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NZXT Cryo S Notebook Cooler Review  06-28-2009 "The superb build quality of the NZXT Cryo S really makes it stand out in the crowded notebook cooler arena. NZXT has designed all the right touches in this thing to make it cool great, do it quietly enough, and be user friendly with things such as the rubber grip strips on the outer edges. Add the USB hub and fan speed controller and you've got a winning package."

XPad Slim Laptop Cooler Review  06-20-2009 "The part of the unit that's in direct contact, or closest to the super hot bottom of the laptop is just ABS plastic. How is that any better than using your laptop on a TV tray or lid from a Rubbermaid tote? The slots cut into the 4 corner coolers are functional to a point, but mostly for looks. Proper cooling needs proper airflow and the XPad Slim has neither. It simply props your laptop up a 1/4" on a firm surface."

Glacialtech X-Wing Notebook Cooler Review  06-13-2009 "I just know that geeks with gaming laptops love lights and gadgets and they'll be wanting to add this under their hot laptops. However it would do little good. The cooling power is anemic. My suggestion to Glacialtech would be to dramatically beef up the cooling system with something like a large, quiet 200mm fan.... "

Thermaltake V9 Black Edition Case Review  06-07-2009 "Thermaltake has done it again. They've created a perfect blend of mainstream looks and high end performance with the V9 Black Edition Chassis. I can see this housing being used for a serious gaming rig. Slap a couple graphics cards in here along with an overclocked quad core and feel confident that..."

Sparkle GTS250 Graphics Card Review  05-30-2009 "Now, while this rendition of last generation's champion may very well run much cooler and clock much better, it doesn't change the fact that it comes in at a strange price point. Wedged unhealthily between the 4830 and the 4850, this lovely little card could prove a difficult purchase for users in quite a few circumstances."

Noctua NH-U12P SE1366 Heatsink Review  05-26-2009 "Color me impressed. Here we have a very well made and put together package that has no problems bringing the noise when it comes to the world of performance. Out of the I7 heatsinks that I've tested thus far, this is easily the most positive experience"

GMC R-4 Bulldozer Case Review  05-20-2009 "It’s a simple case on one respect, but it has a few features that make it stand out. The looks definitely will not be for everyone, but there will be a lot of people who will love it. My only real wish, is that those fake hydraulic shocks were actually functional, though I know that isn’t the least bit feasible"

OCZ 8GB Throttle eSATA/USB Drive Review  05-13-2009 "There is no denying the speed you can have here and now. Not to mention for $30 (8GB), it’s only about $8 more than a regular 8GB usb drive, and for 3X the performance. If you don't mind carrying a USB cable, you aren't going to be able to find anything faster in this size, or price range."

