Peripheral Reviews

Apple Mighty Mouse

Mighty Mouse To Save The Day

Every day computer user

JUL

22

2008

Just as Mighty Mouse saved the day back in the golden years of cartoons, Apple's Mighty Mouse will save your day with its ease of use with your Apple computer. Bluetooth enabled, no longer is your mouse tied to a wire and with its mini-track ball, you can navigate pages and content with a slide of the tip of your finger. The only complaint as a track ball lover, the mini-back only scrolls up and down and does not have the full mouse moving capability of a true track ball. On the whole, it liberates you from your computer desk and allows you, with the Apple Wireless Keyboard, to control… read full review »

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Kibitzer
PALATINE, IL

Logitech LX 8 Cordless Laser Mouse

LX 8 is comfy way to avoid carpal tunnel

always on the computer, a professional writer, worried about carpal tunnel

JUN

30

2008

When typing started to hurt...... — After a year of writing full-time, my right hand started to hurt pretty bad. My little touch pad was forcing my right hand to make small, repetitive motions and I'd go through whole days with one very cramped, sore hand that was achy. I saw the writing on the wall and started to worry. — After I bought some voice-recognition software (less typing means less pain), a friend recommended I look into wireless mice. She said that getting away from my notebook's tiny touch pad would help uncurl my hand, and a… read full review »

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LibbyMcMillan
Sanibel, FL

Logitech Access Keyboard

This Logitech Access Keyboard has performed wonderfully

a PC User, Practical, Every day computer user

JUN

28

2008

Begrudgingly, I finally have up on my old worn-out keyboard, and accepted the The Logitech Access Keyboard from a friend as a birthday present. To be sure, I was glad to be getting this new keyboard, but me and the old one had a lot of memories together. Now I was being thrust into the technological age of the 21st Century whether I liked it or not. Well I do like it, and I am glad that I was given this gift, because not only has it helped out my typing, but the mere appearance of this sleek new keyboard probably raised the value of my desk hundreds of dollars. Or maybe that is just what I… read full review »

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SpokaneMan
Spokane, WA

Contour Design RollerMouse Pro

A life-saver for anyone worried about repetative stress injuries

a PC User, Every day computer user, always online, a repetetive stress injury sufferer, willing to pay for quality, very happy with this product, into trying new things

JUN

23

2008

I developed an RSI about eight months ago and, to be honest, I'm surprised it took so long to happen. I spend many, many hours a day at the keyboard, and many many hours mousing around. Luckily, through the wonders of chiropractic, I've got my injury under control. I have had to make some life changes, though. — The most recent change I've made, on the advice of a professional ergonomic assessment expert and physical therapist, is the switch from a traditional mouse to the Countour RollerMouse Pro. — What, exactly, is it??? — Ok, the RollerMouse Pro is basically a… read full review »

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Telpher
San Francisco, CA

Logitech QuickCam® Pro 9000 Personal Web Camera

Great webcam to keep in touch

a PC User, keeps in touch with video chat, practical

JUN

23

2008

I got this webcam to keep in touch with friends and family out of state. It works great for my purposes. The picture quality is great and is limited by our DSL connection speed, not the camera itself. The microphone works well for conversation. — — There is an autofocus which works well. The camera doesn't work as well as I would like in dim lighting though, but as long as there is a normal amount of light in the room it works great. — — The camera software has some fun features added to it, including zoom, and fun cartoon overlays for your… read full review »

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Surveyal
Boulder, CO

StarTech PC Case Front Port Panel

I like my connectors in the front

a PC User, a gear geek, a do-it-yourselfer

JUN

8

2008

I recently installed a card in my computer that gave me FireWire ports and a couple additional USB ports. The card works fine except that all these new connectors are only accessible on the back panel of the computer. It's much more practical having these kind of connectors on the front panel of the computer, so I looked for a solution and found it in the form of the StarTech PC Case Front Port Panel. StarTech's part number for this product is 35BAYPANEL, and I bought it for $25 at the nearby MicroCenter store. — What it is — The StarTech 35BAYPANEL is a plastic chassis that… read full review »

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bkovacs
Annandale, VA

TrendNet 312w Wireless IP Camera

Good features for the money, but with some weaknesses.

a techie, a coder, tech geek

JUN

4

2008

You can't find a better device at this price point, but it does come with some annoyances and limitations. — — Works great as a baby cam, and the grandparents love being able to login to wathc the baby sleeping. — Things I Like: —… read full review »

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Jace
Chicago, IL

GE Wireless Optical Mini Mouse

GE Wireless Optical Mini Mouse - Welcomed in my house ANYDAY!

