Samsung RF510-S01 @ PCSTATS
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I-NA215U USB 3.0 enclosure @ PCSTATS
“The Samsung RF510-S01 15-inch notebook is an impressive computer with an Intel Core i5 CPU, 4GB of RAM and a discrete Nvidia graphics system. It is quite bulky and heavy, which restricts its portability dramatically, but a few other shortcomings, like battery life, may also deter some buyers.”... [NOTEBOOK] via PCSTATS
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Sandy Bridge & P67 Play Well With Linux? @ PCSTATS
The I-NA215U Plus is an external hard drive enclosure released by Ineo Technology, which represents an optimal combination of compact and efficient. While equipped with the USB 3.0, which is able to support any 2.5" SATA laptop hard drive or solid state drive, it has an extremely compact and light casing made from a combination of polycarbonate and ABS (acrylonitrile butadiene styrene polymer). This material composition provides impact and heat resistance, with a lighter weight than aluminum. The casing has a unique design, including the transparent lid and blue LED light on top. The entire external design is very compact, with dimensions of 138 x 81 x 15 mm. It is, by far, one of the lightest 2.5" SATA enclosures available. On the inside, the casing has three way rubber padding to protect the hard drive and absorb vibrations.... [BJORN3D] via PCSTATS
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iPad? Here's What to Do With It @ PCSTATS
"Next week Intel is set to roll out their much-anticipated "Sandy Bridge" CPUs during the 2011 Consumer Electronics Show. With these 32nm, LGA-1155 next-generation Intel Core processors will also come the Intel P67 Chipset on a whole selection of new motherboards at launch like the ECS P67H2-A2 and ASRock P67 Pro3. How well though will Intel's newest hardware play with Linux?" ... [PHORONIX] via PCSTATS
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Gigabyte H55N-USB3 mini-ITX: Big Overclocks From A Small @ PCSTATS
"Millions of people got an Apple iPad for the holidays, but what do you do after you take it out of the box? We have you covered with the best software to download, accessories to buy, and even show you how to use your iPad with your favorite wireless carrier. That's right, you aren't stuck with AT&T!" ... [TECHREVIEWSOURCE] via PCSTATS
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Gigabyte P67A-UD4 Preview @ PCSTATS
The Gigabyte H55N-USB3 is one small board that is capable of some really big overclocks. I have always thought of mini-ITX motherboards as utilitarian in that people only used them if they had a specific reason to. Like me, most people probably never thought of small form factor motherboards as something that might be good for gaming, overclocking or benchmarking with, but GigabyteÂ’s mini-ITX motherboards are quite capable in all those respects, so letÂ’s see what the H55N-USB3 can do."... [OVERCLOCKS] via PCSTATS
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2.5GHz from AMD's PHENOM line of ATHLON @ PCSTATS
“Gigabyte has typically been known for providing a range of motherboards to consumers to suit just about any budget, and the P67A-UD4 which is geared towards consumers on a modest budget. So let's dive into the photoshoot and see what we can glean from this new motherboard from Gigabyte.” ... [PUREOVERCLOCK] via PCSTATS
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Interesting Tale Of AMD's FirePro Drivers @ PCSTATS
We hope everyone is having a safe and wonderful end to 2010. In celebration of not only this, but also continuing with the celebration of our new MissingRemote.com website (which continues to evolve), we have another fantastic giveaway for the new year. Courtesy of our friends at AMD, we have up for grabs a 2.5GHz from AMD's PHENOM line of ATHLON II X4 processors, the Phenom 615E..... [CONTEST] via PCSTATS
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HighPoint Rocket 620 Performance Comparison @ PCSTATS
"Earlier this week we published our annual look at AMD's Catalyst driver releases from the past year. Not only did the Catalyst Linux driver this year picked up a couple new features, its driver performance had improved slightly over the past twelve months. In building up some initial test data for OpenBenchmarking.org we decided not only to do these tests on the latest consumer-grade graphics card this year, but expand it to cover the workstation performance too and to go back nearly two years in time. These results for an AMD FirePro V8700 graphics card with the monthly driver updates going back to Catalyst 9.2 are quite interesting. AMD announced twice this year optimizations to their FirePro driver software, but in reality these "optimizations" were largely unsustainable and not optimizations as much as they were attempting to address driver regressions from the past."... [PHORONIX] via PCSTATS
