Fractal Design has been in the chassis market for some time now, and those familiar with the name should instantly relate it with the words “minimalistic” and “professional”. The Swedish company has always strived to make more of less, while keeping their products aesthetically pleasing. The shear elegance of the Fractal Design Define XL R2 Black Pearl chassis then, makes it a …
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In Win Rocker Mat Aluminum Gaming Surface Review – A Glass Alternative With Unique Features
When we think of In Win, PC cases are typically the first things we relate the name to. The company recently showcased the unique glass Tou chassis at Computex 2013, as well as the D-Frame at CES 2013. Many other items produced by In Win took a backseat to the eye-catching D-Frame, one of them being the Rocker Mat. The …
Read More »Samsung HW-F550 Bluetooth SoundBar Speaker System Review – Delivering A Euphoric 2.1 Channel Experience
Let us just start off by saying that the Samsung HW-F550 Bluetooth SoundBar speaker system is more than we, and for that matter most consumers, would ever need for their entertainment center. For such a compact 2.1 channel SoundBar system, which weighs less than 20lbs, the HW-F550 surely impresses most individuals by the intensity of SoundBar (and bass) which it creates …
Read More »Cooler Master Storm Havoc Gaming Mouse Review – An 8200 DPI Refresh
Cooler Master has quietly been chipping away on their new line of products, most notably those multifaceted devices ready for PC and console systems. Computer hardware and accessories are still the main priority, and Cooler Master are always building, always improving on their designs. The new Cooler Master Storm Havoc gaming mouse is the prime example. The best way to describe it …
Read More »2013 MacBook Air Ultrabook Review (13″) – Amazing Performance and Battery Life
So Apple released their 2013 MacBook Air just over a week ago and, on the exterior, not a thing has changed. Why should it? It is no secret that one of the longest standing rivalries between Apple and Samsung is alive and well and, coincidentally, the two most attractive ultrabook designs are easily the MacBook Air and that of the …
Read More »Samsung EX2F Camera Review – A Low-Light Advanced Point-And-Shoot For Any Photographer
Point-and-shoots are great for several occasions, but most fall short in low lighting. With larger sensors helping to combat this problem, a fast lens can also do wonders for low light photography. Samsung has updated its EXF series with an f/1.4 lens, making shooting in low light almost comparable to a budget range DSLR. We find the Samsung EX2F very …
Read More »Monster Digital OverDrive 3.0 512GB External SSD Review – External SSDs Get Speed, Value, Size and Appeal
With the gaining popularity of SSDs, it was only a matter of time until we started seeing large capacity external SSDs hit the street and the time has come. Whereas less than seven days ago we had never had an external SSD of 512GB capacity, today I have three 512GB and a 1TB external SSDs sitting in front of me …
Read More »Payday 2 Illustrates Why Four-Player Co-Op Is Still Fun At E3 2013
Overkill Software and publisher 505 Studios have been hard at work getting Payday 2 ready for its Steam debut, and we got the chance to play the demo copy featuring the first map. Much like in Payday: The Heist’s first map, Payday 2 follows suit with an equally simple intro level to help new players get started. The first heist …
Read More »Battlefield 4 Hands-On At E3 2013 – DICE Improves On The Little Things Missing From Battlefield 3
With the huge success of Battlefield 3, DICE developers decided to reveal the upcoming Battlefield 4 soon after. At E3 2013 we got the chance to play the alpha version of BF4’s multiplayer, with a full 32 versus 32 PC setup. The US and Chinese forces clash in the Siege of Shanghai map in ‘conquest’ mode. Even in alpha, Battlefield …
Read More »Indilinx BF3-Equipped OCZ PCI-E Vector SSD Highlights Computex 2013 Product Showcase
We got a treat from OCZ at Computex 2013, but not necessarily from the new Fatal1ty PSUs. Mind you, the new power supplies, that come in both 550W and 750W models, are Intel Haswell-ready, alongside a fully-modular design and 80 PLUS Bronze rating. The real stars of the show came in the form of OCZ’s ever-popular SSD product line. The …
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