Comments for Byte-O-Rama http://byte-o-rama.com All the bytes you need Sat, 13 Mar 2010 01:14:22 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 Comment on NETGEAR 8PORT 10/100 DESKTOP SWITCH W/ by Curtis S. Mashburn http://byte-o-rama.com/2010/03/netgear-8port-10100-desktop-switch-w/comment-page-1/#comment-14314 Curtis S. Mashburn Sat, 13 Mar 2010 01:14:22 +0000 http://byte-o-rama.com/2010/03/netgear-8port-10100-desktop-switch-w/#comment-14314 I purchased this to drive 3 Toshiba IK-WB15A network cameras. The cameras are supposed to be 802.3af compliant and are successfully driven by individual Linksys POE injectors, but could not be driven by this Netgear FS108PNA POE switch. This switch is supposed to be 802.3af compliant as well, providing up to 15.4 watts of power per POE port, except that it is supposed to have a maximum POE capability of 32 watts total. According to Toshiba the cameras pull approximately 10 watts. All of this adds up to this switch should drive 2 of these network cameras, but not 3. In reality, this switch will on drive one camera. When a second camera is attached it appears to drive it for a few moments, but then the second camera drops offline and will never power back up, even though the switch indicates that it is providing power on the second camera port, and the amber light indicating that the POE power available is below 5 watts never flashed. If a third camera is connected, it will never power on, and the amber light flashes as expected. I am an engineer and I spoke to both the Toshiba and linksys tech support engineers who claim that their products are 802.3af compliant and that the switch should drive two of the cameras. They just claim that the fault lies with the other manufacturers equipment. I tested all 3 cameras, and even purchased a second Linksys FS108PNA switch and obtained the same results. Between all of this testing and the fact that my cameras are successfully driven by individual linksys POE injectors, I can only conclude that the cameras actually draw more than 10 watts or that the Linksys POE switch simply does not provide enough POE power capability. Bottom line is do not purchase this product to drive a network camera unless you have some way to test your camera with this switch, or you can find someone who has already done so, or you only plan on driving one network camera and nothing else on this POE switch. I was not able to return my switches, as ANTONLINE the seller would not refund my money. Rating: 1 / 5 I purchased this to drive 3 Toshiba IK-WB15A network cameras. The cameras are supposed to be 802.3af compliant and are successfully driven by individual Linksys POE injectors, but could not be driven by this Netgear FS108PNA POE switch. This switch is supposed to be 802.3af compliant as well, providing up to 15.4 watts of power per POE port, except that it is supposed to have a maximum POE capability of 32 watts total. According to Toshiba the cameras pull approximately 10 watts. All of this adds up to this switch should drive 2 of these network cameras, but not 3. In reality, this switch will on drive one camera. When a second camera is attached it appears to drive it for a few moments, but then the second camera drops offline and will never power back up, even though the switch indicates that it is providing power on the second camera port, and the amber light indicating that the POE power available is below 5 watts never flashed. If a third camera is connected, it will never power on, and the amber light flashes as expected. I am an engineer and I spoke to both the Toshiba and linksys tech support engineers who claim that their products are 802.3af compliant and that the switch should drive two of the cameras. They just claim that the fault lies with the other manufacturers equipment. I tested all 3 cameras, and even purchased a second Linksys FS108PNA switch and obtained the same results. Between all of this testing and the fact that my cameras are successfully driven by individual linksys POE injectors, I can only conclude that the cameras actually draw more than 10 watts or that the Linksys POE switch simply does not provide enough POE power capability. Bottom line is do not purchase this product to drive a network camera unless you have some way to test your camera with this switch, or you can find someone who has already done so, or you only plan on driving one network camera and nothing else on this POE switch. I was not able to return my switches, as ANTONLINE the seller would not refund my money.
Rating: 1 / 5

]]> Comment on NETGEAR 8PORT 10/100 DESKTOP SWITCH W/ by Peter South http://byte-o-rama.com/2010/03/netgear-8port-10100-desktop-switch-w/comment-page-1/#comment-14313 Peter South Fri, 12 Mar 2010 22:42:43 +0000 http://byte-o-rama.com/2010/03/netgear-8port-10100-desktop-switch-w/#comment-14313 I bought this because it is essentially the cheapest POE switch that I could find. It does it's job. It is a good solution to a home automation project. Rating: 4 / 5 I bought this because it is essentially the cheapest POE switch that I could find. It does it’s job. It is a good solution to a home automation project.
Rating: 4 / 5

