Storage Related:

Crucial RealSSD C300 256GB @ TechwareLabs

Quote: Slow secondary storage has been the biggest persistent gripe about PC gaming for quite a while now. While CPUs, RAM, graphics cards and system busses have all been improving at a steady rate; hard drives have stayed more or less stagnant for the past decade. Enter the solid state drive. At its most basic level, a SSD has the same basic structure as a USB flash drive: a bunch of NAND flash memory chips, a controller to tie them together, and an interface that talks to the outside world. Where a SSD pulls ahead is, naturally enough, in the performance of those three components. Today we’ll be looking at the RealSSD C300 256GB SSD from Crucial. Taking advantage of the still-uncommon SATA 6.0 GBps interface, this drive promises to deliver blisteringly fast performance.
LINK: http://www.techwarelabs.com/crucial-realssd-c300-256gb/

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Western Digital WD TV Live Plus Review
"When a $150 box that could fit in your back pocket now does much of what a hulking $1,200 home theater PC used to do – without making so much of a whisper – it should come as little surprise that set-top boxes for digital media have taken off. Western Digital’s WD TV Live Plus brings full 1080p resolution to the table, plus compatibility with Netflix, Pandora, and the ability to stream files over a home network, along with advanced extras like DVD menu support and Windows 7 "Play To" capability."
Link to the review: http://www.digitaltrends.com/media-streamer-reviews/western-digital-wd-tv-live-plus-review/

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Patriot Inferno 100 GB SSD

Link: http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/Patriot/Inferno_100_GB

Brief: Patriot’s 100 GB Inferno SSD drive uses the Sandforce SF-1222 controller which is the company’s latest and has found its way into many SSDs from major manufacturers on the market. Patriot is offering a unique five year warranty with their drive that uses a massive 28 GB overprovisioning to keep performance high at all times.

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Moneaul Crystal Pen Drive Review @ XSReviews

Review Link: http://www.xsreviews.co.uk/reviews/drives/moneaul-crystal-pen-drive/
Quote: "One thing that has pleased many a hardware nerd in the past few years is that geek culture has received a bit more recognition in main steam society; it’s no longer hugely uncool to be a bit more technologically inclined. Because of this, there’s certain nerdy fashions that are beginning to cross over; one of these is the pen drive round the neck. However finding one that appeals to women was always going to be a bit harder to do, however Moneaul Swarovksi have a solution: crystal."

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OCZ Technology RevoDrive 120GB PCIe Solid State Drive
QUOTE: "Mimicry is the highest form of flattery and when done to reduce cost and make a product similar more available to the masses, there isn’t anything wrong with it. To call the OCZ Technology RevoDrive a true PCIe drive like the io-Drive is a bit of a stretch. The RevoDrive takes the PCIe signal and routes it through a Silicon Image RAID controller. From the RAID controller the data is passed through to two onboard PCB SSDs. This should reduce latency from the RAID controller to the drives since it eliminates the SATA cables. In reality there really isn’t much difference between buying two 60GB Vertex 2 60GB drives with a RAID controller and the RevoDrive when it comes to performance, but OCZ didn’t really design the RevoDrive to flatter the Fusion-io or accomplish performance outside of the realm of the above scenario.
OCZ’s main goal of the RevoDrive was targeted at another set of numbers that are just as important to end users, cost numbers. By using just one PCB for the Silicon Image RAID controller and dual SandForce SSDs, OCZ was able to keep the cost lower than if each of these components was purchased separately. Add in the elimination of additional documentation, packaging, cables and such, OCZ was able to really get the cost down on this one making it not only accessible to the consumer market, but in some cases the best option for desktop users looking to get the absolute most out of their Dollar, Euro or Peso."

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OCZ RevoDrive 120GB PCI-Express SSD Review @ Legit Reviews
Article URL: http://www.legitreviews.com/article/1370/1/

"OCZ has been on the cutting edge of SSDs since they hit the consumer market and are on the pioneer trail once again with their most affordable PCI-Express based SSD yet – the RevoDrive. As implied, this isn’t their first PCI-E drive but it is the first that carries a price tag that rivals that of the more traditional SATA port based SSDs. At an MSRP of $349 for the 120GB version (part number OCZSSDPX-1RVD0120), they aren’t what you would consider inexpensive for storage devices in general, but considering the performance, hardware onboard and pricing of similar capacity SSDs, the price point is rather impressive. The RevoDrive features a pair of Sandforce SF-1200 controllers in a RAID 0 configuration – all on one card. Think of it like the NVIDIA SLI and ATI Crossfire cards with dual GPU’s on one card. You get all the benefits of a traditional RAID 0 configuration without the hassle and expense of multiple drives and add-in RAID controller cards. We’ve seen the performance of just one Sandforce based drive begin to hit the SATA II bandwidth ceiling, and moving to a higher bandwidth interface will really allow the RevoDrive to stretch its legs…"

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RunCore Pro-V 200GB SSD @ LanOC Reviews
DESCRIPTION: When you first visit RunCore’s website, you’ll have to chose what sort of consumer you are: professional or ‘prosumer’. For those unfamiliar with the latter, it’s a hybrid word to describe a ‘professional consumer’, or if you will, an enthusiast. Today we look at a solid-state drive, a piece of hardware any PC enthusiast drools over, provided by RunCore, a China-based manufactuer focused on the production of high-end solid-state storage options.

ARTICLE URL: http://lanoc.org/review/hardware/storage/3906-runcore-pro-v-200gb-ssd

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OCZ Revo 120GB PCI Express SSD Performance Preview @ Techgage
Link: http://techgage.com/article/ocz_revo_120gb_pci_express_ssd_performance_preview/
Quote: SSD’s are not considered to be "affordable" by many, and that’s especially true when talking about PCI Express versions. But, that’s soon to change, with the launch of OCZ’s Revo – a drive that barely charges a premium over current high-end SSD’s. While we iron out the details for our full review, we offer you this quick performance preview.

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Audio / Video:

Samsung NX10 Mini-DSLR Compact Camera
URL: http://www.bcchardware.com/index.php?option=content&task=view&id=8891&Itemid=40
Quote:Sporting an APS-C sized sensor in an ultra thin body, this camera attempts to play with the entry level SLRs while at the same time catering to the higher sales volumes of the point and shoot crowd. This particular market segment is becoming increasingly crowed as amateur photographers seek to leave the confines of their tiny sensors in hopes of better photos at higher ISOs. Panasonic, Olympus, Sony, and now Samsung have chosen this demographic to wage war in.

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Creative Sound Blaster ARENA Surround Headset Review on Technic3D

Link: http://www.technic3d.com/article-1114,1-creative-sound-blaster-arena-surround.htm

Translation Link: http://translate.google.de/translate?u=http%3a%2F%2fwww.technic3d.com%2Farticle-1114%2C1-creative-sound-blaster-arena-surround.htm&sl=de&tl=en&hl=&ie=UTF-8
Quote: "The Creative Sound Blaster ARENA Surround  Headset arrived Technic3D. The Sound Blaster Arena USB Gaming Headset from Creative Labs brings a fully immersive gaming audio experience to any computer. Thanks to Sound Blaster X-Fi technology with EAX support integrated into the headset, you’ll get 3D positional surround sound experience regardless of the computer you’re using. And with a comfortable design and detachable noise-canceling microphone, you’ll be ready to dominate all-night gaming sessions? We will check this and more in the following Review."

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Samsung UN55C6500 55 Inch LED TV Review @ Tweaknews
Article Url: http://www.tweaknews.net/reviews/samsung_un55c6500_led_tv/
Article Snippet:
"With this being the second LED TV I have tested from Samsung, nothing much has changed with regards to pros and cons of thin panel LED technology. The picture quality and colors are second to none and the 1.1inch overall thickness is nothing less than astonishing."

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OCIA.net has posted their review of the Geeks.com Mini USB 2.0 LED Projector. 

"Today, we have for review a Geeks.com Mini USB 2.0 LED Projector. This mini-projector is aptly named: it literally fits in the palm of your hand. With a built-in speaker and various input options, it seems like the perfect gadget for showing slideshows or movies in the absence of a TV or suitable monitor. Also, because it’s so small, it should be ideal for quick and easy setup."

Direct Link:  http://www.ocia.net/reviews/miniprojector/page1.shtml

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Mobile Related:

Choiix Comforter Lapdesk @ Pro-Clockers

Review link: http://pro-clockers.com/mousepads/1554-choiix-comforter-lapdesk.html

There are many of us that love to sit back on the couch with our laptop on our laps browsing the wonderful world of the internet which would include the pages of Pro-Clockers.  And there are some of us that likes to set back late at night with a pillow propped up against the headboard of the bed adding the finishing touches of a review before heading to bed. Both of these situations are common and simply placing the laptop on your legs is not too bad.

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Motorola H17txt with MotoSpeak Bluetooth Headset @ MobilityDigest

Today for review I have a bluetooth headset from Motorola called the H17txt, odd name yes, but it’s much  more than just a headset. This specific headset features MotoSpeak or the ability for you to listen to text messages and emails sent to you in the headset. While you’re driving or whatever you’re doing, when you get a message it will be read to you right through the headset. It works with either Android or Blackberry phones, and since I don’t have a BlackBerry I’m using my Android phone, specifically the Motorola Cliq XT. The software is very configurable with many options, but the downside is that to get full functionality you’ll need to get the full version which will cost you $13.95. I found the ‘lite’ version to be more than adequate though for my uses. Anyway, read on to learn more about the H17txt and MotoSpeak…

Link: http://mobilitydigest.com/review-motorola-h17txt-with-motospeak-bluetooth-headset/

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The Inexpensive yet Stylish Toshiba Satellite T235

The Toshiba Satellite T235 is here, and for the price being asked this laptop looks very impressive indeed.  The Satellite T235 is a Pentium or AMD powered machine, and while it may not be the fastest laptop on the block, its long battery life and great design make it a steal at just under $600.

Link: http://www.geekwithlaptop.com/the-inexpensive-yet-stylish-toshiba-satellite-t235

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IDAPT I3 Universal Desktop Charger Review @ ThinkComputers.org

Review URL: http://www.thinkcomputers.org/idapt-i3-universal-desktop-charger-review/

Quote: “If you are anything like me you have quite a few gadgets lying around, most with their own chargers. This means you have a bunch of different cords to plug in, which takes up most of your power strip and just makes a mess of wires and connectors. While there is nothing we can do about all of the chargers that come with these devices there is something you can do about the mess. This is where the IDAPT I3 Universal Desktop charger comes in. It is a simple device that has 1 power connection and allows you to charge up to 3 devices at the same time! Let’s take a look…"

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Assorted Stuffs:

Joby Gorillatorch Flare Review

Quote: I love little gadgets, and I have a fondness for flashlights for some reason.. I got the Gorillatorch for review a while ago and I’ve found it to be one of the most useful products I’ve ever got for review. Joby has introduced another Gorillatorch though called the Gorillatorch Flare, that is similar to the original but offers a brighter beam with three levels of brightness and a strobe. In addition to the standard white light though included is a red light, that’s kind of where the name flare comes from. The red light can be solid or strobe only. The Gorillatorch Flare has legs that are flexible to wrap around anything but it also has magnetic feet so it sticks to many surfaces giving it the ability to get light exactly where you need it.

Link: http://www.dragonsteelmods.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=16670&Itemid=1

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iXBT Labs Review: AMD 2010 Processor Series in Tests, Part 1
Excerpt:
"Today we shall try to answer the following question. What’s better: a triple-core CPU with 512KB L2 per core or a dual-core CPU with 1024KB L2 per core? On the one hand, the former has an additional core. On the other hand, each core of the latter has twice as much cache available. This isn’t as obvious as it may seem."
Article: http://ixbtlabs.com/articles3/cpu/amd-cpu-series-2010-part1-p1.html

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AMD Ups The Workstation Ante With A New FirePro Driver @ Phoronix
Direct Link: http://www.phoronix.com/vr.php?view=15158
Summary: "Whether you are an owner of an ATI FirePro V3800 that retails for just over $100 USD, the proud owner of an ATI FirePro V8800 that goes for over $1,300 USD, or any of the FirePro products in-between, you will want to update your graphics driver when AMD  puts out their next stable software update. Back in March AMD put out an amazing FirePro Linux driver that increased the performance of their workstation graphics cards already on the market (and the other Evergreen-based workstation cards that entered the market soon after) by an astonishing amount. Our independent tests of this proprietary Linux driver update found that the performance in some workstation applications had increased by up to 59% by simply installing this updated driver while other OpenGL tests had just improved rather modestly with 20%+ gains. AMD though is preparing to release another driver update for Microsoft Windows and Linux that ups their workstation graphics performance even more! We have run some tests of this new beta driver against their older driver with both their low-end and ultra-high-end FirePro products and have found the improvements again to be astonishing."

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Gaming:

StarCraft 2 (PC) Review @ Kitguru Gaming

The Last Airbender- Wii @ BonaFideReviews

StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty GPU & CPU Performance

Tiger Woods PGA Tour 11 (Wii) Review @ TweakPC

Rosewill RK-800G Gaming Keyboard Review @ BURNED iN

ASUS CineVibe Rumble Feedback USB Gaming Headset @ Vortez.co.uk

StarCraft II – Wings of Liberty (PC) Review @ GamingHeaven.com

Quick Links:

Powercolor HD5770 Vortex 1GB Review @ KitGuru

ATI Catalyst 10.7 Windows 7 Driver Analysis

MSI GTX 460 cyclone 768MB @ PureOverclock

Intel Core i5-655K Processor BX80616I5655K @ Benchmark Reviews

OCZ StealthXStream 2 600 W Power Supply Review @ Hardware Secrets

All Mobile Celeron Models @ Hardware Secrets

Sharkoon Silent Eagle SE 120mm & 80mm Fans Review @ HardwareLogic

NZXT Phantom Case @ TechwareLabs

Spire TherMax Eclipse II Cooler Review @ KitGuru

PC Power & Cooling 950 Mk II Power Supply @ Bjorn3D

Best CPU Cooler Performance Q2-2010 @ Benchmark Reviews

Noctua NH-C12P SE14 Review at Overclockers Online

Sparkle Nvidia GeForce GTX 470 With Custom Cooler Video Card Review @ Madshrimps

Funky Kit Review: Lian-Li Pitstop T60 Test Bench

Rosewill Super Slim 2.4GHz Wireless Touchpad Keyboard Review @ Legit Reviews

Storage Related:

Vizo Luxon Super SD and Traveler3 Hard Drive Enclosure Review on Technic3D

Link: http://www.technic3d.com/article-1095,1-vizo-luxon-super-sd-und-traveler3-im-test.htm

Translation: http://translate.google.de/translate?u=http%3a%2F%2fwww.technic3d.com%2Farticle-1095%2C1-vizo-luxon-super-sd-und-traveler3-im-test.htm&sl=de&tl=en&hl=&ie=UTF-8
Quote: "The Vizo Luxon Super SD and Traveler3 External Hard Drive Enclosure arrived Technic3D. We will check the Luxon and Traveler3 with connectivity Speed USB 2.0 vs. USB 3.0 and eSATA vs. USB 3.0 and more in the following Review."

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OCZ Vertex 2 Extended SSD Review
Teaser: OCZ offers, like G.Skill, a new SSD with SandForce-Controller and higher capacity. We took a look at the 120 GByte model with 50K
IOPS 4K Random Write Performance.
Link: http://www.tweakpc.de/hardware/tests/ssd/ocz_vertex_2_extended/s01.php

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Synology Diskstation DS210+ 2-Bay NAS Review @ Tweaknews
Article Url: http://www.tweaknews.net/reviews/synology_diskstation_ds210+/
Article Snippet:"I already knew that Synology made quality home NAS units, and now I can say they make good business grade NAS units as well. Fast performance is a must for a NAS in an office environment, and the DS210+ did not disappoint."

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OWC Mercury Extreme Pro 120GB Solid State Drive.  

Article URL: http://www.hardwarecanucks.com/forum/hardware-canucks-reviews/34028-owc-mercury-extreme-pro-120gb-solid-state-drive-review.html

Quote: Having cut their teeth with the Apple crowd, OWC isn’t a company that is well known to most PC users.  However, with the Mercury Extreme Pro series of SandForce-based SSDs, they’re trying to break into the enthusiast PC market in a big way.  In this review we look at the 120GB version to see if it measures up to the competition

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QNAP TS-559 Pro Turbo NAS Review at CCE Reviews
Link: http://www.ccereviews.com/reviews/qnap-ts-559-pro-turbo-nas/
Quote: If the last many pages haven’t said it enough, the TS-559 Pro is fast, and to date the fastest NAS unit we’ve looked at. I don’t mean to be all Forest Gump ‘. and that’s all I have to say about that’, but there really is no disputing the ‘the fastest NAS unit we’ve looked at’- so far. And believe me, we’ve seen quite a number of network attached storage units

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G.Skill Phoenix Pro 120 SSD Review
Teaser: With the G.Skill Phoenix Pro the G.Skill presents the newest SSD with SandForce-Controller and a higher capacity. And the Phoenix Pro is offering 0K IOPS 4K Random Write Performance.
Link: http://www.tweakpc.de/hardware/tests/ssd/gskill_phoenix_pro/s01.php

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SilverStone HDDBoost Review @ BURNED iN
LINK: http://www.burnedin.com/review/silverstone-hddboost-review

QUOTE: "System builders are at a crossroads of sorts when it comes time to choose a storage solution. Do you go for balls-to-the-wall performance and slap your wallet silly by investing in a high performance solid state drive (SSD), or are you better off picking up a high capacity, yet slower performing hard drive for a fraction of the cost? There isn’t a clear cut answer, but thanks to SilverStone, there might be an alternative. What if you could have both performance and capacity, and not have to spend a fortune to get them?

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OCZ Agility 2 SandForce-based 60GB Solid State Drive @ Pro-Clockers

Review link: http://pro-clockers.com/storage/1550-ocz-agility-2-sandforce-based-60gb-solid-state-drive.html

Then there is many of us that aren’t content with what we have and need to buy something to make us appreciate that rig sitting underneath the desk. There is currently no better upgrade, again in our opinion, than going with a new Solid State Drive (SSD). The technology behind solid state drives has come a long way, no longer do we have to worry about stuttering data transfers or slow read and write speeds. Especially when we have companies like OCZ  releasing SSD based on newer controllers or providing an updated firmware.

