Belkin 2-Port KVM Switch With Built-In Cabling

Advantages: Advantages: Cheap, all in one solution
Disadvantages: No manual overide or audio support

...It's surprising how many people have more than one PC at home although even more surprising is that many of them each have their own screen, keyboard and mouse. In many cases this makes perfect sense but sometimes, you know you'll only ever use one or the other - perhaps one is your general PC and the other your music workstation. In these situations you can save a lot of space and money by investing in a KVM switch. KVM stands for Keyboard, Video and Mouse and allows you to use one keyboard, mouse and screen shared between two PCs. This particular unit from Belkin is unusual in that it comes with all the leads permanently attached instead of being supplied as a separate cabling set. Wiring it Up Installation is simply a matter of taking each of the two main cables and plugging the sets of leads in to each PC. The Belkin KVM...

ilaskey 21.03.2007 · Read review
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Consolers of the Lonely- The Raconteurs. Listen and you'll love

Advantages: Great tracks, Can listen for free via Spotify
Disadvantages: A couple of weaker songs let it down slightly but not too much

...Background Up until a couple of months ago, I had never heard of the Raconteurs. We listen to music all day at work via Spotify and one of my colleagues decided to put this album on and I instantly fell in love with it. The band are a four piece arrancement fronted by former White Stripes vocalist Jack White. Consolers of the Lonely is the bands second album and follows in the footsteps of their 2006 offering, Broken Boy Soldiers. Album Specifics The total running time for this album is 55 minutes and 30 seconds. In total, there are an impressive 14 tracks to listen to . The album includes the singles. Salute your Solution, Many Shades of Black, Old Enough and Consolers of the Lonely, all of which scanalously in my opinion have failed to make the UK top 40 chartts although this album did make it to number 8 in...

craggybuk 18.07.2009 · Read review
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Belkin 2-Port KVM Switch With Audio Support

Advantages: Cheap, all in one solution, audio support
Disadvantages: No manual overide

...It's surprising how many people have more than one PC at home although even more surprising is that many of them each have their own screen, keyboard and mouse. In many cases this makes perfect sense but sometimes, you know you'll only ever use one or the other - perhaps one is your general PC and the other your music workstation. In these situations you can save a lot of space and money by investing in a KVM switch. KVM stands for Keyboard, Video and Mouse and allows you to use one keyboard, mouse and screen shared between two PCs. This particular unit from Belkin is unusual in that it also includes audio support and also comes with all the leads permanently attached instead of being supplied as a separate cabling set. Wiring it Up Installation is simply a matter of taking each of the two main cables and plugging the sets...

ilaskey 26.01.2007 · Read review
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Aten Masterview CS1774 KVM Switch

Advantages: Build quality, flexibility
Disadvantages: Too few USB ports, a bit pricy

...In a world where server virtualisation and remote login is becoming increasingly common, it's all too easy to forget the humble KVM (Keyboard/Video/Mouse) which allows a single keyboard, monitor and mouse to control two or more PCs. For home users with a number of PCs or small to medium sized businesses, there's still a need to control multiple machines from one place without cluttering the place up with all the related paraphernalia. Furthermore, KVMs remove some of the security risks that can arise when enabling remote access. Here at home I have various PCs I use for testing, editing and so on so I was pleased to get my hands on a new 4 port KVM from Aten. The Masterview CS1774 is rather more than the basic units you might find at PC World though - it has a number of interesting and useful features over and above the basic ability...

ilaskey 31.08.2007 · Read review
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Hercules - DJ Console MK2 - Mixer and Soundcard

Advantages: Lot of fun, yet a serious device at the same time.
Disadvantages: Jog/Scratch wheel not placed in the best position on the device.

...This is a great item for the amateur/semi pro DJ. Not just limited to mixing two MP3's, this unit also allows you to mix with a variety of sources such as turntables and CD players. This is because you can attach various external hardware to the device via the extra connections you have available, including optical and RCA. There are two sets of master outputs as standard, meaning you can output to two separate amplifiers as an example, or record with one output and then monitor your sound through the other. Acting as a standard soundcard as well as the MP3 mixer, you do not need an additional soundcard to use the DJ Console and it can act as the main soundcard for your computer. The device also has beat matching capabilities, this is automated so you are always in sync with your mixes(bpm) There is also the ability to use...

bmandalia 08.01.2007 · Read review
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What a console!

