Sony VAIO PCV-W20 Desktop (1.80-GHz Pentium 4, 512 MB RAM, 60 GB Hard Drive) Review

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(More customer reviews)My wife and I were seeking a LCD-screen computer for my son's room.I introduced her to the Sony W-Series desktop - which is a big hit in Japan - and she was immediately impressed.She liked the clean lines and the keyboard which folded up to be even less obtrusive.The clincher for her, though, was the PC which was built into the back of the screen - which eliminated both the bulky tower on the floor -- and the messy cable cables streaming out of it.
The Sony W-series looks great.It doesn't clutter up my son's room which, heaven knows, is already cluttered enough as it is.He enjoys doing his homework - and playing computer games - on it.The sound from the built in speakers is excellent.And the wide-screen display is wonderful for watching DVD movies.
The computer comes with four USB and two FireWire connections.Since the mouse connects via USB, these ports fill up quickly.(I plan to use a compact Linksys USB hub when I run out.)The FireWire ports are also of the smaller four-pin variety.Since most of my FireWire devices use the six-pin plugs, I needed to purchase a six-to-four pin conversion cable from Belkin (who, like Amazon, has everything).
The W-Series also has a Memory Stick slot, which I use to transfer large files from my Sony Vaio desktop (which also has a reader), and amongst my home and office laptops, where I've installed Sony Memory Stick PCMCIA card adapters into all of them.The W-series also has a pair of LAN ports, which I don't use, and a PCMCIA card slot which I'll probably employ to add 802.11 b or Bluetooth capability later.For those of you (like me) who don't know how to open up the back of your desktop to add these features, being able to do so via a PC card slot is definitely a plus.
Since the keyboard is attached to the bottom of the screen, the LCD sits a little lower on the desk than a free-standing unit, which my son doesn't notice.It's much like using a laptop (which was our other alternative) - but with a desktop's easier-to-use keyboard and mouse! The mouse, incidentally, is of the optical variety, so tracking is extremely smooth and accurate.And the screen tilts down slightly, which is nice when I want to watch DVD movies - while sitting in an easy chair in front of it!
The Sony W-Series computer is a big hit.I can tell because my son enjoys using it; and my daughter (who is a few years younger) wants one too!
If space efficiency - and aesthetics - are important considerations for you (as they were for us), the Sony W-Series might be just the ticket.My family loves it!

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Along with its slightly less powerful sibling, the Vaio PCV-W10, Sony's stylish and inventive Vaio PCV-W20 represents a bright new look for desktop PCs. In contrast to the bulky multicomponent setup of traditional PCs, the Vaio PCV-W20 sports a sleek all-in-one, fold-open design that more closely resembles a notebook. Fashionable and futuristic, Sony's latest PC will appeal to those with limited space or an eye for the distinctive.
Driven by a 1.8 GHz Intel Pentium 4 processor and 512 MB of fast PC-2100 DDR RAM (expandable to 1 GB), the Vaio PCV-W20 offers solid but unspectacular performance. The unit's graphics chipset, a 32 MB SiS650, will handle most common tasks but is not recommended for die-hard gamers or anyone who deals primarily with 3-D graphics.
The system is, however, ready to satisfy fans of multimedia entertainment. Included inside the Vaio PCV-W20 is a combination CD-R/CD-RW/DVD drive through which users can burn and play music compilations and enjoy the latest Hollywood blockbusters. Movie buffs in particular will appreciate the integrated 15.3-inch LCD viewing screen, especially for its DVD-friendly 16:9 wide aspect ratio. Music aficionados can store their MP3s on the large 60 GB hard drive and play CDs through the integrated stereo speakers even when the unit is closed.
Sony has enhanced the Vaio PCV-W20 with a variety of welcome amenities, including a V.90 data/fax modem for low-speed e-communication, a 10Base-T/100Base-TX Fast Ethernet interface for high-speed LAN and Internet access, three lightning-quick USB 2.0 ports for the new breed of plug-and-play peripherals, a fast IEEE 1394 interface for outboard devices such as DV camcorders, and a hassle-free optical mouse. The keyboard is of particular interest as it quickly folds up and out of the way to keep your desk free of clutter.
Pre-installed software includes Microsoft's Windows XP Home Edition, Works 7.0, and Age of Empires II.

