Archive for March, 2010

Review of 150 Watt Portable Power Invert

March 31, 2010

Another great purchase and del. — “2” days and I had my purchase — could not be better—thanks !!

Product Description
With the Kensington 150W Portable Power Inverter, it’s easy to turn your car’s cigarette lighter into a wall (AC) outlet. Slip the stylish power source into an auto cup holder, plug it in, and you’ve got a top-mounted wall outlet.

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Review of 100′ Snagless Patch Cable Blue

March 31, 2010

Cables are like running water – no appreciation or complaint unless they don’t work. This cable performs its job and is more affordable than many.

Product Description
Today’s advanced Fast Ethernet and Gigabit computer networks require Enhanced Category 5 high-speed cabling to distribute data, voice and video. Cables To Go’s Enhanced Cat5 350Mhz Snagless Patch Cables will keep you ahead of the game. These cables will handle bandwidth intensive applications up to 350 Mhz and beyond. Each comes UL verified to meet all Cat 5e TIA/EIA standards, and drastically reduce both impedance and structural return loss (SRL) as compared to standard 100 Mhz wire!This is accomplished by bonding together each of the individual pairs, helping to maintain the twist-spacing throughout the line right up to your termination point. Constructed with high-quality wire and a shortened body plug will keep Near-end Crosstalk (NEXT) levels to a minimum. The molded, snag-free boot prevents unwanted cable snags during installation and provides extra strain-relief.

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Review of Belkin F1D9101V06 Omnvw Soho Ser with aud

March 31, 2010

The cables I received worked perfectly for my KVM switch, and it saved me lots of money.

Product Description

The KVM Cables for SOHO Series with Audio allow you to connect your USB computer, speakers, and microphone to your SOHO Series KVM Switch with Audio, up to 6 feet away. Each provides high-performance connections with all the cabling necessary for complete installation of an OmniView SOHO Series KVM Switch.

Main Features

  • Manufacturer: Belkin Corporation.
  • Manufacturer Part Number: F1D9101V06
  • Manufacturer Website Address: http://www.belkin.com
  • Product Type: Cable External
  • Cable Length: 6ft
  • Number of Connectors: 8
  • Connector Details: 1 x 4-pin Type A Male- USB, 2 x 3.5mm Male, 1 x 15-pin D-Sub (HD-15) Male , 1 x 4-pin Type A Male- USB, 2 x 3.5mm Male, 1 x D-Sub (HD-15) Female
  • Color: Gray
  • Standard Warranty: Lifetime

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  • Review of Battery Technology Ac Adapter for Laptop (PS-IB-T40)

    March 31, 2010

    the adapter works well with my laptop the only problem i have is that it may come out if i move the laptop.

    Product Description
    BTI has become one of the leading manufacturers of batteries and accessories for notebook computers. It offers products for many manufacturers’ notebook computers and cellular phones. By maintaining strict quality standards in production, as well as in sourcing, BTI is able to provide consistent, high-capacity and durable batteries.This product is designed for the following IBM systems:ThinkPad R50;ThinkPad R50E;ThinkPad R50P;ThinkPad R51;ThinkPad R51E;ThinkPad R52;ThinkPad T40;ThinkPad T40P;ThinkPad T41;ThinkPad T41P;ThinkPad T42;ThinkPad T42P;ThinkPad T43;ThinkPad T43P.

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    Review of SMC Networks SMCFS8 10/100Mbps Unmanaged 8-Port Compact Switches

    March 31, 2010

    This switch is working flawlessly.My only complaint is that the power cord plugs into the left side as you look at the front of it.It would be much better if it plugged into the back.With the cord sticking out the side you need to have more room for the switch to fit.

    Product Description
    With the SMCFS8, you can instantly add as many as eight computers or peripherals to your network. Just attach the cables and power cord to this plug-and-play switch and you’re ready to go. This easy-going switch works with Windows and Macintosh operating systems, and connects virtually any Ethernet device. All eight 10/100 Mbps ports auto-detect computer speed, while Auto MDI/MDI-X allows the use of straight Ethernet cables for all network connections to PCs, servers, or other switches or hubs. With features like store-and-forward and flow control to ensure data delivery and network integrity, the SMCFS8 is powerful enough to run your network-s backbone, with the simplicity of a desktop hub. The SMCFS8 truly delivers the power of switching to you. Limited Life Time Warranty. 24/7 Technical Support 1-800-SMC-4YOU.

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    Review of Targus 12.1 – Inch Widescreen Notebook Privacy Filter (ASF121WUSZ)

    March 31, 2010

    this product keeps your nosy neighbor from reading your screen while you are working on a plane.helps avoid unwanted conversations with dull people and also protects your company secrets.

    Product Description
    The Targus 12.1- Widescreen Notebook Privacy Filter is designed to fit 12.1- widescreen laptops.To protect your information, tiny vertical blinds on the surface of the screen narrow the viewing angle so data is only visible directly in front of the monitor up to 45 degrees away from the center of the screen.Onlookers will only see a dark unclear screen when attempting to view the information from a side angle.In addition to providing security, the privacy filter also blocks the glare to help reduce eye strain.The Targus Notebook Privacy Filter can be easily attached by using clear adhesive strips designed for LCD screens or with the included tab guides that stick to the edge of the LCD screen to hold the filter in place.Users can position the tabs so the filter easily slides on and off.Highly portable and easy to use, the Targus privacy screen protects valuable information on a laptop and LCD monitor from onlookers.

