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Title: ChronoSync 4.0 Reviewed @ TestFreaks

Link: http://www.testfreaks.com/blog/review/chronosync-40/

Quote:
“ChronoSync is a tremendously powerful program but can be picked up quickly and easily by the neophyte Mac user. Using a document based interface, multiple backup/sync/archive jobs can be created and individually saved. Schedule these jobs and you now have an automated back up system for an infinite amount of tasks. Did I mention that ChronoSync lets the user sync remote files and folders too!  ”

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Title: The Core Cord Organizer Reviewed @ DragonSteelMods

Review Link: http://www.dragonsteelmods.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=12901&Itemid=1

Review Snipit:
“Today for review I’ve got a product that I’m not so sure about… It’s of The Core Cord Organizer from CableOrganizer.com, and while it might be a useful little gadget, I still think it’s a relatively pointless one. On the other hand, there might be people out there who have a use for it and think that it’s a great product. For what it is it works as it should, but meh, I don’t know, it’s one of those products that is just there, one of those ones that I really don’t think we need… ”

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Corsair Ice T30 Memory Cooler Review: http://hothardware.com/Articles/Corsair-Cooling-Ice-T30-/

Kingston’s SSDNow V Series http://itreviewed.net/index.php/kingston-ssdnow-v-series-kit/

Title: Thermalright Ultra-120 eXtreme True Black CPU Cooler Review on Technic3D

Link: http://www.technic3d.com/article-870,1-thermalright-ultra-120-extreme-true-black-cpu-kuehler.htm

Translation Link: http://translate.google.de/translate?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.technic3d.com%2Farticle-870%2C1-thermalright-ultra-120-extreme-true-black-cpu-kuehler.htm&sl=de&tl=en&hl=de&ie=UTF-8

Cooler master updates the UCP900 PSU to version 4: 80+ GOLD http://www.madshrimps.be/gotoartik.php?articID=938

Enermax ECO80+ 350w ATX PSU. http://www.overclock3d.net/reviews.php?/power_supply/enermax_eco80_350w_atx_psu/1

ViewSonic VX2433wm 23.6 Inch DVI/HDMI TFT LCD Monitor http://www.bigbruin.com/content/vx2433wm_1

Microsoft Mobile Mouse 6000.  http://www.i4u.com/section-viewarticle-555.html

GMC X7 X-Station Gaming Case. http://hardwarebistro.com/index.php?option=com_simple_review&Itemid=84&review=100-GMC-X7-X-Station-Gaming-Case-Review

Patriot Torqx 128GB Indlinx MLC Solid State Disk
http://www.tweaktown.com/reviews/2794/patriot_torqx_128gb_indlinx_mlc_solid_state_disk/index.html

GlacialTech UFO V51 Silent Review
http://www.hi-techreviews.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=9629:-glacialtech-ufo-v51-silent-review&catid=14:current-reviews&Itemid=80

LONGMONT, CO –  June 15, 2009 – Rebit™ Inc., the company dedicated to relieving the burden of backup for PC users, today announced a global OEM relationship with Seagate (NASDAQ: STX), the worldwide leader in hard disk drives and storage solutions. Seagate’s award-winning Replica™ PC backup appliance combines Rebit software with Seagate storage and backup to deliver a consumer device that makes backup and recovery a seamless process.

Unlike most backup utilities, the new Seagate Replica backup appliance is a complete PC backup system, which automatically and continuously stores up-to-date copies of everything on a PC, including installed applications, operating system, e-mail, pictures, music, movies, Internet bookmarks and settings. Available in two configurations, the Seagate Replica solution delivers seamless backup for either a single PC or multiple PCs in a household.

“We are pleased that Seagate has selected Rebit software to be part of its innovative Replica backup system,” commented Charlene Murphy, executive vice president of sales and marketing, Rebit Inc.  “The product combination is ideal, and we are looking forward to a mutually beneficial business relationship with one of the most successful storage companies in the world.”

Seagate Replica backup appliance is available now in two configurations, a multiple PC or single PC capacities. The multi PC option includes a dock and is designed for homes with two or more computers for a manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) of $199.99. The single-PC version of the Seagate Replica is recommended for use with individual computers and is available for a manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) of $129.99. Please visit Seagate.com/replica for more details.

About Seagate

Seagate is the worldwide leader in the design, manufacture and marketing of hard disk drives and storage solutions, providing products for a wide-range of applications, including Enterprise, Desktop, Mobile Computing, Consumer Electronics and Branded Solutions. Seagate’s business model leverages technology leadership and world-class manufacturing to deliver industry-leading innovation and quality to its global customers, with the goal of being the time-to-market leader in all markets in which it participates. The company is committed to providing award-winning products, customer support and reliability to meet the world’s growing demand for information storage. Seagate can be found around the globe and at http://www.seagate.com.

About Rebit Inc.

Rebit Inc. is a software company committed to delivering fully-automatic and complete PC backup and recovery, removing the burden of managing backup from users.  In 2008 Rebit was named one of the “25 Coolest Emerging Tech Vendors,” by Computer Reseller News for its innovative, cutting-edge technology.  With Rebit software, PC users experience transparent and continuous data protection for their entire PC all day, every day.  No setup. No configuration.  No scheduling.  No buttons.  And recovery is easy - just drag and drop from Windows Explorer.  Rebit software CDs and appliances are available to Resellers and end-users through ASI Computer Technologies (www.asipartner.com), D&H Distributing (www.dandh.com,www.Newegg.com), and Rebit’s web site store (www.Rebit.com), or call toll-free at 1-866-635-5784.

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Title: Weekly Giveaway #6 - Speck and NZXT

Link: http://www.testfreaks.com/blog/contest/weekly-giveaway-6-speck-and-nzxt/

Quote:
” Another week gone by,  it’s time for another weekly giveaway, this time I’ve got the NZXT Guardian 921 PC Case and two Speck fitted cases for the iPod nano 4th. We’re going to do this one a bit differently though, read on to find out what you have to do to win..”
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Title: NZXT Whisper Classic Series PC Case @ DragonSteelMods

Review Link: http://www.dragonsteelmods.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=12874&Itemid=1

Review Snipit:
” Besides being very quiet, the Whisper case also provides maximum room for expansion.  In addition it has room for nine hard drives and six 5.25” bays.  Silent operation and roominess are not the only features of the Whisper; NZXT also threw in plenty of cooling with four fans.  Two 120 mm and two 80 mm fans will help keep the system running cool and quiet.”
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Title: NZXT BETA Classic Series PC Case @ TestFreaks

Link: http://www.testfreaks.com/blog/review/nzxt-beta-classic-series-pc-case/

Quote:
“A few days ago I took a look at the NZXT Guardian  921 PC case, today I’ve got another from NZXT as well, the Beta. The Beta chassis is meant to be more of a budget case, coming in at around $50, but it’s got features of more expensive cases and overall it’s a very nice case. The Beta features a tool-less installation for the optical and hard drives, enough room for four fans to keep things cool, and it’s very aesthetically pleasing. So without further chatter from me, read on to learn more about an excellent case from NZXT… ”

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Title: Remote Controlled Indoor/Outdoor Combo Power Switch @ TestFreaks

Link: http://www.testfreaks.com/blog/review/remote-controlled-indooroutdoor-combo-power-switch/

Quote:
” What I have for review today is something that could make your life a bit easier and maybe even save you a little money in the process. It’s a combo pack or two pack of electrical outlets, what’s so special about these is they are remote controlled  to make ‘flipping the switch’ that much easier.”

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Title:  Corsair HX850 850W PSU Review

Summary: It seems an eternity since the last time Corsair released a modular power supply in their high performance HX line of units, and there has been a good deal of speculation around the net on when Corsair was going to finally release something in the 750W-850W range to better compete with the likes of the Seasonic M12D and Antec Signature units at that level.

Well, the waiting is over because Corsair is releasing two new units at 750W and 850W to fill the void. Today, I’m looking at the larger of the two units in the HX850.

Articles URL: http://www.jonnyguru.com/modules.php?name=NDReviews&op=Story&reid=153

Site URL: http://www.jonnyguru.com

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Quote: Ever felt as though your otherwise unbeatable fragging skills were being held back by your computer? Maybe newcomer to the scene Roccat can help…

Link: http://www.overclock3d.net/reviews.php?/input_devices/roccat_kone_3200dpi_gaming_mouse/1

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For a bike messenger named Cole, his day and life are about to be turned upside down thanks to a mysterious package he is assigned to deliver. The package turns out to be a bomb of incredible power which turns Cole?s home of Empire City into utter destruction and chaos.

In the new game InFamous, Sucker Punch Productions and Sony have crafted a slick and utterly compelling action adventure which is easily one of the top titles released for any console.

Review URL ::
http://www.ocmodshop.com/ocmodshop.aspx?a=1593

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Date: 06-13-2009 By Elric Phares

This system left me feeling a bit different than I anticipated in the beginning of this review. I know that the LUXA LM100 is designated as an HTPC chassis, but in that aspect I think it does not really fit the bill as the motherboard selection for this size system is very limited and most only have standard PC audio connections. Sound is a very important aspect of an HTPC system as it’s usually what you watch your movies and listen to your music on, and not having an SPDIF or Digital Coaxial connection leaves the system absent of one of the most important things about the whole HTPC experience.

Link: http://www.gamepyre.com/reviews/hardware/cases/1119_1.html

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Author: Benjamin Sun Date: 06-13-2009

From a platform point of view the Gigabyte MA790FXT-UD5P motherboard fits the bill as a motherboard that supports AMD’s latest CPUs on the AM3 platform including the 810 we used for this review. Features-wise this board has all of the features that an enthusiast will want from a new AM3 motherboard except for one. For those expecting to run three or four ATI cards in CrossfireX mode will be disappointed as this board only has two PCI Express x16 slots but that is not the target audience of this board.

Review Link: http://www.motherboards.org/reviews/motherboards/1906_1.html

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With a 15 year long absence from Nintendo?s consoles, many gamers completely wrote Punch Out!! off as an oldschool game. The series was a hit during the NES era remembered by virtually any owner, spawned a well received sequel during the SNES era — then it just disappeared. It missed out on the N64?s time in homes, and also called in sick for Gamecube duty.

Thankfully, with Nitnendo?s desire to revive old franchises, Punch Out!! was finally set to rise from the ashes. While nothing much has changed in the core gameplay since the 1987 original, the game does its job blending the nostalgia from over a decade ago with mainstream gaming to entertain you. It?s a good game and does the name justice-even if it?s for a short while.

Review URL ::
http://www.ocmodshop.com/ocmodshop.aspx?a=1590

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TITLE: Antec CP-850 Power Supply Review @ Vortez Hardware

“The PSU is in my honest opinion THE most important component in a PC. It’s the beating heart that every bit of hardware in a computer relies on. Finding a high quality, quiet and dependable supply is the holy grail of any PC build. Antec have sent their CP-850 PSU for review so hopefully it will do well.”

