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MSI Announces the R7950 Twin Frozr 3GD5/OC Graphics Card

noreply@blogger.com (Don Douglass) — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 12:23:00 PST

MSI Announces the R7950 Twin Frozr 3GD5/OC Graphics Card The Twin Frozr III's thermal design is up to 10℃ cooler and produces 13.7dB less noise than the reference design! Exclusive GPU and memory overvoltage for up to 37.5% higher overclockability! [Industry, CA] Today, leading global graphics card and mainboard manufacturer MSI officially announces the R7950 Twin Frozr 3GD5/OC graphics card built on the latest AMD 28nm Radeon HD7950 GPU with PCI Express Gen 3 support. MSI's exclusive Twin Frozr III thermal design features dual 8cm Propeller Blade fans to achieve up to 10℃ lower GPU temperatures and 13.7dB less noise under full load! MSI's exclusive Afterburner overclocking software can be used to unleash the core and memory voltage potential providing up to 37.5% overclockability! The R7950 Twin Frozr 3GD5/OC uses Military Class III components include Hi-c CAP, Super Ferrite Choke and All Solid capacitors that have passed MIL-STD-810G level testing to deliver the best graphics card performance and quality to gamers. MSI further expands its R7900 with two new products, the R7970-2PMD3GD5/OC and R7950-2PMD3GD5/OC to provide the best choice for gamers.

You can read the rest of the PR here: http://us.msi.com/news-media/news/1366.html

SilverStone SST-GD06B HTPC Enclosure Review

noreply@blogger.com (Don Douglass) — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 09:20:00 PST

In this article Benchmark Reviews gets to evaluate a HTPC case from SilverStone's Grandia line; the GD06. With these smaller cases, space is always an issue. This is becoming increasingly critical as high definition content becomes ubiquitous. Not only do we want to view our new content in more pixels than our brain can even process, but we want to upscale the old content, or view it in 3D, and do it upside down, right side up and inside out. While you're at it give me dish, cable, recording, streaming, email, gaming and the kitchen sink. Oh...and it needs to fit in a single box on my entertainment system. Well, SilverStone is at least trying to provide the box, the rest is up to you. They've expanded on past models to fit even more powerful toys inside your HTPC. Read on to see how model SST-GD06B crams the performance you demand and puts it on your shelf.

ASUS P9X79 WS LGA2011 Motherboard Review

noreply@blogger.com (Don Douglass) — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 09:19:00 PST

Generally when we here at Benchmark Reviews get a motherboard in to test, it's aimed at a specific market: it might be an enthusiast-oriented motherboard for gaming, or a micro-ATX motherboard designed for a HTPC, or even just an inexpensive motherboard for users on a budget. Today, though, we have one of ASUS' "Workstation" motherboards: the ASUS P9X79 WS. How does it differ from other X79 motherboards, what's the performance, and should this board be on your short list for your X79 rig?

ASUS VG278H LCD Monitor 3D Vision-2 Kit

noreply@blogger.com (Don Douglass) — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 09:18:00 PST

Think for a moment about how you watch movies. When the latest blockbuster movie comes out, people usually flock to the theaters so they can enjoy it on the 'big screen'. Conversely, some people prefer to watch movies at home on a widescreen HDTV. So while watching them on the big screen may make the viewing experience better, it doen't make it complete. Special effects such as 3D, and theaters such as iMax, provide an added level of realism that go beyond the big screen. Now imagine having that with everything you see on your computer.

noreply@blogger.com (Don Douglass) — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 09:16:00 PST

AMD might have trouble keeping up with the competition in the CPU arena, but their acquisition of ATI allowed them to become a major player in the graphics world. AMD and NVIDIA regularly trade places in the "fastest video card" rankings, and while NVIDIA's been good holding down the title with its current high-end, the Fermi-based GTX 580, AMD's new "Tahiti" GPU decisively stole the performance crown in its 7970 form.

