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SteelPad QcK Heavy Review
Overclock3D posted a review on the SteelPad QcK Heavy mouse mat

There is a plethora of mousemats on the market at the moment of all shapes and sizes. We take a look at this behemouth from SteelPad and see if it is worthy of taking up (all) of your desk space
SteelPad QcK Heavy Review

Lenovo IBM ThinkPad T60p Review
TrustedReviews looked at the Lenovo IBM ThinkPad T60p

I've always liked ThinkPads. Despite the fact that these notebooks have a tendancy to be more expensive than the competition, I've generally been of the opinion that the extra cost is worth it. Many people think that the ThinkPad styling is dated and dull, but as far as I'm concerned black will always be the new black. The true beauty of the ThinkPad styling is that you could have a three year old model under your arm, but it will look just like the latest generation machine, and there will be absolutely no mistaking the fact that you've got a ThinkPad.
Lenovo IBM ThinkPad T60p Review



Corsair Flash Readout USB Memory Key Review
TrustedReviews looked at the Corsair Flash Readout USB Memory Key

Sex, cars, football, newspapers, even ham! All of these things are far more interesting than your average USB key. However, none of them are as good at transporting your precious data from computer to computer, and that is the reason we’re looking at the new Corsair Flash Readout drive today.
Corsair Flash Readout USB Memory Key Review

CoolMax CTG-1000 1000W ATX Power Supply Review
Bigbruin.com posted a review on the CoolMax CTG-1000 1000W ATX Power Supply

The CoolMax CTG-1000 is certainly one powerful power supply, there is no question about that. It will provide more than sufficient power to almost any system out there, and honestly most systems out there don't need this much power. As systems become more powerful, with dual core / dual processor setups and perhaps quad SLI, the demand for this type of power will become more real. I expect that we would then see more of these 1000W (or larger) power supplies.
CoolMax CTG-1000 1000W ATX Power Supply Review

Titan Tower TTC-NK32TZ CPU Cooler Review
Madshrimps put up a Tiitan Tower TTC-NK32TZ CPU Cooler review

Titan offers a compact and competitive priced tower cooler with 92mm fan for S775 and Athlon 64 platforms; we take it for a spin on our test setup to find out if it can silently cool an overclocked CPU.
Titan Tower TTC-NK32TZ CPU Cooler Review

ZBoard Gaming Keyboard Review
Hardware Secrets posted a review on the ZBoard Gaming Keyboard

The keyboard has stood by the sidelines as every other PC peripheral has undergone a variety of chances over the years. Sure, there are wireless and multimedia keyboards in the market but the basic concept has remained the same since the days of the typewriter. Ideazon has broken the mold with the Zboard, a special keyboard whose keyset can be swapped for a game-specific one. Getting ready to play Doom 3? Change the keyset on your Zboard for a specially designed one for that game and play like a pro.
ZBoard Gaming Keyboard Review

Biostar TForce P965 Deluxe Motherboard Review
PC Stats put up a Biostar TForce P965 Deluxe Motherboard Review

In this review, PCSTATS is testing the Biostar TForce P965 Deluxe motherboard. This board is based on Intel's P965 Northbridge and ICH8 Southbridge chipsets. With Intel phasing out IDE, motherboard manufacturers have been scrambling trying to fill the void since Serial ATA optical drives are difficult to find. Biostar address the lack of native IDE channels by integrating a separate IDE controller onto the Tforce P965 motherboard in the form of a VIA VT6410. Other integrated goodies on this full sized ATX board include Gigabit LAN,7.1 channel high definition Intel Azalia audio, a flurry of USB2.0 jacks, and expansion slots.
Biostar TForce P965 Deluxe Motherboard Review

Canon Digital IXUS 65 Review
BIOS Magazine reviewed the Canon Digital IXUS 65

The Digital IXUS 65 is compact and robust enough to carry around in
shirt or trouser pocket, it's a joy to use, and its image quality is among
the best in its class - accurate colour reproduction, good exposure and the right auto focus makes it easy to take beautiful pictures. This is also helped by the camera's simple and pleasant to use operation. Overall it's highly recommended and leaves little room for complaint. Maybe the battery could be a bit longer lasting and a little more zoom would also be welcome, but it's still a compelling offering.
Canon Digital IXUS 65 Review

