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- First reviewFebruary 1, 2008
- Last reviewJune 20, 2017
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- First review commentMay 8, 2011
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The all-new thinner and lighter design makes iPad 2 even more comfortable to hold. It's even more powerful with the dual-core A5 chip, yet has the same 10 hours of battery life.1 With two cameras, you can make FaceTime video calls,2 record HD video and put a twist on your snapshots in Photo Booth. And the iPad Smart Cover attaches magnetically and wakes up, stands up and brightens up your iPad 2.3
Posted by: Gibhunter
from Tennessee
This thing is slow for any multi tasking in comparison to android tablets my friends have recently purchased. This device is outdated arleady - it costs more than the better new tablets out there, and has far far fewer features. I will be selling mine shortly online to get some honeycomb action.
EVERY website I am interested in still uses flash, and since flash has been moving towards GPU acceleration and been getting more efficient I dont see it dying out as fast as apple thinks. And no, I am not going to download the app for every website I goto that occasionally has a flash video embedded.
I cannot wait for windows 8 tablets in a few years. The future is promising for these devices, and as usual apple will be behind in features, while every other company pounces ahead, if apple didnt make the tablet popular someone else would have - and done it right.
EVERY website I am interested in still uses flash, and since flash has been moving towards GPU acceleration and been getting more efficient I dont see it dying out as fast as apple thinks. And no, I am not going to download the app for every website I goto that occasionally has a flash video embedded.
I cannot wait for windows 8 tablets in a few years. The future is promising for these devices, and as usual apple will be behind in features, while every other company pounces ahead, if apple didnt make the tablet popular someone else would have - and done it right.
What's great about it: slim light
What's not so great: screen bleeds, no flash, slow multi tasking, price, look, no USB, non user replacable/upgradable parts.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Cool off your computer with this adjustable 3-speed case fan that allows you to aim cool air where you need it.
Customer Rating
5
Works fine
on May 13, 2011
Posted by: Gibhunter
from Tennessee
Build or modify your own PC:Yes
Level of Expertise:Expert
Primary reason for building/modifying PC:Gaming
I used this to replace the northbridge chipset fan on my computer because the intel DX58SO board comes with a horrible sounding fan. This fan is silent in comparison, and I can flex the fan right over the chipset for perfect airflow probably better than the tiny fan the board came with stock. This is easy to install, just remove a mobo screw, slip the base of the fan under and screw the mobo screw back in.
Video attached to this review is over 2 years ago when I bought this fan, so don't make fun of the now out of date components, things have changed a lot.
Video attached to this review is over 2 years ago when I bought this fan, so don't make fun of the now out of date components, things have changed a lot.
What's great about it: air flow, speed of install, price
What's not so great: pole is a little soft - not ridgid enough
I would recommend this to a friend!
Features
5
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Take your mark for a race filled with wild off-road thrills. In DiRT 2, the excitement and aggression of off-road racing explodes onto your screen with new levels of attitude and adrenaline. Take control of any of an array of powerful vehicles, and push your ride to its limits as you navigate a series of exhilarating real-world environments. Will you have the skills and fearlessness it will take to roar past the competition and leave them to eat your DiRT?In DiRT 2, you'll have the opportunity to savor the power of a wide variety of officially licensed best-in-class rally cars and off-road vehicles, covering seven vehicle classes. Select your favorites, upgrade them and use different vehicles strategically in different events for maximum impact. Race your way through stunning real-world locations, such as the rally cross at the massive Los Angeles sports stadium's "Stadium King Shootout" and edge-of-control canyon racing of Utah's "Creek Trailblazer" event, each rendered with incredible, eye-popping graphics. Then prove your talents are truly world class as you compete in an adrenaline-fueled World Tour that will have you testing your skills in aggressive multicar and intense solo race events.
Posted by: Gibhunter
from Tennessee
This game is awesome, and I love the focus on the Subaru Impreza. I wish DiRT 3 didnt switch over to a focus on the ford fiesta, which hasn't won anything amazing yet. Used game came in like new shape, but half the competitions used price.
