 is available on an Internet website as a bottled solution with the declaration that the product is not intended for human use. Due to the potential misuse of such compounds when being available unrestrictedly and the well documented fact that numerous counterfeit products are sold on the so-called black market, one unit (30 mL) was purchased online and delivered in a box labelled as containing face moisturizer and green tea extract. The sealed bottles did not declare any content and no further documents accompanied the package.

Major concerns result from these findings, in particular the concern that this product with considerable anabolic properties is readily available without sufficient research on its undesirable effects; this is especially significant where uncontrolled dosing is applied and drug impurities with unknown effects are present in considerable amounts as observed in the studied material. Such impurities can serve, however, as distinctive feature to differentiate a pharmaceutical product from black-market substances. With regard to sports drug testing it must be stressed that preventive doping research is essential to limit the options of cheating athletes who aim to undermine doping control systems. The present report demonstrates once more that the misuse of therapeutics in early or advanced clinical trials by athletes cannot be dismissed, especially when anecdotal evidence for the misuse of S-4 is frequently discussed in respective Internet-based chat rooms.

Full article can be found on www.drugtestinganalysis.com.

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Salomon Mens XA Pro 3D Ultra GTX

Product Description

The Salomon XA Pro 3D Ultra GTX running shoe just keeps getting better with improved cushioning to take you from track to trail to bushwacking with unparalleled stability. Breathable mesh upper features Sensifit thermoplastic urethane overlays to secure insteps and lock heels in place. Gore-Tex XCR seam-sealed inner booties offers a new level of breathability while retaining complete waterproof protection. Polyester linings wick moisture away from feet. Contoured Ortholite insoles enhance comfort and control odor with an antimicrobial treatment. Kevlar Quickfit lacing system takes just one pull for a precise fit. Lace pocket hides lacing away for safety. Protective toe and heel caps guard against bumps and abrasion. Newly formulated EVA midsole delivers enhanced durability and cushioning for all-day comfort on the run. 3D Advanced Chassis technology utilizes a nylon flex control plate for protection and stability in three dimensions. Running Contagrip rubber outsole deliver optimal performance on mixed terrain even at high speeds. Wt. 14.2 oz.

Customer Reviews

“Great Running/Walking/Traveling Shoes”

It’s easy to put on and take off. The footrest is a bit narrow for people with flat feet. It takes awhile to break in. Weatherproof and great toe kick.

“Excellent Shoe”

True to size, especially in length. Waterproof, good looking, stable & comfortable, easy on & off. One of the best shoes I’ve ever owned and the most supportive & confidence inspiring low trail shoe I’ve owned.

“Magic Shoes !”

I’ve been running for about twenty years but unfortunately I haven’t been happy with my shoes for most of that time. Over the years I’d been spending more and more on large clunky motion control shoes and thick padded socks because that’s what everyone told me I needed. I ran for a little under five miles on some great trails in Gladwyne this afternoon in the new shoes and I was amazed at how well they felt.

First, the lases are wonderful because they tighten up very quickly and easily. Normally, if the toes aren’t tight enough it takes a few moments to adjust the laces down near the toes and then you have to pull the slack up to the top in an attempt to tighten uniformly but these are so easy. You just pull them tight, sinch the lock and that’s it, they’re uniformly tight. It took me a moment to figure out what to do with the excess laces, they fold up under the top of the tongue. Then, the shoes felt so great, they were snug without being tight and they felt so wonderful on the trail. I’ve gotten used to my feet getting a little wet when I crossed streams but I didn’t feel any water at all in these shoes.

See all detials of Salomon Mens XA Pro 3D Ultra GTX

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Sorry for the crummy bootleg. We’re all glad Dan came out of this nasty wreck ok. More details at BangShift.com

One month off. A whole month of non-yamyam action. That’s bad.

Let’s rock.

I give you, The TCX Airtech Goretex boot

So after a while of waiting and various calls to J&S, I got the TCX Airtech Gore Tex boots through in the mail. Upon initial inspection I noted to myself that these were nowhere near the effortless cool of my beloved Puma Desmo GTX.

The boot felt stiff in the hand and the rubber was really…rubbery. It reminded me of something that perhaps a fireman would wear, or  a fisherman… After a few moments of visual disappointment, I unzipped those suckers and stuck em on my feet, after all it’s more about what they feel like…right?