URL: http://www.vortez.co.uk/review.php?id=46

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Title: Glacialtech X-Wing Notebook Cooler Review @ Virtual-Hideout

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

Quote: “Overall the Glacialtech X-Wing Notebook Cooler is an undisputed winner in the looks department, however not so much in the cooling department. The quality of the build and innovative features built-in to the front panel make it very user friendly. Unfortunately because of the lack of cooling power, it’s very hard for me to recommend this. I just know that geeks with gaming laptops love lights and gadgets and they’ll be wanting to add this under their hot laptops. However it would do little good. The cooling power is anemic. My suggestion to Glacialtech would be to dramatically beef up the cooling system with something like a large, quiet 200mm fan centered in the unit.”

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The specs sounds very good and I’m expecting some great performance from this SSD. With 64Mb of cache and a new controller, OCZ’s Vertex Series 120Gb SSD should produce some excellent results in our benchmarks. Incidently, we’ll be using two of these drives in RAID 0 configuration for our CPU3D HydroBox project  … H2O3D.

Read the rest of the review here … http://www.cpu3d.com/review/7874-1/ocz-vertex-series-120gb-ssd-sataii/introduction.html

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NEW CONTENT (HTPC & Movies) - Twilight HD Movie Review

QUOTE: “In all my 23 years I’ve seen a few crazes come and go. However, I have never seen anything so precisely bullseye the cultural zeitgeist quite like the Twilight franchise. Spawned from the book series written by Stephanie Meyer, Twilight has gone on to become a commercial force to be reckoned with, encompassing further sequels, toys, posters, jewellery and has made the stars household names, with teenage girls swooning at their very utterance.

Twilight is, at its core, a forbidden romance tale, similar to Romeo and Juliet but mixed with the carnal pleasure of attractive vampires and with a little new millennium twist for good measure. When Bella Swan (Kirsten Stewart) moves to the small town of Forks, she quickly garners the attention of local Edward Cullen (Robert Pattinson), the 108 year old vampire whom doesn’t age. While they fall in love, the complications of their relationship become evident, notwithstanding his inbuilt predilection for human blood and the not so nice vampires whom also roam.”

For more information, please visit - http://www.tweaktown.com/reviews/2788/twilight_hd_movie_review/index.html

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Tech Arkade has just published a review of the Eagle Tech ET-CS2XMESU2-BK.

Read it all here: http://techarkade.com/component/content/article/46-storage/272-eagle-tech-et-cs2xmesu2-bk-25q-enclosure.html

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Not that CES (the Consumer Electronics Show) really needs any additional hype, but the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) wants to make sure that even with CES half a year away, that the media and analysts never forget their  technology extravaganza is on the horizon. The CEA sponsored a mini tradeshow in New York City this last week, called the CEA LineShows.

We decided that this would be a good opportunity to not only potentially learn about new products and technologies, but it would also be great real-world test for the Flip UltraHD pocket camcorder we recently reviewed. So we grabbed the camcorder and headed over to the show.

Direct Link:

http://hothardware.com/News/CES-2010-Sneak-Peek-Lightglove-slotRadio-More/

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NZXT Beta Case Review:

Link: http://www.rbmods.com/content/9869/nzxt-beta-case-review.aspx

Quote: We’ve had a chance to review a bunch of cases from NZXT, makers of a wide range of computer peripherals. For the most part, we’ve been impressed by their build quality and attention to detail. Today we’ll look at one of their latest case offers, the NZXT Beta Computer Case. Will this case continue their streak of solid performers? That’s what we’re here to find out.

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Title: Zalman CNPS9900 LED Flower Cooler Review @ Tech-Reviews.co.uk

Briefing: If you haven’t heard of Zalman, be ashamed. The world famous Korean manufacturer has always been the leading company for air coolers. Their iconic and highly efficient flower design has managed to survive many revisions and changes to support even the latest processors. One of their most recent models is the CNPS9900 LED, let see how it performs in comparison to some other top CPU Coolers.

Link: http://tech-reviews.co.uk/reviews/zalman-cnps9900-led-cooler/

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TechwareLabs has published a review of the Kingston HyperX RAM Fan. Here’s a clip from the review:

Quote: Want to get the most out of that new RAM? Trying to keep that RAM you bought last century alive for another year? Kingston has your answer; the HyperX Fan. Will this $20 badboy really cool off your RAM? Join Mike Santini as TechwareLabs takes a look…

LINK: http://www.techwarelabs.com/kingston-hyperx-fan/

Title: TechwareLabs Reviews the Kingston HyperX RAM Fan

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Title: 7″ Axion AXN-8701 Portable Handheld Widescreen LCD Digital TV @ TestFreaks

Link: http://www.testfreaks.com/blog/review/7-axion-axn-8701-portable-handheld-widescreen-lcd-digital-tv/

Quote:
“Today for review our friends at Geeks have sent me over a Handheld LCD Digital TV from a company called Axion. It’s the AXN-8701 Portable Handheld Widescreen LCD Digital TV, and from my time with it I’ve found it’s actually a great little product. The Axion includes a remote, built-in antenna and an external one, along with built-in rechargeable battery and even a car charger as well. It’s a 7″ LCD screen, but it has a surprisingly nice pictures, especially for the price, and  it includes a digital tuner along with A/V inputs so you can hook other things up to it as well. read on to learn more…  ”

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BlueAnt X3 Micro Bluetooth Headset @ DragonSteelMods

Today for review I’ve got the BlueAnt X3 Micro Bluetooth headset, and it’s from our friends at The Wireless Boys. The X3 micro has a few nice features, including and most importantly, it is lightweight, for me that’s a very important factor. It also has a 7 hour talk time, along with a 180 hour standby time and it includes both an AC adapter and a car charger. Being lightweight and looking good are not much if the headset doesn’t perform though, so continue on to learn more…

http://www.dragonsteelmods.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=12844&Itemid=1

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InsideHW.com has reviewed OCZ Alchemy Series Illuminati Keyboard. Here is a quote from this review:

“If you would heard term “illuminati” and “alchemy” we are pretty sure that first association for many of you would be Dan Brown and one of his bestselling novels. For those of you that are familiar with OCZ Technology products, Alchemy series of keyboards is well known and this time we are presenting you Illuminati model that got its name because of back lighted keys. Because of this feature typing in pitch darkness, but thanks to side LEDs it can also provide illumination to surrounding area. Light can be blue or red and this can also be set using one of the buttons on keyboard. Of course light can be turned off or dimmed using a knob located in right corner…”

Article link:

http://www.insidehw.com/Reviews/Peripherals/OCZ-Alchemy-Series-Illuminati-Keyboard.html

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Title: Cooler Master Notepal D1 Review at CCE Reviews
Link: http://www.ccereviews.com/reviews/cooler-master-notepal-d1/
Quote: Cooler Master impressed me with their simple yet elegant D1. By no
means is it a flashy notebook cooler with colored LED fans or multiple USB
ports requiring a separate AC power supply. They went back to the basics and
with a simple tweak of replacing the hard feet with a softer material, I
think they would have come up with a huge winner. As it stands, the D1 is
still a budget friendly notebook cooler that does the trick of what a 50
dollar cooler would do - keeping your notebook cool.

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Taken Blu-Ray Review @ Ascully.com

Quote
“The set up is fairly old school. Young American women being kidnapped to be sold on the open market to unscrupulous men around the world. The more pure, the more valuable. Neeson just happens to have a 17 year old daughter, pure as all get out, and she’s naively gone to Europe unsupervised……”

Article Link - http://www.ascully.com/blu-ray-reviews/taken/

Podcast link - http://www.ascully.com/after-the-show-73-taken-blu-ray-review/

Article Title - Taken Blu-Ray Review @ Ascully.com

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Title: All Core 2 Models
Link: http://www.hardwaresecrets.com/article/366
Category: Tutorials

Summary:
A series of quick reference tables containing all Core 2 Solo, Core 2 Duo, Core 2 Quad and Core 2 Extreme CPUs released to date. Updated to include mobile models.

Here is a snippet:
“Core 2 Solo, Core 2 Duo, Core 2 Quad and Core 2 Extreme processors are based on the new Core microarchitecture, released to replace Netburst microarchitecture, used on Pentium 4 and CPU’s based on it. In this tutorial we will list all models from these processors released so far together with their main technical specs.”

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Coolermaster Hyper TX3 Heatsink Review

“In all other regards Coolermaster’s Hyper TX3 heatsink is a compact mid-level heatsink suitable for use on AMD socket 745/939/940/AM2/AM3 processors and Intel socket 775/1156 chips (not LGA1366 however). The Hyper TX3 heatsink weighs in at 470 grams, stands less than 140mm tall, and comes equipped with a low noise 92mm 800-2800RPM PWM fan that drives 17-54CFM according the manufacturer. The heatsink is built around three skinny 6mm diameter copper heatpipes that connect a small aluminum base to the 92×92mm tower of aluminum cooling fins.”

URL: http://www.frostytech.com/articleview.cfm?articleID=2401
QUICK-LINK:  Coolermaster Hyper TX3 Heatsink Review @ frostytech.com

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Computex 2009: Sparkle Highlights Photo Tour

“Computex 2009 takes place each year in Taipei Taiwan. This year Sparkle Computer Co., Ltd. sent PCSTATS a round of photos of its booth and several new products exhibited at the trade show including new nVidia ION based small form factor HTPC systems and the Calibre graphic cards series. Enjoy!”

URL: http://www.pcstats.com/articleview.cfm?articleID=2400
QUICK-LINK: Computex 2009: Sparkle Highlights Photo Tour  @ PCSTATS.com

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“iPlayer is a slick programme that makes it easy to catch up on your favourite BBC programmes that have been broadcast over the last seven days. It looks great, is easy to use, and video quality is very good at its most basic 500kbps and even better at 832×468 ‘full-screen’ resolution, which uses 1500kbps. There’s now even a HD mode, allowing you to stream H.264 (1280×720p) video through a Web browser at 3.2Mbps (1.5GB per hour of video) or download it. Though close to TV quality, image clarity still isn’t as good. It is not without its flaws, however. Most noticeable is that rights agreements mean that iPlayer television programmes are only available to users to download or stream (Click to Play) in the UK. Most radio programmes are available outside the UK in addition to podcasts, although sporting and other programmes may be subject to rights agreements. You’ll also need a valid TV Licence, regardless of whether you decide to ditch your regular TV. Another disappointing oversight is the ability to schedule programmes for download from a selected series until the series has ended - much like Sky’s Series Link. Those on limited broadband packages will also need to keep a tight handle on usage, as both online video streaming and downloading seriously eats into your bandwidth.”

http://itreviewed.net/index.php/bbc-iplayer/

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Computex 2009: Gigabyte Highlights Photo Tour

“Every year the worlds’ PC makers and PC media flock to Computex in Taipei Taiwan to see the bleeding edge of technology unleashed. Intel, AMD, nVidia and ATI usually time their new product releases to coincide with the massive tech trade show, so it’s always an exciting adventure. This year Gigabyte, a Tier One motherboard manufacturer, showcased three important additions to the PC marketplace. The first and foremost was Intel’s new socket 1156 “Lynnfield” processor platform, based on the soon-to-be-released Intel P55 Express chipset. The Intel P55 Express is notable for a couple reasons, not the least of which is its support of both ATI Crossfire and nVidia SLI! Finally, a mainstream motherboard which accomodates both multi-videocard options! “

URL: http://www.pcstats.com/articleview.cfm?articleID=2403
QUICK-LINK: Computex 2009: Gigabyte Highlights Photo Tour @ PCSTATS.com

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Title: Antec P183 Case Review
Link: http://www.hardwaresecrets.com/article/733
Category: Reviews

Summary:
Antec P183 is a high-end mid-tower case launched under their Performance One series. Let’s see what you should expect from P183.

