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Intel DG41TY Motherboard Review
3 months ago
This is a review of the Intel DG41TY motherboard which is an entry level motherboard that supports the following Intel processors – Intel Core 2 Quad, Core 2 Duo, Pentium Dual-Core, Celeron Dual-Core, and Celeron 400 sequence processors that use LGA775 socket.
A little after three years, the motherboard of my computer – an Intel DG31PR became faulty with the USB and on-board Audio not working. I realized that it was time to replace my motherboard.
Acer LCD Monitor Review – P166HQL
1 year ago
This is a review of a low cost, really nice, Acer LCD Monitor – the P166HQL which has a 15″ screen.
A few days back, my old LCD monitor started malfunctioning. So I decided to buy a new monitor for my PC. The one I eventually bought was Acer P166HQL LCD monitor.
Read on for the details.
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Idea 3G Netsetter Broadband Connection Review
1 year ago
Idea Cellular – a prominent mobile / Internet service provider in India, has launched the Idea 3G Internet broadband service in many states in India.
This is a review of the Idea 3G NetSetter broadband USB modem and Idea Cellular’s broadband Internet connection.
High Pressure Water Jet Cleaner
1 year ago
A High pressure water cleaning unit (water jet cleaner) is a mechanical sprayer that, depending on nozzle size, can be used as a low volume high-pressure water cleaner or a high volume low pressure water cleaner to remove loose paint, mold, grime, dust, mud, and dirt from surfaces and objects such as buildings, vehicles, and concrete road surfaces.
Samsung Hero 3213 – Cheapest 3G phone with video calling
1 year ago
Samsung Hero 3213 (GT-3213K) is one of the cheapest 3G cell phones in the market. It is available for a mere USD $ 62 ~ Indian Rs 3100.
Recently I bought one, and these are my thoughts on this device.
Seagate FreeAgent GoFlex Ultra Portable Hard Drive Review
1 year ago
This is a review of an external storage device – more specifically, review of Seagate FreeAgent GoFlex Ultra Portable hard drive.
For some time now, I have felt the need to own a USB portable hard drive to securely backup all my data. After some research I settled for the 500 GB Seagate Free Agent GoFlex Ultra Portable Drive. I got this portable hard drive at a bargain price of Indian Rs 2950 ~ $60. Most of the portable hard disks are selling for a higher price now (due to global shortages). However, you can still get a good bargain if you search for it.
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Laptop Cooling Pad Review
1 year ago
A laptop cooling pad is a slim device that does one and only one job – namely cooling the laptop.
It has been found that more and more people are spending increasing amounts of time online. And a large percentage of these people use their laptop on a regular basis.
Laptops are a good replacement for desktop computers but with one caveat – namely, the laptops heat up very fast.
Kanyakumari, Vivekananda Rock Memorial – A Review
1 year ago
Recently, I had an occasion to go to Kanyakumari to visit the Vivekananda Rock Memorial. This post details my experiences about the whole trip.
Our itinerary was as follows :
- Go by train to Trivandrum. Visit a few places there.
- Hire a taxi for our onward journey to Kanyakumari.
Q10 – A Distraction Free Text Editor That Helps You Write Well
2 years ago
Q10 is a minimal text editor that packs quite a punch. It eliminates all distractions while you are writing. All of 400 Kb, this is a fully portable text editor that you can carry with you while on the move.
Minimal as it is, Q10 has a number of features that are very useful for writers.
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Doit.im – Free Online Task Management Tool
2 years ago
Doit.im is a very good online task manager that is free to use by anyone. In my quest for better task management tools, I came across this cute web based solution that helps you remain focused and save time.
Here are some of the advantages of using Doit.im to manage your day-to-day tasks.
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