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- Review count45
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- First reviewDecember 1, 2007
- Last reviewOctober 26, 2013
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- Average rating4.4
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- First review commentNovember 19, 2013
- Last review commentAugust 12, 2014
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Create an efficient computing system with this Antec Nine Hundred 15900 case, which features 9 convertible drive bays for versatile installation and 4 TriCool fans to keep components properly cooled.
Customer Rating
5
Room for everything
on December 3, 2007
Posted by: majorgeek
from O'Fallon IL
We bought this for my son's latest gaming machine. The cooling is exceptional, the extra large fan in the top of the case helps keep temperatures down! The only problems we've had were externally caused (our cat likes the case and pushed the top mounted power button once or twice when she was getting on or off). Otherwise, no problems at all! Really good case, highly recommended...
What's great about it: Good space, good cooling
What's not so great: none
I would recommend this to a friend!
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This internal hard drive features data transfer rates up to 100MB/sec. and a cache buffer of 8MB for quick storage of your data.
Customer Rating
5
Solid product
on December 3, 2007
Posted by: majorgeek
from O'Fallon IL
I run two of these in a Linux home multimedia server, and couldn't be happier with them. I upgrade notebook and desktop drives for many of my clients, and I've always been happy with WD drives. Other brand X drives (including many sold at Best Buy) are prone to failure. But I have not had a problem with a WD drive yet. Definitely a best buy!
What's great about it: WD Quality, quiet operation
What's not so great: None
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Great for a darkened room
on December 3, 2007
Posted by: majorgeek
from O'Fallon IL
Bought this keyboard for use at our church, and I haven't been sorry yet. It works well in a darkened auditorium and that was exactly what I needed. The previous model had painted keys, but this model has etched keys so the keys won't wear out. Highly recommended!
What's great about it: Works great when the lights go down
What's not so great: Media keys are a little small (not a big problem)
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Take the guesswork out of laundry day with this washer that features 6th Sense Technology to ensure the correct water temperature for all kinds of fabric. 10 cycles and 4 temperature settings allow you to properly care for your whole wardrobe.
Customer Rating
5
Worth the price
on December 3, 2007
Posted by: majorgeek
from O'Fallon IL
Bought this to replace an aging pair, and we've been happy with the decision. My wife loves them and that's good. I have to remember to turn the spin cycle down to medium or it shakes too much. Otherwise, no problems at all.
What's great about it: Front loader, lower water use, stainless tub
What's not so great: Lots of vibration on high speed.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Take more pictures without worrying about running out of room. This high capacity card gives you 4GB of room to store all your photos.
Customer Rating
5
Great capacity & great price
on December 1, 2007
Posted by: majorgeek
from O'Fallon IL
I bought this card to maximize the capacity of my GPS. This High Capacity (HC) card just plain works, and the 4GB capacity is a plus. When I found it on sale, it was even better. An excellent purchase that I'd recommend to anyone!
What's great about it: 4GB capacity
What's not so great: none
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Dell Inspiron i7537T-1121sLV Laptop: Rich visuals, a high-definition touch screen and a slim design make this Dell Inspiron laptop an ideal solution for both entertainment and day-to-day tasks.Learn more about the New Windows ›
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4 out of 5
4 out of 5Would have preferred it with Windows 7
By Bice
from Harrisburg, PA
This laptop is actually for my wife - the hard drive in her previous laptop died, and she decided she'd rather just get a whole new computer rather than try to replace the drive. If we had known what a pain Windows 8 was, we probably would have gone with replacing the drive. Why does Microsoft feel they need to completely re-invent the wheel every time they put out a new version of Windows? Trying to set anything up on this computer was a real pain - it took me forever just to figure out how to get to Control Panel. All so Microsoft could make our computer look more like a cell phone. Thanks, Microsoft.
Once we got it set up, Windows kept urging us to upgrade to version 8.1. So we did...only to find out that the virus protection software offered by Comcast to their customers doesn't work with 8.1. So we had to reset the computer back to factory settings, losing everything we had installed up to that point. Lots of fun.