What's great about it: price, fun,
What's not so great: nothing yet
I would recommend this to a friend!
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This magenta ink cartridge lets you add a touch of color to your documents or lets you print colorful photos on your compatible Canon printer.
Posted by: Gibhunter
from Tennessee
Seems to be the best value for ink out there. Only competition would be the Kodak printers, but those arent single tanks, so when yellow goes dead first (most colors take yellow to make), then you have to buy a new cartridge and replace them all.
What's great about it: price
What's not so great: nothing
I would recommend this to a friend!
Ease of Use
5
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Add color to your documents and photos with this yellow ink cartridge.
Posted by: Gibhunter
from Tennessee
The ink lasts long, and the colors are much better than my previous HP printer.
What's great about it: Price, colors
What's not so great: nothing yet
I would recommend this to a friend!
Ease of Use
5
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Print more for less with this Canon color ink cartridge pack. It includes cyan, magenta, yellow and black inks enhanced with the proprietary ChromaLife100+ system to produce stunningly-pigmented, long-lasting colors for personal and business documents. Use this Canon color ink cartridge pack with specialized Canon photo paper and select PIXMA printers to bring your treasured memories to life.
Posted by: Gibhunter
from Tennessee
I have a canon MX870, and this ink makes great looking photos, and lasts a lot longer than my previous HP printer with separate "Model 02" ink tanks. Good value, for me and I do a LOT of photo printing.
What's great about it: Lasts long, price
What's not so great: could be even cheaper??
I would recommend this to a friend!
Ease of Use
5
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Only @ Best BuyShare your favorite tunes with a friend with this dual mini headphone jack adapter.
Posted by: Gibhunter
from Tennessee
I must have bought 10 of these over the past 4 years. Use them all the time for various setups I create. Never had one break. I just lose them. Work perfectly, and these are much better to work with than the short block style splitters.
What's great about it: durable,handy,
What's not so great: nothing
I would recommend this to a friend!
Quality
5
Performance
5
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This wire harness features color-coded wires to make installation of an aftermarket radio in your Nissan or Infiniti quick and easy.
Posted by: Gibhunter
from Tennessee
Fit perfectly, and has not has any problems in 2 years now. What more could you ask for?
What's great about it: reliability, quality
What's not so great: nothing yet.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Ease of Use
5
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This keyboard features adjustable backlit keys that allow you to easily see your keyboard even in dim light. The PerfectStroke key system elminates slippage and delivers fluid and natural strokes.
Posted by: Gibhunter
from Bangor, Maine
Just dont use the setpoint software unless you want another program slowing your computer down. It was plug and play of course for win vista/7. I have owned mine for over a year now and havent had a single issue, it is the perfect keyboard. I will never own a non-backlit keyboard again.
I previously owned a RAZOR backlit board which I returned within a week because it always looked so dirty and the buttons sucked. I also have a Logitech G9 keyboard I got for free, and do not use because the button action is not as nice.
A year in and its still sleek clean looking and working great.
What's great about it: It has laptop like buttons, light up nicely, very sleek design
What's not so great: Setpoint software it comes with.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Design
5
Ease of Use
5
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Don't miss a word of that important meeting with this digital voice recorder that features up to 287 hours of recording time, 5 recording modes and voice-activated recording.
Customer Rating
2
DOnt try and hold this thing...
on April 14, 2010
Posted by: Gibhunter
from Bangor, Maine
Every brush, or change in grip on this will make loud popping/brushing noises. The dragonspeak software is only good for your voice, so dont expect to record a lecture and have it transcribed to notes for you. I havent been able to get anything I would call great sound quality from this, its really only meant for voice - if you use the mic in from even a $150 shure condenser mic it sounds much worse than plugging the mic into a computer and recording. I bought a pack of little rubber feet for mine so I could it down on a desk and it not rattle so bad when I adjust the position or move it on my notebook. Im guessing all the recorders will be the same for this sensitivity issue when holding, but why not get a $30 one and save the money, this one doesn't even have a rechargeable battery!
