Here the daily reviews roundup with the following new articles:

- SteelSeries Shift Gaming Keyboard Review
- Logitech M570 Wireless Trackball Review
- Corsair TX 850W V2 Power Supply Review
- BlackBerry Torch 9800: The Olympic Torch
- Intel Previews 32nm Itanium "Poulson" Processor
- AC Ryan Playon! HD 2 Network Media Player Review
- XFX PRO 850 W Power Supply Review
- Edimax ES5500 G Gigabit Switch Review
- XFX 6950 XXX 1GB - Building a XXX Eyefinity System with Logitech Controllers
- Scythe Mine 2 Cooler Review
- Antec LanBoy Air ATX Case Review
- OCZ Vertex 3 240GB Review
- Crucial Ballistix Smart Tracer PC3-12800 4GB Kit Review
- ASRock P67 Profess1onal Fatal1ty - Layout and Design
- Thermaltake MAX 5G External HDD Enclosure Review
- Sapphire Pure Fusion Mini E350 APU Mainboard Review
- Corsair HS1A Gaming Headset Review
- Sapphire Radeon HD 6870 FleX 1GB Video Card Review



SteelSeries Shift Gaming Keyboard Review
TechReviewSource.com posted a review on the SteelSeries Shift Gaming Keyboard

When a computer peripheral company touts a keyboard as "gaming-grade," it's the software and additional features that distinguishes it from, say, a keyboard you'd use for your office PC. The SteelSeries Shift packages bonus features like a swappable keyboard that will appeal to the multi-genre gamer, but setbacks in ergonomics and quick-key placement may hold it back from the big leagues.

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Logitech M570 Wireless Trackball Review
Everything USB posted a review on Logitech M570 Wireless Trackball

While "ergonomic mice" have been hogging the limelight recently, the fact still remains that there was one peripheral that was, is and probably always will be the gold standard against which all ergonomic devices are measured: the trackball. The lowly trackball really doesn't get as much credit as it deserves and most people think of "cheap arcade games" when they think of examples of trackballs. This really is a crying shame as nothing is more ergonomic and nothing is easier to use for extended periods than a good trackball. When it comes to manufactures of trackball's one manufacture really stands above the rest and that manufacture is Logitech. Logitech has been making kick ass trackballs for decades now and their latest the M570 is not only an ergonomic trackball it adds additional buttons and useful wireless abilities into the mix. So how good is this new Logitech M570 trackball and does it live up to Logitech's sterling reputation? Read on to find out in my full review.

The Verdict:
If you put in the time and effort it requires to master a trackball, the Logitech M570 will be really reward your time and effort. To put it simply, this is one of the easiest, most precise and all round best trackball I have used in a long time. If you want an ergonomic input device this is the device you want.

The Good:
+ Extremely comfortable
+ Extremely forgiving for beginners, yet highly rewarding for veteran trackball users
+ Long battery life
+ Great looks
+ Lightweight design
+ Storage built into the battery compartment for the Unifying dongle

The Bad:
- Right handed device only
- Learning curve can be daunting for first time trackball users
- Slick surface too slippery for smaller hands
- Forward & Backward button locations does take some getting used to
- Click wheel is loud and less than perfect compared to most Logitech mice

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Corsair TX 850W V2 Power Supply Review
KitGuru posted Corsair TX 850W V2 Power Supply review

KitGuru loved the Corsair AX series of power supplies, their class leading efficiency and attention to detail earned them our highest awards. Today we are looking at an update to their more affordable TX series. The TX V2 range is designed for enthusiasts who need a high quality power supply but who don’t need modular cables that can be disconnected from the main unit.

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BlackBerry Torch 9800: The Olympic Torch
InsideHW.com has reviewed BlackBerry Torch 9800 smartphone

Research in Motion (RIM), the company behind the BlackBerry (BB) brand, has been one of the leading smartphone manufacturers for a while now. One of the main reasons for their popularity is the focus on the business environment, in both devices and services offered. A feature present in nearly all BB devices is the existence of a physical QWERTY keyboard with separate keys, and starting with the Storm line, RIM has also delved into the area of touchscreens. Torch is their latest product that unifies these two worlds within a single device, as well as providing the latest operating system (OS), version 6, with significant advantages…

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Intel Previews 32nm Itanium "Poulson" Processor
HotHardware.com posted a preview on Intels 32nm Itanium "Poulson" Processor

This week, at ISSCC (International Solid-State Circuits Conference) Intel unveiled its next-generation Itanium processor, codenamed Poulson. This new octal-core processor is easily the most significant update to Itanium Intel has ever built and could upset the current balance of power at the highest-end of the server / mainframe market. It may also be the Itanium that fully redeems the brand name and sheds the last vestiges of negativity that have dogged the chip since it launched ten years ago...

