Would definitely recommend this product.
Sunday, September 21, 2014
NFL Philadelphia Eagles Deluxe iPad Case,11.5x8.5-Inch
Would definitely recommend this product.
Saturday, July 19, 2014
Slim Proffessional Portfolio Cover Carrying Case with Memory Card Slot and Notepad pocket For Barnes
- This lightweight cover is contoured to fit your Nook Color smooth, rounded edges
- Protects from bumps, dents and scratches // Profesional Portfolio Case with easy to Carry Handles
- Material: Durable Synthetic Leather with strong Straps to hold in your eReader while you are reading
- + Includes a eBigValue (TM) Determination Hand Strap Key Chain to attach to your keys as a reminder
Wednesday, July 16, 2014
Ectaco C-Pen 3.0 Handheld Scanner For Scanning and OCR - USB connected
- With the Ectaco C-Pen 3.0 you can scan and OCR (Optical Character Recognition) printed text into your computer.
- A brief sweep with your Ectaco C-Pen and the text instantly appears in any open application on your computer.
- Easy to use with translation software, text-to-speech applications, internet banking, etc.
- The Ectaco C-Pen 3.0 is a USB connected device. Simple to install
- With C-Pad you can easily enter special characters and commands without releasing C-Pen from your hand. The C-Pad is provided as a PDF and is easily printed on a regular printer.
Wish I had this when doing papers in college.
Wednesday, June 4, 2014
Metro Vacuum VM4BS500 Professional Stainless Steel 120V, 500-Watt High Performance Hand Vac
- All steel construction
- 500 watts of power, 110 volts at 4.5 amps, 60" of water lift, weighs 2.7 lbs.
- Includes power unit, crevice tool, dust brush, upholstery nozzle
- Five year motor warrantee
- Made in USA
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I just received this vac from Amazon and already I love it!Extremely well made and light weight.
Powerful vac and the back end is a "blower".
The blower part is not as powerful as the blowers
the gardeners use but can be quite useful in certain
situations.
As one reviewer mentioned, the flexible hose and
extra filters are not sold on Amazon.
I found both the 3' and 6' flexible hoses and
extra filter bags at AutoGeek (dot) net.
I would recommend this vac to anyone wanting
an excellent hand vac.Pleased with the product. It is more powerful than the other rechargeable portables that I have. The length of the electrical cord is sufficient to reach the extreme corners of my motorhome from the mid outlet. I like the fact that it has a stainless steel body and not plastic.This vacuum has great design and SUPER suction. The cord is nice and long a big plus. We use it to suck up dirt, ash and wood particles around the hearth of our wood burning stove (obviously NOT hot ash)--and for the stairway and will also be using it to clean inside our cars. Would give it 5 stars but wish the paper-type filter held a bit more and was washable and permanent (i.e., nylon or metal fine mesh)instead of needing to order filters although you CAN empty and re-use the filter several times as is and two filters come with the vacuum. We really love it and are very pleased with the purchase. It's a terrific vacuum!I bought this vacuum to replace my Dirt Devil. I am a professional auto detailer and wanted something powerful, yet small. I got tired of lugging around the house sized canister. The battery rechargable vacuums on the market don't have enough power for my needs. I was quite surprised to find that it actually cleaned the interior of the car with vigor! Compact and easy to use, sturdy as well. Love the stainless steel design.
The only drawback for me is that the steel body gets hot to the touch after being on for a bit. if you are not using it for work and just picking up a little mess in the house or doing the stairs, this probably won't be an issue. Also, I will have to empty the bag more on such a small vacuum. I plan to buy the reusable cloth bag to save money on purchasing throwaway bags. Moreover, I am purchasing the shoulder strap Metro Vac sells on their web site to solve the problem of the vacuum body getting hot to my touch. That, along with the flexible hose, will keep me from having to constantly touch the vacuum while using. These issues don't keep me from giving it 5 stars or from recommending this product to others. On top of all the good stuff, it is made in the U.S.A!
