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CHRISTOPHE P.

CHRISTOPHE P.

Joined on 08/28/06

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Most Favorable Review

Got it working perfect with Linux

Logitech C310 HD Webcam, HD 720p/30fps, Widescreen HD Video Calling, HD Light Correction, Noise-Reducing Mic, For Skype, FaceTime, Hangouts, WebEx, PC/Mac/Laptop/Macbook/Tablet - Black
Logitech C310 HD Webcam, HD 720p/30fps, Widescreen HD Video Calling, HD Light Correction, Noise-Reducing Mic, For Skype, FaceTime, Hangouts, WebEx, PC/Mac/Laptop/Macbook/Tablet - Black

Pros: I am using it on a Panasonic laptop, with Crunch-Bang Linux (based on Debian Stable) installed. Under Skype, video worked instantly. Sound, however, took a while, but I did get it working. I installed various Pulse-Audio packages to get the mic to work. 720p is a good resolution for a web-cam.

Cons: No Linux support from Logitech that I am aware of. Though it does work, I think the so called clip is silly. I wish it literally did clamp on. This basically just rests on the top of your LCD.

Overall Review: I dont think it would be too much effort for Logitech to throw some information into the user manual concerning usability with Linux. For example, I downloaded almost every Pulse-Audio package I could find, but I probably only needed one of them. It took me maybe 2 hours to figure out how to get the mic working.

10/28/2011
Most Critical Review

Didnt work with my cellphone case

Patriot Stellar Series 32GB OTG USB 3.0 External Storage For Android Smartphones/ Tablets- PSF32GSTROTG
Patriot Stellar Series 32GB OTG USB 3.0 External Storage For Android Smartphones/ Tablets- PSF32GSTROTG

Pros: micro usb and standard usb connectors

Cons: base of micro usb connector is too big and wouldnt fit through my cellphone case

Overall Review: I wish they would have anticipated people wanting to use this in cellphones with cases and made the base of the micro usb connector smaller. I dont think there is any reason for the base to be as big as it is.

Simple, works

SYBA SI-PEX40110 M.2 M-Key NVMe PCI-e to PCI-e x4 Converter Card
SYBA SI-PEX40110 M.2 M-Key NVMe PCI-e to PCI-e x4 Converter Card

Pros: Does what it's supposed to. It's a simple device. Not much could go wrong here.

Overall Review: It allows me to use an NVMe drive in my nearly 12 year old Optiplex.

11/21/2024

Working in PC

2.5 inches SATA 2nd HDD/SSD HARD DRIVE SATA to SATA caddy Tray for Apple MacBook / MacBook Pro 13 15 17 CD/DVD-ROM Optical Bay
2.5 inches SATA 2nd HDD/SSD HARD DRIVE SATA to SATA caddy Tray for Apple MacBook / MacBook Pro 13 15 17 CD/DVD-ROM Optical Bay

Pros: Works great in a Dell Optiplex 9020 with the caveat that the plastic bezel doesn't really fit. Other than that everything fits and functions perfectly.

Overall Review: It's a bit ugly in the Optiplex without the bezel, but I dont really care; it functions. I am guessing they might make a different model made for the Optiplex with a bezel that does work, but this is all I could find in stock.

11/21/2024

Useful Powered USB Hub

BYTECC U3-10HUB USB 3.0 Super Speed 10 Ports HUB 5Gbps Data Rate With AC 60 Watts (12V;5A)
BYTECC U3-10HUB USB 3.0 Super Speed 10 Ports HUB 5Gbps Data Rate With AC 60 Watts (12V;5A)

Pros: Has 10 ports, is USB 3, and is externally powered. It is very handy. The fact that it is externally powered by an AC adapter puts my mind at ease when several bus powered devices are connected. The LEDs are not blue.

Cons: The LEDs are stupidly bright. If you want a red lamp that points straight up at the ceiling and illuminates your entire room then it's good. I used a silver paint marker over each one and it dimmed them down to what I would consider a normal brightness level, though still too bright in my opinion.

Overall Review: Great as a USB hub, and if desired, also great as a red light that when on at night makes you feel like you are in a submarine.

Short and Thick USB-C to USB3 cable

StarTech.com USB31AC50CM USB to USB C Cable - 1.6 ft / 0.5m - M/M - USB 3.1 (10Gbps) - USB-C to USB 3.0 - USB Type C to Type A Cable
StarTech.com USB31AC50CM USB to USB C Cable - 1.6 ft / 0.5m - M/M - USB 3.1 (10Gbps) - USB-C to USB 3.0 - USB Type C to Type A Cable

Pros: The cable that came with my external M.2 enclosure failed. This cable is the same length but much thicker. I've only used this cable for about a week now, but I believe it will be a reliable cable.

Cons: none