- Input voltage: AC 12-24v
- Charges Ni-MH and Li-ion cell phone batteries
- Equivalent to original Palm # SYN1830
- Charges your Palm cell phone in your car while driving
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Showing posts with label handheld gps ratings. Show all posts
Wednesday, October 15, 2014
Palm Treo Pro 850 Cell Phone Car Charger
Tuesday, August 19, 2014
PalmOne m100 series HotSync Cable
- Back up your files when you're on the road
- Connect with your laptop or another desktop system
- Second or spare cable
- Easy to use
- Compatible with m100 handheld
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I have not bought one yet, because I cannot find one that has a USB port.
Saturday, July 26, 2014
Corsair Dominator 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2133 MHz (PC3 17000) Desktop Memory (CMT16GX3M4X2133C9)
- Density: 16GB (4x4GB Module)
- Speed: 2133MHz
- Timing: 9-11-10-27
- Type: DDR3
- XMP: version 1.3
- Format: DIMM
- Pin Out: 240 Pin
- Voltage: 1.5V
EVGA X58 Classified 3XSLI motherboard (Model E760) BIOS 83
Intel Core i7 980X CPU @ 4.2Ghz
12GB Corsair DDR3 2133Mhz 9-11-10-27 @ 1T Command Rate @ 1.5V O.o
3 x EVGA GTX580 SC cards in 3-way SLI
4 x OCZ Vertex 2 240GB SSDs in RAID 0
Silverstone ST1500 1500 Watt power supply
The pros and cons of this product are as follows:
Pros
1) Operates at low latencies which is just incredible given the speed and amount of memory on each stick. The memory operators nominally at 9-11-10-27 @ 1T Command Rate...YES, that's 1T Command Rate which is not listed in the specifications (in my case, only 12GB since the X58 chipset on my motherboard only supports a tri-channel memory setup; the fourth stick is in my computer drawer for now until I upgrade to Intel's Ivy Bridge CPU in April!)
2) Operates at an incredibly low 1.5V (my old Corsair 6GB 2000Mhz DDR3 kit operated at 1.65V)
3) Operates just fine in dual, triple, and quad-channel memory configurations!
Cons
1) Cost yes, other companies also have 2133Mhz DDR3 12GB and 16GB kits, but nothing compares to Corsairs product quality, warranties and customer support!
2) Kit does not include the Airflow Pro LED Indicator ($55 sold separately, and yes Amazon sells it) luckily I already had one that I bought for my previous Corsair Dominator GT memory kit
3) Not much room left to overclock beyond 2133Mhz, but that's to be expected given the low latencies of the memory
Do yourself a favor and get yourself a set of this memory you won't be disappointed!
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Even though this memory is rated at 2133 MHz, I think I've been told that when a Sandy Bridge processor is highly overclocked you can't expect the cpu's IMC to handle speeds as high as 2133 MHz. So right now I'm running 16 Gig, 4x4 at 1866 MHz. I have to use quite a bit more voltage than Corsair states (1.63v) to run at 1866 MHz and 1T, but so far it's performing well. One important thing for those trying to achive good speeds... you have to increase VCCIO (VTT) to run 4 sticks at 1866 MHz. When I run just two sticks, the default voltage of 1.1v is fine. But to get 4 sticks to run I had to up it to 1.12v to get it stable.Overall, I LOVE Corsair. They are a fantastic company with some of the most knowledgable tech support I've ever had the privilege to speak with.God bless quad channel 2133mhz RAM! Wow! Fast, blazing, whatever you want to call it, it's awesome! My Motherboard (Asus P9X79) only takes 1800mhz natively (awwh) and I won't overclock, so not even experiencing it's full potential!! Steps down beautifully, still sizzles. Great heat dissipation as always. Corsair products are well designed. Worth every penny!I recently built a high-end Home Theater PC (HTPC) and wanted 16GB of the fastest memory I could find. The Asus motherboard I used had lots of room to tweak and overclock every component, and I wanted something that would ultimately give me great performance without pushing it so far as to cause heat and stability issues. The Corsair memory seemed like a good place to start.
Out of the box, these give the impression of being very high quality. The connectors seem topnotch, and the casing, heat fins and so forth are definitely about the best machined parts I've ever seen for this type of product. Certainly, it dresses up any motherboard.
