Arctic Silver Matrix Thixotropic Premium Thermal Compound-2.5G (MTX-2.5G) Review

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(More customer reviews)When my power supply blew I thought I would take the chance to re-seat my heatsink as well.
I installed it several years ago using an older type of arctic silver and I noticed temps were running much too high. I assume the older stuff hardened and then the heatsink was nudged and wasn't making a good connection anymore.
Re-seating it with this compound lowered temps significantly and it seems to be high quality stuff.

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Developed in conjunction with TIM Consultants and based on their acclaimed 0098 grease, Matrix Thixotropic Premium Thermal Compound offers optimum performance in demanding moderate bond line situations. It is designed for a wide range of applications between modern high-power CPUs and GPUs and high-performance heatsinks or water-cooling solutions.

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Creative Labs Inspire T2900 2.1 Speaker System Review

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(More customer reviews)I shopped around for quite a while looking at different 2.1 speaker systems in the $50 price-range. These were the best sounding (and looking) ones I came across. I had them up and running within 5 minutes and instantly noticed a more deep rich sound on my setup. My system has "Intel Integrated Audio", which is the sound built into the motherboard. Since it's only 16-bits, I decided to take it a step further and purchase a 24-bit Audigy 2 sound card from the same company. After installing that, it made this speaker system sound even better. Either way, you can't go wrong here. If you're on a 16 bit system, it'll sound great. If you've got a 24-bit soundcard with a good mixer, you'll be able to tweak the sound output even more.
Everything (power, satellites) connects to the back of the subwoofer, and there is a little controller with a fairly long wire. You can put this on your desktop to control the power, volume and the how much bass comes out of the subwoofer. It's also got an M-PORT option if you use Creative's portable music player, and there are two jacks on the side; one for headphones and a line-in. Very nice.
Visually, they look really good. The metal stands are optional, and the grills can be removed easily if desired. There are 3 options on how to set up the smaller satellite speakers. The default is with the metal stands on the bottom, as pictured. The speakers can sit on a desktop without them however. The third option is mounting them on a wall which is easy to do because the holes to do so are on the back of the satellites.
With most new speakers, it's a good idea to break them in slowly to reduce the chance of damage. In other words, don't crank them right off the bat to see how loud they can go.
Packaging was good and everything was wrapped up very tight in the box so there was little chance of damage during shipping. The instruction pamphlet was very easy to understand with clear illustrations on how to connect everything.
Overall, I'm very pleased with this sound system. I've tried lots of speakers over the years and usually just settled with the ones that came with any new system I bought. While those are sufficient for most users, they seem to wear out pretty quickly. This is a great 2/2.1 replacement for great sounding music, movies, games and general use.

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The Creative Inspire T2900 2.1 speaker system contains two satellite speakers and a subwoofer. Each speaker contains a mid-range driver, plus a tweeter, to produce smooth and accurate highs along with a nice integration of vocals and instruments. The Audio Control Pod is a wired remote control that features a variety of uses. First of all, the Pod features a proprietary M-Port for streaming music from the Creative NOMAD MuVo players. The Pod also contains an auxiliary line-in (mini-phone 3.5mm), a headphone jack, a power switch, and volume/bass controls. The included satellite speaker stands are removable to allow for easy wall mounting.
What's in the Box
Two satellite speakers, one subwoofer, Audio Control Pod, speaker stands and user's manual.

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Hitachi Deskstar 3.5" 1TB 7200RPM SATA II 16MB Cache Internal Hard Drive 0S00163 Review

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(More customer reviews)This drive was quite loud when I installed it, but that was because AAM was turned off and the value was locked at the loudest setting. Once I changed it to the quiet setting with the Hitachi Feature Tool, it worked much quieter.

Pros:

- This is a very fast drive. I got transfer rate of 135MB/s at the outer edge of the disk, dropping off to around 65MB/s at the inner tracks
- Very quiet once the AAM is enabled and set to the quiet value
- It is a 2-platter design, which is more energy efficient and theoretically less prone to head crashes
- Retail packaging means you are not taking a chance of whether a bare drive will be packaged properly, and a cable is included as well.

