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- AZZA Hurrican 2000 Review
- Enhance your browsing experience using bookmarklets
- QPAD 5K Gaming Mouse Review
- Synology Diskstation DS411j Review
- OtterBox iPhone 4 Defender Series Case Review
- Corsair Force 40GB Boot Drive SSD Review
- Gateway ID49C11u Review
- Seagate GoFlex 1.5TB USB 3.0 Portable Drive Review
- Thermaltake BlacX 5G USB 3.0 Hard Drive Docking Station Review
- CoolIT Omni A.L.C. GPU Cooler Review
- Mid-Range NVIDIA GPU Battle: GTX 460 vs. GTX 470
- ASUS Eee PC 1201T Review
- Antec LanBoy Air Review
- Nero Multimedia Suite 10 Platinum HD Review
- Earjax Lyrics Earbuds Review
- Asus P67 1155 Sandybridge Sneak Peak
- MSI N460GTX Cyclone 768D5 OC Edition and ZOTAC AMP! Edition 1GB GeForce GTX 460 Reviewed
- Slappa Ballistix P-TAX 17-Inch Laptop Bag
- Tuniq TX-4 Thermal Grease Review
- Psyko Audio 5.1 Gaming Headset Review
- Xigmatek Utgard Review
- StarCraft II Performance Benchmarks: 3D Vision Tested on Nvidia DX11 Video Cards
- AeroCool F6XT Controller and Shark Fans Review
- Prolimatech Super Mega CPU Cooler Review
- Logitech Marathon Mouse M705 Review
- WD VelociRaptor 600GB RAID Review
- QNAP TS-259 Pro+ NAS Review
- Etymotic MC5 Earphones Review
- MSI GeForce GTX 480 Lightning review



AZZA Hurrican 2000 Review
techPowerUp posted a review on the AZZA Hurrican 2000 case

AZZA has a very interesting line-up of cases so far and the Hurrican 2000 is their most sophisticated one yet. It features a menacing look, is filled to the rim with 8 fans (yes 8!) and hot-swap bays for each of the removable hard drive trays. We fill the case with everything - even water cooling and let loose the hurricane.
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Enhance your browsing experience using bookmarklets
TechSpot takes a look at boxkmarklets

One of the reasons behind Firefox's sustained popularity is the availability of a vast library of extensions. But expanding functionality through these add-ons can have some downsides of their own. For example, most of them are not cross-platform, so if you decide to try another browser your favorite extensions might not be available.

Enter ‘bookmarklets’ -- small applets stored as an URL that are designed to add 1-click functionality to a browser or web page. They are JavaScript-enabled links you can pull into your bookmarks to interact with whatever page you find yourself on. Granted, they might not offer the level of functionality some of the more advanced browser extensions do, but they certainly come in handy and can sometimes be as simple as a single line of code.

From a simple “mail page to” script to a spelling checker to an HTML debugger, all you need to do to enable them is drag a link to your favorites – typically you bookmarks toolbar – and that’s that.
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QPAD 5K Gaming Mouse Review
ocaholic posted a review on the QPAD 5K Gaming Mouse

QPAD, a peripherals manufacturer from Sweden, who might be known for its high quality headsets also released a high-end gaming mouse. The 5K Pro as it's called awaits you with lots of features but also tries to convice with convenient handling in every day usage.
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Synology Diskstation DS411j Review
Kitguru posted a review on the Synology Diskstation DS411j

Today we are looking at one of their new models, the budget Diskstation DS411j which offers a cost effective file storage and backup solution with Raid Protection for multi user home environments.

The DS411j is fully compatible with the fantastic new multi tasking Diskstation Manager 3. So what do you get for your money? A four drive NAS system for under £300 with a total of 8TB storage support? Yes please.
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OtterBox iPhone 4 Defender Series Case Review
TechwareLabs reviews the OtterBox iPhone 4 Defender Series Case

We are back again with Otterbox and their Defender Series case for iPhone 4. The Defender is their most rugged case, and comes complete with a belt clip for those with small pockets. It's big, sturdy, and has a built-in membrane to protect the screen, so you don't have to worry about applying a sticky one.
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Corsair Force 40GB Boot Drive SSD Review
Legit Reviews posted a review on the Corsair Force 40GB Boot Drive SSD

We've seen several different capacities of Corsair's Force SSD drives on our test benches this year and we've been impressed with their performance. Corsair is now offering a 40GB version which will primarily fit the demographic for users who want a boot drive with the speed of an enthusiast level SSD but without the price tag of the higher capacity drives. Will it knock the popular Intel 40GB off of boot drive hill?

