Archive for the ‘Product Reviews’ Category

 

Storage Related:

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Patriot 4GB PC3-19200 2400MHz DDR3 @ Rbmods

Quote:  Memory is getting faster and faster and Patriot has released a very fast memory kit lately. We are going to look at a 4GB Pc3-19200 2400MHz memory kit from Patriot today. How well does it perform, and how fast is it really compared to 1600MHz memory that alot of people use these days?

English link:  http://www.rbmods.com/content/26228/patriot-4gb-pc319200-specifications.aspx
Swedish link:  http://www.rbmods.se/content/14996/patriot-4gb-pc319200–specifikationer.aspx

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Mushkin Callisto Deluxe 60 GB SSD

Link: http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/Mushkin/Callisto_60_GB

Brief: Mushkin’s Callisto 60 GB comes at a very affordable $145 which makes it the cheapest 60 GB Sandforce-driven SSD on the market today. With a capacity of 60 GB it is a great choice for a Windows 7 boot drive. TRIM is also supported, so you get the maximum out of your SSD even after it’s aged a bit.

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OCZ Vertex 2 60GB SSD @ Phoronix
Direct Link: http://www.phoronix.com/vr.php?view=15251
Summary: "As solid-state drives are becoming very popular with enthusiasts and a common choice for those interested in high-performance data storage, at Phoronix we have reviewed many SSDs from OCZ Technology including the Agility, Agility EX, Vertex, and Solid 2. Today we are reviewing the next-generation Vertex SSD, which is the Vertex 2, and it promises to offer much faster reads and writes, is rated to last an extra 500,000 hours beyond the 1.5 million hour MTBF of the original Vertex, and is available in capacities up to 480GB."

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Audio / Video:

Logitech Revue: Hands-On Impressions
"Having conquered online search, webmail, and even online video, Google now wants to stick a blue, red, yellow and green flag in your 42-inch TV. Last spring, the company announced Google TV, a competitor to the likes of Apple TV, Windows Media Center and even free software like Boxee. The first hardware company to pick up Google’s latest experiment? Logitech, with its Revue set-top box."
Link to the article: http://www.digitaltrends.com/home-theater/logitech-revue-google-tv-hands-on-impressions/

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Compro VideoMate C200 Plus review

Chances are high that you have lots of old camcorder tapes or VHS tapes tucked away somewhere with memories if your childhood, favorite holidays, your wedding, your children of perhaps even grandchildren. Wouldn’t it be great if you could convert this old media to a more secure storage medium? Look no further, the Compro VideoMate C200 Plus promises to be up to the job, this product is an USB video/audio capture stick that enables you to transfer video and audio to your PC without any hassle.

http://www.dvhardware.net/review170_compro_c200_plus.html

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WD TV Live Plus Media Player @ Techgage

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

Quote: We took a look at ASUS’ O!Play media player a couple of weeks ago, and now we’re checking out WD’s spin on things, with its TV Live Plus. In addition to the fact that it supports a multitude of media formats, it has a great design, dual USB ports, HDMI and Component connectivity, and in our testing, also offered great performance.

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Mobile Related:

Mobility Digest Review – Naztech Ultima 5 Horizontal Case

http://windowsmobile.mobilitydigest.com/mobility-digest-review-naztech-ultima-5-leather-horizontal-case/

In my continued quest for cases large enough to handle an extended battery Tilt2, I picked up a Naztech Ultima 5  Horizontal Case and it has turned out to be an almost perfect solution. As a point of information, I stretch (train) my cases using a block of wood cut slightly larger than my phone. The blocks stay in the cases when not in use, so they are always ready when I need them. I would rather my case be slightly loose than too tight.

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‘LG Optimus GT540 Mobile Phone review’
The LG Optimus GT540 is a sleek feel without the exuberant price tag.
The Full Article can be viewed at http://tbreak.com/tech/2010/09/lg-optimus-gt540-mobile-phone-review/

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Funky Kit Leaked Screenshots – Notebook with ATOM D525 + Nvidia ION + Blu-Ray + USB3.0

We’ve just received some interesting screenshots and photos on Intel’s new Dual Core ATOM D525 processor running at 1.8Ghz. The BIOS screenshots looks like it was taken from a notebook … meaning that this new Dual Core ATOM D525 is powerful enough to be classed as notebook processor, rather than just for netbooks. Notice the notebook features USB3.0 and a Nvidia ION based graphics with 512Mb DDR3 ram onboard. What’s interesting is that the notebook also comes with a blu-ray drive too !!

Read the rest of the article here … http://www.funkykit.com/whats-funky/computers/3333-intel-dual-core-atom-d525-leaked-screenshots.html

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Thermaltake Massive23 LX Notebook Cooler
URL: http://www.bcchardware.com/index.php?option=content&task=view&id=9037&Itemid=40
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This cooler doesn’t have a variable speed fan.  It is either on or off and this would be a big deal if the fan was noisy at full speed.  It isn’t.  The 23cm fan is very quiet and still provides decent cooling.  To liven things up, Thermaltake has included a switch that lets you turn the LEDs in the fan on or off as well. . .

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Can a Barrage of Android Tablets Endanger the iPad?
"At the IFA show this week in Berlin, Samsung announced its 7-inch Galaxy Tab, and Toshiba its Folio 100 (which won’t be coming to the U.S. for a while, if at all). Back in the U.S., Archos unveiled not one but five tablets – actually three small Android multimedia players and two tablets, with 7- and 10.1-inch screens."
Link to the article: http://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/can-a-barrage-of-android-tablets-endanger-the-ipad/

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Arctic Sound S111 Portable Speakers and C1 Mobile USB Charger Review @ TopReviewShop 
"Priced at under $20, the Arctic Sound S111 is meant to be a small and convenient replacement for the less-than-impressive speakers found in most notebooks and netbooks. Coupled with the Arctic C1 Mobile solar-powered USB charger, the S111 can also be used as a set of iPod speakers while out and about. Is the Arctic Sound S111 the cheap-and-cheerful remedy for notebook audio blues? Let’s find out."

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Thermaltake Massive23 LX Laptop Cooler @ Pro-Clockers

Review link: http://pro-clockers.com/cooling/1616-thermaltake-massive23-lx-laptop-cooler.html

Laptop coolers are one of those accessories that you tend to pick up when you purchase that new laptop. Just like a laptop bags its one of the items that you need in order to keep your laptop in perfect working order. Yes, there are many to choose from so how do you determine which one to buy. You can read one review after another telling you how well a particular cooler performed but most of the time it comes down to cost and personal preference.
Thermaltake is one of those companies that take cooling serious. Don’t believe me? That a short trip over to their website and you will see everything from CPU cooling to personal cooling to laptop cooling. One very successful laptop cooler series from them would be the Massive line up. The Massive series is aimed at persons with larger higher performing laptops like the Sony F series I currently have. Today, we will be taking a look at the Massive23 LX. Does it have what it takes to cool beast like the Sony F series I currently have? We will see. Read on.

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Dell Streak Android Tablet Review:
http://hothardware.com/Reviews/Dell-Streak-Android-Tablet-Review/

When it comes to Android devices, there are two inevitabilities. The first is that its popularity is unstoppable. Twice as many Android smartphones are sold now than were only two months earlier. The second given is that an onslaught of Android tablets are about to descend upon us. Major manufacturers, such as Asus, LG, Motorola, and Samsung have their devices in the pipeline for later this summer, the fall, or early next year.

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Choiix Power Fort Backup Battery Review @ Ninjalane
URL: http://www.ninjalane.com/reviews/power_supply/cm-powerfort
Quote: Power is a fundamental problem when using our portable devices and often dictates how often that device is used. Talk time on your cell phone, or play time on a portable gaming console limit their effectiveness. While the battery life is designed to accommodate the majority of scenarios between charging you always find yourself holding back to conserve the battery life or running out of power when you might need it most.

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Assorted Stuffs:

The Ultimate CPU Round-up: Summer 2010 @ InsideHW

Summary: The critical thing is to pick an appropriate motherboard to go with the new CPU, which will contain all the features you may need now and in the foreseeable future.
Article link: http://www.insidehw.com/Reviews/CPU/The-Ultimate-CPU-Round-up-Summer-2010.html

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PC Partner prepares to float on stock exchange? – KitGuru breaking news

Floating a company onto the stock exchange is a great way to evolve. Not only does it bring in a huge amount of investment, it also ensures that the original founders finally get paid for all their initial work. China is full of massive companies that are privately owned. One of the biggest and most famous of these privately held companies is PC Partner. KitGuru wonders if that might change soon. Pension fund managers prepare your wallets for the possibility that PC Partner might float.

Read the news here: http://www.kitguru.net/components/graphic-cards/carl/pc-partner-prepares-to-float-on-stock-exchange/

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SoundRacer V10 Engine Sound Effects Review @ Legit Reviews
Article URL: http://www.legitreviews.com/article/1380/1/

"Have you ever said to yourself, "Hey, I wish my quiet family car sounded like a formula one race car"? I know I haven’t. Well, if you are one of the people that answered yes to that question boy do you need to keep reading this article because the SoundRacer V10 is just what you have been looking for. Not only does the V10 make your car sound like a super sports car, it also doubles as an audio device connection in your car just in case it didn’t come with one and you want to listen to some music from your IPod or Zune or whatever it is you use."

