Archive | February, 2010

Overheating: How hot is too hot?

Posted on 27 February 2010 by Alexander A.T. Rainville

Untitled-1 copy A common question we receive is “Is my notebook overheating?”. However, whether or not your notebook is overheating should not determine whether or not you should keep your notebook cool. Heat is the enemy of any electronic device, notebooks included even if the temperatures are within a somewhat acceptable range.

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Vizo EZSurf Passive Notebook Cooler Review

Posted on 20 February 2010 by Alexander A.T. Rainville

image034 As we stated in a recent review of the Tacens Trio, the supply has begun to catch up with demand in the portable cooler market. Today we will have a look at another one of these portable notebook coolers, the Vizo EZSurf. The EZSurf is a passive notebook cooler, meaning true silence. Moreover it features a “patented” curved based design and has a thermally conductive interface pad. Making things even juicier is its compact size and durable build.

At first thought one may be questioning the usefulness and effectiveness of the product. “A silent cooler, with no fans, a patented curve base design and a thing called a thermally conductive interface pad?”; heck it may even sound downright sketchy to some. Others may overlook the product and miss its potential. To us the EzSurf looks like a viable cooling solution given the right circumstances.

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PCGamingCorner.com’s Recent Article Roundup

Posted on 07 February 2010 by Alexander A.T. Rainville

Untitled-1 copy Today we have a periodic update from our partner site, PCGamingcorner.com.  Read up on the recently launched Mass Effect 2, news and reviews of the latest gaming gear and the best of 2009.

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Tacens Ferolite Notebook Cooler Review

Posted on 05 February 2010 by Alexander A.T. Rainville

image031 Thinner but larger than the Tacens Trio, yet far smaller than the Tacens Fero, the Tacens Ferolite fills in the middle space in the Tacens lineup. Much like the Trio the Ferolite was designed to maximize portability but rather than the fold up design that Tacens used for the Trio, the Ferolite has a cool looking slide design.

Though however cool a notebook cooler may appear, it should still remain practical and effective. Throughout our time with the Ferolite we were able to test these qualities and we will report our results in this review.

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Silverstone TS02 External HDD Enclosure Review

Posted on 03 February 2010 by Dave Montez

Well known in enthusiast circles for producing some of the most elegant and exquisite aluminum enclosures on the market, Silverstone has taken their penchant for aluminum construction to the next level. Offering a myriad of computer products built on Silverstone’s commitment to quality and craftsmanship, Silverstone is well versed in designing and manufacturing products that enthusiasts desire most.

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