The Corsair Force 40GB SSD may be the baby in the Force Series family but that doesn't stop it from putting up numbers to rival that of its older siblings in most of our tests. If you are considering entering the world of SSDs but don't want to drop serious coin, this may be one of the best places to start. As far as other options go, the closest competitor is probably the Intel X25-V 40GB drive which can be found for roughly the same price but frankly, that drive is aging fast and overall does not offer the same performance as you will get from the Force 40GB drive. The 40GB Force drive performs superbly, albeit slightly behind its larger siblings. This can mostly be attributed to the lower density NAND but it still offers the fabulous SF-1200 controller with its support of TRIM and its proprietary DuraClass technology...
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Gateway ID49C11u Review
TechReviewSource.com posted a review on the Gateway ID49C11u

The Gateway ID49C11u is a sleek 14-inch notebook that has a few tricks up its sleeves, like a glowing mouse touchpad and 802.11n Wi-Fi. It has good performance all-around, even with some 3D gaming too.
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Seagate GoFlex 1.5TB USB 3.0 Portable Drive Review
Everything USB posted a review on the Seagate GoFlex 1.5TB USB 3.0 Portable Drive

In the recent past I took a look at the Seagate FreeAgent GoFlex Portable 500GB and walked away impressed. It had a decent power curve, with a killer feature: an upgradeable interface; but did have a few minor issues. It is for this reason when Seagate asked Everything USB to review their latest USB 3.0 iteration, the FreeAgent GoFlex Portable 1.5TB, that I said yes. Has Seagate worked out the couple minor bugs that kept the FreeAgent GoFlex Portable line from being perfect? Read on my full review to find out.

The Verdict:
Increased platter density coupled with the upgrades to the GoFlex cabling does make the 1.5TB GoFlex Portable even better than the earlier version I looked at. If you are in the market for a massive, yet extremely reasonably priced, portable unit this beast HAS to be on your short list.

The Good:
+ Quick and easy upgradeability
+ Portable yet stable design
+ Included software based encryption
+ Software is preloaded on the drive
+ Seamless automatic data backup options
+ GoFlex adapters can be used on any SATA drive
+ Free movie is nice bonus feature that encourages registration (to get unlock code)
+ Uses a detachable and easily replaced USB 3.0 cable
+ GoFlex USB 3.0 cable is no longer a proprietary design

The Bad:
- No active cooling
- Still only a 2 year warranty on a hard drive that usually has three
- Sealed unit so hard drive replacement will be difficult
- No power On/Off switch for drive
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Thermaltake BlacX 5G USB 3.0 Hard Drive Docking Station Review
Bigbruin.com has published a review on the Thermaltake BlacX 5G USB 3.0 Hard Drive Docking Station

The Thermaltake BlacX 5G USB 3.0 hard drive docking station supports a single hard drive or solid state drive, and connects it to the host system via USB 3.0. Not only does it take advantage of this one newer technology, but it also is compatible with SATA 3.0 hard drives, which promise a theoretical increase from 3Gbps to 6Gbps over previous generation drives.
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CoolIT Omni A.L.C. GPU Cooler Review
Madshrimps posted a review on the CoolIT Omni A.L.C. GPU Cooler

The OMNI A.L.C. is an interesting no-maintenance GPU cooling solution from CoolIT; it features an interposer, which can be changed depending on the video card we are using, without the need to replace the whole product.
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Mid-Range NVIDIA GPU Battle: GTX 460 vs. GTX 470
HotHardware.com compared the GTX 460 against the GTX 470

Today at HotHardware, we're looking at a trio of mid-range video cards designed to give enthusiasts the best bang for their buck. These factory overclocked GeForce GTX 400-series graphics cards are from Gigabyte, MSI, and Zotac. Each one has taken the original reference design from NVIDIA, and gone a step further. In addition to higher GPU speeds set by the manufacturer, they provide unique features such as improved cooling solutions, customized PCB layouts, and higher memory capacity. Read on to find out how well they perform, and if one of them has what it takes to be your next upgrade...
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ASUS Eee PC 1201T Review
Hardware Secrets posted a review on the ASUS Eee PC 1201T

