Computer Reviews

There are many, many different items I need to configure or load software into doing the job I do....a lot of it via a serial cable to a dock or console port.

But not all null modem cables are created equal I found out the hard way a long time ago.

Most newer items are fine with a simple 3-wire cable that crosses over only pins 2-3 (xmt-rcv) and passes ground.

But many things require a full 5-wire that passes through the other signals as well....a 3-wire fails in these scenarios.

This cable here is a full 5-wire...with both 25 and 9 pin connectors on EACH side.

I also attached 9 and 25 Belkin Male-Male Gender changers....so this cable literally connects to everything and gets my job done without lugging around a bunch of different cables.

If you are an unlucky tech like me who has to interface with items the old fashioned serial way on a regular basis....this cable will find a permanent home in your already full laptop case!

It works great; what else can I say? I just captured a 45 minute VHS video, and burned it to a DVD and a VCD. Both work great! I'm happy.

I recieved the card yesterday. Today I got up early and installed the card in 10 minutes. As soon as I turned the computer on, Windows XP recognized the card and the digital camcorder it was attached to it. The transfer of video was smooth an easy just using Microsoft Windows Movie Maker 2. I still have to get and install a more powerfull video production software, but I believe it will work great.

These are good velcro ties. They are basic (but colorful) solutions.

This is the kit the company I work for bought for the computer support technicians. It is more of a general electronics tool kit than the specialized computer tool kits Belkin offers, but I have found plenty of uses for the kit outside of the office (but don't tell my boss that). I've been using the kit for 3 years now, and the only thing that is not original is the flashlight - that is the only really cheap thing in the kit - get a Mini-Mag to replace it and you'll be fine. This kit includes an allen wrench set, mini pocket screwdriver, small diagonal cutters, long nose pliers, wire stripper, mini-screwdriver set, 6" extended phillips bit, pen knife, IC chip remover, tweezers, soldering iron with solder and wick, parts retriever and a ratcheting screwdriver with standard, phillips, torx, and square bits and both metric and standard sockets with a socket bit. I've used this kit on PC computers, laptops, wiring of all sorts, electronics repairs, home repairs, etc. All the tools (with the exception of the flashlight) have survived 3 years of use and are still going strong. The only other casualty has been the elastic in the case in some spots. Overall a very good general electronics took kit and far better than all the other "computer tool kits" that I've ever owned - some costing just as much with tools that didn't last a year of lighter use. Spend the few extra dollars and get a Belkin tool kit - the 36-piece computer tool kit, the "kitchen sink" 65-piece too kit, or this excellent, more general purpose 55-piece tool kit. I am confident that you'll be as pleased with it as I have been over the years.

This cable works great with my compaq notebook and my sony handicam. It's a very nice looking cable that has the right lenght.

This cable connects your CD drive to your sound card. It has three different connectors to allow it to be plugged into a variety of sound cards. If you added a CD-RW to your computer you'll need this to hear your recordings on CD-RW disks because there's a good chance your CD-ROM can't read them. Connection was simple and easy.

I wanted to buy a RJ45 network cable crimper so that I could make my own cables (to network my house) but I didn't want to spend $30+ for most of the crimpers out there. I found this Belkin crimper on Amazon, and for the low price, I figured why not. Well, I got it today and have already crimped several ends. It has everything you need if you're just looking to crimp RJ45 cables. If you're looking for lots of features, it's not for you, but its a perfect solution for network admins or household users that need to make their own network cables but don't want to spend money for overkill.

I got this for my new iPod and I'm surprised to see how great it is! Firsat I thought this set isn't that great but when I got it I just realized how perfect it is. Awsome quality! There is this option to adjust the iPod in many different ways. There are two or three cups, come with it, so you can just change them if they didn't fit your cupholder. Holds the iPod really good so it, iPod, wont be damaged. You can also get these from eBay if you think that the price isn't worth it cause you cacn get much cheaper from eBay. Beleive Me!

Assuming you've got an available USB port on your PC, and are running a USB-compatible version of Windows (Win98SE or higher, or Windows 2000/XP), this product does exactly what you'd expect it to. Simple to use - just plug your PS/2-style mouse and/or keyboard into the unit, then plug the unit into an available USB jack on your PC, and Windows will autodetect the devices.

This is an excellent device to use if you want to attach two PS/2 style keyboard/mouse combos to the same PC - for example, if you've got both an adult and a child-size keyboard you want to run on the same PC, and both keyboards have PS/2 jacks.

Device also works great if you want to attach a PS/2 style keyboard or mouse to a laptop which has only USB ports.