Cons:

- It is fairly loud out of the box with AAM turned off. It is a low-pitch rumbling instead of clicks when seeking
- Does not come with backup/imaging software in the box like similar Seagate/Western digital retail drives.

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The Deskstar hard drive delivers colossal storage capacity and 7200 RPM performance in a standard 3.5-inch form factor. The Deskstar has a robust mechanical design that exceeds the industry standard for quality and reliability. Through a patented ramp load/unload design, the risk of shock damage is minimized by eliminating direct contact between the heads and disks, reducing wear and heat while improving overall drive reliability and power efficiency. 1TB capacity, 3.5-inch Desktop SATA Hard Drive, Award winning performance, Colossal Capacity for your PC or Mac, High Reliability, Industry Leading green, eco-friendly power consumption

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XFX Radeon HD 5750 1GB DDR5 PCIE Graphics Card HD575XZNFC Review

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(More customer reviews)I was coming from a 9800 GX2, a very fast card.
I got rid of the card to a friend and decided to get this supposedly "budget" card..

Tested on an AMD Phenom2 955 CPU with 4gb ddr2 in 3d mark both of these in crossfire mode beat out my 9800 GX2
i was able to hit 18792 in 3dmark

this card Overclocks like a dream!!! temp never went above 48C for me
got the core to 840 from the stock 700 and the mem to 1255 from the stock setting as well.
working perfectly, no hiccups, no problems! and LOW temps!!! the card runs quiet, i dont notice it.the eyefinity multiple display ability, Dx11 support small form of the card itself..great features.
this card will fit in any tower case i ever seen, its much shorter than the 5750 and even the 5850

this card is able to run all the modern games at excellent framerates. The beauty part is, that 2 of these (non OCed) in crossfire mode easily outperforms the 5850, and if you overclock them? Even better!

if your on a budget and want a extreme gaming rig with a 260 dollar video card investment, then buy 2 of these, and youll be ready to go,...for a while.
(i got mine for 130 a piece)
if you have time and dont mind waiting .wait for a single card that does roughly the same thing, like a 5850i was skeptical at first when buying the one card...i thought.."you get what you pay for" well ...somehow XFX and ATI broke the rules here...and delivered incredible power and gaming bliss at low a low price!

UPDATE:
The graphic quality seems to be better than my 9800 GX2, the textures have a warmer feel and look.

This card is great also at multitasking between different jobs. I have run 1080p movies to my HD TV and at the SAME TIME ran games like Left 4 dead 2 at MAX settings while having an mmorpg like Runes of magic (also max settigns) also running minimized on my computer ...NOSIGNIFICANT DROPS in framerates, no unplayable slowdown or choppiness whatsoever...
2 games, at the same time, i ping pong between the two of them while playing an HD movie on the TV

yeah im pretty happy with this card.

UPDATE 5-5-10

just one of these cards RIPS through games like Buishock2 and Mass effect 2 on MAX SETTINGS. framerate never drops in framerate i cant verify if its slightly under 60fps or higher, but its so smooth to play, its a beauty to behold.
as i test more newer games ill add them

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XFX Radeon HD 5750 1GB DDR5 PCIE Graphics Card HD575XZNFC

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Zoom Telephonics Wireless-N Router for 3G USB Modems Review

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(More customer reviews)Works great with the Zoom 4595 3G Modem I purchased. It also works great when connected to my laptop.
A little cautious at first but turned out to be pretty good for my use.

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The Zoom Telephonics Wireless-N Router networking capability is fast, with extended range for maximum mobility. Now you can provide a 3G mobile broadband Internet connection to all your Wi-Fi devices, including Windows, Macintosh, or Linux computers, iPhones and other Wi-Fi mobile phones, the iTouch and Blackberry, barcode readers and game stations including Nintendo DSi, Nintendo DS Lite and Playstation Portable. The Router can often provide an improved 3G connection where signal strength is low.Put the Router and 3G modem where the local 3G signal strength is the best, such as near a window. Then the Router will complete the connection to local Wi-Fi devices through extended-range wireless-N capability. You can connect computers and other devices to the Router through its wireless-N capability or through the Router's Ethernet LAN jack. You can also plug an ADSL modem or cable modem into the 4501 through an Ethernet WAN port to provide router functions to those broadband connections. When also connected to a 3G USB modem, the Router will provide automatic backup to your wired Internet connection. The Router provides an extensive list of router features, including robust firewalls, VPN Pass-through, DHCP server, Quality of Service (QoS) and other router functions for up to 253 simultaneous users. The Router also supports a wide range of Internet service connection protocols, including static IP, dynamic IP (DHCP client), PPTP, L2TP, PPPoE and 3G. These can be

