Rocketfish Digital USB Microphone Review

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(More customer reviews)This is as good a mike as any in the market but without the name brand. Trust me, it's soon gonna be that!

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Enjoy Internet voice chat, video conferencing and gaming with this microphone that features noise canceling circuitry to filter out background noise.

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P-Touch PT-9500PC Industrial Labeling System for PC or Mac Review

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(More customer reviews)I received my Brother PT-9500PC Label Printer about 9 months ago and I've used it regularly. Setup was very easy on my Macintosh. Rather than using the software on the provided disk, I downloaded the latest software and drivers from the Brother website and was up and running in minutes. I did have problems getting it to work when attached to a USB hub, but that could have been a problem with the hub rather than the printer. Once I plugged it directly into the computer, all was well. [edit: That hub has since been found to be defective]

Full version info, for those interested:
* Mac OS X 10.6.2 (Build 10C540)
* P-touch Editor 5.0 (Version 5.0.031)
* PT-9500PC Driver (Version 3.0.1)

The print quality of the labels is excellent. This is a 360 DPI printer, so it has a resolution similar to the early laser printers. Curves and edges appear rounded and smooth. You can see the pixels if you look really close, but print quality looks fine for most purposes. This means that you can use interesting fonts, including fonts with fairly thin lines if you want. Print speed is very good, and the printer can cut the tape completely between each label, or just score the label and leave the backing paper connected - this makes it easy to peel off the next sticker when printing a string of labels.

The software is much better than I was expecting - labeling software is often fairly lame. P-touch Editor 5.0 is a well put-together and professional looking software package. I haven't yet used all the features, such as auto-increment and bar-codes, but just from experimentation, those features appear to be easy to get to and use.

A few software deficiencies: I haven't found a way to rotate text to arbitrary angles (I was trying to place text diagonally).Also, exact positioning of items on the label can be tedious, which is an issue if you are trying to make labels for connectors on electronic devices as I am.Lastly, the font size controls are a bit weird, in that if you enlarge a font beyond what the bounding box can contain, the text stops getting bigger but the numerical font size keeps going up.This is an issue because I often want to use the largest text I can on small labels, but making all the text sizes match exactly can be difficult.One thing I just noticed recently is that it does not have a way to create cable labels (flags) like the hand-held P-Touch labelers do.

The only reason I gave the product 4 stars instead of 5: The maximum print width is 27.1mm (just over 1"). This means that on the 1.5" labels, you get about 0.2" margins at the edges of the tape whether you want them or not. With smaller tape sizes, you can print to within 0.04" of the edge. This may or may not be an issue for you, but it is a fact that is buried in the tech specs. While it is true that it can print on all the listed tape sizes up to 1.5", it can't print near the edges of the 1.5" tape like it can on the narrower tapes.

All in all, I'm very happy with this product and I expect it to provide a long useful life just like my hand-held Brother P-touch labeler.

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Creating professional looking laminated labels is as easy as 1-2-3pre-design your labels with your company logo or other graphics, import your database and print! Connects to your PC or Mac and uses Standard and Extra-Strength laminated TZ tapes in multiple sizes so you can make labels in a variety of fonts and styles. PT-Editor software includes 16 industry-standard bar codes and pre-designed templates; also saves and recalls frequently used label designs, imports graphics and databases; provides auto-incrementing and repeat printing features. High-resolution 360 dpi printhead prints in 64 styles and TrueType fonts. Automatic tape cutter. Compatible with Windows 2000 Professional, 95, Me, XP and Mac OS 8.6 to 9.x, OS X10.1 to 10.2.6. Includes 1 1/2 black-on-white TZ tape, AC adapter, software, USB and serial cables. Tape Size: 1/4 - 1 1/2; Number of Printed Lines: 16.000; Display Characters x Display Lines: N/A; Memory: Computer Dependant.

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Hauppauge 1120CN WinTV-HVR-950 Hybrid Video Recorder Review

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(More customer reviews)I purchased one of these new USB tuners earlier this week and have been playing with it for about 2 days now.

For reference, I have an AMD 4000+ single-core system with 1 GB RAM and an nVidia 7800 GT video card.

Install was a breeze.Included documentation was minimal but sufficient to get you "up and running".

GREAT video quality, but taxes your CPU if you can not use video hardware acceleration. Must use a dedicated USB2 port for best results.Do NOT use a hub if you can avoid it, especially if you have a USB WLAN adapter already connected to it! Using video card hardware acceleration causes image corruption and I have not been able to resolve this issue with drivers, etc.Still working on it.However, the CPU is able to handle the load (barely) with excellent image quality.PVR function is awesome.The ability to use TitanTV scheduling is very helpful.Recorded image quality exceeds that of what is displayed "live" on my machine, at least in full screen.Works for both analog cable & ATSC (OTA HD).

