OCZ Revo 120GB PCI Express SSD Performance Preview @ Techgage.com

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.

OCZ Revo 120GB PCI Express SSD Performance Preview @ Techgage.com

NZXT Phantom Review @ OCC

"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."

NZXT Phantom Review @ OCC

Best CPU Cooler Performance Q2-2010 @ Benchmark Reviews

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 Re! views tests the latest Intel LGA1366 heatsinks in this Best CPU Cooler Performance Q2-2010 article.


Best CPU Cooler Performance Q2-2010 @ Benchmark Reviews

Futurelooks News Flash - ASRock X58 Extreme 3 LGA1366 Motherboard Review

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.

Futurelooks News Flash - ASRock X58 Extreme 3 LGA1366 Motherboard Review

Vantec NexStar Superspeed SATA to USB 3.0 Adapter Review @ Hi Tech Legion

"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."


Vantec NexStar Superspeed SATA to USB 3.0 Adapter Review @ Hi Tech Legion

News - Noctua NH-C12P SE14 Review at Overclockers Online

With the NH-C12P SE14, Noctua has another quality cooler that lives
up to their reputation of quiet operation thanks in part to the included
140mm NF-P14 fan. The SecuFirm2 mounting hardware remains one of the easiest
to install among high end coolers and cooling performance is good. Full
compatibility with all current AMD and Intel sockets mean that no matter
what CPU you have, the NH-C12P SE14 has you covered. The C-type design of
the NH-C12P SE14 should allow for a wide range of motherboard and case
compatibility.


News - Noctua NH-C12P SE14 Review at Overclockers Online

ASUS Matrix 5870 Review @ Neoseeker

"ASUS thought of the overclocker when manufacturing this card. Proof of this can be seen by the cards "Probelt." The Probelt will allow the user to check GPU, Memory, and PCI-E voltage at anytime with a multimeter. The card is also equipped with ASUS's "Super Hybrid Engine." The SHE should give us 54% better OC stability, as well as scoring 19% better then the average 5870. Not only that but ASUS included an "Extreme Cooler", which should give us a 13% cooler card. ASUS even included a "Real-time Hardware Loading Monitor" built right into the card."

ASUS Matrix 5870 Review @ Neoseeker

Patriot Launches 60GB, 120GB and 240GB Inferno Series Sold-State Drives

New Larger Capacity Inferno Series Drives Offer Cutting Edge Performance

Fremont, California, USA, July 27, 2010 - Patriot Memory, a global pioneer in high-performance memory, NAND flash and computer peripheral solutions, today announced the immediate availability of three new capacities to the award winning Inferno Series of SSDs. The Inferno 60GB, 120GB and 240GB drives build upon the earlier 100GB and 200GB product offerings found in the family.

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News: Intel announces silicon photonics breakthrough

The future of I/O connectivity is bright—literally. Intel has developed what it says is the "world's first silicon-based optical data connection with integrated lasers using Hybrid Silicon Laser technology." Using an integrated transmitter chip, an integrated receiver, and beams of light going through a fiber-optic cable, the prototype can transfer data at a whopping 50Gbps. More exciting still, Intel expects to be able to manufacture the components cheaply enough to make them a staple of both consumer and server I/O by the middle of the decade.

News: Intel announces silicon photonics breakthrough

Grace Digital Audio Upgrades Your Home Stereo with the Sleek and Stylish Tuner Wi-Fi Radio & Media Player


Grace Digital Audio Upgrades Your Home Stereo with the Sleek and Stylish Tuner Wi-Fi Radio & Media Player

With the look and feel of a classic stereo system, Tuner streams Pandora, SIRIUS, & even your own music collection, bringing internet radio
to your home stereo

San Diego, Calif. - (July 27, 2010) – Grace Digital Inc., a leading brand of wireless indoor & outdoor audio solutions, unveils a new addition to their line of internet radios, the Tuner Wireless Radio & Media Player. Simply plug it into your current home stereo system and instantly gain access to 30,000 internet radio stations, podcast and on demand Wi-Fi radio content. Like all Grace Digital internet radios, Tuner supports a variety of services including Pandora Radio, NPR on-demand, iheartradio, and SIRIUS. Grace Digital’s Tuner Wi-Fi Radio & Media Player is currently available for $219.99 at GraceDigitalAudio.com.