What's great about it: Lots of features
What's not so great: COnstant noise when holding in hand.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Sound Quality
2
Ease of Use
4
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Samsung Gear VR for Select Samsung Cell Phones: Mobile virtual reality is finally here. Watch movies in your own private cinema, be at the center of your favorite games, and socialize with friends in a virtual world all your own. The lightweight design and intuitive touchpad drop you right in the action and allow for hours of immersive entertainment.
Overall
3 out of 5
3 out of 5It really isnt quite there yet.
By Gibhunter
from Maine
I have a new Galaxy S6 and watched tons of reviews on youtube before buying this but it didnt quite seem to stand up to the hype out there. My first impression when putting it on was "wow so that is the screen door effect everyone talks about". Yes, it is very noticeable, it is a gray screen like pattern that doesn't move when you move your head and it dulls the colors. I never really noticed it on my google cardboard using a GS5 - maybe it is the lens? My second thought after putting it on was. "wow, this moves so much smoother than my google cardboard". The sensors are much better in this device.
Initial setup is done by plugging your phone in and it will download the oculus store. The initial app setup failed on mine - I left it for 20 minutes and it was stuck on installing one of the experiences. After force closing it and trying again it went. The Oculus store selection isnt great right now and apps/experiences/games can get very pricey and most have 3 star reviews but there are some good ones out there. About 7 minutes in on actually using the device my S6 was overheating and a message popped up saying it needed to cool down. I saw this a lot on youtube videos but figured it was because they were recording the screen while using it. Later in the day it took 40 minutes to overheat - Watching videos in oculus theatre is less intensive than an app where you are constantly moving your head around. I've noticed in comparison to my google cardboard that I have felt 0 motion sickness using this product while ~10 minutes of google cardboard is enough. I am also having a hard time fining the navigation buttons on the side when I need to. I have ordered a game pad to solve that issue. I had Sony bluetooth headphones paired only to find out they dont work in the VR world - sound is choppy or delayed - look it up if you don't believe me.
In the VR world one thing that was a let down is that objects that are far away really arent crisp or in focus. In the real world I can look up at a tree and see leaves/pine needles. I haven't seen any experiences where distant objects look real because of this. I think maybe it is equipment limitations? In a perfect world, the inside of the device would have retina trackers and software to focus the screen based on where you are looking... but that would be resource intensive. The Oculus theater though gives you that weird feeling when you look around the room and dont see anyone, and you look down at your arm rest and your arm isnt there. Pretty cool!
The device being wide hasnt been an issue for me, but my wife has quite a gap letting light in.. it didnt seem to bother her much though. I do unfortunately see the edges of the phone screen as cut off in my peripheral vision.. I wonder if the larger galaxy devices wouldnt have this issue.
Yes it is better than a $5 google cardboard - but if you have used a google cardboard you arent going to put this on and compare it to the first time you saw N64 graphics that people keep saying. I'm not sure it even justifies the high cost of this device retailing at $100.
If you think you'll be able to show this device to several friends who want to see it.. be prepared for disappointment when it overheats on the second person.
Another disappointment related to this device is that the apps/experiences are HUGE.. 700mb for <5 minute videos. Meanwhile Samsung removes the SD card slot on their flagship products. Where was the thought process there? They say SD cards are outdated and the cloud is the future... well... not if the future is GearVR. It is a shame samsung went backwards in making the galaxy S6 because making it a little thicker like the galaxy S5 to allow SD cards or improve on cooling/battery would have been a step in the right direction.
