Electronics, Computers & Accessories

9/30/2010

ASUS Eee Box EB1501P-B016E Nettop PC - Black Reviews



Intel Atom D525 (1.8GHz)/2GB DDR3/320G 5400/Slot-in DVDRW/Windows 7 Home Premium/802.11BGN/65W Adapter/Wireless Keyboard+Mouse/Vesa 75/100 Mount/10/100/1000 LAN/HDMI out/VGA out/4 in 1 Card Reader/Microphone input/headphone/line out/RJ-45/2x USB 3.0/4x USB 2.0/e-sata/wifi antenna/1 Year North America Warranty

Technical Details

- Intel Atom D525 Dual Core Processor (1.8GHz)
- 2GB DDR3 1333MHz RAM, 2x1 GB, 2 Slots, 4GB Max; 320GB Hard Drive (5400 RPM)
- Next-Generation NVIDIA ION(GT218-ION) Graphics with 512MB dedicated VRAM
- Slot-in DVDRW; HDMI; VGA; eSata; 2 USB 3.0 ports, 4 USB 2.0 ports; 10/100/1000 LAN; 802.11 bgn Wireless
- Wireless Keyboard and Mouse; VESA mounting bracket; Energy Star and EPEAT; Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit

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9/29/2010

Apple Mac Pro MC560LL/A Reviews

Thanks to the next-generation Quad-Core Intel Xeon “Nehalem” processors and new system architecture, the Mac Pro now delivers performance thatʼs nearly twice as fast as before.(1) Each processor features an integrated memory controller and 8MB of fully shared L3 cache. With blazing-fast 1066MHz DDR3 ECC SDRAM, high-performance graphics, a redesigned interior for easier expansion, itʼs the most advanced Mac Pro ever. (1)Testing conducted by Apple in February 2009 using preproduction Mac Pro 8-core 2.93GHz units and shipping Mac Pro 8-core 3.2GHz units. SPEC® is a registered trademark of the Standard Performance Evaluation Corporation (SPEC); see www.spec.org for more information. Performance tests are conducted using specific computer systems and reflect the approximate performance of Mac Pro.
Featuring a single quad-core Intel Xeon processor and all-new ATI graphics, the Apple Mac Pro desktop PC delivers amazing performance and expandability for the most demanding consumers and professionals. This Mac Pro (model MC560LL/A) is powered by a single hyper-threaded 2.8 GHz Quad-Core Intel Xeon "Nehalem" series processor with a Turbo Boost feature that automatically boosts the processor clock speed based on workload. It also features the ATI Radeon HD 5770 graphics processor with 1 GB of GDDR5 memory.
Apple Mac Pro
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This Mac Pro is outfitted with 1 TB of hard drive storage and 3 GB of 1066 MHz DDR3 RAM. The interior provides easy access to all components within the Mac Pro for hassle-free expansion and massive upgrade ability--up to 32 GB of RAM and four hard drive bays for up to 8 TB of storage under the hood. And while it comes standard with a 18x SuperDrive (compatible with burning DVD±R/RW and CD-R/RW discs), you can also add a second writing SuperDrive.
The Mac Pro also now features two Mini DisplayPorts and one dual-link DVI port. The additional Mini DisplayPort output allows you to connect two displays without an additional graphics card or adapter, and the dual-link DVI port supports legacy DVI-based displays up to a resolution of 2560 x 1600 pixels. Continuing Apple's commitment to the environment, the new Mac Pro meets Energy Star 5.0 requirements, and its enclosure is made of highly recyclable aluminum while the interior is designed to be more material-efficient.
It comes pre-loaded with Apple's Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard operating system--an operating system custom-designed for the advanced technology inside--and it also comes with the iLife suite of applications, including iPhoto, iMovie, GarageBand, and iTunes.

