Reviews Posted by tscarani
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Mini Bluetooth V2.0 Wireless 2.4GHz 1000DPI Optical Mouse (2*AAA)
Mini Bluetooth V2.0 Wireless 2.4GHz 1000DPI Optical Mouse (2*AAA)
DX Price: $18.95

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Ownership verified by DX Great mouse, great range, great battery life.
Posted by tscarani on 8/10/2009
Involvement: Expert (understands the inner workings) - Ownership: 1 day to 1 week

Price: starstarstarstarstar
Ease of Use: starstarstarstarstar
Build Quality: starstarstarstarstar
Usefulness: starstarstarstarstar
Overall Rating: starstarstarstarstar

Pros: - Seems pretty sturdy!
- Not as small as it seems, ergonomic, not the kind of mini mouse that you have to pinch with your fingers, a medium hand actually fits pretty well in it!
- Excellent range, thanks to bluetooth. I have tested it already 5+ meters from my notebook (That has one of these "world smallest" BT dongles, not the round one, but the squared one) and it doesn't even lose sensitivity.
- Battery seems to last pretty long, I'm still on the first set of GS Yuasa AAAs.
- Has a low battery led!
- Driver free, at least on Win7.

Cons: - Battery seems pretty hard to take out. Since the mouse recharges batteries, not a real problem, at least for now. They fit at an angle inside the mouse (by design), really weird.

Other Thoughts: First BT device that I've seen that doesn't use a pairing password. Didn't even know that was possible. Just connect, let it install the drivers and you're ready to go. Next time, when you return to the PC, just click the left button and it automatically reconects and is ready for use in under 3 seconds.

Bottomline: If you want a small wireless mouse that looks way more expensive than it is, buy it!
Comes with a cute little pouch to store it.


 
Stylish Waist Bag for NDSi/NDS/NDS Lite (Pink)
Stylish Waist Bag for NDSi/NDS/NDS Lite (Pink)
DX Price: $6.76

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Ownership verified by DX Nicely sized waist bag. Must have for travelers.
Posted by tscarani on 5/12/2009
Involvement: Expert (understands the inner workings) - Ownership: 1 week to 1 month

Price: starstarstarstarstar
Ease of Use: starstarstarstarstar
Build Quality: starstarstarstarstar
Usefulness: starstarstarstarstar
Overall Rating: starstarstarstarstar

Pros: - Great build quality!
- Very nice looking material.
- Nice and soft interior, provides protection for the NDS.
- BIG size! Fits an NDSL inside an airform case, AC charger and USB charger.
- Comes with a strap for carrying around your body.

Cons: - Could have separate compartments. Would be even better.
- We need MORE colors!
- Nothing else to complain. Great cost-benefit ratio!

Other Thoughts: Great if you carry stuff around with your DS and need a bag for it.

Bottomline: I would buy a green one, definitely.


 
Colorful Stylus for NDS Lite (5-Stylus Pack)
Colorful Stylus for NDS Lite (5-Stylus Pack)
DX Price: $1.41

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Ownership verified by DX Really cheap and same quality as the original ones
Posted by tscarani on 5/12/2009
Involvement: Expert (understands the inner workings) - Ownership: more than 1 month

Price: starstarstarstarstar
Ease of Use: starstarstarstarstar
Build Quality: starstarstarstarstar
Usefulness: starstarstarstarstar
Overall Rating: starstarstarstarstar

Pros: - Really beautiful colors!
- Soft tip! Actually, I believe that the tip is softer than the original tip.
- No seams near the tip, so no risk of scratching the screen.
- Most look quite good on my apple green NDS.

Cons: - None really. If any, we should be able to mix and match colors, since they come in a little plastic bag, no packaging or anything.

Other Thoughts: Make larger packages for cheaper! Would be an even better deal.

Bottomline: Always good to have around, for those that are less careful.


 
New Finger Stylus for NDS Lite - Translucent Green (6-Stylus Set)
New Finger Stylus for NDS Lite - Translucent Green (6-Stylus Set)
DX Price: $3.44

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Ownership verified by DX Interesting alternative, but not really for me.
Posted by tscarani on 5/12/2009
Involvement: Expert (understands the inner workings) - Ownership: 1 week to 1 month

Price: starstarstarstar
Ease of Use: starstarstar
Build Quality: starstarstarstarstar
Usefulness: starstarstar
Overall Rating: starstarstarstar

Pros: - Nice, soft tip that will not scratch even the most sensitive of screens.
- Good build quality, resists some abuse.
- Look quite good!
- Two different sizes: Very Small and small.