In Summary:
The good:
- More sensitive than google cardboard
-No Motion sickness
- Fits over my fairly wide glasses well - and focuses with my -8.5 Rx glasses
- There are some pretty awesome experiences available
The good:
- More sensitive than google cardboard
-No Motion sickness
- Fits over my fairly wide glasses well - and focuses with my -8.5 Rx glasses
- There are some pretty awesome experiences available
The Bad:
-Overheats GS6 phone in minutes!
-Drains battery from 100-46% in 40 minutes (brightness on second to lowest)
-Expensive for what it is.
-Screen door effect which dulls colors.
-Edges cut off in peripheral vision with GS6
-No motion tracking - if you move your head closer it doesnt move in the VR world.
-Supported controllers are outrageously expensive, and should be included.
-App store is sparse, expensive, and you don't get to see many details before buying.
-Overheats GS6 phone in minutes!
-Drains battery from 100-46% in 40 minutes (brightness on second to lowest)
-Expensive for what it is.
-Screen door effect which dulls colors.
-Edges cut off in peripheral vision with GS6
-No motion tracking - if you move your head closer it doesnt move in the VR world.
-Supported controllers are outrageously expensive, and should be included.
-App store is sparse, expensive, and you don't get to see many details before buying.
Final Thoughts:
Had I seen the list of issues above I might have skipped on buying this. I would really point people interested in this to a google cardboard with a head strap because it really gives you that new experience for a good price. Know the limitations and dont expect a huge amount more than smoother head motion and comfort with this product over the cardboard. I have been wanting an oculus rift for several years now, and followed it closely in the news, but after seeing the screen door effect so strong on such a high resolution display Im going to move more cautiously.
Had I seen the list of issues above I might have skipped on buying this. I would really point people interested in this to a google cardboard with a head strap because it really gives you that new experience for a good price. Know the limitations and dont expect a huge amount more than smoother head motion and comfort with this product over the cardboard. I have been wanting an oculus rift for several years now, and followed it closely in the news, but after seeing the screen door effect so strong on such a high resolution display Im going to move more cautiously.
Gibhunter
Maine
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December 7, 2015
"Samsung Gear VR ( Reg price $200), Google cardboard (Reg price $5 ), how can you compare these two headset ?"
Samsung GearVR regular price is $100. You are talking the innovator version. How can I compare them? Well.. because they are essentially the same thing. Many of the gearVR experiences run on google cardboard. Plus you must not have understood what I was getting at because your statement doesn't make sense.
If you read it.. I was comparing the Google Cardboard to the GearVR and saying its is not really worth a $95 price difference - this is not a case of comparing a $100 and $5 item where the expensive item would obviously blow away the cheap one - in this case its nearly a wash.
Anyway, after a few more days with the device the over-heating issue is really ruining the experience. Its often only 10 minutes I get at a time before it needs to cool down and drops framerate - often during a video/game/experience. This is in a 70F room with a ceiling fan on with low humidity.
This is NOT a consumer device. A consumer device would have this issue resolved.
My fear is that Samsung will suddenly drop support for the S6 as soon as the S7 comes out instead of offering a solution. I'm looking into heatsink or fan options currently. Samsung could have made that plastic cover that covers the phone, which I dont use, into a heatsink instead of a heat trap .
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Samsung Gear VR for Select Samsung Cell Phones: Mobile virtual reality is finally here. Watch movies in your own private cinema, be at the center of your favorite games, and socialize with friends in a virtual world all your own. The lightweight design and intuitive touchpad drop you right in the action and allow for hours of immersive entertainment.
Overall3 out of 5
3 out of 5It really isnt quite there yet.
By Gibhunter
from Maine
I have a new Galaxy S6 and watched tons of reviews on youtube before buying this but it didnt quite seem to stand up to the hype out there. My first impression when putting it on was "wow so that is the screen door effect everyone talks about". Yes, it is very noticeable, it is a gray screen like pattern that doesn't move when you move your head and it dulls the colors. I never really noticed it on my google cardboard using a GS5 - maybe it is the lens? My second thought after putting it on was. "wow, this moves so much smoother than my google cardboard". The sensors are much better in this device.