Monday, May 26, 2014
Anker® Mini Wireless Keyboard for Google Android TV / HTPC / PC / Windows 8 / 7 / MacOS 10.x or lat
- 3-in-1 multimedia wireless keyboard (build-in TouchPad & Laser Pointer).
- 2.4GHz USB wireless receiver, when sitting in the sofa or on a bed, you can enjoy wireless control.
- Built-in rechargeable Lithium-ion battery and also auto sleep/wake mode.
- Backlight: with 26 PCS dazzling LED lights to help when using it in low-light environments.
- Removable Lithium-ion battery keeps charging times short and allows longer usage time.
This is an updated model of the KP-810-10, it's the KP-810-10A. The OLD 810-10 has a cut off corner on the right side for EZ visual distinction; make sure you get the 810-10A. "A" with no cut off corner. There are a lot of middle men sellers for this unit giving it differing names that omit the model number making it easy to buy the wrong one, if you are still looking around.
** UPDATE 5-5-2012 UPDATE **
iPazzPort has been coming out with "upgrades" to this model on a regular basis. I have spoken to the guy at unisen-usa. the USA distributor for iPazzPort. He indicated that the manufacture "iPazzPort" is currently, continually, perfecting their models. iPazzPort has already released two newer models than this (priced higher) with the most valuable added features being an IR learning remote function, air mouse ability & a back side Media Center circular clustered button layout. The KP-810-18V allows you to clone & replace almost any other remote you have with it. It also has a speaker & microphone wireless connection to your PC so you can plug the remote into a headset or headphones; making voice control possible to boot!
WIRELESS DISTANCE REPORT SELLER PERFORMANCE
I read a number of reviews where the units were not performing well as far as wireless distance and pairing problems. Mine goes 28 feet (I measured it) line of site & 10-15 feet through walls. I have not had to pair it at all; it just worked out of the box. (envelope in this case). Pre-Order, I e-mailed the manufacture about the distance problems; they indicated that older models do have a distance problem by replying, "new revisions don't have any problems with distance". (indicating the older revisions did & do). This seller has the new revisions in stock; at least that is what I got. The standard free shipping (USPS) took 5 days and arrived in a envelope with no paperwork. Documentation is included in the re-closing plastic, peg hanger' clear display packaging.
PERFORMANCE USAGE
The iPassPort KP-810-10A works as advertised for me, but keep in mind IT IS VERY SMALL & LIGHT! 2.25 x 6 and a 1/4 inch thick. It is made to be used holding it in your hands and typing with your thumbs, or one handed finger typing. The touch pad is small but works great, it's 1.25" square. You may have to fine tune your preferences in the MS Win Control Panel Mouse setup for your double tap and precision settings.
The buttons-keys are beveled up in the center making it easy to feel each one and confirm pressing them as they quietly click. The back-light works very well, but a little uneven light wise. My cat loves the red laser pointer & my fish are terrorized by it. It is a little awkward to use at first but would work in a demo.
5-5-2012 PERFORMANCE UPDATE 7 MONTHS OF USAGE LATER!
I have noticed I can no longer rely on the radio signal being sent when I press a key getting to the receiver. If I type a sentence I always have to go back and correct it. This problem seems to be getting worse. I guess its the ware of usage on the keys that is doing it.
BATTERY LIFE
I have had the unit for about 2 weeks now. I had to recharge it once (after the original charge when I received it). It lasted a week with pretty heavy usage. It recharged fast, 23 hours (I was not watching it when the light came on indicating it was fully charged). The unit does not seem to use much power if left on while not in use. According to what I read, it does not shut itself off after a time out period, but it does not seem to make much difference.
WHAT'S INSIDE?
I dissembled the unit by removing the 6 screws on the back. The 4 Volt battery is about 1.25 x 1 x .2 very small and not replaceable. There is 1 main PCB with the laser and transmitter-receiver as tiny separate components. There is no visible antenna but that does not seem to degrade it's performance. The keys don't fall out and are built into the face. It looks well made.