Cons: - Both sizes are too small for me, and I'm not that big. The bigger one is useful, because it's just bothersome, but does not cut circulation.
- Tip could be smaller
- No way to choose sizes.

Other Thoughts: If your fingers are small, these will be quite useful. If they are not, then you're better off with the normal stylus.

Bottomline: Not for everyone, but still nice to have.


 
Screen Protectors Set for NDS Lite
Screen Protectors Set for NDS Lite
DX Price: $1.44

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Ownership verified by DX Very good screen protectors for the price.
Posted by tscarani on 5/12/2009
Involvement: Expert (understands the inner workings) - Ownership: 1 week to 1 month

Price: starstarstarstarstar
Ease of Use: starstarstarstar
Build Quality: starstarstarstar
Usefulness: starstarstarstarstar
Overall Rating: starstarstarstar

Pros: - Very cheap screen protectors with good quality.
- Protects the screen very well.
- Doesn't reduce sensitivity too much. Games that rely on uninterrupted stylus contact work perfectly!

Cons: - Hard to apply
- Material collects dust too easily, scratches easily and gets lots of bubbles when you first apply

Other Thoughts: Mine came without the soft card. It would certainly have helped remove the nasty bubbles. I got just the protectors and a little cloth.

Bottomline: The best available one, and a REQUIRED item for anyone that has a NDSL.


 
TrustFire 18650 3.7V 2500mAh Rechargeable Lithium Batteries (2-Pack)
TrustFire 18650 3.7V 2500mAh Rechargeable Lithium Batteries (2-Pack)
DX Price: $6.68

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Ownership verified by DX Excellent quality batteries, simple and cheap.
Posted by tscarani on 4/8/2009
Involvement: Expert (understands the inner workings) - Ownership: 1 day to 1 week

Price: starstarstarstarstar
Ease of Use: starstarstarstarstar
Build Quality: starstarstarstarstar
Usefulness: starstarstarstarstar
Overall Rating: starstarstarstarstar

Pros: - Accurately rated, always a pro
- Very nicely build, as much as the blue ones
- Charges well, discharges well, works well

Cons: - Button on the + side, may not fit every single possible application if space is TOO tight.
- Well, uglier than the blue ones. The grey is kinda dull.

Other Thoughts: Used them for changing the cells on a notebook's battery and the resulting battery was better than the original. May not fit every notebook battery because of the button on the + spot.

Bottomline: If you're sure that they fit your application, use it!


 
Digital 150mm Caliper
Digital 150mm Caliper
DX Price: $14.98

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Ownership verified by DX Excellent little caliper!
Posted by tscarani on 4/8/2009
Involvement: Expert (understands the inner workings) - Ownership: 1 week to 1 month

Price: starstarstarstarstar
Ease of Use: starstarstarstarstar
Build Quality: starstarstarstarstar
Usefulness: starstarstarstarstar
Overall Rating: starstarstarstarstar

Pros: - Very sturdy
- Perfect precision as far as I have tested
- Excellent body
- Comes with battery!
- Costs 2x or 3x as much locally
- Nice packaging
- Auto-on feature
- Comprehensive instructions, even a novice can use it immediately and precisely

Cons: - Could be bigger. 150mm is really really useful though.

Other Thoughts: One of these is always great fun for measuring PRECISELY small stuff. Always handy to have, I always carry mine with me.

Bottomline: Buy it! For this price, what can go wrong? Really a great deal!


 
Mini USB 2.0 SDHC MicroSD/TF/M2 Card Reader
Mini USB 2.0 SDHC MicroSD/TF/M2 Card Reader
DX Price: $2.84

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Ownership verified by DX Good looks and good product.
Posted by tscarani on 3/26/2009
Involvement: Expert (understands the inner workings) - Ownership: more than 1 month

Price: starstarstarstarstar
Ease of Use: starstarstarstarstar
Build Quality: starstarstarstarstar
Usefulness: starstarstarstarstar
Overall Rating: starstarstarstarstar

Pros: - This is the best micro card reader on DX, hands down.
- Very small size, while still being robust.
- Cards fit very well and remain secure.
- Good transfer speeds.
- Great prices, as always.

Cons: - Well, it only reads the micro cards (MicroSD/MS M2), so it's kind of limited, but for my purpose, it works flawlessly.
- There's a space in the package for a keyring, but the product comes with no such thing. At least mine didn't.

Other Thoughts: If there was one exactly like this one, but slightly bigger, that read the big cards also, I'd buy it in a flash!