Here is a snippet:
“Antec P183 is a high-end mid-tower case launched under their Performance One series. It is based on Antec P193 but with the side fan and one of the top fans removed and also with the remaining top fan reduced from 140-mm to 120-mm, making it cheaper than P193. Let’s see what you should expect from P183.”

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Title: Sunbeamtech Acrylic Case: The Invisible

Link: http://www.technic3d.com/article-860,1-sunbeamtech-acrylic-case-the-invisible.htm

Translation Link: http://translate.google.de/translate?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.technic3d.com%2Farticle-860%2C1-sunbeamtech-acrylic-case-the-invisible.htm&sl=de&tl=en&hl=de&ie=UTF-8

Quote: “The Sunbeamtech Acrylic HTPC Case is the next PC Case in the Technic3D Editorship. The Acrylic HTPC computer case from Sunbeamtech can easily handle the cooling needs of multi-core processor systems. The unique 3D Core-Fan design uses a mounting rack that is attached to the side panel, and supports two 120mm fans to be installed which will direct airflow on to the installed cards and CPU.”

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Title: Noctua Cooling Competition @ XSReviews

Quote: “Time to start another round of competitions here on XSR, and this one is with some nice Noctua cooling products. We’ve got 3 prizes to give away, including a Noctua NH-U12P SE1366 CPU cooler, and two NF-S12B FLX cooling fans.

What do you have to do to win? Simply sign up to the forums, and post 5 times anywhere you like. That’s it. ”

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We are writing to let you all know that we have just posted a new article on HotHardware in which we evaluate the features, performance, and overclockability of 7 GeForce GTX 275 and Radeon HD 4890 graphics cards in one large round-up.  We take a look at cards from Asus, MSI, Gigabyte, XFX, Diamond, HIS, and EVGA–three Radeon HD 4890s and four GeForce GTX 275s.  We evaluate single card and multi-GPU performance, power consumption, and temperatures.  So which one of the cards deserves your hard-earned dough?  Well, you’re just going to have to read on and find out…

GeForce GTX 275 and Radeon HD 4890 Round-Up:

http://hothardware.com/Articles/The-GeForce-GTX-275-and-HD-4890-go-HeadtoHead/

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Hardware Bistro has just posted latest review on QNAP TS-119 1-Bay NAS system.

Quote: “NAS is one of the latest trendy computer peripherals as its existence has become more important lately and it is extremely useful for large group of data sharing. At this moment, there are only small number of NAS providers as NAS is a complicated device and QNAP is one of the young NAS providers but they are playing an important role in NAS sector.”

Read More:
http://hardwarebistro.com/index.php?option=com_simple_review&Itemid=84&review=98-QNAP-TS-119-1-Bay-NAS-Review

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Title: Evercool 92mm Rifling Fan Review @ Tech-Reviews.co.uk

Briefing: Evercool are a very large manufacturer for cooling products. Unfortunately though, Tech-Reviews is still unfamiliar with them and so, our expectations are a bit mixed. But by priding themselves as one of the top 5 cooling manufacturers in Taiwan, our expectations from their products are certainly high. Let’s see if the Evercool Rifling Fan proves itself worthy.

Link: http://tech-reviews.co.uk/reviews/evercool-92mm-rifling-fan/

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MSI X58 Pro-E motherboard review

http://www.techspot.com/review/168-msi-x58-pro-e/

Perhaps the biggest problem we saw with initial Intel X58 motherboards was their substantial price. Add to that the serious price premium for DDR3 memory, and you ended up with a relatively affordable and fast Core i7 920 processor that nevertheless needed to run on an expensive platform.

The recent drop in DDR3 pricing got us thinking about the affordability of the Core i7 platform, and we began to wonder just how cheap users could build one of these systems.

MSI has quietly been preparing an army of Core i7 motherboards, now with five unique models on offer, we feel they may have what we’re after. The X58 Pro-E is an interesting looking motherboard, priced at around $200 which is almost as low as X58-based motherboards will go.

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Article Name: Cresyn CS-HP500 Folding HI-FI Headphones Review @ Tweaknews
Article Url: http://www.tweaknews.net/reviews/cresyn_cs-hp500_headphones/

Article Snippet:

“With most new product introductions on the market, usually the first generation is a prototype which they then improve on and then release a better product after they have ironed out all the design bugs. But with Cresyn and their CS-HP500, they definitely buck that trend. With exceptional audio and build quality coupled with a foldable design and comfort, the CS-HP500 can easily be summed up as a safe buy for people needing a good set of foldable headphones that won’t break the bank.”

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TITLE: Microsoft Explorer Mini @ LanOC Review

DESCRIPTION: Not long ago I had the chance to take a close look at Microsoft’s Sidewinder X8. One of the X8’s main features was the BlueTrack Technology used with its optical sensor that boasts the ability to work on virtually any surface. In my testing I found this to be true, but not really needed in a gaming mouse. BlueTrack Technology would be perfect for portable use in a laptop mouse where you never know what surface you will be using as a mouse pad. Today I have the chance to test out this theory because Microsoft’s new Explorer Mini mouse using BlueTrack and I will be putting it to the test.

ARTICLE URL: http://lanoc.org/reviews/microsoft-explorer-mini/

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TITLE: Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus @ LanOC Reviews

DESCRIPTION: Yesterday I took a look at Cooler Masters Hyper TX-3 entry level heatsink and was surprised considerably by its performance and value. Today I will be following that review by taking a look at what I can only call its older brother the Hyper 212 Plus due to the Hyper 212 Plus being the same design only larger. The Hyper 212 has been around for some time providing great performance in a mid range price. With the updated Hyper 212 Plus they have most likely updated the performance along with the added compatibility for the upcoming Lynnfield or i5 CPU later this year. I plan to put the updated version to the test and find out how it compares to a range of different heatsinks.

ARTICLE URL: http://lanoc.org/reviews/cooler-master-hyper-212-plus/

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NEW CONTENT (Video Cards) - ASUS GeForce GTX 285 1GB Graphics Card

QUOTE: “While there’s no denying that anyone who is after maximum power will want the GTX 295, for many people the GTX 285 is going to be fine for the plain fact that most users don’t have the monitor to really make use of such a powerful graphics card.

We’ve always been pretty happy with the GTX 285; it costs a good chunk less than the GTX 295 and still offers some serious performance, which for most people is more than they need.”

For more information, please visit - http://www.tweaktown.com/reviews/2786/asus_geforce_gtx_285_1gb_graphics_card/index.html

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The Razer Carcharias Headset is the latest addition to Razer’s line up of audio devices for gamers. How do they sound? Keep reading to find out!

http://techarkade.com/component/content/article/42-peripherals/252-razer-carcharias-headset.html

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We have posted a new article, ‘Creative EP-430 Earphones’

The Article can be viewed at
http://www.tbreak.com/2009/06/creative-ep-430-earphones/

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“MSI should be applauded for bringing Intel’s X58 chipset to the masses at a sub-£150 price point. Sure there are full-size motherboards that offer better performance and overclocking features, but for mainstream users building a MicroATX-based machine the X58M is fantastic value. The motherboard offers an almost perfect balance of features and performance, and would make a great choice for a high performance small form factor multimedia (HTPC) or gaming system. Zotac’s GeForce 9300-ITX WiFi impressed me a couple of months ago, but it is restricted to Intel’s legacy LGA775 socket and DDR2 memory. If you want a bleeding-edge MicroATX motherboard at an amazing price, the X58M is a no brainer.”

http://itreviewed.net/index.php/msi-x58m/

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Title: BFG LS-450 Power Supply Review
Link: http://www.hardwaresecrets.com/article/732
Category: Reviews

Summary:
We reviewed this entry-level 450 W power supply from BFG. Let’s see whether it is a good product or not.

Here is a snippet:
“LS and MX are sister power supply series from BFG, with models from MX series coming with a modular cabling system, a 120-mm fan and an auxiliary 80-mm fan on the rear, while models from LS series use a 135-mm fan and no modular cabling system or second fan. Initially both series used the same internal design, however this is not entirely true anymore. All models from MX series are manufactured by Fore Point (one of the factories from Fortrex), but LS-450 and the new version of LS-550 (marked as “LS-550 (New)” on their website, being the model currently available on Newegg.com) are manufactured by Enhance Electronics. The old LS-550 and LS-680 are manufactured by Fore Point with the same design as models from MX series. According to BFG they will move all models from MX and LS to Enhance in the future, and when this happens units will be either released with new wattages (e.g. LS-700 instead of LS-680) or will have the name “New” added to their name.”

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Pure Digital Technologies recently announced two new products in its pocket camcorder lineup: the Flip UltraHD (MSRP: $199.99) and the Flip Ultra (MSRP: $149.99). Both models build upon the existing Flip Ultra line by offering new features, such as two-hours of recording time and increasing the LCD size to 2.0-inches (diagonal). The Flip UltraHD also offers high-definition (HD) video recording (1280×720) and an HDMI Mini TV-out port. We spent some hands-on time with the Flip UltraHD to evaluate its capabilities.  Come on by the site and check it out…

Flip UltraHD Pocket Camcorder Review:

http://hothardware.com/Articles/Flip-UltraHD-Pocket-Camcorder/

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Title: Cougar Power 400W PSU Review on Technic3D

Link: http://www.technic3d.com/article-875,1-cougar-power-400w-netzteile-fuer-den-office-pc-teil-4.htm

Translation Link: http://translate.google.de/translate?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.technic3d.com%2Farticle-875%2C1-cougar-power-400w-netzteile-fuer-den-office-pc-teil-4.htm&sl=de&tl=en&hl=de&ie=UTF-8

Quote: “The Cougar Power 400W PSU arrived Technic3D. See you in the following Review from Technic3D the next PSUs with two +12V rail (20A), 120mm Fan (Thermal fan control), 4x SATA hard disk connectors and 1x PCI-e 6-Pin.”

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Overclock3D have just published a new article titled: BFG EX-1200 (1200W) Modular PSU.

Quote: BFG sure know a thing or two about making graphics cards, but how does their latest 1200w power supply cope under the strain of the OC3D load tester.

Link: http://www.overclock3d.net/reviews.php?/power_supply/bfg_ex-1200_1200w_modular_psu/1

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Other features include a “hydrodynamically” supported 120mm fan for cooling, as well as a backlit blue Tagan logo which is unique to Tagan. When the PSU is active, the blue Tagan logo lights up like a Christams tree, making it look rather sexy. There’s also a “hydrodynamically” supported 120mm fan for cooling, as well as . For extra durability and reilability, the Piperock II 680W uses high quality Japanese branded capacitors in its construction.

As far as connectivity is concerned, the Piperock II 680W has a total of 9 x SATA power connectors (3×3), 3 x 4-pin Molex and 1 x FDD as well as 2 x PCIe (6-pin and 6+2-pin). All of the above features should more than enough to satisfy most mainstream users … but the question is whether it can capture the audience in an already saturated market?

