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Review: TP-LINK Archer C9 AC1900 Dual Band Wireless AC Gigabit Router

Posted on May 2, 2018

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Now that AC class routers have been out for a while, their prices have dropped considerably even as their wireless speeds have increased.

I recently had the opportunity to check out the TP-LINK Archer C9 AC1900 Dual Band Wireless AC Gigabit Router (#ad), and I came away very impressed.

This is a simultaneous dual-band router (2.4GHz 600Mbps and 5Ghz 1300Mbps) that also has four wired Gigabit Ethernet ports, making it an ideal router for connecting pretty much every device you own at blazing fast speeds. [Read more…]

Review: Puridea S4 6600 mAh Portable Charger

Posted on April 26, 2018

With all the mobile devices we carry around with us these days, it really pays to have an external power bank/charger on hand to keep them all powered up and running.

I’ve tested a bunch of portable chargers in recent years. Some of them were great, and others left much to be desired.

I recently had the opportunity to check out the Puridea S4 6600 mAh Portable Charger, a thin, yet powerful device that claimed to be able to charge an iPhone up to three and a half times on a single charge.

The first time I picked up this device I was struck by how thin it is. Unlike most external battery packs, this one is actually thinner than many modern smart phones.

But even with its thin profile, it still seems to be well-constructed and quite durable. [Read more…]

Review: Samsung SE-208DB/TSBS USB External DVD+/-RW 8X Optical Drive

Posted on March 19, 2018

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These days many laptops are shipped without a built-in optical drive. And in my opinion, that’s a good thing since our video and musical entertainment is now streamed to us instantly over the web.

Not having to include an optical drive means the computer manufacturers can sell their laptops for less while also reducing the laptop’s over-all weight.

That being said, many folks still have program installation files, music and movies on CDs and DVDs. If you’re one of them, you know that not having an optical drive at all is simply not an option for you. [Read more…]

Review: Inateck BP2001 Bluetooth Stereo Speaker

Posted on March 6, 2018

The quality of the sound emitted from the tiny speakers in most mobile devices leaves a lot to be desired, especially on budget model devices.

A good set of headphones or earbuds can help tremendously, but there are times when you need to use an honest-to-goodness real speaker system.

A couple of days ago I received an Inateck BP2001 Bluetooth Stereo Speaker for review, so I decided to check it out. [Read more…]

Review: 2018 Premium HP 17.3″ Business Flagship Laptop PC

Posted on February 20, 2018

The new year brought with it several new mid-range Windows 10 laptops, one of which is the 2018 Premium HP 17.3″ Business Flagship Laptop PC. (#ad)

I recently had a chance to check one of them out.

To be blunt, I ended up liking this laptop ok but it does have some serious downsides, which I’ll get to later.

Although this is being billed as a business laptop it would also make a decent general-purpose PC. I wouldn’t really recommend it for use as a gaming laptop at all, but it should perform fairly well at most other common computing tasks.

First, let’s take a look at the specs: [Read more…]