D-Link DWL-G650 Wireless Cardbus Adapter, 802.11g, 108Mbps Review

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(More customer reviews)I purchased this card with a D-Link DI-624 router/WAP; as a pair, they perform flawlessly, and offer the advertised performance, which is on-par with wired Ethernet.
Compatibility of this card with other access points was good in my testing.It connected just fine to all the WAPs I normally use (all of which are B protocol), and offered the expected performance.
The only complaint I have is that I attempted to install the card using the latest drivers from D-Link, downloaded from their web site.Despite carefully matching the hardware revision of my card with the offered download, my attempts to use the card failed.The drivers installed fine, but it would not "sniff" any wireless networks (there were two within range), including one a few feet away.
After uninstalling the downloaded drivers, and using the earlier version supplied on CD with the card, it fired-up just fine, and operated perfectly.
Unfortunately, this is something I've encountered before with D-Link products, both with device drivers (as for this card) and with firmware updates for various D-Link products I've owned.It's not always the best advice to stay fully current on updates, as they occasionally introduce anomalies.If you're technically inclined, this is a minor annoyance that can be dealt with using a combination of patience and judicious back-ups.Average users may not have as much tolerance for this as I do.
With the installation stabilized, I find myself quite satisfied with the DWL-G650, and definitely recommend it -- though less technical users should stick to the drivers on the packaged CD.

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The D-Link AirPlus Xtreme G DWL-G650 Cardbus Adapter is a wireless cardbus capable of transfer rates up to 108Mbps and features the latest technology to protect wireless communications. The DWL-G650 also works with 802.11b-compliant devices and when used with other D-Link AirPlus Xtreme G products delivers throughput speeds capable of handling heavy data payloads including real-time MPEG video streaming. The D-Link AirPlus DWL-G650 also includes a configuration utility to discover available wireless networks and create and save detailed connectivity profiles for those networks most often accessed.

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

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(More customer reviews)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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D-Link WNA-2330 Wireless G Notebook Adapter Review

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(More customer reviews)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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IOGear Enhanced Data Rate Bluetooth USB Adapter with Range up to 66 ft. GBU221 Review

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(More customer reviews)Unlike *all* the other manufacturers out there who seem to have been blind-sided by the advent of Windows Vista, this Bluetooth transceiver works right out of the box.

Just be aware that their in-box installation documentation needs to be updated and download their latest drivers from their web site.(Trust me, I have done a lot of research, and none of the other manufacturers have so much as Vista drivers!)

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IOGEARs new USB Adapters with the with Bluetooth wireless technology+ EDR (Enhanced Data Rate) deliver faster wireless data transfer speed, improved bandwidth and draw less power than ever before. Now when you add Bluetooth wireless technology to your desktop or notebook PC or Mac, you will be able to wirelessly share documents, music and video at up to three times the speed of previous Bluetooth devices. You will also be able to wirelessly connect up to seven Bluetooth devices together and transfer even the largest files quickly and easily due to greater bandwidth. And our new adapters lower power consumption means longer battery life on your notebook computer. Just plug in an IOGEAR USB adapter with Bluetooth wireless technology and get your computer wirelessly sharing data with your Bluetooth-enabled cell phone, PDA, stereo headphones, printer and more.

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Belkin F5D7010 Wireless 54 Mbps Notebook Card Review

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(More customer reviews)I purchased this card after borrowing a card with an identical product number from a friend. My friend's card worked out of the box with my version of Ubuntu Linux.
When I received my card, it simply did not work. After doing some research, I found that I had a card with a different version number, and a different chipset. My friend's card had a chipset made by Atheros, which worked out of the box. The card that I purchased had a Broadcom chipset, which is notorious for being incompatible with Linux. Even after going to the forums, I was unable to make the card work.
Belkin is dishonest, in that it makes changes to the chipset without changing the product number, only the version number, which the consumer is not made aware of. Had I been aware that the card had a different chipset, I would not have ordered it.

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Belkin networking presents its latest innovation, the 802.11g Wireless Notebook Network Card. The Card works as an ideal standalone to give you instant networking capabilities. It features breakthrough 802.11g technology that makes wireless file transfers and downloads faster than ever before. 802.11g technology provides you with networking speeds nearly five times faster than the current Wi-Fi (802.11b) standard. The Card sets up with the ease and the simplicity of Plug-and-Play technology on any laptop equipped with a 32-bit CardBus slot. It slides into the 32-bit CardBus slot to enable a wirelessconnection to your network. 802.11g technology is the easiest wireless network to implement. The Card uses the wireless 802.11g 2.4GHz standard to offer you the widest working range-up to 1800 feet-and greater interoperability in mixed networking environments. 802.11g technology is backward-compatible with the 802.11b Wi-Fi networking standard, so it allows you to implement faster wireless technologies in combination with existing 802.11b Wi-Fi networks.

