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Sengled Element Classic LED A19 2700K 9W Smart Bulb :: Posted On October 17, 2017
 | In this review we're going to check out an A-19 style LED light bulb that has a Zigbee radio inside, so that it can be controlled by popular home automation controllers. Typical LED bulbs have gotten very inexpensive lately, with high quality bulbs costing just a couple bucks. That the manufacturer, Sengled, can offer what looks like a decent quality LED bulb with a Zigbee radio inside for $9 with Amazon Prime free shipping, does seem rather impressive. |
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ASUSTOR AS6302T 2-Bay NAS Server :: Posted On October 13, 2017
 | We have covered a wide variety of network attached storage (NAS) servers over the years, but up until now we have never had the chance to look at any products from ASUSTOR. ASUSTOR is focused on making just NAS servers, and in this review we are going to take a look at their AS6302T. This 2-bay unit features a 2.0GHz dual-core Intel Celeron processor, 2GB of RAM, and dual Gigabit network connections to power your networked storage. |
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August Smart Lock with HomeKit :: Posted On October 09, 2017
 | August Home is a company that currently specializes in automating doors. They make deadbolt locks, keypads, doorbell cameras, and a hub for remote access. When my parents recently mentioned they wanted to automate their lock I knew I wanted to keep it simple so I immediately thought of August. What I like about their deadbolt design is it doesn't require you to replace your keyed locks, just the part inside the house. |
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Kingston 32GB DataTraveler microDuo 3.0 :: Posted On September 19, 2017
 | Given the extremely small size and the ability to connect via USB 3.0 and microUSB, the Kingston 32GB DataTraveler microDuo 3.0 is definitely a handy little flash drive to carry around. If your mobile device supports USB OTG (On-The-Go) you will be able to sync or backup your files with ease, and perhaps you could use it to free up some valuable storage space on your phone or tablet. |
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TP-Link Deco M5 Whole-Home Wi-Fi System :: Posted On August 11, 2017
 | The TP-Link Deco M5 Whole-Home Wi-Fi System is definitely an appealing option for those looking to get setup with a Wi-Fi mesh network. The app leads you through the initial setup with simple instructions making the process very easy, and then once you are up and running the app continues to be quite intuitive to use for setting up security, parental controls, and configuring the networking features you might find on a typical router. |
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Aeotec DSA03202-V1 Z-Wave Minimote :: Posted On August 09, 2017
 | The Aeotec DSA03202-V1 Z-Wave Minimote is definitely a budget friendly choice in the Z-Wave remote controller market, but it is still quite a capable little device. While I am now using each of my two in vehicles to control lighting and garage doors as I approach the house, Inside the house, maybe have one in your bedroom, living room, kitchen, etcetera to provide you with convenient, low cost access to a number of your smart home's features. |
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| From Around The Web |
Aerocool P7-L240 All-in-One Cooler
Aerocool bursts onto the all-in-one liquid cooler market with the P7-L240. It features an attractive design, paired with low noise levels and good performance. Also included is RGB LED illumination that can be controlled via motherboard or the separately available P7-H1 Hub. techpowerup.com
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Toshiba TR200 960GB SSD
As from this year all Toshiba's retail SSD's will carry the Toshiba brand name but will have OCZ performance "DNA" under the skin, with the OCZ name being used as a sub-series. The Toshiba TR200 series are the first Toshiba retail drives to ship with Toshiba's own 64-layer 3D TLC BiCS NAND. kitguru.net
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Reeven Naia 240 AIO Water Cooler
In this article for Benchmark Reviews, we have Reeven's Naia 240 AIO Liquid Cooler up for review (model RW-2401). Reeven manufactures a variety of air coolers, fans, cases, and a few other things, but this is their first foray into the all-in-one liquid cooler segment. From the looks of things, Reeven is off to a great start with this AIO unit. benchmarkreviews.com
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Tt eSPORTS Cronos Riing RGB 7.1 Headset
If you want to be heard, you better be ready to listen. I'm assuming that applies even in an FPS death match scenario and I want to curse out the guy who keeps on fragging me as well. For that to happen, I would need a reliable headset first. Preferably something that would allow for accurately surround listening. modders-inc.com
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EVGA CLC 240 Liquid Cooler
While EVGA may be best known for its graphics cards, motherboards and power supplies, the company has recently ventured into the magical world of liquid coolers. Using 5th generation Asetek hardware, the imaginatively named CLC 240 should provide good cooling, an easy installation process and - of course - RGB lighting. But how does it fare against the competition? kitguru.net
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Datamancer Diviner Keyboard
The Datamancer Diviner is a full size keyboard featuring their often imitated, but never duplicated typewriter-style keycaps. Aiming to look at home in the Victorian era, it features a thick wooden case, ornaments and jewels that are tasteful, and some nice functionality courtesy of its DIP switches that allow for multiple keyboard layouts. techpowerup.com
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Intel Core i3-8350K 4.0 GHz CPU
The Core i3-8350K is the first quad-core CPU in Intel's i3 arsenal, priced at $180 and clocked at 4 GHz, even when all four cores are active. Overclocking is extremely easy thanks to the "K" suffix and has the potential to turn this processor into a budget overclocker's dream. techpowerup.com
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Asus ROG Strix Z370-F Gaming Motherboard
Well, the Coffee Lake launch is here and to support Intel's new CPUs we also have new motherboards. As I write this I have two boards in the office that I have been testing, the first being the Asus ROG Strix Z370-F that I used to test the two CPUs for the review. Asus's boards have been solid and this one doesn't look to be any different. As a Strix board, it has Asus's now standard color neutral layout that uses black and gray, RGB lighting, and the angular Strix look. Today I'm going to take a look at its features, confirm that it performs well, check out the UEFI, and then talk a little about where it sits in the market and find out if it is worth picking up. lanoc.org
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G.Skill Ripjaws KM570 RGB Keyboard
It has once again found a keyboard the way into our editorial office. The KM570 has also been available for some time as an RGB version and G.Skill has equipped us with a sample of the new creation. The keyboard features Cherry MX switches and comes with a fairly compact design. The '7keys, including the four auxiliary buttons, can be extensively used manually. The built-in ARM processor is based on a CortxM0 with 50 MHz and can record macros in real-time with 32 MBit of memory. In addition, the manufacturer promises full N-key rollover and 100% anti-ghosting. planet3dnow.de
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SteelSeries Rival 310 Ergonomic Gaming Mouse
Given the fact that we are dealing with the exact same sensor as on the Sensei 310, the Rival 310 delivers the same overall experience. Built in cooperation with PixArt, the optical TrueMove3 sensor allows CPI up to 12000 in increments of 100, an acceleration of 50G and polling rate of 1ms. We've also got zero hardware acceleration, a feature which recommends it for eSports, while the mouse is able to correct imprecise hand movement thanks to the advanced jitter reduction. Implicitly, the mouse does also perform great when doing productivity work or browsing multimedia content and is lighter even when compared to the Sensei 310 (88.3g vs 92.1g). madshrimps.be
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