The included antenna for ATSC is not very good - invest in a better, amplified antenna for best results.It would probably be great for sitting in a big city airport terminal, though.

Overall - very pleased with the purchase.

12/22/06 Update regarding hardware acceleration: I still have not been able to successfully make hardware acceleration work with the combination of an AMD 4000+ processer and nVidia 7800 GT or nvidia 7950 GX2 video cards.This does not impact standard def programming at all, but HD programming can get a little choppy using only the CPU.However, hardware acceleration works PERFECTLY on my older Dell XPS2 laptop with a 2 GHz Pentium M and an nVidia 6800 Ultra video card.

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The Hauppauge 1139 WinTV-HVR-950 Hybrid TV Stick External TV Tuner/Video Recorder will bring high-definition television directly to your PC. This handy device lets you watch your favorite TV shows through your computer, and record them digitally for future playback using high quality MPEG-2. More economical and versatile than a DVR, or digital video recorder, this PC Video Recorder, or PVR, gives you virtually unlimited options for saving and playing back your favorite TV broadcasts and clips.
The Hauppauge 1139 WinTV-HVR-950 Hybrid TV Stick External TV Tuner/Video Recorder offers:

Ability to watch television on your PC in a window or full screen.
Portable, small size for on-the-go television viewing on your laptop.
Compatibility with digital and analog signals.
Acceptance of video feeds from a camera or satellite box.

The small, pocketable size lets you easily take it everywhere. View larger. Play and Record Television Digitally
The WinTV-HVR-950 is a simple-to-use device that brings over-the-air high definition ATSC digital TV as well as analog cable TV directly to your PC desktop or laptop. With the additional included antenna, it can also receive analog TV broadcasts, and it can also accept video feeds directly from a camera or satellite box.
More versatile than a DVR, the WinTV-HVR-950 is a pocket-sized device that simply plugs into your PC's USB port. It features a built-in digital ATSC over-the-air TV receiver. If you live in one of the more than 200 cities in the United States that receives ATSC digital TV, you'll have immediate access to as many as 1500 digital TV stations. ATSC digital TV is the over-the-air HDTV standard for North America. ATSC broadcasts range in resolution from standard definition up to the high definition 1080i format. (To check the ATSC digital transmissions in your area, input your zip code at titantv.com.)
A portable digital TV antenna, which can be used to receive digital TV up to 10 miles from an ATSC transmitter, is included with the PVR . (To check the ATSC digital transmissions in your area, input your zip code at titantv.com) If you live in an area where you can't currently receive ATSC digital TV, the WinTV-HVR-950 can still be used to watch and record analog TV from cable TV or a TV antenna. (The WinTV-HVR-950 cannot receive digital cable TV or digital satellite TV.)
Once the WinTV-HVR-950 is connected, you can begin to record your favorite shows in high-quality MPEG-2 directly to your hard disk using the Hauppauge SoftPVR MPEG-2 encoder. Television recordings will typically consume 5 GB of disk space per hour for ATSC high definition, while analog recordings will typically consume 1.5 GB of disk space per hour. You can also use the included WinTV-Scheduler to program your compute to record your favorite analog or digital TV shows for play back at any time.


The WinTV application offers an elegant interface to watch TV in a window or full screen. View larger. Compatibility with Microsoft's Windows Media Center means that you can watch TV as well as your recordings with Windows Media Center. The included WinTV application also lets you watch your shows in a window or on full screen.
More about PVR Technology
PVR stands for PC Video Recorder. The WinTV-HVR-950 is a PVR that allows you to play television through your computer and record the broadcasts digitally. PVR doesn't use standard videocassettes; instead, it uses your computer's hard disk to store the broadcasts.
Once you record a television show to your PC's hard drive, you can burn a CD or DVD that will allow you to play the show back on another computer or on your television. With video editing software (not included with the WinTV-HVR-950), you can even edit the shows. This is a great feature if you want to save clips from movies or sitcoms, or keep your favorite player's grand slam or TD kick-off return for posterity.
And just like a typical VCR, the WinTV-HVR-950 offers you several recording options, depending on your play back needs. If you want the highest quality recording for playback through your HDTV, all you need is enough hard drive space to support high-quality recording. By using the lowest recording option, you can use your WinTV-HVR-950, along with an inexpensive video camera, as a low-cost on-site video surveillance system. In fact, the possibilities of how you can take advantage of the WinTV-HVR-950 are endless.
What's in the Box
WinTV-HVR-950 USB 2.0 TV stick with cable TV or ATSC antenna connection; USB extension cable; portable antenna; software on CD-ROM; and quick installation guide.