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    Review of Premium Power Products 616-0159 Internal Battery for iPod 3G

    March 31, 2010

    I was impressed that it came with a metal opening tool.I purchased a different one at a computer store for my other iPod and it came with two plastic tools.The plastic tools wear out fast and become unusable.I replaced it easily with slow and careful steps and it works like new.I wish it was less expensive and had more milliamp hours.

    Product Description
    Rechargeable battery fits slim model (3rd generation) not 4th Gen and Mini iPod models.Includes rechargeable Lithium battery plus tools and easy installation instructions.

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    Review of 75 Cm J-mount/mast

    March 31, 2010

    The product’s construction is very sturdy, and fairly easy to assemble (although I agree the instructions leave something to be desired — however it is easy enough).The mount is flexible and adjustable for a large variety of installation configurations.
    One strange thing is that the mount comings with 4 expansion bolts to attach it to the wall.These kinds of bolts are great for concrete or brick walls (you must first drill a hole in the concrete/brick wall), but they are completely useless for using in wood, which is what I image most people actually want to attach it to!If you plan to attach it to wood, you will need to purchase 4 wood screws separately.While strange, this is hardly a big deal.

    Product Description
    75 cmJ-Mount/Mast

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    Review of Lenmar SOLOXP-X3 Universal Li-Ion Travel Charger with USB Power Port

    March 30, 2010

    How do you reveiw a charger? Either it works or doesn’t. Had it for 3 1/2 months and no complaints. Doesn’t feel as solid as the OEM charger, a bit lighter plastic but I’m happy with it.

    We lost our OEM charger from Canon and needed a replacement. This charger not only charged the battery from our camera but also charged other battery types we owned. The adapter plate which they say is “sold seperately” was included with my order.

    Product Description
    SoloXP Universal Li-Ion Travel Charger with USB Power Port

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    Review of Ultra X3 600-Watt Energy Efficient Modular Power Supply (ULT40073)

    March 30, 2010

    I just built a beast of a PC for my wife’s video editing and despite some negative discussion from some of the geek forums, I read reviews about this product and decided to buy it.Here’s why:

    This PSU is highly reviewed on tigerdirect.com because it features high amps to all the necessary rails, unlike some PSUs that might sound more powerful (like 1000Watt) but don’t give a strong, quality supply of power.Strong, even, ripple free power is essential to ensure that your components work in a stable manner and this supply delivers.

    I like the large fan arrangement as her previous PC overheated like crazy, but this PSU is both cool and quiet, even under load.

    But the best part about it is the fact that it’s modular.That means that inside your PC, you only plug in the cables that you need to power components.The forum geeks told me that I would end up using them all anyway, but with video card, 3 hard drives, optical drives, a bunch of fans etc, there are still a whole lot of cables I didn’t use and which don’t clutter up the box, restricting airflow and keeping things hot.With the modular set up, the inside of the case is clear of unnecessary wires and airflow is great as a result.

    Finally, the forum geeks told me that if you have sockets and plugs at the PSU end, that these could be future failure points, so they’d prefer not to use modular PSUs.This is crazy, as this PSU uses heavy duty Molex plugs.These same plugs are used on race cars, which are subject to far higher heat, stress and movement.Unless you’re driving your PC around the track, those connectors will stay solidly connected.

    Finally, it looks good.It’s kind of a black chrome (not black and white like it looks in photos) and the cables are all low profile and black.Plus, they are of significant enough gauge wire that they stay where you bend them, making cable management easy and attractive.

    I’m very happy so far.I think you will be too.

    Product Description
    By combining an EE (Energy Efficient) platform with a quiet 135mm ball bearing fan, the ULT40073 X3 600-Watt Modular Energy Efficient Power Supply is super efficient, using less electricity than other power supplies when providing power to your computer, and it generates less heat. Cooling is substantial yet silent by utilizing a thermostatically controlled 135mm ball bearing fan and a honeycomb-cut exhaust grill. The X3 also has full range active PFC, which improves apparent power used by the computer. The modular interface allows you to only plug-in the cables you actually require for your particular PC. The X3 is ready for even the most high-end gaming rigs by providing up to four 6-pin PCI-e connectors, and the 800W and 1000W models provide the 8-pin PCI-e connector for the latest 300W graphics cards. If you’re looking for an efficient, quiet, powerful, modular power supply with a Lifetime Warranty, there’s no reason to look any farther than the Ultra X3. No need to clutter-up your computer with useless cables. This not only increases airflow within your case, but it gives the inside of your case a clean professional look. Low noise 135mm fan will maximize airflow through the power supply as well as keep the noise level of your PC down. Flex-Force Cables are designed to be easily routed and hidden within your case while increasing the airflow.800W (Full Load, Nominal Input Voltage) Total Output Power Meets ATX Version 2.2, v1.3, and ATX 12V Version 2.2 Specifications MTBF More than 100,000-Hours at Full Load 115V/230V AC Input Voltage 50-60Hz AC Input Frequencies 13A (RMS) for 115VAC input and 8A (RMS) for 230VAC AC Input Currents 110VAC and 25-degrees C Ambient Condition

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