Wednesday, November 30, 2011

Seagate ST380011A 80GB UDMA/100 7200RPM 2MB IDE HDD

Seagate ST380011A 80GB UDMA/100 7200RPM 2MB IDE HDD Review



Seagate ST380011A 80GB UDMA/100 7200RPM 2MB IDE HDD Feature

  • 8.5 ms average access time
  • 80 GB formatted capacity
  • 4.16 ms average latency
  • 2 MB buffer
  • 7200 RPM spindle speed
Add 80 GB of formatted capacity with this 3.5-inch Seagate IDE hard drive! Other features include a 2 MB buffer and a 7200 RPM spindle speed. Get years of quick and reliable operation with this Seagate hard drive!


Tuesday, November 29, 2011

Corsair CC600TWM-WHT Special Edition Graphite Series 600T Mid Tower Gaming Computer Case - White

Corsair CC600TWM-WHT Special Edition Graphite Series 600T Mid Tower Gaming Computer Case - White Review



Corsair CC600TWM-WHT Special Edition Graphite Series 600T Mid Tower Gaming Computer Case - White Feature

  • User-swappable side panel window or mesh insert housing up to four 120mm fans
  • Optimize airflow and keep your system neat and tidy using the intelligent cable management system.
  • Front panel includes USB 3.0, USB 2.0, Headphone, Mic, and a four-channel fan controller.
  • Install or upgrade your CPU heatsink quickly with the easy-access backplate cutout.
  • Keep your system cool with the dual 200mm fans and rear 120mm fan
  • Access your hardware faster than ever with easy side panel removal.
  • Built-in compatibility for SSDs in the six hard drive bays gives you the flexibility you need.
  • Easily accessible dust filters keep the cool air flowing over your valuable components.
Inside the streamlined design of the Graphite 600T is a wealth of functionality that makes your build easier and enhances your computing experience.Building a clean-looking, well-cooled system is easier and faster than ever with our innovative cable routing design, tool-free drive bays, dual 200mm fans with integrated fan controller, and CPU backplate cutout. Fitting even the largest video cards is a breeze, literally, with the split hard-drive bay setup that allows direct airflow from the 200mm intake fan to reach your graphics card. Maintenance is simple and quick with externally accessible dust filters and quick-release door panels. The Special Edition White 600T offers a side panel with a user-swappable side window or mesh insert that can house up to four 120mm fans.The Corsair Graphite Series 600T is the gamer's dream case.


Saturday, November 26, 2011

Western Digital Caviar Green 2 TB Desktop Hard Drive WD20EARS

Western Digital Caviar Green 2 TB Desktop Hard Drive WD20EARS Review



Western Digital Caviar Green 2 TB Desktop Hard Drive WD20EARS Feature

  • WD Caviar Green hard drives reduce power consumption by up to 40%
  • A fine-tuned balance of spin speed, transfer rate and caching algorithms designed to deliver both significant power savings
  • IntelliSeek - Calculates optimum seek speeds to lower power consumption, noise, and vibration.
  • 2TB capacity holds up to 400,000 digital photos, 500,000 MP3 files, and 240 hours of HD video.
  • Ships in Certified Frustration-Free Packaging
WD Advanced Format technology increases media format efficiency, thus enabling larger drive capacities. WD Advanced Format drives are specifically optimized for Mac and the latest Windows operating systems such as Windows Vista and Windows 7. WD Advanced Format drives work with legacy operating systems such as Windows XP but require the use of the free WD Align software available on www.wdc.com/advformat.Available in capacities up to 2 TB, WD Caviar Green SATA hard drives reduce power consumption by up to 40% and offer best-in-class acoustics and operating temperature. Based on WD's exclusive GreenPower technology, these drives are designed to deliver power savings as the primary attribute. As hard drive capacities increase, the power required to run those drives increases as well. WD Caviar Green drives make it possible for energy-conscious customers to build systems with higher capacities and the right balance of system performance, ensured reliability, and energy conservation. They are ideal for PCs, external storage and other devices that require lower power consumption and cool, quiet operation.