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Inside the Intel Sandy Bridge Microarchitecture @ PCSTATS
Western Digital is shipping every unit of their new 3 TB Caviar Green hard disk drive with a HighPoint Rocket 620 SATA controller. This SATA controller, which features a modified BIOS, allows Western Digital to circumvent the 2.1 TB capacity limit of current motherboard BIOSes. Even though the Rocket 620 is a SATA 6 Gbps controller, there have been reports that it's slower than the Intel ICH10's SATA controller, causing the new 3 TB Caviar Green to run slower than the previous generation. So we put it to the test.... [TECHARP] via PCSTATS
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ASRock P55 Extreme4 LGA1156 ATX Motherboard Review @ PCSTATS
"Sandy Bridge is the name of the new microarchitecture Intel CPUs will be using starting in 2011. It is an evolution of the Nehalem microarchitecture that was first introduced in the Core i7 and also used in the Core i3 and Core i5 processors."... [HARDWARESECRETS] via PCSTATS
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Gigabyte's P67A-UD7 & P67A-UD4 @ PCSTATS
There are plenty of low cost motherboards to choose from and what we need from them are a mix of reliability and performance. Low cost boards typically last you a year of hard use, need more maintenance, and there is guarantee of stability or reliability. Not to mention an odd mix of compatibility issues. Good budget motherboards carry higher quality parts that last considerably longer, have less compatibility issues, and can keep up with you for the longer haul. ASRock believes they offer this with a few more up to date features. LetÂ’s check out their new ASRock P55 Extreme4 motherboard to see if thatÂ’s true.... [EXTREME4] via PCSTATS
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Samsung HMX-T10 Digital Camcorder @ PCSTATS
With IntelÂ’s Sandy Bridge architecture right around the corner, motherboard manufacturers are naturally chomping at the bit to introduce their newest generation of products. Gigabyte will have a full lineup of P67 and H67 boards and in this article we take a quick look at two of them: the inexpensive P67A-UD4 and the enthusiast-oriented P67A-UD7. ... [HARDWARECANUCKS] via PCSTATS
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Logitech G930 7.1 Surround Wireless Gaming Headset @ PCSTATS
"Regular definition flash video cameras have become fairly inexpensive and abundant on the market. High definition models often teeter into the territory of being just a little more than people on a humble budget want to spend. With the release of the HMX-T10, Samsung is hoping to put a high definition video camera into the hands of those who don't have high definition budgets and don't demand all the fancy features that more expensive HD cams bring along with them too."... [CAMERAS] via PCSTATS
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AIDA64 Takes the Benchmark Torch from Everest @ PCSTATS
We've reviewed a lot of gaming headphones over the years, and we've drawn a conclusion that there just aren't many good headsets for gamers. There are some really good sets for music listening, but they can cost hundreds of dollars. PC and console gamers have usually gotten the short end of the stick: a soon as you add a microphone onto a headset then they immediately have mediocre quality. Adding a microphone adds maybe a few dollars to the cost of producing the set, so why do manufactuers pair a microphone with mediocre-sounding drivers? The aforementioned reasons made me skeptical when I came across Logitech's new G930 Wireless 7.1 Surround Gaming Headset. Not only does Logitech feel confident that the G930 is better than other PC headsets, but they've added just about every technology you could want into the product. It has a retractable auto-muting noise-cancelling microphone, wireless digital communications, programmable buttons, onboard controls, memory foam pads, voice-morphing software, and Dolby Headphone surround sound. ... [OCMODSHOP] via PCSTATS
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OCZ RevoDrive PCI-E Solid State Drive @ PCSTATS
If you've been a fan of OCModShop (or any tech site for that matter), then you've no doubt heard of Everest. Everest is one of the premiere benchmarking suites that hardware enthusiasts use to test their motherboards, video cards, memory, and just about everything related to computers. Some have wondered what has happened to Everest, as there hasn't been an update in a long while. You needen't worry any longer, because Lavasys (the publishers of Everest) have passed the torch to FinalWire. FinalWire calls their new and improved version of the classic benchmarking software "AIDA64", and version 1.20 of the software was released yesterday. ... [OCMODSHOP] via PCSTATS
