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Here today's reviews roundup with 25 new articles:

- What to look for when buying a Home Theater
- StarTech.com Infosafe 2.5in SATA HDD Enclosure & PCIe 2 Port USB 3.0 Card Adapter Review
- Samsung LN55C650 Review
- Rosewill Super Slim 2.4GHz Wireless Touchpad Keyboard Review
- Wicked Lasers – Spyder II 300mW Green Laser Review
- Cooler Master Choiix Cruiser Mouse Review
- NVIDIA Unleashes Quadro 6000 and 5000 Series Workstation GPUs
- Silverstone Sugo SG07 Review (featuring Intel 655k & Zotac H55 ITX) Review
- Corsair Obsidian 700D Case Review
- Sparkle Nvidia GeForce GTX 470 With Custom Cooler Video Card Review
- Gigabyte X58A-UD9 Review
- Asus Rampage III Extreme - Overclocking Hero
- Samsung UN55C6500 55 Inch LED TV Review
- OCZ Revo 120GB PCI Express SSD Performance Preview
- NZXT Phantom Review
- NZXT Phantom Review
- Best CPU Cooler Performance Q2-2010
- ASRock X58 Extreme 3 LGA1366 Motherboard Review
- Vantec NexStar Superspeed SATA to USB 3.0 Adapter Review
- 7,200-RPM terabytes from Hitachi, Samsung, Seagate, and WD face off
- ASUS Matrix 5870 Review
- Geeks.com Mini USB 2.0 LED Projector Review
- MSI P55A-GD65 Motherboard Review
- IDAPT I3 Universal Desktop Charger Review
- Alienware M11x UltraPortable Review



What to look for when buying a Home Theater
t-break posted an article about what to look for when buying a Home Theater

Mr. Ojha from Panasonic shares some valuable knowledge on what to look for in a home theater.
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StarTech.com Infosafe 2.5in SATA HDD Enclosure & PCIe 2 Port USB 3.0 Card Adapter Review
Vortez.co.uk posted a review on the StarTech.com Infosafe 2.5in SATA HDD Enclosure & PCIe 2 Port USB 3.0 Card Adapter

With ease-of-use as one their most important values, StarTech.com seeks to simplify every computer users' life by offering a complete range of computer products. From their vast catalogue, today, we will be examining two of their recent products: the StarTech.com 2.5in SuperSpeed USB 3.0 SATA Hard Drive Enclosure (SAT2510BU3) and the StarTech.com 2 Port PCI Express SuperSpeed USB 3.0 Card Adapter (PEXUSB3S2).
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Samsung LN55C650 Review
TechReviewSource.com posted a review on the Samsung LN55C650 LCD TV

The Samsung LN55C650 is a 55-inch high-definition LCD TV that has lightning fast pixel refreshes and network features that allows you to stream audio and video from any computer to it from the remote. It has a 16:9 wide screen aspect ratio, 1080p resolution, lots of connection options, and above-average picture quality.
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Rosewill Super Slim 2.4GHz Wireless Touchpad Keyboard Review
Legit Reviews posted a review on the Rosewill Super Slim 2.4GHz Wireless Touchpad Keyboard

The Rosewill Super Slim 2.4GHz Wireless Touchpad Keyboard was designed for use with your home theater PC or any computer where you'd like to be without wires. The Rosewill RK-V1TP is said to have a range of up to 20 meters from the receiver and a battery life that can last over 3 months. With a price tag of $60 could this be the ultimate HTPC keyboard?

It seems like everyone is adding a HTPC to their media center. When you have a PC in your living room, you need a way to control it from your couch. Rosewill has released the RK-V1TP Super Slim Wireless-Touchpad Keyboard to address just this niche for only $59.99 plus shipping. The keyboard uses a 2.4-GHz wireless dongle that plugs into your USB port to provide a range of "up to 20 meters." The 2.4-GHz wireless provides a connection that is not required to be line of sight and is necessary for many HTPC installations. This new offering from Rosewill competes with other wireless 2.4 GHz keyboards from Adesso, SolidTek, and others as well as with more expensive Bluetooth options like the Logitech DiNovo Edge keyboard/trackpad combo...
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Wicked Lasers – Spyder II 300mW Green Laser Review
TechwareLabs has a review of the Wicked Lasers – Spyder II 300mW Green Laser

I remember being a young kid, taking that $5 red laser pointer with the different end caps to school. I would shine it on the white board and annoy the teacher, or even mess with pets while at home. I thought that it was bright, and that beam seemed to travel forever. I remember watching star wars and laughing at the fact that they could use “light sabers” to cut limbs like butter. There was no way that a laser could do that. I was wrong. Although not the most powerful laser produced by Wicked Lasers, the Spyder II is a force to be reckoned with. The model we will take a look at has an intense 300mw beam that can run constantly for up to 80 min. Is this just an over rated toy, or a truly awesome tactical laser? Join us as we find out.
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Cooler Master Choiix Cruiser Mouse Review
ASE Labs posted a review on the Cooler Master Choiix Cruiser Mouse