Friday, November 25, 2011

Seagate Momentus 5400 500GB 5400RPM SATA 3Gb/s 8MB Cache 2.5 Inch Internal NB Hard Drive ST9500325AS-Bare Drive

Seagate Momentus 5400 500GB 5400RPM SATA 3Gb/s 8MB Cache 2.5 Inch Internal NB Hard Drive ST9500325AS-Bare Drive Review



Seagate Momentus 5400 500GB 5400RPM SATA 3Gb/s 8MB Cache 2.5 Inch Internal NB Hard Drive ST9500325AS-Bare Drive Feature

  • 5,400 RPM Spin Speed, 8 MB Cache Buffer
  • SATA 3.0Gb/s Interface, 500 GB Capacity
  • Average latency 5.6 msec, Random read seek time 14 msec
  • Best-Fit Applications; Mainstream laptops, External storage solutions/boxes, Industrial applications requiring a smaller form factor
  • Ships in Certified Frustration-Free Packaging
  • SATA 3.0Gb/s Interface, 500 GB Capacity. Two Year Warranty
Seagate ST9500325AS Momentus 5400.6 SATA 3Gb/s 500-GB Hard Drive, The 500-GB Seagate® Momentus® 5400.6 drive offers the best combination of performance, capacity, mobility and durability in a laptop hard drive to meet the demanding requirements of today’s notebook multimedia usage models. Able to withstand up to 1000 Gs of shock, this highly reliable 2.5-inch drive is perfect for notebook or external storage applications.


Tuesday, November 22, 2011

Sonnet FireWire 400 to 800 Adapter (FAD-824)

Sonnet FireWire 400 to 800 Adapter (FAD-824) Review



Sonnet FireWire 400 to 800 Adapter (FAD-824) Feature

  • 9-pin male (FW800) to 6-pin female (FW400) connector adapter
  • Works with standard 6-pin male FW400 cables
  • Connect legacy FireWire 400 devices to FireWire 800 ports
  • IEEE 1394 compliant
  • Take advantage of the latest peripheral devices with data transfer rates up to 800 Mbps
The Sonnet FAD-824 FireWire 400 to 800 Adapter allows you to use your old FireWire 400 devices with newer FireWire 800 ports.

Avoid Hassles--Just Adapt!
Which cable should you get? What length? Why bother? Use your existing FireWire 400 cables with this FireWire adapter from Sonnet to connect FireWire 400 devices to a FireWire 800 port, without going through the trouble of purchasing yet another cable. Just plug it in between a FireWire 800 port and a standard FireWire 400 cable's 6-pin male connector (the other end of the FW400 cable plugs into your FireWire device). It can't get any simpler.

Key Benefits:

  • 9-pin male (FW800) to 6-pin female (FW400) connector adapter
  • Works with standard 6-pin male FW400 cables
  • Connect legacy FireWire 400 devices to FireWire 800 ports used on the Allegro FW800, as well as the latest computers that feature FireWire 800
  • IEEE 1394 compliant
The Sonnet FAD-824 FireWire 400 to 800 Adapter is compatible with any Mac or Windows computer with FireWire 800 ports and is backed by a 1-year limited warranty. Sonnet Technologies FW800 to FW400 FireWire Adapter FAD-824 Cable Adapters


Sunday, November 20, 2011

Western Digital 250 GB Scorpio Blue SATA 3 Gb/s 5400 RPM 8 MB Cache Bulk/OEM Notebook Hard Drive - WD2500BEVT

Western Digital 250 GB Scorpio Blue SATA 3 Gb/s 5400 RPM 8 MB Cache Bulk/OEM Notebook Hard Drive - WD2500BEVT Review



Western Digital 250 GB Scorpio Blue SATA 3 Gb/s 5400 RPM 8 MB Cache Bulk/OEM Notebook Hard Drive - WD2500BEVT Feature

  • Ships in Certified Frustration-Free Packaging
  • Scorpio 250 GB, 5400 RPM Internal Hard Drive with 2.5in. diameter,SATA. SINGLE PACK
WD SCORPIO BLUE 250GB WD2500BEVT


Friday, November 18, 2011

Toshiba Canvio 1.0 TB USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive - HDTC610XK3B1 (Black)