PRO:
It works as advertised and I no longer have a full size keyboard clogging up my remote control table. No distance problem for me at all. I have no regrets.
Perhaps even more attractive, the manufacture has been constantly in R&D on this product line; perfecting it and making future upgrades not only possible, but affordable. Even their high end units are under $50 USA
CON:
1. There is no SHIFT-DEL key for permanent delete. You have to send everything to the trash can first. (press FN-DEL
Sunday, May 11, 2014
Tribeca FVA5556 iPad 2 Folio - Dallas Cowboys
- Folio-style iPad 2 case by Tribeca protects device and converts to stand for viewing or typing
- Constructed of genuine nubuck leather
- Screen-printed in full color with the official NFL team logo
- Cover folds back to form stand with two positions - one for typing and one for viewing
- Slim, lightweight design; measures approx. 10 x 8 x 3/8 inches
- iPad 2 Folio - Dallas Cowboys
- Easy access to ports and controls
- Slim design adds style, not bulk
Monday, May 5, 2014
rooCASE Netbook Carrying Bag for Acer Cromia AC761 11.6-Inch HD Chromebook Wi-Fi 3G - Deluxe Series
Sunday, May 4, 2014
HHI Car Charger for Amazon Kindle Fire HD 7.0 (Package include a HandHelditems Sketch Stylus Pen)
Monday, April 28, 2014
Small Fan & Mini-Air Conditioner: The Original Handy Cooler, Blue
- Small fan cools air up to 30F. Runs on 4x batteries or USB power (adapter included). Adjustable analog speed control.
- The original Handy Cooler as featured in the Technology Review magazine (M.I.T.) 2010.
- Our cooling fan utilizes a 30db whisper-soft turbine system. The perfect desk fan for the office.
- 90 degree vertical airflow control. Flat bottom surfaces allows easy transformation from a hand held fan to a desk fan.
- This mini fan produces a 15 knots sensational breeze *measured at outlet vent.
- Simply add water to activate patent-pending cooling feature.
I've had the handy cooler for just over a year now and so far I really like it. It's been lying under my bed for the whole winter, but now the heat is back and I've brought it back in action.
What I liked:
The design. Looks good. Feels good. I like the swivel vent head too.
Portability. I bring it around to classes, work and around home.
Performance. Cools like a charm.
Size and weight.
What I would like to see improved:
Rechargeable lithium battery option. The unit is not capable of recharging batteries. However, I recommend getting 4 rechargeable batteries, and charge them with battery docks. It'll cost you $40+ but will save you on the long run.
Longer cooling duration.
a longer USB cord!
It's a nice little fan with a twist, but be sure to stock up on batteries.
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Yes, this little puppy really does work as advertised. Just wet the sponge, turn the unit on, and point the air stream at your face.Ahhhhhh...
The Handy Cooler appears to be well built. The fan is very quiet. You can put the unit on a desk or tabletop, and it will blow a nice stream of cool air at you.
I like the way you can rotate the air head ninety degrees, giving you greater flexibility in positioning the unit. I also like the little water bottle they give you, which holds two "recharges". Yes, they have figured out how much water you can add to keep cool without water dribbling from the unit. They figure you can go from thirty minutes to three hours on a "full" sponge, depending on your environment.
I have told the company that makes the Handy Cooler that they need to introduce a shoulder holster, so you can wear it around and use it hands-free. In the meantime, I am going to see if I can rig up some sort of shoulder sling or something that will suit this purpose.
At any rate, if you hate the heat, the Handy Cooler is the real deal -cool relief to go. HIGHLY recommended.
My only gripe, as another customer commented, is the high UPS shipping charge. A lower-cost USPS shipping option would be welcome...
And yes, I use NiMH rechargeable batteries, and they last for hours on a charge. Ahhhh...