Key Specifications

  • Single 2.8 GHz Quad-Core Intel Xeon W3530 "Westmere" processor with 8 MB of fully shared L3 cache per processor, Turbo Boost dynamic performance up to 3.06 GHz, and Hyper-Threading technology for up to 8 virtual cores.
  • ATI Radeon HD 5770 graphics with 1GB of GDDR5 memory, PCI Express 2.0, and option to install two ATI Radeon HD 5770 cards (which provides support for up to six displays).
  • 1 TB Serial ATA hard drive (3Gb/s; 7200 rpm) with up to 8 TB of internal storage (hard drives or solid-state drives) in bays four 3.5-inch cable-free, direct-attach drive bays.
  • 3 GB of 1066MHz DDR3 ECC SDRAM (three 1 GB DIMMs) with four memory slots supporting up to 16 GB of main memory
  • 18x SuperDrive with double-layer support (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW): 18x DVD±R, 8x DVD±R DL, 8x DVD+RW, 6x DVD-RW, 32x CD-R/RW (one open optical drive bay for optional second SuperDrive)
  • AirPort Extreme 802.11n Wi-Fi


    Rear expansion
    Rear ports.
  • Bluetooth 2.1 + Enhanced Data Rate (EDR)
  • Networking: Two independent 10/100/1000BASE-T Ethernet (RJ-45) interfaces with support for jumbo frames
  • Expansion: Three open full-length PCI Express expansion slots (one PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot; two PCI Express 2.0 x4 slots); all slots provide mechanical support for 16-lane cards
  • Four FireWire 800 ports (two on front panel, two on back panel)
  • Five USB 2.0 ports (two on front panel, three on back panel) plus two additional USB 2.0 ports on included keyboard
  • Video output: Two Mini DisplayPort outputs, and one dual-link DVI port
  • Audio I/O: Front-panel headphone minijack and internal speaker; optical digital audio input and output TOSLINK ports; analog stereo line-level input and output minijacks
  • Dimensions: 8.1 x 20.1 x 18.7 inches (WxHxD)
  • Weight: 41.2 pounds
  • Included Apple Wireless Keyboard and Magic Mouse
What's in the Box
Mac Pro, Apple Keyboard with numeric keypad, Magic Mouse, USB extension cable, power cord, install/restore DVDs, printed and electronic documentation
Limited Warranty And Service
The Mac Pro comes with 90 days of free telephone support and a one-year limited warranty. Purchase the AppleCare Protection Plan to extend your service and support to three years from your computer's purchase date. Only the AppleCare Protection Plan provides you with direct telephone support from Apple technical experts and the assurance that repairs will be handled by Apple-authorized technicians using genuine Apple parts.
Expansion
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Expansion Made Easy

The easy-access interior of the Mac Pro feels like the well-organized workstation it is. No rat's nest of components here. You don't need to turn the system on its side or struggle to reach into awkward spaces to make changes. Just remove the side panel for instant access to everything. Slide out the processor tray to add memory. Slide out drive bays to add storage. Slide a simple bar to change up to four expansion cards at once. And with plenty of I/O ports both front and back, you'll have room for all your external devices.
Tool-less PCI
When it's time to upgrade, a quick slide of the retention bar frees up the four expansion card slots for easy access. Thanks to a thumbscrew PCI bracket, you can swap out cards without any tools. All four slots are PCI Express 2.0 for incredible performance. And since the graphics slot in the Mac Pro is double-wide, your graphics card won't cover an adjacent slot.
Hard drive expansion
Slide-in Storage
The Mac Pro comes with four 3.5-inch drive bays for an enormous amount of internal storage--up to 8 TB. For faster access to your data, you can also configure your Mac Pro with up to four solid-state drives. The bays are direct-attach and cable free, so it's easy to add or remove drives. Just attach the drive carrier to a drive and slide the drive into place. There are no connectors or cables to contend with. Lock the drives with the side door latch, and you're done.
Snap-in Memory
Install more memory in your Mac Pro in a snap. Literally. The easy-access interior lets you slide out the processor tray in one smooth motion, then simply snap new memory into place. You don't have to dig around inside the computer or wrestle with wires or cables. This single-processor Mac Pro offers four slots that support up to 16 GB of DDR3 ECC SDRAM.
Enviro report card