Today we are going to analyse a netbook from ASUS, the Eee PC 1201T, which has a 12.1" screen with 1366x768 native resolution, AMD Athlon Neo MV-40 CPU, 2 GB RAM, and 250 GB hard drive. Check it out!
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Antec LanBoy Air Review
XSReviews have a new review of the Antec LanBoy Air gaming case

While cases always seem as quite a typical component in a persons PC and often don't get as much monetary investment as other components, it can be very important. Some companies are also pushing the perception that they are quite generic in nature, Antec being one of these manufacturers. Today we take a look at an interesting case called the LanBoy Air that has no exhaust fans and it's full of holes. Let's see if these "features" aid the case, or hinder it.
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Nero Multimedia Suite 10 Platinum HD Review
Bona Fide Reviews posted a review on the Nero Multimedia Suite 10

Nero software has come a long way from its humble days as a CD burning program. Today the company offers several different suites of programs including Nero Multimedia Suite 10 Platinum HD, which allows real editing, CD, DVD and Blu-Ray disc burning as well as data backup. Today we will be taking a closer look at this offering from Nero.
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Earjax Lyrics Earbuds Review
TestFreaks posted a review on the Earjax Lyrics Earbuds

A good set of earbuds can do wonders for your music and multi-media listening experience. Most people settle for the stock earbuds that come with their products, and I have to wonder while as they usually aren’t that good really. So you need a new set, and while you’re buying them why not help someone out in the process. Today for review I’ve got the Earjax Lyrics earbuds, and with each purchase of Earjax products a portion of the proceeds goes to the Starkey Hearing Foundation, so not only are you getting a decent set of earbuds but you’re doing some good for someone in need. The Lyrics are decent, they come with quite a bit including carrying case, extension cable, and several types and sizes of silicone earbuds to fit your ears for the best fit and comfort for you.
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Asus P67 1155 Sandybridge Sneak Peak
Overclock3D have just published a new article titled: Asus P67 1155 Sandybridge Sneak Peak

Following a few hours of hands on preview, we know something you don't know. Read on...
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MSI N460GTX Cyclone 768D5 OC Edition and ZOTAC AMP! Edition 1GB GeForce GTX 460 Reviewed
Futurelooks reviews two very competitive GTX 460s out on the market today

As we’ve said in a previous article, nVidia’s GeForce GTX 460 GPU has really reignited the battle in the $200 US price range for a capable graphics card that can actually play your games. AMD has recently responded with their HD 6xxx series which starts at $179 US and is aimed squarely at nVidia’s $200 price point darling. And then another salvo gets fired by nVidia who promptly responded with a set of price drops that brought the price of the GTX 460 1GB to $199 from $229 US and the GTX 460 768MB from $199 to $169 US. That means that come this holiday season, the choices are going to get harder for the mainstream or budget gamer.
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Slappa Ballistix P-TAX 17-Inch Laptop Bag
OCModShop posted a review on the Slappa Ballistix P-TAX 17-Inch Laptop Bag

Most people use a computer for just about everything; to do their jobs, for entertainment, and even to run their lives. Laptop comptuers are more popular because they fit hand-in-hand with people on the go. One of the travesties I've seen is how many people buy a really nice notebook, but either don't have a laptop bag or just shove in in a cheap one that doesn't protect it.

A good quality laptop case should last through several laptop upgrades, and should be large enough to accomodate the size of your computer plus all of its accessories. One of the newest bag manufacturers on the scene is Slappa gear, who have been making quality gear to protect today's electronics. Today we are reviewing the Slappa Ballistix P-Tac Pro Shoulder bag, which is not only ideal for notebooks, but for gamers, DJs, or just about anyone who has electrics carry.
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Tuniq TX-4 Thermal Grease Review
OCC has published a review on the Tuniq TX-4 Thermal Grease

While applying the paste, I encountered two annoyances. The first being the hard-plastic TIM spreader included with the TX-4; being hard plastic, it doesn't flex with the slightest of pressure and thus will often scrape the grease instead of spreading it. The second annoyance was the viscosity of the paste; being so thick, it was extremely hard to apply evenly (especially with the shortcomings of the TIM spreader).
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Psyko Audio 5.1 Gaming Headset Review
ThinkComputers.org posted a review on the Psyko Audio 5.1 Gaming Headset

