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Sapphire Edge HD4 Mini PC May 14, 2013 - Entertainment PCs used to be all the rage. Nowadays, Android and the like are pushing into their territory. Wouldn't you rather have a real computer serving your needs? The Sapphire Edge HD4 is just that. Put whatever OS you want on it and it is good to go. Read full article

Logitech G710+ Mechanical Gaming Keyboard May 2, 2013 - You might be saying... "Another keyboard review?" This is a different type of product than just a normal keyboard. The Logitech G710+ may be a gaming keyboard, but it is much more. Mechanical switches control how this keyboard works and if you've never used one, run out and try it now. It is that good. Low noise and good tactile feedback make this product a winner. Read full article

EnerPlex Kickr IV And Jumpr Solar Power Pack March 13, 2013 - Quick, you have an extended power outage and your cell phone is running out. Do you have a plan to keep in contact with your friends and family or to get help if something happens? If you answered no, it's time to think about getting a USB solar charging solution. EnerPlex's Kickr IV paired with the Jumpr allows you to not only charge your devices, but to capture the sun's power while you're using the device. Read full article

Kingston Wi-Drive February 19, 2013 - Nothing beats a vacation. Well, except when you bring your mobile device with you and can't decide on what videos or music you should load since you don't have enough storage space. That part isn't so good, but why should you have to make that choice? Enter the Kingston Wi-Drive to mitigate your extra storage needs. It works with Android and iOS devices and is a portable NAS for your mobile devices. Read full article

Kingston SDX10V/128GB SDXC Memory January 5, 2013 - Technology marches forward. Remember SDHC topping out at 32GB? Yeah, we are over that now. Move over, Kingston has a new 128GB SDXC card to handle all your content creation projects with a single card. Don't want to juggle multiple, low capacity, cards? This review is for you. Read full article

In-Win K1 All In One Convertible Case December 29, 2012 - In-Win aims to offer an alternative to the growing market of All In One PCs by offering a more serviceable custom solution. It certainly delivers, but did In-Win set the bar set high enough? Read full article

Kingston MobileLite G3 USB3 SDXC Card Reader September 18, 2012 - It has been about three years since the MobileLite G2 was released. After that time, USB3 was released in force as was the new SDXC card format. It was time that Kingston stepped up and had a refreshed of its very mobile card reader and the MobileLite G3 was born. Read full article

Synology DS712+ Network Application Server June 22, 2012 - Small and medium business may look to the SOHO market to find inexpensive devices to fulfill a requirement without thinking down the road. Thinking ahead saves you time and money and that's where we find ourselves with the DS712+ from Synology. This NAS is targeting to the higher end crowd than the previously reviewed models and the horsepower proves that it is capable of delivering where it counts. Read full article

Rapoo Wireless Touchpad Keyboard E9080 March 28, 2012 - Most products in the market are "me too" in design and features. Sure, it is good to stick with something that works, but trying something new and different could make the experience all the better. That is why Rapoo steps in with their new wireless input devices with some unique and space saving technology. Pair this with excellent industrial design and you have a winning product on your hands. Read full article

Netgear NeoTV NTV200 Streaming Player December 12, 2011 - Another streaming player? That's right, the Netgear NeoTV NTV200 may just be another streaming player, but they aren't all created equal. Netgear selected to leave out local content streaming on this product to focus on the experience and it clearly shows with the intuitive user interface. Read full article

Logitech M570 Wireless Trackball September 12, 2011 - While we have many different input device reviews at ASE Publishing, we don't feature many stationary pointing device. This stops now as we bring the Logitech M570 Wireless Trackball for review and it brings new technology to this old style input device. Read full article

Cooler Master Storm Sirus 5.1 Gaming Headset July 19, 2011 - Cooler Master has built a reputation as a maker of high quality computer components and peripherals. However, there are always dangers in expanding into a new market, and today, ASE Labs has the Sirus 5.1 Gaming Headset; Cooler Master's latest entry in their Storm line of gaming and performance equipment. Does the headset stand up to the same quality standards as the rest of the Cooler Master Storm line? Read full article

Arctic Hobby Sky Rider 111 June 22, 2011 - You want to get your kids outside and want them to have fun. Sure, they can still play stick ball... but that's so last century. Enter the Arctic Hobby Sky Rider 111. With this mechanical bird, you can take to the air and have a blast. Read full article

Memorex PurePlay Portable Speaker April 5, 2011 - There's a wide variety of iPod portable speaker/docking station products out there. Memorex is certainly no stranger to making them. The PurePlay portable speaker attempts to provide quality sound in a small and durable package. Memorex managed to step up to the challenge and succeeded. Despite some control nuances, the PurePlay still provides great sound on the go. Read full article

Cooler Master Storm Spawn Gaming Mouse March 1, 2011 - Cooler Master may not be the first name you think of when talking about mice, but they have released a couple well-received products in the past year or so under their Storm sub-brand. Today, ASE Labs has their most recent release, the Cooler Master Storm Spawn gaming mouse. This mouse is supposed to slot in below the Inferno, but is it able to stand on its own as a great mouse? Read full article

Veebeam HD February 28, 2011 - The Veebeam HD is a great way to watch all of your digital high definition content on your television. There's no sacrificing quality for ease here. This is full 1080p wireless digital content from your PC to your TV and it's never looked so good. Read full article