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ASUS VW266H 25.5-Inch Widescreen LCD Monitor - Black Review

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(More customer reviews)Update on Nov 09 2010.Both monitors I purchased are still working as new.No problems.Still a lot of bang for the buck even though the price is currently higher than when I bought.

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Like it a lot.I bought one to go with my Asus VW246H 24" 16:9 and liked it so much I snagged a second VW266h 25.5".The but comes in for several reasons.Both VW266h displays suffered from a bluish tint.Different batches manufactured several months apart.Issue has been reported by others in several forums.Calibration is the cure.A hueypro calibrator took care of it just fine.The huey pro is not as automatic as one thinks, even after setting the monitor back to defaults it took several attempts to get "close enough" matching for dual VW266H displays.The blue tinge was quite noticeable when the VW266H was next to my VW246H. More than likely you will need a calibrator to make the VW266H look as great as it can.You might not notice if you are running just a single monitor and are not very computer savvy.

The second issue is that it is 1920x1200 and 25.5" diagonally. This means the dot pitch is a bit on the large size and some smaller text loses its image quality.In Windows 7 I found upping the text size to a custom setting of 115% pretty much took care of the issue.Every now and then the text is a bit screwy on a few web pages.Any higher than 115% and text on those same web pages are really messed up.

Color shift is a bit more than 24" monitors.Color shift is a problem on all TN displays, IMHO anything larger than a 25.5" would not doubt greatly benefit from higher resolution, say 2048 x 1152 or 2560 x 1600.Hard to find IPS/VA LCD panels give you greater viewing angles and better color but for most TN LCD panels work out just fine.I Have not found a decent IPS/VA panel larger than 22" and that is too small for my old eyes.Don't let anyone kid you, if you want a monitor that you can mount on an optional arm or mount so you can rotate it 180 degrees for text you really should be looking at IPS or *VA displays,TN displays simply are not good as vertical text viewers.

The back cover pops off for those who want access to the VESA mount.

Loving the real estate and size of these 25.5" displays.The size makes up for the shortcomings.If I had it to do over I would probably buy the X-Rite i1 Display 2 instead of the hueypro.IMHO the hueypro just seems cheap and the X-Rite i1 Display 2 gets better user reviews than the spyder3 or the X-Rite i1 Display 2.The hueypro is quite a bit less expensive and did do its job after several tries.I would buy the VW266H displays again and I would not be without a calibrator even if it is just a hueypro no matter what monitors I bought.The VH266H offers a lot of bang for the buck.

Monitors seem to be the hardest thing to choose in comparison to other computer parts.TN versus IPS/VA panels. Google is your friend. 1920x1200 (16:10) versus 1929x1080 (16:9).I found that TN panels are just fine for most as are either 16:9 or 16:10.

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The VW266H features a 25.5-inch 1920x1200 LCD screen that supersedes Full HD 1080p resolution. Its extra large resolution and ASUS Trace Free 2ms response time makes it ideal for immersing yourself in the latest games with the sharpest details and clarity, even for fast motion action video playback.

With a wide array of inputs such as HDMI, Component Video, DVI-D, and built-in stereo speakers, you can attach your gaming consoles, DVD player, Blu-ray player, or PC for instant High Definition enjoyment.

Features such as ASUS' exclusive Splendid Video Intelligence Technology, ASCR (ASUS Smart Contrast Ratio) Technology, and Aspect Control, optimize your visual experience for all user-scenarios, environments and inputs.

ASUS VW266H LCD monitor presents you with stunning High Definition visual quality with exceptional features. Give your eyes a treat today with the ASUS VW266H!