The Greenest Mac Pro Yet

Even though the new Mac Pro is the fastest Mac ever, it is also highly energy efficient. Energy-efficient hardware components work hand in hand with Mac OS X to create a system that can dynamically adjust power consumption to reduce the overall energy used. For instance, the CPU architecture allows individual cores to go into a low-power state to reduce energy consumption when they are not needed. The graphics card does the same, reducing power draw when not running graphics-intensive applications. The result is a smart and energy-efficient system that is not only as fast as possible when you need it, but also throttles down power use when it's not needed.
The Mac Pro meets the stringent low power requirements set by the EPA, giving it ENERGY STAR qualification. ENERGY STAR 5.0 sets significantly higher efficiency limits for power supplies and aggressive limits for the computer's typical annual power consumption.

Pre-Loaded with Mac OS X Snow Leopard and iLife

Every Mac comes with Mac OS X Snow Leopard, the world's most advanced operating system, and iLife, Apple's innovative suite of applications for managing photos, making movies and creating and learning to play music. Snow Leopard builds on a decade of OS X innovation and success with hundreds of refinements, new core technologies and out of the box support for Microsoft Exchange. iLife features iPhoto, to easily organize and manage photos; iMovie with powerful easy-to-use new features such as Precision Editor, video stabilization and advanced drag and drop; and GarageBand which introduces a whole new way to help you learn to play piano and guitar.
Installed software
  • Mac OS X v10.6 Snow Leopard (includes Time Machine, Quick Look, Spaces, Spotlight, Dashboard, Mail, iChat, Safari, Address Book, QuickTime, iCal, DVD Player, Photo Booth, Front Row, Xcode Developer Tools)
  • iLife (includes iPhoto, iMovie, GarageBand, iWeb, iDVD)

Technical Details

- One 2.8GHz Quad-Core Intel Xeon ?Nehalem? processor
- 3GB (three 1GB) memory
- 1TB hard drive
- 18x double-layer SuperDrive
- ATI Radeon HD 5770 with 1GB GDDR5

Customer Buzz
5.0 out of 5 stars"Another triumph for Apple" 2010-09-21
By I miss W (USA - Greatest Theme Park on EARTH!)
I just replaced my five-year-old Dual 2.7 GHz PowerMac G5 with the Apple 2.8GHz Quad-Core Intel Mac Pro and what an improvement! The new Mac is at least three times faster doing processing tasks (exporting a movie from QuickTime, for example) than the old unit, and it's SILENT. Photoshop is a lot speedier and so is Quark (although the lengthy delay in startup hasn't changed--dang you Quark!). I've pushed it hard (transferring files from the old Mac while exporting a movie from QT, listening to iTunes, and working in Photoshop) without hearing the fans speed up even once! I have three 1-TB drives installed in the enclosure with one bay free, plus six 2-TB external drives hooked up via a Kensington USB Hub and file transfers happen reliably and quickly.

Tasks such as installing hard disks can be tedious on less well designed computers, but not on the Mac Pro! Fit and finish are perfect and the hardware shows the usual attention to detail for which Apple is renowned. For instance, to install a new disk drive in one of the four drive bays: simply lift the locking lever on the rear of the case and take the cover off, thereby exposing the bays. Remove one, attach it to the new drive and tighten the four captive fasteners, then slide it back into the Mac Pro enclosure--elapsed time less than a minute! Installing RAM and PCI Express cards is equally simple.

I'm not much for gaming but I do like playing Unreal Tournament 2003 online. There's not a native Intel version of UT2003, so it runs using the Rosetta translator, but the ATI Radeon HD 5770 graphics processor and Nahalem processors handle the load with barely a hiccup--there is a slight reduction in frame rates (noticeable but not annoyingly so).

In retrospect, I'd have bumped the RAM up from 3 GB, but that's easily fixed with the 4 GB RAM Kit. That's the closest I can come to a regret with this computer.

There's been some little controversy over the last year as to whether the Mac Pro is worth the price premium over iMacs because they've been closing the performance gap. For me it was no contest: I needed as much internal disk storage as I could get, plus the flexibility to add RAM and monitors as needed was a crucial factor. The iMac is a great computer, but I'm happy with my Mac Pro.

I highly recommend this machine!