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AC Ryan Playon! HD 2 Network Media Player Review
KitGuru posted a review on the AC Ryan Playon! HD 2 Network Media Player

KitGuru has reviewed many of the AC Ryan Playon! products in the past and we have always been impressed with their pricing, user interface and build quality. Today we are looking at their new ‘full size’ Playon! HD 2 which contains a 1TB hard drive and delivers gigabit lan connectivity.

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XFX PRO 850 W Power Supply Review
Hardware Secrets posted a review on the XFX PRO 850 W Power Supply

XFX is releasing their PRO series of power supplies, with single +12 V rail, DC-DC secondary design, and 80 Plus Bronze certification. So far three models were released: 650 W, 750 W, and 850 W. We have already tested the 650 W and the 750 W models, and both proved to have terrific cost/benefit ratios. Let's see if the 850 W model follows the same path.

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Edimax ES5500 G Gigabit Switch Review
XSReviews have reviewed the Edimax ES5500 G Gigabit Switch

The easiest way to get yourself some faster network transfer rates is to throw a Gigabit switch into the mix. That's what I'm looking to do today with the Edimax ES 5500G 5 port gigabit switch. Is it worth the money? Does it give good transfer rates? That's what we're here to find out.

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XFX 6950 XXX 1GB - Building a XXX Eyefinity System with Logitech Controllers
HardwareHeaven.com posted a review on the XFX 6950 XXX 1GB video card

Today we will be looking at one of the first custom versions of the 6950 1GB, the XFX XXX and in the process we will take a detailed look at 1920x1080 performance as well as 5760x1080 (Eyefinity) and CrossFire. As always that will be combined with our GPU computing and HD media playback tests (including Blu-Ray 3D) but to spice things up a little we are adding in a detailed look at building an Eyefinity system for high end gaming, high end wheel and stick controllers... video of the system running... the works.

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Scythe Mine 2 Cooler Review
Hardwareoverclock.com has just posted another heatsink review

The Mine 2 CPU Cooler is based on a twin cooler Layout. Eight copper heatpipes transport heat to two generously dimensioned cooling blocks. By placing the fan in between the 2 heatsink towers, intake as well as exhale airflows are optimized to provide high performance. By default, the Mine 2 will be delivered with a centrally placed, adjustable 140 mm Slip Stream PWM & VR fan. Although the fan supports the PWM feature, the user can manually adjust the PWM bandwidth between 470 to 1,370 rpm and 740 to 1,900 rpm.

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Antec LanBoy Air ATX Case Review
TechSpot posted a review on the Antec LanBoy Air ATX Case

Antec has earned a reputation for extraordinary case designs such as the Skeleton, Dark Fleet, Hundred and ISK series, but late last year they unveiled what's arguably their most unique and striking case yet, the LanBoy Air.

At first glance you can tell this is an enthusiast and gamer-oriented product. Antec touts the LanBoy Air for its highly customizable and modular design. Weighing 20.3 lbs (9.2 kg), the case can be outfitted with an insane fifteen 120mm fans -- so you know the "Air" moniker belongs in its name. Perhaps more intriguing, nearly every part of the case is modular, even the motherboard and PSU mounts.

It also comes as good news that the LanBoy Air starts at $150, which is not a bad price point for a unique case offering these days. Let's check out in better detail what Antec has got in store for us...

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OCZ Vertex 3 240GB Review
The Guru of 3D posted a review on the OCZ Vertex 3 240GB SSD

It was only a week ago when we tested the OCZ Vertex 3 PRO, the somewhat business and enterprise oriented SSD. But what about the enthusiast consumers you might wonder ? Well for you guys OCZ will release a cheaper regular Vertex 3 SSD. It's as fast as that PRO version you guys.

