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ZOTAC is pleased to announce a new high-performance lineup based on NVIDIA's latest GeForce GTX 200 series graphics processor - the ZOTAC GeForce GTX 285, 285 AMP! Edition and GTX 295. The new additions to the ZOTAC GeForce GTX 200 series delivers greater performance while consuming less power than the previous generation.

General details:

New ZOTAC GTX 295 graphics card
- Dual GeForce GTX 200 graphics processors
- Core clock: 576 MHz
- 480 stream processors
- Shader clock: 1242 MHz
- 1792MB of high-speed GDDR3 memory
- Memory clock: 1998 MHz
- 896-bit memory interface
- Dual dual-link DVI, HDMI outputs

New ZOTAC GeForce GTX 285 series
- NVIDIA GeForce GTX 285 graphics processor
- 240 stream processors
- 1GB of high-speed GDDR3 memory
- 512-bit memory interface
- Dual dual-link DVI output


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Our friends over at DragonSteelMods have just published a review on the Thermolab Baram CPU Cooler. The results are very interesting, with it taking on the big names in the industry. Check out their review below.

"It's been a while since we've seen any product from our friends over at Thermolab, but they've just sent me a rather large CPU cooler that has been designed with an aerothermodynamic design. It looks interesting and it's attractive, the fins are oddly spaced as is the heatpipes from what you normally see on a heatpipe CPU cooler, this design is supposed to help the cooling process. We'll see if that's true, I've put it up against a bunch of other coolers I've got for comparison, so read on.. "

Full review over at: http://www.dragonsteelmods.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=11081&Itemid=1

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The guys over at DragonSteel Mods have just published a new review of the Xclio 1000 case. It makes for an interesting read. Below is a snippet from the review.

"Today for review I've got a case that is huge, it's a full tower style case from our friends over at Xclio, but it's much more than that, it's got quite a few other features as well. The Xclio 1000 PC case features nine 120mm fans built in that can be changed to one of several different colors, along with the ability to control their speeds as well. The front has got three doors covering the drive bays, each door has its own fan along with individual controls for each one. Inside you'll find room enough for any system with room to spare for expansion, and there's a plethora of hard drive bays so you'll have room for terabytes of storage as well."

For the full review please go to: http://www.dragonsteelmods.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=10779&Itemid=1
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Sharkoon announced today the expansion of its case line-up with an all new midi-ATX tower. The Sharkoon Venga Economy combines a compact and unobtrusive size with an elegant design in modern white or classic black. The front of the case features a high-gloss coating, distinctive rectangular fan vents and silver power and reset buttons as well as HDD activity and system LEDs. On the side of the front panel are two USB ports and audio connectors.

Up to four optical drives and one 3.5" external device can be installed in the front. Inside the case there is room for four hard drives and up to seven expansion cards. Cooling is user configurable with up to four case fans: an 80/ 92/120mm fan in the front, an 80/90mm fan in the rear and two 80mm or one 120mm fan in the side. The case measures 180 x 460 x 410mm (W x D x H).
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Sunnyvale, CA—December 12, 2008—OCZ Technology Group, a worldwide leader in innovative, ultra-high performance and high reliability memory, today announced the launch of its new Gold Series Secure Digital™ High-Capacity (SDHC) flash memory cards, to offer professional photographers and videographers unbridled performance combined with ample storage capabilities for high-resolution pictures and video. These premium memory cards offer photography enthusiasts incredible speeds and capacities to deliver the tailored storage they demand.

“OCZ’s new Gold Series SDHC cards are designed for professional photography and high definition video applications where enthusiasts demand the highest level of performance to match the file sizes and speed capabilities their specialized cameras and video equipment,” commented Alex Mei, Chief Marketing Officer of the OCZ Technology Group. “The new Gold Series cards make use of premium quality flash and are optimized for shooting large RAW files with the latest D-SLR cameras and exceed the performance requirements of the latest 1080 high definition camcorders.”
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Sharkoon is now offering a new ATX midi tower in its case line-up. The Sharkoon Desperado comes in a striking black and silver design and is available in two configurations, with or without pre-installed case fans.

The front of the case features a black mesh grill that helps improve airflow, while power and reset buttons as well as two USB ports, audio connections, and activity lights are found on an upright silver panel. In spite of the case's compact dimensions of 180 x 460 x 410 mm (W x D x H), it still has room for four optical drives, a 3.5 inch device, four hard drives and seven expansion cards.

