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GREGORY E.

GREGORY E.

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Very Fast, Very Large Portable Drive

Corsair 128GB Voyager GTX USB 3.0 Flash Drive, Speed Up to 450MB/s (CMFVYGTX3B-128GB)
Corsair 128GB Voyager GTX USB 3.0 Flash Drive, Speed Up to 450MB/s (CMFVYGTX3B-128GB)

Pros: + 128 Gb of portable storage + Solid Construction - Aluminum Alloy metal construction + SSD controller - not your typical flash drive + Very fast file transfers + Cap fits nice and snug + Corsair 5 year warranty

Cons: - Size: 3" x 1" may cause problem - Hefty Price - Weight - much heavier than a normal flash drive

Overall Review: I ran several tests on the Voyager and while I could go into details but nothing that has not been already posted here. In a nutshell, I found the drive to be substantially faster than my normal USB 3.0 drives. It would cut write times on large video files more than half. I could easily play movies from the flash drive without stuttering. This is not your ordinary 32/64 Gb flash drive. This is a 128 Gb SSD made in the shape of a flash drive. Manufactured inside an aluminum housing this drive has a bit of weight to it. Not so much as to be a problem, but I would equate it to that of an old style lighter in your pocket. As others have mentioned, the size could be a problem depending on ones USB plug configuration. It was not a problem in my case. I believe this drive will appeal to a small niche of technophobes that have use for ultra quick file transfers and the larger storage size and don't mind the additional cost. When so many 128 Gb SSD's are on sale for less than $100 and typical flash drives always on sale, it is hard for me to justify the additional cost. While I really like the drive, I cannot justify the additional cost for my personal use and thus I subtracted one egg. If you are shopping for this type of drive, by all means give the Flash Voyager your consideration and decide for yourself.

Most Critical Review

Linksys High Gain Antenna

Linksys WRT004ANT High-Gain Antenna 4-Pack
Linksys WRT004ANT High-Gain Antenna 4-Pack

Pros: + Easy installation + Enormous thick blades vs. stock blades. Approx. 10" + Compatible with all routers using RP-SMA connections + Package provides 4 - enough to cover all routers

Cons: - Price - Gain is advertised as effective on a horizontal plane

Overall Review: First let me say I was provided these to test and review. My environment is a 3 story (if including the basement) modern home. I currently am using an Archer C7 router located in the basement where the cable enters the home. I have a Linksys RE4100W-4A range extender on the first floor above. At first glance I thought these would enable me to eliminate the range extender. I checked out my current setup using a WiFi Analyzer app on my cell phone. I went to the limits on each floor and noted the readings on both 2.4 Ghz and 5 Ghz bands. I then unplugged the range extender and repeated the experiment. For the next step I installed the Linksys high gain antenna kit on my Archer C7. For the final step I went around the house using the WiFi Analyzer app on my cell phone. I did see an improvement on the signal in the basement and on the first floor with the 5 Ghz band. I did not see any noticeable difference with the 2.4 Ghz. Later after reading one review I learned the Archer C7 uses internal antenna for the 2.4 Ghz band. That is a good point and one you too should check with your router before investing in this item. As for the top floor, I could not see any appreciable difference. The signal strength was less than with the range extender plugged in. The difference in the basement and first floor was close to the advertised gain. I realize my testing was not high tech and surely not what they use in a lab, however I believe the average consumer would be looking for a noticeable improvement when putting out their cash. In the end, I left the antenna installed and plugged my range extender back in. Conclusion: While I did see some signal gain, I did not see the amount of gain I expected given the price point. These did not eliminate my range extender, which really boosts the strength to the third floor. You will need to consider your home layout, home construction and LAN setup before buying these. At the suggested retail price, I believe it would be up to the individual's usage to determine the cost effectiveness. If you live in a ranch home, then by all means give them a try. If you live in a bi or tri-level home, then you may want to consider a range extender or repeater if you are having signal issues. Thanks!

10/29/2015

Awesome Portable Compact PS5 Storage

Crucial X9 2TB Portable SSD - Up to 1050MB/s Read - PC and Mac, Lightweight and small - USB 3.2 External Solid State Drive - CT2000X9SSD9
Crucial X9 2TB Portable SSD - Up to 1050MB/s Read - PC and Mac, Lightweight and small - USB 3.2 External Solid State Drive - CT2000X9SSD9

Pros: Ultra-Compact Large Capacity Storage Solution Perfect extended storage solution for PS5 Plug & Play compatible with included USB C cable (USB-A to USB C adapter sold separately) Included link for Acronis True Image software for easy backup/cloning of your hard drive A month free Adobe Acrobat Pro Plan included (requires registering) 3 year warranty

Cons: Only reaches advertised speed with a USB C Gen 3.2 port/cable with Gen 3.2 support No included USB-A to USB C adapter I wasn't able to achieve close to the advertised speed with a USB-A adapter

Overall Review: I got the Crucial X9 2TB portable SSD for my son to use with his PS5. He has the PS5 model without disk drive so he's limited to downloading and storing his games. With the extra 2TB of storage he can now store and play all his PS4 game titles to the Crucial X9. He can also transfer and store his PS5 games to the X9 for future replay. With his 2TB M2 internal storage he added he can now store most if not all his games he plays with his friends. I tested the Crucial X9 using a USB-A adapter attached to my Dell Inspiron 3000 laptop and Crystal Disk Mark. I wasn't able to achieve the advertised speeds using my laptop; disappointing, but understandable. I did change the drive setting as one person suggested with no visible change. The X9 is super compact and easily transportable to friends homes. It's simply a great PS5 storage solution for keeping your growing game library. My son is really happy with it.

