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MS Arc Wireless Keyboard Review
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Everything USB posted an in-depth review on the MS Arc Wireless Keyboard
Microsoft's Wireless Arc Keyboard is a strange enigma. As a designer product it obviously places a higher emphasis on form over function, yet even with the large number of features that were sacrificed in the name of style, the keyboard still holds enough utility to prove appealing. So how is it that a keyboard without a numpad, media buttons, proper arrow keys or mouse controls is managing to entice casual users and HTPC enthusiasts alike? Press on to our full review to find out.MS Arc Wireless Keyboard Review
Verdict:
Microsoft's Wireless Arc Keyboard is best suited for casual users looking to save on desk space who don't regularly need to type any papers, or perhaps HTPC enthusiasts who are put off by competing products' smartphone-like keyboards and already have a Media Center remote or wireless mouse.
The Good:
+ Driverless
+ Lightweight and stylish
+ Familiar layout for touch typists
+ Low latency; can be used for gaming
+ Magnetically-stowed receiver
The Bad:
- Fingerprint magnet
- D-pad arrow keys are a pain for text selection
- No caps-lock indicator
- No Menu key
- No media controls except volume
- No mouse controls
We hope you and your readers will find this review helpful and informative.
WD VelociRaptor 600GB: Fastest HD Ever Review
HotHardware posted a review on the fastest harddrive, the WD VelociRaptor 600GB
With all of the press solid start drives have received over the last year or so, it would be easy to think that few advancements have been made in the hard drive space. After all, hard drive capacities have seemingly plateaued at 2TB, performance can't come close to even a mid-range solid state drive in most scenarios, and it's hard to imagine prices falling any lower, when some drives can be had for about 7.5 cents per gigabyte. But Western Digital, despite releasing their very own line of solid state drives recently, continues to push the envelope with traditional spinning hard drives. Need evidence? Then check out the brand new WD VelociRaptor 600GB.WD VelociRaptor 600GB: Fastest HD Ever Review
Like the first-Gen VelociRaptor, the new 600GB variant employs a 2.5" form factor, with a 10K RPM spindle speed. This new offering, however, sports denser platters, more cache, a SATA 6Gb/s interface, and a dual-core processor; all features designed to crank performance up a notch or three. Will the new VelociRaptor hit the same speeds as an SSD? No. But it is the fastest HD we have ever tested. Read on and see for youself...
ThinkComputers.org posted a review on the Thermaltake Element Q Mini-ITX Case
But recently, Ive had the bug for a small footprint rig for HTPC. I have had several mATX motherboards over the past year, but never ended up with a small case for them. Recently I was asked to review a Mini-ITX motherboard, and this time I couldnt wing it, I would have to have a case for it. Imagine my excitement when I opened the box and saw that familiar orange and red Thermaltake logo. Ive had one Thermaltake HTPC styled case, but though it was a desktop it still was large enough to house an ATX motherboard. Not so here, this one will hold only the 6.7 x 6.7 Mini -ITX board. Today I will be looking at the Thermaltake Element Q Mini-ITX Case. It is quite small, but still has room for a 5.25 drive and a pair of 3.5 drives. It also comes with its own 220 watt power supply. Read on to check out the Thermaltake Element Q!Thermaltake Element Q Mini-ITX Case Review
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