Hardware Reviews
Darkest Grape Behr Paint With Primer
Recently I decided to remodel my bedroom, and along with moving around furniture and clearing out unwanted file cabinets, I decided to completely repaint my walls. While searching for a paint that would be both unique and efficient in covering up my previous color, I wanted something that would …
SanDisk 4 GB Micro SD High Capacity Memory Card
SanDisk 4 GB Micro SD High Capacity Memory Card
When I purchased my new phone, I realized that I could add an SD card to it. The memory card would make it easier to store photos, videos and other files so that they could stay right on my phone. I …
PNY Attache 4 GB USB 2.0 Flash Drive
I wanted to be able to store some things from my computer on something that would be easily portable but that would hold a lot of information. I didn’t want to worry about losing an SD Card in the process though. I decided to try the PNY Attache 4 …
Dynex 3.5 External USB Floppy Disk Drive
Newer computers don’t usually have floppy drives in them anymore. That is considered a more archaic way of storing your computer files. I happen to have several floppy disks that have files on them that I would like to continue to use. I never got the files moved from …
HP 20″ Widescreen Flat Panel TFT LCD HD Monitor
I have a difficult time reading the computer screen sometimes and thought that a larger screen might help me see better. I decided to purchase the HP 20″ Widescreen Flat Panel TFT LCD HD Monitor because I have an HP computer and it was the nicest monitor that I …
Logitech X-210 Speakers
Today I want to speak to the speakers I bought for my computer. What struck me most is that it would not incorporated speakers … The truth is that more and more become less peripheral in computers. Mine at least had the keyboard and mouse, but no trace speaker, …
TomTom ONE V3 Europe GPS Device
I’ll tell you about the GPS I’ve been using for the past two years. After a short and unrewarding experience with GPS Sony Nav U-50, which gave more problems not solved, through a purchase for my father, I could do with this brand GPS TOM TOM, namely the model …
Intel Core i5 Processor
When I decided to get a new laptop for my small office, a friend suggested me to do some research for the processor that will be there in my computer. I did the same and found out that Intel Core i5 is currently the best one in terms of …
Labtec Verse 504 Computer Microphone
I bought my Labtec 504 microphone when I was looking for a small, inexpensive microphone that I could use to record my voice instructional videos. I didn’t need anything fancy, just something that could record my voice with adequate quality and didn’t cost much. I found this model on …
Corsair Flash Voyager USB Flash Drive
We always do store files on USB Flash Drive but this is the first time that hubby considers to buy USB from Corsair. It is not enough for the file size that our previous USB drive have so he bought an 8Gb USB Flash drive from Corsair.
It has a …
Zodiac Chlorinator Replacement Electrode/Cell
The chlorinator replacement electrode/cell (from here on out referred to as pool cell to make this a little shorter) manufactured by Zodiac is a product that works with salt water swimming pools. This pool cell collects the salt in the water and turns the salt into a natural …
Toro Ultra Blower Vac
My house has a lot of trees sitting in the front and the back. Fall time is a beast for me because I am the one who has to actually go out and blow away leaves. It all started with the rake which was no fun. Then it lead …
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 …
Shout Wipes Portable Stain Treater Towelettes
I wouldn’t do laundry at all if it were up to me. I’d just keep buying new clothes and throw away the dirty ones if I were a millionaire and had my druthers. I hear friends of mine say how therapeutic cleaning and laundry is to them, and I …
The Havaheart Live Animal Cage Trap
The Havaheart Live Animal Cage Trap is a wonderful device but not if you are using it for the wrong purpose. We had a squirrel invasion in our attic and as much as I love animals I just can not have squirrels living in the attic for so many …
The Rino-Tuff Push-N-Load 3 Blade Head- Gas Trimmer Attachment
The Rino-Tuff Push-N-Load 3 Blade Head, try saying that one three times fast! What is it you say? It is something I had looked and looked for but could never find, until one day it was brought to me in a mysterious way. I was at a hardware store …
Kingston DIMM 2 GB DDR3 1333 RAM/ PC10600 /(KVR1333D3N9) /240-Pin
I bought this RAM for RM 160 in June 2010. Kingston is always my trusted brand for RAM and flash drive. My Windows 7 Ultimate edition rated this RAM to be 5.4. The price has dropped until there is little difference with the corresponding DDR2 RAM. This RAM (1333 …
Logitech G13 Gamepad
Oh how much fun would it be if you were able to have a gamepad of your own? This is what I said to myself when I got tired of playing on my computer keyboard. I wanted to try something that made it more fun to interact online when it …
Samsung G2 External Hard Drive 320 GB
I bought this Samsung G2 External Hard Drive 320GB 2 months ago and I can say I’m not really satisfied with it, but considering the low price, I think it’s acceptable.
