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Notebook Coolers, Reviews

Editor’s Choice: Enermax Aeolus N14 CP002 Netbook / Notebook Cooler Review

image001 The Enermax Aeolus N14 was first debut back at Computex 2009. Finally it has reached the consumer market and we will find out if the wait was worth it. Fitting right in with the rest of the Aeolus lineup, the N14 is one of the ‘sexiest’ coolers on the market.

It is the latest cooler to join the growing netbook cooler battle and it comes fully loaded: it packs a 140mm fan with four blue LEDs and is composed of plastic and aluminum.

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PCGamingCorner.com’s Recent Article Roundup

Untitled-1 copy Today we have a periodic update from our partner site, PCGamingcorner.com. Catch up on the latest SteelSeries gaming mouse, the Xai and news from the E3 Gaming Expo: Bethesda’s Brink, Vanquish and a hands on with Razer’s Starcraft II accessories.

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Expansions Cards, Reviews, Storage Solutions

Vantec 2-Port SuperSpeed USB 3.0 ExpressCard/34

image013 In 2009 there were an estimated 41 million notebooks sold in the United States. Many of those notebooks sold do not support USB 3.0、 the latest standard for the universal serial bus boasting up to 10x the speed of USB 2.0. Even though it is backwards compatible, you will not reap the benefits of added speed unless you use a USB3.0 specific port.

Fortunately thanks to 3rd party peripheral manufacturers such as Vantec there are methods to “update” your notebook. The Vantec 2-Port SuperSpeed USB 3.0 ExpressCard/34 slots into your notebook’s ExpressCard slot and provides two USB 3.0 ports.

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Hard Drive Enclosures, Reviews, Storage Solutions

Scythe 2.5” Kamazo USB 3.0 External Hard Drive Enclosure Review

image005 The majority of you will know Scythe for cooling products, namely fans; over in Japan though they are known for much more. Our editor in Japan got a hold of Scythe’s newest hard drive enclosure, which supports the latest USB 3.0 technology. This is our first review of the most recent revision of the universal serial bus, which is set to perform 3X or greater in comparison to USB 2.0. This makes the hard drive itself the bottleneck and not as much the transfer hardware.

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[Top 10] $30 (Budget) Notebook Coolers

Even though notebook coolers have increasingly developed into a standard accessory for notebook users, some do not want to spend the money for the popular models such as the Zalman NC2000, and others simply can’t afford to.

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Fortunately there is a large assortment of coolers available for $30. We have rounded up what we consider the top 10 notebook coolers for the price range. Though it will be up to you to determine which will work best in tandem with your notebook. If you need help please refer to our Notebook Coolers’ Buyers’ Guide or post in our Forum.

 

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Computex 2010 Highlights II

Although Computex has wrapped up there are still a few more products finding their way online. Enermax has widened their notebook cooler line while new memory solutions from PNY and PQI are slated to hit the market.

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Computex 2010 Highlights I

Computex Taipei, also known as the Taipei International Information Technology Show, has grown into one of the world’s major computer and technology fairs. Last year’s trade show brought forth many new coolers and other accessories such as the Thermaltake 23 line, new products from Choiix, and coolers from Enermax.

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However, this year has proven to reflect the current economic conditions. The release of new peripherals has been sluggish, with only a few interesting developments. The show has been saturated with tablets aimed at tackling the Apple iPad.

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Internal Hard Drives, Reviews, Storage Solutions

A-DATA 32GB XPG SSD Review

image008 Since the original hard drive was developed by the US Navy back in the 1950’s, much has changed including higher capacities, smaller form factors, and recently the disappearance of moving parts. The development of Solid State Drives (SSD) is one of the more recent ones and SSDs have only lately become affordable for the average consumer. Though pricey they provide superior performance and in some aspects, better reliability.

First off we would like to thank Cooler Master for providing us with the A-DATA 32Gb XPG SSD review sample. To test the performance of the A-DATA 32GB XPG SSD, we will, firstly, clone an image of an existing hard drive on to the SSD using the Choiix Air-Through Stash, and, secondly, we will fully benchmark the SSD in real life usage and using synthetic benchmarks.

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Input Devices, Keyboards, Reviews

iOne Scorpius M10 Mechanical Keyboard:A Quick Look

image003 Out of the box the iOne Scorpius M10 looks like just another $10 cheapo keyboard that you can buy just about anywhere. So why does it cost $59? How does it differ from most keyboards on the market? Let’s read on!

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[Top 5] Budget Minded Gaming Mice

Mad-Catz-Cyborg-RAT-gaming-mouse-thumb-550x311-31160 Just as headphones are your ears when gaming mice and keyboards are your hands and feet. Without your mouse you would not be able to aim, shoot, select, scope and dozens of other actions. Choosing the appropriate mouse is important and unlike in the case of some peripherals, the term “gaming” does make a difference in the world of mice. Basically, gaming mice tend to have higher DPI (Dots per Inch) allowing high velocity movements and immense precision.

Though essential for gaming, gaming mice also tend to cost a few more dollars than your average mouse, at least most people think so, but gaming mice don’t have to be expensive.

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