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Iomega 33721 FireWire 400/USB 2.0 120GB Black Portable Hard Drive Review

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(More customer reviews)My main criteria for buying this was its ability to be solely firewire-powered, no AC adaptor needed. It is plug-and-play, drag-and-drop simplicity and efficiency at its best. I really think this is a great little drive. Though it arrived pre-formatted to FAT32, it took less than a minute to figure out how to re-format it to HFS+ on my iMac G5.

Before having this external drive, I only made CD & DVD backups -- and rarely at that, mainly because it was tedious and sometimes problematic (insert DVD-RW disk, erase disk, burn disk, insert another disk, erase, burn, insert, etc etc). It would take all afternoon of sitting at the computer just to back up iTunes library. Now with this drive, I backed up my entire Documents, Pictures, Movies, and Music folders (totaling over 40GB) in about 30 minutes, simply dragging and dropping. I love it, and will never procrastinate backing up again!

Pros: small size; powered by Firewire; quiet; fast; easy to operate; trusted Iomega brand; spacious capacity; got it for a low price ($89.00 new).

Cons: online user's guide is web-based, not in paginated PDF form.

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The Iomega Portable Hard Drive Hi-Speed USB 2.0/FireWire 120GB, Black is small, sleek, and easily transportable for mobile professionals who want to bring their documents and media around everywhere with them. The hard drive has a 120GB storage capacity and features a 5400 RPM speed and a 8MB cache for fast performance. The Iomega Portable Hard Drive Hi-Speed USB 2.0/FireWire 120GB offers:

Maximum portability with a bus-powered design.
120GB of storage space.
FireWire and USB connection interfaces.

Connections are available via USB 2.0, which offers up to 480 Mbps throughput, and FireWire 400, which offers 400 Mbps throughput. It is compatible with both PCs and Macs and is FAT32 preformatted.


The stylish portable hard drive features bus power for easy portability. No AC adapter required! View larger. View back. Stylish and Extremely Portable
The Iomega Portable Hard Drive is stylishly designed in black to complement your desktop or notebook computer. Its small dimensions allow it to fit easily into a shirt or briefcase pocket. It is designed to withstand the rigors of being transported--built-in drop shock technology prevents it from losing data when it is accidentally dropped. Since it is bus-powered, it requires no external power supply.
Included with the drive is a Solutions CD that includes EMC® Retrospect® Express backup and disaster recovery software for PC and Mac. The Iomega 120GB Hi-Speed USB 2.0/FireWire Portable Hard Drive is backed by a 1-year warranty.
What's in the Box
Iomega Portable Hard Drive, USB cable, supplemental power cord, FireWire 400 cable, Solutions CD with user manual and backup software for PC and Mac, and quick install guide.

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LaCie Hard Disk 1 TB FireWire 400/USB 2.0/eSATA External Hard Drive, Design by Neil Poulton 301315U Review

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(More customer reviews)I grew out of space to store my videos and captured footage. I bought this large capacity drive to solve that problem, and it has worked.

It was very easy to install on my desktop Mac. It has worked flawlessly out of the box, and the price was very competitive. I have used it for about one month so far.

I read reviews which told me that it was a little noisy and I thought that this would not bother me. I agree that the noise is not loud. It is a mild continuous background hum. But I was wrong.... It does get to me. The noise never goes away, and is the only drawback to this neat, small footprint, shiny black repository of huge amounts of data.

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The efficient 1TB LaCie Hard Disk, Designed by Neil Poulton, is extremely easy to use. Very compact for its colossal capacity, this lightweight storage solution moves around easily. Plug & play offering automatic formatting with LaCie Setup Assistant with customizable features. LaCie `1-Click'Backup Software for PC and Mac users is also included for quickly saving files in one click. Created exclusively for LaCie by world-famous designer Neil Poulton, the LaCie Hard Disk's one-of-a-kind, subtle all-black design blends perfectly into your setup. Adding sophisticated style to your desktop, it has a fashionable, mirror-polished finish and a distinguishing feature - a cool, blue LED strip on its underside that creates an ambient glow. With USB 2.0, eSATA and FireWire 400, the LaCie Hard Disk is designed to connect to any PC or Mac. The widely used interface USB 2.0 offers cross-platform convenience and hot-pluggable connection. For speed-demanding professional applications, eSATA offers an impressively fast transfer rate of up to 80MB/s.There are two FireWire ports so you can connect it to your computer and to another device like a second external drive, camcorder or camera. Even use it as a reliable data shuttle across platforms. Easily share and exchange your files and regularly back up your system or upgrade capacity when your hard drive is full. You can also conveniently save all of your digital photos, music files and videos in one central location for safekeeping.

