I hate hackers, my personal blog was hacked again… blah.
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Title: Wonderwash Reviewed @ TestFreaks
Review Link: http://www.testfreaks.com/blog/review/wonderwash/
Review Snipit:
” So today for review I’ve got a washing machine, yes you read that correctly a washing machine, but it’s not just any washing machine, it’s the Wonderwash! The Wonderwash is hand cranked washing machine, it does not use electrical power, it uses human power to agitate your clothes. Not only can you wash your clothes in the Wondewash buy you can also rinse them as well, and it works, it works surprisingly well actually at getting your clothes clean. The Wonderwash consists of a large barrel like main chamber that sits on two pivot points, there’s a top to it, a handle for cranking it and a drainage port as well on the bottom.”
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“Kensington’s Dual Monitor Adapter is a low-cost way to add a second display. Ideal for laptop users not wanting a raft of features (there are similar products costing twice as much that offer a lot more flexibility), it provides a halfway decent video card that allows you to extend your desktop and get more productivity (and fun) from you machine. Don’t go trying to play any graphic-intensive games on it though, you’ll be sadly disappointed. It also needs a fairly powerful CPU to work well: Kensington recommends at least a 1.2GHz dual-core CPU. It may lack frills and support for high resolutions, but this USB adapter expands your desktop across an extra monitor for a surprisingly small price.â€
http://itreviewed.net/index.php/kensington-dual-monitor-adapter/
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I4U News published a review of the tiny AAXA P1 Pico Projector.
Quote:
“Today I am going to look at the AAXA P1 Pico Projector. The tiny projector is very portable and is smaller than many of the devices it can attach to. Mobile workers can use the device to show presentations to large groups of people without having to lug a full size projector around. You can also use the device to project movies from your iPhone or portable game console.”
Full Review:
http://www.i4u.com/section-viewarticle-528.html
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Quote: Is it possible to have the best of both worlds? We find out as we test the latest ATI graphics cards from XFX…
Link: http://www.overclock3d.net/reviews.php?/gpu_displays/xfx_ati_4000_series_round_up/1
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Title: Zalman 770 XT Review @ XSReviews
Review Link: http://www.xsreviews.co.uk/reviews/power-supply-units/zalman-770-xt/
Quote: “Choosing a power supply gives endless choice with seemingly hundreds of units to choose from; with different watts, colours, sizes and styles. But, it all boils down to two things – stable rails and efficiency. With poor performance in these two areas, no matter how glamorous or how quiet the unit may be, it’s not really up to scratch. At XSReviews today, we have a 770W unit that comes from a very reputable company. Introducing the Zalman ZM770-XT Z-Machine Extreme PSU, let’s see if it can blow us away with its performance.“
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The big problem with portable computing devices is that they’re portable. What I mean by that is this statement is that these expensive devices are put through a lot of wear and tear, and sustain damage just from being toted around. Many people’s cell phones perform many functions at once: cell phone, email client, MP3 player, and even portable game device . As such, these portable gadgets are mixed in with other items in a bag (or purse), and can easily get scratched or dented. Add into the mix that many new gadgets have delicate touch screens, and you can see why there’s a great need for excellent protection.
Review URL ::
http://www.ocmodshop.com/ocmodshop.aspx?a=1551
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here’re the Redaktion ocinside.de News from Tuesday, April 14, 2009:
A so called product ID or OPN description is on each AMD Phenom and Phenom II CPU,
but this product ID is not really easy to understand without studying several datasheets.
On the new AMD Phenom product ID guide simply select the description of your processor
over the drop-down fields or type it directly into the new OPN field.
Then you will see the technical data and processor description below in the virtual CPU.
The service is of course free available over the web and it is also possible to control
this interactive guide directly with OPN data over online shops, forums, or web pages.
Title:
Interactive AMD Phenom product ID guide
Link:
http://www.ocinside.de/html/workshop/amd_phenom_product_id.html
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We have a new article online: where we have a detailed look at the Seasonic M12D 750 W power-supply.:
http://www.planet3dnow.de/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=359734
If you need a translator for German to English you will find one here:
http://translate.google.com/translate?u=http://www.planet3dnow.de/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=359734
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Article Name: QNAP TS-439 Pro Intel Atom Powered Four Bay NAS Review @ Tweaknews
Article Url: http://www.tweaknews.net/reviews/qnap_ts-439_nas/
Article Snippet:
“Once again, this is an excellent showing from QNAP. Their NAS units have always exceeded my expectations by offering an impressive feature set and quality construction that consistently goes above and beyond the competition. The TS-439 Pro NAS continues that trend and utilizes the power of the Intel Atom processor, making for a robust yet efficient way to centralize not just storage but many other network operations as well.”
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NEW CONTENT (Networking) – Air Live WN-300R Wireless 11N Broadband Router
QUOTE: “Small businesses and homes are moving more and more from hardwired connections to wireless. It is easier and less expensive (in many cases) to simply do without the wires for most systems. This is great, but what happens when you have a vendor or sales person over? Do you want them connecting to your network? The same thing can be said for the newest game consoles. Many of them (like the Wii) have wireless capability; but with this new connectivity come security risks.
Today we take a look at the Air Live WN-300R 11N Wireless Broadband Router; in its debut on the internet. The WN-300R sports dual SSIDs at full N Speed connections and the ability to isolate them from each other and the LAN for security. Now, dual SSIDs and isolation is nothing exactly new, but it is also not a common feature on a consumer product.”
