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Jocelyn B.

Jocelyn B.

Joined on 01/05/12

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Most Favorable Review

Good for Price

Genius EasyPen M406 (31100020101) 4" x 6" Active Area USB Multimedia Tablet with Cordless Pen
Genius EasyPen M406 (31100020101) 4" x 6" Active Area USB Multimedia Tablet with Cordless Pen

Pros: Decent Size Smooth Pressure Scroll Wheel Lightweight

Cons: Sometimes if an art program I am using crashes (mostly Corel software) it suddenly stops working altogether, or suddenly the pressure settings stop working. This is likely an issue with the software.

Overall Review: My previous tablet was an old, used wacom that was tiny, had no 'give' and was scratched up. So of course I am naturally inclined to find this superior. Also the extra mouse seemed redundant, but having an extra USB mouse around did come in handy when my mother bought her first laptop and hated the touch pad. Overall I am a pleased customer.

Most Critical Review

Whoops

TRENDnet TEW-424UB Wireless G Adapter IEEE 802.11b/g USB 2.0 Up to 54Mbps Wireless Data Rates
TRENDnet TEW-424UB Wireless G Adapter IEEE 802.11b/g USB 2.0 Up to 54Mbps Wireless Data Rates

Pros: The product was: easy to install and configure; inexpensive; arrived in a timely manner.

Cons: Well... it does lost connection more than I'd like.

Overall Review: I had purchased this without doing my full research and misunderstood its uses and capabilities. I can still find a use for it, so it's not a big waste. I feel rather foolish, as I tried to use it as a WEP encrypted access point just so I could get my Nintendo DS Lite online, since they aren't compatible with WPA/WPA2 secure wifi. Time to look for something that has AP capabilities, rather than just connecting something not wireless to a wireless connection.

12/14/2012

Good for my needs

GIGABYTE G5 KC - 15.6" FHD IPS Anti-Glare 144Hz - Intel Core i5-10500H - NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU 6 GB GDDR6 - 16 GB Memory - 512 GB PCIe SSD - Windows 10 Home - Gaming Laptop (G5 KC-5US1130SH)
GIGABYTE G5 KC - 15.6" FHD IPS Anti-Glare 144Hz - Intel Core i5-10500H - NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU 6 GB GDDR6 - 16 GB Memory - 512 GB PCIe SSD - Windows 10 Home - Gaming Laptop (G5 KC-5US1130SH)

Pros: Quick start up Minimal bloatware Control over fan speed and keyboard RGB lights Keyboard has numpad

