Showing posts with label laptop. Show all posts
Showing posts with label laptop. Show all posts

2/22/2012

APC ENS Ergonomic Notebook Stand Review

APC ENS Ergonomic Notebook Stand
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Stands works well.Since I did not require additional USB ports, the stand functioned in exactly the fashion desired.A great find.

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APC ENS Ergonomic Stand Allows positioning of a notebook for maximum comfort ; Compatible with any notebook PC ; Allows for notebook cooling ; Cooling air circulates around the notebook for maximum performance & longevity ; 360deg swivel ;capability allows users to share the display; Access the connections on the back of the computer ; Lightweight & portable; Includes folding notebook retainer ; 2-year warranty;Ergonomic Stand Ergonomic Stand

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2/14/2012

Sony VAIO VGN-FW465J/B 16.4-Inch Laptop - Black Review

Sony VAIO VGN-FW465J/B 16.4 inch Laptop - Black
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I got this laptop as a birthday present for myself. Before getting this, I browsed different computers and considered Dell XPS 16, Mac Pro 15 inch and Lenovo Y650 as well. After all the comparisons that I made according to the design & features of all the laptops, Vaio FW won over a lot of mile.

Price: The price is very reasonable having jam-packed features. If you customized all the features that Vaio FW has to the other aformentioned units, i bet it will cost a lot lot more. See below prices comparison according to specs that Vaio FW465 offers with certain differences:

a.) Sony FW - From the main Sony site it is Less than 1,200 (including the mail-in-rebate) plus free 100 music downloads while from amazon.com it will be 1,029 (including rebate)

b.) Mac Pro 15 - Around 2k! The difference in specs with the Vaio FW are the following: backlit keyboard and battery life are the pros for Apple as I can see it. Apple have Mac OS but Sony offers free Windows 7 upgrade, sooo I still stick to that. The graphic card of Mac is Nvidia 9400m while Vaio have the astonishing HD4650. Vaio have bigger and brighter screen not to mention the Dolby sounds and Blu-ray capability - Mac Pro? .... NOT!
Disclaimer:Mac fan boys might read this and may say that I am just poor or anything (like they always do to people who didn't choose Mac) ---- you're wrong. I can afford Mac but the features they offer doesn't meet my standards. So chill and understand that people have different options in choosing computers.. peace!

c.) Dell XPS 16 - From its site - Around 1,650 having the same specs as the Vaio FW. I am also alright with this, but I have been reading so much negative reviews about the heat and the death blue screen for Dell lately. Soooo, that actually makes me a little bit cautious about recent Dell products.

d.) Lenovo Y650 - Around USD1,300 without the blu-ray capability, only 5400 rpm HD, havingNVIDIA GeForce G 105M 256MB Graphic card and Screen LED 1366x76. This is still ok, knowing that Lenovo's are really durable.

Main Features: I like how they customized it to have 2.53ghz of processor speed with 320gb of memory having 7200rpm. That feature itself is already a plus compared to any other laptops out there. The blu-ray capability makes your HD experience of watching movies really great combined with High Definition Audio with Dolby Digital Live and the brightness of the screen. Nobody else (as of now) does great Blu-ray experience the same way Sony does it, for me. The graphic card was also upgraded to Ati Radeon HD4650 with 1gb dedicate dvideo RAM making your gaming experience really great. I also like the classy look of Vaio FW with the hinge and just seeing the Vaio logo makes people WOW already. Also, almost all my gadgets (PSP, my cellphone, camera and music player) are sony, so I find this convenient having the magic gate card slot. The motion eye camera, the pebble black key panels and the multimedia dedicated buttons are awesome as well. One more thing, if you guys are concerned about the heat being produced by this laptop - don't worry because it has a great cooling system and dock design. The heat is common to all laptops but this one is a lot cooler than others (compared to my old gateway, dell, macbook and my dad's toshiba).

I just wish it has a backlit keyboard to make it a complete package already (though the screen is too bright that you can see the keyboard panel as well, during night). Also, the bloatwares should be lessen -- I don't find this an issue but I know it's a hassle for some. You can delete them anyway but you have to allot some of your time in doing so. One more thing, you have to do a lot of things to maximize the performance of the laptop during the setup.

I don't need to make this really long. Overall, the unit is very nice and it has totally awesome features with it. This is a great buy and you can never go wrong with Vaio FW. I bet you can make use of this laptop for many years without being out-dated. I am a meticulous person when choosing my gadgets --- and this unit meets my expectation!