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9/28/2010

HP All-in-One MS235 Desktop PC - Black Reviews


Save space with the HP All-in-One MS235 PC—this stylish desktop computer is integrated into a slim-profile 18.5” High Definition display, which easily tilts and swivels for comfortable viewing. You can also say goodbye to messy cables with this single-unit desktop PC, which features wireless keyboard and mouse. Plug in your HP All-in-One MS235 PC and you’re ready to work and play. You can play music and watch DVDs with crisp, clear sound delivered through built-in premium stereo speakers, and video chat live with family and friends with the integrated webcam and microphone. But that’s not all. This HP desktop lets you connect to the Web without cables, easily transfer photos from a memory card to your desktop computer and burn custom labels onto CDs and DVDs using LightScribe Technology. Create photo slideshows, share videos and more with HP MediaSmart Software Suite, your one-stop multimedia and entertainment center. Count on power and productivity with the HP All-in-One MS235 PC.

Technical Details

- AMD Athlon II 250u Dual-Core Processors); 4GB DDR2 System Memory; 320GB (7200RPM) Hard Drive (SATA); Genuine Windows 7 Premium 64-bit
- 18.5 inch diagonal High Definition LCD Display with tilt and swivel; ATI Radeon HD 3200 integrated graphics
- HP USB keyboard and optical mouse; 6-in-1 memory card reader - supports Extreme Digital (xD), Secure Digital (SD)
- 10/100Base-T network interface; Built-in wireless LAN 802.11b/g/n
- Headphone (left side); MIC-In (left side); 6 USB 2.0 ports (2 left side, 4 back) (4 available); Line-out (back); RJ45 (10/100 LAN) (back)
- Integrated High Definition Audio with 2.0 sound capabilities; Slim Tray SuperMulti DVD Burner with LightScribe Technology
- Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC), MultiMedia Card (MMC), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick Pro (MS-Pro)

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Customer Buzz
5.0 out of 5 stars"HP All-in-One MS235" 2010-09-20
By kozabear
Great little computer. Takes up little space. Travels well. Set up is a breeze. I will add a wireless keyboard and mouse to make it even more convenient.

Love it.

Customer Buzz 
5.0 out of 5 stars"I'm in luuuuv with it!" 2010-09-15
By C
BEST PC I EVER had. It's been up & running for a week now, and was a snap to set-up. Too easy! I like the nice wide screen, no clunky tower to take up space, and Windows 7 is great. So what if it's a lot different from XP and takes a bit of getting used to? Once you take a bit of time to learn your way around Win7, you appreciate what a gem it is....it's FAST! Slick, too. I'm happy.

Customer Buzz 
4.0 out of 5 stars"HP MS235" 2010-09-12
By A. Drummond (Florida)
I purchased this computer for my kids ages 10 & 7. Their old computer had a very bad connection to the internet so they were constantly on my iMac. Now they have no need to use mine. Their computer is wonderful. It is fast and the built in wi-Fi works perfectly. I love Windows 7 and the parental controls which are included. The monitor is a little small in my opinion but they don't seem to mind it at all. And of course it would be better if it had a full version of MS Office instead of just a trial version but that is not HP's fault.

Customer Buzz 
5.0 out of 5 stars"LOVE IT!!" 2010-09-06
By MK
I've had the machine for almost one month now an all seems fine. It's running Windows 7 Premium which is the fastest Windows OS I think so far. I just love it because it takes up so much less space. This computer comes with all you need, Microsoft Office and several introductory programs for business. The monitor displays images very sharp, clear and with excellent color. Excellent value for All-In-One computers.

Customer Buzz 
4.0 out of 5 stars"So Far Pretty Good" 2010-08-13
By Vinny (New York, New York USA)
I've had the machine for almost two weeks now an all seems fine. This is my third computer since 1997. One thing I especially like is the fact that it isn't loaded up with a bunch of programs I will never use. It's running Windows 7 Premium which is the fastest Windows OS I think so far. 4GB of memory is amazing to me since my last computer only was 500 MB, and the one before that was 32 MB of memory. I paid $542.41 so the fact that it has gone up in price means people are buying it. Even $600 would be good considering it takes up so much less space. Several years ago I saw an Apple that was an All-In-One and I new PC would soon follow. This computer comes with all you need, Microsoft Office and several introductory programs for business. I'm sure NASA could use it to launch rockets, so the hard core computer geeks should like it also. Dollar for dollar, this is a good buy from a good computer manufacturer. The monitor displays images very sharp, clear and with excellent color. All-In-One computers are the future.



