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Here the second reviews roundup of today with the following articles:

- Asus VG236H 120Hz LCD Monitor Review
- ATI HD 5550 Video Card Review
- Sony Alpha NEX-5 Review
- Buffalo LinkStation Duo Review (1TB) Review
- Olympus PEN E-PL1: Positive Development of the PEN Concept
- CoolIT OMNI A.L.C. Review
- ASUS Rampage III GENE Motherboard Review
- Sony Alpha NEX-3 Review
- Thermaltake V3 Black Edition Review
- Western Digital TV Live Plus Media Player with Netflix Streaming
- Thermaltake FRIO CPU/Processor Cooler Review
- Jitterbug J Cell Phone Review
- NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460 Graphics Card Review



Asus VG236H 120Hz LCD Monitor Review
HotHardware.com posted a review on the Asus VG236H 120Hz LCD Monitor

There is a big push for various 3D technologies in the current market. Whether you're a fan or foe, the industry is pushing forward with 3D at a torrid pace. Recently, we had a chance to test 3D Vision Surround from NVIDIA and came away impressed by the experience. It was only a matter of time before we got our hands on more hardware featuring the technology though, and Asus stepped up to the plate without missing a beat.

Today, we're checking out the latest 3D capable monitor to hit the market, the Asus VG236H. The VG236H display from Asus is a 23" widescreen panel that features a 120Hz refresh rate, 1920 x 1080 resolution, and an NVIDIA 3D Vision kit...
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ATI HD 5550 Video Card Review
TechwareLabs has a review of the ATI HD 5550 Video Card

Multi-monitor gaming was thought to be reserved for those who can afford massive setups, fortunately ATI has released a sub $100 card that can dish out multi-monitor gaming for all of you that want in on the action but don't want to spend the big bucks to do it.
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Sony Alpha NEX-5 Review
TechReviewSource.com posted a review on the Sony Alpha NEX-5

The Sony Alpha NEX-5 is a unique digital camera that features a 14.6-megapixel CMOS sensor as well as a strong auto focus and the most unique, a flip out and adjustable LCD display. There's also a few nice features includes, like Sweep Panorama, and more.
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Buffalo LinkStation Duo Review (1TB) Review
KitGuru posted a review on the Buffalo LinkStation Duo NAS

While once elusive toys of the rich, NAS systems are becoming more popular, especially as prices drop and people become more aware of the benefits they bring. Having one connected to your home network means that you can access files from multiple machines in any room and they also make for a good option when backing up sensitive data and important files.
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Olympus PEN E-PL1: Positive Development of the PEN Concept
InsideHW.com has reviewed Olympus PEN E-PL1 digital camera

The increasingly large Micro Four Thirds (Micro 4/3) camera community has received a new representative. After the surfacing of the first Olympus PEN E-P1 model last year and PEN E-P2 camera a few months ago, the latest model, titled PEN E-PL1, has been released. May we remind you that Olympus is not the only manufacturer that’s opted for Micro 4/3 camera development. Panasonic was the first to unveil a Micro 4/3 camera, along with two additional ones later on…
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CoolIT OMNI A.L.C. Review
HardwareHeaven.com posted a review on the CoolIT OMNI A.L.C.

Today we get the chance to look at the OMNI A.L.C. for the first time and what better card to start with than the GeForce GTX 480, one which would very much benefit from aftermarket cooling. Can the Omni give us CoolIT's usual level of quality and provide performance that GTX 480 users have been looking for, let's find out...
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ASUS Rampage III GENE Motherboard Review
Vortez.co.uk posted a review on the ASUS Rampage III GENE Motherboard

Today, we have the successor to the Rampage II Gene, the aptly named Rampage III Gene. As with the Rampage III Extreme we reviewed earlier this year, the Gene is an evolution of ASUS's flagship platform. One of the caveats of the Extreme was its size, which at 1inch wider, potentially created compatibility problems but the Gene manages to pack most of the features from its bigger brother into its smaller dimensions. As such, unique ASUS features such as Probelt, COP EX and other ROG capabilities are present. We can also expect to see SATA 6Gb/s and USB 3.0 implementation thanks to the Marvell and NEC controller chips. More notably, the ASUS SupremeFX X-Fi 2 onboard sound makes a comeback. For the hardcore enthusiasts, the LN2 specific modifications have been given a miss but the ROG connect feature has been integrated for remote overclocking. The board may not cater to overclockers like the Extreme does but at its price point, the Gene promises to deliver excellent performance and a feature rich experience to even compete with other full sized ATX motherboard.
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Sony Alpha NEX-3 Review
t-break posted a review for Sony's latest mini DSLR camera- the NEX-3

The NEX-3 provides DSLR level of quality with a point & shoot's ease of use. Unintuitive menus and weak battery issues aside, the NEX-3 one of the best prosumer cameras on the market.
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Thermaltake V3 Black Edition Review
HardwareLogic posted a review on the Thermaltake V3 Black Edition

Today HardwareLogic is looking at the Thermaltake Armor A90, another new product in Thermaltake's Armor range of midrange PC cases. It offers a stealth fighter-esque exterior design, but does it have quality and practicality to back up the looks?
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Western Digital TV Live Plus Media Player with Netflix Streaming
Legit Reviews takes a look at the Western Digital TV Live Plus Media Player with Netflix Streaming

WD recently launched the TV Live Plus HD media player, which makes it easy for Netflix members to instantly watch thousands of TV episodes and movies on the biggest screen in their home from their HD television set. The new Netflix interface enables members to browse and add movies to their instant Queue on the Netflix Website right from their TV. Read on to see how this player compares to the WD TV Live HD and to see if it is worth the extra $15.

The Western Digital TV Live Plus brings Netflix streaming within the graphic user interface, which is something the WD TV Live is unable to do. While other players like the Seagate FreeAgent+ have introduced Netflix functionality via firmware/software upgrades, Western Digital has introduced an brand new unit to the market with this ‘enhancement’. For those that have already invested in Netflix and their monthly subscription, this may be the set-top player that you have been waiting on....
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Thermaltake FRIO CPU/Processor Cooler Review
Tweaknews posted Thermaltake FRIO CPU/Processor Cooler Review

At first I was very skeptical about the Frio. Having had a few Thermaltake products before and being left slightly unimpressed by them I hoped the Frio wouldn't be the same. To my delight and surprise this particular cooler turned out to be a monster. With 2 included fans and build quality to rival even the best cooling solution manufacturers, the Frio is easily one of the top air coolers to consider out there today which is no easy feat to say the least!
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Jitterbug J Cell Phone Review
Hardware Secrets posted a review on the Jitterbug J Cell Phone

Review of the Jitterbug J cell phone, the new version of the cell phone for people that don't like or are intimidated by cell phones.

The intense competition in the cell phone industry has manufacturers constantly adding new features. This wealth of features may make phones a little smarter, but it often makes them more complex to use. So in this atmosphere of competition and increased functionality, it is refreshing to see a cell phone that chucks the "smart" features to focus on basic features and ease-of-use. The Jitterbug cell phone is just that: a simple phone that is easy to use.
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NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460 Graphics Card Review
iXBT Labs posted a review on the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460 Graphics Card

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460 768MB is quite a success, considering the recommended price. It outperforms the cheaper AMD Radeon HD 5770 and performs on a par with (and in some tests outperforms) the similarly priced AMD Radeon HD 5830. Fast tesselation, the advantage of the Fermi architecture, remains in this product as well.
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