Games women and men play

Next time a woman says she can't leave her computer it may be because it's her turn to deal. Women have edged out men when it comes to playing online games -- 50.4% vs 49.6%, according to a study by PC Data Online. While Nielsen NetRatings says men like sites that feature action games, women favour tamer dotcom fare at the following free internet game sites:

• Bingo.com: Players vie for prizes.
  
• JigZone.com: Features hundreds of jigsaw puzzles.
  
• Boxerjam.com: Compete on inetractive game shows.

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Does the game ever end?

Tired of playing a video game endlessly without ever getting to the end? Do you ever wonder if there is really any end to the game you've been playing since time immemorial? If trying to get to the end seems to be practically impossible then just satisfy yourself having a look at the climactic final screens of classic arcade video games on the Internet at The Video Game Museum. You can even try to impress video game addicts by showing them how the game they play endlessly actually ends. » Continue reading

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ASUS PG191 19 inch Silver-Black LCD monitor for ultimate gaming and video experience

Taiwan based ASUS's PG191 LCD monitor incorporates super bass system and the fastest 2ms gray to gray response time to deliver better audio and video performance demanded by hardcore gamers.

With a unique industrial design, the black and silver PG191 comes with a sleek aluminum alloy neck, a circular base and a glaring piano-black panel frame, making it a stylish huge piece of decor. The bundling up of the webcam, speakers and woofer along with the monitor saves a lot of desk space too!


The model comes with 2.1-channel speakers (2x10W speakers and 15W super bass system) to deliver a thrilling audio experience when battling in the virtual world. Complemented by SRS Lab's flagship TruSurround XT audio technology, the display supports the latest game titles' 5.1 and 6.1 channel sound standards.

PG191 incorporates the Trace Free technology, which accelerates gray-to-gray response time to 2ms to enable smooth video quality, whether it is football match, 3D gaming or DVD playbacks.

The built-in 1.3 mega-pixel HP webcam along with headphones and microphone jacks together offer a total interactive solution for online gaming. The bundled life frame video communication software further lets users take snapshots and record video with ease.

The PG191 offers hot keys to activate its special audio and video modes. It has five audio modes: standard, first-person shooting games, RPG games, theater and music; and five image enhancement modes: standard, scenery, night view, theater and gaming.

The innovative technology also enables users to select three skin tone options for the best visual results in different video applications.

Other features include a tilt and swivel angle adjustment and three USB 2.0 ports.

The PG191 has a native resolution of 1280x1024 pixels, aspect ratio of 4:3, contrast ratio of 800:1 and 320cd/m2 brightness. You can find the detailed specifications of the monitor at the ASUS website here.

While other 19 inch LCD monitors are available for almost half the price of ASUS PG191, it has loads of extra features to justify its price. You can check out the price or buy the ASUS PG191 LCD Monitor right away on Amazon or SHOP.COM. » Continue reading

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Review of the Genius Ergomedia 500 USB Gaming Keyboard

Are you a compulsive PC gamer? Or do you just hate PC gaming because you hate using keyboard during game play and you're fixed to playing games on a dedicated console? Ergomedia 500 USB Gaming Keyboard (read Keypad) from Taiwan based Genius is the gadget which will change the way you game on a PC.

I just received my piece from Amazon and I was so much fascinated with the ergonomic design of the keypad, it really looks good sitting on my desktop. Alas I can't click a pic of it as my camera phone is under repair. But here I have some photos from the official website of Genius, for you to see. The unique hand friendly design ensures that there is minimum amount of hand movement and maximum comfort. It helps support your palm to avoid discomfort and fatigue when playing for longer periods. It also gives a very good feel and control over the game with the mouse in the right hand and the Ergomedia in the left.

Ergonomic palm rest design to support your hand for long time playing.

The eleven keys on the keypad are programmable and supports one touch recording and playback of macro sequences. Apart from that there is a 4 way direction button. The blue keypad back-lighting makes sure all keys are highly visible even in darkness.


Installation, like most other USB devices, is easy. Just plug and play. However, it comes along with an inbuilt sound card, earphone and microphone jacks (for in-game use and chatting online). So if you prefer to use your own sound card and audio setup, you have to enable them again in the Windows sound settings configuration as the installation process disables these by default.

Mic in and speaker out jack - great feature to eliminate inconvenient cable switching.

On the cons side, the Ergomedia 500 lacks the facility to print macros that you record. The only option would be to write them down unless you have a very sharp memory.

Ergomedia 500 is an additional peripheral rather than a keyboard replacement. You may still need the standard keyboard to type in messages, entering an IP address or dropping out of the action as there is no ESC key on the Ergomedia.

On the whole, it is a must buy for all compulsive PC gamers. It can also change the perception of those who are hooked to dedicated gaming consoles, like Playstation, Xbox or Nintendo Wii, towards PC gaming. So here is the link to the amazon store where you can get your Genius Ergomedia 500 for just $34.99 USD. » Continue reading

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