Recent content by originalgadgetguy

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    Noise Cancelling Headphones

    Good comments all! In no particular order: I didn't review the Sennheiser PXC-450 for two reasons: they were out of my price range, and I couldn't get them in time. These phones seem to be one of the best, but also most expensive. As far as the in-ear buds are concerned: Much of the...
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    Keyboards with Backlit Keys

    To address some questions: Yes, I tested the Reclusa and 8000. I did not have as much time with the MS products, as they were added late. I do not and never will make stuff up. My jog dial would turn off the backlight, but wouldn't always turn it in. After further investigation, and looking...
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    Keyboards with Backlit Keys

    I was looking for keyboards for use by my blind friend, not necessarily for the purpose of gaming. Though the G15 has 3 brightness levels, it only has one color, if I am not mistaken. If I can't yet mod a board for a brighter color, I wanted something that would have very high (insanely)...
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    Celestron Merges Astronomy and Electronics

    Diogo et al, My bad! Yes of course I meant www.cloudynights.com. It's a great site for advice, and mostly cogent tips on purchasing and use. I think we can agree that for some, starting with GoTos is a great way of getting into astronomy. Then you can progress to star charts and maps...
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    Celestron Merges Astronomy and Electronics

    A sensitive topic to be sure. But the point of the article was to encourage those who have an interest in astronomy but never bit the bullet. That is, they don't own a scope because they aren't willing to learn all that needs to be done to find stuff. OK, even lazy. And our readers totally...