I ordered the Vaio FW neoprene together with this unit and it fits quite well.

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Broaden your entertainment horizons with the VAIO FW notebook featuring an extra-wide 16.4" XBRITE-FullHD LCD display. Great for watching widescreen Blu-ray Disc movies or viewing two websites side-by-side, this entertainment-rich notebook minimizes those annoying black bars you see when playing widescreen movies. Watch and record CDs, DVDs and Blu-ray Disc movies and get the most out of your games with an Intel Core 2 Duo processor. An HD entertainment powerhouse, the VAIO FW notebook is inspired by theater screens, born from Sony HD expertise and powered by the energy-efficient and super-powerful Centrino 2 processor technology - the latest and greatest from Intel.

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2/01/2012

Xbrand XB-1002 360 Height Adjustable Laptop Stand with USB 2.0 Hub Review

Xbrand XB-1002 360 Height Adjustable Laptop Stand with USB 2.0 Hub
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Having a laptop, I wanted to be able to use the laptop as a desktop in a spare room in my house, but still be able to quickly take the laptop without having to fiddle with a lot of plugs. This X-Brand stand showed a lot of promise, so I gave it a try.

The stand has a four-port USB 2.0 hub built into it. You place it on your desk where you would normally place a display or LCD panel. You plug a USB keyboard, mouse, and any other USB devices you may have (printer, scanner, USB hub) into the stand. At that point, it's ready to go. You simply place your laptop onto it, and plug the stand's USB connector into your laptop's USB port. All of the devices plugged into the stand are then connected to your laptop, giving you a full-sized keyboard, a mouse, and whatever else you have plugged into the USB ports. The stand angles your laptop so that while you cannot use your laptop's keyboard (which is why you plug in a full-sized keyboard), the laptop's display isn't as far back as it would be if you laid it down flat and placed a keyboard in front of it. The display is also raised a bit higher and is closer to eye-level. The end result is that with a single plug, you transform your laptop into a very workable and convenient desktop.

There are some drawbacks to this device. If you have a laptop with a front-mounted CD/DVD drive, it will become inaccessible since the front of your laptop rests on the front lip of the X-Brand stand. Also, this particular stand does not have audio capabilities, meaning that you'll still hear sound out of your laptop's speakers. If you choose this model, I would recommend getting an iMic audio adapter. It's a tiny USB audio device that has an analog input and output. While designed for a Macintosh, it's recognized and fully supported by Windows XP and Vista. With an iMic (or anything similar) plugged into the X-Brand stand, and a full, amplified PC speaker system plugged into the iMic, when your laptop is hooked up, you have full audio capabilities from powered speakers, just like any desktop.

There is a model above this one that has more features. The higher-end X-
Brand stand has a built-in ethernet adapter and audio controller (similar to the iMic). This stand can have powered speakers plugged into it, and be hooked up to your network. When a laptop is placed onto it, you have instant network capabilities and full, powered audio. While this is nice, the majority of laptops have wireless capability and do not need a USB-based ethernet connection. The only flaw I found with that particular X-Brand model was that there was a problem with the audio jack on it, and the left speaker did not work. The sound from the right-speaker did appear to be of low quality, sounding a bit garbled and with some static. I do not know if that was indicative of the defective audio jack (since the left speaker did not work), or of the USB audio chip within the stand. If you already have wireless capabilities on your laptop, and have a wireless network, it'll be more cost-effective to just buy an iMic and this particular model X-Brand stand that only has the USB hub, rather than buying the higher-end model with USB, ethernet, and audio.

All in all, I find the X-Brand USB notebook stand to be well worth the money. It lets me use my laptop like a desktop, yet in a way where it's easy to grab my laptop when I'm on the go.

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Xbrand 360 Height Adjustable Laptop Stand with USB 2.0 Hub - Notebook stand with 4 ports USB hub

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The Universal Docking Stand simplifies cable connections while dynamically raising laptop display to improve your comfort, workspace & style.PRODUCT FEATURES:Quickly transforms laptop into a desktop to improve your comfort workspace & style;Ideal docking alternative in wireless networking environments;Universal - works will all laptops running 98SE, ME, 2000, XP, XP Pro, Vista and even Apple Macs, PowerBooks and iBooks;Superior value & features - includes USB ports for docking, improved comfort via proper screen height positioning, desk space savings, enhanced laptop cooling, 360o swivel ... for 50% less than a typical port replicator or docking station;Its just plain cool - stunning, award winning design functions as good as it looks;Comes with 2 ft Hi-Speed USB 2.0 cable.