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PAX 2010 DAy 1 Coverage @ Hardware Canucks

Quick Intro:  http://www.hardwarecanucks.com/news/games-news/pax-2010-day-begins/

Portal 2 Gameplay Impressions:  http://www.hardwarecanucks.com/news/games-news/game-news/portal-2-coop-gameplay-demo/

The Technologies Behind Guild Wars 2:  http://www.hardwarecanucks.com/news/games-news/guild-wars-2-technologies/

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Overclock3D have just published a new article titled: The Collosus Treasure Hunt!.
Quote: Fancy winning a BitFenix Collosus chassis…way before its even been released? You better get your reading glasses on then for our latest treasure hunt.
Link: http://www.overclock3d.net/articles/cases_cooling/the_collosus_treasure_hunt/1

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Win a ThermalTake LEVEL 10 Case worth over £500 with KitGuru !

KitGuru has some of the best prizes on the net, bar none. We have given away thousands of pounds of hardware in our short time opening and today we have something REALLY special that be pride of place in your bedroom.

The stunning Thermaltake Level 10 Case designed by BMW.

By now we would assume you have already read our review of this masterpiece from Thermaltake. If you haven’t then I suggest you follow the link, just be sure not to lean over your keyboard as the subsequent drool could cause damage.

Enter the competition over here: http://www.kitguru.net/components/cases/zardon/win-a-thermaltake-level-10-case-with-kitguru/


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Cisco Valet Plus M20 Wireless Router Video Review

What happens when you get the networking experts from Linksys into the same room as the ease of use experts that produced the Flip UltraHD pocket camcorder? Well, it seems that this marriage has birthed its first offspring: the Valet line of routers from Cisco. Like with the Flip which is credited for making videos easy, the idea here is to provide wireless networking to people who may have otherwise been intimidated by the world of routers. In fact, the Cisco Valet Plus M20 that we’re reviewing today isn’t even called a router; it’s a wireless hotspot.

Direct Link: http://www.futurelooks.com/cisco-valet-plus-m20-wireless-router-video-review/

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Contest: Win a Samsung Gravity T or Samsung Flight II Cell Phone

http://www.testfreaks.com/blog/contest/contest-win-a-samsung-gravity-t-or-samsung-flight-ii-cell-phone/

Are you a T-Mobile or AT&T Customer in need of a new phone? If so then I’ve got a a nice one for you for free. Samsung was kind enough to give me five phones to give away to our faithful readers, three for T-Mobile and two for AT&T. The first giveaway will be for the Samsung Gravity T for T-Mobile and it’s going to be easy to win it. The contest will run from today, Friday September 3rd, until Thursday September 9th. The second phone will be the Samsung Flight II for AT&T, and that contest will run until September 30th. So read on to learn what you need to do to win one of these phones.

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Gaming Related:

Indie Review: Jump’n Bounce @ Xbox360Digest

Indie Review: Blox @ Xbox360Digest

Mafia II – Gangster-Shooter Review

Storm Inferno Gaming Mouse @ LanOC Reviews

Thermaltake Tt eSPORTS Black Gaming Mouse and Dominator Mouse Pad Review @ KitGuru

Tom Clancy H.A.W.X. 2 Review (Xbox 360) @ KitGuru Gaming

Logitech Wireless G700 Gaming Mouse Review @ HardwareHeaven.com

Genius HS-03U USB Gaming Headset @ Benchmark Reviews

UMLan Article Release: Valve Alien Swarm – Video Review

Razer Carcharias Headset Review on Technic3D

 

 

 

Quick Links:

Cooler Master Silent Pro Gold 800W

Cooler Master Sileo 500 Mid Tower Chassis

Thermaltake Armor A60 Case Review @ Hardware Secrets

Asus Crosshair IV Formula AM3 Motherboard Video Review @ eTeknix.com

Point of View GTX 460 Beast Edition Review @ HardwareHeaven.com

Palit GTX 460 Sonic Platinum 1GB @ PureOverclock

Corsair AX850W Power Supply Review @ Hardware Secrets

ECS P55H-AK LGA1156 Motherboard Review @ Madshrimps

Lian Li Pitstop PC-T60 Open Air Test Bench Review @ Legit Reviews

Funky Kit Review: CoolIT ECO ALC – Advanced Liquid Cooler

OC3D: Biostar TPower i55 Review

NZXT HALE90 750W PSU

PNY GeForce GTX 460 OC XLR8 Video Card @ Benchmark Reviews

XFX HD5970 Black Edition – The world’s fastest video card? @ Bjorn3D

Siig Wireless Multi-Touchpad Mini Keyboard

 

Storage Related

NZXT Internal USB Expansion Module Model IU01 Review @ Tweaknews
Article Url: http://www.tweaknews.net/reviews/nzxt_usb_expansion/
Article Snippet:
"Frankly, when I first looked at NZXT’s IU01 internal USB module I was prepared to be underwhelmed. After putting it through its paces, I now see how wrong first impressions can be. The device performed as advertised and can really be a boon to users with insufficient USB port availability and/or power hungry USB devices."

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ASUS SBC-06D1S-U External Slim Blu-ray Combo Drive Review @ ThinkComputers.org

Review URL: http://www.thinkcomputers.org/asus-sbc-06d1s-u-external-slim-blu-ray-combo-drive-review/

Quote: “Last year we took a look at ASUS’s first external Blu-ray combo drive, the SBC-04D1S-U. It was the perfect external combo drive for a laptop or desktop and received a perfect 10 out of 10 score in our testing. ASUS has updated the SBC-04D1S-U with faster Blu-ray read speeds and a few other features. They are calling this new combo drive the SBC-06D1S-U. Let’s see if ASUS can make this drive any better than the previous drive we tested!"

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Vantec Nexstar CX SuperSpeed USB 3.0 Hard Drive Enclosure Review @ Tweaknews
Article Url: http://www.tweaknews.net/reviews/vantec_nexstar_cx_usb_3/
Article Snippet:
"Vantec’s NexStar CX is a budget-friendly USB 3.0 enclosure that pairs with your favorite hard drive to create an easy to use external storage solution. Not only does it carry a reasonable price tag, it features blazing fast speeds thanks to the USB 3.0 interface and the passive cooling translates into silent operation."

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Audio / Video:

OCIA.net has posted their review of the ASUS Cine5 Speaker and Xonar D2X Sound Card. 

"Today we are reviewing the Asus Cine5 sound bar in combination with Asus’ older Xonar D2X 7.1 channel sound card. The Cine5 is a compact speaker designed to simulate 5.1 channel sounds with just one front unit. While there are a few similar devices out there, the major advantage of the Cine5 is that it doesn’t require any calibration or adjustment.."

Direct Link:  http://www.ocia.net/reviews/asuscine5/page1.shtml

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Phiaton PS 20 NC Review
"Earlier this year we had an opportunity to review Phiaton’s PS 210 headphones. Their unique "half in-ear" design proved to be an admirable design point that improved how securely they fit as well as their sound quality. Now, we take a moment to review the new PS 20 NC headphones, a set of noise-cancelling earphones that combine the same "half in-ear" design with active noise cancelling that proposes to reduce ambient noise by 95%."
Link to the review: http://www.digitaltrends.com/headphone-reviews/phiaton-ps-20-nc-review/

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Title: Urbanears Medis Headset
URL: http://www.bcchardware.com/index.php?option=content&task=view&id=9017&Itemid=40
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The Medis earphones have a very different design than most other earphones.  The design requires the pads to be selected to fit your ears or else they will not fit very well and be very uncomfortable.  The idea is pretty good as the earphone design pushes the sound toward your ear canal.  In reality, the Medis don’t work as well as I’d hoped – at least on my ears. . .

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Samsung EX1 10-Megapixel Digital Camera Review @ ThinkComputers.org

Review URL: http://www.thinkcomputers.org/samsung-ex1-10-megapixel-digital-camera-review/

Quote: “When people think of manufacturers who make compact digital cameras, few will probably think of Samsung. Though recently, it seems Samsung has been building more photographic equipment, and been doing a great job of it too. The latest compact digital camera from Samsung to reach the market is the EX1. With its compact metal body, an impressive F1.8-2.4 optical zoom lens capable of 24mm at the wide-angle and an articulated screen, it looks like Samsung is serious about their cameras. There are many features of the Samsung EX1 that was unexpected but highly desirable, the impressive F1.8 aperture capabi lity, their high quality OLED articulated rear display and the ability to capture images in RAW (an uncompressed/lossless file format)."

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Western Digital TV Live Plus
Quote: " The WD TV Live Plus has some great features over the original Netflix only players. While the Roku maybe well known for its Netflix streaming support, the WD TV Live Plus has Netflix and more. Combine tons of internet content with support for your internal network content and you’ve got a product ready to be at the center of your media needs. "
Link: http://www.aselabs.com/articles.php?id=11985

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Hardware Bistro has just posted latest review on Arctic Sound P311 Bluetooth Headset.

Quote: "In old days Arctic Cooling was an outstanding brand with its Accelero but today it is no longer limited with this graphic card cooler but it’s also known with other tremendous products such as CPU cooler, chassis, PSU, audio products and so on. Today let us review one of its latest audio product; Sound P311 which is a Bluetooth headset and suitable for mobile phone, laptop and other music devices."