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ViewSonic VX2025WM 20-inch Widescreen LCD Monitor Review

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(More customer reviews)I've been using this new 20" wide LCD for about two weeks, and it's great. This is an awesome monitor. It's much better than my old Viewsonic VP191s for playing games, reading text, etc and the VP191s was a really high quality monitor of the previous generation of LCD monitors. Playing games and watching movies is significantly clearer than my previous monitor. This is an excellent gaming or movie monitor.
From what i've read, I believe this is a P-MVA panel technology LCD monitor. If you read articles about P-MVA, IPS, TN, etc it may help you decide whether this monitor is right for you because each type of panel technology has drawbacks. Although they say MVA panels are supposed to be the slowest of the types, this monitor is extremely fast and I don't notice any ghosting or blurring when playing games or watching video. I believe the newer generation monitors are using technologies (P-MVA, S-IPS) that narrow the gaps between the technologies especially LCD response times.
There's a tiny amount of blacklight bleed from the bottom left and bottom right corners, but it's only a small amount and only with the lights turned off and with a pure black image on the screen. I've been playing Elder Scrolls: Oblivion and I don't notice any backlight bleeding while playing even with dark scenes and the lights turned off.
There were no dead or always-on pixels that I could find (compared to the VP191s which was an excellent monitor but still had about 3 or 4).I viewed the monitor from all different angles using several different colors (R,G,B, black and white).
I haven't used the built-in speakers, and I probably don't plan to. The speakers in LCDs are only meant to add very basic sound playing capabilities so that you don't need to have speakers separately.
The buttons are great, much easier to work with than my previous LCD monitor.
The high contrast ratio is great and the monitor is bright.
The monitor's native resolution is 1680x1050. This monitor displays a warning whenever you are not in the native dimensions which is a nice idea. You can disable the warning message so that it no longer shows up if you tend to work in other resolutions a lot. It seems like when working in non-native resolutions that it displays better than my previous LCD, but I haven't had much experience. Elder Scrolls: Oblivion, Half-Life 2, World of Warcraft, and EverQuest II all support the 1680x1050 resolution.

Possible Cons:

The screen looks great, although the bezel is wider than my previous LCD which had a very slim edge/border. The bezel is about 1" thick all the way around the screen edge. The bottom of the monitor bezel has an extra half inch for 3/4 the panel width for whatever reason.
Some other new LCD monitors that I have seen have Picture in Picture capability, so it's too bad this one doesn't but I'm not sure I would have used it anyways.
The monitor doesn't have a USB hub. It would have been nice to have a USB hub built into the monitor.
The stand does not adjust height, although the stand can be removed and the monitor can be wall mounted. It is a fixed stand, but allows the monitor to lean forward or back to adjust the vertical viewing angle moderately.
The stand permanently holds the monitor 4 inches above the desk/table. The actual LCD viewable screen will begin approximately 6 inches above the desk/table.
My previous LCD was great and allowed you full height adjustment including lowering the LCD all the way down onto the desk, which is where your monitor really should be. It also allowed you to flip the monitor sideways. This ViewSonic VX2025WM monitor does neither.
Of all the things I might want to deduct points for, only the lack of an adjustable stand bothers me. I might pickup a "Neo-Flex LCD Stand" from Amazon to see if it is a good replacement for the stand on this monitor.
ADDED INFO: I am using the DVI input for this monitor.
UPDATE - I purchased the Ergotron Neo-Flex LCD Stand ( 33-288-CBL ) and it's an excellent LCD monitor stand when combined with this VW2025WM. It's a great stand and will allow you to lower the height of this LCD all the way onto the desk surface (which is how I like it. The top edge of a monitor should be about 1" to 2" below your own eye level for better ergonomics / less neck strain) or much higher above the desk. The stand allows tilt forward/backwards and even 180 tilt for vertical viewing. I recommend buying the Ergotron Neo-Flex stand if you need a flexible monitor stand rather than the fixed stand that comes with this LCD. The stand is available for purchase here on Amazon.com

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When productivity is key, look no further than ViewSonic's 20.1-inch VX2025wm. This monitor shatters conventions with its widescreen aspect ratio and fast 8-millisecond video response time. The widescreen aspect ratio enhances productivity because it lets you work in two applications side by side without toggling.