9/27/2010

Iomega Prestige 1 TB USB 2.0 Desktop External Hard Drive 34919 (Gray) Reviews

The Iomega Prestige Desktop Hard Drive USB 2.0 provides a simple and affordable solution for all your storage needs. Ideal for adding capacity to your system, this stylish drive offers a sturdy aluminum construction and included stand. Available in up to 2 TB capacity, it is the easiest way to save photos, music, videos, and more. Iomega Protection Suite is included with solutions to access your PC, easily backup your data, and protect your computer and online experience. Software available via easy download! The suite includes Trend Micro Internet Security (1 year subscription), Iomega QuikProtect, EMC Retrospect, and MozyHome Online Backup service.

Technical Details

- Easy-to-use - Simple USB 2.0 interface; just plug and play
- Stylish & Durable - Now more compact and available in a charcoal gray brushed finish; sturdy aluminum construction
- Secure - Iomega Protection Suite software includes Trend Micro Internet Security, Iomega QuikProtect
- 3 Year Warranty with product registration

Customer Buzz
5.0 out of 5 stars"Very Pleased" 2010-09-15
By Balaji Ramanathan (hoffman estates, il United States)
Bought this hard drive a few days back. Having set it up and used it for a couple of day, I must say I am very pleased with it. Setup was a breeze, the box has everything you need including a 3-ft USB cable. The drive was formatted NTFS in one large partition. If you need, you can make multiple partitions on it using the windows disk management console or some other disk management software.

The manual is very basic and gives you the procedure for reformatting the disk if you use a Mac. The manual runs to 24 pages or so because the same info is repeated in 20 different languages. If you have used computers and hard drives before, you can chuck the user manual safely and not miss it!

The drive is whisper quiet. No noise whether it is being accessed or not. I use it as my nightly backup drive, so it is on during the night in the same room I sleep in, and you can't hear it unless you put your ear to it. And after an 8-hour full backup run, the drive was barely warm to the touch, so the case is well ventilated to avoid overheating problems. That augurs well for a long life since heat is one of the primary killers of hard drives.

You can either put the drive down horizontally or put it up vertically in the included stand. The light on the drive is a little bright (and it blinks when the drive is accessed), but you can always put tape over it if it is too bright for your taste.

The drive also has an on/off switch which many other manufacturers have done away with. Overall, that leaves precious little to complain about as far as this drive is concerned. The only question is durability, and if I waited 2 years to write this review based on testing its durability for that long, the review would be completely useless! So, here is the bottomline: when it works, it is a superb drive that I can't find anything to complain about. And I have no reason right now to believe that the drive will have a short life. Highly recommended!

Customer Buzz
5.0 out of 5 stars"jgbailey" 2010-09-12
By George Sands (Freedom, NH, US)
This drive backes my system every
sunday. The built in software is automatic and fool proof.

Customer Buzz
5.0 out of 5 stars"Love it!" 2010-09-12
By Bob R (Eustis, FL)
I own two 1TB WD External HD and one 500GB HP External HD and the Iomega is by far the best of all. It is much faster and more reliable that any of my other drives. I really like it!

Customer Buzz
5.0 out of 5 stars"Exclusively for added memory" 2010-09-09
By Chris
More memory - this is what I use this Prestige for. I don't meddle with it too often because I use it exclusively for added memory.. On test, I realized that it's not only easy to use but also saves power with its sleep mode.