Toshiba Canvio 1.0 TB USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive - HDTC610XK3B1 (Black) Review



Toshiba Canvio 1.0 TB USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive - HDTC610XK3B1 (Black) Feature

  • Protects your most important and cherished digital content with cloud storage.
  • Transfers your large media files at blazing fast speeds with USB 3.0.
  • Protects your drive (Internal Shock Sensor and Ramp Loading Technology).
  • Provides file, folder, and full system backup and recovery with pre-loaded backup software.
  • Secures your backup with a password (Data Encryption, up to 256-bit).
  • Backwards compatible with USB 2.0.
  • Gives you peace of mind (Toshiba 3-Year Limited Warranty).
  • Plug and play operation.

If you want a smarter way to preserve your most precious digital files and memories, Toshiba's "brainy" Canvio 3.0 portable hard drive offers a complete system backup solution in a box. It requires no external AC adapter and it's Plug & Play compatible. Just connect it into the USB port of your PC and you're good to go (learn more about backups below).

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The Canvio 3.0 in black (view larger).

 

storage

 

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Easily portable.

 

black port
USB 3.0 port.

 

Future-proofed with USB 3.0 technology, the Canvio 3.0 hard drive significantly improves file transfer speed for large media files and dramatically minimizes the wait time for backup and recovery processes. Plus, it's backwards compatible with USB 2.0 devices. Additionally, each Canvio 3.0 portable hard drive includes an internal shock sensor and ramp loading technology to help keep your drive safe.

This version of the Canvio 3.0 portable hard drive has a 1 TB storage capacity, and it comes in black.

Toshiba Canvio 3.0 portable hard drives are compatible with Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7.

Key Features

Peace of Mind
Portable Peace of Mind

Toshiba's Canvio 3.0 portable hard drives deliver one of the easiest ways to add storage to your computer. One of the simplest storage solutions in a box, they offer plug-and-play, drag-and-drop convenience.

Hard Drive Protection
Cloud Backup Capabilities

Put your backups on the cloud and your concerns on hold. Toshiba's latest Canvio 3.0 portable hard drives come with integrated cloud backup capabilities that simplify taking advantage of this latest innovation (free 30-day trial of cloud backup included).

Hard Drive Protection
Extra Hard Drive Protection

Offering a built-in internal shock sensor and ramp-loading technology, Canvio 3.0 portable hard drives help safeguard your data against accidents, drops and unfortunate real-life scenarios.

Speed
Faster Transfer Speeds

Powered by new USB 3.0 technology, Canvio 3.0 portable hard drives are far faster than--but still compatible with--USB 2.0 technology. Just plug them in, load the software and start protecting your data.

USB 3.0 speed compare
3-year warranty
Three-Year Limited Warranty

Canvio 3.0 portable hard drives are packed with famous Toshiba innovation, tested thoroughly for reliability, and backed by a three-year limited warranty.

 

Computer Backup Made Fast and Simple

The included NTI Backup Now EZ software scans your system and recommends the best coverage for your computer. Choose from three backup strategy options:

 

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Easy backups with NTI Backup Now EZ software.
  • Back up your files to the cloud.
  • Back up your files and folders to your Canvio 3.0 portable hard drive.
  • Back up everything saved on your computer.

Or, choose all three for the most comprehensive coverage.

Click the restore button and you can recover a file or folder. Boot to your Canvio 3.0 portable hard drive and it will restore all the files saved on your computer. Toshiba even includes a utility to burn a boot CD/DVD to make the process even simpler.

Secure your backup files with password-protected data encryption, (up to 256-bit), to help keep your backup safe and prevent unauthorized access. The Drive Space Alert monitor will keep an eye on your drive and let you know when it is getting full.

in the box

For advanced users, Toshiba's added the ability to customize your backup routine. Options include the ability to select only the most common file types, (like work documents, pictures, movies, music, etc.), change how often your backup takes place (hourly, daily, weekly, etc.), and change the threshold settings on the Drive Space Alert.