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I'm in the Navy, therefore I sleep in a tiny, tiny, often hot space with no air circulation. I ordered this because there is only so much night-sweat and dude-funk one can take in this sort of environment. It just came in the other day, but it appears sufficient to cool a cramped, curtained, coffin-like enclosure! The noise at high-speed is a total non-issue; trust me, the engines drown it out completely. If you're ordering one of these for your sailor, I recommend the pink one. The guys who've seen it all want one, but nobody is going to steal something in pink.Honestly, I wish it were less expensive, but the build quality is solid enough that I think it'll survive until I get back, and that's really all that counts.
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I suffer from Hot Flashes induced by Cancer medications and HRT withdrawals; I found this product to be exactly what I need. I spent a ton of money on small personal fans, all endorsed or made by major retailers like Coleman, Brookstone, Target and many more. I should have invested in this product first. My hot flashes come on about every 45 minutes, 24/7. I have been told by my doctors this can be expected for the next three years. My daughter found the Handy Cooler online and sent me the link. I found the product to be very intriguing, opposed to the pile of personal fans that were cluttering my desktop, end tables, car, purse and trash can. I ordered it immediately.This little cooler provided immediate relief within seconds of adding batteries and water to the sponge. Now when I start feeling warm I turn on my Handy cooler and the cool air starts flowing. I use it everywhere. It prevents me from turning into a giant mess. I'm on the go and very active indoors and out, this product has been fantastic, for me personally a life and sanity saver. I would recommend this product to anyone. I think it is fairly priced for a personal fan that provides more than a breeze but an actual Cooling effect. Thank you, Handy Cooler.I don't tolerate heat well at all and when I made plans to attend an all-day outdoor event in Eastern NC a few weeks ago, I knew I had to bring something other than just a sweatband. Stumbled across this on Amazon and decided to give it a try. It is terrific! It fit in my normal-sized fanny pack with an extra set of batteries and the little water bottle, along with a small still camera and a Flip video camera. By midmorning my t-shirt was soaked and I had already wrung out my headband twice, so I found a little shade and fired this guy up. It is just amazing the fan alone would be great, but the air blowing out of it is genuinely cool! Not like your car A/C blasting on max, but still unbelievable. I ran into several people throughout the day who looked and looked and finally said "what IS that?" and I explained and let them try it. I think I made a few sales. Within 20 minutes I had wrung out my headband and stashed it away for the last time that day.
If you're going to be out and using it consistently all day, load up with new batteries in the morning and take an extra set.
I like this so much that I decided to order a replacement sponge (the one the comes with it advertised to last about a year). They come in a two-pack for $10. I thought that was a little pricey for pieces of sponge, but OK. When I saw that the shipping was an additional $12 for two lightweight slices of sponge, I wrote a nastygram to the manufacturer. They wrote back. They are embarrassed by that and are working to develop an alternative that won't cost so much (UPS is going to charge something to deliver a box, no matter what's in it). I work in IT in an order fulfillment/shipping operation and I know it takes a while to put a system in place, so bear with 'em they are trying to get the shipping costs down to a reasonable level. And no, I have no interest of any kind in this company! I'm usually pretty cynical but got the impression these folks are trying to get it right.
All that said, this product is worth every dime I paid, shipping included. I would buy again, and I would recommend to a friend.
Sunday, April 13, 2014
CAT5 USB Mini Console Extender
- Extends local PC VGA/keyboard/Mouse to Remote side ; Uses Cat 5e cable to connect the local and remote units ; Easily add or remove computers connected to the installation
- Supports real time DDC communication Supports real time DDC communication ; Superior video quality up to 1920 x 1200 Superior video quality up to 1920 x 1200
- Allow access to a computer from the remote console up to 100 m distance
- Support manual compensation adjustment for better video quality
- No external power supply needed for local unit
- Built-in 8KV/15KV ESD protection (Contact voltage 8KV; Air voltage 15KV)
- Wall mountable
Thursday, January 9, 2014
BoxWave Garmin Nuvi 200W ClearTouch Anti-Glare Screen Protector (Single Pack)
Thumb smudges and fingernail scratches are common fears (real or imagined) so do yourself a favor a remove all doubt, and get one of these screen protectors.