Unfortunately, I forgot to measure how much space I had from the bottom of my motherboard memory slots to the top of my case, and in my particular situation, I just couldn't make the Corsair fit. The rather large on-board heat sinks are just too tall to fit a low-profile HTPC case. Still, I was anxious to get this system running, so I installed the Corsiar anyway and ran the PC without the top of the case on for several days.
I was quite impressed with overall performance. For some reason, my Asus motherboard detected these puppies as 1333Mhz memory (and even at that speed, they performed well), but once I adjusted to rated speeds and timings (2133), it really picked up. By trial and error, I was able to tweak the voltages and timings a few percent further, but clearly these guys are running fast enough there isn't enough headroom to take it much further.
According to most of the memory benchmarks, this is the fastest memory I've ever had. If you're looking for serious maximum performance, you should definitely give these guys a try.
My only gripe is the heat sinks, which seem a bit overkill for the product. Even pushed to the limit, the Corsair never really got too hot, seldom exceeding 40 degrees (C) and keep in mind, that's in a fanless HTPC case. I'd love to see a clean way to remove the heat sinks...I would have definitely kept these in my HTPC.
Then, there's the price. While I commend Corsair for offering a high-performance and well-built product, it's triple the price of memory a tier down in performance. The fastest compromise I could fit in my case ended up being Kingston Genesis, about $79 here at Amazon. No doubt the Corsair is faster, but for the price difference, I could have easily gone to 32GB or maybe even 64GB. From an overall system performance perspective, 64GB of moderately fast memory might be a lot better than 16GB of blazing speed memory.
To be clear, these are all minor complaints, and my overall impression of Corsair's product is definitely favorable. In fact, although it didn't fit my HTPC, I *did* keep rather than return it, so it will definitely find a home in a different system of mine.
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Running this on an ASUS P8H77-V LE and it runs all 16GB just great. It defaulted to 1333MHz and using the BIOS tweeks I wasn't able to bump it all the way to 2133MHz, but I think that's probably to be expected with all four RAM slots being utilized. It's running stable at 1600MHZ and I'm fine with that. I doubt I would notice the difference. Since I'm not really interested in overclocking as much as having a stable system with lots of RAM to run 64 bit operating systems, this RAM does the job perfectly.
Sunday, June 29, 2014
rooCASE Slim-Fit (Red) Folio Case Cover with Hand Strap for Amazon Kindle Fire 7-Inch Android Tablet
This case is quite nice--it protects the Fire and can be used as a stand. The only minor drawback is that it doesn't close completely (the edge opposite the spine sticks up about 1/2 inch when it is closed). I imagine that over time the spine will stretch out a bit so the case will lie completely flat.
Monday, June 23, 2014
Elago S2 Stand(aluminum) Black for iPod Touch 2G/2.5G
- All solid aluminum construction
- Featured App: Nightstand Weather Clock with Music Alarm and Sleep Timer
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Saturday, June 14, 2014
rooCASE Dual-View Multi Angle (Black) Folio Case Cover and x2 Anti-Glare Screen Protector Film for S
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Wednesday, June 11, 2014
Dell Axim X50 Entry-Level - Handheld - Windows Mobile 2003 SE - 3.5" color TFT ( 240 x 320 ) - Bluet
- powered by Microsoft Windows Mobile
Now, you might assume (as I did) that since Dell and Musicmatch have partnered, the Musicmatch downloads would be playable on a Dell PDA. You would be wrong. Sometimes the downloads will play, other times they won't I have no idea why, but it has something to do with the Axim's inability to recognize the licenses attached to the music files. Musicmatch has no firmware upgrade for the Axim and offers no support. From what I understand, other customers have encountered similar problems with other download services.
Bottom line: For most functions, the X50 is great. For rights-protected music, look elsewhere (or at least be sure the Axim will work with the service you use).I have purchased this product and had the idea that it offered 802.1 wifi compatibility. It didnt so i had to go out and buy a socket wifi CF card. Other than this problem i have been fine. Works smoothly but its battery could be a little longer. Lasts about 2 days when in fair use. Excellent for non-wifi users. Holds SD CF type memory cards, contacts,appointments, tasks, any media file (not on all DMA files), and if u have the right tools the memory card could hold a couple full length movies. Overall Excellent Product
high 4 starsI actually bought the Dell Axim x50 at a yard sale for $10! I'd say I got a bargain at ten times that price.
