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The Benefits Of Google Apps
If you own a business, then there is a chance that you will be looking for a way in which you can share your files so that people can work remotely. This type of working is becoming more and more popular in the modern world, with companies realizing that they don't really have any need to pay to run an office when their employees could do exactly the same work from the comfort of their own home. This would save money for the company, and would also mean that the employee could cut down on the amount of time that they spent travelling to and from the office, as well as removing travel expenses. Here, we will explore more about just some of the benefits of Google Apps.
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Case Mod Friday: Smokey Green Giant
Welcome to another Case Mod Friday showcase! This week we have Derrick Ubbink’s Smokey Green Giant build. Here is what he had to say about it: The inspiration for this build comes from the frustration of dealing with small cases while water cooling. I set out to find a case that was simply huge and didn't have terrible outer aesthetics. I found the Fulmo GT met these requirements so quickly ordered one and set to work gutting it and making it to my liking. In the end I went with a dual loop water cooled setup, one for CPU the other GPU, each cooled by a single 420mm Alphacool radiator. And what started out as a TRI-SLI 3GB GTX 580 rig quickly became QUAD-SLI 580s and finally I went for a pair of GTX Titans. I'm super happy with the results and will just be enjoying it for awhile!
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Noctua Fans Review
So you’re putting together your all out custom build. You’ve got the best processor, motherboard, memory, GPU, and case you can buy. Now is the time you’re going to have to start thinking about fans and cooling. Whether it be air or water, you will need fans. This is often forgotten till the end, and this item is crucial to bringing all those bits together and helping them to perform to their fullest. While there are many options when it comes to choosing fans, it is very important to be selective in order to get the right fan for your configuration as well as a good quality fan. Today we are going to be taking a look at a broad selection of 9 fans from one of the most lauded fan manufacturers, Noctua.
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What You Need To Know about the Xbox One
Microsoft’s Xbox Reveal event was held today at Microsoft’s Redmond campus. If you missed it we have all of the information on the next generation Xbox console. After months of speculation the official name of the console will be Xbox One. The Xbox One is made to be an “all-in-one” box that interacts with all the devices in your home theater. Microsoft’s Don Mattrick said the core strategy is “simple, instant and complete.” The Xbox One will be available “later this year” and will ship with a new Kinect motion camera and controller. Read on as we go over some of the new features.
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Rosewill T600N Wireless Router Review
In this modern area of wireless networking, the market is flooded with devices with advanced feature sets, sometimes not performing as well as others. This trade-off can be frustrating. Sometimes, the basic features are all one really needs in a WiFi router, and the Rosewill T600N fills that gap. It’s an 802.11a/b/g/n router that can do 300 Mbps per frequency and even features standard replaceable antennas for its 2.4 GHz radio. ThinkComputers takes a look at this sub $60 unit that frequently can be found online for under $50!
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SilverStone DS322 Dual Bay USB 3.0 Enclosure Review
Sometimes it can be hard to find an easy, affordable and reliable solution for external PC backups in one product. I have used several HDD enclosures and NAS products from several different makers and never really fell in love with any of them. Most of them have extremely complicated menus that you have to sift through to try and figure out how to change the RAID setup of the device. Then you have to wait several hours just for it to format a few hundred Gigs of space. In the past, when deciding on a RAID capable enclosure you really need to prioritize what is important to you and ask yourself a few questions. How much does it cost? How reliable it is? How easy is it to use? Keep all of those questions in mind as you read this review and I think you will be pleasantly surprised with this enclosure.
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What To Expect From The Next iPhone
If Apple follows their typical release schedule, the new iPhone will be available sometime this summer, and the rumors are already flying about what that's going to contain. With rival phones from Android stepping up their game, will Apple feel the pressure to do something completely new and spectacular? Maybe it'll be like the 4S, which made small improvements to the iPhone 4 but didn't break out of the mold too much. Nobody really knows, as Apple hasn't provided us with any official information yet, but there are some of the speculated changes.
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Case Mod Friday: Amethyst
Welcome to another Case Mod Friday showcase! This week we have Anthony Hick's Amethyst build. He has actually sent us shots of his entire setup! Here is what he has to say about his build: My first build, designed for gaming. Essentially started out as a budget build, but I've been adding upgrades as I am able to afford them.
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AZZA Silentium 920 Case Review
When it comes to building a quiet PC system it ultimately comes down to the case. You want a case with sound-dampening properties and quiet fans. There are quite a few out there but today we are going to be checking out AZZA’s take on a quiet case. The AZZA Silentium 920 which is available in both white and black versions features thick sound dampening material on both side panels, two 120mm included fans and a sleek elegant design. Is this case the next one for your quiet system build? Read on as we take a look...
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Top Features of the Samsung Galaxy S4
The Samsung Galaxy S4 is one of the hottest gadgets today. This article will discuss the top features of this phone to help you determine what features you like in order to make a choice of the best device in the market. The Samsung S4 is definitely one of the biggest smartphone releases this year. It is very popular and there is no doubt about it since it is packed with tons of wonderful features putting it on the list of the best smartphones up to date. This phone is worth having since it is the product of great innovation only from the giant phone manufacturer Samsung.

Giada D2305 Mini PC Review

Final Thoughts
I’ve always been a fan of the mini PC idea.  They take up less space, require less power and are extremely easy to take with you places.  I only really thought of them as web-browsing or light work machine, until now! Giada really has pulled out all of the stops with the D2305!


Let’s first talk about the design.  The D2305 looks awesome with its curved edges, aluminum design and of course small size.  Now it is larger than some mini PC’s, but considering what is under the hood that is understandable.  The D2305 keeps its sleek look by hiding the front connections behind an easy to open door.  Did I mention it has a slot-loaded optical drive?  When was the last time you saw a slot loaded optical drive on anything?!  If you had the D2305 sitting in your home theater people would probably think it was some sort of nifty Blu-ray or DVD player rather than a computer!

Under the hood you have a very impressive list of components.  Powering the system is an Intel Core i5-3427U and NVIDIA GeForce GT 640 graphics.  These two components teamed together make for a very solid system.  You will have no problem doing basic tasks like checking e-mail, web browsing, word processing and listening to music.  This system can even handle to more intensive tasks like HD movie playback, photo editing and of course gaming.  I was really surprised that I could play pretty much every game that I own on this system.  With the Steam’s Big Picture mode set to launch next month this could be the perfect Steam box for your home theater.  Beyond that this is the perfect system for students who need a small system for their dorm room, but still want to be able to play games.

As far as expansion goes this system has you covered as well with three USB 3.0 ports, two USB 2.0 ports and even an eSATA port.  So if the 500GB hard drive installed is not enough for you, you can connect a few external hard drives.  Also this system has HDMI out so it would be very easy to connect to your HDTV.  I really like the front ports on the system.  They allow you to easily connect a storage device or a headset.  Also keep in mind this system has both Bluetooth and WiFi so you can pair it with many different devices and you can put it practically anywhere there is a WiFi signal.

Now right now since this product is so new I could not find it anywhere for sale, but Giada tells us it will retail for $680, which is not a bad price considering the performance and all of the features of the system.  This thing blows the socks off any other mini PC that we have tested!  Overall ThinkComputers gives the Giada D2305 Mini PC a 10 out of 10 score and our Editor’s Choice Award!

Pros:
- Small and compact unit
- WiFi and Bluetooth
- Amazing performance
- Can play almost any game out there at 1920 x 1080 resolution
- USB 3.0 and eSATA

Cons:
- Availability

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  • orthman1
    Very interested in this system, hopefully it will be available soon
  • reyes136
    You left out the all important noise levels test for HTPC use.