Hardware Reviews
KR Tools 1502 Convertible Hand Dolly
The previous dolly that I owned needed to be replaced so I decided to purchase this one. I use it mainly for carrying boxes and sometimes for carrying furniture. So far it’s been wonderful and I enjoy using it. I purchased it from Lowe’s over a …
Philips 7-Inch LCD Digital Photo Frame
This is the first digital photo frame that I have had real success with. The menu is easy to navigate and offers a variety of customizable options that allow me to control the slide-show’s speed, transition effects, collage options as well as other options. This digital photo frame also …
Staples CD-R (50 pack)
Being the IT specialist at work, I’m constantly gettin requests to burn different different types of media throughout the day, usually in the form of CD-R’s or DVD-R’s. Until recently, we’ve always purchased some of the more expensive brands such as Sony or HP. We came across …
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 …
Netgear Wireless Home Router WGR614
I have a broadband internet connection in this house because it is the easiest way to get internet connection without going through a lot of administrative paperwork. I also preferred wireless as the house is long and I would not appreciate the hassle of moving from room to room …
Klein 11055 Klein-Kurve Wire Stripper/Cutter
I purchased these wire cutters about 5 months ago and they are great. I do a lot of work that requires wire cutting so I use these a lot. I have tried several different types of wire cutters and these are certainly one of my favorites. …
NET GEAR WIRELESS ROUTER
I have bought Net gear wire less smal sized router recently on-line through amazon.com via free savers delivery as its price was above $25 .
I bought the net gear because I have broadband at home and wanted to use the same broadband for my laptop while at home.
Net gear …
Antec laptop cooler
Heating has been one of the major problems with my laptop, due to over heating my notebook often shut down automatically and thus resulting in data loses all the time. I consulted one of my friend about my problem and he suggested using Antec laptop cooler. Priced at around …
MSI Socket FM2 Motherboard FM2-A75MA-E35
Recently I built my first gaming PC with a firm $400 budget. Since the motherboard is one of the PC parts that doesn’t really affect performance, I wanted to get the cheapest one I could find. However, after scouring Amazon for the best budget parts, I found the MSI …
Logitech stereo headset H110
I bought the Logitech stereo headset from Officeworks for AU $19.88. I wanted to be able to skype, without having to buy anything too fancy. The guy in the store showed me two headsets, one Microsoft and one Logitech. He said Logitech sells the same stuff as Microsoft but …
PQI Intelligent Stick
This manufacturer is bringing in some really small flash USB drives. The latest trend they brought in the market is USB sticks. The same interface, it connects to a regular USB port on your PC, and is quite durable.
I get the smallest PQI intelligent Stick, with 1 Gigabyte capacity. …
HP 1020 Laser Printer
It looks like I just run out of good luck, when I make a buy ! I just fail to understand that why anything that I buy has to end up with a bitter experience, lol ! I bought an HP 1020 Laser printer recently. Now I …
Broadcom Usb Bluetooth dongle
My computer doesn’t facilitate internal Bluetooth so I use Broadcom USB Bluetooth dongle to meet my needs. I listen to plenty of music and for that I bought a Bluetooth headset to enjoy good hassle free music, I had a internal Bluetooth device on my notebook but my …
Linksys Ultra Range N Plus Broadband Router by Cisco
I bought this router about 3 months ago. It was a little more than I wanted to spend just to able to use my laptop but I knew that this was already a highly rated consumer electronic. I’m glad I did too. I literally brought it home, hooked up a …
Linksys wireless-N broadband router wrt160n
I bought this router because I wanted to be able to use the internet on my laptop. At a sale price, this router cost me 79.99 plus taxes. More than I wanted to pay but the sales lady’s opinion was it was the best brand out there …
Orbit Sunmate Telescopic Wand with Gutter Cleaner
I have been a homeowner for a couple of years now and one of the chores I really hate doing is cleaning out the gutters on a regular basis. This is mostly because I don’t own a step ladder (I always have to borrow one from my dad) and, …
San disk memory stick (1.0gb)