Bottomline: Recommended. Buy one and keep it with you at all times :D


 
Stainless Steel Chinese Zodiac Keychain (Goat)
Stainless Steel Chinese Zodiac Keychain (Goat)
DX Price: $1.99

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Ownership verified by DX Beautiful keychain.
Posted by tscarani on 3/26/2009
Involvement: General (knows how to use it) - Ownership: more than 1 month

Price: starstarstarstarstar
Ease of Use: starstarstarstarstar
Build Quality: starstarstarstarstar
Usefulness: starstarstarstarstar
Overall Rating: starstarstarstarstar

Pros: - Made of high quality metal.
- Doesn't seem like the paint will go away.
- Quite heavy! Should be sturdy.
- The ring itself is very good quality.
- Overall, the whole product is a pro.
- Sheep, not goats.

Cons: None.
Well, could be cheaper, as everything could be. But the price is worth it.

Other Thoughts: Some people, however, have reported getting actual goats and not sheep as displayed on the picture. That was not my case, thankfully.

Bottomline: Buy it. Good companion for the flashlight keychains :D
Also, it's a ladies sort of thing, so buy it for a lady :D


 
H320 Bluetooth Handsfree Headset (5-Hour Talk/120-Hour Standby)
H320 Bluetooth Handsfree Headset (5-Hour Talk/120-Hour Standby)
DX Price: $8.15

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Ownership verified by DX Simple bluetooth headset
Posted by tscarani on 3/26/2009
Involvement: Expert (understands the inner workings) - Ownership: more than 1 month

Price: starstarstarstarstar
Ease of Use: starstarstarstar
Build Quality: starstar
Usefulness: starstarstarstar
Overall Rating: starstarstar

Pros: - Small.
- Works reasonably well for the price.
- After making the mic hole wider, now people can actually hear me.
- Works well on PC.
- Battery life is good.

Cons: - The range is VERY bad. Mine is only clear when less than 1 meter from cellphone or BT dongle.
- The clip only works well on the left ear, which is not how I like it.
- If you don't open up the mic hole, sound quality is terrible.
- Could have some protection on the earpiece, because it hurts the ear after some time.

Other Thoughts: Well, it's the cheapest, so I can't really expect much, can I?

Bottomline: Kinda worth it. I would buy a more expensive one next time.


 
31-in-1 Mega Screwdrivers Set
31-in-1 Mega Screwdrivers Set
DX Price: $6.99

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Ownership verified by DX Great screwdriver set!
Posted by tscarani on 2/3/2009
Involvement: Expert (understands the inner workings) - Ownership: more than 1 month

Price: starstarstarstarstar
Ease of Use: starstarstarstarstar
Build Quality: starstarstarstarstar
Usefulness: starstarstarstarstar
Overall Rating: starstarstarstarstar

Pros: - Has just about every screwdriver bit you'll ever need.
- Seems solidly built. I don't know, however, if the cover would break if it falls on the ground. I guess not, since it's a pretty nice plastic.
- Case design might look like the bits are loose, but they don't fall by themselves since they are longer than the part that sticks out.
- Really cheap. Costs 3 or 4 times as much here.

Cons: - The bits should be longer, or the screwdriver should, so it would be easier to reach hard to reach screws.
- It could have some bigger torx bits.

Other Thoughts: The one I got is actually a much prettier blue color.

Bottomline: Buy one. Every house needs one of those. Buy one for a friend too, or else you'll have to lend yours.


 
2-in-1 Digital Tire Pressure Gauge with Thread Depth Gauge
2-in-1 Digital Tire Pressure Gauge with Thread Depth Gauge
DX Price: $5.87

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Ownership verified by DX Great measuring gadget, so-so pressure gauge.
Posted by tscarani on 2/3/2009
Involvement: Expert (understands the inner workings) - Ownership: more than 1 month

Price: starstarstarstar
Ease of Use: starstarstar
Build Quality: star
Usefulness: starstarstarstarstar
Overall Rating: starstarstar

Pros: - The measurements are pretty precise.
- Tire pressure is generally within a 10% error margin compared to the gas station checker.
- Really useful if you are able to calibrate tire pressure at home.

Cons: - Build quality is terrible. It looks like a cheap plastic toy, and not like a tool.
- Pressure measurements sometime take a big while to finish, and you're losing air while doing it.

Other Thoughts: - If it wasn't silver, it would probably look less cheap. The paint used is terrible.

Bottomline: Well, there are probably better options, but it does work.