The design :
I really don’t like the design of this model. It comes in 4 different colours : …
E Power SPK202 Amplified Computer Speakers
Speakers are a big necessity for desktop computers these days. These beauties come in different shapes and sizes that enable us to hear music from played mp3 files and sound effects from various media files stored in our very own PC. As a PC owner with a knack for …
Kingston USB 8 GB flash drive Data Traveller 101
I bought this flash drive for RM 50 from Low Yat Plaza, Kuala Lumpur on January 2010. I remember that the price of flash drive had dropped dramatically from RM 200 in 2003 (512 MB pen drive). This pen drive is compatible from Windows 2000 until Windows 7. The …
E-view 1.3 megapixel VGA USB webcam (EV-809)
I have been using this webcam since October 2009. Nowadays, nearly all laptops come with a webcam. Therefore, our family desktop computer should be installed with a webcam for our live chatting purposes. Since we bought this webcam, we have fully utilised it for online Windows Live Messenger. This …
SanDisk 2G SD Memory Card
The SanDisk 2G SD memory card is a great way to store information in as little space as possible. The card can hold 2 gigabytes of information. That means you can put hundreds of pictures or document files on it for safe keeping. The card is easily moved from …
Apacer Audio Steno 256 MB USB mp3 player (Model AU231)
I received this mp3 player in 2007 as my birthday present. I love the sleek design of this mp3 player especially at its rounded edges. It is small, compact, and the earphone is long enough to for me to put in my pocket while I’m standing. I can listen …
Lexmark All-In-One Printer
The Lexmark 1200 Series all-in-one printer does printing from your computer, copying and scanning. It comes with all the software you need to easily do all of these things with no problems at all. It allows you to crop your scans as well which helps a great deal when …
A4 Tech Wired Multimedia Keyboard - Model KB-8 (White colour)
I have used this keyboard since 2003 with my desktop computer. This is a QWERTY, PS/2 keyboard with 19 multimedia keys above the keypad. These hot-keys are extremely useful for me because I can execute applications such as “My computer”, “Calculator”, and open a web browser. Running the calculator …
Logitech Quick Cam
The Logitech Quick Cam is a small web camera that is placed on top of the computer monitor so that you can take pictures and video or stream the video live from your computer. This hardware for your computer is small but you can definitely see it on top …
Acer 17′’ TFT LCD multimedia monitor (AL1721)
I use this monitor since 2003 to replace my old Packard bell CRT monitor. This LCD monitor (priced at RM 631) has a number of good features as compared to CRT monitor. It consume less power, takes up less space, more compact, and the screen is generally bigger than …
A4 Tech WWW-25 2-Wheel 3-Button (4D) Scroll Mouse, PS/2
I have used the mouse since 2004. This mouse is large, easy to hold and it has a sleek curved design without any ergonomic features. However, I can hold this mouse comfortably for hours without having any strain in my hand. This is probably because my palm is large …
HP Deskjet F4280 Printer
Description- The HP Deskjet F4280 printer is an all in one printer. It includes a copier and scanner along with printing capabilities. It comes with several different settings that can help you with your printing, copying or scanning needs.