Read More:  http://hardwarebistro.com/index.php?option=com_simple_review&Itemid=84&review=154-Arctic-Sound-P311-Bluetooth-Headset-Review

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Mobile Related:

ASUS Eee 1215N 12.1-inch Netbook
QUOTE: "Netbooks are growing up right before our eyes. When they first surfaced, the screens were in the 7-inch range. They then grew to a norm of 10-inches and today the 12.1-inch netbook is fast becoming one of the most popular sizes on the market. These machines have more screen space and perhaps more importantly a larger keyboard than the 10-inch netbooks we typically see.
I am sure there are many people out there who have been waiting for a nice netbook to surface with Optimus tech and Ion graphics from NVIDIA. ASUS has put one of its shiny new Eee 1215N netbooks into our geeky little hands and it has all the goodies packed inside."

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Monaco Mobile Phone Solar Charger Review at CCE Review
Link: http://www.ccereviews.com/reviews/monaco-mobile-phone-solar-charger/
Quote: Utilizing solar power is turning into the way of the future. The Solar Charger presented here today is an excellent power alternative to powering your mobile phones and other small hand-held devices. While out on the road, this device can be a real lifesaver, giving juice to your Blackberry when you need to make that emergency call, or simply powering your iPod when you need to listen to some tunes on a long road trip.

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Samsung Epic 4G vs. HTC EVO 4G
"The first 4G phone in the United States finally has some competition. On August 31, Samsung’s Epic 4G arrives on Sprint, ending the EVO 4G’s nearly three-month run as the big man on campus. But is it actually a better choice? We stacked both superphones side by side to see which rules the 4G airwaves.."
Link to the article: http://www.digitaltrends.com/mobile/samsung-epic-4g-vs-htc-evo-4g/

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News: Toshiba’s Nile-powered Satellite T235D notebook

Does AMD finally have a good alternative to Intel’s CULV platform, and should this 13" Toshiba notebook be on your shopping list this back-to-school season?
http://techreport.com/articles.x/19518

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Samsung Captivate Android Smartphone Review:
http://hothardware.com/Reviews/Samsung-Captivate-Review/

Smartphone manufacturers have been using very boastful smartphone names lately—everything from the HTC Droid Incredible to the Motorola Droid X (where X stands for extreme).  Certainly with names such as these, expectations will be high. We’ve already taken a look at both of these phones and deemed them to be worthy competitors in today’s smartphone market.

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Mobility Digest Review: RightWay Spotter Dale Jr. Edition 4.3" Touchscreen GPS

Today for review Geeks has sent me over another of their GPS Devices, this one though is bit special in that it’s a themed type with Dale Jr as its theme. Yes, it’s a Nascar themed GPS unit that comes with pictures and movies featuring Dale Jr and the GPS uses Dale’s voice to guide you along the way. If you don’t want his voice you can of course change it to one of the other selections. The unit itself is really a portable media player with GPS functionality, it can do movies, music, pictures and even e-books. As a GPS unit it works well really, except for having Dale’s voice guide you, that can be annoying…

http://mobilitydigest.com/mobility-digest-review-rightway-spotter-dale-jr-edition-4-3-touchscreen-gps/

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Mobility Digest Review – Checklist v2.1

Looking for a finger friendly, easy to use app to manage pretty much any kind of list. Then Checklist is for you. While not what you would call "feature rich" I was immediately attracted to this app for it’s streamlined and simple interface. It does one thing, and one thing well; manage checklists, plain and simple. The app will work on any VGA or WVGA device and has been tested on WM 6.5.X devices, but my guess is it will also work on WM6.1.

http://windowsmobile.mobilitydigest.com/mobility-digest-review-checklist-v2-1/

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Assorted Stuffs:

Alan Johnson CryoPC Interview @ XSReviews

Article Link: http://www.xsreviews.co.uk/editorial/interview/cryo-pc-interview/
Quote: "Here at XSReviews, while we mostly review individual PC components we sometimes take a peek at full system builds. One company we’ve worked with in the past is CryoPC who produce some seriously impressive high end gaming rigs. Today we speak with head honcho Alan Johnson who tells us all about the system building process and what it’s like to run a custom PC production firm. "

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Overclock3D Launches Power Supply Certification Programme.
Quote: OC3D has launched a new certification programme designed to make the purchasing of PC Power Supplies easier for enthusiasts.
Link: http://www.overclock3d.net/articles/power_supply/overclock3d_launches_power_supply_certification_programme/1

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Desktop PC Platform – Saved By Overclocking @ Benchmark Reviews

DESCRIPTION: The desktop hardware industry was made popular by knowledgeable members of the community willing to share their overclocking experience with others. Passionate hobbyists aligned with similar goals graciously helped eager learners to tweak hardware components until they performed like the next model in the series, but pre-tweaked enthusiast products were slowly driving down the number of people who qualify as overclockers. It’s not easy watching our hobby get dumbed-down to the point where the push of a button can replace years of trial-and-error experience. At some point, the real overclockers will return to save the desktop platform.

ARTICLE URL: http://benchmarkreviews.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=11569&Itemid=8

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Gaming Related:

StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty @ Bjorn3D

Coolermaster Inferno Gaming Mouse @ Pro-Clockers

SteelSeries 7H Gaming Headset Review @ KitGuru

Roccat Pyra – handy gaming mice review

Funky Kit Review: Battle of the Mice – QPad K5 vs Sharkoon FireGlider

 

 

Quick Links:

BitFenix Colossus Full Tower Chassis

iXBT Labs Review: ASUS EAH5850 TOP, Gigabyte GV-R575SL-1GI, MSI R5770 HAWK Graphics Cards

Funky Kit Review: Gigabyte Radeon HD 5770 Silent Cell (1Gb GDDR5)

Enermax Revolution 85+ 1020W Power Supply Review @ KitGuru

Lian Li PC-A77F Review @ Vortez.co.uk

ASRock 880G Extreme3 Motherboard Review @ Legit Reviews

Sapphire IPC-AM3DD785G Socket AM3 DDR3 Mini ITX Motherboard Review

Corsair Hydro Series H70 CPU Cooler

Gigabyte GeForce GTX 460 1GB @ PureOverclock

Cooler Master V6 GT CPU Cooler Review @ Hardware Canucks

XFX Radeon HD 5970 4GB Black Edition Limited with Eyefinity @ HardwareHeaven.com

Foxconn NetBox-nT330i Barebone Review @ Madshrimps

ASUS P6X58D-E (Intel X58 Express) Motherboard

OC3D: Prolimatech MK-13 VGA Cooler Review

Mobility Digest Review: Airlink 101 AP671W 802.11N Access Point

 

Storage Related:

Patriot Sector 5 DDR3-2400 4GB Memory Kit Review
Summary: "Quite a few memory manufacturers have taken advantage of the very strong IMCs (integrated memory controllers) on Intel’s i7 CPUs. Patriot has thrown its hat in the ring with kits as fast as DDR3-2500. Today we’re going to be digging in to their second-highest clocked kit coming in at DDR3-2400 with timings of 9-11-9-27."
Link: http://www.overclockers.com/patriot-sector-5-ddr32400-4gb-memory-kit-review/?utm_source=pr

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ADATA Nobility Series S805 USB Flash Drive Review

The Nobility Series S805 Flash Drive from ADATA sports a stylish look, can be easily clipped on our key chain or a handbag as a mobile storage device and delivers both good read/write performances. The Flash Drive is available in multiple capacities, ranging from 4GB to 32GB.
http://www.madshrimps.be/gotoartik.php?articID=1061

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SilverStone HDDBoost Review @ Ninjalane
URL: http://www.ninjalane.com/reviews/storage/sst-hddboost
Quote: SilverStone has pioneered a whole new type of hardware in the HDDBoost. The Idea is simple the execution is very well done and overall is quite a nice product. Installing it was far simpler than I had expected and there was no additional input really needed.

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OCZ RevoDrive 120GB PCI Express SSD @ Techgage

Link: http://techgage.com/article/ocz_revodrive_120gb_pci_express_ssd/

Quote: Looking to upgrade your PC with a fast SSD? How fast do you want it? If you answered "ultra fast", then OCZ’s RevoDrive is worth a look. With read speeds of 500MB/s and beyond, a PCI Express interface, and a modest price premium, this SSD is hard to ignore. We’re on the bleeding-edge here, though, so this drive isn’t without a few caveats.

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NAS Cases Compared – Array R2 Mini ITX NAS Case Review

Now that we have affordable unlimited internet in Belgium, the need for storage has grown. Of course you can fill your computer with hard disks, or to make it easier to share you can buy a bunch of external disks. But in my opinion a dedicated solution for storage, such as a NAS would be more practical. In this review we’ll be taking a look at some solutions.
http://www.madshrimps.be/gotoartik.php?articID=1059==

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Thecus N7700Pro Network Attached Storage Review at Overclockers Online
Link: http://www.overclockersonline.net/reviews/thecus-n7700pro-network-attached-storage/
Quote: Thecus’ N7700Pro belong in a class of its own. The N7700Pro is a robust platform. With today’s 2TB drives, in RAID 5 the N7700Pro can host a 12TB array and that’s simply something that carries some weight. The system is powered by a Core 2 Duo CPU and is outfitted with 4GB of RAM making it the most powerful NAS devices we’ve reviewed to date.

