Microsoft Wireless Optical Desktop 1000 - b5q-00027 Review

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(More customer reviews)This is a great basic wireless keyboard/mouse set. Works great for the price.It does not eat up batteries, regular batteries can last a good 3-4 months before you have to change them.The keyboard works right out of the box, you don't have to install any software unless you want to use the special shortcut keys, but I recommend against installing included software, it is buggy and may mess up your USB drivers.The range on this is about 3 feet, I wish it was longer, but the usb receiver has long cord so you can position it at an optimal distance for your setup.

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Product DescriptionWireless Freedom, Optical Ease of Use Navigate with ease, free from wire clutter with the included optical mouse, and enjoy one-touch access to e-mail, the Web, and frequently-used features. Use on nearly any surface - Navigate with better speed, accuracy and reliability?the optical sensor tracks movement on nearly any surface without the hassle of clogged mouse partsFree yourself from cable clutter - Give yourself room to move?wireless mouse and keyboard products let you work without worrying about tangled wires. Scroll side to side - Scroll four ways for greater efficiency and comfort with 4-Way Scrolling. Get more done without disruption - Work with less interruption with longer battery life. Enjoy fast access to your media - With the touch of a button you can easily access your favorite music, video clips, and media programs.Additional Features: Spill-Resistant Design E-mail and Internet Hot Keys My Computer and Calculator Hot Keys Enhanced F-Key Functionality System Requirements: Microsoft Windows:Windows XP Home Edition or Professional with a Pentium 233 MHz or higher processor and 128MB of RAM Windows 2000 Professional or Server with a Pentium 133 MHz or higher processor and 128 MB of RAM 60 MB of available hard-disk space An available Universal Serial Bus (USB) port CD-ROM drive Microsoft Internet Explorer version 5.0 or later Macintosh based computer Mac OS X version 10.1 to 10.2.x (excluding 10.0) Hard Disk Space 30 MB of available hard-disk space An available Universal Serial Bus (USB) port CD-ROM drive

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Cables Unlimited IOC-5900 USB 2.0 and Firewire 1394a Cardbus Card Review

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(More customer reviews)This Cardbus adapter installed painlessly in my Acer Aspire 3500 laptop. Windows XP Pro recognized the adapter immediately and installed the drivers from it's own driver cache - I did not have to use the driver disc supplied with the adapter.In Device Manager, the adapter is indicated as a "Texas Instruments PCI-1410 Cardbus Controller", with a "VIA OHCI Complient IEEE 1394 Host Controller". I have tested the USB ports with a couple of different USB thumb drives and a Logitech IR mouse.I tested the firewire ports with my Canon HV-20 camcorder, and these also work (NOTE, the Acer Aspire turns out to have insufficient processor power and HDD access is too slow for capturing video from the camera, however, this is NOT the fault of the cardbus adapter being reviewed here).So far the adapter appears to be exactly what I wanted.It adds two USB 2.0 and two Firewire ports (1 four pin and 1 six pin) - this is a nice addition to my older laptop for only $30.It sticks out about 1.25" from the side of the laptop, so plan on having to remove it to put your laptop back in most carry bags.NOTE:This is a PCMCIA card-many new laptops are using a newer type of adapter called "Express Card". This product WILL NOT work in laptops with an Express Card slot, so make sure which kind of adapter your laptop uses before you order this or any other adapter card.

Build quality of the card appears to be at least average - time will tell if the card has good quality components and manufacturing inside.

The adapter is supplied with ULEAD Video Studio Version 5.This is a VERY old version of Video Studio, which is currently on Version 11.VS-5 has some severe limitations; there are freeware Video editing utilities you can download that offer more functionality, but VS-5 will let you capture 720x480 video from MiniDV camcorders and do some rudimentary video editing.However, I don't think VS-5 will capture from High Def (HDV) video cameras.

SUMMARY: Good value for the price, but if you are purchasing this card specifically to capture video from a MiniDV video camcorder, make sure your laptop has enough "mojo" in the CPU, databus, and hard drive.My Acer Aspire 3500 turns out to be unequal to the task of capturing HDV video, so the cardbus adapter being reviewed here will only be useful to me for the two USB ports.

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Our high-speed combo USB2.0/ Firewire CardBus Adapter lets you take advantage of both of todays hottest high-speed technologies.This PCMCIA I/O card feature two blazing fast USB 2.0 and two IEEE1394 Firewire ports making it perfect for connecting high performance digital cameras, printers, video editing equipment, and more!