Likes- The HP Deskjet F4280 would probably be a great asset …
AMD Phenom II x4 965 Black Edition/True Quad Core/3.4 GHz AM3 socket
I have been always using the Intel processor since 1999 for my desktops and laptop computers. After my previous ASUS motherboard was damaged by lousy, unbranded power supply, I decided to switch to AMD processor in my new system unit. After comparing prices between Intel Core i5 processor and …
Western Digital My Book External Hard Drive 500 GB
Description- Western Digital My Book External Hard Drive is a device to help you back up your essential files and folders. It is rather compact so you don’t have to worry about it taking up too much space on your desk. It can easily be moved from one computer to …
E-View V328 Speakers & Subwoofer
I use this speaker system since 2003. My first time usage of this speaker system is quite satisfactory as I do not have a very high expectation on the quality of sounds. As long as I can hear the sound quite clearly, I will use it. But what I …
ASUS M4A785TD-M EVO Micro-ATX motherboard (Green)
I use this motherboard since June 2010. I have always heard about the good reputation of ASUS motherboard. This motherboard supports the latest technology including AMD Phenom II (up to quad core) processor, SATA II drive, and the DDR3 RAM. Besides that, the motherboard also has a three-year warranty. …
Leatherman Multi-tool
Leatherman is a classic American brand, coming from Portland, Oregon, it is a mixture of the spirit of the first pioneers and Marlboro advertisement. Leatherman has a variety range of multi-tools each of them has all kinds of options and can get almost any job done with high precision …
Virgin Mobile Broadband2Go Wireless USB Device
I have been a customer of NetZero Highspeed Internet for almost a year now. My monthly bill is $15 which includes Norton Antivirus Security. So far, I have not had any major complaints about the service aside from the fact that my connection is always very slow. …
Plastic Drop Cover
In years past, when painting, we’d put down some old sheet or drape or some sort of rags to protect floors and furniture. Today, though, we have something better. Many companies now offer various types of disposable drops or covers. Ace Hardware made this particular Plastic …
Rust-Oleum Painter’s Touch Ultra Cover 2X Coverage - Spa Blue
Frankly, it’s been a long time since I’ve used spray paint, and when I say a long time, I’m talking decades, but recently I had a project that I wanted done fast and as easily as possible, so I went shopping for spray paint. The Rust-Oleum brand was …
Hewlett-Packard psc 1315 all-in-one multifunctional printer
I always wanted a printer that is multi-functional and does not take up much space. I have used Cannon Bubble jet and Epson inkjet printer and they became problematic after a few years. Finally, I switched to this HP printer all-in-one in 2005. I have been using it until …
Riger ADSL 2/2+ Wireless modem DB108-WL
My father bought this wireless modem for RM 70 after my family installed the TM-Net streamyx internet service on December 2007. This modem is less expensive as compared to other routers such as D-Link routers (about RM 100 +). The “Smart configuration” procedure of this modem is very easy. …
3M MicroTouch M1700SS Monitor
I’ve been playing around with a 3M MicroTouch M1700SS touchscreen display for a couple of weeks. It is a 17 inch computer monitor with a 1280 x 1024 pixels resolution. It is a TFT LCD with a capacitive touch surface. The surface does not affect much the color and …
Melody (4x - 2x) Professional CD-RW 80 min/700 MB (one piece)
I used this CD-RW (Item no: CDRW80M001T) from 2004 to 2005. Initially, I thought that CD-RW was the best storage media for me because the cost of pen drive was still high while the storage space was very limited (512 MB). The storage space of floppy disk (1.44 MB) …
My10s 48x CD-R 80 min/700 MB (50 pieces per pack)
I use My10s CD-R since 2005. I bought them from a PC fair in Malaysia. I use them to backup my documents, music, videos, and educational resources. More importantly, I can also convert video files into VCD format and burn them onto the discs. Then I can enjoy watching …
Shop Vac Contractor 16 gallon 5.75hp wet/dry
I bought the Contractor Shop Vac about six months ago for home use. After using my upright vacuum for a while and trying to vacuum up cat litter from carpet and hair (2cats), dirt from floors, and clean my car with the upright etc. I thought I would get …
Colgate MaxFresh Cool Mint toothpaste
I’ve been using a number of different toothpastes over the years, usually choosing brands that should be helpful for problems caused by bleeding and sensitive gums. However, since my gums didn’t really seem to benefit from all these toothpastes anyway, and I didn’t enjoy their typically bland taste or …
Zebronics CPU Cabinet
Hi guys!!!
This review is about Zebronics Vivid Cabinet which is a CPU cabinet. I have bought it nearly one year back when I assembled my new desktop. I have many experiences both bad as well as fruitful which I will discuss as we proceed.
Starting with its price, I have …
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