Zoom around the internet in style!

Advantages: Small, and makes internet sharing as easy as pie
Disadvantages: A bit expensive, no built-in hub, a bit ugly!

...When I signed up for ADSL, I got a free Speedtouch modem. It worked fine on my main computer - a PC at that time - but networking and sharing the connection was a bit of a hassle. For one thing, the main computer had to act as a 'server' all the time, and remain connected, for the second computer to access the internet. Then our modem gave up the ghost altogether. To be honest, I was slightly relieved. I'd heard a lot about how a router would make internet sharing easier, so I decided to go the extra mile and spend a few more pounds to upgrade. I needed something quick, so I unfortunately had to pay the premium and buy from PC World who charged me £80 for the Zoom X3. I'm sure it's available cheaper online. --> WHAT IS A ROUTER? Routers have been much more common in big business until broadband internet made its way into homes...

antsss 03.12.2003 (04.12.2003) · Read review
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Review of Zoom ADSL X3 5560 - router

Zoom Zoom Zoom Indeed!

Advantages: Quick and Easy installation
Disadvantages: Low wireless range

...First of all I must congratulate Zoom for such a fantastic product. Out of all my experiences with wireless/wired routers including; Netgear, Belkin and Linkysys (Cisco), I have found the Zoom X6 Wireless ADSL router to be the most user-friendly router I have ever used. In the box you will get; The wireless router, Power Lead, RJ5 cable (used to connect the router to a base unit in order to cingure the router softwar, once the software has been configured the RJ45 lead may be taken out as long as you have a wireless receiver, i.e. USB, PCMCIA or PCI), instruction manual and CD-ROM software. The first thing to do when you open the box, lay out all your parts and make sure everything is there, then put the CD-ROM into your CD drive, the software is very straight forward and the whole setup process takes about 15 minutes to...

matt_jones_1988 30.11.2006 · Read review
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Zoom Zoom Zoom......

Advantages: Professionally laid out online surveys. Product testing.
Disadvantages: Some awful incentive gifts

...~~ UPDATED FEBRUARY 2006 ~~ I joined up with ZoomPanel through ipoints in December 2003. Quite frankly, I was most unimpressed with them at first. Despite promising the potential to earn rewards and cash through ZoomPoints, the first 10 or 11 surveys they offered me only qualified me for entry into a sweepstake or prize draw. I'm afraid that I very swiftly pull the plug on any survey company only offering entries into prize draws, as in over 2 years of survey work, I have yet to win anything from any survey company prize draw or raffle. I fail to see why I should spend my valuable time completing a survey for which I get little or no reward, when you can bet your bottom dollar the company hosting it is being handsomely rewarded. However, I am most glad that I gave them the benefit of the doubt, as ZoomPanel have proved to be a good...

Bollinger28 13.09.2004 (04.02.2006) · Read review
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Come fly with me on Zoom.

Advantages: Low cost airline with Premium seating available.
Disadvantages: Only fly from a few airports in UK

...A few years ago we planned to go to Canada and cross the Rockies and then cruise to Alaska to celebrate our Ruby Wedding and retirement. But as my husband got voluntary redundancy last October we decided to bring the celebration holiday forward to this summer, why put off something that we can do now! We emailed a travel agent who specialised in Canadian travel and literally said what we wanted and what could they offer. The flight to Calgary and returning from Vancouver was with Zoom. I hadn't even heard of Zoom, my husband said it was a low cost flight. Knowing it would be a long flight I was somewhat concerned as my experiences with Easyjet and Ryanair haven't been very positive. So after doing some research online we asked the travel agent to upgrade our seats to Premium. Advantages of a Premium seat...

jo145 12.08.2008 · Read review
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Belkin ADSL Router Review..

Advantages: Fast Speeds, Small, Very Light
Disadvantages: N/A

...The Blekin ADSL Modem with Built-In 802.11g Wireless Router is very easy to set up you could have it set up In minutes, you will be able to share your Internet connection and network your computers. I have had one for about a year now and I have had no problems with it what so ever. I have transferred files sheared my internet access with other computers in my house. The speed that this Router transfers at is excellent. The internet is much faster when wireless to up to 2 times faster. Belkin also give you a life time warranty so you dont have to worry about it breaking. The design of the route is very good small and light so you can fint it into places out of sight. ------------------ Key Features ------------------ Integrated 802.11g Wireless Access Point 802.11g is an exciting new wireless technology that provides up to 54...

