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Here today's review summary with 11 new articles:

- Super Talent SuperCrypt Secure USB 3.0 Flash Drive Review
- Gateway SX 2311-03 Small Form Factor PC Review
- ASUS Cine5 5-Channel PC Speaker Review
- Seagate FreeAgent GoFlex TV Review
- Kingston SSDNow V+ Drive 128GB SSD Review
- Shuttle XPC SH55J2 Barebone PC Review
- Sapphire HD5770 Flex with 3 Monitors Review (5760x1080)
- Asus 14" U43F Bamboo Core i5 Notebook Review
- AMD Phenom 2 X6 1090T CPU Review
- Video Perspective: VIA ARTiGO A1100 Pico-ITX Builder Kit
- Smartfish ErgoMotion Mouse Review



Super Talent SuperCrypt Secure USB 3.0 Flash Drive Review
Everything USB posted a review on 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.

The Verdict:
The 32GB Super Talent SuperCrypt USB 3.0 flash drive is a marvelous piece of engineering. It really is phenomenally fast, decently secure and is pretty darn easy to use. If you have a need for relatively safe & secure, yet fast storage the Super Talent SuperCrypt is recommended. The only caveat is its large size and the encryption relies on ECB.

The Good:
+ Impressive performance
+ LED indicator is not annoyingly bright
+ LED indicator glows red in USB 2.0 mode and blue when in USB 3.0 mode
+ Hardware based encryption should be good enough for most non-ultra sensitive data
+ Easy to use software
+ Runs fairly cool

The Bad:
- Price
- Short warranty
- Blocks adjacent ports
- Requires USB 3.0 to get the most from it
- So fast your SATA drive is going to be the transfer speed bottleneck
- Turns into paperweight if password is lost
- ST custom drivers need to be downloaded
- Uses AES in Electronic Code Block mode - faster but not anywhere near as secure which really doesn't properly harness power of AES
- Won't be FIPS certified where it uses ECB
- Need to step up to Pro for non ECB security
- No included extension cable
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Gateway SX 2311-03 Small Form Factor PC Review
TechSpot posted Gateway SX 2311-03 Small Form Factor PC Review

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.

The SX2311-03 features an AMD Phenom II X4 820 processor operating at 2.8 GHz, 4GB of DDR3 memory (expandable to 8GB), a 1TB hard drive, Nvidia GeForce 9200 graphics, a 16x DVD burner and a 64-bit copy of Windows 7 Home Premium. Read on as we explore the Gateway SX2311-03 in closer detail.
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ASUS Cine5 5-Channel PC Speaker Review
Bigbruin.com posted a review on the ASUS Cine5 5-Channel PC Speaker

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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Seagate FreeAgent GoFlex TV Review
TechReviewSource.com posted a review on the Seagate FreeAgent GoFlex TV

Media streamers make an excellent addition to any home entertainment setup as they provide an easy way to play your digital media files on your TV. The Seagate FreeAgent GoFlex TV works with many different file formats and even Internet streaming services, like Netflix. They're inexpensive and easy to setup and can add great value and use to your home theater system.
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Kingston SSDNow V+ Drive 128GB SSD Review
TestFreaks posted a review on the Kingston SSDNow V+ Drive 128GB SSD

Today we will look at the SSDNow V+ 128 GB solid-state drive model which is advertised to run at 230MB/s read and 180MB/s write speeds. These are some pretty impressive numbers for most any type of drive medium. According to Kingston "the new SSDNow V+ is an ideal solid-state drive for high-level consumers and in corporate environments where efficiency and performance are important as more system resources are in use. The second generation of the V+ series offers four capacities ranging from 64 GB to 512 GB. Additional features includes faster performance, a switch from the Intel controller to a Toshiba one and Windows 7 TRIM support.
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Shuttle XPC SH55J2 Barebone PC Review
Madshrimps posted Shuttle XPC SH55J2 Barebone PC Review

The XPC Barebone SH55J2 is another interesting product from Shuttle in which we can install any Socket 1156 CPU, with or without integrated graphics, add a single or dual slot video card, turning it into a gaming system or a nice Media Center for our living room.
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Sapphire HD5770 Flex with 3 Monitors Review (5760x1080)
KitGuru posted a review on the Sapphire HD5770 Flex with 3 Monitors

ATIs HD5770 has been a monster success story for them and rightly so, it combines a killer combination of gaming performance and value for money.

KitGuru has reviewed many HD5770s in the past and we have also concentrated on Crossfire performance.

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.
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Asus 14" U43F Bamboo Core i5 Notebook Review
HotHardware.com posted a review on the Asus 14" U43F Bamboo Core i5 Notebook

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.

That's just one of the reasons we're intrigued by Asus' new 14" machine, the U43F. The other is its unique bamboo accents...
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AMD Phenom 2 X6 1090T CPU Review
Rbmods posted a review on the AMD Phenom 2 X6 1090T CPU

AMD has not been able to keep up with Intel lately which has caused them to lose out on parts of the market. Today we are looking at a X6 CPU from AMD, which they have named 1090T. Will this new six core CPU be able to compete with the faster Intel CPU´s, lets take a look.
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Video Perspective: VIA ARTiGO A1100 Pico-ITX Builder Kit
PC Perspective takes a look at the VIA ARTiGO A1100 Pico-ITX Builder Kit

VIA Technologies provided us with a sample of their new V1100 pico-ITX DIY computer and we came away pretty impressed with what the tiny little machine could provide. If you think you could use a Nano-powered SFF device, check out our video review in here!
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Smartfish ErgoMotion Mouse Review
OCIA.net has posted their review of the Smartfish ErgoMotion Mouse

Today's review item is the Smartfish ErgoMotion Laser Mouse. This mouse is not only the first ergomotion device from Smartfish, but also the first dynamic posture mouse on the market. Connected to a small pedestal by a ball joint, the mouse allows pitching and rolling to keep your wrist comfortable at any position. Also, with tilt-scrolling and a tiny wireless transceiver, the ErgoMotion Mouse doesn't forfeit any of the typical amenities.
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