Today we will be taking a hard long look at one of OCZ’s newest solid state drives based on the Sandforce 1200 controller. The Sandforce controller has lately been getting its fair share of reviews and good press due to it’s impressive read and write numbers. According to Sandforce, both of which can be as high as 260MB/s! The new OCZ Agility 2 60GB model advertises even better read and write of 285MB/s and 275MB/s, respectively. With the asking price of about $170, performance and cost is fast becoming affordable.

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Crucial C300 256GB SSD
Many of the new performance units feature the SandForce controller however the model are looking at today from Crucial features a Marvell 88SS9174 BJP2 controller – thanks to an exclusive partnership between the companies.

Read the review over here: http://www.kitguru.net/components/ssd-drives/zardon/crucial-realssd-c300-256gb-review/

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OCZ Agility2 60GB SSD review
Review URL:
http://www.cdrinfo.com/Sections/Reviews/Specific.aspx?ArticleId=28126
"..The SandForce-1200 controller seems to have a great potential offering solid sequential throughput and very fast random access times across a range of transfer sizes. You may experience reading and writing speeds that reach the 250MB/sec. The SF-1200 also showed a great performance when the SSD handled random writes with larger transfer sizes, and this was proved in our IOMeter workloads that contained a mix of read and write operations… "

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Mobile Related:

Choiix Power Fort Portable Battery Pack
Teaser: Choiix, a Cooler Master daughter, presents the Power Fort Portable Battery Pack. It is a USB Backup Accu to charge every product that can be charged via USB – for all intents and purposes.
Link: http://www.tweakpc.de/hardware/tests/netzteile/choiix_power_fort/s01.php

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MEGATech Reviews – Devotec Solar Sound 2 Bluetooth Stereo Speaker

Do you remember the first Devotec Solar Sound from late last year? As it turns out, Devotec already has a follow-up to that product, attempting to improve on the Bluetooth speaker in just about every way. It still serves the same fundamental purpose, receiving a stereo Bluetooth signal from your music phone, but the new Devotec Solar Sound 2 does appear to be better than its predecessor. Let’s find out if it really is!

Direct Link:http://www.megatechnews.com/megatech-reviews-devotec-solar-sound-2-bluetooth-stereo-speaker/

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Choiix Power Fort Portable Charger review @ APH Networks

* Description: More and more people are becoming reliant of many different technological devices in everyday life. Some people may include businessmen, who run around with their Blackberries and HTCs all day. Others may be cell phone enthusiasts with their Nokias, Samsungs, Motorolas, or LGs and over 200 applications on their phones (Okay maybe not THAT many, but you get the idea). And of course, those Apple fanboys have their iPhones, iPads, and iPods, boasting over 225,000 available applications at the App Store at press time. But imagine this: What would you do if you were one of the many that came across a battery-dead cell phone in the middle of the road? Well, Choiix, by Cooler Master, has a trick up its sleeves to bring your electronics back to life in just about anywhere. Under the name of Power Fort (No, it’s not Power Fart, I know what the 8-year-old inside of you is thinking haha), arrives to the delight and joy of many electronics users. This portable device is not only useful to many people, but is also the consumer’s best partner in the battlefield of technological devices. Its 2700 mAh Li-Po battery is sufficiently large to change many devices over. It also has an auxiliary flashlight just in case. Its slim and stylish design won’t make it a chore to carry out the door in the morning. Simply put, this little bugger proves to be surprisingly useful, from somewhere as close as a walk to your friend’s house, to somewhere as far as going to camp with no power outlets. Read on to find out more about this life saver!

* Link: http://aphnetworks.com/reviews/choiix_power_fort

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Choiix Power Fort Portable Battery Pack Review @ ThinkComputers.org

Review URL: http://www.thinkcomputers.org/choiix-power-fort-portable-battery-pack-review/

Quote: “Sometimes when you’re on the go, electric outlets are either impossible to find or rarely available. Moreover, it’s dreadfully inconvenient to have to plug in when you could be moving, all because your power-hungry smartphone has a battery that lasts what seems like minutes. Enter mobile power packs, such as the Choiix Power Fort battery pack. It’s a small black box which has two purposes: charge your small electronics and double as a flashlight. ThinkComputers has the review."

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Motorola Droid X Cell Phone Review
Link: http://www.hardwaresecrets.com/article/Motorola-Droid-X-Cell-Phone-Review/1051
Summary: Review of the Motorola Droid X with Verizon service, the latest smart phone from Motorola based on Google’s Android operating system.

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Audio / Video:

Quick Review: Samsung BD-C6500 Blu-ray Player
QUOTE: "The Samsung BD-C6500 Blu-ray player is the midrange model in their product line, offering built-in wireless support, but no 3D playback. In a market crowded with set-top players, console systems and even HTPCs, how does the C6500 compare? – The C6500 also supports a wired Ethernet connection or Wi-Fi over 802.11g/n. 802.11g-based routers work just fine, but N-based routers are a bit faster in establishing a connection. Typing out any kind of complicated wireless passcode can be a pain using the remote, but you only have to do it once until you reset the player.
In our modern world, media comes in all kinds of different formats. There’s DVD, Xvid, Blu-ray, MKV, WMV, iTunes, Netflix and so on. It’s not like the VHS days, where you basically watched your entertainment on that format and that’s all there was. Anything capable of playing digital media in 2010 (and beyond) needs to support a wide variety of formats. This is where the C6500 does an admirable job. Plugging in a 1 TB external hard drive (using the NTFS file system), I was able to play a remarkable number of different file formats with ease, including the ubiquitous Xvid and MKV formats."

http://www.tweaktown.com/reviews/3415/quick_review_samsung_bd_c6500_blu_ray_player/index.html

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Hauppauge HD-PVR.
SNIP:For years, I have been trying to find a HD recorder that can not only record any Cable/Satellite show, but also one that would allow me to record my dad’s old VCR movies onto the computer so that we can optimize them to today’s standards. I am always on the lookout to try new things, to review the unique or unusual devices that can or will make our lives a whole lot easier.The Hauppauge HD-PVR is such a device that can make our daily movie/show watching lives a lot easier.
http://www.bjorn3d.com/read.php?cID=1881

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Accell UltraAV DisplayPort to DVI Multi-Monitor Adapter Review @ ThinkComputers.org

Review URL: http://www.thinkcomputers.org/accell-ultraav-displayport-to-dvi-multi-monitor-adapter-review/

Quote: “I’m a multi-display guy and I have been for a long time. It is very hard for me to work with just one display. I really like to have my work on one screen and other things like instant messenger, iTunes, and Twitter on the other screen. This is pretty easy to do when you have a desktop system, but what about a laptop. Many people are moving away from desktops and going to a laptop as their main system. I would love to do the same, but I cannot work on a small laptop screen. Well Accell has just the thing for me the UltraAV DisplayPort to DVI Multi-Monitor adapter. This little device will allow you to enjoy multiple monitors from a single DisplayPort output, let’s take a look…"

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Rode Podcaster Microphone @ GeekInvaders.com

DESCRIPTION: “The name Rode means quality to me. That is what you get with the Rode Podcaster Microphone! This is not a cheap USB microphone you find at the big-retail stores. This is a pure 100% broadcast, pro audio microphone. If you’re looking for the best of the best to make your podcast, broadcast or studio sound like a pro, Then look no further then the Rode Podcaster Microphone.”
ARTICLE URL: http://www.geekinvaders.com/?p=1907

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Sony PiiQ Marqii Review
"The trend of merging high style and high tech continues to be outrageously popular and it seems like electronics mega giant Sony thinks it is about time they got a piece of the action. With the new PiiQ series of headphone products, Sony offers their take on stylish headgear. The new line offers everything from tiny earbuds to full sized headphones and in some absolutely outrageous colors and designs. Here, we review Sony’s Marqii headphone, the top of the new PiiQ line, to see how they stack up against the likes of Monster Beats, SkullCandy and Phiaton."
Link to the review: http://www.digitaltrends.com/headphone-reviews/sony-piiq-marqii-review/

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AirLink101 SkyIPCam777W
Quote: " Most people don’t think about securing their homes or small businesses with the added piece of mind of a camera system. It could be due to the cost and time consuming setup of a full DVR solution. The SkyIPCam777W changes all that with an all-in-one package that is easy to setup and just works. It could be the IP camera solution for the masses. "
Link: http://www.aselabs.com/articles.php?id=9955

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Assorted Stuffs:

Which Is Faster: Debian Linux or FreeBSD? @ Phoronix
Direct Link: http://www.phoronix.com/vr.php?view=15137
Summary: "Back in January, we published the first benchmarks of Debian GNU/kFreeBSD: the spin of Debian that replaces the Linux kernel with the FreeBSD kernel while retaining most of the same GNU user-land and it uses the GNU C library. With those original tests comparing Debian GNU/Linux to Debian GNU/kFreeBSD, the Linux version ended up winning in 18 of the 27 tests. However, over the past six months, the Debian GNU/kFreeBSD port has matured and it’s also moved to using the FreeBSD 7.3 kernel by default (compared to 7.2 back in January) and the FreeBSD 8.0 kernel is also emerging as a viable option that can be obtained using Debian’s package management system. Today we have updated test numbers looking at the performance of Debian with the FreeBSD kernel using two different notebooks where we ran the latest Debian GNU/kFreeBSD packages with both the FreeBSD 7.3 and 8.0 kernels, Debian GNU/Linux with the Linux 2.6.32 kernel, and then finally we tested the pure FreeBSD 7.3 and FreeBSD 8.0 operating systems."

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InsideHW.com has compared two powerline AV network starter kits: D-link DHP-307AV & Devolo dLAN 200 AVplus. Here is a quote from this review:
“The short definition of a computer network could be put this way – the magical term that will be understood by most people as a bunch of unknown terms related to settings and a mystical image of an incomprehensible forest of cables. This wasn’t that far from the truth until recently, but the definition has changed along with new solutions appearing on the market, especially by the rise in wireless popularity. Another solution which shatters this prejudice, to a greater or lesser extent of success, is networking using the already existing electrical installations. This time around, we’ve taken up DHP-307AV, D-Link’s Powerline AV Network Starter Kit, as well as Devolo’s dLan 200 AVplus Starter Kit, for testing purposes…”
Summary:
The most realistic judgement of this solution could be as follows – as much as this sort of network solution seems attractive and neat, this is hardly a desirable one for business applications.
Article link: http://www.insidehw.com/Reviews/Peripherals/Powerline-AV-Kits-Using-Electricity-Installations-for-Networking.html

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Gaming:

Crackdown 2 (X360) Review @ GamingHeaven.com

Steel Series 7H Headset @ LanOC Reviews

Interview with Mafia 2 developer: PC gaming will never die

Logitech G110 Gaming Keyboard Review @ ASE Labs

Review: Blacklight: Tango Down

DLC Review: Worms 2: Armageddon – Battle Pack

Review: Deadliest Warrior

Quick Links:

Cogage Arrow CPU Cooler Review @ Hardware Secrets

ASUS GeForce ENGTX460 TOP 768MB Video Card Review @ Legit Reviews

Sparkle GTS 250 Graphics Card @ TechwareLabs

iXBT Labs Review: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 465, GTX 470 Graphics Cards

Coolink Corator DS Heatsink Review @ Ninjalane

ASUS Rampage III Gene (X58 Express) Motherboard

News: Intel’s Xeon 5600 processors reviewed at TR

Cooler Master HAF X Full-Tower Enclosure Review

ProlimaTech Super Mega Heatsink CPU Cooler @ Benchmark Reviews

OCZ Fatal1ty 750w Power Supply Review @ OCIA.net

EVGA GTX 480 Hydro Copper FTW Review @ HotHardware.com

BIOSTAR X58 TPower Motherboard

Cooler Master Elite 430 Black Chassis

Corsair AX1200 1200W PSU Review on Technic3D

In-Win Dragon Slayer mATX Case Review

ASUS Crosshair IV Formula 890FX Chipset Motherboard Review @ Legit Reviews

M-Edge Guardian Kindle Case @ TechwareLabs

Cooler Master USP 100 @ LanOC Reviews

iXBT Labs Review: Foxconn H55MX-S Motherboard

Antec DF-85 Dark Fleet Full-Tower Case @ Benchmark Reviews

In-Win Dragon Slayer @ LanOC Reviews

TweakTown:

Alice In Wonderland Blu-ray Movie Review

LaCie Rugged USB 3.0 500GB External HDD

MSI GX740 17-inch Gaming Notebook

Galaxy GeForce GTX 460 Super OC 1GB Video Card

Creative Labs’ Pure Music On-The-Go Launch Coverage Down Under

Quick Review: Sony KDL-40EX700 LCD TV

Patriot Sector 5 PC3-20000 (2500MHz) 4GB Kit

RBMods:

Joby Gorillatorch Original

CoolIT ECO A.L.C. CPU Cooler:

Technocel T360 Bluetooth Headset:

Jays Q-Jays Earphones:

Thermaltake SpinQ VT CPU Cooler:

GMC H-80 Case:

Thermaltake V3 Black Edition:

Benchmark Reviews:

ProlimaTech Super Mega Heatsink Preview

Cooler Master HAF-X Computer Case

Gigabyte H55N-USB3 HTPC Motherboard

OCZ Vertex 2 Extended SSD Test

Zalman ZM-NC2500 PLUS Notebook Cooler

NVIDIA GeForce GTX-460 768MB Video Card

NVIDIA GeForce GTX-460 1GB Video Card

OCIA News:

MSI 890FXA-GD70 AM3 Motherboard

Choiix Comforter Lapdesk

OCZ Vertex 2 50GB Solid State Drive

Noctua NH-U9B SE2 Heatsink

Thermaltake Armor A90 Steel Midtower Gaming Case

SilverStone HDDBOOST

Cooler Master NotePal ErgoStand

Legit Reviews:

EVGA GeForce GTX 460 768MB SC SLI Video Card Review

SilverStone Precision Series PS05 Mid-Tower PC Case Review

ASUS U30Jc Intel Core i3 350M Laptop Review

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460 768MB and 1GB Video Card Reviews

ASUS ARES 4GB Limited Edition Video Card Review

PNY GeForce GTX 465 XLR8 Video Card Review

Cooler Master V6GT CPU Cooler Review

Tech Report:

TR reader’s iPad melts charger cord, nearly combusts

The sweet sound of Koss’ PortaPro headphones

We’re giving away 20 digital copies of Just Cause 2

Zotac’s Zbox HD-ID11 barebones nettop

Nvidia’s GeForce GTX 460 graphics processor

TR’s Summer 2010 system guide

Kit Guru:

If Mars II rocks up in August at £1,250 will it be the first GTX490 to market?

How Computer Power Supplies Work

NZXT Beta Evo Case

Urbano Premium Leather Macbook Sleeve

Powercolor HD5870 PCS+

Thermaltake Armor A60 Chassis

HIS – Peter Yeung: Director Of Marketing

XSReviews

Ozone Ultimate Gamer Pack Competition

Xigmatek Midgard White Knight Review

Speedlink Repute Review

Nexus Disk Twin HDD Cooler Review

Silverstone SST PS05 Review

iPazzPort Review

CoolIT ECO A.L.C. Review

ThinkComputers.org

ASRock Core 100HT Nettop Review

ASUS P6X58D-E Intel X58 Express Motherboard

Aerocool PGS Vs-9 Mid Tower Case

Antec Dark Fleet DF-85 Full Tower Case

Cooler Master V6 GT CPU Cooler

OCZ Vertex 2 120GB Solid State Drive

Crucial RealSSD C300 256GB SATA 6Gbps Solid State Drive

Overclock3D

Prolimatech Samuel 17

Asus Mars II – DUAL GTX480 GPU

nVidia GeForce GTX 460 768MB GDDR5 Review

ASUS VW266H Monitor

ASUS Ares

Scythe Yasya

ASUS Rampage III Gene

HotHardware:

iPhone 4 vs. HTC Incredible: Smartphone Showdown:

HTC Droid Incredible Video Review:

NVIDIA Sheds Light On Lack Of PhysX CPU Optimizations:

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460 Debut: ZOTAC, EVGA:

NVIDIA 3D Vision Surround is Here:

Apple iPhone 4 Review With Video:

HTC Touch Pro2 Review:

LanOC Reviews

Sapphire HD5550 OC @ LanOC Reviews

Verizon Palm Pre & Pixi Plus @ LanOC Reviews

Gigabyte Ghost M8000Xtreme @ LanOC Reviews

Sapphire HD5670 Ultimate 1GB @ LanOC Reviews

LANOC Breaks Down the Engie Update

Gaming on the Go: Laptop vs LAN Rig @ LanOC Reviews

Razer Gear Rack @ LanOC Reviews

Madshrimps

TRENDnet TEW-691GR 450Mbps Wireless N Gigabit Router Review

Brando Bond Spy Sport Watch With Camera/Mic/4Gb USB Review

NETGEAR WNDA3100 RANGEMAX DUAL BAND Wireless N Adapter Review

ASRock P55 Deluxe3 S1156 Motherboard Review

Asus G51J Core i7-720QM GTX 260M Notebook Review

SteelSeries WoW and AION Limited Edition Mouse Pads Review

ASUS Crosshair IV Formula AM3 AMD 890FX Motherboard Review

Techgage

Corsair Nova Series V128 128GB SSD

Gigabyte 890FXA-UD5

Free Alternatives to Adobe Reader for Viewing PDF’

NZXT Sentry LXE Touch-Screen Fan Controller

AMD’s HD 5550 & 5570 – Now Equipped with GDDR5 Goodness

Corsair Survivor GTR 32GB Flash Drive

Taking a Tour of Kingston’s Hsinchu Factory

Ok that’s enough for today…

Storage Related:

Title: G.Skill Phoenix Pro SSD 60GB Review on Technic3D

Link: http://www.technic3d.com/article-1101,1-g.skill-phoenix-pro-ssd-60gb.htm

Quote: "The G.Skill Phoenix Pro SSD 60GB with SandForce SF-1200 controller arrived Technic3D. New available in 60GB, 120GB and 240GB configurations. Results in extreme performance with up to 285MB/s sequential read and 275MB/s sequential write speeds? We will check this against other SSDs from Intel, Corsair and Western Digital in Windows 7."

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QNAP TS-859 Pro

Link: http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/QNAP/TS-859_Pro

Brief: The Turbo Station or TS-859 Pro from QNAP is the largest such unit in their NAS line-up, able to take in eight hard drives. Its comes with an Intel Atom CPU and 1 GB memory within the compact chassis, offering much more than just acting as a network accessible storage device.

