Hardware Reviews
Westell DSL Modem
The Westell DSL modem is a handy little modem. Unlike many similar modems it has both Ethernet and USB connectivity, giving you the power of choice in how to connect it to your computer.
The modem is quite fast, particularly if you connect it via the ethernet connection. …
Craftsman all-in-one tool bag
I end up needing quite a few tools to keep my house running smoothly and they can quickly add up and get out of control. Plus considering I am a small woman I need to keep a tool bag that is light. That is why I really like the …
D-Link DI-524 wireless router
We purchased the D-Link DI-524 wireless router when Best buy had it on sale awhile ago, I believe it was under $40. It was equipped with everything we needed, wireless access, and 4 ethernet ports. Our current setup includes 2 wireless laptops and 2 wired desktop computers, …
A4 Tech Web cam
Since I’ve moved to Chicago IL i was forced to look for better more less valuable ways to stay connected with my family and friends back home. Thus i have found a better way indeed by using the internet to stay in touch. By using Yahoo messenger and Skype …
Samsung SH-182M DVDRW Lightscribe
When we got our desktop PC, it has ordinary CD ROM that reads both CD and DVD. Since we need to burn software installer and backing up files, we bought Samsung SH-182M DVDRW Lightscribe.
I’m pretty amazed with the functionality of Samsung SH-182M DVDRW Lightscribe. I didn’t know that there …
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. …
Vodafone HSDPA USB modem
With the advancement of internet connection modems, it was only a matter of time for there to be a USB modem and this came as a welcomed direction for me as I have always wanted something with which I can connect to the internet with that is just as …
Sandisk USB micro Cruzer All sizes
The sandisk cruzer is a good buy. It can be slightly more expensive than other knock off brands, but Sandisk is trusted. They were the ones who invented flash drives. The nicest thing about the “cruzer” is that the usb plug retracts into the “case” so you cant loose …
Samsung 840 Series MZ- 250GB Solid State Drive
Upgrading from a standard mechanical hard drive to the Samsung 840 Series Solid State Drive was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made in terms of computer hardware. Despite my reservations that the SSD could really perform multiple times faster than an HHD, I took the dive and …
Logitech QuickCam for Laptops Pro (Webcam)
This is the best webcam I have ever had, and I’ve had a few. I paid about £50 for it and at that price, was dubious about just how good the quality would be. I must say though, I’ve never had any complaints about the picture quality. …
Logitech Quickcam Pro 9000 Web Cam
I was shopping for a wireless mouse and keyboard, and the store clerk talked me into picking up a webcam. The Logitech Quickcam Pro 9000 Web Cam he suggested has proved to be a great and exciting webcam. I’m happy with everything about it. Price to performance, this cam …
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 …
WD Elements 160GB Portable Hard Drive USB 2.0
I have a laptopa and I think it is really important to save memory. And I am also always on the go so I prefer saving important files in a USB or somewhere else. Using CDs, or DVDs or a memory stick is not enough for me though. So, …
AMD FX 6100 CPU
Continuing my computer build I once again decided to go on a google adventure. In the past I’ve had AMD CPUs and thought it was time to change.I Always like AMD because in my opinion their price to performance …
AMD Radeon HD 7970 GPU graphics card
AMD’s HD 7970 is a solid workhorse for the discerning PC gamer. I currently own two of these, and they handle just about everything I throw at them. Graphically-intensive titles very, very rarely aren’t met with a solid 60 FPS at high settings. When I purchase new games, I …
Sicurio PC speakers
These speakers come in black and are very stylish, matching the Dell PC but half (if not more) the price than Dell speakers.
