Sapphire Radeon HD 7870 OC 2GB Review

Introduction This is a review of the Sapphire Radeon HD7870 OC, based on the AMD Pitcairn architecture.  What makes this card different from a standard HD7870 are two things: it is one of the shortest HD7870 models available, at 8.86″. Many HD7870 models are...

MSI Radeon HD 7850 Twin Frozr OC 2GB Review

Introduction The MSI Radeon HD 7850 2GB OC is a compact, dare we say stylish, midrange video card, first introduced in March 2012 at a pricepoint of $259.99. It’s MSI’s highest-end model of HD 7850 – other models include the non-overclocked version...

Asus RT-N56U Dual-Band Wireless N Router Review

Introduction The Asus RT-N56U Dual-Band Wireless N Router is a sleek and functional router with numerous features, the most obvious one being that it’s very slim, at just over two inches thick. Compared to routers from many other manufacturers, the N56U looks a...

Lenovo LaVie Z Review

Introduction Hot off the assembly line, we had a chance to spend some time with the new ultra-light Lenovo Lavie Z and thought we’d share our impressions. First off, we tested the one and only configuration currently available at Lenovo.com. It’s...

Ecobee 3 Smarter Thermostat Review

Introduction The Smart Home market has been evolving at a rapid pace, but it’s still a veritable Wild West, with plenty of startups coming and going, tales of intrigue as small players are bought up or bought out, and long-time players in the home improvement...