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Everything USB is pleased to announced our latest review on Asus U3S6 SATA 6 & USB 3.0 Card.

Not everyone can justify the cost and hassle associated with upgrading their motherboard to get USB 3.0; however many are ready and willing to invest the couple moments and few dollars it takes to plug in a frugally priced PCI-E USB 3.0 card and upgrade their system. One such option for consumers is the Asus U3S6, which boasts not only two USB 3.0 ports but also ups the ante with a pair of SATA 6GB/s ports. Is its reasonable asking price and potential power a combination worthy of your time? Let’s find out!

http://www.everythingusb.com/asus-u3s6-usb-3.0-sata-3-pci-express-18307.html

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Corsair Force F120 SSD @ PureOverclock

Review URL:  http://www.pureoverclock.com/article1017.html

“The new SandForce drives offer killer performance, even leaving the Indilinx drives in the dust. Normally such performance boosts come with a stiff premium, but in the case of the Corsair Force F120, that’s simply not happening. We have a drive here that is crazy fast and a pretty darn good deal when you look at the competition; frankly, it’s a standout.”

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Fractal Design Array

Link:http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/Fractal_Design/Array

Brief:The Fractal Design Array manages to swallow a whole six 3.5 inch drives and a single 2.5 inch one without the usual dimensions of a mid or full tower case. This makes the ITX chassis a great DIY NAS or server chassis. We dive into the Array to see how they manage to stuff so much hardware into a chassis of this size.

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Thecus N2200 Review – Your ideal home NAS?

Network attached RAID 0-1 and JBOD, iTunes server, photo server, media server (uPnP), USB/IP webcam support, ftp/bt/eMule support, hotswap and autorebuild functions, all that you can get in one solution which is easy to use and requires only a minimum of knowledge to set up properly. The Thecus N2200 also comes at a very respectable price, could it be the ideal home NAS? We find out for you, read along.
http://www.madshrimps.be/gotoartik.php?articID=987

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LiteOn iHES208 Blu-Ray Combo Drive Review @ Vortez.co.uk
DESCRIPTION:
"At VH this is an area that we have only recently begun delving into and our 2nd review today is occupied by another LiteOn drive. This time it’s the turn of the iHES208 – an internal drive with X8 Blu Ray functionality as well as offering a ‘combo’ DVD-RW and CD-RW. Whilst we appreciate that DVD media is still holding the crown of popularity, Blu Ray is slowly gathering attention. Part of the fact that DVD remains the default media choice is due to Blu Ray devices still costing a premium. Just like most new technological advancements, the cost to start with is always going to be high. SSD’s are a great example of that. But there is good news, Blu Ray devices are beginning to drop in price as the market embraces such technology which is great news for consumers."
LINK: http://www.vortez.co.uk/review.php?id=185

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OCIA.net has posted their review of the Seagate FreeAgent GoFlex 500GB Portable Hard Drive. 

"USB 2.0 is most popular due to wide compatibility but transfer speeds are slow in today’s standard. Other options like FireWire, eSATA and the recently introduced USB 3.0 offer much more bandwidth but of course many computers don’t support these various interfaces. Until now, the tradeoff has been speed versus compatibility. But with Seagate’s new FreeAgent GoFlex portable hard drive, you can get the best of both worlds. The GoFlex drive ships with a standard USB 2.0 interface but what makes this drive unique is the ability to remove the interface and replace it with a complete different interface."

Direct Link:  http://www.ocia.net/reviews/freeagentgoflex/page1.shtml

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OCZ Technology 50GB Vertex 2 Solid State Drive
Link: http://www.bigbruin.com/content/oczvertex2_1
Quote:  Even though this was our first test of an SSD featuring a SandForce controller, our expectations were high given the buzz seen elsewhere on the web. OCZ Technology’s 50GB Vertex 2 solid state drive featuring an optimized SandForce SF-1200 controller did not let us down, with testing presenting results close to the impressive published specifications.

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Are SSDs worth the extra scratch versus hard drives? Which one is the best value? Our scatter plots have returned to tackle the SSD value proposition.
http://techreport.com/articles.x/19162

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G.Skill Phoenix Pro SandForce SSD Test @ Benchmark Reviews

DESCRIPTION: Solid State Drive storage devices have become the hot ticket for high-performance computer enthusiasts. Impartial towards either PC, Linux, or Apple platforms, SSDs have the power to transform slow computers into blazing-fast speed machines. The SandForce SF-1200 has quickly become the de facto SSD controller for companies seeking recognition, and for good reason. The G.Skill Phoenix Pro embraces the SF-1222TA3-SBH processor to produce up to 50,000 IOPS with only 7% over-provisioning to generate maximum performance with optimal capacity. In this article, Benchmark Reviews tests the 60GB G.Skill Phoenix Pro SSD FM-25S2S-60GBP2 against some of the fastest storage solutions on the market.

ARTICLE URL: http://benchmarkreviews.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=551

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Title: Kingston SNV425-S2 128GB Desktop

Link: http://www.chw.net/2010/07/kingston-snv425-s2-128gb-desktop/

Bottomline: The best SSD in performance, silence, reliability, innovative and guaranty  of the V Series of Kingston Technology

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Thermaltake BlacX Duet
Quote: " A few years ago, Thermaltake released the BlacX. It was one of the first (if not the first) hard drive docking stations for sale. Thermaltake was the company to really push the product to market. Now, Thermaltake is upping the ante by supporting two drives at once. "
Link: http://www.aselabs.com/articles.php?id=8652

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Hitachi Deskstar 7K1000.C 1TB SATA2 HDS721010CLA332 HDD Review
Link: http://www.ocinside.de/html/results/hitachi_hds721010cla332_hdd.html

This review is not about an SSD, but about the current Hitachi Deskstar 7K1000.C 1TB HDD with a very good cost-performance ratio.
Sure, many PC or Mac owners save already their money for a fast Solid State Drive, however the price difference between HDD and SSD with the same capacity is so enormously high, that most SSD buyers will need an additional hard disk drive for their PC or Mac.
Let us have a closer look at the results of the Hitachi Deskstar 7K1000.C 1TB SATA2 drive with 7200 rpm and 32 MB cache and let us compare them with some benchmark programs.

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Buffalo Drive Station Combo 4 Hard Drive Enclosure Review on Technic3D

Link: http://www.technic3d.com/article-1096,1-buffalo-drive-station-combo-4.htm

Translation: http://translate.google.de/translate?u=http%3a%2F%2fwww.technic3d.com%2Farticle-1096%2C1-buffalo-drive-station-combo-4.htm&sl=de&tl=en&hl=&ie=UTF-8
Quote: "The Buffalo Drive Station Combo 4 External Hard Drive Enclosure arrived Technic3D. The DriveStation Combo4 comes with a choice of interfaces types – eSATA, FireWire 800, FireWire 400 and USB 2.0. All connectivity Speed see you in the following Review."

Audio / Video:

InsideHW.com has compared 6 underwater cameras.

Summary: If you’re into diving, you’ve probably always had the desire to capture the beautiful underwater landscapes and their vibrant fauna in form of photography.
Article link: http://www.insidehw.com/Reviews/Digital-cameras/A-Diving-Mate-Waterproof-Cameras-to-Bring-on-Your-Vacation.html

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Toshiba 55UX600 Review
"While folks are chomping at the bit for 3D HDTVs-or so the industry would have you believe-Internet-connected sets are real and arriving at a rapid clip. Everyone has them including Samsung, Sony, Panasonic, LG, Sharp and now Toshiba. The net-connected UX600 lets you access YouTube videos, download VUDU movies, check out photos on Flickr, listen to Internet radio, access news streams and lots more. Competing models offer similar features. Along with dancing soldiers on YouTube you can also check out traditional HDTV programs and Blu-ray movies to round out your entertainment buffet. Let’s see if the 55UX600 satisfied our appetites."
Link to the review: http://www.digitaltrends.com/tv-reviews/toshiba-55ux600-review/

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ASUS Cine5 5-Channel Speaker Review @ ThinkComputers.org

Review URL: http://www.thinkcomputers.org/asus-cine5-5-channel-speaker-review/

Quote: “There are many different computer speaker systems out there, ranging from a 2.1 to a 5.1 setup. That makes it hard to choose what is best for your individual needs. As a gamer, finding a decent surround setup with easy controls is pretty difficult and one that doesn’t take up your whole desk or room is even harder. Problem solved! SoundBar setups is a new style of speakers, in which all of the speakers are built into a bar format that can be easily mounted or placed on stands or desks. In this review let’s see if the ASUS Cine5 is going to be your next speaker purchase."

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SoundGraph FingerVU 706 Auxiliary Touch Screen Review

FingerVU series from SoundGraph are auxiliary monitors with touch screen capabilities and we can work on them independently from the main monitor, when the FingerUI included application is used. Through FingerUI, the user can play music, video, watch photo slideshows or access widgets as World Weather, World Time, Memo or even an Internet browser.
http://www.madshrimps.be/gotoartik.php?articID=1038

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Mobile Related:

Monster iCarPlay Portable 300 FM Transmitter

Monster is known for their premium quality products, along with their premium price tags of course. It comes as a surprise then, that their iCarPlay 300 FM Transmitter for the iPhone & iPod is such a sub-par product.
Link: http://tbreak.com/tech/2010/07/monster-icarplay-portable-300-fm-transmitter/

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OCIA.net has posted their review of the Cooler Master NotePal U2 Notebook Stand. 

"The NotePal U2 comes equipped with a pair of 80mm low profile fans measuring only 10mm thick. They also have a grill on the intake side to prevent injury from the fan blades. The unique advantage this unit has over many competitors is the ability to move the fans to a more advantageous position like under an inlet vent or where a hot hard drive sits. Worth considering is that many notebook manufacturers pay little to the cooling of the hard drive which can significantly shorten its lifespan. The ability to cool this area of the notebook could increase its life."

Direct Link:  http://www.ocia.net/reviews/cmnotepalu2/page1.shtml

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Logitech HD C510 Webcam:
English link:  http://www.rbmods.com/content/24785/hd-c510-features.aspx
Swedish link:  http://www.rbmods.se/content/14812/c510hdspecifikationer.aspx
Quote:  Logitech has released their new HD webcams with the Logitech Vid webcam software so you can make HD calls to each other. Today we are going to try out the new C510 model that they sent us, we are going to see what type of picture quality we can expect and also what it actually requires of our computers.

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LapWorks Recliner iPad/eReader Accessory @ TechwareLabs

Quote: If you are one of the growing population of iPad (Over 3 Million since April 3, 2010) users then you have probably bought or are looking for an iPad case. The next most useful accessory for the iPad is a stand. Likewise eReader users quickly realize the need for an eReader stand making consumption of ebooks much easier. Hands free you can now accomplish multitasking and use of your eReader or iPad at the same time. Today we will take a look at the LapWorks Recliner, a device aimed at improving and easing your use of an iPad or eReader.
LINK: http://www.techwarelabs.com/lapworks-recliner-ipad-ereader/

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Android 2.2 Review: A Deep, Delicious Dive Into Froyo:
http://hothardware.com/Reviews/Android-22-Review-A-Deep-Delicious-Dive-Into-Froyo/

Android 2.2 was introduced at Google’s I/O conference in San Francisco this past May. It promised to add a number of much-wanted changes and additions to the mobile OS, and even a few things that Apple’s iOS does not offer. We’ve recently acquired the final gold build of Android 2.2, or "Froyo," on our in-house Nexus One, and we’ll be detailing the changes and performance tweaks in the pages ahead. Join us as we take a deep dive into the world of Android 2.2, Google’s latest and greatest mobile OS…

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Cooler Master Choiix Comforter – Review
Article Clip: Like to be comfortable? Who doesn’t! I personally have a hard time with my notebook. Typing papers or just simply using it could be a pain. I usually end up working on the table or something straight. We all know that the best place to use a notebook is on the couch or a really comfy chair. The problem comes with notebooks overheating or becoming extremely hot and there is a risk of getting burned of course. There are plenty of gadgets out there which are designed to work with you while you are on the couch and we are privileged to review today a newest member of Cooler Master, Choiix Comforter.
Article Link: http://umlan.com/reviews/miscellaneous/m19.html

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Assorted Stuffs:

Geeks.com Prize-A-Day Giveaway Sweepstakes
15 – $100 Geeks virtual gift certificates
Grand Prize: $500 Geeks virtual gift certificate

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Title: Ozone Ultimate Gamer Pack Competition @ XSReviews

Review Link: http://forums.xsreviews.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=7205
Quote: "Today we have a new competition for you hardware fans, the Ultimate Gamer Pack from Ozone thanks to our partners at Powerdrive-Computers.com.
We’re giving away some great peripherals that will without doubt improve your gaming experience. One lucky winner chosen at random will be sent free of charge:
    * Ozone Radon 3K
    * Ozone Attack Headset
    * Ozone Exposure Mat"

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LanOC Reviews Summer Case Mod Contest

With prizes from ATI/AMD, Cooler Master, Crucial, Gigabyte, and Steel Series we are hoping to attract some of the most creative modders to show off their builds on our forums. We will be accepting entry’s until August 1^st and will start voting from August 3^rd until the 10^th.

You can find more details on our rules and how to enter HERE. Even if you are not interested in entering you should visit the forums and check out and discus everyone’s entry’s. To those on the fence, take a look at the prize listing below, it should be enough to get you excited. You don’t have to have any experience to put together an entry, all you have to do is put a little effort into it.

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Can Cisco and HP Compete with Apple’s iPad?
"The fun part about talking about products that aren’t out yet is that you can paint them the way you think they should be or paint them the way you’d like them to be if you are a fan of the current winning offering. I’m going to pick choice number 3 though and paint them the way I think they will be and see how they might do against the current generation iPad. We’ll first outline the devices based on what we know so far and speculate what we think they might be able to do."
Link to the talk back: http://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/can-cisco-and-hp-compete-with-apples-ipad/

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NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router WNDR3700 Review

The WNDR3700 Wireless N router from NETGEAR packs up a lot of power, has a very customizable graphical interface and can be connected to an external USB storage device like HDD/Flash Drive/SSD, turning it instantly into a NAS solution.
http://www.madshrimps.be/gotoartik.php?articID=1044

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New Forums Giveaway! @ ThinkComputers.org

Contest URL: http://www.thinkcomputers.org/our-new-forums-giveaway/

Quote: “We announced our new Forums last week and when we did we told you we would be having a giveaway. We really want people to join the forums and be active and we will be rewarding members that contribute to the ThinkComputers community. Our good friends at Antec were nice enough to provide 3 great prizes for us to give away to new forum members. Those prizes include the brand new Dark Fleet DF-85 Full Tower Case, the Dark Fleet DF-35 Mid Tower Case and the TruePower New TP-750 Blue 750W power supply. Read on for all of the details on how you can win these awesome prizes!

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Actiontec Ethernet over Coax MoCA Network Adapter Review @ MissingRemote.com

DESCRIPTION: Have you ever been in that situation where wifi just doesn’t cut it, forcing you to try other network solutions such as Ethernet over power line and wanted tear your hair out in frustration? Whether you have a HTPC, a network media tank, or a video game console system you’ve been to that point where you just wish you could run an Ethernet cable, however due to constraints in your living situation you just can’t hard wire that Ethernet cable like you want to. Today we look at the Actiontec Ethernet over Coax MoCA network adapter and run it through the paces to see if this adapter is just the answer to all your hard wired woes.

ARTICLE URL: http://www.missingremote.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=4901&Itemid=1

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Gaming:

Ninety Nine Nights 2 review (Xbox 360) Review @ KitGuru

SteelSeries 7G Gaming Keyboard Review @ KitGuru

Razer Kabuto @ LanOC Reviews

SteelSeries 7H – Stereo-Gamer-Headset Review

DLC Review: Toy Soldiers: The Kaiser’s Battle

Indie Review: Old School Racer

Quick Links:

Pump station comparison @ Hardwareoverclock.com

Asus P6X58D-E @ Bjoprn3D

Overclocking the GIGABYTE GA-X58A-UD9 + Core i7-980X with LN2 by Deanzo

Sapphire Radeon 5550 Ultimate GDDR5 @ PureOverclock

ASUS EAH 5750 Formula Video Card at Modders-Inc

Zalman VF3000A VGA Cooler Review @ Hardware Secrets

Chenboro ES34169 mITX Sever Chassis @ TechwareLabs

Prolimatech Armageddon @ Bjorn3D

MSI Big Bang XPOWER Intel X58 motherboard review @ KitGuru

OC3D: Nexus VCT-9000 Silent Cooler Review

Futurelooks H55 Micro ATX Shoot Out – ASUS P7H55D-M EVO vs GIGABYTE GA-H55M-USB3 vs MSI H55M-ED55

Antec DF-35 Dark Fleet Computer Case @ Benchmark Reviews

Asus ARES Dual Radeon HD 5870 4GB Review @ HotHardware.com

Sapphire ATI Radeon 5670 Ultimate HD 1gig Video Card @ GeekInvaders.com

Amacrox Free Earth 88PLUS 600 W Power Supply Review @ Hardware Secrets

MS-Tech SM-X35 Mouse Review on Technic3D

Biostar TA890GXB HD Micro-ATX Motherboard Review @ Legit Reviews

Antec Sonata Proto Case @ TechwareLabs

Cooler Master V6GT CPU Cooler @ Benchmark Reviews

Joby Gorillatorch Review at CCE Reviews

Storage Related:

Article Name: Super Talent USB 3.0 Express Drive Flash Drive Review @ Tweaknews
Article Url: http://www.tweaknews.net/reviews/super_talent_usb_3_express_drive/
Article Snippet: "Try as I might, there’s really nothing negative to say about Super Talent’s USB 3.0 Express Drive . It’s the same convenient, portable USB flash storage that we’ve all become accustomed to, but with the added benefit of performing up to ten times faster thanks to SuperSpeed compatibility."

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Crucial PC2-5300 2Gb SODIMM.