The Dawn of Audio as a weapon, is the motto that Psyko Audio use’s as this is the first product they are releasing. Gamers nowadays are always looking for ways to better themselves at playing games. Along with trying to get advantages, while looking for these things in gaming setups gamers always look for the top notch headsets that will suit help their needs. Most people these days are looking for USB headsets since there easy and can be plugged into the front or back and can be used in any machine they have or will use. Today we will taking a look at the Psyko Audio 5.1 Gaming headset. This Headset is made only for gaming, so let’s fire up some games and get some gaming on.
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Xigmatek Utgard Review
PureOverclock has published a review of the Xigmatek Utgard mid-tower case

Xigmatek is relatively new to the chassis market, and we have their new Utgard chassis for review. As a mid-tower with an aggressive price, it has a lot to answer to in such a vast sea of competitors. Can it hold up? Let's find out!
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StarCraft II Performance Benchmarks: 3D Vision Tested on Nvidia DX11 Video Cards
Hi Tech Legion posted StarCraft II Performance Benchmarks: 3D Vision Tested on Nvidia DX11 Video Cards

Official 3D Vision support for StarCraft II came with the 1.1.0 patch. This update includes numerous bug fixes to the 3D Vision game play as well as a stereoscopic 3D panel in the StarCraft II options menu (F10). Even before the official patch went live (and even when StarCraft II was still in the beta testing stages), stereoscopic 3D support using Nvidia 3D Vision was already surprisingly functional despite the absence of any 3D Vision profiles. With the 1.1.0 patch, the 3D Vision rating is upgraded from "unrated" to "good", improving 3D game play elements like 3D rendered cursors and health bars and fixed 3D portraits.
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AeroCool F6XT Controller and Shark Fans Review
PureOverclock has published a review of the AeroCool F6XT Controller and Shark fans.

Today we're looking at a couple of fan options to help with this ongoing balancing act; namely, the Shark fan from AeroCool. And as an added bonus, we're also looking at their F6XT fan controller as well.
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Prolimatech Super Mega CPU Cooler Review
Hardware Canucks posted a review of the Prolimatech Super Mega CPU Cooler

Many believe that many of the higher-end air-based CPU heatsinks have reached a pinnacle in terms of thermal efficiency. However, companies like Prolimatech seem to keep on improving their products and continue to push the limits of what their coolers can do. Prolimatech has how released a new take on their best-selling Megahalem dubbed the Super Mega. Can this high end product hang with some of the best this market has to offer?
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Logitech Marathon Mouse M705 Review
Techgage.com posted a review of Logitech's long-lasting Marathon Mouse M705

Wireless mice offer a plethora of benefits to their users, but the most common complaint about them is the lack of battery-life, or the need to change the batteries at all. Logitech aims to make things a bit easier on people with its Marathon Mouse M705... a mouse that uses two AA batteries and lasts an entire three years. Yes, three years.
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WD VelociRaptor 600GB RAID Review
Overclock3D have just published a new article titled: WD VelociRaptor 600GB RAID review

Before SSDs there was the Western Digital VelociRaptor. With price per GB seemingly stable, it's time to revisit the HDD performance King.
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QNAP TS-259 Pro+ NAS Review
Tweaknews posted a review on the QNAP TS-259 Pro+ NAS

The QNAP TS-259 Pro+ NAS provides centralized storage for a busy network plus a whole lot more, and it does so with reliability and efficiency that is among the best in its class. Hardware wise, it boasts a 1.8GHZ dual-core Atom CPU and 1GB RAM that allow tasks like hosting a website, sharing out printers, and accessing files both locally and remotely to be done simultaneously.[/quote6
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Etymotic MC5 Earphones Review
Top Review Shop posted a review on the Etymotic MC5 Earphones

The MC5 earphones are interesting for being a departure from Etymotic's usual architecture and are the most reasonably-priced earphone the company has ever made. Is the MC5 a proper Etymotic for the budget-minded consumer or a radical departure from the neutral and accurate sound that made the company what it is? Let's find out.
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MSI GeForce GTX 480 Lightning review
The Guru of 3D posted MSI GeForce GTX 480 Lightning review

We review the MSI GeForce GTX 480 Lightning. This series graphics cards have, from ground up, a custom board design. I mean literally; the only thing original on that graphics card is the GPU from AMD or in today's review, NVIDIA. [/quote6
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