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1/27/2012

Brand 500GB Hard Disk Drive/HDD for Dell Latitude 120L 131L ATG D630 D520 D530 D531 D620 D631 D820 D830 E6400 ATG XFR D630 XT Tablet PC e4200 e4300 e5400 e5500 e6400 e6500 pp15s Review

Brand 500GB Hard Disk Drive/HDD for Dell Latitude 120L 131L ATG D630 D520 D530 D531 D620 D631 D820 D830 E6400 ATG XFR D630 XT Tablet PC e4200 e4300 e5400 e5500 e6400 e6500 pp15s
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I had originally ordered this drive to give some extra life to my Dell Latitude D520, since I can't afford to save up much money for a new laptop. I do have to say, this drive is perfect, whether you are upgrading storage on a laptop or desktop. This drive came in fast, was easy to format and use from the ground up (as expected from a WD drive; the drive I received).
The price is a tad steep compared to desktop storage, but this drive was totally worth every penny.

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Compatible Models / Replace PN : Dell Latitude 120L 131L ATG D630 D520 D530 D531 D620 D631 D820 D830 E6400 ATG XFR D630 XT Tablet PC e4200 e4300 e5400 e5500 e6400 e6500 pp15s

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1/25/2012

Intel Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN - Network adapter - PCI Express Mini Card - 802.11b, 802.11a, 802.11g, 802.11n (draft) Review

Intel Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN - Network adapter - PCI Express Mini Card - 802.11b, 802.11a, 802.11g, 802.11n
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It came preinstalled in my Dell E1505. It works virtually in every Wi-Fi you might find. I tested it in 802.11n 2.4GHz and 5GHz frequencies and works great.

Important: Make sure you get the latest drivers. When I purchased the computer back on February 2007, I had to disable the 802.11n and use 802.11g because the technology was new and the compatibility with my Airport Extreme was bad. Eventually, both the router and the Intel card got firmware updates and worked just fine.

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NIC 4965AGNMM2GNPAK1

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1/22/2012

Logitech V320 Cordless Optical Mouse for Notebooks- Grey Review

Logitech V320 Cordless Optical Mouse for Notebooks- Grey
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First, as far as I can tell, there is no operational difference between this black version of the Logitech V320 wireless mouse and the grotesquely ugly grey and silver version of the Logitech V320. It was worth the price difference for me to have this much more attractive black version. The images of the product shown here on Amazon are *exactly* what it looks like.

I am using this product with Windows XP Pro SP2, without the Logitech driver.

PROS:
* Stylish design and color.
* Very responsive and accurate, which gives you a wide range of actually usable mouse speeds via the Windows Control Panel --> Mouse pointer speed adjustments. If I am doing some digital photo editing, I can slow the mouse down via Windows to give me greater control. When I am browsing the internet, I speed the mouse up to make swift movements across my dual display setup. In fact, the fastest setting in the Mouse Control Panel is almost too fast.
* Fits my hand well. I am a man, but I wear gloves in size small (male) or size medium (female LOL), so the diminutive size is handy not only for travel but it fits my hand much better than the huge desktop mice (such as the Microsoft Wireless Optical Mouse 1000 which this mouse is replacing).
* Furthermore, the ergonomics are excellent: the curvature on the top feels perfect, the sides are rubberized for easier gripping, and the Teflon pads on the bottom are large and allow the mouse to slide easily across my desktop, and these pads look thick enough to last a long time before wearing out.
* The left and right clicks are sure and smooth. It does NOT require much pressure to click the left or right buttons, and this is important to me to reduce the stress on the tendons of my arm. I can click and click and click and my arm does not grow fatigued.
* The scroll wheel is also reasonably responsive.
* There is an on/off button on the bottom.
* Or you can plug the receiver into the mouse and the mouse will automatically turn off. When you remove the receiver, the mouse automatically turns on again.
* It uses easy-to-find inexpensive AAA batteries. I use alkaline batteries, because a mouse is a very low-drain device, but of course you could use NiMH rechargeable batteries--I use and recommend Sanyo eneloop batteries, since they hold their charge much longer than regular NiMH batteries.

CONS:
* In order to middle-click, you must press down pretty hard on the scroll wheel. I do find this quite aggravating, as I often need that middle-click to open new tabs in Firefox. This is my only complaint about the mouse, as I love everything else about it.