San disk is one of the best manufactures of memory sticks for multimedia phones and I have used plenty of these memory sticks. Previously I was using a 500 MB memory stick by San Disk but it was just not enough for me so I upgraded my memory stick …
Belkin 4-Port USB Hub
Belkin makes a series of what some might consider low-priced knock off products that still deliver relatively good performance for the price. The old addage is true - Buyer Beware. The Belkin 4-Port USB I hub I have works fairly well and most electronic devices attach to …
GeCube Radeon X850XT PE
I have always had a good experience in the gaming industry with products from both Radeon and GeForce graphic units. My previous two cards were produced by Nvidia which were very good overall but did not seem to make the cut in the long term durability. I recently purchased …
SanDisk Cruzer Crossfire USB Flash Drive
The SanDisk Cruzer is quite a nice little flash drive that performs its role well, very well indeed. Designed for compatibility between different platforms (e.g. Windows, Mac or Xbox 360) this flash drive really is the definition of plug-and-play. I haven’t personally encountered any compatibility issues, loss of data, …
Brando Workshop USB 2.0 20 port hub
Helping a lot of people to organize their files, especially when we have to deal with large chunks of data such as video or audio files, can be exhausting, but it’s been much easier since I had bought the Brando Workshop 20 port USB hub. Mind you, I still …
Somic CD-750 Headphones
Do you use your computer for gaming? Or listening to music and watching videos perhaps? Or, like me, do you love to talk on Skype with your on line contacts? If you do all three or even one of the three, you would need an important computer accessory: a …
Dewalt DC742KA drill
I purchased the Dewalt DC742KA drill at a very cheap price but this drill has worked just great. I really love this thing. I have not had any problems with it and I would recommend this drill to anyone. This drill is very light so …
Logitech Optical Wheel Mouse
Mouse is very important part of computer. You can’t imagine working on computer without mouse. Various brands are available in the market but I prefer Microsoft and Logitech. From past 8 years I have changed 4 mice (2 by Microsoft and 2 by Logitech). The last mouse I …
Genius HS-02N Headset
I needed to replace my headphone when one of the earpiece has stopped to function, so I headed to the shop and looked for a middle priced headset. I would like a large high-end one for total music appreciation, but I was compelled to look within my budget that …
ASRock A55M-HVS Micro ATX Motherboard
The ASRock A55M-HVS Micro ATX Motherboard provides exceptional performance, reliability, and support. When I purchased this motherboard for my new build, there were many other Micro motherboards to choose from, but I chose this board due to its support of 100W CPU’s, and the built-in HDMI port.
Although the …
Apple Mac Mighty Mouse
The Mac Mighty Mouse is one of the best mouses around in my opinion, beaten only by a few of the top end gaming mice. Certainly its the best mouse for an average PC/Mac user. While the price may seem steep (around £40 when I bought mine) …
HP PSC 750 Printer Scanner Copier
The HP PSC 750 three in one (printer, scanner, copier) is a good, basic document center for home use. It is rather large - two feet wide and about one foot high - and the paper loads intothe front. The scanner plate on the top of the …
Saitek X52 Joystick
The X52 looks awesome. It is also very comfortable. The software for programing the device is easy to use.
The X52 is actually called a flight control system because it is 2 sticks. One is throttle, and the other is direction. The throttle has a nice big blue screen that …
HP PSC 1610 All-in-one
Before we finally caved in and bought the Hewlett Packard HP PSC 1610 All-in-one, we had some EPSON printer to do all our modest color needs. I’ve never liked EPSON products and whatever that was we had didn’t help; in fact it made life hell. Colors ran …
Sandisk Cruzer Micro USB Flash Drive
As an IT specialist at my company, we use a dozen or so USB flash drives to secure certain files and documents. When purchasing USB flash drives for this purpose, there are a couple of features that I always look out for. The first is the …
Creative SBS 240
Creative’s SBS 240 speakers are a joy to listen. They are 1000 watts speakers and sound too good. They are mid sized speakers of black color and silver coloured front grill. When operated even at maximum volume, it gives crystal clear sound, and I just love it.
