Tech Gear Thread

[Mike]

I would look into replacing that modem Motorolla Junk...

[status]

What do you suggest mike? That's reasonably priced.

[Mike]

I bought a lower end Linksys cable modem, and it solved alot of my problems. Your probably looking at replacing a router to 3 years is about the life cycle for the lower end products. Wireless N is nice to have if your equpment supports it.

[timot_one]

Just ordered a new bluetooth headset today.  It's the one I talked about before.  I've tested it a few times already and was really happy with the comfort and performance.  Being on the other end of the line, the call clarity is pretty good.  When I get it, I'll let you guys know what I think.

[Jeff Likes Bagels]

So I modded my Linksys WRT54G router a little, just for the heck of it. I threw a heatsink on the CPU chip, and I soldered in a 12V fan to the case (first time soldering). It's all pretty pointless since I won't be overclocking the router or anything, but it was still fun to tinker with it. /nerd

[Mike]

Not a bad idea though they do get quite hot.

[cna]

i got the tmoblie version with the dd wrt mega build and heat sinks running on 216 mhz am happy never needed to bump it up over that runs cool still, i have it on Open Dns and my speeds are desent. I also have one i bricked once i repair it ill try the full 300mhz to see if i see a difference. Now i have a question any of you guys use E-book readers? i like the android  base ones

[b_beau_09]

the android e-readers are basically just android tablets that have been handicapped.  I'd rather spend the money on a regular e-reader (kindle) because the battery lasts for a MONTH.. I don't want something that's supposed to be a reader that will die in 4 hours of reading.  that alone renders it completely useless to me.  long flights all I do is read, and if I'm flying over 4 hours I can no longer read. plus the e-ink displays are better on your eyes over long periods of time.

jeff, you are an uber nerd, but I approve. 

[timot_one]

You guys are all nerds.  Reading books is for nerds.  I watch movies on my laptop or iPod when I'm on flights.  However, my fiance has a kobo e-reader.  She ordered the kindle, but it was on backorder.  So she got impatient and canceled the order and bought the kobo.  She likes it and uses it all the time.  I can't say much for the battery life or anything.

[Mike]

I'm not a nerd, and I read a lot...

[timot_one]

Mike, face it.  You're a nerd. 

[cna]

As long as the pocket protectors have a honda sign on it we good lol i seen the Nook ebook reader they say it will get a full android interface i wouldn't mind a good tablet beats carrying a laptop around

[status]

so on my laptop my network card? or wireless card? is fried according to hp online support. so my question  is rather than get a new network card and try to install it does this work?  or is there something else?

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Cisco+Linksys+-+Factory-Refurbished+AE1000+High-Performance+Wireless-N+Adapter/1401612.p?id=1218255562859&skuId=1401612

[Mike]

That will work for a little while but, with HP's its usually a sign of things to come, and you will probably have Motherboard issues down the road...

[gargantula99]

I can't stream netflix in Puerto Rico.  WTF!!