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Easy to use, but more signal degradation than expected

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 20:01:48 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author jargent - My main desktop computer is in a relatively awkward position within our house. We have both wireless and wired access to our modem, but the desktop sits in a spot with relatively weak signal strength, and no network jack nearby. I really...

Nice lift and cooling without fans!

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 17:38:32 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author vchand - I was lucky enough to test both the Aluminum and Stainless steel versions of the Latosta Ultra Portable Laptop Stand made in the US by Starlight Creations. These stands are portable and cost anywhere from $9.95 to 15.95. Check it out!...

Does what it claims...I guess

Sat, 26 Sep 2009 04:32:37 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author suemccartin - I got this to replace a Linksys gaming adapter that failed (apparently) after a couple years of use (and of course out of warranty). That unit was a big fat PITA to setup but it did work very well once it was going, I was hoping this unit would be...

The Hawking HAO9SDP increased the range of my Linksys WRT54G but at what cost?

Fri, 11 Sep 2009 12:12:14 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author rgathright - The Hawking Hi-Gain HAO9SDP directional wireless antenna is a long name for a product so that must mean it can do the job. Right? You stumbled upon this review because you want the ability to extend your wireless signal to another computer...

Very good for UHF fringe areas, actually lives up to its advertising.

Fri, 6 Feb 2009 15:25:28 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author daquerier - Surprise, surprise, a UHF-only TV antenna that delivers what the manufacturer claims - about the highest gain you can get for use in fringe areas where reception is a problem (an added mast-mounted signal amplifier/booster is still needed in deep...

Failed on 2nd day of use, looks like a design flaw.

Wed, 4 Feb 2009 16:41:35 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author daquerier - Upon delivery I pretested this unit on the ground twice following the initial steps listed in the manual, during which it turned and synchronized OK. It was then installed on the mast, but the next day it turned only once and then stuck at 00 degrees...

Very handy adapter

Fri, 9 May 2008 14:18:03 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author wordsmith210 - I bought this adapter for my laptop because of wireless connectivity issues with my Belkin router. It comes with a mini cd with its Ralink software to administer the adapter, the adapter, and a rotatable USB connector. The rotatable connector is...

Affordable External Hardware RAID

Thu, 3 Apr 2008 18:32:08 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author nad_masters - Iomega UltraMax Desktop Hard Drive At my work place, we were building a new Ghost
server from scratch. With so many equipment around, we decided to repurpose a 2U...

Ideal for home surveillance - webcam

Thu, 20 Mar 2008 17:44:28 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author fudge23 - I have been toying with webcams for years. I have used a variety of USB plug and play models. They were all so-so but met my basic needs for web phone calls. Upon hiring a Nanny for our little boy, I decided that I needed to upgrade and to add some...

A Must-Have Upgrade For My Laptop

Sat, 15 Mar 2008 04:50:50 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author johnusmaximus1 - With the release of Windows Vista in January of 2007, computer memory has become a big issue with consumers interested in purchasing a computer. Users of Windows Vista Home Premium need at least 1 GB of memory for things to run smoothly and that's just...

Secure Connections 24/7...Keeping Me Connected For Three Years

Tue, 26 Feb 2008 18:48:54 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author coldsteel7 - What Is A SecurID Token? Aside from being my lifeline to staying connected...it is a small hard plastic key fob type device with a numeric display for secure remote access to data systems. How Does It Work? The SecurID Token system...

Airlink +7dBi Omni-Directional Antenna (ASB7MA): $5 Goes a Long Way

Mon, 11 Feb 2008 14:05:49 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author nad_masters - If you have a desire to extend your wireless coverage, a larger aftermarket antenna might help. And so, seeing that Outpost was selling the Airlink dBi Omni-Directional Antenna ASB-7MA for only around $5 each, I bought 4. Why, you might ask?...

If You work on Them enough, a PC Tool Kit makes Life Easier!!!!