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DLO Jam Jacket MultiClip for iPod touch 2G, 3G (Black) Review

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(More customer reviews)This product does everything it claimed to do and does it well.I was also pleasantly surprised to find that the multiclip helps with ear bud cord management.The only complaints I have are that it seems to loosen over time and does not provide much protection around the bottom where the dock and headphone connectors plug in.Overall, it was worth every penny and was a bargain at that price

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DLO offers Silicone case with MultiClip for 2nd Gen iPod touch; Use MultiClip as a desktop stand, belt clip or cord management; Total access to iPod touch screen and dock connector; Protect iPod touch display with the included Surface Shield

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ineo I-NIA315Ue, 3.5 Inch IDE/ SATA Hybrid Hard Drive Mesh Iron Enclosure to USB 2.0/ eSATA (Black) Review

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(More customer reviews)I purchased this HDD box as a replacement for the stock plastic external HDD box from WD that had a 1TB green drive inside. The WD box developed a problem with the USB connector on it's PCB, and rather then jump through all the hoops to send the unit in under warranty, I decided to buy the Ineo box and transfer the hard drive (which is fully functional). The Ineo box is a vast improvement over the stock WD plastic box. The WD box had no ventilation holes whatsoever, plus the fact that it was made of plastic means the HDD was guaranteed to run hot. The Ineo box, on the other hand, has one side that is completely made of a metal mesh screen to ensure that the HDD can easily dissipate heat. And the hard drive mounting tray and box are made of metal, which also helps with heat dissipation.

The fit, finish, and design of the Ineo box are very well done. The instructions are well illustrated and written, and are very easy to follow. Total installation time was about 10 minutes. The only tool you'll need is a small Philips screwdriver. There is only one screw that holds the hard drive tray in the housing. Once you remove that, the tray slides out and you install the HDD into the tray with four screws, attach the appropriate cables (IDE or SATA), and slide the tray assembly back into the housing, tighten the one screw on the side, and your done. Two things to be aware of though: 1)when I went to slide the tray back in it seemed to get hung up on the housing, so don't force it, take your time and it'll go in just fine, 2)if you're installing a SATA drive be aware that the SATA cable is a tight fit and it helps to bend it to the appropriate curvature before you install it, and you may have to press down on it slightly to get it to clear the mesh screen when sliding the tray back in.

The other nice thing about this Ineo enclosure is that they even include a eSATA cable, which was a big help for me (nothing extra to have to buy). I connected the drive to my XP desktop, formatted it, and it was good to go. I currently have the Ineo hooked up to an Asus O!Play HDP-R1 - Digital multimedia receiver with the eSATA cable to play DVD ISO files, and it works excellent. The drive runs nice and quiet and cool. If you're looking for a well built external hard drive enclosure that will keep your HDD cool, I would definitely recommend this Ineo unit. I will definitely be buying a couple more of these!

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The I-NIA315Ue series is an intelligent Plug-and-Play high speed USB 2.0 / e-SATA compatible storage device. The I-NIA315Ue supports SATA and IDE ATA Hard Disk Drives. Therefore, the user can choose either SATA or IDE interface to install in enclosure. Besides, the product supports e-SATA interface, and the user can backup data via e-SATA interface, five times faster than USB2.0, between enclosure and PC. This model will make your old fashion IDE hard drive reusable again.

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Noctua NH-U9B SE 2 CPU Cooler for (AM2, AM3, 775, 1366, 1156)- Four Dual Heat-Pipe, 2x 92 mm SSO Bearing Quiet Fan Review

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(More customer reviews)This cooler is QUIET and holds cpu (AMD) to less than 105 F.

So my media playing PC is audibly invisible.

