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Pascuala G.

Pascuala G.

Joined on 10/26/11

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Most Favorable Review

Unbelievable, believe the hype

MASSCOOL G751 Shin-Etsu Thermal Interface Material
MASSCOOL G751 Shin-Etsu Thermal Interface Material

Pros: So I cleaned the old cpu thermo with the handy 70% alcohol I hadn't used in years (90% pure and others are considered better but still did the job). Since it was my first time ever changing thermo paste, it took me about two dozen or more qtips just to get rid of old thermo off the heatsink (30 mins at least). I used the drop method, given that it's so thick, I wasnt able to do rice method, immediately after you push syringe you will see it pump out a nice amount and it's going to last , so don't worry if you think it's too much unless you applied way too much pressure. No need to. Shaved 13 degrees off idle temps for laptop cpu & 19 celcius max load off (minimum readings in core temp) with game running. In all, it went from 68C to 45C min and 68C to 59C max load readings. I saw huge difference off the bat from boot, and laptop seems to love every bit of it. the copper pipe from the heatsink was already blacked out from the other side, needless to say, so it was necessary. Do remember to airdust the inner portions under the fan also use toothbrush on the heat-exhaust that connects to the pipes if you're a laptop user.

Cons: very thick, even the spout is thick. you will literally think its a pea if you don't know what it was. maybe run hot water over the syringe for a minute before applying. comes hot, so dont apply too much pressure, almost automatic.

Overall Review: came with no fancy plastic just a small sized zip bag, paste does come a bit thick so do as others said, and have warm running water or soak it. although I did not follow any of these methods, just applied at room temperature. The consistency from a first time thermo changer to another, wouldnt be too thick, hey it's still going to mold when you spread it around, but it's nothing like liquid. It has a wet dirt type of consistency if that makes any sense, thicker than medium for sure. I will give updates if I see fit. Arctic Silver 5?

Most Critical Review

update on previous review I rated 5 a few mo's ago

ASUS USB-BT211 Mini Bluetooth Dongle
ASUS USB-BT211 Mini Bluetooth Dongle

Pros: Good price point, cheap dongle when on sale. Decent connectivity when within range. Great portability. activity light is not a big nuisance.

Cons: Intermittent connectivity failures even when within range. Bluetooth suite is not as intuitive as name would suggest. Not living up to ASUS standards. Range is poor not as advertised and connection is unreliable (but so is bluetooth tech in general) if you are not within range around 10 feet including walls, and even when you are in range, it can be a straight up hassle at times and connecting properly to your device can be tedious, at least in my case. For example, I have to do multiple steps connecting my already configured headset. I have to switch the bluetooth headset as "default" in control panel in order to "ensure" that there are no failures and pc streams audio to my headset, eventhough it may or not switch to it anyway, without me doing that upon connecting via the bt suite ON TOP, of me manually clicking through the bluetooth suite software prompts: waiting for it's devices to load, opening the connectivity window, and connecting. Even so, it may or may not actually connect to it even after having done every step properly it will simply disconnect when I'm within range, this happens less often than you would want, but it still happens at a rate of about 1-4 chances. One minor thing, I mentioned in my last post was the lack of light protruding through the face, I mistakenly said you couldn't see it, but you actually can see it shine slightly as it's sandwiched between 2 pieces of plastic. It's not a huge deal, just worth mentioning.

Overall Review: In my first review I said it was a winner, I have to admit I jumped the gun. Although the software drivers work in my pc running Windows 7 64-bit, I believe the fact that there are so many drivers (the size is about 110mb or so) installed, may be the reason why it performs poorly. While I dont want to deter someone from purchasing this item, if you are buying this item, just be advised that even though it says it has long range, at least in open spaces, and I have had intermittent cuts when Im around 9-12 ft and 2 walls away, they only increase two fold once you get past that threshold, which is no more 20 ft. Connection is downright inferior or constantly breaking off from further out, because most bt dongles are so tiny as well as their components and antenna, expect the best use to be for close quarters, like sitting on a couch, doing common chores in a living room or working out at a gym. For those activities, this may be a decent product in actuality, although I wouldn't say it's the best choice. I would a little bit more money on something else based on the sheer number of drawbacks that shouldn't really be part of the equation on top of the drivers being faulty for a lot of people, including someone like me with working drivers. Average product at best and definitely not a 5-star product. I would re-do this purchase and spend a few dollars more on a product that lessens the amount hardware/software dilemmas you have to deal with at random.

Would be great if it was fully functional

Bell & Howell 9277 Audio Dongle
Bell & Howell 9277 Audio Dongle

Pros: It is easy to connect to bluetooth device through my phone. Range seems good and battery life decent for working out and listening on my small speakers or headset.