Key Features

25.5-inch 1920x1200 widescreen with 2ms quick response time
HDMI/DVI-D/Component/VGA inputsaccept a wide variety of HD media sources
PC audio input with S/PDIF output and built-in 2x3W speakers for instant multimedia gratification
ASUS Trace Free 2ms Technology for seamless motion graphics
DCDi (Directional Correlation De-interlacing) Technology up-scales and enhances low-resolution input
Splendid Video Intelligence Technology optimizes images and video with 5 preset modes and 3 skin-tone presets
20,000:1 contrast ratio with ASUS Smart Contrast Ratio Technology (ASCR)

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High Definition Gaming, Cinematics, and Better Productivity

View larger ASUS VW266H features a 25.5-inch 16:10 widescreen display with an 1920x1200 resolution that enables 1080p Full HD playback and beyond. The extra large resolution makes working with large documents and spreadsheet easy and convenient.

The VW266H also comes with the ASUS Trace Free 2ms (grey-to-grey) response time that lets you get into fast paced games and action movies without blur. With Trace Free, you will have the most fluid and razor-sharp motion graphics.

The ASUS Smart Contrast Ratio Technology (ASCR) also boosts the contrast ratio to a dynamic 20,000:1 for even deeper dark tones and brighter light tones. With ASCR, you can enjoy enhanced image intensity with precision and clarity for an even more engaging experience with movies, games, and imaging.

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View larger VH266H offers a wide variety of input options. It offers HDMI, DVI-D, VGA (15-pin), Component (YPbPr) input, PC audio input, S/PDIF audio output and earphone jack all in one monitor. With its versatility, it is ready to be the ultimate entertainment monitor for DVD players, Blu-ray Disc players, gaming consoles, and more.HDMI input ready, VW266H provides life-like images so you can enjoy stunning details and High Definition clarity. With the simplicity of HDMI and convenience of VW266H's built-in stereo speakers, it's as easy as plug-and-play for instant multimedia gratification.

Also onboard is a digital SPDIF audio output to connect to your home audio system for a complete desktop entertainment experience.

The ASUS VW266H is a versatile High Definition display ready to handle virtually all of your multimedia needs.

Delivers Vibrant Images with Exceptional Features

View larger The VW266H is loaded with various image enhancing features to bring out the best from every video source.


DCDi Technology improves the quality of low-resolution video by de-interlacing the images and eliminating jagged edges along diagonal lines. This technology is often used in high-end LCD and plasma TV sets. The ASUS VK266H and VW266H LCD monitors both incorporate DCDi technology to enable razor-sharp display and superb clarity.

Aspect Control function allows users to select a preferred display mode between Full and 4:3 modes for true-to-life gaming or movie watching without any quality degredation or image distortion.

Intelligent Image Enhancement with ASUS Splendid Video Intelligence Technology

View larger ASUS Splendid Video Intelligence Technology adopts a color engine to detect activation and usage of video applications. It will then automatically optimize image quality with intelligent color, brightness, contrast and sharpness corrections for the best visual results.

The Splendid offers 5 video modes designed for scenery, theater, gaming, night view, and standard images scenarios.

Splendid also provides 3 skin tones of yellowish, natural and reddish to produce realistic visuals of the human objects in your videos.

You can see optimized images on screen and select between the five modes via a hotkey quickly at your will.

Sleek and User-friendly Design for Modern Décor and Ease-of-Use

ASUS designed glossy piano-black frame design creates a classy look for the VW266H.
Built-in stereo speakers enable audio enjoyment together with true-to-life HD visual.
Convenient key controls for easy set-up in the multi-language OSD.
Cable manager helps you to manage tangling cables and wires and put them out of sight.
VESA Wall Mount compatible (100 x 100 mm), helps you minimize its footprint and fit into your home or office décor.
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My Book Studio LX 2 TB FireWire 800 Desktop External Hard Drive WDBACH0020HAL-NESN (Silver) Review

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(More customer reviews)With both USB and FireWire interfaces, this is a good drive for any Mac computer. It comes with a FireWire 400/800 crossover cable, and the drive works fine on older Macs with a FireWire 400 port (though the data transfer rate isn't what it could be). The casing is solid and the drive runs smoothly and quietly without any vibration, hums, or rattles.