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OCZ 60GB Agility 2 SATA II SSD Review at CCE Reviews
Link: http://www.ccereviews.com/reviews/ocz-60gb-agility-2-sata-ii-ssd/
Quote: We’ve done a number of tests and the results are clear, the OCZ Agility 2 with the SandForce 1200 Controller is a winner. The sequential and random read and write performance is spectacular. We achieved 285MB/s read and 275 MB/s write – this was with an operating system installed, not just when using the Agility 2 as a secondary drive. For those who want nothing but speed should certainly consider the OCZ Agility 2 in any one of the capacities ranging from 40GB to 480GB! With the aggressive pricing from OCZ, you won’t be disappointed.

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Audio / Video:

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AXIS M3204 IP Camera @ TechwareLabs

Quote: In the ever increasing field of security, IP Cameras have come to play a major role. AXIS introduces a moderately priced IP camera that promises some of the features of the high end cameras without breaking the wallet.
LINK: http://www.techwarelabs.com/axis-m3204-ip-camera/

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Samsung HZ35W / WB650 GPS Digital Camera.

Samsung once again wants to show the world they are innovators in the point-n-shoot camera arena. They want to show the world you can have a "super zoom" camera with advanced features which is not as big as a brick. They also want to show you don’t need external attachments to get GPS/Geo-Tagging. To do all this, Samsung have released their HZ35W / WB650 15x compact Point & Shoot camera. Can one camera do all this? Read on for my full review.

http://www.everythingusb.com/samsung-hz35w-digital-camera-19851.html

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PureDigital Flip MinoHD Video Camera
URL: http://www.bcchardware.com/index.php?option=content&task=view&id=8983&Itemid=40
Quote:

The Flip MinoHD is a nice little upgrade from the Flip Ultra.  The addition of 720p 30fps video recording is very nice as is the mini-HDMI output on this camera.  The MinoHD 8GB version may be a bit smaller than the Flip Ultra, but it comes with better video quality, nice capacitive touch controls, smoother zoom, and the simplicity that goes with all Flip Video cameras. . .

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Psyko 5.1 PC Gaming Headset

Today for review I’ve got what has to be the best gaming headset on the market today. It’s features full 5.1 surround sound, but it’s not simulated like other headphones, this is real, as real as you’re going to get. It’s from Psyko Audio and it’s simply called the Psyko Audio 5.1 Gaming Headset. It’s  fairly simple name but it’s not a simple product, in fact it’s a spectacular one. if you enjoy gaming then prepare to take things to the next level with the best gaming headset on the market today.

http://www.bonafidereviews.com/review-of-psyko-5-1-pc-gaming-headset/

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Mobile Related:

Samsung Epic 4G Review
"In the universe of Samsung’s Galaxy S phones, Sprint’s Epic 4G, may be the brightest star, and not just because it’s the only 4G model of the bunch. The Epic is shockingly light, considering it’s a third thicker than the other also abnormally lightweight Galaxy S models, because of its slideout horizontal keyboard. But that keyboard elevates Epic’s superiority over not only its Galaxy S siblings but over Sprint’s first 4G phone, the EVO 4G, to which it is more appropriate to compare."
Link to the review: http://www.digitaltrends.com/cell-phone-reviews/samsung-epic-4g-review/

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Arctic Cooling C1 Mobile Solar Charger
Quote: " Green. That’s the new buzzword. Sure, you can be as green as you want. Don’t force everyone else to be, though. If you are in with the trend, Arctic Cooling has a product for you. The C1 Mobile is a portable power source with a solar panel for sun based charging. Being green doesn’t mean expensive and this product works very well. "
Link: http://www.aselabs.com/articles.php?id=11848

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Review: Motorola CLIQ XT @ MobilityDigest

I’m back with another review today for you, this one is of the Motorola Cliq XT that’s running Android. The first thing I have to say is that this is a lower end phone, similar to the Motorola Backflip that I already own which I don’t care too much for honestly. The same can be said for the Cliq XT as well, the hardware inside of this phone just isn’t up to the task of handling what you might want to do with it. The price on this phone right now on T-Mobile is Free so that’s something anyway. One of the great things about Android is all of the apps and games out there today, and you’re not going to be doing any type of 3d gaming on this phone at all. The interface itself is rather slow and sluggish, have a couple things running and you’ll know it surely as the phone will just slow to a crawl. Don’t get me wrong, I’m all for budget style phones but not when they sacrifice the end-user experience as this one does.

http://android.mobilitydigest.com/review-motorola-cliq-xt/

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Zalman ZM-NC2500Plus Notebook Cooler Review

Can’t stand the heat? Instead of getting out of the kitchen, it’s probably a better idea to simply invest in a good notebook cooler. More and more people are using laptops these days, but far too few are taking the prudent step of investing in a notebook cooling stand. At the same time, notebook cooler designs are getting better and better. The manufacturers are really starting to “get it.” One of the newest in this evolution is the Zalman ZM-NC2500Plus from Korea. It holds promise, but does it deliver? Let’s find out!

Direct Link: http://www.futurelooks.com/zalman-zm-nc2500plus-notebook-cooler-review/

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‘Samsung Wave Review’
Samsung Wave is a great opener for the Bada platform, but lacks competitive vigor to take on the big guns.
The Full Article can be viewed at http://tbreak.com/tech/2010/08/samsung-wave-review/

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News: Asus’ bamboo-infused U33Jc 13-inch notebook

Asus’ U33Jc wraps a powerful thin-and-light notebook in a luxurious mix of bamboo and brushed aluminum. We find out if this $1,000 system is really as good as it looks.
http://techreport.com/articles.x/19449

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Angry Birds Iphone App:
Link:  http://www.rbmods.com/content/26401/angry-birds-app.aspx
Quote: The Angry birds  iPhone application is the number one most popular paid iPhone app worldwide.    It was created by Clickgamer and has managed to once again impress!  The game is a stimulating puzzle that can keep you entertained for any great length of time.  Most people, in fact, find themselves drawn to the game and play far longer than they ever intended.

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Mobility Digest Review: Krusell Tilt 2 Leather Horizontal Case

In my continued search for cases large enough to handle my extended battery Tilt2, I decided to give the Krusell Horizontal Case a try. As a point of information, I stretch (train) all my cases using a block of wood cut slightly larger than my phone. The blocks stay in the cases when not in use, so they are always ready when I need them. I would rather my case be slightly loose than too tight.

http://windowsmobile.mobilitydigest.com/mobility-digest-review-krusell-tilt-2-leather-horizontal-case/

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Thermaltake Massive23 LX Notebook Cooler

The other day my door bell rang and it was UPS delivering one of the latest products from Thermaltake called the Massive23 LX. It’s a cooler for netbooks and notebooks ranging from 10” to 17” in size. This new notebook cooler has been redesigned a bit. The top is aluminum making it a large heat sink basically and it has a silent 200mm fan for extra added cooling. This new cooler has built-in handles to make it easy to take with you and a compartment for storing the USB power cable so you won’t lose it. So continue on to learn more..

http://igadgetlife.com/reviews/review-of-thermaltake-massive23-lx-notebook-cooler/

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Assorted Stuffs:

Dell Studio XPS 7100 Desktop Review @ HardwareHeaven.com
"Today Dell is back with a new system which is aimed at maximising productivity for home users, students and professionals who are on a budget. The Studio XPS 7100 is AMD Vision Black certified and prices start at £479/$499, ideal for the back to school period. So let’s see how it performs for us in a selection of real world tasks as well as a little gaming."

http://www.hardwareheaven.com/reviews/1022/pg1/dell-studio-xps-7100-desktop-review-introduction.html

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Add an About the Author to Your WordPress Theme @ Computing on Demand
URL: http://computingondemand.com/add-an-about-the-author-to-your-wordpress-theme

There is a lot of functionality that a plugin can add to your WordPress configuration, but for some reason I can’t feel comfortable relying simply on plugins for everything.  When something simple comes along that can be done without a plugin, I would much rather go that route.  With that said, I had been looking for an easy way to add some information about the author to display on every article.  It turns out that this is VERY easy to do and DOES NOT require any plugins to accomplish.  This solution uses some WordPress hooks…

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AutoRuns: Windows 7 start check
Teaser: Windows is getting slower? Take a deeper look at the Autostart with AutoRuns!
Link: http://www.tweakpc.de/tweaking/windows_7_tuning_tipps/s01.php

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NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460 On Linux @ Phoronix
Direct Link: http://www.phoronix.com/vr.php?view=15218
Summary: "NVIDIA formally introduced the GeForce 400 "Fermi" graphics card series in late March when rolling out the GeForce GTX 470 and 480. This launch was followed by the GeForce GTX 465 availability in late May and then in the middle of July there was the launch of the GeForce GTX 460 768MB and GeForce GTX 460 1024MB graphics cards. For the past few weeks we have had our hands on the Palit GeForce GTX 460 768MB graphics card that was sent over by NVIDIA to conduct our first tests of the Fermi / GF100 hardware under Linux. While the GeForce GTX 460 isn’t clocked as high as the GeForce GTX 480 and has a slimmed down core, its performance is rather nice for being a $200 USD graphics card and is able to pack a performance punch when using NVIDIA’s proprietary Linux driver."

