D-Link Securicam DCS-2120 IP Camera Review
TrustedReviews reviewed a D-Link Securicam DCS-2120 IP Camera

The latest fad in the surveillance market is being able to keep an eye
on your home and property from a mobile phone or PDA. We've seen some proprietary solutions garnering a fair amount of interest and D-Link now steps in with its Securicam DCS-2120 IP camera. Taking over from the DCS-2100G it offers support for wired and wireless network connections and the RTSP (real time streaming protocol).

D-Link Securicam DCS-2120 IP Camera Review

APEVIA X-Pleasure Aluminum Case Review
ThinkComputers.org posted a review on the APEVIA X-Pleasure Aluminum Case

Apevia (previously known as Aspire) was established in March of 1999 and they are in industry leader in the manufacture PC cases and power supplies. Apevia actively designs, imports and markets PC parts including computer cases, accessories, case fans, power supplies, and matching keyboard/mouse/speaker kits. Today we will be taking a look at the aluminum Apevia X-Pleasure case which features 120mm blue LED fans, a temperature gauge as well as a fan controller.

APEVIA X-Pleasure Aluminum Case Review



CoolerMaster Aqua Turtle Review
Techware Labs has published a review of CoolerMasters Aqua Turtle Hard Drive cooler

Following our review of CoolerMaster's Hard Drive Coolers Techwarelabs has taken a look at their liquid cooled variety. As you know the hard drive (HD) is the unsung hero of the system, and that without it, the PC would be pretty useless. The engineers at Cooler Master designed a water block for your hard drive called the 'AquaTurtle', [RL-D3A-CNU1].

CoolerMaster Aqua Turtle Review

Mandriva One 2007 rc2 “Sunna” KDE Review
Planet Cyprix posted a review on Mandriva One 2007 rc2 “Sunna” KDE

I reckon that I probably spent 20min+ just playing around, watching windows wobble, rain walling on my desktop, easily switching between windows. -sigh- . Can this get any easier to use? I’m at a loss to think so. My old system runs this quite well under XGL, which was a suprise. No way I could use Vista on this box for anything like this, heck these effects beat anything I’ve seen before on any OS (yes even Mac OS X).

Mandriva One 2007 rc2 “Sunna” KDE Review

Systemax Sabre Intel Core 2 Extreme Gaming PC
HotHardware.Com posted an article where they evaluate the features and performance of the Systemax Sabre Intel Core 2 Extreme Gaming PC

What's in a name? So often hardware companies name their products to paint a mental picture, or set the tone for how they want potential customers to view their particular component. The names chosen are meant to invoke feelings of speed, performance, size or perhaps the supposed exhilaration you will experience when you see that piece of hardware in action. With the latest gaming PC to hit the HH labs, we take a look at the Sabre Intel Core 2 Extreme Gaming PC from Systemax and start off by asking: What's in a name?

Systemax Sabre Intel Core 2 Extreme Gaming PC

Intel Clovertown Quad Core Processor Review
Maxit put up an Intel Clovertown Quad Core Processor review

If Kentsfield didn't impress you, we managed to get our hands on something that will. Dubbed Clovertown, Intel's new addition to it's Server CPU lineup will be marketed as a Xeon. Featurng 4 physical cores and based on the Core 2 architecture, you'd probably be thinking what differentiates this from (boring?) old Kentsfield. Well for starts, it utilises the LGA 771 socket rather than the well known LGA 775 socket, so you can't give it a home in your gaming rig. OK, we admit that that's not the most interesting feature, so we'll tell you - Whilst Kentsfield CPUs will run in more or less all Core 2 Duo supporting motherboards, you can couple two Clovertown processors and create an incredible octal-core monster!!

Intel Clovertown Quad Core Processor Review

Top Five GPS Systems
DV Hardware looked at the top five GPS navigation systems

Garmin StreetPilot? Magellan RoadMate? Pioneer? TomTom? Which GPS best fits my needs? After-Market GPS or Built-in Vehicle GPS? What are the most important features to look for? We answer the questions that comparison shopping engines don't. After reading this short article you'll have the basic information you need to choose the GPS that best fits your needs, life style and budget..

Top Five GPS Systems

Zalman's FC-ZV9 GPU Cooler Review
BCC Hardware takes a look at Zalman's FC-ZV9 GPU Cooler

We’ve had the opportunity to take a look at the latest graphics card cooler from Zalman - the FC-ZV9 Fatal1ty. Whether or not you think the Fatal1ty branded products are worth the extra money, you should really take a look at this cooler. It is nickel plated copper and has a red LED fan for that extra touch. It has a higher speed fan than the other heatpipe GPU coolers from Zalman, but thanks to the FanMate2 controller, you can turn it down to keep things running very cool at the same time as being very quiet. It’s a sweet cooler and one that will stay on our test bench graphics cards for some time to come.