I bought mine on EBay for about $11 including S&H. Can’t beat the price! They are very easy to install and configure. Comes with On/Off button and …
PC11 Marine Power Epoxy Paste
When it comes to glues the biggest problem I have with them is the waste due to the fact that what’s left in the bottle dries out and hardens, many times right after the first use. This epoxy glue comes in two separate containers and won’t harden until you …
AMD Athlon X4 750K CPU
I built my first gaming PC recently and I was on a strict budget of $400. After doing a little research, I found out that the GPU is much more important than the CPU for games, so I scoured the web for a decent CPU under $100. Many Youtube …
Labtec Media Wireless Keyboard and Mouse
I have been using my Labtec Wireless keyboard and mouse for about 15 months now, when I brought it cost me gbp19.99 ($40), and I am pleased with it, to this day, it is still working and has never let me down. You can’t beat sitting in the next …
Valspar 140.0007437.007 VOC Oil-Based Deck Stain
I wanted to add a new look to my deck so I purchased this deck stain. This stuff is amazing and it really improved the overall look of my deck. I bought it from Wal-Mart and I paid 30 dollars for it. Before I used it …
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 …
Leatherman Multi-tool
I recently got a Leatherman Multi-tool as a gift from my father. I had never owned one of these before, and as soon as I picked it up and started using it, I could tell it was of very high quality. It comes with a number of tools that …
Verbatim Water Proof 2GB USB Flash Drive (C E FC)
This is one of my most prized technical gizmos, not because it is the most expensive or valuable of hardware, but it has a certain mystic image that it comes with.
My Verbatim 2GB USB Flash Drive is literally the size of two of my thumbnails in length and one …
PNY 8 GB Flash Drive
Flash drives are becoming higher and higher demanded, as people are wanting to take more files with them everywhere they go. Flash drives are an excellent way to take files with you wherever you go, because they’re tiny and some can hold a lot.
Take this 8 GB flash Drive, …
Boosting Wi-Fi Signal
After my move to a new house just over a couple of months ago, my available choices for accessing the web were limited down to a poor wi-fi signal barely reaching some parts of my new apartment.
The airport card installed on my ibook G4 was having trouble keeping a …
Dropcam Wi-Fi Wireless Video Monitoring Camera
The DropCam Wireless Video Monitor is honest to goodness technology that says exactly what it does and functions without missing a beat.
After a series of break-ins in our neighborhood, we decided something had to be done to protect ourselves. We can’t afford high profile security systems on a monthly …
EVGA GTX 770 SC 2GB video card
PC gamer’s and PC enthusiasts, this card could be for you! Running at $359.99, this card is packed full of features. EVGA’s GTX 770 contains 1536 CUDA Cores and 2GB of DDR5 VRAM. The card comes factory over clocked hence the SC standing for Super Clocked. The effective memory …
ATEN KVM Switch
I was really amazed on how I can use two different Central Processing Unit (CPU) at the same time with only one monitor, a mouse and a keyboard. All this things made possible by ATEN keyboard-video-mouse (KVM) switch. I am really enjoying the ease of use and high-end technology …
Logitech PC Cam for Notebook
Before, old models of laptops don’t have an inbuilt camera. During those days, I used to have a simple Logitech webcam model V-UAM37 to do communicating online. It was one of those early ‘plug and play’ pc cameras which were small and portable.
Because this is an external …
Logitech’s Freepulse Wireless Headphones
Last week I bought this headphone to enjoy movies and music wirelessly when my brother is studing for the exams and when the others are sleeping in the house and i am not suppose to make noise that time. So its powered by Bluetooth 2.0 which is i think …
D-link Wireless Router
For more than two years now, my cousin and I have been tripping over cable wires just so we could use the internet. We were primitive internet users; we only had a router for our laptops, thus the need for wires. We swore that one day our laptops won�t …
Mad Katz Cyborg R.A.T 9, gaming mouse
I am a bit of a gadget freak. I have numerous gadgets lying around my house that I don’t even use after a couple of times. This weird penchant of mine is heavy on the pocket but is worth it considering that people consider me a walking encyclopedia on …
Epson Dx4800
I have owned many printers over the years and recently purchased the new Epson DX4800 which is a scanner and printer in one i thought about getting one before but they never really excited me, they were either too big or an awful shape or werent very good quality …
Canon CanoScan LiDE 20 Scanner
I purchased my Canon CanoScan LiDE 20 scanner from Fry’s electronics in fall 2003 for $40. Set-up was no no problem. To scan an image you just put the original on the scanner (like you would on a copier), and press the scan button. You can …
Logitech h110 Stereo Headset with Noise-Cancellation Feature
I was with my mother when I bought the Logitech h110 Stereo Headset with noise-cancellation feature last week. I need it for online teaching so as to get an ideal, quiet and convenient environment.