The product is designed to fit perfectly over the model that you have so be doubly-sure that you buy the correct size ClearTouch Protector meant for your GARMIN NUVI GPS model. If it's for the Nuvi 200-series, make sure it's for the Wide Screen if you have a GARMIN NUVI wide-screen model (for this review the Garmin NUVI 260W Widescreen GPS).
My only complaint is that this ClearTouch Anti-Glare Screen Protector works too well in that it can attract airborne dust. But the screen protector is removable, washable and reuseable so it's just a matter of doing these things if things get too dirty and dusty.
You see, the problem isn't the dust on top as much as the tiny particles of dust that get trapped between the ClearTouch Anti-Glare Screen Protector and the surface of the GPS screen itself (this can result in air-bubbles or dust-bubbles).
However, it's not a major problem and won't cause any distortion of the screenview. Nontheless, if you know someone with long, beautiful, lucious (and dangerous) fingernails, a ClearTouch Screen Protector will protect your GARMIN NUVI 260W Widescreen GPS!I feel better knowing that my Garmin is protected. Application was easy, and screen did not alter the view.
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I don't suppose this screen is any better than the next one, but I definitely recommend putting one on your GPS screen, or any screen for that matter, that you don't want getting scratched up.Seller charged $12.95 to ship an item that fit in a regular envelope!! I wasn't happy at all!Want BoxWave Garmin Nuvi 200W ClearTouch Anti-Glare Screen Protector (Single Pack) Discount?
Tuesday, January 7, 2014
PDair Leather Case for Blackberry Torch 9800 - Book Type (Black)
Im happy with my shopping.
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This product does not put the blackberry to sleep. I have my B-berry set to vibrate "in holster," but it still rings inside this case.Read Best Reviews of PDair Leather Case for Blackberry Torch 9800 - Book Type (Black) Here
Tuesday, December 3, 2013
New Black Leather Case Holster for Blackberry Bold 9000
- Form-fit design works with Case-mate cases
- Impact resistant molded shell cradles your Bold providing added protection
- Genuine Napa leather
- Ratchet belt clip system allows for full adjustability and maximum comfort
- Case Mate offer 90 days warranty from the date of purchase
Thursday, November 28, 2013
VuPoint PDSC-IW441-VP Solutions Carrying Case for Magic Wand Portable Scanner
- Keeps you Magic Wand and accessories safe, secure, and tangle free
- Avoid scratches and dings
- Tough polyurethane exterior
- Pocket for accessories
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Thought it was a bit pricy till I saw it...but this case is worth every penny! It's "luggage" quality, will protect the scanner from almost anything short of being run over by a car. A lot of thought has obviously gone into the design, because the lid has storage for the USD cord, additional flash cards/cases, and even two extra AA batteries and zips completely to keep dust out, making it perfect for storage AND travel, yet it's still not too large to fit into a tote or laptop case. Btw, also love the scanner!I have 3 children under the age of 6, so it was important for me to buy something that would protect my scanner. this is great! The pockets hold everything (although, they're oddly placed) and the scanner slips in and out easily. You won't be disappointed!Want VuPoint PDSC-IW441-VP Solutions Carrying Case for Magic Wand Portable Scanner Discount?