Zalman's FC-ZV9 GPU Cooler Review

A Vista of its Trails
PC Mech posted an article about Windows Vista

For the past few years, even before the release of Windows XP in 2001, Microsoft has been talking about a new revolutionary operating system, meant to replace the "obsolete" system. Microsoft continuously delays the release of the new OS in the face of growing consumer anticipation as a result of numerous technical contingencies. Five years and a new name later, what do we have today? We've all heard of tidbits of what's going on with it (system requirements, naming debates, etc.), but what about the whole story? Instead of looking squarely at the features that Vista has, it's about time to take a look at the winding trail that Microsoft has taken with its supposed revolutionary operating system.

A Vista of its Trails

AquaXtreme MP-05 Pro Water Block Review
OC3D posted a review on the AquaXtreme MP-05 Pro Water Block

Looking for the ultimate water block but on a budget? Today we take a look at the AquaXtreme MP-05 to see if it fits the bill!

AquaXtreme MP-05 Pro Water Block Review

Microsoft Wireless Laser Desktop 6000 Review
3D Game Man posted a review on the Microsoft Wireless Laser Desktop 6000

Microsoft has long been known for their Windows OS. These days, they have a hand in just about everything. Their line of desktop hardware continues a tradition of well thought out design and usefulness. Installation of the Microsoft Wireless Laser Desktop 6000 was as simple as plugging it into any computer. The provided software was not needed, but when installed, provided a tremendous amount of flexibility. The keyboard works well with its curved format.

Microsoft Wireless Laser Desktop 6000 Review

USBCELL batteries recharge through USB port
DV Hardware posted some info on the USBCELL batteries

USBCELL today released cool new batteries which can be recharged simply by putting them into a USB port.

The new USB NiHM batteries from USBCELL will certainly be able to make our life a bit easier. These batteries can be used like a normal battery but they make recharging devices redundant because they can be recharged simply by putting into a USB port.

USBCELL batteries recharge through USB port

Ultra 1200 Watt Backup UPS Review
Overclockers Online has posted a new review on the Ultra 1200 Watt Backup UPS

Ultra Products has packaged together very complete product to keep your system running while the power goes out. For a UPS that'll bear up to 1200 Watts, the price you're paying makes it a steal. Anyone looking for something more than just a surge protector should grab one of these. Every so often there's a blip on the grid line that'll knock your system out even if you had a surge protector. This little puppy will make sure your system stays online.

Ultra 1200 Watt Backup UPS Review

Cyber Snipa Intelliscope Gaming Mouse Review
Viper Lair takes a look at the Cyber Snipa Intelliscope Gaming Mouse

Gaming is good with this mouse; like any new mouse, it won't turn you into Jonathan Wendall overnight (Ed - not even his mouse does that!) but the Cyber Snipa Intelliscope is certainly a good mouse to game with. For a few games, I already have multiple sensitivity set-ups for each weapon within that game, but there are a few games out there which cannot offer this. The Intelliscope offers you on the fly changing between 1000 DPI and 2400 DPI which will get around this limitation in certain games.

Cyber Snipa Intelliscope Gaming Mouse Review

Tech Bits: AMD AM2 worth it?
GideonTech.com takes a look at the new AMD AM2 socket

By now, many of you have heard of the new AMD socket AM2 chips. The question that comes to mind is, is it any different from the “old” socket 939 chip? AMD touts this as a major technological breakthrough. Let's take a look and see if it's all talk or there's something to back that claim up.

Tech Bits: AMD AM2 worth it?

Ultra Products X-Finity 500W Power Supply Review
XYZ Computing put up an Ultra Products X-Finity 500W Power Supply review

Ultra has started to make a name for itself as a producer of computer hardware, mainly building off of their success with power supply units. While all this started with their modular PSUs, in this review we will be looking at the 500W X-Finity Dual-Rail Power Supply. This is not a modular power supply, but it has a few cool features, such as the dual rail design, active PFC, and oversized 135mm fan, and Ultra's FlexForce cabling.