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NETGEAR WNCE2001 Universal WiFi Internet Adapter @ PCSTATS
"The idea of storage over an expansion slot isn't new, as RAM-based hard drives have been around for several years, although popularity has been virtually non-existent and prices were astronomical. OCZ has rejuvenated this idea recently with the release of their Z-Drives and RevoDrive PCI-Express solid state drives. Today we will be taking a look at the latter to see if it's a better option than a traditional 2.5” SSD for desktop environments." ... [OCIA] via PCSTATS
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Samsung NX100 'Hybrid' 14.6MP Camera Review @ PCSTATS
"There are times that we all find ourselves wishing for wireless connectivity. It usually happens when you have an older piece of equipment that was developed before WiFi was a common item and you are not ready to give that part up. For me it came when I wanted to put my green Xbox on to a temporary WiFi network to use up an Xbox Live gift card. The problem was the Xbox I have does not have the option for wireless and I did not feel like running a cable across the floor just to use up some points. I started looking around and found something that could be a decent solution. This is the NETGEAR WNCE2001 Universal Wireless Adapter."... [UNIVERSAL] via PCSTATS
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MSI P67A-GD65 Sandy Bridge Motherboard @ PCSTATS
"Six-months ago in my last Samsung related camera review; I looked at the interesting NX10 camera. This camera had no mirror box, which allowed the DSLR-like body to be smaller in depth than the competition. At the end of the review I came to the conclusion that while the video quality was not at the same level as the picture quality, I thought it was a solid first attempt by Samsung, even though they still had work to do in order to play catch up. I thoroughly enjoyed my time with the NX100. Fast forward and today I will look at the new Samsung NX100 ‘Hybrid’ 14.6MP Camera and share with you about this new approach to the DSLR/digital camera segment from Samsung. They are sure bringing out diverse and different looking products than the norm. Although I don’t understand their naming convention, we’ll see if the NX100 is any different than the NX10 because the specifications and the way Samsung is marketing the NX100 as opposed to how they are marketing the NX10, don’t really paint a different picture aside from the size of the body. Is the NX100 the same exact camera as the NX10, but just in a different body? I’ll try to figure this out and see if this package is an attractive solution and which one did I like better personally speaking." ... [MODSYNERGY] via PCSTATS
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Inno3D Geforce GTX580 Overclock Review @ PCSTATS
MSI has long been held in relatively high regard by the vast majority of the enthusiast community but competing against the likes of Gigabyte and ASUS is never easy. Nonetheless, their upcoming 1155 lineup is looking strong and in this preview we will be taking a look at the P67A-GD65, a board that will certainly hit the right price for the features it boasts.... [HARDWARECANUCKS] via PCSTATS
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Radeon HD 6950 unlock to Radeon HD 6970 How-to @ PCSTATS
"Today IÂ’ve got the Inno3D GTX580 Overclock to review. The latest and (hopefully) greatest single-gpu graphics card on the market. Seen to be a tweaked and perfected version of the GTX480, this card should be top boss. However, weÂ’ll see how it does in our benchmarks."... [XTREMECOMPUTING] via PCSTATS
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ECS Elitegroup P55H-AK LGA1156 ATX Motherboard Review @ PCSTATS
In a news we had previously reported that the Radeon HD 6950 can be unlocked to a Radeon HD 6970. We have tested it by using a Retail XFX card. With success!... [TWEAKPC] via PCSTATS
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Inno3D Geforce GTX580 Overclock Review @ PCSTATS
One of the things that arguably penalizes the current P55A/H55 budget and mainstream motherboards is the sharing of the system bus that connects the PCI Express, USB 3.0, and SATA3 devices. So basically, the more video cards and devices you add to the bus the more each devicesÂ’ transfer rates take a performance hit. But, not too many folks realistically run dual graphics on those platforms nor often run both USB 3.0 and SATA3 devices simultaneously. However, some folks really are power users and really do need a solution like the ECS EliteGroup P55H-AK Motherboard to help open up all those lanes for unhindered performance. Let me show what we mean. ... [FUTURELOOKS] via PCSTATS