UPDATE: I thought I would add the following information: This mouse does *NOT* turn off automatically after a period of disuse. Yay! I have a Kensington Optical Wireless Mini mouse (model # 72214) that *does* turn off after a few minutes if you do not move or click the mouse, and I find that behavior quite aggravating. Let's face it, modern mice are *very low drain* devices, so it already costs next to nothing to operate them on regular alkaline batteries. I don't need the nuisance, just to save a few pennies a year, of grabbing the mouse and having it not respond until I click a button. Also, a mouse that is rechargeable is going to co$t much more, and comes with the additional bother of being *required* to recharge it periodically.

SECOND EDIT (on June 21, 2008): A fresh pair of alkaline batteries will last about 4 months in this mouse. And, while the mouse is still working, but just before the batteries expire, the little green LED on top of the mouse will very slowly blink on and off as a warning that it is time to change the batteries.

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Ergonomic comfort on the go.

The Logitech V320 Cordless Optical Mouse for Notebooks is designed for comfort and mobility. Rubber side grips and a sculpted shape provide secure control, while the compact size and storable micro-receivermake the mouse easy to transport.Secure 2.4 GHz digital cordless plus a high-definition optical sensor helps this mouse perform reliably whether you're on the road or in your living room.


Features

Storable Micro-Receiver
50% smaller than before, the USBmicro-receiver fits inside the mouse, turningit on when removed, off when stored. Enjoy up to 6 months battery life. High-Definition Optical
1,000-dpi resolution is2.5 times more responsive than standard optical, to deliverthe precision you need while you're on the move. Side-to-Side Scrolling + Zoom
Tilt Wheel Plus Zoommakes it easier toview digital photos and spreadsheets.Zoom in and out, or scroll horizontally andvertically-instantly!
Package Contents


    Logitech V320 Cordless Optical Mouse for Notebooks
    2.4 GHz micro-receiver
    Installation guide
    2 AAA batteries
    3-year limited hardware warranty

Specifications


IBM or compatible PC


    Windows 98, Windows 2000, Windows Me, Windows XP, or Windows Vista (requires Internet connection)
    USB port

Macintosh system


    Mac OS X 10.2.8+
    USB port


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1/21/2012

Lx Dual Stacking Arm Review

Lx Dual Stacking Arm
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I installed this arm a few days ago and I'm very happy with it.I bought it to free up some desk space by holding a 23" monitor and an audio mixing console.The laptop stand attachment holds the mixing console perfectly.The arm is nicely engineered and very well built.Installation was pretty simple and straight forward.The unit is extremely easy to use and adjust tension to hold different weights.

I'm amazed at all the different ways I can lay out my equipment now, and I can also get it completely out of the way to free up desk space for other uses.I viewed the expense as an investment in freeing up desk real estate.This stand has saved me from needing to buy another desk.That alone is well worth the price.

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The ERGOTRON 45-248-026 LX includes two (2) LCD arms and extensions, pole, desk clamp and grommet mount, one (1) notebook tray, notebook fastening kit (you choose: Velcro, non-slip pad or clips) . Create a productive multi-display configuration that lifts screens up to where they're easier to see while reclaiming valuable worksurface.

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1/19/2012

D-Link WNA-2330 Wireless G Notebook Adapter Review

D-Link WNA-2330 Wireless G Notebook Adapter
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I got this card based on my experience using another WNA-2330 for a day.I was using it for WEP cracking and so needed monitor mode and packet injection capability.I bought this card when it was only $10, so even if I got the wrong chipset and it only does monitor mode, that would have been fine.I fired up BackTrack, fired up airodump-ng and monitor mode worked like a charm. I have not used it for packet injection yet, though the other WNA-2330 worked with default settings in BackTrack for packet injection.

Pros: Super cheap and compatible with research tools out-of-the-box.Lights indicate power and transmition.

Cons: Does not have a port for an antenna, so that may require some exta work.

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D-Link WNA-2330 Wireless G Notebook Adapter Connect to a fast and secure wireless network by adding the D-Link RangeBooster G™ Notebook Adapter (WNA-2330) to your notebook PC. Access your network's high-speed Internet connection while also getting secure access to shared files, music, and photos from other computers in your network.Range Booster G Technology Built with RangeBooster G Technology, this Wireless Notebook Adapter delivers faster wireless signal rates and better reception than most other 802.11g devices. Having a faster connection gives you more time to enjoy listening to music and watching videos rather than spending time waiting for files to finish transferring. With better wireless reception, you can connect to the network from farther distances.Total Network Security This Wireless Notebook Adapter offers total network protection by supporting WEP and WPA encryption. These features safeguard your data and privacy by giving you access to a secure netw

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1/18/2012

USB 2.0 to SATA + IDE (2.5/3.5/5.25") Adapter w/OTB NEW Review

USB 2.0 to SATA + IDE Adapter w/OTB NEW
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I was swayed by all the five star reviews and went ahead and bought one of these but my experience with it was extremely disappointing.
Whereas all the other reviewers used it for IDE drives i bought mine for use with an SATA drive and the device failed at the job miserably.