" If you want to upgrade the memory of your netbook, do it now with these 2Gb SODIMM memory modules from Crucial. They’re affordable, compatible with most netbooks and comes with life time warranty. Trust me, your experience when using your netbook with 2Gb of ram installed, will never be the same."
Read the rest of the review here … http://www.funkykit.com/reviews/635-review-crucial-pc2-5300-2gb-sodimm.html

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Crucial RealSSD C300 64GB review
Review URL: http://www.cdrinfo.com/Sections/Reviews/Specific.aspx?ArticleId=28008
"..As we previously mentioned the 64GB drive is not offering a blazing writing performance. But if you need a quality SSD boot drive and aren’t planning on writing huge amounts of data to it on a regular basis, the Crucial RealSSD C300 64GB is recommended… "

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AIC MiniBOD-T082 8-Bay 2.5-inch JBOD Enclosure
QUOTE: "Many things come to mind when we think about portable storage; USB pen drives, USB external drives and maybe even some eSATA solid state hybrid drives if you have a taste for the exotic. None of these are going to cut it when other people’s money is on the line, because they should all be considered temporary storage. Valuable data should always remain in a redundant state, be that a NAS server or multiple copies kept on different devices.
Over the years we have covered devices that were designed with a broad range of users and a few that focus on specific users. The AIC MiniBOD is of the latter category and focuses on users looking for uncompromised performance when dealing with valuable data and making that data available on the go in other locations. I could come up with several scenarios where the AIC MiniBOD would be a perfect fit for professionals, but instead of just coming up with one I will share a time in my life when the MiniBOD would have been very useful."

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Crucial Ballistix 1600mhz & MOD Review.
Quote: Today we take a look at the latest in the long Ballistix range of RAM from Crucial.
Link: http://www.overclock3d.net/reviews/memory/crucial_ballistix_1600mhz_mod_review/1

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OCZ Enyo 128GB USB 3.0 Portable SSD @ Techgage

Link: http://techgage.com/article/ocz_enyo_128gb_usb_30_portable_ssd/

Quote: "Fast". It’s a word that can be explained in a billion different ways, but one of my favorites is to talk about the potential of OCZ’s Enyo SSD. As a portable drive, it delivers mind-blowing performance, at up to 200MB/s for both the read and write, and as an added perk, it’s small, stylish, and priced surprisingly well.

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Audio / Video:

: Lensbaby Composer & Fisheye Optics
URL: http://www.bcchardware.com/index.php?option=content&task=view&id=8804&Itemid=40
Quote:

Most babies are cute, but I’m not sure that such a statement could be applied to the Lensbaby. It’s a rather odd looking affair that takes certain visual cues from a universal joint. Don’t be alarmed though, its appearance is integral to its operation. As stated before, adjusting the focal point on a flat plain is the Lensbaby’s primary effect.  To accomplish this one simply rotates the front part of the lens in a certain direction. As the front of the lens moves, so does the focal point. . .

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Creative Labs ZEN X-Fi Style Portable Media Player Review

Whenever you start a discussion about MP3 players, you have to address the elephant in the room. Yes, we all know that the Apple iPod dominates this space, but that does not mean that we should ignore all the other options. Before you head out and blindly buy another iPod, maybe you should take a moment to look at the Creative ZEN X-Fi Style 8GB to see if it might work better for you. It’s meant to be an inexpensive, compact alternative to something like the iPod nano. Let’s check it out!

Direct Link: http://www.futurelooks.com/creative-labs-zen-x-fi-style-portable-media-player-review/

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Mobile Related:

Review of Two iPhone 4 Silicone Cases

Today I will be looking at two silicone OEM cases from USBFever – the Rubberized Silicone Case for iPhone 4 and the Ultra Slim Silicone Case for iPhone 4. These two cases are not meant for high fashion or to protect from severe impact but to keep the iPhone safe from scratches, dust and bumps. Both are similar in style and fit the iPhone 4 nicely.

Link: http://www.dragonsteelmods.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=16577&Itemid=1

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Macro Lens for iPod, iPhone and Cell Phone Review

Up on the review block today I’ve got a little macro lens from USBFever.com that can be used with anything that has a small lens like an MP3 player, phone or even your netbook or laptop and the hand held style video cameras. It’s an interesting little gadget, and it does work well to help focus on the macro level. Read on to learn more..

Link: http://www.dragonsteelmods.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=16582&Itemid=1

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Apple iPod nano 5th Generation 8GB Review @ MobilityDigest

Link: http://mobilitydigest.com/apple-ipod-nano-5th-generation-8gb-review/

Quote: "Today for review Geeks.com has sent me over the Apple iPod nano 5th Generation. This new nano comes complete with a larger screen, video camera and a few other differences to the software when compared to the previous nano 4th. The one I got from Geeks is a refurb or used unit but it looks like new. "

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Speck Products AftPack Backpack Laptop Bag

Today for review I’ve got a big bag from Speck called the AftPack BackPack, plain and simple it’s a laptop bag for up to a 17” laptop. The AftPack has got a ton of pockets and little compartments, more than enough space for you take a whole lot of stuff with you. The pack features a lot of padding, not only for you laptop but for your back as well, the back panel is padded and the straps themselves are very thick with padding.  For the price it’s not a bad bag at all, it’s well made and had a lot of room for everything you need, so read on to see a lot of pictures and learn a bit more about the AftPack from Speck.

Link: http://igadgetlife.com/reviews/review-of-speck-products-aftpack-backpack-laptop-bag/

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ASUS U30Jc 13.3-inch Notebook
QUOTE: "I’m never sure why some of the notebooks that perform the best aren’t exactly good looking. Some of the good performances tend to be chunky notebooks that are not as easy on the eyes as some of the thinner machines with less power.
Today I am checking out the sexy little ASUS U30Jc notebook. The little machine is clad in shiny aluminum and has a very thin profile. That shiny aluminum and thin profile means that the machine looks very good and ASUS has put some nice hardware inside the attractive machine as well."

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LapWorks iPad Recliner Review @ Virtual-Hideout

Review link: http://www.virtual-hideout.net/reviews/LapWorks_iPad_Recliner/index.shtml

Quote: “We all knew that when the Apple iPad was announced, there was going to be tons of accessories come down the line, just as was the story with the iPod and iPhone. With the iPad being touted as not only a productivity and multimedia consumption device, but also an e-reader, we could assume that accessories that prop, slant or otherwise hold your device at a certain angle would be forthcoming. Today I have for you one such device; the LapWorks iPad Recliner ($34.95). This is an adjustable stand capable of holding your iPad (or other similarly shaped device) at different angles for your reading pleasure.”

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Assorted Stuffs:

Geeks.com Prize-A-Day Giveaway Sweepstakes
15 – $100 Geeks virtual gift certificates
Grand Prize: $500 Geeks virtual gift certificate

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Microsoft SharePoint 2010

URL: http://www.businesscomputingworld.co.uk/review-microsoft-sharepoint-2010/

Snippet: “As well as addressing the many shortcomings of the ageing 2007 product, SharePoint 2010 equips the platform well to cope with new technologies and the ever changing IT landscape. Alternatives may have started to overtake it, but the new release more than restores the balance in Microsoft’s favour. For new customers and those looking to develop or enhance existing applications it’s a natural choice, although those happy with what they’ve got might want to postpone upgrading until they have a real need for the new features. Either way, SharePoint 2010 makes even more sense than ever and should be one of the first platforms considered for any Web collaboration project.”

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HIS Mega Competition – Win a MESH EyeDefinition PC

Working with HIS and MESH, KitGuru is offering readers the chance to enter a competition and win a powerful gaming PC, complete with 3 HD screens. Entries must be received before 26th August 2010.

Enter the competition over here: http://www.kitguru.net/site-news/competitions/faith/his-mega-competition-win-a-mesh-eyedefinition-pc/

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Article Tip – PS3 Slim http://www.gaj-it.com/20540/ps3-slim-in-white-release-date-in-japan-expected-for-july-29th-2010/

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Repairing a Broken GRUB 2 Boot-Loader on Ubuntu @ Techgage
Link: http://techgage.com/news/repairing_a_broken_grub_2_boot-loader_on_ubuntu/
Quote: There’s no question that GRUB 2 brought on numerous improvements over earlier versions, but it also introduced a small downside… a relative overhaul to how things are done. There are no more menu.1st (or similar) files that keep a simple configuration, nor are all of the commands the exact same at the command-line. You might have been an expert with GRUB 0.x, but you’ll still face a small learning-curve with GRUB 2.

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Dell 6-Core Studio XPS 7100 Review:
http://hothardware.com/Reviews/Dell-Studio-XPS-7100-Review/

Dell recently sent us one of their new Studio XPS 7100 desktops built around AMD’s recently launched Phenom II X6 1055T processor. AMD’s hexa-core chips don’t pack the same punch as Intel’s six-core architecture, but the upshot is you’ll save a king’s bounty by riding into the sunset with AMD, and in this case, with Dell as well. The configuration we’re looking at runs $1,450 (currently on sale for $1,150), with lesser spec’d six-core rigs starting out at $699. To put that into perspective, Intel’s sole six-core offering — the Core i7 980X — commands about a grand just for the processor alone…

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CoolIT ECO C240 ALC contest at DV Hardware

DV Hardware teams up with CoolIT Systems to give away the ECO C240 A.L.C. liquid cooling system to one lucky overclocker! Participating in the contest is quick and easy, we don’t require you to post a gazillion posts on our message board, all you have to do is send an e-mail to our contest address.

http://www.dvhardware.net/article43835.html

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Quick Links:

DAS Keyboard Professional Review

Asus ENGTX465 (GTX-465) Voltage Tweak Edition @ Bjorn3D

Overclock3D have just published a new article titled: HIS Radeon HD 5550 1GB GDDR3 Review

Zotac GeForce GTX 465 Video Card Review @ t-break

ASRock X58 Extreme 3 Motherboard

AMD Athlon-II X4-640 Processor @ Benchmark Reviews

SilverStone PS05 Midtower Case Review @ OCIA.net

Razer Orochi portable gaming mouse @ LanOC Reviews

Evercool Transformer 4 CPU Cooler Review @ BayReviews.com

Cooler Master HAF-X @ PureOverclock

Intel i5 655k Review

CrackDown 2 (Xbox 360) Review

AMD Athlon II X3 445 3.1GHz Triple Core Processor Review @ Legit Reviews

Sapphire HD 5850 Toxic 2GB Graphic Card Review on Technic3D

Corsair HX850W Power Supply Review at Overclockers Online

ASUS GeForce GTX 465: A Step Down @ InsideHW

Gigabyte GeForce GTX 470 OC Edition Review @ Hardware Canucks

MSI N465GTX Twin Frozr II Review @ Vortez.co.uk

HIS Radeon HD 5550 GDDR5 @ techPowerUp

Axle Geforce GT 220 Videocard Review @ Tweaknews

Logitech G9x Laser Gaming Mouse @ Benchmark Reviews

Axle Radeon HD 5450 @ Rbmods

Nexus Edge @ PureOverclock

Cooler Master Elite 430 Black Mid Tower Case Review @ ThinkComputers.org

Storage Related:

Rosewill RX358 3.5" USB 3.0 Enclosure

Link: http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/Rosewill/RX358

Brief: Rosewill is jumping on the USB 3.0 bandwagon with full force, offing not only enclosures but also host cards. We take their RX358 3.5 inch enclosure for a ride using their RC-505 USB 3.0 controller – a combination that manages to impress.

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Intel X25-V SSD: Just Fit for a System Disk @ InsideHW

Summary: To sum up, it turned out that this Intel SSD’s price is placed exactly where it belongs.
Article link: http://www.insidehw.com/Reviews/Storage/Intel-X25-V-SSD-Just-Fit-for-a-System-Disk.html

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Buffalo Microstation 128GB SSD KitGuru review

Today we are going to be looking at the Buffalo 128GB Microstation SSD drive which is based around a JMicron JMF612 controller, has a 64MB DRAM cache and offers speeds up to 240 MB/s read and 155 MB/s write.

Read the review over here: http://www.kitguru.net/components/ssd-drives/zardon/buffalo-microstation-128gb-internal-ssd-review/

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Patriot Valkyrie NAS Review
Review URL:
http://www.cdrinfo.com/Sections/Reviews/Specific.aspx?ArticleId=27993
"…If Patriot decide to correct Valkyrie’s few rough edges, it’ll be hard to resist the $130 price tag. If you are looking for a device that will stream high – quality multimedia content through your network at lightning speeds, then you ‘d better look to other solutions. However, if you’re looking for an affordable centralized data storage solution for your home, the Patriot Valkyrie NAS is a great choice…"

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Overclock3D have just published a new article titled: Corsair Dominator GT 1600MHz AM3 Review.
Quote: Are you Phenom II users looking for some extra special RAM? Perhaps these might do it for you…
Link: http://www.overclock3d.net/reviews/memory/corsair_dominator_gt_1600mhz_am3_review/1

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Synology DS210+ Network Attached Storage @ TechwareLabs

Quote: Do you remember the ONE big thing you wanted every year? You saw commercials about it and told your friends about all of its features, and how you were going to use it. I just got mine, the Synology Disk Station 210+, and I’m not the only one, Synology is so excited about it, it’s the first item on their homepage. Find out why we are so excited about the DS210+ and why you should be too.
LINK: http://www.techwarelabs.com/synology-ds210-network-attached-storage/

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AC Ryan PlayOn!HD 1TB Review  @ XSReviews

Review Link: http://www.xsreviews.co.uk/reviews/other-products/acryan-playonhd-1tb/
Quote: "We previously reviewed the media hub AC Ryan PlayOn!HD Mini and were rather impressed with it. However, that was only a baby compared to what we’re looking at today. It’s price may not be much higher, but on paper the 1TB non-mini version seems to come packing a nice few extras. Lets see how it compares to its smaller brother and whether it’s worth the extra investment cost. "

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Corsair Reactor R60 SSD Test @ Benchmark Reviews

DESCRIPTION: Corsair is known for their high end memory products, many of which cater solely to the enthusiast and overclocking crowds. The Corsair Reactor SSD CSSD-R60GB2-BRKT is an Entry Level Solid State Drive claiming to offer good performance for a decent price. Corsair used the JMicron JMF612 in the Reactor series which JMicron claims is the answer to the stuttering the original JMF601 and JMF602 controllers have. In this article, Benchmark reviews is going to to see if the Corsair Reactor R60 can keep up with the other SSD’s on the market.

ARTICLE URL: http://benchmarkreviews.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=555

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StarTech USB 3.0 Bundle – HDD Dock & PCIe Expansion Card Review @ HardwareHeaven.com
"StarTech were founded in 1985 and since then they have been providing a wide range of IT and A/V products to a diverse range of customers from education to industrial and beyond. They claim that their products offer uncompromising quality and workmanship with sales backed by free, live pre and post purchase support. For those who prefer email support StarTech offer guaranteed responses within 2 hours."

http://www.hardwareheaven.com/reviews/993/pg1/startech-usb-30-bundle-hdd-dock-pcie-expansion-review-introduction.html

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Seagate Momentus XT @ LanOC Reviews
DESCRIPTION: When you hear the word Hybrid you may have images of Prius’s or maybe even the south park episode where they called all Hybrid owners fart sniffers. You may be surprised to find out that you can get hybrids in the computer industry, specifically in storage. With SSD’s gaining popularity it’s not a surprise that manufactures are looking at ways to bring SSD performance with a normal hard drives capacity and price. Today I have the chance to take a closer look at the Momentus XT from Seagate. This is a 2.5inch laptop drive with 4 gigs of SLC NAND (solid state flash) attached to the PCB to give you just that.
ARTICLE URL: http://lanoc.org/review/hardware/storage/3713-seagate-momentus-xt

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MIMOBOT Darth Vader Unmasked @ LanOC Reviews
DESCRIPTION: The market for flash or USB thumb drives has grown from the days when they were all about function with little or no aesthetics. Recently that has changed; you can now find every shape and design, even things you wouldn’t want to see. A few years ago Mimoco, Inc. introduced a series of designer flash drives called Mimobots. Flash forward to today; they still make Mimobots and are on their 5th series and going strong. Today we are looking at the Mimobot version of Darth Vader.
ARTICLE URL: http://lanoc.org/review/hardware/storage/3321-mimobot-darth-vader-unmasked

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Western Digital SiliconEdge Blue 128gb @ LanOC Reviews
DESCRIPTION: The SSD market has grown in leaps and bounds over the past few years. It has given new names a chance to make a name for themselves. Strangely enough, the biggest names in the storage industry Western Digital and Seagate have been slow to the market, letting the technology mature before jumping in. With the purchase of SiliconSystems, Western Digital finally jumped in. Today we are looking at their SiliconEdge Blue, their first entry in the personal SSD market. To celebrate we will showcase this milestone in a custom case from Cooler Master and Smooth Creations.
ARTICLE URL: http://lanoc.org/review/hardware/storage/3503-western-digital-siliconedge-blue-128gb

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MaxForce P55 Javelin @ LanOC Reviews
DESCRIPTION: Based out of Michigan, MaxForce PC has been creating custom rigs tailored suited to customer requests since 2007. To further suit customer needs, they will even track down a part not listed on their site to install in your system. Max contacted us a while back to see if we were interested in reviewing one of his enthusiast gaming build’s, the Javelin P55. Since it was right down our alley and had a perfect LAN situation to test it out in, we took the oppourtunity.
ARTICLE URL: http://lanoc.org/review/hardware/other/3328-maxforce-p55-javelin

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Plextor PXB940SA @ LanOC Reviews
DESCRIPTION: With hard drive capacities continuing to grow and the popularity of Blu-Ray movies also growing the demand for Blu-Ray players and burners will continue to rise therefore driving the price down. Today I have the chance to take a look at the first Blu-Ray burner to come into LanOC Reviews, the PX940SA from Plextor. With a 12x Blu-Ray burn speed it should be quick, but will it be fast?
ARTICLE URL: http://lanoc.org/review/hardware/pc-hardware/3104-plextor-pxb940sa

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Lite-On iHOS104 Blu-Ray Drive @ LanOC Reviews
DESCRIPTION: When the PlayStation 3 first launched it was not only marketed as a game console but also a Blu-Ray Disc player which at the time may have justified its higher price when compared to its competitor consoles. But what once seemed like a a great value  when compared to other Blu-Ray players which couldn’t play video games may not seem so great now. Lite-On introduced an affordable Blu-Ray option to the PC, a gaming platform as old as the industry itself. For less than the price of a new retail PS3 title, you can now add Blu-Ray capabilities to your PC with the iHOS104. Today Lite-On has sent us one to test.
ARTICLE URL: http://lanoc.org/review/hardware/pc-hardware/3101-lite-on-ihos104-blu-ray-drive

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Sunbeamtech Air Box USB 3.0 External HDD Enclosure Review

It took a while for the external enclosure manufacturers to catch up with the motherboard makers. USB 3.0 however was introduced a while ago. Sadly at CeBIT 2010, we saw mainly prototypes, meaning they were not production ready. Sunbeamtech was the first specialist to send us a full blown USB3.0 3.5inch external enclosure branded under the Airbox name. External data backup via USB has always been painfully slow, surely compared to the more expensive Firewire and eSATA solutions. Will this USB3.0 external solution be able to close the gap ? Let us see if we can stuff it with precious data at blistering speeds.
http://www.madshrimps.be/gotoartik.php?articID=1042

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Audio / Video:

IOGEAR Wireless HD Kit GWAV8141K Review
"At CES 2008, we got out first promises of wireless HD technology. At CES 2009 and again in 2010, more wireless HD prototypes were shown, but it was clear that the pieces were still in the concept phase and not likely to be hitting store shelves any time soon. Today, the technology itself still needs finessing; many require a line of sight between the transmitter and receiver and most use some sort of compression that adversely affects video quality. We were beginning to think that wireless HD would never come around."
Link to the review:http://www.digitaltrends.com/networking-and-wi-fi-reviews/iogear-wireless-hd-kit-gwav8141k-review/

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Title: Sungale Kula TV (IPTV)
URL: http://www.bcchardware.com/index.php?option=content&task=view&id=8787&Itemid=40
Quote:Now the idea behind the Kula TV is great, everyone would love to tell the old cable company to take a hike and replace them with a free alternative such as the Kula TV. Unfortunately in our testing the Kula TV fell a bit short in our opinion and we were left feeling a little disappointed with this product. I thought that the features that the Kula TV includes were great in theory, however the implementation of some of the features (local media player for example) needs a little more work. . .