Jetway 775GT2-LOG Review
OCW posted a review on the Jetway 775GT2-LOG motherboard

Jetway 775GT2-LOG is the first NV based board that we got hold of that supports the new Core2 Duo / Extreme CPU. This board is based on thenew chipset NF 570 SLI Intel edition + MCP 430 south bridge. This board comes with a 3 PCIe x16 design that makes it easy for you to just run in SLI or non SLI mode by plugging the card or cards into the respective colour slots. So, how well will it perform against the other Intel based chipsets. Stay tuned.
Jetway 775GT2-LOG Review

Canon EOS 400D digital SLR - world's first hands-on shots
HEXUS takes a look at the Canon EOS 400D digital SLR

So, heads likely will roll. Yesterday's revelations on the Canon China web site about the launch of a new EOS digital SLR camera were correct. It is called the EOS 400D and does have a 10.1 megapixel, APS-C size (22.2 x 14.8mm) CMOS image sensor; an ultrasonic dust-removal system; and a 2.5in LCD panel.
Canon EOS 400D digital SLR - world's first hands-on shots

SteelPad QcK Heavy Mouse Surface Review
CyberwizardPit posted a review on the SteelPad QcK Heavy Mouse Surface

Gaming equipment manufacturer SteelSeries are at it again, jumping from strength to strength with their new releases. The SteelPad QcK+ was definitely one of their best mousepads released to date, and SteelSeries had come up with a different variant of the mousepad, dubbed the SteelPad QcK Heavy. Boasting a thicker surface and larger area, is the SteelPad QcK Heavy just another QcK+ clone, or a separate mousepad on its own - and how does it live up against its predecessor? Find out more in today's review by CyberwizardPit.Net.
SteelPad QcK Heavy Mouse Surface Review

Surviving Disk Crashes - Part 2
PC Mech published part 2 of their "Surviving Disk Crashes" series

This simple three-step plan, along with regular data backups, will help you quickly back on your feet when disaster strikes." A reader wrote to ask what I mean by "regular data backups" and how to go about making them. So that is the topic this week.
Surviving Disk Crashes - Part 2

Sans Digital MS2C1 Drive Enclosure Review
PC Mech posted a review on the Sans Digital MS2C1 Drive Enclosure

External hard drive enclosures are quite handy to have these days. You can use them for backups, you can use them for transferring files, or you can even use them for general storage bins for some of your data (especially if you're in to multimedia). The Sans Digital MobileSTOR Series MS2C1 drive enclosure is one such tool that is designed to house two drives in one small tidy unit, supporting both RAID striping and single/separate drive configurations (JBOD: Just a Bunch Of Drives). The MS2C1 was provided to us by Sans Digital for this thorough review, and currently retails for about $210 on Newegg.com.
Sans Digital MS2C1 Drive Enclosure Review

Zalman ZM460-APS SLI Capable Review
BCC Hardware checked out the Zalman ZM460-APS SLI Capable PSU

We have taken a look at the latest PSU from Zalman, and even though it's rated at a "mere" 460W, don't let that fool you. This PSU is SLI & Crossfire Capable and comes with a pair of enough leads to keep most people happy. Throw in dual 12v rails, extra SATA connectors, Fan connectors, and some cable management velco and you've got yourself a PSU that is ready to go. We put this unit is a system that a 431W Enermax couldn't keep stable. See how the ZM460-APS handles the task.
Zalman ZM460-APS SLI Capable Review

Powercolor X1650 Pro Review
Overclock3D posted a review on the Powercolor X1650 Pro video card

The X1650 Pro is a great mid-range card. With a pretty decent, nice-looking cooling solution and awesome bang per buck performance, you can't go wrong getting it if you're in the market for a card such as this.
Powercolor X1650 Pro Review

Kingston HyperX KHX6400D2LLK2/2G DDR2 Review
PC Modding Malaysia posted a review on Kingston HyperX KHX6400D2LLK2/2G DDR2 memory

