Freecome DVD RW Recorder USB 2.0

Advantages: ummmmm
Disadvantages: Doesn't work very well, slow, intermitently recognises disks, poor back up service, need I go on?

...I ordered my Freecom DVD Recorder LS USB 2.0 after my CD/DVD drive packed up on my 15 month old HP Desktop. I wanted it mainly to load CD ROM and burn DVD's from movies already converted to DVD format on my hard drive. Being that my PC had no disk drive I relied upon this external drive to load the bundled DVD burning software (Roxio 9). This took several days and many attempts. Then I tried burning my first DVD. After taking 3 hours to do a task that previously took about 30 minutes, this recorder produced a disc that no dvd player in my home recognised (and I have 4). I found the user interface very unfriendly and it simply didn't work. Needles to say, I'll be getting a refund!...

RMcCartyhy 16.06.2008 (15.06.2008) · Read review
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Review of Freecom DVD RW Recorder LS USB 2.0

Belkin Powered Hi-Speed USB 2.0 7-port Hub

Advantages: Fast USB 2 Hub, Ports well spaced out
Disadvantages: Only for Desktop PC's really, Must have adequate PSU

...It should first be stated that this product is intended for use with a desktop computer and indeed it would only be practical to use it in such a manner. The hub comes with an AC adapter which has a good length cable to reach the mains socket. A USB cable is also included to connect the hub to your computer. The hubs cannot function without the AC power. There is nothing more frustrating than ports or sockets being too close together, meaning that large or bulky adapters or plugs can't fit in next to each other. This problem is avoided by the Belkin 7-port hub as the ports are well spaced out with four on one side and three on the other. There is an indicator light for each port to indicate whether it is working or not (on or off). There is no switch to turn off the hub - this would have to be done by disconnecting it from...

patwanet 20.08.2005 · Read review
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Review of Belkin Hi-Speed USB 2.0 7-Port Hub - hub - 7 ports

Wester Digital External Hard Drive 80GB USB 2.0

Advantages: Portable, easy to use, never failed on me yet!
Disadvantages: Perhaps only the disc size, but it has taken me 2 years to fill it!

...Wester Digital, a respected brand name, and i agree! I have owned the unit now for around 2 years, and have 0 problems. My internal hard drive has died on me twice but my external one, never! This 80gb HDD is perfect for storing large files, home movies, photo albums, music etc. It's ideal when transfering data from one place to another, simply unplug it, plug it in elsehwre and hey presto! It supports drag & drop so moving files couldn't be easier. Standard power adpater with 3-pin plug, and USB 2.0 connection to your pc, mac, server etc. It is easily recognised by each operating system and i have yet to find one that doesn't support the unit. Plug it in, wait around 30secs and it's up and running. Can be stored horizontally, and if you have 3 like me, you can stack them perfectly, or store them vertically...

blackhawk204 04.07.2008 · Read review
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Review of Western Digital Essential External Hard Drive USB 2.0 80 GB

Always Handy. TwinMos USB2.0 Mobile Disc IV 512mb

Advantages: Spare-Caps, Reliable, Cheap
Disadvantages: Basic, NOthing Special, 512mb

...The Mobile Disk IV is your basic 512mb USB2.0 Drive. The 'Hi-speed' appears no faster than any other 512mb USB drive, and believe me, I have more than a few. The main competitive advantage of the 'Twinmos' is that it was supplied with spare end caps, not an obvious problem, yet I'm positive anyone who has used similar items on a regular basis, can surely relate to; However if the problem's clearly there, instead of the cost of manufacturing spare caps, would a better investment not be to equip the usb stick with a swivel, or essentially non-looseable lid. The outer casing feels sturdy enough for day-to-day life and the stick has a robust feel, like it'll last any coat pocket or briefcase journeys. The device is not too big, nor really small, just your average size USB. presented in a smart purple color, it features a useful hole...

Goldhaze 09.03.2009 · Read review
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Review of TwinMos USB2.0 Mobile Disk IV - USB flash drive - 512 MB

Easy Access USB 2.0 Front Panel

Advantages: EASY ACCESS TO USB PORTS
Disadvantages: INITIAL SETUP FOR NON-PC PEOPLE

...STABILITY Perfect, never had it drop out while in use and always performs perfectly. Only problem I could foresee is if you were using Windows 95 or Windows 98 First Edition. But this is only due to the fact that they didn?t support USB and will only work via a patch, but I?m told the patches themselves are unstable. SPEED Running at USB 2.0 speed this is pretty much the fastest you will get at the moment. USB 1.0 ? 12mb a second FIREWIRE ? 412mb a second USB 2.0 ? just over 450mb a second Now just because it is USB 2.0 doesn?t mean you can?t use your older USB 1.0 devices on it because it is fully backwards compatible with the older equipment. However should you have a device capable of the faster protocol then you will see that high data transfer speed come in to action. EASE OF INSTALLATION Not the easiest thing in...

penguin1052 21.01.2004 · Read review
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Review of Trust 4 Port USB 2.0 Direct Access Hub - hub - 4 ports

USB is for me

Advantages: Have plenty of USB ports at any time
Disadvantages: Can be a bit of a pain when it comes to the power supply.