The sleek and stylish VX2025wm fits with any decor.
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View larger. Of course, you can also take a break from the work to play a video game or watch a movie with no blurs or ghosting thanks to ClearMotiv video response, which enables smooth, ghost-free HD broadcast-quality full motion video. Meanwhile, digital and analog inputs let you connect multiple components. This multi-mode input technology supports both digital (DVI) and analog (VGA) signals for ultimate compatibility and configuration flexibility.
The VX2025wm's high brightness and contrast ratio allow you to see images in crisp, sharp color. 300-nit brightness and a 800:1 contrast ratio allow for rich, detailed images. You'll also enjoy up to 176-degree viewing angles (horizontally and vertically), which provide enhanced image legibility from all directions. Meanwhile, advanced Amplified Impulse technology accelerates grayscale transitions for superior video and gaming. Add all that to Full 20.1-inch viewable area with 1680x1050 resolution and you've got a monitor that can handle any task you throw at it.
You also get integrated speakers and VESA wall mount-compliance that helps alleviate desktop clutter. Plus, the latest display control functions make it easy to tune the monitor to your specifications, as screen adjustments are precisely made via an easy-to-use on-screen menu. A power lock prevents accidental changes to your monitor settings, while the Kensington security port offers theft deterrence.
A monitor that goes well with your decor is also important. The VX2025wm is perfect for any application where aesthetics and design are key. The thin, stylish bezel lets you see more without taking up valuable desktop real estate, while the high neck and floating head design accentuate the visual experience.
The VX2025wm is VESA wall-mount compliant, and it offers PC and Mac compatibility. The monitor is TCO'99 and ENERGY qualified.
What's in the Box
LCD display, power cable, 15-pin VGA video cable, DVI cable, Quick Start Guide, and ViewSonic Wizard CD.

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SCM SCR331 - SMART card reader - USB Review

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(More customer reviews)Excellent product.Just make sure you download a good description of how to install.Also, in order to update the firmware for it, you need a Windows computer, so Mac buyers should make sure they have access to a Windows computer prior to ordering this.Still, once set up, it works well.

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SCM Microsystems SCR 331 Smart Card Reader is the first of a new family of smart card readers based on the SCM STC II chip, which includes support for multiple interfaces, multiple reader devices and relevant standards. Together, these features provide SCM with the unique ability to offer high performance and cost effective solutions. The SCR 331 is EMV certified. For the SCM SCR 331 you will need to use PC/SC to develop your applications. Host Interface: -Full speed USB (12Mbps) Smart Card Interface: -T=1, T=0 protocol support API: -PC/SC -CT-API (thru wrapper on top of PC/SC) Approval: -FCC Class B part 15, cULus, CE, VCCI -USB -Microsoft WHQL ME, 2000, XP, Server 2003 -EMV Level 1

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128GB RunCore Pro IV 1.8" PATA ZIF SSD Solid State Drive for Macbook Air Rev. A Review

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(More customer reviews)128GB RunCore Pro IV 1.8" PATA ZIF SSD Solid State Drive for Macbook Air Rev. A

I called my local apple store (chestnut hill ma) to ask if they could upgrade the hard drive in my MacBook Air and they told me that it was not possible. I did not agree and after some more questioning they finally stated that it was possible but they were not allowed to perform the upgrade themselves. They referred me to the nearest apple authorized repair center which was the computer loft in allston. While they didn't say it was impossible they did say "we cant do that". So here I am after some google-ing and a repair guide on ifixit this drive worked out AWESOME. It's not the fastest SSD on the block but it's twice the size of what I had and thats fine with me. The price is a little steep but thats how the ssd cookie crumbles. Overall the install was super easy and the drive came with a nice external enclosure and all the proper screws/cables/screwdriver etc....

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128GB RunCore 1.8" SSD designed for the Apple MacBook Air Rev.A. Solid State Disk with PATA ZIF interface, supporting read speeds up to 85MB/sec and write speeds up to 75MB/sec.

