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Rise Of The Phablet – Is A Bigger Smartphone Better?

Rise Of The Phablet – Is A Bigger Smartphone Better?

First off, can we all agree that Phablet is a terrible name? A Smartphone with a big screen does make a tablet. Second, let’s examine what exactly a “Phablet” is. The difference between a large phone and a small tablet is that a small tablet will run (at least in theory) tablet optimized applications, whereas the large phone is stuck with phone apps. The question is how big is too big for a phone?

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5 Gadgets To Look Out For In 2013

5 Gadgets To Look Out For In 2013

2013 has already started out to be an exciting year. One of my favorite things to do is see what cool gadgets will be coming out each year. You should see all of these Gadgets this year and they are very exciting and innovative. While a few perform simple tasks others seems like they are out of the future. So here are my 5 Gadgets to look out for in 2013. After you are done reading the list let me know what gadget you are looking forward to the most.

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The Best Gaming Keyboard of 2012

The Best Gaming Keyboard of 2012

During the year if you’ve read the reviews I’ve submitted you’d know that I have a tendency to compare ‘this keyboard’ to ‘that keyboard’ but what would happen if I compared all the keyboards I reviewed in the past year and picked one to conquer all; A straight up prize fight based on all the categories that matter to you, the consumer. This is the first Keyboard of the Year Award ThinkComputers will ever hand out, so who will reign supreme? Let’s take a look!

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The Best Cases of 2012

The Best Cases of 2012

One of my most common questions I get when one of my friends is building a new computer is, “What case should I get?”.  Your case is a very important part of your system.  It is what you are going to see each time you sit down at your desk, the first thing someone is going to see at a LAN party and the case you are going to have to deal with when you decide to upgrade your system.  This past year we have reviewed a lot of great cases, but a few really stick out from the rest.  Our list of the best cases of 2012 are drawn from only the cases we have reviewed this year.  So if you think an awesome case is off the list that may be why.  Read on to check out what we consider the best cases of 2012!

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Checking out the latest Intel-powered Ultrabooks and Tablets

Checking out the latest Intel-powered Ultrabooks and Tablets

When it comes to choosing a device these days things are much different than they were just a few years ago. Now there are so many devices that allow us to complete our daily tasks that it is hard and even sometimes confusing to choose a device when it is time for an upgrade or a new purchase. Intel knows this and we sat down with them to discuss some of the latest Intel-powered Ultrabooks and tablets. They not only let us get our hands on these devices but explained many of the features that are built-in on a hardware level that you will not find with a non-Intel system. Read on as we show you some of these new devices and give you an idea of what to expect to see from Intel-powered devices in the future.

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The iPad Mini – What You Should Know

The iPad Mini – What You Should Know

Yesterday Apple announced quite a few different products, a new iPad, new Macbooks, new iMac, but the product that stole the show was the iPad Mini. The iPad Mini is of course a smaller version of the larger iPad. Small enough that you can hold it in just one hand Apple says. Packed with many new features and positioned to compete with the Google Nexus 7 and the Kindle Fire it is a pretty impressive device. Are you in the market for an iPad? Or just a tablet in general? In this article we will tell you what the iPad Mini is all about so you can decide if it is the right tablet for you.

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Memory Timings Explained

Memory Timings Explained

So you’re on the hunt for a new memory kit, and whilst you know that “lower = better”.. you don’t exactly know why. You may even know the name “CAS Latency” .. but what is that, exactly? Why is it better to have CL8 over CL10? What are all these other numbers? What do the abbreviations mean? Why is it all so complicated!? Oh, and why do I care? Well.. read on, find out, and rejoice! I’m here to save the day.

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Settling the Debate: Multi Rail Vs. Single Rail Power Supplies

Settling the Debate: Multi Rail Vs. Single Rail Power Supplies

Ever since multi-rail PSUs were introduced, we’ve seen enthusiasts adamantly claim that one or the other PSU type is better. Some claim single rail is better for overclocking. Some claim multi-rail is safer. Single rail is cleaner. Multi-rail more efficient. The list goes on and on, so who’s right? People on either side argue their points and pick up uninformed followers along the way, resulting in the same rehashed marketing over and over again from companies playing on this vehement fanboyism: A single strong 12v rail! Multi-rail for extra stability! Blah blah. Which is better? How does this apply to me? Keep reading, and I may just give you an answer.

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Apple’s new iPad – What you Should Know

Apple’s new iPad – What you Should Know

Earlier today Apple announced their 3rd generation iPad, not called the iPad 3 or iPad HD, just simply “the new iPad”.  Just like all Apple announcements and keynotes it was very impressive and filled with information and demos.  The biggest changes are obviously the display and new processor.  With the new iPad you get the A5X  processor (dual-core CPU and quad-core GPU) and Retina Display with a resolution of 2048 x 1536.  The biggest question is on March 16th will you be buying this new iPad if you already own one of the earlier generation iPad’s or another tablet?  Read on as we give you a full run-down of the features and specifications.

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Best Solid State Drives of 2011

Best Solid State Drives of 2011

Out of all the products we reviewed in 2011 some of my favorite were Solid State Drives.  So many companies have pushed the envelope when it comes to transfer speeds we were very impressed with almost all of the solid state drives we reviewed in 2011.  There were a few drives that really stood out to us and that is what you will find on this list.  Keep in mind that this list is comprised of drives that we have reviewed only.  Read on to see what our favorite solid state drives of 2011 were!

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