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ASUS Xonar DX2 Sound Card Review @ ThinkComputers.org

Review URL: http://www.thinkcomputers.org/asus-xonar-dx2-sound-card-review/

Quote: “ASUS Decided to start making sound cards since the soundcard market was being dominated by creative and their X-FI line. With the new ASUS line of PCI-E soundcards, it makes it a good market for ASUS to start to dominate in, since there is little competition. With the ASUS D2X is being marketed as a Home Theater sound card along with its gaming flavor. In this review of the ASUS D2X we will put it to the test with gaming to Home Theater use."

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Sonos ZonePlayer S5 Multi-Room Music System Review
Link: http://www.hardwaresecrets.com/article/Sonos-ZonePlayer-S5-Multi-Room-Music-System-Review/1038
Summary:Review of the Sonos ZonePlayer S5 multi-room digital music system, which allows you to stream music store in your computer or from the Internet throughout your home or office.

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Eagle Tech ET-AR508LR-BK 2.1 Speaker System
URL: http://computingondemand.com/eagle-tech-et-ar508lr-bk-2-1-speaker-system
There is a new category of computer user out there that I am discovering.  I have been well aware of the uber geek that accepts nothing more than maxing out their credit cards on the top of the line peripherals and equipment, and I have been versed in the practices of the novice as well.

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Mobile etc:

Sync Blocker USB to Dock connector cable for iPhone / iPod / iPad Reviewed

Today for review I’ve got a little product called the Sync Blocker. It’s a cable that resembles the one that came with you Apple product, like the iPod nano 5^th that I’m testing it with but it features a selector switch on it so you can select either charging only or syncing function. The cable also features spring loaded locks on the connection end so it will stay very securely attached to your product. The idea is that we don’t always want to sync our products, I know I don’t, most time I just plug in to charge and with this cable you can do only what you want.

Link: http://www.dragonsteelmods.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=16571&Itemid=1

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Review of JogJacket for iPod nano iPod 5th Gen @ Bona Fide Reviews

Link: http://www.bonafidereviews.com/review-of-jogjacket-for-ipod-nano-ipod-5th-gen/
Quote:
"Today for review I’ve got a case for the iPod nano 5th gen, but it’s much more than a case it’s actually three things in one. The first is an armband for jogging or exercising, the next is a lanyard for pretty much  the same thing and the third part is the case itself that can be used with or without the above two parts. So if you exercise or plan to start you might want to check out this little combo package… "

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Super Compact USB Car Charger for iPad Review

Link: http://www.dragonsteelmods.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=16560&Itemid=1

So how does one charge their iPad if they are on the go? Today we will look at the Super Compact USB Car Charger for iPad from USB Fever which provides one such solution. This tiny device features a high powered USB port to provide charging power from within your vehicle. Since this connector feeds more juice than the standard iPod/iPhone charger, it is not recommended to use it for those devices unless you want to possibly blow them out.

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Review of Two iPod nano 5th Gen Cases @ iGadget Life

Link: http://igadgetlife.com/reviews/review-of-two-ipod-nano-5th-gen-cases/
Quote:
" Today for review I’ve got two inexpensive cases for the Apple iPod nano 5th generation from USBFever.com . These two cases are very different, one is rubber and the other is plastic and aluminum combined. Both of the cases are very nice, I like them, and they’re only $9.99 each, which I think is worth considering the cost of the nano itself. For $10 you can protect the case and have some piece of mind that something bad might not happen to your nice expensive MP3 player. So read on to learn more about them… "

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Alienware M17x Laptop Review @ HardwareHeaven.com
"In June 2009 Alienware/Dell launched the M17x, their first co-developed machine. On launch day we provided a world-exclusive preview of the new machine and today it is time to take a more in-depth look at the features and performance of the latest version of the M17x which contains Intel Core i7 technology."

http://www.hardwareheaven.com/reviews/994/pg1/alienware-m17x-laptop-review-introduction.html

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Artwizz Notebook AluStand @ Phoronix
Direct Link: http://www.phoronix.com/vr.php?view=15099
Summary: "Not often do we look at computer accessories at Phoronix, but every once in a while some product looks interesting for whatever reason and we decide to try it out. With this review, we are looking at the AluStand from Artwizz. Artwizz is a company that is based in Berlin and was founded in just 2004 as a manufacturer of iPod and iPhone accessories, but since then they have branched out into developing other innovative products primarily designed for Apple devices, but other notebook computers too."

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Motorola Droid X Review
"Three months ago, Motorola’s Droid X would have been a landmark phone. But this is July 2010, not March, and the Droid X (while a wildly impressive package of bleeding-edge capabilities) is just the latest in a continuing series of similarly-equipped superphones, following the Sprint HTC EVO 4G, the Apple iPhone 4 and the Galaxy S series of phones unveiled earlier this week. We don’t mean to cynically demean the Droid X – it will easily be the best Android phone from Verizon when it goes on sale July 15, at least until the Galaxy S Fascinate becomes available sometime in late summer or early fall."
Link to the review:http://www.digitaltrends.com/cell-phone-reviews/motorola-droid-x-review/

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Choiix Comforter Lapdesk
Review  Link : http://www.bayreviews.com/accessories/8155-choiix-comforter-lapdesk
Quote : "A laptop cooler is a must have nowadays, to insure a prolonged laptop life. I usually use a portable USB laptop cooler, but sometimes get tired of adjusting it to the right angle and making sure the USB cable doesn’t get tangled in anything. I just want to sit down, get comfortable and use my laptop without having to make many adjustments. "

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Antec Notebook Cooler To Go @ LanOC Reviews
DESCRIPTION: The notebook cooling market has lately been flooded with makes and models, each attempting to tackle the heat issue that often comes with portable computers, especially in those used for gaming. Antec recently released their latest addition, the Notebook Cooler To Go, which is designed as you may have guess to be portable. Having reviewed similar products in the past, that portability is often acquired through the sacrifice of performance. Given Antec’s reputation for effciency, I was anxious to see how the Cooler To Go stacked up against not only it’s similar-sized competition but also the bulkier models that are often required for higher cooling rates.
ARTICLE URL: http://lanoc.org/review/hardware/laptop/3067-antec-notebook-cooler-to-go

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Assorted Stuffs:

Ozone Ultimate Gamer Pack Competition  @ XSReviews

Review Link: http://forums.xsreviews.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=7205
Quote: "Today we have a new competition for you hardware fans, the Ultimate Gamer Pack from Ozone thanks to our partners at Powerdrive-Computers.com.

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High-Tech Hotels
"You step into your hotel room and the lights turn on automatically, the radio plays your favorite song, and your phone starts to chime with a helpful text message greeting. Sound like science fiction? At these amazingly high-tech hotels, you can live in the lap of luxury – laptop optional."
Link to the article:http://www.digitaltrends.com/lifestyle/high-tech-hotels/

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Verizon iPhone: What We Know
"Will Verizon ever get the iPhone? There may be some light at the end of the tunnel for iPhone fans who are frustrated with AT&T, or Verizon customers who would prefer the Apple handset over the Android competitors. Most recently, a report by Bloomberg News Service indicated that Apple may start offering the iPhone to Verizon starting in January of 2011."
Link to the article: http://www.digitaltrends.com/mobile/verizon-iphone-what-we-know/

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Anatomy of Computer Fans
Link: http://www.hardwaresecrets.com/article/Anatomy-of-Computer-Fans/1039
Summary:Let’s make an in-depth trip inside computer fans and explore one of the most misunderstood components, the bearing.

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Quick Links:

Foxconn Inferno Katana GTI Review

AXLE RADEON HD 5450 512MB GDDR3 Video Card Review @ Madshrimps

Athlon II X4 640 vs. Core i3 530 CPU Review @ Hardware Secrets

ASUS P7H55D-M EVO (Intel H55 Express) Motherboard

Intel Core i7 875K @ Hardwareoverclock.com

Scythe Musashi VGA Cooler Review @ Hardware Secrets

AXLE Radeon HD 5670 Video Card Review @ Legit Reviews

AMD Series 8 Mainboard Roundup with Asus, Foxconn and Sapphire on Technic3D

Razer Abyssus Mirror Special Edition @ Vortez.co.uk

be quiet! Dark Power Pro P8 900-1200W review @planet3dnow.de

XClio Blackhawk Color Full Tower Chassis

Futurelooks News Flash – Thermaltake Frio CPU Cooler Review

ASRock Core-100HT Intel i3-330M HTPC @ Benchmark Reviews

Choiix Power Fort Advanced @ LanOC Reviews

Lian Li T1 Spider Testbench – Mini-ITX Case with Black Widow Design

In Win Dragon Slayer M-ATX Case Review @ HardwareLook.com

PowerColor HD5670 PCS+ Graphic Card Review on Technic3D

BIOSTAR X58 TPower Motherboard Review

Gigabyte X58A-UD3R: USB 3.0, SATA 6G @ HotHardware.com

EVGA GTX 400 Series High-Flow Exhaust Bracket Review @ Legit Reviews

Creative Zen X-Fi Style 8GB MP3 and Video Player

StarCraft II – Blog: Part Three @ GamingHeaven.net

Thrustmaster Ferrari F430 Gamepad

AMD Phenom II X6 1055T 2.80 GHz @ techPowerUp

Roccat Pyra Mouse @ Rbmods

PlayClaw – Has FRAPS’ Killer Arrived? @ Techgage

GIGABYTE 870A-UD3 AM3 Motherboard Review @ Hardware Canucks

Shuttle SG41J1 Plus @ LanOC Reviews

iXBT Labs Review: Gigabyte GA-770TA-UD3 Motherboard

ASUS EAH5850 TOP DirectCU TOP/2DIS/1GD5 Review

MSI 890FXA-GD70 Motherboard @ Bjorn3D

PowerColor HD5870 PCS+ @ LanOC Reviews

Cooler Master V6GT @ LanOC Reviews

Lian Li T7 Mini ITX Test Bench @ LanOC Reviews

Microcool Banchetto 101 @ LanOC Reviews

Cooler Master Silent PRO Gold1200w @ LanOC Reviews

Logitech Flight System G940 @ LanOC Reviews

Playseats FlightSeat @ LanOC Reviews

Cooler Master 430 Elite @ LanOC Reviews

Thermaltake SpinQ VT @ LanOC Reviews

VIZO Red Cold Cathodes @ LanOC Reviews

Cooler Master Storm Scourt Case Review @ BURNED iN

In-Win Griffin Black Mid Tower PC Case Review @ Legit Reviews

GlacialLight PalmSiren Dynamo 2 Multifunctional Flashlight Review @ Madshrimps

Storage Related:

Thecus N4200 NAS with batterie Review
Teaser: Thecus presents a NAS of a special kind. In addition to high performance and safety it offers even a built-in power backup with Li-ion battery.
Link: http://www.tweakpc.de/hardware/tests/nas/thecus_n4200/s01.php

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Seagate FreeAgent GoFlex 500GB Ultra Portable Drive
Link: http://www.bigbruin.com/content/seagategoflex_1
Quote:  With their new FreeAgent GoFlex ultra portable drive, Seagate now delivers the same high quality, dependable storage devices, but with the flexibility of not only interfaces, but of OS platforms. The newest generation brings both Mac and PC compatibility and the flexibility of not only USB, but Firewire800, and eSATA interfaces; all on the same ultra-portable platform.

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Mushkin Callisto 120GB SSD Review.
Quote: Mushkin enter the SSD arena with their Callisto lineup of MLC based drives.
Link: http://www.overclock3d.net/reviews/storage/mushkin_callisto_120gb_ssd_review/1

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Crucial Ballistix Finned DDR3-1600 with M.O.D. Temperature Sensing
URL: http://www.bcchardware.com/index.php?option=content&task=view&id=8755&Itemid=40
Quote:This kit features 2x 2GB sticks that have 8-8-8-24 2T timings at 1.65v and while that doesn’t appear to be all that exciting, the new finned Ballistix modules from Crucial throw an interesting twist into the bag by including software-capable temperature monitoring on their modules.  We’ll take a look at the memory, the software and see how well they stack up in a couple of light benchmarks. . .

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The first SandForce-based SSDs only squeezed 100GB of storage capacity from 128GB worth of flash. Corsair’s Force F120 kicks that capacity up to 120GB, but not without consequences.
http://techreport.com/articles.x/19079

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OCIA.net has posted their review of the Crucial 128GB C300 RealSSD SATA 6Gb/s Solid State Drive.  Below is a direct quote from the review.

"As NAND Flash technology has continued to develop and Solid State Drive manufacturers push the envelope of controller speed, we have seen performance figures that approach, and even bump against, the threshold of SATA 3Gb/s bandwidth limitations. Thus the need for a new standard, SATA 6Gb/s, is making its way into design specifications of new hardware. However to date there has been only one solid state srive manufacturer to bring a SATA 6Gb/s product to market, Crucial with their C300 RealSSD series. Join me as I take a closer look at the Crucial 128Gb C300 RealSSD SATA 6Gb/s drive."

Direct Link:  http://www.ocia.net/reviews/128c300/page1.shtml

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SunbeamTech Airbox USB 3.0 Enclosure Review @ BayReviews.com

Review  Link : http://www.bayreviews.com/computers/7890-sunbeamtech-airbox-usb30
Quote : "Hard drive enclosures are now beginning to adopt the USB 3.0 interface which is supposed to blow USB 2.0 and any other interface out of the water. Today we are testing the Sunbeam Tech Airbox USB 3.0 Enclosure to see how much faster it really is."

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Choosing a Solid State Drive
Summary: "By now, you have heard all about Solid State Drives: They are one of the most beneficial upgrades for your computer, and those who upgrade to an SSD will almost never be able to go back. So, let’s say you are convinced; you know the size you need and you’ve decided you’ll get one. Wallet in hand, you are ready to buy one, but you realize there are a lot of them. Which is the best one? Which is the best SSD in a given size class?"
Link: http://www.overclockers.com/choosing-solid-state-drive/

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Corsair Padlock 2 USB Drive with hardware encoding
Teaser: USB Drives are ten a penny. But not if it comes to security. Corsair closes the gap with the Padlock 2 with hardware encryption.
Link: http://www.tweakpc.de/hardware/tests/usb-stick/corsair_padlock_2/s01.php

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Audio / Video:

ASUS VH232H 23-inch 1080p LCD Monitor Review @ ThinkComputers.org

Review URL: http://www.thinkcomputers.org/asus-vh232h-23-inch-1080p-lcd-monitor-review/

Quote: “The ASUS vh232h is a 23″ LCD display with a 5ms response time, 20,000:1 contrast ratio, and a full 1080p 1920×1080 resolution. Add in HDMI connectivity and built-in speakers, this wall-mountable display is candidate for some serious gaming, movie-watching, or, well, Farmville-ing (if you’re of that persuasion). ThinkComputers has the review.

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V-Moda Crossfade LP Review
"V-Moda, if you’re not familiar with them, is a Hollywood, CA based company that is in the business of merging style, fashion and sound technology into super-hip products they think we will be proud to wear. Sound familiar? It should because the "street-style" approach to making headphones has caught on in a big way. Do a quick search on "stylish headphones" and you’re likely to see a lot of new names replacing industry heavyweights like Sennheiser, Grado and Audio-Technica. A generation of iPod listeners has moved passed the honeymoon period with their portable players. Now that just about everyone has an iPod or music phone, they demand accessories that are as much about making a style statement as they are about making sound. Here, we review the Crossfade LP headphones that V-Moda dubs "audio art". We test them to see how they hold up to the audio portion of that designation."
Link to the review: http://www.digitaltrends.com/headphone-reviews/v-moda-crossfade-lp-review/

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Mobile:

Fujitsu Lifebook MH330 Netbook.

"Fujitsu has really stepped up their game by introducing the Lifebook MH330. It may not be most powerful netbook around, but’s definitely one the thinniest and lightweight models available on the market. Price, features and a 3-year warranty makes this a winner."

Read the rest of the article here … http://www.funkykit.com/category-table/202-fujitsu-lifebook-mh330-netbook.html

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Samsung N210 Netbook Review at CCE Reviews
Link: http://www.ccereviews.com/reviews/samsung-n210-netbook/
Quote: The N210 netbook which retails in the mid $200 range is everything one would expect in a netbook: lots of battery, durable build quality and despite its size, highly usable thanks to its excellent keyboard.

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Choiix PowerFort Advance Portable Charger @ Pro-Clockers

Review link: http://pro-clockers.com/powersupplies/1513-choiix-powerfort-advance-portable-charger.html

I am sure that many of you are in the same boat or even worse. Have too many electronic devices and have to carry power adapter for each. Well, Choiix a division of Coolermaster has released the Power Fort Standard and the PowerFort Advance. Each provides up to ten hours of additional portable power and can be recharged several hundred times. The only difference is the Advance model comes with foreign travel adapters and a DC plug in the packaging.