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BRAND NEW!!! TP-Link TL-WN321G USB 2.0 802.11g 54M 54 Mbps Wireless G Wi-Fi WiFi Network Internet LAN Adapter Dongle Card Desktop/PC Laptop/Notebook Review

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(More customer reviews)If you are looking for a 100% Linux supported WiFi card, and one that's low cost - buy this one. It worked with Ubuntu 9.10 and Backtrack 4 Final, out of the box, with no driver compiling and packet injection works 100%

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The TP-LINK TL-WN321G Wireless USB Adapter gives you the flexibility to install the PC or notebook PC in the most convenient location available, without the cost of running network cables. Its auto-sensing capability allows high packet transfer up to 54Mbps for maximum throughput, or dynamic range shifting to lower speeds due to distance or operating limitations in an environment with a lot of electromagnetic interference. It can also interoperate with all the 11Mbps wireless (802.11b) products. Your wireless communications are protected by up to 128-bit encryption, so your data stays secure.

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Epson Perfection V30 Color Scanner Review

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(More customer reviews)I just got this and have been trying it out. As I surmised, it is identical to the V300 except there is no negative holder in the box. The driver CDROM and all documentation lists both models. I'm using this with Photoshop and Indesign to make personal studies for portrait drawing practice, using art book and magazine images for source material. I was holding my breath to make sure the TIFF file type is included with this version, and it is (in the professional scan mode.) Fabulously smooth images made from ordinary newspaper color ad inserts using only 800 dpi. You can select various destination image types, including up to 48-bit color and up to 12,800 dpi (in professional mode). TIFF files are rather large, but I plan to dump them as soon as I print the cropped images. (After I draw, I no longer need the images.) Of course, also does jpeg format (default) and has a tremendous range of custom formatting before saving, as well as ultra simple 'point and shoot' scanning. Also has customizable presets for home mode (email scanning, etc.) and office mode (RGB value settings, for example). I haven't tried this yet, but it makes PDF files in all but full auto mode, without purchasing Adobe Acrobat, unbelievable. (I have a Fujitsu document scanner that outputs to PDF, but it cost several times more.)

There is the same user selection option for film as a document type as on the V300 so I don't see why you can't scan slides and negatives, using a homemade holder or even just guessing where to position film in the center strip of the scanner bed. I don't plan to scan many film images or I would have gotten the V300, but it was not available for prime shipping. I do have some favorite Velvia slides I will eventually try to scan and see what happens. Will let you know how it goes when I get a chance. Superb scanner, incredible price, and arguably unbeatable Epson reliability, per my previous experience with color inkjets going back to windows 3.1 that just never stopped working well. I based my purchase on all the high praise for the V300/V200 and the assumption that this one uses the same scan engine and software, which it does, the only difference I can tell being the missing film holder. If anything, the V30 is more recent and probably has higher specs than the V300. If you don't need a film holder, or if you just need to update your flatbed scanner, this is a total no brainer. Forgot to mention, top is hinged and lifts/flips back out of the way.

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Scan photos and 3D objects with amazing clarity and detail. The value-priced Epson Perfection V30 makes it easier than ever with 4800 dpi optical resolution and a host of automatic features. With the scanner-s remarkable resolution, you can easily create extraordinary images. And, it offers easy setup plus one-touch scanning. So, whether you choose to archive important documents or your favorite photos, you can be up and running in no time. Bring those faded color photos back to life effortlessly with the Perfection V30. This versatile performer even includes a high-rise lid for scanning books and other 3D objects. With an innovative LED light source, the Perfection V30 provides fast scans with no warmup time.

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Intel PWLA8492MT PRO/1000 MT PCI/PCI-X Dual Port Server Adapter Review

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(More customer reviews)We have several switches.We use two, and put one cable each to four switches.This increases the network speed by reducing the uplink load.

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Intel's PRO/1000 MT dual-port server adapter supports the Gigabit Ethernet industry-wide networking standard with full IEEE 802.3ab compatibility. Further broadening your deployment options, the adapter supports most NOSs. Intel's innovative SingleDriver technology provides a common Gigabit Ethernet driver suite, while the product's backward compatibility with previous generations of Intel PRO/1000 network adapters reduces your support costs and simplifies installation and maintenance.
This flexible, auto-sensing adapter works in a variety of bus types, including 64- or 32-bit PCI-X 1.0 or PCI 2.2 buses. It includes remote-management support (WfM, RIS, SNMP/DMI) as well as Intel's 82546 Gigabit controller with Interrupt Moderation, which ensures high performance, reliability, and low power use.
The adapter's advanced cable diagnostics dynamically tests and reports network problems (error rate, cable length) and automatically compensates for cable issues (cross over cable, wrong pin-out/polarity). And compatibility with the large-send-off-load/TCP segmentation offload feature of Microsoft Windows Server 2003, 2000, and XP means you'll enjoy wire-speed performance with low CPU use.
An advanced, newly expanded server features Intel ANS software, which increases uptime with redundant, teamed connections and scales bandwidth by balancing network traffic across multiple server connections. Switch Fault Tolerance and a Test Switch Configuration test compatibility and maintain uptime. Compatibility with Fast Ethernet reduces training costs and lets you ramp rollout quickly. You'll get Gigabit speeds on Category-5 cable networks without costly cable replacement.
Finally, the adapter's auto-sensing, self-configuring 10/100/1000 Mbps performance permits migration to faster networks easily and inexpensively. The adapter will automatically sense when the network is able to support a faster speed and will self-configure to save IT staff time, money, and server downtime.
Full-height and low-profile, the adapter includes screw-on brackets for easy placement. For installation in high-density 1U and 2U servers with a low-profile PCI, the full-height bracket can be easily swapped out and replaced by a shorter, low-profile bracket (both brackets supplied).