Very well designed, solid case for the VuPoint portable scanner. The scanner fits snugly and is held in place by an elastic band. There is extra storage for SD cards and USB Cable. For $20 average, You can't go wrong. The nylon sleeve that comes with the scanner is not adequate protection for travel this case is rigid, compact and has a nice soft leather-like exterior that looks easy to keep clean and it will definately provide adequate protection.Very convenient carrying case. Carries extra batteries, cord, and extra memory card. It protects the wand well, too, if you were to drop it. Great product if you are going to buy the VuPoint Wand.Product arrived well packaged and shipped fast. Well satisfied.VuPoint Solutions Carrying Case for Magic Wand Portable Scanner (PDSC-IW410-VP)
Tuesday, November 26, 2013
Portable Emergency AA Battery Charger Extender for the Palm Palm Pre - with Gomadic Brand TipExchang
- Built using the unique Gomadic TipExchange Technology that protects your investment by providing the ability to upgrade charging ports by simply swapping physical connectors.
- Specification: Input Voltage (4 X AA Batteries), Cable length (6 inches), Dimensions (5.0 X 1.5 X 0.75 inches), Circuit Design (Palm Palm Pre specific), TipExchange enabled (Yes)
- Integrated circuitry regulates output voltage specific to the Palm Palm Pre. Advanced logic maximizes overall charger efficiency.
- The rugged composite design is built to last. This product is backed by our comprehensive Gomadic Lifetime Warranty.
- Easy to operate. Simply insert batteries, toggle on/off switch and your Palm Palm Pre will start to charge.
Thursday, November 21, 2013
Intel Pentium G620 Dual Core 2.6 GHz Intel HD Graphics Retail LGA 1155 Processor - BX80623G620
- Processor Type: Intel Pentium Dual-Core Desktop Processor G620
- Frequency: 2.6 GHz
- Cache: 3 MB
- Process: 32 nm
- Socket: Socket 1155
So far, I cannot tell the difference in picture quality or performance against the more expensive i3-2100 CPU that's in my main living room HTPC. It's definitely better than the AMD Phenom II x3 705e / HD5670 HTPC system I used to have. Like it's i3-2100 cousin, there is far less color banding, panning is better and the picture is overall just better. That AMD CPU and graphics card were over $200 at the beginning of 2010!
With this CPU, I am able to watch HD video, HD TV and everything else I need to do with my media PC without issue. It runs super-cool and the included fan and heatsink are not audible from across the bedroom. While watching HD video and TV it uses between 40W-50W. It idles under 30W. My old HTPC used 180W-200W and idled around 95W.
I continue to be amazed by the performance, power usage and features you get and this price point for an Intel CPU.
The build:
Intel Pentium G620 CPU
ASUS P8H61-I mini-itx motherboard
Rosewill RS-MI-01 BK mini-ITX case with 120W picoPSU replacing the stock PSU
Kingston V100 64GB SSD
Western Digital 320GB Caviar Blue HDD
Happauge WinTV 1250 tuner card
Rosewill USB wireless-N
Logitech K400 wireless keyboard
120mm Antec Tri-Cool case fan
Custom PSU backplate cover with mount for picoPSU jack
BTW: the title of this product page is incorrect. This is an LGA 1155 CPU, not LGA 1156.Very impressive performance for such a bargain CPU. I paired it with a Geforce GTX 260 I had out of an older rig and it makes for a fantastic HTPC. I can even play Half Life 2 and World of Warcraft at high settings on my 55" Sony at 1080p, now that was an unexpected bonus.
For real world applications this will handle anything in a productivity suite. With 4gb ram I have been able to have around 6 browser tabs open, Itunes and anything from MS Office 2010 going at the same time with no halts. Adobe CS5 also runs great too.
The only con I can think of is that it doesn't have hyper threading and has a locked multiplier, but this isn't a performance/gaming cpu and that is what I expected. What I didn't expect is to get as much performance as this has for the price. I can't comment on the built in Intel graphics, because I use a discrete GPU, but anyone that has used integrated graphics knows about that, although things are beginning to change.
The price and performance of this processor are simply amazing, it is definitely up to productivity multitasking, HD/Blu-Ray playback, and moderate gaming.
Here is a short comparison with the exact same graphics card and similar components of my old rig based off a Core 2 Duo E6600 overclocked from 2.4ghz to 3.1ghz.
