Antec MX-1 USB/e-SATA 3.5-Inch Hard Drive Enclosure Review

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(More customer reviews)The video speaks for itself.Basically, I prefer this over my Thermaltake for one reason: The ease of swapping drives in and out of it when I need to.Right now it's sitting in my entertainment unit with my media PC, and it contains my entire life collection of stuff.It may not be the most attractive or the most durable.But if you need flexibility there really are no better out there.If you want something that's built like a tank and looks like a rock concert then get the Thermaltake N0012USU Max 4 Active Cooling 3.5-Inch USB 2.0 eSATA Hard Drive Enclosure instead.

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Keep your data safe and cool in Antec's MX-1 portable Hard Drive enclosure. Features a blower fan to keep your drive running cool, and allowing you to operate the enclosure continuously. Simply install your drive, connect it to your computer and start transferring your data at blazing speeds over USB2.0 or eSATA. There's not even any need to install drivers. The MX-1 is made with a special dual-layer design that reduces noise and is lightweight for easy transporting.

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USB 2.0 to SATA + IDE (2.5 / 3.5 / 5.25") Cable Adapter Review

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(More customer reviews)These adapters are very handy. They support both 3.5 and 2.5 IDE and SATA drives. They are a tiny bit finicky. You must power up the drive with the supplied AC adapter BEFORE you plug the USB cable into the computer. If you don't do this, my personal experience has been that the attached device may not be recognized by the host computer.

Much less expensive and far more versatile than most external enclosures. Also quicker to use. However, not a particularly glamorous way to connect your drives.

Overall, a very effective and inexpensive solution to hanging a SATA or IDE drive on your computer via a USB 2.0 port.

Jerry

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This USB 2.0 to IDE/SATA drive adapter implements a bridge between a USB port and one SATA, ATA or ATAPI based mass storage device port. This USB 2.0 to IDE/SATA drive adapter turns any standard IDE or SATA drive into a convenient external drive. Easily transfer files from computer or notebook, back up files, or store large file archives on hard drives. The Hi-Speed USB interface provides for easy installation with its Plug and Play design. The adapter supports all existing IDE/ATAPI devices such as a CD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD-ROM and 2.5 and 3.5 IDE and SATA hard drives.

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2-WAY Stereo Speaker System Review

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(More customer reviews)I own 4 sets of these MS16 powered speakers. To me, they sound better than their big brother the MS40. I use the MS16's for: Laptop, Notebook, CD and DVD players, and Keyboards. I will sometimes use these over my Phonic 740 set up to accompany my drumming practice. (Unless it's a Jam session, and then bigger is always better)
If you are just looking for some small powered speakers for you room or a small space, look into the Eagle Tech ET-AR302-BK's at $20.00; the sound is great, and they are about 1/3 the size and cost of the MS16's.
I would buy more MS16's if needed, but would not buy another MS40 set. The problem with speakers, is like any other piece of audio equipment; it's up to the individuals preference and ear.
Oh, by the way, I just bought another EagleTech set just to have them on hand.

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The MS-16 is a compact 2-way stereo speaker for the home studio or multimedia applications and instrument or vocal monitoring.Two high-power amplifiers drive the 4woofers and the high-resolution tweeters.The front mounted volume controls and individual bass/treble controls make accurate sound adjustments a breeze.

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Amd Phenom 9650 Quad Core Review

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(More customer reviews)Ok, I have to say, that this processor is very cool, but the best way to enjoy it is with an 64 bit OS, which is still difficult and I don't know why... There's some problems with windows and the compatibility of the programs (I have to say Windows Xp), I haven't tested my processor on Vista or Seven, maybe I'll try to install in a near future the seven, I hope there's available a new version of msn messenger for 64 bits... The processor is cool, but if you install a 32 bit OS maybe you can't feel the difference. Cheers for AMD!

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PHENOM QUAD CORE 9650 AM2+ CHIP2.3GHZ 4MB 65NM 95W 3600MHZ PIB

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OCZ Technology 120 GB Vertex 2 Series SATA II 2.5-Inch Solid State Drive (SSD) OCZSSD2-2VTXE120G Review

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(More customer reviews)Holy Moly! This thing is fast. My disk speed in Windows 7 experience went from 5.9 to 7.4!!!I'm giddy with excitement at how much faster my computer feels now.Previously, I had a Corsair SSD which I was pretty happy with. But I'm blown away with this drive.My only disappointment is that the actual formatted size is closer to 110GB.My previous drive was 128GB (120GB formatted).