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IN WIN BUC 101 Case Review

noreply@blogger.com (Don Douglass) — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 06:06:00 PST

High Speed PC Top Deck Tech Station Giveaway Contest #2

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HSPC Tech Station Upgrades,Motherboard,CPU, And Noctua NH-D14 CPU Cooler

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OCZ Continues to Push the Performance and Capacity Envelope

noreply@blogger.com (Don Douglass) — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 15:00:00 PST

OCZ Continues to Push the Performance and Capacity Envelope for Cloud Optimized Solid-State Storage

OCZ to Demonstrate World's First PCIe 3.0 Cloud-Optimized Solution with up to 16TB of Storage, Native PCIe SSD Controller Solution, and Multiple Next Generation Indilinx Controllers at CES 2012

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 9, 2012 - International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2012 - OCZ Technology Group, Inc. (Nasdaq:OCZ), a leading provider of high-performance solid-state drives (SSDs), today announces the debut of new and exciting SSD solutions. Using the world's most popular technology tradeshow as a platform, OCZ's latest SSDs demonstrate a commitment to advancing flash storage technology into greater realms of performance and versatility, further driving adoption in client and enterprise applications.
"CES represents a great opportunity for us to showcase our latest storage technology, and highlight next generation cloud-optimized solid state solutions that address today's enterprise needs," said Ryan Petersen, CEO of OCZ Technology. "Once again we have been able to leverage our increased R&D strength and our understanding of client needs to change the face of solid state storage and deliver innovative new solutions far ahead of our competitors, demonstrating technology leadership across all product categories."
OCZ will introduce next generation solutions designed to deliver higher performance, reliability, and storage capacity to meet the demands of the enterprise market with industry-leading products. OCZ products to be unveiled at CES include:
Z-Drive R5 – Utilizing the OCZ and Marvell co-developed Kilimanjaro platform, the fifth generation Z-Drive R5 is designed to accelerate "big data" like never before. As the world's first PCIe x16 Gen 3 SSD, which supports up to 16GB/s of total bandwidth, the R5 will be 2012's most advanced SSD, featuring performance that reaches up to an incredible 2.52 million IOPS and 7.2GB/s sequential transfers per card, with unlimited scalability and performance aggregation capability. With optional power fail protection the R5 will be available in a range of form factors including full height, half height, and 2.5-inch PCIe. The R5's industry-leading performance and storage capacities make pure flash storage in mission-critical applications possible.
Indilinx Everest 2 – The SATA 3.0-based third generation Indilinx controller is designed specifically for I/O-intensive workloads in a wide range of applications, supporting sequential speeds of up to 550MB/s, and up to 105,000 random read and 90,000 Random Write IOPS with the newest 2xnm flash technology. The Everest 2 platform supports up to 2TB capacity in a compact 2.5-inch form factor.
Z-Drive R4 CloudServ RM1616 – Making 16TB of storage on a single PCIe card a reality, the new Z-Drive R4 CloudServ RM1616 is the newest addition to the award-winning R4 Series. With performance of up to 6.5GB/s and over 1.4 million IOPS, the Z-Drive R4 CloudServ's level of concentrated performance and capacity enables system architects to design more productive infrastructures while lowering operating costs associated with hard drive technology.
Chiron 4TB SSD – The world's fastest and highest capacity SATA SSD for the enterprise, the Chiron Series provides a staggering 4TB in a compact 3.5-inch form factor. With performance exceeding SATA 3.0 bus capabilities, Chiron delivers speeds above 560MB/s and 100,000 IOPS. Eliminating the need for high capacity HDDs as anything other than backup devices, the Chiron Series enables mass SSD storage and is capable of deploying up to 96TB of storage in a 4U rackmount server chassis.
OCZ's enterprise showcase demonstrations will include, among others, an IBM System x3650 M3 highlighting the performance potential of the new Z-Drive R5 PCIe Gen 3 in a Linux server environment, as well as a HP ProLiant DL370 G6 server equipped with two Z-Drive R4 RM1616s delivering 1,400,000 IOPS per card with Windows Server 2008. In addition, drives based on the next-generation Indilinx Everest 2 platform will be demonstrated, as well as a prototype of "Lightfoot," an external Intel Thunderbolt™ SSD unveiling a new generation of high-performance portable storage.
Join OCZ Technology Group at the International CES event as we highlight the many advantages of SSDs over traditional hard disc drives for OEMs, enterprise clients, and enthusiast consumers who place a premium on performance, reliability, and total cost of ownership (TCO).