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DDR3 Memory Overclocking Charts Based On 200.000+ Results

Everyone knows that the HWBOT database is filled with benchmark results, overclocking data and so much more. One of the perks of having a database like this is not only to amuse (and annoy) overclockers globally, but mainly to analyze the results afterwards and have a better understanding of how the overclocking game really works. Processor and video card charts are scattered around the website, but memory overclocking charts is something we have not touched before.
http://www.madshrimps.be/gotoartik.php?articID=1057

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- Acer Aspire AZ5700-U2112 23-inch All-in-One Desktop Computer
QUOTE: "The desktop PC market isn’t dead, it has just moved to different types of machines for the most part. The desktop computer of today is often literally a desktop. With the all-in-one machines like the Acer Aspire AZ5700-U2112 I am looking at today, all of the hardware for the PC is inside the screen.

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Craig Connell reveals the inside scoop on AMD @ KitGuru

Originally destined for a career in football, Connell still runs several soccer teams near his home town of Milton keynes. That’s what he does for fun.

Work? Well, right now, Connell is running things for AMD across Northern Europe. With AMD Fusion, the 6000 series and a load of CPU launches coming up, we wanted to know what life is like on the front line.

Read the interview here: http://www.kitguru.net/components/cpu/faith/connell-reveals-the-inside-scoop-on-amd/

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Gaming Etc:

Mafia-II Video Game Performance @ Benchmark Reviews

Ozone Radon 5k Laser Precision Advanced Gaming Mouse Review @ Vortez.co.uk

Cooler Master CM Storm Inferno Gaming Mouse Review @ ThinkComputers.org

Razer Imperator @ PureOverclock

Madden NFL 2011 PlayStation 3 Review

Gamescom 2010 Coverage

Cooler Master Storm Inferno Mouse Review

Quick Links:

Zaward Vapor 120 @ LanOC Reviews

ASRock 890GX Extreme4 Motherboard @ Hardware Secrets

Revoltec Fifty 1 Case Review on Technic3D

GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 470 Super Overclock Video Card

Coolit Vantage Review @ KitGuru

Corsair Hydro Series H70 CPU Water Cooling Kit Review @ Legit Reviews

Arctic Cooling K381 Keyboard @ techPowerUp

Thermaltake Armor A60 Mid Tower @ Pro-Clockers

Silenx Effizio EFZ-80HA2 Compact CPU Cooler Review

Sharkoon Nightfall Mid Tower Chassis

Asus EAH5830 HD 5830 DirectCU Voltage Tweak Videocard Review @ Tweaknews

PowerColor PCS++ HD5770 Video Card Review @ XtremeComputing

Corsair AX850 Power Supply Review @ KitGuru

Gigabyte X58A-UD3R review @ t-break

Intel Core i5-760 and ECS P55H-AK Review @ HardwareHeaven.com

XFX HD5770 1GB Single Slot in CrossfireX Review @ KitGuru

Quick Review: Sapphire Radeon HD 5770 FleX 1GB

Antec Dark Fleet DF-85 Review @ Vortez.co.uk

 

 

 

Storage Related:

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Patriot Inferno 100GB SSD @ PureOverclock

Review URL:  http://www.pureoverclock.com/article1049.html

“The new SandForce drives offer killer performance, even leaving the Indilinx drives in the dust. Normally such performance boosts come with a very hefty premium, but that’s not happening for the most part, but especially with the Patriot Inferno 100GB. We have a drive here that is crazy fast and a pretty good deal when you look at the competition.”

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Vantec NexStar CB-SATAU3 SATA to USB 3.0 Adapter
QUOTE: "How many times have you needed to plug in a drive for just a few minutes or your buddy drops by with that bomb track you have to hear and he brings it on a plain hard drive? The number of times a day when I have to plug a drive in is almost immeasurable. Even with several NAS servers, external enclosures and every other type of storage technology, there is always that one file that is on a drive and I need it right away.
Today we are looking at the Vantac NexStar CB-SATAU3 adapter that allows you it plug in a 2.5 or 3.5” SATA hard drive into a USB 2.0, or more importantly, USB 3.0 port. USB 3.0 offers blazing fast performance and in all but the most extreme cases can run your hard drive at native speeds."

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Mushkin Ridgeback 4GB DDR31-600 CL6 @ PureOverclock

Review URL:  http://www.pureoverclock.com/article1047.html

“If you’re looking for some high performance memory modules for your new Core i5/i7 system that aren’t fussy and won’t cost a fortune, today’s product will certainly interest you. We’re looking at a set of Mushkin Ridgeback 4GB DDR3-1600 CL6 modules that are optimized for use in the LGA1156 platform. They look sleek and have some good overclocking headroom at a great price. Backed by Mushkin’s strong product history and lifetime warranty, these Ridgeback modules might be something right up your enthusiast alley.”

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Mobile Related:

ASRock Core 100HT NetTop @ Phoronix
Direct Link: http://www.phoronix.com/vr.php?view=15213
Summary: "Last summer we reviewed the ASRock NetTop ION 330, which was the first Atom-powered NetTop computer that had come out of this vendor known for their affordable motherboards. The NetTop ION 330 combined an Intel Atom 330 CPU with NVIDIA’s ION platform to provide a low-power PC while offering modest computing and graphics capabilities. Earlier this year we then reviewed the ION 330HT-BD, which was ASRock’s revised nettop with more features and was topped off with a Blu-ray drive for greater media capabilities. Today we are now reviewing the ASRock Core 100HT, which is their newest nettop and it boasts an Intel Core i3-330M processor with 4GB of DDR3 system memory, a 500GB hard drive, and is completed with USB 3.0 and 802.11n wireless network connectivity."

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Nokia N8 on pre-order in the US

So, Nokia’s US outpost is now ready to take your name down for an N8 with availability expected at the end of September 2010. Android, BlackBerry, iPhone are now leaders in the US smartphone market, but that won’t stop Nokia to launch the N8, its first Symbian^3 smartphone, in the States

http://www.mobilewitch.com/Nokia-N8-on-pre-order-in-the-US_news_details_450.htm

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Luxor to sell Gresso’s $1 million cell phone

Luxor said its "Jackpot" phone is crafted from 6.3 ounces of pure gold, encrusted with 45.5-carats of black diamonds and features a back panel made of 200-year-old African Blackwood and each key is cut from a single hand-polished sapphire crystal.

http://www.mobilewitch.com/Luxor-to-sell-Gresso-s-1-million-cell-phone_news_details_449.htm

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Choiix Power Fort Rechargeable Power Backup Battery Pack

As we start to haul around an increasingly large number of portable gadgets, our need for having some extra power on the go increases as well. This is becoming particularly true when it comes to smartphones, because we oftentimes find ourselves out of power before we have an opportunity to find a wall outlet. To this end, the Choiix Power Fort was developed. It’s a rechargeable external battery pack that can be used to top up just about anything that’ll take a charge from a USB port. We’ve seen similar products, but what makes this one different? Let’s find out!

Direct Link: http://www.megatechnews.com/megatech-reviews-choiix-power-fort-rechargeable-power-backup-battery-pack/

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Lenovo ThinkCenter M90z All-In-One Review:
http://hothardware.com/reviews/Lenovo-ThinkCenter-M90z-AllInOne-Review/

The ThinkCentre M90z is Lenovo’s newest 23" touch-enabled all-in-one PC, and it’s going up against some stiff competition. HP’s TouchSmart, Apple’s iMac line, as well as a number of MSI units offer similar features at a similar price, and some might say with more modern looking, stylish enclosures. So, what does the M90z have to set it apart? That’s exactly what we aim to find out in our analysis…

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 Motorola Droid X Smartphone
Review  Link : http://www.bayreviews.com/electronics/9461-motorola-droidx
Quote : "I am one of those who purchased the Motorola Droid X on launch day (07/15/2010) and best of all, I was due for an upgrade. I had the ever popular Motorola Droid (original or 1) before and while I loved it, but I wanted a bigger and faster device. I was debating between the iPhone 4 and the Droid X but guess which device won me over?"

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Mobility Digest Review – BB 6.0 Desktop

Earlier this week RIM released Blackberry Desktop Manager 6.0 for Windows users.  The screenshots of it actually made it look kinda cool so I decided to try it out.  Plus I have never used the Desktop Manager before so that was another reason to try this out.

http://blackberry.mobilitydigest.com/mobility-digest-review-bb-6-0-desktop/

 

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Audio / Video:

Iiyama ProLite E2472HDD Review – LED for the masses @ KitGuru

KitGuru loves a high quality LED backlit screen and with pricing continually dropping they are now firmly in the grasp of the mainstream audience. Unfortunately while LED television screens are normally much better than traditional CCFL models we have found at KitGuru that buying an LED monitor for your computer doesn’t always translate to a significant jump in quality.

Today we are looking at the Ilyama ProLite E2472HDD which is an affordable LED backlit 24 inch screen and hopefully it will fare well during our testing. The E2472HDD is for all intents and purposes identical to the more commonplace ‘E2472HD’ model, except it loses an HDMI port, falling back on a dual port VGA and DVI configuration.

Read the review here: http://www.kitguru.net/peripherals/monitors/zardon/iiyama-prolite-e2472hdd-review-led-for-the-masses/

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LG HS201: A Compact LED Projector @ InsideHW

Summary: LG HS201 offers 200 lumens of brightness, a decent resolution and most acceptable dimensions, which is not something that competing manufacturers always manage to integrate in a single device so neatly.
Article link: http://www.insidehw.com/Reviews/Multimedia/LG-HS201-A-Compact-LED-Projector.html

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OCIA.net has posted their review of the Asus CineVibe Headset. 