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9/25/2010

Western Digital WD Elements 2 TB USB 2.0 Desktop External Hard Drive WDBAAU0020HBK-NESN ReviewsCompare Price Western Digital WD Elements 2 TB USB 2.0 Desktop External Hard Drive Designed with the same commitment to quality that made WD external drives the number one drives in the world, Western Digital’s WD Elements USB 2.0 external hard drives are the right answer for simply affordable add-on storage. Just plug it in to a USB port and start saving your photos, music, video, and files. Kit contains; USB 2.0 external hard drive, USB cable, AC adapter, Quick Install Guide. Technical Details - Simply affordable - Easy to use USB 2.0 See more technical details Customer Buzz 5.0 out of 5 stars"Lots of space for a great price" 2010-09-23 By Brandon The only thing that would make this any better is if it had an on/off switch. I bought two of them and use them as a back up. When switching between the two I sometimes get anxious of just pulling the power out and plugging it in. Customer Buzz 4.0 out of 5 stars"Rock'n and Roll'n" 2010-09-23 By AK (USA (OR)) Works great, just as it should. Using it as our new MP3 server. Wish it had fire-wire. Customer Buzz 4.0 out of 5 stars"WD Elements 1.5 TB External Hard Drive" 2010-09-22 By cyclone (Elkridge, Maryland United States) Very easy to start working. So far it is doing what it is supposed to do. I am very satified with Western Digital Products and there service under waranty Customer Buzz 5.0 out of 5 stars"Stealthy, solid, and unobtrusive backup drive" 2010-09-21 By I bought this drive to use for backups, so far it has performed admirably. The form of this drive is great, very unobtrusive. It can easily sit on a desk or workspace without drawing attention to itself. It has a single small LED on the back to indicate disk activity, and I have yet to notice it making any noise. Also, there is no software that tries to install itself, my Seagate wanted to install a manager, but this one has had no such bloatware. This is a quality drive, you can't go wrong with it. Customer Buzz 4.0 out of 5 stars"Western Digital 1TB External Hard Drive" 2010-09-21 By Rylan Reddekopp This is a great external hard drive! Lightweight and compact it fits just about anywhere. The only drawback to this drive is that there must be a hidden partition because right out of the box there is only about 930GB of actual free space. Read more Western Digital WD Elements 2 TB USB 2.0 Desktop External Hard Drive WDBAAU0020HBK-NESN

Designed with the same commitment to quality that made WD external drives the number one drives in the world, Western Digital’s WD Elements USB 2.0 external hard drives are the right answer for simply affordable add-on storage. Just plug it in to a USB port and start saving your photos, music, video, and files. Kit contains; USB 2.0 external hard drive, USB cable, AC adapter, Quick Install Guide.

Technical Details

- Simply affordable
- Easy to use USB 2.0

Customer Buzz 
5.0 out of 5 stars"Lots of space for a great price" 2010-09-23
By Brandon
The only thing that would make this any better is if it had an on/off switch.
I bought two of them and use them as a back up. When switching between the two I sometimes get anxious of just pulling the power out and plugging it in.

Customer Buzz
4.0 out of 5 stars"Rock'n and Roll'n" 2010-09-23
By AK (USA (OR))
Works great, just as it should. Using it as our new MP3 server. Wish it had fire-wire.

Customer Buzz
4.0 out of 5 stars"WD Elements 1.5 TB External Hard Drive" 2010-09-22
By cyclone (Elkridge, Maryland United States)
Very easy to start working. So far it is doing what it is supposed to do. I am very satified with Western Digital Products and there service under waranty

Customer Buzz
5.0 out of 5 stars"Stealthy, solid, and unobtrusive backup drive" 2010-09-21
By
I bought this drive to use for backups, so far it has performed admirably. The form of this drive is great, very unobtrusive. It can easily sit on a desk or workspace without drawing attention to itself. It has a single small LED on the back to indicate disk activity, and I have yet to notice it making any noise. Also, there is no software that tries to install itself, my Seagate wanted to install a manager, but this one has had no such bloatware. This is a quality drive, you can't go wrong with it.

Customer Buzz
4.0 out of 5 stars"Western Digital 1TB External Hard Drive" 2010-09-21
By Rylan Reddekopp
This is a great external hard drive! Lightweight and compact it fits just about anywhere. The only drawback to this drive is that there must be a hidden partition because right out of the box there is only about 930GB of actual free space.


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