Every day computer user, always online, a graphics pro

JUN

3

2008

Okay I admit it, I spend entirely too much of my time on-line these days. Who doesn't? While I admit I am an Internet junkie and live on-line at times I want to be able to navigate easily and quickly. I own both a laptop and a desktop but the only one that ever gets used is the laptop. The mouse-pad is convenient yes, but it is not fully efficient for me. The GE Wireless Mini Optical Mouse solved my little annoyance about a year ago. — The Basics — The GE Wireless Optical Mini Mousecomes packaged with everything you need to get started; the mouse, USB… read full review »

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ThreeBoyz4me
Linden, NC

Microsoft LifeCam VX-3000 Personal Web Camera

Overrated according to the box but gets the job done.

a PC User, always online, a techie, a graphics pro

MAY

31

2008

I won the Microsoft LifeCam VX-3000 on Live Search Club (www.club.live.com). It was completely free (no shipping or anything) so I really can't complain. However, the box describes it with amazing terminology such as High Quality Video and Crystal Clear audio. In contrary, it's just an ordinary webcam. It suffices the need of a webcam but you don't want to use it to shoot your big movie production or short film. The video gets pixelated when any fast movement takes place and the audio is semi-clear. What was cool, though, was the effect to zoom in and pan. Also, they have many animated… read full review »

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JaKaTTaK94
Fort Lauderdale, FL

Logitech cordless keyboard

So easy, slick, and filled with features!

a PC User, Every day computer user, always online

MAY

24

2008

This wireless keyboard and mouse are really easy to set-up and really convenient to use. The keboard is loaded with lots of features, such as internet buttons, music buttons, and quick link buttons. — — The wireless mouse that comes with it is also equipped with great feautes. Buttons to move forward and backward on pages are easy to use. Also, the scrolling feature is moves gently and acurately. — — The range on the keyboard and mouse is also ver accomodating! — — This is a great… read full review »

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kgunst
Portland, OR

Logitech LX7 Cordless Optical Mouse

This ain't Mickey or Minnie but I Love this Mouse!

a PC User, looking for durability, a techie

MAY

16

2008

I have always like the quality put into every Logitech product and this is no exception to that feeling. So when my corded mouse started acting erratic with my laptop I needed to find another mouse. My old one still works good but the laptop case has gotten shiny and the old red laser on my old Logitech just doesn't want to work on it. So I put it on my desktop and replaced it with this new Logitech LX7 "Invisible" Optic Mouse — — Logitech LX7 Invisible Optic Mouse — — I am not sure what the difference is with this being an Invisible optic mouse other… read full review »

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kid-kansas
Clearwater, KS

Logitech V220 Optical Wireless Notebook Mouse

Easy to connect, works as expected

MAY

15

2008

This mouse works great! Plug in the receiver and click the connect button, and it sets the connection settings into the mouse. After that initial setup, it will automatically detect the mouse every time the receiver is plugged in. Like most optical mice, the surface you are rolling it on cannot be too uneven or the cursor will jump around a lot. Seems really sensitive so you may have to change the setting when you first try it out. … read full review »

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momsmypoints
Placentia, CA

Logitech Marble (904360-0403) Trackball

it's a ball

Every day computer user

MAY

1

2008

I cant say i'm much into these sort of mice, but I had on several occasions had the oppurtunity to use this specific model on a friends desktop, experiance is wierd, it takes a bit of time getting use to it and even afterwards you cant help thinkin, why not just get a normal bloody mouse instead of this ball thingy, but hey some ppl like it and I cant say I saw anything bad with… read full review »

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kanman
Los Angeles, CA

Logitech QuickCam Messenger Personal Web Camera

Great for short-term long-distance relationships!

a daughter, technologically challenged, married, taking care of mom 1500 miles from home, a mom

APR

22

2008

To the PointAfter learning about Skypes my husband got us a good webcam for home. He sent me the QuickCam Messenger (Chat)** from Logitech, which he told me was not expensive but does the trick. I am able to see him and my Hanna (a 4-year old Pomeranian). It's worked out wonderfully while I've been in Florida taking care of my mom. — A Closer View — I'm not a techie so I'll be describing this as I used it and leave some specifications at the bottom. — When I got it and took it out of the package I was nervous that I wouldn't be able to set it up but it couldn't have been… read full review »

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Jo
Plymouth, MA

Logitech 2.4ghz. Wireless Playstation 2 Controller

its okay but not enough

a techie

APR

16

2008

this controller is okay. The only thing is that ssay you are going to some friends house and you take your controller and forget the freakin' sensor. This happened to me and i wasn't able to do much. I had to go back home and the the stupid sensor. Even though it avoids tangles, it requires batteries and batteries are expensive.… read full review »

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bionicle123
Apple Valley, CA

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