 
Network Retractable Cable
Network Retractable Cable
DX Price: $1.81

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Ownership verified by DX A must for any notebook owners.
Posted by tscarani on 2/3/2009
Involvement: General (knows how to use it) - Ownership: more than 1 month

Price: starstarstarstarstar
Ease of Use: starstarstarstarstar
Build Quality: starstarstarstarstar
Usefulness: starstarstarstarstar
Overall Rating: starstarstarstarstar

Pros: - Works flawlessly. Nothing to complain, really.
- Retractable mechanism seems pretty robust and seems like it will never break.
- A must carry around for anyone that has a notebook, since a lot of times you want to copy files from other people's computers, but wifi is simply too slow.
- Not too short, not too long and bulky. Perfect size, at least for my use.

Cons: - Retracting mechanism only retracts if cable has been fully extended.
- Not shielded, nor twisted, but gave me no problems
- I don't think it would handle "permanent" usage well, but it's not meant for it anyway.

Other Thoughts: Copying files from a 100Mbps network had a real-world speed of ~7MB/s. Pretty nice, actually.

Bottomline: Have a couple always: One at home, one with the notebook.


 
MicroSD/Transflash TF to SD/SDHC Card Adapter with Protective Case (4-Pack)
MicroSD/Transflash TF to SD/SDHC Card Adapter with Protective Case (4-Pack)
DX Price: $1.57

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Ownership verified by DX One of those items that I got "just to be safe".
Posted by tscarani on 2/3/2009
Involvement: Expert (understands the inner workings) - Ownership: more than 1 month

Price: starstarstarstarstar
Ease of Use: starstarstarstarstar
Build Quality: starstarstar
Usefulness: starstarstarstarstar
Overall Rating: starstarstarstar

Pros: - Simply work.
- Good for when you receive a fully working no-name/OEM microSD card, but the adapter that came with it is simply not that good. Saves the trouble of having to return cards to DX because of this.
- Some of them are pretty well built...

Cons: - ...and some of them aren't. Build quality varies wildly from adapter to adapter. Out of 4, 3 work well. 2 of these fit snugly, and another one fits slightly looser. For the price, I really cannot complain, well worth the little bit of trial and error.

Other Thoughts:

Bottomline: Keep them just in case if you usually buy a lot of no-name MicroSDs.


 
SiyoTeam Mini 14-in-1 SDHC SD/MMC/DV USB 2.0 Card Reader
SiyoTeam Mini 14-in-1 SDHC SD/MMC/DV USB 2.0 Card Reader
DX Price: $3.28

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Ownership verified by DX Very nice card reader at a low, low price.
Posted by tscarani on 2/3/2009
Involvement: Expert (understands the inner workings) - Ownership: more than 1 month

Price: starstarstarstarstar
Ease of Use: starstarstarstar
Build Quality: starstarstarstar
Usefulness: starstarstarstarstar
Overall Rating: starstarstarstar

Pros: - One of the cheapest card readers, but it is pretty well built, so it doesn't seems like it will fall apart in your hands
- Works flawlessly on both XP and Vista
- Reading speed seems pretty nice. Almost close to my notebook reader.
- Works flawlessly with SDHC.

Cons: - USB cable could be longer, or it could at least have an extension. If you don't have a front USB slot or a notebook, it stands "hanging" on the back of the PC case.
- MicroSD cards on the adapter do not work well, it is hard to insert. They work well outside the adapter, so it's not much of an issue.
- SD slot could be spring loaded.

Other Thoughts: - The one I received was black. That's not an issue for me, but might be for some people.

Bottomline: Seems to be the best if you only need SD and MicroSD.


 
Valentine
Valentine's Day Gift - Stainless Steel Lady's Bracelet Watch
DX Price: $5.63

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Ownership verified by DX Very cute watch!
Posted by tscarani on 2/3/2009
Involvement: Expert (understands the inner workings) - Ownership: 1 week to 1 month

Price: starstarstarstarstar
Ease of Use: starstarstarstar
Build Quality: starstarstarstarstar
Usefulness: starstarstarstarstar
Overall Rating: starstarstarstar

Pros: - Very sturdy metal casing that looks like it's a lot more expensive than it really is
- Cute watch, excellent to give as a gift
- The green "stone" makes it pretty discreet, it doesn't look like a watch at all.
- Came in a nice and beautiful box. Great to give as a gift! Also came without a single scratch.

Cons: - Smaller than it looks like in the picture. Might not fit large arms even though it has a nice "clamp" mechanism.
- Mine was "on" when it arrived (Pin was not pulled), which made it waste quite a bit of battery during its overseas travel
- Could have a mechanism that held it on its "open" position.

Other Thoughts:

Bottomline: One of the very nice gift ideas on DX, and available at a very low price! Also has several other colors.