"Today, we are reviewing the Asus CineVibe headset. This particular headset has one feature that makes it stand out from the rest: it vibrates. The CineVibe headset comes equipped with a vibration unit installed in each earpiece, which shake in real time with the bass levels of the speakers. This product isn’t quite yet released by Asus at this point, hence the lack of design and labeling on the box. You can expect more on that front soon."

Direct Link:  http://www.ocia.net/reviews/asuscinevibe/page1.shtml

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Quick Review: Arctic Sound S111 2.0 Speakers
QUOTE: "Aimed at users wanting the ultimate in lightweight portability, the Arctic Sound S111 speakers from Arctic Cooling are a super-compact 2.0 speaker system. In an effort to design products that work well together, Arctic Cooling also aims to market this system for use with their new C1 mobile solar charging solution we looked at recently.
Inside the small and well labeled box we find the two small speakers along with a product manual to aid in setup. The speakers are linked by a removable RCA style cable. On the rear of the right speaker, we find a USB cable to provide power as well as the master volume control for the system. We found setup to be hassle-free and painless."

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Samsung UN55C7000 55-inch 3D LCD HDTV Review

"3D home theatre televisions! The future is here, finally! If you’re a technology geek it’s hard not to get excited the first time you hear about 3D HDTV. It’s one of those amazing Jetsons-esque technologies that seems like we’d never quite get to, along with hover cars and robot butlers. PCSTATS cuts through the marketing hype and tells you if the 3D Samsung UN55C7000 55-inch HDTV is worth it. "

URL: http://www.pcstats.com/articleview.cfm?articleID=2537

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Asus O!Play Air HDP-R3 Review @ KitGuru

With the ever growing market for home networking, it makes sense that companies create media players that can replace the common PC for viewing pictures, playing video content and streaming files from NAS systems.

Read the review here: http://www.kitguru.net/networking/zardon/asus-oplay-air-hdp-r3-review/

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JVC Picsio Pocket HD Camcorder / Camera Review @ ThinkComputers.org

Review URL: http://www.thinkcomputers.org/jvc-picsio-pocket-hd-camcorder-camera-review/

Quote: “Today we are looking at yet another pocket HD Camcorder / Camera. This one is from JVC and records in full 1080p HD, has 4x digital zoom, is very stylish and even takes 8-megapixel still images. Many of these pocket HD camcorders do not shoot great photos or no photos as all, but the JVC Picsio does shoot 8-megapixel photos. Could this be the deciding factor on what pocket camcorder to get? Let’s take a look and find out!"

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Assorted Stuffs:

Virus Creators are Sneaky, DUH! @ BURNED iN
QUOTE:
"You get a popup while you’re web surfing, it says your anti-virus program has detected viruses and/or spyware. "Your PC is INFECTED!" It appears to be doing a scan and the numbers keep rising. Oh no! How could you have some many?! Maybe visiting that, um, naughty site wasn’t the best idea… and, actually, there are many legitimate-appearing, non-porn sites that do this, so never think you are in the clear. This can happen to ANY web surfer. The thing is, the popup is NOT LEGITIMATE! When it happens to you, here’s what you do: "
ARTICLE URL: http://www.burnedin.com/blogpost/tech-tip-day-virus-creators-are-sneaky-duh

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In his latest blog post, TR’s Geoff Gasior pays tribute to several generations of under-appreciated home file servers that toiled tirelessly out of the limelight in his closet. It’s amazing how an unobtrusive necessity can become an afterthought.
http://techreport.com/discussions.x/19491

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Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 3 – A Photographer’s Review @ Techgage.com

Link: http://techgage.com/article/adobe_photoshop_lightroom_3_-_a_photographers_review/

Quote: To produce top-rate photos, more is needed than just a camera and lens. You need tailored software that’s designed for post-processing raw camera images, and no, not Photoshop. Rather, Photoshop Lightroom, software that gives you utmost control over your photos. We’re taking a look at the recently released version 3.

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The news of Intel’s $7.68 billion acquisition of McAfee was a bit of a surprise to many of us, and the vague justifications both sides offered for the deal largely focused on the proliferation of mobile devices. However, I couldn’t help but think of another implication of this acquisition for the traditional PC market. Buying McAfee instantly makes Intel one of the leading perpetrators of the pay-for-play bloatware model that infects brand-new PCs from nearly all of the major vendors with heaping amounts of unnecessary software.
http://techreport.com/discussions.x/19489

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IBUYPOWER Paladin XLC Phantom Series System Review @ Legit Reviews
Article URL: http://www.legitreviews.com/article/1384/1/

"The iBUYPOWER Paladin XLC Phantom we got to play with is a beast of a system. Coming out of the box, todays system had a 25% overclock in place from the iBP Labs Level 3 Powerdrive Overclock. This gave the iBUYPOWER Palading XLC Phantom power to spare. The base specifications that we looked at on the first page of the article are impressive, once you upgrade the iBUYPOWER Paladin XLC Phantom to the features you want, it will make it even better. The performance of the iBUYPOWER Paladin XLC Phantom as we tested it today was top notch. Throw in the fact that the iBUYPOWER Paladin XLC Phantom can be purchased from iBUYPOWER for less than it would cost you to purchase all of the parts individually, and its a no brainer! "

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Desktop PC Platform – Statistical Obituary @ Benchmark Reviews

DESCRIPTION: This is the third piece in an ongoing editorial series, in which the introductory article identified several threats which could potentially put an end the desktop PC platform. To summarize that piece, desktop computers are at risk of extinction by a wide range of predators: notebooks, netbooks, Smartphones, PDA devices, and gaming consoles. For this article, worldwide sales statistics make a strong argument against the longevity of desktop computers into the future. Will gaming consoles, notebook computers, and Smartphone devices replace the desktop PC anytime soon? Perhaps the obituary has already been written and we’re all just ignoring the bad news.

ARTICLE URL: http://benchmarkreviews.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=11429&Itemid=8

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Gaming Etc:

Rosewill RK-800G Gaming Keyboard @ OCModShop

Review: Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light @ Xbox360Digest

MADDEN NFL 11 (X360) Review @ GamingHeaven.com

News: Latest OS X update boosts Team Fortress 2 performance

 

 

Quick Links:

Overclock3D have just published a new article titled: BitFenix Colossus Case Preview.

Funky Kit Review: Noctua NH-C12P SE14 CPU Cooler

Overclock3D have just published a new article titled: Intel i5 760 Review.

NZXT Sentry LXE Review @ KitGuru

Sparkle GTX460 768MB GDDR5 @ LanOC Reviews

SPARKLE GeForce GTX 460 768MB @ PureOverclock

Seasonic X-400 Fanless Power Supply Review @ Hardware Secrets

AMD "Thuban" – the third time @planet3dnow.de

Corsair AX850 Power Supply Review @ HardwareHeaven.com

Scythe Chouriki 2 750 Watt Power Supply @ Pro-Clockers

Jetway JNC98-525E-LF Atom Motherboard @ TechwareLabs

A puzzle of AMDs Bulldozer CPU architecture @planet3dnow.de

GIGABYTE Radeon HD 5770 Super Overclock 1GB Video Card

ECS Elitegroup GTX460 black edition @ Hardwareoverclock.com

Thermalright Silver Arrow CPU Cooler Review @ Vortez.co.uk

Quick Review: Lenovo Mini Wireless Keyboard N5901

 

Storage Related:

Kingston HyperX Blu 4GB Kit 1600MHz (KHX1600C9D3B1K2).
SNIP:Kingston’s HyperX Blu kits aim to offer HyperX performance without asking the typical HyperX price. For the first time ever, gamers and PC enthusiast can have HyperX performance at a very affordable price. From what we’ve experienced first hand, there isn’t much different between HyperX and HyperX Blu, except the price. If you’ve always wanted Kingston’s HyperX memory but couldn’t justify the cost, HyperX Blu might just be the right kit for you.
http://www.bjorn3d.com/read.php?cID=1909

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A-DATA Plus Series PC3-15000 (1866MHz) 6GB Kit
QUOTE: "The last few kits of memory we’ve looked at from A-DATA have been a part of the Gaming Series. While impressed with what the kits offered, one of my favorite kits of RAM that I’ve looked at from A-DATA this year was the Plus Series 4GB PC3-17600 kit.

 

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Super Talent SuperCrypt Secure USB 3.0 Flash Drive.

When it comes to portable drives, especially "flash drives" some people have a need for speed while others value security above all else. Then there is the third class of people who want it all; they want speed, security, portability AND ease of use that only a flash drive can offer. For this elite clientele, Super Talent has you covered with their SuperCrypt USB 3.0 flash drive. Is this a drive that can really be all things to all people? Read on for my full review.

http://www.everythingusb.com/super-talent-supercrypt-usb-3.0-flash-drive-19746.html

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Asus U3S6 Controller SATA 6GB and USB 3.0 @ Hardwareoverclock.com

Link: http://www.hardwareoverclock.com/Asus_U3S6_SATA-3_USB-3_Controller.htm

Hardwareoverclock.com has posted another review. Last week we have taken a look at the Asus U3S6 Controller. This is a cheap SATA 6GB and USB 3.0 Upgrade for your motherboard. But what about the handling and praxis tests? Is the controller really so fast and so easy to handle? We have test it on a Crucial Real SSD 256 GB.