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IBM USB Keyboard with UltraNav ( 31P8950 ) Review

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(More customer reviews)Simply put, the keyboards IBM puts in its Thinkpad line of notebooks are the best keyboards I've ever used.The keyboard here is just a large-model Thinkpad keyboard done up for the desktop with USB (with a built-in two-port USB hub).As such, it's perfect.I've wanted one of these since I first laid fingertips on a Thinkpad keyboard in 1997.

I'm a 100 word-per-minute touch typist who's seen a lot of keyboards -- I learned to type on a manual typewriter in the early 1970s and spent summers in college earning money as a keypunch operator on teletype-like keyboards.Before this keyboard, I was always on the lookout for a better keyboard.

The throw of the keys on this keyboard is a lot less than that of a standard desktop keyboard.And although the keys feel somewhat "clicky" (good for feedback), they're also relatively quiet (good for neighbors and family).The key layout is just like on the Thinkpad.I use the windows key a lot, but you can rebind one of the ALT keys in your operating system.

The keyboard extends a long way below the keys, just like the bigger Thinkpad's keyboards.I find this provides perfect palm rests for me.

I would've gotten this just for the keyboard.But there's also a trackpoint built in.And my fingers want to use it due to long experience on IBM notebooks. Of all the notebook pointer technologies, this is the only one that works for me.It works better than other company's implementations of track pointers (like on a Toshiba my wife had).Trackpoints don't bounce on planes or trains like the touchpads.Applying "belt and suspenders" caution, IBM also included a touchpad and two sets of mouse buttons (one high and one low); the pair closest to the keyboard are very convenient for dealing with the endless series of dialog boxes in modern applications.

All told, this keyboard helps my typing speed and accuracy.And even though I'm a speedy typist, my typing and mousing is still the bottleneck in most of the work I do on a computer.

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Product Name: USB Keyboard with UltraNav
Marketing Information: Bring legendary IBM ThinkPad notebook keyboard look and feel to IBM desktop systems or to ThinkPad docking solutions. For the ultimate in pointing flexibility, this multi-pointing system combines an IBM-customized touch pad and the latest TrackPoint device. The two, built-in USB ports conveniently provides for additional expansion. Plus, it"s the only external keyboard that allows you to close the ThinkPad notebook LCD and still access key ThinkPad notebook features requiring the function (Fn) key, such as system sleep and suspend.
Packaged Quantity: 1
Keyboard/Keypad

Keyboard/Keypad Type: Touchpad & Trackpoint Keyboard
Keyboard/Keypad Connectivity Technology: Cable
Number of Keys: 105Keys
Keys Layout: QWERTY
Localization: English (US)
Pointing Device

Pointing Device Type: TouchPad
Pointing Device Type: Trackpoint
Interfaces/Ports

Interfaces/Ports: 2 x 4-pin Type A USB
Physical Characteristics

Dimensions: 0.85" Height x 15.5" Width x 8.6" Depth
Weight: 0.8 lb
Warranty

Standard Warranty: 1 Year(s) Limited

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Ipevo Free-1 USB Phone White + Black Sharing Pack Skype Certified Review

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(More customer reviews)I acquired a Free-1 phone some weeks ago and all I have to say is what a wonderful piece of hardware.. Stylish, small, lightweight, easy to use and functional ! Works like a charm and it s small enough to fit into my laptop bag.

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Labtec Verse 704 USB Stand-up Microphone Review

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(More customer reviews)This is a very good mic for general desktop use. However, the electret element is too cheap and tinny for serious recording.
I suggest performing a simple mod to replace the element with any other good pc microphone. Open the mic stem, remove the electret element, and replace it with a $.99 1/8in phono jack. Now you can plug your best pc microphone into it, and it will sound better than ever. As a matter of fact, it sounds way better than any USB pod I've used!!!
I use it with Visual Communicator pro and the microphone that comes in the box. My presentations sound like commercial quality.

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Keep in touch with co-workers and loved ones!This Labtec Verse-704 Digital Microphone uses an all-digital USB technology to eliminate "noise" and deliver maximum sound clarity which optimizes communication and voice recognition performance. Setting it up is a piece of cake! The Verse-704 comes with automatic microphone configuration for Plug-n-Play setup! Know when you're "live" with the power switch that illuminates when the microphone is active. The unidirectional Noise Canceling Amplification Technology will filter out background noise making this a great choice if you're in the market for a new mic! Order your Labtec Verse-704 Digital Microphone today!