Swiftpoint Mouse For Laptops February 8, 2011 - If you own a laptop, you probably know what a pain it can be to use a trackpad or a nub. Sure, it works in a pinch, but you can't do much more on it than simple things. Ever played a game with a trackpad? Enter Swiftpoint with a mouse that brings true innovation to a crowded market. Notebook mice don't get much better than this product. Read full article

Lift Audio Icon Series 6mm Premium Earphones January 26, 2011 - To many people, earbuds aren't about sound quality so much as convenience. In order to have something more suitable for traveling, clear audio plays second fiddle to size and practicality. This doesn't need to be the case, however, and today ASE Labs has the Lift-Audio Icon Series premium earbuds in order to combat that perception. Read full article

Evercool Zodiac II Notebook Cooler January 12, 2011 - Evercool's Zodiac II Notebook Cooler has a really interesting motif. When the lights are off, its blue LEDs create a really nice effect. But notebook coolers should do more than help you see in the dark. Can the Zodiac II's performance hold a candle to its appearance? Read full article

3M Filtrete WiFi Thermostat 3M-50 December 23, 2010 - You are on vacation and just remembered that you forgot to turn down the heat. In the past, this was a problem. You're wasting money and energy while nobody is at the house. The 3M-50 has the solution for you with the Marvell provided WiFi module. Now you can go to a website to control your thermostat directly. Problem solved. Read full article

Cooler Master Storm SF-19 Strike Force Notebook Cooler December 8, 2010 - What price do you have to pay for performance? There are obviously the monetary costs, but you generally have to give up some usability as well when seeking the best performing product in any market. Today, ASE Labs has the Cooler Master Storm SF-19 Strike Force up for review. This is Cooler Master's performance laptop cooler, so it needs to be determined if the performance makes up for any potential drawbacks. Read full article

Arctic Sound P321 Professional USB Headphones December 7, 2010 - Arctic Sound reinforces its introduction headphone lineup with another great set. The P321 offers quality sound at an affordable price. If you're a gamer that needs to be careful of what's coming out of your wallet, then the P321 is for you. Read full article

Western Digital TV Live Hub Media Center December 1, 2010 - Media players are converging to be all alike. There needs to be some differentiation in the market. Some players stream only network content, some get everything off the internet. Then there are some that can do both. What makes the WD TV Live Hub different is that it can not only consume content, it can serve it as well off its 1TB drive. Read full article

Synology DS211 Network Application Server November 24, 2010 - While the DS210j was a nice simple server, there are people that require more horsepower from a dedicated storage and application server. Synology has just released the DS211 which doubles the speed and memory from the older, SOHO targeted, unit. The DiskStation Manager 3.0 software rounds out the product for a smash hit. Read full article

Evercool Royal NP-901 Notebook Cooler November 17, 2010 - Build quality is obviously an important thing to take into account when purchasing a product. Even the best performing piece of hardware is useless if it falls to pieces soon after you buy it. Today, ASE Labs has the Evercool Royal Notebook Cooler which is a product designed to survive the rigors of daily use and look good doing it. But how does this cooler fit for a king really hold up? Read full article

Arctic Sound P531 USB Gaming Headset November 11, 2010 - Gaming headsets aren't all alike. Some are very expensive just because of a brand name. Some are feature packed and come with a good price. The Arctic Cooling Arctic Sound P531 USB Gaming Headset falls into the latter category. The P531 brings true 5.1 channel sound for your listening pleasure. Read full article

Imation Link Wireless USB AV Extender November 10, 2010 - The computer has become increasingly more important to entertainment in the home then it ever has before. So much, that it’s sparked the coming Internet TV revolution. Consumers want to be able to do everything they love to do on their computers straight from their TV. Imation’s Link can act as a bridge to carry us into the highly anticipated Internet TV era. It could provide us with the entrainment flexibility we’ve been aching for. Read full article

Imation Defender F200 Biometric Flash Drive November 9, 2010 - There are occasions where you need to transport information of a sensitive nature while not worrying if it gets into the wrong hands. For that reason, many companies have created flash drives with a focus squarely being on security. We at ASE Labs have reviewed such products in the past, but the Imation Defender F200 Biometric Flash Drive is the first one we have seen that forgoes using traditional password encryption. Instead, it uses a fingerprint scanner to protect your data. Read full article

Arctic Cooling ARCTIC NC Notebook Cooler November 2, 2010 - For those interested in a notebook cooler but who can't put up with the bulk, there have traditionally been less in the way of options for compact notebook coolers. While the market is constantly growing, it still has a long way to go to match full-size coolers in variety. Today, ASE Labs has the Arctic Cooling ARCTIC NC notebook cooler. This is Arctic Cooling's recent expansion into the compact notebook cooler market segment. Read full article

Kingston DataTraveler Ultimate 32GB USB3 DTU30 October 27, 2010 - Another flash drive? You're probably sick of seeing flash drive reviews that basically show a slow device with a moderate capacity. This is different. The Kingston DataTraveler Ultimate is a new USB3 version with write speeds of 60MB/s and reads of 80MB/s. This is more like a SSD than a flash drive. Read full article