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NETGEAR GS108 ProSafe 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Desktop Switch Review

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(More customer reviews)This switch is exactly what I expected it to be:solid.Just like the other Netgear equipment I've used, the GS108 is completely hassle-free.My whole house was literally wired for gigabit Ethernet in no more time than it took to plug in the cables.I took it out of the box, plugged in the power cord, and plugged in connections (including a router and the patch cables to the rooms in my home), and went about my networking.It's completely idiot-proof, since all 8 ports automatically detect connection speed and uplink/downlink (meaning that no special cables are needed to hook up additional switches or routers).Plus, the indicator lights show which ports are in use, and at what speeds (10Mb, 100Mb, or 1Gb).
The form factor is great, too:At about 9 inches wide by 4 inches deep by 1 inch thick, it's small enough that I was easily able to place it inside the structured wiring panel, and so light that a little heavy velcro holds it fast.Plus, it doesn't put out a lot of heat; even with the door to the panel closed, it feels warm but never hot to the touch.

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The NETGEAR GS108 ProSafe 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Desktop Switch offers:

Eight gigabit ports for fast data transfers.
Auto-sensing ports that eliminate manual switches.
Fanless design for silent operation.

The NETGEAR GS108 ProSafe 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Desktop Switch provides your local area network (LAN) with reliable 10/100/1000 Mbps auto-sensing connectivity for eight users.


At Gigabit speeds, even large video files are transferred quickly. View larger. Sturdy and Reliable Design
NETGEAR's GS100 series desktop switches are housed in a compact sturdy metal case designed without the need for internal fans, keeping operation both silent and more reliable. It can be placed on a flat surface or you can use the included wall mount kit to hide it away on the wall.
Simple Setup and Stellar Performance
Plug in your Ethernet cables and connect a power cord, and you're ready to go. There is no software to install or settings to configure. The switch features auto-sensing ports which automatically obtains the fastest possible connection. There are no toggle switches or special crossover cables. The switch will honor priority tags at both the Layer 2 and Layer 3 level if you have your network set to support jumbo frames.
Every port supports up to 2000 Mbps in dedicated bandwidth. Automatic flow control ensures smooth traffic. There is a queue buffer memory of 12 kbytes per port and a MAC address database size of 4,000. The switch has status LEDs for power, and link, speed, and activity for each port.
The NETGEAR GS108 ProSafe 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Desktop Switch has a Mean Time Between Failure of 91,500 hours and is backed by a lifetime warranty. The power adapter is backed by a 2-year warranty.
What's in the Box
GS108 Desktop Switch, wall-mount kit, power adapter, installation guide, warranty/support information card.

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Logitech QuickCam Communicate STX Review

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(More customer reviews)I just want to confirm that this camera is indeed compatible with a Mac, and works reasonably well with Skype. My set up: 1.5 GHz Powerbook G4, Mac OS X 10.4.8, Skype 2.5.0.85, macam 0.9.1 driver. The refresh rate is not that high, subjectively at about 10 fps. Mic on the camera does not work, but the Powerbook built-in mic works very well. Headphones are not necessary but desirable to eliminate echo. The camera produces good focus and depth of field, and auto adjusts to different lighting conditions. Overall, video quality is not outstanding, but pretty decent and quite usable with Skype.

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Product Description:
Video communication made easy. QuickCam Communicate STX takes your video communications to the next level. Clearer video with 640 x 480 VGA quality and RightLight technology provides improved image clarity even in low light, and your calls are always echo-free with the integrated microphone and RightSound technology.

Enjoy free, high quality video calls with synchronized audio via Skype-full-screenwithWindows Live Messenger.
Make live video calls to friends and family! Enjoy two-way, real-time video calls with integrated audio-the perfect way to stay in touch withfriends and family.

