Category: Electronics and Computer Peripheral Reviews

Posted on: April 20, 2012 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 0

Plantronics BackBeat Go Wireless Studio Headset

  Before there were celebrity-endorsed headphones, there was Plantronics. The company understands headsets and headphones, and has done so for countless years. Their BackBeat Go is their latest product offering, and is the best headset that we have reviewed this year. The clarity of the BackBeat Go in music reproduction is astonishing, revealing bits and pieces of tracks that one could not hear on a typical speaker setup. However, this…

Posted on: April 7, 2012 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 1

Netis WF-2404 Wireless Router

  The Netis WF-2404 wireless router provides purchasers with four distinct tools – it is a firewall, a WAP (wireless access point), a switch, and a NAT-router. Setup is simple, as are advanced options – there is a hardware protected setup option that can be turned on with the push of a button. The WF-2404 works at the 802.11n, 801.11g, and 802.11b standards, meaning that one can easily provide the…

Posted on: April 2, 2012 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 0

Razer BlackWidow Ultimate (Keyboard)

  This is a beast of a keyboard. The construction is incredibly durable, with the decision to include mechanical keys ensuring that ME3 players can beat the hell out of it without utterly trashing it. The ability to create and store macros on-keyboard will ratchet up a player’s ability, and has been implemented in a way that is simple and intuitive. Razer has included a number of aesthetic additions that…

Posted on: March 2, 2012 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 0

KHX1333C7D3K2 4GB (2 x 2GB) DDR3 Ram

  We were able to test out DDR3 RAM from Kingston. The KHX1333C7D3K2 is a value-priced RAM (around $25-45) that will provide individuals’ computing needs for a lengthy cycle. Installation of the RAM is simple, and will seat properly onto whichever motherboard one may be running in their build. The 2X2 (4GB) pairing is coupled with low latency (7-7-7-20), ensuring rapid retrieval of information and an across-the-board decrease in loading…

Posted on: February 29, 2012 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 0

Noctua NF-P12 PWM (Fan) Review

There is a lot of noise that is typically generated at the 120mm mark on fans. I believe that many individuals have the bottom of the barrel in their computer, which leads to a great amount of the noise that is typically heard. However, Noctua has a solution to this problem. Their NF-P12 PWM kit provides computer builders with strong air displacement and an incredibly small increase in noise from…

Posted on: January 26, 2012 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 0

Thermaltake Meka G1 / Gaming Keyboard Review

I feel that one of the biggest detriments to my online and computer gaming has to be the keyboard tat I use. The keyboards that are made fully from plastic or can be found in a $5 bin just cannot compare to the quality that is brought by the Meka G1. This means that the keyboard is rugged as all get out, with it being able to take 50 million…

Posted on: January 23, 2012 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 0

TDK BA100 In Ear Balancing Headphones

There are a number of different possibilities for an individual to use the TDK BA100 headphones. I believe that they will run circles around other headphones when plugged into a laptop, and they are light enough to work well when one is working out or is on the treadmill. The balanced aspect to the headphones affords this versatility, while the headphones durability makes the list price of $199 seem downright…

Posted on: January 16, 2012 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 0

In-Win Mana136 Case Review

Computer cases are not seen as important as they should be. In a previous computer build, we had to spend a day’s worth of time testing out each component part, just to ultimately figure out that the case was poorly designed and was killing the signal to the motherboard. We received the Mana136 case for review. It can currently be purchased for $70 at Newegg. This case allows for up…

Posted on: January 15, 2012 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 0

myScratch Pack

myScratch is priced as an introductory DJ scratch controller, but the sheer amount of functionality that it provides will ensure that it remains in a studio or trucked along to gigs for years to come. The sensitivity of the platters is variable (controlled by a knob on the back of the controller), while the cuing, looping, and sampling ensures that one can make some sick mixes. Whether individuals wish to…

Posted on: December 9, 2011 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 0

PENTAX Optio RZ18 (Digital Camera) Review

There are good entry level cameras, and great cameras for those that wish to capture major life events. The Optio RZ18, PENTAX’s latest effort, is one of these latter cameras. At a list price of $299, it represents a camera that will serve dutifully over the course of five or so years. The amount of different functions that it provides is astounding, tying together the traditional skills of a camera…