Specifications

  • Color: Black
  • Capacity: 1 TB
  • Disk Speed: 5400 RPM
  • Interface: USB 3.0
  • Transfer Rate: Up to 5 Gb/s
  • Average Seek Time: 12 ms
  • Buffer: 8 MB cache
  • Dimensions: 3.1 x 0.53 x 4.7 inches (WxHxD)

What's in the Box

Toshiba Canvio 3.0 portable hard drive, pre-loaded backup software, USB 3.0 cable, quick install guide, warranty card

Canvio 3.0 Plus products have been designed and manufactured in accordance with Toshiba's high quality product standards, incorporating the latest technology and user-interface, while ensuring best-in-class performance, quality and workmanship. With Toshiba's Canvio 3.0 Plus Portable Hard Drives, you'll enjoy portable storage space for even the largest digital libraries. Our 1.0TB Drive is capable of storing up to: 285,000 digital photos, or 263,000 digital music files, or 820 downloaded digital movies. Each Canvio 3.0 Plus Portable Hard Drive includes an internal shock sensor and ramp loading technology to help keep your drive safe. Canvio 3.0 Plus Portable Hard Drives are preloaded with software to make backup fast and simple. The included NTI Backup Now EZ software scans your system and recommends the best coverage for your computer. Choose between backing up your files to the cloud, backing up your files and folders to your Canvio 3.0 portable hard drive, backing up everything saved on your computer, or choose all three for the most comprehensive coverage. Click the restore button and you can recover a file or folder. Boot to your Canvio 3.0 Plus Portable Hard Drive and it will restore all the files saved on your computer. We've even included a utility to burn a boot CD/DVD to make the process even simpler. Secure your backup files with password-protected data encryption, (up to 256-bit), to help keep your backup safe and prevent unauthorized access. Options include the ability to select only the most common file types, (like work documents, pictures, movies, music, etc.), change how often your backup takes place (hourly, daily, weekly, etc.) and change the threshold settings on the Drive Space Alert. Toshiba Canvio 3.0 Plus Portable Drives are compatible with Windows 7, Windows Vista and Windows XP. For over 20 years Toshiba has been developing and manufacturing hard drives used by every major brand of notebook computer.


Wednesday, November 16, 2011

Seagate Barracuda 7200 500 GB SATA 6.0 Gb-s 16 MB Cache 3.5-Inch Internal Bare Drive ST500DM002

Seagate Barracuda 7200 500 GB SATA 6.0 Gb-s 16 MB Cache 3.5-Inch Internal Bare Drive ST500DM002 Review



Seagate Barracuda 7200 500 GB SATA 6.0 Gb-s 16 MB Cache 3.5-Inch Internal Bare Drive ST500DM002 Feature

  • 500 GB 7200 RPM Hard Drive
  • Barracuda hard drives provide industry-leading reliability
  • Best-in-class environmental specifications and reliability features
  • Produced in the most sophisticated and automated manufacturing process in the hard drive industry, customers can feel confident that Barracuda hard drives will deliver the same rock-solid performance and reliability every time
  • Best Fit Applications include: Desktop PCs, Workstations, Direct attached external storage devices (DAS), Network attached storage devices (NAS), PC-based game systems and Home servers
By now the world knows that Seagate Barracuda 7200 drives, from the world's premier storage provider, deliver years of reliable service and high performance. The ideal choice for workstations, desktop RAID, gaming PCs, high-end PCs, mainstream PCs and USB/FireWire/eSATA external storage. After years of pioneering research at Seagate, perpendicular recording is now a proven technology. It increases capacity and dependability by storing data vertically, rather than horizontally. And vertically stored data bits mean increased data density which means higher performance to increase productivity. This drive delivers excellent power savings without sacrificing drive or system performance, giving customers the ability to manufacture eco-friendly PC systems and external storage systems that meet energy savings requirements. Seagate hard drives have long been produced with the environment in mind, and not just with low power consumption. With Seagate and the Barracuda drive, our customers can have the best of both worlds, top hard-drive performance and the satisfaction of knowing they are using a high-capacity drive with a very small eco-footprint.