Pentium G620 2.6ghz vs Core 2 Duo E6600@3.1ghz on 3D Mark Vantage (preset = performance)
Motherboard: ASUSTeK Computer INC. P8P67-M PRO -EVGA NFORCE 680i LT SLI
Graphics Card: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 260 -NVIDIA GeForce GTX 260
Processor clock: 2600 MHz -3100 MHz
Memory: 4096 MB Kingston 9 @ 667 MHz -4096 MB Corsair 7 @ 400 MHz
3DMark Vantage Score: 8186.34 -8205.65
CPU Score: 6192.24 -5151.86
Graphics Score: 9170.77 -10226.2
Operating system 64-bit Windows 7
No tweaking or changes were made to any components of the hardware I've used aside from the obviously stated OC on the E6600. I find it very interesting how the cpu score can differ so much and yet the higher scoring cpu, gets a lower overall score. I hope this gives an idea of the ability/ limitation of the Pentium G620 and the contrast of older and newer hardware. Although in different classes, my goal was to show how budget today is on par of more expensive performance of 4 years ago.I bought a G620 as an essentially disposable placeholder until Ivy Bridge arrives. It's being used with a Biostar z68 motherboard, 2x4GB of GSkill DDR3 2133 memory, and two Crucial SSDs in RAID0.
The current price on Amazon is about as good as it gets. Auction sites advertise the G620 for eight dollars less, but that's for the OEM version that doesn't come with a three year warranty or a stock heatsink/fan. And "no," you don't have to throw the stock cooler away.
I realize that some reviewers just can't live with a CPU cooler that isn't large enough and complex enough to double as the warp coil on the Starship Enterprise. Regardless, the boxed Intel cooler is both quiet and efficient. Temps are around 95 degrees F (35 C) at idle and never exceed 128 F (53 C) at full tilt. Full speed on the stock fan is just under 2,000 RPM, but the Biostar motherboard chooses to run the fan at roughly 1,250 RPM at idle and 1,500 RPM at 100% utilization.
The low temperatures and slow fan speeds are directly attributable to the energy efficiency of the G620. My UPS measures the amount of power drawn from the wall socket. As best as I can judge, the G620 draws 15 watts at idle and 40 watts at 100%. The 65 watt spec is unrealistically pessimistic.
Intel's specs state that the G620 is limited to running memory at DDR3 1066. However, the Biostar motherboard has the GSkill memory running at DDR3 1600 without any input from me. It's unlikely that this actually translates into a significant performance increase, but it was a pleasant surprise.
The G620's CPU multiplier of 26 is locked upwards but unlocked downwards. The Biostar motherboard automatically reduces the multiplier to 16 at low utilization. This contributes to the low idle temperature. Attempting to work around the lock by increasing motherboard clock speed results in some interesting behavior. The CPU is rock solid up to and including 104 MHz (2.7 GHz), but it will not run at all at 105 MHz.
There may be a couple of other features available that Intel intended to lock out. First, Intel's specs state that VT-d is disabled on the G620, but the Biostar's BIOS reports that VT-d is available. This is of no current benefit because no virtualization software supports VT-d as of yet. So, I don't really know whether VT-d is actually available or if the Biostar's BIOS is just mistaken.
Second, DVD Fab reports that Intel Quick Sync is available (and preselected by default) as the H.264 codec. This is unexpected since the G620 is only supposed to have Intel HD1000 graphics. Again, I haven't experimented to confirm whether Quick Sync is really available.
Update 3/30/2012: I'm still satisfied with this purchase. The 620 really is a lot of bang for the buck. However, two issues have surfaced in the last nine months.
First, the Intel boxed fan/cooler is becoming too noisy for me, even with the RPMs dialed down in my motherboard's BIOS. My best guess is that the bearings are wearing out already. I'm still glad that Intel included what is basically a free cooler in the box, because that has allowed me to spread out the cost of building a new computer. I'll buy a good third-party cooler now and just throw the Intel cooler away. It has done its job.
