Advantages: Fairly Fast, Stable System
Disadvantages: DVD Drive Fault

...Product Description Fujitsu Siemens SCALEO 600ix - P4 2.6 GHz Type PC Form Factor Mid tower Dimensions (WxDxH) 18 cm x 49.8 cm x 43.2 cm Weight 13 kg Processor 1 x Intel Pentium 4 2.6 GHz Cache Memory 512 KB L2 Cache Cache Per Processor 512 KB RAM 512 MB (installed) / 2 GB (max) - DDR SDRAM Storage Controller IDE ( DMA/ATA-100 (Ultra) ) Floppy Drive 3.5" 1.44 MB floppy Hard Drive 1 x 120 GB - standard - DMA/ATA-100 (Ultra) Optical Storage 1 x DVD±RW Optical Storage (2nd) DVD-ROM Monitor None Graphics Controller AGP 8x - ATI RADEON 9200 - 128 MB Audio Output Sound card Communications Fax / modem - 56 Kbps ( V.90 ) Networking Network adapter - Ethernet, Fast Ethernet OS Provided Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition Manufacturer Warranty 1 year warranty I have had this computer nearly a year, I am very happy with it... Read review

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Advantages: Good connectivity
Disadvantages: none significant

...We recently changed from wired connection to wireless Broadband after much debate. The demand for computer use, sharing of computer time was becoming a big hassle and going wireless and networking the main PC and Laptops seemed to be a viable solution. Belkin Wireless High Speed Mode USB Adapter Network adapter connects with a PC or Laptop to pick up signals sent by a Wireless router. This network adapter is external and will fit into (plugged to) a USB 2.0 port. Many broadband providers will supply a free router (or a router at a subsidised price), but with a Router but you will need a networking card or an adapter to go wireless. The manufacturer of Belkin USB network adapter gives the Data Transfer Rate: 54 Mbps and this is seen as the speed most of the time. If you wish to have higher speed- wireless is not an option use USB... Read review

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Advantages: Wireless connectivity - Supplied with stand - Fast data transfer - Good Price
Disadvantages: Temperamental Software, Stand Falls Over - Installation hit & miss

...I currently have 3 of these adapters installed at my home connecting 3 PC's wirelessly to a BT Voyager2500V Router. I purchased the first one after suffering months of problems with an intermittent broadband connection using an extension cable. The adapter comes well packaged in a far larger box than is necessary (minus points for environmental responsibility) and is supplied complete with software drivers, software to manage the wireless network, a desktop stand for the adapter and an instruction sheet. 1st impressions were that the build quality is adequate although with the adapter being very light the stand could definitely have done with being heavier. I have never installed a network before but the installation sheet made all seem very straightforward. 1. Install Software. 2. Plug in adapter when prompted. 3. Away to go... Read review

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Advantages: Fast setup, works with vista, easy connection
Disadvantages: none

...This is probably one of the best, and most simple to use wireless adapters there is. It connects to your computer via a USB 2.0 port or the USB 1.1, and the driver CD loads up straight away. It is simple to set up, and you can choose whether to use Windows own connection manager, or Buffalo's Client Manager V. You can connect to a wireless network almost straight away, even the ones protected with passwords. It is 54Mbps, thats 5 times faster than the standard 802.11b wireless. It also supports AOSS, and the one touch secure setup button. The password protected wireless networks that this adapter supports, are WPA and 128/64-Bit WEP. I am currently using the WEP and unlike some wireless adapters, you can save the passcode for the networks, so you don't have to enter it evrytime you want to connect. Includes full support for Windows... Read review

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Advantages: Looks great, performs well, easily installed
Disadvantages: Gigabit networking is unavoidably expensive

...-12 seconds, which would have taken nearly a minute on a 100M network. So when I'm transferring files of around 3 GB I really do see the benefit of the gigabit network. When I first saw gigabit Ethernet coming into the home market I always thought to myself why bother with that, it's too fast. But as technology continues on advancing we are requiring more and more storage space for larger files, which often need to be transferred between computers and networks! For anyone who requires that little bit of extra speed in the home and is also ready for the extra cost a gigabit network brings by all means go and ahead and this product, it's stylish and performs its job flawlessly. **Putting Satisfactory for manufacturer support as I've had no dealings with Netgear concerning this product.**... Read review