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Kingston Technology 2 GB DIMM Memory 533 MHz (PC2 4200) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM Single (Not a kit) KTD-DM8400A/2G Review

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(More customer reviews)memory works great, no issues. i used it on a gateway gt5404. good price. would recommend.

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Kingston is the industry leader in pc memory. our line of system specific memory is memory designed, manufactured and tested to the specifications of each particular brand name computer system. included in package is a 1gb module of 533mhz ddr2 desktop memory.

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Intel 80 GB X25M Mainstream MLC 2.5 Inch SATA II Solid State Drive (SSD) Review

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(More customer reviews)Purchased this drive to go in my Lenovo Ideapad U330.The performance is awesome.The drive is silent since there's no moving parts.Using a SSD also decrease the heat output and energy usage also.The computer is much cooler and uses less energy than before, thus longer battery life.Before this, I had also purchased an OCZ Core 64GB SSD to use in my new Lenovo at $280.That drive, the OCZ Core, was horrible, the performance on HD Tach was 130MB/sec which is good, but it wasn't the benchmark performance that was bad, it was real world use.To use the OCZ drive as a primary OS drive was impossible.It was plague with stops and stutters.Most of the good reviews about how SSD was so fast are from users using an SLC (single level cell) drive.Usually an OCZ SSD or a G.Skill SSD in a sivler case both of which are a rebranded Samsung drive.
This Intel drive is a MLC (multi level cell) drive but intel developed a new technology on how the drive is read and write so it does not suffer from stutters like other MLC drive.This drive performance on HD Tach was equivalent to a RAID (0): SATA WD Raptor 74GB drive at 10,000 rpm.The benchmark on the Intel: Burst speed: 194.4 MB/sec, Average read: 114.3 MB/sec, Random Access: 0.3ms.The benchmark on the Raptor was Burst speed: 197.9 MB/sec, Average read: 110.6 MB/sec and Random Access: 8.6ms.As you can see this drive improves laptop performace by quite a bit.Worth every penny.

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The future of computer storage is here! With the Intel X-25M Mainstream SATA Solid State Drive, you'll experience dramatically faster disk performance and greater durability than traditional hard drives. Since it uses NAND flash memory instead of spinning platters for storage, there's no waiting for disks to spin up, and there are no moving parts to worry about breaking down.


Experience blazing fast disk performance with the X-25M drive.

A New Kind of Storage for Faster Data Access
The X-25M is an SATA hard drive with a capacity of 80 GB in a 2.5-inch form factor that will work anywhere a regular 2.5-inch hard drive does, such as in notebook computers and external enclosures.
But don't think that the X-25M is your normal drive. Instead of using spinning platters like traditional hard drives, the X-25M is a Solid State Drive (SSD) and uses flash memory for storage, giving you dramatically faster data access. If you need more disk space, the X-25M also comes in a 160 GB version.
Performs Even Faster than Other Solid State Drives
Intel has been making memory chips for decades, and this experience is on clear display with the X-25M drive. This drive uses Intel's Multi-Level Cell (MLC) NAND Flash Memory that delivers better performance than other SSDs thanks to an advanced architecture and technologies such as Native Command Queuing, which enables up to 32 simultaneous operations. The result is sustained sequential read speeds of up to 250 MBps, sustained sequential write speeds of up to 70 MBps, and a read latency of just 85 microseconds.
And by using the SATA interface that offers data throughput of up to 3.0 Gbps, you can duly take advantage of all the speed. What all this means for you is that applications launch instantaneously, files copy in less time, and your overall productivity is significantly increased.
Higher Reliability and Silent Operation
Compared to traditional hard drives, the X-25M is both faster and more durable. Since it doesn't have spinning disks or writing heads, there are fewer parts to fail. It is also less susceptible to vibrations and shock and is completely silent. The X-25M is rated at 1.2 million hours mean time before failure (MTBF) for superb reliability.
Lower Power Consumption is Good for the Environment
The X-25M also consumes far less power than traditional drives, which saves you money and makes it an environmentally friendly choice. When installed in a laptop, you'll experience better battery life, so you can work longer on those cross-country plane trips. Additionally, the drive is certified RoHS compliant for its use of non-hazardous materials.
The Intel X-25M Mainstream SATA Solid State Drive supports Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology (SMART) commands as well as additional SSD monitoring. It is backed by a three-year limited warranty.


The X-25M has no moving parts for faster and more reliable performance.