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Iomega Portable Hard Drive, FireWire 400/USB 2.0, 120GB Silver - 33634 Review

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(More customer reviews)Superb little hard drive. I only use it as a firewire drive, so I can't speak to its USB capabilities. I originally ordered a Western Digitial Passport, but I later found that iBooks and PowerBooks don't output enough USB power to run it off USB alone -- this little drive functions just fine powered only by the firewire port.

For OS X 10.5 users, this is a great Time Machine drive. I bought a second for my fiancee.

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The Iomega Portable Hard Drive Hi-Speed USB 2.0/FireWire 120GB is small, sleek, and easily transportable for mobile professionals who want to bring their documents and media around everywhere with them. The Iomega portable hard drive features both USB 2.0 and FireWire 400 interfaces for maximum compatibility and since it is bus-powered, no external power supply is required.
The Iomega Portable Hard Drive Hi-Speed USB 2.0/FireWire 120GB offers:

Maximum portability with a bus-powered design.
120Gb of storage space.
FireWire and USB connection interfaces.

Small, sleek, and bus-powered, so you can easily carry your files around everywhere. View larger. Instead, the drive gets its power from the connection itself. It is designed to withstand the rigors of being transported--built-in drop shock technology prevents it from losing data when it is accidentally dropped. Its small dimensions allow it to fit easily into a shirt or briefcase pocket.
The hard drive features a 5400 RPM speed and an 8MB cache for outstanding performance. Connected via USB 2.0, the drive offers up to 480 Mbps throughput and with FireWire 400, it offers up to 400 Mbps throughput. The hard drive will work with both PCs and Macs, and is FAT32 preformatted for added convenience.
The drive is stylishly designed with silver and white accents to complement your desktop or notebook computer. Included with the drive is a Solutions CD that includes EMC® Retrospect® Express backup and disaster recovery software for PC and Mac. The Iomega Portable Hard Drive Hi-Speed USB 2.0/FireWire 120GB is backed by a 1-year warranty.
What's in the Box
Iomega Portable Hard Drive, USB cable, supplemental power cord, FireWire 400 cable, Solutions CD with user manual and EMC Retrospect Express software for PC and Mac, and quick install guide.

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SimpleTech Signature Mini Espresso 500GB Portable Hard Drive - Black (FSU25500E) Review

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(More customer reviews)It's small, compact, quiet, fast, light weight, space saving, racy looking, different colors for easy ID, rubberized coating for a sure grip, stackable, extremely portable, with easy instructions to convert to Mac.

I have 4 Minis. I bought the first one over a year ago.I have one for my Time Machine back up, one for music, one for photos/videos, & a 500G to back up the others, that I keep in a fire proof safe.

Some suggestions for those who gave bad reviews:
1.When the drive is running, leave it alone!Don't pick it up or move it around.Just leave it sitting flat.

2.You must dismount the drive properly!See FAQ on Simple Tech's web site.

3.Don't be in such a hurry!Wait several seconds to be sure the drive has fully stopped.

4.Don't yank the USB plug out. You might create a tiny spark.Sneak the plug out gently, especially if it's windy or there's static electricity in the air.

5.As for the lack of power complaints...The shorter the USB cable, the greater the power. Try using your camera cable.At about 50+G of info, the external drive may need up to 1 Amp to get going.If the Mini is not seen by the computer, unplug everything - Mini first.Then attach both USB plugs of the "Y" cable & reconnect - Mini last.Best to get an externally powered USB hub.Belkin makes a nice little white 4 (& 7) port.Each port of the Belkin puts out ? Amp (500mA).I can run several Minis at once, without any power problems.

6. Lastly, if your not backed up at least twice, you're not backed up at all.

Use a little common sense & save yourself a lot of grief.

The Mini is a great little product!!!Be nice to it, and it'll be nice to you.

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SimpleTech 500GB Signature MiniTM USB 2.0 portable drive, the dark roasted brew from the SimpleTech Signature Mini family, brings all new flavor to your life on the go. Supple and resilient to the touch, with a positive, velvety grip, it is designed by our friends at Pininfarina, the icon of Italian sports car design since 1930.

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XION XON-SAHDCB-USB 2.5-Inch / 3.5-Inch SATA HDD to USB 2.0 Docking Station - Retail (Black) Review

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(More customer reviews)For economical, personal mass storage, you can't beat the good old hard disk drive.There's a problem however when you run out of space in your computer case for more.Sure, you could pop open your case and disconnect the cable from your previous drive, unscrew it from the mounting brackets, and then do the same in reverse for the hard disk drive you want to put in, but that's tedious, and thankfully it's in the past now.

