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Entries for December, 2010

Cloud Backup: Hitachi’s Life Studio Mobile Plus, Tested

What do you do if you need to back up your data, transport it, synchronize it between several locations, and access it online? Hitachi’s Life Studio Mobile Plus is a brave attempt at solving that dilemma, but it only really appeals to mainstream users. Original post by Brett Cooper

New To The Charts: QNAP TS-119P+

The QNAP TS-119P+ has been added to the NAS Charts. Original post by Kevin Purdy

Roundup: 12 Gaming Power Supplies Compared

Gamers demand a lot from their computers, starting with the PSU. Therefore, almost every PSU manufacturer sells products optimized for gaming PCs. We introduce ripple and noise testing in this roundup to further improve our power supply evaluations. Original post by Brett Cooper

LG-Ericsson ES-2026 Smart Switch Reviewed

LG-Ericsson’s ES-2026 has a nice admin interface, but needs a few minor fixes and slightly lower price. Original post by Kevin Purdy

Best Gaming CPUs For The Money: December 2010

AMD introduced a few new CPUs like the Athlon II X3 455, Phenom II X2 565, and the Phenom II X6 1100T. Intel is serving up an impressive Core i3-550 price drop. We consider the CPU landscape at the end of 2010 on the cusp of Sandy Bridge’s introduction. Original post by Brett Cooper

S. Korean students learn English from robot teachers

In South Korea, science fiction has become reality, with 30 robots teaching English to young students as part of a unique pilot program. Original post by Juan Carlos

Thermalright’s Shaman VGA Cooler: The Quiet Giant?

Thermalright’s Shaman is the largest VGA cooler we’ve ever seen. Having recently reviewed three competing aftermarket graphics cooling solutions, we’re eager to find out if size really matters when it comes to overclocking the ultra-hot GeForce GTX 480. Original post by Brett Cooper

Confessions of a Nook Color Rooter

Wondering whether you should root your shiny new Nook Color to make it a full-blown Android tablet? I did and have mixed feelings about it. Original post by Kevin Purdy

SSD Performance: TRIM And Firmware Updates Tested

Solid state drives can deliver exceptional performance, but they’re not necessarily fire-and-forget upgrades. You’ll only really get the best possible experience from them if you pay attention to details like TRIM support and available firmware updates. Original post by Brett Cooper

500 Mbps Not! : TRENDnet TPL-401E2K 500 Mbps Powerline AV Adapter Kit Reviewed

TRENDnet’s first-to-market 500 Mbps powerline adapters may not be the best that they can be. Original post by Kevin Purdy