]]> Comment on NETGEAR 8PORT 10/100 DESKTOP SWITCH W/ by Rob B http://byte-o-rama.com/2010/03/netgear-8port-10100-desktop-switch-w/comment-page-1/#comment-14312 Rob B Fri, 12 Mar 2010 20:37:56 +0000 http://byte-o-rama.com/2010/03/netgear-8port-10100-desktop-switch-w/#comment-14312 It works most of the time, but about once a month freezes up. Removing and reapplying power brings it back to life, but you could waste a lot of time trying to figure out why your network isn't working if you have several components to check. Rating: 3 / 5 It works most of the time, but about once a month freezes up. Removing and reapplying power brings it back to life, but you could waste a lot of time trying to figure out why your network isn’t working if you have several components to check.
Rating: 3 / 5

]]> Comment on NETGEAR 8PORT 10/100 DESKTOP SWITCH W/ by ITGal http://byte-o-rama.com/2010/03/netgear-8port-10100-desktop-switch-w/comment-page-1/#comment-14311 ITGal Fri, 12 Mar 2010 18:58:46 +0000 http://byte-o-rama.com/2010/03/netgear-8port-10100-desktop-switch-w/#comment-14311 The product was easy to set up. Works well, and thus far has had no problems. The main attached device is a Linksys PoE WAP and the PoE seems to be working very well using this Netgear switch. Rating: 4 / 5 The product was easy to set up. Works well, and thus far has had no problems. The main attached device is a Linksys PoE WAP and the PoE seems to be working very well using this Netgear switch.
Rating: 4 / 5

]]> Comment on Built E-LS15-MDT 14-Inch – 15-Inch Laptop Sleeve by Flight Attendant http://byte-o-rama.com/2010/03/built-e-ls15-mdt-14-inch-15-inch-laptop-sleeve/comment-page-1/#comment-14315 Flight Attendant Fri, 12 Mar 2010 17:23:55 +0000 http://byte-o-rama.com/2010/03/built-e-ls15-mdt-14-inch-15-inch-laptop-sleeve/#comment-14315 I purchased this case because it is checkpoint friendly so I can leave the Macbook Pro in the case when I go through security. The neoprene cushions and prevents scratches and also gives a good grip to lessen the chance of dropping the computer. The case is machine washable and the dot design is just different enough to be quickly recognizable when getting through airport security checkpoints. Black cases all look the same so I wanted a brighter design so that if someone grabbed it at the other end of the x-ray belt it would be easy to spot. <br /> <br />The neoprene fabric is sturdy and seems like it will last a long while. The backside of the neoprene fabric is backed with a soft knit. The zipper is extra heavy duty. This is a "sleeve" for carrying the notebook inside a larger tote or backpack. There is no handle or shoulder strap. The fit is PERFECT for the new 15.4" unibody Macbook Pro. The designs are so interesting you will want more than one. Rating: 5 / 5 I purchased this case because it is checkpoint friendly so I can leave the Macbook Pro in the case when I go through security. The neoprene cushions and prevents scratches and also gives a good grip to lessen the chance of dropping the computer. The case is machine washable and the dot design is just different enough to be quickly recognizable when getting through airport security checkpoints. Black cases all look the same so I wanted a brighter design so that if someone grabbed it at the other end of the x-ray belt it would be easy to spot.

The neoprene fabric is sturdy and seems like it will last a long while. The backside of the neoprene fabric is backed with a soft knit. The zipper is extra heavy duty. This is a “sleeve” for carrying the notebook inside a larger tote or backpack. There is no handle or shoulder strap. The fit is PERFECT for the new 15.4″ unibody Macbook Pro. The designs are so interesting you will want more than one.
Rating: 5 / 5

]]> Comment on NETGEAR 8PORT 10/100 DESKTOP SWITCH W/ by J. Li http://byte-o-rama.com/2010/03/netgear-8port-10100-desktop-switch-w/comment-page-1/#comment-14310 J. Li Fri, 12 Mar 2010 17:05:27 +0000 http://byte-o-rama.com/2010/03/netgear-8port-10100-desktop-switch-w/#comment-14310 This product is very easy to use even for non-technical person. The POE port works just fine. I attached two IP phones and it worked. Rating: 5 / 5 This product is very easy to use even for non-technical person. The POE port works just fine. I attached two IP phones and it worked.
Rating: 5 / 5