Anyway, we did eventually get it set up to where she can use the applications that she had on her old PC - Quicken, Office, picture editing software, etc. And she does like the new laptop - her only complaint is that built-in mousepad doesn't have a physical "line" to seperate the mouse area from the buttons, so she freqently moves the mouse when she meant to left-or-right click on something.
majorgeek
O'Fallon IL
Here's how to fix your problem
November 19, 2013
I feel your pain - Windows 8 is ridicululous for anyone who isn't fingerpainting on their tablet. When I had to purchase a machine recently, I went cheap and installed classic shell - this brought back Win7/XP interfaces. Cost - $0
A more complete solution would be to purchase Windows 7 OEM software and reload your machine. I'm happier when I do this since the garbage software from the PC manufacturer is no longer installed, and my machine runs best this way.
You want to make sure you can find Windows 7 drivers before you do this however, and you may want to enlist a tech savvy friend if you've not done a bare-metal install before.
Either way, good luck!
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Featuring Internet and multimedia keys, this Logitech K750 920-003677 wireless keyboard makes it quick and easy to access your Mac's frequently used functions. The solar-powered design ensures reliable use in most locations with ample lighting.
Overall4 out of 5
4 out of 5easy to use keyboard
By rizl1007
from Scottsdale, AZ
This is a nicer keyboard than the one that apple offers, plus it doesn't need batteries and its cordless, 2 pluses
I wish it came in black it is only available in white
I wish it came in black it is only available in white
majorgeek
O'Fallon IL
They do come in black...
August 12, 2014
Wanted to let you know that this keyboard does come in black, you may have to search at another retailer if BB can't special order it for you...
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can i have an mp3 player installed on car stereo?
I bought a used 1997 pontiac grand prix. I want to be able to listen to my mp3 through the stereo. At first, I was just going install my stereo from my old car which has a mp3 adaptor. Now I think I just want to add it to the stock stereo in the car. is that possible??
You can do this with some Delco radios if you are willing to install a relay and a remote switch. I did this with my 2000 Grand Prix and it involved breaking in to the wiring between the CD circuit board and the main board. You use the relay to switch over to the aux input, and this is where you connect your MP3. This way you leave a CD in the player, and switch to CD when you want to hear your MP3.
You could instead try to break the circuit traces on your main board, but that's a little more involved. This method leaves the radio untouched, so you can always switch back to it without trying to find where you buried the switch for the relay :)
I found an excellent tutorial at www.bradgoldring.com which covers two types of Delco radios and includes lots of pictures. It's a very good walkthrough. Good luck!
You could instead try to break the circuit traces on your main board, but that's a little more involved. This method leaves the radio untouched, so you can always switch back to it without trying to find where you buried the switch for the relay :)
I found an excellent tutorial at www.bradgoldring.com which covers two types of Delco radios and includes lots of pictures. It's a very good walkthrough. Good luck!
13 years, 4 months ago
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majorgeek
O'Fallon IL
Do I need a modem in the laptop?
I used to use the cable access to the local net and internet. Now I gonna buy a new laptop, but all of them have no modems (for example, Toshiba). Should I look for anything else?
Don't worry about having a modem - the question you need to ask yourself is: will you ever need to connect with dial-up? The answer is probably never. As long as you have wireless capability with the laptop, you can go to many local restaraunts, coffee shops, libraries and gas stations to find Wi-Fi and connect without trouble.
The last time I used my laptop modem was in 2003 (using local access numbers on a cross country trip). Since then, it hasn't been a factor. Just make sure you have wireless capability, and you'll be fine.
The last time I used my laptop modem was in 2003 (using local access numbers on a cross country trip). Since then, it hasn't been a factor. Just make sure you have wireless capability, and you'll be fine.
13 years, 10 months ago
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majorgeek
O'Fallon IL
How do i set up internet with all in one PC
on the HP all in one touch screen computer, they say there is a built in wireless card, but how do i go about getting wireless set up in my home? Do I have to buy a wireless modem ? How does this all work???
You'll need a wireless router to connect to the internet.