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‘Fujitsu Lifebook S710 Notebook Review’
The Lifebook S710 is like taking the engine of a Ferrari and sticking it on a Tida.
The Full Article can be viewed at http://tech.tbreak.com/2010/06/fujitsu-lifebook-s710-notebook-review/

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Assorted Stuffs:

D-Link DGS-2208 8-Port 10/100/1000 Desktop Switch Review

Link:http://www.dragonsteelmods.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=16541&Itemid=1

Today for review I’ve got the D-Link DGS-2208 8-Port 10/100/1000 Desktop Switch and I’ve found that it fits my needs perfectly. The DGS-2208 is a no frills, truly plug-and-play solution to expanding your network and best of all it’s green, or at least it claims to be. With this switch you won’t find all sorts of fancy options or even access to it from your network, you just plug it in and it does it’s thing automatically, couldn’t be easier really.. So read on to learn more about an inexpensive but yet decent switch to quickly and easily expand your network.

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How To Destroy Your PC in 5 Easy Steps @ BURNED iN
URL: http://www.burnedin.com/guide/how-destroy-your-pc-5-easy-steps
QUOTE: "The Internet is littered with tips and tricks on how to keep your rig safe from certain calamities, so with all the information that’s out there, why then are PC repair shops busier than ever fixing busted systems? Maybe the answer lies in how the information is presented. We don’t claim to be experts in psychology, but just from our own personal observations, it would seem that people are contrary by nature. Telling a child not to touch an object is a surefire way of making sure it will soon have their fingerprints all over it, and in that same vein, perhaps instructing PC users how to avoid falling prey to common computing pitfalls has the exact opposite effect we’re shooting for.

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Is PowerTop Still Useful For Extending Your Battery Life? @ Phoronix
Direct Link: http://www.phoronix.com/vr.php?view=15072
Summary: "Three years ago Intel had released PowerTop, an open-source utility for Linux that would analyze how well your laptop was conserving power and would allow users to easily tune their system for maximum battery life via simple power optimizations. By simply running this utility, some users were able to significantly extend their battery life. However, is this utility still useful and needed with a modern Linux desktop? The most recent release of PowerTop (v1.11) was a year and a half ago, so we are seeing how well PowerTop is still able to reduce the power consumption of Intel notebooks/netbooks running Linux."

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‘Pilot recreates your hand-writing on the Computer’
Write by hand on your computer!
The Full Article can be viewed at http://tech.tbreak.com/2010/06/pilot-recreates-your-hand-writing-on-the-computer/

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At long last, AMD has brought the Cypress GPU that powers its Radeon 5800 series to FireStream cards geared towards high-performance GPU computing applications.  Keep reading for the goods on AMD’s answer to Nvidia’s Fermi-powered Tesla products.
http://techreport.com/discussions.x/19141

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After telegraphing its intentions from quite some time, AMD followed through today with the official unveiling of the Opteron 4100 series of processors. The introduction of these new Opterons marks a bit of a departure from AMD’s usual strategy in server- and workstation-class processors, for several reasons.
http://techreport.com/articles.x/19138

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On our third day in Taiwan earlier this month, we left the hustle and bustle of the Computex show floor and hopped on a bus to Hsinchu, about 60 miles from the island-nation’s capital. Hsinchu’s Science and Industrial Park plays host to a Kingston factory where memory and flash products are assembled–and we got to enjoy a guided tour.
http://techreport.com/articles.x/19104

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Goodbye Mac Mini, Hello Shuttle X350 / XS35
URL: http://computingondemand.com/goodbye-mac-mini-hello-shuttle-x350-xs35
Ok, so my days of wandering through Microcenter’s Apple area pondering whether to buy a NEW Mac Mini are over.  It was a short lived dream… or nightmare; I haven’t figured that out yet.  Apple almost had me until Shuttle announced its XS35 at Computex this year.

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Interview with David Sun From Kingston Technology @ Legit Reviews
Article URL: http://www.legitreviews.com/article/1345/1/

Earlier this month during while we were in Taiwan covering Computex 2010 we had an opportunity to visit with the cofounder and Chairman of Kingston, David Sun. During the candid discussion he gave us some of his insight into the evolution of the desktop PC, laptops, and mobile devices. We also got a chance to hear how he and John Tu started the company and the idea that created a company with over revenues that have exceeded $4 billion a year.

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EVGA UV Plus+ UV-19 USB Display Hub @ Benchmark Reviews

DESCRIPTION: Computer desktop real estate is something that you can never have too much of.  Adding multiple monitors to your system is one of the easiest ways to add precious pixels to your desktop.  EVGA is no stranger to the realm of display technologies, and their new product, the UV Plus UV-19 (Model: 100-U2-UV19-TR) aims to make that easier on everyone using DisplayLink technology.  Benchmark Reviews is going to take a look at this external USB Display extender and see what it can offer.  EVGA boasts such features as USB 2.0 convenience, DVI connection, Small design, and Low-power consumption, just to name a few.  Will the UV Plus+ UV-19 live up the EVGA name?  Stay tuned to the the rest of the article on Benchmark Reviews to find out.

ARTICLE URL: http://benchmarkreviews.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=542

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Gaming:

Super Mario Galaxy 2 Wii Review

Speedlink Pro USB Joystick + 99 best of C64 Classix @ Rbmods

Transformers: The War For Cybertron (PC) Review @ KitGuru gaming

Snoopy Flying Ace @ Xbox360Digest

Urban Space Squirrels @ Xbox360Digest

Alpha Protocol @ Xbox360Digest

Ozone Ultimate Gamer Pack Competition  @ XSReviews

Need For Speed Shift iPad review @ KitGuru gaming

Quick Links:

Axle HD 5450 LP 512MB Review at Overclockers Online

Intel Core i5-661 and H55-Chipset Benchmark-Comparison

Axle Radeon HD 5670 1024 MB @ techPowerUp

Moonwalker Blu-ray Movie Review

Sapphire HD5670 Ultimate Edition Review @ KitGuru

Thermaltake Contac 29 Cooler review @ KitGuru.net

Danger Den DD-GTX470 GPU Water Block

Cooler Master Silent Pro Gold 1200W Power Supply Review @ ThinkComputers.org

MSI GeForce GTX 465 Twin Frozr II Video Card

Sapphire Radeon 5670 Ultimate @ PureOverclock

MSI GeForce GTX 465 Twin Frozr II @ techPowerUp

Cooler Master eXtreme Power Plus 600 W Power Supply Review @ Hardware Secrets

ASUS P7F7-E WS SuperComputer (3450 Express) Motherboard

Maxcube Amoris 6010 Case Review on Technic3D

NZXT Tempest EVO Case Review @ BURNED iN

Noctua NH-C12P SE14

Danger Den Water Cooling @ LanOC Reviews

Asus ENGT240 @ Bjorn3D

Antec Fusion Remote Black Review @ HardwareLogic

Quick Links:

Arctic MX-4 Thermal Compound Review

Thrustmaster Ferrari Wireless Gamepad 430 Scuderia Limited Edition Review

NZXT Vulcan Gaming mATX chassis @ Bona Fide Reviews

ROCCAT Pyra Wireless Gaming Mouse Review @ HardwareHeaven.com

GIGABYTE 870A-UD3 Motherboard Review

Noctua NH-U9B SE2 review

ASUS Crosshair IV Formula Motherboard Review

BeQuiet! SilentWings USC und Pure Fan Series Review on Technic3D

XFX HD5870 2 GB Eyefinity6 with 6 monitors – the ultimate gaming experience? @ Bjorn3D

OC3D: Corsair AX 1200w ATX PSU Review

ASUS ROG Rampage III Extreme (X58 Express) Motherboard

NZXT Vulcan @ techPowerUp

Blur – Twisted Metal Meets Need for Speed? @ Techgage

CoolIT ECO A.L.C. 120 @ PureOverclock

ASUS P7P55D-E Pro Motherboard @ Benchmark Reviews

SilverStone Grandia GD05 Black HTPC Case Review @ Legit Reviews

Enermax REVOLUTION85+ 920 W Power Supply Review @ Hardware Secrets

Thermaltake ARMOR A90 Case Review

Zotac GTX 480 AMP! Graphics Card review @ KitGuru.net

StarCraft II – Blog: Part Two @ GamingHeaven.net

Prolimatech Samuel 17 Low Profile CPU Cooler

Neuigkeiten auf DeXgo | Poppstar SE20

Ozone Exposure Review @ XSReviews

470GTX Video Card Water Block Mayhem @ Bjorn3D

Microsoft SideWinder X3 Gaming Mouse Review @ Tweaknews

Lian Li PC-T60 PitStop ATX Tech Station @ Benchmark Reviews

Thermaltake FRIO Overclocking CPU Cooler @ Techgage

Storage Related:

7-Way SSD Round-Up: Sandforce vs. JMicron:
http://hothardware.com/reviews/5Way-SSD-RoundUp-Sandforce-vs-JMicron/

Shortly after publishing a recent 5-way SSD round-up, a number of the manufacturers that employ Sandforce controllers in their products released updated drives that offered more usable capacity to end users. The first wave of SF-1200 based drives to hit the scene had about 22% of their flash memory over-provisioned for cache purposes, wear-leveling, and other proprietary Sandforce functions. 100GB drives like the OCZ Vertex 2 and Corsair Force F100, for example, actually featured 128GB of flash memory on-board. The second wave of drives to arrive, however, have about 6.25% of their flash memory over-provisioned, and as such, they offer more usable capacity to end users.

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Crucial Ballistix DDR3 1600 4GB Kit @ TechwareLabs

Quote: The most commonly quoted solution to speeding up a computer is to add additional ram, fortunately Crucial has come out with a speedy 4GB Ballistix kit weighing in at DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800).
LINK: http://www.techwarelabs.com/crucial-ballistix-ddr3-1600-4gb-kit/

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G.Skill Phoenix 100GB Solid State Drive Review @ Hardware Canucks

Quote: At this point, SSDs sporting SandForce controllers seem to be a dime a dozen.  This hasn’t stopped G.Skill from releasing their own SF-1200 based drive but they have also modified the design in order to improve performance while keeping its price below that of the competition.  Could this be the perfect SSD for enthusiasts looking for maximum value?

Article URL: http://www.hardwarecanucks.com/forum/hardware-canucks-reviews/32698-g-skill-phoenix-100gb-solid-state-drive-review.html

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Raidsonic IB-NAS6210 :
English link:  http://www.rbmods.com/content/23819/introduction–specifications.aspx
Swedish link:  http://www.rbmods.se/content/14748/ib-nas6210specifikationer.aspx
Quote:   We’ve reviewed quite a few raidsonic products over the past few years. Today we will take a look at their newest NAS-device IB-NAS6210 which has a gigabit ethernet interface and can act as a mediaserver. Let’s take a closer look and see how it performs against other NAS-devices we’ve reviewed in the past.

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Audio / Video:

Quick Review: AOC iF23 23-inch LCD Monitor
QUOTE: "AOC for a long time has been associated with budget displays; not so much budget in the sense of poor quality, but budget in the sense that they’re cheaper than their competitors. It’s been a few years since I’ve looked at an AOC monitor; let’s just say that 4:3 was still the in screen ratio at that time. So let’s have a look at what AOC are doing these days.
At first glance I have to say that the iF23 is a beautiful looking monitor. Not to sound harsh towards AOC, but it’s a lot nicer looking than I thought it would be. The iF23 comes in at 23" as you might’ve already guessed. It sports a 1920 x 1080 16:9 resolution via an IPS panel. We’ve also got a 100,000:1 Contrast Ratio (Typical), 6ms response time and 250 cd/m2 brightness ratio."

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AC Ryan PlayOn!HD Review @ XSReviews

Review Link: http://www.xsreviews.co.uk/reviews/other-products/ac-ryan-playonhd-media-player/
Quote: "HTPCs and media centres are growing in popularity as our houses become far more linked in terms of media. However, these systems can still be too expensive for some, or too big, too complicated; what’s a guy to do? One option it seems is to get yourself a network media player. Today we’re reviewing one such device, the AC Ryan Playon!HD."

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Kodak Zi8 Pocket HD Video Camera Review @ ThinkComputers.org

Review URL: http://www.thinkcomputers.org/kodak-zi8-pocket-hd-video-camera-review/

Quote: “High Definition (HD) video is all the rage right now. I don’t think you can find a new digital camera these days does not record video in HD. With video being easier to capture and all of the video sharing sites out there pocket video cameras are really popular right now. They are small devices to make it really easy to record video and most record in HD. Today we will be looking at one such device, the Zi8 from Kodak. It features 1080p 16:9 video capture, an SD/SDHC card slot, and an external microphone jack to record stereo sound. Geeks.com was nice enough to send the Kodak Zi8 Pocket HD Video Camera over, they are a great place to find cheap camcorders."

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Creative Sound Blaster Wireless Music System  Review on Technic3D

Link: http://www.technic3d.com/article-1094,1-creative-sound-blaster-wireless-music-system.htm

Translation Link: http://translate.google.de/translate?u=http%3a%2F%2fwww.technic3d.com%2Farticle-1094%2C1-creative-sound-blaster-wireless-music-system.htm&sl=de&tl=en&hl=&ie=UTF-8
Quote: "The Creative Sound Blaster Wireless Music System  arrived Technic3D. The wireless transmitter upgrades your PC to a wireless sound system. Simply plug it into a USB port, and stream music wirelessly to your powered speakers or home stereo system via the Sound Blaster Wireless Receiver – no cables or network configuration required. Enjoy your music anywhere in your home by adding Sound Blaster Wireless speakers and headphones? We will check this with the Headphones and Gigaworks T20W Speakers.

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Samsung NX10 Hybrid Camera Review @ ModSynergy.com

Quote: "Over the past three years, I’ve reviewed two camcorders (2007, 2008) and two Samsung digital cameras (2009, 2010).  There were some good and some not so good releases from Samsung, but the WB550 was where things started to drastically improve from previous years.  And that is the essence of becoming the best, by improving with each release of a similar product.

Today I review Samsung’s brand new NX series offering dubbed the NX10.  The NX10 is a unique product because of where it slots in the camera classes.  This unique product is a fusion of digital camera and DSLR technology and in the end combines the best of both worlds.  It also records in HD (720p) video too!.  We’ll see whether or not things have been improved at Samsung in regards to picture quality, video quality, general usability and whether a mixture of digital camera and DSLR technology can create a great end result."

Link: http://www.modsynergy.com/review221.html

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Mobile Related:

RightWay RW 200 3.5" Touchscreen GPS Review @ MobilityDigest

Link: http://mobilitydigest.com/rightway-rw-200-3-5-touchscreen-gps-review/

Quote: "Today for review I’ve got another Portable GPS navigation device for review from our friends  over at Geeks.com. This one though is one that I never heard of, it’s a brand called RightWay and it’s the model RW 200 which features a 3.5” touch screen and a ton of other features. I’ve looked a a few GPS units in my time reviewing, but this one is the first that I’ve seen that can play movies, but it can also read ebooks, view photos and play music, it’s like a portable media player with GPS functionality and I like it. It’s not perfect though, but it works fairly well for everything it needs. This thing is though full of features, so this review is a bit long with lots of pictures.. Read on.."

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iPhone 4 vs. Droid X
"The comparisons began before the phone even arrived. With Motorola setting a press conference date the day before the long-awaited iPhone 4 launch date, the stage was set for a battle royale, and Motorola delivered with a surprisingly fit challenger that came out swinging. Now that both contenders have weighed in, it’s only natural to run the stats side-by-side to see which phone prevails. After getting in a few hard-hitting jabs at Apple’s soft spots with the original Droid, does Motorola have what it takes to return to the ring and knock out the spunky new kid? Before you call your bookie, check out the numbers."
Link to the article: http://www.digitaltrends.com/mobile/mobile/devices/mobile/iphone-4-vs-droid-x/

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Lenovo IdeaPad S10: A Miniature Tablet @ InsideHW

Summary:You may end up with the impression that we’ve had many remarks to this small Lenovo Ideapad. That may be true, but Ideapad S10-3t proved to be one of those devices that you like despite its flaws.
Article link:http://www.insidehw.com/Reviews/Notebooks/Lenovo-IdeaPad-S10-A-Miniature-Tablet.html

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Assorted Stuffs:

What Internet Browser is Fastest for Windows in 2010? @ Legit Reviews
Article URL: http://www.legitreviews.com/article/1347/1/

Quote: "Using a resolution of 1366×768 and no other applications open, we fired up the Peacemaker benchmark to see which was the fastest internet browser. After the dust settled Google’s Chrome 6.0 was clearly in the lead and was nearly nine times faster than the slowest web browser, Microsoft’s Internet Explorer 7.0. Mozilla fans should be happy to see that Firefox 3.6.4 scored higher than Microsoft’s Internet Explorer 9.0 Preview 3 and the ‘unknown unknown’ result in the chart above is actually Firefox 3.7 Alpha 6. It looks like Firefox 3.7 will bring some significant performance improvements, but had lower script performance than Safari 5.0. Google Chrome and Opera dominated the top of the performance list by claiming the top four spots in the chart.  "

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OC3D Week In Words.
Quote: Like a rampant teenager we are always looking for new things to try, so this is the pilot run of a brand new video blog feature.
Link: http://www.overclock3d.net/reviews/audio/oc3d_week_in_words/1

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How to install Windows 7 from a USB Drive – the easy way

One of the best ways around this is to install Windows 7 from a USB drive, which can cut the install time down to around 15 minutes (from 30-40 via DVD) if you use a fast drive. I am constantly being asked to explain to friends and colleagues the best way to do this as many of the guides online are too complex, or require third party software which doesn’t always work. With this KitGuru guide all you need to ensure is that your motherboard supports USB booting … which is pretty much a common feature now.

Read the article over here: http://www.kitguru.net/software/zardon/how-to-install-windows-7-from-a-usb-drive-easy-no-tools-required/

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COMPUTEX 2010 Flashback – Touring the GETAC, GIGA-TMS, and Champtek Headquarters in Taiwan

After our journeys were complete at COMPUTEX Taipei 2010, we had a couple days to do the tourist thing before we embarked on our next adventure. This time around, we hopped on the tour bus and made our away around to three Taiwanese electronics companies: GETAC, who makes rugged computers, GIGA-TMS, who work on RFID technology, and Champtek, who also create products based on RFID technology. On these tours, we were able to go behind the scenes and see where these gadgets and other technology tidbits are designed and made.

