Hardware Reviews
Cummins Stamford AC Generator
The nature of my business demands continuous power supply which is unlikely in my location. I am running a small manufacturing unit for handicraft. The grim position of power supply compelled me to buy an electricity generator.
Visiting lots of friend and seeing different types of generators, I decided to …
Trek ThumbDrive
Seven years back,people will be awed by possessing a USB flash drive. I guess I am also one who belong in this category.At that time,it cost a bomb to get one, which cost me exactly 200 dollars for a 64 MB Thumbdrive made by Trek.Technology did change the world, …
Archos 5g
I’ve used Archos 5g when my uncle went home from States just this month. Though it is not the best internet media device that I’ve held, I think this is a unique one with characteristics that stand out among its brothers.
Archos 5g has been released as late as …
Canon MX 308
I was not expecting Canon MX308 all in photo printers, to actually print, fax, photocopy and scan. It’s really one of the Canon products that has everything in a compact machine. It’s really quite remarkable of them to have created the MX 308
As my previous reviews about Canon printers …
i-Ball 2.0 Webcam
I bought the i-ball webcam without much research on the best webcams. Later someone told me logitech is a good brand. the thing is I bought the webcam as I was getting it at a good rate and I felt the need for it. I wanted to do stop-motion …
Black & Decker Cordless Electric Pole Hedge Trimmer
I was in the market to purchase a new trimmer and I decided to purchase this Black & Decker. So far it has worked very well and I’ve really enjoyed using it. I purchased it over a year ago and it’s still running strong without any problems. …
Amkette Robusto S series pen drive
I just bought this pen drive because i had no other option of transfering my data from one pc to another. Though I bought it 2 months back, i have no problems with it till date.The one that I have is of 2 GB capacity, although other storage sizes …
Hitting the Headlines
Hitting the Headlines is subtitled “How newspapers announced the scoops and sensations of our century” - the century in question being the twentieth, as this slim booklet was issued by Reader’s Digest back in 1995. It consists of a selection of reproduction newspaper front pages from significant happenings of …
Samsung SyncMaster 943NWX
The Samsung 19″ LCD monitor newly bought is really attractive. Maximum Resolution of this monitor is 1440 x 900 where my old one just got 1280×800. The shiny blackish slim frame looks great but the stand is not a suitable part for this product. It seems the stand …
Nvidia PALIT
Personally, I am a computer game fan and I usually try to play the latest games as they are out. As you can guess, this makes me very interested in the gaming hardware also. Well, I call a graphics card as a gaming hardware as it is the most …
Kensington Slimblade Media Set
First of all, I’d like to establish the fact that when I purchased this keyboard, I was looking for a keyboard the most similar to a laptop keyboard, because I became very used to the quality of a laptop keyboard; they’re quiet and easy to type with, they increase …
Altec Lansing MX5021 speakers
The Altec Lansing MX5021 has a polished and high quality black colored finishing which is very ideal for every user’s style preferences. When I first used this speaker, the best things I noticed are its great performance and high quality powered audio system which really produces a great sound …
Doctor Who 11th Doctor Sonic Screwdriver
As a newfound fan of “Doctor Who” I was quite excited when I saw that you could buy replica Sonic Screwdrivers. Granted, they don’t do all the cool stuff you see in the show, but I still figured that it would be fun to have. As I …
Nexstar 3 External Hard Disk Drive 320GB
I just purchased a new Nexstar 3 External Hard Disk Drive 320GB off Ebay a few days ago. I am very satisfied with the product because not only does it have such a large storage capacity, I got it for quite a cheap price too. This Nexstar 3 External …
Dane-elec Digital Zpen
The Dane-elec Digital Zpen claims to allow you to take notes with a pen that can be transfered directly to your computer and translated into text. The pen comes with a receiver that is clipped to the top of the paper you are writing on. The receiver …
Western digital hard drives
I find that hard drives are an expendable piece of computer hardware. Being a repair tech myself, I know that a hard drive cannot be expected to last longer than 5 years this day and age. Western digital has stood the test of time though. They …
ATI X1800 512Mb
The ATI X1800 was a very pricey piece of hardware. When I bought it I paid around 700USD for it. Now the price did drop quite a bit so it is a lot more affordable now.