WD SmartWare, software with some drive management and backup utilities, comes with the MyBook. It's optional and only needed for those who would like an alternative to Apple's Time Machine backup software or a method to password protect the data on the drive. I use Apple Time Machine to back my computer up to another drive, so I haven't been tempted to use the WD SmartWare software yet. Unfortunately, the WD SmartWare is installed via a virtual CD that appears on the Mac desktop when the drive is plugged in. The virtual CD can be shown or hidden with some tinkering but, alas, it is an annoying way to distribute software when a normal install CD or download site would have sufficed.Some minor technical issues:

1. To upgrade the MyBook firmware, the drive must be connected to your computer via USB, not FireWire.

2. I originally "daisy chained" this drive to my computer through another FireWire external HD. While the drive itself worked fine, the WD SmartWare virtual CD did not appear on my desktop when the drive was connected in this fashion. Connecting the MyBook drive directly to the computer via FireWire solved this problem.

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My Book Studio LX 2TB USB Hard Drive
See your life safe in one place with WD's My Book Studio LX external drive for Mac. Encased in cool-to-the-touch aluminum, it's the high-performance answer to your storage needs with a FireWire 800 interface that lets you save and access data at top speeds. Personalize this sleek metal drive with the innovative e-label. Keep your data safe with Apple Time Machine or WD SmartWare automatic continuous backup software, 256-bit hardware-based encryption and password protection.

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ZyXEL G202 802.11g USB Wireless Adapter with Weighted Desktop Base, WPA2 and Software Controlled AP Features Review

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(More customer reviews)I started looking at wireless adapters because I was intending to build myself a desktop, and my laptop's wireless card was pre WPA and WPA2.The house I had just moved into had a wireless router already, but it was using WPA encryption, with a pre-shared key (PSK).I of course could not connect with my laptop.

Enter this wonderful zyxel adapter.I purchased it because it was usb, and because of the handy extension and usb stick design.Now, after building my desktop I have it plugged into the back of my desktop with the extension.If I want to use my laptop, I simply disconnect the stick from the stand and plug it into my laptop. It couldn't be easier.

As far as the software goes, I don't see anything particularly wrong with the included software. It's not fancy, but it works.The windows wireless manager also works.And this device works flawlessly with Vista.

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Product Description:
- Product Name: ZYAIR G-202 Wireless USB Adapter- Marketing Information:The ZYAIR G-202 Wireless USB Adapter is cost effective wireless client solution for PCs to share network resources and/or Internet access without connecting with an Ethernet cable, install a wireless client adaptor in each PC.Wireless Specifications - Frequency Band/Bandwidth Details: 2.4 GHz 2.4835 GHz IEEE 802.11b/g ISM Band - Transmission Speed: 54Mbps Auto-fallback IEEE 802.11g- Transmission Speed: 6Mbps IEEE 802.11g- Transmission Speed: 11Mbps Auto-fallback IEEE 802.11b- Transmission Speed: 1Mbps IEEE 802.11b Interfaces/Ports - Host Interface: USB 2.0 Physical Characteristics - Dimensions: 0.63" Height x 3.74" Width x 1.18" Depth- Weight: 0.74 ozWarranty - Standard Warranty: 2 Year(s) Limited

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Sony VAIO PCV-W30 Desktop (2.0-GHz Pentium 4, 512 MB RAM, 80 GB Hard Drive, DVD/CD-RW Drive) Review