My house is not really convenient for teaching-and-learning process through Skype call, because we have …
Western Digital 500G External Hard Drive
When it comes to computer hardware or software, I am very picky about what I use because I have a history of too many pieces of computer equipment lasting only a few weeks or lasting a day before something happens. But I am so happy to say with absolute …
TP-LINK Desktop Switch
If you are looking for a device for expanding your wired network at home or office I would suggest you try TP-LINK Desktop Switch model TL-SF1005D. It is a 5 port 10/100 mbps ethernet switch that can support auto MDI/MDIX. You do not have to worry about the …
Stanley SL5W09 Spotlight Flashlight
I purchased this flashlight a little over a month ago and I really love it. It works very well and I have not had any problems with it so far. It’s manufactured by Stanley which is a very well known brand. It’s sold at Lowe’s and …
ImageRunner 3300I Copy Machine
The Canon ImageRunner 3300I Copier is a Network Workhorse as long as you do not have customized software systems.
We have 15 of these in my workplace and I have programmed 5 of them.
These do take some bookreading to program the 1st time, longer if you have very many users. …
PL-SP426 Multimedia Speaker
I bought the family’s personal computer a year ago and i noticed that my multi media speaker was still doing vey well. I already changed or bought a lot of replacement for my pc’s hardware but still my speakers are working well. It is compatible with any computers. Video …
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 …
Intex IT-300B Computer Multimedia Speaker 2.0
I used Intex IT-300B Computer Multimedia Speaker 2.0 for almost six months. This speaker comes as a package set along with the desktop computer I bought last year. This is available in white and black color. I chose the black one which costs around PhP400 (Philippine Peso) or around …
CD-R vs. CD-RW
I’ve been asked several times about this topic, so I felt worthy to let those out there who are not familiar to understand the difference between CD-R and CD-RW.
CD-R are compact disks that only read. When you copy something onto it, i.e. data or music, you can not remove …
Nvidia GeForce GTX 650 ti 1GB (Graphic Card)
I am a crazy PC game lover. I love to play games on my PC since the day I bought it. But as the time passed, my PC got older and I had to buy a new one that could get give me some great gaming performance. So I …
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 …
Logitech cordless rechargeable mouse
Logitech puts out many rechargeable mice for personal pc however this one comes with the base.Model 700. It sells for around 45 dollars, but is very ergonomical made for hands. Never sticks. All you must do is return it to its base to charge overnight. …
Ricoh Scanner
My job demands lots of paper works which I usually send to my vendors and clients. Aside from emails, I usually use scanners, photocopier and fax machines.
In a normal working day, I usually send hundreds of files (80% scanned, 15% electronic, 5% fax), so I usually use scanner to …
12 Foot USB Extension
Here at work, we use a plethora of USB devices. From Palm PDA’s, to Blackberry’s, to printers, to mice, and to keyboards, it’s safe to assume each user has at least 2 USB devices connected to their computer.
The problem with USB devices are that if a USB cable …
Staples CD-RW disks
One thing that I haven’t done as much as some others on my computer is burning disks, but a few years ago after a hard drive crash, it was time to at least do the basics in order to back up the important files on my computer.
A friend sent …
Sapphire Radeon 7770 GHz Edition
If you are a gamer like me and love to spend time with the only machine that you love you probably want to keep the inside of it as updated as possible. Nowadays there are tons and tons of GPU’s that offer not only superb performance and quality, but …
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