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G.Skill Phoenix Pro 120GB SSD @ PureOverclock

Review URL:  http://www.pureoverclock.com/article1042.html

“The new SandForce drives offer killer performance, even leaving the Indilinx drives in the dust. Normally such performance boosts come with a very hefty premium, but that’s not happening for the most part, but especially with the G.Skill Phoenix Pro 120GB. We have a drive here that is crazy fast and a pretty darn good deal when you look at the competition; frankly, it’s a standout.”

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Super Talent USB 3.0 SuperCrypt Drive @ TechwareLabs

Quote: While many users still do not have USB 3.0, those that do get to enjoy its amazing speeds. Super Talent promises to add encryption and speeds of up to 240 MB/s! Does the drive stand up to our tests? Read on and find out.
LINK: http://www.techwarelabs.com/super-talent-usb-3-0-supercrypt-drive/

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iStar BPU-124V2-SS Hot-Swap Backplane RAID Cage Review

Link: http://www.dragonsteelmods.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=16707&Itemid=1

Today for review iStar has sent me over the BPU-124V2-SS which allows you to put four 2.5” drives into the space of one 5.25” PC bay. The setup can be used for raid, or you can just use it as a hot swap rack to quickly and easily switch drives and transfer data to and from places. The cage itself is very nicely made, each bay locks individually and there’s even two 40mm cooling fans built right in to keep things nice and cool.

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Intel X25-V SSD 40Gb – QUAD Raid 0 performance @ KitGuru

This week has been an ‘SSD-fest’ on KitGuru and today we are going to take another look at the excellent Intel X25-V SSD 40GB units which we reviewed last month in both single and dual Raid 0 configurations.

Why revisit them? A handful of our readers have asked me how they ‘scale’ when more than two are placed into a Raid 0 system. Intel kindly sent us four X25-V SSD drives to try in a ‘Quad’ Raid 0 configuration and as we use an inexpensive (but effective) Intel DP55WG for all our SSD tests we thought this would be interesting to try.

Read the review over here: http://www.kitguru.net/components/ssd-drives/zardon/intel-x25-v-ssd-40gb-%E2%80%93-quad-raid-0-performance/

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INDYLAB Touch USB 2.0 500GB Touch Sensitive Portable HDD
QUOTE: "It isn’t everyday that something completely new comes across our desks these days. Sure, really cool things like the OCZ RevoDrive come in every week, but they are rarely the first in their category. When INDYLAB announced their latest product called Touch, we knew it was something new and exciting and we wanted to give it a run through our labs.
As the name implies, the INDYLAB Touch is a touch sensitive USB 2.0 portable hard drive. To our knowledge, this is the world’s first touch enabled portable storage device. You might be wondering what functions could possibly be controlled on a portable storage device other than power. What makes the Touch cool is that the button is hidden. Without knowing where to touch the drive to turn it on, you will not be able to use the drive. Think of it as security without needing to remember a password or encryption key."

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: OCZ Agility-2 SandForce-Driven SSD @ Benchmark Reviews

DESCRIPTION: OCZ Technology has once again brought cutting-edge high-speed SSDs into the value storage segment with their Agility 2 series. Based on the SandForce SF1200 controller, the OCZ Agility 2 SSD delivers up to 20,000 IOPS with incredible bandwidth speed. In this article, Benchmark Reviews tests the 120GB OCZ Agility 2 Extended OCZSSD2-2AGTE120G against some of the fastest storage solutions on the market. Just when PCs were starting to seem irrelevant in this fast-paced world of mobile gadgets and smart phones, along comes a new product that changes the entire landscape. SSDs, or more formally Solid State Drives, have finally lifted computers beyond the age of spinning metal magnetic platters. Delivering a boost in speed that no memory upgrade or new processor could ever dream of, solid state drive technology has sent hard disk drives packing.

ARTICLE URL: http://benchmarkreviews.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=579&Itemid=60

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Crucial Ballistix DDR3-1600 4GB Dual Channel Memory Kit Review @ ThinkComputers.org

Review URL: http://www.thinkcomputers.org/crucial-ballistix-ddr3-1600-4gb-dual-channel-memory-kit-review/

Quote: “We have seen so many different Speeds of DDR3 ram on the market, ranging anywhere from 1066 Mhz to 2400 Mhz. The mid range ram used by most people is the DDR3 1600 Mhz. Crucial graced us with their new and upcoming ram and having seen the speeds of the ram we previously tested, we were eager to see what we could achieve. This new 4GB DDR3 kit features Crucial’s new Ballisitx heatspreaders and onboard temperature sensors and monitoring software, let’s take a look…"

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G.Skill Phoenix Pro 60GB Solid State Drive Review @ ThinkComputers.org

Review URL: http://www.thinkcomputers.org/g-skill-phoenix-pro-60gb-solid-state-drive-review/

Quote: “We reviewed our first SandForce-based solid state drive about a month ago and since then the SandForce drives we have checked out have either been 120 or 128GB drives. While these are nice drives many people still cannot afford them. Today we will be looking at a 60GB drive that is based on the SandForce controller. The 60GB size is perfect for most systems as you can fit most of your programs and operating system on the drive then just use a regular SATA drive for all your media and other things. The 60GB size is also great for upgrading your laptop’s hard drive. Let’s check out the G.Skill Phoenix Pro 60GB Solid State Drive."

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OCZ Vertex 2 @ LanOC Reviews
DESCRIPTION: Even with the price of SSD’s still out of range of some users we see an amazing variety of models giving the most hardcore and wealthy enthusiasts a great selection to pick from. OCZ itself manufactures a model for any price or performance range. We already took a look at their budget/mainstream focused Agility; today we have a chance to put their new Vertex 2 to the test. Will the added cost equal better performance?

ARTICLE URL:
http://lanoc.org/review/hardware/storage/4039-ocz-vertex-2

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Audio / Video:

Blue Yeti USB Microphone Review @ GeekInvaders.com

DESCRIPTION: “The Yeti is the most advanced and versatile multi-pattern USB microphone available anywhere. Combining three capsules and four different pattern settings, the Yeti is the ultimate tool for creating amazing recordings, directly to your computer. THX Certified for exceptional sound and performance, the Yeti can capture anything with a clarity & ease unheard of in a USB microphone.”
ARTICLE URL:
http://www.geekinvaders.com/?p=1944

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Sapphire HD5770 Flex with 3 Monitors Review (5760×1080) @ KitGuru

Today however we have something special in mind for our readers. The new Sapphire HD5770 Flex Edition which can support up to four monitors via ATI Eyefinity. Sapphire have managed to achieve this by using three DVI connections – one being an HDMI to DVI adapter. The card itself operates at 850 mhz core and 1200mhz (4800mhz effective) on the GDDR5 memory.

Read the review over here: http://www.kitguru.net/components/graphic-cards/zardon/sapphire-hd5770-flex-review-on-3-monitors/

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ASUS Cine5 5-Channel PC Speaker
Link: http://www.bigbruin.com/content/asuscine5_1
Quote:  The ASUS Cine5 has quite a few things going for it. First and foremost, it’s footprint is significantly smaller than a traditional 5.1 speaker system so you don’t need to plan out where you are going to fit all the pieces. If you are using it at your desk it should fit nicely right under your widescreen LCD monitor, and the sleek style will have it looking right at home at the same time.

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ATEN VM0404H HDMI Matrix Switch Review at CCE Reviews
Link: http://www.ccereviews.com/reviews/aten-vm0404h-hdmi-matrix-switch/
Quote: While it is incredibly easy to use, the ATEN VM0404H is definitely not for your average Joe.  However, for anyone who is an entertainment enthusiast, it would definitely be something to consider.  While I really wish ATEN polished off the front a bit more for those who don’t have a rack to hide the unit in and will be relying on the IR remote, function over fashion is apparent and the ATEN VM0404H does exactly what it is meant to do.  There’s no fuss and with a little bit of cable management, you’ll have one networked entertainment system.

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Diamond MP1000 Media Wonder Full 1080P HD Player Review @ Legit Reviews
Article URL: http://www.legitreviews.com/article/1385/1/

"The Diamond MP1000 Media Wonder HD is a solid addition to the group of players using the Realtek 1073 chipset. The features that it provides is very similar to both the Patriot Box Office and ASUS O!Play. It was very easy to setup on my home wired network. The OS was very similar to the Patriot Box Office with the most obvious difference being the Diamond branding. However, the OS seemed a bit more responsive on the Diamond Media Wonder HD…"

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Patriot Box Office Media Player Review
http://www.techspot.com/review/302-patriot-box-office-media-player/
The digital age has brought about a new breed of media players designed to handle all your music, movies and television shows in a small compact package. With the growing popularity of Internet-based broadcasts, as well as the legal (and not so legal) distribution of movies, television shows and other multimedia content, traditional players are no longer cutting it.

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Samson Go Mic @ LanOC Reviews
DESCRIPTION: The pinhole-sized microphone input on your laptop is obviously not going to give the highest quality audio. For podcasters and some business people you just can’t accept anything but the best quality. Samson has a product for that core group of people called the Samson Go Mic. A USB powered high quality microphone that uses the high quality components of a studio microphone, but designed to be packed up with your notebook.

