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Stellé Audio Pillars Bluetooth Wireless Speakers Unveiled

Stellé Audio Debuts New Fall/Winter 2014 Audio Pillar Designs with Limited Wood Finishes Available Exclusively at Neiman Marcus Stellé Audio®, a company known for its design-centric audio products that are the perfect union of sound and style, announces new Audio Pillar® finishes just in time for the holidays. The new Audio Pillars, including two wood finishes, Chocolate and Caramel Wood, exclusively available at Neiman Marcus, feature the same sleek cylindrical design and premium sound of the original Stellé Audio Bluetooth® wireless speakers with a new take on color. The natural wood designs seamlessly blend with any décor. Anna Perelman, CEO of Stellé Audio says, “We launched the Audio Pillars in 2013 with a range of colors to complement any style. […]

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Rapoo A500 and A300 Bluetooth 4.0 Portable Speakers Introduced

Rapoo,a leading manufacturer of wireless peripheral products, has released two new portable speakers A500 and A300. The wireless speakers are compact in size but not in sound, boasting high quality music in a small frame ideal for taking tunes with you on-the-go. The A500 and A300 speakers both have Near Field Communication (NFC) capabilities, which simplify the pairing process. Additionally, the speakers are enabled with the latest Bluetooth 4.0 technology, offering reliable audio transmission and boasting incredible sound. The speakers come with 360° coverage and a range of up to 32 feet. The A500 features a trendy and sleek spherical shape. The versatile A500 also boasts Multipoint Connection Technology, which allows several users to sync their devices with the speaker, […]

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Thermaltake Stackable Core V21 Micro M-ATX Chassis Released

Thermaltake, being an industry leader in computer chassis, thermal solutions, and power supply units, introduces the new Core V21, the latest addition to the Core V Series, is a quadrate micro M-ATX-based chassis that offers an endless stackable and flexible thermal solution. It allows externally-modular upgrades for enthusiasts to create dual systems. Designed for use in either a vertical or horizontal orientation on the motherboard, users can customize the chassis for the best viewing presentation. A 200mm fan on the front panel ensures that the Core V21 delivers outstanding cooling performance with compatibility for extensive DIY/AIO LCS, further enhancing the reputation that the air cooling units of the series has become renowned for. Guaranteed to be an immensely powerful system, […]

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Amped Wireless G8SW, G16SW, and GP48SW Wired Network Switches Debut

Three configuration options improve home or business networks with features to meet every networks’ unique needs Amped Wireless, the leading manufacturer of high power wired and wireless Internet products for the home and office, today announced the launch of the G8SW, G16SW, and the GP48SW wired network switches. These switches provide a reliable way to quickly and easily expand wired connections for any network. Features of the new Amped Wireless network switches include: ultra-fast gigabit connection speeds, rugged metal enclosures, plug and play installation, and Amped Green. Amped Green is an advanced power saving feature that allows for less power consumption during periods of low activity. The unique metal enclosure protects the switches from harm if dropped and allows for […]

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Patriot FUEL iON Magnetic Portable Battery Announced

Patriot, a leading developer in mobile accessories, computer and USB/flash memory, today launched the latest member to its FUEL iON ecosystem. The new FUEL iON Magnetic Portable Battery offers the portable convenience of charging smartphones line with a new cordless twist. Hassling with power cords has become a thing of the past with Patriot’s new FUEL iON Magnetic Portable Battery. Simply attach it to the back of any FUEL iON phone case to power up and charge on-the-go. Its 2100mAh capacity provides enough strength to fuel any smartphone without connecting to a power cord all the while its compact and lightweight features allow it to fit perfectly into any pocket, purse or backpack for storage. Compatible with any of the […]

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OWC ThunderBay 4 Mini External Drive Introduced

External of the Year Just Went Portable with the ThunderBay 4 Mini, Delivering Big Performance in a Small Footprint – Now up to 8TB with Sustained Speeds of up to 1,284MB/s! Other World Computing (OWC®) https://www.macsales.com, a leading zero emissions Mac upgrade and storage technology company, announced today the release of the innovative ThunderBay 4 mini and ThunderBay 4 mini RAID 5 Edition, which builds on the proven performance and flexibility of its second generation ThunderBay 4. Big Performance. Small Footprint. Easily transport your data between production environments with this portable, professional-grade Thunderbolt 2 RAID solution. Optimized for 2.5” drives, the ThunderBay 4 mini delivers outstanding performance and reliability for the most demanding applications, including workflows involving 4K, 2K, uncompressed […]

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Razer H440 Full View NZXT H440 Razer Edition Mid-Tower Case Review
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NZXT H440 Razer Edition Mid-Tower Case Review

Razer, creator of all things peripheral, has finally released their hotly anticipated entry into the chassis market. This is the NZXT H440 – Designed by Razer. With a completely new appearance featuring a matte black exterior and interior, four black NZXT fans, a large tinted window, and plenty of LED lighting, this chassis will be sure to make every Razer fan’s wish list, especially given that it retains the original H440 quality and simplicity.

