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Type: Blog post Tags: Miscellaneous Personal tech

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I recently acquired a Sansa Clip 4GB MP3 player (which, I might add, I'm quite happy with). After using it for a few weeks, I...

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There are few things that I dread more than moving. Transporting a household from one location to another is miserable enough, but throw the...

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Corsair isn't joking around with its latest batch of DDR3 kits for Core i7 systems. The memory firm has launched three kits as part...

Type: News story Tags: Memory

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CES — OCZ will be expanding its SSD lineup in 2009 with a focus on multi-level cell flash. Rather than rebranding units from other...

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Those who follow my blog may have some idea of the trouble I've encountered trying to replace my aging (and dimming) 20.1" Viewsonic VX2025wm with...

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After finally receiving one of Apple's new aluminum MacBooks last week, I've been doing some testing and working on my review of the machine....

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I spend most of my time reviewing chipsets, motherboards, hard drives, power supply units, and sound cards—the geeky bits inside a modern PC. ...

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As a kid, one of my favorite toys was my Spirograph Set. I had the original 1960s version, as pictured in that link. I...

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