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Patriot Memory 16GB Bolt USB Flash Drive

May 7th, 2010 | By Simon | Category: Flash Media, Patriot Memory, Reviews, Storage
A few times I’ve heard people losing their flash drive and someone gained access to sensitive data. While a software encryption is better than none I wouldn’t stop just there. The Patriot Memory Bolt provides AES 256-bit hardware encryption while maintaining fast read and write speeds.


Samsung CLP-770ND Color Laser Printer

Apr 29th, 2010 | By Simon | Category: Printer, Reviews, Samsung
While Samsung maybe better known for TVs, phones and appliances they have been steadily building their presence in the printing industry. Today we have the new CLP-770ND, their flagship for 2010 with an impressive 33ppm print capability.


Corsair Padlock 2

Apr 4th, 2010 | By Simon | Category: Corsair, Flash Media, Manufacturer, Product Type, Reviews, Storage
If you’ve ever been given confidential data that you need to transport, you don’t want to fuss around with installing software on each computer to gain access to secure partitions. The Corsair Padlock 2 looks like your ordinary USB drive but access to data is limited by a PIN.


Technocel T360 Bluetooth Headset

Mar 25th, 2010 | By Simon | Category: Reviews, Sound, Technocel
Bluetooth headsets are becoming a very common accessory. Recent laws have required drivers to use handsfree devices while chatting on the phone and drive and nothing does it better than a compact bluetooth headset that you can then wear around after you get out of the car without getting strange looks.


Sceptre Brightens up the LED Space with Sleek 19-inch HDTV

Mar 19th, 2010 | By Simon | Category: News
City of Industry, Calif. – (March 18, 2010) – Sceptre, world class manufacturers of high-quality TV and PC monitors, has just released its top-of-the-line 19-inch LED HDTV, which doubles as a computer monitor and features a superior LED display quality with a 2 ms response time, compared to 5 ms of others on the market, [...]


Samsung LN46B550 46inch LCD TV

Mar 18th, 2010 | By Simon | Category: Reviews, Samsung, TV
The year 2010 is upon us and that means out with the old and in with the new. As new TVs begin to hit the market, we’ll be seeing more sales and markdowns on older 2009 models. How does that make us feel about the Samsung 46B550? Let’s find out!


Brother HL-3070CW LED Printer

Mar 8th, 2010 | By Simon | Category: Brother, Printer, Reviews
The Brother HL-3070CW offers wireless color printing for your small or home office. With a rated print speed of 17ppm the numbers gives this printer the potential of being powerhouse around the home. Read on to find out what the HL-3070CW brings to the table.


QNAP TS-259 Pro Turbo NAS

Mar 2nd, 2010 | By Simon | Category: Network Attached Storage, QNAP, Reviews
QNAP has always managed to stay in the forefront of NAS technology. Whenever there’s a new processor that is capable of doing more while costing less and taking up less power, QNAP jumps on the technology to create a new model. The new QNAP TS-259 Pro with the Intel Atom processor is a snappy little beast with a very big bite.


Synology Disk Station DS210j

Feb 24th, 2010 | By Simon | Category: Network Attached Storage, Reviews, Synology
We often read about NAS devices that cost several hundreds of dollars. Let’s face the fact; most of us can’t afford that. So where does this leave us? Let’s introduce the Synology DS210j, a crossover breed that brings power and performance without the high price tag.


Technocel PowerPak

Feb 4th, 2010 | By Simon | Category: Batteries & Chargers, Reviews, Technocel
More than likely, you’ve been in a situation where you needed to make a call on your phone but the battery was dead. It’s a frustrating situation and one that has happened to me while on the road. With the PowerPak I’m able to whip out a portable device that powers and recharges my device so I can make another call.