MSI Launches Military Class Inspired Interceptor Series Computer Cases

noreply@blogger.com (Don Douglass) — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 17:48:00 PST

MSI Launches Military Class Inspired Interceptor Series Computer Cases
City of Industry, CA – December 07, 2011 – MSI, the world’s premiere computer hardware and systems manufacturer, today announces a new line of computer cases aimed at PC enthusiasts that will be exclusively distributed by Pro-Com Products in North America.
The Interceptor Series is designed to meet the rigorous demands of overclockers and gamers, yet provides extensive functionality and flexibility for everyday users.
Two models will premiere in the black steel ATX mid tower designs – the Nighthawk and the Raptor.

Key features of MSI’s new Interceptor series include:
* Advanced Thermal Air Flow for superior cooling and maximized ventilation with ball-bearing and LED fans; supports additional cooling options for safe, reliable operation of high performance components.
* Tool-less drive bay and expansion setup allows users to quickly and easily upgrade their PC.
* 3-Year Warranty for longevity akin to existing MSI Military Class series of products.

Both models boast seven (7) expansion slots, making them ideal for multi-GPU settings and accommodate high end graphics cards up to 12.2in/310mm in length. An Included USB 3.0 port and pre-installed 12-in-1 front panel card reader provides quick access to all popular storage formats.
“We are proud to continue expanding on the higher standard inspired by MSI’s award-winning Military Class series of products,” said Rajiv Kothari, Director of Product Management at Pro-Com Products. “The brand-new Interceptor series’ combination on functionality, design, and value will surely appeal to all types of passionate PC builders.”
Availability and Pricing
The Interceptor series will be readily available by the end of December in North America at authorized retailers and e-tailers. The Nighthawk has an MSRP of $79.99 and the Raptor has an MSRP of $59.99.
About MSIFounded in 1986, MSI strives to design and manufacture superior technology and innovative products, while offering outstanding customer service. MSI has continued to uphold a business philosophy that stresses “award-winning product quality and outstanding customer service.” To learn more about MSI and its product lines, please visit: http://us.msi.com. You may also connect with MSI on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/MSI.ComputerUS) and Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/msiUSA).
About Pro-Com Products Inc.Pro-com Products Inc., and has been selling electronic components, computer parts, and consumer multimedia products in Taiwan since 1994. It has built up a considerable number of well-established connections showing excellent business results and is now expanding to North America through an exclusive partnership with MSI.

OCZ Technology and Marvell to Debut Next Generation PCI Express Z-Drive

noreply@blogger.com (Don Douglass) — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 14:39:00 PST

OCZ Technology and Marvell to Debut Next Generation PCI Express Z-Drive R5 Solid State Solution at Storage Visions 2012

Enterprise PCIe SSD Utilizes OCZ and Marvell Jointly-Developed Kilimanjaro Platform to Deliver Unparalleled Performance and Versatility for Server and Enterprise Storage Clients

SAN JOSE, CA - Jan. 6, 2012 - OCZ Technology Group, Inc. (Nasdaq:OCZ), a leading provider of high-performance solid-state drives (SSDs) for computing devices and systems, and Marvell (Nasdaq:MRVL), a worldwide leader in integrated silicon solutions, today unveiled the industry's fastest and most versatile PCI Express (PCIe) storage system, the Z-Drive R5. The increased performance, reliability, and endurance of the Z-Drive R5 is designed to take PCIe-based solid state storage to the next level for enterprise environments.

The Z-Drive R5 features a jointly developed "Kilimanjaro" OCZ and Marvell native PCIe to NAND flash controller platform, allowing for completely scalable performance and redundancy while eliminating the need for a separate storage controller, thus reducing the cost to deploy high performance solid state storage systems in the data center.