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(More customer reviews)I just picked my Vaio W30 up a few days ago and it is great.I think it is being marketed as a PC for people who don't know much about computers but as someone who is familiar with computers and technology, I really loved the size, the look, the functionality and the price.At 1600 dollars this is a gerat deal.Only drawback is that it does not come packaged with Office or anything which kind of sucks if you don't own Office already and have to pay another 400 bucks for it (like I do).Basically I use my personal computer for music, movies, iPod, digital camera, internet, Word and Excel.This is ample computer for that.512 MB of RAM...as an average computer user you can't possibly need more than that.2GHz processor, there are faster computers out there but really ask yourself if you need it.You probably don't unless you're doing graphic design or lots of intense digital movie editing.The screen is gorgeous and I am very pleasantly surprised by the speaker quality.Although I am hooking mine up to different speakers, these speakers are more than sufficient for a casual user.This is, as advertised, easy to set up.Plug in the mouse, plug in the computer and you're all set.My favorite aspect is the fact that on the side you have 2 USB 2.0 ports (there is a separate mouse port), 2 FireWire connections, a digital memory stick...this computer is made for the person with lots of gadgets.
I'd say the pros are all listed above (price, small size, functionality) and the cons are: inability to upgrade this (although for a casual user or a college student, etc. this will last for several years) and the lack of quality bundled software.
I truly recommend this for different types of people.It is great for young people who want a hip looking multi-media capable computer.It is great for first-time PC users b/c of it's simple design and streamlined approach.Sony is a good company (I'd buy from them directly though rather than here and get the 2 year warranty) and they've made a great computer.Buy it knowing you are getting a wonderful computer for a tremendous price.

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The all-new VAIO W Series desktop is back with a faster Intel Pentium 4 2.0GHz processor and a large 80GB hard drive to store all your photos and music files. The VAIO W Series PC is a unique blend of design and performance created to fit into any lifestyle. In your bedroom, it's a clock and stereo system. In the living room, it's a wide screen LCD for watching DVD movies. In the den, it's a powerful PC. And in the kitchen, it's to show off to your friends! Design life with a VAIO W Series PC.

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Logitech H165 Notebook Headset Review

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(More customer reviews)This is the first headset I've used with earbuds and an inline mic.I usually wear earbud headphones while working at my desk, and I thought these would make sense for regularly listening to music plus occasionally making Skype calls.In a pinch, they will certainly do that, but the design is flawed enough that I wouldn't really recommend them to others.

The in-ear canal-design is weird and not my first choice. I switched to the smallest sized ear plug included in the box, so I'm glad Logitech gave me a choice.But I feel like my ear canals must be slightly different sizes as one fits well and the other falls out often.But I knew that was the design ahead of time, so I can't fault Logitech for my choosing them.

It's the inline mic that works poorly.The microphone hole is on one side of the inline housing, and the cord seems to always want to rotate the mic side away from my face, making the volume of my voice quite low when compared to some other headsets with regular boom mics.Logitech should have put the mic on the top, so it would always point toward the person's face no matter which direction the cord rotated.

The other annoying part is that the mute switch is in the same housing right next to the microphone, and it makes a loud click when used, so it's very obvious to the people on the call that the mute switch is being flipped.This also puts the mute switch right at mouth level where the mic is fixed, about 3 inches down the cord below the right earbud, which is impossible to see without squashing your chin down into your chest and/or pulling the cord out in front of your face.This means you can't easily check whether it's muted, and if you want to mute without looking away you end up fumbling your fingers around on the microphone, which produces annoying sounds on the call. Logitech should separate the mic from the mute switch so both can be placed at their own optimal positions, and the mic can be muted without an audible click on the audio.

There is a lapel clip included which may have been intended to help mitigate the mic rotation problem, but the clip itself is weird because it doesn't hold the cord securely and so it all just slides around.The clip does marginally help stop the earbud from being pulled out of your ear if the cable is tugged.There is also a barrel shaped bit of plastic fixed on the cord near the jacks, which the manual states is a place to stick the plug when not in use.But it only has room for one plug, not both, which leaves the other jack hanging and thus seems to kind of defeat the purpose. Maybe I'm missing the point?

In conclusion, if you actually want a headset to actually use with Skype, I think you just have to bite the bullet and use a headset with a regular boom mic, even though it might be dorky looking.

Last note: this headset is not compatible with Mac hardware, and neither are any others that use stereo jacks.Macs don't have microphone jacks as many other PCs do, they only have line-in jacks which don't supply the right amount of power.I found out the hard way and had to order a USB adapter to make it work on my 2009 iMac.Believe me Mac users, don't waste your time, you have no choice but to use a headset with a USB plug, or else a USB sound card as an adapter.The box states "Works with Windows" only, although Amazon doesn't make any mention one way or the other.