Firstly, the adapter provided does not provide sufficent power to the SATA drive! When the power connector is connected the drives (i tried it with about 3 SATA and 1 IDE) they all made a clicking (very worrysome) noise but would never get going. Fortunately i have another similar product which I use for an IDE drive. Using this adapter the drives would spin and get going without problem, however that was only the first problem I would encounter :(
After getting the SATA drives powered and going I connected the USB cable to the computer. Nothing. After about 15mins of retrying the same configuration over and over I somehow got the windows (XP) to detect the drive. "Whew!", I thought, "problem solved".Wrong!! After a few minutes the drive just disappeared from My Computer. So again another 15 minutes of configuration changes, I got the drive to work used it for a bit. By then it was late and time for sleep.
After a long day today of work, I come home, power up my PC, NO USB DRIVE.
I start playing around with the configuration again, over an hour this time, but no luck, I would just get a "USB Mass Storage Device" detected but a hard drive would never show in my computer.
I've so far given up.
That brings me to my frustration I'm feeling now buying this device, shipping it all the way here and having to spend loads of time playing around with it.
In closing, don't buy this product if you plan to use it for SATA drives.
To make sure the device was functioning i tried it with my IDE drives numerous times and every time it worked without problem.
Another point to note is that the device had an IDE adapter that connects directly to IDE drives but for SATA connectivity a SATA cable is needed from this adapter to the hard drive. A similar device that connects directly to the SATA drive like in the case of IDE drives just might function better. I'm about to search for one such now.

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This USB 2.0 to IDE/SATA drive adapter turns any standard IDE or SATA drive into a convenient external drive. Easily transfer files from computer or notebook, back up files, or store large file archives on hard drives. With One Touch Backup capability, backing up those important files could not be easier.

The Hi-Speed USB interface provides for easy installation with its Plug and Play design. The adapter supports all existing IDE/ATAPI devices such as a CD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD-ROM and 2.5 and 3.5 IDE and SATA hard drives.

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1/17/2012

USB MODEM UTSTARCOM 175 BROADBAND ACCESS PHONE CARD VERIZON CDMA Review

USB MODEM UTSTARCOM 175 BROADBAND ACCESS PHONE CARD VERIZON CDMA
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Living out in the sticks, dialup internet access was what I had to live with for ages.When Verizon added a tower that improved my cell phone coverage, I started wondering if it was an option for my PC as well.I'm not an early adopter of new technology and waited until neighbors had tried various options before I was willing to try this service.I've been using an extra phone line for the computer, the removal of which will save me half what this service costs monthly.Still it's an extra thirty bucks, so it has to be worth it to me.

Some neighbors are using the satellite service but aren't completely satisfied. The only negative comment I got about this little modem and the service was that there is a limit on how much access you get--5 gig/mo--which means you won't be downloading movies or playing internet games much, if at all.Since this isn't an issue for me, I decided to give it a try.

It is definitely faster than dialup access even at the fastest dialup modem speed.I use AOL and the TCP/IP connect is about 3-5 times faster, then all that stuff they display loads much faster as well and I can go about my business without waiting for more than a few seconds.That said, the transfer rate doesn't compare with the Comcast speed of my daughter's setup in town.This service is faster than dialup, but not 'blinding' by any means.As an example, in the past when I tried to download something, I noted the transfer rate on dialup was something like 4-6k per second.Sigh!!Things took forever and sometimes wouldn't download at all.I downloaded the update for my Kindle last night with this little modem and noted 50k/sec transfer rate.Certainly a lot better.

The speed does seem to depend on 'how crowded the air waves' are (or however you'd say that in technospeak :) and how many bars you get.I've found the number of bars is the same as what I get on my Verizon cell phone.Where my desktop PC is located, it varies from 0 to 2.I have ordered the antenna in hopes of boosting that.