The native PCIe Z-Drive R5 offers an intelligent, hardware-meets-software managed solution designed to dramatically accelerate database, enterprise, and virtualization applications. Combining high-performance architecture with OCZ managed software, the Z-Drive R5 provides second-to-none performance, flexibility, durability, and enhanced reliability features, allowing datacenters to rely on a PCIe-based SSD as their primary Tier 0/1 storage solution and a viable end-to-end SAN replacement.

The Z-Drive R5 is ideal for demanding computing environments and features:

- Incredible bandwidth capabilities and maximum transactional performance
- High capacities up to 12TB
- Ideal for all enterprise data types with both compressible and non-compressible files as well as large data sets
- Complete storage subsystem management with OCZ Virtualized Controller Architecture™ 3.0 software functions
- Compatible with VMware ESXi and ESX, Linux, Windows Server 2008, and OS X to support a wide range of systems and servers
- Complete power fail protection option for maximum data integrity
- Full height and half height sizes, ideal for space constrained 1U servers and multi-node rackmount servers
- MLC, eMLC, and SLC NAND Flash options

"We are continually pushing the envelope to deliver innovative PCIe SSDs to address challenges that our clients face when processing and managing ever growing amounts of complex data sets," said Ryan Petersen, CEO of OCZ Technology. "The Z-Drive R5, leverages the powerful Kilimanjaro platform to deliver superior performance, greater capacity, and an enhanced hardware and software feature-set that is unmatched in the industry. This best-of-breed next generation native solution enables clients to eliminate I/O bottlenecks for even the most data intensive server and enterprise storage applications."

"Marvell is excited to work with OCZ on this native PCIe to NAND flash controller platform, based on our 88NV9145 silicon," said Alan Armstrong, vice president of Marketing for the Storage Business Group at Marvell Semiconductor, Inc. "We believe the PCIe SSD market will rapidly shift to a native PCIe to NAND architecture, and the Kilimanjaro platform represents OCZ and Marvell's strong collaboration in bringing this highly scalable architecture to market."

The Z-Drive R5 will debut at Storage Visions 2012 in the OCZ booth (No. 13) and will also be showcased at the 2012 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in the Marvell booth (No. 30542) located in the South Hall 3 on the upper level.

Corsair Vengeance Low-Profile 16GB Quad-Channel Memory Kit Review

noreply@blogger.com (Don Douglass) — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 06:16:00 PST

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Corsair Vengeance Low-Profile 16GB Quad-Channel Memory Kit Review

The introduction of Intel's X79 chipset with its quad-channel memory controller coincides nicely with historic lows in memory prices. Corsair's recently introduced "Vengeance" line of peripherals includes products as diverse as headphones, mice, and even memory. Representing a lower-cost alternative to their "Dominator" memory line, Vengeance memory is offered with both high and low profile heat spreaders and several different speeds and timings. Benchmark Reviews tests the 1600MHz C8 16GB quad-channel low profile Vengeance kit against an assortment of other memory in this test.

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Chinese hackers breached U.S. Chamber of Commerce

noreply@blogger.com (Don Douglass) — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 12:44:00 PST

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Update: Chinese hackers breached U.S. Chamber of Commerce

Computerworld - Chinese hackers broke into computers at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and had access to everything on its systems including information on about 3 million of its members.

A Chamber of Commerce spokesman this afternoon confirmed reports that the intrusion was discovered and shut down in May 2010, about a year after the hackers gained access to the chamber's networks.
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Google Working on Nexus Tablet to Compete With IPad

noreply@blogger.com (Don Douglass) — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 12:30:00 PST

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Google Working on Nexus Tablet to Compete With IPad

Google is working on a Nexus tablet for release by mid-2012, as the company looks to challenge Apple‘s iPad.