I'm a permanent user of these coolers for good!

Well done Noctua

Jimchris@trulan.com

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The NH-U9B continues the legacy of Noctua's classic NH-U9 series of compact premium coolers, which have received more than 100 awards and recommendations from the international press. The new SE2 version lends itself to use in quiet HTPCs or smaller cases and adds support for LGA1156 as well as LGA1366 via the latest SecuFirm 2 multi-socet mounting system. Topped off with Noctua's award-winning NT-H1 thermal compound as well as two premium-grade NF-B9 fans, the NH-U9B SE2 offers a complete quality package for excellent quiet cooling performance.

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Kensington K72318US SlimBlade Notebook Set with Wireless Keyboard and Mouse (Graphite) Review

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(More customer reviews)This is a beautiful keyboard. After looking at piles of keyboards and buying and trying 3 others for my new computer set-up, this one's a keeper.

I prefer keyboards that are more like a laptop with short keystroke travel and very smooth, quiet functioning. I also like compact keyboards without a number pad or lots of extra keys and dials and whatnot. Just the keypad for me, please.

This keyboard is all that - plus it is just a beautiful piece of equipment. Solid and weighty while being extremely thin and trim. I wasn't expecting the weightyness part as most keyboards are now light as a feather, but now that I have it, I like it. Keeps the keyboard from moving and I think probably helps to keep it quiet.

One thing I would note is that the keyboard is compact, even more compact than my previous wired Kensington keyboard, and it might be a bit too tight for someone with quite large hands. I have pretty normal sized hands and it fits fine.

And also I am not using the mouse, so can't really comment on that at all. I am extremely happy with my Logitech MX 1100 (which took about 5 tries to get right) and won't be abandoning it anytime soon.

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Designed to fit your lifestyle, whether you are on the road or at your workspacee. This ultra-thin profile set contains a wireless keyboard, and laser mouse. Multiple layers of functionality in a slim, sleek design. Works great for right-handed or left-handed users. In Graphite.

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MXL USB008 USB 32MM Condenser Microphone Review

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(More customer reviews)I bought this mic to use for voice over work from my home. You can spend up to $5,000 for a pro mic, which I did not want to do. I did a lot of research on various USB condenser mics, and settled on this one, based on other reviews, cost, and simplicity. I was not disapointed. It is just as described...plug and play. The stand that comes with the mic stinks. It puts the mic off balance, and the smallest tap, will tip it over. If you are going to do it right, you need to buy a good short stand with a heavy base (about $25). You will also need a shock mount ($45), and a pop filter ($20). So when all is said and done, you really need close to $100 in extras to do it right. You can download Audacity (at www.audacity.com) for free. This is a great recording program, which allows you to record, edit, and add tracks...like background music. The only thing that I noticed is that I need to get really close to the mic to get the best sound, but that is not a big deal. If you need an inexpensive mic for voice recording, this is it!

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The MXL USB.008, in addition to being a great announcer's mic is also well suited for all types of music and live sound effects. The mic uses a large 32mm condenser capsule that gives pristine audio quality not possible with electrets or dynamic mics. MXL USB mics open up a new era of high quality recording direct to a portable or desktop computer. No mixers, pre-amps or special studio gear required. Just plug into your computer, set your preferences, and enjoy instant professional quality recordings.

The MXL USB.008 uses the latest enhanced digital conversion techniques, a bandwidth of 20-20 kHz, low noise front end and has real analog volume adjustments to ensure correct pre-digital levels and is MAC and PC compatible.
The MXL USB.008 comes with a 10ft USB cable,table stand, and travel case.

The new MXL USB Studio Mics were designed at the Marshall Electronics HDTV facilities in Los Angeles, CA.

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12 in 1 ExpressCard Express Card Reader Adapter for SDHC/SD/MMC/xD etc. Review

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(More customer reviews)I own a late 2008 15-inch MacBook Pro and a new mid 2010 17-inch MacBook Pro, both of which have an ExpressCard/34 slots.In 2008, I purchased an ExpressCard/34 slot, 21IN1 Multimedia Reader/writer Expresscard 34SLOT Mac/pc Sd/mmc/xd, which works well in both machines reading various SD and SDHC cards, and fits flush in both machines.