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Make Internet calls and enjoy music and movies while on the go with the Logitech Notebook Headset H165.The portable design makes them easy to slip into a bag to take with you. The headset works with notebook and desktop PCs as well as music and DVD players (phones not supported) and includes a travel case, a noise filtering in-line microphone, and interchangeable silicon tips.

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150Mbps WIFI USB WIRELESS LAN ADAPTER 802.11 B/G/N Review

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(More customer reviews)I attempted to load the drivers from the CD as well as the website, and both failed with the "has encountered a problem and needs to close" error message.There are no FAQs on the website.The product itself has no identifying model or SN on it.The unit I received yesterday has a warranty sticker on the back that says it expired last month.

I glean from the website this is a Chinese product.

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For the driver, please install from the CD disk,if it cannot work,please go to http://www.ralinktech.com/support.php?s=1.Choose the correct Chipset RT3072/RT307X

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Logitech G11 Gaming Keyboard (Black/Silver) Review

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(More customer reviews)Caveat: I am not a gamer. I bought this keyboard on a quest for something better than the mediocre, mushy-feeling, gimmicky keyboards that have lots of features but which fall short on the fundamental purpose of keyboard -- typing.

The first thing you notice about this keyboard is that it is big. Really big. It measures 21.5" from side to side. I was so concerned about this keyboard taking over my limited desk space that I almost put it back in the shipping carton unopened. That would have been a mistake -- this is a fabulous keyboard, especially for those of us who grew up on the original IBM PC/XT, and AT keyboards.

No, it doesn't have the clicky sound of the original IBM boards, but the layout is nearly perfect and the feel is excellent.

I had been using a Logitech MX3000 keyboard, which met an untimely death by coffee. I was happy enough with the MX3000, and I almost bought a 3200 to replace it. But I didn't really need a cordless keyboard, and I never really cared for the mouse that comes with the Logitech 3xxx cordless desktop sets. Now that I have them side-by-side, there is no comparison. The G11 feels solid without being stiff; the MX3000 feels mushy and imprecise. The F-keys on the G11 are full-sized and are located where my fingers think they ought to be!

The provided keyboard profiler software is unobtrusive and easy to install. I have found the "G" keys handy for storing passwords, my e-mail signature, and other short snippets of text. The backlighting feature is more useful than I imagined. I don't miss the extra buttons on my MX3000; the G11's volume control and media buttons cover about99% of my needs. I would have liked a standby button, but I can understand why you wouldn't want one on a gaming keyboard.

$69 is a lot of $$$ for a keyboard. But if you spend most of your days typing, it is money well spent!

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Stay on top of your game. The Logitech G11 gaming keyboard features blue-backlit characters, 18 programmable G keys,and convenient media control buttons so you can play all night long. Create custom macros for your games and access them with a single keystroke. Reduce clutter by routing cables through the convenient under-keyboard channels. Swap gaming controls easily by plugging into the two full-speed USB ports. And never worry about getting dropped out of the action if you press the Windows key; the built-in Gaming Mode switch disables it with one touch.


Features:

Backlit keyboard
Three brightness levels, for playing in darkened rooms. Programmable G keys
Use the 18 programmable 'G keys' to execute common keystrokes or complex macros. Eliminate cable hassles! Intelligently route mouse, headset, or other cables using convenient channels under the keyboard.
System Requirements:

PC with Pentium processor or compatible
256 MB RAM
20 MB of available hard disk space
CD-ROM drive
USB port
Windows® XP or Windows Vista

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Logitech G11 Gaming Keyboard
Installation CD
User Guide
1-year limited warranty

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Antec NSK2480 Desktop case 380W PS Review

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(More customer reviews)I looked at quite a few cases before choosing this one.I chose it because of the price, the looks and because it was designed to keep things quiet. Also I desired an energy efficient power supply.The included 380w Antec Earth Watts 80plus power supply has no problem powering mynvidia 9800GT pciExpress card, dual-core processor and four sticks of ram. The result of my build is a PC that can sip power for home theater tasks but can also shift gears for a little gaming.

