Weekend Roundup – Tech Reviews and Articles

EASEUS Todo Backup 1.0

Link: http://www.testfreaks.com/blog/review/easeus-todo-backup-1-0/

Review Blurb: “These days, everyone knows you should back up your data on a regular basis. Our hard drives are becoming so big and the amount of data on them is nearly incomprehensible. To that end, when trouble occurs or our drives fail, it is crucial that we have a backup on hand. Otherwise, the hope of manually replacing everything on your computer is nearly impossible.”

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Kingston HyperX Fan

Link: http://www.testfreaks.com/blog/review/kingston-hyperx-fan/

Review Blurb: “Kingston makers of the HyperX line of performance RAM modules recently released their memory cooler dubbed the HyperX Fan. This fan can be bought separately or comes bundled with Kingston’s 6 GB 2000MHz and 1800MHz triple channel memory kits with the T1 heat spreader is for Intel Core i7 systems. It is designed to cool triple channel memory configurations commonly found on Core i7 motherboards.”

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Weekly Contest #16 – Wi-Fire WiFi Adapter

Link: http://www.testfreaks.com/blog/contest/weekly-contest-16-wi-fire-wifi-adapter/

Article Blurb: “We’re back after a break with something else free for you! This week I’ve got the Wi-Fire Long range WiFi Adapter. This thing can extend your wireless range up to 1000 feet and let you access hotspots that you never knew were there. The Wi-Fire works and works well it’ll help you get the most out of your wireless connection. So read on to learn what you need to do to get it…”

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XMI X-mini II Mini Speaker

Link: http://www.dragonsteelmods.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=15033&Itemid=1

Review Blurb: “Today I’ve got a unique little product for review called the XMI X-Mini II Mini Speaker, and it’s exactly what it sounds like, a mini speaker. Sure there are many of these types of products out there and I’ve tried a few of them myself, but this one is the best of the bunch really. It’s small, portable and has excellent sound. One of the best features I think is that it uses a built-in rechargeable high capacity battery that gives you about 11 hours play time and charges from any USB port.”

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Atomic Pico Bluetooth Dongle

Link: http://igadgetlife.com/2009/09/27/atomic-pico-bluetooth-dongle/

Review Blurb: “Bluetooth is prevalent in lots of our devices, but it has yet to become a standard in our PCs, laptops and netbooks, and I’m not sure why exactly. You’d think with all of those BT devices out there more manufacturers would start to make Bluetooth a standard feature. I’ve got the Acer Aspire One D250 and it does not come standard with Bluetooth, you’ve got to purchase a higher priced model to get it or purchase an internal card after the fact.”

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14 Mac Safari Plugins That Won’t Cost You a Cent

Link: http://igadgetlife.com/2009/09/26/14-mac-safari-plugins-that-wont-cost-you-a-cent/

Article Blurb: “Some Mac users love Safari. Others see it as the bane of internet browsers. Some use it out of respect for the Apple brand – it’s what comes on the machine, so it is pure Mac. Some use it because they appreciate its simplicity. Some hate it for the same reasons; with its relative lack of features, they prefer choices like Chrome or Firefox that offer more functionality.”

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Cooler Master Storm Sentinel Advance Mouse

Link: http://www.overclockersonline.net/?page=articles&num=3161

Review Blurb: “Today Cooler Master adds another gamer oriented product to the CM Storm line with the Sentinel Advanced gaming mouse. The gaming mice market is certainly a competitive one and gamers can be very picky about their devices. From adjustable DPI (up to a crazy 5600) and profile management the Sentinel Advance may be just the perfect mouse for any gamer.”

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GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 260 Super Overclock Video Card

Link: http://www.tweaktown.com/reviews/2938/gigabyte_geforce_gtx_260_super_overclock_video_card/index.html

Review Blurb: “Today we’re looking at a pretty special GTX 260 from GIGABYTE. Carrying with it the new Super Overclock naming scheme, we hope that there’s something pretty exciting about the card in store. While GIGABYTE managed to talk the card up a bit to me, most companies talk up their product so it remains to be seen how well it really goes.”

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Ulti-Mat Breathe F-X3 Oversized Cloth Mousepad

Link: http://www.ocmodshop.com/ocmodshop.aspx?a=1682

Review Blurb: “Nearly a decade ago, Tony Montana and computer mice had one thing in common: they were judged by the quality of their balls.  Thicker, heavier balls were better at tracking on your desk, but most people had to use cloth mousepads to get the most grip out of their mice.”

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Antec Mini Skeleton-90 ITX Case Review

Link: http://www.vortez.co.uk/contentteller/articles_pages/antec_mini_skeleton_90_itx_case_review,1.html

Review Blurb: “Antec are back again with their Mini Skeleton-90 ITX case. A fairly compact and fully open performance enclosure for ITX users looking to cool their hardware while turning heads.”

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OCZ Behemoth Double-Laser Gaming Mouse Review

Link: http://www.madshrimps.be/?action=getarticle&articID=955

Review Blurb: “This aptly named product is a mouse which is noticeable larger than most mice you will encounter; its form makes it a right-hand only mouse, with the usual buttons in place, as well as some more advanced features you won’t find on your ordinary PC rodent.”

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Evercool HPK-10025EA Low Profile CPU Cooler

Link: http://www.rbmods.com/content/13915/first-look-at-the-cooler.aspx

Review Blurb: “We all know about the abundance of Core i7 compatible coolers in the performance market, but what about more mainstream coolers that can be used in various applications, including HTPC or SFF?  Lucky for you, we at RBMods have the very thing right on our test bench!  It’s the Evercool HPK-10025EA.”

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AMD Phenom II X4 965 Black Edition

Link: http://www.insidehw.com/Reviews/CPU/AMD-Phenom-II-X4-965-Black-Edition.html

Review Blurb: “This time AMD decided to show us limits if its 45nm manufacturing process by presenting Phenom II X4 965 CPU. This model has highest ever (default) frequency of all CPUs that were manufactured in AMD factories. It is based on highly successful Deneb core with 6MB of L3 cache and support for DDR2 and DDR3 memory standard. Compared to previously tested AMD Phenom II X4 955 model there aren’t too many differences, so you could say that this new CPU is identical to the old one, except few differences in voltage specifications.”

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Tuniq Tower 120 Extreme CPU Cooler

Link: http://www.ocia.net/reviews/tuniq120extreme/page1.shtml

Review Blurb: “Being an avid overclocker means hundreds of hours and many different methods of cooling will be implemented in the quest for a cooler processor. This involves experiments in thermal interface materials, application of said pastes, lapping, airflow, and most importantly coolers. CPU coolers come in many shapes and sizes, and more often than not, those shapes and sizes have a direct bearing on the cooler’s ability to draw away and dissipate the heat created by energy lost in your processor. Today we get to test the newest offering for Tuniq: the Tower 120 Extreme. The Tuniq Tower 120 Extreme is a rehash of the Tuniq flagship cooler, the Tower 120. There are many similarities, including size, but also many design changes that may prove to give the Extreme version the cooling performance edge.”

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OCZ Z Series 850W

Link: http://www.jonnyguru.com/modules.php?name=NDReviews&op=Story&reid=167

Review Blurb: “I’ll be honest with you guys. I was going to go all Prospector Pete on you for my first 80 Plus Gold review. I was going to pretend like I was standing in the middle of a mountain valley wearing old coveralls sporting a shovel, several days’ worth of whiskers, missing several teeth, with a lot of frizzy hair. But then I realized something – it’s not that effective if you look like that all the time.”

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