My Favorite Reviews of 2009
Upgrade Your Tivo HD Hard Drive
The TIVO HD is an awesome device in my opinion because it takes DVR recording to the next level. With the new TIVO HD you can record 2 shows simultaneously while viewing a third show, you can also view NETFLIX movies and Amazon on demand. Coming from being a Replay TV user, I find this device does everything I need to record my shows. The smaller TIVO HD comes with a 160GIG drive which only has 20hrs of HD recording time and currently sells for about $249. In the video below I will show you how to upgrade the hard drive in the TIVO to a 1 Terabyte drive and gain 150hrs of HD recording time. Also below are links where you can get the TIVO HD, the Hard drive, and download the WINMFS software to clone the original drive to the new 1TB drive. Keep in mind you can also use a larger drive if your budget permits it.
Supersize Your Mac Mini
I don’t know about you, but once I checked out the mac mini I loved it. Small and pretty powerful to run my everyday apps like photoshop, office, and some older games like halo.
The best part of the mac mini is that now I can run windows and the mac os, natively using bootcamp.
My only problem now is the size of the hard drive. In the video below I will show you how to supersize your mac mini with a 1 Terabyte drive or larger.
Coolermaster CM690 Nvidia Edition Review
Overtime I have checked out many computer cases which offer a nice look but fall short on quality or real features. This case is really nice, it has a solid construction as well as features to keep it quiet and stay cool. Check out the video below. Also below is technical information about the case and where you can buy it for a good price.
The CM690 comes in 2 forms, one is the plain case and the other is the Nvidia Edition. The plain one cost about $70 while the nvidia will cost about $100
Asus Eeepc 1005HA Review
Check out the new Asus Eeepc 1005HA which replaced the Eeepc 1000HE. The onboard features are pretty much the same in both models. It has a 1.6GHz intel atom processor, 160GB SATA 2.5 5400RPM Drive, and 1GB of ram. Also both units have a 10†screen. The older model came with a 6 Cell battery which gave you about 5hrs of usage where as the new 1005HA comes with a 3 Cell battery giving you about 2hrs of usage.
MiFi Router Review and Configuration
Not to long ago thinking of having high speed internet on the go on any of your devices was only a dream. With the invention of mobile routers accompanied by an evdo card this was somewhat possible the only problem was that you had to have a constant source of power for the router to connect multiple devices.
With the new MiFi router from Verizon wireless this is now a dream come true, it will create a hotspot that travels with you. While it is not cheap to get this service, it is definitely worth it especially if you travel around the united states or your business requires you to be mobile. The MiFi router goes for $150 with a $50 mail-in rebate. Below is a video that will walk you through the configuration of the device and also show you how it works.
Gateway NV5214 Laptop Review
Are you looking for a great laptop that won’t break your budget. Well I have one I can recommend you. It is the Gateway NV5214u which comes fully loaded and includes one of my favorites things on a laptop and that is an HDMI port. This laptop goes anywhere from $449 to $549. Check out the video below where I will show you all the features on it. Also below are the technical specs for the machine and where you can get it.