The unit was new in 2003-4 I guess.
Good: Fully Wi-Fi compatible.
Bad: WEP or nothing. I had to disable the encryption on my home router. It was just easier
Good: Screen can be used vertically or horizontally. Screen is bright and easy to read even for a vision impaired person such as myself
Bad: Nothing bad related to screen
Good: Plenty of software still available
Bad: It's hit or miss whether programs will work or not.
No Java or Flash applications work.
Windows 2003, Windows CE and Pocket PC? I'd like to "flash" it with a XP or something newer
Good: Battery life about 4 hours
Recharges almost fully (97%) in about thirty minutes
Bad: Make a backup of your settings because if the back-up battery dies you start over
Good: SD card slot.
Bad: There is a 32 gig SD card available but it probably won't work. I wouldn't pay $80 to find out!
Bad: I found 1 Flash II hard drive but only 5 gig. Good for a PDA I guess.
Bad: I tried to sync with the recommended and built in software but the PDA has an old version and the new version for the PC didn't work. If you want to sync your data put it on the SD card and use a card reader or do it manually with bluetooth.
Good: Bluetooth
Bad: Really choppy when wearing the ear piece. Use headphones.
Bad: This is not a phone!
Good: Maybe there is a 3rd party application that would make it a wi-fi phone. Skype doesn't work with it and I haven't checked others. Anyone know?
If you know more about this item and have more input don't be afraid to add it here!
All in all I still love it!
Tuesday, March 18, 2014
Targus Dual Charger for Apple iPad, iPad 2, new iPad (3rd Generation), 16GB, 32GB, 64GB WiFi + 4G, i
- USB wall charger that works with the iPad, iPhone, iPod and other devices that also charge via USB
- Includes one USB to 30-pin cable; features two USB connectors so two USB chargeable devices can be charged at the same time
- Small, lightweight and convenient; LED indicator light shows when the device receives power; integrated AC plug; included cable can be used to sync iPad, iPhone or iPod with computer
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Used daily for 8 months and no problems so far.I ordered this a few weeks ago to be able to charge my iPad 2 and another device (cell phone) at the same time at home and on trips. This charger works perfectly and charges very fast. It comes with just a single cord for Apple devices, so you'll need another USB charging cable for your second device. I like that it is only slightly larger than the stock iPad charger and the plugs fold down for easy storage in luggage. A great product!Great for travel, this charger works perfectly. I have iPhone 5 and iPad retina...they both charge without a problem overninght.
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Works as described, you can charge your iPhone and iPad at the same time. Both plugs are 2.1 amps, at the same time, so charging is quick.Only thing I wish is that it were smaller. It's not that bulky, but definitely a lot bigger than a regular charger. Maybe the next generation will be smaller.
Friday, February 28, 2014
HQRP Battery for TomTom One XL / V1 / V2 / V3 GPS Replacement plus HQRP Universal Screen Protector
- HQRP® Replacement Battery plus HQRP® Universal Screen Protector;
- Capacity: 1300mAh;
- Voltage: 3.7v;
- Li-Ion Internal Battery;
- 100% compatible with Original Battery and Charger devices; 200 days warranty.
Installation was relatively easy. You will need a special allen type wrench for the rear screws. Also, since the replacement battery is smaller than the original, a piece of thick two-sided tape would be helpful to hold the battery in place (I used regular electrical tape).
If you need directions to replace the battery, there are a few helpful videos on that popular video site. Search for "replace Tom Tom One XL battery".
After about a year of relatively light use, the battery died.After a number of years of faithful service our TomTom One battery gave out. I purchased this battery for a very reasonable price however I felt the shipping charges were a tad bit high. It is actually just a bit smaller than the battery it replaces. The packaging indicates that it is intended for use in a PDA. The connector is compatible and plugs right in. The rating on this Lithium Ion battery is 1300 mHr exceeding the 1100 mHr battery that came with the unit. There were no markings indicating the composition of the old battery but I do not believe it was a Lithium Ion Battery. It came about 50% charged and unless it does not come up to a full charge (which I do not believe will happen) I am very pleased with this unit. I hope this will help.