This ExpressCard/34 works virtually the same as my previous purchase, except that it is about $8 cheaper.They both read SD/SDHC cards, and fit flush in the MacBook Pros.I leave the cards in both machines permanently, and they can both be substituted for each other without change in performance.

One thing to note, that has been commented on by other reviewers, is that, despite the ExpressCard/34 itself fitting flush in the MacBook Pros, the SD/SDHC card will stick out of either express card.Thus, it is recommended that the SD/SDHC be removed from the MacBook Pros during transport to prevent damage to either the SD/SDHC card, the ExpressCard/34 card, or the machine ExpressCard/34 slot itself.

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Product Specifications:

Model Name: exp 12 in 1
Description: 12 in 1 ExpressCard Adapter
Dimension: 34 mm x 75 mm x 5 mm
Operation Voltage: +3.3V (+/-5% wide range power supply)
Interface: ExpressCard /34
System Environment:

Operating Temperature: 0 ^oC ~ 50 ^oC
Operating Humidity: 10% ~ 90% RH

System Requirements:

Support Windows 2000, XP and Vista
Support Mac 10.4 and above

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Samsung SyncMaster 920NW 19-inch LCD Monitor Review

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(More customer reviews)I just upgraded to a laptop and docking station at work with this monitor from a standard 17".The color and definition is simple stunning.Will be buying one for home as well.

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Brightly colorful with easy adjustment controls for just the right viewing for your environment, the 19-inch Samsung SyncMaster 920NW LCD monitor is a great choice for adding more screen real estate to your computer's desktop. In addition to its widescreen resolution of 1440 x 900 pixels--offering native 720p high definition clarity--the 920NW has a blazing fast 5ms (millisecond) response time, perfect for playing immersive 3D games and watching action-packed movies without ghosting or pixelation. It connects to desktop and laptop PCs using a VGA/D-Sub port.


The 920NW provides native 720p high-definition resolution (1440 x 900) and a fast 5ms response rate. This monitor's specs also include a 160-degree viewing angle (both horizontal and vertical), a high level of brightness with a 300 cd/m2 (candela per square meter) rating and a 700:1 contrast ratio. (The higher the contrast ratio, the greater a monitor's ability to display subtle color details and not get washed out by ambient room light.)
The 920NW's 19-inch screen (measured diagonally) is framed by a narrow bezel, ensuring that this monitor won't overpower your desk with its size. The monitor sits atop a rounded base that can tilt forward and backward for just the right view. The back includes a power connector, VGA (15-pin D-Sub) connector, and lock connector (for optional Kensington locks to secure the monitor to your desk). This monitor is Energy Star qualified, with a 42 watt power consumption rating and less than 1 watt of consumption in stand-by mode.
This monitor includes several Samsung technologies that enhance your viewing, including MagicColor, which improves and adjusts mid-level colors to shades the eye accepts as natural, and MagicBright, which creates an optimal viewing environment, based on the the image you're watching. It also includes the MagicTune monitor config application, which makes it simple and convenient to tweak your screen's settings.
MagicTune
By now, you've probably experienced the frustration of pushing buttons on the front of your monitor to access the variety of onscreen menus to adjust its settings. Samsung has now created a software application that's designed to optimize all monitor settings, and is equipped with an intuitive GUI (Graphic User Interface) which includes many more features. MagicTune employs an advanced display technology, called the DDC/CI (Display Data Channel Command Interface) protocol, to control all monitor settings.
Colors on an LCD will adjust and will appear different to the average user when the system is changed, depending on the characteristics and performance settings of the system. MagicTune provides a Color Calibration feature that helps set the LCD monitor color to a default color standard. This feature simplifies the complex gamma correction process into a few simple steps, enabling you to enjoy the same optimized high quality color standard on every system.
What's in the Box
LCD monitor, power cable, VGA/D-Sub cable, software CD, printed user guide
Tech Talk

Response Time -- The amount of time it takes for a liquid crystal cell to from active (black) to inactive (white) and back against to active (black). It's measured in milliseconds (ms), and the lower the number the faster the response time--translating to a smoother picture with fewer pixilated or ghosted artifacts.