What this little gem does is take much of the hassle out of putting in a new drive or swapping any SATA hard drive.It will just show up as a generic mass storage device in windows, no need to install additional drivers.It's almost as simple as plug and play.*The transfer speed is quite good, reaching more or less 240 megabits a second (30 megabytes a second), which is half the advertised speed of usb 2.0, but still, a lot faster than I expected.The speed is easily fast enough to stream hd video content from the hard disk drive.

The only reasonable fault I could find with this product I could find was that inserting the drive wasn't so easy.I had to use quite a bit of force to get it to slide in properly.I would have preferred something that required less force but had a locking mechanism to hold it in place.Still, that would only make me take off half a star at most.There's also one more point which I'll mention below for people installing a new hard disk drive with this device, which is not really the fault of this device, but rather a fact of life for storage devices.

*If you are installing a brand new hard disk drive from this device, it's not quite plug and play. You're going to have to format the drive, I recommend doing a regular format and not a quick format as quick format from anecdotal evidence has been shown to produce more errors later on in the life of the drive.

Here's how I did it from Windows Vista:

1. Click The windows button to bring up the menu, right click computer and click "Manage"

2. Once the computer management window opens, on the left side you will see a vertical list of menu trees with labels.One of them will be storage, if the menu is not expanded already, double-click it, and then click on Disk Management.

3. Find your new disk drive, it should give some indication that it's not formatted, or does not have a partition.Right-click it and select format.

4. You can now enter a label for your drive if you so desire, and you could choose to quick format.I do not recommend that option for the reason stated above.Choose your preferences and then click ok.

5. If you did not choose quick format you will have to wait a while for the drive to format, on my new 640 gigabyte hard disk drive it took a few hours.Worth it in the long run.

6.Your drive should now be useable in vista! It should show up on your computer menu and work like any other hard disk drive in windows.

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USB 2.0 Transfer Rate Up to 480Mbps. Patent Design for mounting HDD within seconds and fit both 2.5-Inch and 3.5-Inch SATA HDD to USB 2.0 of your PC. Plug And Play feature ,Without Rebooting. Power On/Off Switch.

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Seagate 750 GB 3.5" External Combo Hard Drive 16MB Cache ST3750640CB-RK Review

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(More customer reviews)The device was purchased so that I could consolidate the contents of 9 PCsonto one drive.Only the NT systems had any difficulty in recognizing the drive,and some short internet searches later removed this small obstacle.

The Drive is performing excellently on my desktop as I sift thru the bits.Good Job Seagate!!Hoping to buy a 4TB drive in 2 yearstime.

I do a lot of work in digital video and photography, as well as document processing.

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Product Description:
Seagate 750GB External Pushbutton USB 2.0/1394 External Hard Drive 16MB Cache. Live large, store small. These drives are beautifully engineered, inside and out, with state-of-the-art features and work-of-art design. They're exceptionally durable, conveniently portable and perfectly stackable.This compact, durable drive is ideal for all your business and personal storage needs. You can easily protect and access everything from multimedia presentations and digital photos to MPEG video and DVDs with back up with the touch of a button. Award-winning BounceBack Express software from CMS backs up faster and easier than any other method.

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Seagate FreeAgent Go 250 GB USB 2.0 Portable External Hard Drive ST902503FGA1E1-RK Review

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(More customer reviews)Having previously used the 120GB version of this portable HD, I had an hesitation or two before buying this Seagate "Go" 250GB:

The 120GB Seagate "Go" harddisk had a very obvious noise problem: It had simply louder turning sound and more vibration than its brand equivalents like Western Digital or Toshiba 2,5" harddisks. Considering that I used it with my laptop on the bed, it was usual for me to put it on the bed and feel its vibration noise even if I closed my ears!

That noise and vibration issue was often at the forefront so I could hardly think of the other good virtues like the durable and rugged design, handy configuration abilites like the adjustable HD shut-down settings, trouble-free USB connection and disk operation at everyday use and the big and bright activity LED.

But still, I needed a 250GB portable HD and I had to decide eventually on a model. Among alternatives, there were Western Digital, LaCie with their more shiny and attractive designs at one side and capable but bulky desktop external hard drives at other side. The attractive designs are good at the start but what I need is absolute reliability and usefullnes. Also the huge capacity of a desktop external hard drive is also tempting but I just didn't want to carry a power-adaptor not because its difficult tocarry it around, rather because the number of electric plugs available is limited both at home and office!