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Corsair Gaming H1500 Dolby 7.1 Gaming Headset
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Corsair H1500 Dolby 7.1 Gaming Headset Review

Longevity is very important in any industry. It is extremely likely that, when the longevity moniker is affixed to an organization’s label, consumers can buy with confidence. Corsair is one of those labels that can has been doing it well since 1994 and in this industry, 20 years is a VERY long time. Whether you are buying a power supply or a gaming mouse, you know that if it wears the Corsair logo, it is a quality device that will withstand the test of time and perform brilliantly. Performance is one of the qualities we will test on the Corsair Gaming H1500 Dolby 7.1 Gaming Headset today at Benchmark Reviews. I encourage you to read on in order to find out if this device is worthy to carry the Corsair logo.

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AccessoriesBy Joe Gulczinski

LUXA2 Groovy Duo Wireless Speaker Review

LUXA2, a division of Thermaltake, embraces the philosophy that simplicity is the ultimate sophistication and with this belief incorporates functionality and premium aesthetic appeal into their product designs. From concept to reality, they are committed to creating the best user experience. Today Benchmark Reviews examines the Groovy Duo Live Wireless Speaker, two portable Bluetooth speaker modules with the capability of stereo sound.

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808 Audio Thump Wireless Speaker Released

808’s Thump and Soundcap provide studio-quality sound a price that’s music to your ears Via Max Borges Agency Just in time for the holidays, 808 Audio unveils the newest editions to their lineup, the Thump Wireless Bluetooth Speaker & Soundcap Beanie with built-in headphones. Priced at $19.99, the Thump and Soundcap are the perfect addition to any holiday wish list. At under three inches tall, the Thump packs a big punch and is perfect for enjoying music on-the-go. Featuring a simple design with a smooth finish, the Thump is lightweight and easily slips into any purse or bag. The integrated rechargeable battery allows up to 6 hours of listening, providing high-quality wireless sound via Bluetooth from up to 30 feet […]

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Patriot FUEL+ 6000mAh and 12000mAh Portable Chargers Introduced

Patriot, a leading manufacturer of computer memory, USB/flash, and mobile accessories, introduces two new models to its popular FUEL+ family. FUEL+ offers efficient charging with the easy of portability for smartphones, tablets and other USB powered devices. Consumers have become dependent on mobile devices and applications that drain more power than ever before. Patriot’s FUEL+ looks to offer a solution for low batteries, delivering both portability and performance. FUEL+’s new models provide users more solutions to fit their lifestyle. FUEL+ 6000mAh and 12000mAh Take it, Charge it, Fuel Up. FUEL+ features a portable design with two USB charging ports offering the option to simultaneously charge two devices. One port provides an industry leading 2.5A power output for the fastest charging […]

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MSI GTX 970 GAMING 4G GOLDEN EDITION Graphics Card Introduced

Limited edition with increased clock speeds MSI is pleased to announce a special and limited edition GAMING graphics card powered by NVIDIA’s GTX 970 GPU. The new MSI GTX 970 GAMING 4G GOLDEN EDITIONfeatures increased clock speeds and improved cooling performance thanks to an all copper heatsink and heatpipe with anti-oxidation treatment.Kept cool by MSI’s all-new Twin Frozr V with Hybrid Frozr technology, this limited edition MSI GTX 970 GAMING card providesgaming enthusiasts with low-noise and low-temperature graphics performance. The MSI GTX 970 GAMING 4G GOLDEN EDITIONwill be available exclusively in the USA and APAC countries. Twin Frozr V Thermal Design The new MSI twin Frozr V Thermal Design is the pinnacle of graphics card air cooling. With a smaller […]

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EKWB Water Block Liquid Cooling Solution Announced