ARTICLE URL:
http://lanoc.org/review/hardware/sound/3776-samson-go-mic

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Mobile Related:

Best iPhone Jailbreak Apps and Games
"Now that jailbreaking an iPhone is as simple as visiting the right website, it’s hard not to want to tread into the exotic, somewhat sketchy seeming world of jailbreak apps. But what can you get from the grey market that you can’t get from Apple’s bright and shiny App Store? Just plenty."
Link to the article:http://www.digitaltrends.com/mobile/best-iphone-jailbreak-apps-and-games/

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Asus 14" U43F Bamboo Core i5 Notebook Review:
http://hothardware.com/Reviews/Asus-14-U43F-Core-i5-Notebook-Review/

There was a significant influx of CULV based notebooks earlier in the year, due in part to their excellent balance between power, performance, and price. While CULV based machines were a good fit for many users who didn’t want to sacrifice much performance for longer battery life, CULV notebooks are being introduced at a less rapid pace these days. Sure, Intel has low-voltage versions of the mobile Core 2010 processor lineup, but the Core i3 and Core i5 have proven that they don’t consume an insane amount of energy as-is, and the performance bump from using a standard mobile chip is definitely noticeable.

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Creative Labs ZiiSound D5 Bluetooth SoundBar
QUOTE: "Creative Labs have been amongst the biggest producers of multimedia audio equipment for the best part of the last fifteen years. Their well known presence in the industry has also seen them being several award winning products and a long line of gamer based support which has consistently grown over the years; this thanks in no small part to Creative labs’ proprietary environmental audio system, EAX. Lending from that vast track record of experience building audio equipment, Creative have now begun to develop systems based on Bluetooth which are oriented towards iPhone and iPod use.

 

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Gateway SX 2311-03 Small Form Factor PC Review
http://www.techspot.com/review/301-gateway-sx-2311-small-form-factor/
The Small Form Factor system that we’ll be reviewing today, part of Gateway’s SX desktop series, is nearly identical in form and fit to the Acer Aspire X1200 we looked at nearly two years ago. Of course, the internals have been beefed up to meet today’s standards, but the layout and styling cues are very similar.
The SX series from Gateway is one-third the size of a traditional desktop tower yet it still packs a sizable punch for its small footprint. Exact dimensions are 10.43" x 3.93" x 12.4" with a weight of only 12 pounds (5.44 kg). Pricing starts at $520 with both Intel and AMD processor options that can scale up to $600 for a quad-core system like the one in our hands.

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Mobility Digest Review – BB 6.0 Desktop

Earlier this week RIM released Blackberry Desktop Manager 6.0 for Windows users.  The screenshots of it actually made it look kinda cool so I decided to try it out.  Plus I have never used the Desktop Manager before so that was another reason to try this out.

http://blackberry.mobilitydigest.com/mobility-digest-review-bb-6-0-desktop/

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Zalman ZM-NC3000U Notebook Cooler @ Benchmark Reviews

DESCRIPTION: Zalman is once again in the spotlight here at Benchmark reviews, returning today with the ZM-NC3000U notebook cooler. Regular visitors may remember the ZM-NC2500 Plus notebook cooler from Zalman was reviewed here not to long ago. While the function is the same, the design is very different. The Zalman ZM-NC3000U notebook cooler sports a big 220mm centre mounted fan and has a sand blasted, anodized aluminium vented surface surrounded by a glossy black outer bezel, which makes for a very nice look indeed. We aim to see in this review if this design difference will offer any more performance over its younger brother, so join us now as we examine the design and analyze the capabilities of the Zalman ZM-NC3000U notebook cooler.

ARTICLE URL: http://benchmarkreviews.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=568&Itemid=66

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Airlink Skyipcam777w @ LanOC Reviews
DESCRIPTION: Being a geek you tend to collect interesting gadgets and toys, and being into gaming that collection of toys turns into a high dollar collection of games, equipment, TV’s, PC’s, and computer parts. If you were to lose everything it would be almost irrecoverable. Our friends over at Geeks.com not only have a solution to help you keep an eye on everything, it’s also another toy to play with. In fact they carry an entire selection of Wireless Infrared Motion Cameras. Today we are going to take a closer look at their Airlink Skyipcam777w, a wireless IP camera with full motion capabilities.

ARTICLE URL:
http://lanoc.org/review/hardware/network/3630-airlink-skyipcam777w

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Assorted Stuffs:

Interactive AMD Phenom product ID guide v1.1
Link: http://www.ocinside.de/html/workshop/amd_phenom_product_id.html

A so called product ID or OPN description is on each AMD Phenom, Phenom II and Athlon II CPU, but the product ID is not really easy to understand without studying several datasheets. On the new AMD Phenom product ID guide v1.1 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.

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GO OC 2010 North American Final @ Techgage

Link: http://techgage.com/article/go_oc_2010_north_american_final/

Quote: This past weekend, Gigabyte held its third GO OC NA final in Industry, California, and put fourteen of the best overclockers together in the same room and let them loose on Intel’s Core i7-980X processor and Kingston’s HyperX memory. We were there and have all the info, and more pictures than you can shake a memory stick at.

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NZXT Sentry LXE Fan Controller Contest @ Techgage

Link: http://techgage.com/news/contest_win_an_nzxt_sentry_lxe_fan_controller/

Quote: Entering couldn’t be easier. You simply need to be a member of Twitter, and then follow both @Techgage and @NZXTCorp and then re-tweet this one little tweet. Do this, and you’ll be automatically entered!

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Abbee Commercial-Free FM Radio Review
Link: http://www.hardwaresecrets.com/article/Abbee-Commercial-Free-FM-Radio-Review/1067
Summary: Review of the Abbee commercial-free music system, a device that records your favorite FM stations and automatically cuts off commercials and D.J. announcements.

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Skydigital nKeyboard Review  @ XSReviews

Review Link: http://www.xsreviews.co.uk/reviews/peripherals/skydigital-nkeyboard/
Quote: "Skydigital are well known for their PSUs and peripheral devices, especially their range of keyboards.With the nKEYBOARD, Skydigital have aimed to design a peripheral that works for both gaming and in a normal desktop/office setting without the expansiveness of the average gaming board. Let’s see if it lives up these aims. "

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Desktop PC Platform: Killed By Overclocking @ Benchmark Reviews

DESCRIPTION: Enthusiasts have lost sight of the original purpose behind overclocking, which was made popular because it could make something slow become fast, thereby getting something more for your money. Then at some point the computer industry went from asking consumers to pay more for the faster products, to demanding you pay more for products you might be able to make faster. This article will focus on one of the lesser-known threats to the desktop PC platform: overclocking.

ARTICLE URL: http://benchmarkreviews.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=11307&Itemid=8

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Desktop PC Platform: Fears and Predictions @ Benchmark Reviews

DESCRIPTION: Benchmark Reviews is a consumer technology website that tests gadgets of all types, but maintains a focus on desktop computer components. To this end, we collectively follow certain market trends more than others. Over the past few years, I’ve personally watched certain technologies such as mobile devices grow ripe on the vine while others like cellular broadband have withered. Yet, regardless of focus, one particular concept has continually ruled the industry: more for less. To some degree this moniker shaped the birth of desktop PCs, but may also very well become the death of it…

ARTICLE URL: http://benchmarkreviews.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=11296&Itemid=8

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Herman Miller Embody Chair Review @ Benchmark Reviews

DESCRIPTION: Herman Miller is a company that engineers function, and architects fashion. Their Aeron chair has dominated the industry, and influenced our perception of what a good chair should be. Welcome the Herman Miller Embody chair. Designed specifically for people who work for hours at their computer, Embody is the first work chair that benefits both mind and body. More than just a solution towards minimizing the negative effects of sitting, Herman Miller’s Embody chair was also designed to deliver positive effects on the body. In this article Benchmark Reviews takes you on a tour of the Herman Miller Embody ergonomic office chair, and demonstrates how much better sitting all day can feel.

ARTICLE URL: http://benchmarkreviews.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=562&Itemid=58

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Quick Links:

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Shuttle XPC SH55J2 Barebone PC Review @ Madshrimps

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Seasonic X-Series 400W Fanless PSU Review on Technic3D

NZXT Phantom Full-Tower Case PHAN-001BK @ Benchmark Reviews

Prolimatech Samuel 17 Small Form Factor CPU Cooler Review @ Hardware Canucks

Sapphire HD5770 Flex @ LanOC Reviews

Sapphire Radeon HD 5770 Flex Video Card Review @ Ninjalane

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ASRock X58 Extreme3 S1366 Motherboard Review @ Madshrimps

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Antec DF-30 Dark Fleet Computer Case @ Benchmark Reviews

Cooler Master Elite 430 Computer Case @ Benchmark Reviews

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IN WIN Griffin Case Review @ ThinkComputers.org

Choiix Cruiser @ LanOC Reviews

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Gigabyte HD5770 SOC @ LanOC Reviews

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Smartparts SPDPF104 10.4” Digital Photo Frame Review

@ MobilityDigest

 

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http://mobilitydigest.com/smartparts-spdpf104-10-4-digital-photo-frame-review/

 

Today for review our friends at Geeks have sent me over one of their cheap digital photo frames, and by cheap I mean inexpensive of course! The frame is from a company called Smartparts, and this particular frame retailed for over $200 when it first came out, but now Geeks is offering for only $35. You might wonder why the low price, well it’s a discontinued product, and that’s the only reason, there’s nothing wrong with it at all. It’s a great price really for such a large display photo frame, I doubt you’ll find a 10.4” digital photo frame out there for less than this one is. The build quality is very good, it has a thick plexiglass frame on it that should match any decor. So read on…