I have been using the X1800 for close to 3 years now I think …
Linksys Router
I need this router to connect our pc outside our hostel. We all friends love to play counter strike and other LAN games. Playing games on LAN is like hell lot of fun. Another reason behind the need of router is that we also need broadband connection in our …
Stanley 94-549 16-Piece Screwdriver Set
I purchased this set of screwdrivers over a year ago and I really love it. It has practically every size and shape that you should need. There are phillips and flat heads included. The set includes 16 different sizes and I paid 16 dollars for it. …
HP LaserJet 4730
The company where I work recently replaced our office printer with a new HP Color laserJet 4730mfp and were all praises about it since it has noticeably improved efficiency in our office. Size wise, it’s big but it’s loaded with features and it does its job(s) really well. It …
Skraper Ultimate Surface Scraper
I purchased this to clean my stove with and it has performed wonderfully. I bought it from Lowe’s and I paid 15 dollars for it. I’ll probably a complainer but I believe that the price is a bit too steep. Like I said it worked well …
Dany Optical Mouse
My mouse wasn’t working properly, and I needed a new one for my pc badly. I didn’t had much money to spend, so I was looking for something that was cheap and fast. I got to the store and asked for the mouse. There was a large variety: some …
CPU Heatsink/Fan ( ZALMAN CNPS9500)
About two years ago I decided to build my very own computer. When selecting the CPU (processor) cooling heatsink I went with the ZALMAN CNPS9500. It looked sleek, big and flashy. Once I got it I realized how big it was. This thing is a monster, it excedes …
Samsung 840 EVO 250GB SSD (Solid State Drive)
I picked up the 250GB model of the 840 for about $200 sometime in early December. When I got it, it took me about 45 minutes from time time of opening the box to have it fully installed on my machine. The first thing I did was install windows …
Flatron L1950SQ Computer Monitor
I got a new computer monitor. It is the Flatron L1950SQ.
I simply needed a new one, because the old one gave up the ghost. The new monitor needs only very few space on the desk, which I appreciate, because the desk is my working place. So now, there is …
Logitech 350 USB Headset
I am using Logitech 350 USB Headset 9803740403 from the last three months. This headphone is designed such that it perfectly fits behind your neck. When I wear the headphones, I haven’t felt any discomfort as with other headphones. Headphones are provided with the in-line audio and microphone control …
Ehere Mouse
I needed a new small mouse because my sister-in-law took the one that I had before. I went to a computer store and I found plenty model of new mouse. I had no idea which mouse that I need to buy for my notebook. And after checking some prices …
Tekton Fiberglass Rubber Mallet
I was in the process of installing new floor tile so I purchased this mallet to assist me in setting them in place. It works very well and it helps out a lot to get the job done. I have always assumed that most mallets are the …
AudioQuest DragonFly portable DAC/headphone amp
I bought DragonFly for my notebook via online store for $250 and it was worth every penny. Let me explain why. With my Sennheiser HD 650 headphones which I use at home, the laptop’s built-in audio output just not enough to make them work at their best. Up until …
HP Photosmart 2610 all in one
Use caution when buying this product. I waited to write this review to see how HP handeled the situation I have owned this product for a year now. The scanner and fax seem to work good but after about 4 months the printer started leaving black lines across anything …
Memorex 256 MEG Mini-Drive
I needed a way to transfer some small files to a friend’s computer but I didn’t have a flash drive. So I ran off to my local big box store, it’s the largest store in the world so you know what it is, anyway I got there and sifted …
Rii Mini Wireless Keyboard with Touchpad
I found this keyboard on Amazon a little over a month ago and I’m very impressed with it. It’s convenient, portable and it works very well. It’s sold at a price of 37 dollars. Initially I was a bit skeptical of the price but I believe …
Linksys WVC200 wireless camera
The WVC200 networking wireless camera is the most affordable device if you want to add a security camera in your shop or at home. Last year, I helped my customer install this camera. I tell you, this is so easy to install if you have an existing network at home. …
Microsoft Natural Wireless Laser Mouse 6000
Several months back, I was having a lot of hand and wrist pain and at the time, I never thought that a change in mouse type would be the answer, but the Microsoft Natural Wireless Laser Mouse 6000 has literally changed the way I work!
