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DI-524: The Worst Router in the World?

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D-Link systems are the proud manufacturers of perhaps one of the worst performing wireless routers… yes, the DI-524 model. You see, I bought their DI-624 and was quite happy with its performance, simplicity and stability. Of course, it was the first one I bought, so I thought all D-Link systems were good. But then I bought the DI-524. In general, it’s stable in some ways, but … BUT… B U T every so often the system connection just times out. I had thought it was my ISP, but when I connected to the DSL directly, I didn’t have any such problem. It seems both wireless and LAN connections just go on a slowdown for no apparent reason. It needs a box reboot to get things going again. Sometimes a new connection will patch things over for a while, but then you’re going to have to reboot at some time.

Mmm. Do a search for other posters writing about the D-Link DI-524 box and you’ll see what I mean. In the meantime I’m shopping for a new router.

Virtualization: Coming to a PC or USB near you!

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I just noted the story about running a virtual PC on your USB. After I read about that guy who had a huge PC system and how he ran virtualized servers, I became intrigued even more. I have been following virtual computing for a while. I have experimented with it on several occasions, too, on a PC running DSL Linux, ReactOS, etc., out of curiousity.

Running a PC on a stick would be highly convenient for most people, though I still think it doesn’t beat owning a laptop! You would be able to take not only your data with you but also your operating systems. Then plug into any base system, boot up and voila! your own system alive and well.

If you chose to use a Linux based OS on your stick, you can reduce your exposure to all the viruses and spyware out there. Intriguing!

Dell Coupon Codes: Are you Cheap and Stingy?

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If you are, then Cheap&Stingy.com might just be your dream website for dell coupon codes! It has great deals for Dell notebooks, laptops, desktops, cameras and more. I was personally attracted by this deal, though I might skip the Vista OS part.
Dell Inspiron e1501 15.4 WXGA, AMD Turion X2 1.6Mhz, 1GB Ram, 80GB HD, DVD-RW, Vista Basic for only $599 *HOT! *
This is a HOT price considering the options:

Dell Small Business has the Dell Inspiron e1501 Laptop for only $599!

15.4 inch Wide Screen WXGA Display, AMD Turion 64 X2 Dual-Core Mobile Technology TL-50, 1GB DDR2 SDRAM at 533MHz, Vista Home Basic, 80 GB Hard Drive, Double-layer DVD Burner, Dell Wireless Mini Card, 53 WHr 6 Cell Battery, and a 1 Year Warranty!

Now that would be a great laptop to tote around for all you bloggers out there, wouldn’t it? Nice big screen, Dual Core, lots of RAM, DVD burner, wireless… Now how much was that?

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