Cons: Defective batch more than likely reason why I can only hear through left side on my headphones. I thought it was possible the 3.5 mm/3.5mm female - female adapter was at fault but after testing it with my cd player it worked on both sides. The volume seems capped out at around 35% or so of the max even when I get to the highest volume on my smartphone.

Overall Review: Wish I got a replacement as it seems I'm not the only one with very underwhelming volume and stereo issues only one side working. BT dongle is the source after inspecting connections were snug with 3 headphones. Would increase eggs to max if it was not defective.

Punchy

MiPow BTL100-SR-WW White and Silver PLAYBULB Bluetooth Smart LED Speaker Lightbulb
MiPow BTL100-SR-WW White and Silver PLAYBULB Bluetooth Smart LED Speaker Lightbulb

Pros: This is a really convenient and one-two punch for those looking for a cool white bulb. The bulb is larger than I thought, rounder and thicker. It weighs somewhat heavy for a bulb but that's expected as the 3w woofer that is embedded inside is quite punchy. The bluetooth connection being the latest bt 4 gives it a long shelf-life and it does not disconnect from my Nokia running an aged bt format. Temperature from the bulb is very very cool which is the reason a speaker can be installed and the internals be healthy. The build quality is amazing, sturdy and the chrome is understated but not too simplistic. The casing it came with ensures it won't break, and it was a pleasant surprise.

Cons: When you connect or disconnect you hear a pretty loud beep from it that is programmed into the bulb, a good idea if you were ocated 2-3 rooms away from it honestly, but that is the reason I gave it one less egg. While the bass is satisfyingly punchy the acoustic gamut is limited from then onward as mids are too warm. I have not had the chance to "break it in" yet. Not too bad for a bulb, but like I said the bulb was definitely made with the bass as a priority. Classic music sounds ok, but voices can get lost in the bass/weaker mid range and low range.

Overall Review: I don't have their app, so I can't "dim" the bulb however I workout and the light isnt super bright where it hurts. I do like very low light and it didnt bother me too much without the app to dim it down further so I can't comment on those features. My music streams great, even on an o.g. Bluetooth device.

12/15/2014

Too small!

Coboc 2 ft. Cat 6 550MHz UTP Network Cable (Gray)
Coboc 2 ft. Cat 6 550MHz UTP Network Cable (Gray)

Pros: High rate cat.

Cons: The ethernet port holder tab rubber cover the tab, hard to pull out unless you want it to not pull out. If using at home, you probably want to snap the rubber covering the tab, as it's very difficult to pull ethernet cable out.

Overall Review: Way too short is an understatement. Will buy 5-6ft cable next time

Handy

Panasonic Wet/Dry Vacuum Nose & Ear Hair Trimmer ER430K
Panasonic Wet/Dry Vacuum Nose & Ear Hair Trimmer ER430K

Pros: This has been a very reliable nose hair trimmer, the vac system keeps it tidy and the rotary blades inside them mechanism probably means it will stay sharp and in very good condition for a very long time. Battery does not drain as much (3 month usage + will update later on during the year). Mirror on cap and it comes with a travel bag for storage. I have not tried cleaning the rotary blades for the 3+ months Ive been using it. Haven't needed to at use rate of about 2-3 times per month. Sharp enough to trim mustache hair, powerful enough as of now to be effective. Lightweight. Has a vacuum so the blades inside don't get bogged down with hair, it seems to really help keep it being effective, as I said I havent needed to clean the blades in 3 months.

Cons: None it works right out of the box with the AA battery you install. This is not really a con unless you live in a library, but the vac mechanism combined with the blades makes a nice whirry sound, I'm sure it can't be any noisier than it is, but it's not really a detraction, as the result and knowing your rotary blades are going to be nick and tuck-free plus the advantage of having it period is something worthwhile. It's probably 60-40 in terms of blade/vac noise. In the end it's not as noisy but something to consider, just keep in mind it's worth it. And since youre only using it for a minute it's not going a big issue anyway.

Overall Review: Being that it was my first time using a nose hair trimmer, and for the price I got it, to me, it was the best decision I made considering the choices. There are other Panasonic nose hair trimmers but they were considered older and this one is revised, with vac. It takes a while to getting used to, it will tickle and probably exacerbate the feeling because of the vac air flow (and yes you can probably get a slight rush from it). I get watery eyes everytime I use it due to the tickle feeling but thats a personal reaction and if you use it, you might also. Battery life so far has been very good, 3 months now and no drainage if not noticeable. It's made it easier to keep my nose less 'hairy' and the work it's done is more than acceptable and everything you can expect from a nose hair trimmer. At the price I would think its top 3, have never gotten a nick or pulled hair and it seems like the vac system really helps.