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Gadgets and gizmos

All of us web savvies love having gadgets and electronic gadgets, playing with them and testing their capabilities. This is why i had to have a category treating this beloved domain, Apple, Samsung, Sony, al the big names have a place here. But don’t expect to see ugly stuff, cause we’re mostly about the looks here.

LED vs. LCD vs. Plasma TV . Which one is the best for me?

A post written by Mike and published in Gadgets and gizmos 

The TV industry has nowadays been split up into the LCD vs. Plasma enthusiasts with arguments on both sides. Although each technology has its downsides and strong points one can see that when targeting a certain environment a particular TV technology is best suited.

LCD vs Plasma VS LED tvs

LCD vs Plasma VS LED tvs

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Which is the best USB docking station?

A post written by Mike and published in Gadgets and gizmos 
USB Docking stations - such versatile solutions

USB Docking stations - such versatile solutions

Many people would like to combine their desktop computer and mobile solution as to have a simple way of organizing data without having to painstakingly synchronize devices and a great way to get rid of that small notebook screen at home is the USB docking station. This simple solution connects via a single cable to the laptop as to allow you to get rid of the multitude of cables connecting each device to the computer.

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Behind the USB to RS232 converter

A post written by Mike and published in Gadgets and gizmos 

USB to RS232 converter

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As we strive every day to keep up with the technological advances we find some times when one has to take a step back as to manage to get things done and this is the case of the RS232 connection. While some older devices still feature this type of connection the modern laptops and desktop computers have opted for the obvious multi-connection and speed advantages of the USB but how does one connect the USB with RS232?

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Flat screen TV stands and wall mounts

A post written by Mike and published in Gadgets and gizmos 

Getting a wide screen TV is part of the problem but having to place that big screen in a room is the other, but happily manufacturers have plotted out one or more solutions for it. Although choosing between a TV stand and a wall mount is the decision of the buyer, knowing firsthand some details about either option is a good thing.

For starters, any type of mount or support for the flat screen TV should be sturdy and feel firm as it will probably be responsible in case of a $500+ broken television set when it fails. Materials such as steel or aluminum are a must, at least when talking about the wall mount, for they are flexible and long lasting from one side and from the other they do not break as they grow old. Also, in the case of a factory flaw inside the mount, they do not break apart like plastic does, but rather twist and turn thus shielding the TV from a brutal drop.

Stand or a wall-mount system for your Flatscreen TV?

Stand or a wall-mount system for your Flatscreen TV?

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Wheeled laptop bag – the smart way of carrying your notebook

A post written by Mike and published in Gadgets and gizmos 

So much easier to carry your laptop with a wheeled bag

So much easier to carry your laptop with a wheeled bag

All the laptop owners out there know that carrying 3 kilograms of so of computer along with the charger and extra hardware is not easy, especially when it is for a long time. Even if the laptop backpack offers better weight distribution than an average bag, it is still nothing compared to a wheeled laptop bag. Skeptics have stated that there is no product with only strong points but is this so also in the case of this type of bag?

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Best gaming keyboards – is there such a thing?

A post written by Mike and published in Gadgets and gizmos 

Gaming is for many just a past time, but for some of you out there, it became a passion, a hobby or a job, so the tools utilized in this case should be the best ones you can find on the market. Besides the mouse used for interacting with the gaming environments, the experienced gamer also needs a keyboard that will not only help him by making things simpler and more comfortable, but also by creating a relaxed gaming mood.

Gaming Keyboards - Logitech g19 and Razer Lycosa - some of the best choices

Gaming Keyboards - Logitech g19 and Razer Lycosa - some of the best choices

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Old to new: the PS2 to USB converter

A post written by Mike and published in Gadgets and gizmos 

The ongoing advances in technology and way of connecting peripherals to the computer means that even the cables going into our computers have to change from time to time and this is also the case of the PS2 cables, which have gone a little old with time. Many old mice for example have a PS2 connection, but what happens when one wants to connect them to the shiny new computer which has only USB ports?

To begin with, the PS2 to USB convertor offers the possibility of hooking up a peripheral which has PS2 connection with a USB port. They come as slim little device but the vast majority of them on the market are simple adapters which change the plug shape to match the outlet. This works fine for some devices, but for most of them, one needs a converter, a special integrated circuit inside the adaptor which also transforms the signal from one type to another.

USB to PS2 or PS2 to USB adapters - cheap and useful

USB to PS2 or PS2 to USB adapters - cheap and useful

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