The Value model comes with a high-performance 250 mm fan in the side panel, and features a manual fan control on the side of the case. LED lighting and a bull's-eye design on the fan grill add to the overall style of the case. In addition, space is available for an 80, 92 or 120 mm fan in the front and an 80 or 92 mm fan in the back of the case.

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Test Freaks have just reviewed the latest ICY Dock SATA HDD Enclosure. Here is a snippet from the review:

"The Icy Dock MB672SKGF Screwless Internal 3.5" SATA HDD Enclosure is just what most would call a mobile rack, it can be used to swap hard drives or it can be used just as a built in accessory for your system. It features an LCD that tells you the internal temperature along with a cooling fan as well to keep you drive cool. It also features a keyed lock that can disable access to the drive as well so it works as a security feature. Overall it's a great device that is well made and works well…"

For the full article please visit:

http://www.testfreaks.com/blog/review/icy-dock-mb672skgf-screwless-internal-35-sata-hdd-enclosure/
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Paris / Vienna, December 10th 2008 - Leading external storage manufacturer LaCie and renowned quiet cooling specialist Noctua today announced their cooperation on the development of acoustically optimized storage solutions.

The recently announced LaCie 4big Quadra and LaCie 5big Network, designed by Neil Poulton, are the first LaCie four and five-bay RAID external storage solutions to feature Noctua cooling technology. Thanks to the use of Noctua's NF-P12 fan, their noise emission is reduced, on average, by 40% compared to their predecessors.
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Dragonsteel Mods have just released a review on the latest Ewoo eFizz - iPod Speaker System. This is a thorough review, if you are considering buying an iPod speaker system then you should definately check out this review.

"One of the key features of the eFizz is that it uses the same 2.4 Ghz remote system that is found in the Ewoo HandMusic, thus allowing control of the speaker from anywhere within the home. The speakers system's sound is powered by Cabasse, a renowned European speaker manufacturer, so the eFizz features some truly terrific acoustics. Besides providing some marvelous sound, the eFizz features a stylish appearance with a predominant piano black finish and two black speaker covers."

The full article can be found over at Dragonsteel Mods.
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Test Freaks have just reviewed the new Mophie Juice Pack which gives you exrta battery power for your iPhone and promises to be an effective and efficient solution. Below is an extract from the review:

"Solutions to the battery issue involve carrying a charging cable and having access to either an electric outlet or a car charger. Of course, sometimes these options are feasible or possible. On the market, there are external battery packs, but none of these devices have not been certified by Apple, so there is always a chance, you may damage your iPhone using one of these products. That is, until now. Mophie has released the Juice Pack for the iPhone 3G which is the first Apple certified external battery solution. "

You can read the full article here -Mophie Juice Pack iPhone 3G Review @ Test Freaks.
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HONG KONG – Dec. 3, 2008 – ZOTAC International, a leading manufacturer of NVIDIA-based motherboards and graphics cards, today unleashes its first Graphics Plus capable mini-ITX motherboard – the ZOTAC GeForce 8200-ITX WiFi. Powered by an NVIDIA GeForce 8200 mGPU, the ZOTAC GeForce 8200-ITX WiFi delivers NVIDIA unified architecture, NVIDIA CUDA, NVIDIA PureVideo HD and integrated WiFi technologies rolled up into a miniature 170mm x 170mm platform.

The ZOTAC GeForce 8200-ITX WiFi with NVIDIA unified architecture features 16 screaming-fast stream processors that are programmable for phenomenal visuals with DirectX 10 and OpenGL 2.1 enabled 3D games and applications or high-speed general computing tasks with NVIDIA CUDA-enabled applications.

NVIDIA CUDA technology enables the ZOTAC GeForce 8200-ITX WiFi to use its integrated graphics processor to accelerate complex mathematical calculations, image processing and video editing tasks.
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Sharkoon today introduced the third edition of its X-Tatic Dolby certified 5.1 headset. This new model has a new design, an improved microphone mount and enhanced functionality.

With eight speakers including two dedicated drivers for bass and a high-end amplifier, the headset envelops users with high quality, authentic surround-sound. Adjustable, padded earpieces and headband ensure the headset is comfortable to wear. The flexible, removable microphone can be adjusted to the most comfortable position. Volume controls are built directly into the 360cm long cable, allowing users to individually adjust the volume for each channel.

The X-Tatic Digital model includes the Sound Control Unit (SCU) with integrated Dolby Digital decoder. In addition to outputting Dolby Digital 2.0, Dolby Digital 5.1 and Dolby Pro Logic signals, the SCU supports the chat functions of the PS3 and Xbox 360 as well as Time Delay (TD) for the rear and centre channels and Dynamic Range Control (DRC).

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