Installing the little modem is as easy as running the CD installation disk that comes with it and then plugging the modem into a USB port when prompted to do so.It also comes with a cable in case you want to plug into a port on the back of a desktop PC and set the modem somewhere with easier access.You can leave the modem attached all the time if you want.It turns off when you turn the PC off.When on, it flashes a blue light, which means it's ready to pick up a signal. To connect your computer to the broadband service, you use the modem software (push the 'connect' button), which to me, seems to be equivalent to turning your cell phone on (the modem has a phone number). It is then ready for you to 'make a call', i.e. connect to the internet using some software such as Internet Explorer or AOL.

You can leave the modem connected all day like you would leave your cell phone on and not affect the data limit since that only happens when you are connected to and using the internet.If you use the internet with your cell phone, you know there is a data limit with it as well.This is sort of the same thing.

The modem software will show you what your usage is each time you connect so you're aware of what you've used so far.Sending emails, Facebook updates, photos, etc uses part of your allocation, as well as downloading files, photos, etc.Various internet screen refresh activities uses some. Watching streaming video or playing games uses a lot. Listening to internet radio uses enough that you probably won't want to do that all the time.For me, after 5 days of email, Facebook postings, attempting to watch some short videos and listening to the AOL radio one day just to see what impact it would have, plus downloading the Kindle software update, posting a few Amazon reviews, and the like, I've used about 225mg, or about 50mg a day, so I should be able to stay within the limit easily with no change to my regular internet activities.

I still cannot really watch streaming videos such as those on YouTube with my 1-2 bar connectivity, without breaks while it reloads the next bit. Even though it reloads faster than before, I have to want to see it pretty badly to put up with that.

One concern: This morning there seemed to be a problem with the modem connecting to Verizon.It was resolved within half an hour and it is Black Friday, which may or may not have anything to do with it.I will update if that happens again, but otherwise it has connected fast and remained connected without problem.

Bottom line: It is definitely better than dialup--for me about 5 times faster.That's not seriously fast, but acceptable and worth the extra money to me, especially since I don't have any options other than satellite which is affected by weather, trees, and costs more as well.

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The UTStarcom UM175 USB Modem for Verizon Wireless is a convenient and flexible data card for use with PC or Mac USB 2.0 ports. The UM175 is small, slim, and compatible with almost any computer; if you have a USB port, this card will help you get online from anywhere with download speeds of up to 2.4 Mbps and upload speeds of 153 Kbps. Simple to use, the UTStarcom UM175 USB Modem lets you surf the Web, send and receive email, and connect to your company's remote network.

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1/13/2012

Dell Studio 1737 17-Inch Laptop (Obsidian Black) Review

Dell Studio 1737 17 inch Laptop
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This is the Dell Studio 15 inch laptop (Green Colored Case). I think this a great lap top and it gets the job done. I kept reading all the negative reviews and i have no idea why there's so much bad press. I have never once called customer service and i ordered my laptop at Dell directly through their website. I have no reason to contact customer service and i never experienced any problems at all with any of my Dell products. I get so baffled when i read all these negative reviews. My Dell products which i have had for years including a Dell desktop and a recently purchased new netbooks have never been a problem. The desk top i have is more than 6 years old and I never have any problems. It runs great. It can definitely benefit from an upgrade in some areas.

The Studio line is Dell's midrange laptops. The Inspiron being there low end range for consumers that just need a standard laptop. The Dell Studio laptop is completely plastic and it's a bit on the heavy side in my opinion. Maybe because i am so use to my light weight Dell 10 min netbook that i have been spoiled. This is a good lap top. However, i think the flaw in Dell is that their products can get very pricey very quickly. Especially when you are adding in high end features like 6GB RAM rather than 3GB RAM or 2.99GHZ instead of 2.33GHZ etc. You can get the same thing at HP for probably around a hundred dollars less and their quality feels a bit more refined, polished, and sturdy. That being said if you check Dell's website they do have deals going on all the time especially on holidays. But for some reason the price never seems as low as it should be. If you check periodically you will find yourself a deal. I go to that website religiously and build the exact same laptop that I have and it always comes up to more money. I got mine on a special promo.

I really regret getting the green covered case. I didn't realize how bright it would be and once i opened it out of the box - I really wish i purchased the Dark Blue or Dark Purple colored case. It's really way too bright. I like the personalization options of the different colors, but i really do regret getting this bright Caribbean green color. My laptop also includes the backlit keyboard which is great for typing in the dark. It also has touch sensitive controls towards the top of the keyboard near the speakers and i think that's a great plus. The DVD is also an optical drive, so there is no door that slides out for you to pop in your DVD. It's like a Playstation 3 slot. You slide the DVDs in & out.