There's only so much rubber you can take...

After struggling to get the massive velcro patch off the boot, I slipped my foot in to a very vacant feeling interior. Vacant in the sense that the boot didn’t really fit my foot, it more hovered around it. There was a lot of space for my foot to move horizontally, waving a stick in a cave…what…oh. The boot also felt really hard, rigid and not very pleasant. Nevertheless, I soldiered on and zipped them up…oh dear.

Initial feeling was “oh, that’s not really good” as the interior fabric that’s fashioned around the lip of the boot scraped against my leg. I unzipped it again thinking I had messed it up but sure enough, at the top of the boot was a ragged edge that was rough to the touch. I am not enjoying this experience.

Walking back in forward in my kitchen I was completely turned off by what my feet were saying to me. Absolutely no movement in the shin area forcing an awkward cowboy stride and moon-landing plant of the feet, albiet with a “SLAP”.

As you can see, I took photos on my wet patio table. After doing this, I put them on in my kitchen and immediately my grip was lost, due to some moisture being left on the sole. This was not a good indication of the available grip for say, when you put your foot down at the lights when there just happens to be some diesel spilt on the wet road…

Bugs eye toe cap...mmmm. Not.

There is a natural “That’s enough” point in a products design. With the Puma Desmo it wasn’t ever crossed, I wanted more of it and would have lapped it up with a squint face.

With the TCX Airtech GTX, the point at which “that’s enough” was reached happened as soon as the box was opened and eyes were rested upon the  feast of rubber and mesh.

It may be slightly harsh to say it, but I will say it. On a web shop with the Airtech at a 45° angle and the right lighting this boot looks pretty good. In reality, this boot should never have left the design office. It’s an over stiff, non-user-friendly lump of hard rubber and mesh that makes you partially vomit in to your mouth, and then, after you have wiped the barf off the floor, you try the boots on and you suddenly have the urge to scoop your eyes out with a spoon, only after you have picked yourself up from slipping on the slightly damp floor.

A boo-boo if ever I saw one, and a real shame. I never wore these on the bike. I made the pose of being on my bike, using my kitchen bar-stool as a make shift peg and I immediately knew this was a no-go. And to top off all this lovin’, you then have that annoying rubbing on your leg from the really really reeheeheeeelly (too much Scrubs) bad craftsmanship and materials choice.

Bad one.

Sorry TCX, you’ve blown it.

Here’s a recap of the NHRA drag racing action from last weekend in Dallas!

Since Nvidia driver version 190.62 some things have changed. The problem is mysteriously coming back… but… (and there is a big but(t)). The driver successfully restarts itself.

For me this means that the monitor is going to flicker for a couple of seconds, the computer is running as if it is software rendering everything, and after that ‘poof’, everything back to normal.

I usually have this during Batman: Arkham Asylum. So Nvidia; whatever you did, I am comfortable with this solution.

Ya se han conocido los resultados de la nueva serie de ATI, cuanto menos son interesantes, puesto que superan en rendimiento a la lider nVidia GTX 295, y por un precio más económico.

Las pruebas han sido realizadas con un i7 920 y 6GB DDR3.

Como vemos una ÚNICA tarjeta 5870 tiene un rendimiento cercano a DOS 4870 en crossfire, por lo que el rendimiento está asegurado.
Ahora veamos una comparativa de FPS (frames por segundos) en rendimiento de un crossfire de 5870 vs un sli de 295. (30 fps = juego decentemente) (Resolución nativa de un monitor de 22″ = 1680×1050)

Claramente el Crossfire de ATI da un rendimiento muchísimo mayor por un precio más asequible (319€ el modelo de 1GB).

Ahora veamos otra comparativa: 5850 vs 5870.

Como podéis observar claramente la ATI 5850 también es una buena optativa, asequible y con un rendimiento sobresaliente, ahora toca la respuesta de nVidia ante esta relacion calidad/precio.

“A río revuelto, ganancia de pescadores”

von Hans – Willi Herrmann

Schon ein bißchen merkwürdig.
Da gibt es seit April diesen Jahres neue Nickel – Titan Instrumente aus dem Hause Tulsa – Dental, dem Marktführer diesbezüglich in USA.

