Joe D

I have always had a passion for everything computing. In early 2000, I decided to take my passion to the web. Thus, C.O.D. was born. Through the years we have made many great friends at C.O.D. and hope to continue our journey for years to come.

AOC Releases 27″ Borderless IPS Monitor for $299 at Best Buy

The monitor also includes built-in speakers for optimal desktop sound, and the multifunctional, detachable stand allowing for standard monitor or “photo frame” placement. Other bonus features include an Off Timer that shuts down the monitor automatically if desired, Screen+ software that divides the screen into four self-contained work areas for improved productivity, and Eco Mode, which enables the user to …

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Thecus N5550 Review

The world of the home server and the home based NAS really hasn't changed drastically over the last couple of years. Most of the changes we have seen are related to speeds and basic firmware enhancements. Recently, Thecus has announced its N5550 NAS and plans to shake things up by bringing the NAS out of the home office and into the living room. The N5550, by day, is your mild-mannered NAS. However, by night, the N5550 is more... much more!

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PenSketch M912A Graphics-Design Tablet for Both Windows & Mac by Genius

September 5, 2012, Taipei, Taiwan – Genius today announces the PenSketch M912A. A 9” x 12” graphics-design tablet, the PenSketch M912A allows 3D designers as well as doodlers to create, paint, and draw effortlessly on their PC or Mac with help from the bundled Adobe® Photoshop® Elements 9 and Corel® Painter Essentials 4 software. The large contact area and palm …

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QNAP Enhances Cloud Storage Backup Solutions with Unlimited Symform Storage Capacity and New Google Drive Support

QNAP Enhances Cloud Storage Backup Solutions with Unlimited Symform Storage Capacity and New Google Drive Support Taipei, Taiwan, September 13, 2012 – QNAP® Systems, Inc. today announced its Symform® cloud storage backup integration has been upgraded with unlimited cloud storage capacity by trading local storage capacity for cloud capacity, and now includes new Google® Drive Sync feature. The improved integration of cloud storage services …

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pivos AIOS HD Media Center Review

It is no secret that I am an HTPC enthusiast. However, not all applications require the use of a PC to be the main ingredient in a home theater setup. In some cases, as much as I would like to admit otherwise, a media streamer can do the job just as well, if not better. To fulfill this need, a slew of manufacturers, from Logitech, WD, Linksys, etc, have created devices that do just this and adding to this list is Pivos. Pivos, a company that promises to change your mind about quality, functionality, and price. Enter the Pivos AIOS HD Media Center.

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AIDA64 August Update

VIA VX11 platform, Nano X2 and QuadCore CPU support Optimized benchmarks for VIA Nano X2 and QuadCore processors, and for the upcoming VIA VX11 platform. Detailed chipset information for VIA VX11 and VX900 platform controllers, VN1000 north bridge, VT8261 south bridge. Preliminary multi-threaded OpenCL-based GPGPU stress test for VIA VX11 platform. For legacy processors all benchmarks and the System Stability …

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Thecus® Releases Advanced Mobile Application

  T-OnTheGo™ makes managing data fast and convenient!   09/06/2012 – Managing data via mobile devices is becoming more and more common, people need to be able to reach and access their data on the move. Thecus® release the new mobile app, T-OnTheGoTM. Thecus® NAS users will need to install T-OnTheGoTM module on their NAS before their mobile device can sync. After the T-OnTheGoTM application allows iPhones …

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QNAP Launches New High Performance TS-x69L Series Turbo NAS for SOHO and Small Businesses

  Taipei, Taiwan, September 05, 2012 – QNAP® Systems, Inc. today officially launched its latest business-class TS-x69L series Turbo NAS. The new TS-x69L series, available in 2, 4, 5, 6, and 8-drive versions, is powered by a high performance dual-core Intel®Atom™ processor, equipped with 1GB DDR3 RAM, which can be upgraded to 3GB optionally. With support for SATA 2.5″, 3.5″ HDD and …

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Genius Reveals GX Gaming Series Headset for Xbox 360, PS3, PC and Mac

August 22, 2012, Chino, California – Genius is pleased to announce its newest addition to its GX Gaming Series, an universal gaming headset that is compatible with Xbox 360, PS3, PC and Mac – Mordax. With the Mordax, gamers do not need to have several headsets for each gaming platform. The GX Gaming Series Mordax is the headset for all …

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