Pros:
15 inch screen
Optical DVD slot
4GB RAM
750 GB Memory
2.66GHZ
Backlit keyboard
4 UBS slots
HDMI outport
Sleak shiek design
Different colored cases
Wi-Fi
Webcam

Cons:
Windows Vista (Super Whack)
A bit pricey in my opinion (That's Dell for you)
A bit on the heavy side

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Product Description:

Inspiron 17


One look at the Inspiron 17's 17.3-inch Hi-def widescreen display, and you'll have a hard time finding where the screen ends and reality begins. From the display to the entertainment features, the Inspiron 17 packs desktop performance inside a clean, portable design. Big-screen portability has never been so fun.


Big Screen Portability


Don't let the screen fool you - the Inspiron 17 is no desktop. So go ahead and enjoy its mobile features, like staying connected even when you're only moving from room to room.







Always connected
Get amazing wireless connectivity with standard 802.11b/g utilize all your WiFi capabilities.



Storage
Take advantage of your 320GB hard drive to store your personal files, digital music, photos or video clips. Plus, enjoy a fast access time of up to 5400 RPM.




Portable Entertainment


Get a broader view of your media with the Inspiron 17 and its fun features and options.

Display
The Inspiron 17 features a 17.3-inch widescreen display with a 16:9 aspect ratio. So you get the big-screen performance of a desktop without compromising your freedom.

Smart upload
Capture life as you live it - then use the 7:1 media card reader to share it with the world. The media card reader can read up to 7 different digital media cards.





Simple and Smart Services


Dell DataSafeTM Online
Our online backup service offers data protection by enabling customers to back up data to a safe, remote storage site using an Internet connection. Dell DataSafe Online is easy, flexible and secure. After setup, it will automatically back up data and help protect against software, hardware and catastrophic failure.







Dell Remote Access
Enjoy what's on your home PC from almost anywhere. With Remote Access Basic, you can easily access photos, music, movies and more on your home system using another Internet-connected computer. No more waiting until you get home to get the files you need!







Dell Support Center
Our centrally located, easy-to-use application provides personalized support resources. Conveniently located on your PC's desktop with quick links to service, support and system resources. Helps keep your system up-to-date and running efficiently through automated fixes for common configuration issues.



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1/11/2012

ACP-EP Memory 1GB PC2100 200-PIN DDR 266MHz SODIMM (MAC and PC) Review

ACP-EP Memory 1GB PC2100 200-PIN DDR 266MHz SODIMM
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I put this memory in my powerbok 12".
As Apple says, the maximun amount of memory is 640Mb (128 built-in + 512 in the single memory slot) but the true is: the powerbook can be upgraded to 1.12 Gb RAM (128 built-in + this ACP-EP 1Gb memory).
It's working like a charm.

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1GB DDR266 200PIN SODIMM CL2.5

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12/23/2011

Fujitsu Mobile MHZ2320BH - Hard drive - 320 GB - internal - 2.5" - SATA-300 - 5400 rpm - buffer: 8 MB Review

Fujitsu Mobile MHZ2320BH - Hard drive - 320 GB - internal - 2.5' - SATA-300 - 5400 rpm - buffer: 8 MB
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This is a very spacious drive that runs very quietly. It is very compact and can fit in your pocket. Very, very portable and the price is right. This drive is real worthy and deserves high recommendations. A good buy.

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Increase your notebook's storage and performance with this Fujitsu MHZ2320BH hard drive!This 2.5-inch Fujitsu drives offers up a whopping 320 GB capacity to hold all your applications, games, music, data files, photos, videos, and much more! Experience blistering fast data transfers with the SATA/300 interface.Get the ultimate in performance and reliability with the 5400 RPM spindle speed and 8 MB buffer. Other key features include a 5.56 ms average latency, 12 ms average read seek and 14 ms average write seek times. Upgrade your mobile computing, order your Fujitsu MHZ2320BH hard drive today!2-YEAR DIRECT WARRANTY

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12/16/2011

Logitech Quickcam for Notebooks Deluxe Review

Logitech Quickcam for Notebooks Deluxe
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I really like my webcam.The picture is very clear on MSN messenger and Yahoo.Furthermore, it works fine for me with only one light on in the room.My fiance has a much more expensive camera that is grainy with a brown-tint to the picture.In contrast to his camera, mine is clear.

The clip:For me, the clip worked fine.I have a Toshiba Satellite.Also, having no desire to move the webcam all around, the short cord is sufficient.