The mouse itself …
CDR King Slim Graphics Tablet
CDR King’s graphics tablet was the very first tablet I’ve ever bought. At first, it was just to try my hands at digital art. I didn’t want to spend a fortune buying a Wacom tablet since I only draw as a hobby, that and I didn’t have the budget.
The …
AOC 212VA-1 monitor
I am a person, who addicted in games, especially PC games. Therefore, I need a monitor that really rock. I just bought a AOC 212VA-1 monitor about one week ago. It is $300 and it is just what I need. In my opinion, the price is very reasonable for …
Arrow T59 Tacker
I do quite a bit of wiring, and while I do not do any large scale wiring jobs often, I do do them on occasion. Not too long ago, I wask asked to help ot a contractor friend of mine on a large home job, and I realized that …
Intuos 3 4×6 Tablet
I have bought the Intuos 3 (4×6) Tablet recently as an additional component for my lap top.
Since I do some graphic design, I thought this was going to be a great addition to my work and indeed it was!
The tablet is nice and thin and very light in weight …
Ace Water Nozzle
Last year, I was gifted with an Ace 10-function, front trigger water nozzle. I loved it so much that I put it on my Christmas wish list this year and was thrilled to have received one. Now, this fantastic nozzle is on my hoses in both the …
Genesis GMT15A Multi-Purpose Oscillating Tool
I do a lot of repair work and I have to say that this tool makes a lot of work so much easier. I purchased it over a month ago and it has been wonderful so far. At the time of purchase I only paid 30 dollars …
Canon PIXMA iP1700 Colour Inkjet Printer
Canon has released many models of Inkjet printer in the market recently.The attractive Inkjet printer model I found is Canon PIXMA iP1700.I am impressed by the low price of this PIXMA iP1700 printer which costs around 3200 Indian Rupees which is about 75 US dollars only.I thought …
Canon Pixma iP 1500
I’m very impressed with the overall quality and speed of my Canon Pixma printer. I know that some printers eventually can wear out over time, and it’ll be time to buy a new printer. I’ve had my Canon for over 5 years now, it came with my computer. The …
Poulan Pro Mower
A few months ago, I wrote about the Poulan Pro Mower and how I had buyers remorse shortly after I bought it. At the time, I wrote I didn’t think the mower would make it through the summer.
Well, I’ll admit this much, it proved me wrong on that point. …
Twinmos PC3200(CL3) 512 DDR-DIMM
If I could describe Twinmos PC3200(CL3) 512 DDR-DIMM in just one word, speed is the applicable word for this memory module. Twinmos 512 is way faster than the one it ousted—”128 MB DDR-DIMM. When I was just a beginner in using a computer, I am already delighted being able …
Rustoleum: Hammered All-Purpose Spray Paint
I came across Rustoleum hammered spray paint while browsing in Home Depot. I was looking for something to make my lawn mower, which I had converted of a hill and rock climber, look a little better than the faded and rust-stained red it came with. When I saw the …
Hewlett-Packard PSC 1410 3-in1 printer
The HP PSC1410 3-in-one home use printer is a great product from HP it’s cheap to buy and cheap to run. It has amazing features for a printer its size and price. I have been using it for over a year now and I haven’t had any problems with …
Linksys SD2008 v2.1 switch
I never like this device. The SD2008 specifically version 2.1 is piece of hardware that keeps on malfunctioning. I had like five calls received from different customers who own multiple unmanaged switch like these from Linksys. They keep on returning the device and complaining that after few months (to …
Creative i-Trigue 2300 desktop speakers
Creative has one of the best desktop speakers line-up you can ever see, and the Creative i-Trigue 2300 forms an addition in their budget speakers range, according to me. The speaker system consists of two thin but tall speakers that look awesome. I think they give some eye candy …
Sound Blaster Audigy 2 ZS Notebook PCMCIA Sound Card
All these years I have never even thought about the need for a discrete sound card in a computer always thinking that the standard hi definition audio cards we get reproduce sound as good as all recent hi-fi systems. However as my Old Man says until one has seen …
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