Reviews Written by Michael
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April 3, 2007
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Linksys WRT54GS Wireless-G with SpeedBooster Broadband Router
RouterPrice: $44.86 to $89.00 Compare PricesApril 3, 2007
Linksys WRT54GS Wireless-G with SpeedBooster Broad
Pros: Good for a Basic Home or Small Office Network
Cons: Loses Signal depending on where you are
I bought this router for a good basic home network. It works good for a basic home network. The wired portion runs at its full speed. The wireless portion is the problem. I have two laptops, and yes both can be used at the same time to run the internet, but setting up a home wireless network takes some skill (unless you want to sacrifice your "safety" of the firewall).
Also, I can be sitting about 10 ft from the router and I can watch the signal go up and down on my laptop. I wouldnt be moving the laptop and it would drop. This may be because of other factors (same frequency devices), but I highly doubt it, seeing as how I have changed the settings multiple times.
If you need a good home network and dont really care about some signal lose every now and then, than thise is a cheap way of getting it. I would suggest it, if you dont have the money for the newer hardware. ... -
Sony Ericsson Z520a (unlocked) DPY 101 1464/93 Cell Phone
Cell PhonePrice: $67.90 to $67.90 Compare PricesApril 3, 2007
Sony Ericsson Z520a
Pros: Bluetooth, Camera, Sound Quality, etc
Cons: DONT DROP IT
I bought this phone and it worked great.... until I dropped it by accident one day and it broke an internal circuit for the antenna and no matter where I went I only got 1 bar at most. Luckly I had the optional Insurance on the phone so I get a replacement (refurbished). I suggest making sure you have a case (durable) for your phone.
The bluetooth is awesome on this phone. The Camera is superb also. Ringtones, games, tools, everything is good with this phone. ...
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Audiovox XM Radio
Pros: Easy to install, easy to use
Cons: Slight singal lose
Overall this is a very good xm radio. I installed it in about 10 minutes. I love it so much that I dont even bother with regular FM radio anymore. The only problem I have is that when I go under a bridge or in a tunnel, I loose the signal. Im not worried about that though because it is only for a couple seconds. I would suggest this for anyone who doesnt have an xm ready car stereo. You can set it up so that the signal will be sent through an FM singal of your choice. ...