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David G.

David G.

Joined on 02/21/05

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Product Reviews
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Most Favorable Review

Logitech X-230

Logitech X-230 32 watts RMS 2.1 Black Speaker System
Logitech X-230 32 watts RMS 2.1 Black Speaker System

Pros: These speakers sound fine and are worth the money. I don't think the bass is overpowering.

Cons: The cardboard tube used for the bass port came loose in shipping and rattled at moderate volume. Dismantling the bass speaker without destroying the appearance didn't seem likely. I managed to loosen up the screws enough to get the tube in a corner and then tighten them to trap it. Maybe this is why my bass isn't overpowering.

Most Critical Review

Hikvision DS-2CD3145F-IS

Hikvision DS-2CD3145F-IS 4MP Mini Camera Support H.265 HEVC With TF Card Slot  Audio & Allarm  I/O Interface Two way Audio Dome POE IP Camera With 2.8mm Lens
Hikvision DS-2CD3145F-IS 4MP Mini Camera Support H.265 HEVC With TF Card Slot Audio & Allarm I/O Interface Two way Audio Dome POE IP Camera With 2.8mm Lens

Pros: I needed a camera with SD card support for a cabin that is a long way from Internet connectivity. This one has that capability. It takes a clear picture in daylight conditions although it tends to be a little fisheyed.

Cons: The software is awful. I tried with Edge, Firefox, Chrome and Internet Explorer on Windows and (for Firefox and Chrome) Linux. Internet Explorer is the only one I could eventually get to work. Sometimes I can download the camera videos over my LAN but all too often, I have to unscrew the camera cover and retrieve the SD card. The internal reflections from the dome make the camera nearly unusable at night.

Overall Review: I am very disappointed.

Not for Linux

ASRock Q1900B-ITX Intel Celeron J1900 2.0GHz Mini ITX Motherboard / CPU / VGA Combo
ASRock Q1900B-ITX Intel Celeron J1900 2.0GHz Mini ITX Motherboard / CPU / VGA Combo

Pros: Parallel port. Fanless. Low power consumption

Cons: USB works right up until the time I load Linux. Then the mouse light goes out and stays out. This motherboard must work okay with WIndows but there seem to be a lot of complaints about its compatibility with LInux. I couldn't get any USB devices to work with either Debian (LinuxCNC) or Ubuntu. Updating the BIOS to 1.60 didn't help.

Overall Review: I bought this motherboard to act as a CNC controller. Key capabilities were fanless operation and a parallel port. The inability to get USB to work means I can't use USB wireless to control it.