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Vantec NexStar 3 NST-360SU-BK 3.5-Inch SATA to USB 2.0 and eSATA External Hard Drive Enclosure (Onyx Black) Review

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(More customer reviews)I bought a NexStar enclosure early last month to use a 250GB Seagate SATA internal HD I'd mistakenly bought last year when looking for the older IDE sort.Until finding reference to SATA ensclosures with USB 2.0 attachments, I thought I only had the option of putting the SATA drive in my G-5.

The enclosure went together quickly (including connecting a separate light cable) and the SATA HD using just the USB cable popped onto the screen to be initialized just like an IDE drive.Though it can be inferred from the product description that this NexStar enclosure will work with USB connections at the slower USB 2.0 speed, I'll just make it clear that this product comes with a SATA cable that allows faster SATA data rates in the case of you having such a SATA port in your computer--but if not, the enclosure will allow you to operate a SATA HD with the USB connection alone.Very handy--as it allows you to replace SATA drives from a a Apple G-5 and install the old one in the SATA enclosure to make use of the data.Nice way to upgrade and still use the old HD.

Haven't run the enclosure long enough to comment on heat issues.I'm inclined to run external HD's for a limited time as they are needed for back-up, so any heat build up would likely be avoided if it is an issue at all.The NexStar appears to be made of sheet metal and is not nearly as robust as Acomdata's aluminum brick enclosure--but Acomdata doesn't seem to offer a SATA to USB enclosure.

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Form and functionality collide with style in the NexStar 3 External Hard Drive Enclosure from Vantec. With its mirror finish, sleek curves and bold colors, the Vantec NexStar 3 stands out from the crowd. The sturdy drive cage protects your hard drive while the aluminum case effectively draws away the heat, protecting your drive from overheating. Available in 2 vivid colors (Onyx Black and Midnight Blue), the NexStar 3 lets you store your personal data in an enclosure that matches your style!

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3PC Subwoofer Speaker System Review

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(More customer reviews)I purchased 2 sets of these speakers.I have very eclectic taste in music, and the music sounds great whether it is hip hop, classical, jazz, classic rock, alternative, etc.I listen to both MP3's and CD's.I use both Winamp and Windows Media Player.With these speaks you can clearly tell the difference between a low bit rate and a high bit rate MP3.I have listen to a number of speakers, including 4 different brands I have owned through the years.These are better than the Cambridge Soundworks 2.1 system they replaced, and the Cambridge Soundworks system was pretty darn good.I gave serious consideration to a couple of Bose products, but I believe these are superior as well as far less costly.One important note: sound quality on PC speakers is highly correlated to the quality of your sound card; I won't use motherboard audio.Even the best sound system cannot compensate for an inferior sound card.

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3pc Subwoofer Speaker System The Studio Series, Cyber Acoustics' new CA-3080, is a great and affordable 3-piece flat panel subwoofer system with convenient desktop volume control. For those with limited desktop space this is a great solution. It features space saving design with flat panel style satellites, convenient desktop volume control, cloth grill cover, floor style tower sub woofer and acoustic balanced wood cabine

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Hammermill Color Copy Paper, 100 Brightness, 11 x 17 Inches, 28 lb, 500 Sheets (102541) Review

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(More customer reviews)This is a great paper for the price, use it a lot for presentations and colors are sharp and pop off the page, Highly recommend! I find it to be a shame when someone gives a poor review to a product based on the shipping and packaging by another company, this has nothing to do with the product, leave a comment on the vendor profile so we know not to use them for anything they are selling not just this product.

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Super-bright, ultra-smooth sheet is perfect for high-volume color applications. Offers a more stable surface for heavier toner applications and brilliant color. Ideal for presentations and proposals. Acid-free for archival quality.

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Datastor Bracket Kit for 2.5IN HD IDE to 3.5IN Bay Review

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(More customer reviews)Reasons for using little 2.5in drives in a desktop PC vary, of course, and most people probably just want to recycle a surplus laptop drive - in which case they will perhaps be less concerned about the robustness of their drive's mounting than I am. But in my case, a 2.5in, 120GB Seagate drive was selected new, specifically for constructing a very small, very low power, very quiet Linux-based instrumentation computer, based on the industrial AMD Geode processor (which has similar low power requirements and makes very little heat or noise.)A great deal of thought went into every detail of its case...