Sun, 3 Feb 2008 20:56:17 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author mongomad1 - First, I think it may be said that just because someone has a PC does not mean (s)he must have this or any other computer-specific tool kit. However, if you are the type that wants to learn, already has the knowledge and uses standard tools to do the...

Constantly displays Errors

Sat, 19 Jan 2008 09:44:17 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author redz - This Tester is unreliable. I have had two of them. Both have the same problem: They falsely display a split-pair error on RJ11&RJ45 in all voice and data modes. Both units were of 2007 production dates; 04/07, 07/07, making me believe this is not a...

Everything you need for Ethernet cabling -- except cable.

Mon, 31 Dec 2007 02:58:47 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author kurt_g - I received the Connectool Data Ready toolkit from work. As a LAN/WAN technician, we're expected to be ready to tackle whatever needs doing. I hadn't ever made Ethernet cables before. (I had some trouble at it at first, but I can do it now.)...

Great Rusults

Sat, 24 Nov 2007 18:24:21 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author philabel - I had very good results with these antennas. I am an armature radio operator and wonder about the people that get poor on no results with these antennas. I know that if you use the optional antenna mount you will probably loose whatever gain you...

It worked so well it made me even MORE paranoid...

Wed, 13 Jun 2007 11:26:40 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author kingpablo - Who Needs a High Gain Antenna My cousin has a four level house that was built about 1920's out of stone, brick and heavy wood. Houses that were built in her area were architectural wonders, and the construction was seriously heavy duty. Her...

Love my Intellitone and rely on it.

Fri, 8 Jun 2007 14:34:42 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author etatsdilos - The Boss purchased four Intellitone 200 toner/probe sets two years ago for us network techs to use. It has proven to be an excellent troubleshooting tool. I use mine often and rely on it. The toner unit tells whether a network jack has service, or...

Hawkings Antenna

Fri, 11 May 2007 02:34:59 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author mysticx401 - I purchased the Hawking high-gain omni-directional antenna for my wireless router to help improve the signal strength in a few weak spots that I have around the house. I check the signal strength of the current connection first and then set out to work...

Antenna has less than 4dbi gain

Thu, 12 Apr 2007 14:01:50 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author heicorp - I purchased 2 Hawking HAI15SC antennas to improve the performance of my wireless setup. One was to be used on the Access Point and the other for the Client. When I attached the HAI15SC to the Client and pointed it at the Access Point, the performance...

Control your PC's power supply remotely when the PC has crashed

Fri, 16 Mar 2007 03:59:56 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author mtford - I bought a new DataStor Remote Reboot card on eBay, for $40. My purchase was a gamble, because I could not find any detailed product descriptions or reviews, and I was unsure whether my system would be fully compatible. No documentation is available on...

A very stylish thing that works

Wed, 14 Mar 2007 00:48:50 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author subrot0 - Very frankly I didn't expect much. I picked this up at my local computer store at the urging of my tech. support guy at work. He said it might work. And so I forked over the money and plugged it in. And it was incredible. It found my network and...

Buy it. Plug it to PC. And be surprised by improved reception.

Sun, 21 Jan 2007 01:37:44 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author upstream - Good (1) Gray metallic color is easy to blend to any occasion. (2) Base and 1.5m extension cable provides placing option of this antenna. Bad (1) Did not improve performance of Access point. Only beneficial when installed to PC side. However,...

Panduit CJAST

Wed, 10 Jan 2007 13:07:29 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author md69 - The CJAST is a very easy to use and easy on the hand. It allows you to strip a wide variety of outer jackets without damaging the under conductors. It has a fine adjustment to allow you to adjust the tool for a variety of cable jacket thicknesses. In...

Reliable Power For Today's Demanding Enterprise Network

Thu, 21 Dec 2006 09:41:07 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author vemartin - Voice over IP (VoIP), it is the wave of the communications future. My company converted about two years ago from traditional phone lines. Goodbye Ma-Bell, hello Cisco. VoIP phones like the C
isco
7940 IP Phone need...