]]> Comment on Tekkeon MP3450 myPower ALL Rechargeable Battery by D. Edery http://byte-o-rama.com/2010/03/tekkeon-mp3450-mypower-all-rechargeable-battery/comment-page-1/#comment-14308 D. Edery Fri, 12 Mar 2010 11:41:57 +0000 http://byte-o-rama.com/2010/03/tekkeon-mp3450-mypower-all-rechargeable-battery/#comment-14308 There's no clear warning about it anywhere in Amazon's profile for the product, but the MP3450 doesn't come with adaptor tips for certain major laptop lines, including Dell and IBM. You can go to Tekkeon's website to order them separately (for an additional charge plus shipping, naturally) but if -- like me -- you ordered this right before you needed it for a long trip, well I'm afraid you're stuck. Rating: 2 / 5 There’s no clear warning about it anywhere in Amazon’s profile for the product, but the MP3450 doesn’t come with adaptor tips for certain major laptop lines, including Dell and IBM. You can go to Tekkeon’s website to order them separately (for an additional charge plus shipping, naturally) but if — like me — you ordered this right before you needed it for a long trip, well I’m afraid you’re stuck.
Rating: 2 / 5

]]> Comment on Tekkeon MP3450 myPower ALL Rechargeable Battery by WPL http://byte-o-rama.com/2010/03/tekkeon-mp3450-mypower-all-rechargeable-battery/comment-page-1/#comment-14307 WPL Fri, 12 Mar 2010 10:50:32 +0000 http://byte-o-rama.com/2010/03/tekkeon-mp3450-mypower-all-rechargeable-battery/#comment-14307 The Tekkeon works great and the company's techhncial support people are very good. I am using on my laptop when on long trips. Rating: 5 / 5 The Tekkeon works great and the company’s techhncial support people are very good. I am using on my laptop when on long trips.
Rating: 5 / 5

]]> Comment on Tekkeon MP3450 myPower ALL Rechargeable Battery by jmasci http://byte-o-rama.com/2010/03/tekkeon-mp3450-mypower-all-rechargeable-battery/comment-page-1/#comment-14306 jmasci Fri, 12 Mar 2010 09:35:19 +0000 http://byte-o-rama.com/2010/03/tekkeon-mp3450-mypower-all-rechargeable-battery/#comment-14306 I used this battery primarily to extend the life of my portable DVD player, and it worked like a charm. However, I also discovered on my overseas trip that I forgot my wall charger for my BlackBerry. I was about to set out on a search for a replacement when I remembered the USB charging port on the MP3450! <br /> <br />The only downside is the absence of an auto-shot off in the USB charging mode. Once I forgot to turn it off after charging the BB and it was dead the next morning. Minor hassle, but it's still an obvious must-have feature. Rating: 4 / 5 I used this battery primarily to extend the life of my portable DVD player, and it worked like a charm. However, I also discovered on my overseas trip that I forgot my wall charger for my BlackBerry. I was about to set out on a search for a replacement when I remembered the USB charging port on the MP3450!

The only downside is the absence of an auto-shot off in the USB charging mode. Once I forgot to turn it off after charging the BB and it was dead the next morning. Minor hassle, but it’s still an obvious must-have feature.
Rating: 4 / 5

]]> Comment on Tekkeon MP3450 myPower ALL Rechargeable Battery by Derek Backus http://byte-o-rama.com/2010/03/tekkeon-mp3450-mypower-all-rechargeable-battery/comment-page-1/#comment-14305 Derek Backus Fri, 12 Mar 2010 07:05:22 +0000 http://byte-o-rama.com/2010/03/tekkeon-mp3450-mypower-all-rechargeable-battery/#comment-14305 I bought this item and paid to have it delivered overnight so I could bring it on a business trip. <br /> <br />The Lenovo tip was not included. Okay, no problem, I understand they can't include every tip in the box. It cost me > $10.00 (with shipping) to get the proper tip and a week waiting for it... Another item I purchase to charge my cell phone included one free tip with the purchase. A single free tip (if not included in the box) should be included with this "ALL" battery IMHO. Rating: 1 / 5 I bought this item and paid to have it delivered overnight so I could bring it on a business trip.

The Lenovo tip was not included. Okay, no problem, I understand they can’t include every tip in the box. It cost me > $10.00 (with shipping) to get the proper tip and a week waiting for it… Another item I purchase to charge my cell phone included one free tip with the purchase. A single free tip (if not included in the box) should be included with this “ALL” battery IMHO.
Rating: 1 / 5

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