Thursday, July 2, 2009

Coming Soon - We put the QNAP TS-639 NAS through the wringer

We have a QNAP TS-639 on the bench to see how it performs. As part of our normal test battery we will drop it from 1000 feet and then load it with 5 SG 7200.10's and see if the bugger boots or bogs. Stay tuned...

CollerMAster 2009 Modding Contest


Cooler Master's Global Modding Contest 2009 is now officially opened. The contest begins on July 1st, 2009 through September 30th, 2009 (last day to register is September 20th, 2009), then voting shall begin! The winners will be announced on Oct 15th, 2009.

This year we will have AWESOME prize packages for ALL the winners including the runner ups. So get your tools ready! We look forward to seeing all your Creative mods! May the best modder win!

More details here: 2009 Modding Contest
Make sure to review the rules, terms and conditions before you participate.

Fremont, CA - ASUS, a worldwide leader in innovations and technologies, is proud to announce that customers who purchase a qualifying PC between today, June 26th, and January 31, 2010 will receive a free* upgrade to Microsoft’s highly-anticipated upcoming operating system, Windows® 7. ASUS’ offering of this upgrade program allows its customers to shop with confidence from now until Windows 7 General Availability.

ASUS customers will be able to upgrade from Windows Vista® Home Premium, Windows Vista® Business and Windows Vista® Ultimate to a corresponding Windows® 7 operating system, while users who purchased eligible PCs and downgraded their operating systems from Windows Vista® to Windows® XP operating systems are also eligible for the upgrade program. The upgrade program applies to certain ASUS notebooks and desktops.

"ASUS is pleased to announce that our customers worldwide who purchase qualifying ASUS products now will be able to enjoy all that Windows 7 has to offer as soon as it is available," said Tony Chen, Vice President of ASUS System Business Group. "The Windows Upgrade Option program through ASUS gives our users the advantage of buying a qualifying ASUS notebook now, with the guarantee of an upgrade to Windows 7 once it is launched. ASUS engineers have kept close pace with the development of Windows 7 right from the beginning and have made every effort to provide the best computing experience. The ASUS Windows 7 Upgrade Offer will be free in the USA, while users from other parts of the world will be able to enjoy the upgrade for a nominal shipping and handling fee."

"We are pleased with the level of collaboration between ASUS and Microsoft during the development of Windows 7," said Steve Guggenheimer, corporate vice president of the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) division at Microsoft. "With the Windows Upgrade Option Program, we can help our joint customers get a PC now and be ready to enjoy all the benefits of Windows 7 when it becomes available in October."

Windows® Upgrade Option Program Procedures
ASUS has made the upgrade process simple and easy to follow. Upon the purchase of a qualified ASUS product, customers need to register their PCs for the Windows® Upgrade Option Program via the official ASUS website at http://event.asus.com/2009/windows7. Once registered, users will receive their Windows® 7 upgrade kits after the General Availability Date. The upgrade website also lists qualifying ASUS products that are eligible for participation in the program.

ASUS -- #1 in Reliability in North America
ASUS has been ranked #1 in reliability for North American PC manufacturers, according to a report from PC repair company Rescuecom. In the report, which examines a company’s market share compared to the number of support calls it receives, Rescuecom scored ASUS the highest among all PC brands. ASUS’ ranking in the report was more than double that of the next-best company.

Back High Speed Wireless Router from ASUS Delivers Convenient Bandwidth Management and Enhanced Connectivity

ASUS RT-N16 Sets Wireless Networking Standards with Leading Performance, Exceptional Ease-of-use, and Intuitive Traffic Management Capabilities

FREMONT, CALIFORNIA - ASUS, a leading producer of innovative networking solutions, today announced the ASUS RT-N16, a technologically-advanced wireless router with a host of intuitive, easy-to-use features. ASUS RT-N16 is a Wireless-N Gigabit Router offering three "S's"—Speed for ultra-fast data transfers, Simplicity for unparalleled ease-of-use and ease-of-setup, and Security for absolute peace of mind when performing online tasks.

Speed: With a maximum wireless speed throughput of 300Mbps and 8xoperation, the ASUS RT-N16's data transfer performance is outstanding. It also enables 24/7 downloads to wireless clients even when PCs are turned off.