The Mountain View, Calif.- based company’s device will be “of the highest quality,” according to chairman Eric Schmidt‘s comments to Italian newspaper Corriere della Sera. Schmidt called Apple co-founder Steve Jobs “the Michelangelo of our time,” but said his company would compete hard in the market Jobs helped create.
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Rosewill Ranger Computer Case Review

noreply@blogger.com (Don Douglass) — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 06:25:00 PST

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Rosewill Ranger Computer Case Review

A couple of months ago Rosewill sent us a full tower case for review, the THOR v2, and today they have sent Benchmark Reviews their new mid-tower case, the Ranger. Rosewill's Ranger mid-tower case is the latest in Rosewill's case lineup and enters perhaps the most competitive case class there is. With excellent mid-tower cases to be had for 70-80USD, such as the Cooler Master HAF series and the aging but venerable Storm Scout, among others, any manufacturer entering a case into this class is entering into pure case warfare. Even though Rosewill's THOR v2 was a knockoff with some Rosewill specific tweaking, it was a good case and I gave it high marks. Let's see if the Ranger can measures up to its intended market like its big brother did.

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How to Completely Mask & Anonymize Your BitTorrent Traffic Using Anomos

noreply@blogger.com (Don Douglass) — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 10:06:00 PST

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How to Completely Mask & Anonymize Your BitTorrent Traffic Using Anomos

A couple times a year, I hear about someone I know receiving that oh-so-scary letter from their ISP telling them to stop torrenting. ISPs will go as far as throttling your bandwidth (without lowering your bill), and sometimes even reporting you to authorities. The next thing you know, you're being summoned to court for copyright violations. You don't even have to be torrenting anything illegal! In my opinion, this is the worst part—you don't even get the bandwidth that you paid for.
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element14 and Ben Heck celebrate the spirit of giving with accessibility Xbox controller mod on latest episode of “The Ben Heck Show”

noreply@blogger.com (Don Douglass) — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 10:01:00 PST

element14 and Ben Heck celebrate the spirit of giving with accessibility Xbox controller mod on latest episode of “The Ben Heck Show”

Ben honors the request of a show fan to create controller mod for 13-year old boy with Pompe Disease

CHICAGO – Dec. 19, 2011 – On this week’s episode of “The Ben Heck Show,” exclusively sponsored by element14, Ben receives a request from a teacher in New Jersey to create an accessible controller for a student living with Pompe disease, a neuromuscular disorder causing muscle weakness. With Ben’s mod, 13-year-old Patrick Crowley will be able to play video games requiring complex button sequences, such as X-Men Origins: Wolverine™.

Patrick and his family have blazed a trail of hope and inspiration since he and his sister were diagnosed with Pompe in March of 1998. The Princeton, New Jersey-based family have dedicated their lives to discovering newer and better treatments for the disease, including co-founding a start-up biotech company focused exclusively on developing a treatment for Pompe. The family’s remarkable battle to stay strong in the face of adversity is captured in their memoir, Chasing Miracles, and was dramatized in the 2010 motion picture, Extraordinary Measures.

“When I first decided to take on this request from a show fan, I didn’t know the Crowley family’s story and the incredible journey they’ve led to help their children and others living with Pompe disease,” said Ben. “This was an interesting project to work on from a technical perspective and I am extremely humbled by the chance to create a tool that helps Patrick enjoy one of his favorite pastimes.”

For this build, Ben creates a breakout box with eight input switches to act as the interpretation layer between the Xbox 360™ controller and simplified controls. Ben first explains how the signals travel from the Xbox controller button to the game itself, then takes viewers through the necessary steps – from desoldering and relocating signal pins to rewiring connections to each signal line for easier game play.

“As demonstrated by the recently announced Innovation Series, our element14 electronics community prides itself on celebrating and enabling collaboration and innovation, especially when applied to such a wonderful cause,” said Kevin Yapp, chief marketing officer, Premier Farnell. “The Crowley’s story is truly inspiring and we are honored to work with Ben to gift Patrick with his new controller just in time for the holidays.”

Ben wraps up the episode by programming macros, one for each button sequence, using a 16-inch x 2-inch LCD backlit display and standard Arduino library. Show fans are invited to join the element14 community to send Ben a challenge for a future build, engage with community members, and enter for a chance to win a year’s subscription to a popular DIY magazine or one of Ben’s builds featured on the show.