Ultra Products X-Finity 500W Power Supply Review

Apple iPod nano 4GB (2nd Generation) Review
The Tech Lounge posted a review on the 2nd generation Apple iPod nano 4GB

The iPod nano is the single best selling portable MP3 player in the world and Apple’s price point has had much to do with its success. By selling a reasonably sized player (previously 1, 2 and 4GB, and now 2, 4 and 8GB) at prices that appeals to kids, their parents, and college students alike, the nano is perfectly positioned in the market. It has been about a year since this product was last updated, and this refresh not only doubles the storage capacity at the same price points but Apple has also brought back something their iPod Mini line was very popular for. Color! Once again we have a variety of colors to choose from in an iPod, this time in a nano.

Apple iPod nano 4GB (2nd Generation) Review

Must Have Applications for Linux Beginners
MadPenguin.org posted an article on Must Have Applications for Linux Beginners

Switching to Linux is a huge step for those who still have some reservations about taking such a huge leap of faith. To make the transition as painless as possible, often times it simply helps to make sure that the person switching to Linux has a clear comparison of which applications they will be using on their new distribution.

Must Have Applications for Linux Beginners

The Sad State of Vista Drivers
CoolTechZone.com looked at the state of Vista drivers

Well, it's about time. Microsoft's Windows Vista is just around the corner, and from the looks of things, it’s the OS that ought to be a hit among many Windows users. All is good in the world of Windows now, right? Eh, not so fast...

The Sad State of Vista Drivers

Is Xgl Really Worth It?
OSWeekly.com published an article on Xgl

Perhaps I am missing something here, but why in the world is anyone worried about whether or not Xgl is outdoing the efforts of Microsoft's Vista? Seriously, we already know that Vista has problems of its own, and this is not even counting the fact that Xgl outperforms Vista's Aero hands down without the need for extra video card upgrades (without some tweaking, that is).

Is Xgl Really Worth It?

Apple ITunes 7 Review
Tweaknews.net posted a review on Apple ITunes 7

Despite its flaws, iTunes is still one incredible media player. While there are other quality players on the market that offer the same capabilities, most have a free version with the CD burning and other essentials stripped- you have to buy the "premium version" to have these features enabled.

Apple ITunes 7 Review

Alphacool NexXxoS Complete WaterCooling Kit Review
Virtual-Hideout posted a review on the Alphacool NexXxoS Complete WaterCooling Kit

The Alphacool Complete Set did a decent job of out performing any of the stock and after market cooling fans. Unfortunately, the single 12cm prevents the kit from really being able to perform. These days a single 12cm radiator is out paced by the ever growing hotter video cards and chipsets.

Alphacool NexXxoS Complete WaterCooling Kit Review

Dynamic Vibration Headphones (MSD-978VR) Review
XtremeComputing has posted a review on the Dynamic Vibration Headphones (MSD-978VR)

I really enjoyed the subwoofer vibration when playing games especially FPS games, the guns and sounds around you sound so surreal like willing you to get absolutely engrossed in the game no matter what you're playing. I think these bass vibration headsets are the future for gamers because of this, a good example of this would be in CS source or Quake 4 and such, as the Bass shakes to your rocket launcher or as you feel the full force of a close nade it all adds to the realism of the game.

Dynamic Vibration Headphones (MSD-978VR) Review

Targus Evolution 14 inch Ultra Portable Leather Laptop Review
Laptop Lifestyle checks out a new laptop bag

It's safe to say that when it comes to laptop and laptop accessories, Targus isn't too far away. As the defacto standard of laptop bags, they've put out designs that are often imitated. We have a look at a case that hasn't seen much "Air Play" but boasts some pretty impressive and useful features for the Laptop Lifer.

Targus Evolution 14 inch Ultra Portable Leather Laptop Review

Pinnacle ShowCenter 200 network media player Review
HEXUS has posted a review on the Pinnacle ShowCenter 200 network media player

With a ShowCenter, you can curl up on the sofa or lay in bed and watch on TV the videos or stills stored on your PCs and listen to your computer-based digital music collection playing out of your hi-fi system or TV set.

Pinnacle ShowCenter 200 network media player Review

Logisys Dual Heatpipe VGA Cooler Review
Extensive Mods checked out the Logisys Dual Heatpipe VGA Cooler

Video card cooling has been a necessity for quite some time now and it has only been in the last several years that new technology has been getting better. There are 2 main types of video card cooling, air and water. While water cooling is better, it’s not for everyone and it’s also not cheap. Today I’m going to look at a heatpipe cooler for that ever important video card. Logisys, a well know name in aftermarket computer industry has sent me their new Dual Heatpipe VGA Cooler. Will it keep today’s video cards cool? Let’s find out.

Logisys Dual Heatpipe VGA Cooler Review