Direct Link: http://www.futurelooks.com/computex-2010-flashback-touring-the-getac-giga-tms-and-champtek-headquarters-in-taiwan/

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Windows 7 Service Pack 1 Beta (Exclusive)

Quote: "Service Pack 1 for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 includes previously released updates and delivers a number of powerful new features for Windows Server 2008 R2 for virtualization and Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI). New techniques in memory management with the addition of Dynamic Memory functionality, as well as the ability to deliver full-fidelity graphic experiences in remote and virtualized environments with RemoteFX, enable organizations to realize the greatest possible potential from their infrastructure. Build number is: 7601.16562.100603-1800 (aka beta 1)."
Download Link: http://www.ngohq.com/news/18086-windows-7-service-pack-1-beta-exclusive.html

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A Five-Way Linux Distribution Comparison In 2010 @ Phoronix
Direct Link: http://www.phoronix.com/vr.php?view=15072
Summary: "With many Linux distributions receiving major updates in recent weeks and months we have carried out a five-way Linux distribution comparison of openSUSE, Ubuntu, Fedora, PCLinuxOS, and Arch Linux. We have quite a number of tests comparing the 32-bit performance of these popular Linux distributions on older PC hardware."

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Hey look it’s time for the news again!

Storage Related:

Crucial C300 SATA 6Gb/s SSD Review.
Quote: We all know that SSDs are blazingly fast. What would you get if you took an SSD and added SATA 6Gb/s support? Let’s find out.
Link: http://www.overclock3d.net/reviews/storage/crucial_c300_sata_6gb_s_ssd_review/1

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‘Western Digital My Passport Studio 640GB Review’
A good looking and speedy external drive made for your Mac.
The Full Article can be viewed at http://tech.tbreak.com/2010/06/western-digital-my-passport-studio-640gb-review/

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Memonex Race R310 16GB USB Drive @ iGadgetLife

Today for review I’ve got the Race R310 16gb USB drive from a company called Memonex, I never heard of them, but they emailed me and asked me to review their products, being curious I said sure. The drive itself is aluminum and plastic so it’s well well, but I found that it performs very well, above the specs that Memonex even cited for it. It’s probably one of the fastest drives out there today, at least faster than those I’ve compared it to anyway, and they’re form companies like Sandisk, Verbatim and PNY. So read on to check out a fast little USB drive

http://igadgetlife.com/reviews/review-of-memonex-race-r310-16gb-usb-drive/

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iStar BPU-2535V2 Dual 2.5 to 3.5-inch Enclosure Review @ [OC]ModShop

Some computer enthusiasts have toyed with the idea of using laptop hard drives in their desktop PC. Because of their lower noise and heat, they are perfect for small builds, home theater PCs (HTPCs), or any other computer appliance where silence is golden. I’ve even known people who set up 2.5" hard drives in a RAID array so they perform faster than a traditional hard drive, yet are practically silent. You may even have just a buttload of laptop hard drives laying around and want to get some use out of them.
Regardless of your reasons, placing a 2.5-inch hard drive into a desktop PC requires some special mounting hardware and interface adapters What if there was some hard drive enclosure that allowed you to not only easily use laptop drives in your rig, but allowed for hot-swapping as well? Well iStar USA has you covered with their BPU-2535V2 2.5-inch to 3.5-inch hard drive enclosure.

Review URL ::
http://www.ocmodshop.com/ocmodshop.aspx?a=1762

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Hard-Drive Roundup June 2010 @ HardwareHeaven.com
"Todays review includes SandForce, Indilinx and Toshiba based SSDs mixed in with the Seagate 6GB/s and VelociRaptor mechanical models then just for good measure a high spec 2.5" mechanical drive is added to ensure we have a complete picture of the real world performance available at each market segment."

http://www.hardwareheaven.com/reviews/989/pg1/hard-drive-roundup-june-2010-introduction.html

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SandForce SF-1200 SSD Firmware Comparison @ Benchmark Reviews

DESCRIPTION: Very recently Benchmark Reviews has tested several Solid State Drive products based on the SandForce SF-1222 controller. The specifications for each product were each very similar, if not identical. Throughout all of our benchmark SSD tests the results were also very close, and nothing seemed to stand out until we concentrated in one particular area. The differences were made evident as we experimented with a new benchmark setting for upcoming SSD reviews. Consider these factors when you shop for and compare SandForce-based SSDs, just exactly as it required back when Indilinx firmware updates were changing the landscape.

ARTICLE URL: http://benchmarkreviews.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=531

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Patriot Inferno SandForce SSD Kit @ Benchmark Reviews

DESCRIPTION: SandForce-based SSDs are getting tremendous attention from the industry, and for very good reason. Benchmark Reviews has tested several products based on the SF-1222 controller, and every one of them have demonstrated exceptional operational performance and speed. With so many storage solutions coming to market that are based on the same design, price and warranty determine the best product. Based on the SandForce SF-1200 processor, the Patriot Inferno SSD uses special selected NAND flash component to deliver the best performance possible. In this article Benchmark Reviews tested the 100GB Patriot Inferno SSD, model PI100GS25SSDR, against some of the fastest storage solutions on the market.

ARTICLE URL: http://benchmarkreviews.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=509&Itemid=60

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SilverStone DS221 External 2.5-inch HDD Dual Bay RAID Enclosure Review @ ThinkComputers.org

Review URL: http://www.thinkcomputers.org/silverstone-ds221-external-2-5-inch-hdd-dual-bay-raid-enclosure-review/

Quote: “External storage is still very important to a lot of people. Especially people who use external storage for transferring files between 2 different computers or people use it for a work machine and a home machine. 2.5-inch hard drives have been overlooked for a while now, but since solid state drives use that form factor SilverStone has released the DS221 which is a dual bay 2.5-inch external hard drive enclosure that supports RAID. Let’s take a look…"

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Verbatim SmarkDisk Crossfire 1TB USB External Hard Drive Review @ ThinkComputers.org

Review URL: http://www.thinkcomputers.org/verbatim-smarkdisk-crossfire-1tb-usb-external-hard-drive-review/

Quote: “External hard drives are still used quite often, I actually have 4 external hard drives hooked up to my main machine right now. External hard drives are very popular because they are easy to install (just plug them in) and make it so you can transfer files between 2 machines with ease. Today we will be taking a look at a 1TB drive from Verbatim. This USB drive would be a perfect addition to anyone’s desktop system and can even be used with a laptop. Let’s take a look!

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OCZ Solid 2 Series 60GB Solid State Drive Review @ ThinkComputers.org

Review URL: http://www.thinkcomputers.org/ocz-solid-2-series-60gb-solid-state-drive-review/

Quote: “Recently Indilinx, the makers of the ever-famous Barefoot solid state drive controller have released a new controller called the Barefoot ECO. This new controller allows drive manufacturers to use 32nm Intel NAND flash instead of the typical 40nm NAND flash we are used to seeing on previous solid state drives. These smaller flash chips have a smaller production cost, which will bring down the cost of the drives. Today we will be taking a look at the Solid 2 Series 60GB drive from OCZ, which is based on this new controller. This drive is also under $200 so let’s take a look!"

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SSDs are becoming cheaper to purchase. Case in point: Intel’s X25-V 40GB, which is currently selling for $115. Can this value offering hang with the rest of the solid-state crowd either on its own or in a two-drive RAID 0 array? Let’s find out
http://techreport.com/articles.x/18875

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SandForce showdown: Corsair’s Force F200 and OCZ’s Agility 2 and Vertex 2 SSDs

A solid-state drive’s controller chip largely determines its destiny. SandForce’s SF-1200 is the latest controller to hit the market, and we’ve taken it for a spin in Corsair’s Force F200 and OCZ’s Agility 2 and Vertex 2 SSDs. Keep reading to see if all the hype is deserved.
http://techreport.com/articles.x/18864

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Audio / Video:

Grace Digital Eco Extreme Rugged All Terrain Speaker Case @ iGadgetLife

Our MP3 players and phones are rather expensive and most all have a great big flaw, they’re rather fragile. If you’re the outdoorsy type then this fragility doesn’t exactly work with your lifestyle, you’ll need some heavy duty protection for your electronics and what I have for review today might work well for you and your rugged lifestyle. Today for review I have the Grace Digital Eco Extreme Rugged All terrain Speaker Case. This case is big, but it’s rugged and waterproof, it even includes a pressure relief valve if you’re hiking up in the mountains in high altitudes. Inside the case you’ll find a single audio cable along with a battery compartment and a padded section for your phone or MP3 player to sit comfortably in. On the outside is the the speaker and combination power and volume knob along with lots of rubber padding around the slides of the case, a metal carabineer, and a couple heavy duty locking clamps to secure the case closed and keeps out the elements. So read on to learn more about the Eco Extreme from Grace Digital.

http://igadgetlife.com/reviews/review-of-grace-digital-eco-extreme-rugged-all-terrain-speaker-case/

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Everything USB is pleased to announced our latest review on ION Tape Express USB Cassette Archiver.

USB turntables have been fairly popular with boomers clamoring to get their vinyl gold transferred to digital MP3, but the lowly cassette tape has not been shown nearly as much love. The cassette tape may not have the same audiophile reputation that does the venerable LP record, but converting your vast collection of old tapes can still be a very time consuming task. The ION Tape Express promises to allow you to "Rediscover your cassette tapes as MP3′s." But the real question on everyone’s mind should be just how easy it is to do that. Well, my old Kenny G collection is ready to be loved again so it’s time to find out.

http://www.everythingusb.com/ion-tape-express-usb-cassette-archiver-19275.html

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Ozone Strato USB Headset @ LanOC Reviews
DESCRIPTION: Today I have the chance to take a look at the Strato Headset from Ozone. We had the chance to take a look at their Smog during mouse week and their ground level mouse pads soon after. They obviously have a strong focus on gaming. I hope that focus carries over to the Strato headset; I plan on putting it to the test in a few to many sessions of Modern Warfare 2.
ARTICLE URL: http://lanoc.org/review/hardware/sound/3453-ozone-strato-usb-headset

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Kodak EasyShare M341:
English link:  http://www.rbmods.com/content/23862/kodak-easyshare-m341-introduction.aspx
Swedish link:  http://www.rbmods.se/content/14728/kodak-easyshare-m341-introduction.aspx
Quote:  Digital cameras have become the norm for almost all home consumers. While most of us do not have $2500 to drop on a Cannon EOS 5D DSLR, we can afford something better than the cameras built into our phones. Geeks offers cheap digital cameras so, today we are reviewing the Kodak M341

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Apple iPod Nano 8GB (5th Generation) Review @ ThinkComputers.org

Review URL: http://www.thinkcomputers.org/apple-ipod-nano-8gb-review/

Quote: “Apple’s iPod is the most popular MP3 player out there, if someone I know has an MP3 player it’s an iPod. I don’t think I’ve even seen an MP3 player lately that isn’t an iPod. The last time we reviewed an iPod at was the iPod Nano (3rd Generation). Today we have its successor the iPod Nano (5th Generation). This new iPod Nano was announced back in September and has a few features that previous iPod’s just didn’t have including a video camera, microphone, FM radio and a speaker. Let’s take a look and see what this new iPod is all about."

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Mobile Related:

OS 4 Walkthrough on an iPhone 3GS
We take a look at iOS 4 on an iPhone 3GS and show you some of its new features.
The Full Article can be viewed at http://tech.tbreak.com/2010/06/ios-4-walkthrough-on-an-iphone-3gs/

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‘Acer Mini D250′
Do you want both performance and style on the go? If so, then the stunning 10.1" Aspire One D250 is right for you. Beneath its handsome exterior, this netbook delivers 8 hours1, 2of battery-powered connectivity via wireless and optional 3G. Its advanced features and easy "carry-ability" make the Aspire One D250 perfect for go-everywhere daily [...]
The Full Article can be viewed at http://tech.tbreak.com/laptop/acer-mini-d250/

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Choiix Comforter Lapdesk Review @ ThinkComputers.org

Review URL: http://www.thinkcomputers.org/choiix-comforter-lapdesk-review/

Quote: “You can find notebook stands out there but they are mainly made for use at a desk. If you are like me you use your laptop all over your house, in the kitchen, on the couch and even in bed. Sometimes I wish I had something to put my laptop on in these situations. Well look no further it’s here, the Choiix Comforter Lapdesk. Its unique design allows you to use it on any table or desk, while you are relaxing on the couch and even when you are lying in bed. Let’s take a look at the Comforter Lapdesk and see if it is perfect for you!"

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Speck AftPack Notebook Backpack Review @ ThinkComputers.org

Review URL: http://www.thinkcomputers.org/speck-aftpack-notebook-backpack-review/

Quote: “We have already looked at 2 bags from Speck, the CorePack Fly and the PortPack. Today we will be looking at a 3rd bag from them, the AftPack. While the CorePack Fly was a messenger bag and the PortPack was a shoulder bag the AftPack is a backpack. Backpacks are great for people who want to protect their laptop, but also need to the room to carry large text books and other larger items. Read on as we check out the AftPack from Speck."

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Hiyatek HY-CF-6322 Foldable Notebook Cooler Review @ ThinkComputers.org

Review URL: http://www.thinkcomputers.org/hiyatek-hy-cf-6322-foldable-notebook-cooler-review/

Quote: “Hiyatek is a company many people may not have heard of. Based out of Taipei, they specialize in mainly PC accessories like storage devices, USB hubs, card readers, and notebook coolers. Some of their products are actually really unique and cool. Today we will be looking at their HY-CF-6322 Notebook Cooler. This notebook cooler is actually really interesting because it is foldable, but will it do a good job cooling your laptop? Read on to find out!"

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Speck PortPack Notebook Shoulder Bag Review @ ThinkComputers.org

Review URL: http://www.thinkcomputers.org/speck-portpack-notebook-shoulder-bag-review/

Quote: “When most people think of laptop bags they think of the typical messenger bags, probably because that is usually all they sell in stores like Best Buy. Even though messenger bags are probably the most popular type of laptop bag, many companies make shoulder bags. Ever since I started reviewing laptop bags I’ve really come to appreciate shoulder bags because they are perfect for going to coffee shops and other places where you really don’t need a huge bag to carry a lot of gear. Today we will be taking a look at a really cool shoulder bag from Speck, the PortPack."

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Assorted Stuffs:

Now that we know what kind of graphics hardware is running the 3DS, we can begin to set our expectations on how it will compare to current handheld gaming devices. This chart compares the 3DS technical specifications to the PSP, iPhone 3GS, and original DS. How does it compare?

http://www.hardcoreware.net/nintendo-3ds-specs-comparison/

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The Hottest Booth Babes of E3 2010 @ Legit Reviews

Many of our readers have been giving very positive feedback on our coverage of this years Electronic Entertainment Expo and today we conclude it with booth babes! To keep up with the demand of our readers, we would not be giving proper coverage without showing what many would consider the best part, the booth babes! Look on to check out the hottest booth babes that we could locate on the show floor!
Article URL: http://www.legitreviews.com/article/1344/1/

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Futurelooks fires out the last of the E3 2010 stuff…

E3 2010 – Sports Games and Accessories Across Platforms

Sports fans of all types had something to see at this year’s E3 Electronic Entertainment Expo in Los Angeles. While other people were gawking at the Nintendo 3DS or Gears of War 3, the hoop stars weren’t disappointed either. Here are some of the notable sports games featured at the show.

Direct Link:http://www.futurelooks.com/e3-2010-sports-games-and-accessories-across-platforms/

E3 2010 – New to Nintendo Wii, DS and 3DS

I’ll admit that I’ve always been somewhat of a Nintendo fanboy. I grew up playing Contra and Gun Smoke on the original NES, graduating to Street Fighter II on the SNES, Mario 64 on the N64, all the way up to Wii Sports Resort on the Wii. That’s why I just had to visit the Nintendo booth at E3 2010.

Direct Link:http://www.futurelooks.com/e3-2010-new-to-nintendo-wii-ds-and-3ds/

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Title: Is AMD’s New 2D Acceleration Architecture Still Slow? @ Phoronix
Direct Link: http://www.phoronix.com/vr.php?view=15040
Summary: "Earlier this week AMD released the Catalyst 10.6 driver that on the Linux side of the table had finally made use by default of their new 2D acceleration architecture, offered official support for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.5, and formalized their OpenGL 3.3/4.0 support. Since the release of the Catalyst 10.6 Linux driver, we have been running a new set of tests on their new ATI 2D acceleration architecture, but the results are not what you may expect when compared to the open-source ATI Linux driver."

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SmartSwipe Review at CCE Reviews
Link: http://www.ccereviews.com/reviews/smartswipe/
Quote: The SmartSwipe is incredibly simple to use and it works with all major credit cards (AMEX, VISA, MasterCard, Discovery and JBC). While it should work on all secure check out pages I’m sure there will be the odd one where it’s not supported. Those are the exceptional shady ones I would avoid. Overall, I’m extremely happy with the SmartSwipe and would be happy to recommend it to anyone who has been hesitant to buy online because they had to manually input their credit card information.

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Hands-On: Microsoft Kinect a Major Let Down
"First there were Atari’s paddles. Then D-pads, analog sticks, and rumble packs. While most innovations in controller design have incrementally boosted the number of buttons, triggers and other inputs crammed into a two-handed brick, Microsoft’s Kinect promises to do away with them forever."
Link to the talk back:
http://www.digitaltrends.com/gaming/hands-on-microsoft-kinect-a-major-let-down/

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Sportsman 440/465 Video Eyewear @ TechwareLabs

Quote: Ever since you were a kid, you’ve wanted a pair of glasses with a hidden camera. Most attempts to do this have resulted in ugly, impractical glasses that have a cord you have to run down your body, to a device that records everything. Sportsman’s Eyewear, a relatively new company based out of Waynesboro , Virginia, took that idea and tried to perfect it. Join Dan as TechwareLabs takes these glasses for a test drive – literally.
LINK: http://www.techwarelabs.com/sportsman-440465-video-eyewear/

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Radioactive PC Plasma Mainstream Gaming System Review @ ThinkComputers.org

Review URL: http://www.thinkcomputers.org/radioactive-pc-plasma-mainstream-gaming-system-review/

Quote: “We all know someone that loves computer games, but knows nothing about computers. They want a really fast system, but have no clue how to build one. This is where custom PC builders come in. The thing with many of them is that they are extremely overpriced and they really don’t treat the customer right. Recently we were contacted by Radioactive PC. They are relatively new company that was founded in 2003. They offered is one of their desktops to review and of course we accepted. The system they sent us is their Plasma Mainstream system. Let’s take this system for a test drive and see if it makes it through all of our tests!"