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The first desktop in Antecs award winning Solution Series of enclosures has arrived. The NSK2480 Desktop case features a unique triple-chamber structure, designed to isolate the heat and noise produced by the power supply and hard drives, ensuring a quiete computing environment. Along with its exceptional ventilation and attractively understated styling, the NSK2480 also includes an 80 PLUS Certified EarthWatts 380 Watt ATX12Vv2.2 power supply with universal input and Active PFC, so you can place its beauty anywhere you want.

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HP S2031 20-Inch Diagonal LCD Monitor - Black Review

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(More customer reviews)I chose this one because of the brand and other reviews.I like the monitor and have had no problems or complaints.

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The HP S2031 20-Inch monitor delivers value and quality at an attractive price. Surf the Internet1, work on projects, play online games and view videos or photos on a monitor that's built to fit your budget. Designed with the environment in mind, you can see the look of value backed by HP's award-winning support and service. The slim, sleek HP S2031 monitor includes VGA and DVI-D connectivity to easily connect to your HP PC, notebook or netbook, a two lamp panel to help reduce our impact on the environment.

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Sony VAIO J Series VPCJ112GX/B All-In-One PC Review

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(More customer reviews)This is a great computer.I love the touch screen although I really don't use it.I think it is just easier to click on items instead of touch them.Watch out for bugs.The touch screen is so sensitive if a gnat lands on the screen it will affect your operation.I love how mobile this computer is but it still must be plugged in everywhere which prevents it from being used in some of the most convenient places.I bought it to replace my desktop PC in the home office, it works great for that.

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The Sony VAIO J Series VPCJ112GX/B All-In-One PC adds a fun twist to everyday computing. Just touch its massive 21.5" Full HD touchscreen to access the internet, social networks, movies and more. Multi-touch control lets you scroll, zoom and rotate your photos by flicking, pinching and tapping objects directly on the screen.

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Kingston Dell Dimension 4400 512 MB 266MHz DIMM Desktop Memory KTD4400/512 Review

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(More customer reviews)This is my second time using Kingston memory for my computers and I'm yet to be disappointed.Kingston provides quality memory for a fraction of the price of "Dell" brand memory.Highly recommended if you're looking to speed up your computer in an era when you can never have too many GB.

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Kingston is the industry leader in PC memory. Designed with the whitebox user and system integrator in mind, Kingston ValueRAM products are engineered to meet industry standard specifications and rigorously tested to ensure quality. Kingston System Specific Memory is ideal for those who purchase memory by spec and are looking for competitvely priced generic memory. Product is backed by a lifetime warranty and free technical support. Included in the package is one 512MB module of 266MHz DDR SDRAM memory. Specs are, 184-pin DIMM.

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X-Keys Desktop USB 20 Key Programmable Keyboard For Mac/USB Review

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(More customer reviews)I'm a research assistant and have been using an x-keys for the last few years. I've arranged mine so I can now easily move data around from program to program, create graphs in statistical software packages, and draft presentations to show my mentor professor. I would highly recommend this product for anyone who would love to shave time off of tasks that involve repetitive keystrokes or clicking (like generating tons of graphs).
Soon I'm hoping to update it to use for making graphics for posters.

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Whether you are a Graphic Designer, an Architect, a Web Manager, or a Two-finger Typist, proficiency in your software requires rapid input. Keyboard Macros and Hot Keys offer the shortest path to action, and the X-keys provides a clearly labeled, physical location for these complex or redundant functions so you don't have to think about them. The X-keys lets you focus on the project instead of the process.

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Western Digital My Book AV DVR Expander 1 TB USB 2.0/eSATA Desktop External Hard Drive WDBABT0010HBK-NESN Review

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(More customer reviews)I received my 1TB WD My Book AV Expander today.Here's how it went down:

Unpack, plug into back of DVR with included eSATA cable, plug WD HDD into wall outlet, turn on DVR and TV.See prompt on TV about new attached storage. Look for and find remote that kids misplaced.Then Press A on remote to format. Wait 30 seconds. Now when I press List it shows 5% Full (used to be 40%). It didn't even interrupt the current recording. No more taping over my World Cup matches. How easy is that?