Initial setup is done by plugging your phone in and it will download the oculus store. The initial app setup failed on mine - I left it for 20 minutes and it was stuck on installing one of the experiences. After force closing it and trying again it went. The Oculus store selection isnt great right now and apps/experiences/games can get very pricey and most have 3 star reviews but there are some good ones out there. About 7 minutes in on actually using the device my S6 was overheating and a message popped up saying it needed to cool down. I saw this a lot on youtube videos but figured it was because they were recording the screen while using it. Later in the day it took 40 minutes to overheat - Watching videos in oculus theatre is less intensive than an app where you are constantly moving your head around. I've noticed in comparison to my google cardboard that I have felt 0 motion sickness using this product while ~10 minutes of google cardboard is enough. I am also having a hard time fining the navigation buttons on the side when I need to. I have ordered a game pad to solve that issue. I had Sony bluetooth headphones paired only to find out they dont work in the VR world - sound is choppy or delayed - look it up if you don't believe me.
In the VR world one thing that was a let down is that objects that are far away really arent crisp or in focus. In the real world I can look up at a tree and see leaves/pine needles. I haven't seen any experiences where distant objects look real because of this. I think maybe it is equipment limitations? In a perfect world, the inside of the device would have retina trackers and software to focus the screen based on where you are looking... but that would be resource intensive. The Oculus theater though gives you that weird feeling when you look around the room and dont see anyone, and you look down at your arm rest and your arm isnt there. Pretty cool!
The device being wide hasnt been an issue for me, but my wife has quite a gap letting light in.. it didnt seem to bother her much though. I do unfortunately see the edges of the phone screen as cut off in my peripheral vision.. I wonder if the larger galaxy devices wouldnt have this issue.
Yes it is better than a $5 google cardboard - but if you have used a google cardboard you arent going to put this on and compare it to the first time you saw N64 graphics that people keep saying. I'm not sure it even justifies the high cost of this device retailing at $100.
If you think you'll be able to show this device to several friends who want to see it.. be prepared for disappointment when it overheats on the second person.
Another disappointment related to this device is that the apps/experiences are HUGE.. 700mb for <5 minute videos. Meanwhile Samsung removes the SD card slot on their flagship products. Where was the thought process there? They say SD cards are outdated and the cloud is the future... well... not if the future is GearVR. It is a shame samsung went backwards in making the galaxy S6 because making it a little thicker like the galaxy S5 to allow SD cards or improve on cooling/battery would have been a step in the right direction.
In Summary:
The good:
- More sensitive than google cardboard
-No Motion sickness
- Fits over my fairly wide glasses well - and focuses with my -8.5 Rx glasses
- There are some pretty awesome experiences available
The good:
- More sensitive than google cardboard
-No Motion sickness
- Fits over my fairly wide glasses well - and focuses with my -8.5 Rx glasses
- There are some pretty awesome experiences available
The Bad:
-Overheats GS6 phone in minutes!
-Drains battery from 100-46% in 40 minutes (brightness on second to lowest)
-Expensive for what it is.
-Screen door effect which dulls colors.
-Edges cut off in peripheral vision with GS6
-No motion tracking - if you move your head closer it doesnt move in the VR world.
-Supported controllers are outrageously expensive, and should be included.
-App store is sparse, expensive, and you don't get to see many details before buying.
-Overheats GS6 phone in minutes!
-Drains battery from 100-46% in 40 minutes (brightness on second to lowest)
-Expensive for what it is.
-Screen door effect which dulls colors.
-Edges cut off in peripheral vision with GS6
-No motion tracking - if you move your head closer it doesnt move in the VR world.
-Supported controllers are outrageously expensive, and should be included.
-App store is sparse, expensive, and you don't get to see many details before buying.