So I bought the 250GB version without testing its noise conditions and hoping that they (the Seagate engineers) must have done something about it.

And when I got it anyway, wow! Most of the noise and all the vibration were gone! The seagate engineers had surely retouched the harddisk and fixed it up. Even the Y-type USB cable was retouched!(It's somewhat more elastic than the previous one)

Now it's a perfect harddisk with its 250GB capacity and its decent price tag. I recommend it to everyone.

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Product Description:
If you find yourself working from multiple computers but needing constant access to your own software, e-mail and digital files, the Seagate Free Agent Go Portable Hard Drive is for you. More than a simple portable back-up and storage solution, the Seagate Free Agent Go lets you take your favorite software, Web browser, IM client and contacts, email, cookies, and personalization settings wherever you go--safely and securely. Not only does this portable hard drive synchronize your data with just about any computer you want to work from, more importantly it features the latest encryption software to protect your content, leaving no trace of your last session on the borrowed computer. With the Seagate Free Agent Go, you have the best of all worlds--a convenient portable back-up solution and a virtual desktop in a pocket-size package.


Powerful storage device with a sleek new design.

Compact size makes it great for on-the-go travel.

Take your favorite music, photos, or programs with you anywhere you go. It's all about having your desktop environment and latest files with you - when and where you need them. Designed for mobility, the sleek compact design easily fits into your shirt pocket, briefcase or backpack. We provide the USB cable that's not only the interface connection, but the power source – no additional power cords are needed. And the unique espresso brown finish with molten amber illumination is just icing on the cake.
High-Speed Synchronization and Security
Whether you have vital company data or personal files and programs that you need to access, the Seagate Free Agent Go protects your most valuable information via drive-level encryption that provides a more robust solution than most software encryption on the market today. Delivering high-end protection against unauthorized use with encryption for sensitive files, this device keeps your data safe while you're on the go.
And not to worry, your Free Agent Go portable hard drive saves all of your private information on itself, not on the computer you're using. That means there's no trace of your last session to tempt the next person on a borrowed computer. It also provides strong file encryption to protect your content, and lets you sync your files from several PCs.
With the Seagate Free Agent Go, virtually any computer can temporarily become yours. The software/drive combination allows you to move files or other content quickly via USB 2.0, allowing transfer rate of up to 480 MB/sec for USB. The drive's high-performance spindle speed of 5400 RPM gives you the high-speed performance you need to back your data up quickly and safely. The sleek and slim design of this hard drive--only 0.7 x 3.9 x 4.8-inches (H x D x W)--and a weight of less than four pounds means that you can carry practically your entire desktop with you as you make your rounds from computer to computer.
The Free Agent Go software and drive is formatted to work out of the box with Windows operating systems--including Vista, Windows XP and Windows 2000--but the drive can easily be made Mac-ready in a few minutes with Mac OS X's Disk Utility. The unit features a sophisticated touch point power on/off switch. Plug in the USB 2.0 cable to a PC and your personal desktop environment launches automatically. To help eliminate even the slightest bit of worry, we've included technical support and a five-year limited warranty.

What's in the Box
Free Agent Go portable drive, Free Agent software (preloaded) and electronic documentation, USB 2.0 cable, and a quick start guide.

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Iomega 33849 eSATA/USB 2.0 500GB Professional Hard Drive Review

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(More customer reviews)As a technology guy, I have long advocated backing up your computer, specially for small businesses that do not have an IT staff. I was previously using a Seagate External USB drive, and although it worked fine, it was relatively slow once my data grew so large. I am not a big fan of incremental backups, so I like doing a full back every week and keeping a few weeks worth before overwriting them. When I bought a new computer that supported eSATA, I knew it was time to get a new external drive I can use for backups. The Iomega eSATA 33849 really impressed me with it's speed and reliability. I even purchased a second one so I could keep one offsite for even more protection. If your computer supports eSATA, this device should be a no brainer if you are currently using a USB drive because the speed will simply astound you. If you are considering buying a backup device and want a bit of "future proofing", then this drive makes a great addition since it supports USB for you now, and then you can use the eSATA when you eventually replace your computer. Either way, the Iomega 33849 will not disappoint.

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Product Description:
With a true eSATA interface, the Iomega Professional Desktop Hard Drive eSATA 3Gbits/USB 2.0 500GB offers the fastest data transfer speeds available. With such high-performance, it is ideally suited for professional-grade video applications, server and network environments, and other speed and time-critical applications.This 500GB hard drive also comes equipped with Iomega's Never Down software.
The Iomega Professional Desktop Hard Drive eSATA 3Gbits/USB 2.0 500GB offers:

A true eSATA interface for transfer rates up to 3 Gbps.
500GB of storage space.
Iomega Never Down software.

