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Intel Core i5-2300 CPU/Processor

When it comes to performance, Intel has been the one to beat for quite some time. The Core i series Nehalem CPUs provided a fantastic boost in performance over the Core 2 line. The new Sandy Bridge CPUs look to provide another boost, but is the leap as dramatic? Today we'll be taking a look at the Core i5 2300, which fills the lowest slot in the i5 range for this generation. Let's see just how well this middleweight CPU manages to hold its own.

MSI P67A-GD80 Motherboard

MSI is determined to take the lead with the new generation of Intel CPUs, and toward that end they've sent us their flagship P67 board, the P67A-GD80. Make no mistake, this board is aimed squarely at the performance-hungry. With features like automatic overclocking, premium solid-state capacitors and enough I/O ports to choke a horse, this board is poised to take the market by storm. MSI's swinging for the bleachers here, let's see if they hit a Grand Slam or a foul ball.

Kicker iK501 – iPod Docking Station

Today Dan Shannon takes a look at the Kicker iK501 iPhone Docking Station. Kicker went above and beyond with the iK501, delivering loud, crisp, clear sound that will make the hair on the back of your neck stand up. Made for the iPhone, but compatible with all iPod's and other audio devices with a headphone output jack, you are able to listen to music and not have to worry about missing that important call. So, is the Kicker iK501 all its cracked up to be? Read on to find out...

Magellan eXplorist 610 GPS

Tired of your pale complexion scaring away would be mates? It's time to get outside. Wait! It's dangerous to go alone, take this: the Magellan eXplorist 610 GPS. Find out if it has what it takes to guide you in your next outdoor adventure.

BLACX 5G External Drive Dock by Thermaltake

The BlacX 5G is a welcomed upgrade to USB 3.0 from the BlacX Duet which was just USB 2.0. gives you the ability to hot swap out SATA drives and gives you the speed of having the SATA drive connected via a SATA cable to the motherboard. This is a welcomed upgrade to all those I.T. techs who deal with stacks of hard drives and need to search multiple drives for misplaced data or image drives quickly.

Nexus Silent Mouse

There are lot of things to consider when buying a new mouse. Most look at comfort first. Others will look at DPI and polling and all sorts of fancy gaming stuff. But have you ever considered noise? Well the guys over at Nexus have. Here we have the Nexus Silent Mouse. It's silent. As in no clicking sound. The idea is that professionals and noise haters can work in piece and quiet without that obnoxious clicking sound to distract them (they specifically mention TV and Music studios). If silence is what you're after read on for a more in depth look at the Nexus Silent Mouse.