So far no heat from new hard drive and it's whisper quiet.Drive also comes with a USB cable (not needed for this project as the Scientifc Atlanta 8300HD supports eSATA only for adding storage.)From WD's website this drive is on the list of supported drives for Time Warner SA8300HD but it was still a relief to see it immediately recognized.

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Record more. Delete less. WD's My Book AV DVR Expander instantly adds more recording hours to your DVR. With both USB 2.0 and eSATA interfaces, the drive is compatible with many DVRs and other AV devices. Or use this drive with your compatible camcorder to off-load video without a computer.

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HP Office Quickpack Paper, 92 Brightness, 8.5 x 11 Inches, 2500 Sheets (11210-3) Review

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(More customer reviews)Turns out that shipping 26 lbs of paper in a thin cardboard box is somewhat problamatic. Ours arrived with the top busted off and the box taped back together by the shipping company. I assume this happened because the box was being handled individually and tossed from station to station by the shipping personnel and equipment. 26lbs of paper has a lot of momentum and that is a pretty thin cardboard box. So the top split open and spilled the contents. That box was meant to be shipped on a pallet not individually.The top 10-15% of paper was all dishuffled and wrinkled. We kept the box as I didn't want to hassle with returning it but I think I'll go back to picking up a case at the local Office[Depot/Max].The cost is about the same and I will get the paper intact.

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A real time-saver, it's lightweight, reusable carton contains 2,500 sheets with no ream wrap to open or throw away. Simply pull down the bottom panel and load the paper in your high-speed equipment. Sized for easy storage--it even fits under a desk. Helps reduce dust build-up that can cause paper jams. Acid-free for longer lasting documents.

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GE 98903 Ultrasonix 2.1 Speakers Review

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(More customer reviews)I've owned this speaker set for over a year. I bought it in a local store in Philly for a little less than the price here, but tax was added so it's probably a wash.

First of all, the sound is much, MUCH more full than you would expect from such a small set. The tiny left and right speakers are just amazing. The subwoofer has very deep sound and you truly can't tell where the bass is coming from (which is how bass should be). I use this in my living room on a home-built Media Center PC which is used as a TV. They're more than sufficient for this task.

My one issue is that the red connection speaker wire never worked so I was forced to use a splitter to split the white wire for both speakers. I swapped this wire to be sure that was the problem and when using the red wire with the white speaker, the white speaker no longer worked. It's probably a broken wire inside, but it didn't cost me anything to fix since I happened to already have an RCA splitter. I'd have to say this is a slight quality control issue since it should have been tested better. but even split like this the sound is INCREDIBLE.

I highly recommend this cheap speaker set.

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2.1 Multimedia Speaker is perfect for use with PC, MP3, CD, DVD players and gaming systems.

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AMD Phenom II X6 1055T Thuban 2.8 GHz 6x512 KB L2 Cache Socket AM3 125W Six-Core Processor - Retail HDT55TFBGRBOX Review

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(More customer reviews)Ok. For those who are Intel fans or for those who are not sure about this CPU, let me say a few words. I am an Intel fan and I own all Intel CPUs. Now, that being stated here comes the facts. I am a scientist and I work in a lab with 9 more people including other scientists and research assistants. We have 6 computers in the lab, all with same amount of RAM and storage: 4 computers are using Intel Core i7 960 Bloomfield. The other 2 computers are using this processor (Phenom II X6 1055T).All of us randomly work on and switch around these 6 computers during our 10 hour work day. We use all sorts of scientific software from data analysis to databases to performing complex scientific calculations. Noone notices any difference in performance. Noone says "yes, I was on the AMD computer and it took a bit longer to finish." Noone says "It's taking a while because I am on the AMD." If there is a difference in performance, it is so small that it is not noticeable in these tasks. I can't comment on gaming performance. We don't play games. In summary, this is an excellent CPU for the price.

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2.8GHz/3.3GHz Turbo Core, 9MB cache, Socket AM3, 125W TDP, Retail Box

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