Pretty easy to swap it out and the screen protector does a good job (you can hardly tell it's on).
Saturday, February 8, 2014
Dell Axim X5 300 MHz Pocket PC
- 300 MHz InteláXScale Processor, 32 MB RAM, and 32 MB ROM
- Brilliant 3.5" high-resolution transflective 65,000 color display
- Integrated CompactFlash Type II and Secure Digital/MultiMediaCard slots to add storage or wireless communication cards
- Built-in microphone, speaker, and stereo headphone connector
- What's in the box: Axim X5, Stylus, Sync cradle, AC Adapter, 1440 mAh Lithium-Ion Removable Rechargeable battery
I purchased the AXIM X-5 300 on 11-26 with a ship date of 12-18. I received it on 12-9, a very pleasant surprise. The case is sturdy silver plastic with rubberized sides. I've had the AXIM in my hand for as long as 4 hours and, because of the size, shape and rubberized gripping surfaces, I have experienced no cramping or muscle tension. Very good human factors design in this instance. Most importantly, the unit feels secure in my hand with no sensation that it's slipping or that I'm about to drop it. With the screen setting as bright as it will go (and it is very, very bright and clear), I have used the AXIM for 16 total hours on it's original charge and have 40% of the battery remaining. This is not gaming, but does include about 1 hour of Media Player to watch video (excellent!). With the backup battery I have no fear of taking it until it shuts down. The stylus is OK, all metal except for the point, and better than those little round plastic styli. The Navigator button does not have an "enter" feature, but it does scroll appropriately. To see the real potential of the button it should be used in Excel. The speaker is limited, but there is a headphone jack (I have not used this yet). Otherwise, everything is sturdy and functional.
The synch software installed with no difficulty (HP laptop, P-III, w/XP) and I am very pleased with the Pocket PC interface and applications. It appears to be a very full-featured software package. At the entry-level price I have money left over to purchase some software I might really want (but it is such a good package, I have no clue what else I should buy. Look at your MS Office and Explorer and think "I can do all of this on a handheld").
This is my first venture into Pocket PC, and I made the appropriate choice with the AXIM X-5. I have the potential of my laptop and desktop in an extremely portable package. Don't worry about the size and weight of the AXIM; to me it is a non-issue. I cannot fairly compare the AXIM to other Pocket PC's, but it is almost exactly the same size as my Palm III-XE. As for weight, it's light enough. All of the other Pocket PCs I've seen and hefted are too big and too heavy. All of them. Everyone wants a matchbook size computer that throws out an 11X14 holographic screen that we can navigate through telepathically, and that weighs only 4 grams. Even at that size and weight people would carp that it's too big and heavy to be an earring. The AXIM is as light as a feather compared to any laptop. On a budget, it is outstanding. If budget were no limit, I say get a Winnebago to carry your servers, satellite uplinks, wet bar, and Jacuzzi.
...Unless you really loathe inserting a CF card (it just slips in the top), connectivity is a non-issue. Memory: CF, or Secure Digital cards that slip in the side (so you can have boat loads of memory). In the box: The AXIM; CD-ROM software; USB cable; charger; sturdy carry case; ubiquitous manual, quick start guide, warranty, etc.
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First, if you don't have a PDA or not familiar with them, learn about them. You will be amazed how easy they are to use and with only a few options, the convenience they provide will save you a tremendous amount of time. They are becoming as natural and common us as the cell phone. If you know nothing about computers, this system is so easy you will feel smart!Knowing the Dell's Axim X5 400 MHz is available, I didn't think that the 300 MHz was worth buying knowing that a more advanced version was already available. However, conversations with engineers more knowledgeable than I reminded me that I am buying a PDA not a server and that 300MHz is all the processor I would need. Also, the DELL AXIM X5 was one of three models that was always recommended. After doing my own research I had to agree. I purchased the Dell X5 300 MHz and buyers remorse set in. I thought I wasn't going to get as much use out it that I originally thought. I was wrong. Now, before I go anywhere, I pick up my PDA before my cell phone and keys.
Using the Dell provided software, installing activesync was very easy and the set up was effortless with my Microsoft Outlook. Dell and Microsoft made this install so easy I thought I did it wrong! I have the PDA synced to my Sony laptop and my Dell desktops. Remember, to disable your firewall protection before using the activesync. After the system has sync and you have exchanged files, enable you firewall. McAfee will disconnect your sync.