Tuesday, November 15, 2011

Netgear N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR3700

Netgear N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR3700 Review



Netgear N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR3700 Feature

  • Dual-band Wireless-N router provides outstanding speed and performance for serious gamers, enthusiasts, and small businesses
  • Simultaneous operation on 2.4 GHz and 5.0 GHz frequencies for combined 600 Mbps speed
  • Powerful 680 MHz MIPS 32-bit processor
  • Five (5) 10/100 (1 WAN and 4 LAN) Gigabit Ethernet ports with auto-sensing technology; USB 2.0 port for adding external storage
  • Device measures 8.8 x 1.2 x 6.0 inches (HxWxD)
The NETGEAR N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router delivers the ultimate in wireless performance for home and small business networking. With twice the available bandwidth, separate wireless-N access points for media and data, and four Gigabit Ethernet ports, you enjoy more reliable connections, faster wireless, and maximum wired speeds— ideal for connecting multiple computers running multiple applications. The Dual Band Gigabit Router manages network traffic too, so there’s less lag in streaming, VoIP, and other critical tasks. Centralizing an external storage device and file sharing is easy. Just connect your USB storage device to the router, and every computer on your network can easily exchange media, documents, music, and more.


Sunday, November 13, 2011

MAXTOR M01E200 Personal Storage 3100 External Hard Drive 200 GB

MAXTOR M01E200 Personal Storage 3100 External Hard Drive 200 GB Review



MAXTOR M01E200 Personal Storage 3100 External Hard Drive 200 GB Feature

  • Easy installation
  • USB 2.0 and 1.1 compatible
  • Compact design
  • Powered by a dependable Maxtor hard drive
  • Windows PC compatible
200GB Storage Capacity / 8MB Buffer / USB 2.0 and 1.1 Connectivity / Up to 7200RPM Performance / Plug-nnd-Play / Windows PC


Sunday, November 6, 2011

Sabrent EC-ESU4K eSATA/USB 2.0 to Serial ATA 3.5-inch Hard Drive Enclosure (Black)

Sabrent EC-ESU4K eSATA/USB 2.0 to Serial ATA 3.5-inch Hard Drive Enclosure (Black) Review



Sabrent EC-ESU4K eSATA/USB 2.0 to Serial ATA 3.5-inch Hard Drive Enclosure (Black) Feature

  • Hard drive enclosure converts 3.5-inch drive into an external USB 2.0 or eSATA storage device
  • Durable, aluminum enclosure specially designed for your 3.5-inch SATA or SATA II hard drive
  • Equipped with LEDs that indicate Power and Action status at a glance
  • Includes enclosure, power supply, power cord, USB 2.0 cable, driver disk, and user manual
  • USB transfer rate is approximately 480 Mbps; eSATA transfer rate is 3000 Mbps
SABRENT EC-ESU4K eSATA/USB 2.0 to Serial ATA (SATA/SATA II) 3.5" Aluminum Hard Drive Enclosure Case Enclosure - BLACK Now you can connect any Serial ATA (SATA/SATA II) 3.5" Hard Drive to your computer through USB 2.0 or e-Sata. The USB 2.0 interface allows users to read and write large files up to 480mbits per second, and it is fully backward compatible to USB 1.1 specification. This product is ideal for a personal backup solution. Features : Convert any Serial ATA (SATA) into external USB storage or Sata storage. Up to 6 times faster than existing external storage solutions Slim light compact aluminum enclosure Equipped with LED indicates Power and Action status. USB 2.0 Transfer rate Approx. 480 MBps eSata Transfer rate Approx. 3000 MBps Power supply : + 12V 2A and +5V 2A Native SATA and SATA II 3.5 inch Drive to USB 2.0 Solution Plug and Play; Hot swapping Specifications : USB 2.0 Interface and eSata interface Supports Standard 3.5" Serial ATA Ultra Light Aluminum Case Easy access on PC or Notebook Equipped with LED indicates Power and Action status. Supports Wakeup ability Supports 480Mbps high-speed data transfers with USB Supports 3000Mbps high-speed data transfers with eSata Support 3.5" Serial ATA (SATA) and SATA II Hard Disk Drives Hot-swappable Requirements : Windows 98SE/2000/ME/2003/XP MAC OS 8.6 or above Package Content : Hard Drive Aluminum Enclosure Power Supply Power Cord USB 2.0 cable Driver Disk User Manual