Used Acronis Trueimage Home Acronis True Image Home 2010 to copy the disk from my old disk to new (process took less than 1hr). Have a eSATA adapter ThermaltakeBlacX eSATAUSB Docking Station which I placed the new drive in to copy the data from my old drive.Then I just swapped them (sold my old drive for $100). You might consider just using your old drive as a backup using the same setup.

This drive is perfect for the road warrior who wants performance PLUS better battery life.I'm an IT tech for a living (have been in technology for 20+ years) so I'm not easily impressed by technology.Yet, I would highly recommend this drive. After research, I decided this was the fastest drive on the market in this price range and it exceeded my expectations.

In case you don't know, be sure to use this type of drive with Windows 7 -- you can use it with XP but you won't realize it's full potential.

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Based on a cutting-edge new architecture, Vertex 2 Solid State Drives deliver unprecedented performance while maintaining an affordable storage solution for early adopters looking to update their systems with the latest technology. OCZ designed the Vertex 2 to excel in both sequential and random read/write rates to take your PC or notebook productivity to the next level, featuring superb 4k random writes up to 50,000 IOPS to give a performance edge over the previous generation. Using the latest controller technology, Vertex 2 not only provides a faster, more responsive PC experience, but promotes cooler, quieter, and more energy efficient conditions compared to traditional mechanical hard drives.With solid performance coupled with supreme reliability, the Vertex 2 is designed to push the envelope in storage technology for those who place a premium on speed, reliability and efficiency, but demand the affordability of MLC flash memory. Built into SATA 3Gb/s, the Vertex 2 Series easily integrates into today's mobile and desktop platforms and features TRIM support to optimize performance over the drive's lifespan as the ultimate Windows 7 notebook or desktop upgrade.

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Display Port To VGA Adapter Vga M/f Cable Review

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(More customer reviews)This passive display port to vga adapter works for EYEFINITY. I was able to get it to work under these conditions:
1) I'm currently using Visiontek Radeon 5770 graphics card.
2) I'm using Catalyst 10.1
3) I'm using Windows 7 64-bit, 4 gigs of RAM
4) I'm using 3 IDENTICAL monitors (ACER H213H 21.5" 1920x1080)
5) My left monitor is DVI using a single-link DVI cable
6) My center monitor is Display Port using this passive display port to vga adapter
7) My right monitor is DVI using a single-link DVI cable
8) My current resolution as a "GROUP" for Eyefinity is 4800x900
9) There's slight ghosting on the monitor using the adapter

Notes: I can run EYEFINITY at a maximum of 5760x1080, BUT it becomes UNSTABLE, and occassionaly the center monitor (the one with the display port to vga adapter) will begin to flicker and produce a scrambled image. When this happens, I'll either go to the Task Manager and Esc out to refresh the screen or I'll open Catalyst and swap the resolution back and forth til the screen fixes itself after refreshing. Running the resolution at 4800x900 seems stable. But like other reports indicate, sometimes the monitor connected via display port will blank out, BUT it'll pop back in a few seconds.

Currently, active display port to dvi adapters (like the one by Dell, Accell, Sapphire) are hard to find, but if you need a quick fix for Eyefinity, this will do you.

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DisplayPort to VGA adapter cable

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Seagate Barracuda ATA IV - Hard drive - 40 GB - internal - 3.5" - ATA-100 - 7200 rpm - buffer: 2 MB Review

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(More customer reviews)I needed a little extra storage on my old, crappy computer so I got this and piggybacked it onto my 20 gig HD.60 gigs is enough for filing and video/photo storage, and it was reasonably cheap.I'd recommend it if your computer's so old you can't use a SATA II HD but still need a wee bit more storage.

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Seagate's Barracuda ATA IV disc drives deliver 7,200-RPM performance for desktops and entry-level ATA servers, with capacities up to 40 Gbytes. The products feature all FDB motors for the quietest acoustics in the industry, superior reliability and the Ultra ATA/100 interface.Manufacturer: Seagate Technology Manufacturer Part Number: ST340016A Product Line: Barracuda Product Name: Barracuda ATA IV Hard Drive Storage Capacity: 40 GB, 40GB Data Transfer Rate: 555Mbps Maximum Internal/100MBps Maximum External Rotational Speed: 7200 rpm Interfaces/Ports: 1 x 40-pin IDC Ultra ATA/100 (ATA-6) IDE/EIDE Hard Drive Interface: 1 x 40-pin IDC Ultra ATA/100 (ATA-6) IDE/EIDE Form Factor: Internal, 3.5" 1/3H Internal Compatible Drive Bay Width: 3.5" Compatible Drive Bay Height: 1/3H Dimensions: 1" Height x 4" Width x 5.75" Depth Height: 1" Dimensions: 1" Height x 4" Width x 5.75" Depth Width: 4" Depth: 5.75"

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