Final Thoughts:
Had I seen the list of issues above I might have skipped on buying this. I would really point people interested in this to a google cardboard with a head strap because it really gives you that new experience for a good price. Know the limitations and dont expect a huge amount more than smoother head motion and comfort with this product over the cardboard. I have been wanting an oculus rift for several years now, and followed it closely in the news, but after seeing the screen door effect so strong on such a high resolution display Im going to move more cautiously.
Had I seen the list of issues above I might have skipped on buying this. I would really point people interested in this to a google cardboard with a head strap because it really gives you that new experience for a good price. Know the limitations and dont expect a huge amount more than smoother head motion and comfort with this product over the cardboard. I have been wanting an oculus rift for several years now, and followed it closely in the news, but after seeing the screen door effect so strong on such a high resolution display Im going to move more cautiously.
Gibhunter
Maine
December 12, 2015
Yes, 3 out of 5 stars is 90% due to it overheating. Ive now had it over a week and every single time I use it, it as overheated. Just now it took a whopping 6 minutes in game. It needs a fan or heatsink.
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This WD My Cloud drive features a 4TB capacity and lets you stream media to compatible DLNA-/UPnP-capable devices or upload and access data on the go via PC, Mac and compatible mobile phones and tablets. Automatic backup helps safeguard your files.
Overall5 out of 5
5 out of 5Easy to setup and use. Free backup program.
By cat0w
from Killeen
I have had my WD My Cloud (4GB) for a week now. It was very easy to setup and start using. You can download the Smartware for backing up your computers and upgrade to Pro for free. I have backed up both my desktop and laptop on it. There are apps for using it on your laptop and cell phone etc. I have downloaded both User Manuals for the My Cloud and the Smartware. I did upgrade the Ethernet cable from the CAT5 that came with it to a Belkin Premium Flat High-Speed CAT6 cable. It has worked fine when I use my cell phone to view my content. You can email files, pictures and video for family and friends to view.
Gibhunter
Maine
May 5, 2017
Just so others are aware - the cat5 cable this comes with is capable of 1 gigabit/sec transfer rate which is the max speed of the port on the hard drive. There will be no benefit to switching it out for a cat6 cable. The included cable is far too short to cause any sort of slowdown.
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How do i get my laptops product key?
I bought my laptop at Best Buy like 2 months ago. I need to use Microsft Excel and the computer is asking me for the product key to register it. Under my laptop there is a microsoft product key number with the same number of digits that the computer is asking me. However my computer does not accept it. Is there any other way i can get the product key for my computer?
That key on the bottom is the microsoft windows 7 key. There is no microsoft office key because computers only come with a trial for that program. You will need to purchase microsoft office 2007 OR switch to using microsoft works which should be included as a full version OR try "open office" a free alternative available online OR download the office 2010 beta which is good until some time in the fall this year.
16 years, 1 month ago
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Gibhunter
Bangor, Maine
Battery won't stay connected
I have had my Gateway laptop since January and now the battery will not connect to the computer when it is on. The battery icon always says the battery is at 0% battery life, when it has been charging all night. The only way I can connect the battery back is by popping it out and then back in. This happens usually when the computer gets shut down, put on standby, or moved at all. Any suggestions to fixing this problem?
You have a couple options here. This sounds like a hardware issue but it also sounds like one covered under the manuf. warranty and also Best Buy Black Tie Protections if you have added that. You can since it is less than 1 year old contact gateway through the chat on their website and see how long the repair would take them (It will need to be sent out for service either way) or take it into your local Geek Squad and they can send it out for you. Geek Squads turn around time will be around 2-3 weeks so if gateway says they can do it in 1 week, I would take them up on that. They will mail you a box to ship it back to them in.
16 years, 1 month ago
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Gibhunter
Bangor, Maine
What's a good computer choice for someone entering high school?