Read the rest of the review here … http://www.cpu3d.com/review/7834-9/tagan-piperock-ii-680w-psu/verdict-and-conclusion.html

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DeepCool Ice Blade Pro Heatsink Review

“DeepCool’s IceBlade Pro heatsink is Xigmatek-esq looking exposed heatpipe base CPU cooler with a dark nickel plating over every inch. The IceBlade Pro is built around four 8mm diameter copper heatpipes which conduct heat to the aluminum cooling fins above. Exposed heatpipe heatsinks are good with CPUs that have large integrated heat spreaders and large silicon die’s below (to spread the heat around). One or two 120mm fans can be mounted to either side of the cooler, and rubber vibration absorbing posts are supplied along with extra fan clips. A single 120mm PWM fan that operates at 900-1500RPM is supplied.”

URL: http://www.frostytech.com/articleview.cfm?articleID=2405
QUICK-LINK: DeepCool Ice Blade Pro Heatsink Review @ frostytech.com

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TITLE: Silverstone LC10B-E HTPC Case @ Benchmark Reviews

DESCRIPTION: Home Theater PCs continue to gain popularity, particularly as more television networks are pushing their content over the web. They’re also a great platform for gaming, watching Blu-Ray movies, running a custom DVR, and centralizing media storage. For some of these tasks, a low-power Atom system might be sufficient, but for gaming and processing high definition content, most consumers will want a little more horsepower. That’s where a quality HTPC chassis can make a big difference. With room for full-size ATX components, seven hard drives, and five fans, the SilverStone LC10B-E that Benchmark Reviews is covering today should fit the bill.

ARTICLE URL: http://benchmarkreviews.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=327&Itemid=61

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TechwareLabs has published a review of the Intel Core i7 920 2.66GHz Nehalem Processor. Here’s a clip from the review:

Quote: Looking to get the best bang for your buck when building that new computer? You might want to take a look at the newest line-up of processors from Intel, the Core i7. Join Artiom B. and Christopher S. as TechwareLabs shows us what this processor is really capable of doing. Will this Processor live up to our expectations? Join us as we drop it into a test rig and take a look…

LINK: http://www.techwarelabs.com/intel-core-i7-920/

Title: TechwareLabs Reviews the Intel Core i7 920 2.66GHz Nehalem Processor

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Date: 06-09-2009 By Vlad Mihaiescu

When I asked myself that particular question I was still installing The Sims 3. At that time, the only look I gave the user’s manual was reading the serial key. Once the game was installed and I started playing I realized that EA got me hooked. I only wonder how many dollars I’m gonna end up spending on expansion packs for The Sims 3. My guess is a lot. Already, moments after its release, The Sims 3 web-store is up and kicking with a multitude of extras ready for you to download. Let’s face it, this game is fun, this game is addictive, this game will cost you way more than 50 bucks in the long run; especially once the addiction really kicks in. I don’t know how The Sims 3 did in your neighborhood on release day, but here in Florida where I live, The Sims 3 was sold out within a 50 mile radius by lunch time.

Link: http://www.gamepyre.com/reviews/games/pc/1117_1.html

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Author: Ben Sun Date: 06-09-2009

The Sileo 500 case is an exciting example of an inexpensive case that distinguishes itself from other cases in a few ways. First is the silent operation. Everything from the padded insulation on the sides, top, and bottom of the case is designed for quiet operation. The HDDs are installed via anti-vibration drive rails which reduce noise as well. Cooler Master has this case on sale on the market for under $60, making it a good bargain as you also get a 500W PSU included with the bundle. This case is a solid value for the user wanting good features on a silent case and it delivers it in spades.

Review Link: http://www.motherboards.org/reviews/hardware/1904_1.html

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We have just posted up a review of second Cryo Notebook Cooler to come from NZXT.  The Cryo S is smaller, lighter and still has adjustable fan speed as well as a couple of USB ports to keep you plugged in and happy.  It doesn’t provide the best cooling we’ve ever seen, but it’s not a bad choice either.  Take a look at our review for all the details.

Title: NZXT Cryo S Notebook Cooler
URL: http://www.bcchardware.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=7233&Itemid=40

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NEW CONTENT (Storage) - IN WIN Ammo 2.5 inch SATA HDD Enclosure with RFID - Full Video Review

QUOTE: “In our first ever full video review, today we take a close look at IN WIN’s Ammo 2.5 inch external SATA HDD enclosure, which comes with RFID hardware data security. Watch the video for the full review.”

For more information, please visit - http://www.tweaktown.com/reviews/2785/in_win_ammo_2_5_inch_sata_hdd_enclosure_with_rfid_full_video_review/index.html

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So Harmonix, MTV Games, EA, and Backbone got together to create a game for those who didn’t want to flick their screen with a stylus and finger an attachable keypad. I have a few things to say about the lack of attachments on PSPs, but I’ll come back to that later. So out comes what could be the coolest PSP port since God Of War. Ladies and Gentlemen, I give you RockBand Unplugged. And let me tell you, they had a few tricks up their sleeves when it came to making this as addictive as the original.

Review URL ::
http://www.ocmodshop.com/ocmodshop.aspx?a=1589

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Title:  The most powerful gaming laptop ever: Alienware M17x
Link: http://www.hardwaresecrets.com/blog/141
Category: Blog

Here is a snippet:
“Alienware, now part of Dell, is a company focused on high-end gaming systems and last week they released what they are calling “the most powerful 17″ gaming laptop in the universe”. And they are not kidding: this laptop features three graphics processing units, a feature not found even on most desktops. ”

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Title: Will the USD 299 Netbook Fly?
Link: http://www.hardwaresecrets.com/blog/140
Category: Blog

Here is a snippet:
“A company called Always Innovating is promising in the past couple of months the release of a netbook with detachable keyboard and 10 to 15 hours of battery life for only USD 299. What is the catch?”

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CM Storm Scout Case:

Link: http://www.rbmods.com/content/9741/cm-storm-scout-case.aspx

Quote: CM a sister company to Coolermaster keeps releasing alot of products at the moment, we have reviewed their Sniper Case earlier which proved to be a really cool mid class case. This new Storm doesn´t look any worse than the Sniper, it actually got a couple of features that the Sniper was lacking, so let´s take a look.

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TITLE: Cooler Master Hyper TX-3 @ LanOC Reviews

DESCRIPTION: Running a expensive high end heatsink like the v10 or even the v8 is not feasible for everyone due to space or financial reasons. Also as crazy as it seems to me most people aren’t looking for the most extreme cooling solution, some are only looking for an improvement over stock cooling. Cooler Master has recognizes this and has recently released the TX-3 CPU cooler for that market. Today I will be taking a closer look at the TX-3 to see how well it compares to other heatsinks that we have tested in the past along with if it fits the needs of the entry level market that it is designed for.

ARTICLE URL: http://lanoc.org/reviews/cooler-master-hyper-tx-3/

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Title: OCZ USB 2.0 Rally2 64GB Flash Drive Revisited @ TestFreaks

Link: http://www.testfreaks.com/blog/review/ocz-usb-20-rally2-64gb-flash-drive-revisited/

Quote:
“A few weeks ago I reviewed the OCZ Rally2 64gb Flash Drive, and the results weren’t that good really, especially for the write speeds. So I got together with Lisa and Eric from over at OCZ and we found out that it seems I got one of the first batches of Rally2 64gb USB Drives with the older firmware on it. There is a quick and easy fix for the slow write speed problem though, just a firmware update that you can do yourself if you happen to have one of the first Rally2’s that were released. So read on to learn more on how to get the firmware and see what the differences are before and after the firmware upgrade. ”

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iXBT Labs Review: Overclocker DDR3 for Socket AM3

Excerpt:
“On the one hand, the answer is clear: if you want to save some money and not lose much (or any) performance, it will be reasonable to redistribute your budget and buy DDR2 memory, which is still cheaper. Also, the relatively old overclocker DDR3 memory kits for other platforms work well with Phenom II, and in most cases they even significantly exceed their recommended frequencies.”

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“Canon’s PIXMA Pro9500 Mark II is an outstanding A3+ inkjet printer that’s ideal for advanced photographers. With a resolution of 4800×2400dpi and using a 10-colour pigment ink system, it produces fantastic quality photographs and razor-sharp text relatively quickly and quietly. Business graphics are also solid, should you want to impress the boss with the odd PowerPoint presentation. And as it uses both matte and photo blacks, it allows photographers to print on both gloss and matte media without changing ink tanks. It offers 16 bits per channel printing and dedicated monochrome printing, and the Ambient Light Correction option that adjusts the final print according to type of lighting under which the print will be displayed is a really neat feature. If you are looking for the closest thing to that photo-lab print experience in a printer that’s reasonably within the budget of the serious enthusiast, Canon’s PIXMA Pro9500 Mark II is a great choice. The only downside is that it’s a monster of a device - especially with all the paper tray extended - so make sure you have the room for it. I’d also have liked plug-ins for either Apple’s Aperture or Adobe’s Lightroom.”

http://itreviewed.net/index.php/canon-pixma-pro9500-mark-ii/

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Quote: “Graphic processing unit (GPU) is a compulsory hardware for a computing system; either discrete or integrated. Today integrated GPUs such as Intel G45, AMD 790GX are much better than those in old days but if you are building a gaming system then a discrete GPU will be much better. Today let us have a quick look on Galaxy 9800GT; a decent performance VGA which comes with fair price.”

Read More:
http://hardwarebistro.com/index.php?option=com_simple_review&Itemid=84&review=97-Galaxy-GeForce-9800GT-Low-Power-512MB-Review

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Title: The Girls of Computex 2009 @ Techgage

Link: http://techgage.com/article/the_girls_of_computex_2009/

Quote: Computex is home to many things - PC components, gadgets, new technologies and everything else related to the computer industry. But, there’s a certain fixture that most every tradeshow has… girls. There was certainly no shortage of cuties hovering around the show floor this time around, and we have all the pictures to prove it!

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I have a feeling that the HIS Radeon HD 4890 Turbo could do pretty well in our tests. It should perform better than its predecessor, the Radeon HD 4870, and as far as going against the Geforce GTX 285 … well it shouldn’t be far off.

Read the rest of the review here … http://www.cpu3d.com/review/7690-1/his-radeon-hd-4890-turbo-1gb-gddr5/introduction.html

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Title:
Chieftec Dragon CH-07B-R

Link:
http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/Chieftec/Dragon_CH_07B-R

Brief:
The Chieftec CH-07B is the newest line-up to the Dragon Series and is aimed at the gamers out there. It can be had in black or red and comes stuffed to the rim with LED equipped fans to keep your hardware cool within the extremly sturdy steel enclosure during those hot fire fights.

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NEW CONTENT (News) - ASRock video booth tour – P55 motherboards and Ion

QUOTE: “Computex Taipei 2009: We caught up with Chris Lee from ASRock today out at their Nangang booth and he was kind enough to provide us with a video booth tour of all their latest and upcoming products.