Samsung SCX-5635FN Monochrome Multifunction Printer

Jan 29th, 2010 | By Simon | Category: Printer, Reviews, Samsung
The Samsung SCX-5635FN is the latest monochrome multifunctional printer made by Samsung. It boasts a simplex speed of 35ppm and a duplex of 18. Coupled with a precision scanner, automatic document feeder and fax machine, this all-in-one will more than improve productivity at the office.


Plextor PX-B940SA Internal 12X BD Writer

Jan 20th, 2010 | By Simon | Category: Optical Drives, Plextor, Reviews
The Plextor PX-B940SA is the fastest Blu-ray burner currently on the market. With a 12X writing speed, the waters are unknown. Is 12X media readily available? Is it more expensive than regular 4X media? In this review, we explore the PX-B940SA and all it has to offer.


Samsung 46B6000 46inch LED TV

Jan 14th, 2010 | By Simon | Category: Reviews, Samsung, TV
Samsung introduced their lineup of LED TVs and while the Series 6 is only the entry model it is still one of the thinnest, clearest and most elegant televisions available. While it is only LED backlit, the 46B6000 manages to use the lowest amount of power I’ve ever seen while still providing a stunning image.


Village Tronic ViBook Plus

Jan 2nd, 2010 | By Simon | Category: Monitor, Reviews, VillageTronic
My original ViBook was limited to a 22″ monitor with a resolution no greater than 1680×1050. It’s not uncommon for many of us to now sport 24″ or larger monitors and for Village Tronic to stay competitive, we’ve got the new ViBook Plus capable of 1920×1200.


Corsair releases firmware with TRIM support for its Performance Series Solid-State Drives

Dec 22nd, 2009 | By Simon | Category: News
FREMONT, California, December 21, 2009 — Corsair, a worldwide leader in high-performance computer and flash memory products, today announced that it has released firmware with TRIM support and a firmware update tool for its award-winning Performance Series P64, P128 and P256 solid-state drives. The firmware (revisionVBM19C1Q) and update tool were both developed by Samsung, and [...]


Warpia Wireless USB Audio/Video Adapter

Dec 16th, 2009 | By Simon | Category: News
SAN JOSE, Calif., and CAMPBELL, Calif., Dec. 2 — Source R&D, a premier technology provider, announced today the availability of the Warpia Wireless USB Audio/Video (A/V) Display Adapter based on Wireless USB technology from Wisair, a leading provider of single-chip based Wireless USB solutions. The A/V set enables users to enjoy any PC and Internet [...]


Corsair Flash Survivor GT 32GB USB Flash Drive

Dec 13th, 2009 | By Simon | Category: Corsair, Flash Media, Reviews, Storage
I can be pretty clumsy at times and I need things that are built to last. The Corsair Survivor GT is a name that I can stand by. This isn’t your average flash memory drive; it has an aircraft grade aluminum enclosure and EPDM seal to provide water resistant protection. I like what I hear!


Patriot Memory LX Series 32GB SDHC Memory Card

Dec 9th, 2009 | By Simon | Category: Flash Media, Patriot Memory, Reviews, Storage
Flash memory is a necessity in today’s digital age. Most users often run into one of two problems: the memory is too slow or too small. The LX Series 32GB SDHC card fixes both problems. With a guaranteed sustained write speed of 10MB/s and a capacity of 32GB, you’ll be set for a long while.


Axus FiT 300

Nov 17th, 2009 | By Simon | Category: Axus, Reviews, Storage
It’s never hard to fill up any amount of storage space you have. Whether it’s 10GB, 100GB or 1000GB, it’ll eventually get full and you’ll start looking for more. The Axus FiT 300 offers us an external hardware RAID solution to quench our thirst for more data space.


Logitech Harmony 1100 Remote Control

Nov 8th, 2009 | By Simon | Category: Logitech, Remote Control, Reviews
Logitech has a family of Harmony Remotes many of us have likely heard of and the Harmony 1100 is certainly the cream of the crop. The 3.5″ touch screen compatible with hundreds of thousands of devices will allow you to more than just turn on your TV.