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Scythe Kazemaru 2 140mm x 25mm Case Fan- 500RPM Ultra-low Speed(SM1425SL12SL) Review

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(More customer reviews)If you need a fan that you cannot hear from a foot away, this is the one. The downside is that it really doesn't push much air. Its faster brother, the Scythe Kazemaru 2 140mm x 25mm Case Fan- 1200RPM Medium Speed(SM1425SL12M) is not as quiet as this model, but still quiet enough for almost any application if you run it at 5V, and at 5V it pushes a lot more air than this one.

Note that this fan does not have 140mm mounting holes, so it will not fit some applications.

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One of the most versatile large scale case fan exceeding 120mm on the market, the Scythe Kazemaru2 140mm fan offers various fans speeds offering higher airflow at lower RPMs due to the smaller center hub and wide blade design. The round shape achieves a compact design making it compatible for 120mm screw holes.

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Sennheiser BW 900 Lightweight Wireless Bluetooth Headset for Phone/Mobile Review

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(More customer reviews)This unit has some features that are superior to others I looked at.

1)The size.
The mouth piece is actually near to your mouth. I am able to talk at a normal volume and the sound level and quality of sound on the other is great. I have had other head sets with a smaller foot print where this is not the case at all. Even though this headset is not ugly is does not have the 'cool' factor that some of the smaller sets semm to go after. If function is more important to you than form, this is your headset.

2)Works with both the office phone and cell phone.
And does a great job with both. I still have to stop and concentrate when I move from one phone to the other but I'm getting near the end of the learning curve. I LOVE eliminating one device. I spend 30-40% of my week out of the office. Wireless in the office is so helpful no closeing the headset wire in drawers or getting it burried under files. With its extened range any multi tasker will increase their productivity.

3) Comfort
The head set is very comfortable. For me to say that is rare. I have never been able to stand "ear buds". Any head set that offers interchangeable earpieces has not used my ear for the mold. This speaker rests against not in your ear and works beautifully. I actually do forget I have it on.

4)Desktop charging ststion.
I handle lot of files & misc projects on my desk. I've destroyed at least 4 wired headsets. When looking for a wireless hesd set, most seem to hae a weak footprint, that I know would always be subject to being knocked over. The Sennheiser is completely stable. This part of the unit has an "office cool" factor to it. It looks, functions and feels like quality

For any one in business the productivity enhansement of this headset justifies the price.

Misc. The noise cancellation feature works great. I have been driving and had the person on the other end of the call asked if I wase still there because of the slience. I never set up the voice dialing feature on my cell phone. When I paired the Bw900 it woke up the feature and I use it all the time now. My previous Jabra headset did not do this. Battery life is better than my cell phone. Never the less I plan to order a apare battery because I would hate to be with out this head set after a day in the field because of the battery and the base station has a charging slot for the spare.

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The Sennheiser BW900 is a business-class wireless office headset that features intelligent sound quality and 100-meter range. You can use the BW900 headset with your office desktop phone or with mobile phones and smart phones. It is compatible with all voice-enabled Bluetooth devices, like PDAs and even VoIP enabled computers or laptops.

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Western Digital My Book Home Edition 750 GB USB 2.0/FireWire 400/eSATA Desktop External Hard Drive WDH1CS7500N Review

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(More customer reviews)This product was purchased for exclusive use as an external HDD for Dish Network's ViP 722.The "Home Edition" of the WD My Book has 3 ports: USB 2.0, Firewire, and SATA.This makes this HDD extremely flixable should it be decided to use the HDD for PC or even Tivo.

This HDD works flawlessy with the Dish ViP 722. It was connected to the 722 right out of the box and quickly formatted for immediate use.Transfers and playbacks to and from this HDD have been flawless.It is quiet and very good-looking.This HDD actually blends in very well, and is small enough to place additional My Book's for very neat and aesthetic appearance on shelves or TV Stands. It is the best looking and compact of all my external HDD's. I leave mine on at all times, so the blue indicator light is always illuminated.It makes a great night light.

One thing: the blue lights feature that indicates how much capacity of remains on the HDD works when using it connected to a PC.That feature will not work connected to the ViP 722.But I don't mind that, as it is very easy to check remaining capacity using the 722 menus.

I highly recommend this external HDD for use by Dish Network customers for their ViP series of satellite boxes, and I plan to buy this item again should I need more room.the 750GB is the current "official" maximum that Dish Network supports.HOWEVER, in the very near future Dish will officially support HDD's greater than 750GB.

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Western Digital My Book Home Edition 750 GB USB 2.0/FireWire 400/eSATA Desktop External Hard Drive WDH1CS7500N

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