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How to Flash (Update) Your Motherboard’s System BIOS @ ThinkComputers.org

Article URL: http://www.thinkcomputers.org/how-to-flash-your-motherboards-system-bios/

Quote: “Recently Bob did an article on finding out the model of your motherboard. Since you usually find out the version of your board’s BIOS at the same time, I thought that an article on updating, or flashing, your BIOS would be a good idea. There were numerous articles on the subject back when I first got into building, and all of them involved a 3.5” floppy drive. Today, nearly all motherboards have multiple options for flashing the BIOS, and normally a floppy isn’t required."

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Where have all the good touchpads gone?

In his latest blog post, TR’s Cyril Kowaliski laments the poor quality of touchpads on modern laptops. Once a fan of the IBM TrackPoint, Cyril was seduced by the huge glass touchpads of Apple’s aluminum MacBooks, and he wonders why PC makers have chosen to emulate the outside appearance of those machines but not their ergonomics.
http://techreport.com/discussions.x/19063

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Quick Links:

Coolermaster HAF X Full Tower @ Pro-Clockers

Thermaltake Armor A90 PC Case Review

ATI Catalyst 10.6 Windows 7 Driver Analysis

Zaward Vapor 120 CPU Cooler @ PureOverclock

Green Day: Rock Band Review @ KitGuru Gaming

No More Heroes 2: Desperate Struggles Wii Review

Gainward GTX470 Golden Sample GOOD reviewed in Metku.net

Medal of Honor – Beta-Preview

PowerColor PCS+ Radeon HD5550 Review  @ XtremeComputing

Zalman Booth @ Computex 2010 @ Bjorn3D

Overclockers.com – Gigabyte Radeon HD 5870 SOC (Super Overclock) Review

ThermalTake Frio @ GeekInvaders.com

E3 Expo 2010: Day 2 Coverage @ Legit Reviews

Gamer Grub @ LanOC Reviews

Noctua NH-D14 CPU Cooler Video Review @ Tech Lobby

In Win Ironclad – Big Tower Case

ASUS P6X58D-E Motherboard Review @ Vortez.co.uk

EVGA Taiwan Office Visit @ Ninjalane

Cooler Master Silent Pro Gold 600W PSU Review on Technic3D

Nouvel article : NZXT Vulcan

Thermaltake Armor A90 Mid-Tower Case

LC Power, Silverstone & Cooler Master PSUs: Clash of the Titans @ InsideHW

iXBT Labs Review: ASUS M4A89GTD Pro/USB3 Motherboard

Razer Megasoma Review  @ XSReviews

Thermaltake Armor A90 Mid Tower Chassis

ASUS P6X58D-E Xtreme Design Motherboard @ Benchmark Reviews

PowerColor PCS+ Radeon HD5550 Video Card @ Benchmark Reviews

ASUS Radeon EAH5870 V2 Video Card @ Benchmark Reviews

Mionix Naos 5000 USB Gaming Laser Mouse @ Benchmark Reviews

AMD Athlon-II X2-260 Regor Processor @ Benchmark Reviews

Biostar TA890GXB-HD mATX AMD Motherboard @ Benchmark Reviews

Antec ISK 310-150 Mini-ITX Desktop Case @ Benchmark Reviews

AMD Athlon-II X3-445 AM3 Processor @ Benchmark Reviews

G.Skill ECO 4GB DDR3-1333 Memory Kit @ Benchmark Reviews

ASUS RT-N16 Wireless-N Gigabit Router @ Benchmark Reviews

SteelSeries 4HD Gaming Surface Mouse Pad @ Benchmark Reviews

CoolIT ECO A.L.C. CPU Cooler @ Benchmark Reviews

PowerColor PCS+ AX5870 Video Card @ Benchmark Reviews

SteelSeries Kinzu Optical Gaming Mouse @ Benchmark Reviews

Thermaltake Armor A90 Case Review @ ThinkComputers.org

NVIDIA BIOS Editor (NiBiTor) v5.6 Software Released… @ mvkTech

Bigfoot Networks Killer 2100 Gaming Network Card Review @ ThinkComputers.org

Zalman Z7 Plus Mid Tower Case Review @ ThinkComputers.org

Microcool Banchetto 101 Case Review @ ThinkComputers.org

News: Eyefinity to the sixth degree

Steelseries Kinzu Review  @ XSReviews

PC Power & Cooling Silencer Mk II 750 W Power Supply Review @ Hardware Secrets

Storage Related:

‘My Passport Studio’
My Passport Studio ultra-portable hard drive with customizable e-label  is the high performance drive packed with features for Mac users on the  go.
The Full Article can be viewed at http://tech.tbreak.me/storage/my-passport-studio/

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OCZ Vertex 2E 60GB 2.5" SSD review
"The secret of these high theoretical numbers is, of course, hidden away within the drive itself – More specifically, within the drive’s controller.  OCZ’s Vertex 2 series of drives all boast SandForce’s SF-1200 controller at its heart, a controller which has made waves on account of its impressive performance.  This is achieved via a number of methods – On the one hand, SandForce’s "DuraWrite" technology looks to optimise the read-write cycle thrust upon MLC flash cells with compression algorithms while also employing hardware encryption of data written to the drive (albeit with a blank password on devices such as this one).  This compression is, according to SandForce, highly effective at reducing the number of writes to a drive, compressing large application installs by over 50% according to their figures – Although this isn’t reducing the amount of data stored on the drive, it does mean that the drive controller has to write data less frequently to the SSD’s flash memory,
increasing both performance and the drive’s longevity."
http://www.elitebastards.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1626&catid=37&Itemid=27

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Walton Chaintech APOGEE AstroDrive 16GB USB Flash Drive Review

Walton Chaintech, a company which manufactures lots of products like SSDs, Memory Modules, Memory Cards and Graphics Cards, does also produce Flash Drives. The AstroDrive 266X I have received for review is the smallest in the series, maroon colored. The flash drive has very good performances right out of the box, but Walton Chaintech also included a special utility on the drive to boost the performance even more.
http://www.madshrimps.be/gotoartik.php?articID=1005

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Synology DS710+ 2 bay Nas Server

With all the reviews on KitGuru in the last month there is a good possibility you have already bought a new system, perhaps even one for media entertainment.

If so, the review today will be of particular interest as we will be looking at a 2 bay NAS system from Synology. NAS systems are a huge benefit for a home enthusiast user as they offer vast storage which can be accessed from any computer on your network.

Read the review over here: http://www.kitguru.net/networking/nas/zardon/synology-ds710-2-bay-nas-server/

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Corsair Force and Reactor 120GB SSD Review on Technic3D

Link: http://www.technic3d.com/news-5183-corsair-force-120gb-ssd-und-reactor-120gb-ssd-im-test.htm

Translation Link: http://translate.google.de/translate?u=http%3a%2F%2fwww.technic3d.com%2Fnews-5183-corsair-force-120gb-ssd-und-reactor-120gb-ssd-im-test.htm&sl=de&tl=en&hl=&ie=UTF-8
Quote: "The Corsair Force and Reactor 120GB SSDs with SandForce SF-1200 and  JMicron-JMF612 controllers arrived Technic3D. New available in 120GB and 240GB configurations. Results in extreme performance with up to 285MB/s sequential read and 275MB/s sequential write speeds? We will check this against other SSDs from Intel and Western Digital in Windows 7."

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‘Buffalo DriveStation HD-HXU3 USB 3.0 Review’
If you’re looking for an insanely fast external drive, then you’ve gotten it.
The Full Article can be viewed at http://tech.tbreak.com/2010/06/buffalo-drivestation-hd-hxu3-usb-3-0-review/

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Kingston HyperX 1600/1866 1.25/1.35v DDR3.
If you are a system builder looking for the absolute lowest power consuming PC then RAM may be something thats overlooked. Extremely low voltage RAM like the kit of HyperX we have here today can really help bring down power usage. This can be a great building block for an extremely low power PC. This also future proofs your components in a way since Intel has stated that the next generation of CPU’s will use even lower voltage DDR3 than what is common today. However we will be using this RAM on an AMD based system which does not require the RAM to run at 1.65 volts or lower. This may be the case in a lot of computers since AMD makes some of the most power efficient CPU’s currently available.
http://www.bjorn3d.com/read.php?cID=1841

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Kingston LoVo 1866 Memory Review.
Quote: With more people interested in green hardware, Kingston have thrown their hat into the ring.
Link: http://www.overclock3d.net/reviews/memory/kingston_lovo_1866_memory_review/1

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Corsair Force Series F100 100GB Solid State Drive Review @ ThinkComputers.org

Review URL: http://www.thinkcomputers.org/corsair-force-series-f100-100gb-solid-state-drive-review/

Quote: “At CES every solid state drive manufacturer we met with was raving about the SandForce controller, the new controller that is going to bring blazing speeds to solid state drives and bring current solid state drives in the budget category with these new drives being in the enthusiast category. The controller from SandForce is the SF-1200 which is a small step down from the enterprise SF-1500 controller. Corsair has designed a new line of solid state drives around this controller called the Force Series, which is available in 100GB and 200GB versions. Today we will be looking at the 100GB version whi ch boasts very impressive very impressive read and write speeds at 285MB/s and 275MB/s respectively. Let’s check it out!"

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Apacer Handy Steno AH522 USB Flash Drive Review

The AH522 USB 2.0 USB flash drive from Apacer is made from high quality materials, including zinc alloy and electro-polished components. AH522 drives offer up to 16 GB of storage and high read/write performances.
http://www.madshrimps.be/gotoartik.php?articID=1029

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Audio / Video:

TweakTown’s 2010 Mid Year Audio Roundup
QUOTE: "It’s almost hard to believe that nearly a whole year has passed us by since my mid year roundup for 2009. However, we must believe, because it means that much has been taking place in our great big wide world and to no lesser extent in the much-fabled world of audio. Which brings me to 2010; this has been a time of catch up I suppose for the multimedia audio industry.
As our love and demand of all things portable, silver and not entirely necessary (in a life and death sense) grows to unspeakable levels, the market for docks and headphones of innumerable different iterations come to fruition, as has been the tale to date in 2010."
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Eagle Arion ET-AR506-BK – Review
Article Clip: Every one is trying to cut back on the expenses now a days. So on the budget shopping is becoming an art. When it comes to the audio systems picking the right one could be a difficult task as well. Just about a year ago Eagle Tech USA has released Arion ET-AR504LR-BK 2.1 Soundstage. You can find our review of this system right here. The system was a success as it has great value for the low price. Today Eagle Tech USA has released a new version Arion, ET-AR506-BK 2.1 Soundstage.
Article Link: http://umlan.com/reviews/hardware/h127.html

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Mobile etc:

Lenovo T410s

URL: http://www.businesscomputingworld.co.uk/review-lenovo-t410s/

Snippet: “Many companies look for brand as much as for features when selecting their laptops. They want a brand―and a laptop design―that says ‘We are a no-nonsense organisation which chooses only the best for our staff. We buy the right tools for the job and they enable us to work well for you. Lenovo plays to this market well and its laptops are often well specified with a no-nonsense physical design. At the higher end of the Lenovo range, laptops such as the T410s are equipped with go-faster features and management utilities. But that doesn’t stop the T410s having an innovation or two up its sleeve, too.”

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ZaReason Verix Notebook @ Phoronix
Direct Link: http://www.phoronix.com/vr.php?view=15012
Summary: "One year ago we reviewed the ZaReason Ion Breeze computer that was built around NVIDIA’s ION platform with an Intel Atom CPU, but today we are looking at our first ZaReason notebook and it boasts some very high-end hardware. The Verix 1656 is one of ZaReason’s highest-end notebooks and its powered by a quad-core Intel Core i7 CPU (with Hyper Threading to make for eight logical cores in this mobile computer), a NVIDIA GeForce GTS 250M GPU, and a 15.4-inch 1680×1050 display. The ZaReason Verix 1656 also has a very nice brushed-aluminum exterior."

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MSI Wind U230-040US 12.1-inch Netbook
QUOTE: "AMD for a long time said that it would cede the netbook market to Intel and simply offered no parts that were appropriate for netbook use to compare against the Intel Atom parts. That has changed over the last several months with AMD now offering up its own line of CPUs aimed at netbooks and ultraportables called the Athlon Neo X2.
Today I have the MSI Wind U230-040US on my test bench and at first glance, the machine looks great. The screen is larger than you typically see with an Intel-based netbook and the keyboard is large as well. The real question is if the AMD hardware has what it takes to compete against the Atom line that dominates the market today."

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Griffin Elan Passport & Sleeve for iPad Review @ Virtual-Hideout

Review link: http://www.virtual-hideout.net/reviews/Griffin_Elan_for_iPad/index.shtml

Quote: “Honestly both the Griffin Elan Passport for iPad and Elan Sleeve for iPad are excellent cases for your iPad. They will both protect and look great while doing it. The materials seem very durable and the craftsmanship is high quality. With the design exception of the power/sleep button being covered on the Elan Passport, both models have been flawless to work with. I can easily recommend both products. As a word to the savvy shopper out there, never pay MSRP as it is usually way too high, just as in this case. The MSRP for the Elan Passport for iPad is $49.99 from the Griffin site, however you can find it on Amazon.com for less than $30. Also the Elan Sleeve is also $49.99 from the Griffin site and just $28 on Amazon.com. Finding great deals online on Griffin products is something I’ve found consistently and I commend them on allowing it to happen that way. So many companies today price their products right out of the market. Griffin is smarter than that."

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Cirago BTA3210 USB Bluetooth Adapter Review

http://www.dragonsteelmods.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=16430&Itemid=1

Today I’ll be taking a quick look at the BTA-3210 Micro USB Bluetooth Adapter from Cirago. It is a very simple dongle that can give Bluetooth capability to laptops or computers without built-in Bluetooth functions. There isn’t a heck of a lot one can say about a device this straightforward, but let’s take a look at how well it functions and what it looks like.

Assorted Stuffs:

Computex 2010 Showgirl Gallery @ Ninjalane
URL: http://www.ninjalane.com/articles/events/computex2k10-babes
Quote: The amazing thing about events like Computex is that there are actually two shows. The first is the computer stuff we are there to see, while the other has to do with the Computex Showgirls. In some ways the Showgirls are more popular than the products they are there to support.

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Installed Memory vs RAM Usable by Windows @ Benchmark Reviews

DESCRIPTION: Most PC users are familiar with the 4GB system memory limitation of 32-bit Windows Operating Systems, which is why 64-bit computing has become the standard for computer enthusiasts. Occasionally though, a computer system will not report the correct amount of RAM installed. In this article, our 64-bit Windows 7 test system had 6.00 GB of installed memory but indicates only 4.00 GB usable RAM available. While some may dismiss this as a case of defective RAM, you might be surprised by the culprit. Benchmark Reviews troubleshoots Installed Memory vs RAM Usable by Windows.

ARTICLE URL: http://benchmarkreviews.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=541

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VIA M’Serv S2100 Mini Home Server Review @ Tweaknews
Article Url: http://www.tweaknews.net/reviews/via_m_serv_s2100_server/
Article Snippet:
"Its tiny size makes it an easy addition to any home or small office and it packs an impressive amount of power for backup, storage, and other basic server functions. Add some RAM, hard drives, and an operating system, and you’ll have a server that is customizable for your environment without spending an excessive amount of cash."

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NZXT Summer Give Away at Bigbruin.com
Link:  http://www.bigbruin.com/item_26492
Quote:  Summer is just around the corner, accompanied by Independence Day in the USA and Canada Day in Canada, so let’s give away some prizes to celebrate! NZXT is teaming up with Bigbruin.com to sponsor another great give away! Up for grabs are three items from the NZXT line up; a Tempest EVO case, an Avatar gaming mouse, and a Sentry 2 fan controller.

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Linux: Infected by Complacency
URL: http://computingondemand.com/linux-infected-by-complacency
On my daily rounds, I pick up all kinds of good lil’ tidbits for article ideas.  Most of them are relating to Windows flaws or Anti Mac articles, but none of them really cut the mustard.  However, today I am going to pound my fist against the wall at those of US that thought we had less to worry about.  Yeah, we are Linux advocates, and we overlook security sometimes. Today I was introduced to a statement by UnrealIRCd detailing a trojan packaged with their IRCd (Internet Relay Chat deamon) for Linux.  This obviously represents one FATAL flaw with the Linux faithful; the blind trust we have for the most of the Linux community and the lack of attention we pay to what we are installing or downloading.  This time, it leads us to a backdoor that grants an evildoer the ability to run ANY command with the user’s privileges running the daemon.

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Samsung ML-2525W Laser Printer Review
Link: http://www.hardwaresecrets.com/article/Samsung-ML-2525W-Laser-Printer-Review/1025
Summary: Review of the Samsung ML-2525W monochrome laser printer, which comes with wireless networking capability.

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StarCraft II – Blog: Part One @ GamingHeaven.net
"I was recently lucky enough to be given an opportunity to take part in the StarCraft 2 beta, thanks to the good folks here at Heaven Media and I’d like to share my thoughts with you on how the game is shaping up so far. First though I have a few confessions to make…"

http://www.gamingheaven.net/gamingreviews.php?reviewid=903

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RV02 Case Review

In-Win Ironclad ATX Full Tower PC Case Review @ Legit Reviews

Aerocool QX-2000 and CyborgX review @planet3dnow.de

iXBT Labs Review: Gigabyte GA-890GPA-UD3H Motherboard

The Best $500 NVIDIA PhysX Setup

Microsoft’s Kinect for Xbox 360 – The Future of Gaming is Here

Cooler Master Silent Pro GOLD 1200W @ PureOverclock

Noctua NH-U9B SE2 @ techPowerUp

JSCO Gamer Mouse Review  @ XSReviews

ASUS Maximus III Gene Motherboard @ Hardware Secrets

Jetway JNC84-LF M-ITX Motherboard @ TechwareLabs

Corsair 700D / 800D Cases Reviewed

Zotac GeForce GTX 470 Video Card Review @ Legit Reviews

ASUS Rampage III Extreme: The Strongest X58 Category @ InsideHW

Lian Li Armorsuit PC-P50WB Aluminum Gaming Case Review @ Tweaknews

Sapphire RADEON HD 5550 Ultimate VGA Review

NZXT Vulcan @ PureOverclock

ROCCAT Apuri Active USB Hub with Mouse Bungee Review

Scythe USB Triple Foot Switch Review on Technic3D

Coolermaster Silent Pro Gold 1200 Power Supply @ Pro-Clockers

Steelseries Kinzu Review  @ XSReviews