Overall, happy with my purchase.I have a logitech headset (note:Without the headset I did experience an echo when I talked) that I use with the camera.

I like the camera, and am (thus far) not disappointed.

Happy Shopping!

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Product Name: QuickCam for Notebooks Deluxe
Marketing Information:
When you rely on your notebook PC to communicate with business partners and family, its critical to use high quality, reliable accessories. You want a hassle-free experience but you"ve also got an eye for cool design. The Logitech QuickCam for Notebooks Deluxe offers just that: powerful, sophisticated functionality wrapped in one slick package. You get crisp VGA video-perfect for video IM and the latest video calling services-and smart optics that handle low light situations with ease. And there"s no need to sit tight: the QuickCam for Notebooks Deluxe has Logitech"s unique, intelligent face tracking that keeps you in the picture without the distracting image jumps that plague other cameras.Product Type: Webcam
Display & Graphics

Total Resolution: 1.3 Megapixels
Lens

Lens Type:
Manual focus lens
Interfaces/Ports

Interfaces/Ports: USB

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12/10/2011

D-Link DWA-652 Xtreme N Wireless Notebook Adapter Draft Review

D-Link DWA-652 Xtreme N Wireless Notebook Adapter Draft
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Ok, the other reviews of this product weren't that helpfull for me previous to my purchase of this product so i thought i'd throw in my two cents.I'm using this card to replace my old Linksys card which wasn't giving a whole lot of range or power and replacing my old liksys router.I'm now using the DIR-655 in conjunction with this card and i'm getting exceptional range! 300mbps at the fence of my property about 150 linear feet away through multiple walls.The card itself is able to detect networks from a lot farther range than my previous card.I'm very pleased with my purchase.Hope this helps others out.Good Luck.

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The D-Link Xtreme N Notebook Adapter (DWA-652) is a draft 2.0 802.11n wireless client that delivers unrivaled wireless performance for your notebook computer. This wireless adapter delivers up to 14x faster speeds* and 6x farther range* than 802.11g while staying backward compatible with 802.11g networks. Once connected, you can share a high-speed Internet connection, photos, files, music, videos, printers, and storage.

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12/06/2011

Samsung 160 GB 5400 RPM 2.5-Inch Hard Drive Review

Samsung 160 GB 5400 RPM 2.5 inch Hard Drive
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I had a Hitachi Travelstar installed on my laptop. The other day I dropped it and crashed the hard-drive. I bought this Samsung HDD not knowing it is PATA (was not enough information available from Amazon). Once arrived, I was skeptical that it would work with IDE port. Sure enough, it is compatible and works fine. It does not only work fine, it works better than the older Travelstar HDD. It is quieter and seems to be faster. I know IDE and ATA drives are being phased out by new SATA drives, but for the people - like me - stuck with older computers, this is the best replacement of technology and best value for the money.

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SAMSUNG 160GB 8M 5400RPM 2.5

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12/03/2011

I-xoft Fanless Notebk Cooler Review

I-xoft Fanless Notebk Cooler
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I have two laptops at home and they both seem to run hot with the fans going full blast all day. I have been looking for a notebook cooler that I could sit under a laptop that would blow air underneath and cool them off a little. At least that is what I thought until I kept reading reviews of these devices and how the fans would quit working after a while or the fans would blow up the USB port on the laptop they were powering from. Then I ran across this particular cooler - no power to worry about. Just set your laptop on the top and it would suck away the heat from your laptop and make it run cooler.

I was skeptical until I started google for reviews on this cooler pad. I found many technical reviews that all raved about this particular product and they even provided tests that showed how the actual temperature of the computer processor and hard drives were running cooler with the pad underneath. Apparently, the pad has some kind of substance inside that is solid when it is cold, but turns to a liquid when it gets hot and it sucks away heat when in this mode. I bought one to try with my Dell 17-inch laptop. It came a few days later and I slipped it under and it is really amazing. The fan operates at a lot slower speed than it used to (meaning the laptop is not as hot) and sometimes it doesn't even turn on for long periods of time.

I wondered about my other laptop which has intake vents on the bottom. I was worried that the vents would be covered by the pad and stop airflow. But this isn't the case. The top is dimpled and the laptop still has airflow around the intake - at least on my HP laptop. One laptop is 15 inches and the other is 17 inches and this pad works for both.

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Thermaltake is a respected leader in computer thermal solutions technology. Thermaltake has increasingly enjoyed the adoption of its thermal strategies by OEM and ODM companies worldwide. Its engineers are masters of airflow analysis, material ...

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