Quite frankly from what you'll see today is that this SSD might be roughly as fast as the PRO model, so what are the differences then ? Well, Let's find out and check this review

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Crucial Ballistix Smart Tracer PC3-12800 4GB Kit Review
TweakTown posted a review on the Crucial Ballistix Smart Tracer PC3-12800 4GB Kit

I didn't think we'd ever see anything too fancy from the company, though, but over the years we've seen the Ballistix series which has grown to include a few different series' within that. The latest is the Smart Tracer modules that carry that LED Tracer lighting, but in a smart way. We say 'smart way' as the company has introduced the new Memory Overview Display software (or M.O.D). We'll get into this soon, but let's first have a closer look at the actual kit of RAM we're dealing with.

Externally the Ballistix Smart Tracer doesn't look any different to the normal Tracer stuff. We've again got two modules for our P67 platform that comes in at 2GB each. Timing wise, we've got an 8-8-8-24-1T @ 1.65v setup at 1600MHz DDR (or PC3-12800). These run at the same speed as the Patriot 8GB kit we recently looked at, except they're slightly more aggressive on the timings front. With the speed being quite low compared to some other kits we've looked at, we knew getting to the default timings wouldn't be an issue.

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ASRock P67 Profess1onal Fatal1ty - Layout and Design
ocaholic posted a review on the ASRock P67 Profess1onal Fatal1ty

With the P67 Profess1onal Fatal1ty, ASRock has a high-end Sandy Bridge motherboard in its portfolio which especially targets the gaming market. Next to a very attractive design the board also features three PCI-Express x16 slots and ten SATA-Ports.

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Thermaltake MAX 5G External HDD Enclosure Review
Hi Tech Legion posted a review on the Thermaltake MAX 5G External HDD Enclosure

The Thermaltake Max 5G 3.5" HDD Enclosure offers a solution to data and OS portability. Offering 5Gbs USB 3.0 transfer speeds along with SATA III capability, the Thermaltake Max 5G offers portability along with all of the speed one would expect from an internal HDD. The Max 5G is also the first external HDD enclosure offering the superior cooling capabilities of twin 80mm fans. These fans also offer a little eye candy with glowing blue LEDs which are selectable on or off accenting a sleek black enclosure design. The Thermaltake Max 5G is, of course, backwards compatible to USB 2.0/1.1, as well as SATA II/I. The Thermaltake Max 5G also offers quick and easy installation to go along with rock solid build quality.

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Sapphire Pure Fusion Mini E350 APU Mainboard Review
OCC has published a review on the Sapphire Pure Fusion Mini E350 APU Mainboard

What can I say but wow! I went into this review with an open mind and was very pleasantly surprised. As a long time Intel Atom user I have grown accustomed to the low power platform's limitations on what it could and couldn't accomplish. Even being paired with the NVIDIA ION in some of my boards, there were still some things I could not do. During some HD playback, it would shutter every once in a while and even light gaming was a challenge to get by. The AMD Fusion APU definitely put those issues to rest. Not once did the video playback struggle.

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Corsair HS1A Gaming Headset Review
Neoseeker posted a review on the Corsair HS1A Gaming Headset

Corsair's HS1A headset is designed for gaming, but it's limited to analog connections and lacks support for USB. On the other hand, sticking to analog audio connectors means you can use the HS1A on a variety of other devices. We put it to the test to see just how flexible it really is at its price range.

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Sapphire Radeon HD 6870 FleX 1GB Video Card Review
TweakTown posted a review on the Sapphire Radeon HD 6870 FleX 1GB Video Card

When I first looked at the HD 5770 FleX I was impressed that Sapphire had taken the time to acknowledge one of the biggest issues with Eyefinity and fix it. The issue we speak of is the need to have a DisplayPort monitor to make use of the technology. For some it's not an issue, especially if you're only on one monitor and you're going to buy three new ones for your setup. If you're not, though, and you already have a couple of monitors, the need for a DP enabled one is a pain.

While we've seen advancements in Active adapters with the introduction of Single-Link DVI to DisplayPort being released, the issue continues to be that it's hit and miss and can just be an all-round pain to get up and running. On the other hand, if you've got native DisplayPort monitors you shouldn't have many issues, if any. What the HD 5770 FleX allowed us to do was use three DVI monitors on a single card. What you were doing was bringing the advantage of NVIDIAs Surround Sound, which is the use of DVI monitors, with the advantage of Eyefinity; the ability to run them off a single card.

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