Getting a new car today – WooHoo!!
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Article Name: QNAP NVR-1012 Network Surveillance System Review @ Tweaknews.net
Article Url: http://www.tweaknews.net/reviews/qnap_nvr-1012_network_surveillance_system/
Article Snippet:
“Overall, this is an excellent showing from QNAP. In as little as one afternoon, it is possible to set up a network surveillance system that can be monitored from any computer with an internet connection. Versatility is also a strong suit – cameras can use a wired or wireless connection, recording can take place on any day and time you wish, and external drives can be attached for backup or to increase storage capacity.”
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Title: Interview with Davide Rutigliano CEO of Art Studios Entertainment Maker of EFi-X @ TestFreaks.com
Snipit:
“Davide was kind enough to sit down with Test Freaks and answer some questions about the EFiX BPU and about the future of his company. He addresses some of the more controversial aspects of the EFiX and its relationship with OS X ”
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We have just posted a review of the AeroRacer Pro case from AeroCool. AeroCool is not typically a name you associate with good cases, but this case has some features that make it worth looking at – namely the 40cm fan strapped on the side. If you need some good airflow, this fan is capable of an amazing 250 cfm – all without breaking a sweat – or your eardrums. Catch our review for all the details and remember to keep small animals away from the intake side.
Title: AeroCool AeroRacer Pro Mid-Tower Case
URL: http://www.bcchardware.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=6668&Itemid=40
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TITLE: LanOC Reviews Measure Twice Products Guitar Stand and Wall Mount
DESCRIPTION: I recently reviewed the Guitar stand from Dudethingcreations. As it turns out, they aren’t alone in the market for Guitar Hero and Rock Band guitar stands. A company by the name of Measure Twice Products also produces a 4-guitar stand with a drastically different design. They also produce a Wall mountable hanger available in two different designs. Today we will be looking at both; I plan to figure out if their stand will stand up to our abuse.
ARTICLE URL: http://lanoc.org/reviews/?p=1923
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TITLE: ASUS My Cinema-U3100Mini HDTV Tuner @ Benchmark Reviews
DESCRIPTION: Come February 17, 2009, most major broadcast stations in the US will make the final switch from analog to digital broadcasts and this has been coming for a long time. This switch will affect the computer user two-fold. The analog video tuners that people bought long ago will not pick up broadcasts any longer. But, at the same time, it’s a great opportunity for HTPC and media center builders to develop a digital TV recorder and viewer for their computers. The ASUS My Cinema U3100Mini steps into place as a portable digital TV tuner and recorder with the ability to accept both ATSC signals over the air as well as QAM signals through coaxial cable connections. Does the ASUS My Cinema U3100 Mini deliver?
ARTICLE URL: http://benchmarkreviews.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=284&Itemid=58
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OCIA.net has posted their review of the BFG Tech MX 680w Modular Power Supply. Below is a direct quote from the review:
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Title: Silver Power SP-SS500 500W PSU Review @ ModReactor
Direct Link:
http://www.modreactor.com/english/Reviews/Silver-Power-SP-SS500-500W-PSU-Review.html
Quote: “Most people have a wrong idea about how much power does a
modern PC require. There are models marked as 100-150W for the needs
of ultra-small nettop computers capable of connecting you to the
global net or playing music and movies and there are up to ten times
more powerful ones with multiple 12V lines for hundreds of dollars for
the computer enthusiasts. The class of PSU recommended for most
systems of mid-high class is around 500W, so for this review we choose
an interesting 500W one – Silver Power SP-SS500 500W and decided to
test it with high class gaming computer using dual-core HD4870X2 2GB
video card and quad-cored processor in order to find out how will it
fare and will its voltages remain stable.”
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NEW CONTENT (Cases, Cooling and Power Supplies) – GELID Silent Spirit CPU Cooler
QUOTE: “This time around, we are looking at the GELID Silent Sprit, the latest of GELID’s products to surface. This coolers small footprint and lower clearance makes it a good candidate for HTPC’s and m-ATX users. With the 90mm fan that comes supplied with the Silent Spirit, I would expect this cooler to hold its own against the rest of the group.
While I would lay money on the fact that this cooler isn’t designed with the overclocker in mind, here at TweakTown we pull no punches when testing our coolers; they all get equal abuse in our testing. With that being said, I think it’s about time to get a look at the Silent Spirit and strap it to the test rig and see just how well GELID does.”
