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Computer Hardware and Electronics Information
Bit-Tech is a hardware review site with specialization in computer modification based in the United Kingdom.
Cpemma's Fan Noise Solutions is centered around reducing noise from fans by utilizing various techniques ranging from diodes to PWM.
Epia Center is a small form factor, mainly mini-itx, review and modification site based in Germany.
FindChips is a product search engine specifically tailored for querying muliple electrical component distributors. This is an invaluable resource for finding new products as well as comparing pricing information.
Sound West Host is a site containing a plethora of information dedicated to DIY audio as well as general electronics.
Texas Micropower is a new company that specializes in energy harvesting solutions for portable electronics.
Topway Display, a LCD design and manufacturer, is one of the most of the most helpful and generous companies I have personally talked with. They make a diverse amount of LCDs that can be easily interfaced to general purpose micro-controllers for almost any application.
Programming Information
Code Sampler contains an abundance of tutorials specifically targeted towards Opengl and DirectX.
GameDev.net or GDNet is a site geared towards the game designing and programming industry.
NeHe is a subset of Gamedev.net that specifically focuses on Opengl.
Rob Loach's personal site that contains tutorials and projects related to programming.
Sulaco is a site that has a multitude of tutorials for Opengl written in the Delphi.
W3Schools contains an enormous amount of information about web development and implementation.
Retailers - Computer Hardware
Jab Tech sells various items specifically aimed towards computer modification.
New Egg is a well known retailer for purchasing electronics at very reasonable prices.
SVC or Silicon Valley Compucycle sells various items specifically aimed towards computer modification.
Retailers - Electronics
All Electronics sells various electronic and mechanical items that may be of interest towards hobbyists.
Electronic Goldmine sells various electronic and mechanical items that may be of interest towards hobbyists.
Futurlec ships nearly anywhere in the world at very reasonable prices.
Jameco sells a wide variety of electronic components. It is preferable to request a paper catalog before attempting to order from the website since the process of locating various products is a little daunting.
Lighting Components LED Corp sells various LED products such as 7-segment displays, matrixs, and high luminosity LEDs.
LS Diodes sells light emitting diodes at very reasonable prices.
Mouser sells a wide variety of electrical components and is based around the Dallas TX area. It is my first choice in obtaining electronic components very quickly - next day.
Newark sells a wide variety of electrical components and is comparable to Mouser.
Pololu is a hobby electronics retail site that specializes in robotics.
Sparkfun is a hobby electronics site that specializes in microcontrollers and various products aimed at hobbyists.
Retailers - Materials
PacTecEnclosures is a company that sells enclosures for various projects. Single quantity orders can be placed on their website on various products.
Small Parts contains a plethora of materials that can utilized in various hobby projects.
U.S. Plastics sells various plastic based finished products as well as raw materials.