The saying "you get what you pay for" goes strongly with computers. You may see a few offerings on laptops in the $350-$400 range, and they often wont cut it for a pleasant experience. For around $480-$550 you should be able to find a laptop well suited for high school. Take a look through the weekly ads as they come and in particular look for computers with a dual core processor - in particular I would recommend an Intel i3 for basic use or the Intel i5 if you have $600-700 to spend. The i5 is a processor with enough power to handle future applications which looks to be soon based on youtube and other websites moving to high definition content. The sub $400 laptops usually have single core processors and really struggle to do the simple tasks such as browsing the internet while working on a document or playing music while doing homework.
Products from my answer
HP - Laptop with Intel Core i3 Processor - Biscotti
Dell - Inspiron Laptop with Intel Core i5 Processor - Black Obsidian
16 years, 1 month ago
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Gibhunter
Bangor, Maine
GPS that works in Honduras, CA
I'm traveling to Honduras ,CA and need to get a GPS unit that will work down there. Any sugestions?
Joe.
Joe.
Any GPS will be able to connect to a GPS satellite in central america, but none of the GPSs sold in America have the maps preloaded by default. Most only come with United States and Canada - the answer is yes any will work, BUT you need to get a map update for central america. This does not from my searching look to be a product Best Buy sells currently, but a quick search on google bought me to some sites selling SD cards loaded with the maps ready to pop into your new GPS and use.
16 years, 1 month ago
by
Gibhunter
Bangor, Maine
Factory refurbished
What is meant by factory refurbished
This can mean a few different things.. It could have been a returned unit from a retail store meaning it was less than 30 days old and the customer just did not want the unit. In this case it is often reset, data erased and re packaged for sale. Other times it could have been a simple defect in the product such as bad/corrupt software installed in which case the unit is updated and re packaged, or it could be a unit sold which was defective within the manuf. warranty period. These units are sent back to the manuf. where if fixable they get parts replaced, usually new batteries and plastic housing repacked and sold. Any of these units could have minor scuffs, but the price usually makes up for this. These units often carry the same warranty as a new unit - so check the page so you know ahead of time!
16 years, 1 month ago
by
Gibhunter
Bangor, Maine
recently i bougth a apps navigon to my ipod touch but now somebody told me that i need a bluetooth gps receiver. i need an advice what i should to do
I havent heard of a bluetooth GPS receiver but I know garmin put out a $100 kit to supplement the iphone's GPS because it wasnt very accurate. This kit also works with the ipod, it is a mount for the car with the GPS built in. I am not aware of any stores selling this product yet it is fairly new.
16 years, 1 month ago
by
Gibhunter
Bangor, Maine
I have a printer that is not wireless, is there any adapter to make it wireless?
You will need either a wireless printer USB hub that will work with any router, or to find a router with a USB port meant to communicate with a printer. Then you can print wireless without buying a new printer. It is much easier to find a router capable of this than that attachment listed above, and it will likely work smoother using one thing to do it all rather than troubleshoot 2 things if it doesnt work.
16 years, 1 month ago
by
Gibhunter
Bangor, Maine
Is the Gateway DX4831-01e have dual channel memory?
This computer has 6GB and does support dual channel memory, they usually do this by using all 4 memory slots - 2@2GB and 2@1GB so it can run in dual channel. The i7 processors run in triple channel - these would have 2x3GB memory chips.
16 years, 1 month ago
by
Gibhunter
Bangor, Maine
Why does my desktop background not stay set after I turn laptop off and back on?
You likely have a virus causing this issue. You should either take it into geeksquad and let them do a free scan on the counter or try a program like malware-bytes antimalware to scan it at home.
16 years, 1 month ago
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Gibhunter
Bangor, Maine
Which cd to burn
What blank cd's can I use to burn for my eMachine computer? thanks
Hi, It would be best to re-ask your question with the eMachine model number included. eMachines has been making desktops and laptops for many years, and older ones did not have CD or DVD burners. If it says CR-R Rewritable on the CD drive it is able to burn CDs, you cna use ANY brand CR-R you want. I use windows media player to burn audio CDs for my car.
16 years, 3 months ago
by
Gibhunter
Bangor, Maine