About “The Ben Heck Show”

“The Ben Heck Show” is a bi-weekly online television series aired in English that’s dedicated to the science and art of system and hardware modding with a global audience of design engineers, students and electronic enthusiasts. Now in its second year, the show has already attracted more than 3 million views. Sponsored exclusively by element14, each episode spotlights Ben’s mods of popular electronic devices while educating viewers on the underlying technology powering each project.

About element14

element14 is a high-service distributor of technology products and solutions for electronic system design, maintenance and repair. It brings together the latest products, services, and development software, all connected to an innovative online engineering community where purchasers and engineers can access peers and experts, a wide range of independent technical information and helpful tools. When researching a new technology, designing an electronic product, or looking for parts to repair an existing system, they can rely on element14 to find the answers and parts they need to keep projects on the fast track, right from the start.

Kingston HyperX Genesis 16GB DDR3-2133 Memory

noreply@blogger.com (Don Douglass) — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 23:18:00 PST

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Kingston HyperX Genesis 16GB DDR3-2133 Memory

With the introduction of Intel's X79 Express chipset, enthusiasts must now consider quad-channel memory kits, and vendors like Kingston are rushing to assert themselves in this new market. Pushing 4GB DDR3 modules to a very high 2133MHz frequency, Kingston's new KHX2133C11D3K4 kit offers 16GB of high-performance memory for your new LGA 2011 rig. Benchmark Reviews runs it through our test suite to see how it performs.

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Zabcat xplorer² File Management Software

noreply@blogger.com (Don Douglass) — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 14:54:00 PST

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Zabcat xplorer² File Management Software

This is a software review I've been wanting to do for a long time, and since Benchmark Reviews has decided the object of this review may be a nice addition to our readers arsenal of computing tools, that's exactly what I'm doing today. I've wanted to do this review because it's a piece of software that gives Windows users something that has been lacking since Windows 2.0-a good dual pane file manager utility. Good news too--there is also a free version (Image: Side by Side layout with tree and preview pane on left.) In this article, Benchmark Reviews tests the Zabcat xplorer² File Management Software suite.

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Rosewill Blackhawk-Ultra HPTX Computer Case

noreply@blogger.com (Don Douglass) — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 20:31:00 PST

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Rosewill Blackhawk-Ultra HPTX Computer Case

Some pundits see desktop computers as a dying breed (a Dilbert character recently referred to a co-worker's desktop computer as "a grandpa box"), and perhaps they are. Laptop and even tablet computers are now capable of fulfilling most people's needs, and even those who want or need a desktop machine could probably be satisfied with a micro-ATX motherboard in a small form factor case. Then there are those for whom even a full tower case is not enough: they need to install a dozen hard drives, or an elaborate water cooling system, or perhaps an HPTX motherboard. For those select few, Rosewill offers the Blackhawk Ultra computer case, the largest case Benchmark Reviews has ever tested.

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Rosewill Announces Aluminum Multi-Functional Lapdesk with Dual 80mm cooling Fan

noreply@blogger.com (Don Douglass) — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 12:33:00 PST

Rosewill Inc. Product Press Release

Rosewill Announces Aluminum Multi-Functional Lapdesk with Dual 80mm cooling Fan

CITY OF INDUSTRY, CA – Dec. 14th, 2011 – Rosewill the leading hardware solution provider bringing the best choice in value, announced its newest Laptop Accessories, Aluminum Multi-Functional Lapdesk with Dual 80mm cooling Fan, RMND-11001.

The three section leg design gives you many different possibilities for how you will be able to work with your laptop. With the Rosewill’s Lapdesk you can safely set up your laptop to work from your chair or from the comfort of your bed. The dual 80mm fans will also help to insure that your laptop is receiving ample amounts of air to remain cool.