...the ports so much easier. Which model did I choose? I chose the Belkin Hi-Speed USB 2.0 4-Port Hub; this was based on the price, availability and looks. The price and availability of the USB hub were my main purchasing considerations. What did I get? I got the main USB hub, a connection cable (one end plugs into the hub and the other plugs into a USB port on the computer), a transformer (this supplies power to the hub via a cable that plugs into the hub, more about this later in the review) and very limited instructions. This all gave me change from £25. What does it look like? The hub itself is squircle shaped (a cross between a square and a circle) on one end are four USB ports, at one side is a socket for connecting the USB lead that connects the hub to the computer and another socket for the power supply that comes from...

sit2020 07.10.2007 · Read review
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Review of Belkin Hi-Speed USB 2.0 4-Port Hub - hub - 4 ports

Easy to install USB 2.0 PCI card

Advantages: Easy to install
Disadvantages: None

...I have bought this PCI card a week ago. Reason: I have got a MSI K7T266Pro2 motherboard that only offer USB1.1 ports (1.5Mbytes/s maximum transfer rate). Since I have got devices that uses USB2.0 and without breaking my piggy bank to upgrade my computer, the most economical way is to install a PCI card that offers USB2.0 connections (up to 480Mbits/s or 60Mbytes/s, 40X faster than USB1.1) for 1 internal port and 4 external ports. Before you buy a USB2.0 PCI card, make sure that your motherboard got version 2.2 PCI slots which are USB2.0 compatible. If your motherboard hasn't got version 2.2 PCI slots or higher, don't bother. You need a motherboard upgrade. Also, your operating system needs to be windows 2000 service pack 4 or windows XP which provides appropriate drivers to support USB2.0. For the other operation systems...

volcano 08.11.2004 · Read review
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Viking USB 2.0 Flash Drive 1GB

Advantages: Small, High Capacity, Quick Transfer Rate
Disadvantages: None As Yet

...I bought this pen drive when I came across a website that I found on google by accident. They were selling it in their sale for £14.99. So I though that I would give it a try. It cam in the post, and I opened the bag that it came in, and I was shocked by the size of the pen. It was the smallest pen that I had ever seen. I was worried at first because it is so small that it would be easy to lose it, and I thought that I would very quickly. Although there is a hole at the end where you can put a clip through so you can attach it to something, i.e. around you neck, on a key ring, etc. It has a lid to keep the USB connection clean and so that it can not be broken. Once it has been taken off, you can plug it straight into the USB port on you computer. It works at its best via the USB 2.0 port. This allows high speeds of data transfer...

bindie 24.07.2006 · Read review
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Review of Viking USB 2.0 Drive USB flash drive - 1 GB

Seagate FreeAgent 500GB USB 2.0

Advantages: Hi-Speed, Sturdyness, Look, Performace, Reliability, Silent
Disadvantages: None in General. When being specific no On/Off Button

...Seagate FreeAgent 500GB USB2.0 External Storage Drive Bought this as a backup drive for my data and to play hi-definition movies using PS3 and it serves its purpose very well. Fully compatible with Hi-Speed USB( USB 2.0) with speed of 480 Mbps. I was able to transfer 7.95 GB Blu-Ray movie in just 6 minutes. It also has 8MB Cache for fast data transfer A 7200 RPM Hard-disk is used and is completely noiseless. Front Light ( Long Bar shaped, Looks Nice :-) ) indicates read/write process. Drive is powered on only when connected to usb irrespective its adaptor is switched on. This is a great feature. Perfectly shaped and compact, light and very sturdy. Disadvantage Would be better if it had no external adaptor. Its slim though. No On/Off switch. Only 475 GB usable space. ( Not a "con" but wanted to...

nishanthl21111987 01.11.2008 · Read review
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Review of FreeAgent Desktop 500 GB

Netgear wireless 2.0 adapter: a good product

Advantages: easy installation, user friendly.
Disadvantages: none

...It is cute. A small USB adapter is your best Internet companion. I use Wi-Fi service with this adapter. Service is excellent.Maximum internet speed no matter where you are in your home.Toilet,bathroom,kitchen,bedroom.Easily accessible and reliable.I can use my notebook happily and write reviews at ciao. Benefits: Very easy to install(I installed myself). Very esay instructional manual.Step by step guidance on installation. It supports Windows vista. It comes with 2 year warranty. (Wireless router is necesarry to have wireless internet connection). Features: It extends network coveryge up to 10 times that of standard 802.11g. It has a powerful advanced Multi-in Multi-out technology that incorporated seven internal antennas in a wireless router so you get unlimited internet connection without any hindrance...

mor8060 24.10.2008 · Read review
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Review of NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WPN111