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Advantages: Reliable, great functionality and an overall sexy looking laptop
Disadvantages: Battery life could always be improved

...260 Compliant Standards AC '97 Input Device(s) Type Keyboard, touchpad Telecom Modem Fax / Modem Max Transfer Rate 56 Kbps Protocols & Specifications ITU V.90, k56Flex, ITU V.92 Networking Networking Network adapter Data Link Protocol Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g Compliant Standards IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g Expansion / Connectivity Expansion Slots Total (Free) 1 ( 1 ) x CardBus - type I/II 1 ( 1 ) x Memory Stick Memory Interfaces Battery Technology Lithium Ion Installed Qty 1 Run Time (Up To) 1.7 hour(s) Operating System / Software OS Provided Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition Software Manufacturer Warranty Service & Support 1 year warranty Service & Support Details Limited warranty - 1 year... Read review

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Advantages: Picks up any wireless Internet connection, works well with PS2, LAN play as well
Disadvantages: None

...Ever wanted to get your PS2 online and connected without having to connect with a cable from your PS2 in, say, your bedroom and the router or modem is downstairs? Well you can. The Linksys Wireless Gaming Adapter is the only thing you need to play online gaming on. What this accessory can do is genius. With this accessory plugged in and connected to your network adapter, you can use it to play LAN games if there is another one of these adapters around the building for head-to-head games via a LAN channel. If you prefer to play over the Internet and play against the world, then that can be done too!! The adapter can effortlessly connect a PS2 console or Xbox console to give it wireless network capabilities and there is two ways of doing this:- 1. If you have an existing home wireless network setup with a Broadband connection... Read review

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Advantages: All users can have up to date software
Disadvantages: It has an low power usuage

...(alternating current) of 100/240V.It has an operating temperature of 32-104 ºF, with an humidity range of 20 -80 %.Also it has an integrated sound card for audio output and a network adapter for networking. However the Compaq evo thin client T20 does not have a hard drive, removable storage, CD/DVD drive, speakers modern or expansion bays.... Read review

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Advantages: Quick, simple, fuss free system
Disadvantages: Your on your own setting up the computers!

...that every home already has a wired network installed - your home's electrical system. Devolo's network adapters simply plug into a mains socket. You connect your network socket on your PC to Devolo's adapter, do the same with a second computer within the same building and lo and behold you have a wried network, running at 14MBps. This is fast enough for internet browsing, email, etc, but not fast enough for streaming video. The setup of the system, according to the manual, is devastatingly simple. Plug adapter into mains socket, plug supplied cable into back of computer and into adapter. Turn on PC. Repeat with any other computers you wish to include on your network. In fairness to Devolo, it really is that simple and set up takes about five minutes. Why, then, did it take me four hours to set my network up? The simple answer... Read review

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Advantages: Medium weight, wireless enabled and well equiped for office workers needing wireless connectivity
Disadvantages: Available only in black case, does not have a floppy drive or DVD writer, no firewire connectivity

...installed-- 256 MB SDRAM Hard drive-- 20 GB IDE Internal CD / DVD type-- DVD-ROM Removable storage type-- None Input device-- Keyboard, Touchpad, Pointing stick Weight-- 5.5 lbs Dimensions (W x D x H)-- 12.1 in x 9.8 in x 1.2 in Cabinet form factor-- Portable Display-- 14.1 in TFT active matrix Max resolution-- 1024 x 768 Video output-- AGP 4x Audio output-- Sound card Networking type-- Network adapter Modem-- 56 Kbps Network / modem combo Plug-in module Mini PCI Video RAM installed-- 16 MB Battery installed-- 1 Lithium ion Battery life-- 3 hours and more OS is Microsoft Windows XP professional It has two USB Ports and an RJ-45 port are located on the left side of the laptop. My opinion is that this model is quite old and you can look forward to more advanced models out in the market.... Read review

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