For more information, please visit - http://www.tweaktown.com/reviews/2717/air_live_wn_300r_wireless_11n_broadband_router/index.html
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TITLE: Microsoft Sidewinder X8 Wireless Mouse @ LanOC Reviews
DESCRIPTION: Last week I looked at both Microsoft’s Sidewinder X5 mouse and Sidewinder X6 keyboard. Both surprised me with their near perfect windows integration along with quality construction. To cap off our coverage of the current sidewinder lineup Microsoft provided us with their most recent mouse the X8. The Sidewinder X8 is Microsoft’s first attempt at a wireless gaming mouse available just in time to battle it out with the Razer Mamba that is also wireless. With their new blue optical technology first seen in the new explorer mouse called BlueTrack along with learning from feedback from the X5 they hope to turn a lot of heads and finally garner attention from gamers the way Logitech, Steel Series, and Razer have been able too.
ARTICLE URL: http://lanoc.org/reviews/microsoft-sidewinder-x8-wireless-mouse/
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NEW CONTENT (Video Cards) – Galaxy GeForce GTX 275 Overclocked Tri-Fan Graphics Card
QUOTE: “It hasn’t taken long for NVIDIA partners to start spicing up the GTX 275. Come launch day we already saw that Gainward had opted for aftermarket cooling. Galaxy has kicked up a notch, though; this not only by including a pretty mean cooling setup on the card, but also taking the time to increase the core and memory clock.
While the card was designed to compete directly against the HD 4890, what we’re seeing is that in the retail channel the GTX 275 is slightly more expensive. While this might be a bad thing considering the fact that the GTX 275 is designed to compete head to head with the HD 4890, it isn’t really, as that little bit of extra cost carries with it that little bit of extra performance.”
For more information, please visit - http://www.tweaktown.com/reviews/2718/galaxy_geforce_gtx_275_overclocked_tri_fan_graphics_card/index.html
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We have just posted up our review of the Thrustmaster T.16000M Joystick. This joystick uses magnets to measure the distance off center on the X and Y axis and Thrustmaster says this is what makes it special. It’s a nice stick that offers a lot of buttons and works for both right and left-handed gamers. Catch all the details in our full review.
Title: Thrustmaster T.16000M Joystick
URL: http://www.bcchardware.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=7002&Itemid=40
Quote:
Overall, I’m very happy with the performance of the T.16000M joystick from Thrustmaster. Their attention to detail in making this an ambidextrous joystick will not go unnoticed by left-handed gamers. Having the buttons swap sides is probably one thing that will be appreciated the most.
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iXBT Labs Review: AMD Phenom II Efficiency and Cooler Selection
Excerpt:
“As we have already found out, Phenom II has relatively low requirements to a motherboard and a PSU, so moderate overclocking requires no extra expenses. However, it will be good to find out how many Watts this “moderate” implies for real applications. And also what cooler is sufficient for low-noise cooling.”
Article: http://ixbtlabs.com/articles3/cpu/phenom-2-cnq-p1.html
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Hiyatek HY-CF-6288-1 Laptop cooler and stand:
Link: http://www.rbmods.com/content/7924/our-toughts.aspx
Quote: Laptops are used in many places. Some of us use laptops as their desktop replacements. Those laptops can get quite hot every now and then when using programs which use a lot CPU- and GPU-time. Hiyatek has provided us the solution for this. Hiyatek HY-CF-6288-1 2 in 1 laptop cooling pad & stand is meant to be used as a stand for your laptop and to cool your laptop. Let’s have a look at it.
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Title: Gigabyte EP45-UD3L Motherboard
Link: http://www.hardwaresecrets.com/article/705
Category: First Look
Summary:
Let’s take an overall look on this Gigabyte’s mainstream motherboard for Core 2 Duo and Core 2 Quad processors based on Intel P45 chipset, with Ultra Durable 3 technology.
Here is a snippet:
“Let’s have a look on EP45-UD3L, Gigabyte’s Socket 775 motherboard for Intel processors, aimed mainly for Core 2 Duo and Core 2 Quad processors. Like EP45C-DS3R, this motherboard is based on Intel P45 chipset, which replaced P35. Both chipsets are for the mainstream market.”
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I4U News published a review of the Hitachi 2.5-inch 500GB 5K500.B Hard Drive.
Quote:
“Today we are going to look at the Hitachi 5K500.B 2.5-inch HDD for notebook computers. The drive is only 9.5mm thick and needs only 1.4W during read/write operations.
One of the most common upgrades that power users perform on their notebooks is adding a larger hard drive. The hard drive is high in capacity with 500GB of storage space, but offers some of the lowest power requirements in the industry.”
Full Review:
http://www.i4u.com/section-viewarticle-527.html
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As of late, much of the spotlight on Asus products has focused on the company’s diminutive Eee PC netbook line. With a near constant stream of new models to fit nearly any possible set of requirements, it’s easy to see why the Eee brand has become Asus’ most recognizable. That said, the company’s mobile product offerings are definitely about more than just 8- to 10-inch machines, and that’s clearly evidenced by the Asus-branded rig that we’re looking at today, the W90Vp.
The W90Vp pulls no punches, makes no excuses, apologies or attempts whatsoever to be something it’s not. We’ve always heard that judging a book by its cover (or a notebook by its lid) was a bad idea, but we can tell you right now — the W90Vp is exactly what you think it is. Big, beastly, brawny and not for the weak of heart. Come on by and check it out…
Asus W90Vp 18.4″ Gaming Notebook:
http://hothardware.com/Articles/Asus-W90Vp-Gaming-Notebook-Evaluation/
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Title:
Gigabyte Setto 1000 & ODIN 470W PSU
Link:
http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/Gigabyte/Setto_1000
Brief:
The Gigabyte Setto 1000 looks great on the outside, with its stylish aluminum front and choice of three different colors. The case goes all out on looks, but keeps to the bare minimum on interior features and the price tag as well. This is for all of you who want to pimp their entry level PC or simply want to steer clear of beige OEM enclosures on their first build.
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