Cell Drive USB Device Review

The Cell Drive is a USB stick drive that offers up four gig of storage. But not only that–it also charges with that same USB connection to provide a portable power source for a variety of devices. It even includes a whole set of connector prongs allowing you to plug that variety of devices into it. And, just to top it all off, it will even allow you to sync your mobile device with your laptop.

Cell Drive USB Device Review

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HP Pavilion DM1 Review, Unboxing, Specs

The HP Pavilion DM1 is Hewlett Packard’s 11.6” entry into the cheap thin and light CULV notebook space. It uses the same chassis as the ION powered HP Mini 311 which has been out for many months already but instead comes with an Intel CULV processor and Intel integrated graphics, instead of an Atom processor and dedicated NVidia ION graphics. This notebook should be good for those wanting better performance outside of gaming.

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Proporta Neoprene Sleeve Echo Beach Case Review

The exterior of the case is made out of neoprene, which makes the case almost perfectly waterproof–more about that in a minute–but you’ll also get an interior lining (that at least feels a lot like fleece) which should prove sufficient to keep the item inside protected against scratches and without too much concern about static buildup. You’ll get the standard Quiksilver closure system as well, complete with two zippers to make sure things close as tight as they can.

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Core i7-2640M specs

Core i7-2640M specs

Series    Intel Core i7
Codename    Sandy Bridge
Clock Rate    2800 – 3500 MHz
Level 1 Cache    128 KB
Level 2 Cache    512 KB
Level 3 Cache    4096 KB
Number of Cores / Threads    2 / 4
Max. Power Consumption (TDP = Thermal Design Power)    35 Watt
Transistor Count    624 Million
Manufacturing Technology    32 nm
Die Size    149 mm2
Max. Temperature    100 °C
Features    HD Graphics 3000, DDR3-1066/1333 Memory Controller (max 8GB), Hyper Threading, AVX, Quick Sync, Virtualization
64 Bit    64 Bit support
Hardware Virtualization    VT-x, VT-d
Starting Price     $346 U.S.
Announcement Date    09/04/2011

Core i7-3540M specs

Core i7-3540M specs

Series    Intel Core i7
Codename    Ivy Bridge
Clock Rate    3000 – 3700 MHz
Level 1 Cache    128 KB
Level 2 Cache    512 KB
Level 3 Cache    4096 KB
Number of Cores / Threads    2 / 4
Max. Power Consumption (TDP = Thermal Design Power)    35 Watt
Manufacturing Technology    22 nm
Max. Temperature    105 °C
Socket    BGA1023, PGA988
Features    HD Graphics 4000 (650 – 1300 MHz), DDR3-1600 Memory Controller, HyperThreading, AVX, Quick Sync, Virtualization
64 Bit    64 Bit support
Hardware Virtualization    VT-x, VT-d
Announcement Date    01/01/2013

Core i7-3520M specs

Core i7-3520M specs

Series    Intel Core i7
Codename    Ivy Bridge
Clock Rate    2900 – 3600 MHz
Level 1 Cache    128 KB
Level 2 Cache    512 KB
Level 3 Cache    4096 KB
Number of Cores / Threads    2 / 4
Max. Power Consumption (TDP = Thermal Design Power)    35 Watt
Manufacturing Technology    22 nm
Max. Temperature    105 °C
Socket    BGA1023, PGA988
Features    HD Graphics 4000, DDR3-1600 Memory Controller, HyperThreading, AVX, Quick Sync, Virtualization
64 Bit    64 Bit support
Hardware Virtualization    VT-x, VT-d
Starting Price     $346 U.S.
Announcement Date    06/03/2012