Keep your Dream Machine Water Cooled with EK-FB KIT GA X99 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY Co. Ltd., a leading manufacturer of motherboards and graphics cards is proud to present a series of new liquid cooling solutions made by EK Water Blocks. The Slovenia based liquid cooler manufacturer announced earlier this month a new series of motherboard water cooling solutions especially designed for the GIGABYTE X99 series Intel® Core® i7 LGA-2011-3 socket motherboards. The EK-FB KIT GA X99 is a complete water cooling solution, made with a base of nickel-plated electrolytic copper while the top is made of quality POM Acetal or acrylic glass material (depending on the variant). Tailor designed for GIGABYTE X99 series motherboards, the coolers consist of two separate water […]

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Acer S277HK 4K2K Ultra HD Monitor Unveiled

Frameless design makes it an ideal multi-monitor setup for a nearly seamless viewing experience Acer announces the 27-inch Acer S277HK monitor that combines a stylish form factor with great functionality for a premium audio/visual experience. It features 4K2K Ultra HD visuals on a frameless screen, a super-fast HDMI 2.0 connection support and speakers with DTS® sound. It also has the distinction of being both the world’s first 4K2K monitor with a frameless screen and with HDMI 2.0. When placed side by side, two Acer S277HK monitors present an ideal multi-monitor setup, offering a nearly seamless viewing experience with its frameless screen. Leveraging IPS technology, the S277HK’s screen delivers exceptional color saturation, color stability and 178-degree wide vertical and horizontal viewing […]

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SanDisk iXpand Flash Drive for iPhone and iPad Introduced

SanDisk Corporation (NASDAQ:SNDK), a global leader in flash storage solutions, today announced the SanDisk iXpand Flash Drive, the company’s first USB Flash Drive designed specifically for iPhone and iPad. “According to IDC, nearly three-quarters of all images are now captured on smartphones and tablets1,” said Dinesh Bahal, vice president, product marketing, SanDisk. “With this significant increase in mobile-generated content, consumers are looking for easy ways to manage it all. In fact, our research shows that 82% of U.S. smartphone users find transferring photos, videos, music and other files to be very important to them2. We created the iXpand Flash Drive to offer consumers a quick and safe way to move their favorite content between devices so it’s available when and […]

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NEC X841UHD Ultra High Definition Display Announced

X841UHD Display Sets the Benchmark with Innovative Features, High-end Components and First-Class Connectivity NEC Display Solutions of America, a leading provider of commercial LCD display and projector solutions, announced today the X841UHD display, an 84-inch ultra-high-definition (UHD) model delivering stellar picture clarity and four times the resolution of full HD. With a 3640 x 2160 native resolution, this display offers a rich canvas for viewing a lot of data and details. Furthermore, this display supports the UHD resolution at 60Hz through the DisplayPort connection. This means quick-moving content is displayed smoothly. Its reliable 24×7 operation gives users the confidence for managing critical processes, and its first-class imagery can drive sales and brand relationships for public-facing applications. Ideal for video conferencing […]

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Samsung Gear VR Innovator Edition Mobile Virtual Reality Introduced

First Smartphone-Powered Virtual Reality Experience Available Early Dec. in U.S. Samsung Telecommunications America, LLC (Samsung) today announced Samsung Gear™ VR Innovator Edition will be available in the U.S. early December. Gear VR Innovator Edition, powered by Oculus, delivers a fully immersive virtual reality experience on the Galaxy Note 4, creating an entirely new mobile category. “Samsung is excited to launch our first virtual reality experience, Gear VR Innovator Edition. We are looking forward to working with developers and partners on building amazing, accessible Virtual Reality experiences that help bring the immersion of VR mainstream over the coming months and years,” said Nick DiCarlo, Vice President and General Manager of Immersive Products and Virtual Reality. “Samsung is pleased to be joining […]

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Kingston Digital Class 10 UHS-I microSD and Class 10 UHS-I SDHC/SDXC Cards Debut

Capacities Doubled on microSDHC, microSDXC; SDHC/SDXC Cards Kingston Digital, Inc., the Flash memory affiliate of Kingston Technology Company, Inc., the independent world leader in memory products, today announced a powerful duo in storage with capacity upgrades to both Class 10 UHS-I microSD and Class 10 UHS-I SDHC/SDXC cards. The Class 10 UHS-I microSD is now available in 128GB capacity*. It is perfect for apps, music, photos and videos that take up significant space on a smartphone or tablet. Compatible with microSDHC and microSDXC devices, its fast UHS-I speed allows users to capture photos and HD videos without interruption. Kingston’s Class 10 UHS-I SDHC/SDXC card features UHS-I technology and impressive performance, and is now available in capacities up to 256GB. It […]