After just one week using my PDA, I bought a second PDA (same DELL 300 MHz) for my wife knowing we can share the accessories I bought. I packaged an extra battery, stylus, and screen protectors as well as additional memory, the wireless phone and camera. My only disappointment is the protective cases that I bought. I have both the leather and the hard case, neither have a belt option. I had to make a belt clip from a few cell phone parts. Hopefully Dell will offer a case that can be worn and has room for a money clip. I strongly recommend you take the time to learn about the PDA world. PDAs will replace your cell phone and provide a tremendous amount of assistance to you.
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I've had my Axim for a few months now and I still love it. No troubles at all except when I enable WEP on my wireless card; I have to restart after inserting the card to recognize the network. I suspect this is related ot my no-name wireless card and not Dell's fault.Only disadvantages are the size (it is much larger than other handhelds). I knew this going into it and I find the size comfortable to hold, though it doesn't fit into all of my pockets. The other disadvantage is the Dell support. I haven't had to deal with them since I know a bit about computers, however I ordered my PDA from Dell and was going away in 2 weeks. Their estemated delivery time was one week so I thought I was good. Turns out their site doesn't update daily and the unit was on back order. I had to argue with supervisors for 4 days before I finally got someone who got the situation resolved. All the others would say they will make sure it will ship today, then they 'forget' about it.
As long as you order from Amazon that shouoldn't be an issue. The fact is that only 25% of the service reps at Dell speak english without a THICK accent, and only 25% of those people really care about their job enough to go out of their way to help customers.
What it comes down to is I love the PDA, but hate Dell and can't recomend this product to anyone who can't troubleshoot software issues with the device.
P.S. Dell shipping and handling is a KILLER! If you are planning on buying accesories make sure Amazon or another retailer has what you need or you will end up paying $7 shipping on screen protectors that weigh nearly nothing.
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I purchased my 300 MHz Axim X5 from Dell in mid December and it arrived about 2 weeks later. This is my very first pocket PC, although I did have a Palm V about 2 years ago. This thing just amazes me. The screen is nice and bright... the style is very comfortable to hold (rubber sides).My choices for pocket PCs were the Toshiba e740, the HP IPAQ 1910, and the Dell Axim X5 mainly because they were all under $... after rebates. The 300 MHz Axim is by far the cheapest and the best value since it has dual expansion slots (SD and CF). I am currently using a Netgear CF Wireless adaper card to surf the internet anywhere in my home.
Bottom line... the Axim is the best PDA for the best price. I love mine!
I bought it from dell on-line store.
Wednesday, January 22, 2014
rooCASE Google Nexus 10 Dual-View Multi Angle (Magenta) Folio Case - Support Landscape / Portrait /
- Dual-View Multi Angle Folio Cover for Google Nexus 10" Tablet (Tablet NOT Inluded and NOT Compatible with Nexus 7)
- Premium PU Synthetic Leather with Micro Suede Interior. Built-in magnetic strip provides sleep / wake feature.
- Detachable Inner Sleeve for Handheld Operation; Sleeve Reattaches to Folio by Velcro for Landscape or Portrait viewing. (Helpful Tip in Portrait Mode 1. Please bend the fold directly below Velcro for a few seconds to help soften the flap 2. Position the inner sleeve in portrait mode against one of the three grooves 3. Velcro the inner sleeve to the top of the outer cover so that approx 2 1/4 inches is between the two)
- 3 Grooves for Multi-Angle Viewing . Magnetic Flap Closure. Access to All Ports and Controls.
- A MUST have for all Nexus 10 owners!! Available Styles Search: rooCASE Nexus 10
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The case is great but, it arrived with scuff marks on the edges. Too much of a hassle to return. Will think twice before purchasing another from Roo.
Wednesday, January 8, 2014
rooCASE Super Bubble Neoprene (Neon Green / Black) Sleeve Case for Apple MacBook Air MC965LL/A MC966
The case looks good, but smells so strongly of chemicals that I tried leaving it out air out on the porch for a week, before giving up and returning it. Don't by this thing. It smells toxic.