Works with these applications (not all services available in all areas):





Features:

VGA video sensor with RightLight technology
Sharper images and video performance evenin dim lighting. IntegratedMicrophone with RightSound technology
Logitech's exclusive RightSound technology ensures your voice comes through clearly and echo-free. Switched privacy shade
Makes launching, muting and closing video sessions easy.

FreeHP Photosmart Essentials software- Edit and print your photos (web download required).
Set-up is in 3 quick steps - Logitech software walks you through the process.
Snapshot button- Taking stills is fast and easy.
Flexible clip- Attaches toany monitor or notebook,and stands on atabletop.

System Requirements:

Pentium II 500, Celeron, Athlon processor or higher
Microsoft Windows 98SE, 2000, Me or XP
Available USB 1.1 or USB 2.0 port
Windows compatible soundcard and speakers
16-bit color display adapter
CD-ROM drive
200 MB free hard drive space
64 MB RAM minimum

Hardware:

Sensor: High quality VGA
Video Capture: Up to 640 x 480 pixels
Still Image Capture: 1.3 mexapixels (interpolated)
Video File Type: AVI
Still Image File Types: BMP, JPEG
Frame Rate: Up to 30 frames per second (with recommended system)
Field of View: 42 degrees horizontal
Optics: Fixed focus
USB 2.0 and 1.1 compliant
Cable length: 6 ft. USB cable

Applications for Windows

Live video calls with free trial of Logitech VideoCall for broadband
Live video integrated with MSN Messenger
Live video on AIM/AOL Instant Messenger
Works with Yahoo! Messenger
Works with Windows Messenger (XP only)
Includes Logitech QuickCam software for capturing stills and videos
Web camming software

Package Contents:

Logitech QuickCam Communicate STX camera
6 ft. USB cable
Round desktop base
Adjustable monitor clip
Installation CD, including user guide
Quick-start guide
Bundled software
2-year warranty

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HP Wireless Elite Keyboard and Mouse Review

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(More customer reviews)After using this product for several days I have grown to love the keyboard. The keys are spaced perfectly, it has just the right amount of feedback, and is nearly silent.

I was looking for simplicity( I have never really used shortcut keys) and volume controls, are all I really need. It does have programmable F-keys that can be used as media controls, eject, and monitor brightness. I find typing more comforatable on a flat surface as opposed to raised up on a wristpad. Keyboard 5/5.

On the other "hand" the mouse is terrible. It is a decent size, comfortable in your hand and glides along a pad or desk smoothly. The scroll wheel is very smooth as well, BUT I have never used a mouse that required so much effort to click. It literally needs to be pressed so hard that everytime I right click, my right arm moves up and to the right, causing the mouse pointer to move off my target frequently.

If I could do it over I would purchase the keyboard by itself http://www.amazon.com/Hewlett-Packard-FQ480AA-Wireless-Elite-Keyboard/dp/B001IOHAVO/ref=sr_1_36?ie=UTF8&s=pc&qid=1245364930&sr=1-36and use the savings on another mouse. It is about 25 dollars cheaper for just the keboard here on amazon.
Check out my pictures, this thing looks great on a desk. 4/5

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Product Description:
Built-to-last, the HP Wireless Elite Keyboard provides a full featured keyboard that combines style and high-tech key design to deliver an ultra-thin design and silent operation. And this package (model FQ481AA) also includes the HP Wireless Elite Mouse, which offers precision pointing (via high-precision 800 dpi optical sensor), three-button operation, rubber scroll wheel, symmetric design for both left- and right-handers, and up to 4 months of battery life.


The ultra-thin HP Wireless Elite Keyboard and high-precision Wireless Elite Mouse. Keyboard Features & Specifications

High-tech design: The black finish and silver accents along with the low profile key design offers a distinctive style. The reduced foot-print design saves desktop space
Silent operation: High-tech scissor switch keyboard design offers a quite experience.
Wireless freedom: Free yourself from wires with wireless keyboard--up to 32 feet. Advanced 2.4 GHz wireless technology for less delays or dropouts. The included wireless USB mini-receiver installs effortlessly and eliminates clutter. Wireless mini-receiver has connect light and PC status blue-LED
Get more control: Control your entertainment experience with a comprehensive set of multimedia keys.