For more information, please visit - http://www.tweaktown.com/reviews/1723/gelid_silent_spirit_cpu_cooler/index.html
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Hardware Bistro has just posted latest review on ATP 4GB TooughDrive CAMO Review. Thanks
Quote: “USB flash drive is not longer an expensive device with its mature technology nowaday. Today we will take a look at ToughDrive Camo from ATP which is built with synthetic polymer housing and ATP SIP technology. ATP ToughDrive Camo is an extremely rugged and high performance USB flash drive that can be used in all kind of conditions; waterproof, shock proof and dust proof.”
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Are you in the market for a full featured gaming keyboard that wont break the bank? OCZ’s new Alchemy line of peripherals may have just what your looking for with the Elixir keyboard.
Remember when a keyboard was JUST a keyboard?  They came in one color, had loud “clacky†keys and weighed as much as a cinder block. These days there is a specialty keyboard for just about everything. Are you a gamer?  Then you need a gaming keyboard. Maybe you work in a busy office, well then you better get a keyboard that will help increase your productivity. Want to listen to some music? Well then this multimedia keyboard is the one for you! You want the latest and greatest with all the bells and whistles? Guess what, we have that to.
The down side of all of these “special†keyboards is that they usually come at steeper price. Sure you can find plain Jane cheap keyboards, but in most cases cheap is the key word, cheaply made, cheap materials and cheap performance.  This is where OCZ comes in with it’s Alchemy line, the OCZ Elixir keyboard is a gaming keyboard that’s meant to not break the bank.
Link: http://www.viperlair.com/index.php/reviews/ocz-alchemy-elixir-keyboard.html
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There has been a lot of chatter that Microsoft will be laying off employees this month. The world economy has not been doing very well in the past year, and many companies are either bought out, absorbed, collapse, or simply trim the fat in an attempt to survive. People are looking to see if Microsoft, one of the most profitable companies in the world, will be laying off employees as a sign of just how bad the economic climate is.
We have learned through Microsoft employees that layoffs are not just a rumor, but they are eminent.
Review URL ::
http://www.ocmodshop.com/ocmodshop.aspx?a=1463
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“We have decided to perform comparison test of memory modules that are certified at 533MHz or more precise at DDR2-1066 standard. We provided for this test several Dual Channel kits with 2x1GB capacity. Choice for this module speed came as consequence of the fact that most motherboards support 1066 standard. Capacity of 2GB RAM memory became standard also so our decision was actually led by these facts. We wanted to compare and determine what memory gives the best performances at default settings and of course, to determine overclock margin for each module. As you can see in table with specifications, tested modules have three the most popular chips lately…â€
Article link:
http://www.insidehw.com/Reviews/Memory/DDR2-Memory-Comparison-Test.html
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Title: Rosewill Conqueror Case Review
Link: http://www.hardwaresecrets.com/article/685
Category: Reviews
Summary:
Conqueror (a.k.a. RPS-01) is an entry-level mid-tower case from Rosewill with some interesting features usually found only on more expensive models. Check it out.
Here is a snippet:
“Conqueror (a.k.a. RPS-01) is an entry-level mid-tower case from Rosewill with some interesting features usually found only on more expensive models, like meshed bay covers with dust filters, three 120-mm fans and two removable hard disk drive cages. Let’s take an in-depth look on this case.”
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Title: CoolIT Domino A.L.C. CPU Cooler @ Techgage
Link: http://techgage.com/article/coolit_domino_alc_cpu_cooler/
Quote: If you want to get rid of that air CPU cooler, but find water-cooling too complicated and expensive, CoolIT might have just what you’re looking for. Their Domino A.L.C. is designed to offer greater cooling-abilities over air, while retaining reasonable noise-levels. Best of all, it’s inexpensive, at $80, and won’t hold back your impressive overclocks.
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AXP 2.5/3.5 SATA HDD to eSATA/USB 2.0 Combo Dock Station Review:
Link: http://www.rbmods.com/Articles/Pcb/Axp/1.php
Quote: With todays need of more drive space and easy access to USB ports and memory readers forces us to have alot of extra devices on the table. AXP has found a solution to this by combining 2,5/3,5, USB and a card reader into the same device. This devices can easily take care of all your media with a quick plugin function and E-SATA interface. Lets have a closer look to see how this device will perform and how it actually looks like.
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Quote: With Nvidia’s second attempt GTX260 core, room for overclocking and Zotac’s extended warranty; Is this the card all gamers should now crave?
Link: http://www.overclock3d.net/reviews.php?/gpu_displays/zotac_gtx_260/1
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