Simplicity: The ASUS RT-N16 is equipped with an innovative EZ UI which lets administrators easily setup and manage their network environments. Home and business users can seamlessly allocate bandwidth to suit their specific needs, share multimedia content and setup printer or scanner functions.

Security: With support for WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup), the ASUS RT-N16 lets users set up secure Wi-Fi Networks within minutes and lock down the network to prevent potential intrusion by unauthorized outsiders.
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High Speed Wireless Router from ASUS Delivers Convenient Bandwidth Management and Enhanced Connectivity

ASUS RT-N16 Sets Wireless Networking Standards with Leading Performance,
Exceptional Ease-of-use, and Intuitive Traffic Management Capabilities
FREMONT, CALIFORNIA (Jun 29th, 2009) - ASUS, a leading producer of innovative networking solutions, today announced the ASUS RT-N16, a technologically-advanced wireless router with a host of intuitive, easy-to-use features. ASUS RT-N16 is a Wireless-N Gigabit Router offering three "S's"—Speed for ultra-fast data transfers, Simplicity for unparalleled ease-of-use and ease-of-setup, and Security for absolute peace of mind when performing online tasks.

Speed: With a maximum wireless speed throughput of 300Mbps and 8xoperation, the ASUS RT-N16's data transfer performance is outstanding. It also enables 24/7 downloads to wireless clients even when PCs are turned off.

Simplicity: The ASUS RT-N16 is equipped with an innovative EZ UI which lets administrators easily setup and manage their network environments. Home and business users can seamlessly allocate bandwidth to suit their specific needs, share multimedia content and setup printer or scanner functions.

Security: With support for WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup), the ASUS RT-N16 lets users set up secure Wi-Fi Networks within minutes and lock down the network to prevent potential intrusion by unauthorized outsiders.
Speed: Engineered for 8xOperation and 300Mbps Performance
Ultra-fast and Convenient Downloads with the Revolutionary Download Master
The ASUS RT-N16 supports the latest Wireless-N Local Area Networking standard for wireless communication. Home users and businesses can experience the ultimate in wireless performance with data speeds up to 300Mbps. Combined with its powerful CPU, the ASUS RT-N16 delivers maximum bandwidth, ensuring effortless synchronous file transfers and downloads, flawless video streaming, incredibly low-ping wireless gaming, and VoIP calls with minimized jitter. Equipped with ample 128MB DDR2 video memory, it delivers exceptional multi-tasking with no system lag. Four Gigabit Ethernet ports are available for faster transfer of data-intensive files. Additionally, two USB ports enable the creation of a secure network for sharing photos, data, audio visual files, and network resources such as printers or storage devices.

Additionally, the Download Master provides up to 300,000 sessions for unparalleled P2P performance—offering 20 times the bandwidth oftraditional routers. P2P or BitTorrent downloads are accomplished rapidly with assurance of complete data transfers throughout the day—even when the users’ PCs are turned off. Despite such heavy loading, the ASUS RT-N16 can still allow more user connections onto the Internet, letting them run multimedia applications with ultra-stability.
Simple: Built with Easy Connectivity in Mind: EZ UI
The ASUS RT-N16 wireless router features EZ UI, a powerful graphical user interface that helps users manage their networks as well as set up a shared printer with great ease. Using auto-detection and network mapping capabilities, the wireless router simplifies the setup of multiple wireless clients. EZ UI comprises a host of innovative connectivity features such as the EZQoS, All-in-one printer, AiDisk, QIS (Quick Internet Setup), Network Map, Dr. Surf, and EZ MFP—all of which are controlled and managed through a single user interface.

EZQoS lets an administrator easily allocate bandwidth according to individual user needs, ensuring the smooth flow of data traffic and providing uninterrupted IP phone and A/V streaming. To support network usage of a shared printer, the EZ All-In-One Printer function allows multiple users to simultaneously access a printer and use its print and scan functions. Businesses can thus empower wireless users to perform printing tasks on networked printers without having to purchase a print server. AiDisk allows users to engage in file-sharing via the web in minutes

Security: Secure Data Communication with WPS Support
The ASUS RT-N16 keeps streaming data safe from prying eyes with built-in WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) capabilities. All data is automatically encrypted to prevent unauthorized viewing of information. WPS lets users set up secure Wi-Fi Networks within minutes and lock down the network to prevent potential intrusion by unauthorized outsiders.
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