Notebook mice are fairly standard. What could possibly be so interesting about another entry into the market? Cooler Master's Choiix Cruiser Notebook Mouse with Blue Trace is hoping to get you excited about a notebook mouse once again. It offers some very unique features with an attractive price.
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NVIDIA Unleashes Quadro 6000 and 5000 Series Workstation GPUs
HotHardware.com posted a review on the Quadro 6000 and 5000 Series Workstation GPUs

Not long ago, we reviewed the entire FirePro workstation graphics card lineup from ATI. With the V8800, our testing revealed considerable performance gains over the previous generation V8750, coupled with a lower price point. Surely, that's a combination that consumers can appreciate, especially for those looking to upgrade sooner, rather than later. But, at the time, the market was not yet settled as we anxiously awaited a response to ATI's FirePro products from NVIDIA. Thankfully, the wait is over as the launch of a new series of professional graphics cards from NVIDIA based on the company's Fermi architecture has just arrived and we've got the high-end Quadro 6000 and Quadro 5000 cards in-house for testing...
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Silverstone Sugo SG07 Review (featuring Intel 655k & Zotac H55 ITX) Review
KitGuru.net posted a review on the Silverstone Sugo SG 07 Chassis with Intel Core i5 655k

Silverstone have created some stunning products and we have always been avid followers of the Sugo Range which redefined small form factor chassis designs when they were first released, making HTPC both practical and quite beautiful to look at.
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Corsair Obsidian 700D Case Review
HardwareHeaven.com posted Corsair Obsidian 700D Case Review

Not everyone can afford the high end 800D chassis from Corsair and to cater for some of those users Corsair have launched the 700D which features many of the same design aspects at a lower price point. Today we find out if the 700D can live up to Corsairs reputation for award winning products.
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Sparkle Nvidia GeForce GTX 470 With Custom Cooler Video Card Review
Madshrimps posted a review on the Sparkle Nvidia GeForce GTX 470 With Custom Cooler Video Card

Our first hands-on experience with NVIDIA's Fermi comes from Sparkle GTX 470, a high end video card which we compare a whole bunch of previous and current generation competitors. Is the nextgen from NVIDIA worth the money? Read on to find out.
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Gigabyte X58A-UD9 Review
t-break posted a review on the Gigabyte X58A-UD9 motherboard

Ever wondered whats the best money could buy?
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Asus Rampage III Extreme - Overclocking Hero
ocaholic posted a review on the Asus Rampage III Extreme

With the Rampage III Extreme ASUS presents its flagship regarding Intels X58 chipset. It awaits overclockers and enthusiasts with loads of features and additional onboard power connectors for an even more stable power supply when it is right on the edge.
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Samsung UN55C6500 55 Inch LED TV Review
Tweaknews posted a review on the Samsung UN55C6500 55 Inch LED TV

With this being the second LED TV I have tested from Samsung, nothing much has changed with regards to pros and cons of thin panel LED technology. The picture quality and colors are second to none and the 1.1inch overall thickness is nothing less than astonishing.
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OCZ Revo 120GB PCI Express SSD Performance Preview
Techgage.com posted a performance preview of OCZ's PCI Express Revo SSD

SSD's are not considered to be "affordable" by many, and that's especially true when talking about PCI Express versions. But, that's soon to change, with the launch of OCZ's Revo - a drive that barely charges a premium over current high-end SSD's. While we iron out the details for our full review, we offer you this quick performance preview.
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NZXT Phantom Review
OCC has published a review on the NZXT Phantom

I must say that the NZXT Phantom is superior in quality and offers many great features. The amount of space on the interior is astronomical and will surely be a great choice for many computer users today, as well as for long periods of time in the future. NZXT has brought a lot of features to the table with the Phantom that are new to me and surely new to many others. The integrated fan controller is probably my favorite, though not completely necessary for the fans packaged with the Phantom as they already are silent at full speed.
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NZXT Phantom Review
PureOverclock posted a review of the NZXT Phantom case

NZXT first previewed the Phantom at Computex 2010 and then only as a little teaser to wet our appetites. The release date is now scheduled for early September at the latest and will be available in Black, White and Red with a suggested MSRP of $139 USD. We've got the pre-release first look so there may be some minor tweaks before the case goes retail, but you can expect most of it to be the same. Let's dive in.
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Best CPU Cooler Performance Q2-2010
Benchmark Reviews an article on the best CPU coolers of Q2-2010