Convenient access for multimedia controls
3-buttons for easy volume control
HP TouchSmart PC hot keys

Energy efficient: Conserve energy with PC sleep button. Monitor battery level with convenient on screen battery level indicator. Long battery life (keyboard -- 12 months typical)
Easy to keep clean: Spill resistant keyboard for easy cleaning.
Adjustable keyboard height with 2 different positions
2.4 GHz USB wireless receiver
Compatible with Microsoft Windows XP, Windows Vista, or Windows 7
Compatible with HP PCs and non-HP PCs
1 year limited warranty

What's In The Box
HP Wireless Elite Keyboard, Wireless Elite Mouse, USB wireless receiver, batteries, software CD and documentation

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Toshiba Mini NB255-N245 10.1-Inch Netbook (Black Oynx) Review

Average Reviews:

(More customer reviews)I've never really used a PC for more than a few minutes at a time at a friend's house. I've been a Mac guy since 1992 when I began college and first got into graphic design. I have always hated Windows and I have always thought non-Macs felt like cheap junk, the interface always seemed difficult and clunky whether it was Windows 95 or XP. I have only tested Vista and 7 in the stores until I finally bought the bullet and just decided to get this little netbook... because, let's face it, Apple dropped the ball with that iPad crap.

Well, I've only had this thing for 3 days and it didn't take long to get used to. Some helpful people online told me which freeware to get to remove the extraneous crap Best Buy had installed on the machine and apparently I'm good to go with a couple free Antivirus programs. I probably won't be downloading any .exe or .zip files from warez, porn or music stealing sites on this thing just because I wouldn't really want to risk it; I'll do that on my mac. Not that I do that sort of thing.

I'm not sure what this is really good for. I have a text editor now so I can do some HTML/CSS/PHP in a pinch, but I'm not sure I'll ever really need to. Believe it or not, I pretty much got it just to test websites on the fly with IE8... since I do web design for a living, it just becomes inconvenient to always rely on browsershots, when I can check back and forth with my little buddy and see what's fugged up in Intercrap Exploder. It works for that just fine. The portability is an added bonus! And the price is right!

For people who want to write their novel in Starbucks or people who waste money on this sort of crap purely to surf the net, this would be a great choice! I'll be taking this on long trips for instant access to Google maps if I need it. For others like me who are not iPhone/Blackberry crazy, this is also useful for that kind of thing.

Youtube, Facebook, and pretty much any website I've tried (including some rather large ones I designed myself) look excellent on this thing. Fit on the screen well and not so small that it's hard to read. This is a great little thing to watch videos on when you're stuck somewhere without a tv, too... unlike an iPhone, which is painfully small to watch anything on for more than 3 minutes.

Keyboard is quality. Not junky feeling like most other PCs I've touched. Compared to the Acer, Dell and HP netbooks I've played with in the store, this thing feels like a Rolls Royce or something. Nice, solid little machine.

On a broadband wifi, it's as fast as you could ever want or need.

Toshibas don't come with a lot of bloatware, either. I only had to delete the Best Buy marketplace software and Norton Utilities.

Great battery life, great monitor brightness, color and clarity, Windows 7 is awesome!

All in all, a great purchase. Very satisfied.

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Product Description:

Toshiba Mini NB255: Stylish, Highly Portable Netbook

Enjoy the lighter, brighter side of mobility with the affordable, super-compact Toshiba Mini NB255-N245, which weighs less than 3 pounds, is small enough to throw in a purse or bag, and offers a brightly colorful 10.1-inch LED-backlit screen. It features a full-size keyboard for comfortable typing and a larger touchpad with Multi-Touch Control, which enables you to navigate documents, web pages and images more easily.



With up to 8.3 hours of battery life, the Toshiba Mini NB255 offers a full day of computing without a recharge (see larger image).

Brilliantly styled in Celestial Black (see larger image).

The NB255 features a comfortable full-size keyboard, plus a full-size touchpad with multi-touch capabilities (see larger image).
Combining the power of the latest Intel Atom N455 processor and NM10 Express chipset with a six-cell battery for up to 8.3 hours of battery power, you'll be able to go through an entire day of school, work or errands without worrying about a recharge. The battery pack is neatly hidden under the casing of the netbook to preserve its sleek, ergonomic design.


The Toshiba Mini also features a USB Sleep-and-Charge port, which allows external USB devices such as mobile phones and personal media players to charge from the netbook even when it is turned off. Other features include an integrated webcam and a mono speaker.


This Toshiba Mini comes pre-installed with the Microsoft Windows 7 Starter operating system (32-bit version).

