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User Poll: Are you getting Windows 8?

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Q&A Video: Should you get Windows 8?
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"Why the hell does this mouse need to connect to the Internet?"

"The subject is Synapse 2.0, a "cloud-based unified driver for gamers" offered by Razer that saves gaming preferences online, including the user-defined settings and configuration of gaming mice. This lets gamers log in from anywhere in the world, or switch to a new mouse and play with their personal settings intact. The activation server for Synapse 2.0 went down a couple of times recently due to Hurricane Sandy and some server usage spikes that the system couldn't handle.

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Video Review #1386: SilverStone Sugo Pack

The SilverStone Sugo Pack is spacious, padded, looks great, tough, affordable, functional carry bag for just about any small form factor case (SFF). If you're transporting your SFF PC a lot, this is a must have product.

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NVIDIA Delivers Massive Performance Boost to Linux Gaming

"NVIDIA today announced the latest NVIDIA(R) GeForce(R) drivers -- R310 -- double the performance(1) and dramatically reduce game loading times for those gaming on the Linux operating system.

The result of almost a year of development by NVIDIA, Valve and other game developers, the new GeForce R310 drivers are designed to give GeForce customers the best possible Linux-based PC gaming experience -- and showcase the enormous potential of the world's biggest open-source operating system.

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Q&A Video: Apple iPad Mini?
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Video Review #1385: SilverStone Sugo SG09 Case

The SilverStone Sugo SG09 Case is one of the best SFF cases on the market. There are plenty of fans included and more can be added, lots of drives can be installed & fits standard ATX PSUs. Also, it accommodates full length video cards and CPU coolers. As well, it looks great, is functionality and loaded with excellent features.

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Video Review #1384: Nexus Thrio 310 Case

The Nexus Thrio 310 Case is impressive considering it's so affordable. The looks check the right boxes, air circulation with optional fans is great, the acoustic foam on the side panels means it's quiet, water cooling is possible and there are plenty of drive bays. If you're on a budget and need a quiet stylish case with lots of features, this could very well be it. Also, this case has major modding potential.

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Giveaway: Roccat Isku Keyboard and Savu Mouse International Giveaway

This giveaway includes:

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Video Review #1383: Nexus Prominent R Case

The Nexus Prominent R Case looks great and is packed with excellent features. There are plenty of drive bays, comes with two 120mm fans and many more can be added, water cooling ready, tooless design, acoustic material on the side panels and cable management. This is a KICKASS quiet case option for sure!

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Disney buying 'Star Wars' maker Lucasfilm for $4.05B

"Disney is paying $4.05 billion to buy Lucasfilm Ltd., the production company behind "Star Wars," from its chairman and founder, George Lucas. It's also making a seventh movie in the "Star Wars" series. The Walt Disney Co. announced the agreement to make the purchase in cash and stock Tuesday. Disney added that "Star Wars Episode 7" is scheduled for release in 2015.

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Valve seeking beta testers for long-awaited Linux version of Steam

"Linux gamers are used to being an afterthought when it comes to most major game releases, but Valve seems set to change that soon. The company announced a pending beta test for a long-awaited Linux version of its popular Steam distribution service. Valve is seeking to fill 1,000 spots for the closed beta through a Web survey for existing Steam users, asking them to detail their gaming system and experience with Linux.

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