PrizeMail 04.11.2004 · Read review
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Zoom zoom

Advantages: ?
Disadvantages: good light camera

...Smile please by mumsymary - written on 08.09.06 - Rating: (5 of 5 possible stars) Advantages small camera takes great pictures Disadvantages ? Last year I was very sad I woke up to find my house had been burgled the car stolen and my digital camera boohoo, but my insurance did pay out most of what was lost and I was sent vouchers for Jessop. So I went to Jessop to buy a replacement camera the one I choose was the Casio Exilim EX-Z750 Digital Camera, it's a zoom camera. This camera can be bought for 150 on Amazon it's a refurbished one shop demo model. A brand new camera costs "£214. at at http://www.ukcamerastore.co.uk I think it cost me £245 when I bought it at Jessop in February, I can't find it in their on line store when I looked today. I had been using a Fuji digital before it was a large S L R size camera not...

mumsymary 18.09.2006 · Read review
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Review of Casio EXILIM ZOOM EX-Z750

ADSL Modem

Advantages: small, cheap, fast
Disadvantages: gets hot, not as cheap as USB only modems

...So this is the device needed to get the ADSL line working but how well does it work? Appearance = The first thing I noticed about this model is the colour of it. Its silver and this gives it a modern appeal. Its small and rather thin. It is only 2.8cm x 17.5cm x 11.8cm so makes it a compact modem. It is also light and weights in at 600 grams. When the modem is switched on, it has yello LEDs that light up to show if the power is on, USB, ethernet and if the ADSL line is there. System Requirements * ADSL Internet service from BT and your chosen ISP. I use Nildram. * Ethernet (netowrk) or USB connection on your PC * Windows 95, 98, Me, NT, 2000, XP, Mac * Internet Explorer 5.0 or Netscape 4.7 or better - Tthis is so you can access the configuration menu. Box Contents * DM602...

miss_d_bus 31.01.2004 · Read review
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Review of Netgear DM602 ADSL-Modem

Zooming good photos

Advantages: Reasonable price, good quality
Disadvantages: xD memory cards aren't always readable

...When we decided that the Olympus D-395 that we were using just wasn't up to all the jobs we wanted - getting up close without getting too close - and our son, who is coming up 11, said that he would like a digital camera, the obvious answer was for us to get a higher spec model for ourselves, and pass the D-395 on to him. We ended up going to Apollo 2000 near Blackpool North station for a vacuum cleaner and noticed they had an Olympus C-725 Ultra Zoom for £129.99 which I have since found at prices from £199.99 to £229.99 using online search engines, although a newer higher spec version (the C-765) is available from Amazon at £179.99. Included in the price is:- 1 - Camera is a 3.0 mega pixel camera with 8x optical zoom and 3x digital zoom. 2 - Software disk containing Camedia software, which is simple to install and use...

claireydeacon 19.06.2005 · Read review
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Zoom Panel Paid Surveys...

Advantages: Regular surveys sent, award 10 points for attempting a survey, Marriott vouchers
Disadvantages: Few points per survey making 1000 points a high payout, limited reward scheme

...I joined Zoom Panel mid last year 2008 while I was looking for paid survey sites to try out. I signed up free and started to receive email notifications soon after for new surveys to complete. Zoom Panel sends regular surveys and think I was averaging 3 or 4 a week. You're awarded 'zoom points' for each survey you complete and these can later be redeemed... Unfortunately, their notification emails do not inform how many points you will get or how long the survey will be prior to you taking it. You get about 75 - 100 points per survey and if you do not qualify for a survey, you get 10 Zoom Points for attempting it.. Zoom Panel would be great but they really need to evaluate their reward system... Unless there is another Zoom Panel out there that has a better one - this Zoom Panel has a rather limited reward system that makes it seem...

marina321 15.02.2009 · Read review
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Zoom panel - earn by taking easy surveys

Advantages: paid for giving opinion, rewards
Disadvantages: frequency of surveys is poor

...Zoom panel is a market research compnay that rewards its member for taking part in online surveys. More and more people are turning to ways to earn extra money due to the credit crunch and the recession and the fact they are running out of money. Earning from taking surveys is a great way to earn as you earn while giving your opinion and influencing products we use. Many people are worried about joining sites like Zoom as they don't know whether it is a legitimate site.There are sitesout there that are not legitimate and are there to try and get some money from you or fill your inbox with Spam which is very annoying. Zoom on the other hand is a legit site and does not fill your inbox with spam. To sign up with Zoom go to there website. They are available in many countries around the world. Click on the register button; fill in...

09jbooth 18.07.2009 · Read review
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