There are many adapter kits for putting 2.5in "notebook" hard disks into regular desktop PCs. The poorest are simple two-piece rails which attach to the sides of the smaller drive and widen it to fit a regular 3.5in drive bay, combined with a cobbled together power and signal cable adapter that hangs off the small drive's rear interface. To my mind, most of these look like they'd stress the little drive's case and attach points with any rough handling, and the worst designs have really vulnerable soldered wire pigtails hanging from them... Not acceptable.

This adapter design uses a one piece 3.5in wide metal bracket - which takes any stresses which otherwise would go through the 2.5in drive's case - and it provides an attached power and cable adapter module which also stays fixed to the bracket and gives some protection to the drive when fumble fingers are plugging and unplugging the cables during an installation. Nice.

I would have given it five stars if the whole thing had some vibration dampening built in, but it doesn't and the engineers who designed it were probably right - most people won't need THAT much protection, and wouldn't want to pay more for it. There are, however, even better designed adapter brackets available in Taiwan and in Europe - I just haven't seen them for sale in the USA.

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Manufacturer: DataStor
Manufacturer Part Number: 104432
Manufacturer Website Address: www.dstor.com
Product Type: Rack-mountable
Weight: 6 oz

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Creative Labs GigaWorks T20 2.0 Multimedia Speaker System with BasXPort Technology Review

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(More customer reviews)Creative's GigaWorks T20 2.0 speakers are efficient, well designed and powerful. While they are a toss up with the Klipsh Promedia 2.0 set, they have enough going for them to make a case. Klipsch ProMedia Ultra 2.0 PC Speaker System- BlackUltimately, I would recommend test driving both. I like the Creative T20's overall performance and design.

Pros
+ Nice looks and high quality cables
+ Extra cable
+ Nice adapter for RCA inputs (TV, receiver, etc.)
+ Decent low-end range and base with above average mid-range
+ Nice more sturdy housing with good controls

Cons:
- Only average high-range sound
- Bass XPorts on top will collect dust
- Creative reputation is not stellar
- Cost is near the Klipsch Promedia set

Creative Gigaworks T20 have nice power with 28 watts and active speaker amplification. The cone drivers and tweeters are excellent, and the Bass Xport delivers nice thump. The bass is clearly not subwoofer equivalent, but nice for a 2.0 set. The sound is rich and clear and can be adjusted via the front knobs. Separate bass and treble knobs allow control if you know how to use them.

These speakers also simply look good. Each speaker is about 9" tall by 3" wide, allowing you to fit them easily around any workstation.

The bass ports on top require you to clean out the holes to avoid dust build-up. And Creative's reputation is also a concern, though I have had no problems myself with these. Still, Klipsch is not immune to reputation concerns either.

If you need real low-end depth, a subwoofer that comes in a 2.1 set is probably the minimum that will satisfy you. Likewise, if you are a gamer or an audio sound editor, you really should be looking at 5.1 sets.

For all other users looking for good quality in a smaller simpler set, this is worth a look. If you are a fan of Klipsh, compare these to the Promedias and make up your own mind. Enjoy.

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Item #: J67650. The GigaWorks T20 stereo PC/MP3 speaker system packs a serious punch. The true two-way speakers contain an expressive tweeter and a high performance midrange driver made from high-tech woven glass fiber. High quality, component-style controls and up-front access to the headphone output and MP3 player input make the T20 a great choice for demanding gaming and music enthusiasts. Product Description: Creative GigaWorks T20 - PC multimedia speakers
Product Type: PC multimedia speakers
Localization: English, French
System Components: 2 speakers
Speaker Type: Active
Nominal Output Power (Total): 28 Watt
Response Bandwidth: 40 - 20000 Hz
Input Impedance: 4 Ohm
Audio Amplifier: Integrated
Connectivity Technology: Wired
Speaker System Details: 2 x right/left channel speaker - 14 Watt - 40 - 20000 Hz - 4 Ohm
Manufacturer Warranty: 1 year warranty
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