As you can see, ASRock is well prepared for the upcoming Intel P55 Express chipset launch and is also actively getting into other market segments with the NVIDIA Ion platform and other Intel Atom based solutions.”

For more information, please visit - http://www.tweaktown.com/news/12420/asrock_video_booth_tour_p55_motherboards_and_ion/index.html

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We’ve seen plenty of gaming notebooks that are meant to dazzle potential customers with outrageous designs, ultra high-resolution displays, twin GPUs, and quad-core processors. The MSI GT627-216US isn’t such a notebook. Instead, the GT627-216US takes a more subdued approach to offer budget-minded gamers a powerful machine at an affordable price.

Although the MSI GT627-216US may take a budget-minded approach, it doesn’t scrimp on what’s important to gamers, namely the graphics card. The NVIDIA GeForce 9800M GS at the heart of this notebook helps it to produce respectable scores in many gaming benchmarks. In addition, the GT627-216US has an Intel Core 2 Duo P8400 processor and 4GB of RAM. Come on by and check it out…

MSI GT627-216US Gaming Notebook Review:

http://hothardware.com/Articles/MSI-GT627216US-Gaming-Notebook-Review/

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Title - Belkin Wireless G+ USB Adapter Review @ eTeknix

Link - http://www.eteknix.com/2009/belkin-wireless-g-usb-adapter/

Quote “We transferred a 58Mb file across our wireless network using a Belkin Wireless G 54Mbps USB Adapter and the Belkin Wireless G+ 125Mbps USB Adapter to compare the 2 very similar products. From the chart above, you can see that there was a bit of a difference, by around 30%.”

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Title: ASRock X58 SuperComputer Motherboard
URL: http://www.bcchardware.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=7199&Itemid=40

Quote:
The ASRock X58 SuperComputer motherboard is a high-end solution for those of you looking to build a nice Core i7 system with tons of GPU, Stream Processing, CUDA and PhysX support.  Although ASRock fails to include some IO brackets that will help you take advantage of more USB2.0 and Firewire ports, it does include the bridges for both CrossfireX and SLI systems. . .

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NEW CONTENT (News) - SilverStone demos truly unique Raven 2 case on vid

QUOTE: “Computex Taipei 2009: Back out at the Thermaltake booth in Nangang, behind closed doors, we got a close up look at an upcoming air cooler called the Frio.

From what we saw and its large size, with dual 120mm fans, it looks like it will be a serious competitor to some of the big air coolers already on the market at the moment.”

For more information, please visit - http://www.tweaktown.com/news/12416/exclusive_video_look_at_thermaltake_s_frio_cooler/index.html

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Project Panzerbox: A Tribute to Wolfenstein

Author: CustomPCMAX Date: 06-04-2009

Hi all, my name is Nate. My company CustomPCMAX is going to be collaborating with Bill at MNPCTech on custom modded gaming PC.

Link: http://www.motherboards.org/forums/viewtopic.php?t=112043

Link: http://www.gamepyre.com/viewtopic.php?t=10432

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NEW CONTENT (Cases, Cooling and PSU) - Ikonik Ra X10 Liquid Full Tower Case

QUOTE: “Are you in the market for a new case? Are you possibly looking to water cool? Do you like new and innovative concepts? If you answered yes to two out of those three, this could quite possibly be the simplest answer for obtaining all three in a very sleek black or silver chassis from Ikonik.

Today Ikonik has shipped the Ra X10 Liquid full tower chassis to our labs. The Ra X10 liquid is an all aluminum chassis with an incorporated water cooling system already installed. This liquid cooling uses a pump/reservoir combo, two aluminum automotive style radiators and an all copper, 268 pin CPU block, all included and pre-assembled.”

For more information, please visit - http://www.tweaktown.com/reviews/2781/ikonik_ra_x10_liquid_full_tower_case/index.html

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Title:
Cresyn CS-HP500 Headphones

Link:
http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/Cresyn/CS-HP500

Brief:
The Cresyn CS-HP500 headphones are aimed at budget conscious people looking for a highly portable set of headphones. Priced at only $39.99 these headphones will not break the bank.

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Date: 06-04-2009 By Mnpctech.com

This project is for Thrasher2.
It will be based on the new CM Storm “SNIPER” case by Cooler Master
This is another Insane Case Mod by Mnpctech.com

Link: http://www.gamepyre.com/viewtopic.php?t=10434

Link: http://www.motherboards.org/forums/viewtopic.php?t=112049

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Title: Cooler Master Sileo 500 Case Review
Link: http://www.hardwaresecrets.com/article/729
Category: Reviews

Summary:
Cooler Master Sileo 500 is a mid-tower case with aluminum front panel and lots of noise-reduction pads that can optionally come with a 500 W power supply already installed.

Here is a snippet:
“Cooler Master Sileo 500 is a mid-tower case with aluminum front panel designed to provide a very quiet computer. It has several noise-absorbing pads in its interior and its two 120-mm fans rotate at a very low speed (800 rpm) and thus producing almost no noise. You have also the option to buy this case with a Cooler Master eXtreme Power Plus 500 W power supply already installed. Let’s see what you should expect from this case.”

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Title: Cooler Master eXtreme Power Plus 500 W Power Supply Review
Link: http://www.hardwaresecrets.com/article/728
Category: Reviews

Summary:
Can a 500 W power supply that is sold for only USD 40 really deliver its labeled power? Let’s check it out.

Here is a snippet:
“Cooler Master eXtreme Power Plus is a 500 W power supply that is being sold for only USD 40 at Newegg.com (USD 30 after a USD 10 mail-in rebate). Can it really deliver its labeled power? Let’s see if this unit survives our tests.”

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Title: Computex 2009 Coverage @ Techgage

Link: http://techgage.com/article/computex_2009_complete_coverage/

We also have coverage of the GO OC 09 final:

Title: Gigabyte Open Overclocking Championship 2009 Taipei Final @ Techgage.com

Link: http://techgage.com/article/gigabyte_open_overclocking_championship_2009_taipei_final/

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I personally think that overburning is a very unstable process. I don’t like it, and I never suggest that you do it. But if you feel the need to go to the Dark Side, then here are a few tips to get you on your way. First, make sure your burner is capable of overburning. Keep in mind that even if you do succeed in overburning your disc, you might not be able to use it afterward on anything but your computer. I’ll explain why later.

Review URL ::
http://www.ocmodshop.com/ocmodshop.aspx?a=1587

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The winners from the 4 regional finals are set to head to Taipei to compete against each other as well as last year’s GO OC 2008 Best P45 Overclock and Free Style champions, allowing them to not only compete for title of world-wide overclocking champion, but also to take part in one of the world’s largest IT tradeshows, COMPUTEX Taipei. The GO OC 2009 winner will not only gain the title of worldwide overclocking champion, but will also receive prizes valued well over US$5,000, including a cash reward and products provided by the GO OC sponsors.

Thanks MACMAC for the submission

Press Release:
GIGABYTE - News - Motherboard

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Title: Wicked Lasers Photonic Disruptor @ TestFreaks

Link: http://www.testfreaks.com/blog/review/wicked-lasers-photonic-disruptor/

Quote:
” Today for review I’ve got the Wicked Lasers Photonic Disruptor Laser and it’s not like the other lasers I’ve already reviewed, this one isn’t meant to burn, it’s meant to be a non-lethal weapon. This laser was featured on the Discovery Channel, and is in use right now in combat and tactical situations in places like Iraq and maybe even your city. The Photonic Disruptor is classified as a TALI, or Threat Assessment Laser Illuminator and is designed specifically for military and law enforcement use. The Photonic Disruptor is well made, very durable and waterproof and it features an adjustable lens to focus or spread the beam depending on the intended use. So read on to check it out…”

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Title: Star Ocean The Last Hope Xbox360

Link: http://www.testfreaks.com/blog/review/star-ocean-the-last-hope-xbox360/

Quote:
“Role playing or RPG games have always been one of my favorite types of games, all the way back to my Commodore days. One of the things I like about them was the time it took to finish them, you could easily spend 40, 50 or more hours just playing one game. It’s games like this that really feel like you get value for your money if they’re done right. Today for review I’ve got Star Ocean The Last Hope, an excellent role playing from the folks over at Square Enix and tri-Ace. ”
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We have just posted up a 6-way shootout of thermal paste to find out which one is the winner.  We’ve got some of the big names represented and a few that you may or may not have heard of.  Gelid, Arctic Cooling, Zalman, Arctic Silver, Tuniq and Noctua are all represented, but you’ll have to check out our review to find out if there is a winner.

Title: June 2009 Thermal Compound Roundup
URL: http://www.bcchardware.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=7188&Itemid=40

Quote:The results are in, and they are pretty interesting. The biggest thing to note is that all 6 compounds we tested lowered the temperatures compared to stock cooling at least 2.5 degrees, however the gap between all of the compounds is only 2 degrees, which makes it pretty much impossible to say that one is better than the other. . .

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NEW CONTENT (News) - Eee PC spotted running Android + Qualcomm 1GHz CPU

QUOTE: “The machine was installed with Google’s upcoming Android operating system and we have to admit, it felt a bit strange on a “Smartbook” (as Qualcomm calls them) of this kind. The operating system is clearly suited for smaller devices and smart phones, but it was nice to get a look at it anyway. Operation was rather smooth and everything worked, albeit just a bit plain.

We asked one of the product managers from Qualcomm to give us a demo of the system. It is based on Qualcomm’s Snapdragon platform which consists of a 1GHz CPU. Because of the platforms “extremely low power consumption”, no cooling is required which allows for ultra thin netbooks. It is capable of playing back 720p video with the current gen chips, and in the future 1080p will be supported with the faster clock processors.”

For more information, please visit - http://www.tweaktown.com/news/12339/eee_pc_spotted_running_android_qualcomm_1ghz_cpu/index.html

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NEW CONTENT (News) - Qualcomm gets into Netbooks with Snapdragon chips

QUOTE: “Computex Taipei 2009: Qualcomm was yet another company who decided to throw a press conference the day before Computex actually started, which does catch most media out. But it’s just as well us die hard enthusiasts are always here early.

Jim Doe addressed the audience on the overview of Qualcomm’s new “Snapdragon” processors. Qualcomm has mass produced the Snapdragon chip line with 40 new designs in the works. Today Smartbook is the newest technology added which will focus on Always On and Instant On tech and Qualcomm expects to see the first products based on the new Snapdragon by end of year. The new Snapdragon is the 45nm 1.3GHz QSD8650A with power and performance enhancements.”

For more information, please visit - http://www.tweaktown.com/news/12338/qualcomm_gets_into_netbooks_with_snapdragon_chips/index.html

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NEW CONTENT (News) - NVIDIA GPU Revolution incl. upcoming ION products

QUOTE: “Computex Taipei 2009: On Day 0, Monday the first of June 2009, Computex is still in its infancy and most companies are still setting up. However, NVIDIA has seized this day to hold its “GPU Computing revolution is now” press conference at New York New York building.

While it was good to get some new info on CUDA and the next big jump with Windows 7, we also managed to snap some pics of the upcoming ION based products from NVIDIA.”