Overall, the HyperX PC2-6400D2LLK2 2GB kit is a decent DDR2-800 kit. It is surely a performance DDR2 module which operates at 400MHz with 4-4-4-12 latencies. As far as overclocking goes, we have seen better kits. Maxing out at 500MHz, we believe this is the highest we have achieved on any HyperX DDR2 kit tested to date. Although we had to loosen to CL5, the higher memory frequency makes up for the higher latencies. When testing at rated speed and voltage, our system was not stable. We later found out that the modules wanted 2.1V instead of the rated 2.0V. Considering that most DDR2 motherboards support up to 2.3V, this may not be a big issue but we expected the modules to run flawlessly at 2.0V. If you plan to get a decent 2GB DDR2-800 kit for your rig, remember that Kingston has a HyperX kit that does 400MHz at CL4.
Kingston HyperX KHX6400D2LLK2/2G DDR2 Review

PC Power & Cooling Silencer 750W Power Supply Review
3D Game Man posted a review on the PC Power & Cooling Silencer 750W Power Supply

If you are in the market for a fantastic power supply at a very reasonable price, then keep this product at the very top of your list. It performs very well, is stable, reliable, and comes with a super 3 year warranty. If you're building a NVIDIA SLI or ATI CrossFire system, then this is a perfect option. And remember, if you need even more power for a quad video card setup, then PC Power and Cooling has 1000 watt models. Watch the Video to find out more...
PC Power & Cooling Silencer 750W Power Supply Review

ICY DOCK MB722 5.25" SATA Mobile Hard Drive Rack Review
PC Apex checked out the ICY DOCK MB722 5.25" SATA Mobile Hard Drive Rack

Once locked in place to the Power On position, the drive will spin up and the LCD will become active. The LCD has many functions (as stated in the Product Features/Specifications sections) that are easy to navigate. It displays real time drive temperatures in both Celsius and Fahrenheit, can be programmed to set off an alarm when a certain temperature is hit, and can even show how long the drive has been active (the current up time). It also displays the drive activity and the fan status
ICY DOCK MB722 5.25" SATA Mobile Hard Drive Rack Review

Enermax Glory External HD Enclosure Review
GideonTech.com takes a look at the Enermax Glory External Hard Disk Enclosure

We have a new external USB 2.0 hard disk drive enclosure from Enermax called the Glory. With prices on PATA hard drives dropping in price on a daily basis, there is no better time to set up an external drive. Whether it be to store backups of your important data or to just have extra room to store your MP3s, it's a very cost effective solution to gaining more storage.
Enermax Glory External HD Enclosure Review

Patriot PDC2G PC-4000 ELK 2GB Dual Channel Kit Review
Viper Lair look at some performance memory from Patriot which will interest those who haven't made the jump to DDR2.

Flaws are few, and they revolve around documentation. No information on the Vmem anywhere in literature, therefore we do not know what the voltage ratings are, where can we push this and how far while still being under warranty? That said, there is some great overclocking ability ( 250MHz @ 2.5-4-4-7), and looks very nice with the heatspreaders. Patriot once again is knocking on the "big boy's" doors, by building 2GB Kits that are cost effective and overclock well.
Patriot PDC2G PC-4000 ELK 2GB Dual Channel Kit Review

Ultra 2000VA UPS Review
Techgage posted a review of the Ultra 2000VA UPS

Life isn't certain but one thing you can be certain of
in life is that your power is going to fail at one point or another. When that happens you can either be prepared with a UPS on your PC or you can go commando and be caught short. be well worth the money and very feature rich.
Ultra 2000VA UPS Review

SilverStone Element ST50EF-Plus 500W Power Supply Review
ThinkComputers.org posted a review on the SilverStone Element ST50EF-Plus 500W Power Supply

SilverStone Technology was founded in the summer of 2003 and originally designed aluminum enclosures. Today Silverstone manufactures computer cases, electronic enclosures, computer power supplies, CPU coolers, computer fans, and metal alloy accessories, and are regarded as creating the most beautiful and astatically pleasing products on the market. Their power supplies have also been considered to be a must have for higher end systems.
SilverStone Element ST50EF-Plus 500W Power Supply Review

Akasa Zen - Budget case king?
XtremeComputing looked at the Akasa Zen cooler

Well what can I say, the Akasa Zen is probably one of the best "budget" cases I have used, and I use that term loosely as in my eye's it's a budget case in price only retailing at approx 40 ish. It has a lot of features you wouldn't expect on a case in this price range, folded edges so no cuts were experienced, a built in stealth panel for the optical drive, a built in cpu vent and very solid construction, some budget cases feel like they are made out of tin foil, not the Akasa Zen.
Akasa Zen - Budget case king?