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ThinkGeek SuperNova Light Cube LED Bluetooth Speaker Unveiled

The exclusive GeekLabs creation is an explosion of lights and sound ThinkGeek (NASDAQ: GKNT) is proud to launch the newest product from its GeekLabs Division The SuperNova Light Cube LED Bluetooth® Speaker. The SuperNova combines a powerful Bluetooth speaker with a brilliant LED light show that features 36 different patterns. ThinkGeek engineers have placed a high-fidelity Bluetooth speaker in the base of the SuperNova to provide listeners with a superior auditory experience. Music can be played wirelessly via a favorite Bluetooth-enabled device or old-school through the standard audio port. On top of the speaker sits an array of LED lights and prisms. Each light prism simultaneously transmits, refracts, and projects the LED light below it, creating a mesmerizing light show. […]

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IN WIN D-FRAME MINI Computer Case Review

If you’re looking for something out of the ordinary for your mITX build, the Taiwanese company IN WIN has some products you’ll want to check out. They offer a variety of uniquely-designed computer cases ranging from the weird to the…well, OK, actually, they’re all pretty weird, from the all-glass Tóu to today’s subject, the IN WIN D-FRAME MINI. Benchmark Reviews builds a high-end gaming system in this expensive open-air mITX case to see what it’s got.

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A-Audio Legacy Headphones Introduced

Award-winning headphones and new A-Audio line will be showcased at CES, South Hall, Booth #21259 A-Audio, a Miami-based audio company founded on the principles of innovation, quality, precision and craftsmanship, today announces that it has been named a 2015 CES Innovation Awards Honoree for the A-Audio Legacy Headphones in both the Portable Media Players and Accessories and Headphones categories. The groundbreaking innovation behind these headphones includes the first-ever Three-Stage Listening Technology, which allows for selection between Base Enhancer, Active Noise Cancellation and Audio Modes putting listeners in the driver’s seat to choose the sound that best suits them in the moment. Products entered in this prestigious awards program are judged by a preeminent panel of independent industrial designers, independent engineers […]

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Yezz E Series Smartphones Introduced

Yezz, a leading multi-national mobile brand paints the mobile world in bold colors with its new lineup of unlocked Android devices. Yezz delivers stunning design and premium build quality with the addition of the Andy 3.5EI, 4EI and 5EI. The E Series adds a burst of color to your stylish wardrobe at a desirable price. Each device within the line comes equipped with a 1.3 MP front camera and large screen for catching the perfect selfie, includes expandable memory to store games and videos, and comes pre-loaded with the Amazon Appstore providing an abundance of apps – plus a complimentary app each day. The E-Series also features Absolute® Data Protection to protect your privacy and identity, even if your device […]

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Noctua NH-U9S, NH-D9L and NH-D9DX i4 3U 92mm CPU Coolers Announced

Noctua today announced three new 92mm class CPU coolers. Whereas the NH-U9S and NH-D9L are retail models that suceed the popular NH-U9B SE2, the NH-D9DX i4 3U targets Intel Xeon LGA2011 based workstations and servers. All three models use the recently announced NF-A9 PWM 92mm premium fan to achieve class-leading quiet cooling performance. “Providing a great balance between high efficiency and compact size, the NH-U9B SE2 is still one of our most popular models”, says Mag. Roland Mossig (Noctua CEO). “The NH-U9S and NH-D9L stay true to this proven formula but now offer even better performance, better compatibility and PWM support for automatic fan speed control.” Continuing the renowned legacy of Noctua’s award-winning NH-U9 series, the NH-U9S is a premium […]

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PeripheralsBy Julian Duque

ASUS ROG Gladius Gaming Mouse Review

The ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) line of products is no stranger to gaming peripherals, however recently, ASUS has turned to it’s newer product line, Strix, to release most of it’s gaming oriented products. This made the release of the ASUS ROG Gladius mouse confusing at first, but after realizing that this is ASUS’ premium mouse option it only made sense to put it in ASUS’ most prominent line of products. In this article, Benchmark Reviews takes a look at the ASUS ROG Gladius Gaming Mouse.

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