For more information, please visit - http://www.tweaktown.com/news/12337/nvidia_gpu_revolution_incl_upcoming_ion_products/index.html

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NEW CONTENT (Motherboards) - ASRock M3A790GXH/128M 790GX Motherboard

QUOTE: “ASRock has been one of the up and comers in the motherboard market. Originally slated to be an OEM only producer, ASRock found that just building plain boring boards may make you a few bucks, but mainstream users are now wanting more and more on their systems and are turning more towards high-end and enthusiast boards. To this end the ASRock company has started to put a lot of investment into producing new and more impressive boards.

ASRock has a lot of Intel boards now, but equally they have supported AMD just as much and today we have a new board for the AM3 based processors using DDR3 memory and powered by AMD’s mainstream 790GX chipset, which has a lot of goodies in itself such as an IGP for budget users.”

For more information, please visit - http://www.tweaktown.com/reviews/2777/asrock_m3a790gxh_128m_790gx_motherboard/index.html

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Article Name: Synology Disk Station DS-209 Two-Bay NAS Review @ Tweaknews
Article Url: http://www.tweaknews.net/reviews/synology_ds-209_nas/

Article Snippet:

“The DS-209 is right up there with the best home/SMB NAS units currently on the market. Not only does it provide a fast and reliable storage solution for your network, but it also works as a small server that offers everything from web hosting to file sharing to video surveillance and beyond.”

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TITLE: Thermaltake Speedo Advance Package VI90001W2Z @ Benchmark Reviews

DESCRIPTION: Think excitement - Think Spedo! At least that’s Thermaltakes’ spin on it. But what’s in a name anyway? Well, a lot less than what’s packed inside this Spedo… Spedo Advance Package gaming chassis that is. Name aside this case at first glance appears to have a lot going for it. It has a laundry list that would rival St. Nicks naughty/nice list in length, items such as Advanced Thermal Chambers (A.T.C. 3) and Cable Routing Management (C.R.M. 3). Is all this stuff needed or is this a gimmick? Benchmark Reviews will take a closer look at the outwardly impressive Spedo Advanced Package full tower case (model VI90001W2Z) and see if this is eye candy or the real deal. My hopes are high as this is really the first case that I’ve reviewed that has many of missing elements on my cons list of previous chassis reviews.

ARTICLE URL: http://benchmarkreviews.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=304&Itemid=61

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Date: 05-31-2009 By Vlad Mihaiescu

The reason I’m bringing this us be because I want to point out that throughout my years as a gamer I’ve gone through a lot of games and a lot of hardware as well. This is my 2nd MOMO Racing Wheel. I love it. Not only is this wheel very accurate and responds extremely well, but it also very, very, very durable. After 5 years in the making, it still is Logitech’s best selling wheel. Yes, I’d love to take a look at their G25 wheel, but until I have 300 bucks to spare, I’m more than satisfied with the MOMO. I’ve used and abused and used and abused my original MOMO like no other product and the only reason I had to replace it is because UPS lost my original. But UPS is not the only one company loosing packages; I’ve been on hold for the last hour with the US postal service. They’ve lost an overnight package to my boss. That’s another 30 bucks down the drain (plus the box content), but that’s another review (possibly a lawsuit).

Link: http://www.gamepyre.com/reviews/hardware/misc/1111_1.html

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Enermax Phoenix Neo Case Review

Author: Benjamin Sun Date: 05-31-2009

The Phoenix Neo case from Enermax has several positives including holes on the rear of the case for water cooling, the tool-less installation of drives, a removable HDD rack, and the tool-less installation of PCI devices. The case also has an extensive FP I/O including four USB 2.0 ports, an external SATA port and the ability to install most long video cards. For a street price of under $100 that is almost everything you need from a Mid Tower ATX case. Not quite an Editor’s Choice, but a solid case to say the least, and it’s not too pricey as well.

Review Link: http://www.motherboards.org/reviews/hardware/1900_1.html

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NEW CONTENT (News) - Global Foundries 45nm, 32nm and 28nm caught on vid

QUOTE: “Computex Taipei 2009: Tom Sonderman, Vice President of Manufacturing Systems and Technology of Global Foundries, just gave us an exclusive introduction to its upcoming chip manufacturing technology and what the new company is currently busy working on.

In the video we get a first look at not only the upcoming 45nm Istanbul high performance wafer, but also 32nm for embedded and graphics and even low power 28nm bulk DRAM wafers for use with wireless networks and handheld devices. Both 28nm and 32nm production will begin in bulk from next year.”

For more information, please visit - http://www.tweaktown.com/news/12329/global_foundries_45nm_32nm_and_28nm_caught_on_vid/index.html

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Quote: How will the latest in a trio of gaming mice from OCZ fare? Will it’s price put a dampener on performance? Read on to find out..

Link: http://www.overclock3d.net/reviews.php?/input_devices/ocz_behemoth_gaming_mouse/1

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InsideHW.com has reviewed BIOSTAR TPower X58A motherboard. Here is a quote from this review:

“Few months ago we reviewed BIOSTAR TPower X58 model that was very good product without “fancy” features as some high-end models have, but still very interesting product. This time BIOSTAR sent us model that can be described as “striped down” version of TPower X58 model. New model is TPower X58A and this review will focus on differences between these two very similar motherboard for Core i7…”

Article link:

http://www.insidehw.com/Reviews/Motherboards/BIOSTAR-TPower-X58A.html

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Gigabyte Ghost - GM-M8000 Mouse Review @ High Tech Reviews

Quote - Last week we had the opportunity to review the Gigabyte
GK-K6800 Multimedia Keyboard so it only makes sense that we should
add a Gigabyte mouse review to go along with it. So, today we are
reviewing the Gigabyte Ghost - GM G8000 mouse review. So come on
along as we check this multi-featured pointing device out.

Link -
http://hi-techreviews.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=9609:gigabyte-ghost-gm-m8000-mouse&catid=14:current-reviews&Itemid=80

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Title:
Thermaltake Luxa² LM300 Touch Pro

Link:
http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/Thermaltake/Luxa2_LM300_Touch_Pro

Brief:
The Luxa? LM300 Touch Pro is a new HTPC enclosure for the discriminating home entertainment enthusiast. While Luxa? is a relatively new brand, they are a division of Thermaltake who are no strangers to HTPC cases and accessories. With features such as all aluminum construction, a touchscreen LCD and fully integrated media software, the LM300 Touch Pro seems to be the total package in terms of a complete multimedia enclosure.

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i-Rocks Cherry MX Mechanical Keyboard Review:

Link: http://www.rbmods.com/content/9462/first-look-at-the-irocks-mechanical-keyboard.aspx

Quote: If you are a long-time computer user, you might remember the days when IBM “clicky” keyboards were all the rage. These mechanical keyboards provided you with definite confirmation that keys were pressed with both a tactile and auditory response. This type of keyboard is seldom seen nowadays, having been mostly replaced by “soft touch” keyboards. But i-Rocks, makers of a wide range of computer peripherals, does offer a mechanical keyboard for today’s use. In this review, we’ll look at the i-Rocks Cherry MX Mechanical keyboard. Will this keyboard prove that mechanical keyboards still have a place in today’s computing world? Let’s find out.

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Today, a new interesting infrared receiver solder guide for the PC is finished.
Who like to control the PC or HTPC comfortable from the sofa,
can solder different IR receiver types for commercially available universal remote controls.
There are some self building guides in the ocinside.de modding section for several years
and today a new special infrared receiver soldering guide for the PC is published.

Title:
USB Ultra infrared receiver v2.0 to remote control the PC and power on/off DIY guide

Link:
http://www.ocinside.de/html/modding/usb_ultra_ir_receiver/usb_ultra_ir_receiver.html

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Title: Sparkle GTS250 Graphics Card Review @ Virtual-Hideout

Review link: http://www.virtual-hideout.net/reviews/Sparkle_GTS250/index.shtml

Quote: “The GTS250 is a bit of a strange product, in any way that you look at it. Effectively speaking, it’s just a rebranded 9800GTX+ with a few small tweaks made, and the assurance of G92-B silicon under the hood. Now, while this rendition of last generation’s champion may very well run much cooler and clock much better, it doesn’t change the fact that it comes in at a strange price point. Wedged unhealthily between the 4830 and the 4850, this lovely little card could prove a difficult purchase for users in quite a few circumstances.”

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Quote: “Home security products are getting popular since pass few years ago which may due to its cheaper price, greater support, features and etc. Today we will have a quick look on one of the AirLive IP cameras; WL-1200CAM. AirLive WL-1200CAM wireless-G dual stream IP camera which supports MPEG4, 2-way audio as well as view through mobile phone.”

Read More:
http://hardwarebistro.com/index.php?option=com_simple_review&Itemid=84&review=95-AirLive-WL-1200CAM-IP-Camera-Review

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NEW CONTENT (HTPC & Movies) - Star Trek: The Undiscovered Country HD Movie Review

QUOTE: “After the critical and commercial backlash of Star Trek: The Final Frontier it took another three years to get the feature film ship back on track. During this time Star Trek: The Next Generation went from strength to strength and kept the franchise alive in hearts and minds of Trek followers everywhere. William Shatner was not invited back to direct what would become Star Trek: The Undiscovered Country; instead producers turned to Director Nicholas Meyer, whom previously directed fan favourite The Wrath of Khan.

When the Klingon moon Praxis is destroyed, which will have serious repercussions for the survival of the Klingons, the Empire decides it can no longer afford to continue interstellar war and intends to broker a deal with the Federation for peace. Whilst both camps remain suspicious of each other’s motives, the Enterprise is dispatched to collect a Klingon vessel with the Klingon Chancellor Gorkon (David Warner) to attend negotiations on Earth, despite the resentment that Kirk (William Shatner) harbours, owing to the murder of his son.”

For more information, please visit - http://www.tweaktown.com/reviews/2776/star_trek_the_undiscovered_country_hd_movie_review/index.html

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TechwareLabs has published a review of the AMD Phenom 9950 X4 Quad-Core Processor. Here’s a clip from the review:

Quote: AMDs release on July 1st 2008 included the introduction to three new quad core processors. One of which is the 9950, which was released to fix the TLB erratum problems on the 9900. The other two released were products new to the market, the 9150e and the 9350e

LINK: http://www.techwarelabs.com/amd-phenom-9950-x4-quad-core-processor/

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Title: DIAMOND ATI Radeon HD 4870 PCIE 1024MB GDDR5 Video Card 4870PE51G @ DragonSteelMods

Review Link: http://www.dragonsteelmods.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=12682&Itemid=1

Review Snipit:
” Today for review I’ve got the Diamond ATI Radeon 4870 1gig video card. As you can see be the name it features 1 gig of ram, so I figured why not make this more of a comparison review as in how much performance do you gain when going from 512mb to 1gig of ram. So I put my Sapphire 4870 512mb card up against the Diamond, both are running the same core and memory speeds, so they’re pretty much the same cards except for the on board ram they have. So read one to find out if it’s worth it to grab the 1gig over the 512mb version card…”

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Title: Vista SP1 vs SP2 @ TestFreaks

Link: http://www.testfreaks.com/blog/information/vista-sp1-vs-sp2/

Quote:
“So… Service Pack 2 arrived with not a lot of celebration, not much has been really mentioned about it at all anywhere. Being who I am though I like to know things, so I decided to run a whole bunch of tests before and after the upgrade and compare them to see just what, if anything, might have changed. ”

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Hardware Bistro has just posted latest review on Xpad Slim Notebook Cooling Pad Review.