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Sunday, December 22, 2013
NETGEAR ReadyNAS Ultra 6 (6-bay, diskless) Network Attached Storage, latest generation RNDU6000
- Blazing fast performances for bleeding-edge applications
- Best software partnerships to provide best store and serve user experiences
- First TiVo compatible DVR network archiving and storage device storage device
- Continuous backups from PC/Mac with Memeo Premium Backup
- Built in iTunes Server
Well, the Netgear NeadyNAS Ultra 6 delivers.
I purchased it about 3 months ago and it has been rock solid I started with 3 drives and added one more after a week and then another five in use now.
It may be a quiet unit in our datacenter there is so much fan noise from other equipment all I can is the Ultra can't be heard above other less-quiet boxes.
It runs cool, starts very quickly, and so far has had no hiccups with inexpensive Western Digital Cavaiar Black 1TB drives.
We don't use any of the Tivo or other options.
We do boot 4 XenServers (hypervisors) and load 12 virtual servers off of the shared storage on the ReadyNAS. We allowed the Netgear box to use its default storage configuration, a proprietary RAID architecture and no problems there. Adding the additional drivers worked just as advertised plug in the drive, and in about 24 hours (maybe less) the drive is a member of the RAID configuration.
Setup and connection with iSCSI was so flawless and easy we thought we were missing something. No, it's really "that easy". iSCSI allows server grade equipment to connect and use it as shared storage.
We were not expecting performance to challenge EMC or NetApp or Equallogic we wanted fast and cheap. However, the performance is "very good" with one caveat don't try to run a dozen servers *and* add a disk we found out during the period where the additional drive is joining the array you will probably (we did) drop connections. Let the NetGear do it's thing, then reboot the devices on the shared storage.
This is a very high quality prosumer device that will deliver excellent value for your bucks. Recommended.I work daily with high end NAS devices including NetApp, EMC and others. As a professional in this field I would say that a $1400, twelve terabyte NAS device with all these protocols, replication capability, raid options, and add-ons is a deal you can't pass-up.
The ReadyNAS not only has support for CIFS, NFS, iSCSI, FTP, HTTP but it also allows you to install a boat load of other add-ons. Some of the add-ons I have installed from the add-on community so far include: Cacti (to monitor the systems and keep logs for a year), ReadyNAS Photos (nice photo sharing program), SSH shell (allows you to connect to the console and run unix commands), eXtplorer, and xplorer. There are tons of applications already made for this system however, being that this is running a Linux OS with MySQL, Perl and Apache already installed there isn't much you can't do with this puppy.
I am not saying you have to be a techy to use the ReadyNAS system, it really is simple out of the box. However I am saying if you are a techy you can really have at this little device.
p.s. Living in San Francisco I used the XRaid with two parity drives. Nice to have the extra safety option.An amazing product! I initially convinced my wife to let me get a NAS drive in order to help backup our pictures and research document, data, etc. After doing a week's worth of solid research, I settled on the Ultra 6 for a couple of reasons.
XRaid-2: Great configurations and ability to hot-swap, with auto-expanding makes it easy to use without having to baby-sit the system to transfer data back and forth once it completes long-duration striping
6-Bays: This gives great options for expandability in the future as I get more data plus the ability for RAID6/XRaid-2 with Dual-Redundancy is definitely worth the extra bucks especially when considering future-proofing larger capacity drives that increase failure occurrances
Compatibility: A brief review of their HCL (Hardware compatibility list) showed a variety of companies, types, and devices from hardware and memory, to USB UPS and Wireless. And that's just the stuff they've tested with
With the device, I bought (just for financial reasons) only 3 drives, just enough to get redundancy going and start storing data. One note to keep in mind, you should get 4 from the start so that you can activate dual-redundancy. If you don't, you have to perform backup's and start from scratch to reactivate dual-redundancy with >= 4 drives (more on that in a bit)
*** This has been updated recently, and thanks to their on-going support, you can do a dual-redundancy activation even if you did not start with it! Another testament to their continued support for their devices! ***
After getting this device, I immediately started transferring data, setup the TIVO connections (which is still not a very reliable feature for auto-transfers, but still great for storage ** This too was updated and now works great! **), the remote access, and the picture hosting. All worked great.