Second, I became dissatisfied with the built in Sandy Bridge graphics. My best guess is that the hardware is OK, but the driver is a long way from being mature. This is unfortunate since I don't play games and don't need a powerful third-party graphics card. It worked OK on Win7 but would never install properly on the MS Dreamworks edition of Server 2008 R2. It also failed to make the best of what Media Player Classic + Lav filters + Reclock + MadVR offers. I ended up buying an nVidia GT440 card for cheap. nVidia updates its drivers regularly while Intel makes only one update per six months, if even that.I chose this for a recent HTPC build over a Sandy Bridge i5 after reading a few reviews (including these on Amazon) described it as more than capable of handling 1080p video.
I'm glad I made that choice. It's effortlessly handled just about every piece of video I've thrown at it so far (except that one clip from Planet Earth with the thousands of birds over a lake...), and it does an equally admirable job on Windows 7, XBMC (Alaska MQ skin) and my GameEx emulators. My TV doesn't do 3D, so I haven't tested it there, but the reviews I've read made it clear that it doesn't handle 3D content. Keep that in mind.
Also keep in mind that the stock fan can get a bit noisy. It's not generally an issue for me, as it's the Alaska skin, rather than the movies, that taxes the CPU to that degree.
It's a solid choice if you're just getting into the HTPC scene.
edit: For reference, my full build also includes a ASRock H67 Mini-ITX Motherboard and a Corsair XMS3 4 GB RAM kit.This is a great Processor for the price.Performance is amazing.Powerful, but not a power hog, runs cool and quiet, iGPU is a perfect match for HTPC duties. Low cost. PLAYS CRYSIS ON LOW. PLAY ALICE MADNESS RETURNS ON LOW. CAN'T PLAY CRYSIS 2. STICKS ON GAMMER. I TESTED IT WITH GIGABYTE Z68MA-D2H-B3 MOTHERBOARD AND 4GB OF CORSAIR XMS3 DDR3 120GB OCZ VERTEX3 SSD. SCORES 6.5 IN WINDOWS EXPERIENCE.
Sunday, November 3, 2013
rooCASE Laptop Carrying Bag for Apple MacBook Air 13.3-inch Laptop MC503LL/A MC504LL/A - Red / Black
For carrying, there are two sturdy handles and a detachable, adjustable and padded shoulder strap.
Finally, this red and black bag is truly beautiful, and a very good value. I heartily recommend this bag to everyone.Awesome color and fit for my Mac Book Pro 13in. Couldn't ask for more. Great price too. Totally recommended. Buy this!This bag is just perfect holds my mac very secure and still has lots of room for cords and accesories.
Will also hold my kindle or IPad without being to bulky or heavy.
Can't say enough good things about this bag. Very sturdy and stands up by itself too.I chose this bag because its size was perfect for the MacBook Air 13.3 inch. Mosst other bags seemed to be just 113 inch and reviewers talked of tight fits. The bag has room for cords etc. and keeps the computer nicely protected as it is padded. We chose red and think it is quite nice-lookingPerfect product, exactly as described. It is light and doesn't add to the weight of the Macbook. Plenty of room for charger and other accessories.
Wednesday, October 30, 2013
Boxwave MiniSync Retractable Sync and Charge Cable for Creative NOMAD Jukebox Zen Xtra
Wednesday, October 23, 2013
rooCASE Tablet Carrying Bag for Toshiba Thrive 10.1-Inch Android Tablet - VersaSport Series Black
- Non-OEM Case for Toshiba Thrive 10.1-Inch Android Tablet
- Padded tablet compartment with Velcro retaining strap (Netbook NOT included!!)
- Front Zippered Pocket for Netcard, SD Cards, Pens, Cellphone, Power Cord and AC Adapter.
- MP3 Compartment with Outlet for Earbuds. Padded Adjustable Shoulder Strap.
- Strap on the back of case for a rolling upright suitcase.