Quote: “We have reviewed quite number of notebook cooling pads from low end till high end but today we will review a very unique notebook cooling pad which is totally different with those cooling pads that we have reviewed previously. Xpad Slim from Xpad4laptop is a passive and simple notebook cooling pad without any active cooling ventilation system. Let us go through further on this device.”

Read More:
http://hardwarebistro.com/index.php?option=com_simple_review&Itemid=84&review=94-Xpad-Slim-Notebook-Cooling-Pad-Review

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It has all the same characteristics and features as the original LanParty JR 790GX-M2RS, including the diagnostic LEDS, internal switches for power-on and reset, as well as dual PCIe slots for graphic cards with Crossfire possibilities. The motheboard also has two video outputs … HDMI and DVI for use with the onboard Radeon HD 32xx graphics provided by the AMD 790GX chipset.

Read the rest of the review here … http://www.cpu3d.com/review/7799-1/dfi-lanparty-jr-790gx-m3h5-motherboard/introduction.html

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NEW CONTENT (Motherboards) - ASUS M4A79T Deluxe 790FX Motherboard

QUOTE: “It seems of late Intel has stolen the spotlight well away from AMD and with the performance results of not only the Core 2 Duo and Quads based on the Penryn cores, but also the new Core i7, this has really put AMD on the back foot. This however hasn’t stopped them from pushing forward and while Phenom II isn’t all that we’d hoped for, it certainly does have its place, namely in the low cost PC/HTPC and cheaper gaming station markets.

Boards are still coming out for the new AM3 based CPUs and since they now support DDR2 and DDR3 on the same CPU, AMD hasn’t cut its nose despite its face like they did with the transition from Socket 939 to AM2. The older generation of AMD users are still being catered for this time around.”

For more information, please visit - http://www.tweaktown.com/reviews/2774/asus_m4a79t_deluxe_790fx_motherboard/index.html

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TITLE: Olevia 227-S11 27-Inch LCD HDTV @ Benchmark Reviews

DESCRIPTION: HDTVs are rapidly becoming the norm rather than the exception.  With such new-found popularity, there are more TVs than ever to choose from.  The wise consumer contemplates overall value rather than just size and brand name.  Benchmark Reviews seeks out the value in HDTVs with this review of the 27-Inch 1080i Widescreen Olevia 227V-S11 LCD HDTV; a steal at just over $400.  Olevia is quickly making High Definition the standard with their affordable line of HDTVs, and they aren’t skimping on quality in the process.

ARTICLE URL: http://benchmarkreviews.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=322&Itemid=68

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TechwareLabs has published a review of the Synology DS209+ NAS. Here’s a clip from the review:

Quote: Today TechwareLabs takes a look at the ever popular DS209+ NAS by Synology. With the capability of supporting 2TB Drives, popular gaming systems, and the ability to act as a Surveillance Station, it is hard to go wrong with DS209+. Join Matt Homan as we take the dive in and see what this NAS can do.

LINK: http://www.techwarelabs.com/synology-ds209-nas/

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Title: G.Skill 64GB Falcon (FM-25S2S-64GBF1) SSD Review at CCE Reviews
Link: http://www.ccereviews.com/reviews/gskill-64gb-falcon-fm-25s2s-64gbf1/
Quote: G.Skill has certainly impressed me with their latest offering. I’ve
finished the benchmarking a few weeks ago and switched my laptop from the
G.Skill FM-25S2S-64GB to the Falcon and have noticed and incredible boost in
performance. Videos no longer stutter and there’s no lag between MSN
conversations, the JMicron controller made it feel like I was back in the
56k days! Since many of us can’t afford an Intel X25-M SLC SSD, the G.Skill
Falcon is a great alternative with significantly improved sequential and
random performance over their original design.

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Title: All Turion 64 Models
Link: http://www.hardwaresecrets.com/article/275
Category: Tutorials

Summary:
A series of quick reference tables containing the main specs of all Turion 64 and Turion 64 X2 processors released to date. Updated.

Here is a snippet:
“Released to be Pentium M’s main competitor, Turion 64 from AMD is a low voltage CPU targeted to the mobile market. In this tutorial we will explain what are the main differences between Turion 64, Turion 64 X2 and Athlon 64 Mobile and also a table listing all Turion 64 and Turion 64 X2 CPUs released so far.”

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LaCie 2big External Network Attached Storage Hard Drive:

Link: http://www.rbmods.com/content/9395/lacie-2big-external-network-attached-storage-hard-drive-.aspx

Quote:  Sharing files between computers can be a hassle, especially if you have a lot of music/photos/videos that consume a lot of disk space. But with hard drive failures still a regular occurrence, being able to store files offline is essential. Many people turn to network attached storage (NAS) devices to provide external storage that can be connected to a network. Today we’ll look at one such NAS device offered by Geeks.com: the LaCie 2big Network 1TB External NAS hard drive. Will this product turn out to be a simple plug-and-play network device? Read on to find out.

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iXBT Labs Review: Intel Core 2 with Various FSB/Memory Clock Rates

Excerpt:
“In case of popular Core 2 processors with 1066/1333MHz FSB, it makes sense to use dual-channel memory of much higher bandwidth than the nominal FSB can provide. If we consider DDR2-667 the reference point, fast DDR2 or DDR3 memory can bring a 6-8% performance gain in real applications.”

Article: http://ixbtlabs.com/articles3/mainboard/core2-fsb-ddr2-ddr3-p1.html

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Title: EASUS Partition Manager Review @ XSReviews

Quote: “Today I will be looking at a quality piece of software from EASEUS. The Partition Manager software is an extensive program that allows home users and system administrators to efficiently work with the computer’s hard drives, with options ranging from a simple disk copy, to resizing and converting partitions.“

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Located in the heart of Texas, the city of Austin is known for many things. Nicknamed Silicon Hills, the state capital accommodates an army of tech companies including the one and only Advanced Micro Devices, better known as AMD. From May 20th to the 22nd, AMD brought in some of the biggest names in the extreme overclocking scene with the goal of breaking world records. Armed with AMD’s latest Black Edition processor, the Phenom II X4 955, a steady flow of liquid nitrogen (LN2), and several vats of liquid helium (LHe), the stage was set for one of the most impressive overclocking exhibitions of recent memory…

AMD Phenom II Hardcore Overclocking Event:

http://hothardware.com/Articles/AMD-Phenom-II-Hardcore-Overclocking-Event/

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Title:
Albatron HD 4830 Green 512 MB

Link:
http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/Albatron/HD_4830_Green

Brief:
Albatron is one of the first companies to come out with a HD 4830 design that does not require an external power connector. Another difference to the HD 4830 is the number of shaders. Instead of 640 like on the reference, Albatron has packed 800 shaders on their card for some extra performance.

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NEW CONTENT (HTPC & Movies) - Star Trek: The Final Frontier HD Movie Review

QUOTE: “A stipulation of William Shatner’s contract to return to the cast of Star Trek: The Voyage Home was dependent on him being allowed to direct the next film, which would become known as Star Trek: The Final Frontier, much like Leonard Nimoy’s contract to direct both The Search for Spock and The Voyage Home. Unfortunately this didn’t fair as well as they did; to this day the film well and truly divides fans and casuals alike and signaled the beginning of tiredness for the original franchise, despite the boon that for the first time a Star Trek film was being released concurrently with a Star Trek TV show: The Next Generation.

Spock’s (Leonard Nimoy) brother Sybok (Laurence Luckinbill) is exiled from Vulcan, taking diplomats hostage in a devious plan to seize control of a Starship (you guessed it: the USS Enterprise), to visit a God-like entity whom has been plaguing his dreams, with the hope of obtaining his power and knowledge. Meanwhile, an ambitious Klingon commander Klaa (Todd Bryant) has his sights on capturing Captain Kirk (William Shatner) dead or alive.”

For more information, please visit - http://www.tweaktown.com/reviews/2773/star_trek_the_final_frontier_hd_movie_review/index.html

EarthECycle Exports Humane Society’s Techno-Trash to China and Africa

Seattle, WA.  May 26, 2009.  EarthECycle, the electronic waste handler
for two recent Humane Society charity e-waste collection events held
in the Pittsburgh area, did not recycle the collected e-waste as
claimed, but instead crammed the collected techno-trash into at least
7 sea-going containers and exported it to developing countries.
Despite assurances made by EarthECycle owner Mr. Jeffrey Nixon, in a
Pittsburgh press conference held with Western Pennsylvania Humane
Society Executive Director Ms. Lee Nesler and Allegheny County
Executive Dan Onorato in March, that all recycling would be done
locally, the global pollution watchdog group Basel Action Network
(BAN) proved otherwise.

BAN followed the trucks, to two area warehouses and then some days
later observed the waste being reloaded onto 40 foot ocean-going
containers.  They then tracked 6 of the containers to Hong Kong and
one to South Africa.  BAN has warned authorities about their imminent
arrival and actions are now underway to halt and return the shipments.

“Sadly, once again the American public appears to have been duped by a
fake recycler and become the unwitting accomplice in what is really an
international crime,” said BAN e-Stewardship Director Sarah
Westervelt.  “People think they are doing a good deed helping animals,
and that their old stuff is getting recycled safely but the reality is
that this is a scam.”

In 2002 and 2005, BAN released two documentary films “Exporting Harm”
and “The Digital Dump” shining a spotlight on the horrors of the
global e-waste trade and its very damaging impacts of toxic
constituents in electronic products on the workers and environments of
communities in Africa and China.   Recent studies in Guiyu, China,
“ground zero” of the international waste trade, and where much of the
Humane Society collection waste was likely to have ended up, show some
of the highest levels of dioxin, lead and other cancer-causing
pollutants ever recorded.   Blood levels in 80 percent of the children
in Guiyu are elevated and already demonstrable brain impairment has
been recorded.

Last fall BAN was featured in a CBS “60 Minutes” episode when they
exposed a Colorado recycler now under investigation by US EPA.  While
exporting most e-waste remains legal in the United States, the export
of cathode ray tubes (CRTs), found in old computer monitors and TVs,
without notification and consent from the importing countries is
illegal under US law.   BAN has photographs showing CRTs inside the
containers.  Even when the exports are not illegal under US law, they
are likely to be illegal in the countries of import.

After BAN warned importing country governments of the Humane
Society/EarthECycle waste, Hong Kong authorities took immediate action
and asked the shipping company to return the containers to sender.
Five of the six Hong Kong bound containers, three of which were
expected to be trans-shipped to Vietnam, have so far been intercepted
and returned to EarthECycle.  The shipment to South Africa is due to
arrive in the port of Durban today.

BAN, together with the Electronics TakeBack Coalition (ETBC) is
seeking national legislation  to ban the export of toxic e-waste to
developing countries as European countries have already done.  And BAN
has created the e-Stewards Initiative – a list of responsible
e-cyclers* that have agreed not to export hazardous e-wastes to
developing countries.