Why do we overclock? It's really a very simple question, but one that has found new meaning over the years. It used to be that computer hardware enthusiasts had very few options when it came to choosing a processor, and building your own custom system was simply not possible. This was back in the day when computers featured a 'Turbo' button, overclocking from 33 to 66MHz was a click away. Back then, overclocking the CPU could push clock speeds past any production level. Today the market is different, and overclocking the processor could result in very little additional performance. With so many dual-, quad-, and hexa-core processors now sold on the open market, overclocking has transformed itself from a tool to help people work faster, into a hobby for enthusiasts. Enthusiast overclockers demand only the best performance from their computer hardware, which is why the aftermarket heatsink industry is thriving with fierce competition. Benchmark Reviews tests the latest Intel LGA1366 heatsinks in this Best CPU Cooler Performance Q2-2010 article.
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ASRock X58 Extreme 3 LGA1366 Motherboard Review
Futurelooks checks one of the best values in an X58 motherboard

Often, I find myself just looking over a product for minutes on end before even looking over the documentation. I mean, who wants to look at that stuff? Anyway, while sitting here looking over a rather sharp motherboard, the word ASRock seemingly jumped out at me. It's nice to occasionally be surprised when opening a product box. Let's take a look at the ASRock X58 Extreme 3 motherboard and you'll understand the happy confusion.
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Vantec NexStar Superspeed SATA to USB 3.0 Adapter Review
Hi Tech Legion posted a review on the Vantec NexStar Superspeed SATA to USB 3.0 Adapter

The Vantec NexStar Superspeed SATA to USB 3.0 Adapter follows the simple mantra. The NexStar SATA to USB 3.0 Adapter is a small and portable device that offers all the the high speed power and functionality that you would get from a full sized enclosure or dock. The USB 3.0 Adapter has an SATA port that is compatible with any 2.5" or 3.5" SATA I and II hard drive. The USB connection can support the extreme USB 3.0 speeds but is also backwards compatible with USB 2.0 as well as 1.1.
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7,200-RPM terabytes from Hitachi, Samsung, Seagate, and WD face off
The Tech Report posted a roundup of 7,200-RPM terabytes drives

Hitachi, Samsung, Seagate, and WD all have two-platter terabytes spinning at 7,200 RPM. We've rounded up all four to find the sweet spot for mechanical storage.
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ASUS Matrix 5870 Review
Neoseeker posted a review on the ASUS Matrix 5870 video card

We're back with another Radeon HD 5870 review, this time a special Matrix edition from Asus. This stock-clocked HD 5870 features a "Super Hybrid Engine" for up to 54% better OC stability, a built-in "Real-time Hardware Loading Monitor" that basically gives you a color-coded look at how much load is on the card, and an equally beefy cooler. Dare you enter Asus' Matrix?
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Geeks.com Mini USB 2.0 LED Projector Review
OCIA.net has posted their review of the Geeks.com Mini USB 2.0 LED Projector

Today, we have for review a Geeks.com Mini USB 2.0 LED Projector. This mini-projector is aptly named: it literally fits in the palm of your hand. With a built-in speaker and various input options, it seems like the perfect gadget for showing slideshows or movies in the absence of a TV or suitable monitor. Also, because it's so small, it should be ideal for quick and easy setup.
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MSI P55A-GD65 Motherboard Review
Hardware Secrets posted a review on the MSI P55A-GD65 Motherboard

Let’s take a look at this socket 1156 motherboard from MSI based on Intel P55 chipset featuring SATA-600 and USB 3.0 ports.

Right now MSI has 14 different motherboard models based on the Intel P55 chipset. Let's take a look at the P55A-GD65 (a.k.a. MS-7585), a stripped-down version of their P55-GD85.
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IDAPT I3 Universal Desktop Charger Review
ThinkComputers.org posted a review on the IDAPT I3 Universal Desktop Charger

If you are anything like me you have quite a few gadgets lying around, most with their own chargers. This means you have a bunch of different cords to plug in, which takes up most of your power strip and just makes a mess of wires and connectors. While there is nothing we can do about all of the chargers that come with these devices there is something you can do about the mess. This is where the IDAPT I3 Universal Desktop charger comes in. It is a simple device that has 1 power connection and allows you to charge up to 3 devices at the same time! Let’s take a look…
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Alienware M11x UltraPortable Review
The Guru of 3D posted Alienware M11x UltraPortable review

We test and review the Alienware M11x UltraPortable. Recently Alienware released the M11x UltraPortable laptop which you can configure with Core i3/i5/i7 and next to that it received the royal NVIDIA Optimus treatment. Basically you have two graphics processors inside the laptop.

One embedded Intel IGP for the regular 2D stuff and the minute you start up games, an NVIDIA chip will take over and manage your accelerated gaming experience, but is this Ultra portable any good ?
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