 
Cute Cow 2-LED Flashlight Keychain (Batteries Included)
Cute Cow 2-LED Flashlight Keychain (Batteries Included)
DX Price: $1.19

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Ownership verified by DX Cute little cow.
Posted by tscarani on 2/3/2009
Involvement: Expert (understands the inner workings) - Ownership: 1 week to 1 month

Price: starstarstarstarstar
Ease of Use: starstarstarstarstar
Build Quality: starstarstar
Usefulness: starstarstarstarstar
Overall Rating: starstarstarstarstar

Pros: - Real bright, just like the pig
- Perfect companion to the pig light
- Looks slightly better built than the pig
- Also came in a cardboard box
- Cheap. For this price, cannot be beaten.

Cons: - More expensive than the pig, even though they're about the same.
- Build quality not that great, the button requires some strength to be activated.
- Will probably have to buy another one soon.

Other Thoughts: - For this price, buy one for yourself, one for a gift and two spares for when the first ones die. It's only a dollar, anyway!

Bottomline: Buy lots. Semi-wholesale :D


 
3.5mm Audio Jack Connection Cable (1.5M)
3.5mm Audio Jack Connection Cable (1.5M)
DX Price: $1.56

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Ownership verified by DX Just what it's supposed to be.
Posted by tscarani on 2/3/2009
Involvement: Expert (understands the inner workings) - Ownership: 1 day to 1 week

Price: starstarstarstarstar
Ease of Use: starstarstarstarstar
Build Quality: starstarstarstar
Usefulness: starstarstarstarstar
Overall Rating: starstarstarstarstar

Pros: - Well, it's 3.5mm (P2) and it works!
- Good build quality
- Not too thick
- Simply works!
- Good audio quality for a generic cable
- Ridiculously cheap, I can buy 3 for the price of one here.

Cons: - There could have been a longer version. As it is, I had to buy the cable and an extension for each cable that I wanted.
- I do not know how well it will handle rough usage.

Other Thoughts: - Well, this is the kind of product that really defies the 500 character limit. It's not really detailed or wondrous or different or anything like it.

Bottomline: Buy 3 or 4 or 5. It never hurts to have a lot of these at home


 
Mini Pig 2 LEDs Flashlight White (3*LR1130 Included)
Mini Pig 2 LEDs Flashlight White (3*LR1130 Included)
DX Price: $0.78

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Ownership verified by DX Lovely little keychain
Posted by tscarani on 2/3/2009
Involvement: General (knows how to use it) - Ownership: more than 1 month

Price: starstarstarstarstar
Ease of Use: starstarstarstarstar
Build Quality: starstarstar
Usefulness: starstarstarstarstar
Overall Rating: starstarstarstarstar

Pros: - A LOT smaller than it seems when you judge it by the picture
- The light is a lot brighter than I had initially expected, due to its size
- The whole pig glows when it is on
- The battery seems to last a real long while
- It's real, real cute!
- The 2nd one I bought came in a little cardboard box with german and english writings.

Cons: - Build quality is not great. I am already on the 2nd one. The first one became in such a way that you have to press real hard in order for it to work. The new one is much better, at least for now.
- The battery could be switchable. As it is, you have to totally disassemble it. Anyway, it's so cheap that its cost is almost the cost of a new battery.

Other Thoughts: - Real nice to have as a keychain, but I wouldn't put it in my pocket for fear of it breaking.

Bottomline: Buy it! 3 at a time, so you already have a spare for when it breaks.


 
Super Mini Bluetooth 2.0 Adapter Dongle (Vista Compatible)
Super Mini Bluetooth 2.0 Adapter Dongle (Vista Compatible)
DX Price: $1.98

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Ownership verified by DX Excellent little USB device!
Posted by tscarani on 2/3/2009
Involvement: Expert (understands the inner workings) - Ownership: 1 week to 1 month

Price: starstarstarstarstar
Ease of Use: starstarstarstarstar
Build Quality: starstarstarstarstar
Usefulness: starstarstarstarstar
Overall Rating: starstarstarstarstar

Pros: - Very good little Bluetooth device
- Very intuitive usage, plug and play
- Installed automatically and very quickly: I inserted the device in the USB port, and when I opened the notebook's screen, it was already recognized and the software was already started.
- Even smaller than the picture makes it look like.
- Very good range, as expected from bluetooth.
- Very good speed for cellphone file transfers.

Cons: - Mine came with no packaging, only inside a plastic bag. Not an issue for me, but for resale purposes it might be bad. There's another SKU for this item that includes the packaging, but at a much higher price.
- Kind of hard to remove from the USB port due to its size.

Other Thoughts: - Will buy another for my other computer. I believe the price/quality ratio really cannot be beaten.

Bottomline: Buy one! If you already have it, buy another! Price/quality ratio is excellent.