Und  - man hört nichts davon.
Fast scheint es, dass diese Instrumente, die offiziell ProFile Vortex .04 und .06 heißen, gar nicht beworben werden.
Selbst auf der Dentsply / Tulsa – Homepage nur eine spärliche Auflistung, nicht einmal Bilder von den Feilen.

Keine Vergleich zu dem Hype, der bei der Markteinführung der Twisted Files und der GTX -Files gemacht wurde:  Durchgestylte Homepages, Videos, Computeranimationen, Hochglanzprospekte, aufwändige Produktverpackungen (zunächst sogar ohne Feilen darin), nationale und internationale Roadshows.
Nichts davon.

Dabei sind die Vortex – Feilen genau wie die GTX ebenfalls aus M -Wire, also einer wärmebehandelten Nickel- Titan – Variante, die für höhere Flexibilität und höhere Frakturresistenz sorgen soll.
Darüber demnächst übrigens mehr an dieser Stelle.

Jetzt aber noch einmal zu Vortex.

Ich hatte diese Feilen die Tage in Händen.

Mit ProFile haben sie nur noch den Namen gemeinsam. Aber verständlich, dass man aus Marketing – Gründen den “fame” dieses nach wievor stark verbreiteten Instrumentensystems mitnimmt.

Kurz und knackig beschrieben:

• kein radial land mehr
• gleichbleibender Taper von 4 und 6 Prozent
• variabler  Schneidwinkel
• M Wire

Vortex

Eso parece decir la página oficial de Nvidia, que presenta su nueva he inobadora placa de video GeForce GTX 295.

La misma es una placa de video de doble chip.

Según GeForce:

las tarjetas gráficas ya no se limitan a procesar únicamente gráficos.

Por lo que la nueva GeForce GTX 295 cuenta con tecnología Nvidia Cuda™ y Graphics Plus™, lo que permite que se puedan conseguir efectos Física NVIDIA® PhysX™, acelerados en la GPU.

Con la nueva GeForce GTX 295,podrás jugar juegos con visión estereoscópica 3D, convertir vídeos a HD o al formato de cualquier reproductor portatil. Además, permite el procesamiento ultrarrápido de imágenes con Adobe® CS4.

Más información:

• Puerto PCI EXPRESS
• 1792 MB de procesamiento gráfico
• GDDR3
• DVI
• HDMI
• GIGABYTE
• Tipo VGA.
• Consume aprox. 295 W

Precio en euros:  €435.63
En dolares en argentina: 609 u$d    // dolares.
Osea que serian aprox.: 1827$ pesos Argentinos.

Mi conclusión:
No se nada con respecto a las placas de video y como es la cosa pero, si tubiera que elegir una, y tubiera el dinero como para comprarla, creo que eligiria esta. Por lo que sé, ésta es la última placa de video que Nvidia ha fabricado por el momento.
Igual, yo sigo con mi VERTO 5500 feliz de la vida! Mientras pueda jugar al GTA San andreas sin problemas, esa es mi placa!!

Espero que les haya sido de ayuda a los que se quieran comprar o piensen en actualizar su PC .

Información vía Nvidia.
Entrada creada por mí.

Top Alcohol Funny Car legend Frank Manzo is eyeing a tenth consecutive victory at Maple Grove this weekend with his Lucas Oil Chevy Monte Carlo.

“Winning all those races in a row is an unbelievable thing that I could have never dreamt of happening as a young kid. I would love to do it this year and say that I won every race in the decade, but I know I’m going to have to be even better and work harder for it this year. The other racers are going to work a little bit harder because I’m sure they’re tired of hearing about me.”

Full story at NHRA.com

—- Specifications —-

Price
$500,000

Production
36

Engine
8.4 liter V10

Weight
–

Aspiration
natural

Torque
–

HP
650 hp @ 6100 rpm

HP/Weight
–

HP/Liter
77.4 hp per liter

1/4 mile
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0-62 mph
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Top Speed
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(from Devon Motorworks Press Release) August 15, 2009 (Pebble Beach, CA) Conceived by a visionary industrial artist, brought to life by some of the worlds leading automotive engineers and designers, and proven on some of the most demanding race tracks in America, the all-new 2010 Devon GTX stands ready to stake claim as the next great American supercar.