These speakers are …
Netgear router WGR614
What I like about my Router from Netgear? There are a couple of things that have made me really like this router, but I did not initially feel this way. This was because I did not understand what they were trying to say in their install manual and I …
Logitech V220 Cordless Optical Mouse for Notebooks
All this while, Logitech is the only brand that I trust when it comes to quality keyboards and mice, and after I purchased my Asus Eee PC 1000H, I bought a Logitech V220 Cordless Optical Mouse at the year end PC Fair for RM85 (US$24). Even though the price is …
Logitech G930 Wireless Gaming Headset
If you’re looking for a great wireless headset for gaming, watching movies, or anything else that would require great sound quality in a Dolby 7.1 surround sound system, Logitech’s G930 headset might be for you. Using a 2.4 GHz wireless connection, the G930 offers a strong and fast connection …
Sony PC Speaker System
When I went looking for a speaker system for my laptop there were a number of key factors which were important for me. For one, I thought that there was no point buying one of those massive PC speaker systems when I have a laptop which is obviously …
Lowes Build and Grow
I have a small child who enjoys trying new things, so we decided to try out Lowes Build and Grow. Lowes Build and Grow is a woodworking class that Lowes Hardware offers every other Saturday to anyone age 12 and under. We have been going for about a year …
Logitech Webcam
Since installing this web cam on my computer it appears to live in a world of its own. It totally takes care of itself. I never have to turn it on or off and it maintains itself checking for updates regularly. It’s just there all the time and springs in …
Makita BUB182Z Cordless Blower
I wanted an easier way to blow the leaves out of my yard so I decided to purchase this blower. I’m glad I decided to make the purchase because it has certainly made getting rid of leaves a lot easier for me. I purchased it from Lowe’s …
Corsair 8GB DDR3 1333 MHz Desktop RAM
When I recently decided to upgrade my desktop parts, mainly for gaming and HD video rendering, I knew one of the things I needed to upgrade is my RAM. At the time, I only had 2GB of DDR2 RAM, not too good for what I wanted to do. I …
A4Tech WinBest 4D+ Mouse
You would think: “yuck, a wired ball mouse… Why should I bother?”. And you would be very wrong. The A4 Tech WWW-11 (also known as WinBest 4D+) is a very nice add-on to your everyday computing needs. Virtually indestructible (provided that you clean it regularly) and good for ordinary …
Acer G226HQLBbd 21.5 LCD monitor
Recently, a friend of mine gave me his Acer G226HQLBbd 21.5 monitor, which he used as a temporary replacement. Now I use it for my old desktop computer which now runs as a backup file server. The monitor costs $135, but is it worth even that price? It depends. …
D-Link DWA-130 Wireless USB Adapter
After making a visit to a friends house and surfing the internet on his pc, I realized he didn’t have a line running to his PC from his cable modem box! After asking him he told me he used a USB wireless adapter! No his cable modem box and …
Dell 5110cn MFP printer
A new 5110cn color laser printer from Dell is a networked printer designed for workgroups in a network where a high volume of data needs to be printed out. Similar to 3115cn MFP, 5110cn also comes with 400 MHz processor and 128 MB RAM which can be upgraded to …
Fiskars Composite Soil Scoop
I don’t do a lot of garden work but whenever I have to I use this thing. It really does come it handy and it helps a lot to complete tasks quickly without a lot of hassle. I purchased it from Lowe’s about a year ago and …
Epson Stylus Photo 1280 Printer
I purchased this inkjet printer about 3 years ago because I was looking for a printer with good quality printouts that had large format options. This printer will print on paper as wide as 13 inches and the quality was very good when I first bought it, but …
Memorex Portable CD boombox MP3851SP
This Portable CD boombox has a really unique sleek shape, and a nice digital time display.
This particular model I purchased is blue and black, it has a small shelve, desk, or dresser footprint, it really is very portable, great volume control, easy to switch between AM, FM, and CD.
I …
Cisco 1710 wired router
Last week, I took the Cisco 1710 router at home for me to test so that I can recommend it to a friend of mine who would like to purchase a business router for his small internet café’. When I first hooked it up, I have to use a …
NVidia GEForce 8500GT
I have recently bought a graphics card to my PC. My budget was only 5K Rupees. While i was searching the internet for the possible graphics cards available, one of the forum members suggested to go for this. Finally I bought the card from a retailer. The card is …
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