Cons: Heavier than my previous laptop Runs hot Fan is loud

Overall Review: I will preface this with saying I've only owned one other laptop before, and am not tech savvy. This is also the first time I've got a gaming laptop. This Gigabyte laptop has done everything I needed it to do. It starts up quickly and runs smoothly. This is the first time I've had a solid-state drive and the difference is already apparent. It quickly loads and runs the games I play (Sims 3, 7 Days to Die, Book of Travels). I don't have to run games on the absolute lowest graphical setting anymore. Happy days, indeed. I did not have to uninstall a bunch of programs the moment I got the laptop set-up, which is a plus. The software that does come with it is fairly easy for my to figure out and use. I haven't played much with the custom fan settings, but the custom power settings include a quiet mode which can be helpful for everyday users such as myself. The keyboard is more or less a full keyboard. It has a number pad, which is essential for me since I work with spreadsheets where I enter a lot of numbers. My muscle memory is conditioned for the number pad layout, and I would be lost without it. However, I am used to a larger key for 0 but am adapting well enough. I also find the keys not too soft or firm, which is to my preference. However the laptop does get hot quickly. I got accustomed to using my previous laptop on my lap, and have had to make some adjustments to this one, such as getting a cooling tray just to keep my lap comfortable. The air also tends to blow out right where my mouse-hand rests, and the air is warm and my hand quickly gets uncomfortable from the warmth. Again, the cooling tray with an option to prop up my laptop at an angle came to my rescue here. Running hot also means that the fan will often go to high speeds, which is noisy. I don't mind white noise terribly for most tasks - sometimes I even find it soothing. But it can be detrimental for tasks that require being able to hear subtle sounds - and the onboard speakers aren't terribly loud even at full volume. Headphones can help with this, but I can't wear headphones for too long due to sensitive ears. This laptop also heavier than my previous laptop but that is to be expected since it's more powerful than my previous laptop. But it I am more hesitant to slip it into my backpack and go somewhere as it will quickly make my weak shoulders sore if I have to lug it around. Definitely not one I would use for school. However, since I am not currently in school or really leaving the house much at all, the point is moot. But to other wimps out there looking for a laptop to tote with them to school or on their travels, maybe a lighter one would be better. I do wish the power cord was just a LITTLE longer and didn't connect in the back. I find when I pick up my laptop and set it down again, as I am prone to do, the cord will always end up underneath the laptop. When I had one that plugged in the side, it just seemed easier for me to keep the cord out of the way. Maybe it's not that it is harder, I just need to adapt. Other miscellaneous remarks are the rubber grips on the bottom do well to keep the laptop from slipping even on slightly inclined surfaces. I can't speak to how sturdy this laptop is as I have not dropped it yet. I also have not tested the battery much as I usually keep it plugged in, so I can't speak to that either. All in all I am mostly pleased with my purchase. There are just a few little niggling issues I have with it, but I can't even call them flaws so much as tradeoffs for the things that are good about it.

Nice little upgrade

HGST HDS721050CLA362 (0F10381) 500GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive Bare Drive
HGST HDS721050CLA362 (0F10381) 500GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive Bare Drive

Pros: Installed easily; initialized without any fuss; accessing additional drive isn't slower than default (C:) drive.

Cons: None, yet

Overall Review: I have run on just 80 GB for a while, I felt it was time for an upgrade. To make sure I had something compatible, I did a bit of research, and also chose to find a harddrive from the same brand and family as my current harddrive. This way I knew, for sure, my BIOS wouldn't reject it - and it didn't. I installed it easily, although I had to run out and get an additional SATA cord. I have had no problems with it yet. We'll see what a year or two brings.

Works

INTELLINET Network Solutions 524773 Wireless 150N USB Mini Adapter IEEE 802.11b (11 Mbps Wireless LAN) IEEE 802.11g (54 Mbps Wireless LAN) IEEE 802.11e (QoS Enhancement WMM) Upward compatible to IEEE 802.11n (150 Mbps Wireless LAN). USB 2.0
INTELLINET Network Solutions 524773 Wireless 150N USB Mini Adapter IEEE 802.11b (11 Mbps Wireless LAN) IEEE 802.11g (54 Mbps Wireless LAN) IEEE 802.11e (QoS Enhancement WMM) Upward compatible to IEEE 802.11n (150 Mbps Wireless LAN). USB 2.0

Pros: Small, easy to install, does what it says it does

Cons: Perhaps TOO small; I worry about losing it.

Overall Review: I bought this mostly so I could make my computer into a hotspot with a different security so that older Wi-Fi capable devices could make use of it. It does that. I have not tested its range, but have never disconnected while in the same room as it.

Performs Well

Jabra EASYGO Black Bluetooth Headset
Jabra EASYGO Black Bluetooth Headset

Pros: Easy to sync; clear sound; decent price; comes with different sized ear nibs

Cons: feels a little flimsy in the ear, easy to accidentally press buttons when trying to secure it into the ear

Overall Review: I bought this for my mother. For a long time she'd worked for a phone company, and thus was provided with a bluetooth from her work. So neither of us really knew a good price or good product. However I came across this gem and bought it for her. It has worked well, according to her. It sits VERY comfortably in the ear, but it also feels like it will fall off if you move around too much. However, this has not been the case (according to her). Another thing I must say - it arrived in record time! I was amazed to get it within three days!