Advantages: The wireless controllers the hard drive memory, the graphics and sound.
Disadvantages: Size of the console, does take up a lot of space.

...Playstation 3, well where shall I start. Absolutely brilliant! Not only is it stylish and very smart looking but it?s very clever to. The hard drive can store photos and other multi media. You can browse the Internet as well as play opponents from around the world on particular games. The wireless controllers are a great touch; you can sit back in your chair however close or far away from the console and play your games in the greatest amount of comfort. I must admit the console is not the smallest and does take up a bit of space but definitely worth the spaces it take up. The graphics are quality; a lot of people have said they?re not as good as the X-box 360 but believe me they are! When playing Fight Night, you can actually see the sweat dripping down the boxer?s face when fighting. If you have the HD lead and a HD TV then...

jamessk1 01.07.2007 · Read review
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Review of Sony PlayStation 3 (PS3)

Fun interactive console

Advantages: fun, interactive, different, good game selection
Disadvantages: can get really expensive, controllers tend to have bad battery life

...The Nintendo Wii is a really different console system which allows you to plays games in a whole different way. Unlike the traditional game console system where you just used a controller to maneouvre your character around the screen the Wii means you can effectively control the little people. This interactivity can find you hitting a tennis ball like you were playing a game of tennis or playing a round of golf. There are many games to choose from with options such as sports games, music games, children or adventure games. There is also the option to buy extra accessories for some games such as the Wii Music, Guitar Hero etc. This all fits in with the interactivity of the system and almost lets you think you are playing the guitar on stage. You can get reward points for the games you purchase for the Wii and enter them...

kathcake 29.10.2009 · Read review
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Review of Nintendo Wii

Wii - a great console

Advantages: completely interactive, easy to use, lots of fun
Disadvantages: limited multiplayer games

...I was given the nintendo wii as a birthday gift from my boyfriend in August. I have wanted one for absolutely ages and was not disappointed. The first thing i did was go out and get extra nun-chucks, an extra controller and 3 more games! This is a great interactive console that is great for all the family as well as wii parties with friends (whilst you can pass your one wii remote around between you, it's probably better if you invest in a few more remote controllers). My mum and my 8 year old brother equally enjoyed playing wii sports and rayman's raving rabbits (an excellent game by the way) The wii works best (obviously) with a spacious room and a good sized tv - then you can really get into the swing of things without the fear of bashing your fellow player. I've had a few such incidences because you can't help but really go...

leafy81 07.11.2007 · Read review
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At last,a low price KVM switch with a USB platform

Advantages: easdy to use,USB connections,up to 4 pc's
Disadvantages: not pretty,

...KVM switches are,i think, a very underrated component and are not often seen in use. This i think is because untill recently they relied on pretty much old tech as far as connections were concerned. Just to make it clear at the start what a KVM dose for those not familier with them,a KVM switch performs the very useful function of alowing more than one computer to use the same keyboard,monitor, mouse,and sometimes(and in this case) speakers. Be warned though,a KVM switch is simply an input/output switch it dose NOT link the pcs in any way,when one is on the others are off,no movement between computers just access between you and several pc's. For those of us who need to use more than one PC on a regular basis this is a major bonus both in space saving and speed of use. This belkin switch is a big step forward in KVM...

coppinpr 05.08.2008 · Read review
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Review of Belkin OmniView SOHO Series 4-Port USB KVM Switch with Audio - KVM / audio switch - 4 ports

I was consoled

Advantages: Perfect balance of wit and wisdom
Disadvantages: All dead, white males

...Unpopular? Not enough money? Frustrated? Feeling inadequate? Broken-hearted? Experiencing difficulties? Before you leap into retail therapy, medicating with merlot or making your therapist richer why not try The Consolations of Philosophy as a refreshing alternative to the self-help genre. Rather than locating the problem, whether it?s money, career, or love, at the level of the individual, Alain de Botton offers the perspective that philosophers have been wrestling with these issues since the dawn of time. So it?s not your fault that you can?t get your life together as the problems you?re struggling with are a feature of the human condition rather than glaring demonstrations of personal shortcomings. If that all sounds heavy, deep and potentially coma inducing then you?ll be pleasantly surprised. I was rereading The Consolations...

researchguru 11.04.2003 · Read review
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