“This toxic trade is the height of global irresponsibility,” said
Sarah Westervelt.  “Our country must pass loophole-free federal
legislation to put a stop to what happened in Pittsburg and what is
happening all over America every day.” said Sarah Westervelt.  “And,
consumers must be very careful and make use of the e-Steward recyclers
who have agreed not to export toxic e-waste to developing countries.”

EarthECycle promises charities up to $10,000 for every 100,000 pounds
of e-waste collected.  The Western Pennsylvania Humane Society event
was thought to have collected 150,000 pounds of e-waste from the
public.  It is not known whether the charity ever got paid.  Meanwhile
EarthECycle appears to be hiring organizers all over the country to
create a large nationwide e-waste network to “partner” with other
charities in other cities and collect more of the public’s
accumulating mountains of techno-trash.

Research Report:  “The EarthECycle Pittsburgh Recycling Scam” is
available at: www.ban.org/Library/PittsburghScam.pdf

Photographs available at: www.ban.org/photogallery/ and others upon request.

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Title: How-To: Creating Seamless Textures with Photoshop CS4 @ TestFreaks

Link: http://www.testfreaks.com/blog/information/how-to-creating-seamless-textures-with-photoshop-cs4/

Quote:
” This how-to will show you two of the most popular methods for taking a regular image and making it seamless using Photoshop CS4; one of the industry’s most popular image editing tools. With the right steps, a little know-how and a splash of artistic ability, anyone can learn to take any image and remove the edges for a nice, natural tile.”

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Title: Latosta Portable Laptop Stand @ DragonSteelMods

Review Link: http://www.dragonsteelmods.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=12640&Itemid=1

Review Snipit:
“asically the product is comprised of two simple metal brackets that slide onto each side of the laptop and elevates the back of the machine off the work surface. Imagine the flip down tabs on the back of desktop keyboards; that is the mechanism at work with this product.  ”

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Title:
Cresyn C750E Earphones

Link:
http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/Cresyn/C750E

Brief:
Cresyn C750E is the name of an interesting set of in-ears, from a relatively unknown manufacturer. The C750Es feature a sweet bundle and a well thought out design. With a price point of $100 they are positioned nicely for the average user who wants to get decent sound quality on the move without breaking the bank.

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You know what you do when you don’t have a place to get some juice for your gear? You get portable power. Black and Decker created this nifty little contraption called the PowerToGo. You can get it in 3 flavors, 10w, 20w, and 100w. I opted for the 20w because I didn’t figure I would need much more than that to power my PSP and cell phone, and because the 2Ah battery that comes with it is half the weight of the 4Ah battery inside the 100w version. Weight is an issue when traveling.

Review URL ::
http://www.ocmodshop.com/ocmodshop.aspx?a=1575

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Everything USB is pleased to announce our BenQ GP1 mini LED Projector with USB Reader review.

While ever more miniature digital projectors have been hitting the market for years now, these compact units have always had limitations that kept them from making that leap from nice idea to truly useful. This time around, BenQ packs impressive specs into its new GP1 pico projector - while targeting mainstream, media saavy consumers. While its size and weight are impressive, it also boasts 100 lumens of LED brightness, with a world’s first integrated USB reader and the ability to decode video and audio streams on the fly, without a PC attached. Read on for the review.

http://www.everythingusb.com/benq-gp1-led-projector-16724.html

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Article Name: SilenX Ixtrema IXC-120HA2 Pro Series Heatpipe CPU Cooler Review @ Tweaknews
Article Url: http://www.tweaknews.net/reviews/silenx_ixtrema_cooler/

Article Snippet:

“As you can guess from their name, Silenx has built their reputation around quiet PC accessories. Their IXC-120HA2 CPU cooler easily lives up to this reputation by being, well, very quiet. Even with its modest fan speeds, this cooler did an excellent job of cooling the Q6600 during testing. That is, until I added some voltage and clock cycles. When your packaging boldly states, “designed for gamers and overclockers,” you’d better bring more performance to the table that the IXC-120HA2 does..”

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NEW CONTENT (Cases, Cooling and PSU) - Antec Skeleton Open Air Case

QUOTE: “Usually when I do tower cases the name Antec is soon to follow. Most of the time it is in the context of comparing airflow to what was once an industry standard bar raiser for case airflow. This time I happen to actually be reviewing one of the many products in their lineup. Antec is well known for the 900 as well as many various PSUs or even something as small as a 120mm Tri-Cool LED fan. For those of you who haven’t had the opportunity to use an Antec product, in my experience they have been all quality parts.

As much as I brag up the Antec 900, it wasn’t everything it could have been out of the box. I see many reviews and forum threads on the love hate relationship with that case, as well as the same with the review I am presenting today. I remember when this chassis first hit the news, I wanted to get my grubby little hands on one, as it seemed to me Antec listened to their users and offered a lot of options with this concept turned reality. As they say, good things come to those who wait and that’s just what I did. After a few months of waiting my goal was attained when Antec asked me to look at the Skeleton open air Chassis.”

For more information, please visit - http://www.tweaktown.com/reviews/2771/antec_skeleton_open_air_case/index.html

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Date: 05-25-2009 By Ben Sun

ZOTAC is a new company to me with this being the first product I’ve reviewed from them. From a performance point of view, the GeForce GTX285 is the fastest single chip card on the market today, and ZOTAC’s card comes clocked higher than the reference cards standard clock speed. The inclusion of the game Race Driver: GRID is outstanding as the game was one of the best of 2008 and showcases the graphics card. ZOTAC offers excellent support with a Limited Lifetime Warranty and Live help that answers questions even at 9:30pm PST. The card is available online for $339.99 with a rebate of $35 on Newegg. What’s even better is you get a copy of Call of Duty World at War meaning you get two full games with the card for a limited time. 3DMark Vantage Advanced just adds to the value of this card. This is a solid Gamers Gold product that will please any enthusiast appetite.

Link: http://www.gamepyre.com/reviews/hardware/graphics_cards/1108_1.html

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Quote: “Today we are going to review a cooler but we believe only hardware enthusiasts are interested with it; a motherboard chipset cooler. Coolink ChipChilla is a large 6mm heat pipe cooler with a quiet 60mm fan which is created to solve today high end but burning chipsets. Let us see what this cooler capability compares with original chipset cooler.”

Read More:
http://hardwarebistro.com/index.php?option=com_simple_review&Itemid=84&review=92-Coolink-Chipchilla-Chipset-Cooler-Review

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TITLE: Synology Disk Station DS209 NAS Server @ Benchmark Reviews

DESCRIPTION: Thrifty shoppers are faced with many options when choosing where to store their valuable data: from traditional optical media and drive based storage, to flash drives and even more exotic third party online storage - each with its own advantages and disadvantages. In this article Benchmark Reviews tests the Synology Disk Station DS209 Gigabit SATA Nnetwork Attached Storage (NAS) server. The NAS has lately gained popularity as more and more consumers realize the need for a reliable, cost effective, and easy to access centralized way to store their data. However, with so many competing products it’s not always possible for buyers to easily compare what’s on the market. Read on as Benchmark Reviews puts this “all-in-one” NAS through its paces. Intended for small/medium business (SMB) and small office/home office (SOHO) users, The Synology DS209 offers a relatively inexpensive and easy to use data storage and backup that’s s! ure to appeal to budget-minded users.

ARTICLE URL: http://benchmarkreviews.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=274&Itemid=70

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Title: Apple iPod classic 120GB @ Techgage

Link: http://techgage.com/article/quick_gage_apple_ipod_classic_120gb/

Quote: The iPod isn’t an unknown product, but I happen to be a new owner of the 120GB classic, so I thought it’d be a good idea to take a look at things from a fresh perspective, since I’ve spent next-to-no time ever with an iPod before. The classic lacks a few features of other iPod models, but if storage is your primary concern, this one should be right up your alley.

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I ask you people, is there anything sexier than a female killer wearing tight leather? The answer is no. There’s not. In fact, it can be a little distraction having a booty that nice right in front of you when you’re playing a first-person shooter. So I decided that instead of writing a review of the actual game, I would instead write about the main character’s arse. I’ve compiled video of it in many scenarios and under many different lighting situations. You will agree, I’m sure, that it is a work of art that could rival even the rump of Lara Croft. That’s saying a lot. So without further ado…

Review URL ::
http://www.ocmodshop.com/ocmodshop.aspx?a=1577

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Title: Gigabyte M61PME-S2 Motherboard
Link: http://www.hardwaresecrets.com/article/721
Category: First Look

Summary:
We took a quick look on M61PME-S2P, a motherboard based on GeForce 6100 chipset that Gigabyte claims to be a socket AM2+ model. Check it out.

Here is a snippet:
“Today we are going to take a look at M61PME-S2P, a new motherboard from Gigabyte for socket AM2 and AM2+ processors from AMD, based on GeForce 6100 chipset with nForce 430 south bridge.”

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Title: Interview with Psyko Labs Inventor
Link: http://www.hardwaresecrets.com/article/722
Category: Articles

Summary:
We talked to James Hildebrandt, creator of the Psyko 5.1 PC Gaming Headset System, a revolutionary device that uses airflow to simulate a home theater in your head.

Here is a snippet:
“Every once in a while somebody comes along and think outside the box about something rather conventional, like the headphone for instance. One of those people is James Hildebrandt, a mechanical engineer with graduate training in acoustics and methods to simulate engineering physics. He’s the founder and CEO of Psyko Audios Labs, which is releasing the Psyko 5.1 PC Gaming Headset System. The device uses airflow to simulate a home theater in your head (calling it the Waveguide system), bypassing Digital Signal Processing (DSP) and avoiding latency altogether. It aims to deliver naturally immersive sound and precision directionality.”

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Title: OCZ Fatal1ty 700W PSU Review on Technic3D

Link: http://www.technic3d.com/article-833,1-ocz-fatal1ty-700w-netzteil-stark,-stabil-und-schoen.htm

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Quote: “The OCZ Fatal1ty 700W PSU arrived Technic3D. See you in the following Review from Technic3D the next PSU with one +12V rail (56A), 120mm LED Fan (Thermal fan control), 8x SATA hard disk connectors and 2x PCI-e 6+2 Pin.”

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Just weeks after it unveiled a refreshed version of its IdeaPad S10 netbook (understandably deemed the S10-2), the company is dropping yet another new rig on the world. Today, the IdeaPad S12 came to light, bringing with it the title of world’s first netbook with NVIDIA’s Ion technology. How significant will this be in the netbook world? If we had to guess today, we’d say “very.”

Lenovo and NVIDIA Announce Ion-Based IdeaPad S12 Netbook:

http://hothardware.com/News/Lenovo-Goes-Ion-With-121-IdeaPad-S12-Netbook/

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As far as power connectors are concerned, the Silencer 910W has plenty. How about 12 x SATA power connectors on . Yes 12 SATA power connectoers! There’s also 7 x 4-pin Molex and 1 x FDD power connector, as well as 2 x 6-pin and 2 x 6/8-pin PCIe power connectors. With all these cables and power connectors, there’s only one bad thing … masses and masses of redundant unused cabling.

Read the rest of the review here … http://www.cpu3d.com/review/7794-1/pc-power-cooling-silencer-910w-psu/introduction.html