Being a software developer in a past (and semi-current) life, I also found some information in the forums (A WONDROUS resource by the way) to help me set up a Subversion (SVN) Revision Control system. Getting that all set up was easy and straight-forward, and still easily configurable.
After a couple of weeks, it struck me that it would probably be a pain in a couple months when I wanted to add more drives and switch over to dual-redundancy and have to backup and restore everything ** NOTE above update **, so I bought a couple more drives. I have to say, I was expecting quite the pain in backing up and restoring the data, but the entire process of backing up, installing, and restoring my data (with all settings in place) took about 12 hours for about 100 Gb's of data. I had started with 3 500 gb drives and ended with 6, and process was smooth and easy.
This device definitely has my recommendation for programmers, media-enthusiasts, and even general users looking for some common-access, easy-to-install, protected media. Don't forget that this is not a sufficient single backup system, but it provides easy to use options for conducting backups on the data shares you create on the device (or elsewhere connected for that matter). Only a few months in, but between the built-in features, the ability for new features created by 3rd party programmers, and the forum assistance, ReadyNas Ultra's got my vote!
** As noted with updates above, I'm currently 1 year into this product and I'm still loving it. Support has been great, I have had 0 problems, and continued development on the firmware and free software available for it makes this a great-future-proof device. Initially, I was hoping to get 3 years out of it...best case. At this point, I can say with high confidence I'll easily make it 5-7 years without having to get another device...A couple extra bucks for higher capacity drives and I'm set :)I bought this purely for use with my TiVos. This review of the Ultra 6 is from a use-with-TiVo point of view. It does have full Network Attached Storage capability for storing any and all of your other computer files, music, etc.
Unfortunately, as shipped, the software it came with (4.2.12) did not work well with TiVos. Neither did 4.2.13.
Netgear has listened, learned, and responded. Software version 4.2.14-T14 (T14 is beta version just released the week of this review) works VERY well with TiVos. All problems that I have experienced have been fixed, and some useful backdoor features added.
Thus, I can rate it at 4 stars, despite previous problems.
The TiVo function of the Ultra 6 will automatically transfer TiVo shows flagged as Keep Until I Delete (GREEN circle) from your TiVo(s) to the Ultra 6.
If it would transfer non-KUID-flagged shows (YELLOW circle) as well, I would rate it at 5 stars.
It will not transfer shows that have the copy protection flag set by the broadcaster.
On TiVo series 3 models, the transfer is slow, due to the series 3 TiVo hardware, not the Ultra 6. A 1 hour high def broadcast show (~6 GB) will take about 1 hour to transfer.
A series 4 Premiere TiVo will transfer much faster, due to changes inside the series 4 hardware compared to the series 3 hardware.
The Ultra 6 appears at the bottom of the TiVo Now Playing list. Select it to display the shows on the Ultra. Select a show and transfer it back to your TiVo to watch it.
With all six drive bays of the Ultra 6 filled with 2 TB drives in a RAID configuration that allows a single drive failure, you get 9 TB of space for your TiVo shows and any other files.
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Purchased the ReadyNAS Ultra 6 diskless device at the end of September 2010. Out of the box it was very easy to setup and configure. I already owned a ReadyNAS NV+ with 4 disks and thought I would go Netgear again. I was looking at the Drobo, but I thought the price was a little much for 5 disks.In my home theater I am using a Playstation3 (PS3) for media streaming. The ReadyNAS Ultra was instantly visible to the PS3 and accessible. I moved over a large about of data and started enjoying the videos on the Sharp Aquos. The Ultra started out to be whisper quiet and hardly noticeable, but I ran into one issue. The device started to have a grinding noise coming from it that easily filled the house and became very concerning. I removed all disks, rebooted, restored the factory defaults and such with no success. I called tech support and after 2 hours on the phone, they agreed to replace the unit. The issue appears to be a fan that sounds like a radiation sensor. Apparently I'm the only person indicating this issue in the world. You can check out my recording at bit.ly/readynasfan courtesy of AudioBoo. This recording really helped to prove my issue via the iPhone4. I'm hopeful that the unit will be returned in the next two weeks so I can add to this review. Tech Support only pays for shipment back to you so after a $16 charge, it is off to the postal store.
