04/29/2013 | HighPoint four-controller USB RAID card evaluated
Apple was one of the first -- if not the first -- major computer manufacturers to provide then-fledgling USB support at the expense of legacy ports on its iMac line some 15 ago. Since then, the Mac maker hasn't always been th ...
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04/16/2013 | Mobile shooting and uploading with Nikon WU-1b adapter and PicturePro
We’re talking George Jetson here. Nikon’s recent introduction of the D600 full-frameDSLR brought a raft of accessories, one of the most interesting being the WU-1bWireless Mobile Adapter. Couple that with David Shield’s Pictu ...
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04/04/2013 | A case that tries to merge form and function
It's not often an iPad case comes with a manual, even a short one, but it seems like an increasing number of models include some form of electronics. The Props Power Case needs a manual for its integrated lithium ion battery ...
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04/01/2013 | Acer Aspire S7 11.6-inch Ultrabook brings style, premium to portables
Ultrabooks abound. Just about every major manufacturer makes them, and too many look like the MacBook Air. The 2011 Intel spec for ultrabooks is very detailed, and gives guidelines for performance, enhancements, and even batt ...
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02/26/2013 | New Apple iMac still the Gold Standard in all-in-one desktops
The new iMac was introduced in late October, however trying to get your hands on one is not easy. Even now, if you choose a customized option as we did, you will need to wait for up to four weeks before you can get yours. Eve ...
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02/25/2013 | Iomega PX2-300d NAS brings horsepower to network storage
Network Attached Storage (NAS) devices are similar in one respect to the iPod on release -- until one used it, the utility wasn't immediately apparent, and then, upon acquisition it becomes nearly vital to day to day operatio ...
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02/19/2013 | Killer Concepts takes a shot at a loud yet compact Bluetooth speaker.
Headphones and portable speakers are, for my money, still the best uses of Bluetooth, at least when it comes to audio. There are other options, like connecting to a full-sized stereo or car system, but in those cases there a ...
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02/12/2013 | House of Marley stands apart with unique headphone design
House of Marley is a fairly new entrant in the headphone market, arriving in late 2011 among a host of other celebrity branded headphones. In order to standout in the crowded market, House of Marley decide to make it their go ...
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02/07/2013 | First of its kind dual eSATA RAID dock reviewed
Modern drive docks are awfully convenient. Without taking the time or expense to case a hard drive, contents are readily accessible to the user, and with the advent of eSATA drives docks, most are hot swappable, assuming the ...
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02/06/2013 | HighPoint second generation 642L RAID card examined
While a small handful of drives is adequate for most, there are sometimes situations calling for a truly epic amount of storage either internal, or in external RAID cases. Or, perhaps, a specific computer has an older SATA pr ...
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02/04/2013 | Gomadic puts charge into solar power with SunVolt
Solar energy still has a ways to go for widespread adoption, despite its 'green' nature. It doesn't have a high power density, meaning that a large area of solar panels, intense sunlight, or both, is required for optimal ener ...
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01/14/2013 | OWC upgrade SSD boosts capacity, performance of MacBook Air
Solid state drives (SSD) are fantastic. They are power-sippers as compared to a spinning platter, more resistant to shock, and other elemental damage. Even if you just count the performance increases, it comes as no surprise ...
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01/02/2013 | Matrox merges eight connections in DS1 Thunderbolt dock
The Thunderbolt interface has opened the door for a variety of new accessories, and Matrox' DS1 docking station exemplifies the standard's versatility. The DS1 is geared for Apple's notebook computers, pairing either HDMI or ...
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12/29/2012 |
Sony has a long and distinguished history when it comes to making quality headphones to suit the majority of listeners. In recent years, however, their headphone business has shown signs of becoming commoditized, targeting ma ...
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12/20/2012 | JLab offers a straightforward entry into the Bluetooth speaker market.
It can be pretty difficult to distinguish new Bluetooth speakers these days. After all, by design they're compatible with just about every wireless device, which means that makers can't count on a captive audience. JLab's B ...
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12/14/2012 | OWC Helios connects PCIe cards via Thunderbolt
As notebook computers become more powerful, and most all-in-ones now prioritize aesthetics over customizability, it is not uncommon to encounter difficulty when attempting to accomodate additional professional-level or out-of ...
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