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With 500GB of storage capacity, you'll be able to save up to 2,000,000 photos, 9,250 hours of music, or 750 hours of video. The hard drive can deliver data transfer rates of up to 3000 Mbps when connected via eSATA, which is up to six times faster than USB 2.0 or FireWire 400. The drive also supports USB 2.0 for nearly universal compatibility. The hard drive has a 7200 RPM speed and an 8MB buffer for speedy performance.
The device itself is sleek and silver to match your desktop or notebook computer. Included is the award winning EMC Retrospect Express software which provides a complete backup and disaster recovery solution. The Iomega Professional Desktop Hard Drive eSATA 3Gbits/USB 2.0 is backed by a 1-year warranty.
What's in the Box
Iomega desktop hard drive, eSATA cable, USB cable, power cable, Solutions CD with user manual and EMC Retrospect Express backup software, and quick start guide.

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Seagate FreeAgent Go Dock 100521233 Review

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(More customer reviews)This dock is an optional accessory to the Seagate FreeAgent Go portable hard drive. You can also plug the FreeAgent directly to your desktop or laptop, but having a docking station certainly makes the set-up look much nicer, especially if you plan to leave it that way for regularly scheduled back-up.

It comes with a simulated leather case for the hard drive unit (there is no case included with the FreeAgent), so for not a lot more money you can have both the case and the dock.

Note that the dock uses two USB ports on your PC, one for power and one for data. There is a special cable provided for that purpose. If you choose to plug the FreeAgent directly to the PC without a dock, you need only one USB port which supports both power and data (a single-USB cable is provided with the FreeAgent). Don't get this dock unless you have two ports available.

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Product Description:
The FreeAgent Go Accessory Pack transforms your FreeAgent Go portable drive into the perfect desktop solution. It includes the world's first docking station for a portable hard drive, allowing you to access your files with unparalleled convenience by simply popping the drive into the desktop dock. You'll never fumble for cables again!

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Actiontec Wireless USB Network Adapter (Black) Review

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(More customer reviews)I got this adapter for my older laptop that does not have a built in "N" card. It was easy to install with Vista OS, real plug and play. Once installed, it was able to see almost all networks in my area, and connected easily to my network. I moved my laptop around the house, out to the backyard, no problems. All in all, it is a nice addition to older machines.
Pros: Driver is already stored on the adapter and installs automatically when you plug it in.
Quick and easy installation, plug it in, and in a few munities you're done.
Received signal thru walls, and far from the modem.
Speed is about average both up and down stream.
Cons: Too large and unsuitable for laptops, will block the adjacent USB port unless you use the USB extension cable.
Will not work with Mac.
As other reviewers noted, the package is hard to open, environmentally unfriendly, and too large. I wish they packed it in a small box.

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Product Description:
Actiontec's Wireless N USB Network Adapter leverages the power of USB 2.0 to connect at the highest speeds your network supports, up to 150 Mbps. Download files, share videos and listen to music, all at unheard of networking speeds. When paired with a wireless N router, you can get up to 10x the range of a 802.11b wireless network and eliminate wireless dead spots. Small and portable, this adapter also offers plug-and-play installation and the latest in wireless security with pushbutton WEP encryption. Its low-power design minimizes battery use for mobile devices and laptops.

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StarTech.com METAL 5.25 TO 3.5IN DRIVE-ADPT BRACKET Review

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(More customer reviews)To mount a 3.5" hard drive in a 5.25" (CD/DVD) bay, this is all you need...and the price is right.You may spend a few minutes trying to figure out which way is up with these guys, but install it as shown in the photo linked to this page, and you'll have no trouble.The *slots* go against the drive, and your screw driver goes through the large oval holes to tighten them down.Then there are 4 machine screw holes on the outer flange to let you mount everything to your case.

Screws are included...If you don't have nimble fingers, you'll probably end up frustrated trying to get them started.It goes without saying that you shouldn't succumb to the temptation to use a magnetic screw driver when installing a hard drive.

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Product Description:

The StarTech.com 3.5 inch to 5.25 inch adapter brackets allow 3.5 inch drives hard drives to be mounted in standard 5.25 inch drive bays. It works with IDE, SCSI, or SCA drives and includes screws to mount the drive.


Main Features
Manufacturer: Startech Computer Products
Manufacturer Part Number: BRACKET
Manufacturer Website Address: www.startech.com
Product Type: Bracket
Material: Metal
Standard Warranty: 1 Year(s)

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