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Actiontec 500Mbps Powerline Network Adapter Kit (PWR511K01) Review

February 26, 2016March 11, 2014 by Paul Salmon

If you are like me and have weak spots in your wireless network coverage, there are a few options that you can try to increase your network coverage. The first is to add repeaters or signal boosters in various locations in your home to increase your wireless coverage. Second, you can run Ethernet cables throughout your house. The third is to use powerline adapters to send network data through your house over your home’s electrical wires.

For me, I chose the third option. To carry out the task I bought a Actiontec Powerline Network Adapter kit that would give network connection to an area of my home that had a weak wireless signal. I have used the powerline adapter kit for the past several months and have tested out the device mostly with streaming content from the Internet.

Garmin Nuvi 1490LMT Review – Great GPS Device with Lifetime Maps

September 29, 2014July 3, 2012 by Paul Salmon

Every single Garmin Nuvi GPS has its own charm and appeal and this 1490LMT is no different, especially considering how low the price is. Garmin are the world leader when it comes to GPS devices, and it’s easy to see why when you look at this new unit. It manages to combines some very powerful features with superb routing accuracy and a sleek modern-looking design that sets it apart from the competition.

The Nuvi 1490LMT is even more compelling as a purchase when you see how easy the user interface is to use. Read the full Garmin Nuvi 1490LMT review below, as well as details on how you can save money with a Garmin Discount Code for 2012.

Sennheiser RS120 Wireless Headphones Review

November 9, 2011 by Paul Salmon

I recently bought the Sennheiser RS120 wireless headphones so I could sleep next to my wife when she watches TV late a night. I was looking for a set of wireless headphones that weren’t too expensive, but still had decent sound quality. After performing some quick research, I eventually decided on the Sennheiser RS120 wireless headphones.

While wireless headphones have been available for years, I hadn’t owned any before purchasing these headphones. I didn’t know what to expect in terms of quality so I couldn’t compare the Sennheiser RS120 to other headphones. Because of this the review is based solely on what I think about the Sennheiser RS120 without any comparison to a previous product.

Maha Powerex MH-C9000 Battery Charger Review

September 28, 2011 by Paul Salmon

A few months ago I purchased the Maha Powerex MH-C9000 battery charger becaue I had just bought some Eneloop rechargeable batteries and wanted a good charger to use with them. I had always just used a charger that came with rechargeable batteries in the past, and they worked fine. However, I wanted a charger that as proven to work well with different batteries, and so I began researching various chargers.

The research led me to purchasing the Maha Powerex MH-C9000 battery charger, and I quickly discovered that it was much more than just a charger. There is quite a bit of intelligence built into this charger, that can really help out when it comes to rechargeable batteries.

Samsung SH-B123 Blu-Ray Drive Review

October 6, 2011September 22, 2011 by Paul Salmon

I recently decided to upgrade my DVD-ROM drive for the Samsung SH-B123 blu-ray drive. While I was looking at blu-ray writers as well, I found that I wasn’t going to burn many blu-ray discs in the future, and didn’t want to pay more for a drive that I wouldn’t need. The Samsung SH-B123 drive, however does burn both CD and DVD optical discs, so I still have the ability to burn discs, although I won’t be using it to backup my data.

After performing some research, as well as having a specific price point, I settled on the Samsung SH-B123 blu-ray drive to play blu-ray movies. After spending some time using the drive I was impressed with the drive, but it did come with a minor issue.

Linksys E4200 Wireless Router Review

February 26, 2016August 31, 2011 by Paul Salmon

After about 6 years, my Linksys WRT54G finally packed it in, so I went out and bought myself a Linksys E4200 dual band N router. I have several laptop computers and a media player that have wireless-N adapters, so the new router will be a welcome change.