Key Features

10.1-inch LED backlit widescreen display (1024 x 600-pixel resolution) provides richer colors and clearer definition--perfect for browsing the Internet.
1.66 GHz Intel Atom N455 processor (512 KB L2 cache, 667 MHz FSB) combines performance and energy efficiency to explore the Internet and stay connected while mobile.
160 GB SATA hard drive (5400 RPM)
1 GB of installed DDR2 RAM (667 MHz; expandable to 2 GB)
Integrated Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 3150 video processor with up to 250 MB dynamically allocated shared graphics memory.
Wireless Connectivity

With its integrated Wireless-N Wi-Fi networking capabilities, this laptop provides up to five times the performance and twice the wireless range using 802.11n-compatible routers as you would with 802.11g networks. It's also backward compatible with 802.11b/g networks (commonly found at Wi-Fi hotspots and in older home routers.

Included Toshiba Software:

Toshiba Media Controller offers simplified media sharing. Using an intuitive drag-and-drop interface, it lets you share videos, music and pictures from the media library on your laptop with compatible devices in your home entertainment network, or with other compatible laptops and devices, like an Xbox 360 game console. And you can do it all without moving equipment, burning discs or fumbling with cables.
Toshiba Bulletin Board is an easy-to-use organizational and productivity app that lets you build your own personalized space on your desktop. With Toshiba Bulletin Board, you can quickly and easily manage your to-do lists and calendars, plus create your own custom work area by pinning your favorite photos, documents, links and more.
Toshiba ReelTime helps you cut down the time it takes to search for files. The easy-to-use app takes traditional text-based file structures one step further to help you find what you're looking for more quickly. Accessible from your taskbar, it shows you a visual timeline of your recently accessed files--using graphical thumbnails--so you can easily identify and get to your files faster.


Included Toshiba Utilities:

USB Sleep and Charge offers a great way to keep your portable electronics powered up without requiring your laptop to be on. With this laptop's Sleep and Charge USB port, you'll be able to charge your smart phone, MP3 player, and other portable electronics--all without having to keep your laptop awake.


Up to 8.3 hours of battery life (6-cell battery; 48 Wh)
Dimensions & Weight: 10.4 x 8.3 x 1.27 inches (WxDxH); 2.8 pounds

Networking, Connectivity & Expansion

3 total USB ports with left-side port offering Sleep and Charge capabilities.
VGA video output (analog, RGB)
Microphone and headphone jacks
Secure Digital (SD) memory card reader compatible with Secure Digital High Capacity, Multi Media Card media
Fast Ethernet (10/100)

What's in the box

This package contains the Toshiba Mini NB255-N245 notebook PC, rechargeable lithium-ion battery, AC adapter, and operating instructions.


It also comes with the following software:

Norton Internet Security 2010 (30-day trial); Microsoft Works 9; Microsoft Office Home and Student 2007 Edition (60-day trial); Google Toolbar;Toshiba PC Health Monitor; Toshiba Online Backup (30-day trial)

This laptop is backed by a 1-year limited hardware warranty.

Microsoft Windows 7 Starter

Microsoft Windows 7 Starter makes small notebook PCs easier to use because it puts less between you and what you want to do--less waiting, less clicking, less hassle connecting to networks. Windows 7 Starter combines the latest in reliability and responsiveness with the familiarity and compatibility of Windows. Some features include:

Features like Jump Lists, Pin, Snap, and Windows Search all make using a small notebook PC simple and easy
Joining home networks with other PCs running Windows 7 is easy and simple
Connecting to printers and devices is easier than ever
Supports the latest hardware and software
Internet Explorer 8 improves the safety of web browsing

Environmental Specifications

Energy Star 5.0 certified
Gold EPEAT designation for meeting standards to help reduce its environmental impact.
RoHS compliant effectively reducing the environmental impact by restricting the use of lead, mercury and certain other hazardous substances

Learn more about Toshiba's environmental commitment.

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25th Anniversary of Toshiba Laptops

This year, Toshiba celebrates its 25th anniversary of innovations and quality in the notebook PC business. Beginning with the launch of the Toshiba T1100, the world's first clamshell-type, fully functional laptop PC, Toshiba has led the with such innovations as the first laptop with a color monitor in 1991 and a laptop with integrated CD-ROM drive in 1995 (followed by the addition of a DVD drive in 1998). And in 2009, Toshiba unveiled the world's first ultraportable laptop with 512GB solid state drive.


Today, Toshiba continues to be a leader in eco-friendly manufacturing, with virtually all of its consumer laptops earning EPEAT Gold status for meeting standards that help reduce overall environmental impact.

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