Sunday, December 8, 2013
GTMax 15 Items Value Accessories Bundle Kit for Asus TF201 10.1-Inch Eee Pad Transformer Prime Table
- 1 x 360° Rotating Leather Stand Case - Black ; 1 x Neoprene Zipper Case 10inch-Black ; 1 x LCD Screen Protector
- 1 x Gold Plated High Speed Micro HDMI Male to High Speed Standard HDMI Male Cable - 3FT (Black) ; 1 x Stylus Pen - Black
- 1 x Foldable Mini Stand - white ; 1 x 3.5mm Retractable Stereo Audio Male to Male Cable - White ; 1 x 3.5mm Stereo Audio 1 Male to 2 Female Splitter Adapter
- 2 x 3.5mm Stereo Headset Handsfree Soft Gel Earbud with Microphone - Black/White ; 2 x Headset Earphones Cord Wrap - Black
- 1 x 3.5mm FM Transmitter Car Kit ; 1 x Car Audio Tape Cassette Adapter ; 1 x LCD PVC Mobile Cleaner
The case is perfect, my tablet looks very nice, all the buttons, ports, etc are well located. The material is also great, it doesn't look cheap at all. And it is very practical also.
Includes unnecessary items
-Sleeve: If you use the case the sleeve doesn't feet, so you don't need it, unless you use the sleeve instead of the case, but the case is so beatiful that why aren't you going to use it all the time? Still If you have other gadgets you can use the sleeve with them, for example a 10" laptop
-Cassete?
-Radio transmisor? I think these days this items are for museums :)
And The screen protector arrived folded so it is useless :( .It sounds like a good deal, but when you actually receive the items they are very cheap quality. I tried to put the case on my tablet and it ripped and the sides bowed. The sleeve fit but the zipper broke when I closed it.Some stuff I won't use, but everything is compatible with the Transformer series from ASUS. Some stuff just foam, but again, worth more than every penny.
Friday, December 6, 2013
OEM Sony Ericsson IAC-25 Active Case DPY901453
- New OEM Sony Ericsson IAC-25 Active Case DPY901453
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Tuesday, October 22, 2013
Protective Decal Skin Sticker for AT&T Pantech P7000 Impact case cover Impact-368
- A revolutionary way to customize your device with Supper durable Ultra high gloss finish vinyl skin & High resolution digital printing with photo quality!
- Precision cut to fit your device, scratch resistant protective shields with high-quality vinyl.
- Supper easy to apply, with EASY Apply technology feature air bubble FREE in the application.
- Non permanent adhesive allow easy peel off & leave NO sticky residue behind.
- Thin enough to maintain compatibility with most accessories; tough enough to absorb the minor abuse from daily use.
Friday, September 27, 2013
JAVOedge Herringbone Book Case for the Barnes & Noble Nook Color / Nook Tablet - Latest Generation
- Magnetic closure offers hassle-free accessibility to Barnes & Nobles Nook Color
- Interior lining is made of soft material to prevent scratches
- Case allows complete access to all ports, buttons and cutouts on the bottom for the speakers
- Interior pockets for storing business cards, papers
- Non-leather material is animal friendly!
My only complaint is that there is no way to secure the nook inside the pocket. It is not often that my case is turned upside down but it does happen on occasion. The nook slides right out, quite smoothly in fact.
Overall I very much like my Herringbone Book Case from JAVOedge and am happy with my purchase.
Tuesday, August 20, 2013
BoxWave EverTouch Capacitive HTC Holiday Styra (Jet Black)
- Works on all capacitive touch screens
- Integrated and capped pen, perfect for taking paper notes
- Conveniently designed in pen form, perfect for carrying around
- Durable construction
- Perfect for cold days when you don't want to remove your gloves
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The case is awesome but the screen scratchs way to easy. I have had it less than a week and already I have trouble viewing the screen. It also tends to come open easily if bumped by your arm or hand, causing your phone to fall out. Basically I threw it in the trash already.Read Best Reviews of BoxWave EverTouch Capacitive HTC Holiday Styra (Jet Black) Here
I purchased this case for my husband for his Samsung. When I received it, I did not realize that it already had a built-in cover for the screen. I purchased some screen shields separately and did not need them. The built-in screen case is great, I wished that I could find something like that for my HTC Aria!!!This was a great buy and exceeded my expectations. I would recommend it to everyone.
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