The Cooler Master Storm laptop cooler may not beat notebook coolers such as the Zalman NC3000U, but it does provide powerful laptop cooling, perfect for gamers or those who use intensive software on their laptop.

Cooler Master Storm Laptop Cooler

Unlike many high end powerful laptop coolers the Cooler Master Storm does not use a full aluminum covering.  This does help a little with weight, but reduces it’s cooling power.  The good news is that the fans do make up for this!  Instead of having an aluminum frame the Cooler Master Storm provides a sturdy lightweight plastic frame covered by a large thick wire mesh. The overall size of the Cooler Master Storm is capable of holding laptops up to 19 inches in size. The frame does include a carrying handle for portability, unfortunately its large size still makes it rather unwieldy if you are on the move a lot.

Inside the large frame are two position-able 140mm ‘turbine’ fans These do require an AC power source, which yet again makes this a little more awkward for portable use.

The two fans have a unique design which helps improve airflow without having to increase speed. This small change actually does provide a small improvement, but the real winner is the ability to position the fans. This means that you can position the air to where it is required the most.

Feature wise the Cooler Master Storm also outperforms, giving the option of a four port USB 2.0 or USB 3.0 hub.  USB 3.0 is a fast emerging technology, so it is nice to be able to prepare for this (if you have a laptop which supports it).  It also comes with a fan speed wheel and an on off switch for it’s LED light display.

The light display helps accentuate the looks of this laptop accessory.  It has seven colors which fade between each other, providing a unique look to your laptop.  While the seven color LED system definitely is great for looks, it does not really do anything for the cooling efficiency.

The Cooler Master Storm Strike Force 19 Inch Laptop Cooler is one of the best laptop coolers for gamers. It’s strong performance and the ability to position the fans provide a huge amount of cooling efficiency. The looks and performance help enhance this gaming image, but the power and looks that make this a fantastic laptop cooler also are downsides for those who work on their laptop.

Logitech Solar Powered Keyboard

Logitech seem to be the masters of innovation, every few months I see them release a product which just makes me think YES!  This month Logitech released their new Logitech solar powered keyboard, which means no more running out of battery power on your keyboard, ever again!

Okay, so lets face it, a battery can last a long time in a wireless keyboard, they are not exactly power intensive devices.  While initially was excited by this, I have to admit, I soon began to ask myself if having a self-powered wireless keyboard was really worth the cost.

The truth of the matter is, I suppose, ‘it depends’.  While the Solar powered capability does feel a little like a gimmick, it is actually quite useful, and while it can be cheap enough to replace wireless keyboard batteries, it is one of those occasional annoyances that we could do without, especially if you realize that you have run out of batteries and have an upcoming deadline.

Of course the Logitech K750 brings a lot more to the table than solar power to justify the price. The looks of this Logitech solar keyboard are smooth, curvy and definitely beautiful. It comes in four colors, all of which highlight the beauty of the Logitech K750′s ultra thin design. While I prefer the black version of this well crafted keyboard, there is also a white version which seems to have been designed with mac users in mind. It already matches the good looking Mac style, and the white color makes it an ideal accompaniment for a Macbook  or a desktop mac.

So if you are looking for a new keyboard the Logitech solar powered keyboard may be the one for you. Whether you are looking for something a little bit more environmentally friendly, or just looking to reduce the hassle of batteries, this is a fantastic solution!

Real Lightsabre

I have to admit, it is not often that I get readily excited by Geeky things nowadays.  I hate to sound snotty, but one of the key things about any geeky gadget is that it has to be useful to an extend that can be considered nerdish.

Most of the major technological releases over the last few years have just seemed a little too useless to me.  I mean, coffetable Internet pads which cost twice as much as a laptop with is five times more powerful, iPhones enlarged until tehy don’t fit in to your pocket, and ebook readers which require users to shell out more money than they would buying a normal version of the book.

Needless to say, I saw an article on Crave last night which caught my eye, and it was all about the Spyder III.

The Spyder III has already been nicknamed the first ‘real’ lightsaber, and from it’s futuristic exterior a class 4 laser is emitted, which can blind you, cut through plastic, or even set fire to your skin.

Don’t expect to cut man shaped holes in steel doors just yet, but I think you have to admit, having one of these babies sounds pretty cool in some ways. That is of course until you remember that any arsehole on the street can go out and purchase one of these lasers which could easily be used (in the wrong hands) to blind a whole crowd of people!

Nevertheless I am sorely tempted to buy one of these real lightsabers, even at teh rather high price of around $200.

To herald my review of this site I have finally got around to upgrading wordpress, so it should now be faster, and more reliable. however we may still pick up the odd the odd error, please use the contact form if you have any problems such as this!

The upgrade itself went pretty well, there were a few tense moments, where several PHP errors appeared, and then a blank white screen, but the site now seems to be back in to full working order!

So look forward to some great gadget reviews in the very near future!

New Super Mario Bros has broken all kinds of sales records, and is by far the most popular Nintendo DS Game available on the market to date. I don’t know exactly what it is about this timeless franchise that makes it remain so popular in it’s 2D platform form.

in essence, New Super Mario Brothers is not really that much different from its predecessors, except for some new graphics. In some ways you feel like there should be more new additions to New Super Mario Bros, but when I think about it, I can’t help but wonder if Nintendo got this game exactly right.

After all, when I play a mario brothers game, I know what I want, a simple addictive 2D pick up and play game, and this is exactly what the New Super Mario Bros. delivered for the Nintendo DS! Maybe the New Super Mario Brothers is not the most inventive Nintendo DS game ever made, but it’s qualities definitely make it one of the best!

I have also been reading a lot of bad reviews on Hubpages recently, and then realised the these bad reviews were coming from a specific group of whiners, and I could argue against all of their complaints, and not only did I do that, but I decided to prove that Hubpages was a great tool by not only talking about how good it was, but beating the websites that complained about Hubpages with the keyword Hubpages Sucks in the Google Rankings, with a  website that supports Hubpages!

You can see this page at Hubpages Sucks!

It took me a while to get in to the Harry Potter craze, but as soon as I saw some of the offers going on that link I brought myself up to date with the entire collection, for less than $50!  While Harry Potter may not be for everyone, if you are looking for cheap Harry Potter Boxset deals, now might be your perfect opportunity.

If you know what Google Wave is you will undoubtedly be wanting one of these precious invites, and now is your chance to get them!

Geekywood is giving you the chance to win one of three Google Wave invites, to win all you have to do is comment saying why you should win! The three best answers will be given a Google Wave invite!

If you do not know about Google Wave check out http://wave.google.com today!

This stunning kitchen gadget doesn’t just help around the kitchen however.  With an inbuilt calendar, MP3 player and digital photo frame functionality, when you are not cooking the MediaChef digital cooking assistant is keeping you entertained!

This tool is a fantastic addition to any kitchen, especially for those of us who lack the basic culinary skills.  The video lessons give you a step by step walkthrough on basic cooking techniques, while you are in the kitchen.  This is especially useful if, like me, you learn by doing.

The digital cooking assistant will be pretty pricey when it first comes out, estimated at $270, This is however expected to drop after a few months, to become a truly versatile, indispensable kitchen utensil!

Normally this costs around $20, but until the 7th of February, you can get this 8gb flash wristband for $12.35 with the coupon code MLC40142835P. I would get in while the code lasts, it’s a great offer for this fantastic portable flash drive!

The item is shipped from Hong Kong, so it may take a couple of weeks to arrive, nevertheless, this is an amazing bargain!