The 2010 Devon GTX was introduced today on the famed judging stand at the Pebble Beach Concours dElegance. The limited edition supercar is the first product from Los Angeles-based industrial design house Devon Motorworks (devonmotorworks.com). It will go on sale in the first quarter of 2010.

We are so proud to utilize the hallowed Concours stand as the venue to premiere the first offering from our studio, said Devon Motorworks founder and CEO Scott Devon. Each year this event serves as a living homage to the great automobiles of our past, many of which served as our inspiration for the Devon GTX. By being mindful of classic design, and blending our own view of modern transportation, its our sincere hope that we will earn a permanent spot in the landscape of automotive history. The Devon GTX is on one hand a race-inspired performance car, offering a 650-horsepower engine and a complimentary transmission and induction/exhaust system that will make it the most powerful naturally aspirated production powertrain system on the market today. On the other hand, the vehicles muscular shape represents a new expression of modern industrial design, blending both classic and futuristic cues to warn of the awesome power that exists within its shape.

We set out to design a vehicle that was quintessentially American, both in its shape and in its performance, Devon said. Standing still, the Devon GTX tells a story of power, handling and beauty. Its classical, yet futuristic design promises an incredible experience. Once under power, the GTX lives up to its promise every heart-pounding second youre behind the wheel.

The design was led by Devon and noted automotive designer Daniel Paulin. Their approach to the vehicle was to boldly blend power, tactility and aesthetics into one singular form.

The vehicles aircraft-quality carbon fiber body sits atop large lattice-structure center-lock wheels. The interior design reflects the companys progressive design philosophy and features carbon-fiber-reinforced racing seats, dual-grained leather surfacing throughout the cockpit and tasteful chrome appointments. Refinement, quality and uniqueness are conveyed in the cars up and forward articulating doors, distinctive body two-tone wheel surrounds, minimal front/rear overhangs, and dual center rear exit chrome exhaust ports.

Beneath the skin of the Devon GTX is an 8.4-liter (510 cubic inches) V-10 engine that produces 650 horsepower (484.7 kW) at 6100 rpm. The V-10 engine is mated with a track-proven six-speed manual transmission. While the Devon GTX has yet to hit an American road, it has made its mark on two of Americas most demanding road courses. In validation testing earlier this year, the vehicle set production car lap records at both Willow Springs Raceway and Mazda Raceway at Laguna Seca.

It was not a specific goal to set track records at that stage of validation, but the car outperformed even our aggressive goals, said Devon Motorworks validation and testing leader Justin Bell, a former 24 Hours of Le Mans champion. We are looking forward to additional testing, where Im certain the GTX will eclipse any time weve set to date.

Devon, Paulin and Bell are just part of an international team of performance and design veterans that make up the Devon Motorworks team.

Former Ford executive engineer Andy Benedict leads the product development team, while manufacturing and assembly is headed by Clive Hawkins, founder of ARIA Group. Aerodynamic testing is supervised by Dr. Joseph Katz of San Diego State University while marketing is led by automotive veteran Jerry Deeney. They are supported by a hand-picked team of experts that will design, engineer, manufacturer and present vehicles on a coach-built basis to a select and discerning customer base. We have assembled an international team of highly qualified experts who have set out on an uncommon task. But with an American can-do attitude, our goal of creating an American supercar has been realized, said Devon.

Devon Motorworks will produce 36 cars per year at its manufacturing facility in southern California. On sale beginning in the first quarter of 2010, the cars will be sold for $500,000. An optional Racing Package will be available for $25,000. The vehicles will be sold and serviced directly through Devon Motorworks. Interested customers are encouraged to visit devonmotorworks.com/about/preorder to learn more about ordering the first Devon GTX.

Each of our customers will have individual needs that we will cater to, Devon said. Our philosophy is to blend their tastes with our exacting standards and in the spirit of bespoke craftsmanship, create a car that is both identifiably a Devon GTX yet singular to our customers specifications. We want to make sure we have a direct relationship with our customers.

Devon Motorworks is an industrial design company based in southern California. All of its design products have a common purpose of providing sculptural power with recognizable beauty. Devon Motorworks design language is classical, yet futuristic, with exquisite shapes in the modern mold. For more information, go to devonmotorworks.com.