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philip j.

philip j.

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Most Favorable Review

Nearly audiophile quality

Genius SP-HF1800A 50 W 2.0 Three-way Hi-Fi Wood Speakers
Genius SP-HF1800A 50 W 2.0 Three-way Hi-Fi Wood Speakers

Pros: Played w/o any effects the speakers are very clear w/ defined bass. The tweeters are too bright but pleasing. The bass is too much but not muddy. Speaker has an active midrange making it a true 3-way. All the frequencies are there so they clean up great w/ an EQ! By comparison my $200 3.0 system sounds terrible since it is missing some important frequencies and has boomy bass.

Cons: None

Overall Review: Symbols and snare sounds real. Sound is blended better than my $200 subwoofer system. Bass is very powerful for typical music; not gansta strong. Tune your PC equalizer for amazing sound. Max volume sufficient to fill medium size bed room with medium high undistorted volume.

12/21/2011

Laptop Wireless Music Solution

Belkin AirCast Home Bluetooth Music Receiver for Apple iPhone 4 / iPhone 4S
Belkin AirCast Home Bluetooth Music Receiver for Apple iPhone 4 / iPhone 4S

Pros: Plug and play on my Dell vostro 3750 laptop; it simply paired using bluetooth system tray icon. According to my ears the sound quality is better tham FM stereo and a bit lower than line out wire.

Cons: Belkin line out level is less than laptop line out level thus remote stereo system volume control knob must be turned up. Remote stereo system pre-amp must have sufficient volume control range to support lower line in level or else max remote stereo system volume won't occur.

Overall Review: I think it is the newer version 2.1 bluetooth. I did not test maximum range.

12/23/2011

Works with Dell 2GB in vostro

Kingston 4GB 204-Pin DDR3 SO-DIMM DDR3 1333 Laptop Memory Model KVR1333D3S9/4G
Kingston 4GB 204-Pin DDR3 SO-DIMM DDR3 1333 Laptop Memory Model KVR1333D3S9/4G

Pros: Installed 4GB kingston in Dell 3750 vostro beside dell 2GB ram. Intel HD 3000 shared system memory went from 712MB to 1632MB increasing Graphics score from 4.6 to 5.1. Boot time decreased from roughly 90 seconds to 55 seconds. 3GB is sufficient for many programs in win 7. For me 2GB is a bit low and 6GB is overkill.

Cons: None

Overall Review: Kingston scores again!

12/21/2011

Cool LED

Patriot Xporter Mini 8GB Flash Drive (USB2.0 Portable) PSF8GMUSB
Patriot Xporter Mini 8GB Flash Drive (USB2.0 Portable) PSF8GMUSB

Pros: LED light is nice to verify you are transferring to correct drive. Windows explorer icon and "Patriot" label in win 7. Dust/water resistant cap fits great. I'm not afraid to carry in pocket.

Cons: Patriot Icon is too similar to other Icons.

Overall Review: Wish more colors were available.

12/21/2011

Nice looking USB drive

Kingston DataTraveler 108 8GB USB 2.0 Flash Drive (Red) DT108/8GBZ
Kingston DataTraveler 108 8GB USB 2.0 Flash Drive (Red) DT108/8GBZ

Pros: Looks better/smaller in person. Metal cover is spring loaded and snaps closed; stays open once partially open. Kingston icon appears in windows explorer making it easy to identify.

Cons: Where to get a lanyard...hmmm. No LED.

12/21/2011

Fits HP pavilion g7

SOLO 17" AlwaysOn CheckFast Sleeve Model TCB102-4
SOLO 17" AlwaysOn CheckFast Sleeve Model TCB102-4

Pros: My 16.2" x 10.55" x 1.22" HP g7 fits w/ room to spare. I've been using g7 in the sleeve while monitoring temp and it does not run hotter as long as side vent not blocked. Looks very nice and protects well against bumps and condensation. The zipper is not contacting laptop because of nice rolled edging. Can zip up case while charging. I have room for a magazine, note pad and the g7. Sleeved g7 fits inside HP 613172-001 backpack.

Cons: A bit loose fitting on g7.