Faster Than A SSD

Crucial T700 GEN5 NVME SSD M.2 2280 W/ Heatsink 2TB PCI-Express 5.0 x4 TLC NAND² Internal Solid State Drive (SSD) CT2000T700SSD5
Crucial T700 GEN5 NVME SSD M.2 2280 W/ Heatsink 2TB PCI-Express 5.0 x4 TLC NAND² Internal Solid State Drive (SSD) CT2000T700SSD5

Pros: - Easy to install - Faster in all aspects

Cons: - Didn't get the advertised benchmark results - Price is rather high compared to a traditional SSD - I wish they would include cloning software

Overall Review: I ordered the 2TB Crucial T700 with heatsink for my Dell laptop with a 500GB SSD. I thought this would add additional storage while providing a bit of performance boost. I didn't pay attention when placing the order and didn't realize how high the additional heatsink is. The T700 with the heatsink is approximately 3" long, 1" wide and .75" tall. Well the M2 wouldn't fit inside my laptop slot. Then I thought, I'll install it in my youngest sons PS5; Nope! Its too tall for a PS5 to get the cover back on. So I installed it in my oldest sons PC. He built the PC with parts from Newegg. MSI MPG Z390 Mobo Intel i9 9900K @3.6Ghz 32GB of DDR4@1800Mhz 500GB SSD, GeForce 2280 Super. I have installed several SSD's in laptops and computers for friends. They have always provided quite a performance boost over the older conventional laptop hard drives. His computer got quite the performance boost with the T700 installed. It loads and reacts faster in all aspects. While I didn't get the results advertised on the product page, the T700 is a lot faster than his old SSD (as seen in the pics). I did more research on his Mobo and the M2 slot to learn the Z390 is the limiting factor in the read/write speeds. I'm sure the Crucial T700 paired with a newer Mobo would obtain the advertised speeds. He is quite happy with the T700.

Excellent Trimmer @ An Awesome Price

Philips Norelco Multi Groomer All-in-One Trimmer Series 3000-13 Piece Mens Grooming Kit for Beard, Face, Nose, Ear Hair TriMG3750/60
Philips Norelco Multi Groomer All-in-One Trimmer Series 3000-13 Piece Mens Grooming Kit for Beard, Face, Nose, Ear Hair TriMG3750/60

Pros: Hands down the price of this Philips Norelco Multigroom All-in-One makes this trimmer a No-Brainer. For a meager price you're getting the convenience of a trimmer to tend to all your grooming needs. Or if you want an inexpensive trimmer to dedicate solely to your man parts, this'll do that too. The multigroom trimmer comes with everything you see in the picture: The trimmer itself; a smaller precision blade; a nose and ear trimmer; 3 lengths of hair guards (9mm, 12mm, 16mm); 3 lengths of beard guards (3mm, 5mm, 7mm); a stubble guard (1mm); a charger; a cleaning brush and a storage pouch.

Cons: Yes, there a few things I would change if I were to nitpick. It'd be nice to have an LED charge indicator that showed the charge level (Red=needs charged/Green=fully charged). Is it necessary? No. It probably would add to the overall price of production? I agree with others that wish it used a common USB C charge cable. I have several older Norelco chargers in the bathroom too. I also have to dig to find the right cable for the shaver or trimmer needing charged.

Overall Review: Heck yes I'm very happy with this Multigroom 3000. You're getting a All-In-One trimmer that'll satisfy all your trimming needs at a phenomenal price. It's compact, comes with a charger and cable and cuts very well. My old Norelco with its Ni-MH battery served me well for many years. I'm expecting this Li-ION powered trimmer to do the same. I would recommend it to anyone.

10/13/2022

A Great Way To Save A Few Bucks!

Lowe's $100 Gift Card (Email Delivery)
Lowe's $100 Gift Card (Email Delivery)

Pros: +Quick Delivery +Easy to Use

Overall Review: I buy these whenever they are on sale. A quick and easy way to save a few dollars at Lowe's. Delivery is fast normally within 30 minutes.

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Ultra Fast Processing and Shipping!

I ordered a replacement power supply for a client's aging PC. I placed the order on the afternoon of the 24th and received the power supply the morning of the 26th. You can't do any better than that. Highly recommend. Thank You!

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