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Al J.

Al J.

Joined on 09/09/04

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Most Favorable Review

Very good noise cancelling headphones, my second pair.

NAKAMICHI ANC80 Active Noise Cancellation Over-Ear Headphones
NAKAMICHI ANC80 Active Noise Cancellation Over-Ear Headphones

Pros: The noise cancelling is very good, add music and nothing intrudes. I had a set for three years, and sadly left them behind on a trip, I tried several other brands, all cost more than the Nakamichi, and none were as good, so I was thrilled to find them here again! They fit my large head well, not too much pressure, and the sound is also very good, especially considering the price. The case is ridiculously nice, as is the ability to replace the cable if desired. The included 1/4 inch adapter adds the final touch.

Cons: The dual prong airline adapter is a bit pointless, I haven't seen that type of plug in years. Otherwise, I have no negatives to speak about.

Overall Review: I'm thinking I need to buy another pair or two, just to make sure I'm never without them again.

Most Critical Review

Palm Tungsten E2

PalmOne Tungsten E2 Handheld(1045NA)  200MHz, 320x320 TFT 3.5", 32MB-RT
PalmOne Tungsten E2 Handheld(1045NA) 200MHz, 320x320 TFT 3.5", 32MB-RT

Pros: Compared to the original E, it is much faster, with a great battery life. And my screen is actually much quieter than my E was, almost silent in fact. Of course, that may be because I rarely turn it on...

Cons: As everyone else has said, the screen really bites. It is almost impossible to keep aligned, and that makes graffiti nearly unusable, which makes the unit nearly unusable. I tried every trick and app and patch out there, but nothing really works for long. Guess I have to join the WinCE world now...

Overall Review: Palm used to be the best, but they apparently got confused and decided to join the WallyWorld school of sales and service, except without the service. Buy something else.

12/22/2007

Great on Windows...

Canon ImageClass MF3240 0989B001 MFC / All-In-One Up to 21 ppm Monochrome USB Laser Printer
Canon ImageClass MF3240 0989B001 MFC / All-In-One Up to 21 ppm Monochrome USB Laser Printer

Pros: This printer is great on Windows machines; fast start-up, fast printing, good scanning and easy copying. Have not used the fax ability...

Cons: Absolutely no Mac support. Sad in this day and age...

I FOUND A BATTERY SOURCE!

Acer Aspire One AOA110-1295 Seashell White Intel Atom N270(1.60 GHz) 8.9" WSVGA 512MB Memory 8GB SSD Netbook
Acer Aspire One AOA110-1295 Seashell White Intel Atom N270(1.60 GHz) 8.9" WSVGA 512MB Memory 8GB SSD Netbook

Pros: This thing is light, fast to boot, works great with the wireless at work and everywhere else, and the Linpus is OK, especially once you learn how to access the Fluxbox menu. I get 2.5 hours of battery life, I can type fine, but then I am a four finger semi-hunt and peck typist, not a touch typist. I have more USB ports than a Macbook, and my friends with Macbooks have now lost that smug smile as they try to tell me the iSight camera is worth the extra money compared to the PC laptops. I guess $800 extra is a little much for a camera, especially since I have one too, plus card readers... Anyway, I found that the "auction site we all know, but the filters won't allow" in Europe, specifically the German/Swiss speaking one, is selling 3 cell batteries for about $80 US with shipping. Not sure they will ship to the US for that price....

Cons: Can't get my friends to quit wanting to play with it...

10/10/2008

Fine in a Macbook

Mushkin Enhanced Essentials 1GB 200-Pin DDR2 SO-DIMM DDR2 667 (PC2 5300) Laptop Memory Model 991504
Mushkin Enhanced Essentials 1GB 200-Pin DDR2 SO-DIMM DDR2 667 (PC2 5300) Laptop Memory Model 991504

Pros: Slipped right into the Macbook, recognized, runs fine. Doubled the RAM on a 2.1 GHz CoreDuo, but...

Cons: still don't think the Macbook is as fast as my Acer PC with a 2.2 Athlon and 512Mb RAM. Go figure...

It Just Works

CORSAIR 512MB 200-Pin DDR SO-DIMM DDR 266 (PC 2100) Laptop Memory Model VS512SDS266
CORSAIR 512MB 200-Pin DDR SO-DIMM DDR 266 (PC 2100) Laptop Memory Model VS512SDS266

Pros: Dropped into the HP/Compaq NX9010, recognized and and runs fine.

Cons: DDR2 is cheaper.

Overall Review: Newegg shipping Rocks; Ordered on Thursday, in the machine on Monday!

12/17/2007