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NZXT Cryo S Notebook Cooler Review @ Virtual-Hideout “Many of you may remember last year when we reviewed the NZXT Cryo LX Notebook Cooler and I proclaimed it an Editors Choice. Well that notebook cooler was best suited for notebooks in the 17" range. Today I have for you the newest notebook cooler in the Cryo series of notebook coolers; the Cryo S. This notebook cooler is best suited for the 10" - 15" range of notebooks. Otherwise the design and construction are almost identical sans a smaller scale.” Final Call for Thecus N0204 Share it and Win Contest Earlier last month, Thecus® announced the Share It and Win Contest where anyone could win a brand-new N0204 miniNAS, the world’s smallest fully-featured NAS unit. Since then, hundreds of Thecus® fans have entered the content, trying to win their own pocketable NAS. With just under two weeks left in the contest, time is running out to qualify to win. But from now until June 30th, hardware enthusiasts from around the world can still enter the Share it and Win Contest. For your chance to score your very own Thecus® N0204 miniNAS, all you need to do is help us spread the word about the world’s smallest NAS device! OCZ Technology Announces Availability of the Sabre OLED Gaming Keyboard San Jose, Calif.—June 22, 2009—OCZ Technology Group, Inc., a worldwide leader in innovative, ultra-high performance and high reliability memory and components, today announced the highly-anticipated Sabre OLED multimedia keyboard for advanced gaming and customization complete with intelligent management software. The Sabre’s unique combination of user-friendly functions, durability, and personalization features is the answer for serious gamers and professionals seeking improved productivity and competitiveness. “The OCZ Sabre Keyboard offers the best of both worlds when it comes to OLED technology and a truly functional yet affordable gaming keyboard,” commented Eugene Chang, VP of Product Management at the OCZ Technology Group. “With nine dedicated OLED keys, the Sabre is able to leverage both the infinite customization benefits of the technology with the reliability and feel of a high-quality gaming keyboard, making for the ultimate all-in-one solution.” The sophisticated Sabre is OCZ’s first foray into premium-level peripherals and features ultimately limitless options for customization. The nine dynamic OLED (Organic Light Emitting Diode) user-programmable hotkeys help manage time and efficiency while surfing the web, gaming, emailing, and CAD applications or any avenue the user sees fit. The unique OLED keys can convert any digital image or text into distinctive icons, reminding the user of the personalized shortcut. Additionally, the remaining keys are backlit with glowing amber LEDs and blue side lighting, perfect for users that prefer darkened rooms or gamers frequenting LAN parties. The Sabre’s proprietary software turns conventional computing or gaming into an engaging, state-of-the-art experience. The software allows the user to map sets of simple or complex command tiers to each OLED and holds the power to store limitless layers of shortcuts and macros. Driven by this intelligent software, the nine OLED display keys change their icons and command tiers as the user jumps from one application to the next. Loading a First Person Shooter or application triggers a programmed sub-grid of weapons and tool commands to instantly appear. Furthermore, each “home” command of the key can then activate a sub-grid of your favorite alt/ctrl and menu shortcuts individual to each program or application. Add additional tiers of commands and macros to each sub-layer creating infinite possibilities and increasing speed and productivity at work or during game play. Designed for ultra-competitive gamers, CAD professionals, and enthusiasts, the OCZ Sabre keyboard embodies a collection of their high-end needs by uniting style and comfort with the features and personalization demanded from a high-end peripheral. The Sabre features an ergonomic and high-quality design and construction with keys lasting over 5 million cycles and will remain comfortable even through prolonged usage with its clean layout, tilted design, and superior tactile feedback. The Sabre is “Plug and Play” using a USB 2.0 interface accompanied by additional software to program the keyboard and is compatible with Windows® XP (SP2 or later) and Windows® Vista™. Backed by OCZ’s industry-leading support and service, you can rest assured your high-powered peripherals will serve you for years to come. Corsair® Launches New 128GB and 64GB Performance Series Solid State Drives Fremont, CA. June 25th, 2009. Corsair®, a worldwide leader in high-performance computer memory, power supplies and flash memory products, including solid-state drives, today announced two new products in its Performance Series SSD family: the P128 and P64 high-performance solid-state drives. Building on the success of the award-winning P256 SSD, the Corsair P128 delivers the same 220MB/sec read speeds and 200MB/sec write speeds as its higher capacity cousin, at a lower cost. The P64 is one of the best-performing, lower-density SSDs available, with read speeds of up to 220MB/sec and write speeds of up to 120MB/sec. Both drives utilize the same cutting-edge technology as the P256, including a sophisticated Samsung controller IC with 128MB of cache memory and NCQ support to deliver class-leading, stutter-free performance. “The high performance of the new Performance Series solid-state drives, combined with the inherent reliability and stability of flash technology, make them ideal for both new system builds and upgrades of desktops and notebooks,” said Jim Carlton, VP of Marketing for Corsair. “These drives have also been extensively validated in a wide range of popular notebook computers, which means that you can upgrade with absolute confidence.” Quick Bytes: NZXT Cryo S Notebook Cooler Review @ futurelooks ASUS Maximus II Gene mATX Motherboard Review @ Benchmark Reviews Kingston HyperX PC2-6400 SODIMM Memory Kit Review @ Bigbruin.com IN-WIN Comander 650/750 watt PSU @ Bjorn3D NZXT Cryo S Review @ OCC Upgrade Your Laptop @ Digital Trends Samsung SE-S084C Super Write Master Slim External 8x DVD Writer Review @ Modsynergy.com ASUS Xonar DS PCI sound card review @ Elite Bastards Synology DS409slim NAS Station @ Hardware Bistro NZXT Cryo S @ PureOverclock Synology DS209+II 2-bay SATA NAS Server Reviewed @ TestFreaks NZXT Cryo S 15" Notebook Cooler Review @ Legit Reviews GeIL Black Dragon DDR2 1066MHz dual channel kit review @ ModReactor OCZ Technology Fatal1ty 550 Watt Power Supply Review @ OCIA.net Western Digital Caviar Black WD1001FALS 1.0TB SATA Hard Drive Review @ PCSTATS.com Spire (SP9007B) SwordFin PC Case Review @ XtremeComputing NZXT Panzerbox ATX Gaming Case Review @ ThinkComputers.org Cooler Master Sileo 500 Mid-Tower ATX Computer Case Review @ Tweaknews

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