Products from my answer
Linksys - Ultra RangePlus Wireless-N Dual-Band Router with 4-Port Switch
Belkin - Wireless Router - IEEE 802.11b/g
14 years, 3 months ago
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majorgeek
O'Fallon IL
Is the HP Deskjet printer compatible with Microsoft Windows Vista?
It depends on the deskjet model you have. Check your specific printer on the HP website under Support, look for your printer model and see if there are drivers for it in Vista (or Vista 64-bit). If you can't find specific drivers for your printer (like me when I dumped Vista for Windows 7), then you can try the "universal print driver" and that may work for you - it worked for my laser (hp2605DN) including a display of how much toner was left in each color!
14 years, 3 months ago
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majorgeek
O'Fallon IL
First laptop-what do i need to go wireless?
It came with an atheros ar5009 802. 11a/g/n wifi adapter. Do i need a usb mobile device?
No. You have wireless built in. I have found that Atheros adapters work really well, as a matter of fact! All you need is a router or an access point to connect to.
14 years, 3 months ago
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majorgeek
O'Fallon IL
Router for streaming Netflix movies on Blu-Ray
My blu-ray is Netflix ready, but not wireless. I don't want to spend more for a router than I did for the blu-ray player, but I want to be able watch Netflix movies via the internet without losing any quality. What type of router should I buy?
Any router currently on the market will work - they will all include 10/100 ethernet ports (or faster). Your modem download speed will be less than the router will support, so the hard-wired router won't slow you down.
14 years, 3 months ago
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majorgeek
O'Fallon IL
how do i have 2 computers on the same network
Buy a wireless router. Plug in your cable or DSL modem to the WAN port and plug your wired computers into the LAN ports. Then connect any wireless machines via the wireless LAN. Be sure to encrypt it!
Buy a wireless router, don't buy a wired router. If you do, you will soon wish you had the wireless capability.
Buy a wireless router, don't buy a wired router. If you do, you will soon wish you had the wireless capability.
14 years, 3 months ago
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majorgeek
O'Fallon IL
My 2yr old Garmin 760 will charge only with USB cable not with AC adaptor or Auto charger. Whats wrong?
For auto charger: I would check your GPS cradle for bent or broken pins, can you check with a friend who has a similar unit?
On the AC adapter: it may have burned out.
You could purchase one of those USB chargers that plug into the wall and gives you 5v, I use that to charge my nuvi and my phones from the USB cords. Works great and you won't need the computer!
(note: if your USB cord works, you could try the rocketfish that gives you a car and a wall USB charger in the same package?)
On the AC adapter: it may have burned out.
You could purchase one of those USB chargers that plug into the wall and gives you 5v, I use that to charge my nuvi and my phones from the USB cords. Works great and you won't need the computer!
(note: if your USB cord works, you could try the rocketfish that gives you a car and a wall USB charger in the same package?)
Products from my answer
Dynex™ - Dual Universal USB Wall Charger - Black
Rocketfish™ - USB Home and Car Charger for Select MP3 Players - Multi
14 years, 3 months ago
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majorgeek
O'Fallon IL
Can you wire your GPS to the fuse box?
You might wire up an additional power socket (cigarette lighter socket) so you can plug it in. That's what I did, since my traffic receiver was built into my power plug. I also needed an outlet that turned off when the car did (otherwise my GPS stayed on all the time). So I wired it up.
If your power plug just has power, then sure, tear it apart and wire the harness into your radio circuit (ideally) so it will turn off when you turn the car off.
Good luck!
If your power plug just has power, then sure, tear it apart and wire the harness into your radio circuit (ideally) so it will turn off when you turn the car off.
Good luck!
14 years, 3 months ago
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majorgeek
O'Fallon IL
Online Purchase using Gift Card
I would like to know if I can purchase a GPS unit online using Gift cards?
Absolutely! Get your gift cards, and get your Garmin!
Products from my answer
Garmin - nüvi 765T GPS
Garmin - 4.3 Automotive GPS
14 years, 3 months ago
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majorgeek
O'Fallon IL