By connecting directly to your home stereo system the Tuner Wi-Fi Radio & Media Player provides superior sound quality and access to internet radio stations and services from all over the world. With a built-in Ethernet jack and a true 802.11g wireless connectivity, set up is quick and easy. The Tuner’s classic style and simple design seamlessly blends internet radio into your current home audio setup. Plug it in, turn it on and enjoy a world of music from Grace Digital’s family of services including Reciva, iheartradio, CBS Radio, Pandora, Premium SIRIUS Internet radio, Live365, MP3tunes, NOAA, and NPR. Users can also wirelessly stream their personal collection direct from their PC or Mac to their home stereo. The Tuner comes equipped with a full function remote control or download the Grace Digital Audio Remote Control App to control one or more of your Grace Digital internet radios from your iPhone, iPad and/or iPod Touch.
Now shipping, Tuner is available for $219.99 at www.GraceDigitalAudio.com and various retailers throughout the U.S.

“The Tuner Wi-Fi Radio & Media Player is the perfect way to play your favorite music from around the world conveniently through your home stereo,” says Grace Digital Audio’s Chief Marketing Officer, Greg Fadul. “No need to stream music through a low grade iPhone/iPod dock, small computer speakers, or low quality internet radio. Listen to your favorite stations and music services through the same high quality system you use for all your other home audio needs.”

Cooler Master NotePal U3



Cooler Master™ Press Release: NotePal U3


Cooler Master is pleased to announce its newest addition to the Notepal product line, the Notepal U3. The Notepal U3 is the ultimate cooling solution for those users with up to 19” notebooks. With the introduction of the U3, the Notepal U series can support 7” – 12” with the U1, 14” – 15” with the U2, and now 17” – 19”.

Flexible Cooling
Each Notepal U series has the flexibility to change to meet the specific cooling requirements of a user’s notebook/netbook. With its entirely modular fan setup, the U series allows the user to target problematic heat zones on their notebook that would be otherwise missed by fixed fan coolers. The perforated aluminum body allows for maximum airflow and heat transfer.

Raising the Bar
The Cooler Master Notepal U3 comes equipped with not one, not two, but an astounding three 80mm fans and a fan speed controller clip that are all powered by a single pass-through USB cable, so users won’t lose a USB port. The fan speed controller clip allows for easy attachment to either side of the U3 to accommodate different USB port locations.


NotePal U3 Product Features:
  • Patent-pending adjustable fan with speed control function, powered by one USB.
  • Quick release fan, easily lock on, replace and remove.
  • Unique fan speed control clip for quick setup and replacement.
  • Aluminum mesh design for excellent heat dissipation.
  • Slim and light weight for great portability.
  • Ergonomic angle for comfortable viewing.
  • Accommodates up to 19” laptops.

More details about NotePal U3:





More details about NotePal U3:
Color Black / Silver
Material Aluminum, rubber
Dimension (W/D/H) 420 x 320 x 65 mm
Weight 1.04 kg
Operation degree 10 degree (fix)
Power 5V DC
USB USB 2.0/1.1 x1 (for power in)
Compatibility Supports all 15”~17” notebook (up to 19")
Fan dimension 80 x 80 x 10 mm (3 fans)
Fan speed 950 ~ 1,800 RPM
Fan speed control Available
Fan air flow 15.4 CFM (single fan)
Fan Noise 18 dBA (Min.)

Intel Milestone Confirms Light Beams Can Replace Electronic Signals for Future Computers

Intel Creates World's First End-to-End Silicon Photonics Connection with Integrated Lasers; Could Revolutionize Computer Design, Dramatically Increase Performance, Save Energy

SANTA CLARA, Calif., July 27, 2010 – Intel Corporation today announced an important advance in the quest to use light beams to replace the use of electrons to carry data in and around computers. The company has developed a research prototype representing the world's first silicon-based optical data connection with integrated lasers. The link can move data over longer distances and many times faster than today's copper technology; up to 50 gigabits of data per second. This is the equivalent of an entire HD movie being transmitted each second.

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Wicked Lasers – Spyder II 300mW Green Laser @ TechwareLabs

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.

Wicked Lasers – Spyder II 300mW Green Laser @ TechwareLabs

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