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How to Build an SSD Killer with an HDD! @ PCSTATS
"Today IÂ’ve got the Inno3D GTX580 Overclock to review. The latest and (hopefully) greatest single-gpu graphics card on the market. Seen to be a tweaked and perfected version of the GTX480, this card should be top boss. However, weÂ’ll see how it does in our benchmarks."... [XTREMECOMPUTING] via PCSTATS
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delays for Android 3.0 tablets @ PCSTATS
When shopping for storage you usually want the best bang for the your buck. Join us as we explain how to do just that with older technology that delivers new levels of performance. We show you how to use hard drives to get as much performance as with an SSD. Create an SSD killer with Western Digital Velociraptors. ... [TECHWARELABS] via PCSTATS
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fleshing out DX11 offerings @ PCSTATS
Notebook vendors have expressed concerns about the launch schedule of their Android 3.0 tablet PCs as Google is currently giving priority for Android 3.0 support mainly to smartphone players such as Motorola, Samsung Electronics, LG Electronics, High Tech Computer (HTC) and Nokia, leaving notebook vendors facing delays in their R&D schedules. ... [DIGITIMES] via PCSTATS
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tiny 310 Series solid-state drives @ PCSTATS
"2011 may not be nearly as exciting for users as this past 1.5 years has been, but it will likely have a few surprises from not just AMD and NVIDIA, but also Intel and their latest integrated graphics in the upcoming Sandy Bridge series of parts. From all indications, it will shake up the integrated stronghold that AMD has kept with the 880G/890GX parts. We also will see the first Fusion parts from AMD gain a foothold in the market, and hopefully a much more robust desktop CPU/GPU combination with Llano in a timely manner." ... [PCPER] via PCSTATS
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HiTech Legion: Video Card of the Year 2010 @ PCSTATS
As media files balloon in size and high definition content moves towards the mainstream, consumers' storage needs have expanded by leaps and bounds. Hard drive manufacturers have been trying to keep up with products sporting higher and higher capacities. Western Digital is now pushing the limits with their new Caviar Green 3TB and has come up with some unique features which allow their newest product to break previous thresholds.... [HARDWARECANUCKS] via PCSTATS
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OCZ Technology 120GB Vertex 2 3.5" SSD @ PCSTATS
"There were plenty of great video card options released this year, in varying price segments, but there are a few which stand out from the rest and have had a greater impact in reshaping the current PC gaming landscape. There are various factors to consider in selecting which card should earn the “Video Card of the Year” title, including price, performance, availability, power consumption, reliability, thermal efficiency, value and features. In other words, a card that lives up to most expectations and a purchase that leaves no doubt in the mind of buyers that they have made the right decision." ... [VIDEO] via PCSTATS
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Aerocool Strike-X Front Panel Display @ PCSTATS
"OCZ's latest series of performance SSDs, the Vertex 2 and Agility 2, both make use of the SandForce 1200 controller, and have proven themselves to be very fast performers in our reviews. Despite more and more mainstream users adopting SSDs for their desktop systems, the majority of drives continue to be manufactured in the 2.5" notebook format. When it comes to flash memory drives, space is less of an issue and the 2.5" size is more versatile. As OCZ points out however, a 3.5" drive has a lower cost per gigabyte and is more easily integrated into desktop and server applications without the need for adapters. They now offer both their Vertex 2 and Agility 2 drives in a 3.5" format, and it is the former that we will be reviewing today."... [OCIA] via PCSTATS
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Acer Aspire 5551G-4591 @ PCSTATS
Aerocool has hit the market with a new model that and it is more visually striking than the FX6T. The new Strike-X offers control for up to five fans and monitoring of five different temperature probes. In addition to that there are two audio and USB ports. The Strike-X obviously gets its name from the big red ‘X’ adorning the front. If red isn't really your cup of tea then fear not! Aerocool made it so you can pop it off and be replaced with an included black one. So click on over to the next few pages and we'll show you how this new contender functions. ... [PRO-CLOCKERS] via PCSTATS