Features:

With flexible three-section-legged design and convenient joint adjustment, 2-layer aluminum alloy panel, both sides could be used

Support up to 20" laptops;

Each of the two supporting legs are divided into three segments, connected together by flexible auto-locking joints; POM Material Joints, much more sturdy

Multi-purpose design - laptop cooling pad, laptop stand, book holder, breakfast tray

2x 80mm cooling fan with Hubs

Spec:

Folded Size: 22"x 23.6"x 13.8"

Panel Length: 16.5"x 9.6"

Material and bearing

Plate & legs: Aluminum alloy(oxidation)

Joints: POM

Skid proof parts: skid proof veins + silica gel

USB fan(80mm x2 ) + USB2.0 HUB

Weight: 2.1 kg (4.62 lbs.)

Max. Load: 33 lbs

More product info:

http://www.rosewill.com/products/1867/ProductDetail_Overview.htm

Rosewill Inc. (www.rosewill.com) is the leading hardware solution provider which believes in Quality, Price and Service. Established in 2004, Rosewill brings quality hardware and affordable prices together. Formed from a top team of hardware professionals, Rosewill is dedicated to our mission to compete and win on price, quality, and service. Our vision is to become the leading brand in computer hardware and peripherals. We aim to achieve this goal by our integrity, our innovative products, and our excellent customer service.

World of Tanks 3D Vision Game Review

noreply@blogger.com (Don Douglass) — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 07:21:00 PST

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World of Tanks 3D Vision Game Review

World of Tanks (WoT) is a free-to-play MMO-action video game by Wargaming.net that is loosely based on World War II-era tanks from the Soviet Union, Germany, USA, China, Britain, France, and Japan. Players can open either a free or premium account, and earn their way up a tiered ladder by competing against other online players in random battles. World of Tanks is developed for the Microsoft Windows PC platform, and is designed to be played using a wide range of computer hardware: from portable laptops with integrated graphics to high-performance desktop computers with discrete graphics. For those simply wanting to grind their way to the top almost any graphics platform will do, but it takes a powerful video card to deliver immersive high-quality graphics and beautifully detailed scenery. For the enthusiast gamer who wants life-like realism, NVIDIA 3D Vision technology adds depth and out-of-screen effects that help take World of Tanks beyond its flat 2D battleground.

Compare: 2D Image vs 3D Image (Viewer Required)
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OCZ Technology Petrol SATA 6Gbps SSDs Reduce SSD Deployment Costs by Thirty Percent

noreply@blogger.com (Don Douglass) — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 09:53:00 PST

OCZ Technology Petrol SATA 6Gbps SSDs Reduce SSD Deployment Costs by Thirty Percent

Petrol Series Leverages the Indilinx Everest Platform and Next Generation NAND Flash to Close the Gap on Hard Disk Drive Pricing

SAN JOSE, CA - Dec. 13, 2011 - OCZ Technology Group, Inc. (Nasdaq:OCZ), a leading provider of high-performance solid-state drives (SSDs), today launched the Indilinx Everest-based Petrol SSD Series. The Petrol Series enables further adoption of SSDs in cost-sensitive applications, while taking advantage of real world performance and complete feature set of the Indilinx Everest platform.
"Until today, SSD adoption has been limited to high performance applications due to the high cost of SSDs in relation to slower rotating discs, and we are proud to once again close the gap in pricing without sacrificing durability," said Ryan Petersen, CEO of OCZ Technology. "The new Petrol Series showcases the flexibility of the Indilinx Everest platform and NDurance™ Technology, allowing OCZ to deliver the benefits of SSDs to a wide new set of applications while retaining the superior real world performance and reduced latency that separate Everest-based SSDs from our competitors."
The OCZ Petrol Series delivers bandwidth up to 400MB/s and 35,000 IOPS, and is optimized for the complete spectrum of file types and sizes. Additionally, advanced features unique to Indilinx, such as proprietary page mapping algorithms, allow for steady mixed-workload performance, and innovative latency reduction technology enables superior access times as low as 0.06ms. Petrol ensures the most consistent and reliable performance as well as minimized performance degradation even after the drive's storage capacity is highly utilized.
The OCZ Petrol SSD Series will be available in models ranging from 64GB-512GB capacities throughout OCZ's global channel in the coming weeks.

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