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Linux Gaming: Native vs. Wine vs. Windows 7 Performance @ PCSTATS
"It is, however, a good value when it comes to gaming. The Acer Aspire 5551G-4591, and its various cousins, has serious gaming chops. This laptop can trade punches with the $1,199 entry level Alienware M15x, which has a faster Core i3 processor but inferior Nvidia GT 240M graphics solution. If Acer slapped some neon lights on this laptop and called it something cool – perhaps the Acer Apollo or Acer Armageddon – gamers would buy it in droves. As it stands, however, the Acer Aspire 5551G-4591 is an affordable gaming laptop burdened by a generic multimedia laptop exterior."... [PCPER] via PCSTATS
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In Win Dragon Rider @ PCSTATS
"Linux gaming has a bright future ahead with the forthcoming Unigine games, successful indie campaigns, and many other Linux-native game titles being just out on the horizon. Right now though if you are a dedicated PC gamer looking to satisfy your entertainment appetite under Linux, more than likely you find yourself using the Wine program so that you can run many Windows programs under Linux. What is the performance impact though of using this method? In this article, we have a couple benchmarks comparing the performance of Wine, native Linux game binaries, and the native Microsoft Windows 7 Professional performance."... [PHORONIX] via PCSTATS
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LG Hitachi 8x Blu-Ray Burner WH08LS20 @ PCSTATS
"Overall, the Dragon Rider proved to be quite an impressive beast. It came with similar features seen in other full-tower cases but it even managed to present some never before seen features, again at least as far as I've seen, such as the 8-pin CPU power extension cables. Of course it also featured the largest number of fans I have seen included with any case."... [OVERCLOCKERSCLUB] via PCSTATS
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MSI Big Bang XPower X58 Review @ PCSTATS
"Blu-ray Disk or BD has been around for nearly a decade, but it has really taken off in popularity the last few years. With the explosion in sales of progressively lower-priced LCD and Plasma HDTVs, and the end of the format war with HD DVD, Blu-ray has firmly established itself as the new standard for high definition video. While initially very expensive, just as DVD-R and CD-R were in their infancy, BD-R drives have recently hit the sub-$100 level, and blanks can be had for about a buck a piece when purchased in bulk. The LG WH08LS20 combo drive from Geeks.com fits this category, and is the subject of our review today."... [REVIEWS] via PCSTATS
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Zalman ZM-MH200 U3 USB 3.0 Dual HDD Docking @ PCSTATS
The Big Bang XPower is MSIs recent flagship model regarding the socket 1366. Especially overclockers as well as PC-enthusiasts should be able to enjoy this thing. Therefore, not only its looks are amazing hopefully the performance is on a high level too.... [OCAHOLIC] via PCSTATS
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Kingston 32GB Micro SDHC Card @ PCSTATS
“Today’s storage needs are not that of what was required a few years ago, files are increasing larger in size. Whether it is movies, games, music, or pictures there is need for faster and larger drives. Most importantly with these growing demands comes the need for better access to that data, including higher speeds of transfer and ease of swapping drives between computers to share that data. This is where Zalman’s USB 3.0 HDD docking station comes into focus, it primary function to utilize the newest USB 3.0 technology to help users gain access to their data in one of the fastest ways po ssible, while still allowing the options for swapping and raid functionality should it be needed or required." ... [THINKCOMPUTERS] via PCSTATS
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Thermaltake TT ESports Challenger Pro Gaming Keyboard @ PCSTATS
The bottom line is that the Kingston 32GB Micro SDHC card is definitely worth considering if you want to add as much storage space to your tablet PC, smart phone, or other mobile device as is physically possible. 32GB Micro SDHC cards are not all that common yet, and the Kingston unit is a leader in terms or price and speed rating.... [BIGBRUIN] via PCSTATS
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13.3inch Ultraportable Notebook @ PCSTATS
"Overall, Thermaltake has left me impressed with the Challenger Pro gaming keyboard. It's well designed with rugged construction and features that will appeal to gamers such as replacement W A S D and arrow keys, a hand cooling fan, and even "dummy" covers for those pesky Windows keys." ... [CHALLENGER] via PCSTATS
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